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Canela Bistro & Wine Bar, San Francisco, CA
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Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

4.8
4.8
1389 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+

  • 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

  • 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

Experiences

  • Paella & Tapas Experience

    $85.00 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.
  • Passover 2023

    $69.00 per person

    Apr 5 - Apr 13, 2023
    $69 per person (+ tax/grat) Menu is designed per person. Vegetarian Options available Four glass wine pairing $45 Course 1 Passover Plate with Homemade Matzo, Dill Egg Salad, Bubbe’s Pecan Charosset, Roasted Beet, Parsley and Horseradish Salad Veggie Crudite and Salty “Tears” Course 2 Matzo Ball Soup, Roasted Chicken Broth, House Pickled Veggies, Matzo Farfle Course 3 Seasonal Wild Fish Filet, Fried Artichokes, Preserved Lemon and Olive Aioli, Sautéed Chard and Olive Oil Course 4 Flourless Chocolate Mousse Cake , Roasted Pineapple Coulis Optional Course: Natural Lamb Chops, Carrot-Potato Puree, Green Beans and Salsa Verde (+$25)
  • SF Restaurant Week April 14th-23rd

    Apr 14 - Apr 23, 2023
    Restaurant Week Offerings at Canela $65 Chef's Tapas Tasting Menu - Includes 9 Savory Tapas and dessert Menu designed and priced per person. Full table participation required. Veg menu available on request $75 Tapas Discovery Menu - Includes welcome splash of Cava and dessert. Menu is designed family style, price is per person. Full table participation required. Substitutions limited

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What 1,389 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Spanish

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING SERVICE!!! The alcoholic hot chocolate is to die for if you are a lightweight!!! Yummy wow !! The shrimps!! The potatoes!! The waiter was so sweet and even gave me gardening advice.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a fabulous place for dinner with a larger group. Everything was delicious and easy to share. Would highly recommend!!
  3. GFBay

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic. We had such a great time trying a variety of dishes and all were delicious.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superior service and food. The special menu for Valentine’s Day was delicious and beautifully presented. We really enjoyed the wines selected for the pairing as well.
  5. GabrielR

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great place and food, may be a little expensive for the kind of food but it is worth it
  6. Olcolchu

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We ate outside. The heaters were excellent and Kept us warm. Food was uniformly delicious i liked the brussels sprouts and lollipop lamb others liked the croquettes more. The churros were amazing, very light
  7. HectorV

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. The staff was very attentive, maybe a bit too much, but very nice. It quickly turned into a pricey dinner because we kept ordering more tapas. But they were delicious and ultimately worth it. But if you are price conscious, keep a mental note on how much you're ordering.
  8. MERIC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I reserved a table for 2 and requested a warm, cozy corner table. This was for my birthday so I was glad to see my wishes were fulfilled when I was seated. We decided to go with the Chef Tapas Tasting Menu with 9 tapas and a dessert of choice. I would suggest not to have lunch before diving into this as it is a lot of food, at least for me. Our servers were both very kind and polite. I really had the pleasure of being here on my special day. I highly recommend this cozy restaurant.
  9. CharlotteD

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Our waiter was just the right amount of attentive, and very nice without being too friendly. Our tapas were all excellent. The octopus was so delicious and tender. We'll definitely go back.
  10. Jbmunoz27

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Host was cute and great! Server and rest of staff was great too!
  11. Linda

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    I was on a romantic weekend with my partner and booked this place because he'd never had Paella. When we arrived, they had our table but did not realize we'd booked the experience. This was sorted quickly but gave me a moment of panic because the server wasn't sure they could "do the paella". Overall the Tapas were great - highlight of the meal was the Shrimp in Garlic and the Jamon. Unfortunately the Paella was highly disappointing. There was no crust on the bottom. What "crust" there was was (only on one side) was completely burnt and inedible. For a $300 meal (we got a bottle of Cava to share!) I left apologizing to him for the experience , which was highly disappointing. I'd say go for the tapas and some great bottles of wine but skip the paella.

    Canela Bistro & Wine BarResponded on January 24, 2023Hi Linda, I am Mat the chef and owner. I am so sorry that you disappointed you on your visit to Canela! There has been a glitch with Opentable lately where it doesn't always show the experience. I will bring it up with them. I am so sorry that we gave you a scare about not being able to have the paella. I am also sorry that it disappointed! I am going to send you a private message. Thank you for your visit and we appreciate you!

