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Barbusa
4.6 (4899)
$31 to $50
Italian
1917 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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Barbusa
4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Little Italy
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2 people
Nov 7, 2026
10:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Great for outdoor dining
- Lively
- Neighborhood gem
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesItalian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
- Hours of operationLunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Contact
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive chefJoe Busalacchi and Nino Zizzo
- CateringWe can cater all your events .Please send email to pazzojoeyb@gmail.com
- Private party facilitiesWe are here for any of your private party needs. We do buffet, family style and seated experiences.Please email Pazzojoeyb@gmail.com
- Delivery & takeout
- NeighborhoodLittle Italy
- Cross streetGrape Street and India Street
- Parking detailswe have Valet in the lot next to our establishment
- Public transitBus and trolley within blocks
- AdditionalBanquet, 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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4,899 Reviews
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Howard
Richmond2 reviews
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Shad Gold
Edmonton15 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Frank
San Diego12 reviews
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Mike
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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jason Gold
Kansas City20 reviews
5.0Dined on October 31, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Lauren
Las Vegas1 review
2.0Dined on October 27, 2026
- Overall 2
- Food 2
- Service 1
- Ambience 3
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Lexie
Orange County1 review
5.0Dined on October 25, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Norman
San Diego3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 21, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Diane Gold
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0Dined on October 20, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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barney
Los Angeles1 review
5.0Dined on October 20, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesItalian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
- Hours of operationLunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Contact
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive chefJoe Busalacchi and Nino Zizzo
- CateringWe can cater all your events .Please send email to pazzojoeyb@gmail.com
- Private party facilitiesWe are here for any of your private party needs. We do buffet, family style and seated experiences.Please email Pazzojoeyb@gmail.com
- Delivery & takeout
- NeighborhoodLittle Italy
- Cross streetGrape Street and India Street
- Parking detailswe have Valet in the lot next to our establishment
- Public transitBus and trolley within blocks
- AdditionalBanquet, 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
FAQs
Yes, Barbusa offers outdoor seating: several guests describe dining on the patio and enjoying the outdoor spot in Little Italy.
Yes, Barbusa welcomes seating preferences (indoor or outdoor) though they can’t be guaranteed, and the restaurant notes it proudly offers gluten‑free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Barbusa delivers a lively, stylish Little Italy vibe, modern decor, pop music, and a bustling dining room that many guests describe as energetic and quite loud.
Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear; many guests treat Barbusa as a spot for date nights and celebrations and dress up a touch.
For a calmer visit, aim for weekday lunches or weeknight dinners, guests note the restaurant wasn’t busy during the week; if you want the party, Friday and Saturday evenings bring the livelier Little Italy vibe.
Yes, Barbusa welcomes families; guests explicitly recommend it for families and recount family visits, including a Father’s Day meal where children (and a 3‑year‑old) enjoyed a kids pizza.
For a lively, party vibe head there on a Friday or Saturday night; for a quieter, quicker service experience try a Tuesday evening.
Portions tend to be satisfying, guests describe pizzas and pastas as generous, with groups often leaving comfortably full after sharing dishes.
Yes, Barbusa is often recommended for date nights and anniversaries, offering a modern Little Italy vibe and repeat romantic visits from guests.
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Barbusa
4.6
$31 to $50
Italian
Little Italy
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 7, 2026
10:00 PM