Serafina SF

Name: Serafina SF
Address: 1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94109-2110
Telephone: (415) 874-1936
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (513)

$31 to $50

Italian

1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109-2110

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Serafina is a little gem of a restaurant, perched on top of Nob Hill, with views overlooking the city and Bay Bridge. We were recently awarded the prestigious Gambero Rosso as one of the best Italian restaurants in the US. Serafina was owner Maurizio Bruschi’s grandmother, and the name of her eponymous restaurant in the heart of Trastevere (Rome), where Maurizio first began making pizza at the age of 14. The executive chef is Umberto Cannarsa, a successful chef from Rome, who left his own restaurant in Rome to work with Maurizio again. The menu offers everything, including vegetarian options, but specializes in innovative Italian fish dishes, including fresh calamari, stuffed with olives, escarole, anchovies, drizzled with a potato leek sauce, as well as homemade pastas and dolci. The space is warm and elegant, where neighbors and friends can come together.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 874-1936
Website
https://serafina-sf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Umberto Cannarsa
Catering
We will cater if you contact us. Please contact us at shannabruschi@gmail.com for more info.
Private party facilities
Please contact us at serafina1sf@gmail.com for more info about private events. We will open for lunch events as well as dinner.

Location
1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109-2110
Neighborhood
Downtown / Union Square
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
Parking is usually not an issue.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Baba’ alla Crema di Pistacchio$12.00
Homemade baba’ soaked in rum & filled with pistachio cream & handmade whipped cream
Tiramisù$12.00
Homemade layers of espresso drenched sponge cake divided by mascarpone & dusted w/ cocoa
Millefoglie con Pistacchio$12.00
Home-made mille foglie (Italian puff-pastry layered with pastry cream) with a cream of Sicilian pistacchios, chocolate & custard cream
Pannacotta$12.00
Pannacotta topped with chocolate & strawberry sauce
Profiterole al Cioccolato$12.00
Homemade cream puffs filled with cream and dark chocolate, & drizzled with chocolate
Torta della Nonna$12.00
‘Nonna’s’ lemon cake, with custard, lemon, pine nuts and almonds
Tartufo al Cioccolato$12.00
Chocolate gelato & caramelized hazelnuts with a zabaione cream center, topped with cocoa powder
Affogato Vaniglia$14.00
An espresso shot with vanilla gelato & whipped cream
Cioccolatini Assortiti$12.00
Super decadent homemade chocolates. Choose from milk chocolate with roasted hazelnuts, dark chocolate with wild blueberries and roasted quinoa (vegan) or white chocolate with toasted coconut and lemon... order 1, 2, or a mix of all 3

Caffe & Tea

Espresso$4.00
Cappuccino or Latte$5.50
Caffe Americano$4.00
Hot Tea$4.00

What 513 people are saying

Serafina SF reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Loved For

San Francisco
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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Serafina SF delights with "authentically passionate Italian food" in a "charming and intimate setting." Patrons are welcomed by "wonderful staff" and "excellent service." The menu, featuring "terrific food" and "interesting specials," keeps guests returning weekly. The "homemade pastas" and "best tiramisu in the city" are must-tries.

513 Reviews

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Karin
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and amazing desserts- love this special place. Never disappoints! Already planning our next dinner there
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Greta
San Francisco Bay Area22 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Small and charming. Service was extremely attentive and congenial. Definitely would return when I'm in the area.
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Robin VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentically passionate Italian food. Intimate setting and reasonable prices for excellent quality.
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Jered VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Serafina! The staff is wonderful. And the food is terrific. We go to Serafina every week and you’d think we’d get tired of it. NEVER! Umberto, the chef, always has interesting specials. And Fausto, the lead waiter, always takes wonderful care of us. And the tiramisu is the best in the city!
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Andrew VIP
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service and ambience. Definitely will return soon for another memorable evening.
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Tomas
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the best Italian experiences in San Francisco. Well prepared and presented food and ingredients makes you fell like you are in Italy
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Janette VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great neighborhood restaurant on Jones. We discovered it in 2021 and we’re not disappointed. The food is authentic and delicious, wine selection is by the glass or bottle and is a treat either way. We got reservations at the last minute for 7:00pm and the mood was lively. We’ll come back again when we’re in SF next. It’s a place you shouldn’t miss!
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Daniel
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a charming and excellent neighborhood gem, with outstanding food, welcoming and friendly staff, and a warm and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended!
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Jeff
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food very authentic italian trattoria in a quiet neighborhood.
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Alfredo VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Serafina is such a gem in the city, great service, delicious food and always worth coming back
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Serafina SF offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 874-1936.

Serafina SF is rated 4.8 stars by 513 OpenTable diners.

Serafina SF does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109-2110

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Downtown / Union Square
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is usually not an issue.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Umberto Cannarsa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://serafina-sf.com/
Phone number
(415) 874-1936
Catering
We will cater if you contact us. Please contact us at shannabruschi@gmail.com for more info.
Private party facilities
Please contact us at serafina1sf@gmail.com for more info about private events. We will open for lunch events as well as dinner.

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Menu

I Dolci

Baba’ alla Crema di Pistacchio$12.00

Tiramisù$12.00

Millefoglie con Pistacchio$12.00

Pannacotta$12.00

Profiterole al Cioccolato$12.00

Torta della Nonna$12.00

Tartufo al Cioccolato$12.00

Affogato Vaniglia$14.00

Cioccolatini Assortiti$12.00

Caffe & Tea

Espresso$4.00

Cappuccino or Latte$5.50

Caffe Americano$4.00

Hot Tea$4.00

What 513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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