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Name: Aziza
Address: 5800 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA, United States, 94121
Telephone: (415) 752-2222
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

Aziza

4.3

2833 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Moroccan
Hours of operation
Aziza Is Currently Closed for Renovations Please check back for more information
Phone number
(415) 752-2222
Website
http://www.aziza-sf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mourad Lahlou
Private party facilities
Mourad Lahlou's Michelin starred Aziza is a sophisticated, approachable fine dining restaurant & private dining destination specializing in new Moroccan cuisine driven by seasonality & sustainability. Private event areas ideal for family celebrations, business functions & other social events.
Private party contact
Farnoush Deylamian: (415) 752-2222 ext. 1

Location
5800 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121
Neighborhood
Richmond District
Cross street
22nd Ave.
Parking details
valet is $10. street parking is available although meters are enforced until 6:00pm everyday
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Shigoku Oyster
tomato dashi, scallion
Potato
smoked crème fraîche, salmon roe
Cured Fluke
pickled kelp, agrumato, fresh wasabi
Baby Carrot
zhug, lemon verbena, fines herbes
Green Farro
jidori yolk, black truffle
Spanish Octopus
baby fennel, pear, roasted garlic
Couscous
harissa, herbs & flowers
Aged Squab
swiss chard, curry, pomegranate
Lamb Shoulder
stinging nettle, wild mushrooms
Pt. Reyes Toma
beet, concord grape, pecan
Fig Leaf Ice Cream
candied rosemary, pine nuts, aged balsamic
Honey & Saffron Sabayon
stone fruit, pistachio cake, lemon balm

Starters

Olive$7.00
almond, parsley, rosemary
Lentil Soup$11.00
medjool date, celery
Spreads$16.00
eggplant, yogurt-dill, piquillo-almond-tahini, flatbread
Extra Flatbread$3.00
Tomato$15.00
melon, sunflower, preserved lemon crème fraîche
Raw Fish$18.00
picked strawberry, snap pea, seaweed
Chicken Wings$16.00
honey, nigella seed, cashew, fresno chile, yogurt
Basteeya$24.00
duck, raisin, almond

Entrée

Couscous$26.00
parsnip, pickled currants, harissa
Black Cod$34.00
maitake mushroom, english pea, oyster-saffron
Salmon$36.00
corn pudding, baby corn, broccolini, brown butter
Chicken Roulade$32.00
fregola, kale, herb butter
Short Rib$36.00
wild mushroom, potato, carrot, green charmoula
Lamb Loin & Belly$38.00
roasted garlic, sumer squash, arugula

Desserts

Zucre Coco$12.00
coffee pearls, chia seeds, candied lemon zest
Tomato Leaf Panna Cotta$12.00
basil tomato jam, chickpea sable
Chocolate Tart$12.00
tahini caramel, paprika almond, mint tea granita

