We arrived around 5pm and many tables outside weren't cleared but there were many seats available…read more We were told to wait outside when we're supposed to order at the cashier first, so I was confused. The ladies took awhile to get us seated outside, only to then tell me to order inside. The super efficient guy with the red shoes was quick to take our order of chicken shish tawook and Mezze sampler. Portions are large and food was great! We love people watching as the N Judahs goes by. It's Arab comfort food in a cozy indoor/outdoor setting.Sooo good!

Delicious! Hearty meals to be had here. The musakhan is a spiced chicken dish served with roasted…read morepine nuts, pita, and caramelized onions. I loved how juicy the chicken was and the crisp yet soft pita. Apparently this dish they claim is usually not found in restaurants so it was pretty special to eat it. I will be back to try more!

The interior beautiful. The ambiance is a mix of romantic, charming and chic. Service is prompt,…read morefriendly, knowledgeable and warm. The menu is organized, elaborate and exciting. The food is simply delicious. Our favorites were the chubby pita from Breaking Bread, the lamb shoulder (special), and the Kayseri Manti. Dalida also gifted a complimentary birthday dessert, which was very kind. In summary, Dalida is a special restaurant providing a memorable dining experience with delicious food and exceptional service. We look forward to another visit.

3.5 stars, rounded down. Good food but overpriced…read more I dined at Dalida this past Saturday evening, excited to see if they could live up to the hype. We received sparkling wine as a welcome to help celebrate a special occasion - nice touch. While Dalida has a lot going for it (good food and a stunning location) the prices are out of step with the quantity of the food received as well as the service. Service - professional and effective, but aloof and downscale in places. The quality of the service does not match the upscale environment and pricing. Very little warmth or polish. The food is good. Breaking Bread - $18 - 5/5. A highlight and star of the night. The single chubby pita served with this dish is not enough to finish all of the dips though, so you may well need to order another. Grapeleaf Duck Dolmas - $28 - 4/5. Delicious but woefully overpriced for the few dolmas that you get in this small dish. Tomato Fattoush Salad - $18 - 3.5/5. Vibrant and fresh, but not a cohesive dish. Tomato heavy. Overpriced for a small salad. Dungeoness Crab Hilopides - $40 - 4/5. Mild crab flavor blends well with the slightly overcooked pasta. Tasty but has nothing to elevate it to justify the price. Kayseri Monti - $29 - 4.5/5. Delicious lamb dumplings. Again though, in a recurring theme, there aren't nearly enough of them to justify the price. Chocolate Hazelnut Tart - $14 - 3.5/5. Fine but nothing special. Wild Pistachio Coffee - $9 - 3/5. Firstly, this isn't coffee. Second, it's a tiny portion. Again, wildly overpriced. Tasty if you like pistachio. The cocktails were not good. Either the bartender lacks skill at executing recipes or the recipes need iteration to better balance the drinks. Pasha - $18 - 2/5. What read as if it would be delicious ended up being not much more than sugar water. No discernible smoke or alcohol. Bodrum Negroni - $20 - 2/5. Wildly overpriced. Had a wonderful mezcal nose which disappeared in the drinking. Overwhelmingly sweet and salty. Extremely unbalanced drink. Ambiance: 4.5/5 Service: 2.5/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 1.5/5 Total for two, all-in, with three drinks: $300. This did not feel like other $300 meals I've had in the past and left us with a feeling of disappointment and lack of value.

This place is fantastic! It's cozy (but not loud or cramped) and the food is varied and delicious…read more My recent trip included a sampling plate of all 4 fillo offerings (the cheese karni and the Levantine meat tart were the best), Armenian potato salad, lemon chicken rice soup, and the saffron chicken kebab over rice pilaf (dinner special of the night). The kebabs were made with chicken breast, but very tender and moist, and the side of hummus was fresh, creamy and delicious. We also tried the sangria which was great- not too sweet and decently strong (not watered down bad wine). For dessert, the lemon cake was tasty but odd that dried cranberries were sprinkled into the whipped cream. I appreciated the variety offered on the menu- not just typical Greek food you find everywhere else that touts "Mediterranean food". The service was super nice and efficient, and I like that it has been family owned and run (sadly an increasingly rare San Francisco characteristic these days)- you can tell the difference in the quality and thought put into the experience.

Cute restaurant with great service and food. I walk by here often but it's always so busy. The…read morestaff is very friendly and the food was so tasty. I came for lunch so it was a good amount of food. Outdoor seating is great on a sunny day with my dog.

