Mozzarella di Bufala – Italian
This vibrant social hub hums with the energy of a global bistro, where the golden crunch of artisanal fried favorites meets the savory allure of coastal Mediterranean classics. Guests can linger over platters of molten mozzarella sticks and crispy calamari or explore the rich, hand-crafted flavors of Brazilian coxinha and tender meatballs dolloped with creamy ricotta. It is a space defined by communal indulgence, where the aroma of garlic-rubbed bruschetta and fragrant steamed mussels invites long, casual evenings of shared plates and spirited conversation.
69 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco CA 94127 https://dibufala.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable and laid-back atmosphere, guests appreciate the straightforward dining experience offered for a casual meal. Reviewers highlight the unpretentious environment as a reliable choice for a low-
Menu
Starters
- Mozzarella Sticks - $10: Marinara or ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Wings or BBQ Wings - $14: Frank's or BBQ sauce. Ranch or blue cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Sticks - $10: Marinara or ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Mussels - $14: Steamed mussels, white wine marinara broth sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $7: Garlic, butter, oregano, parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $9: Butter, tomatoes, garlic, green onions, basil, parmesan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs with Ricotta - $12: Served on a bed of creamy polenta. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $15: Served with marinara and tartar sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Brazilian Starters
- Coxinha - $10: Deep-fried pastry filled with chicken and cream chicken. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empadinha - $10: Baked pastry filled with chicken and spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bolinho de Bacalhau - $10: Deep-fried salted cod croquette. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pao de Queijo - $8: Baked gluten-free cheese roll. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mandioca Frita - $8: Deep-fried cassava sticks. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Soup of the Day - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Burrata Salad - $14: Bed of spring mix, sliced tomatoes, fresh burrata extra virgin olive oil, sea salt. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $12: Arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan, and candied walnuts. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $10: Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, kidney beans. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Bacon Salad - $13: Spinach topped with crispy bacon and tomatoes. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $13: Spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, pepperoncini Feta cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $13: Romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, croutons, and parmesan cheese, in a hearty Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hearts of Palm Salad - $14: Hearts of palm, organic spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Prawns Salad - $15: Grilled prawns served with a mixed green salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Cheese Pizza (Small 12") - $17: Tomato sauce and mozzarella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten Free Pizza (Small 12") - $20 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Bianca (Small 12") - $21.5: Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, ricotta & parmesan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata, Arugula Margherita (Small 12") - $23: Tomato sauce, burrata, arugula, olive oil, sea salt, basil, cherry tomatoes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Lovers (Small 12") - $23: Tomato sauce, salami, sausage, pepperoni, bacon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Ranch (Small 12") - $21.5: Ranch sauce, chicken, bacon, green onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Di Bufala's (Small 12") - $26: Tomato sauce, salami, sausage, pepperoni, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Detroit Style Cheese - $19: Thick crust pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta & Poultry
- Penne - $17.99: Choice of marinara, bolognese, pink, alfredo, pesto, or roasted garlic. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettucine - $17.99: Choice of marinara, bolognese, pink, alfredo, pesto, or roasted garlic. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti - $17.99: Choice of marinara, bolognese, pink, alfredo, pesto, or roasted garlic. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Meatballs - $22.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Fresh Clams - $21.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare - $23.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Carbonara - $19.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Del'Orto - $17.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Lasagna - $22.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $19.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $23.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $23.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $23.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
Authentic Brazilian Dishes
- Feijoada Completa - $24.99: Black bean stew with fresh and smoked meats, pork, and beef. Served with collard greens, rice and farofa. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bife Acebolado - $25.99: Grilled New York steak, with onions, served with rice, red beans and collard greens. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bife Alho E Óleo - $25.99: Grilled New York steak, with roasted garlic, served with rice, red beans, and collard greens. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peixada a Moda Da Casa - $26.99: Simmered fish of the day with bell peppers, onions, cilantro, and coconut milk. Served with spinach and rice. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moqueca de Camarão - $25.99: Prawns sautéed with coconut milk, cilantro, red palm oil, peppers, onions and tomatoes, served with spinach and rice. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moqueca de Peixe - $26.99: Fish of the day sautéed with coconut milk, cilantro, red palm oil, peppers, onions and tomatoes, served with spinach and rice. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco Grelhado - $25.99: Grilled beef or chicken. Served with rice, red beans, French fries, and onion tomato salad. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Xim Xim de Galinha - $24.99: Chicken pieces with okra sautéed in light turmeric sauce served with rice and polenta. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frango À Brasileira - $24.99: Chicken pieces sautéed in turmeric and dark beer sauce with peppers, onions, cilantro and tomatoes, served with rice and spinach. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coure Special - $25.99: Thinly sliced steak or chicken sautéed with red onions, tomatoes, red potatoes, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, cilantro, served with white rice and sautéed spinach. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Meatball Sandwich - $14: Baked sandwich with homemade ground beef and pork meatballs topped with mozzarella. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich - $15: Battered fried eggplant sandwich with breast of chicken, mozzarella cheese and fresh tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Grilled Chicken - $10 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawns (5 Pieces) - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball - $8 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans (8 oz) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice (16 oz) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens (8 oz) - $8 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach (8 oz) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetables - $7: Broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Banana Cinnamon Pizza - $19: Mozzarella cheese, condensed milk, fresh banana, cinnamon. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nutella Strawberry Pizza - $19: Mozzarella cheese, Nutella, and fresh strawberries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brazilian Flan - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Tiramisu - $8
- New York Cheesecake - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Passion Fruit Mousse - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Sodas - $3: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Sunkist
- Guaraná - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Diet Guaraná - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pellegrino Water - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sierra Nevada - $7: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Negra Modelo - $7: Beer
- Peroni - $7: Beer
- Amstel Light - $7: Beer
- Stella Artois - $7: Beer
- Hazy IPA - $7: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Firestone 805 - $7: Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Venta Morales Tempranillo (Glass) - $8: Red wine, Spain Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Santa Julia + Malbec (Glass) - $10: Red wine, Argentina Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Ponga Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) - $10: White wine, New Zealand Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Tiamo Organic Prosecco (Glass) - $10: Sparkling wine, Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
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