Best new restaurant! I enjoyed every bite and our waitress Shay was so attentive and helpful. The meat was so tender and the dips delicious.

Food is good nothing too special some of the dish is kinda salty. Our server is really good explaining the menu to us. I love where's the restaurant located. read more

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The food here is indoubetdely great. Everything we ordered was beautifully served and presented and the taste very very good. The service was slow . Our food came exactly 55 mins after we were seated. That seemed a long time. The restaurant was packed but for this kind of ambiance and price this seemed odd. Also our drinks came AFTER the appetizers, which I thought was wierd. We hv come here for dinner multiple times but this was a first for lunch. The smell from the bathrooms outside in the waiting area was also a bit overwhelming. Overall an average experience. My sister commented that they cd hv done so much more business if they moved the tables faster. Our dinner experiences in the past were definitely much better than the lunch. read more

my new favorite mediterranean restaurant in san francisco, and in the beautiful presidio of all places. the ingredients are so fresh, there is something for everyone (pork, lamb, chicken, veggies, pastas), and the chef brings a very unique blend of flavors to lots of the dishes. it's not your traditional mediterranean spot!! the service is great and the cocktails are very interesting too!! read more

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This might be the new hit in town. Beautiful location, nice decor, amazing modern Turkish food. Great bar inside too.

Food and ambience were good. Service was just okay. We will return for the food and hope for better service. Server wasn't very friendly, meal wasn't well timed and we felt a little rushed out. read more

Dalida seems to be on every 2024 SF food guide on the web, and that is for good reason. As soon as you walk in you are met with a mixture between a vibrant cocktail lounge and a family living room. Our group decide to split a few appetizers, with the seafood entree being both delicious and the perfect size for 5, a favorite amongst the group. For the entree, while we sampled a few items, the most mouth watering items on the menu being the 12 hour Lamb Shoulder Tandoor and the three week dry aged NY Strip Steak. The service overall was great, with them being extremely accommodating for a nut allergy at the table, but be warned there can be a long wait time for drinks on a busy night. read more

I do not want to recommend Dalida as I am fearful that it will get too crowded! But terrific restaurant for food , ambience, price and location. You feel like you are being transported to " The Middle East" We saw the owner on Top Chef and so impressed with her had to try the restaurant. read more

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night! We booked a last minute reservation for 8:45 PM and sat at the bar. The restaurant was fairly busy and a lot of customers were enjoying their meals. We got the California Tahdig which had fresh fish and unique. It came served on the saffron crispy rice. This was good but is a smaller dish an appetizer. We also tried the artichoke salad with celery root. I would skip this one next time. I would try the breaking bread instead. We also tried the crsipy lamb ribs which came with a delicious yogurt sauce. For the mains we tried two of the pastas the manti and the one with spinach cream. Both were good! The manti had a hint of spice which was balanced with the yogurt. I've had manti before but these dumplings were super tiny which were cute! The spinach cream pasta was cheesey and mild almost like mac and cheese with a yummy sauce. This place has so many yummy bites to try and we were able to watch them prepare the food which was a fun experience. The also have a nice wine menu and cocktail menu. I tried the lemon gin cocktail l. I would probably pick something else next time maybe just go for the wine. read more

A lovely night with our great friends. Breaking bread app was delicious but there was more dips than bread provided, but the pita was amazing Pork cheeks cooked to perfection, stuffed squid was delicious, lamb chops were unique as it was ground beef, wonderful taste. Calliflower side is a must! Drinks were creative, lots of ouzo options if that's your cup of tea! Desserts were delicious as well. Baklava was more like a parfait and the ice cream is very silky!!! Service was spot on! The only problem was it was beyond loud! We had to literally yell to be heard. read more

Wow, wow, wow what an incredible place to have a memorable dinner. As a Turkish person, I feel so happy to experience a modern twist on Turkish classics in a beautiful setting. Husband and wife duo not only create amazing food but their hospitality is also top notch. read more

