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My friends and I dined at Dalida on a Saturday afternoon around 1:45 p.m. and we were able to get seated without a reservation with only a short ten minute wait. We started our meal with a round of cocktails. I tried out their Bodrum Negroni -- cacao infused mezcal, miso red vermouth, satsuma cheong, ferment, saline, and it was a refreshing spin on a classic. It was boozy, but well-balanced. We started our meal with a few items off the "for the table" section of the menu, ordering the the "breaking bread" and breakfast spread". Both items come with a piece of their chubby pita, a super fluffy, thick, freshly made pita. Between these two items, there are a total of ten different dips and bites to try out. The favorites of the table included the muhammara -- a roasted red peppers dip with walnuts, the tahini and molasses spread, and the kaymak -- similar to clotted cream, with jam. If you're coming with a group, I'd definitely recommend ordering these two spreads and an extra chubby pita for $5. Along with the dips, we also got the octopus and sujuk. The knife-work and presentation on the octopus is unlike anything I've ever seen; the dish is beautifully presented and almost too pretty to eat. The octopus is cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed the saltiness and brininess of the olive-caper garnish on top. By this point in the meal, we were actually becoming quite full. For our mains, we shared the Arayes kebab and the hot smoked trout. From the Arayes kebab platter, these shoe-string fries were hands down some of the best fries I've ever had. Reminiscent of McDonald's fries, the ones here are incredibly crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and generously dusted with seasoning. Continuing with the pattern of beautiful presentation, the dish is also very aesthetic. The kebab meat is stuffed inside a chubby pita and is grilled to perfection. There's a nice crust on the meat, and kebab is made with with a cornucopia of herbs and spices. I was too a bit too full to try more than a bite of the trout dip, so unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to properly enjoy or evaluate the dishes. Overall, my group had a delicious meal at Dalida. The service here is fantastic, and food and beverage is solid all around. Definitely worth venturing out to the Presidio to try at least once.
Solid food. Nice ambiance in the presidio. We came here for Tuesday lunch and I was able to find parking outside of the restaurant. I like the breaking bread (chubby pita and dips) and beets salad, and was a bit unimpressed with the octopus appetizer, though it's pretty. We also had the lamb shoulder, ny steak and black cod to share. The entrees came in a big portion and perfect for sharing. Service was friendly and water was always filled. Overall I liked the food here but a bit pricey for what it's for. The location was incredible.
Dalida is amazing all around. Food, service and vibe are amazing. Restaurant is beautiful! Gil was our server. Very nice, very professional. We did not have a reservation but they sat us next to the bar in the lounge area (one table). But honestly I think it was the best spot in the whole place. Food is excellent. Will definitely be returning, with a reservation.
Our server was incredibly attentive and helpful, but the front desk ladies were so rude to my friends. I see that this is not an uncommon experience, so maybe this location would be wise to rethink their employment status. We booked for two parties (one party of four and one party of three) since they do not accommodate large groups and simply requested to be seated next to each other. We arrived later than our reservation, but there was not a full house by any means. There were plenty of empty tables, and two tables seated next to one another IN THE CORNER OF THE RESTAURANT that were empty and did not have parties surrounding it, but the front desk women insisted that seating us next to one another would "disturb other patrons" and that we were already late, so the implication was that we had no ground to stand on to make any demands. Two people in the party ended up no showing, so we ended up only having five people total. You're telling me you can't seat five people next to each other? A party of three and two? They ended up filling the table next to our friends with another couple 30 minutes into our meal. Inconveniencing others because you've been inconvenienced is unprofessional. Being late and having no shows is no excuse to intentionally revel in some weird form of power play schadenfreude with your restaurant's own patrons. The most ironic part is that Dalida's menu claims that the owners mission is to "share food across the table", which is not what we ended up doing. Are they sure they don't mean to share food across the entire restaurant? I want to emphasize again that our server was excellent, the food was also very quality and made with care. I loved the arayes kebab, my friend enjoyed her octopus, we both shared the creme brulee toast and thought the blood orange syrup and cream was divine. The California Tadig was just okay but the seafood quality was high, I would skip out on this (especially with the price). I would simply never go again because of the front desk women.
Reading reviews and considering coming here? Make sure to check Opentable to reserve a spot before locking in on this one - most popular times are booked within days of them being available. Parking is free on the Presidio after 6PM, but you do have to pay if you're coming in before then. Inside can get a little loud, and most people actually put somewhat of an effort to dress up! Service was fast and friendly, and we were seated instantly for our reserved time. We celebrated our anniversary here and left a note on the reservation, and to our surprise we were offered a glass of champagne on the house! We ordered the Octopus and Sujuk, Baking Bread, Crab Pasta, and Lamb Chops. The must orders are the octopus and baking bread, as that is their signatures and ones with the most unique flavor profile/presentation. The pastas are pretty basic, and the lamb chop was super tender and flavorful. The lamb is a little gamey, but the potatoes paired with it drowns out the flavor a little. Service was fast for the appetizers, but took a minute for the entrees. Our server was very friendly and patient with us as we asked questions regarding the menu. We felt pretty full afterwards despite the portion sizes looking a little small in the pictures. However, I do not feel like this restaurant has a "replayability" factor - the dishes were all good individually, but nothing out of the uniqueness that you can't find at other middle eastern/mediterranean or similar restaurants. The main difference is the atmosphere.
