Delicious and healthy food. Great place for anyone with dairy, gluten, or other dietary restrictions as the entire menu is free of those ingredients. It is a bit on the pricey side- we spent $71 for 3 people. The quality is definitely high and makes up for the higher prices. The general tso chicken was delicious. So rare to get healthy fried chicken. The rest of their chicken is all dark meat but the general Tso is breast meat. The pesto meatballs are a must get. Absolutely delicious. read more

Casual vegetarian dining. Safe gluten free cuisine. My favorite is the simple side of plantains and kombucha on tap.

My friend suggested to meet here for dinner, I am always a fan of vegan food so was really excited to try Kitava. I really like how they have more affordable options here too. We ordered a lot of food since my friend has been here often and knows what she likes. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, zucchini noodles with cashew Alfredo sauce, meatballs, fried plantains, and cauliflower rice with curry. The Brussel sprouts were really crispy and a must order, the plantains were really good as well. I did not like the zucchini noodles at all, it will probably be my first and last time having zucchini noodles. They were soggy and so watery, not sure why everyone says they are such a good healthy substitute for regular noodles. The cashew cream Alfredo sauce here is also a no go, barely any flavor and just a slightly creamy sauce. We all enjoyed the meatballs, a lot of flavor and plenty of sauce. Great place for affordable, healthy food that will have something for everyone's palates . read more

Huh, I forgot about this place for a few years, and just went back today to pick up a curbside order for dinner (I work at the hospital). It's just as good as before!! Consistency is so key for a restaurant. They so often fall apart over time, or with new ownership. Happy, and it's easy to order for pickup or curbside they will run out. I just parked illegally for a split second right in front and ran inside. Love the Plantain bowl with added shredded pork. Very tasty. I do feel like I need more protein, small amount of pork for single size. But I guess it's a cost issue. read more

Can everyone say "PESTO MEATBALLS?" Good- cause if you eat meat, that's one of the items here you have to try immediately. As CaliforniaKetoGirl (;D) I eat low carb foods everyday and that means having to make substitutions or unable to go to certain places all together. I have had my eye on Kitava since it opened and finally had the chance to try it by ordering through Bentocart- a food delivery service in the Bay Area that delivers cold meals with instructions on how to reheat so you can have lunches already prepared. The packaging on the to go food was eco friendly and large enough portions to share. I also got the greens and cauliflower rice to go with the meatballs. I had a planned entrée at home but used these as side dish and appetizer. Everything tasted fresh, even after reheating as per the instructions. I am looking forward to checking out the actual restaurant the next time I am in the City! Their menu boasts many keto options! read more

The power bowl is delicious very fresh ingredients and delicious gluten free option. Fresh quinoa and humus in the bowls all fresh greens and items can't wait to order again. Good Cuban bowl as well it's not authentic but very good Cuban inspired. read more

Kitava - power bowl fresh ingredients. Fresh quinoa and humus in the bowls. - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

no wait time on a saturday afternoon . touch-less ordering, clean. The food was flavorful. service was quick.

Yummy healthy bowls and drinks. They have a wide selection of fresh, healthy bowls with organic ingredients! I liked their Cuban bowl as it had pork, fried plantains and fresh avocado slices and chimicurri over white rice. read more

Kitava - Cuban bowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

I can't rave enough about this spot! My girlfriends and I go here almost every week and always get the plantain bowl with cauliflower rice! It's the best flavors & is vegan deliciousness! They serve alcohol here too! read more

Kitava - Sweet Plantain Bowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

Shame on me for not writing a raving review on you Kitava. You deserve 10's, 10's, 10's across the board! Selfishly, I hope you guys don't blow up too big because I would hate to find that your food quality has gone down. The Good Stuff: - Spacious interior and communal seating. - They have a bathroom. - The music vibe inside is cool. - They source sustainable ingredients. - They deliver. - I don't feel bad for eating their food because it feels healthy after I'm done devouring their goodness. - They provide pasture-raised meats. Could be Better: - The outside of the eatery is a little sketchy. This place is truly delicious! I mean I just had an Indian Buffet in Fremont a couple hours ago and I'm contemplating if I should eat at Kitava soon. Now, that's fat-mode status for real! read more

