Dunya

4.4

139 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

28 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 10 times today

Opened in 2010, Dunyā is designed and created by chef & owner Coskun Abik. Dunyā Restaurant has garnered local acclaim as a Mediterranean casual dining experience touched by the fusion of refined urban technique and culturally traditional flavors.

Offering fare inspired by fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, Dunyā brings this same delicate balance to a new era of vibrant Mediterranean dishes in an industrial chic setting located in the heart of San Francisco’s Nob Hill District.

The décor captures the warmth and feel of Mediterranean hospitality, while a vast floor to ceiling array of local and imported wine bottles is illuminated by blown glass filament pendants, inviting guests to pull up a chair to the full service wine bar.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 400-5770
Website
http://dunyabistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Coskun Abik
Catering
We are glad to cater off site events, from birthdays to weddings. Please call us for menu options and pricing.
Private party facilities
For inquiries about private events, please send an email to info@dunyabistro.com

Location
1609 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Area
Nob Hill
Cross Street
Sacramento Street
Parking details
Parking garage location on Sacramento Street between Polk and Van Ness.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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139 Reviews

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Maria
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love everything about it. Delicious food and great ambience!
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Adrian
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Walked in as a walk in, was told I could only sit at the bare without a reservation. So I hit at the bar and make a reservation for 2 for 15 mins later I showed them and they said no because I just made it. Mind you the restaurant was only occupied by 3 tables. Nonetheless they did not let me and my friend sit at the table and the tables remained empty the whole time we were there even though they were supposedly “reserved”. Food was decent, only good thing here is the wine.
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Cameron
Seattle
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Dunya - San Francisco ⭐☆☆☆☆ Dunya bills itself as a Mediterranean restaurant, but what it really serves is a lesson in disappointment. If I could give zero stars, I would, but alas, the system won’t let me. Let’s start with the falafel—the supposed star of the menu. It arrived cold, bland, and with the texture of a tennis ball left out in the rain. I’m not sure if “Dunya” translates to “inedible” in some language, but that would be the most accurate descriptor. The accompanying sides were equally tragic: the hummus tasted like it had been scooped out of a store-brand tub, and the pita? Dry, crumbly, and clearly on its last legs. Now, onto the pièce de résistance: the service. Our waitress approached the table like she was doing us a favor, begrudgingly took our order, and then promptly disappeared—only to reappear when it was time to drop the check. I didn’t leave a tip, because quite frankly, what was there to tip for? I assumed that would be the end of it, but no. She proceeded to complain—loudly—about the lack of gratuity, as though her nonexistent effort somehow deserved extra compensation. Newsflash: tips are earned, not extorted. Dining at Dunya was not just bad—it was an exercise in futility. If you’re looking for overpriced food served with a side of attitude, this is your place. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and walk, no, run in the opposite direction.
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Tom
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food wasn't inexpensive but was very bland and honestly tasteless. We regularly go to a restaurant with similar dishes and it has very tasty food at a lower or comparable price. We were disappointed.
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PattyF
VIP
San Diego
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, wine and service was great. We highly recommend.
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Su
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dünya is wonderful Turkish restaurant. I bring so many friends here if they’re looking to try something new. Always tasty & very reliable. Usual order is the lentil soup, Muhammara, fries, and beyti.
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Juliana
Fort Lauderdale
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 8 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing and delicious food, outstanding experience
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Mariana
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Poor service and when they did attend Toni’s they were very rude and short with us and the attitude was condescending. Place was empty so it’s not like they were busy.
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Cynthia
VIP
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 18 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fun dinner at the bar. Service and food were great. FYI their bar can only serve wine and beer but the selection for each worked out perfectly fine. I had the adana kabab abd my friend had the burger and both were fantastic. the burger is lamb/beef just like the adana kabab.
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Khashayar
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The meat platter was very dried and over cooked even though we asked for medium cook
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Dunya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 400-5770.

Dunya is rated 4.4 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

28 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1609 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

Cross Street
Sacramento Street
Area
Nob Hill
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking garage location on Sacramento Street between Polk and Van Ness.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Coskun Abik
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://dunyabistro.com/
Phone number
(415) 400-5770
Catering
We are glad to cater off site events, from birthdays to weddings. Please call us for menu options and pricing.
Private party facilities
For inquiries about private events, please send an email to info@dunyabistro.com

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