Excellent food and despite the crowd, service wasn't too bad either. Whipped ricotta is a must try, and the Neapolitan pizza isn't too bad either. Gnocchi was alright, and the asparagus had quite a simple but delicious prep. The ambiance is ok on the side- wish the pizza oven was more of a centerpiece. But I like that the kitchen is still visible. The outdoor seating is a whole another thing- homeless people walking by and the traffic take away some points- to no fault of the restaurant. read more

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This place is delicious, funky, cool and cozy. Attentive servers, comfortable ambience and really delicious food: creative pizzas, pastas and veggie forward dishes. We went on a cold afternoon and instantly warmed up! Recommend!! read more

We were in Philly and decided to return to Barbuzzo for the second time. The first visit found us eating on a very narrow sidewalk next to foot and vehicular traffic, making it a slightly diminished experience. The second time we went, we ate indoors and the food, service and atmosphere were exceptional. We had the rock shrimp, meatballs, lamb merguez and the beet salad. All of them were fresh and tasty. Will return tomorrow! read more

I have been thinking about their salted caramel budino for weeks!!! Its worth a trip just for their dessert! The restaurant is cute and cozy. It's a bit crammed though - we were seated like 6 inches from the people next to us haha but the food was so good so I'm not complaining. Will def be back read more

Barbuzzo - Salted Caramel Budino - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came here for brunch and I thought what I got in particular was alright. Got the pita and wasn't anything outstanding and the pita itself was somewhat dry. Fries were solid though. I feel like I may have gotten the wrong dish for me but maybe this is more of a dinner place instead from my understanding? Regardless, service was very kind and attentive and wasn't packed when we went so we had nothing to worry about when we needed something. read more

Barbuzzo - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amazing food! Everything about this place was wonderful. Loved the short rib and polenta. It's exactly what I was craving. Also enjoyed the whipped ricotta with honey and fresh bread. I asked for tea and they promptly gave me a variety of choices and fresh lemon. Staff were so nice and welcoming. I really enjoyed the environment and the food. The short ribs were flavorful and the polenta was creamy. They were busy! Would love to come back. read more

Barbuzzo - Whipped ricotta - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I ate at this place one evening with some work colleagues. I was so hungry (didn't eat lunch) that I forgot to take photos of my food before I ate it. This place is a Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar. The menu features mostly pizza and pasta. This place does have a decent beer selection. We started with the Mediterranean Olives and whipped ricotta cheese. These appetizers were good. I ordered the hangar steak and my colleague ordered the House Ground Meatballs. My steak arrived sliced in pieces and it was a small amount of meat. My colleague's meatballs had much more meat there and I regretted my steak order after seeing his portions. My colleague was happy with his meatball order. This place has nice ambience and we had good service. 3.5 stars! read more

The shrimp tacos were fine. The shrimp was cooked well but needed seasoning. The slaw added a nice crunch. The place was clean and quiet.

Not too far from our hotel, the hilton garden inn. Good location & atmosphere. A bit small & tight. Good tasty dishes, limited menu & wine list. Attentive service and average value. No wait time since we had a reservation and it was a cold Sunday evening. Try not to sit where the tables are just next to the stools facing the line cooks, because every time you turn your head towards the cooking area you'll be looking at the butts/rears of the other patrons sitting on the stools. Lastly, every staff person in the cooking area must wear hair nets. None of the 4 had anything covering their hair and head. read more

Delicious food. Delicious cocktails. Great service. Great ambiance. I took my 8 year old daughter there while we were in Philly on a daddy-daughter trip and she loved it as well. If she approves, you must be doing something right. read more

Finally came back and can't believe it took so long. My dad and I stopped here for dinner after seeing a show at the Forrest Theatre. We did not have reservations, but got very lucky and were able to get a table inside. Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 We ordered the watermelon and cucumber salad (seasonal), calabrese pizza, and grilled Spanish octopus. We could not get over how amazing everything tasted. The salad was very refreshing and juicy. Pizza was the perfect combo of sweet and spicy. The octopus was so tender and cooked to perfection. Ordered more octopus to go so my mom could try some and one hour later she called to tell me it was also a 10/10. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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Food was good for the most part and our sever was very attentive. However, the one entree came out cold even though it's a free flowing kitchen and there really was not many people there. Other than that a pretty good basic dinner place. The whipped ricotta was a stand out, but heads-up it very sweet almost like it could've been dessert. The vongola pizza and lobster pasta were both fine but not very remarkable. read more

