La Ciccia

4.8

2722 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

We are currently open for both Indoor and Outdoor dining.
- San Francisco can get very chilly at night. Please do not forget your jacket.
La Ciccia is a cozy and intimate restaurant located on the edge of Noe Valley. The chef is committed to use the freshest and the most authentic ingredients from Sardinia resulting in pungent, lively, flavorful food. The all Italian wine list, 150 labels selection represent every Region with more than a quarter devote to Sardinia in order to pair the traditional earthy flavors as well seafood influence of Sardinia cuisine. La Ciccia is a tribute to Sardinia an experience not to be missed.

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Location
291 30th Street, San Francisco, CA 94131
Phone number
(415) 550-8114
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–21:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Umberto Herrera

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Inzalaredda de Acciugasa e ArangiuUS$15.00
Marinated White Anchovies Oranges Onions
Calamareddusu ArrustiusuUS$17.00
Roasted Monterey Calamari Basil Oil Greens
Prupisceddu in Umidu cun TomatigaUS$17.00
Baby Octopus stew in a spicy Tomato Sauce
Casisceddu e RughittaUS$15.00
Burrata cheese Arugula Anchovies and Truffles dressing
Inzalara de Birdura cun CibuddaUS$9.00
Mix Greens Salad Pickled Onions Saba Dressing

Is Primusu (First Courses)

Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e BottarigaUS$24.00
Fresh Spaghetti Spicy Oil Garlic Cured Fish Roe
Malloreddus a sa CampidaneseUS$21.00
Semolina Gnochetti Pork Sugo Pecorino Sardo Dop
Pasta Cruzza cun ArrizonisUS$24.00
Artisanal Fusilli Sea Urchin Tomato Grated Tuna Heart
Pasta Longa a su NiedduUS$22.00
Fresh Fettucine Seafood Citrus Zest Squid Ink
Cicciones de Patata cun CordobinuUS$23.00
Potato Gnocchi Mushrooms Tomato Pecorino
Pasta Longa cun Tomatiga e CavuruUS$25.00
Fresh Fettuccine Plum Tomatoes Crabmeat Sauce

Is Segundusu (Main Courses)

Pisci de Mari Arrustiu
Market Fish and Veggies
- AQ
Gamberoisi ArrustiusuUS$26.00
Oven Roasted Whole Prawns Basil Oil Parsley
Pezza de Angioni cun ObiaUS$32.00
Seared Lamb Chops Sardinian Olives Tapenade

Is Pratisceddussu (Side Dishes)

Birdura CottaUS$8.00
Vegetables of the Day
Pani GuttiauUS$10.00
Traditional Sardinian Flat Bread baked with EVOO and Pecorino

Is Druccisi (Desserts)

Arrescottu e ArangiuUS$10.00
Fresh Ricotta Citrus Marmalade Honey
Chocolate Panna Cotta Honey Toasted HazelnutsUS$10.00

More Great Goods To Take Home

Whole Mullet Bottarga
- x OzUS$12.50
Pane Carasau Box
- 1.1 LbUS$20.00
Sardinan Fregola
- 1.1 LbUS$10.00
Malloreddus
- 1.1 LbUS$10.00
Spaghetti Marella
- 1.1 LbUS$9.00
Gentile Tortiglioni
- 1.1 LbUS$9.00
Marinated OlivesUS$9.00
Pork Sugo
- 16 ozUS$12.00
Mushrooms Sugo
- 16 ozUS$12.00
Crab Sugo
- 16 ozUS$20.00
Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes in EVOO
- 8.1 ozUS$15.00
Pickled Salento Artichoke Hearts in EVOO
- 8.1 ozUS$15.00
Pickled Salento Green Tomatoes in EVOO
- 8.1 ozUS$15.00
Pili Nougat with Almonds & Honey
- 7.06 ozUS$18.00

What 2,722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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La Ciccia is a cherished Sardinian restaurant in San Francisco, consistently delivering "delicious food" and "excellent service." Known for its "authentic Sardinian cuisine," it offers standout dishes like the "spicy baby octopus stew" and spaghetti with bottarga. Guests appreciate the "warm, welcoming atmosphere" and attentive owner, Cheryl.

