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HELLO: WE ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING OUR "100 MENUS" PROJECT EVERY WED, THURS, AND FRIDAY. THE MENU WILL BE BASED ON CLASSICAL FRENCH DISHES. TWO SEATINGS ONLY - AT 6PM AND 8PM. VEGETARIANS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED. TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS ARE STILL PRIX-FIXE. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR SAMPLE MENUS. THANKS - DL
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105 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 105 reviews
5 stars
(69)
4 stars
(29)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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- fit for foodies(90)
- neighborhood gem(62)
- special occasion(29)
- romantic(12)
- hot spot(10)
- notable wine list(3)
Canteen Reviews List
Review 1 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great great food going course to course! Fantastic, inovative cooking with texture, color, aroma of each dish intoxicating."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Canteen is Good!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Canteen has a terrific limited menu that changes each night, and very good wine choices. Seating is limited and the setting is a bit like an upscale diner - the service is very personal. It's a great place with an individual personality that brings you back and back."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Still A Winner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had not eaten at Canteen in years and it remains a terrific destination. Yes it is funky with the four booths and eight seats at the bar and only two seatings. But get over it and just sit on down and enjoy a truly fabulous meal. The food is amazingly good--beautifully prepared, very fresh and 100% delicious. The service is relaxed and fun--clearly the people who work there love it. It ranks up there with any other of the highly-touted restaurants in the city. As a bonus it is in a funky little space next to the art school and you get to tour the dorm when you go to the loo. Go for the food--you will not be disappointed. And the prix fixe price (around $50)is quite reasonable for the quality and volume of food you get."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 4 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Affordable Casual Fine Dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a fabulous 4-course dinner for $52! Again! Couldn't be happier with the food or service. The menu options are limited but everything was delicious and everyone went away satisfied. Well-priced wine list--I do wish they'd add a few higher-end bottles, though, because the food deserves it."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 5 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food, as always!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food, as always! All 4 of us agreed that the 1st course (trumpet mushroom salad with walnuts) and 2nd course (crab soup) were spectacular -- these were the only choices on the prix fixe menu, thank goodness, otherwise we might have missed them. The 2 choices for main course (cod or lamb) were also fabulous, as were the 2 dessert choices (chocolate mousse with chicory tulle or old fashioned strawberry shortcake). This tiny "diner" restaurant in the Union Square area continues to serve up amazing food."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Really enjoyed this small
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really enjoyed this small restaurant. Limited menu, but everything very good."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 7 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quaint and cozy, the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Quaint and cozy, the food was tasty and the atmosphere inviting."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Canteen was excellent. We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Canteen was excellent. We both had the same thing but enjoyed every bit of it. The trout salad, cod soup, bass and strawberry shortcake. The dessert was the best strawberry shortcake either has ever eaten. The cod soup was a bit unusual and unexpected but delicious. The bass was wonderful and the trout amazing. Canteen never disappoints which nice to be able to depend on that."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We loved our dinner at Canteen!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We loved our dinner at Canteen! The food was absolutely delicious. The service was attentive but not overbearing, and the meal was paced perfectly. Every dish was comprised of incredibly fresh ingredients with flavors that melded perfectly together. We aren't typically big dessert enthusiasts, but we ate every bite of our meal from the first course all the way through to the outstanding strawberry shortcake."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Small in more ways than one
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love small, unique spots in unexpected locations which is true of Canteen. Also on the plus side, the food is refined in almost every respect. Well, perhaps the rolls were a bit pedestrian. But speaking of rolls, they exemplify one of Canteen's main shortcomings: too small portions. Don't get me wrong. I'm not expecting some oversized hunk of expensive fish for my entree. (The bass I had was quite adequate and ever so tasty.) But I hungered - literally - for more when it came to everything else. The other major failing was service. Not that it wasn't attentive or prompt. Quite the contrary. We were practically rushed through our dinner and then abruptly given the check in a manner that said "there's the door!" Overall value = small."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious dinner in suprising setti
