Nopa

Lovely meal. Really enjoyed the wine. Got the bread (not served warm but was still delicious) and cauliflower as apps which were amazing. For mains, the bolognese was perfect and my boyfriend really liked his burger! The brownie dessert was also incredible. All around phenomenal meal well worth the decently high price point.

Side note, we didn’t order the Moroccan fried chicken but we saw the table next to us order it. It was massive (looked yummy!) and looked like it was meant to be shared by at least two people although it doesn’t suggest it that way on the menu. Just throwing it out there because it’s listed as a main but personally I wouldn’t get it for just myself. It’s a huge plate.

Service was absolutely excellent, food was great but portion size and price could be better.

We sat at the bar and were able to see the chefs creating art, it was beautiful. Everything we ordered has a balanced flavour profile as I would expect with this price. Service was honestly the best thing here, staff was friendly, professional and knew what they were doing, very detailed in their service. Their vegetarian items are limited but willing to accommodate which I appreciated. Specifics about what we ordered:
The tagine was delicious, highly recommended. The pasta was refreshing but I didn’t think it was worth the price. The grilled peach was amazing especially when we paired it with the sourdough but again pricey for what it is. All is to say, great food, great service but be prepared to spend quite a bit. It is a fancier restaurant and in SF.

Service is top notch! We were so lucky to be seated in Rico’s section.

The espresso martinis were the best we’ve had in the city and the desserts were so flavorful. We had the brown butter brownie and the spiced apple cider cake.

We can’t wait to come back for dinner!

!!!!!Love the food!!!!! We come here often and is a go-to spot, especially when we want everything to be perfect. The pork chops are always cooked and seasoned to perfection...every bite. The moroccan fried chicken and sauce are always good, the bolgnese is divine and I wouldn't be surprised to find out if they make their own sausage. The desserts, including the warm cookies with some good coffee (they make good coffee) are such a treat to end the blissful experience in their hopping and pleasant sounding atmosphere of people enjoying their food, drinks, dessert and excellent customer service. Oh, and the drinks are always on point- hats off to all the Nopa drink mixologists! Thank you for giving me and my husband, and all of our friends & family that we bring such a pleasant experience and heavenly eats!!!!

What a delicious evening! While an expensive place, the portions were massive and quality was without a doubt amazing! Our server Max was super nice, in addition to fun costumes all around for Halloween.
We ordered sooo much, and nearly fell on the floor.

We began with drinks, the 50/50 Martini and the Hotel Nacional- both really good!

In order of least favorite to favorite dishes (and all were delicious):

5) WOOD BAKED GIGANTE BEANS, BREADCRUMBS, OREGANO PESTO AND FETA - very tasty, but wouldn't order again.
4) PAPPARDELLE, NINE HOUR BOLOGNESE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PARMESAN - also delicious, but cold and didn't stand out that much to me.
3) SMOKED BRISKET, LENTILS, ROASTED TURNIPS AND HORSERADISH CRÈME FRAÎCHE - tasted like hot pastrami that wasn't sliced, which was good and soft but not what I was hoping for.

Please note that 2 and 1 were both legions above the rest and were amazing!

2) WARREN PEAR, STRACCIATELLA, WALNUTS AND NOPA ROOFTOP HONEY - the cheese and honey and all in one mouthfuls were amazing!!
1) MUSHROOM TOAST, FRESH RICOTTA, CARAMELIZED ONION AND BALSAMIC - just WOW. INSANELY GOOD!!

We were unfortunately too full to order dessert. However the birthday girl got a complimentary brown butter cookie ice cream which was unbelievable!

Amazing staff and even better food. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable about the food. I got lamb tartare and that was super flavorful and refreshing. The chips did not hurt my mouth. Also got the goat cheese and toast which was quite warm and delicious. The way the ingredients and flavors blend together along with the texture makes for a very flavorful. I got the parpadelle which was a bit watery but the flavors were good and the pasta was chewy. The fried chicken was super crispy and flavorful. The honey sauce was amazing. Overall I loved the staff and food.

Such a pleasurable eve at Nopa!
10/10 dining experience and food.

Personal favourites were the grilled broccoli in lemony buttery sauce, the trout with tomato vinaigrette and the basil icecream with peaches and cream 🤍

We also had the pork chop, lamb meatballs, chicken & fries, deep fried anchovies, beans & a mint chocolate semifreddo.

Tummiesss were fullll and satisfied. Go hungry with 4 people and share everything.

Hands down the best meal i’ve had in awhile!!!

Stumbled upon this place and proceeded to share (between the two of us) the Grilled Nectarine with Stracciatella cheese, honey and walnuts! Also order the Vegetable Tangine. Was left feeling full but not over the top!

The menu here changes daily but I was blown away! Will be coming back!!!

All the severs & waitstaff were very kind, I recommend sitting at the bar so you can see the action!

Wow wow wow, I didn’t even get the tip of the iceberg here and I already know I have to come back possibly even multiple times to really enjoy all of the amazing thing this restaurant has to offer.

My friend and I sat at the bar which is not require a reservation but you better get there right at 5 o’clock if you want to take advantage of that.

