Back to Back

4.7

48 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Hot spot
Charming

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 ❤️.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 795-3403
Website
http://www.backtobacksf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Saif Alomari
Private party facilities
Up to 50 people seated, and 70 people standing

Location
1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Cross street
Washington St
Parking details
None
Public transit
Muni / Cable Car at Taylor and Washington
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

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 Bread$6.00
12" bread, made with our pizza dough
Fried Calamari$22.00
hot aioli, lemon
Shishito Peppers$12.00
sea salt, shaved mandarin, shishito aioli
Buffalo Arancini$15.00
6pc, san marzano tomato sauce, parmesan
Batata Hara$24.00
garlic confit potatoes, harissa paste, cilantro, potato foam
Heirloom Burrata$26.00
burrata, heirloom tomatoes, fennel, crostini, basil, dill oil
Fries$9.00

Veggies

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

Center Table

B2B Burger$26.00
wagyu, sharp cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, shishito aioli, fries
- Well$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Rare$0.00
- Half$0.00
- Quarter$0.00
- Lettuce Wrap$0.00
- No Tomato$0.00
- No Onion$0.00
- Aioli On Side$0.00
Parisian Gnocchi$28.00
guanciale, spinach, pomegranate, parmesan
- Truffle$15.00
- No Guanciale$0.00
- No Pomegranate$0.00
Striped Bass$37.00
butternut squash purée, sunflower praline, anchovy broth
Wagyu Flatiron$42.00
8oz flatiron, grilled beets, turnips, english peas, beet jus
- Well$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Rare$0.00
Schnitzel$29.00
Brown butter chicken schnitzel, buttermilk sauce, lime

Pizza

Margherita$18.00
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella
Salsiccia$25.00
Tomato Sauce, Kale, Roasted Garlic Sausage, Pickled Onions
Shrooms$28.00
Mushroom Purée, Mozzarella, Brie, Roasted Mushrooms
- Truffle$15.00
Snob Hill$23.00
caramelized Onion, mozzarella, blue cheese, arugula, fig jam
That’s Hot, Honey$24.00
Pepperoni, Hot Honey, Mozzarella, Parmesan
- Half Pepperoni$0.00
- No Pepperoni$0.00
Burnt Leek$28.00
fine pancetta, brown butter brunt leeks, chopped morels, stracciatella, chives.
- Truffle$15.00
Sasquash$24.00
pesto, green squash, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan
Burratata!$28.00
butternut squash purée, sausage, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, garlic, fresno chili

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake$13.00
flourless cake, strawberries, whipped cream
Peach Sorbet$15.00

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Pizzeria

Review summary

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Back to Back is a charming restaurant in Nob Hill known for its "amazing" food and "wonderful" service. Guests rave about the "hot honey pizza" and the diverse wine selection. While some note the vibrant atmosphere can be noisy, the cozy ambiance and friendly staff make it worth a visit.

48 Reviews

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Frank
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood place. Great people run it, great food and service.
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Divya
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Back to Back is my favorite restaurant in the city!
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Amy
San Francisco
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I like the ambiance and food, but the prices are high and the wine list is hit or miss. Pizza is very good, this is a good spot before a show at the Masonic
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Igor
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Monica is always the hostess with the mostess. You can’t go wrong with going here.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Got seated right away as we arrived for our reservation. Server was very helpful and informative. Wine options were solid with good variety for a short list but a little on the pricier side, but not toooo pricey (think $80-150 for bottles). Loved the bottle we went with. Tons of great menu options, even if you’re not in the mood for pizza. Opted for 2x pizzas instead of snacks or other mains. Burnt Leek was pretty incredible, Hot Honey also good. Definitely coming back to try other stuff.
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Marta
Detroit
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It’s a cute restaurant and is perfect for date night or a girls dinner. However, the food and drinks both took exceptionally long to come out and the food was mediocre and overpriced. Good ambiance. Probably won’t go back.
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Ellen
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Ferris is by far THE best service person ever!! He is always there to help you out in any way he can. YUMMY food as well!!
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Pearl
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were top notch. I have eaten here a couple of times and I can’t wait to go back.
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Rikako
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Dined for a double date last evening with a reservation. Highlights were the octopus and mixed salad appetizers but hope to return and try the other share plates! We ordered three pizzas - one comment is that the sausage pizza was a bit underwhelming as the toppings kept sliding off and the cheese was not melted enough. Everything else was good!
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Jazmin
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Their hot honey pizza is to die for! Such a cozy intimate vibe. Always happy with the food and service!
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Back to Back is rated 4.7 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Additional information

Cross street
Washington St
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Hours of operation
Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Muni / Cable Car at Taylor and Washington
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Saif Alomari
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.backtobacksf.com/
Phone number
(415) 795-3403
Private party facilities
Up to 50 people seated, and 70 people standing

Back to Back

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

It's a party!

Shared Plates

Wood Fired Bread$6.00

Fried Calamari$22.00

Shishito Peppers$12.00

Buffalo Arancini$15.00

Batata Hara$24.00

Heirloom Burrata$26.00

Fries$9.00

Veggies

Endive and Beet Salad$16.00

Tuscan Kale and Kohlrabi Salad$16.00

Mixed Green Salad$19.00

Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Center Table

B2B Burger$26.00

Parisian Gnocchi$28.00

Striped Bass$37.00

Wagyu Flatiron$42.00

Schnitzel$29.00

Pizza

Margherita$18.00

Salsiccia$25.00

Shrooms$28.00

Snob Hill$23.00

That’s Hot, Honey$24.00

Burnt Leek$28.00

Sasquash$24.00

Burratata!$28.00

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake$13.00

Peach Sorbet$15.00

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