Barbuzzo - Vongola pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I adore their decor! It's a mixture of rustic, farmhouse and a bit industrial. It sets the mood for dining and date night. They have solid dishes and drinks. Meatballs were on point. Their octopus, could haven been flavored better with other ingredients. Didn't care for it. Roasted beet salad was great for a salad- adore the cream cheese/yogurt with it. Complimented the beets. Space is limited and still happening as well as crowded throughout the late evening hours. Service was excellent. A wonderful outing. read more

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Really good, both food and service. Ate at the bar because we didn't have a reservation on a Saturday night. They also have outdoor eating service. The place is a bit narrow and the ambiance is on the rustic side. Menu seemed a bit limited to my liking, definitely would recommend read more

Barbuzzo - Meatballs - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Neighborhood gem that's worth a detour! We enjoyed it so much we returned 2 days later to try the pizza we'd ogled. Between the 2 visits we enjoyed kale salad, roast octopus, pan-seared gnocchi, burrata salad and mushroom pizza. We would order any of them again, but note the menu is seasonal and changes. Good wine selection, friendly service in cozy atmosphere. We were able to walk in on a Wednesday but reservations strongly recommended. read more

Barbuzzo - Octopus with potatoes - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

While the service was great, the pizza was burned in the bottom and it was soggy due to excessive tomato sauce. Ambiance was nice and cozy.

Food: - Brioche French toast: this is my favorite French toast because the flavors and texture were exquisite. The outside was perfectly caramelized and crunchy with a soft, not too sweet custard inside. - Patatas Fritas: delicious and flavorful the first time, were undercooked the second time - Calabreze Pizza: was one of my favorite pizzas in the city just for the hot honey on the pizza, but the second time I got it, the pizza itself didn't hold up as well in consistency - Corn Toast: this was a fun brunch appetizer, but not everyone at the table enjoyed it - Arancini: excellent Service: always excellent, very accommodating Ambiance: small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, cozy ambiance. At dinner, there are small candles lit at every table Would I go back? Definitely, and I have already been back 3 times. It's a great spot in center city that is very reasonably priced, although the food is not the most consistent. read more

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This place was so good that the pizza is still haunting me. Was a last minute decision to come here for the first time as it's nicely located around center city. To be honest, you can't seem to miss on any of the restaurants near Sansom st. Despite no reservation, we were able to get seating for 2 at the bar. It was a Tuesday night and still crowded so I would recommend getting a reservation. It was an open kitchen so smelled absolutely fantastic throughout our meal and wasn't too loud that I could still have a fine conversation with my friend. We had the ricotta, carrots, peas, meatballs, and Asparago pizza. Everything was SO good, some surprisingly so with the peas being flavors I did not expect, but really enjoyed. The meatballs were probably our least favorite. They were good and stuffed with cheese, but compared to everything else, we're not memorable enough to get again. We were, however, blown away by the ricotta, peas, carrots, and ESPECIALLY the Asparago pizza. We were full by the time we got to it, but it tasted so good that we cleaned the tray. The dippy egg on top made it that much more decadent. I got carried away talking about the food here, but should note that the service was also excellent! Can't wait to go back if not just to get this pizza to stop haunting me. read more

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I'd been wanting to come to this rooftop, buzzy Israeli shishlik house (skewered meat). Friends visiting nyc were the perfect excuse to head over to Williamsburg's waterfront. There were 3 of us so we ordered 3 different meats that were presented on 1 platter for us to share: ground lamb, beef, and chicken. Everyone has to get the prix fixe menu and just choose an entree of meat, salmon, or vegetable. Hummus, pita, and a selection of dips and salads come with the meal and are all bottomless. The hummus was a show stealer! We had that refilled a bunch of times! The scene and views of Manhattan are great. It's a bit pricey for what it is - but you're paying for the views and the hot scene. Come hungry! read more

