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Serafina SF, San Francisco, CA

Serafina SF

4.8 (497)
$31 to $50
Italian
1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109-2110

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2 people
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
  • 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.
  • 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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What 497 people are saying

Serafina SF 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Francisco

    Best Value

  • San Francisco

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Francisco

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina SF is a charming neighborhood gem praised for its "authentic Italian" cuisine and "friendly, welcoming atmosphere." Guests enjoy the "amazing food," featuring homemade pastas and "delicious sauces." The restaurant offers a cozy, intimate setting with attentive service, making it perfect for both date nights and family gatherings.
497 Reviews
  1. Kayla

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and service was fantastic. Authentic Italian. I can't wait to go back!

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  2. Marshall

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great little neighborhood hidden gem. Everything we had was fantastic and the service was awesome and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Can't wait to come back on our next visit to SF!

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  3. Bill VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington92 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a great neighborhood restaurant on Jones Street. We have been here several times and enjoyed the food. Two gentlemen wait tables. One is younger than the other. Our experience with the younger gentlemen is great. He is laid back, fun and jokes with you. The older gentlemen seems to always be in a hurry rushing you to put in your order and is almost grumpy. Other than this issue we would recommend the restaurant.

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  4. Kimberly

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    What a sad experience. Food was fabulous. Service was horrifying. We were seated for our 5:30 reservation at a great table in the window. Immediately, the maitre’d came over to tell us the specials. We asked if we could have a drink before hearing the specials. He persisted. Second request to have a drink first. He said “no”, we had to hear specials first. My dining partner asked for prices on specials, maitre’d did not respond; as if he didn’t know. We finally got out drinks and the maitre’d interrupted our conversation several times to try to get us to order immediately. It was extremely annoying and really intrusive into our conversation time. The other waiter (younger guy with dark curly hair) was very nice and, seemingly, attempted to intervene. My friend asked if she could order a half-glass of wine (which she has done on prior visits to same restaurant) as her second drink. She was told “no”. Ok…so, we each order as second glass, and the maitre’d brings her the wrong wine. WTH?? This is a cute neighborhood restaurant with really good food to which I will not return because the service (from the maitre’d) was soooo horrible. All in all, a very unfortunate experience and I will not return.

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  5. kim

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is absolutely delicious, real Italian. It’s as if you were in Italy.

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  6. christine VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best experience. Greeted by the owners and served with care. The food is delicious. I had the linguine Vongala and beet salad. With a beautiful glass of wine. I dined by myself. And all the tables around me engaged in conversation. It was like having dinner with family. I will be back for more. Next time I’m going to try the eggplant. Ciao.

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  7. Molly

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a table of 5, visiting SF for a convention and felt like we won the culinary jackpot when we stumbled into Serafina. What a memorable evening! The host and chef greeted us like family and treated us to one of the best Italian meals I've had in years. It is a small, cozy setting in a quiet neighborhood with just the right amount of energy. Highly recommend!

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  8. Johan

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place for Italian food, good service. Never disappointed!! Must to visit it.

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  9. Laura

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tutto perfetto. Cucina fantastica , agnello squisito, rombo con porcini delizioso. Abbiamo chiesto in extra cime di rapa ed erano davvero come a casa, buonissime. Personale gentilissimo

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  10. emily VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. Loved everything. Specials are always good.

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FAQs

Serafina SF offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 874-1936.

Serafina SF is rated 4.8 stars by 497 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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  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. San Francisco
  5. Downtown / Union Square

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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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
  • Phone number
  • 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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