Serafina

Kicking off the New Year with a meal at Serafina, perched atop Russian Hill, feels like coming home. This beloved neighborhood gem is where familiar faces gather and every dish is crafted with care. Known for its exceptional homemade pasta and decadent, house-made desserts, Serafina radiates a warmth you want to share with friends visiting from out of town. The journey up to Russian Hill—300 feet of San Francisco’s classic charm—only adds to the only in San Francisco experience. PS: One of the best gnocchi I've had outside NYC.

Authentic Italian restaurant! I tried Pinsa Prosciutto e Funghi (very tasty and thin dough, authentic Italian style), also tried the Tonnarelli al Nero di Seppia con Polpo (very light sea pasta). For desert we followed the recommendation of Fausto, our server, Millefoglie con Pistacchio a La Mode (homemade desert, really impressive flavor) also tried the homemade Tiramisú, very tasty. The environment was very cozy! Definitely I’ll be back and recommend a try for all!

If you love actual Italian food, then I suggest running (not walking) to this wonderful restaurant. The interior is warm and inviting with cozy seating. It’s a local place off the tourist track so you’ll feel at ease and there aren’t a lot of tables so the food comes out right on time. The food is magnificent and reminded me of my favorite places in Roma, Firenze and NYC. I’m very picky about my Italian food and this restaurant is at the top of my list in the USA. The owners are 2 Italians and so is the chef. I suggest trying everything because every dish we tried was perfect. They’ve got a great wine list and we can’t wait to go back!! We loved the specials (cacio e Pepe, seared tuna) and the chicken with capers. Dessert was lovely too. We sat in the corner booth and got a view of the

An exceptional atmosphere. From the moment I arrived, I felt completely at home in such a warm and inviting setting. Maurizio is a true host in every sense of the word — gracious, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. He kindly accommodated my dairy and gluten allergies with great care, which I deeply appreciated. I highly recommend.

We were referred to this cozy spot with the great family home vibes. The service was personable and accommodating. You really felt like you were at family dinner. The food was incredible. We ordered the caprese salad and prosciutto arugula appetizers, both were amazing. For our entrees we had the chicken piccata, lasagne, and my son had a pizza. The lasagne was a showstopper...but really all the dishes were delicious. Great place! Thank you for the experience!