Love this place! It's a hot commodity too because of its proximity to the Tunnel Tops and the lawn. So make reservations especially during the weekend. Sayat, the head chef, is a friend of a friend and he's always so welcoming. The food is always on point and the service never fails. Not to mention that the restaurant itself is beautiful and inside of a beautiful building and park. For dishes I recommend pretty much everything. But my personal favorite is their Arayes Kebab (which I still call the Arayes Burger from the early days). Seating outside is only for brunch/lunch so just be prepared.
My girlfriend and I met for lunch at Dalida and it was both our first time to try it. We ordered their "Breaking Bread" to start. It was delicious and came with several accompaniments. My favorite was the hummus which I enjoyed with the bread. For our entrée, we had the "Black Cod" and "Short Ribs." The cod was flavorful and fresh! The short ribs were okay. We did share a "Chocolate Torte" served with a tiny scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. Well, the ice cream was good but not the chocolate torte as the bottom crust was too hard and almost inedible. It was a nice lunch after all since my girlfriend and I absolutely enjoyed catching up and the service was excellent! Sonia was exceptional and Sly was attentive!
I came here because I loved that the restaurant had a similar name to mine, but it impressed in ways way beyond the name! The breaking bread was so good that I ended up ordering it twice, and I am still dreaming of its chubby pita muhammara. Also, the PS I Love You cocktail comes with boba - so fun! My only issue was we were sitting by windows and the breeze kept coming in. Food: 10/10 Drinks: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 7/10 Vegan-friendly: 8/10
Came with a large party and was able to try a ton of dishes on the menu. Highlights included: Smoked yogurt in Breaking Bread Octopus & sujuk Pork cheek souvlaki Solid, beautifully cooked: Tahdig Lamb shoulder tandoor Aleppo chicken Dry aged NY strip Also solid but maybe lil less interesting given all the bold flavors here Fattoush salad Broiled cauliflower Skip: Anatolian erishte Date cake (saffron ice cream was great!) Kayseri manti, Dungeness crab hilopides and galieh black cod sound really good - high on list to try next. The "let us cook for you" prix fixe sounds like a great deal. Cocktails were amazing - super fun flavors and combinations. Pasha was a crowd fave - feel like tomato water is everywhere now and this was a good one. Jane meets the devil was nice, and Saturnalia was good though on sweeter side for me. Family style private dining was an experience. You will not leave hungry. Was pretty full after apps. They asked if we wanted more food after all the mains were served and we were a little shocked. The food is really heavy though. They packed up tons of leftovers, which fed us for days. Service was lovely. Restaurant is beautiful. The private room ran really hot even with windows open, and folks were pretty uncomfortable.. especially those on other side of windows. Super easy parking right outside.
Came here because we love the breaking bread! It's a delicious chubby pita with various hummus/yogurt dips to accompany it. This was the first time we came here for dinner and we really enjoyed the arayes kebab and black cod. The pork cheek was also good but I'd rank it last out of the four items we had. Service is always great here and ambiance inside is nice, just a little noisy at times.
