Canela Bistro & Wine Bar, San Francisco, CA

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Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

Name: Canela Bistro & Wine Bar
Address: 2272 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94114
Telephone: (415) 552-3000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1281 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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We invite you to enjoy our Spanish inspired cuisine, made with the best and most natural ingredients available from both Spain and California. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors using the bounty of Spain & California. We offer over 75 bottles of unique wine from Spain, some that you will only find here. Whether you want to have a formal dinner, casual tapas, small plates, paella, glass of wine, and homemade dessert, come to Canela and be assured that you will find what you are looking for.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 552-3000
Website
http://www.canelasf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mat Schuster
Catering
We are available to come cater your party with Spanish food and wine. Call for details.
Private party facilities
We offer a few different options for private dining experiences. Customers can choose either our semi-private front or back areas of the restaurant or the full restaurant. Guests can choose to have a seated, coursed menu or a seated, family style share menu which is a little more casual.
Private party contact
Mat Schuster: (855) 341-2697

Location
2272 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94114
Neighborhood
The Castro
Cross street
Noe St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
One block from Castro or Church Muni stations (K, L, M, J, T) Also two blocks from Noe and Duboce station for N. Multiple buses (22, 24, 23) run within a block distance of Canela.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Paella & Tapas Experience
$69.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our Paella & Tapas Experience! The prix fixe dinner includes, your choice of Paella (Seafood, Chicken, Seasonal Mushroom), 2 tapas to choose from (per person), and dessert (per person)! The only way to get paella right now, is by selecting this option. Please let us know if the notes which type of paella you would like. (Note: One type of paella per table). Please note; we are a small, neighborhood restaurant and we have a small kitchen which is why our paella availability is limited. We cannot guarentee the paella experience if you change your original reservation time.

Popular dishes

Pineapple & Almond Gazpacho
(Gluten free, dairy free possible) pineapple, almonds, garlic, shallots, feta, olive oil
- Cup$8.00
- Bowl$10.00
Escarole Salad$14.00
Golden beets, sunchokes, manchego, cuquillo olives, boquerones, croutons, Spanish piquillo dressing
Little Gem & Red Leaf Salad$14.00
Pickled purple carrots, naval oranges, Persian cucumber, pepitas, almonds, sesame, citrus vinaigrette
Wedge Salad$14.00
Iceberg, cherry tomatoes, bacon, red onion, herb vinaigrette, Spanish blue cheese crumbles

Coca Flatbreads

Natural Chorizo, House Pickled Beets$17.00
Sofrito, shredded sheep's cheese, onions
Lamb, Currants, Harissa$17.00
Sofrito, shredded sheep's cheese
Seasonal Veggies$17.00
(Gluten free possible) sofrito, feta, dressed frisee

De la Huerta

Patatas Bravas$8.50
Crispy potatoes, almond romesco, garlic-paprika aioli
Tortilla Española$10.00
Potato, egg, green onion, paprika sour cream

Del Mar

Pulpo$15.00
Olive oil-braised Spanish octopus, marble potatoes, Thai basil aioli (Ask for picante)
Gambas al Pimenton$13.00
(Gluten free, dairy free possible) seared shrimp, smoked Spanish paprika, garlic, dry sherry
Gambas al Ajillo$13.00
Seared shrimp, fermented black garlic, lemon, garlic

Postres

Blueberry & Lemon Bread Pudding$8.50
Whipped cream
TCHO Chocolate Natillas$8.50
Dark chocolate pudding, whipped cream, berries
Chocolate Olive Oil Almond Cake$8.50
(Gluten free, dairy free possible) coconut cream, caramel, candied almond
Churros con Chocolate$8.50
Cinnamon-sugar, chocolate dip
Helado del Dia$8.50
Banana & chocolate chip
Pineapple Sorbet$8.50
Fresh pureed pineapple & sugar

