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Located atop the scenic Russian Hill in San Francisco, Serafina offers an irresistible journey into authentic Italian cuisine with a special emphasis on fresh seafood, homemade pastas, and traditional flavors. This cozy, homestyle restaurant invites you to indulge in hearty dishes crafted with organic and locally sourced ingredients, paired beautifully with their robust wine selection and delightful alfresco seating.
Starters
Begin your meal with a selection of exquisite antipasti featuring fresh burrata from Puglia paired with prosciutto toscana and organic arugula in the Burrata con Prosciutto e Arugula. The Insalata Arugula e Pecorino offers a crisp blend of organic arugula, sharp pecorino cheese, and a delicate white wine vinaigrette. For seafood lovers, the Calamari alla Griglia presents grilled Monterey calamari with cherry tomatoes and fresh lemon, dressed with parsley. The Carpaccio di Salmone showcases thinly sliced homemade cured-salmon carpaccio with pink peppercorn and green onions drizzled in olive oil.
- Scamorza ai Ferri con Spek, Funghi Trifolati e Olio Tartufato - Smoked Italian mozzarella stuffed with speck, sautéed mushrooms, and fragrant truffle oil.
- Insalata Cesare - Classic Caesar salad with anchovies, fresh Parmigiano from Parma, and capers.
- Caprese - Fresh mozzarella paired with organic tomatoes and fragrant basil for a timeless Italian favorite.
Mains
Serafina’s mains boast a variety of homemade pastas, seafood, and hearty regional specialties that showcase the depth of Italian culinary tradition. Delight in the dramatic Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia con Polpo, featuring homemade squid-ink spaghetti with tender Spanish octopus and sun-dried tomatoes. The Reginette al Pesto di Spinaci con Pinoli Tostati combines spinach pesto sauce with toasted pine nuts and pecorino cheese over house-made reginette pasta.
- Gnocchi di Patate con Spuntature di Maiale - Homemade potato gnocchi served with a rich spare rib sauce and Italian dried ricotta, perfect comfort food.
- Lasagna Nonna Serafina - Traditional homemade lasagna layered with beef ragù, fresh mozzarella, and creamy béchamel sauce.
- Spaghetti alle Vongole e Pomodorini - Homemade spaghetti tossed with fresh clams and sweet cherry tomatoes for a classic coastal flavor.
- Fettuccine Gamberi, Rughetta, e Pomodori Freschi - Homemade fettuccine with succulent shrimp, fresh organic tomatoes, peppery arugula, and garlic.
- Tortelloni di Carne con Salsa Tartufo e Parmigiano - Handmade tortelloni filled with a savory blend of beef, veal, sausage, and mortadella in truffle butter and Parmesan.
- Spaghetti con Melanzane e Provola Affumicata - Organic eggplant and shaved Italian smoked provola cheese mingle with homemade spaghetti, tomatoes, and basil.
- Risotto Cremolato con Fontina, Radicchio e Spek - Creamy Italian risotto with smoked prosciutto, fontina cheese, and radicchio for a rich savory experience.
- Pinsa Varieties - A selection of pinsa comes topped with classic Margherita ingredients, broccoli rabe and sausage, spicy pepperoni, or mushrooms with prosciutto, mozzarella, and pecorino cheeses.
- Seafood and Meat Specials - Wild halibut sautéed with mushrooms and black truffle, organic chicken sautéed with capers and lemon, veal scaloppine with porcini mushrooms, grilled veal rack marinated in Italian herbs, and grilled Australian rack of lamb served with roasted potatoes and vegetables.
Desserts and Drinks
Complete your dining experience with a thoughtfully curated dessert selection and an extensive drink menu featuring Italian wines, craft beers, and freshly brewed coffee. Whether enjoying a lively dinner indoors or alfresco with views of Nob Hill, Serafina promises a memorable and authentic Italian meal in the heart of San Francisco.
