Serafina

Authentic Italian restaurant! I tried Pinsa Prosciutto e Funghi (very tasty and thin dough, authentic Italian style), also tried the Tonnarelli al Nero di Seppia con Polpo (very light sea pasta). For desert we followed the recommendation of Fausto, our server, Millefoglie con Pistacchio a La Mode (homemade desert, really impressive flavor) also tried the homemade Tiramisú, very tasty. The environment was very cozy! Definitely I’ll be back and recommend a try for all!

If you love actual Italian food, then I suggest running (not walking) to this wonderful restaurant. The interior is warm and inviting with cozy seating. It’s a local place off the tourist track so you’ll feel at ease and there aren’t a lot of tables so the food comes out right on time. The food is magnificent and reminded me of my favorite places in Roma, Firenze and NYC. I’m very picky about my Italian food and this restaurant is at the top of my list in the USA. The owners are 2 Italians and so is the chef. I suggest trying everything because every dish we tried was perfect. They’ve got a great wine list and we can’t wait to go back!! We loved the specials (cacio e Pepe, seared tuna) and the chicken with capers. Dessert was lovely too. We sat in the corner booth and got a view of the whole restaurant so that was nice. Treat yourself 💖

There need to be more people working here.. it is quite popular but there is not enough staff. And not all of the waitstaff is friendly. One person in particular is a bit gruff. Overall I can recommend it with a few notes. it was a busy place. Every table was full. The food was good, although each piece of the rack of lamb seemed to be cooked to a different temperature. It was tasty though. But our large party had to wait a long time for drinks, a long time to give our order, a long time for our first course, a long time for dessert. We were sitting with dirty plates in front of us for quite a while. I will say that we had a large party (10), but if a restaurant can’t handle a large party then they shouldn’t take the reservation.

my friend and i got dinner here! very very delicious food. definitely make a reservation before going in! our server helped us make some decisions when it came food choices, which we appreciated. wasn't super into where we were seated, but hey it was a saturday night. i recommend the pesto pasta and the seafood spaghetti (forgotten the exact names though, sorry!) and the calamari (which was the highlight for me). of course one can never go wrong with tiramisu.

Another great meal! Really can't say enough good things about the restaurant. The personalized service was outstanding. We tried the prosciutto wrapped pears, margherita pizza, lasagna, Nonna's lemon cake, chocolate gelato stuffed with zabaione and a beautiful Brunello. Looking forward to future visits!

Serafina’s was a great dinner experience, in a quiet part of San Fran! Great food, staff, and atmosphere! Homemade gnocchi was absolutely delicious! Being able to celebrate my graduation at this restaurant was worth it!

Dropped in with a reservation, after seeing it packed the night before. Had the prosciutto pear and cheese to start and veal saltimbocca for main. Both were awesome. Highly recommend!

This is the typical nice-looking place with good food, of course. I must say the food was actually very good—but that’s not the reason for giving it one star. In fact, this place doesn’t even deserve one. We live in the neighborhood, and our friend, just arriving from his flight, wasn’t wearing the kind of “attire” that apparently is required to eat here. The person in charge—who I believe is the owner, an Italian man with very little manners—looked down on us and treated us terribly. He even snatched the menu violently from our hands when taking the order. Something as simple as asking for a glass of water seemed to be a problem for him. This man, wearing his shirt untucked, is supposed to be the owner or manager. Let me be clear: people expect good service, and this place is the exact opposite—it’s racist and disrespectful. Please, do not visit this restaurant unless you want to be scolded by a rude Italian man. Let’s defend our neighborhood from places and people like this.

The food was absolutely spectacular. Fresh pasta had the best texture of any homemade pasta I've had. Service is spot on. Super nice. Friendly. Fun. Helpful. Quaint tiny indoor area yet relatively private. Not noisy. Nice Italian wine list very reasonably priced.