First course, the bread and spreads: insanely good Smalls we had the stuffed mussels and the braised artichokes. The mussels were the low point, way under seasoned and just didn't have enough flavor. Wish the rice was cooked in lobster stock or something to help signal towards the shellfish. Some additional fat wouldn't have hurt either, nor would some lemon zest or something. The artichokes were good, good textures, the pickled fennel worked, always want more dill but that's just me; but I will say this reads as more of a dish in concert with other, more powerful flavors (could really use a protein here). The lamb ribs were out of this world. They were caked with ground lamb I think, it was like a meatball around the actual cut of meat. The demi in the plate was to die for, the hummus (I think) was good as well. Glad we had extra pita available - you want any of this to go to waste. The rice was also unbelievable. The crunch, the saffron, it was very rich like it had been cooked in chicken stock, really good stuff. Cocktails were both good, fun flavors and good pairing. The chilled red was above average, the orange wine had a real sherry quality to it, probably the wrong choice for our food but still fine. Service was good. He was nice, but a little new. Did his best to describe stuff to us but I wouldn't really feel compelled to ask for a recommendation. But no complaints. We were expecting a packed place, there was one reservation for the whole block out of the four days we had available to finally sneak away from our kids. We get there and dined for 1.5 hours or so, the entire back of the place remained empty and bar seating in the front was still available. They must release a fair amount to walk ins. Not as hard to get a seat as you think, I'll say that. Beautiful colonial building. Cool place. Price tag 250 after tip. Steep, but I went to dine so I won't hold the price against them, but it will keep me from going back probably (but to be transparent, this isn't a part of town I'm in much, so the price isn't costing them a customer, necessarily, it's just not gaining them one). read more

I would like to see this establishment succeed, I think the dining room staff could be trained to know when is the correct timing to take an order , and also check on the tables, perhaps give the responsibility to a " manager" who can delegate responsibilities. read more

Really not a good experience here for our party of 4. The restaurant was SO LOUD we could not hear each other across the (very small) table. We could also not hear our server or runners so we mostly had no idea what we were eating when it arrived. Adding music to an already absurdly loud space was ridiculous. Also, their idea of 'family style' is great in concept but in execution it really doesn't work for a few reasons: 1) again, the tables are too small. There was no room for our glasses and all the dishes which arrived at once. The runner actually stacked one plate of food shingled on top of another since there was nowhere else to put it. Our glasses were teetering on the edge of the table all night and we had the menus in our laps. 2) The portions are TINY. How are you supposed to share literally 3 bites of food with 4 people. We ordered the breaking bread for 4 people and they gave us 1 pita to share?? The idea of Mediterranean/ California fusion again seems great in concept and all the dishes sounded amazing on the menu but sadly the flavors fell flat. We had the most flavorless, soggy masa entree no one took more than one bite of. The short rib kebabs were tough and fatty and tasted like they had been dredged in spices after cooking, making the whole thing terribly bitter. The artichoke & fennel salad was literally swimming in a pool of oil. The California Tahdig with uni and roe was about 3-inches wide for $44 and the rice was cold? The best part of the meal was the wine which was a unique selection and well-priced. That was after sending back 2 cocktails which were so sugary sweet we couldn't drink them. Overall, a complete miss for everyone at our table. We will not be returning. I'd suggest more sound-proofing (plants? carpet? drapes?), killing the unnecessary music, and sticking to actual, simple, flavorful eastern mediterranean food with solid execution rather than trying to 'fancy it up'. read more

Pheneomenal restaurant, food, service and experience. Chefs Laura and Sayat have done an amazing job with the design, menu, and representation of reinvented Mediterranean and Armenian staples. The tasting menu was fantastic, and quite a lot of food. The media dolma, octopus, whole fish, and lamb were standouts. But everything was absolutely delicious. Even the bread, so simple, but so good. This is the food I grew up with, so to be impressed, it has to be amazing, which it certainly was. Very impressed overall and worthy of all the accolades. Signature cocktails were also excellent as was the stellar service. Definitely a must. read more

Service is horrible!! This is problem at most SF RESTAURANTTS. Food was OK but over priced!! Kibbe one for $11 and it hasn't that good. I wouldn't come back a second time. read more

It was absolutely amazing!!! Some of the best Turkish food I have had. Going back this weekend :)

This is one of the best restaurants for delicious, Mediterranean inspired food!!! The Armenian elements of Media Dolma (stuffed mussels) and manti are superb and remind me of my grandmother! Then you have incredibly creative foods that are Persian, like TADIG and the Cypriot lamb chop is so amazing - flavorful and juicy. Amazing drinks! My husband and I were there, speaking Armenian, and Laura was so friendly - she spoke to us and smiled as she artfully prepared delicious foods. Laura and Sayat are such a sweet team - Laura is so humble even though she is a finalist on TOP CHEF. It is about time San Francisco gets an amazing restaurant that showcases these ancient foods. The wine list is equally superb - with wines from all over the world including Armenia. Location is perfect. GO TO THIS RESTAURANT. read more

Matthew at the bar was AMAZING! Such great food. Really different flavors and an awesome ambiance!