What 1,281 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
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JuliaI
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and wonderful wines and friendly service. Much greater value and more fun than restaurants in the same price range. Check out the variety in their wine selection and always order the gespacho of the day.
RS
RosemarieS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply Magnificent. The Manager Paul and his staff took such great care of our group of 9 celebrating a graduation. His choices of wine and food for us were all excellent. It was such a memorable and lovely experience for our family. Bravo Canela!
E
Elise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Large group reservation, very good service and recommendations for food and drink. We ended up with the perfect amount of food and the timing of plates was good. We asked for some dietary modifications (gluten, dairy, egg) and those were easily accommodated. I’ve been here with a small group before which was a good experience so I made a reservation for a large group special occasion. Definitely recommend.
b
baculum
San Francisco
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was very friendly. Outdoor seating was NOT even slightly comfortable and highly un-recommended. Indoor seating was truly frightening with people packed together during the highest SF covid surge of the entire pandemic, absolutely insane behavior. Servers unmasked. Food was good, not fabulous, not quite as good as it used to be. Wine list is small but has some interesting options, and thankfully is not fully Rioja/Ribera. BUT, virtually nothing under $50 (maybe 1 bottle?), this is not acceptable. Spanish wine is such great value it's a real shame to not provide a few affordable options.
d
duke2598
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to celebrate and catch up with friends. The food was amazing, and the staff friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend.
S
Shad
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Not a Michelin but very very good.. Especially good were the Gambas al Ajillo and the peppers (forgot the exact name). Server was extremely sharp about the food and wine although a tad too solicitous. A place I would return to.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great. Great staffPail the manager was very attentive. Food was excellent!
RK
RandiK
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I wish I could give Canela Bistro a 10 star rating in all areas. Cant wait to go back and soon.
EM
ErikaM
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Canela. Coming here is like visiting family. Amazing food, ambiance, and humans.
MS
MrSmarty
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of the finest dinners we’ve had in a long time. Variety freshness true tastes and great service. Our out of town guests said that this was the best restaurant that they’ve been to in SF.
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Larry
San Francisco
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Usually enjoy Matt;s Passover dinner. Unfortunately this year it was off. Manin course tasted like a second dose of matsah ball soup and not alternates like prior years. Service all always was great. Nice to see crowd back but with piped in music on top, makes hearing difficult.
HK
HKDine
San Francisco
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a wonderful meal as always. From the service to the food to the ambiance - it just all works so well. I’m so glad it’s in my neighborhood.
ER
EmilyR
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely, friendly waitstaff. Food was delicious.
RS
RichelleS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. Our first time here and not our last.
NT
NikT
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food. Everything was delicious, especially the puff pastry.
V
Vaibhav
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Solid food, good drinks and nice ambience. Definitely recommended.
MS
MarcS
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another wonderful meal. Chef is outstanding, staff are marvelous. One of my favorite restaurants.
VH
VjayH
Phoenix
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time at a special birthday party event. Food is outstanding as is service. Unique super friendly neighborhood vibe.
L
Link
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shared the paella prix fix meal between 5 folks. It was a more than generous amount of food. The service was the best part. Our wait staff was attentive, helpful and fun. Would recommend without any reservations
E
Eric
San Francisco
202 reviews
vip
5.0
202 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Canela is our go to for a nice evening out in the Castro. The ambiance is intimate and inviting. Service was friendly and attentive. Food and wine delicious! Accommodating when we asked for a table change. Look forward to going back!
JF
JoyceF
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server was professional and friendly. She was great! Food was everything advertised delicious and plentiful
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent. Best place to eat in Castro
EZ
ElenaZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and the service were great! We were more than happy to try so many item on the tapas menu! Most of the dishes really pleased our tastebuds!!! We loved in particular the pulpo, patatas bravas, setas, and bacon wrapped dates!
M
Margaret
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the paella prix fix, and left super full and satisfied. Everything at Canela is wonderful, but our favorites include the bacon wrapped dates, and anything with octopus (pulpo). The chef is an absolute master at preparing octopus, it’s always perfectly tender. They have an excellent wine selection, and definitely save room for dessert, the key lime cheesecake is tart and refreshing. Everyone who works there is lovely, and will take great care of you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect! Food was super delicious, every single course was a good portion size and and incredible. Everyone was so kind, and the ambience of the indoor seating was amazing. Super great experience, would definitely come again!
DP
DarleneP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went on a Saturday evening during Restaurant Week. They had two fixed menus, a 4-course or 9-course. Both were same price. We chose the 4 course, which included sauteed mushrooms, roasted bone marrow, braised octopus and pork loin. Everything tasted amazing. Bold, savory flavors and the portions were larger than we expected. The restaurant was very busy, with all tables full and all seats at the bar taken, but where we were seated, near the front window, it felt very quaint and the nose level was manageable. Highly recommend!
A
Anne
Kansas City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible tapas and a great wine list. Two of us shared 4 tapas and were surprisingly really full just from that. Our servers went above and beyond & even charged my phone! I would 100% come back and try more things from the menu here.
LN
LillianN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service, really enjoyed restaurant week menu and can't wait to try their usual menu
MA
MeeraA
San Francisco
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Overall good. The Bacon Wrapped Dates and the Setas were amazing. The bone marrow was delicious.
AR
AnitaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All employees were very friendly and accommodating. Thank you so much
L
Lily
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The two red wines by the glass ($14/glass) I tested were excellent, a better value than most restaurants and wine bars I went to in my 15 years in San Francisco, with equivalent pricing. The F. SCHATZ, ACINIPO (H), LEMBERGER, SIERRA DE RONDA 2008 was particularly great. In my city, it is very rare to have access to old red wines without breaking the bank! The food was excellent, we all had the Chef's tasting menu.
ED
EricD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent, nice wine selection
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic paella and tapas. Wine and beer only and wines are Spanish only, but some very nice selections which compliment the food brilliantly. Friendly and attentive waitstaff round out a lovely casual experience that's all about the food. Just be prepared for a southern Europe style long dinner. Dishes arrive as they're ready in their own time. Perfect for long conversation if you can resist the urge to keep your mouth full! A+. Will visit again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Canela. The food, service and atmosphere are fantastic. We are looking forward to going back.
JL
JoshL
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is wonderful, the service was friendly, and the experience all around was great. We'll be back - such a large menu to explore, and the wine list didn't disappoint.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience2
Food was okay, nothing groundbreaking. The stuffed piquillo peppers were very good and maybe second preference would be the scallop dish. Would loved to see some other greens as a dressing apart from arugula on every single dish, we got 8 tapas, and everyone one of them either had arugula on top or bottom. Love arugula but some variety would have been nice.
Canela Bistro & Wine BarResponded on March 5, 2022
Hi, I am Mat the chef and owner. First of all, thank you for coming to visit us at Canela! As a small Castro spot, we are happy that you came. I am so sorry that the lack of greens diversity ruined your experience! Please do know that we take these matters very seriously. I am going to investigate and thank you so much for bringing it to our attention. I will also send you a private note as well. Thank you for your support of the restaurant and so sorry to disappoint! Sincerely, Mat and the team
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tapas are excellent, sangrias are good, atmosphere is very nice and service is the best.
JT
JaeT
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, awesome service—the staff is friendly and personable, lovely ambiance. Definitely worth the consideration.
Canela Bistro & Wine BarResponded on March 1, 2022
Hi Jae, thank you so much for the kind words. You two were a pleasure to have come in! We hope to see you all soon! -Sophie & the team
SC
SimonC
County Durham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Have the churros con chocolate! Soft and warm with plenty of cinnamon + sugar.
Canela Bistro & Wine BarResponded on March 1, 2022
Hi Simon, We agree, churros are so yummy and a great way to end a great meal! I see we didn't hit all the marks with your experience and we'd love to have some feedback. I'll be sending over a private message with our contact information. Thank you for joining us for your date night! -Sophie & the team
EK
EricK
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a date night. Food and service were both great.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Canela Bistro & Wine Bar using the Order Online button. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 552-3000.

