10/10 highly recommend!! First time trying Paprika via a delivery app, and we ordered: 1 x Gourmet Sausage Polish Kielbasa Appetizer (SO good!!!) 1 × Chicken Paprikash (Chicken was suuuuper tender & the sauce is delicious) 1 x Szeged Goulash (Our favorite!!! The pork is crazyyy tender and the sauce was incredible!!) 1 x Homemade Apple Strudl (The perfect dessert!) We recently moved to the neighborhood, and can't wait to support this restaurant in person next time. :) Paprika rules!! read more

tldr: cozy Hungarian restaurant in the mission! Right off the 24th St BART, this spot is super convenient to get to. They offer reservations, but I don't think they're necessary unless you're going with a larger party. We made a reservation for Saturday around 6 PM, but the restaurant was empty when we arrived. The space is small but very cozy. I imagine once it's darker outside that the warm, intimate atmosphere would make it a great date spot. We got the goulash and sausages. The goulash is more stew-like than soup-like. It was tasty and straightforward, though I was expecting a bit more depth from the paprika. The sausages were 10/10. We tried the Hungarian Sweet and German Spice, and I highly recommend the latter if you're looking for one that packs a punch. The plate comes with a few gherkins, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes with gravy, which made for a well-rounded mix of flavors and textures. read more

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Stopped by here to grab dinner with a group of 3, made reservations at 6:30, and when we got in, it was already a bit packed. The ambiance felt pretty nice, it gave off that traditional home vibe that felt like the family and extended family have come over, and everyone enjoyed great food and drinks, which I found nice. We started with a large IPA, and wooahh was it huge. It definitely worked out for my partner and me, so we shared the large IPA. Also started off with the gourmet sausage w. Saurkraut, pickles, and local bread, and went with Polish Kielbasa, which was delicious! I enjoyed the flavors of the Polish sausage, and the sauerkraut tasted refreshing, combined with the pickles and soft bread. We also ended up getting Szeged Goulash, ohhhhh my, that was delicioussssss!!! The cream soaked into the Gnocchi so well, and I could've drank a glass of that by itself! The pork goulash was delicious and extremely tender. When I bit into all 3, wow, my mouth was in flavor heaven. I'll definitely be coming back here again. I wish I had known about this place sooner! read more

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Limited selection of Czech dishes and the beer is very expensive. ................................................................................. read more

The food was good The ambient is basic but can be improved Main concern was there was no air condition The service was amazing read more

If comfort food were a brick and mortar restaurant it would be Paprika. Welcoming, cozy and warm, spilling over with actual comfort food! The chicken paprikash was all you'd expect in a paprikash: strong paprika flavor, tender chicken and spring onion. The toasted bread it was served with and butter was delicious! Would love to come back and try their goulash! read more

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This evening we decided to take a stroll down 24th and found this gem. We had two glasses of cab and the Paprika Appetizer (prosciutto, salami, cheese, olives, pickles and bread). We also received an extra basket of bread free of charge. Perfect way to unwind after a long day at work. We sat outside and the evening air was cool, but not cold; it was perfect. I was worried about the smells and high traffic from 24th and mission being in such close proximity, but it was very quiet where we sat. The establishment was very clean and the service was friendly and attentive. Would recommend! Next time I think we will try dinner! read more

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Great place for some good ol sausages. Service was friendly, attentive, and we didn't feel rushed. read more

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I was very happy to discover this place. Czech/Hungarian/Polish fare is hard to find anymore. The staff is friendly and helpful with your menu choice. They have a few different kinds of goulash on the menu and they are all delectable! Begging you to give this place a try. read more

Really great restaurant - it's a bit hidden and small, but provides a wonderful and intimate vide. Food is fantastic and for sure try the Czechvar (Budvar) beer - it is similar to Pilsner Urquell, only better! And it is on tap from the Czech Republic. Yum! My fav is drinking in the 32oz boot. Fun and feels like you're in a German beer hall (but of course Czech). Service was great and speedy, but not rushed. Soups are fantastic, and if in the mood, have a desert. So tasty. Love this place. read more

