Serafina
Nob Hill, San Francisco
Restaurant in San Francisco, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Serafina is a practical Russian Hill-area dinner pick for a relaxed evening rather than a high-stakes reservation. Use it for a small-table neighborhood meal when flexibility matters; choose a more clearly documented peer if cuisine specifics, wine depth, dietary planning, or a firm budget are central to the night.
About Serafina
Serafina is a San Francisco venue with evening hours and a casual dress code. The schedule is Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 5–10 PM, with Tuesday closed.
The practical verdict: use the basics when deciding whether Serafina fits the plan. It is a dinner-time option in San Francisco, and the casual dress code keeps attire direct. If the night depends on a specific cuisine, dietary accommodation, budget, wine program, or service format, confirm directly before making plans.
Choose it for dinner planning based on basics
Serafina is best approached as a San Francisco dinner option with a simple published schedule: 5–10 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, and closed on Tuesday. Lunch service is not listed in the hours, so it should not be planned as a lunch stop.
Because cuisine type, menu structure, price tier, and dietary accommodations are not available here, first-time diners should avoid assuming a specific experience in advance. If the group is flexible, the evening hours and casual dress code may be enough. If the group needs firm details, confirm them directly before arrival.
Regulars should use confirmed details, then verify the rest
The strongest planning information is operational: Serafina is in San Francisco, observes casual dress, opens for dinner from 5–10 PM on most days, and is closed Tuesday. That makes timing and attire clear, but it does not establish the menu, service style, price point, or beverage focus.
Compared with other options such as Seven Hills, Collina, Abrazo, Union Larder, and Frascati, the key issue for cross-shopping is how much detail you need before choosing. If specifics matter, compare current information directly before booking. If the schedule and casual dress code are sufficient, Serafina can remain on the shortlist for dinner in San Francisco.
Planning details
- Location
- 1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- serafina-sf.com
- Phone
- +14158741936
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Serafina settles into the quieter side of San Francisco dining with a residential, lamplit presence that feels neighborly rather than theatrical. The dining room scale is compact, which keeps the energy low and the focus on conversation; the writing explicitly contrasts Serafina's steady, repeat-visitor appeal with the city's attention-grabbing tasting-menu temples. Guests arrive on foot, notice light through the windows and hear the room before entering — details that combine to produce a calm, quietly confident atmosphere suited to intimate evenings rather than spectacle.
Best For
This is a place built for regular evening visits and conversation-forward meals. The review positions Serafina alongside neighborhood staples that reward repeat dining rather than one-off, reservation-heavy occasions, so it functions well for relaxed date nights and low-key special evenings when you want a composed, quietly polished Italian meal. Because the restaurant emphasizes pacing and small dining rooms over spectacle, it is less about theatrical tasting menus and more about lingering dinners where conversation drives the night.
Ordering Tips
Lean into dishes highlighted as signatures: start light and shareable with the Burrata con Prosciutto e Arugula, order the Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con Polpo for a savory, textural pasta course, and consider the Lasagna Nonna Serafina as a comforting, more substantial option. The room’s conversational pacing favors dishes meant to be passed around and enjoyed over time, so plan to share plates and stagger courses to keep the meal unhurried.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and warm atmosphere with an inviting, homestyle Italian feel that transports guests to Italy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Burrata con Prosciutto e Arugula
- Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con Polpo
- Lasagna Nonna Serafina
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1701 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Serafina is not the right fit
Choose Abrazo if the group wants a clearer Californian Fusion direction before arriving. Choose Union Larder if the night is more about an American restaurant format and an easier wine-bar-style brief.
Restaurant context
How Serafina compares in San Francisco
Serafina is the lower-drama choice in this set: better for a quiet neighborhood dinner than for diners trying to optimize around a clearly published cuisine, price tier, or wine program. Seven Hills and Collina are stronger cross-shops when the group wants a more defined Italian-leaning dinner plan, while Serafina makes more sense when location and ease matter more than advance research.
For a more explicit food identity, Abrazo has the clearer positioning with Californian Fusion, and Union Larder is the better fit if the group wants an American restaurant or wine-bar-adjacent feel. Frascati is another sensible nearby comparison for a polished neighborhood dinner brief.
Book Serafina when the priority is an easy evening in this part of San Francisco. Cross-shop the others when the decision depends on a more specific cuisine, a more legible wine angle, or a venue that gives guests a clearer read before they arrive.
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Compare Serafina
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serafina | San Francisco | , | No published awards |
| Seven Hills | San Francisco | , | No published awards |
| Collina | San Francisco | , | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Abrazo | San Francisco | Californian Fusion | Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Union Larder | San Francisco | American | Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Frascati | San Francisco | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Serafina handle dietary restrictions?
If you have a specific restriction or allergy concern, contact Serafina directly before planning dinner in San Francisco.
Is lunch or dinner better at Serafina?
Dinner is the fit. Serafina's listed hours are 5–10 PM Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, with Tuesday closed. Lunch is not part of the schedule.
What should a first-timer know about Serafina?
Treat Serafina as a San Francisco dinner option with limited public details in this guide. The basics are its city, casual dress code, and hours: 5–10 PM Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, closed Tuesday.
How far ahead should I book Serafina?
If you need a specific dinner time, confirm availability directly with Serafina, especially because the schedule is limited to 5–10 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Sunday.
What should I wear to Serafina?
Serafina's dress code is casual. Plan for casual dinner attire in San Francisco rather than formal eventwear.
Can Serafina accommodate groups?
If you are planning for more than a standard small party, contact Serafina directly; you can also compare current details with Frascati or Seven Hills before deciding.