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I missed my BART train and needed somewhere to grab a bite and wait for the next one. Kitava is conveniently located right by the station, a tranquil oasis in the middle of the bustling 16th/Mission intersection. I was the only person dining in when I went at around noon. You can order with your phone via a QR code. I wanted something small so I just opted for the Brussels sprouts. The server at the counter was very friendly- he asked if it was my first time there and asked if I had any questions about the menu. I appreciated the personal attention! I'd give the Brussels sprouts a 3.5/5. They were a bit too over-roasted for my preference, and could have used some more seasoning. Luckily, they come with a delicious chipotle mayo, which I drenched the sprouts in. Halfway through the meal, the server handed me a strawberry vanilla probiotic drink! Though it wasn't my preferred flavor, it was quite tasty and made me even more impressed with the customer service. Kitava is a great place if you're looking for an ambient place to read, work, or just chill with a bite or a drink. I did notice only one table with an outlet, but it felt like a great environment to be productive in. I will likely be a regular! read more

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I eyed the Cuban bowl from kitava for months before deciding to finally order. The meal itself was good, all the flavors were on point but the way it was packaged- as a doordash order- made it unappetizing after digging in for a few minutes. I am not one of those people who go crazy when my food touch, but when it is quite "wet" dishes, I don't like it to be cramped on one plate without space between items. Or at the least, rice should be separate from "wet" items. Also, next time I order i will probably do kale slaw OR beans, not both. Because both flavors are very dominant, it's hard to put both together. Overall, good food but probably better dining at the restaurant unless they package it differently. :) read more

Kitava - Cuban bowl with jasmine rice, beans, and Pasture-Raised Pork Shoulder. - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered via Grubhub. While I was eating the bowl I noticed something hard in my mouth.... There was piece metal..... it was pretty sharp..... read more

Kitava - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First off their chimichurri was bomb.com. Make sure you try it out or get some on the side. Second, plantains all day. Let me repeat because you may have heard most of the day but I said all day (paraphrased parks and rec joke anyone??). Anyways, ordered the Cuban bowl per their recommendation as a must to try for my first time and it didn't disappoint. All the ingredients felt very fresh and were tasty....especially the avocado and of course the plantains. Also ordered the broccoli soup and it was yummy. Took it to dolo and everything was still nice and warm. read more

Never thought I would enjoy plantains! I've ordered from Kitava twice now. The first time was to accommodate a friend who was vegetarian so we went here for lunch. Their sweet plantains bowl is really good! Chicken isn't bad either. The plus side is the staff is friendly and the restaurant is in a convenient location! read more

Kitava - Sweet Plantain Bowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was browsing Doordash looking for something filling and healthy after days of eating a lot of salty, heavy food. Then I found Kitava! I decided to try it out since all the reviews looked great. I ordered the Cuban Bowl and a dark chocolate brownie. CUBAN BOWL ($12): This comes with avocado, kale slaw, beans, plantains, and jasmine rice. I decided to swap the jasmine rice for turmeric cauliflower rice (+$2) since I'd never tried cauliflower rice before, and added chicken (+$5) so it'd be more filling. I like how the cauliflower rice adds some extra flavor and is a bit healthier, but I did miss the texture of rice a bit (just a personal preference.) The sweetness of the plantains added some flavor variety to the meal. If I didn't get the brownie, I'd be perfectly happy eating the plantains as my sort-of dessert. This is definitely something I wish I could eat every day! The portion size was good, too, and I even have leftovers. With all the add-ons, my bowl total came out to $19. DARK CHOCOLATE BROWNIE ($5): I have absolutely no regrets about getting a brownie with my order. It was pretty fudgy, thick, but not too sweet. Good portion size for this as well! Overall, I'm really happy with everything and I'll be eat here again in the future when I decide to treat myself and my body to a nice, healthy meal. read more

YUM! The food was perfect, but make sure to ask for utensils. I forgot to ask and i must've missed any signs as well, and left with no way to eat it. Fortunately, I was able to pick up utensils from another place after I arrived at my destination. Parking sucks, and the neighborhood seemed a bit rough, but the restaurant itself was SUPER clean and plenty of eating space. Plus, super keto-friendly menu! read more

Kitava has a very laid back and minimalistic vibe. You order at the register and pick a whatever table you want and the food is brought to you in a timely manner once it's prepared. Everything was fresh and our meals contained high-quality ingredients for an extremely affordable price. My tuna poke bowl was delicious and all of the vegetables and sauce paired wonderfully with the fish. The food is very affordable, especially being in San Francisco, and for the quality of the ingredients that they use such as wild caught fish and grass fed meat. The lemon grass kombucha was also delicious and one of the most unique flavors I've had. I wish I lived closer so that I could come back more often!! read more

Kitava - Tuna Pok Bowl Ginger Lemongrass Kombucha - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