The jury is still out on this one and I intend to return to investigate. Serafina has been on my restaurant's to check out list for a very long while now. I finally convinced my niece to try something new and give Serafina a try as my niece is vegan, though slowly coming over to my side of the aisle (pescatarian). Due to our trying to locate parking we arrived later than I had hoped (8:40ish). From the menu we ordered the Carpaccia di Salmone which my niece loved; me not so much as I expected the lemon zest to be detectable, but it was not so. My niece ordered the Fettuccine Gamberi, Rughetta e Pomodori Freschi - she enjoyed it but like me, is a slow eater and didn't have a chance to finish due to the restaurant closing on time (10pm) I ordered the Rombo ai Porcini. I had been salivating over the Serafina's menu ALL DAY and imagined my order to be a filet of halibut plated with roasted rosemary potatoes and veggies. What I got (and I wished I took a photo) was a mosh-pit of what appeared to be bottom of the barrel barely there detectable white fish mixed in with a medley of porcini mushrooms, 1 teeny tiny, fingerling potato divided into 5 smaller pieces, and 3 to 4 small Romanesco broccolini (which was the star of the plate). For me, the porcini mushroom medley was over salted and too buttery to taste. The barely detectable white fish was cooked so much that it literally desolved the minute it hit my tongue. The fingerling potato was disappointing because I expected several WHOLE or HALVED fingerling potatoES = (meaning more than a teeny tiny 1 divided up small 5 smaller slices), I couldn't tell if the one fingerling potato had been roasted, and I barely tasted the rosemary, so for flavor to the diced up fingerling potato, I added the mushroom medley. Again, the star of the plate was Romanesco broccolini. Service was excellent, so no complaints here. Again, I intend to return to investigate the entire menu (well, most of it anyway), and will update as I go along. Grazie Mille, Ciao

I loveee their pasta!!! I got the pesto and the sauce was so good as well as the texture of the pasta. Staff was friendly and funny too! Smaller interior so maybe not the best for super big parties, but it has a cozy neighborhood vibe. Will definitely be going back as this was some of my favorite Italian food in the city.

This cozy little restaurant was a great place to have our last meal of 2024! It's tiny and cozy and it makes you feel like you're in Italy. My sister and I shared petrale sole (delish!), and everybody else ordered the tortoloni (so good!) I had a bite of the pasta and it made me very happy. Dessert was also delicious. We shared Tartufo al Cioccolato and a cheesecake. It was the tartufo for me! I would definitely go back.

Great service, ambiance, and food. Not too noisy and a quaint atmosphere. Look forward to another visit.

Serafina is a quaint neighborhood Italian restaurant serving comforting home-style dishes. Staff are extremely welcoming and treat all customers like family. Our first appetizer was the smoked mozzarella stuffed with speck. Looking at the simplicity of the dish in front of us, we did not know what to expect. To our surprise, the cheese and prosciutto had an intense smokiness and richness. Our second appetizer was the grilled calamari. Simple dish with lemon and parsley, but so fresh. All pasta and sauces are homemade. Everyone at the table enjoyed their pasta dish. I had the special which was a pear and gorgonzola stuffed ravioli in vodka sauce. I liked how the cheese balanced out the sweetness of the pears and the tanginess of the tomatoes. Everyone also enjoyed the halibut, as it was not only very tender, but topped with truffle mushrooms and served with a side of delicious rosemary-roasted potatoes. The homemade tiramisu and nonna's lemon cake were the perfect way to end the night. Everyone should come support this neighborhood family business!

This place is a hidden gem! All the food were fresh, pasta were homemade, flavors were perfectly on point! This has become one of my most favorite Italian restaurants! Can't wait to go back again!

The idea of this little neighborhood bistro is so cute, it's tucked away in the depths of Nob Hill and should be perfect for a casual dinner, but it falls a little short. To start, the bread was quite dense and stale. It was complimentary, but it threw off the trajectory of the meal a little. I had the squid ink spaghetti and it was utterly lacking flavor. I had to ask for additional pepper and honestly, I wish I had asked for oil, salt, lemon, and more! It needed way more to be up to standard, especially for how much it was. The space is charming and so are the waiters, so I still enjoyed my experience, but I was a little disappointed with the quality/flavor for the price.

We had the best time at Serafina on New Year's Eve! Everything about this place is amazing. It's family-owned, and you can really feel the love--everyone was so friendly and welcoming, which made the night even better. The food? Incredible. We started with the burrata and caprese, both super fresh and delicious. The gnocchi was soft and perfect, the pesto pasta was so flavorful, and the focaccia pizza was hands down one of the best pizzas we've ever had. And chocolate covered cream puffs was the perfect way to end an already amazing meal. Serafina is just one of those spots where everything feels right: the food, the people, the vibe. We'll definitely be back and can't recommend it enough. If you're looking for great Italian food, this is the place to go!

