Aziza

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Address:
5800 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94121

Neighborhood:
Richmond District

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Cuisine:
Moroccan

Price: $31 to $50

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Aziza Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.aziza-sf.com
Email: dine@aziza-sf.com
Phone: (415) 752-2222
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Wednesday - Monday: 5:30pm - 10pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Moroccan, Mediterranean
Executive Chef: Mourad Lahlou
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar

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Cross Street: 22nd Ave.
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: valet is $10. street parking is available although meters are enforced until 6:00pm everyday

A word from Aziza

michelin starred aziza presents inventive takes on california influenced, mediterranean & moroccan dishes, all enhance with western style service, beverages & desserts - adapted to a fine-dining setting. organic & locally produced ingredients are prominently featured on the menu that portrays… mourad lahlou’s unique creations & modern versions of moroccan classics. the dinner menu is designed for flexibility with a diverse range of meal options. the inspired starter menu presents refreshing appetizer choices, or can serve as a basis for a complete meal. moroccan classics are well represented & are accompanied by signature & innovative selections. the tasting menu is designed for family-style dining & highlights the flavors & textures which encompass the entire range of the menu.Continued

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"The food and service were both fantastic. The food took a little bit of time, about 45 minutes to get to us, but as a result, it was free! Our server was very nice and apologetic about the wait, which did not feel as long as it was at all. We also got a free apetizer while we were waiting. He was also very knowledgeable about what we were eating. He would describe everything on the plate and when we got confused he reiterated it very well. The dessert was my favorite part, my having a sweet tooth and all, but also because it was phenomenal. I have never had flavors that a really good by themselves but magical when you combine them on the spoon."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"Honestly, I was a bit disappointed. My boyfriend and I dined here to extend the celebration of my birthday. As a practice, we celebrate birthdays for a week. It was my first visit, therefore, I relied on online comments that Aziza's ambience offers a romantic atmosphere and that the food's excellent. The food was good but portions were small for the price expensed. I'd like to compare this restaurant to 5-star restaurants that we usually patronize. The latter offer gourmet dishes prepared by great and among them, best chefs in the Bay Area. The difference is that the portions, from other renowned restaurants, are decent and quality exceeds expectation. Price expensed has never been an issue at these restaurants. We leave satisfied."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"The food and specialty cocktails here are remarkable. Our group enjoyed both specialty concoctions and traditional drinks. We thoroughly enjoyed the various dips with pita breadand ordered extra pita bread because it was so good! We shared several other wonderful appetizers including chicken wings" - very tasty and deboned! The lamb shank, divers scallops, cod and steak entrees were also terrific. The interior is romantic - enough space between tables that you won't hear other conversations. Our server was very knowledgeable and helped guide us when we had questions. All in all, a lovely evening, and for the quality of the food, the prices are pretty reasonable. I may be tempted to go back for a leisurely dinner and try the tasting menu."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"We had a great night out with friends here. The food was outstanding. We were also very impressed with the cocktails, especially the wild arugula and turmeric root with reposado. My husband's lamb shank fell off the bone, my black cod was fragrant and tender, and our vegetarian friend raved over her couscous. The appetizer portions are a bit small and could do with more flatbread. The timing was a bit off too, as there was a significant gap between our appetizers and entrees of more than 30 minutes. Loved the decor and atmosphere, will be back!"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"I was recommended this restaurant by a client of mine. I conducted a business dinner there. The food was excellent, inventive and flavorfull. Portion sizes are just perfect. I wish the wine list was more extensive. The look/style of the inside of the place could use some love. I will go back."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Kind of a let down. Not the energetic, enticing atmosphere of years ago. Service was attentive but detached. Menu interesting, preparation good, but the experience lacked qualities to make it memorable. Got the feeling that they were riding on their reputation and not trying to please the customer."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Our dinner at Aziza was wonderful. The setting, the table, the service (Fantastic) and then of course the food!! Chef did a great job assembling the menue, we tried a bit from each category, wonderful flavors and then we got to the dessert. OH my! GO GO GO!!"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"My wife and I have been going to Aziza for years. We first heard about the restaurant because of the Michelin star rating, but have been going back regularly because of the consistently amazing food. The menu seems to change with the seasons. But classic dishes like the "schmears" and the couscous get better and better every year. Although I'm not usually one for mixed drinks, the creative bar menu has never disappointed. Just an all-around great restaurant with amazing flavors that are impossible to find anywhere else."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"After all of the great things I heard about this place, I was underwhelmed. The food was OK, not really memorable. There were some interesting flavors that some might describe as exciting, but I wasn't all that impressed. Too bad, since it's only a few blocks from where I live."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"Food was fairly good, though not as great as I had expected. Service was less than good--we had a waitress who seemed to forget what it means to wait on tables (not really helpful, not particularly interested in making our stay a nice one). The music is AWFUL (was I at the SPA? New age nonsense, on a loop.). Then they turned the heat on, and the vents were over our table--and we had to complain TWICE (my friend was actually breaking out into a sweat) before they did anything about it (I actually saw our waitress roll her eyes). I live in the neighborhood of this restaurant, but I can think of many nicer places to go for a good restaurant experience. I will not be back any time soon."