Barbusa

4.6

4295 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 93 times today

Lively
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

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!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, 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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Popular dishes

Roosted Bone Marrow$16.98
Stockyard Farms Bone Marrow, Salsa Verde. Ask Your Server About Our Bone Marrow Shot!
Busalacchi's Garlic Bread$11.94
Family recipe since 1982
Lollipop Chops$19.97
Blackened Lamb, Gorgonzola
Bruschetta Caponata$16.97
Sweet & Sour Eggplant Relish, Coat Cheese, Toasted Ciabatta
Speck & Stracchino$16.91
Smoked Prosciutto, Capers, Italian Cheese Spread, Balsamic Reduction
Caprese$15.95
Semi-Dried Heirloom Tomatoes, Sweet Onions, Burrata
Fiori di Zucca$15.97
Tempura Squash Blossoms, Quattro Formaggi, Apricot Chile Jam
Fritto Misto$17.98
Calamari, Shrimp, Calabrian Chile Aoili
Sicilian Meatballs$14.98
Sirloin, Pine Nuts, Pecorino, Sugo, Caprino
Salumeria$22.97
Chef's Selection of 3 Cheeses, Salamini, Mortadella con Pistachio, Olives, Giardiniera, Crostini

Crudo Bar

Tonno$17.96
Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Masago, Sesame, Citrus Soy
Ricciola$17.99
Yellow tail, Truffle, Potato, Lava Salt, Chives
Panzanella$15.94
Salmon, Toasted Crostini, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumbers, Capers, Salsa Verde
Insalate di Mare$18.98
Octopus, Shrimp, Clams, Calamari, Herbs, Lemon, Oil
Sea Urchin
Limited Availability
- MP
Half Dozen Oysters$17.96
Chef's Daily Choice

Greens

Busalacchi Caesar$12.92
Busalacchi's Becipe, Garlic Breadcrumbs
Bietole$13.92
Beets, Endive, Hearts of Palm, Caramelized Pine Nuts, Basil Thyme Vinaigrette
Rucola$13.92
Arugula, Baby Artichoke, Gorgonzola Dolce, Shaved Parmigiano, Lemon Preserve Vinaigrette

Pasta

Gluten-Free Available

Lobster Ravioli$28.92
Maine Lobster, "Our famous Serrano Rossa Sauce"
Bolognese al Forno$18.92
Baked Anelletti, Beef and Sausage Ragù, English Peas, Tre Formaggi
Gnocchi$17.97
Pistacchio Pesto, Panna, Oven Roasted Tomato
Ox-Tail Risotto$24.94
Saffron Abborio Rice, Braised Ox-Tail
Frutti di Mare$27.94
Spaghetti, Calamari, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Seafood Brodo
Carbonara con Piselli$19.94
Fettuccini, Sweet Peas, Caramelized Onions, Bacon Farm Fresh Egg Yolk
Cavatelli con Bone Marrow$20.97
Ricotta Dumplings, Sicilian Sausage, Cream
Puttanesca$16.94
Rigatoni, Crushed Tomato, Garlic, Capers, Olives, Chili

Main Dish

Pollo Ripieno$28.94
Jidori Chicken Breast, Marscapone, Mozzarella, Pecorino, Mortadella, Yam & Cauliflower Puree, Grain Mustard
Osso Buco$29.94
Pork Shank, Barolo Reduction, Fregola
Chilean Seabass$38.93
Chilean Sea Bass, Orzo with Our "famous Serrano Rossa Sauce"
Sicilian Bone in Rib Eye$59.97
18 oz Sicilian Seasoning, Whipped Potatoes, Charred Broccolini

Pizza

Gluten-Free, Cauliflower Crust, Vegan Mozzarella Available

Margherita$17.91
San Marzano Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil
California$18.91
Mozzarella, Avocado, Arugula, Meyer Lemon, Balsamic Reduction
Dolce e Piccante$18.93
Soppressata, Calabrian Chiles, Lavender Honey, Bermuda Onions, Mozzarella, Grana Padano, Basil

Dolci

Deconstructed Cannoli$12.00
Sicilian Donuts$12.00
Espresso Martini$15.00

What 4,295 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barbusa is a vibrant gem in San Diego's Little Italy, celebrated for its "best lasagna ever" and "amazing" service. Guests appreciate the lively atmosphere and delectable Italian cuisine, ranging from truffle pasta to short rib lasagna. While noise levels can be high, the "fantastic food and drinks" make it a must-visit.

