I just had dinner here and all I have to say is: WOW My expectations were high and they were met. We ordered: California Tah Dig, breaking bread (signature dish), and Mt Lassen trout w Cous Cous. Every dish was exceptional. Cocktails were also exceptional! I do not remember the name but I ordered the only mezcal cocktail and it was incredible. My only regret upon finishing my meal was that I was full and couldn't eat or drink anymore haha. Service was exceptional - we sat at the bar, everything was brought to us quickly but not rushed in between dishes. I can not wait to come back here! read more

Dalida - Mt Lassen trout - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Sad to be writing this review, as I was so excited to dine here after hearing such great things about it on social media... but sadly nothing stood out and we left feeling nothing but disappointment. The service was fine at first, but it turned sour after we ordered. Not sure why. Then it was okay again after we finished our meal (probably to secure a tip?). The place is nice and full of people who looked sophisticated, maybe we were underdressed lol. Anyways, this is what we ordered: Octopus and sujuk: 1/10. Incredibly pretty presentation, but that's about it. Could not really taste the octopus and was bland (I will probably use this word a lot in this review - there is hardly any seasoning in any of our dishes). Didn't really know what they were trying to achieve here with the flavors of this one. Scallops and rhubarb: 5/10. Scallops were fresh but it got too much after a few bites. Very tart and heavy for some reason. Breaking bread: 8/10. This was our favorite of the night. The chubby pita was sooo good and fluffy. This is the only thing I would get again. The dips were okay, I have had better elsewhere, but the bread made up for it. I wish there were a sweet dip option. Kayseri manti: 6/10. The lamb dumplings themselves were good, we enjoyed the pockets and they were fun to eat. The sauce was alright. It just tasted like tomato sauce with some heavy cream. Duroc pork cheek souvlaki: 2/10. Forgettable... bland. Cop sis skewers: 3/10. None of the skewers were seasoned and the sauce that comes with it did not add much to it. It also contained a lot of fatty parts that we had to cut off. Shoestring fries: 7/10. Very telling when the other best thing were the fries. We boxed a majority of it to take back home so we could properly season it ourselves and did not even look at the dessert menu. Food lacked flavor and left a lot to be desired. The service was weird the entire night with our server being extremely friendly with the table next to ours, yet not speaking a single word to us when he refilled our water once. Overall, very negative experience here and would not return. read more

Highly recommend reservations as it can get very busy on weekends. Street parking ($3/hr between 8am-6pm daily). Came for brunch: Breaking Bread: Pita came out piping hot. The various dipping sauces were good, but I don't think it's worth $18. Turkish Flatbread: Got the pork sujuk version and you can think of it as a cheesy flatbread. Not too heavy on the protein so keep that in mind. Arayes Burger: This was outstanding! The pita stuffed kebab was bursting with flavor and the chives added a nice slight freshness. The fries also had nice spices and were super crispy. Would order again. Ottoman Coffee: More of an intense espresso, but still smooth. FYI: No changing tables in the bathrooms. read more

One of our favorite meals in SF. Brunch at the kitchen table was calm, quiet, peaceful. Service was great. Food was amazing, desserts were the highlight. Chef Laura was there, interacting with guests. read more

