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Back to Back, San Francisco, CA

Back to Back

4.8 (105)
$31 to $50
Pizzeria
1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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
  • 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
  • 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! Photo
  • 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.
    It's a party! Photo

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What 105 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Pizzeria

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Back to Back offers "incredible food and service" with a lively vibe and inventive cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing pizzas," "cozy ambiance," and "super friendly staff." The restaurant's intimate setting and vibrant energy make it a "gem" in Nob Hill, perfect for gatherings or romantic dinners.
105 Reviews
  1. Diane VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Was not happy about being charged for wine my guest sent back because it was different from the first glass she had.

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  2. Daniella

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambiance were 10/10! Would definitely come back

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  3. Lucy

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No notes - incredible food + service, such a fun vibe

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  4. Grace VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    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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  5. Heidi VIP

    California Central Coast37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    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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  6. Madeline VIP

    Austin12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    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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  7. Vicky

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 105 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Back to Back

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
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