Memento SF

Everything about this place is great. While it's a neighborhood place, it's 'world class'. The dishes are varied and amazing. And definitely fresh -- like, from 'my mom's garden', or "we got these on a trip to Monterrey".The service is amazing. The staff is really well versed in the food, of course, but interacting with them is a delight. Chef came out to say 'hi' t us.Really can't recommend it enough.

A very long overdue 5-star review!! My cousin and I were having a really shitty day and needed a quick pick me up. We saw that Memento was just around the corner so we literally sprinted down the hill and snagged a table right away.Alfred was so kind and helpful as this was our first time here. We needed drinks and only wanted something small to munch on. I got the Memento Mori which was absolutely stunning and delicious - perfectly sweet and a tad tart. My cousin got the Pisco and it looked awesome, with the handprint effect! For a snack we got the truffle fries, and wow! I think these were the best truffle fries I've ever had. Thicker cut French fry and perfectly seasoned and topped with spices and cheese. And the sauce!!! The sauce was delectable!Alfred came to check on us often. He asked how our day was and we told him it'd been shitty (we told him why and what we just went through lol). He came back with a slice of cheesecake *tears!!!!* so kind and thoughtful!! It definitely put a smile on our faces.We'll definitely be back soon to try their entrees and brunch! Super cute spot for a girls day and/or date night!

Memento, is undoubtably the best food in the area. And I'd make an argument for the whole city too. The food is truly great. When going in I knew I was expecting something higher quality, but wow does it really show. The food is absolutely incredible, it made me reconsider what good ingredient are and how I should be using them, because it's pretty too tier. I'm also not one to drink, so I had a mocktail. And I would absolutely recommend those. Even if you like to drink but are considering if you shouldn't for the night, just get a mocktail. I've been to Memento a few times, and I've tried a few of them (as well as trying one my friend got) and honestly they're all good. If I'm not mistaken I had one with passionfruit, which I'm usually not big on, but it was so good I'd recommend that one too. Another great factor of Memento is the staff and the owners. They are some of the kindest people and are one of the reasons I go back. Raf, one of the owners, is truly a great guy and seems to really care for the food and how top notch ingredients being used as well as the food quality, and it shows. As well he makes a great mocktail. I'm sure great cocktails too. Overall I would definitely recommend Memento. If there's any hesitance from prices, I'd seriously reconsider because from what I see the prices are going straight into the quality of the food, and not wasting anything in between. It's great food with great people, and I'd highly recommend.

Great service. Food was great! Nice wine list and wine pairings. Love love love love the guava cocktail. The passion fruit mousse was an amazing way to end the meal. Wasn't a fan of the salmon tartare, but the Chardonnay pairing really uplifted the dish. Date night ambiance. Street parking. We'll definitely be back. Thanks!!

While we all want to support local businesses, this one is hard to like. My $44.00 pork chop was overcooked; tough enough that I couldn't finish it. I advised the waiter who in turn reported to the proprietor. The only response was a shrug (no offer to remove the charge, no apology, no complementary drink or dessert, nothing). The wife's salmon was nice, though nothing special. The shoestring potatoes were fun. Overall, I can't recommend this place. The food is overpriced but not worth the trip.

We had their Memento Mori Cocktail (5/5), Salmon Tartare (4/5), Truffle Fries (5/5), Millionaire Beef Tacos (5/5), Mussels (4/5), and Flan (4/5).The millionaire beef tacos and Memento Mori Cocktail were exceptional! I highly recommend them. Service and ambiance were lovely. Our waiter was particularly funny and bubbly, which livened up our evening!

Cool new spot in Noe for an upscale dining experience. Service was spectacular right from the time we got there and loved that they welcome everyone with a complimentary shot (tasty and not too strong). For appetizers we ordered the flatbread, salmon tartare, beef and cheese empanadas, and zucchini fries (special for that day). The salmon tartare was my favorite as it had a generous portions of salmon and avocado. The flat bread kind of reminded me of a soggy microwave pizza and was my least favorite. For mains we had the beet rigatoni and the curry chicken. I appreciated the originality and presentation of the rigatoni, but it was somewhat light in flavor. The curry chicken also felt like it was missing something. For desert we had the lime mouse and the flan. Both were excellent and were devoured in minutes. Overall, they have good food and even better service. We enjoyed our meal and would consider coming back.

This has been an outstanding experience. We sat at the bar and ordered.- shishito peppers. Outstanding with an umami rich sauce- curry fried chicken - delicious- mussels - one of the best mussel dishes I have ever had- truffled fries - fantasticI cannot remember a better, tastier meal. 5 stars. Please come and support this restaurant. I want them to succeed. Noe Valley is the better for them being a part of this community! Outstanding.Also- a shout out to Alex behind the bar. He could not have been nicer! Wine was also outstanding!

Excellent food, ambience and service.Will return again soon.This is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood

Memento is a true gem in all of San Francisco! Everyone must experience it! The food, the ambiance and the superb service! Raf and Suhair are without a doubt the most welcoming and precious hosts! They make you feel as if you are dining in their home. The cocktails and food are awesome and expertly conceived, created and presented to you at table.Memento is by far our favorite restaurant in San Francisco. We think you will understand once you have been there. Please reserve a table now.Raf and Suhair, a personal "Thank you!" for being you and for this wonderful culinary marvel you have created! Love, Doug and Paul