# Cotogna Closes for Renovations

> San Francisco’s top power lunch spot shuts for kitchen overhaul.
- Title: Cotogna Closes for Renovations · The San Francisco Standard
- Summary: San Francisco’s top power lunch spot shuts for kitchen overhaul. Cotogna, a Cal-Italian restaurant in Jackson Square, closes mid-January for kitchen…
- Keywords: cotogna, jackson square, san francisco, renovation, kitchen, power lunch, cal-italian, quince, verjus, michelin star, The San Francisco Standard
- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/04/cotogna-closing-renovation
- Published: 2026-11-04T14:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cotogna, jackson square, san francisco, renovation, kitchen, power lunch, cal-italian, quince, verjus, michelin star, news, local
## Cotogna Closes for Renovations
San Francisco’s favorite power lunch destination closes mid-January for kitchen renovations.
## Renovation Timeline
Owners expect three months to double kitchen space and replace pizza ovens.
## Kitchen Design Issue
Current kitchen built for 36-seat indoor dining, not 100+ parklet seats.
## Parklet Details
Pandemic-built parklet features olive trees, heaters, and cashmere blankets.
## Parklet Construction
Wood salvaged by arborist Evan Shipley spans four parking spaces.
## Sister Restaurants
Quince serves lunch two days weekly; Verjus opens later in the day.
## Power Lunchers
Mayor Lurie, Laurene Powell Jobs, Jony Ive, and Stanlee Gatti frequent Cotogna.
## Key takeaway

Cotogna, a Cal-Italian restaurant in Jackson Square, closes mid-January for kitchen renovations to double cooking space and replace pizza ovens.