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Barbusa, San Diego, CA

Barbusa

4.7 (4473)
$31 to $50
Italian
1917 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 103 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.
Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.

Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.

Gluten free and Vegan Items Available


WHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 238-1917
  • Website
    http://www.barbusa.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Busalacchi and Nino Zizzo
  • Catering
    We can cater all your events .Please send email to joey@barbusa.com
  • Private party facilities
    We are here for any of your private party needs. We do buffet, family style and seated experiences.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    1917 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Grape Street and India Street
  • Parking details
    we have Valet in the lot next to our establishment
  • Public transit
    Bus and trolley within blocks
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,473 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbusa delights with "excellent food and fun service" in a vibrant, "authentic Sicilian experience." Guests rave about "delicious Italian cuisine," including standout dishes like gnocchi, short rib lasagna, and bone marrow. Despite occasional noise, the lively atmosphere and "friendly staff" make it "a must-go restaurant" in Little Italy.
4,473 Reviews

  1. Bryan VIP

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great time overall, but slow on getting the check at the end when it got busier. Would definitely go back!

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  2. lisa VIP

    Denver / Colorado16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! If you are going with a big group, get the big family style app board!

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  3. Dan VIP

    San Diego21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Father's Day and brought two of our children who'd never been to Barbusa. We shared four different appetizers and each had an entree. There wasn't a crumb left on any of the plates. My son-in-law thought the chocolate profiteroles were the bomb and perhaps the best bite of the day. He was craving carbonara and loved his. My daughter chose the granchia as she would not order a fish pasta in Chicago where they live. Even the kids pizza for our 3-yr old grandson was devoured. Well done as always. Barbusa is our go-to-spot for introducing friends and family to the best of Little Italy.

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  4. Suleen

    San Diego15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were excellent. Highly recommend the lasagna and the bone marrow

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  5. Aubree

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe, food, service and management is TOP NOTCH!!! One of the owners, PJ and our server Marcelo made my sister’s bachelorette party dinner a memorable and fun experience. We will definitely be back!!

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  6. Katy

    Mobile1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome for a large group - only downside is you cannot split checks

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  7. Shannon VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was terrible and barely gave us any attention. An hour after we ordered our food 3 out of 5 of us at the table were served. they waited to eat until everyone had their food which didn’t happen for another 20 more minutes. We got the manager involved but that didn’t speed up the food. He was apologetic and adjusted our bill. our server barely came over to check on us and not once apologized for the lack of service. He brought out a birthday dessert for one of our guests and lit the candle when 2 of the people in our party were in the restroom! never had this experience at Barbusa before - hopefully it’s a one-off because the food and ambience are excellent. It was too bad because it did color the overall experience as well as the birthday celebration

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  8. Stephen VIP

    Miami - Dade1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joey the manager made my business dinner experience amazing!

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  9. Harold

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time we were greeted at the front to the server, they were very polite, friendly and professional. The appetizer, the main course and dessert was delicious. Our dinner was a great experience.

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  10. Diana VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were very good but the noise made it uncomfortable for us to socialize.

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FAQs

Barbusa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 238-1917.

Barbusa is rated 4.7 stars by 4473 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 103 times today
Google Map for Barbusa

1917 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grape Street and India Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    we have Valet in the lot next to our establishment
  • Public transit
    Bus and trolley within blocks
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Busalacchi and Nino Zizzo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.barbusa.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 238-1917
  • Catering
    We can cater all your events .Please send email to joey@barbusa.com
  • Private party facilities
    We are here for any of your private party needs. We do buffet, family style and seated experiences.

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