Zitouna

Very good food! This was a great find for us. We are visiting from out of town and just googled healthy food and found this place. We had 6 of us eat here, all different orders and all of us were extremely pleased with our meal. And the owners are amazingly kind and friendly.

The food is really good, the service is fantastic , and the ambiance is clean and pleasant. The plates are well served and super delicious, and I got a baklava. Omg, it was the best I’ve ever had. Wonderful restaurant! I had a great time! Happy to discovered this place!

Cute, vibrant atmosphere with deliciously authentic food! Everything was fresh and well made, just as pictured! The lamb was well spiced and the rice was perfectly cooked. Hummus was exactly like we had in the Middle East, creamy and delightful, served with warm pita. The owners were also super friendly and generous; customer service was on another level. (Pictured are their falafel, lamb kabobs, and combination dip platter.)

Zitouna was amazing! Food, service and energy from the employees was incredible - I felt like I was home. We sat by the window and had beautiful natural light. You must try the cauliflower appetizer! Everything was delicious and pricing was fair. Will be back!

The food is absolutely amazing! Super fresh, flavorful, and healthy. The staff is very warm and attentive. We ordered family styled and EVERYTHING was excellent! Generous portions, this is my new favorite Mediterranean restaurant!

We love this place. Foods are very tasty. You must try their salads.

Beautifully located on a lively street in a great neighborhood, this Mediterranean restaurant stands out with its stylish interior and impressive high ceilings. The decor is tasteful and creates an open, airy atmosphere. The food is of high quality, fresh, well-prepared, and flavorful. Portions are very generous, which is great value, but can be a bit much if you’re not a big eater or short on time. Staff were friendly and welcoming, though service could have been a bit quicker. One small drawback: the acoustics. The high ceiling makes it a little tricky to have a soft-spoken conversation. Still, a solid experience overall, especially if you’re looking to enjoy a slow, relaxed meal.

Amazing food! We loved the tapas platter and the mixed shawarma plate! Incredibly friendly staff and family that we were thrilled to support. Will absolutely be back and recommend Zitouna to others!

This place is amazing! Had a reservation for 7 and they were very accommodating. You order at the register and the service is incredibly friendly. The food came out quickly and was so flavorful. Their portions are very generous. I was surprised how big their salads were, but also tasty. Food came out very quickly! Just about every dish we ordered was solid. I captured a picture of a few things we ordered. Here are all the things we ordered (* next to some of my favorites): - Kofta meatballs - Hummus lamb shawarma - Zahra (cauliflower)* - deep fried, savory, so good. - Fattet batenjen* - Hummus* - super smooth! - Babaganoush* - Ful* - Mechwia - would pass next time - Flatbread* - would pass on the meat one, but the zataar, cheese, and spinach flatbread were good! - Street fries with beef* - like better MCD fries topped with tasty beef! - Zitouna salad* - huge salad and flavorful - Kofta salad* - ^ - Shashuka - Mujadra - Falafel plate - falafel has solid texture, lacks a bit in the spices - Mixed shawarma plate*

Zitouna has the BEST food. Hands down. Every single item on the menu is going to be the best dish you'll ever eat. Also, AMAZING service. When you come and sit down to eat, you'll be treated like family. Quickly, the whole neighborhood is beginning to find out just how good it is too! Selfishly I've been waiting to write a review for this restaurant just because of how good it is. Give it a try and you'll never stop coming back.

WOW. I ate a shawarma for the first time in my life and didn't know what to expect. I door dashed a meal from this place to see if it was worth going in. IT IS. So fresh and tasty and they aren't skimpy with their portions. I was surprised I couldn't finish all the meat on the plate. Going to take my family and friends here soon. Baklava was delightful and turkish delights as well

Craving a delicious Mediterranean spot in the heart of the Richmond District? Zitouna needs to be your new go-to! Highly recommend ordering the chicken shawarma plate. The portion is generous. The flavor of the food tastes clean and fresh. I loved the chopped up cucumbers in the tzatziki. I would say the pricing of the tzatziki is a little overpriced. The service is very friendly and attentive. For dining in, you take a seat at a table and order at the register. There's ample seating. Will definitely be eating here often. I highly recommend Zitouna!

