My wife's cousin took us to this hidden gem and we couldn't have had a more enjoyable meal. The service was spot on and the food was out of this world. We highly recommend the lamb and the bacon wrapped dates. Definitely on our places to visit list every time we're in the city.
Last night we had one of the best dinners we have ever had anywhere. The paella was out of this world and I'm difficult to please. Everything was wonderful. Marco, our waiter, was perfectly attentive and helpful but not overly so. We highly recommend this restaurant.
One of the best restaurants downtown such a hidden secret and gem always go every year for my birthday never a disappointment the food is always fresh amazing & tasty.. definitely 5☆ ♡ the decor is electric, gypsies, beautiful color comfort fusion and warm. Great Place for a date, romantic getaway, birthdays, friends in town, anniversary. The bacon bon bons are to die for! the lamb is superb chicken is delicious.
The best food I've had in SF in a long time. Chef Michael Reyes soignewest has mastered his art here. Terrific wine pairing menu, unique food, perfect flavors. My highest recommendation.
Great Vive!! And great food! Hard to find but worth it. I found this place by accident about 16 years ago, and loved it.
Magnificent food, charming and knowledgeable staff, and lovely decor which is cosy and elegant. There is an element of surprise too, as you pass through an ordinary back alley to get there.
I loved the hospitality, interior decor and most of all the delicious food.
The BEST surprise pre-wedding meal EVER!... EXCELLENT experience and food!
Great Night! Magnificent Food!!!.. When i get back to SF i will be at Gitane!! no doubt bout it!! Thanks!!
Gracious caring staff that accommodated our requests! Happy Birthday to my love ❤️
Oscar Antonio Samarron
+5
the food is great and the interior decor is amazing! the atmosphere is perfect for a romantic date, as well as they're outside seating.
Wonderful G&T , sangría and food.
We enjoyed our meal here... Great service and nice selection on the menu for restricted diets, which they were able to accommodate. Good wine selection and really nice decor. Cool bar and bathroom!
Confession - I have never eaten at the restaurant but the bar here is a gem. Rarely crowded, intimate space, friendly staff, and they make some of the best cocktails in the city. Great stop for a pre-dinner drink.
Wow, what a gem. Hidden in a tiny little street that you usually would avoid, this place features covered and heated outdoor seating as well as a bunch of seats by the impressive looking bar on the first floor as well as several tables upstairs. Especially upstairs it is super romantic. Low lights, a huge flower bouquet in the middle of the room which smells great, designer lights everywhere and cozy tables. The food is excellent and well presented. The cocktails and wine selection is great too. Don't expect that you can choose from 20 different dishes, instead they focus on quality and a small selection. There's a lot of sea food that is real fresh. Stuff is friendly and attentive. Great place all the way.
What's there not to love? Ambiance is perfect for an intimate dinner. Nice variety of appetizers ( the bonbons are amazing) and main dishes ( tasty salmon with almond and cherry couscous). I would have had dessert if I wasn't full. Lovely wine and cocktails to make everyone happy. And the wait staff are top notch.
Absolutely love the decor and space. Its very intimate and sexy. Our waiter was good and attentive. The food was very good but some things were over peppered and/or over salted. My favorites were the quail and lamb. The chocolate ganache cake was phenomenal (and I'm really picky about my chocolate). The cocktails were also quite good. Highly recommend even if you're just looking for a nice cocktail bar to go to.
This was a great place to go during our mom/daughter San Francisco trip. We got there a bit early so there was no wait for our reservation. The food was great - we got the oysters, bonbons, soup and one of the cocas. Definitely not really a tapas place even though we shared. Dessert was great for sharing too. I also discovered I don't like sherry. Our waiter was great about taking it away, even though it did still show up on the bill.
I had been wanting to go inside and experience Gitane but it's so popular that took me a while. Finally last night I had a great dinner here. Try to get a table at the bar or upstairs so you can really absorb the ambience, decor and really cool experience. Exceeded expectations, not only with the amazing food but the great talented people working there. Fantastic staff. Totally recommend it and I can't wait to get back to try other dishes. It's a secret place in SF so take advantage of its hidden location.
This place is totally fun. Food is on point. Great wine and Sherry list. I had the Moroccan salmon, salt cod relleno, and Brussels sprouts. All were excellent. Salmon was cooked perfectly, and the couscous on the side with the cherries was fantastic.
Sooooooo good. At the time of my visit, I had the sweet meats as my appetizer, and the lamb as my main course. Absolutely amazing! And the wine menu had the perfect selection for the meals they offered that season. The staff, decor, and ambiance were perfect. I love place and go as often as I can.
I ate here last night and loved It! The piquillo stuffed peppers and trout entree were fabulous. The cocktail mixed for me by bar manager Greg knocked my socks off! He recommended a wine paring that went against my instinct and it was perfect. Glad I listened to him!
The bar vibe is chic yet casual. Great lighting and music not too loud. It was perfect.
I planned a surprise 30th birthday trip for my wife to San Francisco, and Gitane was our favorite part of the entire vacation! I cannot say enough about this restaurant, and if I am ever in San Francisco again, I will definitely bypass the hundreds of other restaurants in the area that I haven't tried, because I don't think any of them will top my experience. It started with Katherine working with me months before we arrived in SF, planning a special spot for us in the restaurant. Once we arrived, it was evident that Gitane takes serious pride in its cocktails and food. The specialty drinks were delicious, Mark and Meghan made us feel special, and our dinner was incredible and intimate.
I highly recommend visiting this restaurant, and definitely call ahead so it can be as memorable as our experience.
I didn't think I would find another restaurant in Claude Lane that I would love as much as Cafe Claude but Gitane definitely lives up to the hype! All of the small plates had great flavors, and the sommelier came by our table and chatted with us a bit about our meal/pairings. Another time I came for dessert and received superb service! Cannot say enough good things about this restaurant.
I don't drink gin too much so I wasn't sure I was going to love this bar. Man was I wrong! It's a beautiful space and they really impressed me with all of their drink options. The bartenders were very friendly and they helped me figure out what I would like to drink and then they showed me how they made it. The hostess also let us take over a table even though we didn't have a reservation or a clear idea of how many friends we were to expect that night...
Jessica Sale (Jess Sale)
+5
I may be a little biast because this is the night I was proposed too! We had a 7 course meal.amd every single dish was nothing short of outstanding. The service was also impeccable and what better way to top off the night but a nice sparkly diamond and our waiter promptly brought us champagne to celebrate! Perfect evening was spent at this restaurant and the memory will never fade.
4+ for service; 3 for food. Walk into this hidden lane with nice selection of food and wine. Best dishes are rabbit loin and jamon Serrano and the rustic bread.
Fish was on the salty side. Service and cozy, romantic ambiance is great for date night and friends.
Very interesting and sexy ambiance and it looks more like a bar than restaurant. We came for dinner and heard good things about it. Dishes are very creative and interesting, but I think I had over-expected a little. It's a place I had tried and do not crave to come back.
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