Zingari Ristorante

Name

Zingari Ristorante

Legal name

Real Hospitality Group, Inc.

Website

https://zingari.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias (THAFACAI), Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Italian fine dining
• Italian steakhouse restaurant
• Live jazz restaurant
• Private event venue
• Italian wine bar

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Service: Full-service Italian steakhouse and pasta bar offering lunch and dinner service everyday with multiple dining rooms, cocktail bar, wine bar, and espresso bar. Revenue generated from food and beverage sales including Italian tapas, grilled meats, handmade pasta, raw bar selections, and cocktails.
2. Private Events & Group Dining: Revenue from hosting private dining events, weddings, corporate dinners, cocktail receptions, and celebrations. Multiple venue spaces available including Terrace Room, Florence Room, Cellar Room, rooftop, and full buyout options.
3. Wine Shop Retail: On-site Italian wine shop offering retail wine purchases with promotional discounts (50% off up to $100). Features wine producer partnerships and tastings.
4. Espresso Bar: Coffee shop service in Artist Room lounge providing coffee drinks, pastries, and light fare for daytime business meetings and casual gatherings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zingari Ristorante is a boutique Italian steakhouse and pasta bar in San Francisco's Union Square offering Italian tapas, grilled dry-aged ribeye and beef tenderloin, handmade pasta, vegan and vegetarian selections, roasted meats and seafood, alongside an Italian cocktail and wine bar (Aperitivo Bar), an espresso bar, a retail Italian wine shop, and multiple private dining rooms with nightly live jazz entertainment.