The best part of having an appointment on the other side of the city is trying new spots that I usually wouldn't...only because there's similar restos closer to me. Zitouna opened in May 2025, taking over Layaly that closed in 2019. Visited on a Monday during lunch and there was only one table dining in. Fast-casual service, order and pay before seating yourself. M E N U Mediterranean with Tunisian and Jordanian touches - cold + warm apps, salads, pita/wraps, kebabs, and shawarma. Affordable pricing with nothing over $24.99. F O O D * Lamb Shank w/ hummus, salad, rice, pita ($24.99): https://tinyurl.com/4b7jsjhm I appreciate the meaty lamb shank that I was able to stretch to two meals but it was on the tough side and needed to be braised longer. I'm used to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare being reliant on spices, herbs, and/or citrus for flavor so I was surprised that the lamb was so salty. Served with warm pita, creamy hummus, greens dressed with a very sour vinaigrette, and fluffy basmati rice. For my friends' takeout, I ordered Mixed Shawarma w/ marinated lamb + beef, chicken, and kofta ($18.99) and the Lamb Shank ($24.99). They said, the food was ok, preferring the lamb shank over the mixed shawarma. S E R V I C E Warm, welcoming service. The dine in order took awhile to come out (25 minutes) so I wished they served the pita while waiting for your order. A M B I A N C E Love how they brightened up the former Layaly space - whites and greens with décor rooted in nature. There's about a dozen tables indoors with sidewalk seating and back patio in the works. P A R K I N G Ridic hard street parking even on a weekday. Overall, I didn't love my dish but Zitouna is new and has potential.

Zitouna means olive or olive tree in Arabic. Delicious Mediterranean & Tunisian food served here in this beautiful & clean space with white walls adorned with stenciled black birds, and touches of green. Love their chicken kebab plate here. The mix kebab plate is also delicious - I like to share this as I can't eat it all myself. My husband recently tried their Kofta Burger and it was such a great burger --well seasoned, flavorful, juicy and meaty. It was Definitely one of the better burgers we tasted anywhere. Love their labneb and pita too. The pita served in a small woven basket, very cute. This is a counter-service restaurant meaning you order and pay for the food first before eating. Lovely proprietors with kind service. Located on Clement between 25th & 26th Ave.

Zitouna has quickly become my new go-to spot for incredibly fresh and delicious Mediterranean food, whether I'm dining in or grabbing takeout. Everything I've tried so far has been absolutely fabulous! Their tapas and small plates are perfect and allow you to sample a wonderful variety of their offerings. The flavors are vibrant, and you can tell every ingredient is incredibly fresh. I've ordered takeout twice already, and I'm consistently impressed with the quality. My absolute favorites so far are the Falafel Wrap it's perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor and the Chicken Shawarma Plate, which is just so succulent and perfectly seasoned. I'm so excited to work my way through the rest of their menu. If you're in San Francisco and looking for authentic, mouth-watering Mediterranean cuisine, Zitouna on Clement Street is an absolute must-try! The restaurant is clean, trendy and service is excellent and kind.

Delicious dinners with Salmon Plate and Mixed Shawarma Plate. Excellent menu and wonderful hospitality. A full house at 7 pm.

Amazing. Delicious. Divine. A wonderful new addition to the neighborhood! And the staff/owner are so kind. The space is also super cute. I recommend any of the salads, the mint lemonade, the falafel, and any of their sweets! Haven't made it through the entire menu but excited to work my way through it.

I ordered the chicken kabob. Flavorful chunks of very tender chicken breasts over a warm bed of soft rice. Hummus and salad included. I loved it and will be back! Clean and bright environment as well.

This was a lovely experience! Service was very friendly (please tip generously!), food quality was exceptional, and ambiance was refreshing. You go up to the counter to order. We got there before the rush, and the staff checked up with us beforehand as we were looking over the menu. What was nice about it was that since it was our first time here, they have shareable platter options where you can have variety, such as their dip platter and mixed shawarma plate. You can tell they put a lot of careful thought into the whole experience, from the moment you walk up to the place to when you get up feeling great from eating the food.

