Perbacco,

230 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

"I just want to start off... I would give this place a 2 out of 5 stars. We came here for Christmas Eve dinner. This is not up to fine dining standards for the price & the experience. 1.) Service is slow. The table next door that was seated after us got their appetizer, main dish, dessert, & the check before we got our main entrée. No bueno! 2.) Food is mediocre for the price. Fritto Misto was meh. Nothing special. It didn't taste great. Just meh. This Roasted Pear Salad was ridiculously sweet. When you make a salad with a vinaigrette that tends to be on the sweet side, you need to add a fat to cut through that sweetness. This can be in the form of a crumble goat cheese, brie, blue cheese, & even bacon. I mean something with a salty, fat element. This was not working. The cocktail was served after the appetizer after inquiring about it. This Ravioli pasta with squash & ricotta was too sweet. Is this a dessert? The pasta was dry as a bone. Where is the sage butter? The pomegranate seeds are not necessary. The tart-sweet is not helping the already dry, sweet filling. The filet mignon with truffled spaetzle was the only decent & most expensive item on the menu. This place is just not worth it. We were so disappointed by the food & experience, we didn't even want to see the dessert menu. We just wanted to pay the bill & leave. Do you know how bad that is when I don't want to hear the dessert menu?"

"I had an incredible dining experience at Perbaco. The food was exceptional, with each dish bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The service was top-notch, with attentive and friendly staff who made me feel welcomed and taken care of throughout the evening. I had such a wonderful time that I am already planning my next visit to Perbaco. It is definitely a restaurant that I highly recommend and will be returning to in the future."

"I've been to Perbacco several times and have enjoyed each meal there. The pastas are delicious and well done. Service is good. Wine list is extensive. I haven't had a hard time getting a reservation here, unlike some other places. We had the pear salad and the tortellini soup. For pastas, I highly recommend the TAJARIN22/27 handcut thin tagliatelle - 5 hour pork and porcini mushroom sugo and the short ribs in a packet. Can't remember what is was called, but I've had it twice and it is very good. For desserts, we've had the Gelato, which has been rich but not over the top. All in all, I think it is a good value for what you get. Enjoyed our meals here."

"The restaurant was beautiful and the atmosphere perfect. Food was pretty good. I had the pork chops, which were amazing! And the apple crisp was delicious! Another guest in my party ordered the tiramisu and said it was very soggy. Other than that, I really enjoyed my visit."

"Perbacco is a solid Italian establishment. Mid-high class, not too snooty, reasonably priced, and puts everything together like a tailored suite. Perfect for business meals, date nights, or a solid outing. And the best part is the food is "down-to-earth". It is home-style cooking presented in a professional way. You have a clean cut, crisp yet cozy interior. Service is extremely friendly and professional. But most of all, the food is straight forward like a right angle. They are cooked with care, presented well, and tastes great. Make sure to go for the pastas that are hand-made fresh daily. You will understand the unique blend of flour the restaurant uses and at first taste, might even feel a it a bit out of place. Such a hearty, home-style pasta being served in a business-like environment. They also don't try to hide this and decorate it with just enough sauce. ACME bread is obviously amazing with the sweet honey salt butter, ever so gently massaged. All appetizers were solid. The fig-jam panna cotta was also perfect - creamy, soft, not-too-sweet with a hint of fig. Perbacco has immediately become one of my favorite places for a great time in downtown SF. Will return."