Think Lemonade, but a tad more affordable. Overall tasty while being relatively healthy. Not huge portions but just enough for lunch. I typically order the build your own bowl ($12 for 2 sides, 1 protein, and 1 side of sauce), with pulled pork, curried cauliflower rice, Brussels sprouts, and chimichurri. But I think my new go-to sauce will be the harissa, which has a slightly spicy kick. Hubby also loves the kale salad. He likes to order a few bowls at a time to grab and eat throughout the week. The food refrigerates and reheats well. read more

Happy to report Kitava has improved their portion sizes and my last few experiences ordering have been great! Delicious, healthy food and I'm always full after. Been ordering 2-3x a week it's so tasty. read more

Kitava - Sesame Chicken with $7 of "extra chicken" - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Trendy and healthy restaurants such as Kitava tend to be a hit or miss--they either are spot on with their servings, taste and cost or they leave me perpetually famished. Here, at Kitava, it is pretty good. All the ingredients taste very fresh, healthy and not lackluster whatsoever. It's also conveniently located right next to a BART station so pretty accessible to grab a quick bite. read more

Excellent meal: healthy and reasonably priced! Vegan cuban bowl: cabbage/kale slaw w/avocado, beans, cauliflower rice, carmelized plantains. Not carb heavy; doesn't spike your insulin levels. Not overly salty. Mojo sauce not overly salty or sweet. You don't feel thirsty after eating. Kombucha was an excellent choice vs beer. Healthy dose of fermented probiotics to balance the meal. Very well balanced. Have to think about what and how we eat. This is what food should be like; cooked and balanced. Not fast deep fried sweet carbs. Very healthy. Hope to see more locations over the bay area. Healthiest version of reimagined food in the bay area. Healthy without being through the roof expensive. read more

Kitava - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

A wonderful "health food" option in the Mission. Their selling point is fresh, sustainable ingredients incorporated into a variety of salad-friendly options. I tried the "power bowl" with salmon and a side of Brussels sprouts. The portion was sizable, a mixture of greens, quinoa, sweet potatoes, avocado, and more. I did feel that the salmon add-on was a tad pricey at $9, and, while fresh, tasted as though it was re-heated and not cooked to order. But that is a bit of a nitpick. The Brussels sprouts were very tasty, and the chipotle aioli sauce that accompanied them was a standout. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ingredients. It was a bit pricier than what I would like to pay for mostly greens ($27 in total), but I think I will return if I am looking for a healthy option in the area. read more

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Is one of you keto and one of you vegan? This place works for both. Omnivores can eat anywhere. Vegetarians who eat dairy can ear at many places. But a place where a vegan and a keto person both have options? Not so easy. Kitava is perfect for this . The corner its on- 16th and Mission - is a mess but Kitava is spotless, even the bathroom. read more

I am a fan! Who doesn't need something healthy in their palette here and there. I always love places that allow for mix and match or DIY style plates/bowls, that allows me to not only try 1 but MULTIPLE items on their menu. Of course working from home, I was browsing through Doordash to see what can be ordered and delivered to me in a timely manner and i went with Kitava! I ordered their mix and match - protein box. I chose their steamed broccoli and crispy brussels sprouts, with extra chimichurri sauce and their salmon. The salmon was a wee bit on the drier side that day but overall was still delicious. I even added a bit more lemon juice to their chimichurri sauce to make it have more zest. My stomach was famished so of course when the food came, i scarfed it down and nothing was left except maybe some olive oil from the chimichurri sauce haha Definitely will order again next time to try their other items. read more

Kitava - Mix Match Bowl - Meat Protein with Wild-Caught Salmon and broccoli and Crispy Brussels Sprouts - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got four of the keto items for lunch. They were each about $5, reasonably priced for the portion size. Used our corporate Sharebite platform to order. Kale Slaw - 4.2/5 -- I'm a big fan of kale and this side has a good amount of kale, although a coworker who ordered the same seemed to get more kale. Cauliflower Rice - 3/5 -- Different from other cauliflower rice I've tasted, this texture reminded me more of cabbage cole slaw. Swiss Chard Salad - 4/5 -- The portion size was a bit light, less than half the container and surprisingly less than the kale slaw. Flavor was as expected. Pork Shoulder - 4/5 -- Expected a bit more for this side, which came in the smallest container. The photo shown on Sharebite seemed to have more. Still a good portion size for pork shoulder. read more

