Serafina SF

4.9

439 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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
Neighborhood gem
San Francisco Bay Area
Italian
San Francisco
Best Overall
San Francisco
Best Food
San Francisco
Best Value
San Francisco
Neighborhood gem
San Francisco
Italian

Review summary

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109-2110

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
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.

Gift card

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Serafina SF

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is Serafina SF restaurant rated?

Does Serafina SF offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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