Although San Francisco offers a never-ending supply of Italian eateries, none will feel quite as authentic as La Ciccia. This rustic, Noe Valley spot is Sardinia’s culinary ambassador to the city, boasting a cuisine specific to that Mediterranean island. Traditional entrees include fregola with sea urchin and smoked pancetta, a glorious bottarga (salt-cured fish roe), and, for dessert, <em>truta de arrescottu</em>: Sardinian ricotta and saffron cake with honey and toasted almond.
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Bottarga! Glorious bottarga. This delicious fish roe, salted and cured, is served at La Ciccia with spaghetti. The roe is basically a cross of uni and bacon in powder form. In other words: heaven. It’s the signature fishy seasoning of Sardinia that packs the flavor power of anchovy without the salty-brininess. La Ciccia is Sardinia’s culinary ambassador to our city, representing the oft-neglected island over 200 miles west of the mainland. Other dishes of note include the Artisanal Fusilli pasta with sea urchin, tomato, and grated tuna heart, and Oven-Roasted Whole Prawns with basil oil and parsley.
How to book: Make reservations online or order takeout by calling 415-550-8114.