We went here for Valentine's Dinner (a day later), and it was worth the wait! The food tasted so fresh, like it was farm to table. There were great vegetarian options, including the chubby pita, Mocktails, anatolian erishte, beet salad, safte borek, and pistachio raspberry baklava. The food was enough for two people (portions are slightly small), but the flavors are so unique. It definitely felt like I was back in Turkey. So amazing to have this ambiance and experience in SF. The waiters are very well versed in the entire menu and very quick between presenting each plate. I will definitely be back in the future! read more

Dalida - Mocktails - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Dalida is an okay place, but I find it a bit pricey for what you get. The mezze and bread are good, and the tahdig was decent, but I was not a fan of the octopus dish with dill and olive oil. The tres leches was fine but nothing special. Overall, I have seen better Middle Eastern spots in the Bay Area. read more

Delicious food--favorite dishes were Octopus and Sujuk, Breaking Bread, Kayseri Manti, and desserts (Layered Baklava and Chocolate Fig Rollet). Friends really liked the Majnun zero ABV cocktail. Food came out quickly served by efficient servers and water was always filled. Ambiance was lively and a little loud, but not bad. Our main waiter was rude, abrupt, and acted annoyed at us when we answered affirmative to a food allergy and again when we had a bug at our table and needed to change a water glass accordingly. Host was very polite and wished us well on the way out. Overall good experience and would go again for the food (at least four stars there), but the waiter really negatively impacted the experience. read more

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Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Food 3.5/5 Dalida has been on my list of restaurants to check out for a while now and we finally managed to get a reservation for Saturday night dinner. We opted for the breaking bread, 12 hr lamb & the pork skewers. Highlight of the night was the pork skewers. It came with just the right mixture of lean and fatty meat which made for a great combo! Overall, we enjoyed our first dining experience and would come back to try their cod and chicken next time! read more

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made a reservation here for saturday at 11am and got seated right away. I got the french toast and it was the perfect treat for breakfast. not overly sweet and it was stuffed with a cream and dipped in a strawberry jam - one of the best french toast ive ever had! read more

I've been wanting to try this restaurant ever since they opened but it was pretty hard to get a reservation. We finally got one for 5:30pm on a Sunday and we were seated right away! The restaurant itself and location in the Presidio was beautiful. There was plenty of space between tables, a couple of private rooms and a bar/lounge area for walk ins. We ended up not getting any drinks but the cocktails sounded delicious so we'll definitely be back to try those. For food we got two appetizers and two mains for three people and it was plenty of food! The pita bread came out nice and hot and fresh, and the octopus was very thinly sliced and very well sauced/seasoned! For the mains we tried the "pasta" and the steak. I personally enjoyed the steak much more. The "pasta" was very interesting but I didn't really like the consistency so it's probably not something I would order again. Overall it was a beautiful restaurant and the food was delicious! Side note: unfortunately the first time our main dishes came out they were room temperature at most (it seemed like they had been sitting there for a while cause it took a while before we got them). The workers were incredibly nice about it though and brought out fresher dishes right away. read more

Dalida - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We loved Dalida and need to find time to come back to try more menu items. We had a light lunch with the lamb ribs, dips, and the burger. The burger is unique and flavorful. We loved the smoked yogurt dip with the pitas. Breaking Bread 18 Hummus, muhammara, smoked yogurt, Tarragon and yogurt sauce, pickles, marinated olives, chubby pita Crispy Lamb Ribs 18 Smoked lebni, zhug herb sauce Arayes Burger 18 Kebab cooked in a pita, shatta emulsion, adjusted daily chives, guindilla peppers read more

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To be honest I did not know about this restaurant until I saw Top Chef, granted it has only been a year or so since it opened. Things in the Presidio tend to be tucked away behind historic or historic-abiding brick, I had no idea this spacious restaurant is there in front of the main lawn. Parking is free after 6pm, I imagine it would be harder to find parking during the day when Off the Grid is happening. Anyways we had counter seating and we had the chef menu. Every dish was carefully executed, for both eyes and belly. My favorite of the "snacks" was the mussel though all were delicious. Breaking bread was lovely, the pickled veggies tasted like the sea. The lamb skewer was super tender and had this amazing sauce with green oil. We definitely swiped the remaining sauce with our pita from the breaking bread dish. The lamb chop was perfect. Had local tastes of nasturtium fritter and fig leaf panna cotta with raspberries from their garden. Menu is super interesting with a generous amount of seafood items. Everything felt special yet it felt like I was still eating healthy :) Would love to come back for a special occasion. (I was too shy to approach Chef Laura, I think her husband stopped by after our meal ended. Thank you Chef Laura for representing SF so well on Top Chef :) ) read more

