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

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$31 to $50

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

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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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
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 for drop off or full staff catering. Ask us about our tapas and paella catering. Our small bites work well for cocktail style receptions. Message contact@canelasf.com for more 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.

Location
2272 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Area
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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!
a la Carte Paella
USD 27.16 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!
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

Popular dishes

Baked Cana de CabraUSD 18.00
goat cheese, puff pastry, strawberry jam, fresh bread
Pan TomacaUSD 16.00
early girl tomato, olive oil, sea salt, toast
Hand Carved Jamon IbericoUSD 28.00
manchego cheese, pork chorizo, fresh bread
CortezasUSD 8.00
house fried pork rinds, dusted smoked paprika
Marinated Spanish OlivesUSD 9.00
piparra peppers, orange, paprika
Flash Fried Shishito Peppers*USD 12.00
flake sea salt
Croquetas de JamónUSD 17.00
jamon, chicken, egg, béchamel
Bacon Wrapped Dates*USD 12.00
sheep's cheese, pickled pearl onion, piparra pepper
BoqueronesUSD 12.00
white anchovies in vinegar, olive oil, citrus segments
Morcilla OmeletUSD 14.00
thin, flat omelet with Morcilla pork sausage, served with toast and pickled onion
Piel De Sapo MelonUSD 15.00
sweet and refreshing with serrano ham

Quesos de España

add gluten free bread $5

Choice of Cheeses
served with honeycomb, almonds, olives, bread
- (2)USD 17.00
- (3)USD 25.00
- (4)USD 33.00
- (5)USD 42.00
- (6)USD 50.00
Arzua-Ulloa
cow's milk, soft, Galicia
- (2)USD 17.00
- (3)USD 25.00
- (4)USD 33.00
- (5)USD 42.00
- (6)USD 50.00
Pica Oveja
sheep's milk, spicy chili, aged 120, firm, La Mancha
- (2)USD 17.00
- (3)USD 25.00
- (4)USD 33.00
- (5)USD 42.00
- (6)USD 50.00
Manchego
sheep's milk, aged 6 months, semi hard, La Mancha
- (2)USD 17.00
- (3)USD 25.00
- (4)USD 33.00
- (5)USD 42.00
- (6)USD 50.00
Picon
sheep, cow & goat's milk, blue cheese, soft, Cantabria
- (2)USD 17.00
- (3)USD 25.00
- (4)USD 33.00
- (5)USD 42.00
- (6)USD 50.00
Mahon Reserva
cow's milk, hard, Islas Baleares
- (2)USD 17.00
- (3)USD 25.00
- (4)USD 33.00
- (5)USD 42.00
- (6)USD 50.00
Leonora A Fuego
goat's cheese, semi soft, spicy and rich
Smokin Goat
goat's cheese, semi soft, from the canary Islands
Ajo Negro
sheep's milk, black garlic, firm, La Mancha
Golden Fleece
sheep's milk, saffron, semi hard, La Mancha

Ensaladas Y Sopas

Spanish CaesarUSD 16.00
golden beets, manchego, boquerones, croutons, Spanish piquillo dressing
Market St. SaladUSD 15.00
pickled green strawberries & carrots, seed & almonds mix, dried apricot, strawberry vinaigrette
Seasonal GazpachoUSD 10.00
campari tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumber, shallots, garlic, feta, olive oil, and croutons (gf, df possible)
- CupUSD 10.00
- BowlUSD 18.00
Mushroom SoupUSD 10.00
organic mushroom stock, shallots, and croutons (v)
- CupUSD 10.00
- BowlUSD 18.00

Coca Flatbreads

Natural ChorizoUSD 20.00
house-pickled beets, sofrito, sheep's cheese, red onion
Roasted LambUSD 20.00
currant, harissa, sofrito, sheep's cheese
Pickled Cherry Tomato & Serrano Chile*USD 20.00
sheep's cheese, arugula, feta, sofrito

