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   OlgaE

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food, service and atmosphere! We will definitely be back.

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   Laura

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience3

   The food is not authentic. The place is too noisy.

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   DavidH

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 5, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience3

   Wonderful meal but unfortunately the heat lamps didn’t work and we were really cold!

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   RAH205

   San Francisco

   35 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on April 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent all the way around.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 28, 2022

   overall4food4service2ambience4

   Reservations: Preferred! Reserved a table of 5 about 48 hours in advance. I called next day if we can push our time 15 minutes earlier and it was approved. Showed up on time, party of 5 changed to party of 4 last minute. Hostess asked us to wait 15 minutes at the bar. However, when we got to the bar, hostess came up to us that our table was ready sooner than expected! Menu: Known for tapas! Limited menu of desserts. All drinks sounded sensational. I had a glass of Sangria and it was delicious. Prices of food were quite high but expected at a high end venue. However, drinks were priced at what someone would pay in a bougie bar. Service: This area is the reason that the review did not receive a full 5 star rating. Thankfully there are other areas that had great reviews. The waiter was absolutely rude when we tried to make an order. When we informed him that we are ordering drinks and desert, he interrupted my friend from her drink order and said he needs to speak with the hostess. He informed us that we should be ordering dinner if seated there. Then he returned several minutes later asking again our orders. After we received our drinks and desserts there was no check in about his service or about our order. We just received the bill in the end. If we had a better server then I would have left with a sweet taste in my mouth, except it was a bad taste.

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   Willie

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 27, 2022

   overall2food2service4ambience3

   The tapas were top notch. Unfortunately the paella was poor. I have not eaten there in several years. I remember the paella as being MUCH better. I was disappointed...

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   Jay1

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on April 27, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Fabulous ambiance and service. Terrific flavors. Best of SF, never disappoints.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on April 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Had a fantastic evening. The ambiance was energetic and decor beautiful. Everything from the hostess reaching out to me to confirm the dinner reservation to the attentive waitstaff saying good evening was above and beyond our expectations. The Gin Tonic menu at the bar and the live music made me feel like I was back in Espana. The food was spectacular. The Gambas and the Paella were our favorites. We ordered dividida style and had Pollo & Seafood. We will definitely go back again.

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   SFLulu

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 24, 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Outstanding small plates. The flavors were amazing!

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    hoang

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The food was terrific. Our server did not let us know that there will be extra charge for spicy pepper. I was a bit surprised when ai saw the bill, but too late.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    The food was not as good as I remember. The last time I was there was in March 2020 and the food was much better. The chicken paella was fair only. We ordered also pulpo and it came sliced in such a thin layers that you could not even appreciate the taste of the pulpo (octhupus). Croquetas 2 pieces for $16!! Wow!! They are only made with flour and milk! The place had too much noise. I am sad because I remember enjoying the food the times I was there before COVID-19.

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    DandM

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience1

    The music from the bar made it impossible for our party to enjoy the great food. Too sad, my family will not return.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Prices have risen dramatically with a slight decline in quality. Chuleton was $100 3 years ago now $160

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    TechDork

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic night at Bellota. The food, ambiance and music all make this a special place. The hostess was truly gracious and made such a great impression when we first walked in. Thx to the entire team for a memorable evening!

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    Neoscona

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    The food -- we stuck to a collection of small and medium plates -- was excellent. Outstanding service, attentive without being intrusive. We're delighted to find such a good restaurant within walking distance of Potrero Hill. If you like Gin and Tonic, try the fancy versions using Barr Hill Gin and flavored Fever Tree tonic. I loved the combination with the Elderberry tonic. Lots of additions, such as orange slices and a spring of rosemary. A bit pricey, but that was noted on the OpenTable site.

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    Aris

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Great food, can’t wait to try other food besides paella. Definitely will be back again.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Me encanto el lugar, la comida y la música en vivo

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    Guest

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    The quality of the food has really gone down. The lamb chops which used to be our favorite, were barely edible. The servers were too busy with large parties, and it was difficult to get their attention. The sommelier did not show up because they were too busy with larger tables, so we paid huge amount of money for a bottle of wine we had to google- our server just recommended some wine randomly.There was a band screaming in one of the corners, and that combined with the large parties made being inside the restaurant unbearable, we could barely hear our own thoughts. Not going there again.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic place with fantastic authentic food!

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    maximm

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing ambiance and food. true Spanish atmosphere.

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21. RS

    RachelS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great tapas & paella. The service is excellent from the host to the serving staff. It’s our second time here.

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    nsr1

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    Good place for after work cocktails likely, not for spanish tapas. Environment was nice but service was rushed. Items overpriced.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    ALWAYS incredible. From the host stand to the food runners and bussers everyone was great. I also noticed that right at 7:45 our servers section got sat with 4/5? Tables at once and he didn’t blink an eye.

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    JeBe

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great tapas, plenty of cocktails to chose, and nice extensive wine list.

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    EvaB

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4

    Food was fantastic! We loved having a wine expert help us select wine because we were unfamiliar with Spanish wines! Server was very busy though, not his fault but had a lot of other tables so our time with him was sparse!

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    dharbaugh

    Seattle

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Had difficulty getting seated despite a credit card guaranteed reservation. Noise was so loud you had difficulty carrying on a conversation. Service and food was fantastic and worth the wait. Management nicely comped a couple desserts for the wait.

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27. AF

    AnnieF

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We always love Belotta. Great service. The paellas are a must. Love how you can combine two different paellas in one pan to be able to try more than one version. The patatas bravas are always excellent. The chorizo and ham serrano divine. Excellent and inventive cocktails. A great time as usual!

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    Nancy

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    We hadn't been for a couple of years but always have liked Bellota. However, yesterday's dinner not flavorful at all. We had some charcuterie which was nothing special, paella lacked flavor, artichokes ok, bravas - blah. Boquerones were the most flavorful and actually pretty good. Wine we chose was good and we liked the gin bar too. We were so disappointed given we like Spanish food. Hope they improve the taste/flavors. We won't be back unless something changes.

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    KarenD

    San Francisco

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience4

    The food was fantastic - gambas appetizer and then chicken paella. Server couldn't get the drinks right, was very slow, inattentive and unfriendly. But, the food is the shining star here.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience4

    Food was ok but the service was great.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always wonderful

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Good food but a little too loud. We couldn’t hear each other.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    A little too loud with live music for good conversation.

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    Sinecure

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fun atmosphere, good music and clever cocktails. The food was yummy.

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35. RS

    RobinS

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful experience. The prawn medium plate was amazing.

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36. EL

    EricL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, amazing service in a beautiful and comfortable venue. Recommended

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    ThreeTs

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    The tapas, chuleton, and presa were very good but the lechon paella was a bit salty. This is 1st time out of 3 dinners that the paella was over salted.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great veggie options!

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    ChrisS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Awesome as always! Great food, great setting, great service.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience1

    I'm sad to say that one of my favorite restaurants is no longer fun to go to. The live music was way too loud, the waiter barely stopped by our table and the food was only so/so this go around.

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