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Barbara Pinseria, San Francisco, CA

Barbara Pinseria

4.5
4.5
173 Reviews
$30 and under
Pizzeria

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Menu

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  • 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

                                                                            $6

                                                                            • Golden Road

                                                                              • Black Porter

                                                                                • Trumer Pilsner

                                                                                  • 805

                                                                                    • Peroni

                                                                                      • Lagunita IPA

                                                                                        Bottle & Cans

                                                                                        $6

                                                                                        • 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

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                        What 173 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                                                                                        4.5
                                                                                                                                                                                                        4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 4.6Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 4.5Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • San Francisco Bay Area

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Pizzeria

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Barbara Pinseria offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing food, service, and fun ambiance." Known for its authentic Italian dishes, including "delicious Brussels sprout chips" and "papardelle funghi," it's perfect for casual dining. While some find the noise level high, the overall experience is often praised for its attentiveness and flavorful offerings.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        173 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Natalie

                                                                                                                                                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                                                                                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          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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                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Mehrnaz

                                                                                                                                                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                                                                                                                                                          29 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                          29 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          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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                                                                                                                                                                                                        3. victoria

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Orlando

                                                                                                                                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          2.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          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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                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. Douglas

                                                                                                                                                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                                                                                                                                                          29 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                          29 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on 13 October 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          We dined during the Italian Heritage Parade. The attentiveness of our server during this busy time was commendable. Even though they had a limited special menu, they allowed our granddaughters to order a Margarita pizza which wasn't being offered. That was appreciated.I had the Burrata & Pesto Pinsa. The pesto sauce paired nicely with the roasted tomatoes and burrata. It was a real treat.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        5. Jacqueline

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Atlanta Metro

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on 1 September 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wonderful service. The papardelle funghi was our favorite!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        6. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on 25 August 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Incredible experience. The service, the food, the ambiance. I wish I could give this restaurant a 10/5 stars.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        7. Jim

                                                                                                                                                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                                                                                                                                                          262 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                          262 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on 11 August 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Had the prosciutto pinsa and the delicious Brussels sprout chips. Bottle of wine. Delicious.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        8. MichaelC

                                                                                                                                                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                                                                                                                                                          19 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                          3.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                          19 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on 28 June 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Had an early dinner with family before seeing Dear San Francisco. We were seated upon arrival. Staff was very attentive. Food was average. There was nothing in the memorable in the sauces.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chicago

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on 22 June 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                          There was no point in booking a reservation as when we arrived we were told that “everyone has a table” and were told to sit at the bar to eat with three bar stools even though we were a party of four. We then finally got a table but outside under an extremely loud speaker and when we asked for it to be turned down, we were told no. The food was basic and not the best, the only positive thing about that restaurant was the location which is why it’s crowded, not because of the quality of food and service. I would HIGHLY recommend to NOT eat there.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        10. AlexM

                                                                                                                                                                                                          San Francisco

                                                                                                                                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dined on 16 June 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                          I had a good time dining at this pinseria. Good food and wine, ample portions, and solid service. I would love to go back and try other items on the menu.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Barbara Pinseria does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Barbara Pinseria is rated 4.5 stars by 173 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                                                                                                                                        10:30 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Booked 4 times today

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        Google Map for Barbara Pinseria

                                                                                                                                                                                                        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.
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