Cotogna

Nothing says comfort food like a big bowl of pasta and a glass of vino, right? Cotogna Italian restaurant, located in San Francisco’s historic Jackson Square, boasts a casual atmosphere and a wide range of Italian dishes that have the moms of San Fran saying arrivederci to cooking, if only for an evening. Cotogna offers lunch, dinner, brunch, and Sunday suppers—heaping dishes served family style in the center of the restaurant’s wooden tables. Everything about the restaurant lends itself to the authentic Italian menu, and an extensive wine list makes it the perfect place for date night.