Zarzuela

Cool Spanish joint in Russian Hill. A very tasty tapas spot with an even better drink menu. To start off, they had a beautiful meat and cheese board. The garlic shrimp probably the best item they have, was heavenly. The oysters were very fresh and of good quality. They had some delicious desserts as well. I always go with a flan if they have it. I do wish the octopus was a bit better, it let a lot left to be desired. The service was quick, friendly and knowledgeable. Abrazo is also a perfect spot for an intimate date, a family gathering or a special occasion. Dos shrimps up 🍤🍤

Cozy and intimate in the heart of Russian Hill with super friendly and attentive staff. We had the Seasonal House Bread, which was delicious,warm and crusty, with a flavorful mixture of cherry tomatoes, shallots, fines herbes, and smoked paprika olive oil. The Charred Octopus was cooked perfectly - highly recommend. My favorite dish was a heavenly combination of black mission fig, cheese,and Jamon Seranno. The flavors were perfectly balanced. The New York Strip was cooked to perfection and was served with chimichurri. Definitely ask for extra chimichurri ;) Overall, the food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was warm and inviting.

What an amazing culinary experience! My husband and I stumbled upon this great restaurant and decided to stop and eat something as we were veeeery hungry. Boy, did we eat. We had a three course meal - appetizers, main dish and dessert. Our waiter was very friendly and had great recommendations. This is the best meals we've had since we arrived in the U.S. I highly recommend trying this place. I wish somebody told us about it sooner! 1000000/10

-humo y seco (smooth with a smoky aftertaste) -grilled octopus (perfect crunch) -bone marrow (highlight of the meal, could use more bread slices) -pork loin (some parts were juicy, other parts were a bit dry) -bunuelos with ice cream, hazelnut, and meyer lemon Amanda and bartender provided friendly service.

Great tapas spot in Russian Hill/North Beach area. We had a large group for dinner and tried much of the menu. Everything was delicious with beautiful presentation. One of the faves was the bone marrow but every plate went back clean. We ate in the main dining area, which is airy and full of natural light, with a Euro feel to it. The service was quick and attentive. A bit pricey, but the food and the Californian Malbec in particular were great.

I should start by declaring that I was not the one who paid, and that does make a difference. They were short on vegetarian options, so they made me an off-menu vegetarian pasta, which, surprisingly, was the best meal-out that I had in San Francisco this week. Pro-tip: don't order ice-cream after eating the meal of your dreams; you should keep that taste on your tongue as long as possible.