De La Huerta

Patatas BravasUSD 10.00
crispy potato, almond-romesco, garlic-paprika aioli
Tortilla EspanolaUSD 12.00
potato, egg, onion, paprika sour cream
Impossible AlbondigasUSD 15.00
egg, onion, panko, garlic, roasted tomato sauce
Stuffed Piquillo PeppersUSD 15.00
greens, onion, shallots, goat cheese, strawberry salsa
SetasUSD 16.00
shredded organic seasonal mushrooms, garlic, dry sherry
Romano Green BeansUSD 14.00
bacon, labneh, miel de cana, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, pickled watermelon radish, and pluots. (veg, gf possible, df possible)

Del Mar

Seared ScallopsUSD 17.00
pan seared scallon, corn-bacon medley, herb aioli, on toast
Gambas al AjilloUSD 16.00
seared shrimp, fermented black garlic, preserved lemon
Gambas al PimentónUSD 16.00
seared shrimp, smoked Spanish paprika, garlic, dry sherry
PulpoUSD 17.00
olive oil braised Spanish octopus, fingerling potato, squid ink aioli

De La Tierra

Bone MarrowUSD 24.00
natural bone marrow, dressed greens, salsa verde, toast
Pork EmpanadaUSD 16.00
olive-oil saffron crust, pork loin, sofrito, greens, cabbage slaw
Grilled Lollipop Lamb ChopsUSD 18.00
potato puree, summer veggies, salsa verde
Pinchos MorunosUSD 16.00
buttermilk-soaked Moorish spiced chicken skewers, herb aioli, pickled pippara peppers, olive salsa
Grilled Bavette SteakUSD 29.00
curry dusted cauliflower, crispy lollipop kale, mustard seeds
Natural 16oz Grilled Bone-In RibeyeUSD 68.00
shallot-tempranillo reduction

Postres de la Casa

Chocolate Olive Oil Almond Cake**USD 9.50
coconut crème, caramel, candied nuts
Churros con ChocolateUSD 9.50
cinnamon-sugar, chocolate dip
Meyer Lemon Bread PuddingUSD 9.50
meyer lemon, apple, mango, meyer lemon mascarpone, apple compote
Helado CanelaUSD 9.50
coffee cinnamon ice cream, caramel, candied almonds
Helado Del DiaUSD 9.50
Ice Cream Of The Day
Manchego y MembrilloUSD 9.50
sheep's milk cheese, quince membrillo
SorbetUSD 9.50
mandarin orange (df, gf)
Stone Fruit Oatmeal CrumbleUSD 12.00
farmers market nectarines, pluots, oatmeal, sliced almonds, coconut ice cream

Chef's Tapas Tasting Menu

$69 per person. Menu Designed Per Person Full Table Participation Required. Vegetarian Options Available upon Request

9 Tapas

Tomato Gazpacho
garlic, bell pepper, shallots, feta, olive oil
Boquerones
white anchovies in vinegar, olive oil, citrus segments
Flash Fried Shishito Peppers
flake sea salt
Jamón Croquetas
jamon, chicken, egg, béchamel
Bacon Wrapped Dates
sheep's cheese, pickled pearl onion, piparra pepper
Patatas Bravas
crispy potatoes, almond romesco, garlic-paprika aioli
Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
greens, onion, shallots, goat cheese, strawberry salsa
Gambas al Ajillo
seared headless, shrimp, fermented black garlic, preserved lemon
Pork Empanada
olive-oil saffron crust, Spanish cheese, endive salad with yogurt, mint and lime

Postres de la Casa

Choose 1 per person

Chocolate Olive Oil Almond Cake**
coconut crème, caramel, candied nuts
Churros con Chocolate
cinnamon-sugar, chocolate dip
Strawberry Bread Pudding
strawberry drizzle, strawberry mascarpone
Helado Canela
coffee cinnamon ice cream, caramel, candied almonds
Helado Del Dia
Ice Cream Of The Day
Manchego Y Membrillo
sheep's milk cheese, quince membrillo
Sorbet
mandarian orange

Paella & Tapas Pre-Fix Menu

$89 per person. Reservations Required. Includes: 1 Paella for Table, Spanish, Cheese Tasting, 2 Unique Tapas per Person & 1 Dessert per Person, Maximum Party Size 5. Full Table Participation Required

