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Perbacco
- Italian
- San Francisco, CA
About this business
Head out to this elegant restaurant in the Financial District, for honest Italian fare and an atmosphere that encourages conversation. Inspired by their food travels around Italy, owners Umberto Gibin & Steffan Terje, opened up Barbacco as a relaxed space to enjoy good food and company. Communal tables encourage socialization while a limited number of standard tables cater to those who prefer quieter company. Brick-exposed walls with wooden accents and sleek metallic supporting beams make the delightful dining room. Warm lig... read more
Location details
230 California St, San Francisco, CA, 94111, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Really Wanted to Like It Here – I really wanted this review to be better and perhaps the lower rating is due to these high expectations but there were far too many things that were average at best with my experience with the meal. I had looked through the reviews here and on other sites and many people went on and on about the grand experience here so suffice it say, I was salivating. The decor was grand and indicative of a post work eatery in the Financial District of any big city and with its tiled floor and mahogony bar I... read more
Excellet Italian eats in SF Financial District Perbacco delivers upscale Italian beautifully. Our waiter was from a young guy from Venice who was incredibly friendly and attentive, understood the menu and wine list very well and recommended great pairings with our dishes. Braised lamb shank was fabulous. My wife had the ricotta gnocchi which was good but not a standout. Beet salad was fresh and good - like it is at most great SF restaurants. Definitely a good date spot despite it's financial district location.
Would not return – I was looking forward to Perbacco based on some of the reviews I had read about it, but left disappointed and with somewhat of a bad taste in my mouth. I went with a group of four for the last seating on a Friday night. Upon sitting down, we were promptly informed that the kitchen was closing and we had t hurry. This set the tone for the rest of the evening, where the staff rushed us almost to the point of rudeness. For example, three separate runners came by to try to take our shared appetizer plates, the... read more
Good but not great – Took my SO here on a date. We were seated promptly, service was solid. Maybe it is the over stimulation of living in SF, but I was not all that impressed. Food was good/ great but not memorable. Not much to make this place stand out from the crowd.
No not order any pasta dishes – We went with a group of 6 so it was a good thing we made reservations, the wait would have been 30-45 mins! Considering it was Italian, many of us ordered Pasta, feeling as if it was the safest bet, when in fact this place couldn't even perfect the simpliest pasta dish! BIG MISTAKE! The menu is not user friendly, so make sure to ask questions, that is if you can find your waiter. Our water glasses stayed empty for the duration of our meal. Good thing we had the wine to wash down our food.
Urban sophistication meets rustic tradition at this Northern Italian restaurant in the heart of the Financial District. – The Scene A steel sign bearing the restaurant's name (an Italian expression that loosely translates to "wow") welcomes diners into this befittingly striking eatery. Soaring ceilings with blond-wood accents and a sleek, marble-topped bar add modern appeal to the 6,000-square-foot, historic warehouse space, which retains its 1912 brick wall. Partially carpeted flooring softens the din from the exhibition ki... read more
Wonderful Financial District Restaurant – Occasionally it's nice to have a fancy lunch rather than grabbing something quick to bring back to the office and Perbacco is a wonderful breath of fresh air for the financial district. Elegant, relaxing, fine dining among the hustle and bustle of downtown. The anti-pasta appetizer was yummy; the pasta was the best I've had in a very long time, and the wine complemented it all. I will definitely return to Perbacco.
Hot and cold – My wife and I recently had a 'date night' here away from the kids. It did not live up to our expecctations and anticipation. The salame sampler is great if you like salame. We didn't love all the choices but it was fun to taste the difference between the various preparations. The Salt Cod was way oversalted. No, Salt Cod shouldn't be so salty you can't eat it. Unfortunately, this was the only complaint we both had - other dishes were also a bit heavy on the salt. The main part of the dining room was also reall... read more
Not really... – Pasta was cold when it was supposed to be hot, hamachi was waaay too salty, pork was just decent. I really don't get Michael Bauer and his followers....seems like just a bunch of hype for no good reason. Ambiance was nothing special. We won't be back.
Frequently asked questions about Perbacco
How is Perbacco rated?
Perbacco has a 4.4 star rating with 1,388 reviews.
When is Perbacco open?
Perbacco is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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