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Welcoming, fun and the food is delicious! They offer choices within the fixed menu and our table of 5 all thoroughly enjoyed the dinner. The wines are well chosen to compliment the menu."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Uncomfortable but always excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Uncomfortable but always excellent food. For the money, the best theater restaurant."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The two sitting prix-fix menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The two sitting prix-fix menu offering is an experience on is own. The dishes were amazing, each better than the one before. The main course of pork and lentils, richly spiced and mellow, cooked to perfection with well balanced flavors. And the dessert of pear and hazelnut tart with chocolate mousse a worthy ending to an incredible diner. This place is a must for foodies."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
worth the money, even in San
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"worth the money, even in San Francisco."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall, excellent. Wish the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall, excellent. Wish the menu had a few more choices."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I want to keep this treasure
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I want to keep this treasure available at all times, for myself, but that is about selfishness. Everyone will love this restaurant, despite smallness, with many of us at bar stool seating. We had great view of ongoing operation and total access to staff!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is now my favorite restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is now my favorite restaurant in SF, hands down."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 18 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We selected this restaurant as it was close to our hotel and well rated. We found the fixed price menu (the only option) to be a little pricy. The staff worked to ensure my gluten free needs were met. The food was well presented and very tasty. While the restaurant was very small it had a cozy atmosphere. If the booths were all taken groups of 3 or less would possibly have to sit at the bar. We would recommend it as a place to eat if you were in the Union Square area."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
You Can't Miss at Canteen
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Canteen is a "can't miss" restaurant. They always serve up a delicious meal, the staff is charming and ambiance is casual and fun."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a wonderful dinner.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always a wonderful dinner. Service is excellent and the food is imaginative and superb."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Casual delicious treat!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Canteen is a gem! The food sparkled with fresh, light taste notes and surprised us with delicious flavors. The hot rolls served before the meal set the tone by being buttery, warm and tasty. The rest of the semi-pre-fix menu -- trout salad, pea soup with crab, beef tenderloin or hazelnut-breaded skate (outstanding) and chocolate mousse with caramel or buttermilk cake with poached, spiced pear -- was delight as each course arrived. Service was attentive, cheerful and professional. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 22 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We loved the intimacy of the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We loved the intimacy of the restaurant. Only 20 people dining during our sitting. The atmosphere was that of serious foodies enjoying the Prix fixe menu. Everyone enjoyed the pea soup and the venison.The almond pear flan was disappointing. Boring! Cauliflower appetizer and rockfish entree got mixed reviews.Overall we enjoyed the experience but found it on the pricey side for two good courses."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very small dining room. Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very small dining room. Service was wonderful and highly personal. The food was lovely."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every item we ate tasted like
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Every item we ate tasted like the essence of what it was, from the fresh pea soup seasoned with a touch of mint to the desserts. The chef manages to make each bite delicious! Though the price is high the food, if not the ambiance, is definitely worth it."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food at Canteen is ALWAYS
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Canteen is ALWAYS VERY GOOD. The portions are not huge, but that's OK because the food is so good!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great food always. Nice to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great food always. Nice to see the menu change weekly. Great chef."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delightful little place. Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delightful little place. Great food and the best dinner rolls ever. Upscale dinner decor is fun and casual. Staff is amazing."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a very good restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a very good restaurant for group / family dining as it is a casual, friendly place. The wood oven is open to the dining area and adds to the ambiance with warmth and aroma. The entrees can be served family style so diners can share from platters which are arranged with accompaniments.
The rotisserie pork and cornbread stuffing was as good as I have had anywhere. Truly exceptional. We will return next trip to San Francisco. Cheers!"
