Back to Back

4.7

75 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

10:30 pm

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

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Back to Back is where Italian and Californian flavors collide in the heart of Nob Hill, San Francisco. Our wood-fired pizzas, inspired by Naples and New York, are crafted with locally sourced ingredients for a taste of California's bounty. Alongside shared plates and hearty pasta dishes, our curated wine list features natural and classic wines from around the world, while signature cocktails add a touch of creativity to your experience.

As you dine, immerse yourself in the ambiance with music from our vinyl record collection. Join us at Back to Back for a culinary journey celebrating the fusion of tradition and innovation. Book your table today and savor the best of Italian-Californian cuisine by Head Chef, Saif Alomari.

Founded by brother and sister, both from SF ❤️.

Additional information

Location
1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone number
(415) 795-3403
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian, Californian
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 17:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Saif Alomari
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Experiences

It's a party!
USD 75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For larger parties, Chef Saif Alomari creates an indulgent four course menu featuring salads, pizzas, a main course, finished with a delectable dessert. Everything is served family style. With advance notice, we are always happy to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-fee diners, and other guests with dietary preferences when writing your menu. We'll work with your group to pick wines and cocktails. $20 per person deposit is due at booking, which will be credited to the bill. We also require a minimum spend of $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity).
It's a party!
Multiple dates available
NOTE* The "It's a Party" Menu is $75 per person minimum spend (plus tax and gratuity). Cancelling within 48 hours will trigger a charge of $25 per person. For larger parties, Chef Saif Alomari creates an indulgent four course menu featuring salads, pizzas, a main course, finished with a delectable dessert. Everything is served family style. With advance notice, we are always happy to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-fee diners, and other guests with dietary preferences when writing your menu. We'll work with your group to pick wines and cocktails.

Wood Fired BreadUSD 6.00
12" bread, made with our pizza dough
Fried CalamariUSD 22.00
hot aioli, lemon
Shishito PeppersUSD 12.00
sea salt, shaved mandarin, shishito aioli
Buffalo AranciniUSD 15.00
6pc, san marzano tomato sauce, parmesan
Batata HaraUSD 24.00
garlic confit potatoes, harissa paste, cilantro, potato foam
BurrataUSD 24.00
persimmon, kohlrabi, watermelon radish, maple lime dressing, jalapeno
FriesUSD 9.00

Veggies

Endive and Beet SaladUSD 16.00
Apple, asian pear, cheddar, walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette
Tuscan Kale and Kohlrabi SaladUSD 16.00
radish, cucumber, pickled red onion, almonds, colatura dressing
Mixed Green SaladUSD 19.00
avocado purée, mixed greens, seasonal fruits, shaved asparagus, parmesan, lemon
Brussels SproutsUSD 14.00
Honey, cherry, lemon

Center Table

B2B BurgerUSD 26.00
wagyu, sharp cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, shishito aioli, fries
- WellUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- RareUSD 0.00
- HalfUSD 0.00
- QuarterUSD 0.00
- Lettuce WrapUSD 0.00
- No TomatoUSD 0.00
- No OnionUSD 0.00
- Aioli On SideUSD 0.00
- No CheeseUSD 0.00
- No LettuceUSD 0.00
- Side SaladUSD 0.00
Parisian GnocchiUSD 28.00
guanciale, spinach, pomegranate, parmesan
- TruffleUSD 15.00
- No GuancialeUSD 0.00
- No PomegranateUSD 0.00
Striped BassUSD 37.00
butternut squash purée, sunflower praline, anchovy broth
Wagyu FlatironUSD 42.00
8oz flatiron, grilled beets, turnips, english peas, beet jus
- WellUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- RareUSD 0.00
SchnitzelUSD 29.00
Brown butter chicken schnitzel, buttermilk sauce, lime

Pizza

MargheritaUSD 18.00
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella
SalsicciaUSD 25.00
Tomato Sauce, Kale, Roasted Garlic Sausage, Pickled Onions
ShroomsUSD 28.00
Mushroom Purée, Mozzarella, Brie, Roasted Mushrooms
- TruffleUSD 15.00
Snob HillUSD 23.00
caramelized Onion, mozzarella, blue cheese, arugula, fig jam
That’s Hot, HoneyUSD 24.00
Pepperoni, Hot Honey, Mozzarella, Parmesan
- Half PepperoniUSD 0.00
- No PepperoniUSD 0.00
Burnt LeekUSD 28.00
fine pancetta, brown butter brunt leeks, chopped morels, stracciatella, chives.
- TruffleUSD 15.00
Burratata!USD 28.00
butternut squash purée, sausage, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, garlic, fresno chili
🍆 (eggplant)USD 25.00

