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Perbacco, San Francisco, CA
Award-winning

Perbacco

4.7 (7050)
$30 and under
Italian
230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Sleek and modern with one foot firmly in the Old World is the feeling at Perbacco. The restaurant boasts a brick wall original to the historic 1913 Hind building, with other touches such as a bar top and floor tiles made from white Carrara marble. With 16 seats at the bar and 7 more intimate tables, Perbacco creates an atmosphere for a glass of wine or a light bite. Perbacco also features 2 dining rooms, one on the main floor and a smaller one on the Mezzanine, which has the added allure of serving as "theater", with windows to watch all the action in the kitchen below. Chef Staffan Terje strives to cook the finest food reflecting the Italian regions of Piemonte and Liguria. Handcrafted, house-made salumi, prosciutto and other charcuterie are not to be missed. Seasonal pastas, a tradition in Piemonte, range from the traditional ravioli to the more exotic agnolotti. Main courses feature dishes such as stuffed quail breast, a selection of seafood dishes, and vegetarian options.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 955-0663
  • Website
    http://www.perbaccosf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Staffan Terje
  • Catering
    Limited to party size of 100 or fewer. We will customize the menu according to the event.
  • Private party facilities
    Perbacco accommodates groups of all sizes. A 18 seat "wine and dine" room features a temperature controlled wine cellar and a private atmosphere, without being too secluded. A 40-seat private room is also available for meetings, birthdays, and other occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Event Coordinator: (415) 955-0647
  • Location
    230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross street
    Battery St. & Front St.
  • Parking details
    Valet parking offered at night only. Cars will be parked primarily in a secured lot. Nearby parking public parking structures also available at Front at Sacramento (Embarcadero), Battery at Pine and on Front between Pine and California
  • Public transit
    Bart: Embarcadero / Montgomery station.Muni: Market and 1st St. stops.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Perbacco's menu was last updated on 7/2/2024.

bread served upon request

Antipasti

  • FRITTO MISTO$17.00

    crisp fry of shrimp - maitake mushrooms - haricots verts - fennel - olives - lemon ajioli

    • PESCE CRUDO$23.00

      preserved sea fennel - tangerine - shaved fennel - black lime

      • VITELLO TONNATO$16.00

        slow roasted veal - lemon and albacore tuna sauce - capers - arugula

        • TERRINA$18.00

          duck and quail terrine - pistachio - cherry - salted butter mustard - pickles - crostini

          • PIASTRA ROASTED OCTOPUS$18.00

            broccoli di ciccio - veal tongue - citrus romesco - black olives

            • LITTLE GEM SALAD$17.00

              chicories - parmigiano reggiano- white anchovies - crouton

              • BURRATA CHEESE$21.00

                marinated charred leeks and silver onions - black chanterelles - fagioli verdi - grated black truffle - levian crisp

                • ROASTED BEET SALAD$17.00

                  arugula - whipped gorgonzola cheese - langhe hazelnuts - huckleberry vinaigrette

                  • MARKET SALAD$14.00

                    seasonal market vegetables and greens - white balsamic vinaigrette - shaved parmigiano reggiano

                    • SOUP$13.00

                      potato and leek vellutata - crispy potato coral - chives - truffle

                      Pasta

                      • AGNOLOTTI DAL PLIN$19.00

                        pasta filled with roasted meats and vegetables · savoy cabbage · sugo d'arrosto

                        • TORTELLI CON FEGATO D'ANATRA$22.00

                          pasta parcels filled with truffled duck liver mousse - blueberries hazlenuts - sherry vinegar

                          • STROZZAPRETI AL PESTO$19.00

                            hand twisted ligurian pasta - potato - haricots verts - basil-pine nut pesto - pecorino cheese

                            • CRESTE DI GALLO$21.00

                              semolina pasta - wild mushroom ragu - spinach - ricotta salata

                              • RIGATONCINI NERI$21.00

                                octopus sugo - fennel - orange

                                • PAPPARDELLE$20.00

                                  wide pasta ribbons - slow cooked short rib ragu - scallion - horseradish crema

                                  • TAJARIN$20.00

                                    handcut thin tagliatelle - 5 hour pork and porcini mushroom sugo

                                    • RISOTTO$22.00

                                      riso carnaroli di acquerello - asparagus - ricotta preserved meyer lemon

                                      Secondi

                                      • SEARED NORTHERN HALIBUT$37.00

                                        artichoke in barigoule - fennel - carrot - onion - potato - tapenade

                                        • RED WINE BRAISED SHORT RIB OF BEEF$36.00

                                          mashed peas - roasted spring carrots - english peas fresh horseradish

                                          • BROWN BUTTER ROASTED PORK LOIN$32.00

                                            cabbage - sauerkraut apple passato - kohlrabi - jus

                                            • LIBERTY FARM DUCK BREAST$38.00

                                              charred treviso - roasted turnips - grapes mostrada di frutta - tarragon

                                              Contorni

                                              • PAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER$9.00

                                                pistachios - mint - pecorino romano

                                                • FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS$9.00

                                                  capers - anchovy - calbria chili - red wine vinaigrette

                                                  • PAN ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES$9.00

                                                    balsamic onions - rosemary

                                                    Last updated: July 2, 2024

                                                    What 7,050 people are saying

                                                    Perbacco 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
                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                    • 4.3Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Perbacco delivers "excellent service" and "impeccable, professional dining" in an upscale, lively setting. With "fantastic food," including standout pastas and appetizers, it is a favorite for both special occasions and business lunches. The restaurant's "friendly team" and "attentive service" make it a San Francisco staple.

