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    Delfina

    4.0 (2.3k reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Wine Bars
    Closed 5:15 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Paccheri ($34)
    Wendi K.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is very cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Christine W.

    Came here for my friend's farewell dinner recently! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance inside is lovely and I enjoyed the lighting as well as how the interior was decorated. It was very vibe-y inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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 :)

    Don't remember the name but was excellent!
    Christina D.

    Delfina Restaurant is an institution. I've been coming here for 24 years. Every visit exceeds expectations. They've managed to keep their food, service, and overall experience excellent after all these years. When I think of Delfina, I remember celebrating life's milestones with the people I love the most. We had the grilled calamari, hen-pancetta agnolotti, pea pasta, and grilled fish with butter beans. Loved all of them!

    Garibaldi Miscelato - aperitivo, limoncello, Bordiga Occitan gin, orange
    Kaho L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff are all very friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lively place that seemed to be full of locals on a Sunday evening. Had no problems walking in and getting a table right away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Spaghetti and Trippa alla Fiorentina
    Ray N.

    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.

    Paccheri all'Amalfitana
    Jeff A.

    The food here is innovative and excellent. Pastas are homemade. My only gripe would be the portion size is extremely small for what you get. This is to be expected on the stuffed pastas which are laborious to make but the simpler pastas would have been better with a slightly bigger portion size. Fortunately I wasn't that hungry. If I was it would have been disappointing. The quality of the food and service was good. The sauces were excellent. The pizza was overpriced. $32 for 6 small slices was not a good value.

    FCF tomatoes and smoked ricotta cheese pie
    Nitya C.

    Finally came into this famous neighborhood namesake, and it did not disappoint! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Delfina has an incredible ambiance, stepping in from the street is a totally different vibe than the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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!

    C K.

    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.

    Octopus - a bit too salty and parts were overly charred.  But had a nice smoky flavor.
    Vanessa O.

    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.

    Vibe
    Jamie K.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]if I wanna chase nice vibes on a night in the city, but also eat well, this is where I go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    Gluten free pasta
    Steven G.

    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.

    Joanne G.

    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. :)

    Wood Grilled Octopus $25

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    One of my favorite spots in the city!! I love to order different pastas each time, but the Vongole is my go-to! Service is impeccable!

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    Promised delivery and kept delaying ten minutes at a time for an hour. Never will go there again.

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    What's the grace period, and I am running later than that what do I do if I still wanna eat here?

    Hello! We hold reservations for 15 minutes, however, if you call ahead and let us know you are running late, then we will do our best to accommodate and hold the table for you.

    For a larger group prix-fixe meal, if one of the diners in the group is gluten-free, can you accommodate with a gluten-free meal for that diner?

    Absolutely! We can accommodate most allergies. Please email us, delfina@delfinasf.com. We'd love to book your group!

    Hello, when are you opening the renovated space ? I was trying to reserve but for the indoor space in the Fall. Thanks

    Hi Daisy, thank you for reaching out. We hope to open at the end of October, but as construction is still going on, we do not have a set date. I am happy to make you a reservation outdoors in our parklet or sidewalk seating, and I can make a note… 

    Do they have food good for vegetarians?

    Yes, there are several good vegetarian pasta dishes and they always have seasonal vegetable sides. Our favorite thing to get is the spaghetti with tomato sauce.

    Does this place have cheese wheel pasta?

    They didn't the night I was there. I know they change the menu daily though.

    Are walk-ins welcome?

    They are

    Are Delfina's pastas house-made?

    Hello Ross, Thank you for reaching out. Yes, many of Delfina's pastas our house made. Best, DRG

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    Found a great little wine bar in the heart of the Mission, and I'm so glad my friends convinced me…read moreto go! The moment you walk in, your mood instantly lifts. The energy is vibrant without feeling overwhelming, and the noise level is just right. It's quiet enough to have a conversation and get lost in your own thoughts, but not so quiet that you feel awkward sitting in silence. Plus, the people watching was pretty entertaining, which definitely added to the experience. The three of us only tried two different wines. My friend ordered a glass of Masha, while my other friend and I both ordered the Los Chuchaquis. The verdict: Masha was really good. Good enough that a second glass was ordered! As for the Los Chuchaquis, I personally didn't love it. I found it a little too tannic and bitter for my taste. If you have a low tolerance for bitterness, this might not be the wine for you. That said, my friend, who ordered the same wine, absolutely loved it and thought it was delicious. So maybe I just ordered the wrong wine for my palate? ‍ Either way, the wine is only part of the experience. The energy here is fantastic, the bartender was welcoming and friendly, and the crowd was cheerful without being obnoxious, which I really appreciate. I'm not usually much of a night person, but I genuinely had a great time. It was one of those evenings that reminded me how nice it is to get out, enjoy good company, and simply soak in the atmosphere. I'm really glad I took my friends up on their offer to go out. Definitely a 5 star experience for the atmosphere, the energy, and the overall vibe. This seems to be such an interesting neighborhood. I'd love to come back and wander around, explore more, and discover what else this part of the city has to offer.

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