Short Reviews: Delfina

This place has such a reputation that your biggest risk in trying to eat here will be that you can't get a table, or that you will be disappointed if the food doesn't live up to the hype. If you can get beyond those two "problems," Delfina is very fine place for a meal. It is a fairly small and casual place on a side street in the Mission. In addition to the tables, there is a very small bar (2 or 3 seats) and 12-seat cafeteria-style bar with stools. The food is Cal-influenced Italian; fresh ingredients and simple preparation are the rule. They always have truffles during the season, and it is amazing what shaved white truffles will do for roast chicken or mashed potatoes. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd eat here often. Recommended