The rotisserie pork and cornbread stuffing was as good as I have had anywhere. Truly exceptional. We will return next trip to San Francisco. Cheers!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful food in the most
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful food in the most unexpected of spaces......wonderful food."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 30 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of my favorite places!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of my favorite places! Dennis Leary is a superstar!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
They gave my mom an extra
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They gave my mom an extra brioche to take home with her leftovers. They were really thoughtful and accomodating."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dennis Leary, I think, is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Dennis Leary, I think, is one of the best chefs in San Francisco and his small restaurant on Sutter street is a gem; he prepares all of the food himself, one server (two seatings per night) and each course (set menu), is wonderfully special. It is my favorite and I eat in almost all of the best restaurants in San Francisco."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 33 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
What an interesting business
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What an interesting business model. Service was outstanding, but I wish the food met that level. Food allergies were accommodated but with the prix fixe menu it was hard to enjoy. It's very weird to have everyone on the same part of their meal as you -- feels like a cafeteria or canteen (ok, bad line). Good to experience, but we won't be back."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
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Review 34 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful dishes, amazing precision
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of the best meals I've ever had, but not just in a "delicious" sense... after some discussion the best word we settled on to describe the food was "precise". Every single dish was so simply and perfectly composed, with flavor combinations executed with a precision I've rarely encountered. I found myself shaking my head, almost in disbelief and certainly in delight, with every bite. There were a lot of out-loud "wow"s during this meal. Amazing meal in every aspect."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 35 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Me and my girlfriend went
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Me and my girlfriend went for dinner on a Tuesday night. It was a set menu that night which was a little bit of a surprise but fortunately we were excited about everything on the menu. A 3 course meal at a very friendly price. The noise level was perfect for being able to talk and hear each other. A great experience and I would recommend to people but I would warn them to check the menu ahead of time to make sure you are happy with the selections for the night."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 36 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a small,unpretentious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a small,unpretentious restaurant with very good food."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 37 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic in every way. A
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic in every way. A real gem. WONDERFUL! Need I say more?"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food. I had one
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food. I had one of their special menus and the food was wonderful. Good ingredients expertly prepared with some innovative and surprising twists. The room was much more comfortable that I imagined (I sat at one of the booths). We brought our own wine, but the list was short and well edited. Kind and attentive service."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 39 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife and I love Canteen.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I love Canteen. We took two friends to the fixed price 100 French recipes etc. and had an excellent meal. The venison was delicious, though nearly too small to amuse our bouches, the brioche sublime, the cream of artichoke soup absolutely delicious, the fish perfectly cooked, the sauce blan, and the almond torte dessert tasty, but ordinary. Thus, very good, but short of outstanding. The server truly was outstanding- unobtrusive, competent, and informative. Her description of the Rhone styled red wine we chose was spot on. Nice to be steered to a good value. We will return again and again the this cozy spot where we have never been disappointed"
Dined on 01/29/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 40 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Go at once ....
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This place was recommended in Fodor's guidebook, and it was the find of the century! Only 20 diners per sitting, a short pleasant walk from Union Square hotels. Superb, beautiful food for just $43-50 for four courses. Really an extraordinary experience."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 41 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Canteen was a delight! This
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Canteen was a delight! This is a very small restaurant seating maybe 22 people. Half of the seats are at the counter. The decor is somewhat diner-ish and the menu was quite limited although I understand it changes frequently. The food was phenomenal!!! It absolutely deserves the 27 rating in Zagats. The service was quite good although casual. Our server was extremely knowlegeable about the food and wine. She beautifully walked the fine line of being extremely professional but not stuffy. She seemed to enjoy her work and her customers. I would go back in a heart beat!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 42 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Canteen is a great dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Canteen is a great dining experience. The mystery of what the gourmet menu will entail, combined with the small diner style, makes for a unique experience you will remember and appreciate for a long time."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 43 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of our favorite foodie
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of our favorite foodie spots in S.F. - Chef Leary never disappoints, and those insanely, buttery dinner rolls should be labeled as dangerous weapons."
Dined on 01/11/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 44 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've heard so mych about Canteen
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've heard so mych about Canteen and have enjoyed every sandwich or salad I've eaten at The Sentinel or AU so when a good foodie friend was coming into town I thought what a great unassuming place to go. I was right and it was all the hype I heard! Especially was excited about the 100 menus he was doing and again worth the hype. The artichoke soup was divine, you'd think it would've been bogged down with too much cream but that certainly wasn't the case, s light and incredibly flavorful. I had the big eye tuna with lentils. I loved my dish but there were just a few too many red peppers for my personal taste, but it was spot on and I can get over that."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 45 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Canteen is a very minimalistic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Canteen is a very minimalistic restaurant - it looks like a throw-back to the 50s - a very small diner. Looks can be very deceiving - Canteen has top notch food served by a delighful waitress. The food quality and taste rivals the finest restaurants. The day I was there, there was only one choice for dinner - a prix fix menu, but they are very accomodating to vegetarians and food allergies.
Before dining there, my husband thought the atmosphere was cold and sparse and didn't have any interest in eating there, until I did with a friend and gave him a full report :-) This weekend, he thoroughly enjoyed our dinner there.
I do think it is a bit expensive though."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Canteen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is always excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is always excellent. I've been going here for 6 years and never a bad meal. Now doing ther 100menus project. Lots of surprises to experience!!! Go!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Canteen
Based on the average of (59) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate