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   DavidS

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   Great meal and service. Only minor issue is that we would have liked to have seen more wine options that are not as pricey.

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   WilliamN

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is our third time dining at La Ciccia and we love it! Wonderful ambience, great service and delicious food!

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   gary

   San Francisco

   124 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   124 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   has always been such delicious food - well prepared, wonderfully presented and so tasty!

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   cab123

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 13, 2022

   overall1food2service1ambience1

   No Massimo, no Lorella equals no La Ciccia. They really should change the name of the restaurant now that M&L no longer own nor operate the restaurant. The experience is totally not what it was under their ownership, nor is the service and food. I had read that the wait staff would remain, however it seems they have also departed, which is also unfortunate as previous staff made the whole experience a memorable one. We ordered 3 things to share, 2 specials, (asparagus salad & the whole roasted fish) and the octopus which is a regular on the menu. 1 out of 3 plates were of caliber, and that was the salad. The octopus was either out of a can or overcooked, not good. The "whole" roasted fish wasn't whole roasted, but rather was cut up ahead of time, then the chef picks up two filet.... ours came, one filet was way smaller than the other... not sure whether the chef doesn't care a about plating... but when the item is described as whole roasted, I expect to get filet from 1 fish, not random... we mentioned to our waiter that we didn't care for the octopus, which, under old management, would have been taken off our bill or they would have brought out something else. It was not taken off our bill, nor was there anything said to acknowledge our dissatisfaction. And the best part, mid-way through our meal, I believe it was the chef, comes from the kitchen showing butt crack. This was the last thing I expected to experience from a supposed high-end restaurant. It's really too bad, I was hoping for the best, but with the departure of Lorella & Massimo, La Ciccia is no longer what it was.

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   PaulC

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   Everything brought to the table was excellent. We had white anchovies with citrus salad, semolina gnocchi with pork sugo, bronzino, and chocolate panna cotta. I'll do it again!

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   SFnative

   San Francisco

   36 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   36 reviews

   Dined on May 11, 2022

   overall3food2service4ambience3

   Dined at La Ciccia many years ago and absolutely loved it. This time we were a bit disappointed in the quality of the pasta. It didn't have that same 'wow' factor and the flavors were muddled together - nothing stood out. However, the quality and friendliness of the service made up for things. Perhaps the recent change in ownership impacted the kitchen as well. Unsure if we would continue to recommend this place.

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   AnthonyG

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I will pinch your cheek! This is the first time that we have been at La Ciccia and we found it to be intriguing, wonderful and beautiful! We will be bringing in all of our friends and family next time! Thank you....... Anthony

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   Jaddy

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2022

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   It is not the first time at La Ciccia but the first time since the ownership change. We were happy to see that some staples remained and to see new items. The food was great as usual and the experience is always good. The staff is friendly but at certain moments they give an “ I am busy what do you want now” vibe, but it was only from one of the many folks that helped us. We will for sure be back.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 6, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   Amazing food in a pretty traditional Italian setting.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Delicious food and excellent service

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    Local

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    It's a nice restaurant but not as great as we remember it being many years ago. Food was fine but most of it didn't have the "wow" factor that we expected. The grilled calamari appetizer and Branzino were both good. The squid ink pasta dish was pretty bland.

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    ijewbiuh

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My first time to this fabulous establishment, quite what I expected from a smaller size restaurant with friendly staff and busy traffic. Everyone seems to be having a great time and I have facts to proof this by opening 2 bottles of wine. Food was good and delicious. Finally a place off the beaten path!

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    Schmonsk

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Best Italian in SF! You got to try the spaghetti bottarga - their signature dish. Anchovies with oranges are also highly recommend. Definitely make sure to get the gelato for desert. Will come back for sure.

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    Bubbles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Food was good, but very plain. Not too much choice. Expensive for what was provided.

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    JayH

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    An intimate, authentic restaurant that makes you feel like you have been spirited away to Sardinia. We had the calamari for an appetizer, fish special (branzino) and gnochetti for our main courses, and panna cotta for dessert. All were delicious. Highly recommended.

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    ArdenB

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious fish and don't miss the bottarga pasta!!

