Bon Appetit names 2 SF restaurants among best new restaurants of 2026
SFGATE • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Bon Appétit named 19 new restaurants across the U.S. as exciting and visionary for 2026, including two from San Francisco: Jules, a trendy pizza spot, and Maria Isabel, a Mexican fine dining restaurant.
- Jules, opened in May 2025 by former Tartine Bakery culinary director Max Blachman-Gentile, gained a strong following for its New York-meets-California sourdough pizzas, with standout dishes like the Fun Guy and Fiona’s Destiny.
- Maria Isabel, opened by Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz in March, showcases seafood-focused Mexican cuisine inspired by Laura’s Guerrero upbringing, featuring dishes like a delicate tamal with Santa Barbara sea urchin and lamb ribs barbacoa.
- Other California restaurants on the list include Broken Spanish Comedor in Los Angeles and Little Mountain in Montecito, while the overall list highlights top eateries from across the country, from Alabama to Washington.
