Barbusa

4.6

4365 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 79 times today

Lively
Good for special occasions
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!

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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.

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 4,365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barbusa in Little Italy offers a vibrant, lively atmosphere with "amazing food" and "excellent service." It's a favorite for Italian comfort food, featuring standout dishes like short rib lasagna and gnocchi. Ideal for group outings or special occasions, it's a bustling spot with "great vibes" and "delicious drinks."

4,365 Reviews

A
Amaris
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the best time! The waitress was amazing. It was her birthday as well as my dad's. She made the whole experience so fun. The food was delicious. The men got alcohol and wine and the bill was such a fair price.
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Steve
VIP
San Diego
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was outstanding! Great location and ambience. I had the Sicilian Ribeye and it was delicious. It came with fries and the portions were huge. It’s a loud and happening place but fun. The prices of the food was surprising too, very affordable, especially for the portions you get. I highly recommend this place. We’ll definitely be back.
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Jayrob
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food and service. Parking a little difficult to manage.
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Mike
Seattle
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We arrived a few minutes earlier than our reservation. Then we were told there was only seating outside available. We requested a heater for our table outside table. The hostess seated us at an outside table with a heater that was not turned on. When we asked if she could turn it on, she left, and so did we. Horrible front-end service.
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Katharine
VIP
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brand new to the city was recommended to have dinner here. Absolutely packed with reservations. I had one but decided to sit at the bar and eat. It was wonderful. Highly recommended.
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Shannon
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic! Food was delicious, service was great. Felt like I was in the middle of Italy!
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Tom
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! It was a great experience!
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Julie
VIP
San Diego
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful restaurant in the heart of Little Italy, we were seated promptly and although music was a loud, the setting is very inviting and comfortable. The appetizers are delicious - we had calamari fritti, bone marrow, and burrata caprese. Next time, we want to try the garlic bread. All of the entrees were tried were tasty and the portions were generous. There is valet parking in the adjacent lot for diners of Barbusa and a couple other establishments.
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Cindee
Orange County
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time here! Amazing service, amazing food, decent pricing. Fun place!! We had the meatballs and garlic bread for appetizer’s. After having that I knew the rest would delicious and I wasn’t wrong! The short rib lasagna was amazing! Portions are big! You will not leave hungry.
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Amanda
Portland
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Italian food & try the banana espresso martini I know sounds weird but it’s surprisingly amazing
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FAQs

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

Barbusa is rated 4.6 stars by 4365 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 79 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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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Barbusa

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What 4,365 people are saying

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