Dinner Saturday night. Everything was great. Food, service, vibe. - Whipped Ricotta - YUM - Charred broccoli - OMG why was it SOOOO good. Stopped us mid conversation so we could take it all in. - Margarita Pizza - classic and did not disappoint. - Bucatini Pasta - delicious - SALTED CARAMEL BUDINO - they are known for this dessert and a friend gave me a heads up to get it. W-O-W. read more

The entrance is next to another restaurant so pay attention - BARBUZZO mediterranean kitchen & bar is worth looking for! I was fortunate to order from their TONIGHT'S SPECIALS mini-menu. LAMB RIBS $27 Plum agro dolce, Moroccan cous cous. purple basil, cherry tomato. ramp-tarragon vinaigrette. I dined solo except for the tables are very close together, so no one is really alone. It was fun to chat with other diners and the wait staff never forgets you. The food is so wonderful that I returned again with my husband who loved it too. read more

Barbuzzo - Lamb Ribs with Moroccan cous cous - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had the burrata, the seafood with squid ink pasta, the branzino, and the mushroom pasta., all shared with friends. I enjoyed the food here, but I felt as though the pastas were very salty. It may be a good idea to ask for less salt when making your order. Try their famous dessert too. I forget the name of it, but it was delicious. read more

I came here for happy hour and did not get to try their full menu, but my happy hour experience was really good! The happy hour is from 5-6:30pm (at the bar only). They have special priced drinks and small bites. I ordered two glasses of the house red which was a Pinot noir, butternut squash arancini and the rabiola fettuna which was the toast with hazelnuts. The arancini was very good: crispy and flavorful, the toast was a bit too burnt. The wine was not the best wine ever, but it was 8 bucks and the bartender gave me a heavy pour. Overall, the vibes in this place are very nice and perfect to catch up with a friend or go on a casual date. Prices are definitely on the pricier side, but overall I was satisfied with their happy hour and would come back to try their regular menu! read more

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Based on Yelpers' reviews I headed to Barbuzzo for an earlier dinner as many reviewers said it could get crowded fast. Lucky that I was there at 6pm! There were just two more counter seats left when I walked in. Tables are either occupied or reserved. My counter seat was right by the kitchen and wood fire pizza oven. Lots of action there. Busy! I consulted with my hostess and settled on the beets salad and margarita pizza. The salad was tasty that I could not help but finished the whole bowl. This made it difficult to tackle the piping hot margarita pizza. So I ended up boxing half to go. The service was good given it was really busy and the place was on the tight side. A good meal with a reasonable bill! This is definitely a casual dinner place on my list of top Philly restaurants. read more

Absolutely my all time favorite restaurant in Philly. Every time I came back for dinner, I wonder why I did not come back sooner. I snagged a seat by at the bar on a busy Saturday night. Let's start with SALAD. It's not just a salad, the roasted beet salad is full of flavor. I had every intention of eating half, so I could have room for a main course... but I couldn't stop. The gnocchi was so soft, buttery, and flavorful- would definitely get it again. And finally the salted caramel budino- I tried so hard to eat the whole thing because it was so good, but I failed. I would come here for dinner everyday if I could. read more

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Always a must go to. The vibe is always top notch here and the food is as well. I only had one app and the drink the most recent time I went but thats because it was happy hour and I was having a bigger dinner somewhere nearby. Its super easy to pop into places all around this spot on a whim and this should be one of your go tos if you cannot decide in this saturated area. The servers and bartenders are always so pleasant and happy to help; which in this city can sometimes be the exception to the rule. read more

Barbuzzo - Meatball slider- Happy Hour - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here on a Saturday night at 8 pm with a friend and it was pretty busy - luckily had a reservation. I was expecting some more Mediterranean inspired food but still thought everything was delicious. We ordered the pan seared gnocchi, tufoli, mushroom arancini, Mais pizza, and the salted caramel budino. I'm not usually a fan of gnocchi but I appreciated that this gnocchi wasn't too mushy. Mushroom arancini was delicious and thick. Star of the show was definitely the salted caramel budino. I even brought one home for someone because of how perfect it was. Would come back here just for the budino! read more

