Barbara Pinseria

4.5

176 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Barbara is a lively Italian restaurant inspired by the rustic tradition of Roman pizzerie, opening in San Francisco’s historic Italian district of North Beach in September 2018 to serve as the neighborhood destination for casual dinning. We feature an energetic open kitchen, creating fresh takes on classics as well as original inventions showcasing seasonal and local ingredients, transporting taste of the eternal city to San Francisco. We offer craft cocktails, Italian and Californian wines, indoor and outdoor seating, and Barbara's fun, warm, style pairs well with the restaurant’s classic Italian comfort and friendly spirit.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 445-3009
Website
http://www.sfbarbara.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
431 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-3901
Neighborhood
North Beach
Parking details
Parking Available in 1652, Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA. Book via WAY.com or via WAY Parking Mobile APP, Use code : "BarbaraWay" and get 25% discount on your parking.

Popular dishes

Agnello Scottadito$15.00
grilled rack of lamb, salsa verde
Frittura di Calamari & Gamberi$14.00
fry prawns, Monterey squid, lemon
Cozze & Nduja$12.00
mussels, nduja sausage, tomato sauce
Polpette$11.00
beef meatball, tomato sauce
Ricotta$9.00
fresh ricotta, honey, evoo, crostini
Suppli Al Telefono$9.00
rice croquette, mozzarella, tomato
Brussels Chips$9.00
brussels, balsamic, lemon zest
Prosciutto & Burrata$13.00
crostini, san daniele prosciutto, burrata
Taglieri di Salumi$15.00
san daniele prosciutto, soppressata, mortadella

Eat Your Greens

Lattuga$10.00
butter lettuce, anchovy, parmiggiano, radish, fennel
Cavolo Nero$12.00
butternut squash, kale, microgreens, pomegranate dressing
Arugula$10.00
arugula, fennel, shaved parmesan

Add to Any Salad

Grilled Chicken$6.00
Steak$7.00
Prawns$7.00

We Call it Pinsa

San Francisco$16.00
Tomato sauce, spicy salami, italian sausage, mozzarella, red onion
Burrata & Pesto$16.00
pesto, burrata, basil
Prosciutto$18.00
mozzarella, arugula, san daniele prosciutto, shaved parmesan
Pera & Gorgonzola$15.00
pear, gorgonzola, walnut, honey
Bufala & Anchovies$17.00
tomato sauce, anchovies, capers, bufala mozzarella, lemon zest
Norma$16.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplant

Pasta

Pappardelle Bolognese$17.00
bolognese, tomato sauce
Rigatoni Carbonara$16.00
eggs, pork cheek, pecorino romano
Spaghetti Cacio & Pepe$16.00
pecorino romano, black pepper
Bucatini Amatriciana$16.00
pork cheek, tomato sauce, pecorino romano
Spaghetti Vongole$17.00
clams, lemon zest, garlic

Don't Forget Your Protein

Branzino$23.00
Filled branzino, salsa verde, zucchini
Porchetta$26.00
pork shoulder, arugula, roasted potato
Veal Saltimbocca$23.00
Veal, sage, prosciutto, mushrooms

Cocktails

$13

Barbarella
bourbon, prickly pear, lime, balsamic
Dolce Vita
rye, salted creme de cacao, orange bitter
Cinecitta
dark rum, averna, walnut bitter, calabrian chili oil
Mosto Mule
vodka, ginger beer, grape juice, lime juice
Vacanze Romane
campari, gin, galliano espresso
Carlito's Way
tequila, mirto, ginger beer, lime juice
Piaggio
amalfi gin, limoncello, olive oil

Beers

Draft

Golden Road
Black Porter
Trumer Pilsner
805
Peroni
Lagunita IPA

Bottle & Cans

Menabrea Bionda
Menabrea Ambrata
Fort Point Ksa
Fort Point Villager IPA
Fort Point Citra Park

Dessert Wines

Afrodismo$12.00
Casal del Giglio, Lazio
Barolo Chinato$12.00
Costa di Bussia, Piemonte
Birbe$12.00
Gallino, Piemonte
Moscato$12.00
La Montecchia, Veneto