We ordered a few glasses of wine and a couple of snacks just to get it started. Everything was exceptional. I really can’t recommend this restaurant enough.

I know this is not particularly an extensive review, but just trust me on this make a reservation and enjoy . You’re welcome.

Food is always fantastic here. They do have a bit of a rotating menu but the pork chop and burger are always great. The duck liver mousse was phenomenal. And it's nice that they have a very well covered outdoor dining with heat lamps. This is definitely one of my goto restaurants in the city. If you haven't been you should definitely try it out.

One of the best dining experience in SF so far. I'd say, definitely get the Potato Latkes with Smoked Trout if it's on the menu that day - it was so delicious. I highly highly recommend the porkchop and the housemade pappardelle "nine hour" bolognese. It was probably one of the best pasta dishes I've had.

The atmosphere is casual, and the sound is trapped inward so it's a little loud. You don't have to scream to hear each other but do have to raise your voice a little bit.

They do bring out fresh plates and change up the utensils before every course.

So that you could find it on the menu - We had:
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, POMEGRANATE MOLASSES AND PARMESAN (17),
POTATO LATKES, SMOKED TROUT, BEET HUMMUS, HORSERADISH AND CARA CARA (22)
COUNTRY PORK CHOP, ROASTED POTATO, WILTED GREENS AND SPICED CHICKPEAS (39),
Steak with some kind of matcha sauce (can't find it at the menu anymore),
WOOD GRILLED CHEESEBURGER, PICKLED ONIONS AND FRENCH FRIES (26),
HOUSE MADE PAPPARDELLE, NINE HOUR BOLOGNESE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH (32)

The pork is THE BEST. The Brussels sprouts is special and refreshing. Every dish we had were tasty. We didn’t reserve before going and the line is really long even the restaurant is not open yet. Great service and awesome atmosphere.

It was so stylish, friendly and the dinner was so delicious. We had burgers with fries, very recommended. The sauces tasted self made and great. Awesome!!!

Nopa is an absolute institution, and it doesn’t just live up to that reputation, it exceeds it. When I first moved to San Francisco, seemingly everyone would ask if I’d been to Nopa yet. I get it now. You’re going to spend money, but you’re going to get your money’s worth. The duck breast was one of the best I’ve ever had in my life, the pork chop is legendary, the cocktails are phenomenal, and the staff is attentive, friendly, and professional.

One of the best restaurants I've been to in San Francisco! The food was amazing - delicious, beautifully plated, with huge portions, including a long list of appetizers great for sharing.
They have an extensive wine list and a sommelier that helps you select the perfect wine. The restaurant itself is stylish and spacious, with a lovely ambience. There's tons of seating both inside and outside, and their outdoor seating area has been built to last with all the comforts of being indoors, including booth seating, plenty of heaters, and music. The service was terrific. All in all, a top notch experience.
I highly recommend making a visit to Nopa and I'll definitely plan to return!

At the begging we wasn't really happy, we needed to wait 30 minutes for our table (reserved, of course) but it was easily forgotten! Everything that we ordered was so good! We were 5 and ordered about 7 or 8 dishes (entrées) and all of them were great. A few of them were suggested by our waiter that was really friendly and helpful. To apologize for the long wait, they gifted us with a portion of fries, one side dish and 5 cookies for dessert, I mean, a kind way to apologize for the inconvenience. The best dinning experience that we had in SF, highly recommended!

I love this restaurant because their portions are huge and their menu is full of delectable comfort food. I’ve been ~5 times with my friends, parents, and dates. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Friend chicken, eggplant parm, burger, and spaghetti bolognese are superb staples.

The best lamb chops I have ever had. And the dessert was so good too. The place was a lil crammed. The drinks strong and flavorful. Staff was sweet and kind. Must go

Controversial opinion, but the pappardelle is definitely the stand out item (sorry burger!). Also loved the goat cheese crostini
Staff are A+, they have a good knack for checking in without hovering. Shout out to Ashley!
Great for cute dates, groups of 4-6, and also to post up at the bar on a weeknight.
An SF staple for a reason <3

I love coming here, it really makes me feel like I'm home in SF - I feel I can just relax & reflect on why I love this city. The service is outstanding - next level w the sheer amount of attention & politeness of the staff - I'm left with a sense they work so well as a team passing off requests to each other. When they used to be open til midnight, my favorite thing to do was come in for a warm bowl of soup. I love sitting at the chef's table where you can watch the staff in the open air kitchen do their magic (just be prepared to salivate & see things you'll want on the next visit!) The atmosphere is very pleasant & be sure to get there when they open if you want to walk-in (there will already be a line at 4:45 on a Tuesday). and last but not least, the pork chop recommended to me 7 years ago did not disappoint!! while I admit I did find it salty at first, it was clear by the end, I had just hit a certain spot - overall, I never knew you could make a pork chop this good! so good, the caveman in me came out gnawing on the last bits off the bone which made me wonder if this was proper etiquette! (perhaps I should have donated it to one of my friend's dogs 🦴🐶 lol) I finished off w house-made guava sorbet which was off the charts - refreshing, not sugared up & something to savor each spoon! There are few places I return to again and again & NOPA is one of them being in great part of town!