Choice of Paella

limit one type per table

Mixed Seafood & Chorizo
seasonal veggies, sofrito, seafood broth, aioli
Chicken & Chorizo
seasonal veggies, sofrito, chicken broth, aioli
Mixed Mushroom & Seasonal Veggie
mixed seasonal mushroom, veggies, sofrito, cremini mushroom broth

Spanish Cheese Tasting

Imported Spanish cheeses we want to share with you! served with honeycomb, almonds. Olives, bread (gluten free bread +$5)

Marinated Spanish Olives
piparra peppers, orange rind, paprika
Flash Fried Shishito Peppers*
flake sea salt
Cortezas
house fried pork rinds with dusted smoked paprika
Jamón Croquetas
jamon, chicken, egg, béchamel
Bacon Wrapped Dates*
sheep's cheese, pickled pearl onion, piparra pepper
Boquerones
white anchovies in vinegar, olive oil, citrus segments
Spanish Caesar*
golden beets, manchego, boquerones, croutons, Spanish piquillo dressing
Market St. Salad
nectarines, pickled radish & carrots, seed & almonds mix, pomegranate vinaigrette (gf, df)
Tomato Gazpacho**
garlic, bell pepper, shallots, feta, olive oil
Patatas Bravas
crispy potato, almond-romesco, garlic-paprika aioli (add garlic $1, add fried egg $3, add shaved manchego $3)
Tortilla Espanola
potato, egg, onion, paprika sour cream
Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
greens, onion, shallots, goat cheese
Setas
oyster mushrooms, garlic, dry sherry (add serrano ham $5)
Gambas al Ajillo
seared headless, shrimp, fermented black garlic, preserved lemon
Gambas al Pimentón
seared shrimp, smoked Spanish paprika, garlic, dry sherry
Pulpo
olive oil braised Spanish octopus, fingerling potato, squid ink aioli
Roasted Bone Marrow
natural bone marrow, dressed greens, salsa verde, toast
Natural Chorizo Coca
house-pickled beets, sofrito, sheep's cheese, red onion
Roasted Lamb Coca
currant, harissa, sofrito, sheep's cheese
Tomato & Serrano Chile Coca*
sheep's cheese, arugula, feta, sofrito

Happy Hour

Tuesday - Sunday 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Available only At the Bar and The Outdoor Seating Area

Small Bites

CortezasUSD 7.00
house fried pork rinds with dusted smoked paprika
Marinated Spanish OlivesUSD 7.00
piparra peppers, orange rind, paprika
Flash Fried Shishito PeppersUSD 7.00
flake sea salt
Croquetas de Jamón (2)USD 7.00
jamon, chicken, egg, béchamel
Bacon Wrapped Dates (2)*USD 7.00
sheep's cheese, pickled pearl onion, piparra pepper
BoqueronesUSD 7.00
white anchovies in vinegar, olive oil, citrus segments
Tomato Gazpacho Cup**USD 7.00
garlic, bell pepper, shallots, feta, olive oil
Patatas BravasUSD 7.00
crispy potato, almond-romesco, garlic-paprika aioli
Tortilla Española (1)USD 7.00
potato, egg, onion, paprika sour cream
Manchego y ChorizoUSD 7.00
sheep's milk cheese, pork chorizo, bread

House Wines

CavaUSD 11.00
Xarello-lo, lemon zest, white almonds, lively bubble
BlancoUSD 11.00
crisp & refreshing patio pounder
RoseUSD 11.00
Garnacha, your lips are ruby cherries brighter than sky
RojoUSD 11.00
Tempranillo, caramel, sandalwood, 'tis drinking great

Sangria

Blanco
spanish white, passion fruit, mango, vermouth, blanco, canela's secret syrup
Rojo
spanish tinto, hibiscus, strawberry, raspberry, vermouth, tinto, canela's secret syrup

