La Ciccia

I was referred to this place by a friend. It’s so hard to make a reservation, so we decided to walk in and lucky us, we got bar seating. The food is absolutely amazing with generous portion. I enjoyed the calamari the most with its tenderness, and olive oil aroma. Even though this place is known for seafood, it’s seared lamb definitely goes beyond expectation as well. Will come back!

I've been hearing high praises from my Italian friends about this place for couple years now. Finally decided to do my birthday dinner here. What a gem! Hands down, the best Italian place I've been in SF and I live in North Beach! The entire staff is amazing and accomodated our many challenging requests. I'm already planning to come back soon for no particular reason except the delicious food, wholesome vibes, and beautiful people ❤️🍝🐟. Whether you are planning a date, girls' night, or special events, please book now, you won't regret it!

My first visit. Not your standard Italian dishes. Four of us shared octopus & squid appetizers, mushroom and pork ragu pastas, shrimp and lamb mains family style. All were excellent and ample portions. Recommended Italian rose was excellent too. Attentive and helpful service. Easy access via three public transit lines, can't comment on parking.

What a gem! Friends took me to La Ciccia last week for a fabulous Sardinian dinner. The atmosphere, service and food were all excellent. You will need a reservation. We were there mid-week and the place was packed with happy diners. Probably a local favorite. The fish I got (see photo) was a miracle of flavors that combined in beautiful ways. I will definitely return. My dinner companions elicited sounds of happiness as they ate their entrees. The charming owner of the restaurant was a joy to talk with.

Very tasty food, but I expected more at the price point. The Baby Octopus Stew was spectacular. Very tender, just spicy enough, and incredibly rich. The calamari was refreshingly vibrant. The Chocolate Panna Cotta was also well executed. Our two mains were somewhat underwhelming. The sea urchin pasta was a bit too briny for my liking, and the sauce wasn't rich enough to counteract that. The lamb was well-cooked, but the seasoning left something to be desired. Overall, I'd come back! But I'd try some different mains, since I can definitely see the potential here.