Welcome to the neighborhood! Zitouna is a wonderful addition! The ambiance is bright and welcoming. The food is off the hook fresh and delicious. We shared a Zitouna salad which was bright, exciting and full of fresh flavor. The chicken shwarma in the dish was absolutely delicious. The Arnold Palmer was made with mint which made it over the top refreshing. You can tell that they really care and love to cook. We look forward to returning and trying more items on the menu. It's so great to have a healthy and delicious new restaurant in the neighborhood! Everyone should try this place!

This is a lovely addition to the neighborhood! My partner and I have already come here three times (dining in and to-go), and each time the food's been delicious. The falafel's perfectly crisp and light, everything's fresh, the portions are beyond generous, the ambiance feels cozy and sunlit, and the people working there are so hospitable. Highly recommend!

I returned to Zitouna with my friends for birthday celebration today. This was my 2nd time dining here & my friends' first time in the restaurant. It was Wednesday and the restaurant was not busy at lunch. I approached Ana, the owner, to say hello. Another friend of ours arrived earlier and got our table. I told them how their restaurant system is that you check out the menu and then walk to the cashier to order and pay right there. But today, Ana took our order instead. We did not have any drinks but water. We ordered tapas, FALAFEL, FATTET HUMMUS, LABNEH BALLS, ZAHRA, BABAGANOUSH dip. The starters were delivered by the chef Maisa (I think). We got ZITOUNA SALAD & our main course was the MIXED KEBAB PLATE. We had family style so everyone tasted everything. We all savored the Mediterranean meal as they were flavorful foods. We were surprised when a dessert came with a candle for our friend. Ana, her husband & the chef came to sing happy birthday song. Our friend was very appreciative. Then the husband of Ana came with another plate of desserts to enjoy. The food and service is worth every penny and we highly recommend this Zitouna restaurant. And also support small local businesses in the neighborhood.

Just what this neighborhood was missing and BYOB- We tried takeout from this new Mediterranean spot and loved everything! The chicken shawarma wrap was packed with flavor, and the garlic sauce is honestly to die for. The halloumi wrap was delicious too, warm and grilled. We also got the spicy potatoes (super garlicky and flavorful), babaganoush (creamy and smoky), and the brik fiselle (YUM and flaky). Their lemonade was super refreshing and went perfectly with the meal, and the desserts were a great sweet finish. Everything was really well-priced for the quality and portions. Definitely worth checking out, and if you dine in, they're BYOB which makes it even better! Can't wait to go back!!

Amazing! Mehdi and his wife were extremely hospitable and made our visit entirely enjoyable. Good service, great food, good vibes. Will definitely be back!

A great spot - I've been about three times now and enjoyed each visit. The babaganoush, roasted cauliflower, wraps, fattoush, chicken salad, kebab plate and fires are all outstanding. Top this off with the very friendly and accommodating staff and warm ambiance, and you have the makings for an inviting and longstanding neighborhood spot.

A new hidden gem! Great service and food is amazing, flavorful! You can taste the quality ingredients. Turkish coffee and chicken shawarma are must haves. Comparable to Mazra's. IYKYK. Can't wait to be back already. This will be weekly stop for us now.

I don't have Greek food that often but this Greek restaurant was so good. The chicken Shwama was excellent. The service was very friendly and the overall ambiance of the place was amazing. I give them 5 stars . I highly recommend this place

LOVE Mediterranean food and this place does it just right. Finally, a really solid dinner option so close to home. We tried the shawarma wraps, both a chicken and lamb/beef. BOTH were fantastic and full of flavor. Even though I was just picking up, I could tell the staff was very warm and welcoming. I can't wait to go back and dine in for some nice little date night action.

Made a reservation, received a confirmation email but my reservation was not honored because they couldn't see it at their end. Would not recommend until they get their stuff figured out.

WOW! What a gem! Went to lunch with my dear friend and had an absolutely delicious meal. The space was bright, spotless, and had a clean, simple ambiance that felt welcoming without trying too hard. The service was outstanding--super friendly and attentive without ever being overbearing. And the food... holy wow. So clean, beautifully spiced, and incredibly fresh. I had the lamb and beef shawarma wrap and baba ghanoush, which was hands-down the best I've ever had. The falafel? Spot on. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. I'll definitely be back. Honestly, if I still lived in SF, I'd be here weekly--at least!