Vermut

Alma de Trabanco
apple, baking spices, citrus peel from Asturias
- On RocksUSD 8.00
- TonicUSD 10.00
Manuel Atxa Blanco
honeysuckle, elderflower, green herbs, bazooka bubblegum from Basque Country
- On RocksUSD 8.00
- TonicUSD 10.00
Bcn Mediterranean Amber
orange zest, savory herbs, Madagascar vanilla from Cataloni
- On RocksUSD 8.00
- TonicUSD 10.00
Manuel Atxa Rojo
fresh fruit, sour cherry jam, plum, mission figs from Basque Country
- On RocksUSD 8.00
- TonicUSD 10.00
Yzaguirre Rojo ReservaUSD 12.00
orange peel, apple, smoked cherrywood from Catalonia

Beer

Hazzy 'Love' IPAUSD 5.00

Drinks

You Are Always Welcome to Take Sangria & Beers to Go

Sangria

Blanco
spanish white, lychee, thai basil, lavender, vermouth blanco, citrus cordial
- GlassUSD 12.00
- 1⁄2 Liter for 2USD 24.00
- Full Liter for 4USD 48.00
- Magnum for a Royal's TableUSD 88.00
Sparkling Rosado
spanish rose, cava, guava, kiwi, vermouth blanco, canela cordial
- GlassUSD 12.00
- 1⁄2 Liter for 2USD 24.00
- Full Liter for 4USD 48.00
- Magnum for a Royal's TableUSD 88.00
Rojo
spanish tinto, hibiscus, blood orange, vermouth tinto, PX, citrus cordial
- GlassUSD 12.00
- 1⁄2 Liter for 2USD 24.00
- Full Liter for 4USD 48.00
- Magnum for a Royal's TableUSD 88.00

Vermut

Alma de Trabanco
apple, baking spices, citrus peel from Asturias
- RockUSD 11.00
- Thomas Henry TonicUSD 13.00
Manuel Atxa Blanco
honeysuckle, elderflower, green herbs, bazooka bubblegum from Basque Country
- RockUSD 11.00
- Thomas Henry TonicUSD 13.00
La Pivon Blanco
citrus, vanilla, cinnamon from Castelleon
- RockUSD 11.00
- Thomas Henry TonicUSD 13.00
Buil & Gine Blanco
cumin, cinnamon, rosemary from Priorat
- RockUSD 11.00
- Thomas Henry TonicUSD 13.00
Bcn Mediterranean Amber
orange zest, savory herbs, Madagascar vanilla from Catalonia
- RockUSD 11.00
- Thomas Henry TonicUSD 13.00
Manuel Atxa Rojo
fresh fruit, sour cherry jam, plum, mission figs from Basque Country
- RockUSD 11.00
- Thomas Henry TonicUSD 13.00
La Pivon Rojo
french oak, cardamom, clove from Castelleon
- RockUSD 11.00
- Thomas Henry TonicUSD 13.00
Fot Li Rojo
french & American oak, anise, laurel, sage, fennel from Tarragona
- RockUSD 11.00
- Thomas Henry TonicUSD 13.00

Sherry

Fino
dry, yeasty, white almond aged 6 years in soler
- Glass (3oz)USD 12.00
- Dry Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 20.00
- Sweet Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 18.00
Manzanilla
dry, crisp green apple, aged 4 years in solera
- Glass (3oz)USD 12.00
- Dry Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 20.00
- Sweet Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 18.00
Amontillado
dried fruit, tobacco, hazelnut, aged 12 years in solera
- Glass (3oz)USD 12.00
- Dry Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 20.00
- Sweet Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 18.00
Oloroso
dry, hazelnut, exotic spices, aged 15 years in solera
- Glass (3oz)USD 12.00
- Dry Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 20.00
- Sweet Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 18.00
Cream
semi sweet, orange blossom, jasmine, aged 7 years in solera
- Glass (3oz)USD 12.00
- Dry Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 20.00
- Sweet Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 18.00
Moscatel Dorado
sweet, cinnamon, baked spice, aged 1 year in solera
- Glass (3oz)USD 12.00
- Dry Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 20.00
- Sweet Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 18.00
Pedro Ximenez
sweet, red fruits, carmel, aged 15 year in solera
- Glass (3oz)USD 12.00
- Dry Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 20.00
- Sweet Flight - Pours (1 oz)USD 18.00