We went for the first time for my husband's birthday. Interesting & well presented food overall. It is hard to think about the food, when the experience was disappointing. We asked to try the prefix chef's menu, but requested if they could accommodate my husband's sugar allergy. He can't tolerate processed sugar. We asked if he could be brought anything else instead of dessert at the end of the meal for him. The server initially went to check with the kitchen& we were told they could not accommodate us. We opted for the chef's menu anyway and asked to forgo the dessert options for both of us. The chef came by a few courses later to present the food. He asked more about my husband's allergy. Once he realized it was a medical indication, he apologized & said he'd be able to bring something for him instead of dessert. When the dessert course came, we were brought all three original & delicious looking sugar filled items. One with a birthday candle for my husband. We were brought the check at the same time. He blew out a candle on a cake he couldn't eat, while we waited to see if he would be brought fruit or something as promised. 15 minutes passed and no one came by to check on us. Our server busy at another table. We payed with the host & left. Disappointing to end the meal on a low note especially on a birthday. read more

I had been trying to get in here for a while and finally was able to go with some friends. The presentation and food were both beautiful and unusually tasty. The entree plates are best shared family style for maximum diversity. It's such a lovely location to walk around afterwards and the outdoor seating has heaters. The service was attentive and congenial. read more

The restaurant is beautiful and in a great location in the Presidio. The staff from the start were very friendly and attentive. My fellow diner and I both liked the food....it was good. We also agreed that it was equivalent to a "mom and pop" restaurant that wanted to make the experience upscale. I wish the restaurant well but it just needs to elevate the food a bit more for some "buzz". PS - My fellow diner noted the pita was the best he ever had in his life and he has been to many, many places. Get the pita. read more

This is hands down my favorite restaurant in San Francisco. The Muhammara (and entire pita+dips platter) is to die for. Their cocktails are also amazing - the bartender really knows his stuff and is always very friendly, answering all our questions and telling us fun facts about the cocktail ingredients. The only complaint I have is that it's near impossible to get a reservation here. However we've always just walked in without a reservation and stood by the bar and had cocktails until our table was ready. The restaurant has nice ambiance so it's a nice way to pass the time anyways! read more

An outstanding new restaurant. Packed to the rafters but a thoughtful layout and big space means it's buzzy without being loud, terrific service at the bar with attentive staff, and our waiter -- Rich -- was a reason to go back. He was so kind and enthusiastic about the menu that we just let him choose for us, and it was all wonderful. read more

Went for the food and wasn't disappointed. Both Excellent food and service. Location is not far behind.

Lovely place for a nice meal. We had the Chefs Menu and it was fabulous. The staff is excellent, very attentive and helpful. read more

Celebrated a friend's birthday here and had the best time with our server Shay. Dario was also super sweet as well. Food was great, dessert was even better. Shay and the restaurant ambiance was lovely. Look forward to coming back. read more

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On New Year's Eve, Dalida provided us with an incredibly memorable dining experience, except for a 40-minute delay from our reservation time (for which we arrived 10 minutes early), albeit their bartender served us beverages, as we sat outside on a bench on a chilly night. That circumstance, on a holiday night, is not to diminish that their prix fixe dinner was scrumptious and innovative. read more

Everything these chefs do is perfection! I couldn't be happier that they have this new place in the Presidio, and I love that they've expanded the menu - and that it includes Brunch! read more

Delicious food, service was perfect, and really cool experience (highly recommend sitting at the chefs counter if you're able)

Nice ambiance and great food. We were four and had to share because all the dishes looked great. Nice drinks too. Location is in the Presidio, nice area. read more

