Chopped salad
$$, Italian,
"From the mushrooms to the roasted tomatoes and bitter greens... this is a salad"
ChefMatt Davidson
San Francisco
About Matt Davidson
Matt Davidson is the chef at Pizzeria Delfina. In his quest to become “Pizzaiolo for Life,” he joined Pizzeria Delfina. He was drawn in by Chef Craig Stoll’s devotion to research, authenticity, hospitality, and seasonality. He has since run the kitchen in three of the four Pizzeria locations – Pacific Heights, the Mission, and Burlingame (his current home base.)
Where I Go Out
Chili con queso
$$, Mexican, Little Russia
"I know the more renowned Tommy's is down the street but Tia's is my go too. The margaritas are fresh squeezed and the food is better. The queso is our go too, share an entree and a couple margaritas and you are set. Optimum stretchiness on the queso"
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp w/ cocktail sauce & remoulade
$$$$, Steakhouse, Reservations, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Modern, American, Bar, Embarcadero
"My absolute favorite thing is a prawn cocktail, and like most everything they do, they do it right here. Lots of horseradish in the cocktail sauce and a herby mayo, always served perfectly chilled, this with artichoke dip and warm chips....."
Fresh roasted turkey sandwich
$$, Breakfast, American, Coffee Shop, Deli / Bodega, Lone Mountain
"It is my day off ritual to run errands and grab one on my way home. THE California turkey sandwich. My ultimate comfort food growing up on leftover turkey sandwiches."
Whole Crab Diablo
$$, Breakfast, Seafood, Modern, Outer Richmond
"I've been all about classics lately and I have been here multiple times since dungeness season started. Comes with a cup of clam
Chowder and sourdough with huge slabs of butter."
Au Cheval Burger
$$, Burgers, Full Bar, Modern, Diner, West Loop
"Not sure how smart it was to eat this before work today, and give myself the meat sweats before noon, but at least I didn’t have to wait 3 hours #unproductive"
At My Venues
Margherita pizza
$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Pizza, Pacific Heights
"I always look forward to Delfina pizza when going to San Francisco."
Clam pie
$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Pizza, University South
"I love all of the pizzas but this one is my favorite by far. I add anchovies because I love the extra saltiness it adds. Of course, you have to add the dried chili flakes and oregano they give you on the side. I love to drink a glass of Verdicchio or a Mio Mao cocktail to pair with this pie."
Chilled tripe "Tripperia style"
$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Pizza, University South
"This tripe is delicious!"
Italian ices
$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Pizza, University South
"The Italian ices at Pizzeria Delfina are so good, and they come in three flavors: chocolate, lemon and cherry. My favorite one is chocolate. Plus, they're made in-house."
Clam pie
$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Pizza, University South
"On Sunday afternoons, sit on the sidewalk, eat this pizza, and have some beer. You couldn’t ask for a better Sunday. Game over."
Chilled tripe "Tripperia style"
$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Pizza, University South
"This tender, chilled tripe is dressed with lemon and good olive oil—then sprinkled with sea salt and parsley. It’s so refreshing and packs a whole lot of flavor while being really balanced. Add some of the home-made chili oil to get even more kick out of it."
