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    Zitouna

    4.7 (187 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Tiffany Q.

    I love eating here! Great Tunisian food. Been here three times and will come again since it's just down the street. I've taken friends who were visiting from out of town here and they loved it. I also recommend this place to neighbors. Very vegetarian friendly! Love their eggplant dishes and falafel. The lamb and beef platter is also a standout. Yum!

    Basket of fresh made pita bread, beef hummus dip
    Helen L.

    I think this has become a very popular restaurant. Everybody leaves with a to go box. Except this gentleman, who ate his lamb shank and left. He didn't eat his salad. This time I had chicken Shawarma wrap. It was huge. Ate half only. Full of chicken. I didn't like their coleslaw, too much mayo. They also gave me condiment mayo. I don't mind sour cream, but don't like mayo. Water is at the table. Order at the counter and get a number. Fund your own seat. Food is brought out in no time. I tasted my friend's hummus and it was delicious. We asked for a sample of baba ganoush and it was generous. They are so nice. Friend got baba ganoush to go. Love their pillowy pita bread. Freshly baked and served in cute weaved baskets.

    Falafel and hummus plate
    Donna C.

    Great Mediterranean food and a cute vibe. Order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Lots of options from tapas to wraps to full plates. Portions are large.

    Lamb shank
    Allena C.

    We just had a lovely dinner at Zitouna! The ambiance is like a classy, yet casual cafe where you order and pay for your meal at the cashier, then they give you a number to display on the table. In front, you'll see a few desserts displayed like baklava and Turkish delights. The service by the owner (Nobel) was warm, welcoming, and friendly. *** O U R P I C K S *** 4 D I P P L A T T E R ~ **Labneh & olives ~ a thick, tangy, and creamy Middle Eastern strained yogurt with olives, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with za'atar/spices. Ultra rich, creamy and delicious! 5/5 **Mechwia ~ seasoned roasted peppers, ripe tomatoes, minced garlic, and finely chopped onions. Yum! This one was good too. It's like a bell pepper dip. I believe it's a Tunisian specialty. 5/5 **Babaganoush ~ roasted eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, and a touch of lemon. This is a dip that I order quite frequently at other restaurants. It was tasty, smoky, tangy, and on point! 5/5 **shakshuka ~ spiced tomato sauce with peppers, onions, and a blend of herbs served warm. This too was an enjoyable dip! Tomato sauce had a sweetness. Another yummy Tunisian dip! 5/5 Each had its own unique flavor, so it made for a good variety. And it was delicious with warm pita bread! T A B B O U L E H ~ Finely chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, and bulgur wheat dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. This was a herbaceous salad with a citrusy dressing! It was quite tear jerking tart, but we still liked it and ate it with the other dips and pita bread. 4.5/5 C H I C K E N S H A W A R M A P L A T E ~ My friend ordered this dish and liked it. Chicken was tender and juicy. Rice was fluffy and done right. Salad was fresh and zesty. 5/5 M I X E D S H A W A R M A P L A T E ~ Marinated lamb and beef, tender chicken and flavorful kofte. My guy ordered this and enjoyed the variety of different meats cooked perfectly. He's hard to please, but really liked his entree. That's saying something! 5/5 L A M B S H A N K ~ I ordered this and almost ate everything! I usually don't eat this much but couldn't help myself tonight! The lamb shank was delightfully soft and off the bone! Seasoned and cooked where you barely taste the gaminess. Just the way I like it! 5/5 Their food was excellent, well executed, and truly memorable! Prices are very reasonable for the amount of food presented before us. If I had room, I would have ordered dessert too, but I was stuffed! We'll definitely make our way back to Zitouna again soon!

    Salmon Plate
    Alex P.