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We were on a three day stay in SF for our wedding anniversary. We stayed in the Outer Richmond area at an AirBnB. The owner of the AirBnB recommended Aziza. Rather dark and somber interior, we got a table in the back room. The waiter was very good about explaining the food and describing the ingredients and preparation. We had nicely presented dishes to include their choice of spreads and the lamb shank. The chicken wings were exceptional. The wine was good. For anyone wanting to try an alternative cuisine with interesting and pleasing flavors, this is the spot."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"Food, service, ambiance were all first rate. I thought the wine list was overpriced."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"A San Francisco dining experience not to be missed! Expansive flavor set & great, thorough service. As you arrive you certainly get the feeling you are walking through a Spice Market in Marrakesh. Colors of the walls, details of the fixtures, and unique prints throughout the restaurant resonate the Moroccan vibe. The cocktail menu in itself is something to rave about. A range of liquors combined with what you would initially think is not typically a great pairing. Overall the food was delicious and had a diversity in flavor, even for an ordinary dish like the chicken wings. Basteeya is not to be missed. Would I take a 7th date here... Yes Would I recommend this to Thomas Keller... Yes"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"The food here was fantastic and the bar program exceptional. Really unique cocktail flavors. Food was delicious. Ambiance was off. The seating is not well designed - LARGE tables for two and then they seat the 2nd person to the side vs. across from one another. Awkward as my date then had his back to the exit door and is staring at the table next to me the whole time. However, if they had put him across from me, I do feel it would have been far away. They should do smaller tables designed for two tops."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Excellent Moroccan food. Almost every bite brought a taste exploding with different flavors. The appetizers were beautifully presented and delicious, but the portions were very small. The flatbread was outstanding -- 5 of us had no trouble polishing off 3 baskets. However, my entree was disappointing. I ordered the black cod and was told that they like to serve it slightly undercooked. I told the waiter that I would like it cooked well. I was brought a gelatinous cod that was totally undercooked and only slightly warm, not hot. I offered the rest to my husband, who agreed with me (but ate it anyway). The waiter didn't return for awhile, and when I mentioned to him that I had requested the fish cooked through, he just shrugged."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"We really liked the ambiance here, not too casual and not too fancy. Great service too, attentive but not stuffy. The cocktails from the bar were really outstanding, and a nice change from all that Prohibition-era stuff. We ordered from the dinner menu as opposed to the tasting menu. Everything was fresh and well prepared and the portions were right. The only thing that blew us away however was the grilled flatbread, I'm still daydreaming about it."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Went to Aziza for valentine's dinner. Chef's tasting menu was the set course for the evening. Everything was incredible! I can't believe it's only rated 1 Michelin star- it should be at least 2. I highly recommend this place. You definitely get your money's worth here."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Mixed feelings on the ambiance - cool, dim lighting and lots of tables feel pretty private/romantic, but a little too empty and quiet for us, which was surprising on a Sat night. Maybe because of the location? Maybe it's not that popular anymore? Hard to say. Cocktails and wine were great. The appetizer with all the spreads was the highlight. GET THIS! And ask for more bread. Our other app was the duck basteeya, which was good and interesting, though a little too sweet with the powdered sugar. Husband enjoyed his lamb with charred eggplant. I had a fish entree that I didn't really enjoy and can't recall what it was (black cod, I think)."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Spectacular menu - very imaginative and inventive. Well-crafted cocktails."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"I was a fan from the beginning. Dining at Aziza over the years repeatedly, bringing clients, bringing friends, bringing family. But -- as its "foodie" star has risen -- the actual food has declined. It's gone the way of so many other restaurants that founded their reputations on excellent fare but turned into a weird perverted version of themselves. Friday I was embarrassed (for suggesting Aziza), grossed out (by most of the food), and entertained (by the hilarity of the pretentious presentation). I left feeling hungry and craving leafy greens or substantial grains or beans or SOMETHING that resembled food. Please, Aziza, revisit your roots! Don't continue in this dumb foodie vein. I'll spend my money and time elsewhere in the meantime."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Food was mediocre, prices were high and best part of the evening were the cocktails (which took 15 minutes to arrive). Hors d'oeuvres were served with just a few pieces of toast; wanted to request refills but waitress was busy with other customers. Altogether our experience was not great."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"The service was attentive but not overpowering, the food was amazingly good."
Dined on 2/5/2014
"We went recently for the second time. The first time, the food seemed better. But overall, this is a great place to go. The food is very unique and tasty."
Dined on 7/20/2013