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The food was excellent. The service was poor, unfortunately. Our server disappeared halfway through our meal and apparently did not get anyone to cover our table. I would return though, as this was hopefully just a bad night for the server?? read more

We celebrated my wife's birthday here and it was fantastic! Our party of four ate family style (highly recommended to try a mixture of their amazing menu). Our favorites included the lamb chops, lamb pasta, bread with Mediterranean dips, short rib skewers, crispy rice, and artichoke salad. The desserts were also amazing as well. We had the rose infused Tres Leches cake, thin chocolate cake, and the most inventive baklava I have ever tasted. The chefs (husband and wife team) were nice enough to make their rounds and stopped by our table. We realized immediately that the female chef / owner is one of the stars featured on the current season of Top Chef. How fun! We will be back! read more

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My coworkers recommended this place. I tried it out with my boyfriend for our anniversary. The restaurant located in a very nice location. Our reservation was at 5:30 pm, and we got to take some nice pictures with the Golden Gate Bridge at the park nearby. The waiter was friendly and helpful to walk through the menu. The cocktail menu was pretty pricey. We felt adventurous, and tried out this sesame horchata drink. However, it didn't fit my taste at all. There was some spice in it that overpowers the after taste. My recommendations are octopus dish and the bread. You can ask for a pita refill too. The bread is soft and handmade. All the sauces go well with the bread. The octopus dish was very interesting. I enjoyed a lot. I wished it is a bit less oily, and the dish comes with more crackers. We also got su borek (pasta) and 12-hour lamb shoulder dish. Both dishes were good, but not amazing enough for us to get them again. Another must try is layered baklava. Very delicious! Despite the fact we didn't finish all our dishes, we devoured the dessert quite quickly! Crunch, sweet, and saucy read more

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Ever since they've opened, dinner reservations have been hard to come by, but turns out the move is to come during brunch. You can still get most of their most famous items at brunch (octopus and sujuk, breaking bread), and the space during the daytime is gorgeous - airy and light-filled, with a nice view of the Presidio lawn. We got: Octopus and sujuk - Really good, I liked the flavor combo of the super thinly sliced octopus with the pork and brininess of the olive-caper dressing. Seafood platter - This was fine, but can be skipped. The bottarga is a bit too briny for me, and didn't really like the flavors of the mussels escabeche (still a bit too fishy tasting for me). Hamachi crudo and oysters were good (but you can get good oysters easily in SF). California Tahdig - Glad to have tried it, but would skip this if I came back. It's really hard to split this dish, and there's so much going on it feel like you only get a tiny bit of it at once. It felt like the ingredients were a bit lost, and though I like uni, I didn't super care for the combo of rice + uni here. Breaking bread - The fluffy pita here is so good. Reminds me of the style of pita they have at Oren's, but just better (softer, less dry, fluffier). The dips that come with it are solid too, I loved the creaminess of the muhammara and hummus. Tepsi Kebabi - Fine but again not something I would get again (not a big fan of this flavor combo). Layered Baklava - This deconstructed version of baklava really surprised me (in a good way!). I loved that it was light and not too sweet. Don't miss this. Chocolate Muhallebi - Was underwhelmed by this since I was hoping for the more delicate, jiggly texture I usually associate with muhallebi, but instead this version just tasted like a chocolate mousse/pudding. Overall - great vibes and if you stick to the couple things they're most known for (octopus and sujuk, breaking bread, would also add layered baklava to that list), you'll have a great time. read more