                                                    7,050 Reviews

                                                    1. Shelley VIP

                                                      San Francisco41 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Love the prix fixe menus - quick affordable and great for business lunches Delicious food - Caesar a bit too much anchovies but it was very authentic Pasta w fresh peas and seasonal was exquisite Efficient service and beautiful room Very polite staff I’d return

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                                                    2. Julie VIP

                                                      Los Angeles31 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      We had eaten here before but our meal last night was clearly more memorable. We were 4; I don’t care for pasta and had the duck breast which was delicious! Two had the risotto and the 3rd one of the pastas. The portions are more than ample and everyone finished their meals… because of the quality and tastiness. The service was excellent. We shared a burnt sugar gelato which was outstanding, and the after dinner drinks were reasonably priced. I highly recommend this spot, right next door to Tadich Grill, a SF institution.

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                                                    3. Richard VIP

                                                      Phoenix56 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Enjoyed the dishes and the outstanding service. KUTGW.

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                                                    4. Jay

                                                      San Francisco2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Lunch. I had a very well made Negroni and the pappardelle ("wide pasta ribbons - slow cooked short rib ragu - horseradish crema"): excellent, deep flavors. Friend had a similar dish, langaroli ("short rib filled pasta parcels - truffle butter - red wine jus") that he really liked. Excellent service. Not cheap but good value.

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                                                    5. Rebecca VIP

                                                      London2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Amazing food and lovely ambience! Thank you to our server (can’t remember his name, but a lovely guy from Sicily)

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                                                    6. Frances VIP

                                                      San Francisco52 reviews

                                                      3.0

                                                      Dined on May 1, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Service was great. Ordered two pasta dishes. One was salty and other was okay. Noise level was very high and had a difficult time having a discussion without shouting at one another. I don’t recommend this place for a business meal.

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                                                    7. Andrew VIP

                                                      San Francisco27 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on April 30, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Always a winner. They’re just damn good at their job.

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                                                    8. Navdeep

                                                      Washington DC3 reviews

                                                      3.0

                                                      Dined on April 29, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 1
                                                      3. Service 1
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Our waiter did not check up on us ONCE, except to take our order and give us our check. We had to ask another server for bread. My food was not good either. I was very disappointed with this experience.

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                                                    9. Kathleen VIP

                                                      Greater Boston12 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on April 25, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Delicious and great, pls school service. We had the crisp and wenbothngotnrhenshortrins, which were delicious. Pleasantly surprised!

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                                                    10. John VIP

                                                      San Francisco67 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on April 23, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Frequent visitor ... always get what is expected ... great menu and impeccable, professional service. Today's visit included the octopus appetizer, two of their fabulous pastas, and assorted cookies with a cappuccino. Everything fantastic. We make the trip in from the East Bay enduring the traffic, and are never disappointed. Perbacco is a cut above.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Perbacco does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Perbacco also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 955-0663.

                                                    Perbacco is rated 4.7 stars by 7050 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
                                                    7:00 PM
                                                    Booked 50 times today
                                                    Google Map for Perbacco

                                                    230 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Award-winning
                                                      1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                                                    • Cross street
                                                      Battery St. & Front St.
                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                      Financial District / Embarcadero
                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                      Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
                                                    • Price
                                                      $30 and under
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      Italian
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Fine Dining
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Business Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Valet parking offered at night only. Cars will be parked primarily in a secured lot. Nearby parking public parking structures also available at Front at Sacramento (Embarcadero), Battery at Pine and on Front between Pine and California
                                                    • Public transit
                                                      Bart: Embarcadero / Montgomery station.Muni: Market and 1st St. stops.
                                                    • Payment options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Executive chef
                                                      Staffan Terje
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.perbaccosf.com/
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (415) 955-0663
                                                    • Catering
                                                      Limited to party size of 100 or fewer. We will customize the menu according to the event.
                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                      Perbacco accommodates groups of all sizes. A 18 seat "wine and dine" room features a temperature controlled wine cellar and a private atmosphere, without being too secluded. A 40-seat private room is also available for meetings, birthdays, and other occasions.
                                                    • Private party contact
                                                      Event Coordinator: (415) 955-0647

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