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I had Dalida bookmarked for months after reading a nice interview on Eater with the two founding chefs, Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz. The northern edge of SF in the Presidio is difficult to reach after work in the South Bay. I finally had an opportunity to visit after an interview shoot in SF, so I made a same day reservation to try out Dalida. It seemed that the Breaking Bread was a must-try appetizer. The singular pita bread reminded me of the polenta bread at Rolo's in NYC. Super fresh and steam erupting from inside the pita when you cut and teared off pieces of it. The dip sauces were also flavorful and varied. It was a cornucopia that included everything from yogurt, tomato and hummus dips along with a variety of olives and pickled vegetables. I perused the cocktail menu, and settled on the Pasha, which is a sublime blend of strawberry and tomato grenadine with tequila, thyme, rose geranium and clarified milk. Slightly floral, fruity and not overpowered by the tequila. I contemplated whether I wanted to try the Su Borek or Manti. The friendly waiter suggested the Manti. It was a superb dish with a tart tomato flavor surrounding buttery little dumplings that were perfectly chewy. I really enjoyed the Manti. The outdoor patio in August after work was a perfect wind-down dinner that left a nice impression on me. I finally had a chance to return after a visit to a nearby embassy. This time I was seated for lunch at the Chef's Counter with my mom. It was exciting to see all of the dishes being prepared right in front of us. An army of cooks slipped past each other in the open but tight kitchen to refill mushroom jus and shuttle plates of lamb. Best of all, Chef Laura put the finishing touches and shouted out commands like the captain of a tightly-run ship. When Chef Laura personally brought us our Su Borek and Crispy Lamb Ribs, I had a chance to compliment her on the amazing food and congratulate her on the restaurant, which she was appreciative of. My mom really enjoyed the lamb, which was cooked to perfection. So tender it was falling off the bone, yet it had a flavorful crust on the outside. The much anticipated Su Borek had the texture of lasagna, with a green spinach-based sauce finished with whole pine nuts. It was pleasantly lighter than I expected, despite the ricotta inside and cheese grated on top. I also ordered a cocktail named "Efendi, the Gentleman", which contains Mezcal, urfa biber, tamarind, and lime. It was served in an etched metal goblet topped with a straw dipped into a dome of shaved ice. I enjoyed the balance of mezcal with the juices. We are fortunate to have a restaurant of the caliber and excellence of Dalida in the Bay Area; it is truly a gem. They deserve all the accolades in the world. I will definitely return to try the tasting menu and more of the dishes. Hopefully soon. read more

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I went to a birthday party last night at Dalida. This is a very special place with very unique Eastern Mediterranean Turkish flavors located in the beautiful Presidio. Parking was amazingly easy. The service was just meh, they were pretty busy and our table wasn't ready for 30 minutes after our reservation time. The bartender was not that friendly. I wasn't looking for a super cheerful person just maybe a little bit more welcoming. The alcoholic drinks were pretty good nothing spectacular. I enjoyed the nonalcoholic tea with delicious sweet foam more than I did, the alcoholic drinks. Our waiter was nice even though I could tell that they were getting a bit impatient by us staying so long. For dinner, we tried the 12 hour lamb shank . I heard it was phenomenal, but I was just not so into it the flavor or taste of the meat. Some of the other appetizers we got were really good. The freshly made pitas with four dips was a crowd pleaser. I enjoyed the seafood app on top of rice and loved the noodle and feta dish with green sauce. What also blew me away was the dessert. We had a delicious chocolate mousse with a coffee infused cream and roasted hazelnuts. I would definitely come back here for the pitas and dip, along with the pistachio coffee or the amazing foamy tea drink. read more

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I was skeptical of a place that claims to fuse six cuisines into one -- Turkish, Greek, Armenian, Jewish, Arabic, and Persian -- but somehow Dalida manages to harmonize them all together in a truly satisfying menu. It's no wonder they earned Eater SF's "Restaurant of the Year" for 2023. The ambiance is bright, clean, and upscale. Being in the historical brick barracks with a large expanse of green lawn out front almost makes you feel as though you're in Charleston, SC rather than the Presidio of SF (if it weren't for the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in the background). Its location is surprisingly easy to navigate to and has a parking lot across the lawn (but be warned that public transit is not as accessible here as driving). There are so many good things to try that I would recommend coming with a group -- our party of 6 meant that family style could maximize the number of things we could try. We're so glad we did it this way! The service was lovely and helpful, giving us strong recommendations and taking care to bring fresh plates throughout the meal. Now for the food -- wow, so many exciting and flavorful things to savor! DO: Arayes Burger (my personal favorite), Kayseri Manti dumplings (the majority favorite), Saffron Tahdig (best Persian rice in the Bay!), and Breaking Bread (pro tip: the fluffy pita bread is SO GOOD and you should order extra pieces to soak up sauces from the other dishes!!) DON'T: Aleppo Half-Chicken (tasty but not particularly unique or interesting), Espresso Martinis (they were just okay) CONSIDER: Octopus and Sujuk (it's the most "instagrammable" dish but was more fun to look at than eat, only get it if everyone truly enjoys octopus). Heavy, hearty, and full of flavor, Dalida is the type of meal we'll be talking about long after we've eaten it. While it's pricey and requires a reservation well-in-advance, it's the perfect lunch or dinner spot for a special occasion (plus, look at that wallpaper!). read more

