so cute!! my friend and i were the first ones in on a saturday late afternoon, but by the time we left, it was packed! we split a bottle, and they were kind enough to let us taste two of the wines before committing. no food for us this time, but the larger plates did sound good. btw the menu also states a hefty discount for to-go wines.. what a steal! run by a cute, friendly couple. seemed a lot of patrons were regulars or knew them, which is a great sign. super clean (even the bathroom!). will definitely be back. read more

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Husband was convinced we had stepped into Italy. We were served our charcuterie board and wine by the friendliest couple - they alone made the place super cozy and seemed to be besties with everybody who walked in. It's a small space inside and we barely grabbed the last table on a Friday evening. Scoped out Elena's right across the street and paid a visit there afterwards! read more

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Delightful! My husband and I stopped in here after work on a Friday and it was great! The vibes inside were chill, the wine delicious, and the cheese plate was perfect! They spent the time to tell us about each cheese and that it was sourced from Italy! read more

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Absolutely great neighborhood wine bar! The owners are definitely chefs kiss. Having owned La ciccia and now coming over to the west side to bring their charm. The food is made in the kitchen by the owner, at least the time we were there. The space is gorgeous! The wine list spectacular. The recs for pairing and your palette was like going to Italy and having someone local give you advice. Small place, gets loud, so I'd sit at the bar if you Wanta to be where the actions at! Fantastic place! Will def be back! read more

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One wine store goes down, and another pops up... It's been a hot minute since I last went out for some fun at west portal. Went out to try this wine bar. Food was limited to small bites so we ordered a lot. Food came out quick and delicious. I really enjoyed the anchovy cheese chocolate situation they had going on. They have a good wine collection to choose from... And if you get caught in a pickle, don't be afraid to ask for recommendations. Out of the multiple bottles we've had, they were all recpmmended and not one bad recommendation. One might need a little patience on busier nights but I do believe it's worth the wait. The place has a nice cozy feel and operated by a very friendly Italian couple. Great to converse with and adds to the allure of this place. read more

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Quaint little spot in West portal nice selection of wines and small bites. Service is fantastic. The owners are your host and they really care about taking care of you as friends and family. JYW highly recommends. read more

A really cute neighborhood spot in West Portal. Really wide selection of wines and comes with small popcorn bites. A great place to have a drink and chat with friends, though it is quite small! Service was good and would definitely come back! read more

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Beloved former owners of SF's Noe Valley restaurant, La Ciccia, opened the beautiful neighborhood wine bar/bottle shop @binubonusf. They have an extensive selection of wines from small, passionate producers, perfectly paired with delightful Italian small plates. We had the Lambrusco, Nebbiolo and paired with little bites of heaven in the ricotta & anchovy toast with bitter chocolate shavings, the mortadella with pistachios & stracciatella cheese with capers, marinated seafood & pachino tomatoes with citrus zest. West Portal has a new Gem located across the street from Elena's. Perfect place for a date night or to meet up with friends. read more

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Came back to West Portal to get a few updates . First it seems there has been some changes and delays in some store openings . What I did run into was a pleasant surprise. Another new wine bar low key gem in what used to be " Que Syrah". This newer wine bar is called " Binu Bonu"and it is owned by the former Founders of " La Ciccia" an Italian Sardinian Restaurant and San Francisco staple located in Noe Valley. Binu Bonu is relaxing place to enjoy some wine in the between time before dinner in the early or late evening in West Portal. I ordered the Northern Italian wine Marco Secondo Valpolicella Classico 2019. Since it's a red wine it had hints of red fruits like cherries and strawberries. I was on repeat with this particular wine. It was tasty and not too sweet . They also offer bread , cheese, and snacks to pair with the wines. The decor and atmosphere has neighborhood feel. It's good to see new businesses in West Portal but there have also been recent fires affecting some West Portal businesses. Overall Binu Bonu is a solid wine bar to go to when visiting West Portal. I found a new gem that's shines through its wine Go to Binu Bonu before or after you do the West Portal fine dine read more

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The wine bar West Portal deserves!! It is so charming and the owners treat everyone like VIPs. The wine selection is solid, ask if you aren't sure! Also, the decor is beautiful. read more

Ummm...why does this establishment only have 4.8 stars?! It needs 5 stars at a minimum!! Lorrella and Massimilano, hailing from La Cicca fame, are the sweetest people in the world. We sat at the bar and had the most wonderful time chit chatting about favorite sushi spots in the city, the quirky eccentricities of winemakers, and what defines a natural wine. Oh, and we had the most delicious octopus salad and a taste of some spicy spicy chocolate! I do like Unwined in West Portal but sorry, Binu Bonu takes the cake! Look forward to many more outings here. read more