Paprika - Czech Near Me - San Francisco, California

As a Hungarian-American I'm always excited for food from my childhood. These recipes are a little different from what I'm used to but the dishes hit the spot and they're cooked well. The paprikas and goulash were great. The room is cute, cozy and contemporary. Service was great and personal. We'll definitely be back, with an eye on the vegetarian variations. read more

Perfect choice if you're looking for authentic and tasty Central European food. Great soup, sausages, salads. Everything is fantastic! Love this place! read more

Paprika - Czech Near Me - San Francisco, California

Well we are in San Francisco and hungry. The place I wanted to go had a line down to the corner so Lisa picked this place. Boy am I glad she did!! We started out with the soup of the day which was split pea excellent 8/10 . And the cheese platter that came with fresh crusty bread so delicious 9/10 Lisa ordered the chicken paprikas I wish I had 10/10. I got the the 2 sausage meal with spicy German and sweet Hungarian 9/10 . The mission still doesn't disappoint!! read more

It's great to continue steady support for women owned small businesses and restaurants from other different countries. I just had to try their foods that deserve attention. So before I wrap up this year with the coming of the yearly holiday season, I wanted to show you the food selections I couldn't wait to try. Paprika in Mission District has never disappointed me with its vegan options. So I chose what's good for my dinner night. My best appetizer was the vegan German sausage platter. Aside from sauerkraut, mini pickles, and a piece of bread, the beyond sausage was as solid as it looks when I sank my teeth for a bite. Its flavor profile was less than the real meat sausage, but very neat and clean. My main course was the Hungarian veggie goulash with gnocchi. I first flipped all the gnocchi pieces upside down to soak up the warm tomato soup for the better tasting experience. Veggies aside, the herbs and spices of the tomato soup made Chef Boy-R-D less worthy. Keep in mind, this goulash is an excellent choice for when the weather starts to get even colder. For dessert, dark chocolate shortcake with whipped cream on the side. For almost everyday, I couldn't stop having dark chocolate since it's rich in flavonoids. Less craving for the shortcake, but more guilt for the whipped cream. A perfect balance of sweet and bitter. Paprika was one of a kind, but it still needs more customers. Even with just one person in the kitchen, its service went smoothly. read more

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Unique place that is easy to miss! Good: - Really yummy food - I had the chicken dish and I loved how it came with a delicious mashed potatoes and also had a ton of chicken - We got a sausage appetizer as well and the bread it came with was great - we even got refills! - Unique aesthetic - wooden tables and chairs so it was good for a date night Bad: - Simple service, nothing too special about the experience and felt a little bit slower on the service side since it took a while to flag people down even though we were one of two parties inside Overall was a unique experience, unique food and a cool change of pace for my own tastes read more

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I am Hungarian, so probably overly critical of Hungarian food (sorry, not sorry). Yet Paprika was really really good: we had the Paprika Sampler as an appetizer. Then the Szeged Gulyas and the 2 Sausage Dinner Plate. Everything was yummy, service was attentive, ambiance was chill/romantic-y. The only thing I would change: while I love gnocchi, I would love to see spätzle on the side instead. We will definitely return. read more

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Dining in at Paprika was one of my first experiences trying German food, and I was liked the simplicity of the menu. The drinks and food are tasty and reasonably priced. I came here for a Stammtisch meet-up, and it is likely I will become a regular here. read more

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Got a nice chicken paprikash! I've been to Hungary recently and they are famous for their paprika, was excited to try this out! It's like curry with mash potatoes and shredded chicken. Picked this dish bc it was most popular on their Yelp! Restaurant has good vibes. Dish also came with bread! read more

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Overpriced and small portions. Around $24 for an entree I finished easily, not enough to even take some home. $8 for a Pilsner, and some side bread brought with no butter offered (maybe Hungarians don't typically butter bread? IDK). Restaurant is very small, don't bring a large party. Clean enough, service was good, food was good but nothing out of the ordinary. The price for this experience is the main complaint. read more

