Serafina SF

4.8

467 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
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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Burrata con Prosciutto e ArugulaUS$17.50
fresh burrata from Puglia with prosciutto toscana and organic arugula
Insalata Arugula e PecorinoUS$13.00
organic arugula with pecorino cheese, tossed in a white wine vinaigrette
Calamari alla GrigliaUS$20.00
Grilled Monterey calamari with organic arugula, cherry tomatoes, lemon & parsley
Carpaccio di SalmoneUS$210.00
Homemade cured-salmon carpaccio with lemon, green onions, pink peppercorn & olive oil
Scamorza ai Ferri con Spek, Funghi Trifolati e Olio TartufatoUS$18.00
smoked italian mozzarella stuffed with speck (smoked prosciutto), with sautéed mushrooms & truffle-oil
Insalata CesareUS$14.00
the classic caesar salad with anchovies, fresh parmigiano from parma & capers
CapreseUS$17.00
fresh mozzarella, layered with organic tomatoes and basil

Primi (Homemade Pastas)

Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con PolpoUS$26.00
homemade Squid-ink spaghetti with Spanish octopus, zucchine and sun-dried tomatoes
Reginette al Pesto di Spinaci con Pinoli TostatiUS$21.00
homemade reginette pasta in a spinach-pesto sauce with toasted pine-nuts and pecorino cheese
Gnocchi di Patate con Spuntature di MaialeUS$22.00
homemade gnocchi with spare rib Sauce & italian dried ricotta
Lasagna Nonna SerafinaUS$22.00
homemade lasagna in a beef ragu' layered with fresh mozzarella & béchamel
Spaghetti alle Vongole e PomodoriniUS$24.00
homemade spaghetti with fresh clams and cherry tomatoes
Fettuccine Gamberi, Rughetta, e Pomodori FreschiUS$25.00
homemade Fettuccine with shrimp, fresh organic tomatoes, arugula & garlic
Tortelloni di Carne con Salsa Tartufo e ParmigianoUS$25.00
homemade Tortelloni (stuffed with beef, veal, sausage & mortadella) in a truffle, butter & parmigiano sauce
Spaghetti con Melanzane e Provola AffumicataUS$21.00
homemade spaghetti with organic eggplant, tomatoes & basil, & shaved provola affumicata (italian smoked cheese)
Risotto Cremolato con Fontina, Radicchio e SpekUS$24.00
creamy Italian risotto with speck (smoked Italian prosciutto), fontina cheese & radicchio

Pinse

Pinsa Romana Is a Type of Light & Crispy Foccaccia Created 50 Yrs Ago in Rome

Pinsa MargheritaUS$19.00
Pinsa with mozzarella, tomato sauce & basil
Pinsa Brocoletti e SalsicciaUS$22.00
Pinsa with broccoli rabe, sausage, garlic, pepperoncino, mozzarella & pecorino cheese
Pinsa PiccanteUS$21.00
Pinsa with spicy pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Pinsa Prosciutto e FunghiUS$22.00
Pinsa with mushrooms, prosciuTTO & MOZzaRELLA

Secondi

Rombo ai FunghiUS$34.00
Wild Halibut, sautéed with mushrooms and black truffle. with rosemary-roasted potatoes & organic vegetables
Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$24.00
baked organic eggplant parmesan with san marzano tomatoes, parmesan cheese, basil & fresh mozzarella
Petto di Pollo al LimoneUS$25.00
organic chicken, sliced & sautéed with capers, lemon & white wine, with roasted potatoes & organic vegetables
Scaloppine di Vitella ai Funghi PorciniUS$38.00
Veal scaloppine sautéed with porcini mushrooms, with rosemary-roasted potatoes & organic local vegetables
Pesce del Giorno
fresh fish of the day. served with rosemary-roasted potatoes & organic local vegetables
- AQ
Lomabata di Vitello ai FerriUS$39.00
grilled rack of veal marinated in Italian herbs, served with roasted potatoes & baked vegetables.
Agnello ScottaditoUS$39.00
Grilled Australian rack of lamb. Served with roasted potatoes and mixed organic vegetables

What 467 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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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!

467 Reviews

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Nancy VIP
San Francisco99 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant advertises that it is one of the best pasta restaurants in the United States. That is not the case. It is a nice little neighborhood restaurant, a pleasant experience with very hard working staff.
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Laura
Sacramento4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
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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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 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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MariaP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 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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Monkeyjewelry
San Francisco34 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 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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Kelly
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 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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Jo Anne VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 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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Tommaso
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 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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Daniel
Los Angeles18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 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 February 23, 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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Daniel
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 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 February 23, 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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Serafina SF offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 874-1936.

Serafina SF is rated 4.8 stars by 467 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.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
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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Serafina SF

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Antipasti

Burrata con Prosciutto e ArugulaUS$17.50

Insalata Arugula e PecorinoUS$13.00

Calamari alla GrigliaUS$20.00

Carpaccio di SalmoneUS$210.00

Scamorza ai Ferri con Spek, Funghi Trifolati e Olio TartufatoUS$18.00

Insalata CesareUS$14.00

CapreseUS$17.00

Primi (Homemade Pastas)

Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con PolpoUS$26.00

Reginette al Pesto di Spinaci con Pinoli TostatiUS$21.00

Gnocchi di Patate con Spuntature di MaialeUS$22.00

Lasagna Nonna SerafinaUS$22.00

Spaghetti alle Vongole e PomodoriniUS$24.00

Fettuccine Gamberi, Rughetta, e Pomodori FreschiUS$25.00

Tortelloni di Carne con Salsa Tartufo e ParmigianoUS$25.00

Spaghetti con Melanzane e Provola AffumicataUS$21.00

Risotto Cremolato con Fontina, Radicchio e SpekUS$24.00

Pinse

Pinsa MargheritaUS$19.00

Pinsa Brocoletti e SalsicciaUS$22.00

Pinsa PiccanteUS$21.00

Pinsa Prosciutto e FunghiUS$22.00

Secondi

Rombo ai FunghiUS$34.00

Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$24.00

Petto di Pollo al LimoneUS$25.00

Scaloppine di Vitella ai Funghi PorciniUS$38.00

Pesce del Giorno

Lomabata di Vitello ai FerriUS$39.00

Agnello ScottaditoUS$39.00

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