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Perbacco, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Perbacco

4.7
4.7
7046 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Sleek and modern with one foot firmly in the Old World is the feeling at Perbacco. The restaurant boasts a brick wall original to the historic 1913 Hind building, with other touches such as a bar top and floor tiles made from white Carrara marble. With 16 seats at the bar and 7 more intimate tables, Perbacco creates an atmosphere for a glass of wine or a light bite. Perbacco also features 2 dining rooms, one on the main floor and a smaller one on the Mezzanine, which has the added allure of serving as "theater", with windows to watch all the action in the kitchen below. Chef Staffan Terje strives to cook the finest food reflecting the Italian regions of Piemonte and Liguria. Handcrafted, house-made salumi, prosciutto and other charcuterie are not to be missed. Seasonal pastas, a tradition in Piemonte, range from the traditional ravioli to the more exotic agnolotti. Main courses feature dishes such as stuffed quail breast, a selection of seafood dishes, and vegetarian options.

Additional information

  • Location
    230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
    (415) 955-0663
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Wed–Fri 2:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking offered at night only. Cars will be parked primarily in a secured lot. Nearby parking public parking structures also available at Front at Sacramento (Embarcadero), Battery at Pine and on Front between Pine and California
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Staffan Terje

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Menu

bread served upon request

Antipasti

  • FRITTO MISTO$17.00

    crisp fry of shrimp - maitake mushrooms - haricots verts - fennel - olives - lemon ajioli

    • PESCE CRUDO$23.00

      preserved sea fennel - tangerine - shaved fennel - black lime

      • VITELLO TONNATO$16.00

        slow roasted veal - lemon and albacore tuna sauce - capers - arugula

        • TERRINA$18.00

          duck and quail terrine - pistachio - cherry - salted butter mustard - pickles - crostini

          • PIASTRA ROASTED OCTOPUS$18.00

            broccoli di ciccio - veal tongue - citrus romesco - black olives

            • LITTLE GEM SALAD$17.00

              chicories - parmigiano reggiano- white anchovies - crouton

              • BURRATA CHEESE$21.00

                marinated charred leeks and silver onions - black chanterelles - fagioli verdi - grated black truffle - levian crisp

                • ROASTED BEET SALAD$17.00

                  arugula - whipped gorgonzola cheese - langhe hazelnuts - huckleberry vinaigrette

                  • MARKET SALAD$14.00

                    seasonal market vegetables and greens - white balsamic vinaigrette - shaved parmigiano reggiano

                    • SOUP$13.00

                      potato and leek vellutata - crispy potato coral - chives - truffle

                      Pasta

                      • AGNOLOTTI DAL PLIN$19.00

                        pasta filled with roasted meats and vegetables · savoy cabbage · sugo d'arrosto

                        • TORTELLI CON FEGATO D'ANATRA$22.00

                          pasta parcels filled with truffled duck liver mousse - blueberries hazlenuts - sherry vinegar

                          • STROZZAPRETI AL PESTO$19.00

                            hand twisted ligurian pasta - potato - haricots verts - basil-pine nut pesto - pecorino cheese