Presentation, portion size, price, preparation...all deserve 5 stars! What I was not expecting though, was for it all to be so...bland. I looked up the word Zitouna, and it is a region in Algeria. I've never had Algerian food before, but based on the menu, and having had similar-sounding dishes, I was expecting it to have a little more zip. I hope that they ramp it up, because I would love to order from there again! Please add some flavor! And the fries were yummy - super crispy.

I think the best Mediterranean restaurant in SF has delicious food, a wide variety of menu options, and friendly service definitely worth coming back to again and again.

Legit menu, very authentic cuisine! Open relatively late for the neighborhood (9PM) The owner was very nice too, really enjoyed our dinner.

Everything was picture perfect. My gf and I arrived on a Monday at 6 pm. The entire restaurant was empty other than 1 other group sitting on the other side of the space. We ordered the sampler with 7 options which was amazing. We tried a little bit of everything and the owner also comp'd us a few additional items to try. The lentil soup with the Zaatar bread together was incredible and nourished my soul. I enjoyed the mint tea and the small dishes was more than enough to feed myself and my girlfriend. I will come back to try other dishes like the shawarma for lunch.

Amazing. I meant to take pictures but it was so good we all ate our food up in 2 seconds. Good prices, warm service, great open ambiance and above all the FOOD. I wish they would open on the other side of town !

One of the best experiences we had!!! The service was outstanding and the food was really good. The place was very clean. Definitely coming back!!

Terrible wait time, my boyfriend and I arrived at 8:15 ordered and didn't get our food until 8:50. It took us 20 minutes to get water to the table and another 10 minutes to get glasses and our silverware didn't come until the food came. The chicken was super dry and favorless. The kafta was overcooked, and lacked flavor. The hummus had ZERO cumin or lemon. Rice was served warm at best. And salad little to no dressing. The photos may look good but this is truly a case of looks can be deceiving it's basically Mediterranean food food for people that don't know Mediterranean food. It's like going to taco bell thinking your eating Mexican food.

Updated Menu! Mmmm Come try this place it's so yummy! Great atmosphere for enjoying your meal :)

Love this restaurant!!! From the amazing food, to the great service and ambiance! Zitouna is a new gem in the Richmond District! Do yourself a favor and go get some delish Mediterranean food! You will not be disappointed! The food is so fresh and flavorful. We had a great experience every time we have gone since their opening!!!!

Food was impeccable. So much flavor in each dish. Service was excellent. Please keep in mind you order at the counter and they will bring to you at your table. pretty full lunch crowd. Would eat here again. And again. :)

Just discovered this gem yesterday and it was so tasty. My friends got the chicken schwarma wrap with fries (the fries were bomb, think McDonald style). I got the beef/lamb salad and the portion was very generous!! Like sooo much meat. Ending up taking some home. We got the sauce sampled appetizer which was also very tasty. This will definitely be my new go to spot. Really excited to have my healthy food options in the Richmond- much needed!!

OMG my sisters and I had the best meal here. The fried cauliflower with lemon and garlic was awesome. The babaganoush was tasty and smoky. The falafels were perfectly flavored and crunchy on the outside with a fluffy interior. We shared the mixed swarma and kofta plates and there was plenty to take home. The pita was soft and so good with an excellent hummus. The rice was exceptionally delicious. The servers were so helpful and took great care of us. The baklava and semolina cake was wonderful without being too sweet. The mint lemonade was refreshing and paired well with all the food. They were happy to answer our numerous questions and helped us with choosing a fantastic feast! We are definitely going back when we return to SF.

Loving it, already been 3 times and maybe will go for a fourth today... So happy they are in the neighborhood; some of the best tasting Mediterranean food in SF!

Wow! What an amazing find! Food was AMAZING! We have tried a lot of Mediterranean restaurants in the Bay Area, this one being fairly new is doing alright. The owner was so friendly and hospitable, very generous. Cute little place to dine in. Highly recommend.

If you want your taste buds to throw a party, get this Mediterranean catering ASAP. The falafel was crispy magic, the tzatziki and garlic sauce could end wars, and the lamb made me weep happy tears. Guests fought over the last mint lemonade, so next time I need to order another pitcher. I highly recommend for instant foodie joy! Five stars and a pita crown!