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Great experience overall! We were seated at the lounge area, which is in the bar section. It was just my husband and I so it worked great! The food was excellent as were the drinks. We ordered breaking bread, the kebab with eggs, and the breakfast sampler. For drinks we ordered the wild pistachio coffee and a mezcal drink. My goodness-the coffee is small and so cute but also SOOOOO GOOOOOD. I'll be dreaming about it!! The bread that came with these dishes is so fluffy and tasty. The dips itself were decent. My favorite was the yogurt one. The service was excellent. We were checked in on multiple times, staff provided input when they asked, they were friendly and kind. I will absolutely be back!! read more

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A group of us went for restaurant week and I'm so glad that we did, the food was amazing. First off it was $75 for the chef tasting menu and they give you so much food, I was full after 4 courses and barely took a few bites from the main entree because I was so full (but still had dessert because I could not resist). The vibe is very comfortable but also elevated casual, it felt very tasteful while also making you feel as ease. The servers are attentive and patient and tell you what is in every dish and are knowledgeable if you ask them specific questions about the ingredients. The drinks are all very good and unique. While it is a bit of a hike to the Presidio, it is definitely worth it to go. I'm not sure how parking is because we went later at night, but we found street parking just outside the restaurant. read more

Dalida - Lamb, potatoes & cranberries - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

The design is very refined without being too pretentious. It's very welcoming as well especially the cushioned seats. The Breaking Bread spreads and chubby pita were mind blowingly delicious. read more

Dalida - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing restaurant/ establishment Top notch hospitality. Unique menu , everything we tried was delicious. Stuff was very attentive Presidio is a wonderful area to stroll around Highly recommended read more

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Went for a birthday with 4 other women so maybe my expectations were great. Food was tremendous. And I mean tremendous so it makes up for everything I am going to share. Wait staff are soooo wildly uninterested in connecting with patrons it was astounding. Ambiance was basic. Really could have bee phenomenal if any of the staff acted like they were happy to be there. read more

10/10 would recommend. Dalida is just an incredible dining experience in a lovely location in the Presidio. The service is kind and thoughtful. The explanation of the menu and recommendations are thorough and definitely make everything feel just a little more special. We went with three people for dinner and ordered: Breaking bread Fatoush salad w/ heirloom tomatoes + stone fruit Beef kibbe Çöp Siş Short rib + sweetbread skewers Aleppo glazed 1/2 chicken Tahdig Seasonal vegetables (peppers) Honestly, each dish was better than the next. The pita bread is served warm, and it's so fluffy. The perfect accompaniment for all of the dips- which we really liked the hummus and smoked yogurt. This is a must. The fatoush salad was light and refreshing, and really just a nice start. I would say the Çöp Siş skewers are also a must- the portion size is pretty decent (maybe 6 small skewers?) and it comes with a delicious dip + lavash. Again, incredible. Really enjoyed the kibbe, and although I haven't had many versions this was definitely the best I've had. The tahdig is really something special- the flavors are subtle but yet they really come through. The crisp is just perfect with soft rice hiding underneath, and the barberries on top add another dimension. Loved the Aleppo chicken, and thought it was very good. Not the highlight of the meal, though. I feel like we ordered enough food for everyone to try many things and leave very full- and we had 1 piece of chicken + 1/2 tahdig left over. For dessert, we had the pistachio baklava which was simultaneously rich and light- the pastry was crispy and flaky with a light cream and raspberry sauce. Delicious. They also had a hazelnut stracciatela ice cream that was divine and the perfect accompaniment to the baklava. One thing that is easily overlooked- the wild pistachio coffee. The server explained this a couple of times, and it's not coffee? But made from a traditional Turkish practice with grinder peppers and pistachio and oat milk? Hard to describe but it was absolutely delightful. Do not sleep on this. We also had a chance to speak with Chef Laura and she is just the most passionate, kindest chef. A really nice touch onto an already fantastic experience. Didn't get the name of our server, but she was also wonderful read more

