Pizzeria Delfina
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 437-6800
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Guerrero Street
- Hours:
- Mon 5:30pm-10pm, Tue-Thu 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30 am-11pm, Sun 11:30am-10pm
Editorial Review for Pizzeria Delfina – by Daniel Liszt
The Scene
The front sidewalk flutters with conversation from two tables and good-looking folks sipping wine while waiting to be seated. Inside, stools line an oak counter overlooking a clean white and steel kitchen where cooks twirl dough. In the near corner, a table is tucked next to an oak banquette with space for a dozen. Above the seating, a mirror reflects the room's constant activity and a chalkboard showcases the menu. Reggae and spacey rock wafts in the background.
The Food
In addition to a daily entree prepared in Deflina's kitchen next door, thin pizzas with spongy, crunchy crusts are the specialties. Appetizers might include house-stretched mozzarella that pairs beautifully with sweet marinated beets and ricotta salad -- a colorful treat not to be missed. The spicy cherrystone-clam pizza is crisp enough to eat with your hands, while the sausage variety requires utensils. A slightly scorched calzone balances bitter broccoli rabe and fresh ricotta.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoReservations are not accepted. Arrive early, put your name on the chalkboard and head to a nearby watering hole if there's a lengthy wait. Call the restaurant 10 minutes before you're supposed to be seated; the space holds 30 people and delays can happen.
ParkingStarting at 5:30pm, there are spaces available at Cherin's Appliance (Valencia and 18th Streets).
What to DrinkItalian wines and a few bottled beers are available, including seldom-seen Sudwerk, brewed in Davis, California.
User Reviews for Pizzeria Delfina
03/05/2008 Posted by gwinston73
I love the sauage pizza at this joint, and the tri-color salade goes so well with it. The staff is warm and friendly. I don't even mind th long wait.
10/18/2007 Posted by misslove
I didn't see anything here that even looked tempting and it was very expensive for pizza.tight cramped tables and un -attentive service.
Cons: why bother?
