Back to Back

Name: Back to Back
Address: 1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94108
Telephone: (415) 795-3403
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (102)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Hot spot

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 ❤️.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Cross street
Washington St
Parking details
None
Public transit
Muni / Cable Car at Taylor and Washington
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

It's a party!
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
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. $20 per person deposit is due at booking, which will be credited to the bill. We also require a minimum spend of $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity).
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 Bread$6.00
12" bread, made with our pizza dough
Fried Calamari$22.00
hot aioli, lemon
Shishito Peppers$12.00
sea salt, shaved mandarin, shishito aioli
Buffalo Arancini$15.00
6pc, san marzano tomato sauce, parmesan
Batata Hara$24.00
garlic confit potatoes, harissa paste, cilantro, potato foam
Burrata$26.00
watermelon, smoked tomatillo salsa, roasted hazelnuts, herbs, zaatar flatbread
Fries$9.00

Veggies

Endive and Beet Salad$16.00
Apple, asian pear, cheddar, walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette
Tuscan Kale and Kohlrabi Salad$16.00
radish, cucumber, pickled red onion, almonds, colatura dressing
Tabbouleh Gem Salad$19.00
crispy little gem, evoo vinaigrette, tabouleh salsa, sourdough croutons, avocado cream
- Dressing on the side$0.00
Brussels Sprouts$14.00
Honey, cherry, lemon
Asparagus$21.00
chargrilled asparagus, jalapeno-citrus vinaigrette, spring garlic scapes

Center Table

B2B Burger$26.00
wagyu, sharp cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, shishito aioli, fries
- Well$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Rare$0.00
- Half$0.00
- Quarter$0.00
Cavatelli$28.00
green garlic, hazelnut, spinach, basil oil, sourdough breadcrumbs
- No Hazelnut$0.00
- No Breadcrumbs$0.00
Trout$37.00
chargrilled trout, orange-tarragon risotto, fennel salad, fermented kumquats
Flank Steak$42.00
chargrilled dry-aged flank, sautéed oyster mushroom, braised cipollini onions, baharat jus, cilantro
- Well$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Rare$0.00

Pizza

Margherita$20.00
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella
Salsiccia$25.00
Tomato Sauce, Kale, Roasted Garlic Sausage, Pickled Onions
Shrooms$28.00
Mushroom Purée, Mozzarella, Brie, Roasted Mushrooms
- Truffle$15.00
Snob Hill$23.00
caramelized Onion, mozzarella, blue cheese, arugula, fig jam
That’s Hot, Honey$24.00
Pepperoni, Hot Honey, Mozzarella, Parmesan
- Half Pepperoni$0.00
- No Pepperoni$0.00
Burnt Leek$28.00
fine pancetta, brown butter brunt leeks, chopped morels, stracciatella, chives.
- Truffle$15.00
Burratata!$28.00
butternut squash purée, sausage, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, garlic, fresno chili
Spring Green Gremlin$26.00
mozzarella, green garlic-anchovy purée, potato, parmesan, shishit
- No Anchovy$0.00

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake$13.00
flourless cake, strawberries, whipped cream

What 102 people are saying

Back to Back reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Pizzeria

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Back to Back offers a "surprisingly vibrant atmosphere" with an intimate bar and welcoming dining room. The menu features inventive cuisine like "amazing hot honey pizza" and divine salads. Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "cozy, vibrant energy." Its location near Nob Hill attractions makes it a neighborhood gem.

102 Reviews

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Grace VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, the service was great, and the ambiance of the restaurant is both cozy and lively. I ate here with a group of 8 and they helped me curate our menu ahead of time which lead to a seamless experience. Would absolutely recommend and will definitely be back! Don’t dare skip the chocolate cake!
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Heidi VIP
California Central Coast37 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu, super friendly and helpful staff!!!We love this restaurant!
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Madeline VIP
Austin12 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was great! And so was the ambiance. The wine was really bad - all 4 of the reds by the glass tasted super cheap even though they were around $18 a glass. Service was weird including the check being brought before we finished eating.
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Vicky
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yummy pizzas, refreshing wine, cozy intimate vibes and vinyl spinning upstairs was the cherry kn top. Will be back over and over!
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Jessica VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Overall, I enjoyed the food. Diners beware that back to back uses an AI phone service for any same day reservation changes. I found this so frustrating to navigate as I could see the open reservation I wanted on OpenTable but still needed to call the AI phone service which moved the reservation time to a time I did not request. It was such a bad experience that I would avoid dining here in the future.
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Stacy VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the food. The hot honey pizza was amazing as well as the Brussels sprouts and the flourless chocolate cake. The ambiance was lovely and so was the service. Can’t wait to go back.
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Paul
San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
An always surprisingly vibrant atmosphere on a quiet neighborhood Nob Hill corner. The sexy bar area is intimate, while the dining room with soaring ceilings is welcoming and inviting with the wood burning pizza oven.
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Lori
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Food. Farm to Table Fresh Off the Charts cocktails! Walking distance to The fairmont, Grace Cathedral and The Masonic venue! Make a Reservation or wait in line! YUMMY back to back
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Heidi VIP
California Central Coast37 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant. The cuisine is inventive and the staff is helpful and super friendly!!!
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Eric
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very cute location and the pizza is delicious. Tight area but adds to the experience.
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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Back to Back using the Order Direct button in Additional Information section.

Back to Back is rated 4.8 stars by 102 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Additional information

Cross street
Washington St
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

It's a party!

It's a party!

Shared Plates

Wood Fired Bread$6.00

Fried Calamari$22.00

Shishito Peppers$12.00

Buffalo Arancini$15.00

Batata Hara$24.00

Burrata$26.00

Fries$9.00

Veggies

Endive and Beet Salad$16.00

Tuscan Kale and Kohlrabi Salad$16.00

Tabbouleh Gem Salad$19.00

Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Asparagus$21.00

Center Table

B2B Burger$26.00

Cavatelli$28.00

Trout$37.00

Flank Steak$42.00

Pizza

Margherita$20.00

Salsiccia$25.00

Shrooms$28.00

Snob Hill$23.00

That’s Hot, Honey$24.00

Burnt Leek$28.00

Burratata!$28.00

Spring Green Gremlin$26.00

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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