Serafina SF

4.9

427 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for fine wines

Serafina is a little gem of a restaurant, perched on top of Nob Hill, with views overlooking the city and Bay Bridge. Serafina was owner Maurizio Bruschi’s grandmother, and the name of her eponymous restaurant in the heart of Trastevere (Rome), where Maurizio first began making pizza at the age of 14. The executive chef is Umberto Cannarsa, a successful chef from Rome, who left his own restaurant in Rome to work with Maurizio again. The menu offers everything, including vegetarian options, but specializes in innovative Italian fish dishes, including fresh calamari, stuffed with olives, escarole, anchovies, drizzled with a potato leek sauce, as well as homemade pastas and dolci. The space is warm and elegant, where neighbors and friends can come together.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Fish
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 874-1936
Website
https://serafina-sf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Umberto Cannarsa
Catering
We will cater if you contact us. Please contact us at shannabruschi@gmail.com for more info.
Private party facilities
Please contact us at serafina1sf@gmail.com for more info about private events. We will open for lunch events as well as dinner.

Location
1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109-2110
Neighborhood
Downtown / Union Square
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
Parking is usually not an issue.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Best Value
San Francisco Bay Area
Italian
San Francisco
Best Overall
San Francisco
Best Food
San Francisco
Best Value
San Francisco
Italian

Review summary

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Serafina SF is a "true neighborhood gem" offering "authentic Italian cuisine" with a "cozy, lively atmosphere." Guests rave about the "incredible food" and "exceptional service," often highlighting the warm welcome from the chef/owners. The menu features unique twists on traditional dishes, and reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

427 Reviews

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Cheyenne
Charleston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute hidden gem in Russian Hill for Italian food. All the food was delicious with homemade noodles cooked perfectly and the best lasagna I’ve ever had! The two owners were just fabulous and he even treated us with a little dessert. Will absolutely be back and recommend to my friends/family. Thanks!!
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Donald
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a great go to place for the real authentic experience. Great proprietor and chef, lovely food, and perfect service. Reservations advised — we locals pack the room!
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Shawn
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food; excellent service, wonderful deserts
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Anna
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were on holiday in SF when we celebrated my husbands 70th. The food, atmosphere, and service were all very pleasant. I'd be more than happy to come back. (Shame, it's so far from Sweden!) The pasta, the meat, the fish, Nonnas lemon cake end the Profiteroles were excellent! The birthday sing-along with a candle in the dessert and then chatting with the staff/owners made the whole dining experience very special!
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Natalya
San Francisco
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had theater tickets and had to be served expediently, and they accommodated our schedule. The food was very good.
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Amy
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most delightful dining experiences I have ever had. Small neighborhood feel. The staff was wonderful and the food was perfect.
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Tony
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The quality of the food is excellent and complimented with friendly service! We look forward to going back soon!
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Mark
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great neighborhood restaurant. Excellent food and service.
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maya
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Received a tip from a local about Serafina as a fantastic neighborhood gem and were not disappointed. After spending the day sailing on the bay, it was the perfect spot to end our evening. The place was full of and the service was warm. The food was authentic Italian, we had the best time! Can’t wait to go back.
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Terri
San Francisco
63 reviews
vip
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a small Italian restaurant which makes the feel of the restaurant very intimate. There were two birthdays that evening and the entire restaurant sang along and sent them birthday wishes. The food is always excellent and the staff which may be the owners (feels like the owners) are so fun and provide excellent service throughout the evening. Some favorites are the antipasto al Italiano, the lasagna, and the lemon chicken. We don’t usually order dessert but the wine list 😉 was very economical and the choices of Italian wine were satisfactory. We went there for the first time two weeks ago and visited again because it was so enjoyable the first time. We will be returning next trip.
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FAQs

Serafina SF offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 874-1936.

Serafina SF is rated 4.9 stars by 427 OpenTable diners.

Serafina SF does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109-2110

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Downtown / Union Square
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Fish
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is usually not an issue.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Umberto Cannarsa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://serafina-sf.com/
Phone number
(415) 874-1936
Catering
We will cater if you contact us. Please contact us at shannabruschi@gmail.com for more info.
Private party facilities
Please contact us at serafina1sf@gmail.com for more info about private events. We will open for lunch events as well as dinner.

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Serafina SF

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 427 people are saying

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

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