Noeteca Wine Bar

For a moment I felt like I was sitting in my grandparents kitchen and gobbling down their food. The atmosphere at Noeteca is uniquely inviting and intriguing and rustic. The menu at first glance looks simple but before you know it you discover a wide variety of food options and specials. You don't come here because you're looking for a fancy dining experience. No you come here because you want to feel like home and get good home cooked food that is nicely balanced and gives joy to your taste buds. We tried their endive salad ,chicken Cordon Blue and their special of the day the ribs. I really enjoyed the salad, the endives bitterness with the slight hint of the gorgonzola on very light vinaigrette dressing. Lovely ! The chicken Gordon Blue, tender and juicy and the garlic rice with side salad go very well with the chicken and balance it out. The ribs, yummy as they come right off the bone and the dry rub makes it pleasant to eat with your hands. The yucca, black bean sauce, rice and salad .. it's a hardy dish but not heavy either. I really enjoyed this place and the lively conversation with the owner. Well done guys

Noeteca is easily one of my favorite Brazilian restaurants in San Francisco. The food instantly makes me feel close to home with flavors that are warm, authentic, and comforting. Eating here feels like my mom is cooking for me. A wonderful spot that I keep coming back to.

The atmosphere was inviting ,soothing, and vivatious home like feeling. I am definitely going to have to revisit this spot. Full of love, positive vibes, beauty, and delectable quizine 🥰 It's a must that I go back again to visit soon!

Everything was amazing, but never have I been anywhere that I was so enthusiastically welcomed, as I was here. On my last day in SF we waited for them to open, so we could go one last time. I would have had a great time in SF if I didn't make it here, but going here i had the absolute best time ever. Michele- Thank you for talking with us and ensuring we had the best time! You are amazing and made the best food and coffee that kept me alert until oregon 🙂

A Hidden Gem of Authentic Brazilian Cuisine in San Francisco If you’re looking for real Brazilian food in the Bay Area, Noeteca is the place to go. In my opinion, it’s the best Brazilian restaurant around. The chef is from Minas Gerais—a region in Brazil known for its rich culinary tradition—and you can taste that homemade, soulful flavor in every dish. My family and I go there often to feel a little closer to home. The owners—an Italian man Michele, and his Brazilian wife, Adriana—have created a space that truly embraces the Brazilian community, both in the food and the atmosphere mixed with Italian tavern. The service is friendly and attentive, the food is authentic and delicious, and the prices are very reasonable. The ambiance is peaceful, with good music always playing in the background. You can also sit outside, which adds to the relaxed vibe. They offer fresh juices like orange, pineapple, and more. On our last visit, I had a delicious beef stew with yuca, rice, beans, and salad. We also tried the pork ribs with yuca, rice, beans, and salad, and a hearty beef lasagna served with rice, beans, bread, and salad. Every plate came with farofa, just like back home. Highly recommend for anyone craving real Brazilian comfort food.

Really a French/Brazilian restaurant with a name that is a play on words of a wine bar. I eat. I don't drink, so I cannot speak about the wine, but the food is fantastic and I never like French food before but now I do. But don't wait!!! They are thinking or retiring!!! Panic and get there. The bread and the garlic rice really compliment each other which seems unbelievable. I had the bettered cod fish which was wonderful. I will let my lunch guests write their own reviews. The affogato is like a Sunday and the coffee is the best in The City. Get there before they are gone.

Very pleasant experience, I think this place is highly underrated based on how many people were there on a Thursday night. This is a wonderful neighborhood spot and it was so affordable compared to other places in SF!

It's a family owned restaurant. Amazing people, and they give you great recommendations. The food is so tasty! They have famous dishes from Brazil and Italy, but if you are not into it, they have all kinds of American food as well. Oh, let's not forget the deserts, so good! Also, they have great wine recommendations as well. I love the ambient and how they treat their customers in a very special way. They speak English, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Spanish! Their prices are very fair for the great food that it's offered. You should definitely give it a try!