Trout appetizer: this was quite delicious, the sauce nicely complemented the fresh trout. However, the dish is quite expensive for how small it is at $22, so I probably wouldn't get it again. 4/5 Breaking bread: the pita bread was super fluffy and delicious! The three dips given each had a unique flavor profile - I personally enjoyed the muhammara dip the most, it was perfectly smoky and tangy and had a subtle hint of spicy. 5/5 Saffron tahdig: this was above average, I thought the spices used for the rice were fantastic but I personally didn't enjoy how hard and crunchy the rice at the top was. The barberries were a cool addition to the overall flavor that somewhat helped mitigate the hardness of the rice. 4/5 Lamb shoulder: this was amazing, definitely the highlight of the meal. We were surprised by just how tender the lamb is when we cut it and ate it. When it's hot, it simply melts in your mouth. The sauce was also nicely spiced, it felt like it had a touch of cinnamon among some other sweeter spices that was nice. We also ended up dipping some of the lamb pieces in the muhammara dip from the breaking bread dish. Chickpeas and potatoes were also delectable and cooked perfectly. One last addendum is I appreciate that we received quite a large portion for the lamb, it was definitely big enough to split among two people. 5/5 Cute restaurant in one of the prettiest areas I've ever been to (Presidio). The servers were super nice and attentive. Highly recommend! 4.7/5
I've wanted to check out Dalida ever since I saw Chef Laura on Top Chef, and the food did not disappoint! We didn't make a reservation so we waited for an hour at the bowling alley and then we were seated at the bar. We loved sitting at the bar because we were able to ask the bartender for food recommendations! To start, we got the sunchoke kebab. Neither of us have tried sunchoke, and we were lucky to try it in kebab and chip form! The kebab was quite tasty and I liked the firm texture of the kebab. Sunchoke seems like a bland ingredient, kind of like a potato, so it paired well with the slightly sweet glaze and super garlicky sauce! We loved the garlic sauce and were eating as much as possible with every bite of sunchoke! Duck dolmas - we were so impressed by the plating and the cute little citrus fruit garnish! The dolmas were not too vinegary, the way a traditional dolma can sometimes taste. The duck and citrus paired really well together because the citrus helped brighten the heavier duck flavor. Our favorite dishes were the tahdig and lamb chops. The tahdig was perfectly crispy on the outside, had a beautiful saffron flavor and color, and the inside rice was nice and soft! The lamb chops were so unique! It was almost like there was a lamb kebab wrapped around a tender chunk of lamb meat in the center. The presentation was incredible! We also loved the sauce that came with the lamb. It made the hummus more flavorful and we loved dipping our lamb in the hummus and jus! The quality and price are soooo worth it, unlike some other restaurants in sf. I can't wait to come back and try more food!
9 months ago
Dalida got me saying holy-fa that Mediterranean food was so good - and it's on the recommended list by the Michelin Guide. SERVICE Genuine hospitality from patient, attentive, helpful, knowledgeable staff. AMBIANCE Refined yet relaxed FOOD 5/5 Octopus & Sujuk w crispy lavash bread crackers: cooked, chilled, sliced octopus laid out like a work of art, then topped with a tangy olive-caper dressing and savory pork sujuk sauce 5/5 Kaymak aka clotted cream gelato: super thick, creamy, and the perfect level of sweetness for me read more
Cute spot! Nice ambiance, servers were a little lax but once we mentioned we had somewhere to be they were very fast and helpful. Expensive! Was not ready for that! That being said, the three cheapo meals we got were still delish. I would've loved one more kibbe, and my aunt would've appreciated the dressing on the side, but besides that it was a good experience. (Ok but look how tiny that coke bottle was, and for $6!) read more
1 month ago
visited for weekday lunch. service was almost nonexistent, had to flag down someone everytime we needed something. ordered the lamb chops and arayes kebab. lamb chops were wrapped in an extra layer of lamb kebab, kebab though spiced was still kind of bland imo. surprisingly puffy appearance and lamb chop itself is very tender due to the outer layer. arayes kebab was juicy but kind of small and also a little bland despite the amount of spices. pickled onions and pepper on the side made it a lot better though. ordered the kunefe and it wasn't crisped enough, plenty of bites of kataifi were stale. location in the presidio barracks is really nice but i expected more. read more
7 months ago
Wow I am not a Mediterranean food fan and I can't wait to go back. We came at lunch on a Friday with a reservation and sat inside though outside was absolutely stunning too. We did a series of small plates as a group but the top hits were the breaking bread app, the octopus, and the saffron rice. They also had a pre-fix menu that was reasonably priced for lunch around $45 for three courses. It's a paid parking situation though it was readily available on a Friday - I can imagine it's busier on weekends. The menu is a little spendy but honestly worth it! read more
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Sayat O.
