Fodor's Expert Review Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
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San Francisco
Dinner
Calabrian-born SF resident Francesco Covucci is determined to continue the Italian legacy of North Beach with trendy, casual, quality-driven regional Italian eateries (he also owns Il Casaro Pizzeria at 348 Columbus Ave.). Here you can slam Roman-style pinsa, which is a modern style of ciabatta-shaped pizza made of a multigrain flour mix and gourmet toppings like burrata and pesto or pear, walnut, and Gorgonzola.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Roman pasta specialties like cacio e pepe
- Casual industrial-chic decor with wooden tables and tiled bar
- Craft cocktails and wines from Italy and California
