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Dalida

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 130 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Charming

Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities.

In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.

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Executive chef: Laura and Sayat

From the OpenTable editors: This Presidio restaurant—where the food is just as stunning as the Bay views—is founders Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz love letter to the Eastern Mediterranean. The menu is meant for sharing; the fluffy pitas are a must-order with hummus and muhammara. Better still, go for the chef's menu, so you can get the best of Dalida's juicy kebabs and seafood that landed it a spot on Esquire's Best New Restaurants list.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 237-1999
Website
http://www.dalidasf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Coming soon!
Private party facilities
The restaurant's various spaces are available for individual bookings as well as buy-outs 7 days a week. Reach out to events@dalidasf.com for more information.Spaces available include an intimate lounge, the bar, private dining room, kitchen counter, and main dining room.

Location
101 Montgomery St Suite #100, San Francisco, CA 94129
Neighborhood
Presidio
Cross street
Sheridan Ave and Montgomery St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Pershing Square as well as Presidio Transit Center are a short walk away from the restaurant. If you're mapping ride sharing apps, it's best to map Dalida as there are two Montgomery Streets in San Francisco.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 927 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Mediterranean
San Francisco
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dalida offers a captivating dining experience with "fantastic food, service, and atmosphere." Known for its "creative and delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes," this restaurant features a "gorgeous environment" and "outstanding flavors." Guests rave about the "exceptional lamb," "amazing pita," and "unique menu." The "staff is welcoming," making Dalida a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

927 Reviews

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Cathryn
VIP
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic night at Dalida. The food was outstanding - best trout dish I’ve ever had and the 12-hour lamb was also a stand-out. But everything was delicious. The wait staff were attentive but not intrusive and the chefs both came out to chat and were incredibly personable. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Anne
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals we have experienced and we were guided so well through the menu by the lovely staff! So glad we sat at the kitchen bar! We will be back!
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Ashley
VIP
Dallas
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went for brunch this time and the options for entrees are food price but were not our favorite. Chicken was moist but definitely to share. Burger was a little weird flavor wise. Breaking bread and the octopus are still the best things here!
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Joanne
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service was excellent. I wish it weren’t so noisy. It was difficult for my friend and me to hear each other talk.
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Ron
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great effort by the staff — our table was delayed, and the team’s hospitality made it so clear that they cared!
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Mark
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed another celebration dinner here. The food was delicious and a wonderful take on the Mediterranean flavors we love. Once again, the Cypriot Lamb Chops and Breaking Bread were highlights. The personal touches from Chefs Laura and Sayat were much appreciated. We'll be back for our next birthday event!
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Peter
San Francisco
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, servers were very friendly and attentive. Great food, but the roast chicken and pork souvlaki were a little dry. The restaurant was fairly quiet, considering the close table arrangement.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We waited 35 minutes for a table for which we had a reservation for over a month. There was a foreign object in one of the dishes we ordered and the waiters kept asking us if we were through eating. We felt rushed and the entire experience was unpleasant. It was a friend's birthday, which I noted on the reservation and had to remind the hostess and the waiter. In addition, there was no apology at the end of the meal for everything that went wrong. It was our first time at this restaurant and I can't recommend it.
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bruce
VIP
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the good things you heard about this place times 10!
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William
VIP
San Francisco
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the food at Dalida. It's flavorful, interesting, and delicious. Today they missed the mark on the artichoke hearts salad (Zeytinyagii Engineer). Instead of a vinaigrette, there was a sauce with a mayonnaise-like flavor (though it's probably some other ingredient, as is so often the case at Dalida). On the other hand, the Kayseri Manti, the Su Borek, and the rice pudding with caramel sauce were all delicious. Great service. The restaurant can get a little noisy when full, but it's not extreme.d I look forward to my next visit.
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Dalida is rated 4.6 stars by 927 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 130 times today

101 Montgomery St Suite #100, San Francisco, CA 94129

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Sheridan Ave and Montgomery St.
Neighborhood
Presidio
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Californian, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Pershing Square as well as Presidio Transit Center are a short walk away from the restaurant. If you're mapping ride sharing apps, it's best to map Dalida as there are two Montgomery Streets in San Francisco.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dalidasf.com/
Phone number
(415) 237-1999
Catering
Coming soon!
Private party facilities
The restaurant's various spaces are available for individual bookings as well as buy-outs 7 days a week. Reach out to events@dalidasf.com for more information.Spaces available include an intimate lounge, the bar, private dining room, kitchen counter, and main dining room.

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