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Booked a table at Dalida for dinner and was wildly impressed with everything. Since we noted that we were celebrating an anniversary on our reservation, they gifted us a glass of bubbles in the beginning, which was a thoughtful start to a meal with incredible service. We ordered the chef's menu and it came with a huge variety of foods for not a crazy price compared to other high-scale restaurants. It started off with a few small bites that were all delicious. The fried fish (9/10) had a light, crisp fry with a creamy dill-forward sauce. The heirloom melon & halloumi (9.5/10) was a shocking surprise since it doesn't sound like the most complex combo, but the melon was vibrantly sweet and juicy, with the cheese being the perfect cut to the sweetness. The mussels stuffed with rice (8.5/10) were a rich, savory bite and were also dill-forward, a switch-up from the less savory previous bites. The yellowtail spoons (10/10) were amazing. The yellowtail was so refreshing, and the sesame sauce really provided a sourness that complemented the clean taste. It was very green onion-forward and was the best bite to just sit in your mouth and investigate all the layers. The Octopus and Sujuk (7.5/10) was one of the dishes we were most hyped for, and it was solid but not exceptional. The octopus was perfectly cooked and tender, and the flavor provided from the olive caper and sujuk sauce gave it a deeply savory, Mediterranean profile. The sujuk tasted very similar to Indian spices and was not something I taste typically in European cuisine, but it added a bold surprise to the dish. I think my only complaint with it is that it was too large of a dish, and after a while, the taste was very monotonous. I think a smaller portion with a few bites could have left a better memory in my head, but since we spent a while eating it, the taste became a little basic and underwhelming. The Breaking Bread (10/10) was the highlight of our meal. This is by far the best pita I have ever had; it's insane how fluffy it is. The three dips accompanied were all fantastic: the hummus was so creamy and delicious, the smoked yogurt had a bright acidity and a gentle spice, and the muhammara was so smoky. I could go back just for the pita and leave happy every time. The Fattoush Salad was also surprisingly standout (9/10); the tomatoes were perfectly ripe and added a nice silkiness, the balsamic added a tangy balance, and the nuts helped provide a great crunch to add texture. Finally, getting to the main, it was their Dry-Aged NY Strip with the seasonal vegetable (bell pepper) and Saffron Tahdig. The peppers (7/10) was a nicely done vegetable-forward side and came with a creamy mint sauce. Not the star but a great side. The NY Strip (9.5/10) was done extremely well--cooked perfectly, exceptionally tender, and the sauces on the sides gave a excellent range of flavor while keeping the beef the star. It's not the most complicated dish but is very simple and made flawlessly. The Saffron Tahdig (10/10) was shockingly also one of our favorite things. Not expecting much, this rice was so addicting. It had an enticing aroma, a rich buttery flavor, and the perfectly crunchy top made it so craveable. We could not stop eating it; it was insane how good a side of rice could be. The desserts with the chef's menu in general were just okay. Not the highlight compared to everything else but was a soothing finish to a fantastic experience. The Chicorée mousse (8.5/10) was so smooth, decadent, and had a nice hazelnut peanut-buttery taste--my favorite dessert out of the three. The cubes (6.5/10) were like a nutty sesame fudge that was good but had a similar texture to cookie dough, so it was a little unexpected. Very simple and bare bones. Finally, the chocolate dish (7/10) was a sort of chocolate cake with whipped cream and a chocolate sauce. It was the most reminiscent of a classic restaurant chocolate cake or brownie and was just a simple dessert beautifully executed. A lot of the other desserts on their menu looked more interesting, and I'd definitely be curious to try them next time. I have to say this was one of the best meals I've had in the city. I would recommend it to literally anyone. The vegetables they use are vibrant, and you can tell they use the best options for the season. The profiles they build in every bite are extraordinary. My favorite dishes were the yellowtail spoons, the Breaking Bread, and surprisingly the rice lol, but I didn't have a single bad bite. I also just found out they received a Michelin plaque, which is well-deserved and fitting. Exceptional service, beautiful scenery, mouth-breaking food... I will definitely be back to try everything else read more
Beautiful restaurant in the Presidio perfect for brunch. Really enjoyed the gorgeous plant & light-filled space and natural themed decor. Been wanting to come here forever since watching chef laura's season on Top Chef and randomly meeting her brother in law at his restaurant in CDMX (small world haha.) Highlight of the food was the chubby pita that came with the tepsi kebabi. That warm, fluffy, thick pita could pair well with truly anything. The tepsi kebabi itself reminded me of a loco moco but with delicious middle eastern flavors. Truly exceptional service - we had the nicest & smiliest server ever; she was so sweet and really attentive! read more
4 months ago
