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- RREBECCAVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoDelicious as always!! Excellent service. Such a beautiful restaurant full of life and love from the owners. Food and cocktails on point!! Can’t wait to return for the millionth time.More infoElena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal•4.7
- CCherieVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThe restaurant is small yet very nice. The service was excellent and the food was delicious.More infoL'ArdoisePrice: Expensive• French• The Castro•4.8
- MMariaVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •36 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoOur 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!More infoCanela Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Spanish• The Castro•4.8
- BBarrySan Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews5.0Dined on 18 Feb 2025As always in my many visits there, everything was excellent, and my friends agreed with me about that during our recent luncheon. That includes both the food and the service.More infoCafe MystiquePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• The Castro•4.7
- DDeniseVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on 18 Jan 2025I’d never been there and was blown away by the food! It was so delicious…all the dishes we ordered. My friend is vegetarian and there are endless choices. We ate outside so I couldn’t really address the “noise” rating adequatelyMore infoCastro Indian Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• Indian• The Castro•4
Discover best authentic restaurants in The Castro
Discover the heart of authentic dining in San Francisco's vibrant Castro District. This area is renowned for its eclectic and genuine culinary offerings, where each restaurant promises a unique taste of local and international flavors. In your search for authenticity, you'll find establishments that emphasize farm-to-table ingredients, reflecting the rich agricultural bounty of the San Francisco Bay Area. The dining scene here is characterized by a warm, inviting ambiance that compleases both locals and visitors alike, making it a true foodie's delight. Restaurants in The Castro stand out for their commitment to quality and passion for service, often featuring menus that are both inventive and deeply rooted in tradition. Whether you're craving an intimate dining experience or a lively meal in a bustling setting, the authenticity of The Castro's culinary landscape offers something for every palate. Delight in the expertise and care that go into every dish, crafted to offer not just a meal, but a memorable dining experience in one of San Francisco's most iconic neighborhoods.