Reviews Michelin Guide 2008 San Francisco Wine Country and Bay Area One Star, 2008 "Bold Mediterranean flavors, textures and clever presentations in a sleek cosmopolitan space." Rating: 15 Points -Gayot.com "Best Small Plates." -City Search "Best Of 2006" Editorial Pick "Best original cocktails." -SFWeekly, 2006 "Best Cocktails." -San Francisco Magazine "Best of 2006" "Cortez is... big on bold, luscious flavors. Yet, even simple items... are distinctive." -Three Stars - Michael Bauer, SF Chronicle, August 2005 "Union Square's hip new Hotel Adagio hired ubiquitous restaurateur Pascal Rigo to create a popular hangout with a creative small-plates menu. The bar's funky design elements, especially the backlit Mondrian-style panels, add to the upbeat atmosphere" -Food & Wine Magazine, August 2004 "Cortez brings added glamour to the theater district's new mission-style Hotel Adagio with an original take on Mediterranean cuisine that's both sophisticated and approachable. -Condé Nast Traveler, "66 best new restaurants in the world" "This whimsically clad restaurant is on fire with a wealth of mouth-watering menu items... All perfect for sharing with a special someone or with an entire group." -Nob Hill Gazette, March 2004