My friend and I came here for dinner on a Sunday evening to celebrate my birthday a few days early. We had the good fortune of sitting at the chefs counter where we got to watch a lot of the magic happen! I love that this restaurant has this option and that we could see some of the cooking taking place. We decided to order a few items and share them all. By the recommendation of our server we had the octopus and the chubby pita sampler. We also had lamb pasta, roasted cauliflower, and a mixed green salad. This restaurant was definitely a highlight for me! For dessert, we decided to indulge ourselves in the kunefe. My friend is Palestinian and had high expectations and was pleasantly surprised by how much she enjoyed it (of course I enjoyed it because it's one of my favorite desserts lol). I did see that people who appeared to be at the restaurant celebrating their birthday received a dessert with a candle on it, and I was disappointed that one didn't get dropped off at our table for me - specifically the dessert that we ordered but with a candle on top. But perhaps we had to vocalize the request to make it happen? It is such a small piece to note compared to such a grand and fantastic dinner. I've mentioned to a few people that they need to check out this restaurant on their next visit to the city. I may have to join them when they come lol read more
the food was fantastic! every dish was a hit. if i had to pick some highlights: - breaking bread: chubby pita was soft and fluffy and the hummus was standout - octopus and sujuk: such a great combo, the sujuk really made the dish but the crackers included were so good also - lamb shoulder tandoor: the lamb was super tender and perfect ratio of fat/meat our wine recommendation also paired really well with the food, ended up with a bottle of armenian pinot noir. desserts were all good and each were very unique and distinctive. because i was so full from the meal, I preferred the baklava as a lighter and more refreshing option. read more
We came to the Presidio to try Dalida for brunch and were excited for the trendy Eastern Mediterranean food here. The restaurant is gorgeous outside and there are a few tables outside on the patio out front as well if you want to eat outside on a nice day. For food we shared the Breaking Bread, Octopus & Sujuk, and Fried Quail & Bouikos. The Breaking Bread came first with the chubby pita bread and an assortment of dips -- hummus, muhammara, and smoked yogurt. Loved the creamy hummus and nutty muhammara to dip the bread in and the pita itself was so nice and fluffy. I enjoyed the thinly sliced octopus topped with sujuk (a pork sausage sauce) but the octopus itself was a bit tough and dry the way it was prepared. The texture was a bit disappointing and overall I wish the flavor was punchier, especially when eating on a cracker. The fried quail was pretty good as well and definitely a filling dish with the bouikos which reminded me of cheese biscuits on the side. We were stuffed sharing the 3 plates between two people and while I enjoyed the food, I wish the flavors were punchier. Definitely worth a try if you're in the Presidio -- the area around is also beautiful for a post-meal stroll with gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge. read more
I've been wanting to stop into Dalida for a few months now and I was excited to finally try them out this weekend. Sadly when you walk in the front of house process is just is not what you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. It seems to be run off of two tablets with some confusion with no wait times given. After being seated, we quickly put in our drink orders but I asked for a bit more time to review the menu (a mistake). Even though it may sound gauche, I (who am familiar with Turkish cuisine) would have loved pictures of the dishes somewhere online, because I just did not know what to expect from the menu descriptions. After quite a bit of time we finally flagged down the server to place our order and I went the Fried Quail and Bouikos and my husband the Turkish Flatbread which was very similar to Turkish pide with an over easy egg on top. The honey and I enjoyed our meals quite a bit and it was a wonderful surprise that the sujuk in the flatbread (pide) was not a lackluster American sujuk, but more closely resembled what we're used to in İzmir. Drinks wise I ordered the pistachio coffee (absolutely delicious) as well as a mint tea, and the honey ordered a drink with mastic liquor. I asked the server what the brand was for the liquor (I have adored mastiha since a trip to Chios several years back) but he couldn't tell me, and when I made small talk later and guessed it was Skinos, he said he would ask the bar, but we never got an answer. It honestly wasn't a surprise as by that point our visit had multiple noticeable long service gaps. I was even interested in dessert but after another long wait and never being offered a dessert menu I finally just gave up and flagged him down to ask for the check. All in all, I would definitely love to come back for dinner and their midye dolma, but the service wasn't great and definitely brought down what was otherwise a five star meal. read more
Amazing meal! The pita bread was so soft and warm - def a must get here. We also got the fish, beet salad and scallop crudo, and duck. The appetizers were really refreshing and mains were really filling. I would come back to try other dishes read more
It was a lovely experience from start to finish. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the service was great. The food was delicious--our favorites were the octopus & sujuk, cop sis skewers and the manti. The ambiance was also super charming, nestled in the middle of a park surrounded by greenery. We'd definitely come back! read more
5 months ago
They were able to accommodate us last minute on the infamous blackout day. We were surprised they had power and at how delicious the meal was. Ive been to dalida a few times but their new tasting menu was fantastic and the best way to enjoy their delicious food. Servers were extremely nice and attentive. Very cool vibe inside as well. The steak, and caviar service were standouts for me. read more
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Sayat O.