The restaurant is small and I highly recommend you make a reservation. I went with a group of friends and we had a great time. The restaurant is run by two brothers who are hilarious and provide the best service. Fausto was the one taking care of us and he is just a bundle of joy. The caprese salad was fresh and delicious. We ordered several pastas and I really enjoyed the gnocchi. Tiramisu was perfect!

Ascend to the peak of the hill and discover this charming restaurant nestled at the corner. With limited tables, the staff exudes warmth and hospitality. While the cuisine isn't exactly mind-blowing, it's undeniably tasty. Perfect for a romantic date night or even accommodating larger family gatherings, this place caters to various occasions. Don't miss out on the indulgence of dipping freshly baked bread into their delightful olive oil and vinegar mix, and be prepared to indulge in generous servings of cheese.

I live in the neighborhood but didn't remember seeing Serafina before! There's good views and parks within block (and hills.) Boy made a reservation for a rainy night and it was packed! Cozy and intimate, good service, get some wine. Seems like a good place for date night or for a girls' night out. He enjoyed the Trofie con porcini e pomodorini and I really liked my Reginette al Pesto di Spinaci con Pinoli Tostati. Rich, creamy, and flavorful, but not too much. Everything was fresh. We were surprised that the calamari appetizer was not fried but it was also good. Will be back!

A good Italian spot in Nob Hill. Made a reservation for a special occasion and was seated promptly. The waiters were fun, lighthearted, and lively. We had a good time with them. We were served bread and olive oil/vinaigrette which were just ok. For the appetizers, we got the Salmon carpaccio and the calamari. The former was very flavorful and the latter was tender. The pastas were cooked well and seasoned nicely. Also tried the veal and I enjoyed it! Tiramisu was good and nice to end with. We came out very satisfied.

I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed Serafina. The food was delicious and service was amazing. The ambiance felt like I was back in Italy with all the servers being Italian and a majority of the other guests were Italian as well. Everything is handmade from the pasta to the "pinse" dough and you can definitely taste the quality in ingredients. The location is really nice with a really stunning view of the bay bridge outside of the restaurant. It is a smaller restaurant so definitely book a reservation!

I absolutely loved the ambiance and the food at this restaurant. I tried their pasta, pizza, and the prosciutto salad--all of which were delicious. The waiter added to the great experience with his humor and sweet demeanor, making the meal even more enjoyable :)))

The service was amazing. It's run by two brothers who are such sweethearts. I absolutely adored the decor. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the brothers and they helped us throughout the menu. Cocio E Pepe - 5/5 - the pasta was well made and cooked perfectly. The sauce was perfectly seasoned and it didn't feel so heavy. I absolutely loved this dish. Lasagna - 4/5 - The lasagna was amazing. The sauce was beautiful and the ratio to cheese, pasta and meat was amazing. My only complaint was the portion was so small. Overall this restaurant has such a nice atmosphere and the owners are so nice. It was one of the customers birthday that day and the whole restaurant was singing happy birthday. This restaurant overall carries positive energy.

Best tiramisu I've ever had. Everything else was also delicious. Service was awesome. Highly highly recommend!!

We were suggested to visit this restaurant by the concierge of Ritz Carlton. We had initially requested to dine at a best Italian Michelin star restaurant, but concierge had kindly suggested we visit Serafina: copy and paste below! "The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco - Concierge : Good afternoon Mr. Markin, I have made you a reservation at a good neighborhood Italian restaurant called Serafina for party of 3 at 8:30 PM. Serafina Italian Restaurant 1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109" We did not regret our decision to dine at this local favorite. This was an exceptional experience! Food was delicious, atmosphere was so warm and inviting. Special thank you to Fausto for your warm hospitality!

