Ricco Mediterranean — Restaurant in San Francisco

Ready for the best Persian / Mediterranean food you’ve had in SF? Stop by Ricco’s and prepare to be blown away by this gem hidden in plain sight! This lovely family run restaurant just opened in the Marina and offers truly authentic Mediterranean flavors.

I’ve been to pretty much every middle eastern place in SF, and can promise you this is the best koobideh you’ll have. It is well seasoned, made fresh, with high quality meat and no fillers. Unlike other places, this only costs $22 and comes with buttery rice and seasonal vegetables. I can say that this is the best koobideh I’ve had in the US.

They also have an extensive menu that is truly Mediterranean in scope (covers the best of multiple places in the region). So there’s something for everyone. The appetizer combination plate has the best dolmeh and babaganoush I’ve had, and it’s served with freshly made soft bread.

The owner is so passionate and committed to you enjoying the food, and the ambience is exceptional. The Greek style paintings on the wall makes you feel like you’re sitting next to the Mediterranean Sea while eating your amazing food.

I can promise that this restaurant will surprise you in purely a positive way. Authentic food, fair prices, beautiful interior, family run, served with care. You can’t find anything...

With my wife being Lebanese we have tried Mediterranean and the like types of food all across the world and I'd have to say that this experience as we were traveling to the Bay Area certainly was disappointing. The grape leaves AKA dolmas had lemon and honey drizzled over them - that was a first. The falafel wrap seemed kind of spicy, but not a flavor spice more of an ingredient spice, couldn't make out what that was. The hummus came with a giant tortilla instead of actual pita. The salad didn't have any dressing, and the kibbe seem more like a kabob that actual baked kibbe itself. The tzatziki as a side cost $8 which for just wanting a little bit of a side sauce seem like a little excessive. We didn't get any utensils with our order and it was stapled together by the restaurant before our driver delivered it to us. For a restaurant with such a high rating and the high prices I don't know if they were having an off day or if they cater to dine-in customers more so than delivery but I certainly would not...

In such a lively neighborhood with so many flashy places around, Ricco feels like treasure hidden in plain sight. I must have walked by a dozen times and I feel like a complete fool for not giving them a shot sooner. The food is phenomenal. First off, the dolma was the best I’ve ever had in my life. Seems simple, rice wrapped in grape leaves, right? But it was exceptional. The lamb kebab was delicious, the veggies were buttery and garlicky and perfectly cooked, the rice was flavorful, and that whole roasted tomato was like a nostalgia bomb that brought me back to my childhood. The restaurant itself is really nice too (they don’t always have little skeleton farmers atop the bar but hey it’s Halloween), and the staff is attentive and friendly. Stop scrolling around trying to figure out what you want to eat tonight. You found...