RESERVATIONS

walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended

HOURS

Monday-Saturday: 5:30pm-10pm
Sunday: 5:30pm-9pm

We will be closed on February 8th & 9th

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About

central kitchen is a restaurant in San Francisco’s mission district that creates thoughtfully cooked food, using locally sourced ingredients from Northern California. central kitchen's seasonally driven menu is  presented by Executive Chef Thomas McNaughton of flour+water and Salumeria.  

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Press

Team

Thomas McNaughton, Chef/Founding Partner

ThomasMcNaughtonThomas McNaughton, executive chef & partner, ne timeas restaurant group: Chef Thomas McNaughton started working in kitchens at a very young age in Southern New Jersey. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, Thomas moved to the Bay Area and started working at La Folie. He then went on to become sous chef at two of San Francisco’s most respected restaurants: Gary Danko and Quince.

In addition to his time in San Francisco, McNaughton traveled throughout Europe to work and stage at Michell Rostang in France, Tantrise in Germany, and Sassege in Italy.

The James Beard Foundation nominated Thomas for Rising Star Chef in 2011, 2012 and again in 2013. flour + water was also nominated as Best New Restaurant in 2010. In addition to flour + water, Thomas currently oversees the growth and development of Central Kitchen and Salumeria.  In fall of 2014, Chef Thomas McNaughton published his first cookbook, flour + water pasta.

The Bon Vivants

Cocktail ambassadors that specialize in cocktail menu and program development, custom events, brand representation and our soon to be released line of unique bitters and bar tools.

Marin Roots Farm

(San Francisco, CA)
Marin County’s finest all-organic produce farm.

Allstar Organics

(Woodacre, CA)

Terra Firma

(Winters, CA)

Martin Bournhonesque

(Salinas Valley, CA)

Devils Gulch Ranch

(Nicasio, CA)

Rossotti Ranch

(Petaluma, CA)

Wolfe Ranch

(Brentwood, CA)

Water 2 Table

(San Francisco, CA)

Monterey Abalone Company

(Monterey, CA)

Lazzari

(Brisbane, CA)

King of Mushrooms

(Daly City, CA)

Judy's Family Farm

(Petaluma, CA)

Tomales Bay Foods

(Petaluma, CA)

Five Mountain

(San Francisco, CA)

La Cocina

(San Francisco, CA)

Coffee Bar

(San Francisco, CA)

Mr. Espresso

(Oakland, CA)

Paxton Gate

(San Francisco, CA and Portland, OR)

Noise Pop

(San Francisco, CA)

Almanac

(San Francisco, CA)

For all press inquiries please contact
Erin Riordan | Director of Sales & Marketing
press@netimeas.com

Life & Thyme

TMVIDEO_CK

FOURSQUARE

The 15 Best Places in San Francisco
Best Tasting Menu - 2016
Best Prix Fixe Menu - 2016

7x7

First Bite: Central Kitchen

Zagat

10 Must Try Fall Dishes in The Bay Area

San Francisco Chronicle

The Bay Area's Top 100 Restaurants
2013
2014
2015

GQ

The Perfect Night Out: The 12 Most Outstanding Restaurants of 2013

Condé Nast Traveler

Best New Restaurants of 2013

San Francisco Chronicle

Butter Takes Center Stage in Bay Area Restaurants - Sept 2014

Phaidon: Where Chefs Eat

central kitchen was included among 3,200 restaurants from 70 countries selected by 600 leading chefs. The ultimate guide to where to eat by the real insiders.

 

Travel + Leisure

A New Crop of San Francisco Restaurants

CNN

Where to shop in San Francisco: Trendsetter picks

SF Weekly

Stumbling on the New Brunch Eggs-travaganza at Central Kitchen - Sept 2012

 

Vogue

Where to Dine Outside This Summer - 2012

Chris Talosi

Chef de Cuisine

Alicia Puleo

General Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sam Bogue

Wine Director of Ne Timeas Restaurant Group

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Mac Malone

Events Manager for Ne Timeas Restaurant Group

 

Erin Vogel Riordan

Director of Events & Marketing for Ne Timeas Restaurant Group

 


Reservations

central kitchen accepts reservations up to 60 days in advance for parties up to six guests. Reservations may be made via our opentable reservation link below, or by calling the restaurant at 415.826.7004.

MAKE RESERVATIONS HERE

WALK-INS

central kitchen welcomes walk-in guests and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests may add their name to the wait list with the host upon arrival.

LARGE PARTIES & PRIVATE DINING

central kitchen accepts parties up to six guests in our dining room. Should you wish to dine with a larger group, we can accommodate guests in one of our two private dining rooms, The Butcher Block and The Upstairs. Please reach out to our events team at events@netimeas.com or via phone at 415-826-7005.


Private Dining



Private Dining Brochure


The Upstairs


Butcher Block


buyouts


Book your event with us:

submit inquiry

events@netimeas.com

415.826.7005

 

From intimate dinners to elaborate celebrations, we've got you covered! Check out all of our private dining options.

Information  

The Upstairs is an industrial chic space for culinary adventures, knowledge exchange, private dining experiences as well as cocktail-style events.

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By day, Salumeria is a neighborhood deli and larder specializing in artisan sandwiches, freshly made pasta and locally sourced charcuterie. By night, it turns into an intimate and rustic private dining space for parties of up to 16 guests, focused on bringing groups together over a family-style dinner. The menu utilizes seasonal ingredients inspired by Northern California.

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For those looking to host a larger event, both flour+water and central kitchen are available for full buyouts, seven days a week.  From weddings to corporate parties, we offer a wide range of experiences!

Information  

Book your event with us:

submit inquiry

events@netimeas.com

415.826.7005

 


SF Restaurant Week 2020: January 22 - 31

SF Restaurant Week is presented by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association as an opportunity for Bay Area residents and visitors to celebrate, explore, and enjoy our world-class dining city while supporting local community organizations.

During SF Restaurant week, central kitchen will be offering a five course chef's tasting menu for $65 with optional wine pairings for $40.

MENU

RESERVATIONS

Private Pasta Classes

Eat, drink and learn to make pasta, from scratch!

Find out more here: DETAILS

Private pasta classes are available based on Chef's availability.

Email us at events@netimeas.com to schedule your class!