Serafina is an amazing, cozy, italian spot in Nob Hill. I went with 5 friends and easily got a reservation for a Friday night, despite it being a small space. We were warmly welcomed by Zaza our server, who joked with us the whole time, gave great wine recommendations, and was spot on about the top specials. Zaza made our experience really special, and it felt he was having as much fun as we did :) We started with a bottle of Sangiovese Caravaggio and Vermentino, highly recommend both of those. The Sangiovese was full bodied, not many tannins or legs, but hints of stone fruit. The Vermentino was easy to sip, not too dry or too sweet, great choice for friends who are torn between a Sav Blanc and Chardonnay. They also brought us bread (with refills) which went beautifully with the fried mozzarella stuffed with prosciutto antipasti. Every single dish we got was incredibly flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and tasted so fresh. I ordered one of the nightly specials Papardelle with sausage and mushrooms, which was cooked beautifully. My friends ordered the Rigatelle pesto and Pinsa Picante, both were comforting and the pesto tasted like the basil just came from the garden. We also got the Spaghetti al Nero and Spaghetti with eggplant, both of which had so much flavor and the sauces did not feel heavy at all. We also indulged in desserts, eating the Lemon Torte, Profiteroles, and Tiramisu, all of which were so delicious. Zaza asked us if we wanted any coffee and while we hesitated, I am so glad I got a cappuccino, it was like drinking a golden treasure. Don't skip out on dessert or coffee, no matter how full you are after dinner! I am so glad to see a wonderful restaurant like Serafina thrive, and cannot wait to come back.

Wonderful little neighborhood restaurant. Very small so either go early or make a reservation. We were lucky they had a table to accommodate a party of two when we showed up. The two gentlemen running the dining room were very sweet and helpful. We got a bottle of wine which was very good and reasonably priced. Then we decided we were going to share an appetizer, a pasta, and a main. And they split the pasta in the kitchen so we had our own plates and put the main in the center. We got the smoked salmon appetizer which they make in house and it was perfect in flavor and texture. The Halibut was delicious not too much sauce to hide the flavor of the fish. The potatoes that came with it were very good, I could've eaten more if we hadn't had the pasta. Pasta is made fresh in house and cooked al dente. Sauce on it wasn't overwhelming.

Delicious authentic Italian food in a cozy family vibe restaurant that isn't overpriced! It was actually pretty easy to find parking here since there aren't a lot of other restaurants nearby. Every dish we got was so good, especially the seafood pastas/appetizers. The seafood flavor is super balanced but distinct. It wasn't super busy when I visited for a Sunday dinner, but it's easy to make a reservation through OpenTable.

Good, not knock your socks off, but good. We were recommended thai restaurant by our hotel's concierge. We got the lasagne and the special orrecchiette pasta. They were tasty, but not so good that I was transported back to Europe. However, their service was top-notch and the owners were as sweet as can be. It was quite busy on a Saturday evening, and you can tell it is a popular local spot for good reason.

Perfect. And unpretentious. Attentive, informed, and friendly service. They freely accomodated our request for split orders. Delicious food. Fall over good, and right sized. Very good experience makes it an instant favorite. Pleasant stroll around the neighborhood afterwards for beautiful views and homes.

Delicious and reasonably priced in today's world! This spot is tucked away in North Beach where parking can be challenging in a hilly area so prepare accordingly. But once inside this cozy little spot are incredible Italian dishes that are mostly $22-25 which is decent for SF. The tortellini I got was spectacular, and the cream puffs perfectly hit the spot too.

This place is awesome. Homey, food made from scratch, and extremely friendly waitstaff. Ambiance is cozy. Menu has tons of delicious options and the wine list is great. Really loved it.

Homey, authentic Italian spot with delicious food. Came here for dinner on a Sunday evening and made a reservation online beforehand. We ended up adding more people to our group, and they kindly accommodated us by putting our tables together. Our waiters were very friendly and warm. We split various dishes so we got to try a bunch of things. The calamari was grilled and tasted super fresh. The Ceasar salad was simple and also similarly intense in its freshness. The lasagna was my favorite pasta - very warm and comforting. The pappardelle with crab tasted light and the crab was a tad on the saltier side, but it offset the sweetness of the tomatoes. The gnocchi was the table's favorite. The prosciutto and mushroom pinsa is a good thing to split and is one of the most popular dishes. We found street parking off on the side. Single occupant restroom available. Indoor and outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted. It's good for an intimate dinner or for a big group of friends (provided you make a reservation in advance). They sell art and you can view the paintings on the wall as well.