Beer / Cider

Estrella Galicia
- DraftUSD 7.00
Hazy IPA
- DraftUSD 7.00
East Brother Pilsner, Alameda
- DraftUSD 7.00
Abita Turbodog Brown Ale
- BottleUSD 7.00
1906 Reserva
- BottleUSD 7.00
Flying Dog Coffee Porter
- BottleUSD 7.00
Estrella Galicia Non-Alcoholic
- BottleUSD 7.00
Isastegi Natural Cider
- Bottle (375ml)USD 7.00

Non-Alcoholic Sodas

Curiosity Cola, FentimansUSD 5.00
Pellegrino Sparkling Water
- Bottle (750ml)USD 7.00
Victorian Lemonade, FentimansUSD 5.00
Rose Lemonade, FentimansUSD 5.00
Mexican Coke
- BottleUSD 5.00
Classic Root Beer, OlipopUSD 5.00
Vintage Coke, OlipopUSD 5.00

Sobrio

Manzanilla SpritzUSD 9.00
chamomile, honey, membrillo, lemon, sparkling water

Caffeine

Cafe Canela, Cinnamon LatteUSD 5.00
French Press, Golden Gate BlendUSD 5.00
Double Espresso, Mr. EspressoUSD 5.00
Latte, Cappuccino, Americano, Mr. EspressoUSD 5.00

Loose Leaf Tea Pot

Chamomile ClementineUSD 5.00
caffeine free
White Coconut CremeUSD 5.00
medium caffeine
English BreakfastUSD 5.00
medium caffeine
English RoseUSD 5.00
medium caffeine
Moroccan MintUSD 5.00
medium caffeine
Passionfruit JasmineUSD 5.00
medium caffeine

Our Spanish Wines

All Bottles Are Available for a Special Take out Price. Up To 30% Off! We Encourage You to Ask for Our in House Wine Steward for He Tends to Our Wines and is Always Happy to Tend to You

Copas

Bubbles

Avinyo, Reserva Brut, Macabeo / Xarel-Lo, Penedes 2012
Bold vibrant fruit, their history started in 1597
- GlassUSD 14.00
- 1/2 BottleUSD 56.00
Jane Ventura, Rosado, Garnacha, Catalunya 2017
Big bubbles, bright berry, all free run juice
- GlassUSD 14.00
- 1/2 BottleUSD 56.00

Whites

Do Ferreiro, Do Ferriero, Albarino, Rais Baixes 2020
Precious, precious, precious, O my Precious
- GlassUSD 16.00
- 1/2 BottleUSD 32.00
- BottleUSD 64.00
Joaquin Rebolledo, Godello, Valdeorras 2020
Scents apricot, fennel, fatty texture, long fruit finish
- GlassUSD 13.00
- 1/2 BottleUSD 26.00
- BottleUSD 48.00
Maximo Abete, La Roya, Garnacha Gris, Navarra 2020
a wine that Gandolph the white would drink
- GlassUSD 14.00
- 1/2 BottleUSD 28.00
- BottleUSD 56.00

Rose

Maximo Abete, Casalasierra, Garnacha, Navarra 2020
Bright starburst, wild texture, fresh perspective in the old world
- GlassUSD 14.00
- 1/2 BottleUSD 28.00
- BottleUSD 56.00

Red

F. Schatz, Acinipo (H), Lemberger, Sierra de Ronda 2008
sweet & sour cherries, gooseberry, mediterranean warmth with a charming long finish
- GlassUSD 14.00
- 1/2 BottleUSD 28.00
- BottleUSD 56.00
Bodegas Larraz, Caudum, Tempranillo, Rioja 2015
The graceful way to ease into our wine list, simplicity meets execution
- GlassUSD 14.00
- 1/2 BottleUSD 28.00
- BottleUSD 56.00
Costador Terroir, Metamorphika, Carigena, Catalonia 2017
Practicing the NO.NO.NO to wine making, which will have you saying yes.yes.yes
- GlassUSD 15.00
- 1/2 BottleUSD 30.00
- BottleUSD 60.00
Finca Tobella, Ancients, Carignan / Garnacha, Priorat 2009
Let's call this old vine, exceptionally fine wine
- GlassUSD 19.00
- 1/2 BottleUSD 38.00
- BottleUSD 76.00