Barbuzzo - Tufoli - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The food was good but not amazing. Definitely a small plate kind of place. Had a pizza (skip the sausage - it was a weird texture like sawdust) and whipped ricotta appetizer (was very good). The server seemed annoyed that we were not ordering cocktails or more food than we did. I would probably try again in the future. read more

We really enjoyed our meal! We made a reservation which got a seat inside but picked sitting outside since it was still pretty early in the evening. The service was quick and friendly. It felt very welcoming but not a show. We tried lots of options but the peach salad and whipped ricotta stood out. The peach was perfectly ripe and the sweet and spicy sauces really made for fun flavors. The ricotta was smooth and delightful. The pizza was also delicious. The pulpo salad was good with all the extra flavors and textures but the pulpo itself seemed a little waterlogged. The crispy parts were much better than the thick areas. We would got back if we had the chance. read more

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Came here for my birthday back in early February. Tried several of the items such as the Sheeps Milk Ricotta, Calabrese pizza, and the pan seared gnocchi. The gnocci was so salty that it was almost inedible... In general, the only redeeming quality was the service and ambiance but the food itself was kinda mid. Chef must've been salt shaker heavy that night. read more

The best desserts in the city. Period. The Salted caramel budino and Tiramisu are my all time favorite! Must try! read more

Barbuzzo - Salted Caramel Budino (front) and La Colombe Espresso Tiramisu (back) - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I didn't care for the food, but, I sat at the "Chefs Table", so at least I know why. Most foods are already prepared, scooped into a frying pan with a large wad of butter and burnt to a crisp. We ordered octopus and tortellini, both burnt to a crisp. Reading other reviews, I think the word burnt comes up the most. Also, stay away from the red wine. Mine was served at about 85 degrees, waiter said it was a common complaint. read more

Needed to find a late night dinner spot and luckily Barbuzzo was open and I'm glad that I decided to come here. Was a bit worried when I was asked at the podium if I had a reservation since I was wanting to eat right there and then, but luckily there were some tables. They offer 3 options for water: sparkling, still, and tap. Just for your knowledge. We were told that in general the dishes are supposed to be shared and recommended 2 dishes per person. I ended up justing getting the hanger steak for myself. Yes things are in smaller portions (though the pasta dishes were reasonably sized) but the prices are a little up there. The steak was amazing. A perfect medium rare and the accompaniments were extraordinarily flavorful. I don't normally like mushrooms but I would eat the mushrooms in the dish over and over again. read more

My wife and I celebrated Valentine's Day here the evening before the Eagles Duper Bowl parade, and enjoyed the food snd service! It is a cozy place which is narrow but well organized. The waiter suggested that most people order two selections per person, but we were satisfied with one each. We both had a pasta plate and a drink, and had room for cappuccino and to share a desert! We would definitely go again! read more

Just come here. If you enjoy GOOD FOOD then come here. Don't bother searching for other options I promise you're leaving here happy. Drinks are awesome and the food from apps to entrees are just wildly good read more

Okay we are back for the annual July trip to Philly and therefore had to stop at Barbuzzo. All I can say is that we want a Barbuzzo on New York. Each new dish is phenomenal. We started with the watermelon salad which is featured indifferent ways in each of Safran Turney establishments. The watermelon salad is a perfect summer salad with watermelon center stage with cucumber, pearl onion slices, and basil in a light elderflower vinaigrette dressing. Delicious. We also got a Panzanella salad with huge focaccia croutons, peach caponata, blue basil, pickled tomatoes and the perfect coating of tomato vinaigrette. Crunch sweet and savory heaven. Then we had to try to new pasta dish. Tonarelli coated perfectly with sauce made of snow crab,chili crab butter, leeks and piennolo del vesuvio tomatoes. This is probably the best new dish we have tried. A unique creamy flavor and not heavy on the sauce. Another perfection. Then the usual meatballs to delight and then had to try the new zucchini pizza with white sauce. Light and another summer delight. With a slight salty bite at the end. Absolutely unique and wonderful. And thanks to Steve who remembered us and gave us the great recommendations. They are must haves. And thanks to Aaron for the great service, which is always a given. We usually try to eat a little earlier than most. The restaurant was great in that we didn't have a super noisy place. We could still talk through our meal ( between bites of course). Looking forward to our return trip. read more