Wine

Sparkling Wine

Prosecco NV La Maschera, Veneto$10.00
Brut Rose NV Marotti Campi, Marche$12.00
Moscato NV La Montecchia, Veneto$12.00
Lambrusco 2017 Bertolani, E. Romagna$10.00
Prosecco NV Santa Margherita, Veneto$16.00
Brut Rose NV Santa Margherita, Veneto$17.00
Dom Perignon 2009 Champagne, France$298.00

Whites / Rose Wine

Verdicchio 2017 Marotti Campi, Marche$11.00
Falanghina 2017 Terre Stregate, Campania$11.00
Pinot Grigio 2014 Fazio, Sonoma$10.00
Arneis 2016 Prunotto, Piemonte$11.00
Rose 2017 Pecorari, Friuli$12.00
Frascati 2017 L'Olivella, Lazio$12.00
Bellone 2016 Casal del Giglio, Lazio$12.00
Rose 2017 Fazio, Sonoma$10.00
Chardonnay 2016 Fazio, Sonoma$12.00
Pinot Grigio 2017 Torresella, Veneto$10.00
Vermentino 2017 Solinas, Sardegna$12.00
Satrico 2016 Casal del Giglio, Lazio$12.00
Etna Bianco 2015 Pietro Lava, Sicily$14.00

Reds

Vino della Casa 2017 Magliocco, Calabria$10.00
Chianti Siena 2017 Casa Alle Vacche, Tuscana$10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Fazio, Sonoma$13.00
Pinot Noir 2016 Fazio, Sonoma$13.00
Sangiovese 2016 Fazio, Sonoma$13.00
Zinfandel 2016 Fazio, Sonoma$13.00
Sangiovese 2016 Sassoregale, Toscana$10.00
Barbera 2017 Gallino, Piemonte$11.00
Valpolicella 2016 Brigaldara, Veneto$10.00
Sangiovese 2015 Tuforosso, Toscana$11.00
Magliocco 2015 Ferrocinto, Calabria$11.00
Cesanese 2016 Casal del Giglio, Lazio$12.00
Montepulciano 2017 Scarpone, Abruzzo$12.00
Dolcetto 2014 Pelissero, Piedmont$13.00
Montefalco Rosso 2016 Raina, Umbria$49.00
Cannonau 2016 Solinas, Sardegna$49.00
Etna Rosso 2013 Pietro Lava, Sicilia$55.00
Cerasuolo 2015 Planeta, Sicilia$55.00
Nebbiolo 2015 Cascino Chicco, Piedmont$59.00
Nero D'avola 2015 Pisciotto, Sicilia$70.00
Chianti Riserva 2014 Lamole, Toscana$70.00
Barbaresco 2011 Malgra, Piemonte$69.00
Barolo 2013 Malgra, Piemonte$88.00
Amarone 2011 Nicolis, Veneto$98.00
Sirah Matermatuta 2013 Casal del Giglio, Lazio$98.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2013 Fornacina, Tuscany$98.00

What 176 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
Pizzeria

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barbara Pinseria offers a delightful casual dining experience in North Beach, specializing in Roman-style pizza and Italian classics. Guests enjoy the "wonderful service," "delicious" pinsa, and "outstanding" pastas. While some find the ambiance loud, the attentive staff and flavorsome dishes make it a memorable spot for pizza lovers.