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Love the octopus Suzuki, fluffy pita and spreads but the main brunch menu was a bit boring for my taste, need to come back to try the manti and lamb shank. The triumph is the tres leches, it doesn't look beautiful but it's the best tres leches I've had. I love the lime and rose flavors which went extraordinarily well together. The deconstructed baklava was good too though tasted like a French dessert and doesn't have any of the sticky/chewy texture or honey taste so more of a napoleon vs bakvalav inspiration. The pastry was super crispy which was delightful. Wish the raspberry sauce was stronger and sharper in flavor to cut through the rich pistachio creme. But in general really impressed with their desserts. Also got the read more

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If you haven't tried Dalida yet is definitely worth the trip and wait! We managed to walk-in and get a seat on the sofas without too long of a wait. The restaurant is really cool and the vibes are excellent! We tried a variety of dishes and they were all incredible, the bread and the pasta were the best! The coffee is worth trying but it has an interesting texture, it was my first time trying a Turkish style coffee. The dolmas were good but not what we were expecting, the filling is stuffed in the squash which was still tasty. I would go back again! read more

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Dalida has quickly become one of our favorite new discoveries in San Francisco. The location is fantastic, and it's such a pleasure to enjoy a couple of cocktails on the restaurant's veranda while waiting for a table. During our visit, we had the chance to meet the chef/owner, who came over to introduce himself -- an incredibly kind, professional, and inspiring person. The entire staff is wonderful, and we especially love sitting at the bar where the team makes you feel right at home. The food was outstanding. The chef has brilliantly brought together flavors from across the Middle East into one restaurant, and he has done it with great success. It was also very touching to see dishes on the menu that felt close to my own culture, but reimagined in a modern way. We will definitely be coming back again and again!!! read more

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Went for brunch -- really, really good food, particularly anything shareable plates. Even the iced tea we had (cardamom and ginger!) was absolutely fantastic. Also had a great server, and the decor was super neat too. Overall, a really good experience. By rule, I won't ever give 5 stars to restaurants with a service fee, but this was a great spot and I'd be happy to go again. read more

Probably the worst experience I have had in a restaurant. Don't get me wrong, the food at Dalida is excellent, the menu is quite extensive. Every dish was very tasty and the cocktails were good. We were sitting at the bar since we had no reservation. The place was lovely and restaurant was buzzing as it was quite busy. Everything went well until the very end when we asked for the bill. The bartender who got us the bill took it back immediately after we looked at it and came back with another one a few minutes later. Inside was a note asking for my friends phone number and all her drinks had been removed from the bill. She was shocked and disgusted by this move, even more as she barely spoke 2 words wih the bartender. She gave the bill to another bartender saying there was a mistake. He apologized and said they would leave the bill like that since we were honest. We split the bill in half and gave our 2 cards. The first bartender came back and took it, and came back with the 2 receipts. However he charged my card twice. My friend was even more upset by then. A manager came to take back the receipts and cards to cancel the transactions. However she managed to block my card and since my phone was dead I could not do anything to unblock it. I gave another card and apparently it was not working for their machine. I had to go to the other side of the restaurant to pay. The all process took so long we had to run to catch our bus but still missed it and had to order a Uber to go home. I can't recommend this restaurant to anyone, even all the good food cannot make it up for the awful experience it was. read more

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When Dalida opened up, it was all over my social media and I knew I had to come try it! My friend made a reservation like a month in advance, and we had a 5pm dinner for 8 on a Saturday night (the place was busyyy). We decided to go with the Chef's Tasting as it'd be a good way to try a lot of items, and I thought the portions were really good for $85/pp. With tax and tip it came out to more like $120. My favorite items were the PITA (so fluffy), eggplant bite, Labneh, Turkish pasta, cod collar with ponzu, and beef tenderloin skewer. There were formally 5 courses but some courses were split up into a bunch of smaller bites and plates. The ambiance was really nice and cozy, and the Presidio is a good location for a special time. The service was incredible; one of my friends had a walnut allergy, and the whole kitchen staff ended up knowing and they served her some extra plates of different items in exchange for dishes with walnuts in them! read more

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Came for a graduation celebration. The food was delectable! The ambience was inviting and the private room was perfect for the occasion. The staff was attentive to our every wants and needs. A memorable celebration was had at Dalida! read more

Dalida - A personal menu created for the graduate! - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great spot in presidio. Ambiance is laidback casual but still nice. Easy and very reasonably priced parking in the park. We tried the breaking bread platter, pork cheek souvlaki, and fattoush beet salad. The pita was by far the highlight - one of the best I've had; we had to get another order! The spreads themselves were good but not extraordinary, the souvlaki very fatty and tender, fattoush salad very refreshing; but we'd definitely come back to try other dishes (and for more pita)! read more