I was excited to get a reservation and to bring my parents here last night. I had read the reviews about service problems, but was hoping for the best. Unfortunately, we all left very disappointed. I'll start with the positives - the food was excellent. We loved the pita bread with the dips, the lamb shoulder was great, we liked the baked oysters, and above all the desserts - the sour cherry ice cream and the pistachio baclava. Also good wine list! Considering the quality of the food (and how much we paid for it) the service was a total letdown. It took 10 minutes after we got seated to get water and even a hello from our waiter. We had to flag him down between each course to get it cleared, or whenever we needed something, the check, etc. Also we were not offered fresh plates after our appetizer course... mine was covered in hummus and olive pits. I saw the table next to us was getting prompt service, and offered clean plates. So it was frustrating that our waiter couldn't pay equal attention to our tables. Finally, the ambiance is off. It's a barren wooden room that just gets really loud. I don't know why they didn't use carpets / curtains / anything to help soften the noise. Hope the team can improve the situation since the food is really wonderful and unique. read more

A fantastic find in the Presidio. Food deliciously prepared and presented. A fair price for the lunch price fix menu. Would definitely go back to try their other offerings. read more

Dalida - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this place! I came with a group of friends and everything was great--the ambiance, food and service. My table didn't order many dishes, but these are the ones I would come back for, in this order: 1. Warm Gata Tart - our server Shay said that this is the item that people don't order often, but they should. And she was right. This tart was so delicious and comforting, I almost ordered another one. 2. Presidio Rose Tres Leches Cake - I'm not a fan of rose flavored foods, but I was outvoted, and I'm glad I was. The cake was delicious and rose flavor was not overwhelming, it was actually well implemented. 3. Su Borek - this had more subtle flavors, but I really enjoyed it. 4. California Tahdig - you really just can't go wrong with uni, if you ask me. I'll definitely come back with a bigger appetite to try some of the meat dishes. Our server, Shay, was a sweetheart. She was very attentive and made sure we didn't over-order. Dario, who I think was a food runner, came to our table often and was also very friendly and attentive. The whole staff seemed to love working there. Overall, great experience! Next time, I'll try to sit at the bar in front of the kitchen. read more

Had a fun, beautiful, and delicious night out here with friends! We did the chefs tasting menu, and each course was gorgeously presented and delightful to the palette. Stand-outs were the California tahdig, lamb rib, su borek, gorgeous whole grilled fish, and of course the chubby pita and dips, and actually everything was so delicious it's hard to choose. As for libations, among the four of us of we tried six of the cocktails and each was exquisite. I will keep coming back until we've tried the whole menu. Also obsessed with the ambiance and decor - at the same time classic and innovative with a beautiful botanical theme. We brought our 3 month old out with us for this exciting dining experience, and everyone was friendly, warm and welcoming! read more

Dalida gives a unique and fresh perspective to Central Asian cusine. Many different regions are represented and every dish we tried was delicious. We had the Artichoke salad and the dill/orange flavors were very well balanced, the lamb chops and pita were excellent. The Su Borek was worth the experience and the calories. Also a shoutout to the team for exceptional service: we booked with fairly short notice and then our childcare fell through so we had to bring a smaller third party at last minute. The staff went above and beyond and thankfully everything worked out. read more

We did not have a good experience here. It was our first time and there were three of us in our party, so we ordered many of the dishes to try. None of the dishes had any flavor. It's like they are confused as to what type of restaurant they want to be and what type of food they want to offer. Doesn't make sense. The service was poor and the restaurant had a cold feel-not inviting. It was really disappointing. We will not be back. read more

Our first experience with Dalida was ordering the Thanksgiving Feast this year. OMG. Fantastic!!!! I don't even like Thanksgiving dishes that much but I inhaled this food. Outstanding in flavor, presentation, and creativity. Everything was well-packaged and easy to heat up. Can't wait to try the actual restaurant in person. Thank you Dalida for making our holiday weekend even more special and taking all the work out of it for us! read more

This restaurant is one of my favorites. I've been twice and cannot stress enough how delicious everything is! You have to try the breaking bread platter (with the dreamiest chubby pita that literally melts in your mouth), su borek, umami fries, and almond gata tart and ice cream -- and you HAVE to try the house-made kaymak ice cream! But really, everything is delicious, the ambiance is lovely, and the service is just so warm and welcoming. Kudos to the entire Dalida team! read more

Dalida - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious food and an amazing ambience ! The staff were polite and helpful from the beginning. Their recommendations were helpful and the atmosphere was really perfect for an afternoon lunch or brunch. Definitely recommend if you're in San Francisco or visiting the Golden Gate Bridge and looking for lunch. read more