Hands down my favorite neighborhood restaurant in San Francisco. Located in a quiet area of Noe Valley, it could serve as a fantastic casual date spot or family friendly night out. The hospitality made it feel we had come often . It became obvious they had a stream of repeat locals who knew each other by name. Cheese plate was fantastic. Bread was soft, warm, and tasty. And we didn't have to ask for more bread. Margarita pizza was also a winner. But the real surprise was their cheesecake with a blueberry topping. Perfection.

I went for their quiche and it was ok. I like that they accompanied it with bread. I was somewhat let down but wasn't totally disappointed.

Awesome selection, service, and cuisine. Sat outside on a nice day and had a wonderful brunch.

Loved the neighborhood vibe. The owner is so friendly and has lots of stories plus excellent food and wine suggestions. I had the Raclette and it was fabulous. The melty flavorful cheese was so good with the salami and prosciutto. My husband had the ribs with black beans. He was quite happy too. And the dessert was so simple yet delicious! We will be back!

My brunch started with a smoke salmon plate $15. They were out of bagels so they gave me ciabatta bread instead. I liked how the plate came out and how I got to assemble my own smoked salmon sandwich with arugula lettuce, capers, cream cheese, glazed pearl onions, lemon juice, olives and pecans. This tasted great. I wasn't quite full yet, so I got the salumi plate $22. This was OK, not great. It had coppa, prosciutto and salami for the meats. The sour stuff like pepperoncinis, pickles and olives I didn't care for. I wish there were roasted nuts on this charcuterie plate. Regardless, good times. There's outdoor sitting. Perfect if it is a nice day.

Yes we did. The owner came talked with us and describe the rocabella cheese he would serve. It was fabulous

Fantastic owner & chef. Fabulous food, great staff and lovely neighborhood. Haven't had an eating experience this superb or fairly priced since Europe. Ask for Mr. D'Amico, the owner. He's the Best!

First time here and will definitely be back for more. Service was great, food was great I cannot stress it enough. Catch me here once a month

I absolutely loved this place. It was such a calm and pleasant late afternoon on a warm, sunny day. My boyfriend and I ordered glasses of red and white and a 2 cheese plate. We kindly requested no goat cheese and were so satisfied with the selection of cheeses the owner had brought out. With sides of fresh veggies, warm toasted bread, and a unique marmalade, the cheese paired perfectly with the wine. I'm already counting down the days we can come back and try out some of the other menu items!

I hate that I'm reviewing this place so low, but the guy and the wine were not awesome. I tried one of the Lachorette French Chards and could tell right away that it was bad / oxidized / open too long. I asked for a fresh glass and was refused. Not only that, the guy kept complaining (in Portuguese) to his coworker (*gasp, the audacity!) About how I asked for a fresh bottle. All of our requests were met with attitude and disdain, all while the DPH was on there writing them up. Will never go back and hope we don't get food poisoning from the pepperonccini I ate.

Lovely neighborhood spot with excellent wine and tasty pizza. Friendly atmosphere and service, we'll definitely be back!

Love this place! Food is amazing, ambiance is so charming, and the owners are such a cute couple. We had the classic pizza and croque Josephine. Both were delicious and far exceeded our expectations. We also had some dessert: carrot cake and chocolate mousse. Once again, both were so tasty! Highly recommend this place for brunch or dinner!

Comida muito gostosa, um ótimo atendimento, ambiente muito tranquilos. Pessoal muito querido.

