◈ Homepage — http://www.octavia-sf.com/Our Chef’s Table is available for groups as large as 10. Reserve now! ABOUT TEAM FRIENDS GIFT CARDS MENUS A LA CARTE + DESSERT WINE LIST PRESS PRIVATE DINING RESERVATIONS UPCOMING EVENTS HELLA CHENIN GINGKO INTEGRATIVE PERIMENOPAUSE CLINIC SATURBAKE   Octavia is the second restaurant from award-winning chef Melissa Perello. Showcasing a rotating menu of ingredients from the region’s best farms, Octavia is an ode to seasonality, brought to life in an elegant, neighborhood setting. 1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, CA [email protected] 415 408 7507 HOURS TUESDAY - SATURDAY 5:00 - 9:15 PM SUNDAY - MONDAY closed RESERVATIONS OCTAVIA, 1701 OCTAVIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94109, UNITED [email protected] Subscribe To Our Newsletter SIGN UP [email protected] 1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, California 415 408 7507 Event Inquiries ◈ Interior Pages — 9 pages crawledPress — Octavia About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake Press For press inquiries, please contact Sarah Abell [email protected] . One Michelin Star 2016 2019 2017 2020 2018 “The First Day I Got My Michelin Stars: Octavia's Melissa Perello”   2016 James Beard Semifinalist for 'Best Chef West' - Melissa Perello, Octavia 2022 James Beard Semifinalist for 'Best Chef: California - Melissa Perello, Octavia   “ This Is How We End Rampant Sexism In The Restaurant Industry ” by Christa Quarles   “How to Get 7 of the Most Elusive, Secret, and Limited Dishes at SF Restaurants” - April 2026 “ The Best Private Dining Rooms In San Francisco - Oct. 2025 ” "10 Questions for Melissa Perello, Chef-Owner at Frances and Octavia" by Brock Keeling   “ Chasing the King” by Becky Duffett   “ 12 SF Chefs on What To Buy At The Farmer’s Market Right Now ” by Becky Duffett ”The city’s best pastry chefs are throwing an epic bake sale” by Sara Deseran   "If you go...to San Francisco, eat here" by Christopher Muther   “ The Ultimate Fall Grocery List, According To Chefs ” by Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner “The Best Dishes Eater SF’s Editors Ate In 2025” “The Best Restaurant Desserts in San Francisco” by Paolo Bicchieri “ Four Kings pops up at Octavia ” by Dianne de Guzman "Octavia Serves Three-Star Food in a Hallowed Location"   The biggest rising star in the SF chef scene is a 23-year-old college dropout -Nico Madrigal-Yankowski   “Melissa Perello reveals her signature recipes...”   "Michelin Guide 2016: Manresa Gets Three Stars, AL's Place, Californios, Octavia, Kin Khao, Mourad All Get One"   "San Francisco: where to eat and drink in California's culinary hotspot" by Amira Hashish   "The Second Wave of Vermouth’s American Revival" by Lauren Sloss   San Francisco best for Contemporary American 2024   “ Made With Love ”   "Octavia in San Francisco review: Restaurant visit that is definitely 'worth the calories'" by Lady Barbara Judge “Top SF Restaurants are launching pastry pop ups- and selling out quick” by Elena Kadvany “You must eat this restaurant’s posset, an ethereal cold dessert from the Middle Ages” by Soleil Ho "Top 100 Restaurants 2016" by Michael Bauer   Octavia serves a top-tier tasting menu for under $100 - Patrick Wong “The Best SF Restaurants For Pasta”   “Women Chefs of San Francisco”   “ A Woman’s Place in the Restaurant Kitchen ”   "Meet the Women Who Rule SF's Best Kitchens" by Patrick Wong "The Best New Restaurants in America" by Kevin Alexander , and Liz Childers   "Poetry in Motion: Melissa Perello's Octavia Now Open in Pacific Heights" April 2015 by Marcia Gagliardi   11 Unique Things to Do in San Francisco, CA: Tips from Locals | Redfin   Where Octavia’s Melissa Perello loves to eat in SF Back to Top Octavia, 1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States 415-408-7507 [email protected] Subscribe To Our Newsletter Email Address Sign Up Thank you! [email protected] 1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, California 415 408 7507 Event Inquiries   Dinner — Octavia About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List ctavia SOURDOUGH, straus butter or ligurian olive oil 9 hog island OYSTER, strawberry & mint 6 baja kanpachi CRUDO, snow leopard melon, nasturtium, scarlet turnip 21 sweet potato MOCHI, walnut salsa macha 12 painted serpent CUCUMBERS, dan dan sauce, peanut 12 lamb TARTARE, chorizo spice, shatta sauce, brioche toast 16 full belly farm ASPARAGUS, smoked trout roe, black truffle vinaigrette 20 ARTICHOKE & MUSHROOM stuffed cabbage, black garlic, meyer lemon aioli 22 star route LETTUCES, barigoule vinaigrette, artichoke, pecan, manchego 17 semolina REGINETTE, porcini alla cacciatore, rosemary 30 AGNOLOTTI del plin, smoked eggplant, feta cheese, sunflower seed 28 wild king SALMON, braised turnip & potato, mizuna 45 don watson LAMB, sprouting cauliflower, green goddess, beets 46 liberty farm DUCK, morel mushroom, sugar snap pea, xo jus 43 MILLE-FEUILLE, fig leaf cream, apricots, triple delight blueberries 14 oat MADELEINES, sweet