Gola

4.8 (302)

$30 and under

Tunisian

819 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-1223

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2 people

12 Jul 2025

19:30

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Charming

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 05:00–22:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:30
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 .

Location
819 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-1223
Area
Mission
Cross Street
Valencia street # 19th street
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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
Grilled branzino:
parsley ,preserved lemon, olives, serrano chili, garlic olive sauce& kefteji MIX
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

What 302 people are saying

Gola reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Lively
San Francisco
Best Overall
San Francisco
Best Food
San Francisco
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gola offers "incredible flavors" with fresh, delicious Tunisian cuisine that creates a warm and lively ambiance. Guests rave about the "friendly, knowledgeable" service and "excellent" decor. Highlights include the spicy lamb tagine and unique cocktails. Whether for a family dinner or special occasion, Gola promises a memorable culinary adventure.

302 Reviews

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Karishma
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on 5 July 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The appetizers and the main course were absolutely delicious! We tried the Tunisian red wines which weren't that great! The dessert at the end was also underwhelming. However the service was phenomenal. And as I mentioned before, the food was something we would definitely come back for.
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Charles
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A very nice place! Good food and some interesting wine choices, to boot. Good value as well. Friendly, professional service. Volume level can be on the "vibrant" side, so that's something to keep in mind, but we highly recommend! Look forward to returning.
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Anna Marie
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious! There were 4 of us and we shared all of the starters. We all especially loved the scallops in the turmeric cream sauce, the shrimp deviled egg & the octopus salad. We each ordered one of the 4 entree dishes and they were all good. One of the ladies in the party had a birthday; we ordered dessert and Gola surprised us with a birthday treat and sparkling beverage to celebrate. Excellent evening repast!
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Michelle
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible flavors, all three times I've been here. Excellent wait staff.
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Vivek
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent decor, conversation with owner and chef Rafik, ambience and food. Great mocktails, cocktails, Tunisian red wine. Brika and eggs with shrimp appetizers, spicy lamb tagine in a gola earthen pot, fish fillet, meat stuffed peppers, fresh bread and Tunisian harissa, hazelnut baklava and pistachio topped crema. An intimate and quiet restaurant, great fun to walk there on Valencia Street and visit Dog Eared Books after dinner.
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day VIP
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect from A-Z - from the moment you walk in and greeted till the last good-bye . Service friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and fun. The food is flavorful and fresh. Every course arrives timely, without rush. You feel that you have been transformed to a place far from home, where for the moment, you can relax and enjoy great food in the lively company of others. Don't miss out!
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Todd
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious, the service was good, and the prices were very reasonable. This was a business dinner for applicants and it was a great way to show off what SF has to offer. Later in the evening, it got a little noisy for a business dinner, but still okay. I would definitely return!
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Ann VIP
San Francisco Bay Area114 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is great! A very sexy space. We sat at the bar. It was cozy. We had some Pinot Noir that was spectacular! The food is very different than what we have had before and we liked it. Parking is easy at the lot on 21st and Valencia.
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Jeb
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This may be my favorite restaurant ever. The level of quality in every aspect possible is unparalleled. I literally drive 3 hours just to eat at this restaurant.
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Michelle VIP
San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious food; full of flavor. The highlight was the branzino and the potato/tomato/eggplant/olive/egg side with it. Attentive service and wonderful food; will be sure to return.
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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 302 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

12 Jul 2025

19:30

Booked 6 times today

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 05:00–22:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:30
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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Gola

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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Starters

Brika au Thon

La Marsa

Devilled eggs

Octopus salad

Houriya

Entrées

Lamb Tagine

Filfil Mehchi

Chicken Tagine

Grilled branzino:

kromb (vegan )

Sides

Homemade Bread

Pearl Couscous

Shishito pappers

Desserts

Tunisian Baklava

Baklava

Orange Blossom Water Creme Brule

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