Botellas: Bubbles, Rose, Orange

Gramona, III Lustros, Brut Nature, Xarel-Lo / Macabeo, Penedes, 2013USD 125.00
Cava drinkers delight aged 80 months, fine bubbles with creamy texture, baked brioche
Mestres, Visol, Gran Reserva, Macabeo, Parellada Penedes 2013USD 90.00
Beautiful expression of Cava, wine maker believes one plant per bottle leading to limited production
Tom Rimbau, Porcellanic Espumejant, Xarel-Lo / Macabeo, Penedes 2011USD 115.00
Geekiest-bottle-of-bubbles-you'll-ever-taste
Ixtas Harri, Roxa, Garnacha, Navarra 2020USD 45.00
your lips are like red ruby cherries, brighter than the summer skies
Ostatu, Rosado, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Rioja 2020USD 45.00
Bright starburst, with a hint of tropical cooler
Ametzoi Rubentis, Hondarribi Zuri, Getariako Txakolina 2020USD 60.00
Two wiley brothers who are amazing fun, especially when sipping their own wine

Botellas: Whites

Lagar de Pintos, Castineira, Albarino, Rais Baixes 2020USD 60.00
Elegant, prideful white, 4 generations of wine
Do Ferreiro, Cepas Vellas, Albarino, Rais Baixes 2019USD 90.00
One Albarino to rule them all, one Albarino to bring you all, and on the table bind them
Ladeiras Do Xil, Branco de Santa Cruz, Godello Blend, Valdeorras 2018USD 90.00
Think white burgundy, elegant and austere, it would wear a top-hat if it could
Viña Sastre, Flavus, Cayetana Blanca, Rebiro del Duero, 2018USD 90.00
100 year old vines, one of a kind reserva, balanced with wonderful structure
Eladio Pineiro, Envidia Cochina, Albarino, Rias Baixas, 2019USD 60.00
White orchard fruit, lemon, hay, white flowers
Monte Pio, Albarino, Rais Baixes 2020USD 48.00
Come in to Canela, gonna drink me a lot of peaches
Ladeiras Do Xil, Blanco, Godello, Valdeorras 2018USD 50.00
Float down the sil river for a fresh expressive and food friendly wine
1808, Blanco, Viura, Rioja 2017USD 56.00
dandelion, white flowers, white almonds
Emilio Rojo, Treixadura, Rebiro, 2017USD 95.00
Round+green+flinty=yum yum in your tum tum's
Adega Sameiras, Libro, Lado / Loureiro, Ribeiro 2019USD 68.00
Round, golden hue, perfect for golden hour
Costers del Priorat, Blanc de Pissarres, Garnacha Blend, Priorat 2019USD 60.00
Experience the mediterranean, pomegranate, hazelnuts dried herbs
Ca'n Verdura, Supernova Blanco, Moll, Mallorca 2019USD 58.00
Smell the island breeze, citrus & fennel hint of wild white fruits
Molino Real, Mountain Blanco, Moscatel, Malaga 2015USD 48.00
Think Gruner Veltiner, orange zest & white pepper
Barrialot, Santa Brigida, Palomino, Sanlucar 2018USD 60.00
Tiny allocation in the hundreds of bottles, lets fortify you palet to consider yourself in the know
Marques de Carceres, Sauvignon Blanc, Rueda 2018USD 46.00
Don Quixote was a mad man to fight a windmill but became legend. So i say why not try SB from Spain
Aranleon, Mon, Macabeo, Valencia 2018USD 48.00
Burgundian in its style. However it brings a Mediterranean flair for the drmatic
Garciarevalo, Tres Olmos, Verdejo, Rueda 2020USD 48.00
Atlantic character, lemon, green melon, grapefruit
CA N'estruc, Xarel-Lo, Penedes 2019USD 48.00
Montserrat mountains to the north brings notes ripe honeydew & white peaches

