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Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

4.8
4.8
476 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizza Bar

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 28 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
Inspired by the best pizza of New York City and Naples, Italy.

In 2005, Annie and Craig Stoll annexed the space next door to their James Beard Award winning Delfina restaurant fulfilling a long time dream of bringing Neapolitan-inspired pizzas to San Francisco. The 600 square foot space was an instant neighborhood hotspot, and Pizzeria Delfina became the ""darling of the San Francisco food scene"" opening a second location in 2008 to popular demand.

In 2014, Annie and Craig expanded into the Peninsula with Pizzeria Delfina in Palo Alto.

This energetic, farmers-to-table restaurant serves up Neapolitan-inspired pizza complemented by a daily-changing roster of seasonal antipasti, piatti (small entrees), beer, wine and more. A family-owned business, Pizzeria Delfina is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizza Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 17:00–21:00 Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (650) 353-2208
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Palo Alto
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 476 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pizzeria Delfina in Palo Alto is celebrated for its "fantastic pizzas" and "great service," making it a favorite dining spot. Guests appreciate the "lovely outdoor area" and the accommodating staff, especially for special occasions. The restaurant offers a delightful mix of Italian classics, including acclaimed salads and gluten-free options, paired with a "beautiful ambiance."
476 Reviews
  1. Arun

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was extremely delicious. It was brought out on time too! Didn’t have to wait too long. We were a bit early but were seated immediately. The drinks were great too. We had a small issue with one of our drinks but was fixed immediately! Great service

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  2. clive

    VIP

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We dined inside. It was very, very noisy. We asked our sever to lower the music and she tried three times. Whoever controls the sound didn't do it. It was close to impossible have a conversation during dinner. You drop $200 dinner for two and get rubbish service. We arrived two or three minutes early for our 7:00PM reservation. We were told we were early (I retorted well, we could arrange to be late, if that is what you want !) The host said we could sit at the bar while we waited -- but, as is common, hosts don't actually check if there are any seats vacant. After pressing they did check and we waited at the bar. Low grade service. One of course makes a reservation with the intention of being smoothly and graciously taken to one's table. Not at this place. Restaurants try to maximize the tables they turn in an evening. They make an estimate of how long diners will need a table, which of course varies. They choose a number to maximize turnover at the inconvenience of diners.

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  3. Thaddius

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service. Perfect for a light mid week snack.

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  4. Kiran

    VIP

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food. Ice cream was not my favorite.

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  5. Stephen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Indoor dining. Restaurant was uncomfortably cold inside

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  6. Madison

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The buffalo mozzarella pizza is a MUST. The salsiccia is also a favorite of ours. Pizzaria Delfina has the most charming outdoor patio. Their space is perfect for large or small groups. One thing we noticed while leaving was that they have a few cozy firepits that you can sit at instead of a formal dining table and I wish we had sat there!! We definitely want to go back and try it out. The seats looked so cozy and the firepit dining would be such a unique experience.
    Pizzeria Delfina Palo AltoResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for joining us Madison! Happy to hear you had a great visit. Please let us know if we can help with a reservation at our fire lounge the next time you're here!

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  7. Susan

    San Francisco

    143 reviews

    4.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The salads were. very good. Liked the breadsticks on the table when we sat down. Pizza was fine; nothing special. Don't really like the big blobs of cheese rather than more evenly spread cheese on a pizza.

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  8. Nancy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great pizza! A bit noisy and cold inside. Service was fine.

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  9. tanvi

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our experience. We got the pepperoni pie and the provolone with the spices was amazing. Wasn’t a huge fan of the saffron arancini but it was gooey and delicious just the same. Our server was amazing and the place looked cozy and busy.

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  10. Bonnie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Burrata course, Martin Farms salad with persimmon, pomegranate, hazelnuts, and funghi pie.

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Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 353-2208.

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto is rated 4.8 stars by 476 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 28 times today

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Google Map for Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

651 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 17:00–21:00 Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
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