Product overview

Zingari Ristorante is a family-owned boutique Italian Steakhouse and Pasta Bar operating since 1995 in San Francisco Union Square. The establishment offers a multi-faceted dining experience comprising the main Italian Steakhouse restaurant with handmade pasta kitchen, The Aperitivo Bar (Italian cocktail and wine bar), an Espresso Bar (European coffee shop lounge), a Wine Shop (Italian wine retail), and multiple Private Dining Rooms including the Terrace Room and Donatello Rooftop for events. Live jazz entertainment is provided nightly in the Artist Room. The restaurant integrates with OpenTable for reservations and is part of the Banjara Life hospitality group which also operates Ula Restaurant as a sister Mediterranean seafood concept.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zingari Ristorante Dining Full-service Italian steakhouse and pasta bar serving Italian tapas, grilled dry-aged ribeye and beef tenderloin, handmade pasta, raw bar selections, vegan and vegetarian items, and roasted meats and seafood. Open daily for lunch and dinner for walk-in guests and reservations.
• The Aperitivo Bar An Italian cocktail and wine bar featuring classic Italian aperitivo drinks such as Spritz Veneziano, Negroni, gin and tonic, champagne, and espresso martinis, plus curated Italian wines and tapas. Open daily from midday until late night.
• Espresso Bar A European-style espresso and pastry bar located within the Artist Room lounge, providing coffee drinks, light fare, and workspace with wifi for daytime business meetings and casual gatherings.
• Wine Shop An on-site retail wine shop selling quality Italian and California wines from producers including Far Niente, Musso, Banfi, Podere Sapaio, Monteleone, Sartori, Naidu, Sequoia Sake, Cascina Fontana, and Frank Family, featuring promotional discounts of 50% off up to $100.
• Private Dining and Group Events Private event hosting services across multiple dedicated spaces including the Florence Room (with fresco), Cellar Room (wine cellar), Terrace Room (up to 60 seated or 100 standing), and Donatello Rooftop (up to 60 seated or 300 standing) for weddings, corporate dinners, cocktail receptions, fundraisers, and full buyouts.
• Live Jazz Entertainment (Artist Room) Nightly live jazz performances in the Artist Room lounge, complemented by comedy showcases and themed DJ nights including the DJ Negroni After Party on Wednesdays, recognized as San Francisco's top restaurant with live music by Eater San Francisco.
• Sequoia Sake Dinner Events A special dinner event series featuring a three-course Italian menu paired with four sake styles, hosted at the Cellar Table with educational commentary from a sommelier and the Sequoia Sake founder, priced at $120 per person inclusive.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as San Francisco's top restaurant with live music by Eater San Francisco
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Sequoia SakeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 May 2025Sequoia Sake dinner party hosted at Zingari featuring San Francisco local freshest sake with food pairing versatility. Three-course menu ($120 inclusive) by Chef Victor Cedillo complemented by four sake styles. Fedar Kamkou (sommelier) and Jake Myrick (Sequoia Sake founder) hosted the educational evening at the Cellar Table.
• SalesforcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZingari is part of Salesforce's list of recommended restaurants for International Business Units, strategic partners, and executive visits. The Salesforce Business Unit from Germany hosted a large group of executives for a family-style dinner in the private Venetian Room with Aperitivo in the private bar lounge. Features Spritz Veneziano, negroni, gin and tonic, and champagne. Salesforce Innovation Center is a customer experience and executive briefing facility operated by Salesforce.
• Far Niente Wine EstatesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFar Niente organized a boutique experience at Zingari featuring quality wines in the Aperitivo Bar and Florence Room with modern Italian cuisine. Guests enjoyed Nickel & Nickel Chardonnay paired with ahi tuna tartare and baked prosciutto wrapped mozzarella. Far Niente president Larry Maguire shared insights about the collection. Elegant private dinner for 30 guests with live jazz in Aperitivo Bar. House of Far Niente encompasses six wine brands including Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel, Dolce, Bella Union, EnRoute, and Post & Beam.
• Naidu WinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNaidu Wines founder Raghni Naidu, the first Indian immigrant woman to establish a winery in the United States, showcases small-batch limited-edition Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Grenache Blanc at Zingari. Estate-driven winery located in Sebastopol, California with focus on terroir and quality.
• MussominorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian wine producer featured at Zingari wine shop and wine program, part of the curated Italian wine selection.
• BanfiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian wine producer featured at Zingari wine shop and wine program, part of the curated Italian wine selection.
• Podere SapaiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian wine producer featured at Zingari wine shop and wine program, part of the curated Italian wine selection.
• MonteleoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian wine producer featured at Zingari wine shop and wine program, part of the curated Italian wine selection.
• SartoriminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian wine producer featured at Zingari wine shop and wine program, part of the curated Italian wine selection.
• TrincherominorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine producer featured at Zingari wine shop and wine program, part of the curated selection.
• Frank FamilyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine producer featured at Zingari wine shop and wine program, part of the curated selection.
• VCU HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical College of Virginia and VCU Health hosted annual VCU Anesthesiology/MCU alumni dinner at Zingari, reconnecting graduates from as far back as 1975.
• Middlebury CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMiddlebury College language schools hosted program events at Zingari as part of educational gatherings.
• CHEFs ProgramminorOthersConquering Homelessness Through Employment In Food Services - Zingari supports CHEFs Program by nurturing culinary training for students in their restaurant. Supporter of community-based opportunity providing new beginnings for program participants.
• Hotel DonatellominorOthersZingari located within Hotel Donatello at Mason and Post Streets. Hotel provides elevator access for handicap accessibility and has partnership for validated parking at their garage (2-hour validation). Parking garages located within one block in every direction if Hotel Donatello garage is full.
• Ula RestaurantminorOthersSister restaurant under Banjara Life hospitality brand - Mediterranean Seafood Dining & Cocktails. Executive Chef Victor Cedillo serves as director of culinary for both Zingari and Ula. Both restaurants share management and culinary leadership.
• OpenTablecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary reservation platform enabling guests to book tables directly. Zingari's OpenTable profile showcases awards, photos, and menu information with real-time availability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spruce: Cal-American fine-dining restaurant in Presidio Heights, San Francisco, known for its award-winning wine program and private events; comparable in upscale dining, wine list depth, and event revenue mix.
• Quince: Three-Michelin-star California-Italian fine-dining restaurant in SF with strong private dining and wine program; comparable upscale tasting-menu and event positioning targeting corporate and occasion dining in the same city.
• Cotogna: Italian restaurant in San Francisco's Jackson Square focusing on handmade pasta, wood-fired meats, and a California-Italian wine list; closely comparable menu positioning (pasta, grilled meats, Italian wine curation) and price point to Zingari.
• The Battery: Members-based private dining and event venue in San Francisco with strong corporate event positioning; comparable in private events business model and high-end SF client base.
• Boulevard: Cal-American fine-dining institution in San Francisco with a strong private events program and award-winning wine list; comparable in upscale occasion dining, event spaces, and SF location footprint.
• Acquerello: Two-Michelin-star Italian fine-dining restaurant in San Francisco offering refined Northern Italian cuisine with a renowned wine list; directly comparable upscale Italian competitor in the same SF market with overlapping private dining clientele.
• Nopa: High-volume upscale Cal-American restaurant in SF with strong private dining and event bookings; comparable in SF upscale casual-fine dining positioning, event capacity, and price point.
• SPQR: Northern Italian fine-dining restaurant in San Francisco with a celebrated Italian wine list; directly comparable in cuisine, wine-program focus, and SF fine-dining clientele.
• Ula Restaurant: Zingari's sister Mediterranean seafood and cocktail concept under the same Banjara Life family ownership, sharing Executive Chef Victor Cedillo; comparable in operating model and target customer base to Zingari.

Broad incumbents

• Hotel & Restaurant Hospitality Group Operators (e.g., Kimpton, Noble House): Multi-unit hotel restaurant operators that embed upscale Italian or steakhouse concepts within hotels, similar to Zingari's location within the Donatello Hotel; comparable in hotel-anchored full-service restaurant model but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/zingarisf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zingari-ristorante
• Instagraminstagram.com/zingarisf

Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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