Kitava - Kale Slaw Cauliflower Rice Swiss Chard Salad Pork Shoulder - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been on Whole30 this month & have been meaning to try Kitava for a long time, always hearing rave reviews of the healthy food. It was hard to decide what to get since all of the reviews were so positive...maybe my expectations were too high?! I had the Cuban Bowl - replaced the rice & beans with their famous turmeric cauliflower rice & extra kale salad, hold the Mayo on the plantains. The pork was good, but nothing special. The cauliflower rice was passable but lacked flavor, especially salt, the slaw was good but was just kale salad, and the plantains were plain. Maybe our cooking skills at home have drastically improved from Whole30? On top of that, I didn't feel great after eating it, for one of the only times during my entire Whole30 (I'm on day 28). I also got the meatballs, again were just okay. I personally make better pesto, the pesto sauce was kind of crunchy instead of smooth like it's supposed to be. I found the portion sizes to be good, although it's kind expensive for the quality of food. It seems not right that you pay separately for the meat than the base bowl. That could be overlooked if it was delicious! Guess I will be sticking to Souvla & will not return or recommend Kitava to friends. read more

Kitava - Pesto Meatballs - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food and love the flexibility to customize on the DIY bowls. Everything was delicious and delivery was fast!

Good food you can trust is good for you. Steady take out being picked up the entire time we dined in. At first we were the only folks dining in on Valentine's Day, and it didn't pick up until after we finished our meal. Ordered online through QR code Menu (hosts available to give you answers about any of the menu offerings). Servings are more than enough and oh so simple but GOOD! Clean prepared foods that you don't have to walk away wondering why it tasted so good. Husband has the sesame chicken bowl. I had the BYO (build your own) with cauliflower rice, sweet potatoes, roasted chicken, avocado, roasted brussel sprouts and a side of the Romesco sauce (host recommended). So yummy. We also shared plantains with chipotle aioli sauce. Also very yummy. The flavor combos I enjoy most were definitely found in every bite. read more

Kitava - BYO Bowl - Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower Rice, Herb Chicken, Avocado, Romesco sauce. - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

Kitava is a must for some real nourishing, soul-enriching, eat-pray-love kinda feelings lol. It is absolutely my favorite "clean eats" spot in the city! Kitava has been a staple of mine for years now. My husband and I cycle this into our Friday night takeouts at least once a month. Besides the food (which is oh so yummy), I appreciate the accessibility of healthy foods from a casual dining spot that features something for everyone as it has a lil bit of this and that from all different kinds of cuisines. I love ordering the sweet plantain bowl, which you can even customize the base with ancient grains, jasmine rice or cauli rice. I recently brought my mom here so that she could try a restaurant I rave so much about, and while she endorses herself as one who often finds "clean, healthy foods" to often taste like cardboard lol, she was utterly surprised when she tried the sesame chicken bowl. Perfectly crisp and juicy without all that dense heavy grease. My mom has been asking to go back already! My daughter, who is also a very highly selective eater is a big fan of some simple white rice and chicken nuggets (so that earns Kitava a bonus point)! One thing to note is its bustling location in the Mission. Parking is hard, yes. It's always packed at that intersection, yes. But will your efforts be worth it after a deliciously wholesome meal? Yes! But because of its location, I do find myself opting for delivery which does the trick. **A few years ago, I used to order this hummus and what I remember were like taro chips as a side, and I wish they'd bring it back to the menu because that was my jam! Ok, eat, pray, love byeeee. read more

The food was so yummy and delicious. I got the cauliflower rice, chickpea, tuna, and brussels sprouts with green goddess sauce. So good. First tried it today at event. And will try again. read more

Great - went with a friend. Had a nice meal and enjoyed an afternoon at this location, highly recommend to anyone looking for something healthy and aesthetic. Kind service as well! read more

Kitava - Tuna Poke Bowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered a Cuban Bowl w/ cauliflower rice substitute (+$2) and chicken ($5) and it was very filling!! Lemon herb roasted chicken was subtle and perfect, and I loved how the tumeric cauliflower rice wasn't just plain cauliflower rice. It came with about 3-5 plantain pieces, so not much. The sweetness was a nice contrast to the savoriness of everything else! read more

Kitava - Cuban Bowl w/ chicken and tumeric Cauliflower Rice ($17) - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

** This review is for their San Jose location (apparently operated by a partner). Ordered through DoorDash. They missed one whole item and sent literally 2 tsp of beans, while charging $5 for it. This place had so much promise and they literally blew it the first time I ordered. Bummer. EDIT: The owner of the place responded promptly and appropriately. I plan to give the place one more chance in the near future. Will update again once I do. EDIT #2: Two weeks later, gave them another try. Attached is what I was supposed to get and what I actually got. You draw your own conclusions. read more