Dalida had been on my to do list for the longest time and I finally was able to secure a reservation and a dining buddy. Since it was our first time and there were only 2 of us, we opted for the chef's menu to get more variety even though the California tahdig was what made the restaurant catch my eye in the first place. Service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant id located in the Presidio and is a huge space with a classic ambiance. Overall, a great first experience and I'll definitely be back as soon as I can secure another reservation. The chef's menu is an incredible amount of food. Everything was so well prepared and fresh. The highlights for me were: The breaking bread comes with the most delicious versions of hummus, labneh, and muahammara that I have ever had. The bread is worth breaking a low carb diet. Don't tell the Italian restaurants but the pasta might be one of my favorites in the city. I just love the bite the pasta gets from being made of bread flour. The fattoush salad is good enough to get your pickiest carnivore eating some veggies. The lamb dishes were absolutely to die for. Juicy and tender and served with great sauces. The dishes I probably wouldn't get if I ordered ala carte would be: the mussels, tahdig, and the roasted squash that was the seasonal vegetable. They were good but not amazing enough that I would opt for them over trying other items. read more

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Dalida is situated in the presidio near theWalt Disney Museum so parking is reasonable to find as long as you're willing to pay the meter. Once we got there, the hosts were nice and the servers were welcoming. Overall the food was delicious though a bit on the pricey side considering what you're getting. That cubby pita though was ah-mazing. It comes steaming hot and you just want to eat it with everything. Recommend: Breakfast Spread Turkish Eggs Just ok: Sesame Horchata read more

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We had such a fantastic meal here for Mother's Day brunch. The restaurant is situated inside of The Presidio, in a renovated building with really great decorative touches throughout the interior. Our server, Felicia, was very helpful in navigating the menu. My favorites were the octopus & sujuk and the su börek. The octopus is a unique dish, sliced thinly with the pork sujuk to add spice and flavor. The su börek is similar to a lasagna, but much lighter and chewier (in the best way). read more

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Good interesting food. Reimagined Turkish cuisine, interesting flavors and design of the dishes which tasted good and looked pretty. Interior of the restaurant is clean and classy, it's rebuilt Navy base buildings which are very cool. This restaurant is located in a beautiful Park Presidio, steps away from the Marina and the views of the Golden gate bridge. read more

So what is it with these places that have a Chef's menu, and they can't tell you what you will be getting until they serve it. Always makes me a little suspicious that it's a way of managing inventory, and by the end of the night, they will be serving you what didn't get ordered á la carte to reduce waste...? I shouldn't start with a complaint, because after having no electricity for 4 days Dalida definitely lifted our spirits. Everyone on staff was friendly, well-trained and efficient. Our server promoted the Chef's menu, as she should, but added, if you see specific things that you prefer not to eat, you will more likely want to order individually. I would eat nearly everything on that menu, but my dining partner, not so much, so we went a la carte. Started with: Anatolian Martini: evoo washed four pillar olive leaf gin or evoo washed vodka, dry and blanc vermouth, house olive brine. $17 - 3* The special gin was a little too flowery for me, and I should have asked for it very dry, because too much vermouth for me. Pic anic Basket: vodka, gin, mezcal, or tequila, green apple, celery, tarragon, lemon, bubbles. $18 -4* T got this one with mezcal. I usually find anything with tarragon is overpowering, but this was very subtle and paired well with the mezcal. Wish I had ordered it. With dinner I had Domaine de Figueirasse 'gris de gris' rosé Grenache blend. Provence, France 2022 $14 -4.5* and T had Château Belá Riesling. Štúrovo, Slovakia 2019. $18 - 2.5 not a winner Zeytinyagli Enginar and Kereviz Aegean-style confit artichokes and celery-root, feta, orange-dill dressing. $16 - 4.5*. The artichokes were firm and not overcooked. Flavor was mild, but lovely herbaceous flavor. The addition of carrots, which were dreadfully soggy was a misstep. I would have given this a 5* with no carrots Dungeness Crab Stuffed Squid: Shrimp-crab-seaweed filling, kakavia Greek seafood broth. $38- 4*. This tasted delicious, but if you blindfolded me, I'm not sure I would detect the crab. The portion had about 4 very tiny squid, but the sauce over it and the mussels ( which weren't mentioned in the description) were kind of smoky. The seeded bagel-ish thing on top (can't remember its name) was somewhat sweet which was not a great match, but by itself for breakfast the next day with butter was a thumbs up Roasted Cauliflower harissa spices: $9- 5*. Perfect degree of doneness and level of seasoning. T who never eats cauliflower actually liked it. Cypriot Lamb chops: Encased in ground lamb and caul fat; hummus, lamb jus, chives. $35 - 4.5*. The ground lamb over the chops made them extremely juicy and added a depth of lamb flavor we love. Saffron Tahdig: Crispy Persian rice, barberries $14 - 5. The rice was presented socarrat side up. Each grain separate and tasty. I knew nothing about barberries. They taste kind of like currants, but with no sweetness. I would leave them off. Not bad, but just didn't add anything. We were too full for dessert. The Presidio is such a wonderful location for a restaurant, and we were sorry to see The Commissary move out some time ago. You can always find parking and it's a great place to bring out-of-towners. I will go back for sure! Food: 34/40 Service 18/20 Atm/intangibles: 18/20 Value: 18/20 Overall: 88/100* *need to go back and try some other things. This could end up a read more

