AFICI

Name: AFICI
Address: 680 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107
Telephone: (415) 537-1111
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

62 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

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Conceptualized by Chef Eric Upper AFICI features contemporary American cuisine in a fine dining, yet approachable space. The multiple course menu showcases Italian and French flavors and techniques while highlighting local, seasonal ingredients alongside some of the best products from around the globe. As an aficionado of handmade pastas, whole-animal utilization and house-made charcuterie, Chef Eric’s culinary journey culminates at AFICI.
Our staff provides unparalleled service with seasoned expertise, while maintaining a warm approach in the restaurant’s inviting atmosphere. Whether you choose AFICI for special occasions or a culinary adventure, your experience illustrates how elegance can derive from refined simplicity.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, French, Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 537-1111
Website
http://www.aficisf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Eric Upper
Private party facilities
Our private and semi-private rooms are the perfect venue for upscale casual events in the Moscone Convention Center area of San Francisco. Exquisite service, an amazingly curated bar menu and farm fresh, locally sourced edibles combine to create an epic party for all occasions.
Private party contact
Alise Albitre: (415) 866-6322

Location
680 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Neighborhood
SOMA
Cross street
3rd and Folsom
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Uni Malfaldine
Bottarga di Muggine | White Sturgeon Caviar | Supplement - 10.00
Corn Miso Tagliolini
Chanterelle Mushroom | Shishito Pepper | Brentwood Corn
Fagottini
Encina Farms Pork | Mustard | Apricot
Triangoli Tripli
Yellow Corn | Jimmy Nardello | Lime
Tortelli
Summer Truffle | Artichoke | House-Made Mortadella

Third

Encina Farms Iberico Pork
Nectarine | Arrowhead Cabbage
Chicken Roulade
Blue Foot Mushrooms | Blueberry | Almond
Hollander Farms Squab
Pink Lemon | Summer Squash
Ratatouille Tart
Black Garlic | Thyme Blossom
Striped Bass
Wagyu Bacon | Artichokes | Barigoule
Dry Aged Beef
Salsa Verde | Anchovy | Eggplant | Supplement - 15.00
A5 Wagyu
Brentwood Corn | Chanterelle Mushrooms | Wagyu Pancetta - Supplement 80.00

Featured Items

AFICI White Sturgeon Caviar
Served with scallion pancakes, smoked egg yolk, crème fraîche. AFICI's Signature White Sturgeon Caviar was hand-selected and personally processed by Executive Chef, Eric Upper. This reserve white sturgeon, the most complex of caviars, reflects the passion, ingenuity, and mastery of the chef. This "caviar for connoisseurs" is an unctuous delicacy with high lipid content and an umami that pauses the palate. The caviar is exciting and distinctive in both the purity of the beads as well as the malossol integration that curates the egg that gives it its signature brine and pop. The result is a refreshing and unforgettable palate sensation that is the most universal and best for pairing
- Half Ounce$99.00
- Ounce$183.00
Wagyu Charcuterie House-Made A5 Wagyu Charcuterie Canapés
Pâté with Fennel Mustard; Coppa Melting on Gnocco Fritto; Rillette with Quince Mostarda on Brioche; 'Nduja on Sourdough; Prosciutto on Grissini; Bresaola. Charcuterie has been a passion for Chef Eric Upper since he was a child. When he left Robuchon he made a concerted effort to master the skills and techniques of making charcuterie. When he found a restaurant where he was able to master it he introduced it to Chef Daniel Lucero, and soon Daniel mastered it. They have since teamed up again at AFICI. The charcuterie at AFICI is exclusively A5 wagyu. Using A5 wagyu leads to a depth of flavor that is hard to match. This charcuterie plate is unique not in only that it uses A5 wagyu, one of the highest quality meats in the world, but it is also well balanced and shows off both Italian and French techniques alike. It showcases Pâté, Rillette, Whipped Lardo, Pancetta, as well as whole muscle in the form of a leg cured in "Prosciutto" style. Each item is transformed into an individual one or two bite canapé. It is whole animal utilization at its finest
- per person$35.00

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Best Ambiance
San Francisco Bay Area
Californian
San Francisco
Best Service
San Francisco
Best Ambiance
San Francisco
Great for fine wines
San Francisco
Romantic
San Francisco
Good for special occasions
San Francisco
Californian

