Description:
Delfina Restaurant 415-552-4055
Delfina is a bustling neighborhood trattoria in San Francisco's Mission District, owned by Anne and Craig Stoll.
The food is Italian in spirit- simple, seasonal cooking which belies its depth of flavor. Modeled after small mom and pop restaurants found throughout Italy, the menu changes daily, driven by the offerings of local producers. The wine list, like the food, focuses exclusively on Italy and California.
The setting and service both are imbued with the vibe of the restaurant's Mission neighborhood. Friendly, tattooed and incredibly knowledgeable, the servers have been recognized as "do(ing) their job better than many tuxedoed traditionalist." Delfina was awarded "Best Service" in San Francisco's 2003 reader's poll. As designed by Douglas Burnham of Envelope Architecture, the rich pallet of wrapping Jarrah hardwoods and zinc tables creates a warm, tactile space.
Delfina is named after Ristorante Da Delfina in Artimino (Tuscany) where Craig worked in the winter of '91.