cream ice cream, roasted strawberries, basil 14 chocolate sabayon TART, sesame praline ice cream, miso caramel, croquant 14 CHEF'S TASTING MENU 98 per person, full table participation required supplemental wine pairing 68 per person +Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Menu subject to change A 7% surcharge will be added to your bill Back to Top Octavia, 1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States 415-408-7507 [email protected] Subscribe To Our Newsletter Email Address Sign Up Thank you! [email protected] 1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, California 415 408 7507 Event Inquiries   Reservations — Octavia About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake Book the chef's table RESERVATIONS Reservations are released 30 calendar days in advance, and all availability is listed online. Largest Indoor Party: 8 people Largest Parklet Party: 12 people Our parklets offer elevated outdoor accommodations boasting state-of-the-art design, heating, and seclusion from the elements. WALK-INS We do not have a bar or designated walk-in space but are happy to welcome walk-in diners barring availability. PRIVATE DINING We offer private indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 12. Please visit our private dining page for details. Inquire directly at [email protected] . CANCELLATIONS We require a credit card to hold your reservation. Cancellations within 24 hours of the reservation a $25 per person fee may apply. CORKAGE $35 each per 750ml bottle Limit two bottles PETS: Service animals, as defined by the ADA, are welcome. Dogs are welcome in our parklet with advance notice. Please let us know if you’re planning to bring your dog so we can ensure accommodation. No pets are permitted in the dining room.   HOURS TUESDAY - SATURDAY 5:00 - 9:30 PM (last seating) SUNDAY - MONDAY closed UPCOMING CLOSURES June 2 TICKETED EVENTS - DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: If you’ve purchased tickets to our prix fixe events, please note that we require 72-hours notice to accommodate dietary restrictions. Due to the nature of these dinners, last minute substitutions or unannounced restrictions will be politely declined. TICKETED EVENTS - CANCELLATION: Tickets are non-refundable if canceled within 72 hour of the reservation time. SURCHARGE A 7% surcharge will be added to your bill PARKING Street parking is available but we recommend allowing extra time to find a spot. The closest garage is located at Japantown Center. We do not offer valet parking. Octavia is not responsible for personal items lost, stolen, or left behind in the restaurant.  Back to Top Octavia, 1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States 415-408-7507 [email protected] Subscribe To Our Newsletter Email Address Sign Up Thank you! [email protected] 1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, California 415 408 7507 Event Inquiries   Hella Chenin — Octavia About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake Reservations   Back to Top Octavia, 1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States 415-408-7507 [email protected] Subscribe To Our Newsletter Email Address Sign Up Thank you! [email protected] 1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, California 415 408 7507 Event Inquiries   About — Octavia About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake About Team Friends About Octavia is the second restaurant from award-winning chef, Melissa Perello. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia's menu- all in an elegant yet relaxed neighborhood setting.  Melissa Perello's daily evolving selections spotlight her commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area's wealth of agricultural resources. Combined with her natural ability in the kitchen, the result is simple and expertly crafted dishes that reflect her fine-dining pedigree and down-to-earth personality. Named after the restaurant's location, Octavia is an ode to refined but comfortable sensibilities in both food and decor. A seamless blend of original history and modern elegance, Octavia's natural light-soaked, open floor plan evokes a refined dining experience with a unique sense of home comfort. An open kitchen, which faces the dining room, highlights the original framework and masonry of the building's 19th century roots.  Whether it’s the elevated, yet accessible approach to food, or the open, familiar atmosphere and stellar service, Octavia has resonated with customers and critics alike.  