Recently dined here for a quick dinner and had a pleasant experience. This seems like a chill, casual neighborhood cafe. There were a lot of wine and food options. I had the chicken walnut salad and a glass of cabernet sauvignon. Both were tasty, though not spectacular (again, it's a neighborhood cafe). I appreciated the balance of flavors, and the toasted, olived-oil-coated bread with my salad. The serving size was filling. My date got the lasagna. I forgot to ask her how she felt about it, but it looked hearty, cheesy, and decadent. I'm pretty sure I would've enjoyed this more, but I wanted a light dinner. The owner and the woman working were both friendly, smiling, and hard at work, as there were a good amount of diners. I had only pleasant interactions with them. They both wore masks. The vibe was casual, pleasant, and family-friendly. It's located in a quiet part of Noe Valley, and seems like a neighborhood favorite. It was a bit chilly inside because of the open door, but ventilation is important during these times, so I was fine with it. I would totally return to enjoy a casual wine and bite with a friend!

This is hands down the best wine bar in San Francisco. The intimacy of the restaurant itself is amazing. The wine is delicious and at a very good price, as well. I recommend the fondu. It's is absolutely enough for two, if not more! I love the incredible customer service and the authenticity of this place. Please please come here and enjoy a wonderful ambiance complimented by incredible wine, food, and service. 10000/10

This is a small neighborhood wine bar with big time service and satisfaction! The outside tables are intimate yet you see the Noe Valley life going by: couples out for a stroll, babies and children enjoying a walk- yet it's not a spot with bothersome traffic. The inside tables are well laid out for an enjoyable meal- lovely decor! The main cooks are gifted with Portuguese and Southern Italian cooking- yummy! And after your happy dinning, you can walk around the corner to enjoy some Mitchell's ice-cream! Go for it!

*** In Short *** Quaint little shop with a selection of delicious desserts. *** In Depth *** Never mind that we were both incredibly full from dinner: we wanted a place to sit and chat, and there's always room for dessert, right? Yeah, except when you order what you thought was a sundae, and instead are met with this monstrosity of a pastry, which was exactly what the rustico nutella on special dessert chalkboard menu was. But hey, this warm, flaky pastry filled with ice cream and strawberries was DELICIOUS. Shame the ice cream was all melted though: having solid ice cream to carve into would have made this even more amazing. ***Accessibility Info*** Venue - Small, cozy restaurant with a number of accessible seats, as well as less accessible booths and high tops. Bathroom - Didn't check them out.

Wonderful friendly owner and his wife makes you feel welcome. Great Brazilian specialty plates, food and desserts are top notch. Gotta drop in when in the neighborhood.

You have go here for the show. The owner is quite a character. You get menus, many of them as we did one Sunday coming for a late brunch intent on mimosas and eggs hollandaise but we were bent to the will of the owner who showed everyone each plate that came out of the kitchenette, parading it to all the guests before it was delivered to the person who ordered it. We put down our menus. What was the use? It may say wine bar on the outside, imply a French menu and say yes to every question on the phone (yes, we have bottomless mimosas) but the wine is about 10 not terribly impressive wines, the owner is Italian (Puglia, who will stop in mid order to observe the free kick by the Verona soccer match being televised), welcomed us like family, the clients all inexplicably Brazilian and the mimosas were a la carte. If you can suspend your preconceptions and put some faith in what is offered, you will be rewarded. Our dishes (a pork chop or ribs, no one seemed to know) and chicken cordon bleu, each came with a nice salad with olives, rice and bread and feijoada... oh, now I understand why the Brazilians were there. For a two person team to keep everyone not only entertained and fed in short order is no mean feat. Best of luck to a corner, family run restaurant.

I haven't been back to Noeteca since the passing of my best friend. We were very close like brothers. He was like my "brothaa" from another "fathaaa." This was his favorite place. We celebrated his birthdays here. Now that I've returned back after several years later, to celebrate his birthday in spirit, Noeteca continues to wow me. The owner is always so welcoming. Today, he ordered for us and look what he brought..... a masterpiece. It was so good, I even picked up the crumbs from the dish. The cheese filling was just fantastic! I find the best time to come here is around 2ish PM. They get very busy for lunch/brunch and dinner so 2ish in the afternoon, you will enjoy this place. It is also tucked and hidden away in the corner between residential neighborhood. I've been here with my dogs and their outdoor seating is perfect for us pooch owners. Did I mention they have excellent cappuccino? For you wine lovers, their choices here are incredible, and their beers here are so smooth! I have to say.... of my top three favorite restaurants in San Francisco to dine in....Noeteca is my top second choice behind Foreign Cinema. Excellent food, excellent service, always welcoming. Lastly - please hold someone you care and love closer because life is way too short not to. If my best friend was alive today he'd say, "Bon Appétit!" Cheers!

