Che Fico Parco Menlo

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   Ann

   VIP

   San Francisco

   40 reviews

   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, the food was really excellent, the service gracious, and ?didi mention the food? Do not miss the gnocchi with truffles and chestnuts. This is the best restaurant around the Bay!
   

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   Luke

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and ambiance were great. Service was god awful!
   

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   James

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was slow, communication was poor: they decided not to serve pizza at all for the day because the chef wasn’t happy with the sough (?) but were conveniently not telling anybody this until they tried to order a pizza. Shady move to avoid people bailing in their reservations. Took 30 minutes from being seated to being able to put in anything but the initial drink order. At this level of price, none of this is acceptable
   

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   Dorie

   San Francisco

   12 reviews

   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   After really looking forward to our return experience: I think the lesson learned is not to come on a busy holiday weekend. It was packed. We waited for at least 15 minutes with a reservation. Lesson learned about bar sitting too The pork chop was very very fatty and our butter beans ( which we love) we very uneven in their cooking. The bar staff ( where we sat) was really inattentive and we like them. Had a great time last time with them. I had to wait for quite a while for just water - then to add sparking water and then to order drinks and then to order more drinks and to get spoons to eat our dessert with. I mean c’mon- we were right in front of you 🫣 We like the staff and the food but overall this was not very encouraging to return when we didn’t love it and it’s not a cheap meal (300$) for three of us with two entrees and a veg. That’s a lot. Anyway - I love the city Che Fico and will probably go there instead. Best of luck - Menlo Park seems to love you.
   

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   Tyler

   San Francisco

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   As someone who has never felt compelled to write a restaurant review in 27 years, I regret that my first one has to be negative. My girlfriend and I dined at Che Fico Menlo for the first time on Valentine’s Day, hoping for a memorable experience. Unfortunately, the evening fell short in multiple ways. The service was underwhelming, and the food quality did not meet expectations—especially given the steep price of the fixed menu. The appetizers were very bland, the pasta was overcooked, and the chocolate cake tasted store-bought. The only item we truly enjoyed was the gelato. To make matters worse, we were seated in a back room, separated from the main dining area, which diminished the ambiance we were looking forward to. Having dined at many high-end restaurants, we can confidently say this meal was not worth the $500 price tag. We had high hopes for Che Fico, but sadly, it did not live up to them. We will not be returning.
   

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   Bre

   VIP

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Five Star Valentine’s Day Menu, Service and Experience!
   

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   Jeannie

   VIP

   San Francisco

   30 reviews

   3.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for Valentine dinner and the place was almost full and not crowded. Surprisingly there were a few open tables. For Valentine they had a fixed menu at $199 pp. Outdoor patio ambiance was comfortable and cozy. It was a friendly crowd and good vibes. They had plenty of heaters to keep you warm. The dining experience felt rushed, with all the small plates from the fixed menu arriving at once. We had a small table, and it felt overcrowded, and the lack of pacing made it hard to focus on any one dish. The focaccia and scallop crudo were tasty, and the mushroom lasagna was delicious, standing out as highlights of the meal. However, the striped bass lacked flavor, was overcooked, and came out dry. The wagyu tenderloin was rare but I was okay with it. Overall, while the food had some strong points, the chaotic timing left the experience feeling more overwhelming than enjoyable. Maybe another time might be a better experience for us especially for the price they charged.
   

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   Omar

   VIP

   London

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The ambience is ok but the food is pretty terrible. Go to DoppioZero, for example, for italian food. Much better.
   

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   Morris

   VIP

   San Francisco

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always food and service was excellent. Great time
   

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    Marilyn

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything was top notch! We were fortunate to be seating in their room that is separate from the main room, because the noise level was low. It was much noisier in the main room.
    

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