| About: | Aziza offers an elegant and stylish dining experience. Chef/owner Mourad Lahlou is a leader in modernizing Moroccan cuisine and adapting it to a western style fine dining setting. His innovative cuisine combines artisinal products and organic market ingredients, intense flavors and stunning presentations all combined with a progressive Californian influence. Aziza's gracious service and romantic ambience presents fine dining at its best in a warm, sexy and intimate setting. |
| Hours: | Dinner Wed.-Mon. |
| Categories: | Middle Eastern, All Bars, Pubs, & Clubs, Mediterranean Restaurants, Californian Restaurants, Restaurants, Ethiopian Restaurants, Moroccan Restaurants |
| Parking: | Valet |
| Payment: | MasterCard, Visa, American Express |
| Specialities: | People Watching, Dim Lights, Music, Festive |
| Chef: | Mourad Lahlou |
| Cuisine: | California, Moroccan, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Californian |
| Ambiance: | Casual, Fun, Romantic, Elegant, Family Friendly |
| Feature: | Entertainment, Take Out, Late Night, Private Rooms, Dancing, Healthy Options, Take Out, Bar |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Smoking: | Non-Smoking Restaurant |
| Dress Code: | Casual Dress |
| Price: | $10 - $20 |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: 415 752 3056 Email: dine@aziza-sf.com |
Okay, so chop me into little pieces and serve me with a dipping sauce, but I just don't get the buzz about Aziza.
It's not that the food isn't tasty and creative and all that--but it's just so over priced! I mean for the $100 we spent (and wife doesn't even drink booze!) I think there are a lot better meals to be had in the Richmond.
To reiterate, the food is excellent, the service above average and the drinks are good.
But I left feeling a little cheated to be frank.
The portions are not all that generous, and the waiter seemed to be in a rush to get us out of there.
Oh, I'll go back again in a year or two no doubt, but the buzz? Didn't feel it. Sorry.
Signed
Skeptical in the Sunset.
I recently went with four friends to this restaurant on a Friday night -late around 9:30 pm without reservations and was put off at the beginning. When we asked how long the wait would be the hostess (with an attitude) said it would be at least 30-45 minutes, but we noticed that six tables in our immediate proximity were empty. We got over the wait, had some yummy cocktails at the bar and waiting like perfect ladies and gents for a table. When we were finally seated (less than 15 minutes) we were greeted by a friendly waitperson who took the time to explain the entrees to us. Well the attitude from the hostess sure paid off. The food was fantastic. We started with the basteeya, spicy lamb sausages and spreads. I had the lamb shank and it was so tasty! Everyone loved their entrees and not to mention the portion were quite huge. Overall I would highly recommend this little Moroccan jewel in the Richmond, but you may want to make reservations ahead of time to avoid the attitude.
Wonderful food: I've only been to Aziza once, but the 6 of us got the tasting menu so I think we probably tasted at least half of the items on the menu. While Aziza is definitely not cheap, the food is really wonderful. I had the best lamb here that I have ever had in my entire life. The drink menu is quite fun, and every dish I tried was excellent. The atmosphere is quite romantic and beautiful.