Delfina

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. :)

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.

When an establishment sets the scene with intention from the moment you step inside its doors, a wait is worthwhile. From the moment we stepped into Delfina the kind faces and excited energy enticed us to wait the 25-45 minute wait to sit down and have our dinner. We were told we could order a starter and enjoy some drinks by the bar which we did happily. With a simple menu, the choice for me was very clear as to how I needed to start, The monterey calamari. It was so incredible in flavor and so full of colors, I loved their use of beans adding texture to a dish that more foods definitley need. I don't drink so I always look for something nice with my meals, so 0% abv section of the menu is always a plus for me, but even more so, I love a good sparkling water. Agua De Peidra is my favorite sparkling water, and I'd come back to Delfina just to drink some with the calamari.However I did order and eat more, and this is where my relationship with Delfina shifted.When I look for pizza i have such a high expectation for flavor and texture. The second there is a soggy part of my pizza I become beyond dissapointed and it ruins the meal entirely. Not in my pictures I did order the speghetti Promodoro, which was only okay. It was'nt the best one I've ever had, and it was not the worst. All in all Delfina wa good. I'll come back for the sparkling water and the calamari!

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

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.

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.

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.

Cozy restaurant perfect for date night or catching up with friends. This isn't your traditional Italian place. They do some classic dishes like bolognese and pizzas, but also take a more foodie approach on elevating some pasta dishes with seasonal ingredients. Pizza was delicious. We got the Lamb Sugo which we thought was a classic red sauce but it ended up being a brown gravy like sauce. Not what we expected, but still delicious and different than any pasta dish I've had.

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.

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.