After a long day of pitches and conversations with immigrants you get good Hungarian recommendations like paprika. Authentic Hungarian food. I missed gulasz. This place is a gem. They were nice enough to stay open a bit longer as normally close at 9:30 Segediner Sauerkraut Gulasch, fantastic kielbasa It hit the spot! read more

This place is such a gem! The waiter was super friendly and the food was comforting and delicious! I've been here a couple times and love trying the different beers and sausages, they're amazing and all very different. If you want a bit of a heartier meal, the goulash is amazing! The gnocchi was nice and chewy and goes perfectly with the creamy sauce. Even the bread they serve it with was warm and perfect to sop up everything on the plate. If you're looking for a nice quiet date spot with delicious food and beer, definitely try Paprika. read more

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This was my first time trying Hungarian food and I'm so grateful it was here at Paprika! I ordered the Szeged Goulash which comes with pork, gnocchi sauerkraut, and cream. It was such a cozy dish for a cold, gloomy SF day and made me reminisce for a grandmas homemade cooking. There was complimentary bread that was crunchy, hot, and freshly served from the oven that paired perfectly with the savory sauce. The server was also incredibly nice and made the experience at the restaurant inviting and warm. read more

Paprika - Szeged Goulash (Pork) - Czech Near Me - San Francisco, California

Paprika offers a variety of highly rated German / Czech beers on tap, wines also. Main dishes served include a mix of homemade quality eastern european and german meals, prepared by good hearted owners from the old continent. Sweets such as great Strudel also available . When I visited last time, live music created an even better ambience - it elevated the neighborhood also. When I watched people walking by, they just appreciated that they have this restaurant in their neighborhood, place that cares about the community as well. The live music seemed to bring up the street appeal of this mission neighborhood area and residents seemed to like it. As mentioned in earlier reviews, this is a small owner run business where the owners are always present - cooking and serving guests , not owner absentee restaurant. I think this assures that you will always get the best service. I highly recommend Paprika for authentic European dining with Latin flavor in SF. read more

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We made reservations on OpenTable w/ Eastern European food in mind. Paprika has been around for 11 years and received Yelp/Michelin Recommended accolades and we wanted to see for ourselves what we were in for. 24th has been feeling kinda rough these days and searching for street parking proved more difficult, but we arrived on time for our reservation, got some sf tap water, ordered and awaiting for our meal. Paprika is most-def a dive and more a tavern that serves a limited menu, some sausages and Goulash, dessert... loved that it had veggie options for sure! Maybe 2 ppl cooking in the kitchen and 2 servers out in front - so possibly why service was spotty and our meals came 45-50mins after ordering. Since we didn't order beer or wine, we sipped a lot on tap water and waited and waited...but I will say mine was worth the wait. I ordered the veggie goulash which was so flavorful and scrumptious. It came w/ al dente gnocchi, also ordered the vegan sausage as an appetizer... that was just ok, nothing to write home about. My dinner companions ordered sausage and said it was good as well, standard star... Was it homemade? prob pre-ordered at another butcher place, but decent. The two tall men serving were very chill and kind, and managed to refill our water glasses about 10xs. All & all a good visit, but I'm sure it would've been great had we had a some of their beer on tape, but non of us drank. Thank you Paprika, despite some setbacks, it was a very relaxed and thoughtful dinner in you're cozy spot! read more

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As a Hungarian it's a rarity to find our cuisine outside of our home and this place has become a go-to spot for me not only for when I miss being in Budapest, but as a way to introduce my friends to the food of my people outside of my kitchen. The dishes are authentic and top notch, with a lovely rustic atmosphere, and excellent, accommodating service at every visit. Best place in the city! read more

The food here is so good. I've had just about everything on the menu but, the Szeged Goulash is out of this world, like nothing you've had unless your Hungarian Grandma made it for you, then, well, bulky for you. The beer selection, though limited is perfectly matched to menu. Service is great. Ambience is, well, cozy. This place is slightly larger than a postage stamp. Seriously, go here. read more

