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Barbacco
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant, Wine Bar, and Trattoria$$$$
Financial District, San Francisco
The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and AFAR Media recommend this place
"Loved the crostone and brussels sprouts fried in duck fat."(3 Tips)
"Try the Braised Chicken Thighs - (via @Foodspotting)"(4 Tips)
"nduja is awesome."(3 Tips)
"... are the standouts: fried olives, duck pâté, duck salad, squid, mussels,..."(3 Tips)
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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!- 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!
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.
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.
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.
Ashok LalwaniAugust 15, 2014Great lively place. Good options for Vegetarians. Had the soup of the day for lunch. Really good taste.
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
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!
LilyNovember 10, 2019Simple, upscale Italian joint with a chill ambiance. Homemade pastas with a rotating menu.
JJ VenturiniJune 21, 2015Right next to Perbacco. Excellent wine & beer menu with small plates. Great place to start!
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.
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
Def try the crostone with (starter) and the Brussel sprouts cooked in duck fat (snack). Their pastas are home made!
Giselle ValdezJanuary 12, 2017The mussels and gnoccho fritto are must tries! Can't wait for the entrees :)
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.
Brad DOctober 13, 2013If you do one thing in your life, get the brussel sprouts. You will not be disappointed.
The cannellini bean Bruschetta is divine and a glass of Pigato holds up well with it......herbaceous combination ;-)
For starters, the ascolane-fried olives with short rib filling are a must! ♥- Robert StephensOctober 23, 2011Everything is amazing here, but here are the standouts: fried olives, duck pâté, duck salad, squid, mussels, meatballs.
My go-to place for a fancier lunch. Reservations on OpenTable!
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.
Terence MascarenhasOctober 5, 2012Definitely the Brussels sprouts. Meatballs were great. Not as much sauce as you might expect but tasty nonetheless
Warren SchererAugust 4, 2013marvelous! Be adventurous in your food & wine choices! Extra special awesomeness = the wines on tap
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)!
Cynthia TruongJanuary 11, 2016Ricotta and squash bruschetta, beef stew with polenta, mussels, affogato 😍
Eat the lasagna, the meatballs and the salami spread. Don't stop eating.
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.
James the Wine GuyMay 10, 2011Simple things are wonderful here--every Crostini is wonderful! Nice wines by the pour and wine list on iPad.
Daniela PksJuly 17, 2015Everything I tried was good, salads, bruschetta (those come in a single serving), and the farrotto.
James HJune 7, 2011Bruschetta with crushed spring peas full of Spring freshness. Refreshing limonata. Genius to put nuts and raisins in pollpette meat balls.
AuJune 1, 2012Orichette was phenom! Everything we had was absolutely delicious!! Well done!! A must!!
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
K QAugust 1, 2010Order the chicken thighs and pork ribs--so tasty. The crudo is also always excellent. If you want some carbs, get the arancini balls.
SatindarMarch 18, 2013Beat brussels sprouts I have ever had. Might have something to do with duck fat.
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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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