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4.3 (232 reviews)
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Burratata!
Chandni D.

Great flavor but the pizza was floppy. My friend who has been here said it's usually a littleee crispier? But it was really really soft. That said, dessert and appetizer (we got the Brussel sprouts) were really good and honestly very good vibes. I'd be back just for the ambiance and wine! Pizza was a let down though.

Caili C.

I've been wanting to try Back to Back for a while and came for a little date night on a Thursday night. We made a reservation beforehand and was able to get seated quickly. I would definitely recommend getting a reservation rather than trying to walk-in if possible as it was packed even for a weekday night. We started with the squid games app to share and loved the squid stuffed with pork, shrimp and sausage! The tomatoey romesco sauce was delicious and the crispy breadcrumbs added a nice crunchy texture. Flavorful wise it really packed a punch! Of course we had to get the pizza and shared the burratata! and burnt leek. Between the two, I liked the burnt leek more - the smoked pancetta was great and super good with the creamy stracciatella. The burratata was good as well with sausage, squash puree and burrata. You really can't go wrong with the combo but I wished the sausage had a bit more seasoning. Overall really cute spot for date night or a casual but nice night out with friends. The atmosphere is a bit loud and busy though and the tables are packed in tight. We did share a sparkling syrah as well which seemed fitting for a pizza spot and it was a nice and light wine to drink with the pizza!

Desserts
Traci D.

Truly, the food here is so delicious. We ordered the hot honey pizza, the aspara-guess it's spring and the give peas a chance. The pasta was fresh and light. The pizza was authentic. We sat in the bar where there are only four tables, and they spin records on a record player and it was so cozy!!! 10 out of 10 on vibes and quality of the food. Faris was a sweetheart and welcoming. Dessert! The bunt cake and sorbets..... fire! Incredible experience!!!!

Pork Belly
Raymond C.

Food was great -- had the hot honey pizza, bread and anchovy spread, and pork belly. Everything was well executed and the flavors complemented each other nicely. Service, unfortunately, was a major letdown. We were told we'd be seated after a table was cleaned, so we waited outside to avoid blocking staff. I watched them reset and split the table, but another couple who walked in afterward was seated immediately, while we were never called back in. When we went back inside to ask, the server started taking our name as if we had just arrived. I calmly explained that we had already been waiting and had seen another walk-in couple seated ahead of us (which they later confirmed). It was clear there was a mistake, but it left a bad impression. I've been here a few times and the food has been consistently good, but the service experience was disappointing enough that I won't be returning or recommending it.

Thats Hot, Honey
Jade L.

My friend visiting from NY found this charming restaurant on TikTok and suggested a weekday meetup here. As a local, I have heard of tons of businesses, but this place wasn't on my radar yet. I'm so glad we decided to try this place and even were able to get a reservation the day of! When we arrived (early), we were warmly greeted and taken to our table promptly. Our server was very attentive but didn't hover. I felt like the service here was fantastic. We decided to get the 'That's Hot, Honey' fan-favourite pizza with brussels sprouts as an appetizer. The food was excellent and just the right amount for us two. This is such a great spot for a chill, intimate dinner. Highly recommend!

Burratata and snob hill pizza
Steph C.

Strong "I want it that way" mezcal cocktail. My party enjoyed our hot pizza, burratata and snob hill (blue cheese arugula) pizzas that fed our party of 5 well. Staff friendly and attentive. Heads up soundproofing could be better and could get loud.

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Cami R.

Been wanting to try Back to Back for a while now! Loved my experience here, came with a group of 5 to celebrate a birthday and could not have asked for better service and a better night! Sort of loud inside - caught myself yelling at some points in the night but it was super lively for a Thursday night! Cocktails were great, food was even better. We got two of the Thats Hot, Honey pizzas and added burrata since the burrata pizza wasn't speaking to us. It was wildly good and would highly recommend. Wish we tried some of the smaller plates but theres always next time.. Loved looking at all the vinyl records they have in here as well! Will be back soon!

Tuscan Kale and Kohlrabi Salad
Brooke A.

Back to Back definitely shines for its upscale ambience. Its two-tiered dining area is beautifully decorated with hand drawn posters, record players, and lights. I can see why it draws so much of an audience on weekends. I thought the food was ok. The service was a bit slow, which is understandable with the full dining room. We got three pizzas and a salad, and while we asked for the salad to be brought out at the same time as the pizzas, as it was someone's main meal, it wasn't brought out until about ten minutes after the pizzas were served. I'd definitely recommend this place as a nice date spot but I believe you can get better food and service elsewhere.

Squash pizza minus the meat
julienne P.

