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Barbusa, San Diego, CA

Barbusa

4.6
4.6
4379 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.
Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.

Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.

Gluten free and Vegan Items Available


WHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 238-1917
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Busalacchi and Nino Zizzo
  • Catering
    We can cater all your events .Please send email to joey@barbusa.com
  • Private party facilities
    We are here for any of your private party needs. We do buffet, family style and seated experiences.
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Grape Street and India Street
  • Parking details
    we have Valet in the lot next to our establishment
  • Public transit
    Bus and trolley within blocks
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,379 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbusa offers an unforgettable dining experience in San Diego's Little Italy. Known for its "amazing food," highlights include the short rib lasagna and truffle pasta. Patrons praise the "wonderful staff" and "fantastic service." The lively atmosphere adds to the "fun experience," making it a perfect spot for celebrations.

4,379 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! Our server was on point making sure we had everything we needed

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  2. Beth VIP

    Orange County10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m celiac and the waiter was knowledgeable, the pizza was delicious. We sat by the kitchen so the noise level was quite high, but it was great to witness how efficiently the kitchen was operated! One other observation- the staff seemed to all get along. Great experience overall!

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  3. Vanessa

    San Diego21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service was great. It was a little loud for my liking.

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  4. Krose123 VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was incredible- service was subpar from our waiter. Didn’t introduce himself, tell us about anything on the menu and barely stayed long enough to take our orders. He was hardly present or interactive and was overall disappointing.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Cathy VIP

    Phoenix6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Vibing place on a Friday night! Our group had the chicken, carbonara, and burrata pizza

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regulars here and this time we came earlier than normal and actually preferred it as the music and noise was much lower than normal also the food was a bit better than normal

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  7. Jesus

    Baja California9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's my second time here. I loved the food, and the service was excellent. I will be back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    If it wasn’t for the staff supporting the waiter the service would have been terrible. The waiter was rushed and never came back to check on us . We sat there waiting to order more wine .. thank goodness the other staff ( busters etc ) were on it

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Daniel VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Barbusa has been a favorite for years when staying in San Diego. This time it just seemed like the food was being rushed out. One dish was cold and the other was bland. The marinara sauce which was normally delicious was watery. The restaurant was very loud even though it wasn’t crowded due to music. Also it was cold inside since they had the front door propped open. Don’t think we will be back ever again as the quality of food has deteriorated.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Caleb

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lively atmosphere but very loud - its hard to heard anyone say anything. Food was alright.

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FAQs

Barbusa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 238-1917.

Barbusa is rated 4.6 stars by 4379 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 81 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Barbusa

1917 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grape Street and India Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    we have Valet in the lot next to our establishment
  • Public transit
    Bus and trolley within blocks
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Busalacchi and Nino Zizzo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 238-1917
  • Catering
    We can cater all your events .Please send email to joey@barbusa.com
  • Private party facilities
    We are here for any of your private party needs. We do buffet, family style and seated experiences.
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