Barbusa

Name: Barbusa
Address: 1917 India Street, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 238-1917
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (4511)

$31 to $50

Italian

1917 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people

Jul 19, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Hot spot
Neighborhood gem

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 4,511 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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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.

4,511 Reviews

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Michael VIP
Philadelphia County4 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pizza was awful, reminded me of Chuck E. Cheese’s, the calamari was so lightly fried that it was raw in some places. The crab pasta was ok, overall it was a really disappointing meal. No issues with the service however, great staff
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Fredrick
Las Vegas1 review
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Sat at the table for 30 minutes before my wife had to go and get service. No one said a waiter would be with us for almost 30 minutes. Very disappointed. we were simply ignored.
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AMANDA
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Italian food I have had. Service was incredible as well!!
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Morgan
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, even the basics. Nothing we didn't love.
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Eileen
Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 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.
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Anne VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance, if a bit loud. The gnocchi with pistachio pesto was amazing! Really enjoyed everything we ordered.
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Christina
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 7 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.
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Kaitlyn
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
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!
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EVELYN
Baja California5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
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.
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Kristen VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
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 💕
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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 4511 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 19, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

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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