Dalida Restaurant

"The lush seclusion of the Presidio seems at first an unlikely locale for a restaurant hotspot, but once the charisma and talent of married couple and co-chefs Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz are factored in, the popularity here is a foregone conclusion. The menu is broadly Eastern Mediterranean, drawing inspiration from the melting pot of Istanbul, with a bounty of dishes—from flaky, cheesy borek to juicy short rib kebabs with sweetbreads—that are well-suited to sharing with a group.Whatever else you opt for, consider it all but mandatory to start your meal with “breaking bread,” an assortment of spreads, olives, and pickles, served with superlatively pillowy, toasty pita that is rolled and hearth-baked to order—you’re unlikely to find better in the Bay Area." - Michelin Inspector

7 Northern California Cocktails That Taste Like Summer | Eater

"An unexpected treasure located in San Francisco’s Presidio, Dalida serves up a visually stunning Eastern Mediterranean menu meant to be shared. Ordering an array of mezze with a side of piping hot, house-made pita is a must. Seafood lovers will swoon over the California tahdig — a riff on a Persian classic made of crispy saffron rice, it’s topped with Santa Barbara uni, yellowtail, and smoked trout roe. Pair your meal with the Saturnalia, an inspired blend of Zacapa Rum No. 23, labneh liqueur, caramelized pineapple lactic syrup, and a splash of lime, providing a cool, fresh contrast to the rich, spice-abundant dishes on the menu." - Vox Creative

Where To Have A Power Lunch In San Francisco - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Nothing says “important business meal” like lunch in a huge historic brick building overlooking a manicured lawn in a national historic landmark. The upscale Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in the Presidio serves great Turkish and Greek-inspired dishes like octopus with pork sujuk, oysters suleyman, and a New York strip big enough to feed the entire table. If a celebration is in order, cocktails are fun and inventive, like the Saturnalia highball with caramelized pineapple, yogurt, and Lebanese seven spice." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, patrick wong

San Francisco’s Best Power Lunch Restaurants | Eater SF

"Out-of-town CEOs and digital nomad entrepreneurs love the Presidio. For lunch in the historic neighborhood, look no further than Dalida, where pretty decor and delicious food happily coexist. During lunchtime, you’ll find a full menu with standouts like a meaty arayes burger and manti dumplings, stuffed cabbage, and mushroom tabbouleh. Choices are abundant." - Flora Tsapovsky

The Best Restaurant Desserts, Pastries, Ice Creams in San Francisco | Eater SF

"Pastry chef Deirdre Rieutort Balao left Aphotic and took her talents to the Presidio. Now she’s relying on Eastern Mediterranean flavors rather than the stuff of the sea. That means six dishes highlighting ingredients and recipes befitting the sultans of the Ottoman empire: Turkish milk pudding made with shredded chicken breast, coffee cakes, and the sour cherry bread pudding visneli ekmek." - Paolo Bicchieri