La Ciccia (Noe Valley) Nov 15, 2025

 La Ciccia! Molto Bene!  Julia's pick.

Tucked into a cozy corner of Noe Valley, La Ciccia is San Francisco’s hidden gem of Sardinian soul. This restaurant has been here for ages (Gail recalls it from when she lived around the corner). This intimate bistro features handmade pastas, and hearty meat dishes all rooted in traditional Sardinian recipes.  The atmosphere feels like visiting a friend’s welcoming home — warm lighting, close-knit tables, and staff who are very cozy and friendly.

We started off with a beet and apple salad which was quite delicious (especially after a long wait to sit down - softened by complimentary bubbles!).  This is the salad: 

We shared a bottle of Vermentino di Sardegna "Costamolino" Agricola Argiolas, 2022  . I'm writing it down here because it was so delicious, I want to document it! It was light, crisp, and a perfect pairing to our pastas.

We tried the Malloreddus a sa Campidanese (Semolina Gnochetti Pork Sugo Pecorino Sardo Dop) - incredible!! Possibly my favorite pasta (all pastas in photo below). 

We also had the Fregola Sarda (Fregola Seafood Citrus Zest Squid Ink) which was the most interesting take on squid ink pasta I have tried (little pasta balls and round squid instead of long pasta).

Dessert was mediocre, actually. A panna cotta that was a little too gelatinous. That didn't stop us from eating it, of course.

 The meh panna cotta. Great hazelnuts!

Overall, a lovely time, as always, catching up. Dionne had recently returned from Portland. Gail was recovering well from knee surgery, though had recently lost a friend in Danville. Steph has quite the goalie in Stella! And Julia told tales of interminable college application process. 

XO.