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Disclaimer: I'm pretty annoyed, add the amount of salt you consider befitting... We booked a table at this place, looked great on Yelp, smelled good every time we walked past, so... we dove in! We were greeted and seated promptly and it seemed like it was going to be a good evening. Well... My data plan ran out and I asked if they had Wi-Fi... I did see ahead that there were FOUR available networks with the restaurant's name, ok one for employees, so I was hopeful. The person "helping us" responded promptly an dryly "no" (And this is the only reason why this review was not written "on location", needless to say happiness was over) From that moment on, this person only addressed my husband (and another star gone from the review!), left us with empty plates for ages and took a fudging lifetime to... take the desserts from the fridge right next to us (and the work station). The food was decent, though I'm puzzled about the chef's choice of adding bacon?/chorizo? To the octopus... I guess they were trying to be modern? I would have personally left the corn out of the crab pasta and added a bit of fennel... then again, I'm not a chef or even a decent cook... (sorry Mom...) The other thing that got on my nerves... it was a very narrow dinning room and at times felt like I was in a low cost airline aisle seat... people brushing on my arm both ways, particularly evident when someone parked themselves talking to the people on the bar seats across the aisle... I did get some gluteus brushing at that point... and... no... thank you...) I guess it could have been worse... didn't gain any particular points with me... read more

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This spot is first rate w a capital F! Come On in and get the hazy ipa the whipped ricotta and a nice pizza, all the pizza is bomb as hell! This is one of the best cantina's in philly for sure! It's on the cutest street, luv the area, great spot for date night! Hahhaha read more

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The reviews were right, this is a great spot for quality food. Whipped ricotta was creamy, sprinkled with herbs and serving as a bowl for fig spread - bread alongside was sufficient and tasty itself. We checked out the fungi pizza, which really came together well. Shaksuka was surprisingly spicy, but I liked the vegetables it came with and the tomato sauce helped compensate for the fungi pizza being a white pizza. Outdoor seating was not bad (but midday Sunday might have less issues with dirty/loud cars than weeknight would). read more

Stumbled upon Barbuzzo after the original bar that we were supposed to go to was super crowded. The hostess was so nice and even though we were indecisive about staying she did encourage us to stay while recommending other spots as well. Because of her honesty and the diversity of the menu we decided to stay. And I am soooo happy to report that we are glad that we did. Barbuzzo is a small and intimate spot with several tables on the right hand side and a bar in front of the kitchen and pizza oven--yes a legit real oven! The restaurant was crowded, but we managed to find a four top table in the middle of the restaurant. One part was a bench that I sat at and the other two chairs that my mom and friend sat at. It was a very tight squeeze, but once we got seated it was not bad. I could not decide what I wanted! Everything on their menu sounded amazing especially their pizzas. I went with their bronzino because all of the ingredients sounded delicious--especially the pesto and fennel! And wow, this dish, wow, full of flavor, super light, and so yummy! I wanted to keep eating and eating and you will too! The dish is just enough for one without feeling too overwhelming. The filet is seasoned well and is grilled to perfection. My mom's meatballs did not disappoint either as the mozarella was baked right in the ball and was amazing as well. The meatballs came in a lightly sweet and savory red sauce. This was the same sauce that was on my friends Margherita pizza that she added sausage to. Wow, again so delicious! Worth the wait as the pizzas take longer to cook and come out compared to other entrees. We all dug into the pizza when it did come out, and yes, so good! Our waitress was nice and gave us some great recommendations. She was attentive as she could be with the restaurant being very full and the space being very small. Only negative was that it was very cold inside. You definitely needed to dress in layers or continue to wear your coat--my mom did! Hopefully they can put in some space heaters or something to help with this? The warmth from my drink helped a little bit, but we were definitely very cold most of the time. Definitely worth a visit when you are in Philadelphia! read more

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