Cafe wine bar with salmon arugula pizza that was tastily amazing! Pair it with wine selections and it's a nice outing! Outdoor area to just be! Indoor if the weather prohibits to lounge out! Splendid time here and to just delve! Enjoy!

Stopped by this neighborhood cafe when we were visiting SF and staying in a Noe Valley AirBNB. Excellent Breakfast Bagel sandwich and breakfast Smoked Salmon plate. Very friendly service too!

Exceptionally nice owners. Dined there on a Saturday night--had good food and good conversation. Noeteca is a delightful small space--perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food is influenced by Brazil and Italy, hence the play on words of its name from the Italian enoteca. I had one of the nightly specials, ribs with yucca, rice, beans, and salad--a tremendous value for $16, and delicious. My dining partner had chicken cordon bleu with rice, and salad for $14. Where can you eat like this in San Francisco. Noeteca is a neighborhood gem.

Great service and food! I ordered pickup on UberEats and the chef got the food out to us promptly. The caprese salad and the chicken cordon bleu was definitely the best I have tried. The chef also gave us a waffle on the house! When I went, I didn't know there was outdoor dining and there were plenty of people outside trying the wine and food. Would definitely come here again. :)

Swung into this cafe for the first time to try their pizza tart flambee, since a good tart is always worth finding. We got both the classic and the smoked salmon and were absolutely thrilled with our choices. These are great tarts! The smoked salmon was paper thin, with a good crunch. The salmon was wonderfully toasted, which gave it a nice crunch, and was balanced by the capers and squeeze of lemon. The classic was a thicker tart, but equally tasty. The bacon is chopped fine, so it's like a crunchy, savory crumble on top of everything. The saltiness matches perfectly against the sweetness of the almost-melted onions. Overall a wonderful lunch, and I'm really looking forward to going back for the rest of their menu.

This cozy spot is a neighborhood gem. Family owned & operated, one feels like their being welcomed into their home. A select but impressive wine menu pairs well with a curated food menu sure to please most everybody. Indoor & outdoor seating is available. Great place to sit outside on a sunny Noe Valley day and enjoy their offerings.

Wanted to like this cute neighborhood spot, but it's way overpriced for mediocre to below average food. Pizzas are super tiny and don't substantiate a $15 price tag. Sandwiches are ok but the bread isn't the best. Was hoping for something much better....too bad!

Noeteca is a neighborhood gem in Bernal Heights. Having walked by so many times on ice cream adventures to Mitchell's, it was about time to try. I would say the wine will do its job, but what really makes this place special is the fine food that is offered here, with a very unique menu that I perceive to have a blend of the owner's cultural background. It was a mix of Brazilian flavor with heavy Italian influence, essentially best of both worlds. The thin crust pizza was the best dish of them all and was super delicious.

Service (5/5) Welcoming ! Pet friendly indoors ! Margherita Tarte Flambée (4 /5 stars) - it's basically a pizza ! Not bad . Extra cheeeesy. sad there wasn't any marinara tho. Croque Napoleon (5/5 stars) - definitely on the heavy side but it's not SUPER heavy. The salad was good! The bread pudding with this sauce was bomb though. The bottom layer of the bread pudding was kind of hard but I liked it. I think it was like cheddar crusted ... yum !

Since I arrived in SF I never stopped to have lunch at Noeteca. The food is amazing, everything is fresh and very tasty. I have no doubt that this is the best place in the area ever.

