Restaurant

3rd Cousin

3rd Cousin is one of the best italian restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Bernal Heights.

Here is what 3rd Cousin is actually doing in Bernal Heights, and it is weirder and more interesting than the neighborhood-bistro framing might suggest.

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Rating (Google) 8.8
422 reviews
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8.8
Rating
Based on 422 reviews
Best used for
dinner
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Bernal Heights · 919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
8.8 from 422 reviews
Phone
(415) 814-3709
What to order

Signature dishes at 3rd Cousin

Uni Crème Brûlée

reserve caviar, yuzu tobiko, trout roe, crostini

Grilled Spanish Octopus

harissa, heirloom baby carrot, romesco

Burrata

tierra farms beets, 3 sisters farm pomelo, sunflower, 10 year aged balsamic

Hand-Rolled Pici

18 hour short rib ragu, syrah, marzanos & reggiano

Maine Lobster Risotto

sea lettuce, parmigiano reggiano, yuzu

Why go

What makes 3rd Cousin worth the move

3rd Cousin is a clean first click in Bernal Heights in San Francisco when you want a italian option you can trust. Uni Crème Brûlée and Grilled Spanish Octopus also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 422 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
8.8 from 422 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner
Style
Italian in Bernal Heights
Spend
Good value

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 8.8 from 422 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Uni Crème Brûlée, Grilled Spanish Octopus, Burrata
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for 3rd Cousin

Google snapshot
8.8 from 422 reviews
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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
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For now, 3rd Cousin holds a 8.8 rating across 422 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Phone
(415) 814-3709
Price
value
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
8.8 (422 reviews)
Cuisine
Italian
Neighborhood
Bernal Heights

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does 3rd Cousin serve?

3rd Cousin is a Italian restaurant located in Bernal Heights, San Francisco. Here is what 3rd Cousin is actually doing in Bernal Heights, and it is weirder and more interesting than the neighborhood-bistro framing might suggest.

What is 3rd Cousin best for?

3rd Cousin is best for dinner. 3rd Cousin is a clean first click in Bernal Heights in San Francisco when you want a italian option you can trust. Uni Crème Brûlée and Grilled Spanish Octopus also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 422 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at 3rd Cousin?

3rd Cousin is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.8 from 422 reviews

What should I order at 3rd Cousin?

Start with Uni Crème Brûlée, Grilled Spanish Octopus, Burrata and Hand-Rolled Pici. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is 3rd Cousin worth visiting?

3rd Cousin holds a 8.8 Google rating from 422 reviews. 3rd Cousin is a clean first click in Bernal Heights in San Francisco when you want a italian option you can trust. Uni Crème Brûlée and Grilled Spanish Octopus also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 422 Google reviews.

Where is 3rd Cousin located?

3rd Cousin is located at 919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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