Noeteca Wine Bar — Restaurant in San Francisco

I have been to this place numerous times- and always enjoyed the atmosphere and the food and --recommended it. However, yesterday was a genuine disappointment. My friend and I must have inadvertently chosen a time when the manager and/or owner was not on the premises, because even the simplest question we asked regarding wine or food was met with a semi- blank expression and a barely polite "I don't know". This is a Wine establishment- charging a good price for its offerings. Someone should be on hand at all times to service customers with knowledge and service in line with the money being charged.

Eventually we ordered, and our order was not complicated- but the process was less than friendly, and both of us had to repeat numerous times what we wanted. It was not clear even then whether the person had gotten it right. When the food came it was ok but unceremoniously put down. Not once from that moment did anyone ever check with us to see if things were going well. The table beside us must have been guests or friends of the establishment because it appeared the owner or manger had returned. He spent a good 20 minutes standing right there - talking with the table beside us. Not once after the food arrived was attention paid to us. ( except of course to plunk down the check)

It was my friend's first time there on my recommendation. She was UNimpressed. So was I. It's doubtful either of us...

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...

This place is adorable. It’s cozy, well-loved by locals, and serves wine at 4:30 on a weekday 😛

Two coworkers and I swung by to grab drinks and desserts after work. The place is cute and had most of their tables filled with patrons either dining solo or in pairs. The owner moved a solo eater to a corner table so we could take over a larger one. He talked us through their dessert offerings, highlighting two of his creations: the Rustico Nutella and the limoncello cheesecake. We ordered both, and my coworkers ordered glasses of wine to accompany them.

The desserts came out, and wow that Rustico Nutella was great. Puff pastry with Nutella, chocolate sauce, diced bananas, and whipped cream is a delightful concoction. The owner explained that he originally tried to make a savory version of this dish, like a flatbread, but it wasn’t popular. He then pivoted to a dessert version, which seems like it was the right move.

The limoncello cheesecake was good but not really a true cheesecake. It was more like a sponge cake with a limoncello cream cheese frosting in the middle and on the top. Tasty, but not quite the cheesecake I had in mind.

Overall, a great casual neighborhood spot to grab some food, drinks,...