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Perbacco, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Perbacco

4.7
4.7
6987 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 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
  • Area
    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 MISTOUS$17.00

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

    • PESCE CRUDOUS$23.00

      preserved sea fennel - tangerine - shaved fennel - black lime

      • VITELLO TONNATOUS$16.00

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

        • TERRINAUS$18.00

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

          • PIASTRA ROASTED OCTOPUSUS$18.00

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

            • LITTLE GEM SALADUS$17.00

              chicories - parmigiano reggiano- white anchovies - crouton

              • BURRATA CHEESEUS$21.00

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

                • ROASTED BEET SALADUS$17.00

                  arugula - whipped gorgonzola cheese - langhe hazelnuts - huckleberry vinaigrette

                  • MARKET SALADUS$14.00

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

                    • SOUPUS$13.00

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

                      Pasta

                      • AGNOLOTTI DAL PLINUS$19.00

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

                        • TORTELLI CON FEGATO D'ANATRAUS$22.00

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

                          • STROZZAPRETI AL PESTOUS$19.00

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

                            • CRESTE DI GALLOUS$21.00

                              semolina pasta - wild mushroom ragu - spinach - ricotta salata

                              • RIGATONCINI NERIUS$21.00

                                octopus sugo - fennel - orange

                                • PAPPARDELLEUS$20.00

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

                                  • TAJARINUS$20.00

                                    handcut thin tagliatelle - 5 hour pork and porcini mushroom sugo

                                    • RISOTTOUS$22.00

                                      riso carnaroli di acquerello - asparagus - ricotta preserved meyer lemon

                                      Secondi

                                      • SEARED NORTHERN HALIBUTUS$37.00

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

                                        • RED WINE BRAISED SHORT RIB OF BEEFUS$36.00

                                          mashed peas - roasted spring carrots - english peas fresh horseradish

                                          • BROWN BUTTER ROASTED PORK LOINUS$32.00

                                            cabbage - sauerkraut apple passato - kohlrabi - jus

                                            • LIBERTY FARM DUCK BREASTUS$38.00

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

                                              Contorni

                                              • PAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWERUS$9.00

                                                pistachios - mint - pecorino romano

                                                • FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$9.00

                                                  capers - anchovy - calbria chili - red wine vinaigrette

                                                  • PAN ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOESUS$9.00

                                                    balsamic onions - rosemary

                                                    Last updated: 2 July 2024

                                                    What 6,987 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

                                                    Diners' Choice Awards

                                                    • San Francisco

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Perbacco is a top choice for authentic Northern Italian cuisine in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with pastas and appetizers frequently highlighted. The ambiance is "charming" and "stylish," making it perfect for both special occasions and business lunches.

                                                    6,987 Reviews

                                                    1. EricM

                                                      Anchorage

                                                      17 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      17 reviews

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Amazing food and service. A classic for more than a decade. Perbacco’s Alba white truffles are amazing!

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                                                    2. Chandra

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Came here for anniversary lunch on a rainy day in SF. We loved the vibe from the get go. Service was on point with good recommendations on wine options. Burrata appetizer was very nice! We followed it triangular pasta and roast chicken. Make sure to get reservations as the place gets packed quickly. Overall great experience! Good options for vegetarian wife and decently priced for dates!

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                                                    3. OpenTable Diner

                                                      Baltimore

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      We were the last table of the night, and our waiter Eddy was our friend til the end. He properly managed big parties vs. small, and last moment food modifications after the kitchen closed. Very grateful for him and the staff. Restaurant week menu was superb and an OUTSTANDING value.

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                                                    4. Yvonne

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      26 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      26 reviews

                                                      Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      We totally enjoyed the 2-course lunch offerings for restaurant week. The main course of Lasagna or Trout was very delicious. The portion was generous. Great value at $35./person. Best deal in town!!

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                                                    5. Vonners

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Excellent food including homemade pasta, fresh fish, fabulous specialty drinks and great service. I have eaten here many times and highly recommend it!

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                                                    6. mlwnsf

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      8 reviews

                                                      Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      actually, the food was truly outstanding for a price fix menu - i had a few other issues - our server was very charismatic but a few times I felt he abandoned us making me want to send a search party = however, given the circumtances he was a superstar = (they were busy busy busy) I would definitely chose this as a dining desintation again - the only other issue is the HEALTHCARE fee which i thought only equated to smaller businesses - $15.00

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                                                    7. Jung-Hun

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The Halibut was really delicious. It was our wedding anniversary and they gave us very delicious meringue cookies.

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                                                    8. FoodieHotelSnob

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      14 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      4.0

                                                      14 reviews

                                                      Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Great food. Restaurant week is a deal. Server was great, but took a while and seemed like he was too busy. If we hadn’t asked who our server was, I don’t know how long it would’ve taken until someone took our order. 

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                                                    9. OpenTable Diner

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Good service and good food. We enjoyed the menu from the San Francisco week.

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                                                    10. Robert

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      70 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      4.0

                                                      70 reviews

                                                      Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Food was good as always. Atmosphere was nice - pretty busy for a Friday evening in downtown San Francisco. Seated in a booth across from the bar and not in the buzzier (and more attentive) dining room. Felt we were somewhat forgotten about a few times which was annoying. The waiter was very personable. I just feel that, like many restaurants these days, it suffers from a staff shortage. It certainly dinged what would otherwise have been a near perfect meal.

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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 6987 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                    Make a booking

                                                    2 people
                                                    19:00
                                                    Booked 25 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.
                                                    • Area
                                                      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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