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate CakeUSD 13.00
flourless cake, strawberries, whipped cream

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Back to Back offers a delightful dining experience in Nob Hill, with "the best pizzas in the city" and an inventive menu featuring small plates perfect for sharing. Guests rave about the "amazing natural wine selection," "impeccable service," and a cozy, vibrant atmosphere. It's a "favorite spot" for many locals.

75 Reviews

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Karen VIP
San Francisco31 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved this place! Were attending a concert at the Masonic, and it was a nice walk! Very charming place with great atmosphere. We had the shishito peppers and two delicious pizzas (Nob Hill and Hot Honey). Bothe were very tasty! Our entire party commented on how much they liked this wonderful gem!
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Robert
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place great neighborhood restaurant near the Masonic theater!
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Joseph
Baltimore11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, flavors blended really well together and wine selection was excellent. Staff were also very friendly and helpful
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Danielle
San Francisco8 reviews
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We tried Back to Back for the first time on Valentine’s Day. It was prix fixe menu. The restaurant is cute but it was so cold in the restaurant. The servers were gracious and attentive. The menu was supposed to be family style but unfortunately each serving was the size for a single person. I usually do not eat a lot but even for me it was too little. We shared a tuna carpaccio which was very good but appeared to be for 1 person, the cauliflower slice was luke warm, we had to add for an extra charge an additional plate of potatoes which were good. The most galling of all was the entree to be shared by the two of us was 3 scallops. That’s it nothing else on the plate except some sauce. So each of us ate 1.5 scallop!? What ? Then a chocolate something dessert. I know it’s Valentine’s Day so we expected to pay a lot more but pre paid $240 then added extra $60 for water and potatoes. So totally not worth it. The food was good but really 1.5 scallop for an entree?
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Heidi VIP
Central Coast32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
inventive cuisine and super friendly staff. Love it!
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Aria
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very lovely atmosphere. Service was great Chefs kiss wine was amazing, Tuna tartar was excellent, and Hot honey pizza was well balanced. Good gluten free options
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Jean VIP
San Francisco50 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, and great location . We arrived right at 5:00 when they first opening. They sat us right away. The menu is wonderful and the food was excellent.
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susan
San Francisco21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot and close to the Masonic. Pizza delicious
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Mahassa
San Francisco30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best. So happy it’s in my neighborhood. The vibe the food the hosts all amazing!
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Steven
San Francisco4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good experience since the changeover from Venticello (which was one of our fave places in the city). We sat in the bar area at a sit down table. A bit quieter than the main room. Excellent service from the bartender with both cocktails and our meal order. And we knew we needed to leave by a certain time (the bar area was not our originally booked area, we asked to change when we got there). The staff was chill about it and we never felt pressured for time. Starters / shared plates were delicious. Pizzas were pretty good.
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Back to Back is rated 4.7 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people

10 Mar 2025

10:30 pm

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Additional information

Phone number
(415) 795-3403
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian, Californian
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 17:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Saif Alomari
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Back to Back

Make a booking

Additional information

It's a party!

It's a party!

Shared Plates

Wood Fired BreadUSD 6.00

Fried CalamariUSD 22.00

Shishito PeppersUSD 12.00

Buffalo AranciniUSD 15.00

Batata HaraUSD 24.00

BurrataUSD 24.00

FriesUSD 9.00

Veggies

Endive and Beet SaladUSD 16.00

Tuscan Kale and Kohlrabi SaladUSD 16.00

Mixed Green SaladUSD 19.00

Brussels SproutsUSD 14.00

Center Table

B2B BurgerUSD 26.00

Parisian GnocchiUSD 28.00

Striped BassUSD 37.00

Wagyu FlatironUSD 42.00

SchnitzelUSD 29.00

Pizza

MargheritaUSD 18.00

SalsicciaUSD 25.00

ShroomsUSD 28.00

Snob HillUSD 23.00

That’s Hot, HoneyUSD 24.00

Burnt LeekUSD 28.00

Burratata!USD 28.00

🍆 (eggplant)USD 25.00

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate CakeUSD 13.00

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