Our Team         MELISSA PERELLO, CHEF OWNER Chef Melissa Perello, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, moved to San Francisco following her passion for food. Upon arrival, she worked under the tutelage of Michael Mina at Aqua in the early 90’s. After working with Mina, whom she cites as a major influence, Perello transferred to Aqua’s sister restaurant, Charles Nob Hill, where she worked alongside mentor, Chef Ron Siegel. She quickly rose to executive chef and earned accolades for her California-inspired French cuisine. While at Charles Nob Hill, Perello was awarded the San Francisco Chronicle’s Rising Star Chef honor in 2002, one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs in 2004, and James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef nominations in 2002, 2003, and 2004. Perello then took the helm at Fifth Floor and led the restaurant to a Michelin star in 2006. Additionally, Frances was named an Esquire magazine Best New Restaurant by John Mariani, one of Bon Appétit magazine’s “Ten Best New Restaurants in America” in 2010, and earned a Michelin Star, making Perello one of only a handful of women nationally to earn this achievement. Chef Perello’s second San Francisco restaurant, Octavia, opened in 2015, with critical acclaim including a James Beard Nomination for Perello as Best Chef California, a three-star review from the San Francisco Chronicle, and a Michelin star. Both Frances and Octavia continue to garner media attention in the decade beyond their openings. JACK IRVING, CHEF DE CUISINE joined our team in January 2022 and from moment one, his impact on our team has been tremendous. Drawn to the hospitality industry in service of people, Jack is a natural team leader, honoring the importance of every role in the restaurant.  Jack jumped into the kitchen head first, learning and absorbing everything along the way. He devoted himself to mastering the art of fresh pasta, elevating the team’s level of execution and expanding our library of shapes and styles on offer. After embracing the role of sous chef in 2023, Chef Jack has continued his meteoric rise under the guidance of Chef Owner Melissa Perello and Executive Chef Nico Pena, ascending to the role of Chef de Cuisine in 2024.  When he's not in the kitchen, you can find him in the park with his partner Sarah and wiener dog Banjo, adding records to his vinyl collection, or dining out at local favorite restaurants.  KEVIN KELLY, GENERAL MANAGER Kevin Kelly, a native New Yorker, has a longstanding passion for restaurants and hospitality. His journey began in childhood, where he spent time cooking with his grandmother in her classically small NYC kitchen. Those experiences were filled with more than just cooking; they often included visits to museums, restaurants, and Broadway shows. One standout memory is from 1992, when he saw the production of Guys and Dolls with Nathan Lane after enjoying lunch at the iconic Russian Tea Room. This double billing of culinary and cultural experiences shaped Kevin's lifelong pursuit of both dining and the arts. After high school, Kelly pursued culinary education at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, later specializing in baking and pastry at the Greystone campus in Napa Valley. Following his studies, Kelly began working in San Francisco restaurants, where he discovered his passion for hospitality and the front-of-house. This career-making shift opened new opportunities as a captain, Maitre D’, and manager at some of the most esteemed establishments in San Francisco and New York City, including Aqua, Boulud Sud, and Gramercy Tavern. While at Gramercy Tavern, Kelly was part of the acclaimed management team that earned the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurant in 2008 before joining the leadership team at Frances and Octavia.  MELISSA LOAR, PASTRY CHEF Born and raised in Chicago, Pastry Chef Melissa Loar always found herself drawn to the kitchen, testing new recipes at the family dinner table and exploring cake decoration throughout her youth before ultimately deciding to attend culinary school at Kendall College. It was here that she set her sights on becoming a pastry chef. After school, Melissa accepted her first pastry position at Swift & Sons (BOKA Restaurant Group) and continued to hone her skills in the kitchen, rising to the position of opening sous chef at the group’s sister restaurant Somerset within a few short years.  At Somerset, Melissa established herself as a manager, leading 10+ culinary professionals and executing the round-the-clock demands of a grand hotel while continuing to expand her passion for pastry- familiarizing herself with chocolate work, specialty cakes, and breads. With much gained in a few short years, Melissa accepted a position as the group’s pastry sous chef at Michelin-starred BOKA, focusing on an elevated dessert menu inspired by seasonal ingredients. This would be her last station in Chicago before relocating to San Francisco and accepting the position of Pastry Chef at Octavia in 2021 where she currently leads the acclaimed restaurant’s pastry and dessert program, and has since launched the popular weekend pastry pop-up, Saturbake .  