Restaurant Delfina

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Delfina is a bustling neighborhood trattoria in San Francisco’s Mission District, owned by Anne and Craig Stoll. We can accommodate seventy people inside and twenty-five on our beautiful, covered and heated patio (open seasonally). In addition to tables, the dining room features seating at an eight person dining counter and a five-stool wine bar. Follow Craig and Anne on Twitter


The food is Italian in spirit— elemental, seasonal cooking whose simple appearance belies its depth of flavor. It’s the kind of food you might find if a great Italian cook were lifted out of Italy and placed in California. Inspired by trattorias found throughout Italy, the menu changes daily, driven by the offerings of local producers. We cure many of our own meats and fish and make our own sausages, pastas, and gelato. Our desserts are made fresh daily. We are committed to using organic produce and sustainably- raised meats and fish whenever possible.

The wine list, like the food, focuses exclusively on Italy and California. Small, hands-on producers making varietally correct wines are championed. The list changes often as our wine director Becky Swanson discovers new finds.

Both the setting and service are imbued with the vibe of the restaurant’s Mission neighborhood. Friendly and knowledgeable, the servers have been recognized as “do(ing) their job better than many tuxedoed traditionalists.” Delfina was awarded "Best Waitstaff" by San Francisco Magazine in 2003. As designed by Douglas Burnham of Envelope Architecture and Design, the rich pallette of wrapping Jarrah hardwoods and zinc tables creates a warm, tactile space. Fresh flowers, upbeat music, and an open kitchen add to the lively atmosphere.