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Love discovering a new spot! Cozy, bright, beautiful minimalist interiors and high ceilings. Small bites. Great Italian wine. It's good to have a chic wine bar in the neighborhood. Service was thoughtful, thanks to the owner-tandem who run Binu Bonu. My group occupied the whole bar area. They are serving cold starters like octopus salad, cheeses, and small pinxtos type fare to pair with the wine. read more

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Incredible selection of wines. They were so knowledgeable and very friendly. It was a perfect date night spot, or a good place for friends to catch up. read more

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Great food. Great wine. Great service. Definitely make the trip to west portal to try Binu Bonu out.

Every visit to Binu Bonu is a happy occasion. We love Lorella and Massimo! They are wonderful human beings: kind, generous, funny, happy, and they treat all of their customers like family. Going to Binu Bonu is like visiting with close friends every time. Their food and wines are incredible. After the first visit, Lorella understands her customers' tastes & preferences always has a recommendation of something new to try. Massimo is forever creating new combinations of food along with items that appear regularly on the menu. Anyone who visits for the first time or the 20th time is welcomed as if they are family, and with each visit we make new friends. read more

Wonderful Italian wine bar with small bites. Excellent selection of Italian wines by the glass or bottle. Wonderful warm service. Such a fantastic place! read more

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Binu Bonu replaced Que Syrah - it holds up to the quality of the old place, but with a few innovations. The small plates are quite intriguing and the wine reasonably priced (by San Francisco standards). If you are looking for a small, intimate place to hang out with friends over a glass of wine and olives or truffled ricotta, I recommend stopping by. The hosts are super friendly and intuitive about what to recommend. read more

Made a special trip here from El Cerrito because we wanted to see Lorella and Massimiliano (late of La Ciccia fame) again. We have missed them since their retirement from La Ciccia. We were warmly remembered and welcomed as soon as we entered. The space is cozy, the ambiance warm and friendly. Several tables were eating, drinking, and visiting as if at a neighborhood Italian trattoria. The food was all excellent, as usual, and Lorella's wine recommendations creative and on target, as is her way. It was a long trip to get here, and well worth the effort. We started out to just have a small bite and to say hello and stayed to turn several delicious plates into an evening meal. Glad to have them back in San Francisco by the Bay. A bit of a schlep for us and well worth the time and effort. read more

Haven't written a Yelp review in many years but just had to for this place. My wife and I were walking down the block and happened to see this place and decided to stop by. Seems very much like a husband/wife team running this place. They're the nicest people and were so happy to help me find the exact wines that fit the flavor profile I was looking for. They were excited to share all their food items too. They have heavy discounts on take-aways for bottles (30% on their bottles only list, and I believe 50% on their bottles that you can get glasses for if you sit down), so we were able to grab 2 italian rieslings for our friends to try! Will definitely be coming back next time we're in the area!! read more

Love love love this little cozy bar with fabulous wines and small bites! I'm obsessed! read more

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Binu is a great addition to the West Portal scene. The wine bar is run by a delightful couple who are very attentive and knowledgeable. Their wine list is all from Italian vineyards with wonderful variety. I also tried their cheeses and olives which were also very good. read more

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This is a wonderful new wine bar venue added to the thriving restaurant scene on West Portal Avenue. The owners are very warm and friendly and have a wonderful selection of Italian and Sardinian wines. Their appetizer offerings are also excellent. read more

Tasty offerings & great vibes. Plenty of interesting Italian wines to dive into & the food selection sis outstanding (& rotates a little). Pop on over to enjoy! read more

Incredible natural wine selection from small producers. Lovely intimate setting. Kind and generous hosts (the wonderful owners from San Francisco's number one rated Italian restaurant, La Ciccia!). And a fabulous small menu for sharing/tasting. We had the selection of gorgeous cheeses and also sharedthe melt in your mouth prosciutto. When Lorella and Massimiliano do something, they do it to perfection. Bravo! read more

Service is lovely. Wine is unique and interesting. Small plate dishes are absolutely delicious!!

Nice Italian wine bar. The wine list is not as diverse as it used to be at the old Que Syrah at the same location, but the quality is a step above. Friendly owners. Knocked down one star because it is fairly expensive. read more

very good it was just magnificent the food was delicious way better than any other place.