Came here for my friend's farewell dinner recently! The ambiance inside is lovely and I enjoyed the lighting as well as how the interior was decorated. It was very vibe-y inside. The service was also good - we had a reservation but had come a little early so we waited by the bar as they prepared our table. I had one of the pizzas, and two of my friends ordered pizza as well and my other friend got a pasta. All the food was delicious! We also got a white wine to pair with the food. The waitress was very kind to us as well even though we spent a while deciding what we wanted to order. Overall, definitely a great dining experience and I'll be coming back to try more pastas and small bites :) read more

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3.5 Stars We came here for a close friend's birthday! The service is stand out. They were very attentive at serving everything family style as we were sharing (is caring ). We ordered a lot of food items. Standout: -Grilled Monterey Bay Calamari ($22) - Nice pieces of grilled calamari in a stew of white beans and very high quality olive oil. -Pane a Pala ($7 + $9 for ricotta dip) - the bread was amazing - fresh and wonderfully textured. I'd say this bread pairs very well with the grilled calamari & beans - the dip is forgettable. Okay: -Pizza Margherita ($24) - This was okay. The crust was super crunchy and I don't remember the toppings being very stand out flavor-wise. -Wood-Grilled Short Rib ($86) - HUMONGOUS, but too charred for my taste. -Spaghetti Pomodoro ($27) - this was super tart for my taste. -Tagliatelle al Ragù Nostrano ($33) - This was good but nothing to write home about. Pricey - as all nicer restaurants in SF are. The interior is very cute. read more

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Friendly service was a plus. Every dish we ordered, including the $86 short rib, came out room temperature like it had been sitting out for a while. If food was this temperature at home I would reheat it in the microwave. We also had dishes including simple pasta dishes come way after tables that came after us. The upsell rubs me the wrong way. They call salmon roe "steelhead caviar". It's not caviar. I get an 8 ounce jar of salmon roe from the Russian market for $4. Caviar is obviously much more expensive. steelhead and sturgeon sound similar and I wonder if they thought people would be confused. the dish said it came with lemon but my girlfriend afterward said she didn't detect any such that they charged $29 for pasta, butter, and salmon roe. Tbh idk if I would go back to try their famous pasta pomodoro because this experience makes me realize that it's just $27 for pasta and marinara sauce. read more

Delfina - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First time back in 10+ years, and I could tell right away that their renovations from 3 years ago look gorgeous. Love the chic yet old school charm. Staff are all very friendly and attentive. Lively place that seemed to be full of locals on a Sunday evening. Had no problems walking in and getting a table right away. Really enjoyed my cocktails, but especially their Garibaldi riff, so fluffy and fruity. What we had that evening: * Anchovies on toast - worked so surprisingly well with the cold butter, which helped mellow out the saltiness of the fish. * Chicken liver crostini - surprisingly meaty and rich. * Cappeletti in brodo - so warm and soothing, the broth was so clean but flavorful, with savory little bites of pasta. * Paccheri with sole - really enjoyed seeing so many pasta dishes with fish and seafood, this worked really well too. * Pavlova - always a sucker for a good pavlova. The shell was so thin and crispy and the salted caramel ice cream was amazingly rich and decadent. We probably would've ordered more if we were hungrier because there were many other interesting looking dishes. Would definitely come back to try more. read more

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I've been coming here for over a decade, and love it. Delfina and Cottogna are my two favorite Italian restaurants in SF. I always get the spaghetti and the trippa alla Fiorentina. The spaghetti is incredibly flavorful, the taste of tomatoes is intense and bright. I wouldn't be surprised if they boil the pasta in tomato water because the flavor is so ubiquitous and deep. I get that not everyone eats tripe, but if you do (or are offal curious), the Trippa alla Fiorentina is one of the best dishes in the city. The tripe is braised and tender, such that the umami flavor is very deep. It's covered in some crunchy bits (don't know if they're bread crumbs or some meat), which gives the dish a wonderful contrasting of textures. Everything else I got was great (radicchio salad, anchovy on toast), but these two dishes are must-haves for me and bring me back year after year. read more

Delfina - Spaghetti and Trippa alla Fiorentina - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Finally came into this famous neighborhood namesake, and it did not disappoint! Delfina has an incredible ambiance, stepping in from the street is a totally different vibe than the area. We were greeted very quickly, received water and placed orders all within 5 minutes! For food we got the Wood grilled octopus and the FCF tomatoes and smoked ricotta pizza. The octopus was so flavorful, definitely on the spicy side. The pizza was so perfectly crispy and flaky and the sauce and cheese combined for this absolutely amazing sweet tomato pizza. Happy I finally got to try this place! read more

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Consistently very good. I would definitely recommend anything on the menu. Every thing is seasonal and very fresh.

