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Perbacco, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Perbacco

4.7
4.7
7019 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 29 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (415) 955-0663
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Staffan Terje
  • Catering
    Limited to party size of 100 or fewer. We will customize the menu according to the event.
  • Private party facilities
    Perbacco accommodates groups of all sizes. A 18 seat "wine and dine" room features a temperature controlled wine cellar and a private atmosphere, without being too secluded. A 40-seat private room is also available for meetings, birthdays, and other occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (415) 955-0647
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Battery St. & Front St.
  • 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
  • Public transit
    Bart: Montgomery station. Muni: Market and 1st St. stops.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7,019 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Perbacco is a beloved San Francisco gem, known for "authentic northern Italian cuisine" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "delicious house-made pastas" and "beautifully presented dishes." The ambiance is "comfortable yet luxurious," making it perfect for special occasions or a sophisticated night out. Highly recommended for Italian food enthusiasts!

7,019 Reviews
  1. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Continues to pack a punch for value and quality! Great service too.

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  2. Emma

    Monterrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They prepared a very special and memorable dinner for my family. The staff’s attention is excellent, and it would be impossible not to highlight the outstanding service. On top of that, the food was exquisite. At first, we were hoping to find more options on the menu, but after taking Chef Tobias’s recommendations, I can trust that any of the dishes will be absolutely delicious. A truly great restaurant in every aspect.

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  3. carlo

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Arrived for Christmas Eve dinner, sat in bar area until our 5:30 reservations. They offered happy hour however was charged full price for wine. Staff was good, food was good. The overall ambience for the holidays was just lacking overall holiday decor was not great.

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  4. Rebecca

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a great meal here and this lunch was no exception! Very friendly service, too!

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    Sacramento

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed another satisfying experience at Perbacco. Our starters included pear/gorgonzola salad, and a hamachi crudo. For our entrees we selected the pork chop and a tagliatelle with short rib ragu. Both were excellent. And the Perbacco wine list allowed us to select (with assistance from our server) a perfect bottle of wine to compliment the meal. As usual, the service was spot on, and its always great to see the owner onsite, ensuring everyone is enjoying their meal. I did rate the noise level as moderate but with the open kitchen design, some of that is to be expected. However, the high ceilings, brick walls, and overall layout of the dining room still allows easy conversations with dinner companions and servers. We will certainly be back.

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  6. Anna

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you!! The meal was fabulous - it has been since day one. I love that you are both an SF staple and always willing to recreate. The food and service was superb.

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  7. Paul

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal and service. Pappardelle and agnolotti were very well prepared.

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  8. victoria

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was.our 4th time dining here. We’ve always had a positive experience dining here. The food and service were excellent. Our waiter, Giovanni was very helpful and friendly and provided exceptional service.

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  9. Andrew

    VIP

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a warm, friendly, and delicious experience!

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  10. Frances

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Northern Italian flavors, elegant dining & courteous staff.

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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 7019 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Perbacco

230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Battery St. & Front St.
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • Public transit
    Bart: Montgomery station. Muni: Market and 1st St. stops.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Staffan Terje
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 955-0663
  • Catering
    Limited to party size of 100 or fewer. We will customize the menu according to the event.
  • Private party facilities
    Perbacco accommodates groups of all sizes. A 18 seat "wine and dine" room features a temperature controlled wine cellar and a private atmosphere, without being too secluded. A 40-seat private room is also available for meetings, birthdays, and other occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (415) 955-0647
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