Delfina Restaurant

“An unexpected surprise amidst the culinary chaos of our times! I wandered in with modest expectations and departed in something resembling a rapture. The Tomatoes and Smoked Ricotta Pizza was, dare I confess, a revelation. ’It has been many years since a new pizza stirred my jaded soul to such affection, indeed, I feared myself incapable of love again until that first bite. Light as a summer whisper, balanced as a well rehearsed lie. Each ingredient performed its role with Shakespearean precision: the tomato, a tragic hero bursting with passion; the ricotta, a noble companion doomed to melt away too soon and arugula, holding it altogether like a valiant Knight. And then, the dessert! The Buttermilk Panna Cotta arrived like a gentle epilogue after the storm. The passion fruit lent it a whisper of mischief, striking the precise note between sweet affection and savoury betrayal. One might say it tasted like love, delightful yet often, confusing. I shall return one day, fork in hand, ready to rekindle our brief but passionate affair, provided, of course, San Francisco hasn’t sunk beneath its own rent prices by then.”

“we had an excellent Sunday family dinner here. we were very late to our reservation time. usually i don’t know what to do when this happened. the communication with Delfina was smooth and stress free. we didn’t order drinks but loved every dish we ordered! the duck was a little salty still very good! the atmosphere was good and casual which i liked. i didn’t like the music though. it’s just my personal preference.”

“This gem of a restaurant was a treat! We were seated without a wait, the service was excellent. Staff is friendly and attentive. The food was amazing! The halibut crudo was exceptional: with bright and zingy marinated apricots, creamy avocado, tart guacamole-ish sauce,bits of crunchy veggie and tender chunks of fish!! The fungi pizza hit the spot with masterfully balanced crunchy and bubbly crust and savory wild mushrooms topping. The butter beans and warmed olives were simple favorites that completed a very satisfying meal.”

“I finally made it to Delfina, a spot I have been wanting to try for a while, and chose it to celebrate a friend’s birthday. I booked online and called ahead to add one more person to the reservation, and the staff were happy to accommodate, which set a great tone from the start. We sat outside under the heaters, which were surprisingly effective. We stayed warm and comfortable the entire evening. The restaurant was packed for a Sunday night, but service never felt rushed and remained attentive throughout. For food, we shared the Margherita pizza, which ended up being the standout dish of the night. It was simple, balanced, and very well executed. We also tried the beef carpaccio, which was solid, and the duck, which was just okay. My friend mentioned it was difficult to cut, which took away from the experience a bit. I ordered the beef cheek agnolotti, but unfortunately it came out quite cold, which was disappointing. Dessert completely redeemed the meal. We ordered a hazelnut ice cream encased in a chocolate shell, and it was absolutely delicious. It was easily one of the highlights of the night. Overall, Delfina delivered a lively atmosphere, strong service, and some standout dishes, especially the pizza and dessert. While a couple of dishes missed the mark, I would still come back, especially for those.”

“Inviting atmosphere and good service, but disappointing food. Perplexed by the rave reviews here?!???? The environment is inviting and the wait staff was friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the food itself was overly salted and disappointing overall. • Grilled octopus: very small portion and extremely salty. It was only partially cleaned, leaving fatty, slimy fascia that was inedible and had to be removed at the table (see pic). The dominant flavor was salt. • Langherino bottone: supposed to be mushroom cheese ravioli, but the filling was watery with only a light mushroom flavor. Mostly salty, and $35 for nine ravioli felt hard to justify. • Margherita pizza: very sparse mozzarella, and the dough inside the crust edges lacked tenderness. • Smothered chard: initially very salty, but after asking for a remake it came back well-balanced and was actually very good. Overall, the service and atmosphere were excellent, but the food quality and seasoning issues made the meal disappointing.”