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First class. Chose the chef's menu for a multi course feast and a memorable experience. Only minor criticism was that the moussaka was a bit too salty. But the rest of the service, food, setting and experience was first rate. A memorable meal and evening. read more

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We had a wonderful experience at Dalida! My husband and I went a few weeks ago on a Friday evening and we had an amazing time. We ordered the chef's menu, which is a pre fixe menu with SO many items. We started off with wine and cocktails--they have a great beverage program! I loved the Anatolian martini and hubs liked his burlotto pelaverga wine. Our favorites were the breaking bread and the Cypriot lamb chops. The chubby pita with the breaking bread app was unlike anything we'd ever seen--so fluffy and soft! We even ordered another, ha! The accompanied dips were also delicious, my favorite being the muhamarra. I was surprised I loved the Cypriot lamb chops because sometimes i'm wary of lamb, but these lamb chops weren't gamey at all and I loved the creative take on it, kind of like a lamb lollipop. The interior of Dalida is beautiful, I only wish we ate earlier so I got to enjoy it in the daylight! Service was amazing as well. Also on our way out, we caught a glimpse of the chef's counter. We definitely want to sit there next! I love having a view of the kitchen, it's like a free show hehe. Overall i'd recommend Dalida for everyone. Chefs Laura & Sayat have really thought out their food & drink menu and it's definitely worth a try. read more

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Service was amazing. We were offered wine as we waited. Ambiance was sophisticated upscale but approachable. I had the breaking bread, muscles, squid ink pasta and baklava desert. Everything was amazing. read more

Beautiful spot in SF! Like you are in Napa without driving for hours! Beautiful decors at some corners, other corner like kitchen or warehouse, theme are pretty inconsistent, but you will find many cute corner for esthetic pictures Drinks were yummy and cute! Both mocktail cocktail were Instagrammable. Many dishes came in well presented, love the oysters!!! Love the not so nice looking bread, but very yummy! The Salad was pretty but taste was ok. Lamb was ok, little too salty but yummy. Rose Dessert was too sweet, but matcha dessert was soooo good! Their restroom started to play sound of birds as soon as you close the door, i think this is very cute and considered like Japanese restroom Service was nice while we were waiting for our table, but our waiter gotten little impatient or upset when we ordered a lot of small dishes, because we were just 2 girls. However we didn't mind this, as we really enjoyed most of the food and the place itself. Will come back if I visit sf again! read more

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I've been wanting to come here for awhile and thanks to an OpenTable cancellation alert got to have the most amazing meal. Our waitress was attentive and led us towards some of her favorite items that were so glad we got to try (chocolate dessert, yum). The restaurant itself is cozy and feels homey yet bustling. Most importantly, the food was divine. Absolutely everything we got from the cocktails to the salad to the steak (oh my gosh, top 5 steaks for me!!!) was insanely delicious. The entire menu looks so good and I am already thinking about the next time I can come here. read more