I can not say enough fabulous things about this restaurant!! I was in the area for a conference for 4 days and I came back 3 times. The food is authentic and delicious! The owners are just as fabulous as the food and service!! Highly recommend

Cute place to grab lunch on a sunny Saturday afternoon! Immediately felt so welcomed by friendly staff. Our waiter was nice and accommodating- always made sure we were doing okay. Tried two pizzas: smoked salmon and margherita. Both were delicious and interesting!

Tardis the time traveling phone booth is very handy but if you are not having the one and only you can simulate a travel to France in the early 80th at this place. We are always in search of new places and found this gem here on yelp. It makes sense to make a reservation cause it is a small restaurant but that is part of the experience. Just about anything from the warm Brie, to the cheese plates, the daily changing me u items and the fondues it is a place to enjoy. Check out the menu on yelp to make sure you will find something that you like and If so- i will almost guarantee it is good. The service is typically Parisienne a bit frivol a bit though but always with a friendly smile and warm. At the time we went there only two people had worked there one in the kitchen and one as a server. I had the feeling the server was also the owner of that place. It was great to watch how busy both have been without any break they worked the whole time,running , Cooking, serving. And what a quality! Very good. Only thing I have to criticize would be the bread but it's just me that don't like the American type French baguette. So use your imagination and take the tardis or simply go to Neoteca!

We love Noeteca and have been coming here fairly often over the past year. The owner is so friendly and the food is truly delicious and feels home cooked. We are huge fans of the tuna flatbread - an absolute must. The endive salad is one of our favorite salads in SF too - perfectly crunchy, savory, and a little bit sweet. The wine pours are generous with a strong wine list. The outside seating is perfect for a sunny day or even bundled up in the fog.

Adriana is an amazing chef! I ordered food at Noeteca many times and I also went to eat at the restaurant. The staff is small, but very receptive. They even remember my favorite plates by heart. It's highly recommended, an awesome place with affordable and tasty food.

Friendly owner. Good drinks and the flan is SO SO good! Somehow empty on a Friday night but hard to hold it against them.

Best feijoada of SF. Prices are fair and the deserts are awesome. The service was great.

Delicious food and great attention from staff! Had the feijoada and then a coffee and brazilian pudin. Everything was increíble!

Excellent and friendly. I sat outside on a Sunday afternoon, enjoyed an amazing glass of wine and a flatbread pizza. Service was great and they had great suggestions. I will become a regular to explore the menu

For everyone that knows how to appreciate good food that is made with love, this is definitely a place I suggest you to stop by and delight yourself. The atmosphere is amazing and the service is simply exquisite.

If you look at all the reviews here, you will see that the positives ones were all posted during the time of the former owners, while most of those more recent are quite low. The former owner, Alex, was wonderful and the new guy is awful. It's a real shame and a loss of a fun place in the neighborhood. Recent update: I just received a private message from the owner, Michele D, calling me stupid and advising me to go to McDonald's. Hard to believe that a business owner could be so rude, unprofessional, and to use his own word, stupid. Not that I was in any big hurry to return to the over-priced garbage that he serves, but never ever again, for certain. Michele D -- you can go to McDonald's, or maybe somewhere a little hotter and further south.

Really Nice place! Amazing Brazilian food, good selection of wines and if is a sunny day is fantastic to be outside. Definitely recommend!

Great service, extremely reasonable prices, and most importantly, excellent food. Highly recommend!

What an amazing neighborhood cafe! We walked in here, the owner greeted us very warmly, he was very personable and walked us through the specials and suggested a good red wine for us from Tuscany. We ordered the flat bread and it was just out of the world, as authentic as it can be! The wine was pretty good as well. We had a good time.

