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    Zitouna

    4.7 (162 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Lamb shank
    Allena C.

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

    Salmon Plate
    Alex P.

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

    Beets Salad
    miko p.

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

    Halloumi Wrap
    Cidney L.

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

    Lamb & Beef Shawarma
    Amber G.

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

    Mechwia Dip
    A O.

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

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

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

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    Kamy T.

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

    Great food!!!!!!!!

    We celebrated a birthday this past Sunday late afternoon and it was a celebration like none other. The food was absolutely amazing! The staff was outstanding in every way and, to sum it up, we had a fantastic dining experience and weren't eager to leave! Thank you Zitouna!!!!!!!!!! We'll see you again very soon!

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    C J.

    First time at this restaurant. Good Food... Lamb Shank was fresh and the meat just falls off the bone. Good flavors overall.

    Beef Lamb and Beef Shawarma Wrap
    Dara S.

    We were starving and stumbled upon this place for a late lunch after our Lands End hike. Not only was the food delicious but the portions were amazing for the price. Super affordable, charming atmosphere, and nice staff.

    House Pita

    I recently tried Zitouna and overall had a good experience. I ordered the Lamb and Beef Shawarma Plate ($17.99). The shawarma was very flavorful and the hummus was excellent, creamy and well balanced. The plate also came with a salad that was a bit overly seasoned for my taste, but the rest of the dish was very enjoyable. My friend ordered the Kofta Plate ($16.99). The kofta was also very good and the hummus again stood out as a highlight. Similar to my plate, the salad was a little over dressed. For the table, we shared the Tzatziki ($9.99). Unfortunately this was the one item that did not quite work for us. The cucumber pieces were cut too large and the flavor tasted a bit too runny. My friend also ordered the Mint Lemonade ($5.99) and said it was absolutely delicious and very refreshing. Service is cafeteria style where you order at the counter and pick up your food, which makes it quick and casual. Overall the food was solid, especially the shawarma, kofta, and hummus. I would personally rate it around a 3.5, but since Yelp only allows whole stars I rounded up. A few small tweaks and a bit more attention to the dining area would easily make this an even better experience.

    Taziki Dip
    Audrey L.

    Craving a delicious Mediterranean spot in the heart of the Richmond District? Zitouna needs to be your new go-to! Highly recommend ordering the chicken shawarma plate. The portion is generous. The flavor of the food tastes clean and fresh. I loved the chopped up cucumbers in the tzatziki. I would say the pricing of the tzatziki is a little overpriced. The service is very friendly and attentive. For dining in, you take a seat at a table and order at the register. There's ample seating. Will definitely be eating here often. I highly recommend Zitouna!

    Lamb Shank w/ hummus, salad, rice, pita ($24.99)

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    Falafel wrap was amazing and it's really nice inside will explore more of the menus for sure

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    Ask the Community - Zitouna

    Do you have gluten free bread/options?

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

    Do you serve any alcohol?

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

    What are your hours?

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

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