Really solid meal. Everything was super tasty and well cooked. Casual and a bit loud inside. Good ventilation (no smokiness from the pizza/etc oven), so you don't have to worry about your clothes and hair smelling afterward. Short ribs ($88) was a huge portion (def 2-3 ppl), and was served tomahawk style with a gigantic bigger-than-the-platter bone. Super tasty and tender so a steak knife is unnecessary. Comes with a side of cheesy potatoes which were tasty but some pieces still had the raw crunch to it, so I wouldn't necessarily order that side on its own. Bread ($7) with ricotta ($9) was nice and fluffy--think focaccia without the oiliness. I'd def get again, but it would be excellent if it were served warm. Octopus was tasty and parts were nice and tender. But parts were too charred and overall it was tasty but over salted--it could've used more celery to balance out the salt. Hubby didn't mind at all and was happy with the dish. We also got a pasta dish which was nicely prepared, as expected. Daughter got her regular plain pasta with butter, which she ate up happily. A great place for dinner, with a solid tasty menu. Make a reservation. read more

Delfina - Octopus - a bit too salty and parts were overly charred. But had a nice smoky flavor. - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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if I wanna chase nice vibes on a night in the city, but also eat well, this is where I go. The short rib dish is SOMETHING but it's too big for two ppl - don't order it if you don't wanna take things home. Now the pomodoro is the dish you are required to get here - so refreshing and yum. stellar servers, and OK street parking situation. read more

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I appreciate that there is an in-house gluten free pasta option! I've been here several times and each meal has been consistently delicious with excellent service. read more

Delfina - Gluten free pasta - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Finally tried this place and everything was amazing! Only odd thing was the bread we got did not come with anything. Like it was just plain bread. No oil or butter lol???? Marg pizza was insane. The SAUCEEEEEEE was insane. Will need to come back and buy that since you can?! Drinks were fire. I got a grapefruit zero proof that you absolutely in no way could make at home. Just so good and worth the $. read more

I've eaten here before and enjoyed it. Very good pizza and pasta. Tonight was a real drag and I don't imagine I'll be coming back anytime soon. I made a reservation days in advance. While the only available tables were outside, when confirming my reservation I requested inside if available. I arrived on time for my reservation. I waited as the hostess tried to seat two gentleman, who were embraced by one of the chefs upon arrival, who clearly did not have a reservation. There was an inside two top available and, needless to say, after standing and waiting for approx 15 minutes as the hostess laughed and conversed with the "VIPS" they were seated at the indoor table. My wife and I were brought outside to a small table jammed into a corner that would have required me to be a contortionist to get into. The worst part of the entire experience was the lead hostess. She made no effort to apologize or help us beyond saying she "might have an open inside table in an hour" So many other excellent Italian places in the city. We bailed likely to never return. read more

Favorite restaurant in the city! Interiors are very modern and inviting. Somehow the acoustics just work so that the place feels very lively but you can still hear the person across from you. Definitely recommend making a reservation because it is a very popular place on the weekends. We made a very last minute reservation this time so had to wait for our table, but we were able to wait at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and gave great recommendations for drinks. Tried some new things this visit and we were absolutely not disappointed. We tend to find the seasoning and freshness of ingredients at Delfina exactly to our taste. This time we ordered: Koginut Squash Sformato: a squash puree flan served with a creamy cheese, chestnuts, and balsamic vinaigrette. So many textures at once and so delicious! Prosciutto with Gnocco Fritto: amazing fried dough pillows with prosciutto. Tagliatelle al Ragu Nostrano: pasta had the perfect bite! Margherita Pizza: always classic. Sauce is not sour but sweet and dough is the perfect thickness and texture. Definitely a weekend favorite. Even better when you combine it with bi-rite ice cream afterwards. :) read more

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This is a great restaurant. I was alone expecting them to ignore me but instead they were attentive and kind to me. I felt so cared for and just felt like family. I will be back again and again as I've never had a bad experience at Delfina. thank you, oh and the food was fantastic. read more

Delfina's interior is undeniably cute and intimate - perfect for date night ambiance. We sat at the bar and our bartender wasn't that attentive. Wood-Grilled Octopus ($25): Beautiful presentation but small portion. Delfino Anchovies & Butter ($12): The clear winner! Unique presentation. Root-Down Duck Breast ($42): This is where things went downhill. Four measly slices of duck breast for forty-two dollars. The taste was mediocre at best. For comparison, Perbacco serves a generous, delicious duck breast for $40 that actually satisfies. Delfina's version left us both looking around wondering where the rest of our entrée was. The Cocktails: The Silvanito and Occhi d'Angelo were quite good. Bottom Line: With SF 7% mandate already inflating costs, Delfina's premium pricing feels especially out of touch with what you actually receive. Beautiful plating can't mask undersized portions and underwhelming flavors. There are too many other incredible restaurants in the Mission that offer better value and service. Won't be returning. read more