Botellas: Reds

Casal de Arman, Tinto, Brancello / Cano Longo, Sauson, Ribeiro, 2016USD 58.00
The 3 classic autonomous grapes present a wild, dark yet vibrant wine, full of aromas & flavor
Aranleon, Encuentro, Bobal, Valencia 2020USD 45.00
Before Tempranillo there was bobal the first of the dark grapes think Piomonte Barberra
Pago Aylés, Senda de Lenadores, Cabernet, Merlot, Garnacha, Tempranillo, Aragón 2018USD 54.00
Estate grown, ripe cherry, fresh picked strawberry
Maximo Abete, La Abejera, Garnacha, Navarra 2016USD 67.00
Bee's knees, sip on this 105 year old vine Garncha, herbal aromas, subtle oaky hints
Costador Terroir, Metamorphika, Carignen / Garnacha, Catalonia, 2017USD 60.00
Deliciousness to the max. Silky and Sly
Buil & Gine, Joan Gine, Cab / Carignan / Garnacha, Priorat 2014USD 75.00
Legacy wine, our soul, our wine, our grandfather, voluptuous rich finish
Frontonio, Microcosmico, Garnacha, Valdejohn, 2018USD 54.00
Fernando Mora believes purity and intensity of flavors are at the heart of his wines
Pegaso, Granita, Garnacha, Gredos, 2017USD 90.00
I say rich nebbiolo. Pop it, let's let you be the judge
Frontonio, Supersonico, Garnacha, Valdejohn, 2019USD 70.00
One of Spain's Trinity grapes, not to Mention our Trinity's favorite wine
Ojuel, La Plana, Garnacha / Mazuelo, Rioja 2017USD 58.00
Biodynamic, ripe cherry, fresh picked strawberry
Maximo Abete, Navasentero, Garciano, Navarra 2019USD 58.00
Concrete to oak to bottle, powerful yet silky, this screams for our food
Pago Ayles, Garnacha, Aragon 2014USD 54.00
Red-berries, fresh flowers, lavender, silky texture
La Comarcal, Garnacha / Syrah, Valencia, 2018USD 58.00
aged in concrete clean rich character full of red currants, minerality & freshness
Munt Roca, Classic, Garnacha / Syrah / Cab, Priorat, 2018USD 48.00
Paso robles style blend, brink and granite on the noise, fuller bodied
La Purisima, Premium, Monastrell, Yecla, 2014USD 65.00
Some call this a "steakhouse" wine, rich core black fruits, I call this expressive versatility
F. Schatz, Petit Verdot (T), Sierra de Ronda 2010USD 62.00
California loves Petit Verdot, a path to the old world this may lead
Monte Pio, Benquerido, Mencia, Rias Baixas, 2018USD 62.00
Straight & fresh, vibrant texture with marine notes
Ladeiras Do Xil, Gaba Do Xil, Mencia / Merenzoa Valdeorras, 2016USD 54.00
Everyday drinking Galician wines, rivals any classic french table wine
Joaquin Rebolledo, Mencia, Valdeorras 2019USD 48.00
You've struck gold, now shift through these flavors
Ton Rimbau, Merlot, Penedes 2016USD 60.00
Black cherry, Supple tannins, bayleaf, if anyone orders merlot, you're staying, cause you're drinking fucking merlot
De Pascona, Lo Petito, Merlot Blend, Montsant 2020USD 52.00
Wonderful table wine balanced tannins, soft texture
F. Schatz, Pinot Noir (C), Sierra de Ronda 2010USD 54.00
A perfect pinot will keep your friends close, and your glass of wine closer
Conde de Herivas, 'Trinidad' Tempranillo, Rioja 2018USD 60.00
The graceful way to select from our wine list, simplicity meets execution
F. Schatz, Finca Sanguijuela (A), Temp / Merlot / Syrah / Cab, Ronda 2009USD 54.00
Mediterranean forest, ripe fruit wild strawberry
Gil Berzal, Recoveco, Temp / Graciano / Garnacha, Rioja 2012USD 62.00
Purple nectar, mashed plum, outstanding young winemaker
Luberri, Biga, Tempranillo, Rioja 2018USD 54.00
Light bodied, vibrant red fruit, everyday drinking
Remelluri, Reserva, Tempranillo / Garnacha / Graciano, Rioja 2014USD 100.00
Tell me do you spend time with wine? Because you have to drink this wine to be considered a real person
Malcaracter, Limited, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero 2016USD 66.00
Rocky rugged terrain makes for rich textured juice
Viña Sastre, Crianza, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero 2016USD 68.00
When you sit at my table, we break bread and drink from this wine
Remelluri, Gran Reserva, Tempranillo / Garnacha / Graciano, Rioja 2009USD 175.00
Telmo is so happy to see you. Where this wine knocks your socks off with depth of flavor!
Viña Sastre, Reserva, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero 2017USD 88.00
Jesus Sastre, has performed a miracle, transcending rich powerful flavors with his first Reserva release