2,722 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved every second! From the Gracious hostess who welcomed us early at the bar to the lovely waitstaff … and damn. That food! Incredible flavors and textures. Just joyous. Best Italian I’ve had in SF in a long while and the old school ambience… people eating lustily and having fun. No one taking food photos. Too busy eating. Perfect
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Marilyn VIP
San Francisco212 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food here remains as good as under the former ownership. The octopus stew was delicious with a fabulous tomato sauce. The tuna heart pasta continues to be a favorite. Our service was very attentive and helpful. We are sorry we waited so long to get back!
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Tracy VIP
San Francisco67 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nothing but the best, never disappoints, fantastic service.
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BETH
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The only restaurant I'm aware of in the Bay area that serves Sardinian food. Think octopus, squid, sea urchin, squid ink, interesting pastas. We split a spaghetti dish, then had pasta with squid ink and roasted prawns. All the dishes are in Sardu, the Sardinian language, which I found fascinating. Not cheap, but the place was packed, which should tell you something.
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michael VIP
San Francisco56 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best neighborhood Italian restaurants in SF. Food and service- 5 STARS! Cheryl is a wonderful Host! Can’t wait till next time.
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maria VIP
San Francisco21 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had not been back to La Ciccia since the ownership change. Our waiter was excellent. Food was good but my favorite pasta dish that I was so looking forward to ( spaghetti with bottarga) was really oversauced, too much butter, and not as amazing as it used to be! The calamari was excellent, as was the wine selection. The front of house greeting was not as warm as with the previous ownership , although maybe it was because we arrived right as the restaurant was opening for the evening.
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Elliot VIP
San Francisco43 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
food excellent and owner moves from table to table. very busy and noisy.
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Zoe
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We just absolutely love the food here. We got the burrata and arugula salad with truffle dressing, the roasted calamari (to die for!), the potato truffle gnocchi (best gnocchi we've ever had, so pillowy!), and the shrimp main. The wine is delicious and pairs so nicely. Highly recommend for the outstanding food!
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Jeff and Hoa
San Francisco12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall, a good experience at La Ciccia. The Seared Lamb Tenderloin is excellent - highly recommended. The pasta with uni (sea urchin) is quite good and has unique flavors.
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Elizabeth VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an incredible SF institution —from the service to the food to the cozy atmosphere— this place is can’t miss.
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FAQs

La Ciccia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 550-8114.

La Ciccia is rated 4.8 stars by 2722 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

291 30th Street, San Francisco, CA 94131

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(415) 550-8114
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–21:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Umberto Herrera

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La Ciccia

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Editor’s Choice: 12 favorite restaurants in San Francisco

Is Antipastusu (Appetizers)

Inzalaredda de Acciugasa e ArangiuUS$15.00

Calamareddusu ArrustiusuUS$17.00

Prupisceddu in Umidu cun TomatigaUS$17.00

Casisceddu e RughittaUS$15.00

Inzalara de Birdura cun CibuddaUS$9.00

Is Primusu (First Courses)

Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e BottarigaUS$24.00

Malloreddus a sa CampidaneseUS$21.00

Pasta Cruzza cun ArrizonisUS$24.00

Pasta Longa a su NiedduUS$22.00

Cicciones de Patata cun CordobinuUS$23.00

Pasta Longa cun Tomatiga e CavuruUS$25.00

Is Segundusu (Main Courses)

Pisci de Mari Arrustiu

Gamberoisi ArrustiusuUS$26.00

Pezza de Angioni cun ObiaUS$32.00

Is Pratisceddussu (Side Dishes)

Birdura CottaUS$8.00

Pani GuttiauUS$10.00

Is Druccisi (Desserts)

Arrescottu e ArangiuUS$10.00

Chocolate Panna Cotta Honey Toasted HazelnutsUS$10.00

More Great Goods To Take Home

Whole Mullet Bottarga

Pane Carasau Box

Sardinan Fregola

Malloreddus

Spaghetti Marella

Gentile Tortiglioni

Marinated OlivesUS$9.00

Pork Sugo

Mushrooms Sugo

Crab Sugo

Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes in EVOO

Pickled Salento Artichoke Hearts in EVOO

Pickled Salento Green Tomatoes in EVOO

Pili Nougat with Almonds & Honey

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