Barbara Pinseria

4.5

180 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

10:30 pm

Booked 3 times today

Barbara is a lively Italian restaurant inspired by the rustic tradition of Roman pizzerie, opening in San Francisco’s historic Italian district of North Beach in September 2018 to serve as the neighborhood destination for casual dinning. We feature an energetic open kitchen, creating fresh takes on classics as well as original inventions showcasing seasonal and local ingredients, transporting taste of the eternal city to San Francisco. We offer craft cocktails, Italian and Californian wines, indoor and outdoor seating, and Barbara's fun, warm, style pairs well with the restaurant’s classic Italian comfort and friendly spirit.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 445-3009
Website
http://www.sfbarbara.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
431 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-3901
Area
North Beach
Parking details
Parking Available in 1652, Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA. Book via WAY.com or via WAY Parking Mobile APP, Use code : "BarbaraWay" and get 25% discount on your parking.

Agnello ScottaditoUSD 15.00
grilled rack of lamb, salsa verde
Frittura di Calamari & GamberiUSD 14.00
fry prawns, Monterey squid, lemon
Cozze & NdujaUSD 12.00
mussels, nduja sausage, tomato sauce
PolpetteUSD 11.00
beef meatball, tomato sauce
RicottaUSD 9.00
fresh ricotta, honey, evoo, crostini
Suppli Al TelefonoUSD 9.00
rice croquette, mozzarella, tomato
Brussels ChipsUSD 9.00
brussels, balsamic, lemon zest
Prosciutto & BurrataUSD 13.00
crostini, san daniele prosciutto, burrata
Taglieri di SalumiUSD 15.00
san daniele prosciutto, soppressata, mortadella

Eat Your Greens

LattugaUSD 10.00
butter lettuce, anchovy, parmiggiano, radish, fennel
Cavolo NeroUSD 12.00
butternut squash, kale, microgreens, pomegranate dressing
ArugulaUSD 10.00
arugula, fennel, shaved parmesan

Add to Any Salad

Grilled ChickenUSD 6.00
SteakUSD 7.00
PrawnsUSD 7.00

We Call it Pinsa

San FranciscoUSD 16.00
Tomato sauce, spicy salami, italian sausage, mozzarella, red onion
Burrata & PestoUSD 16.00
pesto, burrata, basil
ProsciuttoUSD 18.00
mozzarella, arugula, san daniele prosciutto, shaved parmesan
Pera & GorgonzolaUSD 15.00
pear, gorgonzola, walnut, honey
Bufala & AnchoviesUSD 17.00
tomato sauce, anchovies, capers, bufala mozzarella, lemon zest
NormaUSD 16.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplant

Pasta

Pappardelle BologneseUSD 17.00
bolognese, tomato sauce
Rigatoni CarbonaraUSD 16.00
eggs, pork cheek, pecorino romano
Spaghetti Cacio & PepeUSD 16.00
pecorino romano, black pepper
Bucatini AmatricianaUSD 16.00
pork cheek, tomato sauce, pecorino romano
Spaghetti VongoleUSD 17.00
clams, lemon zest, garlic

Don't Forget Your Protein

BranzinoUSD 23.00
Filled branzino, salsa verde, zucchini
PorchettaUSD 26.00
pork shoulder, arugula, roasted potato
Veal SaltimboccaUSD 23.00
Veal, sage, prosciutto, mushrooms

Cocktails

$13

Barbarella
bourbon, prickly pear, lime, balsamic
Dolce Vita
rye, salted creme de cacao, orange bitter
Cinecitta
dark rum, averna, walnut bitter, calabrian chili oil
Mosto Mule
vodka, ginger beer, grape juice, lime juice
Vacanze Romane
campari, gin, galliano espresso
Carlito's Way
tequila, mirto, ginger beer, lime juice
Piaggio
amalfi gin, limoncello, olive oil

Beers

Draft

Golden Road
Black Porter
Trumer Pilsner
805
Peroni
Lagunita IPA

Bottle & Cans

Menabrea Bionda
Menabrea Ambrata
Fort Point Ksa
Fort Point Villager IPA
Fort Point Citra Park

Dessert Wines

AfrodismoUSD 12.00
Casal del Giglio, Lazio
Barolo ChinatoUSD 12.00
Costa di Bussia, Piemonte
BirbeUSD 12.00
Gallino, Piemonte
MoscatoUSD 12.00
La Montecchia, Veneto

