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Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

4.7
4.7
492 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
651 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Inspired by the best pizza of New York City and Naples, Italy.

In 2005, Annie and Craig Stoll annexed the space next door to their James Beard Award winning Delfina restaurant fulfilling a long time dream of bringing Neapolitan-inspired pizzas to San Francisco. The 600 square foot space was an instant neighborhood hotspot, and Pizzeria Delfina became the ""darling of the San Francisco food scene"" opening a second location in 2008 to popular demand.

In 2014, Annie and Craig expanded into the Peninsula with Pizzeria Delfina in Palo Alto.

This energetic, farmers-to-table restaurant serves up Neapolitan-inspired pizza complemented by a daily-changing roster of seasonal antipasti, piatti (small entrees), beer, wine and more. A family-owned business, Pizzeria Delfina is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • Summer Pig Roast - May 2025 with La Sibilla

    $37.50 - $375.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 6, 2025 only
    Pig Roast summer nights are back for the 10th season! Join us for unlimited roasted pig, seasonal sides, veggies and salads featuring local produce from our farmer friends, plus a welcome glass of wine and all the lemonade you can drink, all served al fresco on our patio. Full dinner menu, cocktails, beer and wine will be available for purchase a la carte, too. Menu is TBA and subject to change. For this first feast of the season, we are excited to welcome a special guest from Napoli: Vincenzo di Meo of La Sibilla wines (more on them below). Vincenzo will be pouring his exceptional wines made from ungrafted Falanghina and Piedirosso vines, making an already delicious evening even better. About La Sibilla: Just north of Naples, on the coast of Campania, lies the tiny winegrowing region of Campi Flegrei. Here, in sandy soil, vines grow ungrafted—a rarity in European viticulture since the phylloxera plague of the 19th century. Perhaps this is what makes these wines so distinct, along with the careful hands of Luigi di Meo and his family. The result? Full ripeness at lower alcohol. Falanghina (white) and Piedirosso (red) reach perfect balance by late September, delivering vibrant flavor, fresh acidity, and a modest 12% ABV. Vinified in stainless steel, they shine unadorned—pure expressions of place, history, and a lost Golden Age of winemaking. A rare chance to taste something truly untouched. Or, in their own words from their website, "The viticultural tradition of La Sibilla is the story of our family, and can be represented by the roots of a vine that combine with the soil over the years, going ever deeper in search of minerals. We are like those roots, and for at least five generations we have worked this fascinating and mysterious little outcropping of earth called the Campi Flegrei."
    Summer Pig Roast - May 2025 with La Sibilla Photo

What 492 people are saying

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto offers a "magical" dining experience with "great pizzas," "outstanding Neapolitan style" dishes, and an inviting outdoor patio. Guests praise the "friendly, knowledgeable" staff and "fantastic" food and drinks. Ideal for groups, the restaurant is "perfect for a night out," despite occasional noise and a 5% surcharge.

492 Reviews
  1. Agata VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Portion sizes are ridiculously small for the price. My $18 salad was 3 bites.

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  2. Laura VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Our waitress was delightful and so helpful. The garden patio is lovely. Everyone in our party of 7 had a great time.

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  3. Olivia

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect! They have an option to get a vegan pizza that’s not on the menu where you get to pick 3 toppings. Also they very kindly coordinated bringing out a surprise tiramisu with a candle for a special occasion!
    Pizzeria Delfina Palo AltoResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating with us Olivia!

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  4. Colette VIP

    San Francisco27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to go. The Tricore salad the best around.

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  5. Cindy VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best food, service and atmosphere! I’ve been going to Delfina for over 15 years and it never disappoints :)
    Pizzeria Delfina Palo AltoResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thank you for joining us tonight Cindy!

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  6. Sydney

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great relaxing with excellent pizza…great experience

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  7. Gabrielle

    San Francisco32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizzeria Delfina never disappoints. Great pizzas, great appetizers, great drinks. Eating outside on the patio on a warm spring evening was magical.
    Pizzeria Delfina Palo AltoResponded on April 6, 2025
    Thank you so much for dining with us Gabrielle!

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  8. Priscilla

    Central Coast36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, pizza crust was amazing and very tasty Enjoyable meal

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  9. Jason

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Did not like the 5% surcharge - just increase the price by 5%.

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  10. Anshul

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, great pizza, great coffee. End of review. 👍

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FAQs

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 353-2208.

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto is rated 4.7 stars by 492 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

651 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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