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We came here for dinner before a comedy show for immigrant rights nearby and would journey here again for this restaurant alone. May I suggest a collective breath with assurance that you are doing beautiful things and that your efforts are and will be seen. If I had to narrow down all of the dishes we ordered (dips, apps, mains, drinks, desserts) the most stellar pairings were: Turbot & Raki Rice Pudding & Walnut Nocino The Walnut Nocino is what I would call a medicinal cordial. It had the consciousness shifting of one of my mother's concoctions; there was soul in the process. Evan, the bar director, explained to me the year-long steps which included cutting a hundred pounds of walnuts individually into quarters. He came over when he heard I wanted to order a Raki and asked if I wanted him to pick one for me. I pointed to two which stuck out to me, one of which he said he had to have his friend bring back in a suitcase. I went with that one, fermented with figs. It was clear, far clearer than anisette, somewhat similar to ouzo or grappa, but like absinthe, transformed from clear to milky. It was clean and dry and somewhat heart-opening. It paired with the grilled Turbot (a must order) perfectly to me. One made me want more of the other. The Turbot was incredibly tender. At first I thought it was slightly over-salted, and then, I simply enjoyed every moment. It was a rich yet delicate fish with delicious gelatin towards the bones. Loved sharing this with my loved one. I feel like this and Raki is like a family meal. The acoustics could be softer, and also, at our chef counter seats it was fascinating to see the staff our first time in. Chef Sayat visited our table with sincere eye-contact. I can feel when a restaurant is locked-in and awaiting something momentous like recognition and I believe they will get it. So happy you're here and I look forward to seeing you, again. read more

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Great experience! After our anniversary Plan A fell through (the laundromat was closed...ahem), the hostesses at Dalida graciously found us space and put us at the chef's table, where co-owner Sayat was so kind and conversational. Food was great (loved the mezze spread and the chubby pita), cocktails solid (Anatolian Martini + Ficus Negroni), and enjoyed the buzzy lively ambiance - we'll be back for sure! Thanks for saving our anniversary! read more

One of the best most memorable meals of 2024 -- and it's only April! My friends and I have been eyeing Dalida since we found out the chefs are competing on Top Chef. I was not disappointed! +Pita bread appetizer: 10000/10 I've never had pita so fluffy, chewy, and dense at the same time. We ordered 2 extra servings of pita. The pickled cabbage/olives were a nice touch as well. It was my fave thing! +Steak: I can't remember the name of the dish but this was another highlight. It was the perfect size for four people to share (considering we shared ~6 other dishes). +Alcoholic Drinks: refreshing and delicious. +Stuffed Mussels: we loved the citrus and punch of flavor from the garlic/chili crunch. Our server was super helpful and accommodating. We ordered two dishes at a time and paced it like a tasting menu lol. He totally understood and didn't rush our experience! This is a must-try in the city! read more

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My wife and I are always searching for new and innovative dining experiences in the Bay Area and the more I read about Dalida, the more it seemed like the kinda place that fits all of our usual restaurant criteria without "busting the budget". Dalida opened in the Presidio in July 2023 and it fills the former establishment (Commissary) and given how hard it was to get a dinner reservation and from the appearance tonight of the bustling crowd at both their inviting bar and every possible seat in the streamlined and well lit main / front dining room - these folks are doing everything right and the neighborhood is lining up to eat inventive and thoughtfully prepared modern Turkish / middle eastern shared plates of yumminess ! We opted for the chefs choice menu and at $75/each it was a good selection. We started with an amuse bouche of cold stuffed mussels and a lovely candied cube of squash filled with creamy goat cheese ! I could have eaten a plate full of those veggie cubes of wonderfulness ! Next came their version of a mezze platter called "breaking bread" - with nicely prepared versions of thick and tasty smoked yoghurt, a terrific pepper spread as well as hummus and assorted olives and pickles - with a fluffy side of pita. Excellent pita ! We also got a nicely prepared grilled beet fatoosh dish and a lobster bisque with bulgar dumplings, followed by a lamb tartar (one of the big hits of the night). The bulgar dumplings were nicely chewy but a tad bit too dense. The lobster and lamb are not usual menu items highlighting the nice option of eating "off the menu" items via the chefs choice option ! The grilled lamb chops on a bed of hummus with a rich and tasty lamb au jus was another highlight dish. They take the lamb off the bone then roughly chop the lamb and reattach it to the bone so you get a giant "chop" that is quite nice and beautifully grilled. Dessert was a persimmon sorbet with coco nibs (yum) and a charred rice pudding with caramel sauce. Neither were too sweet and both "did the job" of ending the meal with a slightly sweet note ! We didn't order drinks tonight (FYI - corkage is $40/bottle) but the curated wine list is thoughtful and quite interesting with a broad price point ($60-400+) and highlighting many (and I mean many) old world regional wines not typically available in the Bay Area. Kudos to the house sommelier and owners for such an imaginative wine program ! We intend to return and try out some unusual "old world" bottlings. We walked out comfortably full and very satisfied and we will absolutely be back !! This may explain why getting a reservation wasn't easy ! The Bay Area has already discovered Dalida ! Dammit !! We will just have to get in line and wait like everybody else now.... Well worth it. Dine here and thank us later. Seriously - a top spot for 2024 !! read more

