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Gola, San Francisco, CA

Gola

4.8
4.8
281 Reviews
$30 and under
Tunisian

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Gola offers Mediterranean food with an emphasis on the Tunisian cuisine .
Located in the heart of the Mission district surrounded by restaurants, bars and boutique shops,
Dinner :5 pm -10 pm. A little menu with a lots of flavors like the braised lamb riblets or the unique Tunisian deviled eggs. A full bar with a selection of spirits and exclusive Tunisian wines and alcohol. all served in a very cozy warm and charming setting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tunisian, Halal, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 310-2442
  • Website
    http://www.golarestaurantsf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    RAFIK BOUZIDI
  • Catering
    we can cater for your event .
  • Private party facilities
    We will be happy to host your private event ,our restaurant can hold up to 60 diners and that includes 9 seats at the bar . we also have a 10 to 14 seats at the parklet . we can do up to 80people for a cocktail party with no seating .we are very open to your requsets if you want something we dont have we will make it happen .

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Menu

Starters

  • Brika au Thon

    fried filo dough stuffed with seasoned mashed potato, parsley, red onion, tuna Conserva, capers, parmesan cheese & soft egg yolk

    • La Marsa

      Shrimp, bay scallops, in lemon zest, Capers and turmeric cream sauce

      • Devilled eggs

        • Octopus salad

          Red onions, parsley, capers, lemon zest, olive oil a frisee salad

          • Houriya

            Mashed carrots, spiced with tabil ,Green onion, smoked harissa &extra virgin olive oil .

            Entrées

            • Lamb Tagine

              braised in turmeric, peppers, green olive sauce & vegetable tagine

              • Filfil Mehchi

                Filfil Mehchi: stuffed mini peppers with a mix ground lamb, parsley, parmesan cheese served over tomato creamy sauce.

                • Chicken Tagine

                  braised in tomato based stew, with vegetables

                  • Fish Tagine

                    Potato, shallots, peppers, olives, preserved lemon& turmeric sauce.

                    • kromb (vegan )

                      braised then Grilled wedge of cabbage tossed in smokey harissa served on puree of canellini beans & Tunisian spice.

                      Sides

                      • Homemade Bread

                        With fennel seeds

                        • Pearl Couscous

                          • Shishito pappers

                            Desserts

                            • Tunisian Baklava

                              open face baklava with orange blossom water and honey syrup

                              • Baklava

                                Hazelnut, almond, orange blossom water & honey syrup

                                • Orange Blossom Water Creme Brule

                                  Last updated: 15 July 2024

                                  What 281 people are saying

                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                  4.8
                                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                                  • 4.8Food
                                  • 4.7Service
                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                  • 4.5Value

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  Diners' Choice Awards

                                  • San Francisco Bay Area

                                    Neighbourhood gem

                                  • San Francisco

                                    Best Overall

                                  • San Francisco

                                    Best Food

                                  • San Francisco

                                    Good for groups

                                  • San Francisco

                                    Neighbourhood gem

                                  Review summary

                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                  Gola offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent" Tunisian-inspired dishes, including standout tagines and homemade bread. The ambiance is "warm and welcoming," complemented by attentive service. Guests rave about unique cocktails featuring Boukha fig brandy. This cozy gem's reasonable prices make it a must-visit in the city.

                                  281 Reviews

                                  1. Susan

                                    San Francisco

                                    2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    2 reviews

                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    We were especially impressed by the food and service.

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                                  2. Gina

                                    San Francisco

                                    2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    2 reviews

                                    Dined on 7 November 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Everything we had was delicious. We had 4 different cocktails. We tried four out of the five appetizers. We had the lamb tajine, couscous and eggplant with harissa. We loved it all and promised ourselves to make a habit of it. The service could not have been nicer. There were two servers and perhaps part owners who served and made cocktails, but they were attentive and very industrious and quite generous. Five stars for everything.

