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Canela Bistro & Wine Bar, San Francisco, CA

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

4.8
4.8
1587 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Take a trip to Spain without your passport! Established in 2011, Canela's Spanish and California cuisine has been drawing in locals and visitors alike. Crafted with a mix of ingredients and wines imported from Spain as well as California's bounty, Canela's mix of tapas and paella is made to please. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors with you in mind. Honored to be awarded a Certified Restaurant from Spain by the Spanish Trade Commission, 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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mat Schuster
  • Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

  • Paella & Tapas Experience

    USD 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)! (One type of paella per table, thanks). 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. Paellas can take around 45 minutes as they are made from scratch. Thank you!
    Paella & Tapas Experience photo
  • a la Carte Paella

    USD 25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    This is to reserve a paella a la carte (not the prix fixe). You can choose from chicken, seafood or mushroom paella. Just tell your server! Minimum 2 people. Small paella feeds up to 2 people, large paella feeds up to 4 people. Larger sizes available as well. (One type of paella per table please). Please note; we are a small, neighborhood restaurant and we have a small kitchen which is why our paella availability is limited. We cannot guarantee a paella if you change your original reservation time. Paellas can take around 45 minutes as they are made from scratch. Thank you!
    a la Carte Paella photo
  • Chef's Tapas Tasting Menu

    USD 69.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Nine, individual tapas to enjoy! Vegetarian options available. GAZPACHO Tomato, strawberry, bell pepper, shallots, garlic, feta, olive oil, and croutons (df possible, gf possible) BOQUERONES white anchovies in vinegar, olive oil, citrus segments (gf) FLASH FRIED SHISHITO PEPPERS flake sea salt (gf, v) JAMÓN CROQUETAS jamon, chicken, egg, béchamel BACON WRAPPED DATES sheep’s cheese, piparra pepper (gf) PATATAS BRAVAS crispy potatoes, almond romesco, garlic-paprika aioli (gf) PIQUILLO FUNDIDO spinach, shallot, Mahon cheese, strawberry salsa (gf) GAMBAS al AJILLO seared shrimp, fermented black garlic, preserved lemon (gf) PORK EMPANADA olive-oil saffron crust, Spanish cheese, endive salad with yogurt, mint and lime
    Chef's Tapas Tasting Menu photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm,Tue - Sat - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Join us Tuesday - Sunday, 5-6 PM for the best Happy Hour in San Francisco! Enjoy $7 Spanish tapas like braised lamb ribs, crispy patatas bravas, bacon-wrapped dates, croquetas de jamón, and more. Sip on sangria, cava, vermouth, craft beer, and cocktails starting at $6. Want to share? Get our $45 Happy Hour Menu for Two, including five tapas and two drinks. Available at the bar, outdoor seating, and select tables. Experience the flavors of Spain—only at Canela!

    Happy Hour Specials photo

What 1,587 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Spanish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canela Bistro & Wine Bar offers a delightful Spanish dining experience in San Francisco's Castro district. Known for its "exceptionally friendly" service and "spectacular" tapas, it's perfect for gatherings or intimate dinners. Patrons rave about the "fantastic" ambiance and "delicious" sangria. A must-visit for tapas lovers seeking authenticity!

1,587 Reviews
  1. Cal

    West Palm Beach440 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great tapas tasting with substitutes for dietary needs. Lots of value priced wines and we found one Juan Gil blend we enjoyed. Only negative was a very loud table next to ours, but fortunately they ate quickly and left!

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  2. Nadia VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing, food was fantastic, Real satisfied

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  3. Faith

    New York City7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Stick to the drinks, unfortunately we were disappointed by the execution and flavors of the food.
    Canela Bistro & Wine BarResponded on 1 March 2025
    Hi Faith, this is Mat the chef and owner. I want to apologize that we let you down on your visit. I am going to send you a private note. Thank you for giving us a try. All the best to you. Sincerely, Mat

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  4. Jennifer

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is incredible. The drinks were delicious. We loved our waitress Mercedes. She gave us incredible suggestions. This will be my new go to restaurant!

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  5. Deborah VIP

    Greater Boston45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent staff, loved it I will definitely come back. So many dishes to try yet! Sangria delicious, too.

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  6. Kels

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service, I highly recommend the squid ink paella!

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  7. Maria VIP

    San Francisco36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening at Canela was wonderful from start to finish. The happy hour is a great deal although it’s only available at the bar seats of which there are only 8 or 10! The food is really delicious. We ordered a bunch of tapas. We loved the chicken skewers, the Spanish Caesar salad, the Market salad and the croquettes. My friends enjoyed the pork rinds and the chorizo. The biggest surprise of the evening was the delicious gazpacho - something I don’t usually order but it had pears, strawberries and feta cheese with croutons. It was the best gazpacho I’ve ever had. The shrimp with garlic were also some of the best I’ve ever had. The sauce was sooo good and it’s served with bread to soak up the extra sauce. We had sangria - both red and white which were super tasty. I enjoyed the Tempranillo by the glass which paired perfectly with the food. Service was professional and attentive. Our table was a booth tucked in a corner which was cozy and made conversation easy to hear among the 4 of us in our party. We ended with coffee which is made to order and split an order of churros. It was a delicious end to a terrific evening!

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  8. Angus VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful birthday celebration at the restaurant tonight!! Staff and food was amazing. Thank you so much for a wonderful birthday celebration!! 🥳🎂🥂🍾

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  9. Marc VIP

    San Diego52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a reservation scheduled for 915pm. However, according to the hostess, there was a mixup and was told to come back in 15 minutes. After returning, the table was still not ready. After finally being sat down and continuous apologies, our server from Louisiana was amazing. I was expecting at least a complimentary glass of wine or appetizer. But overall was a pleasant experience. Valentines in San Francisco will always be memorable.
    Canela Bistro & Wine BarResponded on 16 February 2025
    Hi Marc! First of all, thank you for coming to join us on Valentine's Day. We really appreciate you checking us out. But I am so sorry that we did not have your reservation ready for you when you arrived! I am going to do some investigation and send you a private note. Again, thank you for coming in on V Day 2025, but so sorry you had to wait! Sincerely, Mat

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  10. Christopher

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. The bartender is the real deal. Their cocktail program is excellent, best customer service I’ve had in San Francisco so far.

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FAQs

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 552-3000.

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1587 OpenTable diners.

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

2272 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mat Schuster
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

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