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On Thursday I came here for lunch with a friend of mine. I didn't have the reservation, but we found a table outside (it was a beautiful day). The restaurant is located in Presidio, a very nice and quiet area. Menu is very interesting: you can choose something from la carte or the tasting option. We just chose 2 items: one pasta (Anatolian Erishte) and one plate from land (Arayes burger). I found both delicious, maybe the meat in the burger was a little bit salty, but in general I liked it. Also the pasta was very tasty (maybe not a huge plate for a pasta dish). I'd like to come back again to try another dishes for sure. read more

Dalida - Arayes burger - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Dalida was fantastic and can't wait to be back! Our waitress was also so darling. We enjoyed for two to share - breaking bread - artichokes - stuffed mussels - lamb chops My favorite was artichokes and second was lamb chops - will definitely order again! read more

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First and foremost, the stuffed pasta, New York strip, and the pita were 10/10s and require a 5-star rating. We were able to see the kitchen from where we were sitting and the cooks were operating like a well-oiled machine. Regarding service, the waiter understood the assignment. We started with apps then seafood, then pasta and steak, and finally, dessert. It was beautifully timed and we never had to wait too long before getting our next meal. Regarding aesthetic, it is in the presidio and the vibe is fitting for the exquisite experience, Dalida serves up. With them gaining lots of recognition (James Beard and Top Chef), this merely confirms what we all know. Keep it going! read more

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Delicious food! We did the tasting menu, and the pita (breaking breas) along with the tahdig were our favorite. Make sure to book ahead! The restaurant does get busy read more

Located in the Presidio, Dalida has THE BEST pita bread ever! Trust me, you'll want to order an extra to enjoy with the hummus that comes with the dish "breaking bread". Dalida expertly cooks their lamb, I highly recommend ordering the lamb shoulder. Another dish that I also enjoyed was the octopus, which is plated artfully. One dish that didn't meet my expectations was the chicken. I was hard to cut and wasn't cooked throughly. Our waitress was super gracious and took the chicken back and had the kitchen fire up a new one, which was also just meh. Give this place a try, I'd just not order the chicken. Parking is fairly easy and there's outdoor dining for those rare non freezing cold SF days. read more

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Wowowow! I had high expectations but Dalida exceeded them! My friends and I went with the chef's menu and it was definitely the right call, we felt like we got to sample the entire menu. Some stand outs were the stuffed mussel, bread service and I believe we got the 12 hour lamb shoulder. They also served 3 dessert courses - a fermented soft serve, halva confectionery and a chocolate cake/ice cream treat that we were told was inspired by an Turkish gas station treat. I'll definitely be back here! read more

Dalida - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

the service was professional and personable. the food was spot on great. nice quiet atmosphere. very comfortable and very good, after this review we hope we can get another reservation. read more

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Came for a private party that started on the patio with sparkling wine and yummy hors d'oeuvres. My favorites included a butternut squash bite with goat cheese inside and blini with cream and trout roe. We then moved inside and had their breaking bread which was very tasty and I was very excited they had muhammara as that is a treat for me. The hummus and yogurt dip were very good too. Pita perfectly fluffy. Had a version of a Mediterranean samosa and the outside was perfectly crunchy and the inside had a very savory ground meat. I did feel mine was a little undercooked but very good. Our main server was Nayeli and she was amazing! She kept my glass of sparkling wine always full and attentive to all the guests! Very spacious restaurant, nice patio area, and plenty of parking outside. read more

