Back to Back

4.7

73 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Hot spot
Charming

Back to Back is where Italian and Californian flavors collide in the heart of Nob Hill, San Francisco. Our wood-fired pizzas, inspired by Naples and New York, are crafted with locally sourced ingredients for a taste of California's bounty. Alongside shared plates and hearty pasta dishes, our curated wine list features natural and classic wines from around the world, while signature cocktails add a touch of creativity to your experience.

As you dine, immerse yourself in the ambiance with music from our vinyl record collection. Join us at Back to Back for a culinary journey celebrating the fusion of tradition and innovation. Book your table today and savor the best of Italian-Californian cuisine by Head Chef, Saif Alomari.

Founded by brother and sister, both from SF ❤️.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian, Californian
Hours of operation
Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 795-3403
Website
http://www.backtobacksf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Saif Alomari
Private party facilities
Up to 50 people seated, and 70 people standing

Location
1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Cross street
Washington St
Parking details
None
Public transit
Muni / Cable Car at Taylor and Washington
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

It's a party!
Multiple dates available
NOTE* The "It's a Party" Menu is $75 per person minimum spend (plus tax and gratuity). Cancelling within 48 hours will trigger a charge of $25 per person. For larger parties, Chef Saif Alomari creates an indulgent four course menu featuring salads, pizzas, a main course, finished with a delectable dessert. Everything is served family style. With advance notice, we are always happy to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-fee diners, and other guests with dietary preferences when writing your menu. We'll work with your group to pick wines and cocktails.

Wood Fired Bread$6.00
12" bread, made with our pizza dough
Fried Calamari$22.00
hot aioli, lemon
Shishito Peppers$12.00
sea salt, shaved mandarin, shishito aioli
Buffalo Arancini$15.00
6pc, san marzano tomato sauce, parmesan
Batata Hara$24.00
garlic confit potatoes, harissa paste, cilantro, potato foam
Burrata$24.00
persimmon, kohlrabi, watermelon radish, maple lime dressing, jalapeno
Fries$9.00

Veggies

Endive and Beet Salad$16.00
Apple, asian pear, cheddar, walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette
Tuscan Kale and Kohlrabi Salad$16.00
radish, cucumber, pickled red onion, almonds, colatura dressing
Mixed Green Salad$19.00
avocado purée, mixed greens, seasonal fruits, shaved asparagus, parmesan, lemon
Brussels Sprouts$14.00
Honey, cherry, lemon

Center Table

B2B Burger$26.00
wagyu, sharp cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, shishito aioli, fries
- Well$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Rare$0.00
- Half$0.00
- Quarter$0.00
- Lettuce Wrap$0.00
- No Tomato$0.00
- No Onion$0.00
- Aioli On Side$0.00
- No Cheese$0.00
- No Lettuce$0.00
- Side Salad$0.00
Parisian Gnocchi$28.00
guanciale, spinach, pomegranate, parmesan
- Truffle$15.00
- No Guanciale$0.00
- No Pomegranate$0.00
Striped Bass$37.00
butternut squash purée, sunflower praline, anchovy broth
Wagyu Flatiron$42.00
8oz flatiron, grilled beets, turnips, english peas, beet jus
- Well$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Rare$0.00
Schnitzel$29.00
Brown butter chicken schnitzel, buttermilk sauce, lime

Pizza

Margherita$18.00
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella
Salsiccia$25.00
Tomato Sauce, Kale, Roasted Garlic Sausage, Pickled Onions
Shrooms$28.00
Mushroom Purée, Mozzarella, Brie, Roasted Mushrooms
- Truffle$15.00
Snob Hill$23.00
caramelized Onion, mozzarella, blue cheese, arugula, fig jam
That’s Hot, Honey$24.00
Pepperoni, Hot Honey, Mozzarella, Parmesan
- Half Pepperoni$0.00
- No Pepperoni$0.00
Burnt Leek$28.00
fine pancetta, brown butter brunt leeks, chopped morels, stracciatella, chives.
- Truffle$15.00
Burratata!$28.00
butternut squash purée, sausage, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, garlic, fresno chili
🍆 (eggplant)$25.00

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake$13.00
flourless cake, strawberries, whipped cream

What 73 people are saying

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

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Pizzeria
San Francisco
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Back to Back offers a vibrant atmosphere with "phenomenal food" and "great service" that makes it a neighborhood favorite. The menu features standout dishes like the "Batata Hara" and "hot honey pizza," complemented by an energetic vibe and attentive staff. Perfect for dates or group dinners, it's a must-visit spot.