What 2,833 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
2.7Value

Noise • Moderate

2,833 Reviews

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Jin94121
San Francisco
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
I hadn't been to Aziza in a few years even though I live nearby. Friend suggested we go there and I'm glad she did, everything from our cocktails to our appetizers to our mains and even dessert were absolutely delicious. Service staff was top notch, almost too solicitous.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2016
overall3food3service2ambience3
We have enjoyed Aziza over the years. It was still quite good, particularly the favorites, but was not as exceptional as it used to be. It is a trek that used to be worth making, but unless one is in the Sunset there are superior options elsewhere in the city.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the dishes were spectacular in presentation, and the quality of food was exceptional.
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GeorgeH
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
like it better than Mourad. (same family). The team is very proud of their food and it shows. They like to present it and talk about it and assure you enjoy it. Great experience.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food is very good, extremely flavorful, Moroccan inspired but really all over the map. The lamb was extremely tender and the basteeya was on point. The desserts are extremely creative and delicious. It's got a romantic ambiance but is a bit noisy. Also the price point is about 20% higher than I'd expect for a place like this, so get ready for your wallet to take a pounding.
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Rupi
San Francisco
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2016
overall3food4service4ambience2
The food was great, as was the service. However, the entrees were pricey and small. For $32, I got four little cubes of chicken! The noise level was very high, sadly, due to a noisy group of three men sitting at at table behind me. Would not go back.
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Avideater
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food, the staff especially accommodating, a thoroughly enjoyable evening that impressed our New York friends.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2016
overall3food3service3ambience4
My family came here a couple years ago and had a delicious tasting menu. This time the food was just very average and there was no real tasting menu. Instead they offer a selection from the a la carte menu to create a family-style tasting experience but you are at the mercy of the chef..
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AmyT
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for Mother's Day and very sad to see it closed.
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Gregstew
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was quite good. Service was attentive and unobtrusive. Great help and recommendations with wine.
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IsabellaR
San Francisco
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience3
Yummy food and fantastic mixed drinks, but the drinks were the most memorable. The place is small so you can hear everyone, but the crowd was not loud this evening. The windows were tinted blue except the front one, making the room very bright. We shared the hummus spreads and they were all very good. The short ribs were tasty but were not hot. I had the pastry with the duck inside. It was my favorite. The pastry was nice a flaky, and the duck stuffing was hot.
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AnnieM
Tampa
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well worth it!
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Sfdiner
San Francisco
82 reviews
vip
3.0
82 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2016
overall3food3service2ambience2
This was sixth or seventh time here and definitely the worst. I was really excited to have my bday dinner here based on my past experiences with the restaurant. Not sure what happened, but the food was average and the service was bad. Pretty disappointing for a place of this caliber. I don't think I will be back.
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Jafman
San Francisco
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience5
The bastilla is sensational and the food is very fine. The portions for the price are a bit small, and the wine by the glass pours are very light. That is my only complaint as the flavors are bold and creative. If the wine pour were normal, I would raise the rating to five stars.
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SFtripper
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aziza is perfect. The food is extraordinary, service is excellent, ambience is casual yet special at the same time. Great cocktails and wine list. All this and it's easy to have a conversation too.
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TejD
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2016
overall4food5service3ambience4
I enjoyed Aziza, the "spreads" appetizer was delicious as was the lamb. The chicken was just OK and it took a while to get our drinks from the bar. Overall it was an enjoyable experience.
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leac
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience5
the food was great, wonderful flavors, beautifully presented, and just the right amounts. their were 4 ( big foodies)of us and we shared appetizers and main courses and we really enjoyed everything! we would highly recommend this spot.
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LarryP
London
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2016
overall3food4service5ambience3
Not all I remember. The basteeya with duck was better years ago with chicken - more flavor. The spreads were sumptuous, and the beet salad delicious. So we had an excellent meal, with great service, but probably even better years ago. But then my memory can be fading . . .
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RalphW
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2016
overall1food1service2ambience2
Best characterized by expensive without any value. Their fancy drinks were closely associated with Kool-Aid! The plates appeared interesting but had little taste, not to mention very small servings. No bread or any little "extras" were offered. For these prices there are many restaurants in San Francisco that offer superb food, this is not one of them. There are also many, many San Francisco restaurants that are at least 20% cheaper that offer far better food. The restaurant itself has become seedy, for example, the flooring in the main dining room saw its prime years ago, it is simply worn out! Never again!
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Ronitush
Tahoe
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unique and flavorful dishes with stunning presentations. Great service, pleasant ambience. Definitely worth the long drive!
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Austintatious
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was over the top! It is a great place for a couple or in our case a memorable three generation feast. Our grandkids have never eaten Moroccan food and loved everything which was a surprise. They will never forget this experience.
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Bahara
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2016
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food and the service was excellent but the ambiance was ok. I would recommend this restaurant.
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chris
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was beautifully served. We began with the pita and 3 different sauces, then shared the couscous and lamb dish. The spices and sauces that were used were out of this world. Can't wait to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was sooo dilicious, out of this world. But only problem is that being an upscale restaurant the serving sizes are too small. All fancy but small helpings. Or may be it were just us because we loved the food so much that we were looking for a lot more. On serious note yes we were not very happy with the servings but this is a place I would recommend to my friends to go at least once.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2016
overall2food2service2ambience3
Took my girl to Aziza and honestly was a little bit let down -- the portions were small and overpriced. Food was quality ingredients and cooked with skill but I was disappointed in the lack of menu options and ultimately in the lack of flavor in the meals we received. We got the spread plate which was tasty but my entre of lamb was really bland and disappointing.
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Yalek
San Francisco
195 reviews
vip
2.0
195 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2016
overall2food3service4ambience4
Have dined at Aziza a few times. The latest experience was the least excited. First, we ordered two cocktails, all named after vegetables, are very sweet. The syrup shadows all the ingredients of the cocktail. The menu of Aziza is very limited, 5 entrees. Then, the server told us one of the entrees was not available. It was 8pm on Friday night. I don't know what would they serve at 11pm. Two of us shared an appetizer and each of us had the entree. The spread had three spreads plus the flatbread. The flatbread was crisp with the aroma of the herbs. The eggplant spread was smooth but lack of the smoky favor from the eggplant. The yogurt-dill was refreshing and the tahnin was the best amount all three. The spread was smooth and sweet but not overpowered. The nutty finish elevated the spread perfectly with the flatbread. The short rib was not available so I had the chicken roulade and my friend had the cod. The chicken was tender but very bland. It cried for some S&P. The baby kale and the herb butter did not provide enough help to the dish. The cod was perfectly cooked but the dish was also on the bland side. This experience indicated that the owner put the origin restaurant to auto-pilot and it hurts its performance. The service was impeccable. I will give Aziza another shot since I had so many good experience with them. I hope the owner will be able to find a good help to run this place. However, they really need to jazz up the menu. Otherwise, people will forget this poor sister of Mourad.
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Italophile
San Francisco
111 reviews
vip
4.0
111 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2016
overall4food4service3ambience2
7:30pm rez. Our hostess initially tried to seat us in the front room next to a couple with a small child. We quietly objected and asked to be reseated, but the doting parents got openly huffy. The hostess handled the situation expertly. Peace reigned. The food was very good -- delicious, attractively presented, and well described by servers. Great variety of appetizers, short list of entrees. Pleasant ambiance, though nothing special. It became very noisy (de rigueur in SF) as the evening progressed. Note: $25 corkage. Enjoy.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
High quality ingredients, expertly prepared. Wasn't a single thing we ordered that we didn't enjoy. Portions are perfect, if you are looking for healthy portion sizes - i.e. Not the standard oversized American portions that are truly more than you should eat. Place is quiet and service is very good. We had questions about ingredients we didn't know and the server was extremely well versed in how each item was prepared and what all the ingredients were. Would highly recommend!
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PhilipF
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2016
overall3food5service4ambience4
Portions were incredibly small considering the high prices. That said, the food was delicious.
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Ursula
San Francisco
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable. Basteeya!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2016
overall2food3service3ambience1
Very pricy, food taste was good but quantity was poor, I felt like I should have eaten before going to Aziza
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2016
overall2food3service1ambience3
We had been looking forward to our visit to Aziza. Unfortunately we had slow forgetful service. Waitress was distracted and never filled our water. The entrees were served cold! We didn't bother complaining. Just wanted to leave. A waste of time and money.
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MichelleG
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommended by friends, this was a fabulous dining choice! The food was fabulous, and we had the best time with our waitress!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cocktails were very fun. Well balanced. I never had a cocktail made with Laphroaig, and I was pleasantly surprised. The pastry with the duck and raisins was very delicious, and the cod was very tender and well flavored. I will definitely go back, for cocktails and/or dinner, both were equally satisfying.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is wonderful: very creative food inspired by Moroccan roots but developed into something completely different and refined. A true modern re-invention of some traditional classics of Moroccan cuisine. Everything is extremely well prepared; every course a surprising mix of flavors. Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent service, our server (tall big nice guy, sorry miss his name) gave us a warm welcome and was attentive all night, water was served all the time, food very good, my husband loved his 'basteeya' meat pastry, a little pricey but it's fine dining. I did not like we were place at the back dining room.
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BrunoD
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2016
overall4food4service3ambience5
The wait before getting our table was a little bit long but the dinner experience was well worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Until you've had their hand rolled couscous you haven't had couscous. Food is excellent as are the drinks. And I love that a place off the beaten track with a chef who isn't classically trained has a Michelin star. +1 for creative passion.
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SamiD
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2016
overall3food4service3ambience3
The food tasted great, but the portions are minuscule. No list at all for side orders.
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SwatiD
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2016
overall1food2service1ambience3
My husband and I went to Aziza with our friends and were greeted and escorted to our table quickly. The experience went downhill from there. We placed our order within the first 10 minutes. The portions were extremely small and we had to wait for almost an hour after the appetizers to get our main course. The rest of the tables were also sitting without their food for a very long time. In a nutshell. I was embarrassed that I suggested this place and then a bad service and long waiting time ruined our evening.
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5800 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121

