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 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!

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.