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Perbacco, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Perbacco

4.7
4.7
7015 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 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
  • Website
    http://www.perbaccosf.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • 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

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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 7,015 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
                                                    • 4.7Service
                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    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!

                                                    7,015 Reviews

                                                    1. Rebecca

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day 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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                                                    2. Michael

                                                      VIP

                                                      Sacramento

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 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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                                                    3. Anna

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      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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                                                    4. Paul

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      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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                                                    5. victoria

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      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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                                                    6. Andrew

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      47 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      47 reviews

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

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

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                                                    7. Frances

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      18 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      18 reviews

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

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

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                                                    8. chris

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      Dined on December 16, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Terrific soup but pasta was meh. Great service. Still a good lunch spot.

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                                                    9. Wendee

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      37 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      37 reviews

                                                      Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      We love Perbacco and have returned many times. Try the Tajarin or the Tagliatelle, both taste very fresh and sauces are excellent. Their dinner rolls, which are a small charge are really crusty and good. A very nice wine selection of Italian wines and they have some CA choices as well.

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                                                    10. Nathan

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Excellent food with a level of service that can’t be matched by most restaurants!

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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 7015 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 50 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
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.perbaccosf.com/
                                                    • 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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