Photo: W L / GoogleThe Best Mediterranean in San Francisco
What is the best mediterranean in San Francisco?
By consensus across 2 independent sources, Kokkari Estiatorio, Aziza, Dalida lead the mediterranean ranking in San Francisco.
How the consensus ranking works →The ranking
Kokkari EstiatorioⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Bib · Infatuation
Chicken and lamb turn on spits over an open fireplace all night in this old-school Jackson Square room; come for the grilled whole fish and lamb chops.
AzizaⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Infatuation
The signature basteeya is a crackly, caramelized-onion behemoth stuffed with chicken confit — the centerpiece of Mourad Lahlou's special-occasion modern-Moroccan room in the Outer Richmond.
DalidaⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Infatuation
Crispy Persian tahdig arrives piled high with trout roe alongside pillowy pita and tangy labneh — one of the showiest Eastern-Mediterranean spreads in a historic Presidio building.
Kitchen IstanbulⓘWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Infatuation
The havuç tarator is so creamy it could double as face moisturizer, and the lamb chops come dressed in Point Reyes blue cheese — Turkish cooking with California flair.
Abu Salim Middle Eastern GrillⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation
Extra-dense falafel come even better stuffed with mozzarella, chased by round after round of hummus topped with beef and lamb shawarma in this cushy Haight grill.
Beit RimaⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation
The mezze sampler deserves a statue in Duboce Park, but leave room for crispy whole fried branzino and puffy hand-kneaded bread dusted in za'atar.
FalasteenⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation
The eggplant fatteh could reaffirm even the loosest of friendships, and the kefta kabob and chicken mushakan will easily feed a group in Noe Valley.
Komaaj Mazze Wine BarⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation
Northern-Persian Gilaki mazze — dips heavy on fresh herbs and pomegranate — spread across a Bernal Heights room that feels like a rug-filled living room.
Milos MezeⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation
The bubbling saganaki is so good you'll happily risk burning your mouth, chased with endless pita for creamy tzatziki and htipiti in the Marina.
Reem's MissionⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation
The Pali Cali man'oushe comes smeared with caramelized onion purée, and anything out of Reem Assil's wood-fired oven is bound to be the best baked good you eat all week.
TaksimⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation
Plump king shrimp wrapped in finely shredded kadaif emerge from the wood-fired oven at this upscale Turkish room near the ballpark.
ZitounaⓘWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation
The seven-dish sampler — order it with the fried cauliflower and grilled feta studded with zingy olive bits — is built for packing a group around the table.