I dined here last week with a friend and was blown away by the food. We started with the Brussel sprouts which were soft yet crispy at the same time and the sauce was to die for!! It just kept getting better when our ravioli came out - I'm not crazy about asparagus but I would eat this for breakfast lunch and dinner. Next came our pizza and I loved the use of squash puree as a sauce! It was not too squashy and very good with the burrata ( and great leftovers) I also had a strawberry spritz which was very yummy. Our service was good, I forget his name but very knowledgeable about the menu and had good recommendations.

Burnt Leek and That's Hot, Honey pizzas
Eric L.

Back to Back is a solid wood-fired pizza spot, but for me it's very much a stick-to-the-pizzas kind of place. We tried two pizzas, the hot honey and the burnt leek, and I'd honestly rate them about the same overall. The hot honey pizza stood out mainly because the honey and hot sauce really carried it. Without that extra kick, the base pizza was pretty meh. The burnt leek pizza had great flavor and was probably my favorite bite-wise, but both pizzas had the same issue for me with the crust. It leaned soft and I wish it had more crisp. We also ordered the duck-stuffed pasta appetizer, which was by far the weakest thing we had. It sounded great but ended up being very underwhelming. It was dry, lacked flavor, and wasn't even close to the pizzas. I'd come back, but next time I'd skip the appetizers entirely and just stick to the pizzas

Front outside
Maile N.

A good friend recommended this neighborhood spot, and I'm so glad we all dinner one evening during a recent visit to San Francisco. They were so nicely accommodating to add one more person to our party of 5 to equal 6 on a Saturday night - so grateful! Their menu has a nice variety that everyone was happy with what they had - burgers, pizza, pasta, drinks, dessert - so tasty and satisfying! Our whole party was completely happy with our dining experience. The ambiance is lively - loved the energy of this place! And the service was friendly and helpful. Thank you so much! I would come back here on my next visit to San Francisco, and I would recommend it for both small parties and group reservations.

Neal M.

On unassuming residential corner in Nob Hill, you'll find this restaurant full of East village vibes. A steady beat of cool LPs in the background. The hot honey pepperoni pizza is so good. One of the best pepperoni pizzas in SF.

The Hpt Chicory salad
Jim M.

I got the Hot Chicory salad. It was delicious and huge. Got the Salsiccia pizza, added pepperoni, and it was excellent. The wait staff was friendly. Made sure to save room for dessert and ordered the Hot Flakey Tart - supposed to be a hot apple tart with ice cream and caramel sauce. What a let down. For $15 bucks, you get a tart the size of a matchbox and a scoop of ice cream the size of a thimble. Totally not worth the $15 and the experience left a bad taste to the whole experience. Don't order the tart.

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Great pizza great vibe, nice to have a cool spot in this stuffy ass neighborhood, great natural wine selection

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Back to back is a good wine restaurant in nobhills I like the Tuscan kale salad,. And the pork sausage pizza,!!

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3 years ago

So much good food!!! Such a good time Loved the Persian gnocchi and summer squash pizza. The wines were bangers!

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All the food was so delicious! That's Hot, Honey pizza was really good and the service was amazing!

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Have dined here twice and both times did not disappoint! The service is great, and the food is…read morefresh and delicious. I especially love the dip trip and grilled halloumi. The burrito salad was alright, could have used a little more flavor in my opinion. I really like the small plates and sharing atmosphere of this place, and appreciate all of the vegetarian forward options. The space is small and intimate, definitely great for a date night or girls night! I will say if you make a reservation (I'd recommend, it's a small place and gets busy) be sure to be prompt as part of our group was running about 10 minutes late, and the servers kindly let us know we only had the table for an hour and a half, which is fairly strict on weekends.

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We believe in second chances. And by we I mean me, my friends, and Tom…read more We showed up last night and immediately the atmosphere was different. Every single table was full and bustling. The people were laughing, the drinks were flowing. It smelled really good, which we would later find out was from the food especially that Mac and cheese. We started off with different wines, some that Tom recommended based on what we told him we didn't like or did like. He apologized for our previous experience and was genuinely a nice guy. Honestly it's very admirable for a business owner to take feedback to heart and want to incorporate it. Plus he's a really cool guy when you get to know him. The staff was busy running around but still made time to come check on us. Our final verdict is we came on a bad day. This time we got the actual Waystone experience. We finally got to try the chicken bites with a creamy aioli, fries with yogurt sauce, and the star of the show was the Mac and cheese. Tik tok did live up to the hype and we will have to come back for one of their jazz nights. Be warned this place gets busy! But it's worth it.

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