73 Reviews

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Joseph
Baltimore
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, flavors blended really well together and wine selection was excellent. Staff were also very friendly and helpful
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Danielle
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We tried Back to Back for the first time on Valentine’s Day. It was prix fixe menu. The restaurant is cute but it was so cold in the restaurant. The servers were gracious and attentive. The menu was supposed to be family style but unfortunately each serving was the size for a single person. I usually do not eat a lot but even for me it was too little. We shared a tuna carpaccio which was very good but appeared to be for 1 person, the cauliflower slice was luke warm, we had to add for an extra charge an additional plate of potatoes which were good. The most galling of all was the entree to be shared by the two of us was 3 scallops. That’s it nothing else on the plate except some sauce. So each of us ate 1.5 scallop!? What ? Then a chocolate something dessert. I know it’s Valentine’s Day so we expected to pay a lot more but pre paid $240 then added extra $60 for water and potatoes. So totally not worth it. The food was good but really 1.5 scallop for an entree?
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Heidi
VIP
Central Coast
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
inventive cuisine and super friendly staff. Love it!
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Aria
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very lovely atmosphere. Service was great Chefs kiss wine was amazing, Tuna tartar was excellent, and Hot honey pizza was well balanced. Good gluten free options
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Jean
VIP
San Francisco
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, and great location . We arrived right at 5:00 when they first opening. They sat us right away. The menu is wonderful and the food was excellent.
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susan
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot and close to the Masonic. Pizza delicious
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Mahassa
San Francisco
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best. So happy it’s in my neighborhood. The vibe the food the hosts all amazing!
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Steven
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good experience since the changeover from Venticello (which was one of our fave places in the city). We sat in the bar area at a sit down table. A bit quieter than the main room. Excellent service from the bartender with both cocktails and our meal order. And we knew we needed to leave by a certain time (the bar area was not our originally booked area, we asked to change when we got there). The staff was chill about it and we never felt pressured for time. Starters / shared plates were delicious. Pizzas were pretty good.
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Gary
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I’ve never been rushed in and out of a restaurant as much as here. The food was average and the prices outrageous for what amounts to pizza.
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heidi
VIP
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time and we were delighted. The food was delicious -- fresh, flavorful, interesting. Everything felt right about the experience. Staff was friendly, vibe was energetic and fun, and the view from our table of the Bay Bridge with Chinese New Year fireworks was extraordinary!
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Back to Back is rated 4.7 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

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1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Additional information

Cross street
Washington St
Neighborhood
Nob Hill
Hours of operation
Tue 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Muni / Cable Car at Taylor and Washington
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Saif Alomari
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.backtobacksf.com/
Phone number
(415) 795-3403
Private party facilities
Up to 50 people seated, and 70 people standing

Back to Back

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

It's a party!

Shared Plates

Wood Fired Bread$6.00

Fried Calamari$22.00

Shishito Peppers$12.00

Buffalo Arancini$15.00

Batata Hara$24.00

Burrata$24.00

Fries$9.00

Veggies

Endive and Beet Salad$16.00

Tuscan Kale and Kohlrabi Salad$16.00

Mixed Green Salad$19.00

Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Center Table

B2B Burger$26.00

Parisian Gnocchi$28.00

Striped Bass$37.00

Wagyu Flatiron$42.00

Schnitzel$29.00

Pizza

Margherita$18.00

Salsiccia$25.00

Shrooms$28.00

Snob Hill$23.00

That’s Hot, Honey$24.00

Burnt Leek$28.00

Burratata!$28.00

🍆 (eggplant)$25.00

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake$13.00

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