Reviews for Barbusa in San Diego, CA
Service was fast, but the server didn't check on us much. We weren't ask or told about desserts, but asked if we wanted some or... the check. Food was well made and looked good. We did not get asked if we wanted more wine or drinks during the meal which wasduring a busy time. Steak was a little undercooked for what I ordered, but did come out at the same time as the pasta veryquickly so you can only assume it was so all the food would be on the table at the same time. Read more
Had such a delightful evening at Barbusa celebrating our anniversary. Our waitress, Kelley, was the most genuinely kind person... and made our night even more enjoyable! We enjoyed the speck plate, granchio, and garlic bread and she made dietary limits a nonissue in such a gracious way. Everything was fantastic and the entire staff made it even more so. Read more
If you like Italian food and good vibes this is the place to check out. All the dishes my group ordered were fantastic, the... venue was great and the service was great. I enjoyed the osso bucco dish and specialty cocktails. They had plenty of indoor,outdoor, and bar seating. I’d highly recommend making reservations beforehand as it got busy. Read more
Friendly service and good food. It was easier for us to get a spot for brunch than it was for dinner. My partner’s favorites... are the carbonara and squash blossoms. Unfortunately, I’m not a fan or the gargonzola which is in the Quattro Framaggio insidethe blossom. That’s my stupid palate though as they would’ve been delightful otherwise. The meatballs are a tad differentthan most appetizers in the area that use a more traditional Ragu. Their sauce was thinner and had a sweetness that some mightenjoy. The oxtail risotto was a nice change of pace from traditional creamy risottos of other restaurants. There is outdoordining but come prepared for some sun as there isn’t enough umbrellas to cover all the tables. The inside of the restaurant isgorgeous, of course. All the staff was super friendly. The darling man that helped us had an accent stronger than my friendsthat were born Italy and was patient with me and had some laughs with my partner when I struggled to understand the order of myceleb tequila flight. Who orders a tequila flight at an Italian restaurant? Anyone curious about comparing George Clooney’s,The Rock’s, and Michael Jordan’s side by side. Read more
Amazing vibe, even on a Monday night! Highly recommend the garlic bread and Sicilian meatballs as apps, and then splitting an... entrée. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. Overall, an amazing experience! Read more
The Appetizer roasted bone marrow was my absolute favorite. It was well roasted, and spreader great on the bread. The Dolce... pizza was also delicious, I enjoyed the honey. This is probably where the good part of the review stops. The carbonara wascompletely submerged in a watery/cream sauce. The fettuccini felt out of place in this dish. The ox tail risotto had saffron andit overpowered the other flavors of the dish. Service was great and ambience was decent. Good spot for a last minute place togo for drinks and food but probably wouldn't take anyone here nor come back. Read more
Nice place, lovely decor and very good service. I tried the Chilean sea bass and it is very good. We tried the bone marrow from... the appetizer and it was very good. This is the first time I had this kind of dish and I really liked it. Would recommend thisfor sure. Read more
I had my wedding anniversary dinner here and it was a nice choice. The atmosphere is fun and lively. The menu is full of yummy... choices. The bruschetta was the favorite dish of the night. Next time I'd pass on the white sangria. But overall it was a nicemeal. Read more