Gola

4.7 (299)

$30 and under

Tunisian

819 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-1223

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2 people

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Healthy
Neighborhood gem

Gola offers Mediterranean food with an emphasis on the Tunisian cuisine .
Located in the heart of the Mission district surrounded by restaurants, bars and boutique shops,
Dinner :5 pm -10 pm. A little menu with a lots of flavors like the braised lamb riblets or the unique Tunisian deviled eggs. A full bar with a selection of spirits and exclusive Tunisian wines and alcohol. all served in a very cozy warm and charming setting.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tunisian, Halal, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 310-2442
Website
http://www.golarestaurantsf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
RAFIK BOUZIDI
Catering
we can cater for your event .
Private party facilities
We will be happy to host your private event ,our restaurant can hold up to 60 diners and that includes 9 seats at the bar . we also have a 10 to 14 seats at the parklet . we can do up to 80people for a cocktail party with no seating .we are very open to your requsets if you want something we dont have we will make it happen .

Location
819 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-1223
Neighborhood
Mission District
Cross street
Valencia street # 19th street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Devilled eggs
Octopus salad
Red onions, parsley, capers, lemon zest, olive oil a frisee salad
Houriya
Mashed carrots, spiced with tabil ,Green onion, smoked harissa &extra virgin olive oil .

Entrées

Lamb Tagine
braised in turmeric, peppers, green olive sauce & vegetable tagine
Filfil Mehchi
Filfil Mehchi: stuffed mini peppers with a mix ground lamb, parsley, parmesan cheese served over tomato creamy sauce.
Chicken Tagine
braised in tomato based stew, with vegetables
Grilled branzino:
parsley ,preserved lemon, olives, serrano chili, garlic olive sauce& kefteji MIX
kromb (vegan )
braised then Grilled wedge of cabbage tossed in smokey harissa served on puree of canellini beans & Tunisian spice.

Sides

Homemade Bread
With fennel seeds
Pearl Couscous
Shishito pappers

Desserts

Tunisian Baklava
open face baklava with orange blossom water and honey syrup
Baklava
Hazelnut, almond, orange blossom water & honey syrup
Orange Blossom Water Creme Brule

What 299 people are saying

Gola reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gola offers "exceptional Tunisian cuisine" with standout dishes like lamb tagine and grilled octopus. Patrons rave about the "flavorful and fresh" food, intimate ambiance, and "spectacular" service. The restaurant's cocktails and desserts delight, while its cozy setting and personal touch from the owner create a memorable dining experience.

299 Reviews

M
Michelle
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible flavors, all three times I've been here. Excellent wait staff.
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Vivek
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent decor, conversation with owner and chef Rafik, ambience and food. Great mocktails, cocktails, Tunisian red wine. Brika and eggs with shrimp appetizers, spicy lamb tagine in a gola earthen pot, fish fillet, meat stuffed peppers, fresh bread and Tunisian harissa, hazelnut baklava and pistachio topped crema. An intimate and quiet restaurant, great fun to walk there on Valencia Street and visit Dog Eared Books after dinner.
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day VIP
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect from A-Z - from the moment you walk in and greeted till the last good-bye . Service friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and fun. The food is flavorful and fresh. Every course arrives timely, without rush. You feel that you have been transformed to a place far from home, where for the moment, you can relax and enjoy great food in the lively company of others. Don't miss out!
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Todd
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious, the service was good, and the prices were very reasonable. This was a business dinner for applicants and it was a great way to show off what SF has to offer. Later in the evening, it got a little noisy for a business dinner, but still okay. I would definitely return!
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Ann VIP
San Francisco114 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is great! A very sexy space. We sat at the bar. It was cozy. We had some Pinot Noir that was spectacular! The food is very different than what we have had before and we liked it. Parking is easy at the lot on 21st and Valencia.
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Jeb
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This may be my favorite restaurant ever. The level of quality in every aspect possible is unparalleled. I literally drive 3 hours just to eat at this restaurant.
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Michelle VIP
San Francisco20 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious food; full of flavor. The highlight was the branzino and the potato/tomato/eggplant/olive/egg side with it. Attentive service and wonderful food; will be sure to return.
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Deborah
San Francisco29 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gola is a lovely restaurant serving delicious, fresh Tunisian cuisine! We loved the lamb stew served in a tradional gola, the appetizers were great, and a decent wine selection to comliment the food. Nice ambiance as well. Would definitely dine here again.
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Kathleen
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a delicious experience in a warm ambiance. The service was excellent, even on a busy Friday night. The bread was piping hot and went perfectly with the spiced shrimp and scallop starter. We had the stuffed mini peppers and lamb tagine for the mains which were excellent and well-portioned. And last thing to rave about is the bukha-rita cocktail with a spicy, smoked harissa rim. Looking forward to the next visit!
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Mahwish
San Francisco5 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great flavourful food with a nice vibe. All the meat is halal which is a plus. Def an underrated and under discovered restaurant. Will be dining again!
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FAQs

Gola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 310-2442.

Gola is rated 4.7 stars by 299 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

819 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-1223

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Valencia street # 19th street
Neighborhood
Mission District
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tunisian, Halal, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
RAFIK BOUZIDI
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.golarestaurantsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 310-2442
Catering
we can cater for your event .
Private party facilities
We will be happy to host your private event ,our restaurant can hold up to 60 diners and that includes 9 seats at the bar . we also have a 10 to 14 seats at the parklet . we can do up to 80people for a cocktail party with no seating .we are very open to your requsets if you want something we dont have we will make it happen .

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Gola

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Menu

Starters

Brika au Thon

La Marsa

Devilled eggs

Octopus salad

Houriya

Entrées

Lamb Tagine

Filfil Mehchi

Chicken Tagine

Grilled branzino:

kromb (vegan )

Sides

Homemade Bread

Pearl Couscous

Shishito pappers

Desserts

Tunisian Baklava

Baklava

Orange Blossom Water Creme Brule

What 299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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