Delicious!! My first time trying goulash was a success at Paprika. I had the Szeged Goulash and it was my perfect dish. I'm a huge fam of gnocchi and sauerkraut separately so having them together was a nice surprise that worked so well together with the pork. The staff were so warm and welcoming. I find myself craving this dish all the time now! read more

We keep coming back for more of the hearty hot meals and draft cold brews of this cozy joint run by the friendly owner. read more

Paprika - Paprika Pork goulash w/Gnocchi ~$24, Chicken Paprikash w/Mashed Potatoes $24, Czechvar Budvar, Pilsner Urqell 18oz drafts + tax & tip $80 - Czech Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was decent and somewhat flavorful. However, it was very under salted and the chicken was dry. Nice ambience.

Went for brandon birthday Choice of gourmet sausage w Saurkraut, Pickles and local Bread: 5/5 - the sausage was so crisp it was amazing Szeged Goulash Pork goulash cooked with Sauerkraut n Cream served with Gnocchi: 4/5 Chicken Paprikash w Mash Potatoes 3.75/5 But def do the Pork! read more

We booked Paprika for our baby shower and couldn't be happier! The restaurant was a cozy and intimate environment for us and our guests. The most refreshing beer, fabulous eastern European wine selection, paprikash and mashed potatoes! Don't miss the apple strudel, perfectly crisp and apple forward. Bruno helped us from planning and coordinating the event to execution and ensuring everything was seamless the day of. He was a pleasure to work, both friendly and excited to share his space with us. They are the perfect place to book a party or just have some yummy Eastern European food! read more

Finally had a chance to enjoy this little spot in the Mission with my wife the other day. I had put it on my radar for sometime as I had experienced Goulash in Budapest some years ago when I traveled Europe. To the uninitiated, goulash is a delicious beef, or pork stew with a rich paprika seasoned broth. Perfect type of dish for a cold day (which there are many in Budapest!). When you walk in you get a really humble vibe. There aren't a lot of tables, but the aesthetic is one of a nice little cafe, less a fine dining restaurant. The gentlemen behind the tiny bar sat us and we looked over the menu. Fairly straight-forward and simple menu, the star of the show is the goulash, and they do a potato Gnocchi with it. We were extra hungry so we ordered a paprika platter to get our appetite going with a bottle of what turned out to be really delicious Georgian red wine. The platter was gorgeous, nothing over the top, but everything was good, especially the side of mustard. I loved the sprinkle of (was that paprika?) over the cheese, it actually added a unique flavor I enjoyed and fully intend to copy at home. We both had the Szeged Goulash (Pork) for main courses and when they came out, oh man did they smell good. The meat was melt-in-your mouth tender, and the gravy/broth was absolutely delicious. Many times he brought us out some delicious bread and I definitely used that to full effect in sopping up the sauce. As we were leaving they began to set up some live music, I'm truly disappointed we missed it as had I known we might of came later to check it out. The bill came out to be a little over $100, which for 2 people, with a full appetizer platter and bottle of red wine, that is about as good as it gets. Extreme value here people, easy 5 stars. TL;DR, while the menu is a little on the small size, you don't need a lot of choices if what you make is right and made with love. We definitely felt the love and would happily return anytime we're in the mood for some delicious eastern European cuisine. Egészségedre! read more

Welcome! very friendly and hospitable little restaurant that serves home cooking Czech and Hungarian comfort food. very conveniently located between Mission and 24th by BART Station. simple food, little menu, but you will be treated well here. very very well. the food itself is very easy to make on your own. but to have a good restaurant experience, sometime you have to put aside what is in front of you and feel what inside of you. good comfort food will make you feeling warm inside and that exactly what this restaurant is. read more

