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Barbacco

(Now Closed)

Italian Restaurant, Wine Bar, and Trattoria$$$$

Financial District, San Francisco

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Barbacco

The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and AFAR Media recommend this place

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Jeffrey GlueckNovember 19, 2014
Fried 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, 2017
lucheme 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, 2014
Delicious 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, 2012
So 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, 2013
Bustling 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, 2015
Still 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, 2011
Get: 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, 2012
I 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, 2013
The 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, 2011
Almost 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!
Benjy WeinbergerMarch 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
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, 2019
Simple, upscale Italian joint with a chill ambiance. Homemade pastas with a rotating menu.
Ashok LalwaniAugust 15, 2014
Great lively place. Good options for Vegetarians. Had the soup of the day for lunch. Really good taste.
Marissa CApril 6, 2018
Great pastas ... don’t miss the Rigatoni Bolognese!
JJ VenturiniJune 21, 2015
Right next to Perbacco. Excellent wine & beer menu with small plates. Great place to start!
Daniela PksJuly 17, 2015
Everything I tried was good, salads, bruschetta (those come in a single serving), and the farrotto.
Shirley LiuSeptember 17, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Def try the crostone with (starter) and the Brussel sprouts cooked in duck fat (snack). Their pastas are home made!
savoryexposure.comAugust 17, 2011
For 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, 2012
Italian 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, 2016
Meatballs are excellent, good wine list. Salads are interesting and delicious.
Cynthia TruongJanuary 11, 2016
Ricotta and squash bruschetta, beef stew with polenta, mussels, affogato 😍
Giselle ValdezJanuary 12, 2017
The mussels and gnoccho fritto are must tries! Can't wait for the entrees :)
Ben RussoJune 7, 2013
Seasonal menu options are listed as dishes from different regions in Italy. Give them a shot! Read more
Natalie KMay 26, 2016
Don't get the chicken pate with cherries. It's gross. Everything else, however, is delicious. Especially the grilled squid, pea purée, and olives.
Kouros MohitJuly 30, 2010
Been here 10+ times
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
Paul WilliamsOctober 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The cannellini bean Bruschetta is divine and a glass of Pigato holds up well with it......herbaceous combination ;-)
Kate Sullivan DenisJanuary 20, 2013
Omg, the brussel sprouts, which are DEEP FRIED in duck fat, are incredible. A must have for everyone at the table.
Brad DOctober 13, 2013
If you do one thing in your life, get the brussel sprouts. You will not be disappointed.
Terence MascarenhasOctober 5, 2012
Definitely the Brussels sprouts. Meatballs were great. Not as much sauce as you might expect but tasty nonetheless
Megan AllisonDecember 10, 2017
The 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, 2011
Everything is amazing here, but here are the standouts: fried olives, duck pâté, duck salad, squid, mussels, meatballs.
Bob S.January 11, 2014
Been here 100+ times
For starters, the ascolane-fried olives with short rib filling are a must! ♥
Jenn CaballeroMarch 22, 2015
Been here 5+ times
My go-to place for a fancier lunch. Reservations on OpenTable!
Ishani Solanki ShahSeptember 25, 2017
The squid ink pasta is brilliant
Kenny BeyersdorfFebruary 8, 2011
The N'Duja is a MUST. Smokey, spicey and porky. A true Calabrese treat. I make this stuff myself and there's is really good.
AllisonSeptember 25, 2013
Get the lasagna and duck fat Brussels sprouts!
Warren SchererAugust 4, 2013
marvelous! Be adventurous in your food & wine choices! Extra special awesomeness = the wines on tap
David NguyenJune 25, 2015
Meat balls are pretty good. Fried Brussels sprouts are also great.
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014
They 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
Grace S.October 24, 2015
Trig point cab, octopus, and the lasagna. 2/ paccheri pasta
James the Wine GuyMay 10, 2011
Simple things are wonderful here--every Crostini is wonderful! Nice wines by the pour and wine list on iPad.
Mike DavisAugust 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Eat the lasagna, the meatballs and the salami spread. Don't stop eating.
Mel N.October 10, 2011
The Butterscotch Chocolate Crunch Gelato is the perfect blend of salty, sweet, and crunchy. So. Damn. Good.
AuJune 1, 2012
Orichette was phenom! Everything we had was absolutely delicious!! Well done!! A must!!
Shauntea ChurchillJuly 4, 2010
Go 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, 2011
Bruschetta with crushed spring peas full of Spring freshness. Refreshing limonata. Genius to put nuts and raisins in pollpette meat balls.
Dimi BerknerJune 11, 2013
Ascolane--fried olives stuffed with beef rib are savory and delicious..
Diana MFebruary 2, 2011
Been here 25+ times
They have a loyalty reward card - every $10 in take-out, 10 times = $10 discount. The shrimp sandwich is delish, by the way!
Angela YokotaJuly 28, 2013
Order off the seasonal menu and ask for a recommended wine pairing.
Katherine LohJanuary 8, 2014
get the brussels sprouts and the arugula and parmesan salad

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