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Delfina Restaurant - Delfina Restaurant, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Delfina Restaurant

4.8 (1126)
$31 to $50
Italian
3621 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
Delfina is a bustling, James Beard Award-winning neighborhood trattoria in San Francisco’s Mission District. Owned by Anne and Craig Stoll.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Craig Stoll
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Mission District
  • Cross street
    Guerrero Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Alois Lageder BTG Takeover

    Jul 23, 2025 only
    On Wednesday, July 23, we’re handing over the wine list at Delfina to Clemens Lageder of Alois Lageder for a one-night-only takeover. Come sip your way through a curated lineup of bright, expressive biodynamic wines from Northern Italy- available by the glass, half-glass, flight, and bottle- alongside our daily changing menu. Clemens will be in the house to pour, chat, and keep the vibe just right.
    Alois Lageder BTG Takeover Photo

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What 1,126 people are saying

Delfina Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Delfina Restaurant in San Francisco is a beloved staple, celebrated for its "exceptional food," "friendly staff," and "warm atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious pasta," "thoughtful wine list," and "impeccable service." Despite occasional noise, the "lively ambiance" and seasonal menu keep patrons returning. A must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.
1,126 Reviews
  1. jeff VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has been a few years since we’ve been to Restaurant Delfina but the Service and Food were amazing 

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  2. sharon

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cuisine, Wine recommendations and Staff attentiveness have always have elevated our dining experience. The pacing of our meal from appetizers to dessert was very organized, and done with panache.

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  3. Kenton

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal as always. You can always count on Delfina to deliver.

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  4. Shannon

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As we were finishing up our meal, we marvel that after coming to this restaurant for so many years that our experience was perfection. We were a party of three and sat at the bar. The vibe, the bartender Abraham, the music, the food, the timing, everything.

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  5. Gary and Ashley VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area329 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely stellar dining experience ~ from the initial greeting to the entire wait staff to the ambience, Delfina knows what they’re doing and clearly has it dialed in . . .  We started with the S.F. Halibut Crudo with sorrel, Meyer lemon & avocado ($23) ~ super fresh and a great way to start the experience. Then the Fazzoletti pasta with pesto, potatoes and garden beans and pine nuts ($29) that beautifully sets the stage for the headlining act . . . Ladies and gentlemen ~ silence please . . . queue the music . . . the Trippa Alla Fiorentina ($19 ~ yes, $19) arrives on stage in a bubbling hot cast iron Staub pan . . . pro-tip, make sure to request the support group/staff (bread) to arrive at the same time = the Pane a Pale ~ super soft/moist bread ($7) with a side of Ricotta with dried tomatoes and oil ($9) ~ pause, now get a visual of the ciabatta-like bread with the warm soft ricotta cheese to smother all over it ~ then being dipped in the cast iron pan soaking up the rich bolognese-like sauce with tripe . . . along with a perfectly curated Barolo wine (thanks Keira) ~ that combination will leave you speechless and out of your seat ~ at a full standing ovation. Note: My Italian grandparents would have been very impressed to say the least. And just when you thought we were done, there’s an encore . . . the Affogato Corretto ($17) a beautiful presentation and a perfect way to end this evenings event. Heads up: Delfina is one of those dining establishments that will leave you wondering if you should cancel your other reservations, while still seated at Delfina ~ to experience more, if not all on their menu.

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  6. Kim VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made last minute reservation then had even more last minute additional person join us. Host was very accommodating and gracious about the whole situation. Food was fantastic and we were able to sample a number of things family style. Highly recommend!

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  7. Daniel L

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, attentive service, thoughtful and delicious menu, varied and reasonably priced wine list. Noise level 1-2 tics too high, especially when two people sitting at a small table directly across from each other can only intermittently be understood.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always feel so welcomed at Delfina. Minor updates to menu were great, especially the Crudo. Pasta was 10 / 10! The wait staff was incredibly kind and positively conversational— made us feel so right at home.

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  9. Gregory

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food were great. Always a must when in SF.

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  10. Fred VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food - you must order the whole fish! Very good wine list at reasonable prices.

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FAQs

Delfina Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Delfina Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 552-4055.

Delfina Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1126 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Mission District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Delfina Restaurant

3621 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Guerrero Street
  • Neighborhood
    Mission District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Craig Stoll
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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