Visiting from Los Angeles, this restaurant wasn't far from the hotel and we decided to give it a…read moretry. Upon entering, the hostess was immediately attentive and warm and seated us at the bar as we had no reservation for dinner on a Saturday night. The bar is spacious and more than comfortable to have a meal at. Our waiter was just as attentive and was friendly and just had the best vibe! We ordered beets with labne as an appetizer, and it came out quickly and was a delicious start to our meal. We ordered and shared the steak and chicken and both did not disappoint! Both dishes were absolutely delicious! Steak was tender and flavorful, potatoes were amazing and the chicken was just as good, with a creamy sauce over the rice that was almost like a deconstructed rosemary chicken soup. Brilliant! We were only in town for the weekend, but would definitely come back on our next trip. 5 stars for incredible service and amazing meals!

Our waiter, Rafa, was fantastic! Super helpful with recommendations and made sure we ordered just…read morethe right amount of food. Everything we tried was fresh and delicious, especially the hummus and pita, the chicken, and the torchio pasta, which were standouts for everyone at the table. The menu changes daily which keeps things exciting, and you can really tell how fresh everything is. The ambiance and lighting inside are beautiful and perfect for a date night or a special celebration. Highly recommend ordering family-style so you can try a bit of everything. We'll definitely be back!

Great food. Large menu with variety. Can get vegetarian platter too…read more The shwarma salad was soo much meat on top of a little bit of salad. HEART SHAPED Cheese stuffed falafel and STAR/FLOWER SHAPED onion stuffed falafel were good and big pieces! The shaped, so adorable! Cut up and share. I didn't taste much cheese. Many tables, spacious It's on the pricier side for Mediterranean food. average $30 per person for one entree and falafel. Presentation and food is good!

Dropped by on a weekend afternoon for a late lunch. There's plenty of seating and the restaurant…read morehas a nice vibe to it. 1) Staff - very courteous and attentive 2) Cleanliness - our table was not very clean and there was leftover food under the table 3) Loaded falafel fries - my favorite dish. The falafel was on point, 5/5 4) Hummus with shawarma - average. Meat lacked flavor and depth, and the hummus was ok. 3/5 5) Musakhan - came highly recommended based on other reviews but I was not a fan. The caramelized onion makes the whole wrap very sweet and takes away from the flavor of the meat. 2/5.

Monday nights during pandemic times brought (according to the SF Chronicle) hospitality workers to…read moreKitchen Istanbul en masse. It wasn't just the food they say, but the remarkable wine list, which turned the place into a see-and-be-seen spot akin to NYC's Elaine's (RIP). If this isn't quite how you imagine anyplace along SF's Clement Street, think again. Years later it's still packed (on a Friday night) and loud. Service was the sole miscue on my visit with 3 others. We were given menus and water but ignored after that, to a point where we reached out to get some wine and attention. As you can see from the 5-star assessment, no harm-no foul; once wine and food flowed all was forgiven. The menu required some explanation. It's not broken down in any discernible way, requiring the server to explain that all dishes ae meant to be shared and that the first several dishes are dips, then small plates, then larger. In truth, all seemed like small plates to me (or small servings) but if your wallet permits, you'll not be disappointed. There wasn't one thing we shared that we didn't 100% consume nor anything I'd not recommend. Since we sampled almost the entire menu I feel comfortable saying that everything is delicious and attractively presented. We left the alcohol order to the one at our table who'd chosen Kitchen Istanbul and she summoned the sommelier and gave him free reign. He asked what we like (hearty reds) and what we wished to spend (about $75/bottle) and we enjoyed 2 completely unique offerings that we'd not have known to choose for ourselves. He was also tasked with pairing two of the dessert wines with two of the chosen desserts and they were as enjoyable as the wines served with dinner. It's fair to say that the sommelier had fun with our table, stopping by before we left to say how much he'd appreciated the opportunity to choose for us and for us placing our trust in him. Like the rest of the City I was following Sam Smith's food journey during his time here. He never made it to Kitchen Istanbul but if he had, I think he'd have nodded in agreement with the 5-star rating.

