Aziza
Moroccan restaurant · Outer Richmond
5800 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
Highlights
Moroccan & Californian fusion with creative cocktails in a lively setting
Moroccan & Californian fusion with creative cocktails in a lively setting
"Aziza is a Big SF Restaurant best saved for special occasions, like birthdays, dinners with parents, and client schmoozing. The upscale Moroccan restaurant in the Richmond looks like a glitzy bar that could double as a coastal wedding reception venue, complete with a blue-hued tiled bar, woven lamps, and high ceilings. Every table is packed with buttery cornbread, the signature chicken confit-filled basteeya, and prawns that are charred within an inch of their lives, in the best way." - team infatuation
"With raised ceilings, Restoration Hardware-esque light fixtures, and a long, blue-tiled bar, Aziza feels more like a luxury resort on the outskirts of Marrakesh than a brunch spot in the Richmond—with gorgeously plated food to match. Try the spiced lebni yogurt that’s loaded up full of berries and granola or the beghrir pancakes with bee pollen that arrives on a plate resembling an inside-out shell. If you’re looking for something a little more savory, try the the shakshuka with a jellied egg so perfect it looks like a movie prop. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"After shuttering his beloved Aziza in 2016, Chef Mourad Lahlou has finally made a triumphant return with this freshly minted spot. Dressed up with pale hues and a colorful bar, this remarkable menu offers a fresh take on the chef's signature Moroccan fare. As for the staff? They are (as always) gracious and well-informed.Chef Lahlou is famous for weaving California staples into dishes with stunning results. Loyalists will be happy to know the iconic specialty, Basteeya, remains—with golden phyllo wrapped around a delicious mix of shredded chicken and spiced almonds. Other staples include the slow-roasted, bone-in chicken thigh, served with crisped potato, olives, and house-made curry. Match it with buttery couscous for an utterly memorable meal." - Michelin Inspector
"Chef Mourad Lahlou’s eponymous restaurant in downtown San Francisco is perhaps more popular in fine dining circles, but Aziza is the more casual Richmond classic that locals flock to. It’s been fully renovated as of 2019, but it still serves solid Moroccan food in a quiet(er) part of town. Basteeya is still a classic, although these days it’s made with chicken, rather than duck. There’s hardly a miss among the dishes, the cocktails, and nonalcoholic options, but it’s worth noting that a recently added weekend brunch will keep the Aziza vibes going during a different part of the day." - Dianne de Guzman
"Chef Mourad Lahlou’s serves Moroccan comforts out in the Richmond at Aziza. Regulars dig into the chicken basteeya wrapped in pastry, centerpiece braised lamb shank, and hand-rolled couscous. Slide into a banquette for dinner or weekend brunch, when the light-as-air Moroccan pancakes should absolutely not be missed." - Paolo Bicchieri