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    Thoughtful

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply the best Italian in SF. We dined on the first day “mom and dad” had departed back to Italy. Glad this gem is here for SF to enjoy Sardinian cuisine!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sat on their patio in the back with my daughter (1 yr. old) and my Dad (80 yr. old), and enjoyed a wonderful dinner without the noise that comes with sitting inside.

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    Gene

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Major food disappointment after anticipating a wonderful meal. Of the ten items we ordered only the octopus merited positive comments. There might be a salt shortage in their kitchen as both lamb entrees were under seasoned and well short of Kokkari standards. Pastas were gummy and lacking flavor. Desserts were equally unremarkable. WAAAAY overpaid for a bottle of 2010 Sardinian red. Service was solid Cute setting. Busy with locals. Understand the ownership is changing which could have effected the quality.

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    idontcook

    San Francisco

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We greatly enjoyed what was likely our last dinner at La Ciccia before Lurella and Massimo turn this gem over to its new owner. It was a bittersweet evening, for we can't help but wonder whether La Ciccia's quality, charm, and intimacy will be preserved. It's reassuring that many of the servers and kitchen staff will remain and that the new owner has purchased the recipes. Of course, we won't know for certain until the "new" La Ciccia is established. As always, the octopus stew and calamari delighted us as starters, as did the seasonal salad of radicchio and asparagus. The event's pasta special, shrimp and salmon with fettuccine in a lobster sauce was good, but would have benefited from a bit more fish/seafood. The branzino was reliably well-prepared. Service was warm, efficient, and gracious. We've been going to La Ciccia since it first opened ~16 years ago. It's a neighborhood treasure and a gem in the crown of SF's outstanding restaurants. Thank you, Lurella and Massimo. May La Ciccia's future be as bright and delicious as its past.

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21. GS

    GretchenS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Superb Sardinian food and wine. We will miss you when you move.

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    JSota

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    one of the best san francisco restaurants, a neighborhood gem

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    tripleD

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful restaurant/dining experience. Wait staff excellent -- attentive and helpful.

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    Anna

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was the reason we went. Very different than regular Italian and very delicious. Waiter told us long time chefs and waitstaff will remain though new owners will take over.

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    Frankie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is a real European eating experience? Italy at it’s finest. The food was freshly prepared from the finest ingredients. Each course was so unique but so Sardinian. I can’t wait to go back.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply the best.

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    foodielove

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and epic wine list as always. Our favorite restaurant in SF!!

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    Steve

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Phenomenal food and the nicest most attentive service. Our best evening out in San Francisco.

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    xyzfood

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The food and service were really good. I wish menu was a little easier to read in the dim light - grey on beige with tiny font made it hard.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    They always make you feel like a valued patron.

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    Maxine

    San Francisco

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is always outstanding here! The wine list can be intimidating so it's worth a little research before you go. The octopus stew is not to be missed if you are a fan of octopus. The Gnocchetti in ragu is our favorite, but I've never had a bad pasta, and we've tried a few. Their lamb is unexpectedly sliced for you, but tender and seasoned to perfection. The cabbage it comes with is also devine!

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    BebeShark

    San Francisco

    148 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    148 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food….excellent service (hats off to Paul) wonderful owners.

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    EcemD

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A-ma-zing food! I literally went to Italy and came back! Everything was so fresh and delicious. Highly recommended!

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    DeeH

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    the food and service were fantastic. The Calamari appetizer was the best we remember and the fish special wonderful. Service great. We came early and were not rushed at all. By the time we left it was full and difficult to move around all the tables. But we are already talking about going again.

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    Kwiley

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is absolutely incredible and the service is too match! A great little restaurant, I will definitely be returning

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I've been going to this place with friends and family for a few years now. The service is fantastic, the atmosphere is casual, warm, and friendly, and the food is good traditional Italian without being repetitive or boring. You will lick the plate clean.

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    MayS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best spaghetti I’ve ever had. The Sardinian flatbread was amazing with the anchovy antipasti.

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    RaviM

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our first time dining at La Ciccia. Great food and service. High quality seafood. Extensive wine selection and knowledgable staff.

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    Luigi

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great Gnoccis

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    TanW

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Fantastic food, great ambience but don’t get seated by the kitchen. We were seated by the kitchen unfortunately & then bleach smells from them cleaning was really strong.

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