4,295 Reviews

m
michael
Philadelphia
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious Service was nice Food allergy were accommodating to a point Folks seemed to not liking to adapt the menu Was a inconvenience for them to split checks , business folks need separate checks for expenses , seems reasonable
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Rachel
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful and the recommendation for the braised short rib lasagna was spot on!
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Tessa
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a great meal. The service was wonderful. The Cesar salad was soggy and the music was so loud we could barely talk.
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Nora
San Diego
63 reviews
vip
4.0
63 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there and my husband wanted to go for his Birthday Dinner. I specified that we were celebrating his birthday as many were that night but they didn’t do anything for him. Very disappointing. We started with cocktails, appetizers the Bone marrow and the squash blossoms and they were delicious. Then ordered the Caesar Salad and I ordered the Rib Eye steak with fries the steak was not of good quality, very tough. My husband ordered the gnocchi and he loved it.
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April
Palm Springs
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and food! Very festive ambiance for Christmas! Overall great experience. Can’t wait to go back!
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Lindsey
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Barbusa is a fabulous restaurant. Everything on the menu is incredible. The service is top notch! You will not be disappointed if you visit!
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Jeannine
Seattle
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Very good service. Lively ambience but too noisy due to closeness of tables.
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Stephan
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was incredible and the staff was extremely friendly. It was a Monday night and there were many people in the restaurant as expected. If you don’t mind a loud ambiance for a date night in Little Italy, then this is the spot to be! The highlight was the Gnocchi which is what my partner ordered. It was melt in your mouth delicious. The menu was so big I settled for the Carbonara. You can’t go wrong with Carbonara. Everything was flavorful and salted to perfection. The price wasn’t outrageous either. I recommend Barbusa 100%!
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michael
Baja California
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing waiter. Full of life and fun. Great food. We had a wonderful birthday visit !!! Highly recommended !!!
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Will
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lasagna was great, cocktails were well balanced and the dessert martinis lived up to the hype. Great service, very friendly.
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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 4295 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 93 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
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, 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

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lollipop Chops

Gnocchi

Lobster Ravioli

For the Table

Roosted Bone Marrow$16.98

Busalacchi's Garlic Bread$11.94

Lollipop Chops$19.97

Bruschetta Caponata$16.97

Speck & Stracchino$16.91

Caprese$15.95

Fiori di Zucca$15.97

Fritto Misto$17.98

Sicilian Meatballs$14.98

Salumeria$22.97

Crudo Bar

Tonno$17.96

Ricciola$17.99

Panzanella$15.94

Insalate di Mare$18.98

Sea Urchin

Half Dozen Oysters$17.96

Greens

Busalacchi Caesar$12.92

Bietole$13.92

Rucola$13.92

Pasta

Lobster Ravioli$28.92

Bolognese al Forno$18.92

Gnocchi$17.97

Ox-Tail Risotto$24.94

Frutti di Mare$27.94

Carbonara con Piselli$19.94

Cavatelli con Bone Marrow$20.97

Puttanesca$16.94

Main Dish

Pollo Ripieno$28.94

Osso Buco$29.94

Chilean Seabass$38.93

Sicilian Bone in Rib Eye$59.97

Pizza

Margherita$17.91

California$18.91

Dolce e Piccante$18.93

Dolci

Deconstructed Cannoli$12.00

Sicilian Donuts$12.00

Espresso Martini$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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