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11 months ago
This restaurant has such a refined but down to earth atmosphere. It's quite busy on the weekends, so I'd recommend making a reservation. For food, we ordered the Breaking Bread and Fattoush salad - both tasted so fresh and had amazing flavors. We also ordered the Aleppo half chicken and the squash dolmas. The chicken was well cooked and tasty but didn't wow me, so I'd order a different main next time. Next time I visit, I'd love to try their brunch! read more
5 months ago
Last night we had an excellent celebratory dinner at Dalida with 3 omnivores and 1 vegan (myself). Dalida is serving up delicious and diverse dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean, with plenty of vegan or veganizable options celebrating the beauty of vegetables. We started with the "breaking bread" appetizer, which came with the world's best pita (supremely fluffy, I seriously considered asking for more to bring home with me) and a variety of dips (the yogurt dip is not vegan but everything else is - muhammara, hummus, baba ganoush, pickles, marinated olives). This is a must order!! For starters we also got the beet fattoush (red and golden beets, walnuts, parsley, pita croutons, pomegranate molasses) and the sunchoke kebab (caramelized sunchokes with Georgian satsebeli glaze, sunchoke garlic toum, pickled turnips), both of which were delicious and unique and beautifully presented. For mains, the omnivores had the Aleppo chicken and the lamb shoulder and thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We also had a vegan version of the Anatolian erishte (forest mushrooms, winter squash, hazelnuts, spiced tomato sauce) and a side of broiled cauliflower (harissa spiced, dates, rose dukkah) and fries. The cauliflower was delightful and well seasoned, and while I enjoyed the interesting mushrooms and the flavor of the pasta, I believe they had to substitute in a gluten free pasta to make it vegan and it was just not as tasty, texturally speaking. As a vegan I would recommend sticking with the small plates! For drinks, I tried a cocktail "p.s. I love you" (mahia, feijoa distillate, clarified passionfruit, paradiso aperitif, passionberry, champagne acid) - the passionfruit bubbles were so fun! And the "Layla" mocktail (pine needle smoked tea, clarified black currant and urfa biber shrub, wild thyme, sansho peppercorn) - lovely smoky and tart! All in all it was a scrumptious special meal with special people. The restaurant was warmly lit and inviting, and our servers swapped out partway through but they were all helpful and friendly. I highly recommend Dalida for omnivores and vegans alike! read more
Food: 4.5/5 Drinks: 4.4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Overall:4.5/5 SF is starting to have quite a few Mediterranean/Turkish restaurants that are making it to my top list. I was a big fan of Taksim and Aziza, and now we should add Dalida to the list. A solid Mediterranean/Turkish restaurant. The cocktail menu is pretty exciting, and most of us were happy with our orders. I didn't get to try the wine, but options were plentiful. Ambience is a bit underwhelming, there is nothing special about the decor and tables are a bit too close to each other. Foodwise we were pretty happy with our choices and it was the best part of the experience. I had the sampler appetizer and their amazing pita bread. The salad with this old dressing and the beef skewers, which were my favorite. As for the main dish, we tried the lamb shoulder saffron tahdig, which is a must-have. Overall, the service was great, the food was lovely, and we had a great time. Highly recommend it. read more
17 days ago
We loved it. The food was awesome. The vibe was very chilled. Service was excellent. We will definitely be going back. Great for intimate birthday gatherings. read more
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Sayat O.
We’re really happy to hear you enjoy the experience- that’s exactly…
My family and I had a wonderful experience at Dalida. The service was attentive and the staff took great care of us. I accidentally booked the reservation on the wrong day and didn't notice until the day before. The restaurant was understanding and kindly waived the cancellation fee for the wrong date. We were able to book another reservation for the correct day. We decided to do the tasting menu. It was a great variety of dishes, and there was so much food! The standout dish was the pork. It was tender and had great flavor. We also really enjoyed the chubby pita. It was soft and had a nice chewy texture. It was fun to eat it with the hummus, red pepper dip, and smoked yogurt dip. The desserts were just okay but overall we really enjoyed our meal. I hope this restaurant gets more recognition as it is well deserved. read more
4 months ago
I recently held our office holiday luncheon at Dalida in the Presidio, San Francisco, and I couldn't have chosen a better place! From the excellent food to the fantastic customer service--which is rare these days--the experience was truly exceptional. The team guided me through every step to make the event seamless. We were able to enjoy a private room, as well as some seating around the kitchen, which gave us a fun view of the chefs creating their incredible dishes. Every guest complimented the fantastic food and service, and everyone said they'd return with family or friends. Dalida also did an amazing job accommodating various dietary needs, leaving everyone wanting more. A special thanks to our servers--Morgan, Seti, and anyone else I may have missed--for making the luncheon so memorable. I highly recommend Dalida for any office event or special occasion--it truly exceeded all expectations! read more
2 months ago
Lively energy, classy decor. Professional service. Interesting wines. Duck dolmas were not as flavorful as expected. Black cod was well cooked and balanced. Breaking bread was a good way to open up the palate read more
