Best Family Style Restaurants in The Castro

I was so excited to make a dinner reservation at Dalida because I had watched Top Chef, and I wanted to support Chef Laura! My boyfriend and I celebrated his birthday there and Alta really took care of us. We got the chef’s menu, which we thought was such great value! They don’t really tell you what you’re going to get, until it has arrived at your table. It was really fun to keep trying every delicious surprise! All the food was very tasty and beautiful. I loved the stuffed mussels and the bread with assorted dips, in particular. We also got a few drinks, I got the Yogi Bear (NA) and my boyfriend got the Horse Warrior. Both were delicious and we were very pleased at how quickly the bar turned out our drinks. At the end, of course, they brought us a complimentary birthday dessert with a candle on it, in addition to the 2 desserts included in the Chef’s menu! Needless to say, we were stuffed. The ambiance was great, the room was well put together, and the service was all very attentive! 10/10 would recommend, for sure!

Always reliable - great food, great service and great atmosphere.

Really great service--we had a delicious and beautifully served dinner--the pastas and the pizza were flavorful, abundant, and served simply--delicious! The best was the meatball appetizer with focaccia on the side and wonderfully fresh flavorful sauce. Friendly service and good feelings all around. As a local this place is total keeper!

We had a lovely dinner in a quiet area if the restaurant that was perfect. The service was excellent and we loved all the dishes we ordered.

Che Fico is consistently amazing. The quality of the ingredients, the flavors, the cocktails and wines, the service—the whole experience—is spectacular every time. It may seem expensive, but you will not regret it one bit.