I came here for a birthday dinner and my friends and I did not enjoy the food. The spot was cute and the service was good, but the food lacked flavor. I ordered the lasagna and tried a bunch of appetizers and my friend's pasta. The sauce on the lasagna tasted like it was from a can and the birthday girl got food poisoning.

Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food and service that made us feel right at home ! We had a tough time choosing because everything looked and sounded so good- and it was! Owner was very helpful in helping us choose. Everything was fresh and very tasty - had the stuffed smoked mozzarella, the gnocchi and the tortelloni. There was no skimping on the meat in either dish which was refreshing and wine pours were very generous ! Can't wait to come back to try the burrata and the lasagna

Cute hidden gem in a residential area. Amazing seafood. We got the calamari, which I loved that it wasnt fried. The carpaccio was amazing I would highly recommend. Mains lobster spaghetti was good but not my favorite. Squid ink was really good and light. The sea bass was divine. Soooo good. Wish I saved room for dessert but we couldn't. Also the service is amazing. Such sweet employees and people walking in the neighborhood would stop and say hi. It was so cozy. Highly recommend!

We had a great birthday meal here for one of our friends Saturday night. The restaurant is tucked away into the neighborhood, and the parking was challenging at the time. The restaurant itself was small, but the owner managed to help us squeeze eight people at the table for the celebration. (I sat on the main aisle side, and had to keep my elbows out of the way to avoid getting run into). The charcuterie plate was amazing, along with the bread, burrata and calamari. No complaints at all. I had the tortellini which was cooked very well. Seemed to need a bit more spice for my liking, but it was good. Everyone else enjoyed their main. Several people ordered the tiramisu for dessert, which was great. The guest of honor loved the pannacotta, which he ordered for himself after having tried someone else's. I think I will come back and try some other dishes next time. The server and owner were so kind to us. Thank you!

Found this restaurant based off of reviews, and it lived up the hype. We ordered the gnocchi and the lamb, both dishes were absolutely delicious (if you had to choose one get the lamb it was one of the best dishes I've had in a while). The restaurant is very small but cozy, and the staff was very friendly and quick to help. Thank you Fausto for great service and delicious food

We don't usually go out on Valentine's Day but circumstances made this an exception. After reading many reviews of great Italian restaurants, we came across Serafina. This is a small powerhouse of Italian cuisine. We were greeted by Fausto and quickly seated at our table. We started with our usual glasses of bubbly, and then made our dinner selections. For a starter we had the burrata wrapped in prosciutto. It had a beautiful softness and sweetness to it, that I've never experienced before. This was the genuine article. For main courses, we had the house made.gnocchi in a sparerib ragu and the tortellini special. Rich and delicious large portions. We finished with Nona's lemon torte. Fabulous! Their menu consist of a wide variety of delicious Italian dishes. Their wine list is good size with some excellent choices will buy the glass, buy the bottle and even buy the half bottle. Service was attentive and on spot. Bustling bistro style on a place. Not usually open on Tuesday but Valentine's Day was an exception for them this year. We will certainly be back to sample other items on their delicious menu. Many thanks to the partners of Serafina for a wonderful evening. Definitely we will be back to enjoy

When I say run, don't walk, to get dinner at Serafina, I mean it. This was everything you could want out of a cozy, low-key, yet intimate neighborhood Italian restaurant and more. From the atmosphere to the wine to the food to the staff, Serafina SERVED. I'm so surprised that not more people are lining up around the corner for seats. We were so torn on which entrees to get between the two of us, we ended up ordering three AND dessert. The eggplant parm - pure comfort food and tasted like perfection; from the fresh tomato sauce to the cheesy crust that's not too heavy. The gnocchi was chef's kiss - the short rib was so tender, I almost cried in its arms. And the pinsa - which I understand is newer to the menu - fantastic addition; I burnt my mouth 3 times eating it so fast. We had to end with some tiramisu to really test out if this will be our go-to Italian spot, and damn did it pass with flying colors. Trust me people: Serafina is giving.

We went for dinner after reading all the great reviews. My hope was a small little Trattoria in Nob Hill with good food, sounds perfect. The place is sweet, the surface was good, but the food was hugely disappointing. It clearly was not just a bad night. Every dish was way below par, ingredients were not fresh and the pastas dishes were similar to sub par cafeteria food, no exaggeration here. I have had disappointing meals at restaurants and never left a bad review. This one was the worst.