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Gianna was INCREDIBLE, hands down the most enchanting And engaging server we've ever had, anywhere. We went with all of her recommendations and had the most delicious meal! Thank you all for a wonderful meal, we will absolutely be back. read more

We came for dinner on restaurant week! A very popular restaurant, a reservation is definitely recommended. The restaurant itself is large with elegant decorations and art. All of the tables are placed very close together for a bustling atmosphere. Our server was quick to seat us and take our orders. The food came out a little slower but understandably so considering how busy it was. For restaurant week, I tried the truffle gnocchi for my main and panna cotta for dessert. The gnocchi was extremely tasty with a light but noticeable truffle flavor. And the panna cotta was absolutely incredible! What an amazing touch of a passion fruit too. Really loved it and can't wait to be back again read more

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Came here with a large group and got to try a lot off the menu. Good: - The spaghetti pomodoro dish was awesome - I liked how tasty and chewy each noodle was - The bread that came out at the start of the meal was so good, and the meats it came with were so nice and refreshing - The duck breast dish was really solid as well and I liked the crispy panchetta on the salad - The dessert at the end was an ice cream with a baked shell and it was so flakey and crunchy! Bad: - It took forever for the food to get here, and our dinner ended up taking 3.5 hours since the next courses wouldn't arrive for a very long time - They kept bringing out our drinks to the wrong people, so I had to re-order my drinks twice Overall this was a good Italian place and lots of variety, though might not come again unless I wanted to host a large group gathering. read more

Delfina - Ricotta - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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came here for a big group seating and got a long table, the service here is REALLY REALLY good and the interior is also REALLY REALLY cute so those are both definitely huge plusses for delfina. i've never been to delfina before but i would recommend it as a spot and it seems like its a really strong staple in the mission. i won't say that the food is AMAZING but I think it's definitely good for what you're paying for and its well seasoned. We got the pre fix menu which came with a bunch of different proteins and the pasta (pasta is the most mid of the bunch, and the dessert felt off brand), but overall quite delightful and delicious read more

Fantastic pizzas and pasta, great atmosphere, and really good service! One of my favorite places to visit in SF. I wish I had taken more pictures! read more

Delfina - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Some of the best pasta I've had!! Be ready for higher prices and I wouldn't say the pasta is super shareable like suggested, but does work if you have a handful of plates to share. A great espresso martini, higher wine list and great olive oil. Overall the food was good but I'm not sure I'd return for the value, definitely a special occasion restaurant. read more

Delfina - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Everything has probably been said about this place already. The food is delicious, drinks are inventive, portions are generous, service is impeccable. Parking is difficult. Price reflects the food quality, service, and the neighborhood. read more

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This was a Margherita pizza ordered with extra Basil. C'mon I can't believe they are so stingy with toppings I cant imagine what a regular amount of Basil is and there was barely any cheese. I'm guessing the highlight of Delfina pizza is the crust. Not my style. read more

