Alicia Heuvel

Alicia Vanden Heuvel: The Driving Force Behind La Méditerranée's Success

Alicia Vanden Heuvel: is the Restaurant General Manager and Catering Manager at La Méditerranée, a beloved Mediterranean restaurant with locations in San Francisco's Castro and Fillmore neighborhoods.12 She has been with the company since 1997 and has played a crucial role in its growth and success.4

In 2015, Alicia became a partner at La Méditerranée Fillmore, and in 2021, she became the majority owner of La Méditerranée Castro.1 She can be found daily at the Castro location, working alongside longtime manager Jeff Richau.1

Alicia's extensive experience in managing restaurants has been instrumental in upholding La Méditerranée's commitment to serving delicious food in a warm and friendly environment.2 She has worked closely with the restaurant's founder, Levon Der Bedrossian, and his son Vanick Der Bedrossian, who joined the family business in 2007.2

Together with Arthur Bedikian, who has been with the company since 1998, Alicia and the management team strive to maintain the restaurant's motto, "the smallest things make the biggest differences!"2 This dedication has earned La Méditerranée numerous accolades, including being consistently voted "Best Middle Eastern" and "Best Mediterranean" in the Guardian and SF Weekly.12

In 2019, when the future of La Méditerranée's Berkeley location was uncertain, Alicia stepped in as a business partner to help ensure the restaurant's legacy continued.3 Her commitment to the company and its values has been instrumental in its success over the past four decades.