Well done, great good, superb wine, amazing service and affordable in San Francisco. Checking all boxes. Grazie!

Came here for the first time for a friend's birthday and might I just say I can't wait for the next time to come back. Key word for our experience: AMAZING The food: I had the Pappardelle Al Granchio which they advertise is wild crab. Wow it tasted so good, the flavor was perfect and the amount of crab meat was generous as well. I ate too much of the bread (which is also really good btw) and was too full so I took half of it home but it was super good the next day too! I was absolutely wowed by the hospitality of the employees. I believe it was the owner who helped us and he was so personable! If you haven't been, please make your way over here!

Cozy and cute. Friendly staff and excellent service, food takes a while but was fresh and delicious. Felt very authentically italian!

Yes I will recommend Serafina Restaurant too everyone my two of my Special Friends they own Serafina Restaurant Maurzio and Giuseppe they are my special friends in the all wide world

We had a great dinner last night at Serafina before the Rocket Man show. We started with the Burrata (w prosciutto, tomatoes and greens). Delicious and a very generous size. My wife had the halibut and raved about how tender and tasty it was. I had the fettuccine with shrimp and assorted veggies which was also excellent. We shared a nice and very reasonably priced Barbera. The service was excellent and we even got to chat up one of the owners. The location is very charming on top of Russian Hill.

Love Serafina! The two gentlemen who run the restaurant are so welcoming and funny, the restaurant has a small intimate vibe which is nice. Their lasagna is to die for--seriously incredible. I would pass on the pinsas personally (there's better pizza in SF), but other than that, love. Also, they make a mean affogato.

Good small italian spot, lots of homemade pastas and fish specials, reserve a seat as it can get crowded with regulars. Secret italian beer too. Plentiful food and special desert too $$

Cute neighborhood Italian restaurant that is cozy and charming. The service was friendly and impeccable! They noticed and took care of everything with such great service and care. Nothing was missed. Food was really good! We got 2 pasta dishes which were delicious. Handmade pasta, one with crab (their special), and the other Bolognese. We could not decide which of the yummy appetizers to choose and we chose the Scarmorza appetizer, which seemed slightly different than the usual Italian restaurant appetizers. Wine that was recommended with our meal was on point. Wish we lived in the neighborhood so we could be the regulars that come back weekly. However, we will be back the next time we are in town!

Beautiful location and intimate setting. This place was a very nice surprise. I would eat here regularly if I lived nearby.

