RAVE - Delfina

We've been here a couple times with David and Felicia, and aside from them vowing never again to take the bus from Pacific Heights to The Mission - it goes through the Civic Center DMZ where it picks up the tarts and taggers (jerks were spraying graffiti inside the bus, while it was in motion) - all was well at Delfina.

This place seems to overflow onto the sidewalk, with people waiting to get in, or staying around to swap stories of how much they loved it while getting out.

The atmosphere is boisterous and friendly, whether you're squeezed in at the tiny bar or seated in the shabby chic dining room.

The food is fresh and interesting, bettered only by actually being in the Italian countryside.

I've read some reviews where people think Delfina is over-rated, but on our visits we've found it well worth the hassle it is to get a reservation.