Dalida is an exceptional restaurant and my favorite Turkish/Middle Eastern restaurant in San Francisco. The space is large, airy, and charming. The architecture is (as expected), similar to Farley Bar in Cavallo Point, but has some nice art deco touches and a stunning floral mural against the back wall. But the food is what is truly exceptional here. We ordered the octopus carpaccio to start: the octopus was tender, perfectly seasoned, and had a delicious olive tapenade and pork sujuk sauce that was flavorful (potentially accented with some sumac). The breaking bread course came next and everything was the best possible version: the pita was potentially the best I've had in the US, the hummus had extraordinary flavor and texture, and the muhammera was a delicious surprise (I had never had it before). This was my second favorite thing because... ...we also got the Saffron Tahdig, and this was beyond. It had been perfectly crisped, creating a thin crunchy web of rice. Yet the middle was soft and buttery, flavorful with the perfect amount of Saffron. I could not stop eating this dish: the last bite was as intoxicating as the first. I audibly groaned with pleasure when I ate it, and I cleaned the plate before they took it away. Also great was the Fattoush Salad and the Mandi. But I cannot stop thinking about that Tahdig. I hope to go back and order the other half of the menu. And of course, the Tahdig. read more
Fantastic dining experience from beginning to end. We were wowed both by their creative flair and delicious food. Came for brunch/lunch and had the following: *Iced tea - Good. Refreshing. *Stuffed Atayef - Levantine semolina pancake, lemon ricotta, presidio bay leaf & berry compote, honey lemon syrup. So good! We didn't even need the honey lemon syrup. It was perfectly sweet and delicious without it. * Octopus & Sujuk - Thinly sliced octopus, olive-caper dressing, pork sujuk sauce. Beautifully plated and delicious. Topped on the crispy lavash crackers, this dish's robust flavor really comes through. This is probably our favorite dish. * California Tahdig - Crispy saffron rice, Santa Barbara uni, smoked trout roe, yellowtail, preserved yuzu. I feel like this is a Japanese/Mediterranean fusion dish which blends together the natural umami flavor of the Santa Barbara Uni with the Mediterranean flavor of saffron rice. The way the crispy saffron rice is treated here reminds me of grilled polenta. Our server called this dish, "the crown jewel" because of the beautiful plating. * Tepsi Kebabi - Antioch beef kebab on a tepsi tray, fried eggs, chubby pita. This dish was a tad salty without the egg. My Hb thought this dish could be executed a bit better as we had similar rendition at an Afghan restaurant recently so something to compare to, but he does like the bread. * Melon and Dill Bici-Bici - Labneh jelly, melon shaved ice, feta snow. So creative and delicious. I love labneh so having this inventive version is lovely. *Complimentary chocolate cake with marshmallow to celebrate our anniversary -- really thoughtful. Thank you! Service was attentive, thoughtful without being stuffy. Ambiance is lovely as restaurant is located inside the Presidio. Full of families, double dates and people celebrating. Atmosphere can be a tad energetic. I can now say confidently that we ate here before their Michelin star(s), which I feel like it will happen sooner or later given their current repertoire. 10/10 will return again. Located on Montgomery Street and Sheridan Ave overlooking the Main Parade Lawn. read more
Food was amazing, I can't wait to go back! The only reason im not giving it 5 stars is because the service wasn't very friendly. We went for a late Sunday brunch and had to wait about 20 minutes, which wasn't as bad as I was expecting especially since we didn't have a reservation. My table shared the breakfast spread; very interesting flavors, I loved it. I ordered the Turkish eggs for my main, which was also very good but a bit boring. My friends also loved their meals: the kebab and the burger. read more
(Ryan Reynolds voiceover as luigi from Spotify's 'you ME & luigi') The vibe is pure SF restaurant! Super Fantastic! Paulo greeted and served us! He rocks! The delish Gazozo was a fun drink to watch being assembled! Popping boba! And a corsage! Chef's menu! Oysters avec caviar! Oui Oui! Fabulous bites of Mediterranean goodiness! The fluffy pita will justifiably make you stray from your low carb itinerary! The stonefruit salad was delectable! The platter of assorted humus and other delishes were yummy! The Turkish Dumplings in a yogurt sauce w/ dill was exquisite! The Skewered Salmon was hearty and perfectly done! Love the red peppers! And one of my fave ways to have meat is...(cue in Daniel Craig impression)... "skewered." Absolutely fantabulous! And the TWO Ottoman coffees were exactly what I needed! And the trio of desserts hit all the right notes! Dalida is my new fave! Would order everything again! Woohoo! read more
1 year ago
We came here to eat on Saturday around 1:30 and ordered from the brunch menu. We sat at the bar and it is very spacious and not cramped. Walking inside you just get wrapped and surrounded with the fragrant of the smells of the restaurant and oh does it smell so so so good. Our waiter was really kind and attentive. They answered all our questions and also asked about allergies which feels really awesome because not many restaurants do ask about allergies. The burger was so tender and moist! The fries have such tasty blend of seasoning...I am still thinking about the fries. The salad was really good it was presented in a deconstructed way. Every item was spaced out and not mixed yet and let me just say this salad was everything I need with my textures. The salmon was fresh and delicious and the veggies were exactly what I want. I was able to scoop them up. After we left we realized the dessert that we wanted to try was at this restaurant. However our time has passed and the restaurant was now closed because it was 2:30. So now i have a mission to return to dalida again to try more food from their menu and the dessert! read more