A charming Italian restaurant that reminds me of a similar restaurants located in the slim alleyways of Roma. Located on the corner of Broadway and Jones Street near San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood. Serafina literally opened a month before the world came crashing down in early 2020 and not only managed to survive that alerting experience, but managed to come out as a real star on the San Francisco dining scene for foodies looking for a small intimate restaurant serving up hearty Italian cuisine. A friend and I were looking for a restaurant to dine to commemorate the first night of San Francisco's Restaurant Week, in which participating restaurant offered a three course pre-fix meal set at a certain price point, in this case 65 dollars, which gives a reason for diners to enjoy a night out in the town supporting a locally owned and operated restaurant, and it gives that restaurant an opportunity to give diners a sample of their menu. Serafina is so named after one of the owners mother's name, in addition to being named after a famous restaurant in Rome, where this same owner got his start at age fourteen making pizzas. The menu at Serafina is broken up into sections such as Antipasti, which cover their appetizers and salads; Pinse, which covers their pizzas made with a crispy focaccia crust; Primi, which covers the gamut of pastas they serve; Secondi, which are entrées focused on protein, and Dolci which of course were their desserts. Of course we came for their pre-fix restaurant week menu, and in the case of Serafina, they had one option of three courses. It included their Antipasto course, which was their Carpaccio di Salmone, which was homemade cured-salmon carpaccio served with lemon, dice green onions, pink peppercorn and generous amounts of olive oil. Their Primo course was their Risotto Cremolato con Radicchio, Fontino e Spek, which was creamy Italian Risotto with radicchio, fontina cheese and spek. For the Secondo course we dined on Pesce Spada ai Ferri, which was their grilled swordfish with organic arugula and cherry tomatoes. To accompany our meal, we both decided to split a half bottle of their 2017 Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva. My fellow diner and I believed that our first course their Salmon Carpaccio was the best of all of their dishes as it provided a unique dining option for the traditional carpaccio dining meal as the green onions, pink peppercorn and olive oil all combined for a delightful meal with every bite especially when combined with the complimentary bread and olive oil that was place on our table. The next two courses were decent but not as exceptional as our first course, as the risotto was a little too runny with the amount of gravy that came with the entire dish, and the swordfish was solid but not as juicy or flavorful as we felt it could have been no matter how much lemon you managed to squeeze on it. The one plus was that there was a lot of food on our Secondo course, which made it nice for me to be able to take over half of my meal home for dinner. To complete our dinner, we decided to split our dessert course, and although there were many options that intrigued us that we opted for their Profiterole Bianco, which were three homemade cream puffs filled with cream and dark chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate. It was perfect way to end our meal, especially when paired with our final drops of Chianti wine. Overall, our experience was a solid one at Serafina as two out of four courses were exceptional and the other two were decent if at least hearty for the appetite. Each course was delivered in due time, as we would sit there waiting patiently as the restaurant did become swamped with guests after 6 p.m. as we assumed if we could only get reservations via OpenTable at 5:15 p.m. that we would be out of there early, as finding parking in this neighborhood was much easier than expected, but alas since they seemed to have some issues with a lack of waitstaff, it was not to be as it would be a long evening of food and wine, not that we minded. I wouldn't mind returning to actually try one of their signature Pinse and Pasta dishes, as they looked incredible. At Serafina, they have a intimate, I would even say romantic restaurant, located in a neighborhood with only homes surrounding it, serving up rustic homemade Italian cuisine that could easily be shared, may Serafina have a long and fruitful life here in San Francisco.

We are so glad that the SF restaurant week brings us here. We like this place that it plays Italian music and has a very nice atmosphere for dining. We also like the food a lot. Our favorite is clam pasta, the veal and tiramisu. The clam pasta is tomato sauce based and has very nice kick in it. The veal is so well cooked and very lightly seasoned with rosemary and tastes so good! The tiramisu, yum, is so light and so airy and sweet and delicate on the tongue.

Last night my friends and i celebrated my birthday at Serafina -- it was all wonderful -- great food, great service, great atmosphere/ambiance -- overall great hospitality!!! All us of enjoyed the entire experience. Serafina is truly a neighborhood gem!

Was passing by and thought it looked nice so decided to eat here! We sat outside as the inside was full (cold but there was a heater). Service was great for how busy they were. The heater ran out of propane and the server went and replaced the tank even though they were busy with other things. Servers were personable and funny. Food was delicious and great quality. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this cute place. Be prepared for a small wait in terms of drink service, bread to the table etc.

Visited Serefina on a Monday evening to celebrate a birthday dinner and had an amazing experience. There were six of us and the restaurant was packed when we arrived. Fortunately, we had a reservation, which I definitely recommend. Once we were seated, the waiter was very attentive yet not overbearing in regards to placing our order. Once we did, the food came out quickly and looked delicious. Bread with olive oil and vinegar is also provided, which is delicious as the bread is made from scratch in house. - burrata con prosciutto e arugula - calamari ripieni - pappardelle al granchio - fregola alle vongole While all the dishes were great, my favorites were the calamari and and pappardelle. The calamari was stuffed with olives, escarole, anchovies, an breadcrumbs and was like nothing I've had before. The pappardelle was very flavorful and included a whole crab leg! Although the restaurant was busy the entire evening, the service was on point. The gentlemen waiting on us were full of energy and made our dining experience and my friends birthday a treat

My partner and I have made this our special occasion restaurant. Perfect for a romantic date night. The food is absolutely delicious. The location is stand out, perched on top of Russian Hill with outdoor seating for those beautiful warm evenings and spectacular views nearby. However, the SERVICE is above and beyond some of the best in San Francisco. The waiters have wonderful character and always treat us with so much friendliness and good humor. We have so much fun chatting with these fellows as they move around the restaurant taking care of all their customers. We love this place. Thank you Serafina!