Delfina - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

A go to early dinner spot for business meetings when I'm meeting folks in San Francisco. Everything on the menu I've tried has been delicious. The cocktails are yummy. I think I always end up with a spritz served in a fish bowl sized glass. The service is very friendly. My go to is the whole fish. It changed based on what's fresh and available. For sides, I usually order the beans and a seasonal vegetable. Corn was still in season in August during my last visit. Delicious with an elote seasoning. Panna cotta is a must for dessert. The flavor changes with the season. I think last time we had blueberry. Come to Delfina, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Came here for my birthday a week ago. The place has changed a bit since the last time I was here about 10 years ago. They updated it without over-modernizing it so it still has some of it's rustic charm. The good: Loved the cocktail list. Had something citrusy with gin and it was a perfect way to start the evening. The fabulous: Anchovies Nostrani. Boccarones (white anchovies) served with olive oil, diced red onion, and cucumber. Just delicious. Perfect with an order of their house-made foccacia and a glass of Arneis. Grilled Monterey Bay calamari. I believe this is one of their classic dishes. I think it was the same style I had a decade ago and it has stood the test of time. Tender calamari, beautiful little beans, savory perfect sauce. I was almost sad to have to share it. Langherino Bottone. This is a circular button (bottone) shaped pasta that is filled with langherino cheese, corn, and chanterelle mushrooms. Earthy fruity chanterelles combined with a subtle sweet crunch of corn to create delicate delicious perfect pillows. Incredible. The not so great: Tropea Onion Pie. Love the components of this pie. Guanciale and onions but god DAMN this pizza was dry! I get that it's a sauceless pizza but maybe brush it or drizzle it with olive oil. Even an infused olive oil would be nice. For the price point that people are paying, $25 is an overwhelming price for something that eats more like a cracker with a thin piece of pork jowl on top and a pool of onions. Cappellacci Due Cardi. This was a stuffed pasta with cheese, cardoons, and artichoke. The pasta itself was delicious but with a hefty price tag of $32 dollars for about 8 fairly small pieces of pasta. On the plate next to the pasta were thin slices of artichoke. Several of the pieces that were on my plate were way too chewy, hard, and inedible and for the price you're paying that's just not ok. Overall, we still had a lovely time. Our server was very sweet and took very good care of us. Just an observation, all the servers that work here look like the age demographic for Coachella. I mean, what's up with that? I suppose you're trying to keep up with the trendy hipster mission vibe but Delfina is an iconic San Francisco restaurant that has paved the way for many others who have come and long gone. Having a young staff doesn't keep you more relevant. It just makes this place feel more modern and trendy rather than the classic, cozy, charming appeal it once had. Maybe it was just the night I came. Hopefully not. Overall, still a great place to eat. I would just stick to the classics like the grilled calamari, the spaghetti Pomodoro (nice to see it's still there!), and maybe a few things I know can't go wrong, like the anchovies, the prosciutto, and some of that GOOD ass bread. read more

I literally never write reviews but had such a good experience with my friend a few weeks ago and can't stop thinking about it. We were able to snag a last minute spot at the bar on a busy Friday night. Usually it is hard to get good service when you eat at the bar but this was the complete opposite experience. Both Abraham and Colin (hopefully spelling that correctly) did an incredible job of being attentive and friendly while also managing large volumes of cocktail orders for the whole restaurant. They had amazing suggestions for food and drink and it was so awesome getting to chat with them. I feel like truly good service is so hard to come by these days and I will most certainly be returning! read more

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Second time here and definitely had a better experience than the first time (you can see my review from 12/16). Service was excellent (Grace). Food was delicious. Water kept filled. And everyone who we encountered was polite. We got two pastas (tagliatelle Ragu and Langherino Bottone), bread with ricotta, Insalata di Campo, and Pavlova. Kind of dark inside so make sure to bring glasses or use your phone to light up the menu. Btw, after leaving a complaint the last time, they emailed us a gift card which totally made up for the mishap. read more

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Love it, staff here is so cool and friendly and knowledgeable. The vibe in restaurant is chic but casual, it's like what I would try to create if I was creating the perfect place for locals. The food was good. We got apps and salad and pizza and ribs, we got a dessert. My only concerns were the DOP pizza was fine, the cheese was wimpy and didn't taste like fresh mozzarella.(I lived in Italy for 9 years and it just seemed weird that there was only like 50 grams of cheese on the entire pizza) The tomato sauce and the pizza crust itself was very nice. Also the pavlova was just named wrong, it had no acid or fruit so basically it was just a chocolate meringue dessert.... However, I am just being super super picky, overall, it was an excellent experience and well priced! I will become a regular here and take many friends and visitors! read more

Our experience at Delfina was next level. Our server Cassia was extraordinary. She was attentive and skillfully navigated our diverse group of international in-laws making everyone feel personally accommodated. Every dish was cooked to perfection and seasoned to highlight rather than overwhelm the ingredients. The Langherino bottone black trumpet mushroom pasta was one of the most flavorful dishes I have ever eaten and the Tortelloni di Zucca was a masterpiece. We ended up ordering every side because they were all amazing and none disappointed. Cassia and the manager Kimberly were extremely attentive and helped us pick the perfect wine for the meal. We will most certainly dine here again. read more

INCREDIBLE FOOD. INCREDIBLE SERVICE. I took my mom here before catching a late night movie at the Alamo Drafthouse (which is just down the street). We made reservations about a week in advance which I recommend because when we got there it was packed. Folks were dressed business casual, lots of people in jeans. Excellent location near Dolores Park and right between both BART and MUNI if you're coming from further out like we were. Can't wait to go back. read more

Our favorite neighborhood date night spot! The pastas are always fantastic and the bread is not to be missed.

