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Delfina Restaurant - Delfina Restaurant, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Delfina Restaurant

4.8
4.8
947 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Delfina is a bustling, James Beard Award-winning neighborhood trattoria in San Francisco’s Mission District. Owned by Anne and Craig Stoll.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 552-4055
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Craig Stoll

What 947 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Delfina Restaurant delights with exceptional Italian cuisine and a lively atmosphere. Guests praise its "fantastic authentic Italian" flavors and consistently "amazing food and service." The menu features standout dishes like the short ribs and truffle pasta, complemented by a well-curated wine list. An enduring San Francisco gem for memorable dining experiences.

947 Reviews
  1. Larry

    San Francisco

    153 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    153 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding service and food quality - a neighborhood gem!

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  2. John

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the anniversary menu at Delfina. Every bite was exceptional! The service was stellar and we were treated like family. Thank you for an incredible evening!

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  3. Bonnie

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so consistently wonderful. Every single dish tasty. We (four of us — two age 30 and two in our sixties) started with the Anchovies and Butter — perfect mix of salty and fishy and creamy— and the castelvetrano olives — warm and tasty. We all especially loved the Halibut crudo and the salad was excellent (loved the dressing), the pomodoro spaghetti was perfect (as always!) and the Squash Tortelloni was a definite favorite, the Paccheri All’Amalfitana was good, too. And the Chicories Pie was also perfect — not your traditional pizza (no red sauce — instead there were fried eggs on top). The crust had the perfect amount of chew and of yeasty flavor. We ended with a chocolate budino — very rich and very chocolatey. Not only was the food delicious (hit the perfect spot between inventive and familiar) but also the service was perfect — our waiter gave us great suggestions when we asked and was attentive but not intrusive. We ate outside, which was lovely, and even though it was quite a cool evening we felt warm and toasty under the heaters. Another perfect dinner at Delfina!

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  4. Steve

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner experience. Highly recommend the short rib for two. Delicious

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  5. Bree

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delfina accommodated an adjustment to our reservation. The food was fantastic and our server was fabulous. Overall great experience.

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  6. Katherine

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff, food, & drinks were all outstanding!! Coming to Delfina feels like coming home. Highly recommend.

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  7. Cristino

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very unusual dishes. Enjoyed the risotto Milanese. Great alcoholic affogato.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Gloria

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Better than my memories. Delfina was one of our favorites back in the early 2000's, but because of difficulty finding nearby parking, and a move to the East Bay, we stopped going. Last evening, we went back and the food and service were amazing. Two of us had the Restaurant week specials - one had the chicken ballotine and the other the gnocchi. Every item on the menu was delicious. We also had the deviled eggs and the sformato - also fantastic. We will definitely be returning - despite not being SF residents! We did find the noise level objectionable, despite the fact that we had a "quiet" booth - this is a common problem in a lot of restaurants and Delfina's was not necessarily any worse than many we've been to.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Catherine

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely outdoor heated patio, divine food, gracious service. Easy to get parking via spothero. I first came here 26 years ago—opening night. It is still a showstopper restaurant.

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  10. Tim

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s one of the best dining experiences in San Francisco. It’s wonderful.

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FAQs

Delfina Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Delfina Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 947 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Delfina Restaurant

3621 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Guerrero Street
  • Neighborhood
    Mission District
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Craig Stoll
  • Additional
    Wine
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