Pizzeria Delfina
(415) 437-6800
3611 18th St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
37.7615
-122.4241
Neighborhoods: Central, Mission Dolores (Hub, Mid-Market)
What People Are Saying About Pizzeria Delfina
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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. In addition to a daily entree prepared in Delfina'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.
User Reviews
marissa78
March 05, 2009
I'm so happy now that they have a new location on california st, parking is much easier that the mission location. the pizza is always fresh, and delicious. The sausage pizza is amazing. And the staff is always friendly.
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jean111111
December 02, 2008
The pizza, olive oil, pasta and apps are really great. The pizzeria is more casual then the restaurant and affordable. Try it!
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JV
December 01, 2008
I'd say Delfina is my favorite pizza in San Francisco after trying all the usual suspects (Tomaso's, Little Star, etc.). It reminds me a lot of great New York pizza like Grimaldi's and Patsy's. I only go there late at night though as the wait is simply unbearable if you arrive anytime before 9:30pm. I do hear that the larger Fillmore location is also packed, albeit less so than the classic Mission space.
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Parking:
Starting at 5:30pm, there are spaces available at Cherin's Appliance (Valencia and 18th Streets).
What to Drink:
Italian wines and a few bottled beers are available, including seldom-seen Sudwerk, brewed in Davis, California.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations 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.
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Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Outdoor Dining