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                                  3. Lori

                                    San Francisco

                                    3 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    3 reviews

                                    Dined on 4 October 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Everything about our dinner at Gola was fabulous! The ambience is warm and welcoming. The staff, knowledgeable and charming. The cocktails were a revelation (do try something with Boukha; a fig brandy) . We opted for several appetizers and entree to share and everything was delicious! Don’t forget to order their homemade bread and couscous so that no sauce goes to waste. We can’t wait to return!

                                    1 person found this helpful

                                  4. Ruth

                                    San Francisco

                                    156 reviews

                                    vip
                                    5.0

                                    156 reviews

                                    Dined on 29 September 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    This place is a gem! The food was excellent — I had the chicken tagine, which is a medly of well-balanced flavors from lemon, to olive, the the onion-y broth and the chicken itself which falls off the bone. The pureed carrots with housemade bread was also a lovely starter dish, and my partner loved both of his fish -oriented dishes. The space is cozy with some Tunisian influenced decor, and the price range is quite reasonable especially for this overpriced city. We will definitely return.

                                    1 person found this helpful

                                  5. BARBARA

                                    San Francisco

                                    80 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    80 reviews

                                    Dined on 18 August 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Amazing food, what a change of pace from meat and 3 veg! Service was extremely friendly, and the complimentary after dinner drink was delicious and a total surprise!

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                                  6. OpenTable Diner

                                    San Francisco

                                    1 review

                                    vip
                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 17 August 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Wonderful lamb tagine and service. Will definitely revisit!

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                                  7. Joey

                                    San Francisco

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 4 August 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Incredible! Food was great and the staff were so thoughtful, coming back asap

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                                  8. Rebecca

                                    San Francisco

                                    1 review

                                    5.0

                                    1 review

                                    Dined on 2 August 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Do not miss this spot. Made a last minute decision to try Gola, the food and service were excellent. The drinks, too!

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                                  9. Benjo

                                    San Francisco

                                    2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    2 reviews

                                    Dined on 18 July 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Unique and delicious food, friendly and knowledgeable service, and great atmosphere. Really enjoyed the cocktails and Tunisian wine as well. Will be back!
                                    GolaResponded on 30 July 2024
                                    Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best, Rafil

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                                  10. KarenA

                                    San Francisco

                                    3 reviews

                                    vip
                                    5.0

                                    3 reviews

                                    Dined on 9 June 2024

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    The food was very good. Pleasant atmosphere, attentive service. Interesting to see how Tunisian cuisine differs from Moroccan. Am writing this because I want the restaurant to thrive! We planning on coming back.
                                    GolaResponded on 30 July 2024
                                    Thank you for your thoughtful review! I’m glad you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back! Best, Rafik

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                                  FAQs

                                  Gola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 310-2442.

                                  Gola is rated 4.8 stars by 281 OpenTable diners.

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

                                  Make a booking

                                  2+ people
                                  19:00
                                  Booked 2 times today

                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                  Google Map for Gola

                                  819 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-1223

                                  Dining areas

                                  Additional information

                                  • Cross Street
                                    Valencia street # 19th street
                                  • Area
                                    Mission
                                  • Hours of Operation
                                    Fri, Sat 5:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                  • Price
                                    $30 and under
                                  • Cuisines
                                    Tunisian, Halal, Mediterranean
                                  • Dining style
                                    Casual Elegant
                                  • Dress code
                                    Smart Casual
                                  • Parking details
                                    Street Parking
                                  • Payment Options
                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                  • Executive Chef
                                    RAFIK BOUZIDI
                                  • Additional
                                    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
                                  • Website
                                    http://www.golarestaurantsf.com/
                                  • Phone number
                                    (415) 310-2442
                                  • Catering
                                    we can cater for your event .
                                  • Private party facilities
                                    We will be happy to host your private event ,our restaurant can hold up to 60 diners and that includes 9 seats at the bar . we also have a 10 to 14 seats at the parklet . we can do up to 80people for a cocktail party with no seating .we are very open to your requsets if you want something we dont have we will make it happen .

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