One of the best Italian restaurants in the city! We started with the spaghetti pomodoro and you can tell the pasta and sauce were homemade. Full of flavor and perfect portion to split as a starter for two. For mains we got the short rib for two which comes with potatoes au gratin. The portion was huge! We ended up taking it home and had a whole other dinner the next night which was lovely. The meat was very tender and delicious. We ended with the pavlova which we have never had before and it was quite tasty. A pavlova has a meringue on the outside with peanut ice cream inside. Ambiance is very nice and romantic, can't wait to go back. read more

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Delfina is a great Italian spot in the Mission! Beautiful decor inside, I loved everything from the artwork to the dish/glass wear. This restaurant definitely gets busy on the weekend, so I'd recommend making a reservation. Staff were exceptional and our party was seated right away. The menu was a little challenging to read (all in Italian), but our server was great at explaining every item and giving us some popular recommendations. FOOD -Insalata di Campo: 3.5/5- very fresh, but a little bland. -Spaghetti Pomodoro: 5/5- I'm not usually crazy about spaghetti, but this was great. They really perfected the simple dish. -Squash Agnolotti 4/5- can't remember the exact name on the menu, but this was great. Similar to ravioli. Brown butter and sage pairs perfect with butternut squash. Love a seasonal dish. Unfortunately, the white lasagna was sold out by the time we dined. I would definitely come back to Deflina to give that a try. Our server mentioned this as one of the most popular items. read more

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Absolutely fantastic experience. We met our friend Sue for a birthday celebration at one of her favorite haunts. We had one of the best seats in the house, which was a booth that overlook the entire restaurant including the bar. If I thought the view was great I think that the staff and services is even better. Firstly there's always somebody to whisk by your table to make sure you have all the beverages food at anything you might need. What I find out standing about this restaurant is the staff works together to make the dining experience phenomenal. Our server spent a good amount of time with us picking out just the right wine that was going to go with my husband's fish dish and our big short rib for Sue and I. I certainly have my favorites, but the food was all good. My favorite was the tuna appetizer and the short ribs. The gnocchi was some of the best I've had, and the anchovy and fish, Sue, and Shannon raved about Great dessert course and the Amaro tasting was just brilliant. We had all three bottles left on the table for our tasting and I am hooked 110% recommend this restaurant. read more

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We made reservations for 5:30 pm on a Wednesday and by 6, it got pretty packed. There's an indoor and outdoor seating area but we wanted to stay nice and warm inside. We started the night with a shot of tequila because why not, its always a good time with tequila. On to the food: Chicken Liver Crostini - probably THEE best liver crostini I've had so far. The bread was almost an inch thick with a soft center and crispy crust. The chicken liver had a lot of flavor, highly recommend Lamb - cooked perfectly. this dish came with a side of fava beans? It was a lot, almost like an appetizer. Could've passed on the beans. This dish was good but not a must order Spaghetti - THEE best spaghetti I've had so far. The pasta had a nice texture. I'm not a sauce girl and they added the right amount of sauce where if you were to slurp, you dont have to worry about making a mess Overall, great service, good food. read more

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This place had been on my list for a long time. Finally made it out there last night. I wasn't blown away by the food or the service. It's very expensive. But the decor is lovely. read more

They need to double the size of the portion at least. Maybe I order from the child menu on accident. seriously thought I was being punked on how comically the small portion was of Langherino Bottone and looked around for cameras. For $32 it was $3.5 per piece of pasta. Come thru if you want to be robed and left Hungary read more

Delfina looks great since it's remodel. We asked for a corner table which is really important if anyone in your party is hearing impaired. We had sone good allergies and our waitress was very accommodating. The food was superb. I had the anchovies and butter on toast. A special treat for my birthday, although that might just be an excuse. Most everyone at our table had pasta but I opted for the lamb. It was cooked perfectly and just delicious. We shared a dessert and then they brought our a magnificent panna cotta with a candle. Each bite of everything was perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better celebration. read more

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Loved it! Our table was not ready for some time and they gave us drinks on the house and we were happy. The food was so good. We also loved the vibes. Grilled Calamari was 5/5. The sauce was so unique and we all loved the plate. The tomato pasta was 5/5. It was the simplest pasta ive ever had but it had so much flavor and the pasta was so well cooked, had amazing texture. The tomato sauce had such rich flavor. Although their was a bit slow but I appreciated them trying to compensate for their slow service by giving us drinks. read more

Delfina - Grilled Half Moon Bay Calamari - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We were taken care of my Cole and Kimberly! awesome service and great food! We had noted a fish allergy which was missed at first however quickly attended too in the best way! great catch! lol thank you for an amazing evening and being so caring and attentive! We shall see you soon James and Speros read more