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1281 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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Accepting orders for today at 3:30 PM

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2272 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94114

Additional information

Cross street
Noe St.
Neighborhood
The Castro
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
One block from Castro or Church Muni stations (K, L, M, J, T) Also two blocks from Noe and Duboce station for N. Multiple buses (22, 24, 23) run within a block distance of Canela.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Mat Schuster
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.canelasf.com/
Phone number
(415) 552-3000
Catering
We are available to come cater your party with Spanish food and wine. Call for details.
Private party facilities
We offer a few different options for private dining experiences. Customers can choose either our semi-private front or back areas of the restaurant or the full restaurant. Guests can choose to have a seated, coursed menu or a seated, family style share menu which is a little more casual.
Private party contact
Mat Schuster: (855) 341-2697

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This restaurant now offers Takeout

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout from OpenTableNew

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West Coast Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Paella & Tapas Experience

Gambas Al Ajillo

Seafood

Chicken

Quesos de España

Manchego

Torta del Casar

Arzua

Pitu

Valdeon

Para Picar

Boquerones$8.00

Marinated Spanish Olives$7.00

Flash Fried Shishito Peppers$10.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$10.00

Jamon Croquetas$13.00

Ensaladas y Sopas

Pineapple & Almond Gazpacho

Escarole Salad$14.00

Little Gem & Red Leaf Salad$14.00

Wedge Salad$14.00

Coca Flatbreads

Natural Chorizo, House Pickled Beets$17.00

Lamb, Currants, Harissa$17.00

Seasonal Veggies$17.00

De la Huerta

Patatas Bravas$8.50

Tortilla Española$10.00

Del Mar

Pulpo$15.00

Gambas al Pimenton$13.00

Gambas al Ajillo$13.00

Postres

Blueberry & Lemon Bread Pudding$8.50

TCHO Chocolate Natillas$8.50

Chocolate Olive Oil Almond Cake$8.50

Churros con Chocolate$8.50

Helado del Dia$8.50

Pineapple Sorbet$8.50

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