Valentine’s Day dinner was great! Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Codi Hale
A friend and I stumbled into here purely based on the decor (gorgeous!) and I’m so glad we did. The food was incredible, and Rafiq (owner) waited on us. He was funny and engaging, and guided us through the menu. I loved learning about Tunisian food through him!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helen
I accidently ingested a serrano pepper and the owner came to the rescue with a glass of milk! 5 stars for food, service, and ambience.
Gibrán Ramírez Muñoz
I went with my wife for our anniversary and it was amazing. the chef himself taught us how to eat his food properly and it was a very good experience for me coming from a culinary background , it was very important to enjoy our dinner with the chef recommendations. we DEFINITELY gonna be back . Amazing food , seasoning and vibe !
Such a nice place with really good food & dessert I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
aymen zid
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️What a delightful, charming, and tasty oasis in the Mission. The food and drinks are thoughtful and packed with flavors, some familiar and soul-warming, others surprising and eye-opening. The owner is so hands-on, a friendly and attentive host who truly cares about every single person who walks through his doors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlotte Lamm
I was excited to try this restaurant but it did not deliver. The restaurant is severely understaffed, we waited a long time. The food was so salty it was nearly inedible. The chicken in the chicken tagine was dry and stringy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
meriam khouaja
It was a perfect Tunisian meal, great atmosphere and service! Thank you Saad for representing well our country and our culture 🙏🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ulugbek Mirmukhamedov
Amazing service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
marie-helene
Gola is a neighborhood gem! The service was amazing. The owner gave us good suggestions to enjoy our meal. Only 3 cocktails on the menu; Sidi-bou was very refreshing and good. The Brika au thon reminded me my home food; amazing! For main course we shared the lamb tajine and jilbena with addition of lamb. Both dishes were delicious. For desert we had the créma that was very tasty. Overall it was a very nice diner with a remarkable service.
Everything was excellent!! We tried the deviled eggs, brik, and lamb stew and all were incredible. Lamb stew had lots of beautifully tender lamb. Even the bread was really something special. Service was impeccable, ambiance delightful and cozy. Will be back and definitely recommend
Also - loved that they asked if we were ready for the next course once we had finished our appetizers. Sometimes I do want a break in between, and lots of restaurants in this area will bring out the entrees while you’re still eating appetizers which is a huge pet peeve of mine. Not at Gola - service was delightful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ibrahim Khoudary
Good Stuff here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hamm Khoudary
Gola is something special. The food feels deeply authentic to Tunisia—bold, soulful flavors that taste rooted in tradition while still feeling beautifully refined. The seafood is outstanding, incredibly fresh, and prepared in a way that lets the spices and ingredients truly shine.
The dessert was the perfect finish—thoughtful, balanced, and memorable. Add to that a warm, energetic vibe and genuinely attentive service, and the whole experience feels both elevated and welcoming.
Gola isn’t just a great meal—it feels like a true taste of Tunisia, done with care and confidence. I’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haytham ElK
The best chicken tagin I’ve ever had! Pita bread just like back home 💕 I’ll definitely be back thank you 🙏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kai Sheng
Great ambience and friendly staff. I can’t say the seats near the door against the window are the most comfortable though.
The food was flavorful and beautiful. Unfortunately the toasted bread that came with the riblets were incredibly hard and inedible. We also thought the portion sizes were on the smaller end (esp the chicken tangine).
Valentine’s Day dinner was great! Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A friend and I stumbled into here purely based on the decor (gorgeous!) and I’m so glad we did. The food was incredible, and Rafiq (owner) waited on us. He was funny and engaging, and guided us through the menu. I loved learning about Tunisian food through him!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I accidently ingested a serrano pepper and the owner came to the rescue with a glass of milk! 5 stars for food, service, and ambience.
I went with my wife for our anniversary and it was amazing. the chef himself taught us how to eat his food properly and it was a very good experience for me coming from a culinary background , it was very important to enjoy our dinner with the chef recommendations. we DEFINITELY gonna be back . Amazing food , seasoning and vibe !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus Salad, Homemade Bread, Grilled Octopus, Chicken Tagine Plate
Such a nice place with really good food & dessert
I highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️What a delightful, charming, and tasty oasis in the Mission. The food and drinks are thoughtful and packed with flavors, some familiar and soul-warming, others surprising and eye-opening. The owner is so hands-on, a friendly and attentive host who truly cares about every single person who walks through his doors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was excited to try this restaurant but it did not deliver. The restaurant is severely understaffed, we waited a long time. The food was so salty it was nearly inedible. The chicken in the chicken tagine was dry and stringy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
It was a perfect Tunisian meal, great atmosphere and service! Thank you Saad for representing well our country and our culture 🙏🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gola is a neighborhood gem! The service was amazing. The owner gave us good suggestions to enjoy our meal. Only 3 cocktails on the menu; Sidi-bou was very refreshing and good. The Brika au thon reminded me my home food; amazing! For main course we shared the lamb tajine and jilbena with addition of lamb. Both dishes were delicious. For desert we had the créma that was very tasty. Overall it was a very nice diner with a remarkable service.
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything was excellent!! We tried the deviled eggs, brik, and lamb stew and all were incredible. Lamb stew had lots of beautifully tender lamb. Even the bread was really something special. Service was impeccable, ambiance delightful and cozy. Will be back and definitely recommend
Also - loved that they asked if we were ready for the next course once we had finished our appetizers. Sometimes I do want a break in between, and lots of restaurants in this area will bring out the entrees while you’re still eating appetizers which is a huge pet peeve of mine. Not at Gola - service was delightful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good Stuff here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gola is something special. The food feels deeply authentic to Tunisia—bold, soulful flavors that taste rooted in tradition while still feeling beautifully refined. The seafood is outstanding, incredibly fresh, and prepared in a way that lets the spices and ingredients truly shine.
The dessert was the perfect finish—thoughtful, balanced, and memorable. Add to that a warm, energetic vibe and genuinely attentive service, and the whole experience feels both elevated and welcoming.
Gola isn’t just a great meal—it feels like a true taste of Tunisia, done with care and confidence. I’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best chicken tagin I’ve ever had! Pita bread just like back home 💕 I’ll definitely be back thank you 🙏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great ambience and friendly staff. I can’t say the seats near the door against the window are the most comfortable though.
The food was flavorful and beautiful. Unfortunately the toasted bread that came with the riblets were incredibly hard and inedible. We also thought the portion sizes were on the smaller end (esp the chicken tangine).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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