Kitava - Actual - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is the food you order if you're tired of eating greasy to-go junk food and want a way to feel better about yourself but also support a restaurant. It's pricey for what you get, but if you can look past the fact that these bowls are an amalgam of items that you can find in the pre-packaged produce section of a grocery store, the food itself is nourishing and can be adapted to multiple diets (paleo, vegan, keto, etc.). I ordered the local special, which on the menu was supposed to be a "pulled pork bowl," but I swapped the pork out for beans. I didn't want rice, so out of necessity, I substituted cauliflower turmeric rice for $2. The entire bowl totaled to $9. It was very small. The best part was the plantains, of which there were only 2 slices (sad face). The beans were alright, and the cauliflower rice tasted like you'd expect. I preferred to bury it under the beans. My boyfriend had the Power Bowl ($13). It looked big but turned out to be mostly greens with a small smattering of quinoa. Neither of us was full afterwards, but I guess we could have gotten add-ons if we'd been willing to pay an extra $2-$8 per. read more

Kitava - Local special with cauliflower rice sub ($9) - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

The best delivery food we've had in a long time! Started a round of whole30 at the beginning of the month and wanted something compliant for delivery as a break from cooking. We ordered: -General Tso's chicken with turmeric cauliflower rice -broccoli curry with turmeric cauliflower rice -side of pork -plantain -sweet potato -Brussels sprouts Everything was delicious and the curry especially was perfectly spiced. Love that you can do cauliflower rice instead of jasmine rice/quinoa. They label everything "paleo, whole30, vegan, vegetarian" as well so you know what's compliant. Only complaint was that the side of pork was super small. All the other portions were fair and the plantain was so good! We have lots of leftovers and will definitely be ordering again! read more

Kitava - Broccoli Curry, General Tsos Chicken, Plantains, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes, Pasture-Raised Pork Shoulder - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

Unsafe neighborhood. You better to order from your home to taste their delicious food. read more

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Nothing says gentrification like an old McDonald's being replaced by a gluten-free fast casual restaurant with kombucha on tap. Despite the fancy sustainable hipster motif, it's not that pricey (for San Francisco) with most mains between $13-$15. It's not vegan raw healthy, but it feels like cleaner eating than a carby burrito or slice of pizza nearby. Pesto Meatballs: Labeled as a "small plate", it's definitely smaller than a meal but much more substantive than an appetizer. Really liked the tasty and warm pesto. The ground meat was surprisingly yummy for ground meat, like they used a lot of nice spices and herbs. General Tso's Chicken: Ok, it's nothing like the sticky sweet and spicy General Tso's Chicken one would find at a Chinese-American joint. It's more like nice chunks of chicken covered in a light and very crispy batter. There happens to be a not-sticky-at-all sauce on the side that mainly tastes like soy and vinegar. The rice was fluffy and had some of that light sauce mixed in it. The large chunks of steamed broccoli were the only boring part. read more

Kitava - General Tso's Chicken - Gluten-Free Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious, healthy lunch here! High 4 stars. I'd love to come back and try more dishes. THE WAIT: None at noon on a Friday, but they were fairly busy. Our food came out pretty quickly too. THE COST: $58.68 total for 3 lunch entrees, 1 small dessert, 1 drink. A couple small mistakes led us to be undercharged: I wasn't charged the extra $4 for adding pork to my Cuban Bowl, and our table was delivered an Avocado Mash/Taro Chips that we didn't order, but they let us keep. THE SERVICE: Friendly and patient. THE FOOD: DRINKS * REBBL Turmeric Golden Milk ($5.00) - 4.5 stars Everyone really liked this. Coconut milk-based, so it's lightly sweet, and has a savory hint. BOWLS * Cuban Bowl ($11.00, with Pork +$4) - 4.5 stars This was great! Meat, plantains, super tasty. Slaw not bad, a bit soggy. * Meatloaf & Sweet Potato Mash ($16.00) - 4 stars I tried a few bites and the sweet potato mash was delicious! Meat was good too, veggies a bit plain. SMALL PLATES * Avocado Mash ($7) - 3 stars The mash was literally just mashed avocados. No flavors, oils, etc. Taro chips were fine. SWEETS * Sweet & Salty Date Bites ($5.00) - 4 stars Very interesting! The savory part is quite intense. read more

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The neighborhood/ surrounding area is a bit sketchy. But this place is a diamond in the rough! I cannot put into words how delicious this place was. Fast service friendly staff minus the food deliverer who was super rude. (The food was the star!) The meatballs melted in your mouth. The salmon bowl was absolutely amazing! If you are in the area Uber and go! read more

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