IRIS ROWLEE, WINE DIRECTOR A perpetual student and avid traveler, Iris's quest for wine education led her across the Americas, Europe, Southeast Asia, India and Australia, embracing the terrains and their tenants through local viniculture. Prior to helming the wine programs at Frances and Octavia, Iris's aptitude for the finer points of wine first blossomed while managing Francis Ford Coppola’s historic Cafe Zoetrope. She's also overseen the wine programs at Cotogna, Perbacco, and A16, which received the James Beard award for Best Wine Program in the Nation in 2015, while Rowlee was acting Sommelier. Iris is a Court of Masters certified Sommelier, a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador, and a 3iC Certified Educator. Since 2019 she has served as the elected West Coast Ambassador for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, and has been a participant in the Barolo based Collisioni Wine Education Board with Dr. Ian d’Agata and is a Knight of the Ordine dei Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini di Alba. Accolades aside, Iris cites continuing education as the key to growth and takes joy in sharing her favorite wines and telling their stories throug FRIENDS — Octavia About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake About Team Friends Our Friends & Contributors Opening a restaurant is never a singular effort. These are some of the artists, friends, and businesses that have made Octavia possible. Elsie Green Sarah Kersten Baltz Co. PR                       Len Carella The Petaler                             Song Tea Cookline                          Leaves & Flowers                   Akiko Graham Freda Banks                           MM Clay Molly DeCoudreaux        Urban Electric                  Caroline Lizarraga GDS Cloth Goods Apparatus Architecture r .vH design                   Back to Top Octavia, 1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States 415-408-7507 [email protected] Subscribe To Our Newsletter Email Address Sign Up Thank you! [email protected] 1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, California 415 408 7507 Event Inquiries   Octavia About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake   Octavia is the second restaurant from award-winning chef Melissa Perello. Showcasing a rotating menu of ingredients from the region’s best farms, Octavia is an ode to seasonality, brought to life in an elegant, neighborhood setting.   1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, CA [email protected] 415 408 7507 HOURS TUESDAY - SATURDAY 5:00 - 9:15 PM SUNDAY - MONDAY closed RESERVATIONS   Back to Top Octavia, 1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States 415-408-7507 [email protected] Subscribe To Our Newsletter Email Address Sign Up Thank you! [email protected] 1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, California 415 408 7507 Event Inquiries   Private Dining — Octavia About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake p r i v a t e d i n i n g Inquire directly at [email protected] . CHEF’S TABLE Capacity: 10 seated Venue:  Chef’s Table - Semi Private, Open Kitchen Guests will be seated at the Chef’s Table, a family style table in the heart of our kitchen. Dinner is served in a Chef’s choice, prix fixe format. book now PARKLET EVENT Capacity: 12 seated Venue: Semi-Enclosed Parklet Guests will be seated in our semi-enclosed, heated parklet. Dinner is served in a Chef’s choice, prix fixe format. Enquire BUYOUT EVENT Capacity: 46 seated or 60 standing Venue: Dining Room Our chef and wine director will craft a seasonal menu for your event, and our dining room is yours for the evening. ENQUIRE   v i d e o w a l k t h r o u g h Inquire directly at [email protected] .     “ The Best Private Dining Rooms In San Francisco - Oct. 2025 ”       “ The Best Restaurants for Group Dining in San Francisco ” "The 8 Coolest (and Most Exclusive) Ways to Dine in SF" "22 Awesome Private Dining Rooms in San Francisco" Back to Top Octavia, 1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States 415-408-7507 [email protected] Subscribe To Our Newsletter Email Address Sign Up Thank you! [email protected] 1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, California 415 408 7507 Event Inquiries   Saturbake — Octavia About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake About Team Friends GIFT CARDS Menus A la Carte + Dessert Wine List Press Private Dining Reservations Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake Upcoming Events Hella Chenin Gingko Integrative Perimenopause Clinic Saturbake Saturbake Saturday, May 23 1701 Octavia Street, SF, CA 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. PRE-ORDERS Pastry Chef Melissa Loar’s monthly Saturbake pop-up features artisanal breads and seasonal pastries sold from our side door on Bush Street. Our rotating menu centers around housemade breads and croissants, alongside a selection of specialty items inspired by the season. All items are baked in small batches and available via walk-up until sold out.     *menu subject to changes based on availability Back to Top Octavia, 1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States 415-408-7507 [email protected] Subscribe To Our Newsletter Email Address Sign Up Thank you! [email protected] 1701 Octavia Street San Francisco, California 415 408 7507 Event Inquiries