                            • CRESTE DI GALLO$21.00

                              semolina pasta - wild mushroom ragu - spinach - ricotta salata

                              • RIGATONCINI NERI$21.00

                                octopus sugo - fennel - orange

                                • PAPPARDELLE$20.00

                                  wide pasta ribbons - slow cooked short rib ragu - scallion - horseradish crema

                                  • TAJARIN$20.00

                                    handcut thin tagliatelle - 5 hour pork and porcini mushroom sugo

                                    • RISOTTO$22.00

                                      riso carnaroli di acquerello - asparagus - ricotta preserved meyer lemon

                                      Secondi

                                      • SEARED NORTHERN HALIBUT$37.00

                                        artichoke in barigoule - fennel - carrot - onion - potato - tapenade

                                        • RED WINE BRAISED SHORT RIB OF BEEF$36.00

                                          mashed peas - roasted spring carrots - english peas fresh horseradish

                                          • BROWN BUTTER ROASTED PORK LOIN$32.00

                                            cabbage - sauerkraut apple passato - kohlrabi - jus

                                            • LIBERTY FARM DUCK BREAST$38.00

                                              charred treviso - roasted turnips - grapes mostrada di frutta - tarragon

                                              Contorni

                                              • PAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER$9.00

                                                pistachios - mint - pecorino romano

                                                • FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS$9.00

                                                  capers - anchovy - calbria chili - red wine vinaigrette

                                                  • PAN ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES$9.00

                                                    balsamic onions - rosemary

                                                    Last updated: July 2, 2024

                                                    What 7,046 people are saying

                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                    4.7
                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                    • 4.7Food
                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Perbacco in San Francisco is a standout Italian restaurant, celebrated for its "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its authentic Italian cuisine, particularly the "best filled pastas in the city," and an impressive wine selection, it offers a "comfortable yet luxurious" dining experience. Guests consistently praise the "impeccable service" and "wonderful ambiance," making it a top choice for special occasions or casual dining.

                                                    7,046 Reviews

                                                    1. Vince VIP

                                                      Houston50 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Overall a nice Italian restaurant. The menu is North Italian style dishes, which are rich in cheeses and cream. All tasted good but I have a preference for southern Italian which tends to have a healthier menu. The service was good. I would come back to this restaurant when I return to visit San Francisco.

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                                                    2. WilliamT

                                                      Washington DC4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      My wife and I came here for an impromptu date night. We didn’t really know what to expect and were pleasantly surprised. We shared appetizers (burrata and octopus) and entrees (short rib and pork chops), plus two sides (Brussels sprouts and cauliflower). Everything was delicious! Our waiter was funny and also knew to stay away for the most part so we could enjoy each other’s company. Highly recommend!

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                                                    3. Inna

                                                      San Francisco2 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Food was delicious, but we had to wait until it was ready about 40 minutes. Everything else was good.

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                                                    4. Milt VIP

                                                      San Francisco2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      One of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. SUPERB.

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                                                    5. OpenTable Diner

                                                      San Francisco3 reviews

                                                      2.0

                                                      Dined on March 8, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                      Mediocre at best. If you’re at San Francisco local do not go here. There’s so many better Italian restaurants in San Francisco less than a mile away in North Beach. You can get a better pasta. This restaurant looks like it was meant for business meetings and had no romantic setting. My husband and I went here for a date night and we were sadly disappointed. Lighting was as bright as Macy’s and food was subpar. Only thing I would recommend is the appetizers. Entrees were lacking flavor .

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                                                    6. Andrea

                                                      San Francisco3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Very enjoyable evening. We haven’t eaten at there in several years. We will now kept going back.

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                                                    7. Jill

                                                      San Francisco1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Very nice restaurant to see old friends. We really appreciated that the noise level was very reasonable on a Friday night. The food was delicious!

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                                                    8. Eric

                                                      London1 review

                                                      4.0

                                                      Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Excellent in all respects. One minor change is that Perbacco no longer offers smaller portions of pasta. Otherwise, all fine!

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                                                    9. Ken

                                                      San Francisco4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great food and great service. Thank you for a great experience.

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                                                    10. Martin

                                                      San Francisco2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on February 21, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Perbacco was excellent, as always. Lovely evening with wife and daughter in law visiting from out of town. A little noisy, even on a Thursday night. Food was great.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Perbacco does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Perbacco also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 955-0663.

                                                    Perbacco is rated 4.7 stars by 7046 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 17 times today
                                                    Google Map for Perbacco

                                                    230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Award-winning
                                                      1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (415) 955-0663
                                                    • Price
                                                      $30 and under
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      Italian
                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                      Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Wed–Fri 2:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Business Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Valet parking offered at night only. Cars will be parked primarily in a secured lot. Nearby parking public parking structures also available at Front at Sacramento (Embarcadero), Battery at Pine and on Front between Pine and California
                                                    • Payment options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Executive chef
                                                      Staffan Terje

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