Zuni Cafe vs Delfina Restaurant
Both establishments are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Zuni Cafe ranks marginally higher than Delfina. Zuni Cafe ranks #2 in San Francisco with praise from 17 reviewers such as The Infatuation, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.
Zuni Cafe
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1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102-5949
From $31 /night
Concierge
"Officially, the food's called Mediterranean, but the menu of burgers, raw oysters, and Caesar salad is pure California... Zuni Café has become an icon of West Coast cuisine."
Fodor's
"After one bite of chef Judy Rodgers' succulent brick-oven-roasted whole chicken with Tuscan bread salad, you'll understand why she's a national star."
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Frommer's
"Zuni Café embodies the best of San Francisco dining: Its clientele spans young hipsters to hunky gay guys, the cuisine is consistently terrific, and the atmosphere is electric."
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Insight Guides
"Make reservations and elbow past the crowded copper bar for the best roasted chicken and bread salad (for two) imaginable."
Travel + Leisure
"Zuni Café on Market Street in the Hayes Valley area serves French and Italian fare crafted with sustainable, seasonal, and organic ingredients."
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Delfina Restaurant
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3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110-1531
From $25 /night
Fodor's
"As boring as spaghetti with tomato sauce may sound, it's been dialed to perfection here, and there would be a neighborhood revolt if it ever disappeared."
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Frommer's
"Standards include Niman Ranch flatiron steak with french fries, and roasted chicken with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and royal trumpet mushrooms."
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Travel + Leisure
"Chef and co-owner Craig Stoll’s Tuscan-influenced dishes—like grilled calamari on warm white-bean salad, tripe alla Fiorentina... and nettle-filled fresh ravioli—are sublime."
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BlackBook
"Overly moussed males, technophiles, and high-class hipsters collide in this beloved Mission District fave that’s won more awards than Titanic."
DK Eyewitness
"Validated parking in a tough-to-park area makes this restaurant’s simple, impeccably seasoned Northern Italian cuisine even better."