Reviews

We had a really good meal here. We were seated upstairs in the mezzanine with a view of the chefs working in the kitchen which was great. Food was delicious - we had the chicken and fish. Attentive but unobtrusive service. Will definitely return next time we're in San Francisco.

Nice restaurant with a good vibe. Packed the night we were there and got a nice cozy table for four. Appetizers were excellent as well as my bolognese and daughter's steak. Only disappointment was my wife's chicken dish but a nice evening none the less.

After researching, we thought it would be a great night out. Wrong. Terrible service, food terrible, and over priced. Do not waste your time or money

Group of 6 - great atmosphere and not too loud. Service prompt. Avocado toast was fantastic. Tangine was good but could have used more spice. Halibut very trendy with a creamy sauce. Good wine list. Desert donuts were heavenly. Definitely would go back.

I seriously can say that the meals are yummy and the customer service is fantastic. Grass fed hamburger was delightful but braised pork shoulder was typical. I must say I enjoyed my visit here. I will probably return here.

Recently visited for Saturday brunch. We weren't able to get a reservation but arrived at 1115 and we were seated within 5 minutes. Food was lovely and portions were a good size, the scrambles eggs dish was particularly good. Definitely recommended for brunch.

Our daughter living in SF had a visit to Nopa on her list for some time and when we visited her it was a great opportunity to fulfill this wish. We weren't disappointed at all. The service was excellent and extremely helpful and the food tasted delicious. When we made the reservation and could only get a table at 9pm we were worried that the restaurant would empty out on us while we were enjoying our dinner (has happened to us on occasion). It became quickly clear that we had worried for nothing. The restaurant was full at 9pm (we even had to wait 3-4 minutes for our table to be set) and when we left at 11pm-ish there were still new customers coming in (and all were welcomed with the same friendliness). This created a great buzz that made this a special and memorable experience. Thanks to the whole Nopa Team we'll certainly go back during our next family visit to SF.

My daughter and son-in-law, both in the food industry, booked Nopa for a dinner which turned out to be excellent. The restaurant is in an older two-story building with a balcony to the side for the second level. The open beams in the ceiling and murals on the walls present an "industrial" atmosphere, but the food was refined and the service, in our case primarily from Gordon, was superb. We shared both appetizers and main courses, so all of us had a wide sample of Nopa's food. The highlight for my daughter and son-in-law was seared Copa di Testa, a charcuterie made from the shoulder and above of a pig, They found the texture smooth and the flavors delicious. I really enjoyed the warm goats' cheese with blueberries and strawberries, though the crostini were a bit too oily. The flatbread with brisket was tasty, but the green garlic soup was too salty. We also shared three main courses. The smoked pork chop was superb and everyone's favorite in this section of the meal. It was also substantial and cooked to our specifications to allow for the variety of preferences in our group. My daughter and son-in-law particularly liked the parpardelle, long thin and wide pasta with a special bolognese sauce. All of us found the halibut a bit underwhelming. This meal left us quite full, so we had only one of the desserts, the blueberry shaved ice with ice cream and a variety of other ingredients. Although we felt the toasted rice was not necessary, all of us enjoyed the dessert. Nopa emphasizes that it is a Californian-style restaurant, but the wine list is primarily European. More importantly, Nopa purchases organic food and the pork chop, for example, came from Iowa as there are no producers in California who can meet Nopa's needs. There was a wide selection of wines, beers and whiskeys and several were both unusual and excellent. We understand that the wine list will be undergoing some revision in the near future. As noted earlier, our service was both friendly and professional. Gordon certainly knew his food and answered our questions with courtesy and insights. Nopa is not inexpensive. We spent just over $100 per person including tip. But, Nopa certainly is an excellent place for that special night out. It is worth noting that too many American restaurants try to turn tables around and have customers eat in 60-90 minutes. We came about 6.30 pm and did not leave until 9.15 pm. We had come to enjoy dinner as our main focus of the evening and Nopa did not let us down. Thus, our dining experience was much more European and Australian than American. Nopa is to be highly commended for this approach.

Relaxed yet elegant decor. Pros: EXCELLENT service. Bar service is outstanding, very attentive and genuinely wanting to make you feel welcome and comfortable. Rich, savory entrées They accept reservations Cons: No reservation= long wait Host needs to improve sign in/seating system Consider offering complimentary coffee for guests that are waiting on Sunday mornings

I tried to book online a few weeks prior to leaving Australia, but failed to secure a table. Day before we left, I emailed with details of of our dates in SF, hoping for any cancellations. I received an email 2 days later with a reservation secured, thank you. We started with cocktails, and due to a last minute decision to attend a ball game, we had limited time to dine. Not an issue, we were asked to order after we have settled with our drinks and informed that our food will be first on the pass as soon as the kitchen is open. When the food arrived, we really regretted not having more time to sit and savour. We loved every mouthful of the offerings-the respect, dedication and care reflected in the food and the service. Hands down the Best in SF, without all the fuss of fine dining but delivering modern convivial dining. Thank you NOPA. Highlight of our Californian dining experience.

I had the burger following a recommendation from a friend and it blew my mind. The wife had the halibut which she said was okay. In summary a great restaurant in a cool area

This is our favorite destination for a special occasion meal, because you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Beware that reservations are very difficult to get, so you'll want to book as far in advance as possible.

We had an excellent dinner at Nopa. The menu changes daily and is stamped with the date. I had the pappardelle with the bolognese that had cooked for 8 hours. The sauce melted in my mouth. Everything was extraordinary, fresh, and interesting. A really fine dining experience!

I was looking for a place for 1 night here while on work. I wanted to try a neighbourhood slightly out of the financial area / union square and came across Nopa. It was a superb spot with great food, casual atmosphere and great service.

I am always so amazed at how effortlessly flawless this restaurant is on any given night. The bar, the food, the wine, and the staff are all top notch! Come here for brunch, dinner, or just a quick bite at the bar, and you won't be disappointed!