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Canela Bistro & Wine Bar offers a delightful taste of Spanish culture with its authentic tapas and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "great atmosphere," "outstanding service," and "delicious food." Highlights include the sangria, paella, and a rich wine list. Perfect for a cozy dinner or group celebration.

1,563 Reviews

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Donald
San Francisco
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, super flavorful. Very attentive service too. Will definitely go back.
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robert
VIP
San Francisco
69 reviews
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
absolutely delicious. From the opening Spanish cocktails which were manhattans, to the appetizers of figs/bacon and potato croquettes, the evening started with a "YUM". We then proceeded to due shared tapas, which consisted of the delicious Ceasar Salad with anchovies (white) and the lamb, the pork with egg/manchego cheese, potatoes with cheese. All were scrumptious and enjoyable. A jewel in the Castro area!
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Marcella
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Canela on Saturday evening with a party of 8 and it was absolutely amazing. The service was exceptional! Our server was kind and patient as we navigated allergies and food restrictions. The food was delicious and the space was very comfortable. Highly recommend it!
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Juanita
VIP
San Francisco
61 reviews
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started with Patatas Bravas adding Manchego and fresh garlic. They were both crispy yet tender and the portion was very generous, needless to say we polished them off. We had the fried chicken pinchos which was good but lamb pinchos was cooked to perfection. We considered getting a side because at first appearance the mains didn’t seem like it would be “enough” (not much in the way of “sides” but it was actually plenty. We finished off with the chocolate olive oil cake and chocolate ice cream which were both very tasty. The only thing I would change is our mains were brought out very far apart. The fired chicken was brought out much earlier than the lamb. I was finished before the other party even started their meal. Our server was wonderful, pleasant, attentive but not overly, and the price is right. Will definitely return.
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Meredith
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to Canela for a family birthday dinner and we had a fantastic time! We ended up being 15 minutes late and the hostess (who was also our server) was so kind about it. We had some dietary restrictions in our party (gf, vegetarian) and our server was great about letting us know what size dish she recommended for how many people would partake and reminding us which dishes people could eat when they came to the table. We ended ordering maybe 12 to 15 items and everything came out swiftly but well paced. And the food was amazing! We especially loved the fried chicken, the mushrooms, the cheese plate and the garlic shrimp. There was no dish that wasn’t enjoyable and the drinks were delicious too! Very inventive cocktails and a delightful wine list. As it was a birthday meal, they brought out a dessert with a candle and little happy birthday chocolate medallion. All three desserts we got were absolutely delicious, and the olive oil cake despite being gluten free was so moist and fudgy and delicious. My family can be a little overwhelming and the waitstaff was so accommodating and kind. The vibe is very warm and inviting and comfortable and not too noisy for my hard of hearing parents. Overall the whole experience was immensely enjoyable and I’d definitely recommend Canela to anyone and everyone!!
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Carl
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing experience. have been customers since opening . the staff really make it shine . Alberto is just beyond awesome and always makes you feel at home and they all go out of their way to treat you like family !
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Robert
San Francisco
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great restaurant, food, service, and atmosphere make it feel both special and comfortable.
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Ryan
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Great food and service. Area in the back of restaurant gets loud when all tables are seated.
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George
VIP
San Francisco
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great tapas and vibe. Really enjoyed the croquettes, mushrooms, and sangria. Definitely get the churros!
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Robert
San Francisco
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant week allowed us to enjoy a reasonably priced special dinner for my wife’s birthday in this very attractive and lively environment
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Canela Bistro & Wine Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1563 OpenTable diners.