62 Reviews

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JeffreyP
San Francisco
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go here only on Saturday before the theater and it never seems to be very busy, which makes it quite quiet. Food and service are both truly exceptional with inventive, well-executed dishes and very attentive service. This is one of our favorite restaurants in San Francisco and I can not recommend it highly enough.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow. The food, service and attention to detail was amazing. We booked it on a limb and were wowed. Thank you to the team
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an amazing experience! The food was excellent, staff very professional. Love the ambiance. As a group, we felt like we had our own private dining area.
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JosephA
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food quality were excellent. Quiet, private, making the experience quite enjoyable.
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JayB
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Great room, great service, lovely presentation of forgettable food, sadly. I had high hopes. Was very surprised how empty it was on a Thursday night - other restaurants in the nabe were bustling. The dining public will tell you all you need to know about who's got it and who doesn't. It also tells me why they had a 7pm res the day before and I got 1,000 pts.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our experience at AFICI. The food was so delicious. The caviar with scallion pancakes and Waygu Charcuterie was outstanding. Each course was better than the last. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! The ambience and the food were impeccable.
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Simone
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything, and the Sommelier was amazing ! Will definitely be back
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best fine dinings I’ve ever experienced! Drinks were excellent, food was out of this world, and dessert was spectacular! Thank you to all the staff members there!
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VictoriaW
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I celebrated our anniversary and enjoyed a truly memorable evening in every respect. Before mentioning the food, the outstanding service deserves special mention. Nicholas and his team could not be more knowledgeable and attentive, yet they never intrude or interrupt. The food ticked every box. There are several (generally 4) choices per course. Each one is uniquely different from the others. You are likely to have a difficult time deciding. You are certain to find at least one that you'll want. We choose differently for each course in order to maximize the culinary experience. Everything was beautifully presented, perfectly prepared and delicious. We will go back again. With friends!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
The atmosphere, plating and service were great. Strange location. The food was just ok for the price point. I don’t think I would come back.
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ANAG
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambience is great! Private and quiet booths. The service was outstanding and the food absolutely delicious
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you haven't had the opportunity, or you have been on the fence, well you are missing out! From the moment you walk in, to the moment you leave, this dining experience is an incredible, impeccable, ineffable culinary delight! Thank you for an amazing evening!
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giogio42
San Francisco
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a very nice restaurant and bar! Love it!
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Zach
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Love the 4-course format of the pre fixe - doesn't take all night to eat
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JustinS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
AFICI was an unforgettable experience for a client dinner. The food was excellent, the staff was attentive and the sommelier had folks taking pics of bottles they liked the wines so much. Will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal. One of the best we have had. Very much like the famous Charlie Trotters from Chicago experience. They provided a free welcome drink that wad a nice touch. The staff was attentive, but not intrusive. The prix fixe menu of 4 courses was excellent. The halibut crudo and rabbit appetizers bursted with flavor. The pasta courses were unctuous, with the spaghetti with uni being salty yet rich. The fresh fish and meats really showed through. The granita wast tart and provided a cleanse before the wonderful Gelato. The wine list is extensive and filled with some wonderful bottles. The bar is a work of art with extensive selections for cocktails and after dinner. The restaurant is only about 9 months old, but the experience feels like they have been there for years. Highly recommended for a special meal.
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Sparrow57
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our second time dining here and we cannot believe how the world has not caught on to this gem! Great creative food, presentation, cocktails, service. The only area to improve might be the wine list pricing which is on the high side, but their sommelier is knowledgeable and super down to earth.
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ChristZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing and so seasonally curated. Drinks were delicious. Ambient music was fire! Highly recommend for a business or personal dinner.
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GoodFoodLover
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic food and service. Very knowledgeable sommelier. Wild foraged morels were a show stopper. Only issue toward end of our dinner was unfortunate behavior by a large group waiting for their table at the bar. The group was repeatedly dropping F bombs, louder and louder, and no one from the staff addressed it. Finally I had to tell them to stop, which wasn't pleasant. I assume that this was a random and rare event as it was an otherwise classy crowd. So I won't hold it against the restaurant. Highly recommend.
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RayB
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a wonderful fine dining experience at a very reasonable price-value point. Was not crowded so we had fantastic service. The sommelier was really knowledgeable and fun. Helped us with pairings for every course and let us try some small production wines he had obtained from special wineries. He even had tips for my son’s upcoming trip to Tokyo! Can’t recommend this restaurant enough.
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Brian
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Our only issue was the wine list as there were only a couple of affordable ones and mainly whites. It isn't that they had ridiculous ones, it is that they ONLY had ridiculous ones.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Great Experience. The size could be bigger though. We added the charcuterie and still a bit hungry when we finish the whole set.