Wine

Sparkling Wine

Prosecco NV La Maschera, VenetoUSD 10.00
Brut Rose NV Marotti Campi, MarcheUSD 12.00
Moscato NV La Montecchia, VenetoUSD 12.00
Lambrusco 2017 Bertolani, E. RomagnaUSD 10.00
Prosecco NV Santa Margherita, VenetoUSD 16.00
Brut Rose NV Santa Margherita, VenetoUSD 17.00
Dom Perignon 2009 Champagne, FranceUSD 298.00

Whites / Rose Wine

Verdicchio 2017 Marotti Campi, MarcheUSD 11.00
Falanghina 2017 Terre Stregate, CampaniaUSD 11.00
Pinot Grigio 2014 Fazio, SonomaUSD 10.00
Arneis 2016 Prunotto, PiemonteUSD 11.00
Rose 2017 Pecorari, FriuliUSD 12.00
Frascati 2017 L'Olivella, LazioUSD 12.00
Bellone 2016 Casal del Giglio, LazioUSD 12.00
Rose 2017 Fazio, SonomaUSD 10.00
Chardonnay 2016 Fazio, SonomaUSD 12.00
Pinot Grigio 2017 Torresella, VenetoUSD 10.00
Vermentino 2017 Solinas, SardegnaUSD 12.00
Satrico 2016 Casal del Giglio, LazioUSD 12.00
Etna Bianco 2015 Pietro Lava, SicilyUSD 14.00

Reds

Vino della Casa 2017 Magliocco, CalabriaUSD 10.00
Chianti Siena 2017 Casa Alle Vacche, TuscanaUSD 10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Fazio, SonomaUSD 13.00
Pinot Noir 2016 Fazio, SonomaUSD 13.00
Sangiovese 2016 Fazio, SonomaUSD 13.00
Zinfandel 2016 Fazio, SonomaUSD 13.00
Sangiovese 2016 Sassoregale, ToscanaUSD 10.00
Barbera 2017 Gallino, PiemonteUSD 11.00
Valpolicella 2016 Brigaldara, VenetoUSD 10.00
Sangiovese 2015 Tuforosso, ToscanaUSD 11.00
Magliocco 2015 Ferrocinto, CalabriaUSD 11.00
Cesanese 2016 Casal del Giglio, LazioUSD 12.00
Montepulciano 2017 Scarpone, AbruzzoUSD 12.00
Dolcetto 2014 Pelissero, PiedmontUSD 13.00
Montefalco Rosso 2016 Raina, UmbriaUSD 49.00
Cannonau 2016 Solinas, SardegnaUSD 49.00
Etna Rosso 2013 Pietro Lava, SiciliaUSD 55.00
Cerasuolo 2015 Planeta, SiciliaUSD 55.00
Nebbiolo 2015 Cascino Chicco, PiedmontUSD 59.00
Nero D'avola 2015 Pisciotto, SiciliaUSD 70.00
Chianti Riserva 2014 Lamole, ToscanaUSD 70.00
Barbaresco 2011 Malgra, PiemonteUSD 69.00
Barolo 2013 Malgra, PiemonteUSD 88.00
Amarone 2011 Nicolis, VenetoUSD 98.00
Sirah Matermatuta 2013 Casal del Giglio, LazioUSD 98.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2013 Fornacina, TuscanyUSD 98.00

What 180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barbara Pinseria offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing food" and a vibrant ambiance perfect for celebrations. Guests appreciate the authentic Italian dishes, "delicious" pizzas, and attentive service, especially during special events. While it can be "extremely loud," the "great location" and fun vibe make it a memorable spot for groups and festive occasions.