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Lovely spot and location right in the Presidio. Met a mentor here for lunch at the bar. Great selection of wine, and for bites, we had the roasted cauliflower with charred dates (so good), and shoestring fries with a really delicious dip. Can't wait to go back for a proper meal and update my review. Heads up that they close around 3:30 after lunch, then re-open for dinner at 5. read more

This place was everything I wanted and more. Staff was amazing and sitting on the chef's table made it even better because we had an opportunity to speak to the chefs and they were lovely. Food was 8.5/10 just because the pasta was cold. However, the caviar and service made up for the pasta. Amazing cant go wrong with the dips, the steak is 10/10 and the rice is a must. The naan is spectacular! The wine list great and I like that they let you sample the wine before hand. This place made my night completely. 10/10 would come back x10 times in a week if a could just for the food and experience. read more

Dalida - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Iconic, I heard, but why? Oh, the Tahdig, the crudo special, the manti.... Wow. This is where even jaded foodies can be pleasantly surprised by just how good every dish is. Even the 'breaking bread'--a tradition here--had the three of us each choosing a different favorite dip. Seasonal, cross-Mediterranean, enlightened seasonings, healthy, just delightful. I had an herbal tea and a bite of two desserts. Rarely have I had so many undisputedly 5 star dishes from start to finish, if ever. Service was equally thoughtful, helpful and added to our enjoyment. We went for lunch, but the dinner dishes were available too. The decor is quite bright and cheerful, perfect for a sunny day overlooking the park. read more

A marvelous meal with a remarkable ambiance. I started off with oysters which were thankfully up to my expectations. The tamarind based cod entree was super smooth and silky in texture and taste and I found myself unable to stop. It was that good however the baklava with raspberry sauce felt like a culinary joke. If my dessert experience was up-to par I would've given it full stars. Either way I will still come back for another seasonal meal beside I love the bay! And trust me, when I say today was an absolutely beautiful day with Golden Gate Bridge my view and a delicious meal fascinating my soul to write, I am filled with gratitude and bliss. read more

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The food was excellent. The service was poor, unfortunately. Our server disappeared halfway through our meal and apparently did not get anyone to cover our table. I would return though, as this was hopefully just a bad night for the server?? read more

The food was good I will say that it was an amazing start to the meal. This tends to happen often. But I thought it was middle of the road overall, nothing WOWed me. The main entree and desserts fell flat. The best thing was the smoked yogurt lemon dip with the bread. The black cod fish was burnt with bones and had bad farro that had spaghetti O flavor, texture and resemblance underneath it. Dessert was too sweet, not the best tres leches but they made an effort & did have some great concepts. Execution needs refinement but that can be done easily, considering the owner /chef was on TOP CHEF. Service was a bit slow but they coursed the food which was appreciated. 3/5 Food 3.5 Service 4/5 Ambi read more

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Reserve ahead of time for Dalida! I arrived at 5pm for my 5:15pm reservation and there was already a line of people waiting for Dalida to open. The octopus appetizer, breaking bread, and skewers were SO worth it! I would definitely come back and order all 3 of those. The skewers were the best! It was so tender and flavorful. The hummus and sauces that accompanied the breaking bread were 11/10. I would skip on the Turkish mushroom pasta. It was really bitter and had lots of random vegetables mixed inside it. Overall, an amazing dining experience and I would definitely bring friends to come here for a special occasion. read more

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(brunch review) The ambiance and interior decor are SUPERB. I loved it. I think the best part of the meal was the starter (breaking bread) and the dessert (chocolate muhallebi). VERY delicious. The entire table was shocked at how good the pita and spread was and the dessert. I would say the entrees were mid. Collectively, we had the burger (dry and salty), Turkish eggs, and chicken fried eggs. I would def come back to try their dinner menu. It is pricey though! read more

