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Barbacco
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant, Wine Bar, and Trattoria$$$$
Financial District, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and AFAR Media
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Jeffrey GlueckNovember 19, 2014Fried Brussels sprouts awesome if you love lots of balsamic. No more fried olives. Chicken under brick so so. Go for the spaghetti and spicy mussels
diana🐇April 4, 2017lucheme pasta with mint and lamb ragu was good and a large portion! beef stew w polenta also good. the wines they also sell by the glass are cheaper by the bottle (diff menus)- Frances JamesDecember 1, 2014Delicious italian - upscale but not as expensive as the fancier Perbacco next door (we think Barbacco's food is better, though). Great wines too. Try the brussels sprouts!
Lauren MiyamotoNovember 18, 2012So impressed with this place- attentive, friendly service, a hip, bustling ambiance and FANTASTIC food! We loved the bruschetta (try the mushroom and the duck versions) and their risotto.
heatJuly 19, 2013Bustling with the financial crowd, you can easily ignore their arrogance for a fun Italian experience. In the tapas sense, the menu is full of smaller plates that you can share with your company.
Helen SituFebruary 5, 2015Still one of my fave spots to bring folks to. Convenient location, great ambiance, quality food for a reasonable price. Hint: Get the Brussels sprouts!
Nancy PanJuly 26, 2011Get: brussell sprouts, beef ribs, bruschetta with foie gras, olive oil cake and butterscotch icecream! Also, take note of the amazing owner lady who takes a table's worth of orders w/out a notepad!
Block122June 30, 2012I have tried everything here and never been disappointed. Sit at the bar and finger flick your way thru the wine list via an ipad. Start with small bites and dont skip dessert.- Helen SituSeptember 12, 2013The spreadable salami is an overwhelming flavor. Strong but it grows on you (have it after main before dessert). The Brussels sprouts are amazing!
Mona LisaJuly 14, 2011Almost forgot how much I love this place... ambiance is bustling... food is off the hook and the company simply splendid... and the desserts... to die for... TY and I'll be back!
Amazing food all around, but if I had to pick standouts I'd go with the fried olives and the 'nduja. First-rate wine list too.
LilyNovember 10, 2019Simple, upscale Italian joint with a chill ambiance. Homemade pastas with a rotating menu.
Ashok LalwaniAugust 15, 2014Great lively place. Good options for Vegetarians. Had the soup of the day for lunch. Really good taste.
JJ VenturiniJune 21, 2015Right next to Perbacco. Excellent wine & beer menu with small plates. Great place to start!
Daniela PksJuly 17, 2015Everything I tried was good, salads, bruschetta (those come in a single serving), and the farrotto.
Def try the crostone with (starter) and the Brussel sprouts cooked in duck fat (snack). Their pastas are home made!
savoryexposure.comAugust 17, 2011For a unique, only in California wine experience - try The NPA wines, unfiltered and poured from stainless steel canteens delivered directly from the winery weekly
Marilena BarberaJanuary 30, 2012Italian inspired cuisine and only small organic and biodynamic producers on the iPad wine list. Our Nero d'Avola is at home here!
Drew VenkerJune 15, 2016Meatballs are excellent, good wine list. Salads are interesting and delicious.
Cynthia TruongJanuary 11, 2016Ricotta and squash bruschetta, beef stew with polenta, mussels, affogato 😍
Giselle ValdezJanuary 12, 2017The mussels and gnoccho fritto are must tries! Can't wait for the entrees :)
Natalie KMay 26, 2016Don't get the chicken pate with cherries. It's gross. Everything else, however, is delicious. Especially the grilled squid, pea purée, and olives.
Sit at the bar when Gretchen is behind the bar. She is most knowledgeable about what wine goes with their food and she consistently confirmed our wine and food selections. It is a pleasure to have h
The cannellini bean Bruschetta is divine and a glass of Pigato holds up well with it......herbaceous combination ;-)
Kate Sullivan DenisJanuary 20, 2013Omg, the brussel sprouts, which are DEEP FRIED in duck fat, are incredible. A must have for everyone at the table.
Brad DOctober 13, 2013If you do one thing in your life, get the brussel sprouts. You will not be disappointed.
Terence MascarenhasOctober 5, 2012Definitely the Brussels sprouts. Meatballs were great. Not as much sauce as you might expect but tasty nonetheless
Megan AllisonDecember 10, 2017The saffron fettuccine with rabbit sugo was recommended as a house standout. It arrived cold, flavorless and I felt sick to my stomach for days after.
Robert StephensOctober 23, 2011Everything is amazing here, but here are the standouts: fried olives, duck pâté, duck salad, squid, mussels, meatballs.
For starters, the ascolane-fried olives with short rib filling are a must! ♥
My go-to place for a fancier lunch. Reservations on OpenTable!
Kenny BeyersdorfFebruary 8, 2011The N'Duja is a MUST. Smokey, spicey and porky. A true Calabrese treat. I make this stuff myself and there's is really good.
Warren SchererAugust 4, 2013marvelous! Be adventurous in your food & wine choices! Extra special awesomeness = the wines on tap
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014They have a large bruschetta menu that can make up a whole meal if you try every one—it's so difficult to choose just one! They also have a great wine menu to wash down whatever you decide to eat. Read more
Eat the lasagna, the meatballs and the salami spread. Don't stop eating.
James the Wine GuyMay 10, 2011Simple things are wonderful here--every Crostini is wonderful! Nice wines by the pour and wine list on iPad.
Mel N.October 10, 2011The Butterscotch Chocolate Crunch Gelato is the perfect blend of salty, sweet, and crunchy. So. Damn. Good.
AuJune 1, 2012Orichette was phenom! Everything we had was absolutely delicious!! Well done!! A must!!
Shauntea ChurchillJuly 4, 2010Go to Barbacco and have as many 1/2 glasses of wine from as many different countries as possible! Also, the cheese is amazing (but when is it not)!
James HJune 7, 2011Bruschetta with crushed spring peas full of Spring freshness. Refreshing limonata. Genius to put nuts and raisins in pollpette meat balls.
They have a loyalty reward card - every $10 in take-out, 10 times = $10 discount. The shrimp sandwich is delish, by the way!
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Barbacco
220 California St (btwn Front St & Battery St)
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(415) 955-1919
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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"Get the gnocchi bolognese! Get the gnocchi bolognese!"
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"This place is incredible! Can’t go wrong with gnocchi and pesto or bolognes"
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"Had a great evening with a co-worker friend. Comedians were great! Food could use some work though."
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