We came about 6:30 PM on a Monday. Parking in the area is horrendous and we ended up parking on Geary Street, 1 1/2 blocks away. It is a very charming restaurant, clean, tastefully decorated and the tables reflected that. You order your food via a counter and your meals are brought to you. The owners are very pleasant and accommodating. We started by sharing an exquisite Brika (ground beef, eggs, spices wrapped and fried in a spring roll wrapper). We wanted the lamb shanks but unfortunately they ran out of it. Maybe because they close on Tuesday an d didn't want to stock too many supplies. Afterwards we had 2 dinner plates, a lamb/beef shawrma dish and lamb kebabs. Both came with salad, hummus, rice, and pita. The lamb kebabs were wonderful. The shawrma plate meat was a little tough. The sides such as the salad, and hummus, and rice were all tasty. Their drink menu is limited to non-alcoholic items. The water came in an enclosed pitcher which was ice cold and quite refreshing. There are some minor downsides in a new restaurant opening. The chairs are very uncomfortable and the metal sides kept poking at my associate. The very hard cushion was also uncomfortable. Some padding would have been helpful. Additionally, we did not receive a receipt for our charged meals and I had to look up the amount on our credit card site. These inconveniences can be overcomed. We will probably return with our extended family to sample their cuisine which is both tasty and a good value. I would rate it a 4+; its not quite a 5 but I'm sure it will be in the near future.

In its soft open era, this mom and pop Mediterranean restaurant was great! The food was tasty, service was welcoming and quick, ambiance was cute and vibey, and most of all, the owners and staff are super friendly and kind. We will definitely be back and we hope this authentic place is here to stay!

This is a relatively new Mediterranean Tapas and Grill restaurant, adding to the variety of really good places to enjoy a delicious mean in the Richmond District of San Francisco. The food is fresh, made from scratch, and well worth the wait. The Tunisian owner and his family are charming and very welcoming. It feels like going to a friend's house. There is a wide variety of food to choose from for vegans, vegetarians, carnivores, pescatarians, or anything in between. Whatever you order, do add some babaganoush, which is the best in The City.

Came here with my husband for an early dinner. It was actually our first date together since having a baby. So glad we stumbled upon this gem. The interior was well-decorated, spacious, and clean. The food was AMAZING. Loved the tapas platter option which allowed us to try 7 different tapas. We also tried the mixed shawarma platter and a couple desserts. Everything was delicious. The service was superb. The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. We spoke with Meddie, he was so kind and approachable. He answered our many questions about the dishes, you can tell he really loves what he does. We will definitely be returning and this will be our go to when we have family visiting.

Delicious food, large portions, reasonable prices, and friendly people - also very clean and well located. I will definitely go back. The hummus is spectacular. Everything we ordered was great.

Amazing fresh food. So good. Wonderful menu with a broad variety of options. Lovely service and environment. Huge portions. We will be back!

Amazing customer service. The food was amazing. The chocolate baclava was my fav. Will definitely be back.

The food is excellent, the service is friendly, love the vibe of the whole restaurant. I always feel bad bringing my kids anywhere since toddlers are just messy eaters, but not once did they throw a glance or cast any judgement. Looking forward to coming back again.

Delicious new Mediterranean offerings in central Richmond district! Portions were large and the food was tasty and freshly prepared. We loved our entrees and the host graciously treated us to a dessert which was so nice. The dining room is light and airy with cool wall art. Welcome to the neighborhood, Zitouna. We hope you stay for a long, long time.

We discovered this gem a month or two ago, and now we can't stop going. The owners are truly lovely, the location is convenient, the place is pleasant rather than pretentious, but... THE FOOD! Just incredible. Best hummus we've found in the Bay Area, amazing eggplant dishes (whether baba ganoush or the halloumi wrap or the moussaka) the wraps are to die for, and then there's the Turkish delight with the red outside. Warning: highly addictive! When you realize you're going to the same place multiple times a day, you worry an intervention might be in order.

The Mediterranean and vegetarian food was delicious and healthy! I will definitely come back again!

Really good food. Reasonably priced. A bit loud but lovely service. Probably really good take out.