Dalida - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were very excited to try Dalida after seeing Laura Ozyilmaz on Top Chef. We stopped by for lunch during a recent visit to SF. The fattoush salad was bright, very beet forward with nice crunch and balance. We loved the breaking bread dish. It's a lovely idea sharing a "chubby pita". Unfortunately the amount of bread is small compared to the amount of dips (we had smoked yogurt, hummus, orange, pickles including fennel and eggplant), but it was still a great dish so we paid for an additional pita (which definitely is one of the best we've had anywhere!) The skewers were tasty and generous to share, served with lavash and a pomegranate based Esme sauce. The sweetbreads were delicate and tasty and just super enjoyable even though we don't usually love offal. The lamb dumplings were probably the dish that left us the most conflicted. They were adorable small dumplings with a great lamb flavor (although not a lot of actual lamb inside) in a tomato-based cream sauce that was shy on cream. It was puckeringly acidic - too much even for our usually acid-loving palettes. Overall a great lunch, the praise is deserved! read more

Walked in with a friend around 12:30pm on Sunday and they were able to seat us at the bar. The restaurant seemed pretty busy but a few tables and bar seats were open so it seemed pretty feasible to walk in for brunch but they do take reservations which is a plus. Drink: French 86 - non alcoholic spiced pear sparkling mocktail, nicely balance between sweet and tart, very refreshing and great for brunch Breakfast spread - a platter of spreads with sweet and savory options, the kaymak was almost like a whipped butter/clotted cream, strawberry rhubarb jam was tasty, favorite spread was the ajika which a savory lightly spiced red pepper dip, chocolate hazelnut spread was like Nutella, feta added a nice savory contrast Chubby pita - came with both the spread and egg dish was fantastic, warm, pillowy and fluffy, nice toasted exterior with a soft slightly chewy interior, definitely order something with bread if you visit Chilbir Turkish Eggs - this was good, two poached eggs on top of tomato braised greens, garnished with yogurt, eggs were nice and runny, braised greens were tender and flavorful, yogurt added extra creaminess and tanginess, bread was great for soaking up the sauce and yolk Service was good, food came out very promptly, servers were friendly and efficient. Overall really enjoyed brunch at Dalida, the chubby pita and ajika that was a part of the breakfast spread were the highlights for me, a little pricey given the portion sizes but worth a visit to try. read more

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My hubby and I came for Friday date night and got lucky with a seat at the chefs counter! We ordered the chefs menu and loved absolutely everything. We walked away so stuffed and fell in love with it all. Definitely a great way to try their most popular items! read more

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In one word - WOW! Dalida is the perfect setting for a romantic meal, making a beautiful use of historic space in the Presidio. Service has been great on both of my visits so far. We were greeted with complimentary glasses of champagne when celebrating an anniversary here. Every dish we've tried has been fresh, flavorful, and a unique culinary experience. My personal favorites are the incredibly tender lamb shank (melts in your mouth) as well as the napoleon, which has an incredible blend of textures and the chocolate muhallebi, which is so creamy and has a lovely nutty finish. The only hiccup we've experienced regarding service was a forgotten drink order, but this was quickly rectified and we were offered a dessert on the house. I would recommend sitting at the chef's counter as it is so fun to get a peek behind the scenes. Dalida is an absolute standout - come hungry and open minded and you will have a fantastic time! read more

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The ambiance here is lovely--modern and chic, with a cozy vibe that makes it feel like a great spot for a date night or catching up with friends. Service was friendly. What we ordered: - Breaking Bread: best dish we ordered the pita bread was so warm and fluffy - Aleppo Half-Chicken: not bad, but not particularly unique or interesting - Crispy Fried Poached Egg: just okay, wouldn't order again The food didn't wow me, but if you're curious it's worth trying. read more

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Delicious, clean eating at its finest. Showcasing *real* whole foods, uber fresh *natural* ingredients (the herbs & veggies come straight from the restaurant's own proprietary garden), all expertly prepared & plated with a modern aesthetic that incorporates culinary traditions of the Levant. Everything made from scratch including their signature mega-thick, chubby pita bread, served soft & piping hot out of the oven. Dishes are uniquely light & balanced in terms of depth & complexity of flavor. A lot of exquisite gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options with chef-inspired menus for larger groups that make the meal feel like a special celebration amidst the wide open, high ceiling, light filled, architecturally expansive space with views of the GG bridge and Presidio gardens right out front. read more