"We had a great meal in Aziza a couple of years ago and so did our friends recently, so we were very much looking forward to trying the restaurant out again. We thought it was just ok and that for the quality of food it was too expensive."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"My girlfriend suggested Aziza as she had been there on two previous occasions and had a great experience then. The plan was to go with a group however the plan fell through and we were able to enjoy a romantic evening for just us two. I was delighted to discover the amazing cocktails with so many complex flavors. Our server was excellent helping us choose a cocktail to pair with our appetizer, main course and dessert. The food flavors were lovely and pair perfectly with the cocktails. At one point, our server checked in on us to see how everything was and I couldn't speak however the look of bliss on my face was approval enough. I cannot wait for my next visit!!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Aziza is a delightful find in the outer Geary neighborhood - the nouvelle Moroccan cuisine is outstanding, the servers are attentive but not overbearing, and the ambience is very pleasing. You never feel rushed at Aziza - in fact, they seem to like you to take your time so a dinner can easily be 1.5 - 2 hours long. I recommend Aziza wholeheartedly. The only thing lacking on the menu was the wine list, which needs more interesting California wineries represented, and also more diverse price points (most wines listed on the menu are $55 and up). Also menu is a bit cryptic. Otherwise, though, Aziza is great and I would definitely return!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"From the hostess to the waitress and every wait person, the service was a pleasure. The food was so interesting. The drinks were fun and a total exercise in creativity. LOVELY"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Appetizers were outstanding and staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Presentation is beautiful but entrees were disappointing."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"delicous food. server very nice but a bit scattered. cocktail was forgotten and we had to track her down to pay the check. communal bathroom smelled bad. interior seemed a bit tired and could use a refresh. we were the first diners in our dining area and had to ask if there was music. were told the sound system wasn't working but then music did come on. hostess very sweet."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"The cocktails are amazing....and the appetizers delicious. The main courses seemed over-priced, especially the mediocre vegetarian selection."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Amazing food and service. Most dishes were edible art. Highly recommend getting the Taste of the Menu to receive the full experience of the restaurant. 5 Stars!"
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Fabulous drinks and food. Food obviously inspired by Moroccan/Middle Eastern themes, but very contemporary. Cocktails are exquisite. Setting is sumptuous. Servers knowledgeable. Not sure why nother server came out to describe our dishes, once served, which our main server had already done. We sat in the back room, with only a couple of other tables in use, which meant that my 99 year old mother could hear the conversation! What fine restaurant do you know of where you can go and have a "quiet" evening, easy conversation? The food was creative. well-prepared. The overall check felt expensive to us, but then we're not used to the high level dining scene in SF. Definitely recommend for special occasions or, if affordable, several times a week!"
Dined on 1/26/2014
"We had the duck confit and lentil soup for starters. My husband swooned over the duck; I thought it was a little cloying and overly rich ( like a chocolate truffle, a little goes a long way). The lentil soup was a treasure. What really sets this restaurant apart is not the food but the cocktails. I'm a wine drinker typically but the cocktails sounded too interesting to pass on. Between the two of us, we had a cilantro key lime concoction, a rosemary, black cardamom, and rum beauty, and a Concord grape and gin revelation. I so wanted to sample the pear-ginger-brandy or the cucumber-mint-vodka, but 1 1/2 drinks was more than enough. The bartender is a Picasso of his art."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Had a wonderful meal. Food was interesting, delicious, and creative. Helped us to pick an excellent wine to go with it. We're new to town but will be back soon."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"Our friends from San Diego were visiting the Hockney exhibit at the DeYoung and we wanted a dinner spot close by. We were absolutely thrilled with Aziza as our choice! Not one of our choices failed to please. I was lucky that scallops were the "fish" of the day. Huge and delicious! Expensive, but well worth it!"
Dined on 1/20/2014
"I have only eaten Moroccan food once before Aziza. I would say the lamb was pretty juicy and tender, and generally the food is quite flavourful. The spreads was pretty delicious, but the cous cous didn't make an impression. The decor in the place was beautiful and romantic."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"A well deserved Michelin star is one of the many reasons to enjoy this superb dining experience. The food is uniquely Moroccan, the service superb, the atmosphere is outstanding egspecially for a little restaurant on Geary in the heart of the Richmond district. The kitchen and servers know how to provide a delicous strictly gluten-free meal!"
Dined on 1/19/2014
"The kitchen and bar were very slow, and we experienced very long waits between courses (it took about an hour for our entrees to arrive) and also for drinks and for little things like more flatbread. Our waiter apologized several different times (probably noticed us slumping in despair). He explained that we were on the tail end of a big rush. He also explained that it took 20+ minutes for a sparkling water to arrive because the bottle needed to be iced. Experienced restaurants with Aziza's reputation would seemingly have cooking for a full house and serving bottled water down to a science, but maybe they have some new employees. The food was good, not great. We probably would have liked it a lot more if the meal had been better paced."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"The waiter made a big production about the signature cocktails, so we went ahead and ordered them, and they were very good. They did however take forever. We didn't need the waiter coming over every 5 minutes to tell us that they were working on them. We also didn't appreciate the waiter telling us we couldn't order appetizers and then our entrees later. He blamed this on the chef. Clearly this is for the restaurant's convenience not ours. The plates are designed for sharing and we weren't sure how much food we would need. I found the hard wooden tables and hard stoneware just too hard. Kind of at odds from the dark Moroccan style ambience of the place. The food was good. When you are dropping $350 for a party of 4, just not worth it."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"What we ate: spreads wings parsley root basteeya cornish hen passion fruit mousse Excellent service. Next time we will try the tasting menu."
Dined on 1/17/2014

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