Delfina

The heirloom tomato salad (with fresh mozzarella , arugula and olive oil ) is one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten.

"Their combination of buttermilk and cream is to die for. The panna cotta flavors and fruit accompaniments are constantly changing, but this dessert is always amazing." Chef Emily Luchetti Read more

The always perfect and comforting pork sugo served over pappardelle is available most times of year, sometimes made with duck , is soulful Italian food at its best — simple but deeply satisfying. Read more

Delfina's Cal-Ital fare pleases picky parents and fawning foodies alike, and Pizzeria Delfina's pies are fresh, seasonal, and best enjoyed with a glass of rosé on the sidewalk. Read more

Delfina has become an anchor of the 18th Street gourmet ghetto, and one of the most respected and consistently wonderful Italian restaurants in the country . Don't miss their vegetable contorni. Read more

The pappardelle is fresh ribbon-like noodles with Berkshire pork “sugo” (a.k.a. savory meat sauce) are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Read more

Order the anchovy antipasti + a side or the (free) Tartine bread . Consider option of dipping bread with the pool of olive oil or eating your anchovies with it too.

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Delfina in San Francisco with its creamy Bourbon Vanilla Panna Cotta topped with Seville orange caramel . Read more

I'm eating by myself. This gnocchi with duck ragout came out. I put my phone away and just enjoyed it. It was beyond wonderful #dipset

One of the antipasti available on Delfina’s Italian trattoria menu, freshly grilled Monterey Bay calamari are right at home on a bed of warm, white bean salad . Read more

Specialties: Spaghetti with plum tomatoes , garlic and olive oil ; pappardelle with pork sugo; wild nettle ravioli ; roast chicken ; buttermilk panna cotta . Read more

There's nothing more San Fransisco (or hipster ) than buying a margharita (with pepperoni ) & taking it to Dolores Park for some prime people watching . Don't forget the chilli flakes ! Read more

The roasted chicken with mashed potatoes w olive oil is incredible. Parmigiano sformato was life changing. Dark chocolate bonet was a good end!

Soft shell crab risotto was the best dish of the night! The spaghetti , calamari with white bean salad and the desserts were all fabulous! Great wine selection too!

Nice, but pricey classic Italian spot in the mission. Mint tagliatelle was fresh and semolina battuta was incredible. Paired with Chianti . Good for a date or small group.

You can get half portions of pasta so my boyfriend and I try pasta tasting here basically. Everything has been amazing so far. Best pasta in SF IMO.

Really liked the ambiance and food. I had Linguine Alle Vongole and it was delicious, a little sour flavor to the gravy made it mouth watering 😋

One of the best Italian places we've been to. it is very much worth the wait. after you put your name on the list, grab a glass of wine at the bar and sit outside on one of the benches .

Everything was excellent. The Ribolitta was unique & tasty, the GRILLED calamari was perfect (and I'm usually not a huge calamari fan), and the spaghetti was some of the best I've had! Sit at the bar .

loved every dish here at dinner - start with all the vegetables ; order a lot of the spaghetti for your table.

Get the cherry pie with marinated cherry tomatoes when it's on the menu and in season. Amazing!

Whether you pop into the Pizzeria Delfina for a piping hot slice or sit down next door for a leisurely meal, take a moment to learn more about the CIA, where Chef Craig Stoll got his start. Read more

Get the panna pizza + sausage (made in house) and arugula for color...boom!

Stick to the cheaper pizza place . The food is good here but the pizza is the way to go. They need to start servong the pizza on the restaurant side!!

You can make the argument that no restaurant in the last decade has changed the dining landscape quite like Delfina and its pizzeria offshoot next door. And that's a good thing. [Eater 38 Member] Read more

This place has been open forever, but it has stood the test of time. Wonderful, fresh Italian, in a vibrant bistro setting. Parking is tough, so take a cab.

Always save room for dessert . The panna cotta is still the best in the city .

Simple but superbly-done spaghetti . The pork belly dish with octopus and Manila clams was really unique and amazing!

The most important thing here is the tartin bread that you get with the butter when you sit Ask for it if you don't get it. Other than that , one of the best places to dine in SF in reasonable price

The rosemary tagliatelle with duck ragu is life-changing. The rosemary is politely potent and creates an incredibly flavorful dish.

Craig Stoll cooks Italian food here through the lens of the Bay Area: hyperseasonal, locally sourced , and as primally satisfying as the home cooking of a Tuscan nonna. The panna cotta is legendary.

The roast half chicken was delicious, while the boozy affogatto was a nice way to end the meal.

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup (with entire artichokes , an be made vegan ) and Lamb Pie from the pizzeria .

they occasionally have a shortrib cappelletti special and it's probably my girlfriend's favorite dish of all time

REALLY great food – listed as Italian but really seasonal, local, fresh and extremely well-executed. They have an adorable little pizza place right next door. -Monica Pope, Top Chef

This place might have the best service you'll experience in a busy downtown eatery anywhere. And you're crazy if you forgot to try to the shot rib Cappalletti. It's to die for.

Zagat 26. Cost $48. "simple and perfectly cooked" pastas and other "unfussy" but "divine" mains, matched by an "interesting wine list "

People say it is pricy and staff has bad attitude, well yes pricy but you pay for what you get, great place and very knowledgeable staff , Kudos Delfina.

Put your name on both lists - the restaurant and the pizzeria . The wait is redonkulous, but at least they let you order drinks and bring them outside to you.

Be nice to your server they'll make sure you leave with a full belly and a smile

perfect pizza in the mission. also, try some seasonal veggies - maybe brussel sprouts !?!

Spaghetti is indeed delicious but the whole shebang is expensive . Good place to take parents and/or out-of-towners.

When you order bread , request that they only give you Tartine bread . (Note: Tartine bread is not available on Mondays)

Pappardelle + duck ! The sauce was rich and the pieces of duck were tender

Make sure you have reservations or you'll find yourself waiting for hours to get a table. Their panna cotta is to die for.

The Mint Fettuccine was unlike any other pasta I've had before. It really balanced well with the mushrooms .

I'm not a big mashed potato fan but their mashed potatoes are to die for.

Yum! Everything is wonderful. You can't go wrong. (I personally love the homemade spaghetti .)

The pastas here are really delicious, so make sure you try one. Better yet, come with a group and try several. - Inspector

Delicious. It's all about the pasta .