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   JoseR

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Menu focus not balanced, Small limited items … nothing great. More like home-cooked meal , not worth the money, was not bad food, just no flair

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Northern MI

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 6, 2022

   overall3food5service3ambience2

   Long wait for service. Food was good and well prepared

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   phoebe

   San Francisco

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on August 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   The fish, calamari, and dessert are favorites. Loved the Sardinian wine.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on August 3, 2022

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   Food was good, but needs to be more creative with vegetables, specially the ones that accompany entrees specials. Support service was solid but main waitress lacked professionalism and the interest in being there was not apparent.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on July 31, 2022

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   Always love their food!

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   jraoul

   San Francisco

   42 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   42 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

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   We got very worried when we heard the independent owners of our local gem, La Ciccia, were retiring and selling the business to a restaurant group. Although they swore nothing would change, we had serious doubts. What a relief, then, to learn that that sale fell through and, instead, Cheryl the real estate broker decided to take the place over herself. She lives two blocks away and had been a regular customer, so she had a vested interest in preserving all the charms that La Ciccia boasted: outstanding and quirky Sardinian cuisine, knowledgeable and friendly staff, impressive wine list. The spaghetti bottarga's still on the menu, as is seafood pasta in squid ink, a flatbread appetizer, a seafood special, and all the rest. It's a little pricey, but isn't everything?

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 3, 2022

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   This restaurant is a one of a kind with a great staff and delicious food!! A dying breed of restaurants! It’s a must go!

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   AlbertasN

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 2, 2022

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   Very average experience. The place has a very neutral decor, which is not particularly attractive. The service was nice and kind, but inside there was an air draft that was bot pleasant to feel. Food was not as exceptional as expected, especially for the price range. While the menu was proposing traditional Sardinian dishes, the flavors were quite monotonous and not elaborate.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 30, 2022

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   Just outstanding! The baby octopus ragu is not to be missed. Every single dish was spectacular. I don’t eat prawns but my friends started it was fantastic.

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    TonyZonin

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

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    Great service - attentive, warm, efficient. Food - great preparation and presentation. Delicious! Looking forward to next visit.

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    jennagreg

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2022

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    Loved that this was a different type of Italian food than one typically gets in America. Great lighter + seafood-forward options. The burrata dish was DIVINE.

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    LizM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2022

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    Great food as always. I don’t know any restaurant that serves food like theirs. Delicious flavors and great quality. Excellent service

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    Encee

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

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    We ate in outside patio which was lovely. La ciccia has retained its high standards post ownership change.

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    DorukB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

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    Exquisite food! Everything was fresh and tasty. Service is also amazing!

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    SFtraveler

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

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    Always great food ! Our server was awesome, she made some excellent wine suggestions ! Grazie molte !

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    David

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

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    It was good knowing that La Ciccia has maintained its high standards and superb food. My partner and I had not been there since before Covid, and we had read that ownership had changed recently. La Ciccia is still the same excellent, authentic Italian restaurant that we had learned to love. It was good to see the restaurant completely full and the diners all seemed very happy. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Five stars !!!

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17. DL

    DennisL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2022

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    Loved it Wonderful service, food, menu, wine list, ambience

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    DanielleA

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

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    Wonderful food and nice atmosphere. Great neighborhood gem for a date night!

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    Dranderson

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Not the same restaurant I remembered from 5 years ago. Good, not great. Dinning experience was also just ok from the waiting staff

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    RobertD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

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    La Ciccia is a good dining experience. It is small and tables are close, a la Europe, but the staff are good and the food is excellent. Parking is hard use a ride service or circle for a spot.

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    randyy

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

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    Still very good and the service is still right on!

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    DavidS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2022

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    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 on May 25, 2022

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

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    Crystal

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2022

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    Such a welcoming environment and the staffs are very attentive to our needs. We started with the special asparagus salad, then venture off to some nicely cooked Prupisceddu in Umidu cun Tomatiga (Baby Octopus stew in a spicy Tomato Sauce). We had an entrée of Gamberoisi Arrustiusu (Oven Roasted Whole Prawns Basil Oil Parsley) (AMAZING) and had Spaghittusu Cun Allu Ollu E Bottariga (which was slightly too el dente for me, however, great flavor). Ending with the Arrescottu e Arangiu (Fresh Ricotta Citrus Marmalade Honey) with short bread cookie crumbs (Refreshing and I can eat another plate of)

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    gary

    San Francisco

    125 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

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    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

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    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

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    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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28. SF

    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

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    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

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    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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31. 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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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

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    Delicious food and excellent service

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    Local

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

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    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

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    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

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 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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36. B

    Bubbles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

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

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    JayH

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

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    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

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    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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40. 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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