1 year ago
Apps that I'd recommend: California Tahdig, Tabbouleh, Fatoush Mains that I'd recommend: NY strip steak Others we tried but were just ok: octopus, mussels, cop sis skewers, lamb chops, Aleppo chicken, pasta read more
So, we celebrated our anniversary at this beautiful restaurant. I love the Presidio and seeing the newer changes. This restaurant is light and bright. We sat at the chefs counter to be able to watch the magic and hard work going on in the open kitchen. Our server Drake was great. Friendly, knowledgeable and he paced service perfectly. We started with sparkling wine for a little clink clink. And then moved on to cocktails. My hubby wanted a more traditional espresso martini than the one on the menu but unfortunately they would only do the listed drink. It came in a coffee cup...cute. It was good, but not what he really wanted. I got a gin drink, but don't remember the name and it was OK. We ordered the octopus and it was soooo good. Thank you to the person who creates that dish cause it's art. Then we had the Mezze Platter with the best pita I've ever had. This was the highlight! I would go back just for that and some wine. I enjoyed watching them pull the bread out of the oven. Then we had the lamb filled Manti which was good. And the chicken which was fine. I think the food was good but overpriced. The bathrooms were clean and had candles. We were able to park on the street right in front. read more
29 days ago
A very nice place by the Presidio area. There's pay to park street parking. We were seated at the chefs counter, it was cool to see them preparing the dishes and the service was friendly. The prices seemed a little high, the food was good but pasta portions seemed small if that's all you're getting. I got the trout and while it was beautiful and tasty I think the skin could have been a little crispier and could have used a pinch more salt. My friend got the lamb pasta and the portion seemed small and she said it didn't blow her away. However, we got the bici bici for dessert and that was the highlight! read more
1 year ago
It was crowded but still could keep a conversation with my Turkish friend. Drinks Kalispera and Saturnalia were delicious. We ordered the Chef's Menu. The appetizers were delightful. My favorite was the squash with goat cheese and sesame and the citrus scallop. The mussels were just OK. Fattoush salad was tasty, who doesn't like beet salad? Breaking bread (arrived hot) with spreads and the turkish pasta with lamb were so good!! At this point we were getting full... The main was pork shoulder (very tender) with persian rice (meh no flavor but maybe they est it like that) and asparagus. Desserts: lemon Revani, Marash style ice cream (Kaymak flavor) and mini pavlova. The latter was OK. It was strawberry filled inside but needed a tart element. I found it too sweet. I'll comeback to try other dishes and desserts. The place is lovely. read more
7 months ago
5+! What a wonderful brunch. The best restaurant brunch in recent memory. The Breaking Bread spreads and chubby pita were mind blowingly delicious. The guy enjoyed his saffron lobster scrambled eggs. Go for the Jane Meets the Devil ..Jane Meets The Devil... Highlands blanco tequila, caramelized pineapple, jasmine, green cardamom, hellfire, lime. Sublime. read more
This is my second time at Dalida and it was absolutely insane! Was seated in the main dining room and had a wonderful time. Our table of three ordered: Octopus: so delicious, thinly cut, loved the olive spread on it and crackers to accompany it. Would've loved just a touch of lemon to brighten it up Breaking bread: a warm fluffy pita with plates of olives, pickled vegetables, smoky yogurt, hummus & red pepper spread. Delicious and a great option to share Duroc Pork Cheek Souvlaki: super super soft skewer with about 5 pieces of pork cheek over shoestring fries, a garlic aioli and pickled peppers. The skewer bites were insanely soft and I loved the crispy fries Lamb Chops: so impressed by this dish! Our waitress added an extra lamb chop for us because the plate normally comes with just two. This lamb chop had ground lamb wrapped around it so it looked like a giant lollipop! This was so tender and flavorful and was great with the hummus. Would 100% order again. Anatolian Eristhe: I ordered this last time and had to order it again! It's fresh and the mushrooms were delicious Layered baklava: slightly disappointed by this dish because it was essentially a thin crispy filo dough sheet with pistachio cream- our table was kind of expecting the sticky baklava (with more layers) VISNELI EKMEK TATLISI: was a delicious layered cake of sour cherry cake and white chocolate mousse with a merengue and almond ice cream. So unique and fun! Overall this experience at Dalida was amazing and I'd definitely come back for the octopus, lamb chops, and breaking bread. read more
Came here during restaurant week and it was one of the best places I went to for the event! amazing food, great service, wonderful view of the Presidio! A little pricey but my girlfriend loved it so much we came back one day for dessert specifically! I would absolutely recommend this place read more
13 days ago
Beautiful place for a special day. My husband and I booked a table at Dalida for a Saturday lunch and our experience was amazing. Everyone from reception to the waiter were very welcoming and helpful. We came with our 1 year old daughter and the staff did everything for us to feel comfortable. We loved the food and wish we had more space to try their unique desserts. Definitely coming back soon! read more
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