Paprika - Pork goulash with Gnocchi and garnished with Scalions - Czech Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is my first time ever eating goulash and I'm happy to declare myself a little more genuinely cultured because I loved this dish. It was such a comforting warm meal to eat on a cold wet night in San Francisco and the Hungarian white wine I chose to drink with it was a perfect sweet mellow. I also noticed the flowers in the vase on our's and everyone else's table were fresh cut - what a small but impactful touch for ambiance! As we dined I noticed a bossa nova cover of a Joy Division song playing on the speakers. Everything was a special low-key experience for just casual dinner with a friend tonight. I can't wait to bring other friends here to share the experience! read more

Paprika - Szeged Goulash (Pork) comes with a side of perfectly chewy gnocchi - Czech Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cozy and intimate spot over comfort food with shared beer and wine! Couple's place with suggested group of four and no more for this quaint restaurant! Dimly lit setting that is right for dining! It was perfect during a pouring rain evening that was happening outside because it made it just so much more leisurely to delve over homely food and drinks inside! (I snagged a last minute Valentine's date and to meet here. Yay to not being proclaimed lonely and single awareness day on V-day.) Hofbrau lager was ordered up due to the request from my dining partner. We did the 36oz. and they have the celebratory Das Boot! So fun to drink and just be jolly. Szeged Goulash was delicious! The creamy, sauerkraut drenched and tender pork was superbly adorned with every bite. Gnocchi complimented the entree lovingly. They provide bread on the side for dipping the treasured sauce! Seemingly like stew, I used my spoon and had spoonfuls of the creamy goodness. One try will leave you wanting more, undeniably! Wonderful and attentive servers. Little gem filled with charm! read more

Paprika - Szeged Goulash - Czech Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very good independent restaurant with authentic comfort food and great beer. Cozy environment with friendly service and great Apple strudel. Tasty Paprika Goulash made with good quality ingredients and delicious selection of sausages. read more

Absolutely loved the experience here - this place makes me miss traveling SO much, it felt like I traveled right back to a small restaurant in Prague. The smell, the coziness, the friendly atmosphere and service, made this dinner memorable. GOULASH is the way to go. My favorite was the SZEGED GOULASH - there's sauerkraut and cream in the goulash, which was a perfect match. Didn't care too much for the meat itself because the rest of the dish was so rich. PAPRIKA GOULASH is also great, doesn't have the sourness nor the creaminess but it does have 100% flavor. SAUSAGE PLATE was decent, and the mashed potatoes were tempting, but... I'd get the goulash every time, comes down to preference though! Complimentary bread was fresh with a crispy edge, perfect for dipping in my goulash. Shoutout to the waiter for recommending a fresh and not sweet white -Olaszliszka Tokaji Harslevelu 2017, Hungary was fantastic. I don't drink beer but all my friends that got the beer loved it. read more

Paprika - Sauerkraut Szeged Goulash (Pork) - Czech Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Good food and fast service. Definitely a bit expensive but I got something unique that I haven't had in SF before - goulash. I ordered the paprika goulash and it was pretty tasty. Came with gnocchi and a side of bread that was warm and slightly toasted. I cleaned my plate! Definitely will be back with friends to get some boots of beer and try the appetizers. read more

Surprises come from unexpected places! Paprika is an unexpected surprise and fully worth its Yelp rating and perhaps even more! Showed up on a lazy Sunday afternoon hoping to get some Goulash and a taste of the Old World, but instead ended up having that and a real culinary experience! Caprese comes with a twist as dried paprika is served with caprese adding a little spicy touch! Daily soups were Tomato Bisque and Split Pea, both of which were just delicious. Goulash was what I came for and was not disappointed! But it is served with pork and not with beef in order to please larger demographics, as a lot of Indian patrons do not eat beef! Nonetheless-it was delicious. Apple Strudel is a hidden gem! Not too sweet, not too tart but just right. On top of everything service was great, as Gabriela ensured of it! Chef Bruno is awesome!! read more

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Outdoor dining during pandemic. LOVED the food! And service was fast and professional. The meat and cheese appetizer was delicious! I had the chicken paprikesh and it was delish, my friend's veggie goulash was also excellent. Reasonable prices considering the quality of the food. read more

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