  12. SteveG

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great neighborhood gem!
  13. JenniferD

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fun neighborhood/ local place to meet up with a few friends. Good food & service. I'll be back!
  14. SteveG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stellar food, ambience and service this Castro gem is always a pleasure.
  15. Jules

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This spot is so great. The staff is amazing and always so nice. The tapas are all so good. I love that you can get your favorites and try some new ones.
  16. Ruben

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service good food awesome wine choices!
  17. Larry

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Innovative New years dinner...9 courses all great. Outstanding personal service.
  18. HolgerE

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place for a group birthday dinner.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Great service!
  20. JillK

    Atlanta Metro

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing the tasting menu is such great option. Trinity was wonderful, engaging and caring!
  21. JenniferW

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Christmas Eve menu was spectacular. They were very busy yet still managed to give very personal attention. I’d highly recommend
  22. JannR

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christmas Eve dinner with the family. The weather was perfect for sitting outdoors. We started with sangria and finished with churros…that, and every dish between was delicious. It was a wonderful dinner.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Christmas Eve meal was outstanding. Great quality and service was extraordinary.
  24. jamcracker

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Very nice ambiance, beautifully decorated, perfect for the holidays. Some of the tapas are comparable to the food we had in Spain. I’d recommend this restaurant.
  25. ceelo321

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. They set up the outdoor seating especially for us. Great service as well from Mikhail.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a nice pre-holiday meal here, we ordered the chefs nine tapas menu, which was fabulous. I selected this restaurant because it reminded me of the time that I spent abroad in Spain and it did not disappoint.
  27. BigCity

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, fantastic service, and a wonderful place for family and friends to get together. Love this place!
  28. Wendy

    San Francisco

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Hanukkah Dinner We enjoyed a delicious meal and a cozy seat up front where we could catch up and relax. Love the vermut options! My new fav restaurant find to share with friends!
  29. Joet

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Canela is great for tapas, wine, vermut and paella. My favorites are the croquettes, the pulpo and the gambas, but everything is good. Save room for churros, they are awesome! They also have a great selection of mencia, my favorite spanish grape. We've been many times for dinner and happy hour and wish we went even more!
  30. Alison

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Really cute place. Located on busy Market Street but once you're inside, it feels very cozy. The ambience is really lovely, the food was very good as was their sangria. The service was also good. I would definitely return!
  31. DanaJ

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pre fix paella experience was excellent. It was way too much food but everything we ate was delicious. The ambiance we also great.
  32. KarenC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    My friends and I had a wonderful evening at Canela. The food and service were wonderful. We especially loved the pulpo and even ordered a second plate :-) The waiter was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and wines, and even brought desert with a candle to celebrate my birthday. The only minor issue was that the weather was very cold and the interior of the restaurant was a bit drafty and cool. We wore our jackets throughout the meal, but my fault that I did not inform the restaurant. I would definitely go back - great time!!!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had dinner at the bar. Best seat in the place! Chris, the bartender, was fantastic! Food was amazing. Highly recommend.
  34. Neni15

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service & Delicious food Me encanto 😋
  35. StephenM

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great spot for tapas. Very comfortable environment, cozy. My partner and I went here on a date while visiting SFO for the weekend. The spot has a neighborhood-y feel, which is very welcoming. Server was a great person and very helpful, but the service is a bit slow when they are busy. The place can get loud at times, but it's festive. I do recommend this place for a night out with a group of friends. The menu is varied and has something for everyone, but none of the dishes are overly creative -- just simple and good.
  36. CarlL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We tried 6 different dishes. The food was all outstanding. The portions were very small realtive to the prices, which I thought were high. A plate of Iberian ham, which consisted of 4 or 5 very small slices and 6 slices of a tasty sausage was $28. It looked like it should have been $12 at most. The service was good; the place is quite small, making it difficult to get much ambience.
  37. RachelleM

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely anniversary dinner with Authentic Spanish Tapas.

    Canela Bistro & Wine BarResponded on November 6, 2022We're honored you chose to celebrate with us! Happy Anniversary! We look forward to celebrating many more with you all!

  38. SMY3

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Da bomb! There’s nowhere else that brings true joy in food ambience and service as Canela in San Francisco. It’s an exceptional experience each time to dine here with a date, family, friends or even by yourself.
  39. CandaceS

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and the staff was amazing! Great atmosphere!

    Canela Bistro & Wine BarResponded on November 5, 2022Thank you so much for visiting us! We look forward to seeing you all again! -Sophie & the team

  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Do not recommend this restaurant. Waiter was not pleasant. The wait staff didn’t know what their prix fixe menu included / excluded and we had to repeatedly tell them “No we are supposed to get paella” and “doesn’t this include dessert?”. Tapas dishes were mediocre at best. Paella had zero flavor. It wasn’t even yellow. Wonder if they’ve stopped using saffron to save on costs? I would not recommend ever going here.

    Canela Bistro & Wine BarResponded on November 5, 2022Hi, this is Mat the chef and owner. I am so sorry that we let you down on your visit! I am going to investigate and then send you a private message. All the best and more to come soon! Sincerely, Mat

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

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 4.8 stars by 1389 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
  • Logo image for Uber Eats
Google Map for Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

2272 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Dining areas

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

  • Owned/operated by

    LGBTQ+

  • 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

  • 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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