Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

4.8

461 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Inspired by the best pizza of New York City and Naples, Italy.

In 2005, Annie and Craig Stoll annexed the space next door to their James Beard Award winning Delfina restaurant fulfilling a long time dream of bringing Neapolitan-inspired pizzas to San Francisco. The 600 square foot space was an instant neighborhood hotspot, and Pizzeria Delfina became the ""darling of the San Francisco food scene"" opening a second location in 2008 to popular demand.

In 2014, Annie and Craig expanded into the Peninsula with Pizzeria Delfina in Palo Alto.

This energetic, farmers-to-table restaurant serves up Neapolitan-inspired pizza complemented by a daily-changing roster of seasonal antipasti, piatti (small entrees), beer, wine and more. A family-owned business, Pizzeria Delfina is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 353-2208
Website
http://www.pizzeriadelfina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
651 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

What 461 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto delights with its "fantastic service," "outstanding pizza," and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests rave about the pig roast, succulent pork, and high-quality sides. The charming patio offers a "lovely ambiance" for outdoor dining. While some mention crowded conditions, the remarkable food and service ensure repeat visits.

461 Reviews

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Natasha
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made a reservation to celebrate my husband’s birthday and everything was perfect! We sat outside under their massive heaters (wasn’t too warm or too cold), had 2 pizzas and dessert (complete with a cute birthday candle), and service was friendly, attentive, and great!
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Chris
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Comfortable place to hang out and have a pleasant, delicious meal with friends & family. Service was superb. Our waitstaff was always friendly & asking us if we needed anything. I would go back again. The outdoor seating was warm & inviting.
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Joli
San Francisco
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at the Palo Alto location. Thank you to Melissa who answered all our questions. We split an Escarole Salad, Mussels and Funghi White Pizza (Hen of the Woods mushrooms, panna, fontina, nepitella). Highly recommend the Tiramisu!
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Kathy
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were superb + we loved the patio dining with our pup.
Pizzeria Delfina Palo AltoResponded on December 2, 2024
Thank you for joining us Kathy! Your pup is super cute!
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Robert
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply an exquisite dining experience. First-rate food; generous portions; friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff.
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Nicole
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent time. Food and drinks were fantastic and our server was so kind and attentive!
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Scott
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal. Appetizers and drinks were tasty. Everyone really loved the arancini. Pizzas were amazing as usual. It was very crowded but service still was good.
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Daniele
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Beer is very expensive for what you get. I paid $10 for an Hefeweizen and it wasn’t even a full pint. Pizza Margherita DOP is more expensive than non DOP version, but the buffalo mozzarella tastes worse than the fiordilatte, total opposite of what I expected given my experience. Place can be crowded and quite noisy. Not a good value for the money in my opinion
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Robert
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had 8 people in our party for my wife’s birthday. The staff was awesome and the food was amazing. I would definitely recommend and I will be going back. My sister in law brought a cake in. They made sure to present it very nice then brought it back to slice it up. We had a great time.
Pizzeria Delfina Palo AltoResponded on November 10, 2024
Thank you for celebrating with us!!
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Jim
San Francisco
82 reviews
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Outstanding food and service. The pizza is as good as it gets. The meatballs are excellent. Everything was great except I wish the tables weren’t as close together. You sit pretty close to the people on both sides of you.
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FAQs

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 353-2208.

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto is rated 4.8 stars by 461 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

651 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.pizzeriadelfina.com/
Phone number
(650) 353-2208

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Margherita

Mangria

Chicken Brodo

Menu

What 461 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto restaurant rated?

Is Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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