176 Reviews

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Nika
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were seated at 7:40 p.m. despite having a 7 p.m. reservation. The pasta was overcooked, and the pasta sauce was cold and dry. To make matters worse, the music was so loud that I couldn’t even hear the person sitting next to me.
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Samantha
San Francisco
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Food was fine, actually better the second day. I ordered the burrata and pesto pinsa. It got cold by the time I ate two pieces, probably because the door was open (hooray for airflow?). Might be better to serve it on a plate that holds heat better? The congealed cheese was not great. Mocktail options were just regular cocktails with the alcohol omitted, so I didn’t order one. Get some NA alcohol, it will help. The noise level was intolerable. Would consider getting takeout, would not consider eating here in person again.
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Lenora
San Francisco
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Hate to reveal this BUT the pizza crust was unbelievably wonderful crisp and chewy ! All pastas (4 ordered ) cwere outstanding !
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Natalie
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service is always good. The background music was a bit loud throughout dinner. The time when it was loud and should have been loud was when we celebrated a birthday which was really fun. In general the music could be brought down a touch
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Mehrnaz
VIP
San Francisco
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nothing majorly stood out, the food was good but nothing notable.
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victoria
Orlando
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service during the first part of our dinner was great. Unfortunately we were rushed out right at closing time, with one of the workers coming to the table and stating “we have to go home”. This was only 15 minutes after closing when we were finishing up food and a bottle of wine.
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Douglas
VIP
San Francisco
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined during the Italian Heritage Parade. The attentiveness of our server during this busy time was commendable. Even though they had a limited special menu, they allowed our granddaughters to order a Margarita pizza which wasn't being offered. That was appreciated.I had the Burrata & Pesto Pinsa. The pesto sauce paired nicely with the roasted tomatoes and burrata. It was a real treat.
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Jacqueline
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service. The papardelle funghi was our favorite!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience. The service, the food, the ambiance. I wish I could give this restaurant a 10/5 stars.
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Jim
San Francisco
264 reviews
4.0
264 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had the prosciutto pinsa and the delicious Brussels sprout chips. Bottle of wine. Delicious.
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FAQs

Barbara Pinseria does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats.

Barbara Pinseria is rated 4.5 stars by 176 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

431 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133-3901

Additional information

Neighborhood
North Beach
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking Available in 1652, Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA. Book via WAY.com or via WAY Parking Mobile APP, Use code : "BarbaraWay" and get 25% discount on your parking.

Website
http://www.sfbarbara.com/
Phone number
(415) 445-3009

Barbara Pinseria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Spaghetti Cacio & Pepe

Rigatoni Carbonara

Pappardelle Bolognese

Let's Start

Agnello Scottadito$15.00

Frittura di Calamari & Gamberi$14.00

Cozze & Nduja$12.00

Polpette$11.00

Ricotta$9.00

Suppli Al Telefono$9.00

Brussels Chips$9.00

Prosciutto & Burrata$13.00

Taglieri di Salumi$15.00

Eat Your Greens

Lattuga$10.00

Cavolo Nero$12.00

Arugula$10.00

Add to Any Salad

Grilled Chicken$6.00

Steak$7.00

Prawns$7.00

We Call it Pinsa

San Francisco$16.00

Burrata & Pesto$16.00

Prosciutto$18.00

Pera & Gorgonzola$15.00

Bufala & Anchovies$17.00

Norma$16.00

Pasta

Pappardelle Bolognese$17.00

Rigatoni Carbonara$16.00

Spaghetti Cacio & Pepe$16.00

Bucatini Amatriciana$16.00

Spaghetti Vongole$17.00

Don't Forget Your Protein

Branzino$23.00

Porchetta$26.00

Veal Saltimbocca$23.00

Cocktails

Barbarella

Dolce Vita

Cinecitta

Mosto Mule

Vacanze Romane

Carlito's Way

Piaggio

Beers

Draft

Golden Road

Black Porter

Trumer Pilsner

805

Peroni

Lagunita IPA

Bottle & Cans

Menabrea Bionda

Menabrea Ambrata

Fort Point Ksa

Fort Point Villager IPA

Fort Point Citra Park

Dessert Wines

Afrodismo$12.00

Barolo Chinato$12.00

Birbe$12.00

Moscato$12.00

Wine

Sparkling Wine

Prosecco NV La Maschera, Veneto$10.00

Brut Rose NV Marotti Campi, Marche$12.00

Moscato NV La Montecchia, Veneto$12.00

Lambrusco 2017 Bertolani, E. Romagna$10.00

Prosecco NV Santa Margherita, Veneto$16.00

Brut Rose NV Santa Margherita, Veneto$17.00

Dom Perignon 2009 Champagne, France$298.00

Whites / Rose Wine

Verdicchio 2017 Marotti Campi, Marche$11.00