Additional information

Cross street
22nd Ave.
Neighborhood
Richmond District
Hours of operation
Aziza Is Currently Closed for Renovations Please check back for more information
Cuisines
Californian, Moroccan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
valet is $10. street parking is available although meters are enforced until 6:00pm everyday
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mourad Lahlou
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.aziza-sf.com/
Phone number
(415) 752-2222
Private party facilities
Mourad Lahlou's Michelin starred Aziza is a sophisticated, approachable fine dining restaurant & private dining destination specializing in new Moroccan cuisine driven by seasonality & sustainability. Private event areas ideal for family celebrations, business functions & other social events.
Private party contact
Farnoush Deylamian: (415) 752-2222 ext. 1

Aziza

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Additional information

Tasting Menu

Shigoku Oyster

Potato

Cured Fluke

Baby Carrot

Green Farro

Spanish Octopus

Couscous

Aged Squab

Lamb Shoulder

Pt. Reyes Toma

Fig Leaf Ice Cream

Honey & Saffron Sabayon

Starters

Olive$7.00

Lentil Soup$11.00

Spreads$16.00

Extra Flatbread$3.00

Tomato$15.00

Raw Fish$18.00

Chicken Wings$16.00

Basteeya$24.00

Entrée

Couscous$26.00

Black Cod$34.00

Salmon$36.00

Chicken Roulade$32.00

Short Rib$36.00

Lamb Loin & Belly$38.00

Desserts

Zucre Coco$12.00

Tomato Leaf Panna Cotta$12.00

Chocolate Tart$12.00

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