A 90-year-old restaurant, some recently opened outlets, and one with a Michelin Star permanently closed their doors and went out of business in San Francisco last month. Some of them announced their upcoming closure so that their customers could enjoy one last meal. Low foot traffic and economic difficulties were mentioned as the reasons for closure by some, while others opted not to cite any reason.
Highlights
- 7 restaurants closed permanently in San Francisco in April 2025, leaving the spots empty.
- Regular customers and the community are sad to lose their local eateries.
- Some anonymous reasons and financial challenges led the restaurants to go out of business for good.
Many Restaurants Closed Permanently in April 2025 in San Francisco
Different locations in San Francisco, such as Windsor, Folsom, Oakland, Berkeley, and Albany, witnessed their local restaurants shut their doors permanently in April 2025. These restaurants were a pathway to bring different cuisines of the world to San Francisco. The details of closure can be found further along with the reasons that led to the decision.
Maison Porcella
- Location: 8499 Old Redwood Hwy #114, Windsor, CA 95492
Maison Porcella in Windsor was a restaurant that specialized in the charcuterie branch of French cuisine. Diners used to enjoy French dishes paired with wine. The restaurant and retail closed on April 26, 2025, and was announced two weeks before via their April newsletter. Maison Porcella will take bookings for their private space till the end of June. There is no clear reason mentioned for closing the establishment.
Chubby Noodle
- Location: 510 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Chubby Noodle is an Asian fusion restaurant that has its operating location in Mexico, and the one in San Francisco closed on April 30, 2025, as per the official website. The outlet used to serve Korean pork tacos, Asian specialties, and a brunch menu throughout the week. There is no announcement about why the restaurant decided to move out of San Francisco, but if someone who has tasted their food, they must pay a visit when in Mexico.
Cantina Pedregal
- Location: 185 Placerville Rd Suite 150, Folsom, CA 95630
The Cantina Pedregal team, which used to serve Mexican cuisine, released an official announcement that the restaurant would serve for the last time on April 19 and then will never open again. Nixtaco, their sister restaurant, occupied the space as the young Cantina Pedregal failed to gain enough diners. Chef Patricio and Cinthia, who also worked for Cantina, now serve bold flavors through Nixtaco.
Spinning Dough
- Location: 2935 Market St, Oakland, CA 94608
Spinning Dough closed on April 20 and announced its closure on April 3, 2025, through their social media account. It was an 8-year journey for Jeff Chin to serve the best pizzas to the people of Oakland. In the social media post, the owner left the customers hopeful that something new might come up.
Royal Rangoon
- Location: 2826 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Royal Rangoon was a restaurant that offered Burmese, Thai, Chinese, and Indian cuisine for its diners in Berkeley. The restaurant with a serene setup closed its doors in April. Speculations are that a new restaurant, Berkeley Burma, will occupy the spot under the new ownership.
Luce
- Location: 888 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Luce was a modern European restaurant that was located in the InterContinental Hotel. The restaurant had dynamic menus as per the surrounding farms of the Bounty of San Francisco. The restaurant opened in 2008 and was also a Michelin Star holder. The restaurant did not mention any reason for closure and closed permanently after 17 years.
Zarri’s Delicatessen
- Location: 1244 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Zarri’s Delicatessen was first established in Richmond in 1935. The restaurant then moved to Albany in 1974 and used to serve Italian-style food till it closed permanently on April 30, 2025. Italian bread, wine, and sweets of this Deli were famous among the customers. The reason for closure was not revealed by the restaurant.
The struggles of the restaurant industry are hidden from none. Whether someone has been in the business for almost a century or less than even a decade, changing and unpredictable situations can hit them anytime. Community support has become a lot more important for these businesses to thrive.