The food here is genuinely excellent, which makes this review disappointing to write…read more Unfortunately, my partner became ill and spent much of the day at Stanford Medical Center. Out of respect for the restaurant, I called to cancel our reservation rather than simply not showing up. While it was admittedly close to the reservation time, OpenTable does not allow cancellations within 24 hours, and the restaurant itself wasn't open until 5 PM, making it difficult to provide additional notice. Despite explaining the situation, I was charged the full $50 per person cancellation fee. What was most disappointing wasn't the fee itself, but the complete lack of flexibility or empathy given the circumstances. I was even told they would prefer I come dine alone while my partner was sick because it was better for the restaurant than giving up the reservation. "It's a reservation business not a walk in business"...although I walked in myself last weekend. As someone who had dined here the week prior and planned to become a regular customer, this felt shortsighted. Restaurants are certainly entitled to protect themselves from no-shows, but there should be room for reasonable discretion when a guest makes a good-faith effort to communicate an unexpected medical situation. The food is absolutely worth trying. The customer service experience, unfortunately, left a very different impression. If you're making a reservation well in advance, be sure to keep track of it carefully, as the restaurant may still enforce cancellation fees even if you are a returning or prospective long-term customer.

I loved this spot! The first thing you notice is how cozy and welcoming it is with the staff being…read moreso warm and willing to help for anything. It's a small spot but their waitlist system works great if you join ahead of time. And a bonus is that the N line on the muni drops you off directly in front of it! As for the food, it's safe to say that every dish I had was delicious. The mezze platter is a sample that I would highly recommend you get. The lamb shank was perfectly falling off the bone and the fried branzino was my favorite! It was cooked to perfection with the lemon and herbs on it and the crispy skin. I had their white wine and I loved that on the menu it tells you which wine would pair best with what you order. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here and would definitely come back!

gets pretty busy even on weekday nights but wait went by pretty fast. They have outdoor heaters…read morealong with their seating which is really nice! Food was pretty good - I liked the sampler a lot (the baba banish being my favorite) and their falafel as well. The pita bread was warm and seems store bought. The chicken was pretty good too along with the butter rice! Definitely think the sampler was the best and I'd love to try their other proteins next

We came to this place recommended to us by some SF locals. We were super excited to try out Persian…read morefood since we don't get it in Seattle (where we are visiting from). We ordered the Chicken koobideh and the spicy Joojeh kabab. The chicken koobideh was not cooked properly - the kababs were a little raw and not flavorful at all honestly. And the spicy joojeh kabab was the same - not cooked well. Needless to say, kinda paranoid I might have gotten food poisoning from this experience. As far as the service is concerned, very very slow. Inattentive staff. Ex: they did not serve us water unless we specifically asked for it. We won't be returning. Disappointed because we were really looking forward to a great meal on our vaca.

Maykadeh came to me as a recommendation from a North Beach foodie patron. Boy are the yelp reviews…read moreaccurate. We walked in on a Monday evening without reservations and were greeted by a very friendly gentleman. I am guessing that he's the owner as he made his way through every table during our visit to check on folks. While there were non-Persians, majority of patrons were Persian. I overheard the table next to us chatting about the authenticity of each dish and how they had been coming here for years. Here is what we ordered: *Koobideh & Barg: portion was huge and every morsel of meat was juicy and so tasty. The saffron rice was perfection. Even the tomato was sweet and delicious *Kashke Bademjan: tasty eggplant with mint that went perfectly with the bread. It was also yummy with the crunchy onions and basil We will definitely be back to try the lamb tongue referenced in other reviews and koobideh will be on my repeat list. I can't recommend Maykadeh enough and will bring my foodie friends next time!

A friend was visiting from Atlanta & we wanted to try something besides the norm…read more What a ***Find*** Quaint place - Turkish Cafe/Restaurant. nice airy atmosphere - good local vibes. We ordered the Red Lentil Soup - Anda & Beef Kabobs. Big plate with Lots of Great Flavor. The bread & Dipping Sauce were also a great start (Surprise). Attentive Staff and offered advice on new dishes for our next visit. Definitely a Must see when in the City!!

My friend wanted a shawarma and found this place. Was pleasantly surprised to learn it was Turkish…read moreowned. Service was attentive, food was great. Ended with tea, and have zero complaints.

I ordered the moussaka because I wanted to try the Mediterranean version of lasagna since I'm a…read morehuge lasagna fan. To my surprise, it arrived more like a stew. At first, I thought my order had been mixed up, but it was explained to me that the Greek version resembles lasagna, while the Lebanese version is prepared as a stew. The stew featured a rich tomato sauce with eggplant and chickpeas, and I added beef and lamb meatballs for extra protein. It was absolutely delicious and incredibly comforting. I'd also highly recommend the mint lemonade -- it was the perfect palate cleanser. We'll definitely be adding this spot to our regular rotation. And, thank you for the great service, Nebil!

Absolutely love this neighborhood gem. The server was very kind and welcoming…read more The kofta plate was delicious -- do be warned it's spicy as I didn't know but still great. Pita is soft and hummus was creamy and smooth. The special kebab plate was hefty, with shrimp, and two additional skewers!