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Dalida exceeded my expectations. Thankful that my friend, who had been to Dalida before, made a reservation for us for a Saturday brunch. Apparently, it is almost impossible to get a table without a reservation. We had very welcoming and friendly service! Though our waitress offered to give us some recommendations from the brunch menu, I think we did a good job ordering ourselves! The two of us shared the breakfast platter (comes with chubby pita and a a bunch of different spreads), roasted chicken, and Turkish eggs. I'm glad Dalida was very accommodating to my dairy sensitivity. I was able to order my Turkish eggs without the yogurt, and the waiter who brought us our breakfast platter pointed out which of the dips had dairy. All the food we had here was so delicious! There were plenty for the two of us to take home as well! Planning to take my boyfriend here one day for brunch/dinner. I love, too, that Dalida is so close to Main Parade Lawn - perfect for a post-lunch stroll! read more

Dalida is a special restaurant. The food is spectacular, the service is excellent and the restaurant itself is beautiful. I highly recommend getting the Chef's Menu (requires the participation of everyone at the table) because you get to taste so many different items from menu. Last night, the Chef surprised us with some additional courses (octopus and wagyu steak) that were simply perfection. You do need to plan ahead and make a reservation. Reservations open a month in advance and disappear quickly. read more

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Went to a corporate holiday party and the food was amazing! A little far since it's so nestled in the Presidio but worth it. The bread was so fluffy, short ribs were fall off the bone tender, cauliflower was spicy and cozy. Would definitely come back again! read more

Was unable to get a reservation due to a booked SF Restaurant week yet was still accepted as a walk-in and sat at the bar. The bar is cozy and welcoming. Other patrons talked about how they would want their homes to be modeled after the area . This is definitely a restaurant you would visit for a celebration or big event. The bar is more casual though. We were seated for lunch with no wait and tried the seafood platter to start. The oysters were fresh and the hamachi was super tasty-- definitely my favorites. This was paired with their Lady of the Sunshine 'Goldie' white blend, very light and refreshing. After we shared their Green Tahini Taboulen salad. Not exactly tradition but still very good. For the main, we ordered the Cypriot Lamb Chops and they were absolutely amazing. The hummus acts almost like a pureed potato with the lamb jus and was so good we almost licked the plate. We paired this with a glass of Thymiopoulos, so good. For dessert, we got the Warm Gata Tart. The tart itself was good but the ice cream was the star of the dish. This was paired with persimmons which I felt were not as sweet as I hoped but worked with the dish. This definitely satisfied my craving for Mediterranean food after my recent trip to Greece. Will definitely be visiting again in the near future :) read more

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Went for lunch and sat outside on the front porch with bay views. The food was good-no complaints at all- but really it was all about the location which is absolutely dreamy. Also the service was really good; friendly, knowledgeable, prompt. Nice way to spend some time in the Presidio. :) read more

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Food was great! Food and locale and friendliness and drinks 5 stars. Turkish coffee- not even remotely close to delicious Turkish coffee. It was bland and watery ish The service or bussing needs a little improvement. - all of the plates I carefully ordered for myself were *not served to me but to the table as appetizers - i tried to signal to the bus person that was my order and he ignored or didn't look up. Did i get to eat my order? I had one bite of the two plates The table ordered an extra pita but was forgotten and had to order again A drink was also forgotten. I then decide to add another dish .I had not finished and that was clear my utensils were *not in finished position but is the bus person trained to remove your plates and not check if you are done? They pulled it from under me as i was trying to eat!! Now i ponder the coc*ine or speed prevalence in restaurant industry. Is that what happened? I loved the food but that was not ok. read more

Came here for Valentine's Day dinner after our amazing meal the year before and for some reason we felt that it wasn't as good. We ordered several items and the ones that we knew were delicious stayed the same. The California tahdig and breaking bread were our favorites and a must order when coming here. The crispy lamb ribs were also amazing, we wished there were more of them! The pasta dish and skewers that we got completely missed the mark for us. The skewers were dry and overcooked with little to no flavor at all. I don't remember the name of the pasta dish we ordered but it also had little to no flavor. It just tasted like noodles and cheese and the green sauce didn't do anything for it. I think this restaurant does certain dishes very well and some are just not that worth it. I do recommend checking this out at least one in SF but would stick to items that I know are good. read more

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Terrific, creative Mediterranean food and attentive service in a beautiful location. Appreciated the server's food recommendations. Definitely plan to return. read more

Food was delish and very colorful. It remind me my trips to Turkey. Service was very fast. read more

