Delfina Restaurant
Italian · San Francisco, CA
About
Delfina is a popular Italian trattoria known for daily menus built around local ingredients and in-house sausages, pastas, and gelato. The food leans more continental than traditional tomato-sauce Italian, with creative pastas and pizzas alongside standout entrees. A knowledgeable staff guides you through an impressive Italian wine list. It's lively and noisy, which is part of the appeal.
The restaurant opens for dinner only, from 5:15 pm except Sundays at 5 pm. Reservations are hard to come by, so try for a bar seat or an outdoor table. Locals swear by bringing out-of-town guests here. After dinner, you can walk to Bi-Rite Creamery for dessert.
Features
- ✓In-house sausages and gelato
- ✓Knowledgeable wine service
- ✓Outdoor seating available
Cuisine
Good for
What people say
Rated from 2,265 reviews. 17 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“Wonderful restaurant to bring friends to”
Like another reviewer mentioned, the cuisine leans more toward continental than traditional Italian. The standout feature is the freshness of everything, which really enhances the flavors. The atmosphere is lively, exciting, and noisy, and you end up enjoying every second there. I'm a big fan of this spot and its chef.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“My favorite place to bring friends”
Whenever friends visit, I try to snag a reservation at Delfina. It's an Italian spot, but not the red-sauce kind. You'll get inventive pasta dishes and fantastic pizzas, but I usually go for their main courses, which feel more continental. The wine list is excellent, and the staff is always well-informed about both the menu and their extensive selection of wines, many from Italy. If you're visiting me, this is probably where we'll end up.
A guest · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the menu vegetarian-friendly? +
Reviews mention creative takes on pasta and pizzas, but no specific vegetarian options are confirmed.
What type of cuisine is served? +
The cuisine is Italian with a continental influence, featuring fresh local ingredients and in-house pastas, sausages, and gelato.
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