638945 Thu Jul 23 13:52:26 -0700 2009 9 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4884927 can anyone tell about perbacco in sf Thu Jul 23 13:52:26 -0700 2009 1087426 kpatick 1 4884952 I love Perbacco. It's a fairly large Italian restaurant with a long bar and seating downstairs and mezzanine seating in a quieter upstairs space. It is very popular and anytime I've been there for either lunch or dinner it's been full or nearly full. They have spectacular salumi, hand made pasta dishes (the five hour pork sugo is one of my favorites) as well as a daily risotto and meat and fish entrees. Delicious housemade breadsticks are served soon after you are seated and, later, a housemade foccacia is served. I've had excellent desserts there, as well. It's on California Street right next door to Tadich Grill and has been open for about two years or so. What else do you want to know. Thu Jul 23 14:02:18 -0700 2009 4884927 183782 bobpantzer 2 4884998 Another Perbacco fan here. I've had fantastic meals both at lunch and dinner though my favorite way to experience the restaurant is to belly up to the bar (preferably in front of the meat slicer) and order from the bartender. Thu Jul 23 14:15:33 -0700 2009 4884952 17452 tvham 3 4885025 I have done that, as well, and agree with you. Unfortunately, my wife doesn't like to sit at bars or counters so I can only do this solo--which, I guess, is probably the best way. Thu Jul 23 14:24:44 -0700 2009 4884998 183782 bobpantzer 4 4885510 Another fan here. I haven't been to the bar, but the meal I had there was fantastic. It's been awhile, but my husband had half a quail stuffed with rice and sausages which was quite memorable and a very generous portion. Pastas and desserts were both good too! Thu Jul 23 17:11:50 -0700 2009 4885025 11577 Pei 1 4885521 I am a big fan of Perbacco, as well. I have been fortunate to sit at the chef's table by the kitchen the past two times. It is a lot of fun! Ours were parties of 4 but it will probably seat up to 8. I also love the bar - as others have mentioned. The salumi plates are great and a fantastic item to share/start the evening. I actually have a pending reservation for the month of August to take my out of town visitors. A great spot! Thu Jul 23 17:18:38 -0700 2009 4884927 279828 DailyDessert 1 4886128 I had some excellent pasta there a couple of months ago. Really enjoyed it. Two of us shared several pastas - creating our own pasta tasting menu. Thu Jul 23 21:46:23 -0700 2009 4884927 38457 Senor Popusa 1 4886399 thanks to bobpantzer and all the other posts. am going to perbacco with a party of 8. perhaps the kitchen table would be in order, if they do one? any experience there? Fri Jul 24 04:58:56 -0700 2009 4884927 1087426 kpatick 2 4931551 Did you go yet? Sun Aug 09 16:50:24 -0700 2009 4886399 10264 rworange 1 4886442 The food (and wine) at Perbacco is very, very good. Just be aware the menu focuses on the foods of northern Italy. If you go there looking for tomato sauce, garlic, veal piccata, etc., you will not find much, if any, on the menu. Fri Jul 24 05:21:21 -0700 2009 4884927 23776 DavidT