My good friend lives very nearby to this place, so it was the perfect choice to grab lunch on a sunny (but unfortunately slightly smokey) San Francisco day. We first enjoyed a refreshing glass of rose - mmm! Great way to start our meal while we listened to the specials and decided what to eat. We shared a prosciutto, burrata, egg pizza - mmm! Also, great combination of flavors and the burrata was ooozy good! Plus, we shared a George's salad which had cherry tomatoes, walnuts and lots of fresh greens - perfect! Although the air was still smokey, we enjoyed getting our vitamin D while chatting and enjoying our lunch outside. Service was especially charming and attentive since he knew my friend, but I think they treat everyone this way - so welcoming and warm!

Had to wait to cool off before I wrote this. Drink yelping isn't fair. I do standing by and want to share these two notes: Drinks: take note. Wine glass pricings are by the THREE OZ first, then a "normal" glass (~6oz) then bottle. So no, your wine is not $7 a glass, but $12-14, yes, standard for the city, but I was a little let down as neither wine was outstanding. I did not see the small note above the wine list saying pricing, but for those prices, I would go to Cuccina on 30th and Curch or even Ardiana (also on 30th and Church). I suggested to manager he makes the pricing more apparent since he immediately had to point this out during my payment (without me saying anything) bc looked confused as to why such a mediocre snack was over $50. Food: cheese plate- this is the only thing I tried. The serving of the cheese plate makes no sense to me. Sides aren't complimentary to cheese at all... the ginger citrus marmalade was so strong in taste and super sweet. This didn't pair w anything on the plate, which was green onions (? Lol this was so weird to me) cornichon pickles, raw cherry tomatoes, mini green olives, ya those don't go w ginger citrus jam, not the best w my bri, I guess OK w my man he go... There is olive oil all over the whole thing- even your cheese- so everything tasted like EVOO. All in all, appreciate Noteca as a local Brazilian wine bar, but won't be back dispute living less than a 3 minute walk. Sucks bc I'm a Happy Hour Slut just loooking for a good place to get a bomb ass cheese plate. HMU if you know one near this.

This is a very cozy nothing fancy but great place.The husband and wife team serve homemade dishes and take great care of you. Prices are reasonable wines are good 80% of the clientele is Brazilian. I had the salad with chicken it did come with olives which I don't like even though It didn't say that in the menu so if you're like me have them substitute olives with beets. I also had some sharp cheddar cheese which was delicious. Check this neighborhood joint out you'll be pleasantly surprised.

I'm not sure what previous people are talking about the new ownership not being as great as the old because this place still is a gem. We stumbled upon Noeteca having stayed at an Airbnb close by. I frequent wine bars every city I go to (I travel a lot) and Noeteca plays with the bad boys (aka amazing) We ordered 2 cheeses to start: the goat & the manchego and it came in an elaborate board with olives, beets, nuts, pickles, cabbage, grapes, radishes - totally worth the $16 For the main course we had the special which was a pizza with burrata, prosciutto, egg and bruschetta on top. The cheese gods have answered my prayers with the most melted cheesy goodness pizza my taste buds have ever endured. The service was great for a small hole in the wall wine bar to where the owner is the waiter. The place is cozy and gives an authentic Italian vibe to it. I wouldn't change a thing about this place.

The owner was very very rude. Yelled at us as we were looking at the menu outside. He said we are closing, even though it was only 6pm. He was NOT wearing a mask and neither was the person at the counter ordering food. He has his mask under his chin. You have to wonder what other COVID standards they aren't following. I would never go there again. The OWNER could have been nice and just said they were closing, INSTEAD of yelling at us for no reason. People like this should NOT own a business.

This was last minute decision for our bridal party and we couldn't have been happier! All we knew we wanted was good food and good wine and we went to the right place! We had their specials of the day, a bunch of very nice white and rosé's and super yummy cheese plates and other appetizers. The owner and staff really made us feel at home even though we stormed in their with no reservations and 7 hungry (and thirsty) bridesmaids and bride!! Mahalo for all your hospitality, I will definitely come back with my other half when we're in SF again!