180 Reviews

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Maryam
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good. Felt a bit rushed to order which i didn’t like. My friends were mid way through their last bite, and they took his plate immediately (rushed). Overall, felt rushed and didn’t feel personal
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Ben
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Barbara is THE spot. A must go for groups, it’s a vibe. Get some food, get some drinks. Enjoy it.
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Michael VIP
San Francisco37 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We loved the food. The service was great, and our overal experience was great.
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Caroline
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a large group for a friends birthday and the staff was on top of it with drinks and food coming out!
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Nikoloz
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were seated at 7:40 p.m. despite having a 7 p.m. reservation. The pasta was overcooked, and the pasta sauce was cold and dry. To make matters worse, the music was so loud that I couldn’t even hear the person sitting next to me.
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Samantha
San Francisco14 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Food was fine, actually better the second day. I ordered the burrata and pesto pinsa. It got cold by the time I ate two pieces, probably because the door was open (hooray for airflow?). Might be better to serve it on a plate that holds heat better? The congealed cheese was not great. Mocktail options were just regular cocktails with the alcohol omitted, so I didn’t order one. Get some NA alcohol, it will help. The noise level was intolerable. Would consider getting takeout, would not consider eating here in person again.
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Lenora
San Francisco62 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Hate to reveal this BUT the pizza crust was unbelievably wonderful crisp and chewy ! All pastas (4 ordered ) cwere outstanding !
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Natalie
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service is always good. The background music was a bit loud throughout dinner. The time when it was loud and should have been loud was when we celebrated a birthday which was really fun. In general the music could be brought down a touch
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Mehrnaz VIP
San Francisco31 reviews
3.0
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nothing majorly stood out, the food was good but nothing notable.
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victoria
Orlando2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service during the first part of our dinner was great. Unfortunately we were rushed out right at closing time, with one of the workers coming to the table and stating “we have to go home”. This was only 15 minutes after closing when we were finishing up food and a bottle of wine.
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Barbara Pinseria does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats.

Barbara Pinseria is rated 4.5 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

10 Mar 2025

10:30 pm

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

431 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-3901

Additional information

Area
North Beach
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking Available in 1652, Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA. Book via WAY.com or via WAY Parking Mobile APP, Use code : "BarbaraWay" and get 25% discount on your parking.

Website
http://www.sfbarbara.com/
Phone number
(415) 445-3009

Barbara Pinseria

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Agnello ScottaditoUSD 15.00

Frittura di Calamari & GamberiUSD 14.00

Cozze & NdujaUSD 12.00

PolpetteUSD 11.00

RicottaUSD 9.00

Suppli Al TelefonoUSD 9.00

Brussels ChipsUSD 9.00

Prosciutto & BurrataUSD 13.00

Taglieri di SalumiUSD 15.00

Eat Your Greens

LattugaUSD 10.00

Cavolo NeroUSD 12.00

ArugulaUSD 10.00

Add to Any Salad

Grilled ChickenUSD 6.00

SteakUSD 7.00

PrawnsUSD 7.00

We Call it Pinsa

San FranciscoUSD 16.00

Burrata & PestoUSD 16.00

ProsciuttoUSD 18.00

Pera & GorgonzolaUSD 15.00

Bufala & AnchoviesUSD 17.00

NormaUSD 16.00

Pasta

Pappardelle BologneseUSD 17.00

Rigatoni CarbonaraUSD 16.00

Spaghetti Cacio & PepeUSD 16.00

Bucatini AmatricianaUSD 16.00

Spaghetti VongoleUSD 17.00

Don't Forget Your Protein

BranzinoUSD 23.00

PorchettaUSD 26.00

Veal SaltimboccaUSD 23.00

Cocktails

Barbarella

Dolce Vita

Cinecitta

Mosto Mule

Vacanze Romane

Carlito's Way

Piaggio

Beers

Draft

Golden Road

Black Porter

Trumer Pilsner

805

Peroni

Lagunita IPA

Bottle & Cans

Menabrea Bionda

Menabrea Ambrata

Fort Point Ksa

Fort Point Villager IPA

Fort Point Citra Park

Dessert Wines

AfrodismoUSD 12.00

Barolo ChinatoUSD 12.00

BirbeUSD 12.00

MoscatoUSD 12.00

Wine

Sparkling Wine

Prosecco NV La Maschera, VenetoUSD 10.00

Brut Rose NV Marotti Campi, MarcheUSD 12.00

Moscato NV La Montecchia, VenetoUSD 12.00

Lambrusco 2017 Bertolani, E. RomagnaUSD 10.00

Prosecco NV Santa Margherita, VenetoUSD 16.00

Brut Rose NV Santa Margherita, VenetoUSD 17.00

Dom Perignon 2009 Champagne, FranceUSD 298.00

Whites / Rose Wine

Verdicchio 2017 Marotti Campi, MarcheUSD 11.00

Falanghina 2017 Terre Stregate, CampaniaUSD 11.00

Pinot Grigio 2014 Fazio, SonomaUSD 10.00