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KenD
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time eating at AFICI. The food was outstanding, along with the service. The standout dish was duck tortellini. The squab was also fantastic. The wine by the class program is outstanding. This is one of my favorite newer restaurants in SF,
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RingLeader1
San Francisco
336 reviews
vip
4.0
336 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely experience, being greeted at the door with a welcome cocktail is always a wonderful way to start an evening. Warm towels brought to the table for hand cleaning is a nice touch. The food is well prepared, tasty and warrants repeating.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing food, great ambience. We had a la carte and every single memu was delicious! I am definitely coming back again :)
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KatieO
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was outstanding, the food amazing and the décor beautiful! Absolutely loved the entire experience
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been to many of the top restaurants in San Francisco and this one is right up there. Great food, value, service and artistry. We’ll be back.
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Sharon
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Dishes were very creative and we enjoyed all of them.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
234 reviews
vip
3.0
234 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
I honestly don't get all the 5 star reviews. Two of us had a combined 8 courses. Four courses were very good to maybe outstanding (esp. two pasta dishes); four were meh, nothing memorable. It was not what I expect of a $400 dinner. The staff were all very nice.
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lily
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic food . Minimalistic presentation. Every bite was flavorful and delicious . Impeccable service .
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FrancisW
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
at their price, don't see anyone can beat them in every aspect
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sexy restaurant with Michelin star level food and service.
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Arun
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food and Service! Deserves Michelin Stars!!
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KenD
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We eat periodically in SF when we come in for the theater or Opera, and decided to try something new. Afici was a great surprise. The food was exceptional and interesting. The Chef worked for luminaries like Robuchon, and the attention to detail shows. It’s also part of the growing Alexander empire, so you know some of the dishes are going to be extravagant (like the A5 charcuterie plate – not certain if that is sacrilegious). The lamb tartare and pastas were excellent, but the star of the night was the lamb for two (the beautiful copper pot, oozing herb smoke, was carved tableside). The other surprise was the quality of the wines by the glass (e.g., white Bordeaux, premium Napa Chardonnay and even the 2nd label of Cos d’Estournel), and the interesting cocktails (rhubarb and grape sorbet).
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Ambiance was beautiful, service was overall good, food was delicious but portions are tiny.
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Rusty
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place. I don't normally give reviews. But this place deserves an A+.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It’s so good I don’t even want to write about it….like seriously..hands down one of my favorite places. I’ll be back to try the other variations/ offerings from their pre-fix menu, whoa! Like seriously…. I didn’t have ANYTHING that was bad. And although the sizes appear small, you’ll be more than full!
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MarleenS
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service. We did the four-course fixed price meal, and were treated like royalty. (Notably, however, we were the only diners in the entire restaurant on a Tuesday evening - although the bar area was much busier). We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. However, I am one of those people for whom decor really matters. The decor here was comfortable and new, but very bland. I suppose some may like that because the food is not upstaged. But for me, I would have preferred a more interesting looking space.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This review is for Chief Eric Upper. The reviews on opentable don't do you any justice man. Your restaurant was not just your typical 3-4 food course meal. It's an experience, a concert, a Broadway show and how much feeling you put into this establishment. When I read your article on Forbes magazine. My wife and I had to go. We knew this place was not your typical restaurant I told her. She thought it was another salt bae chief. Another chief trying to get his attention. Kidding me!!! We were astound by everything!! The food!! Halibut!! The tri-tip, your pasta dish. Not only you were able to bring life into pasta but the flavor into it!! Chief... I hope Pete Wells comes and visit you and I'm sure he would be impressed. The last restaurant I had an experience like your was AQ (miss that place). Thank you so much and I hope this review well help you win more food critics and knock there socks off. And for the people reading this. Please consider this place. Don't think it's like an STK #instagram place where they charge you for a steak that claims it's good. Pfffff this place is what a 5 star restaurant should be about. Golden star restaurant that knows how to bring life into food. Oh and please dressy classy. Respect the Chief and respect the 5 dear restaurant code.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

AFICI is rated 4.8 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

680 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Additional information

Cross street
3rd and Folsom
Neighborhood
SOMA
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, French, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eric Upper
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.aficisf.com/
Phone number
(415) 537-1111
Private party facilities
Our private and semi-private rooms are the perfect venue for upscale casual events in the Moscone Convention Center area of San Francisco. Exquisite service, an amazingly curated bar menu and farm fresh, locally sourced edibles combine to create an epic party for all occasions.
Private party contact
Alise Albitre: (415) 866-6322

AFICI

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

First

Rabbit Ballotine

Halibut Crudo

Tomate

Nectarine Gazpacho

Hiramasa

Second

Uni Malfaldine

Corn Miso Tagliolini

Fagottini

Triangoli Tripli

Tortelli

Third

Encina Farms Iberico Pork

Chicken Roulade

Hollander Farms Squab

Ratatouille Tart

Striped Bass

Dry Aged Beef

A5 Wagyu

Featured Items

AFICI White Sturgeon Caviar

Wagyu Charcuterie House-Made A5 Wagyu Charcuterie Canapés

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is AFICI restaurant rated?

Is AFICI currently accepting reservations?

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