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Serafina SF, San Francisco, CA

Serafina SF

4.9
4.9
439 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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. 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 874-1936
  • Website
    https://serafina-sf.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Umberto Cannarsa
  • Catering
    We will cater if you contact us. Please contact us at shannabruschi@gmail.com for more info.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at serafina1sf@gmail.com for more info about private events. We will open for lunch events as well as dinner.
  • Location
    1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109-2110
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Parking details
    Parking is usually not an issue.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Best Value

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Italian

  • San Francisco

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Best Value

  • San Francisco

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Francisco

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina SF is a charming Italian gem nestled in Russian Hill. With "incredible food" and "exceptional service," it offers a cozy, intimate atmosphere that feels like dining among family. The menu boasts authentic Italian dishes and a great selection of wines. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

439 Reviews

  1. Jered

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family of 8 came to Serafina for a wonderful experience— and we got one! The food was fabulous. My grandson said it was the best lasagna he’d ever had. And the desserts were amazing. The service matched the food. Very attentive and fun! We highly recommend Serafina.

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  2. Lee

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intimate neighborhood restaurant. Beautifully decorated. Excellent value. Friendly and competent service. The owner is actively on-site. I will return again. Discovered the restaurant through the owner’s brother who has Piccolo Forno on Columbus Ave. Another superb restaurant.

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  3. Keren

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local neighborhood gem. Food and service were excellent!

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  4. Nola

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was a bit cold and not too friendly or attentive. Took us awhile to warm him up. Otherwise enjoyed the coziness of the restaurant and the food.

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  5. joanna

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This experience took me back to Italy with how intimate it is. The owner was extremely lovely to us and shared so many of his stories from his days in Capri. Will come back!

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  6. Kathy

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We followed Mauricio from Ideale thought we’d try Serafina a try. Loved the restaurant very quaint The servers were very attentive and friendly the food was fantastic We will be back Kathy and Dan

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  7. Julie

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The flavors and freshness of the food was extraordinary. So delicious! We will go back, for sure

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  8. Alexander

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is amazing, very home cooked meal vibe, they accommodated a free desert for a birthday and got the whole place to sing. It doesn’t feel like your at a resturant it feels like your visiting a families home for a home cooked meal.

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  9. paul

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good Table of 4 We had grilled calamari, beet salad,tortelloni Gnocchi, veal chop, rack of lamb , veal scallopini, Tartufo and profiteroles for dolci All very good And attentive service!!

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  10. Samuel

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and good in an intimate setting.

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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 439 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Serafina SF

1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109-2110

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Union Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fish
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://serafina-sf.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 874-1936
  • Catering
    We will cater if you contact us. Please contact us at shannabruschi@gmail.com for more info.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at serafina1sf@gmail.com for more info about private events. We will open for lunch events as well as dinner.
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