    Not sure where to start. My wife and I were out on a long walk building up an appetite in Sunset Dunes when we decided to look for some Mediterranean food and found this on the map. I gotta say, we were very pleased! The food was fresh and different from the common dishes you find elsewhere in the city. We got the fried cauliflower which surprised the hell out us. They were not deep fried and overly battered, they were lightly fried on the outside, crispy and soft on the inside with great zesty flavor! The spicy hummus was flavorful with a drizzle of high quality olive oil. The pita is soft and lightly toasted, goes really well with the hummus. I don't think you'll be disappointed with anything on the menu... I wasn't. Finally, great people working the restaurant. Had a great chat with the owner. Like all my other favorite restaurants in the city, I love when the owners take the time to meet the customers. You feel the community.

    Halloumi Wrap
    Cidney L.

    Love this place!! Easy order at the counter restaurant with lovely staff. Must get any of the dishes with the halloumi, try as many dips as you can, and order family style!! The portions are large and leave you full. The ambiance in the restaurant does make it more casual vs date night fancy.

    Chicken Shawarma Plate
    Juilee K.

    We went to Zitouna on kind of a gloomy evening. Zitouna felt very homey and was very well decorated + clean. I got the chicken plate, and the food was good. It wasn't super flavorful, but it was still tasty. I am not sure if I would go back, but it was still a pleasant experience.

    Lamb & Beef Shawarma
    Amber G.

    A great spot for a casual Mediterranean lunch! We got the beef and lamb plate and they were nice enough to swap out the regular salad for the tabbouleh salad for us. The portions are super generous and we ended up bringing some home. It's order at the counter and seat yourself style inside the restaurant.

    Beets Salad
    miko p.

    First time eating here. Food is scrumptious and the price is unbeatable! Will come back again and try other dishes. Ordered the beets tapa and chicken shawarma plate. Don't expect full service dining tho. You have to order at the counter, and there is no dedicated waiter or waitress. Ambience is relaxing and bright. Restaurant is clean.

    Mechwia Dip
    A O.

    This restaurant is absolutely amazing. Take it from a person that services 2,500+ restaurants and has eaten at many over the course of 3 decades in SF. It easily ranks Top 50 of all time in any cuisine and quite possibly Top 25. I would even rank it against an upscale restaurant that requires a jacket to seat. The ambiance is vibrant and very clean. Their service is always met with a genuine kindness. Their shawarma plates are great and the shawarma salads are enormous! They can easily feed two people or save half for later. One dish I want to emphasize is the mechwia dip. The way they combine these ingredients to be so flavorful makes this such a good dish, I sometimes come just for this dip if I'm in the area. Great people and menu. It should definitely be on your to try list.

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    Kamy T.

    This place is amazing! Had a reservation for 7 and they were very accommodating. You order at the register and the service is incredibly friendly. The food came out quickly and was so flavorful. Their portions are very generous. I was surprised how big their salads were, but also tasty. Food came out very quickly! Just about every dish we ordered was solid. I captured a picture of a few things we ordered. Here are all the things we ordered (* next to some of my favorites): - Kofta meatballs - Hummus lamb shawarma - Zahra (cauliflower)* - deep fried, savory, so good. - Fattet batenjen* - Hummus* - super smooth! - Babaganoush* - Ful* - Mechwia - would pass next time - Flatbread* - would pass on the meat one, but the zataar, cheese, and spinach flatbread were good! - Street fries with beef* - like better MCD fries topped with tasty beef! - Zitouna salad* - huge salad and flavorful - Kofta salad* - ^ - Shashuka - Mujadra - Falafel plate - falafel has solid texture, lacks a bit in the spices - Mixed shawarma plate*

    Falafel plate (after I'd already had some!) with halloumi wrap in background.
    Robin W.

    What a find! Terrific food - huge portions especially for the price - lovely service. Will be my new go-to when meeting city friends.

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    The Mediterranean and vegetarian food was delicious and healthy! I will definitely come back again!

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    Thank you for the food, it's really good. We enjoy the food the dessert. The ambiance the service are wonderful

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    Ask the Community - Zitouna

    Do you have gluten free bread/options?

    No gluten free bread at this time, sorry for the inconvenience!

    Do you serve any alcohol?

    We do not serve alcohol, but guests are welcome to bring their own with no fees!

    What are your hours?

    We are open from 11:30 to 21:00 We are close Tuesdays

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