Back to Back

4.7

50 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood 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
Area
Nob Hill
Cross Street
Washington St
Parking details
None
Public transit
Muni / Cable Car at Taylor and Washington
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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 BreadUS$6.00
12" bread, made with our pizza dough
Fried CalamariUS$22.00
hot aioli, lemon
Shishito PeppersUS$12.00
sea salt, shaved mandarin, shishito aioli
Buffalo AranciniUS$15.00
6pc, san marzano tomato sauce, parmesan
Batata HaraUS$24.00
garlic confit potatoes, harissa paste, cilantro, potato foam
Heirloom BurrataUS$26.00
burrata, heirloom tomatoes, fennel, crostini, basil, dill oil
FriesUS$9.00

Veggies

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

Center Table

B2B BurgerUS$26.00
wagyu, sharp cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, shishito aioli, fries
- WellUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- RareUS$0.00
- HalfUS$0.00
- QuarterUS$0.00
- Lettuce WrapUS$0.00
- No TomatoUS$0.00
- No OnionUS$0.00
- Aioli On SideUS$0.00
Parisian GnocchiUS$28.00
guanciale, spinach, pomegranate, parmesan
- TruffleUS$15.00
- No GuancialeUS$0.00
- No PomegranateUS$0.00
Striped BassUS$37.00
butternut squash purée, sunflower praline, anchovy broth
Wagyu FlatironUS$42.00
8oz flatiron, grilled beets, turnips, english peas, beet jus
- WellUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- RareUS$0.00
SchnitzelUS$29.00
Brown butter chicken schnitzel, buttermilk sauce, lime

Pizza

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

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate CakeUS$13.00
flourless cake, strawberries, whipped cream
Peach SorbetUS$15.00

What 50 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

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
Pizzeria

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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.

50 Reviews

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Stephen
Alabama
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food, nothing we ate was bad & we thoroughly enjoyed every dish
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Megna
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was soo good! Loved the Brussels sprouts. Highly reccomend
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Frank
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 November 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 10 November 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 7 November 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 6 November 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 26 October 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 19 October 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 19 October 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 4 October 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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Back to Back is rated 4.7 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Additional information

Cross Street
Washington St
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

It's a party!

Shared Plates

Wood Fired BreadUS$6.00

Fried CalamariUS$22.00

Shishito PeppersUS$12.00

Buffalo AranciniUS$15.00

Batata HaraUS$24.00

Heirloom BurrataUS$26.00

FriesUS$9.00

Veggies

Endive and Beet SaladUS$16.00

Tuscan Kale and Kohlrabi SaladUS$16.00

Mixed Green SaladUS$19.00

Brussels SproutsUS$14.00

Center Table

B2B BurgerUS$26.00

Parisian GnocchiUS$28.00

Striped BassUS$37.00

Wagyu FlatironUS$42.00

SchnitzelUS$29.00

Pizza

MargheritaUS$18.00

SalsicciaUS$25.00

ShroomsUS$28.00

Snob HillUS$23.00

That’s Hot, HoneyUS$24.00

Burnt LeekUS$28.00

SasquashUS$24.00

Burratata!US$28.00

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate CakeUS$13.00

Peach SorbetUS$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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