LELEKA

4.7 (34)

$30 and under

Ukrainian

40 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104-2802

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LELEKA

4.7

$30 and under

Ukrainian

Financial District / Embarcadero

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

Ukrainian Comfort Food.
Best Dumplings in the Bay Area.
Indoor and Outdoor seating.
Wine, Beer.
Dishes made by using organic and grass fed meats from the local farms.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Ukrainian, Eastern European, European
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 901-3434
Website
http://lelekasf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Available
Private party facilities
Possible
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
40 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104-2802
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Bush st, Kearny st, Pine st. Belden Alley Inside the Block
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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4.7

(34)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

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34 Reviews

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Kevin S . Gold
San Diego23 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Outstanding find down Belden. Ukranian emigrants in a very no-frills cafe, making some simply outstanding dumplings, at a price level that was a stunning bargain for downtown SF. Killer selection of Ukranian beers, and an outdoor patio. This place made for a hell of Spring afternoon.
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Nancy
Sacramento16 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Simple, informal setting; order at the counter. Service was quick and food was delicious. We tried beef gouda hand pies and beef dumplings. Great seasoning. Honey lager beer was tasty too!
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Michael Gold
San Francisco47 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful food and very friendly service. I enjoyed the beef Gouda dumplings, borch, marinated cabbage and a Ukrainian lager!
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EEEEr
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was wonderful! I make it a point to come here at least once every time I’m in town.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First time eating at this restaurant. The service is great and food is delicious!
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Jess
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was so delicious and reasonably priced. Will definitely come back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, value food, and hearty food
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Mike Gold
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely fantastic. Service was great...definitely coming back again
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DrAntisense
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent dumplings and peroshkis!
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC1 review
1.0
Dined on January 5, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our reservation was accepted on open table and as we were visiting San Francisco, we ubered over. The restaurant, despite having taken our reservation, was closed. We had expense and time with no food. We ate at the Italian restaurant next door where the food was exceptional and the service ideal.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Ukrainian, Eastern European, European
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 901-3434
Website
http://lelekasf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Available
Private party facilities
Possible
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
40 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104-2802
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Bush st, Kearny st, Pine st. Belden Alley Inside the Block
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, LELEKA offers outdoor seating, including a patio tucked into the Belden Place alley that guests enjoy on pleasant days.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate for this casual dining spot.

LELEKA is at its liveliest and most convenient during weekday lunch, it runs lunch service Mon–Fri and is a popular spot for Financial District workers, with quick service and fresh dumplings.

LELEKA feels like a no‑frills, homey Ukrainian comfort‑food cafe tucked into Belden Place, with counter ordering, indoor and outdoor seating and a warm, welcoming vibe.

Yes, families and children are regular guests here, and reviewers note kid-favourite items like syrniki and that kids get excited about Leleka's deliveries and dishes.

Dumpling orders are sizable, the menu lists about 20 pieces per order, and guests frequently describe those orders as generous and filling.

Yes, tucked into Belden Place with outdoor patio seating and a cosy European-alley feel, LELEKA makes a relaxed, intimate spot many couples enjoy.

Yes, the outdoor patio is a spot where guests have brought their dogs to dine, making it a pleasant option for pet owners on nice days.

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LELEKA

4.7

$30 and under

Ukrainian

Financial District / Embarcadero

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

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