Dalida - Turkish breakfast - Mediterranean Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing Mediterranean/Turkish restaurant in the Presidio! My uncle recommended this spot and mentioned it was a Top Chef's restaurant. We made reservations for Sunday lunch with my parents, and wow--the ambiance is perfection! We were seated indoors, and the space was quite large. The food was delicious! We ordered: Breaking Bread: A MUST! The fresh, chubby pita is so fluffy and pairs perfectly with all the dips. I have a nut allergy, so they replaced one of my dips with baba ganoush. All the spreads were delicious, but the baba ganoush was our favorite! Octopus and Sujuk: Another MUST! Such a beautiful dish! The octopus was very thinly sliced and came with a delicious fermented sauce. California Tahdig: Our waiter recommended this dish! Crispy saffron rice with uni, smoked trout roe, kampachi, and yuzu. It was yummy but small--a seafood lover's dish! Turkish Eggs: Poached eggs with garlic yogurt and chubby pita. It was good and savory! Arayes Burger: Another must! Kebab in a pita with fries on the side. Wow, it was definitely not what I was expecting! It was unique, and you have to share this dish! Overall, I highly recommend it! The service, food, and ambiance were top-notch. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Came here for our anniversary dinner on Sunday; we originally had a later reservation, but arrived about 45 minutes early and they were able to seat us anyway. (I do think it's funny fancy restaurants always ask you if you're celebrating something, and you tell them, and they're just like "cool!" and nothing comes of it and it's never mentioned again. Why ask? Seems silly; it's not like they put in an effort to actually make the experience more special). The restaurant is beautifully designed and I would highly recommend getting the counter seats next to the kitchen! They do amazing work in there and it was mesmerizing watching the chefs cook our dishes. Really organized and efficient kitchen. We ordered the breaking bread sampler, the tabbouleh, the su borek, lamb chops, tahdig, cauliflower, and fries. Our server Naiyali (hope I'm spelling that right!) was lovely. While waiting, we sipped on a couple of the non-alcoholic cocktails: the sesame horchata and the seasonal gazotz. I thought the drinks were just okay for how expensive they were as zero ABV cocktails. The seasonal gazotz didn't have any of the flavors listed and tasted more like fruit water. The horchata definitely had way too much ice and had none of the creaminess or spiced kick that you'd typically expect. Not sure I'd recommend the non-alcoholic cocktails; I'd save your money for something else. Food came out pretty quickly and we had the breaking bread sampler first. This might've been my favorite dish out of everything else we ordered. The pita was soooooo fluffy, but still had a nice, lightly-bubbly crust. The picked veggies and sauces (smoked yogurt, hummus, muhummara) were individually delicious. Couldn't get enough of them and the pita went way too fast! If there's one thing to get off the menu, it'd be this dish. The tabbouleh was really refreshing and had a decently generous portion of cordyceps, which was awesome. It was only a tad too salty -- which was actually a consistent theme with the rest of the dishes -- but the fresh lettuce pieces provided a nice balance. It was my first time having Su Borek, and I thought it was really good. The layers of dough were so tender and QQ, kind of like lasagna sheets. The cheese cut through the carbiness pretty well. I'd say the star of this dish was definitely the spinach sauce; I really wish they gave more of it because greens helped balance the heaviness of the dish otherwise. My husband said the lamb chops were probably some of the most perfectly-cooked lamb he's had anywhere. They fell right off the bone and he didn't even need the knife provided. His only complaint was that the hummus jus was way too salty. The tahdig was perfectly crispy and I loved the sweet barberries on top; this one was also just a tad too salty. The broiled caulifower in harissa was just too saucy and too salty. Veggies had a nice char, but it was difficult to enjoy because of how salty the sauce was. Shoestring fries had a great crisp as well, and the aioli was wonderfully umami -- but also just a bit too salty. We couldn't leave without dessert, so we ordered the baklava and the chocolate muhallebi. The phyllo dough in the baklava was perfectly flaky; the pistachio cremeux and raspberry sauce were amazing and perfectly complemented each other. It was both a textural and flavorful experience. The muhallebi was also delicious: silky pudding and a phenomenal turkish coffee cream on top that brought out more of the dark chocolate flavors! Dalida is a great place to take your date and get a little fancy; it is expensive, but we really enjoyed our experience here. read more

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