Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Barbusa, San Diego, CA

Barbusa

4.7 (4505)
$31 to $50
Italian
1917 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 107 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
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

Featured in

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Our AI assistant, Concierge, is here to answer your questions about this restaurant.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 4,505 people are saying

Barbusa 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • San Diego

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barbusa in San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food," a "vibrant atmosphere," and "friendly service." Highlights include the "gnocchi, calamari, and espresso martinis." Despite being "busy and loud," the restaurant maintains a lively energy. Perfect for group dinners, Barbusa is a must-visit in Little Italy.
4,505 Reviews

  1. Morgan

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, even the basics. Nothing we didn't love.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Eileen

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Our server like to reach across our large round table when she around. But disappear majority of the time.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Christina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Being from New Jersey and living near NYC, we sometimes are hesitant to order Italian from any other area. However, Barbusa took us by surprise in the BEST way! Instead of ordering an appetizer, my boyfriend and I decided to split three entrees. The pesto gnocchi is a MUST ORDER. It was so light and fluffy with the pesto not being overly salty. The chicken parm has a great crisp to the cutlet. The carbonara was very creamy! When it seemed to be a little busy or a longer wait in their regard, our server always came over to check in on us. Amazing service. Definitely make a reservation for this place. We had a 5:45 reservation for a Saturday.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Kaitlyn

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Hildo for your hospitality!! Everything was so delicious and the atmosphere was so perfect! Will for sure come back again!

    Is this helpful?

  5. EVELYN

    Baja California4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing!!! My group of three enjoyed the Biotle salad, calamari, Carbonara and the spicy pizza. We felt rushed by our server and our cocktails were too sweet but other than that it was a good experience.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Kristen VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you Barbusa team for making my birthday dinner so special!! We had a great time and will be back 💕

    Is this helpful?

  7. Scott

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Barbusa delivered an exceptional dining experience. From the moment we sat down, everything impressed us—especially the food. The French bread served with the meatball appetizer was absolutely out of this world—perfectly crusty on the outside and soft inside, soaking up the rich, flavorful sauce. The chicken Parmesan was also a standout, especially the cheese—melty, rich, and packed with flavor. If I had one suggestion, the gnocchi could’ve been swapped for standard spaghetti noodles but that’s just a personal preference. All in all, Barbusa hits the mark in every category. Great ambiance, friendly service, and most importantly, outstanding food. Highly recommend dining here if you’re in San Diego!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Kelcey VIP

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was tasty. Pretty crowded and loud, but enjoyed the experience overall!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Cynthia

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the atmosphere the drinks and the service but I had the salmon over the sweet potatoes and my daughter had the crab pasta not much of a taste. It needs to have more flavors to it, but we did enjoy our experience otherwise.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Elie VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The only negative is the hostesses. We had to stand on the sidewalk for 20 min to have our table set. Table was empty for our party of 12 but just not set. Hostesses told us couple of minutes but they didn’t get us until after 20 min we went and asked for the table. Our server was amazing and we had one of the best servers for a large party. Another downside is when table runners bring the food and keep screaming to see whose food they were holding. This should be done in more professional ways.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Barbusa is rated 4.7 stars by 4505 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Diego
  4. San Diego
  5. Little Italy

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 107 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.

Featured in

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo