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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Taste Score 7.4/10
Rating (Google) 8.8
422 reviews
San Francisco
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7.4/10
Taste Score
Google 8.8 from 422 reviews
Best for
dinner and Cheap Eats
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Bernal Heights | 919 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Price
Good value
Taste Score
7.4/10
Phone
(415) 814-3709
Menu and ordering

3rd Cousin menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. 3rd Cousin is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Grilled Spanish Octopus

harissa, heirloom baby carrot, romesco

Uni Crème Brûlée

reserve caviar, yuzu tobiko, trout roe, crostini

Hand-Rolled Pici

18 hour short rib ragu, syrah, marzanos & reggiano

Sonoma Duck Breast
Burrata

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

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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 for
dinner and Cheap Eats
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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8.8 from 422 reviews
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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
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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 cheap eats, neighborhood, dinner, local. 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 Grilled Spanish Octopus, Uni Crème Brûlée, Hand-Rolled Pici and Sonoma Duck Breast. 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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