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Serafina SF, San Francisco, CA

Serafina SF

4.9
4.9
466 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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
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What 466 people are saying

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Italian

Review summary

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Serafina SF is a charming neighborhood gem with "outstanding food," "authentic Italian cuisine," and "friendly" service. The intimate atmosphere is perfect for a cozy date night or a vibrant group dinner. Dishes like the "Reginette al Pesto" and "lasagna" are fan favorites. "Highly recommend" this delightful spot!
466 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you love outstanding food ...if you love Italian food...this is your place. The intimate atmosphere and outstanding service just round it all out. The bread, wine, every dish I've had...about 10 so far...all outstanding and make you want to return.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely evening with my sons! Service and food amazing!

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  3. MariaP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience… we will definitely be back to this neighborhood gem!

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  4. Monkeyjewelry

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would return when Serafina opens for the evening. It’s a small cozy restaurant and it can get boisterous. I went on a Wed or Thursday night and didn’t think it would be as busy.

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  5. Kelly

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When in SF, look no further! If you want a fantastic, authentic Roman dinner, Serafina is the spot. Their menu is seasonal with a few staples you can always count on. The wine list is fantastic and the hospitality is unmatched! Very cozy, neighborhood gem!!

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  6. Jo Anne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful little locally owned restaurant with amazing food. Everything fresh and so tasty. Two Italian brothers run everything!

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  7. Tommaso

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So lucky to have such a great Italian spot so close to my home! Hoping to become a regular

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  8. Daniel

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very warm and welcoming staff. Cozy room. Tasteful decor. Good wine. Great true Italian food—simple, solid, and fresh. THEE best bread ever! Seriously, they should branch out into the baking business and go worldwide. So special and delicious it should be sold in every store! Serafina is the perfect spot for a night out with friends, or equally, for an intimate date. As an added bonus, just steps away: the most incredible city view awaits! Spend an evening at Serafina and enjoy a nightcap overlooking the city by the bay.
    Serafina SFResponded on 23 February 2025
    Thank you so much for that incredible review, Daniel!! We're so grateful to have customers like you! And I agree, Umberto makes the best bread ever. :))

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  9. Daniel

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Serafina is a friendly , welcoming boîte with an excellent kitchen and a warm and inviting neighborhood feel. You will enjoy the experience and feel like a welcome and valued guest.
    Serafina SFResponded on 23 February 2025
    Thank you, Daniel! We're thrilled to have you and your wife as new customers, and hope to see you again soon. thank you again for the wonderful review!

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  10. Peter

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We Loved ever about it! Visited from NY and were so happy we dined here

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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 4.9 stars by 466 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00

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Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Serafina SF

1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109-2110

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • 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
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