4 of us during a nice summer evening sitting outside. Humid but pleasant to sit outside. Appetizer ~Whipped ricotta- I would have this everyday if I could ~Sweet corn arancini Main (family style) ~ Salsiccia Pizza ~Moroccan mussels Dessert ~La Colombe espresso tiramisu- perfect way to finish the night as we love la Colombe coffee. Got 2 to share. I remember trying an orange wine here, but forgot the name. Would recommend! read more

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Delicious Mediterranean food! We visited Barbuzzo on a Saturday night, and it was busy! The restaurant is sparsely furnished and dimly lit with the tables closely packed together. The chairs were uncomfortable, and there appeared to be an emphasis from the waitstaff to turn over tables quickly. We split the butternut squash arancini, the pan seared gnocchi, and the uovo pizza, and I ordered the midnight smoke to drink. The midnight smoke had a great balance of flavors. The butternut squash arancini was delicious and paired with a savory garlic aioli. The gnocchi was perfectly cooked and was well complemented by the other ingredients in the dish. The pizza was a bit greasy, but it was quite tasty. Overall, I had a lovely experience at Barbuzzo, and I would highly recommend them for Mediterranean food in Philly. read more

Pretty intimate restaurant with some really good food. I really like the squash Arancini (I always like arancini though) and the Vongola pizza with clams and some zesty peppers & garlic confit was superb. Really tangy, flavorful pizza. They do pretty traditional neopolitan style, but while the pizza sauce/cheese/toppings were phenomenal I would have liked the crust a bit more done (though it was speckled so it was probably perfectly cooked for many people). The prices were pretty reasonable for the type of food they serve but $22 for a personal pizza is a bit steep (though, again, reasonable). Service was really good. Overall I'd be back. I went early but I'm sure starting at 6ish it is hard to get a table, but probably worth it! read more

Barbuzzo - Squash arancini - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We walked in was seated right away (even though we changed our seat twice, no fault to the restaurant)! Got our delicious food pretty quickly even though one meal came out about 7-10 minutes before the other. The waiter explained saying that's the way the kitchen operates. That lamb pita sandwich was Top 10 delicious and I wish I had taken one to go! The service felt like I knew her, she was caring, thoughtful and attentive I think her name was Melissa... Was there for brunch and I took a pic of the dinner menu and will be back based up Melissas service and that dang pita sandwich! Go here! read more

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This place was really good. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for some tasty 'za! The service was outstanding and the ambiance was relaxed and not too noisy. I liked the fact the kitchen/cooking area was open for all to see. I had their salad with pine nuts and thin crisp apple slices and their pizza with fennel sausage and spicy fermented peppers. Can't remember the name of either the salad or the pizza but both were absolutely delicious. If you are in the mood for some healthy and tasty grub--this is the place. On top of all that, the prices weren't outrageous and as I mentioned their service was top shelf!!! Not every restaurant these days takes the time and care of their patrons, but this place certainly did! read more

Great Mediterranean food, fun atmosphere, friendly staff. Shout out to Stacy the bartender. You made the first half of our night.

Consistency is everything. I have been coming to Barbuzzo for over a decade - first when I lived in Philly and now a must-stop every time i'm passing through on a trip. Every meal I have had at Barbuzzo has been consistently top notch. Whether it's a pizza, some tapas, or a salad... flavors are always on point. But if you decide to only ever get one thing here, get the BUDINO. seriously. I have gone to eat at other restaurants and swung by for a budino-to-go order. The absolutely perfect dessert, their budino is the balance of salty caramel and sweet (but not too sweet) pudding. the oreo crust on the bottom adds texture and the crème fraiche is the perfect dollop. You CAN eat the whole thing and trust me you won't want to share :) read more

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The food is very good. More analysis to follow but honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The price was also surprisingly reasonable (especially for these days) for the quality so a definite "reccomended" from me. Get meatballs and broccoli. Alright the more analysis, we went tapas style where we ordered a bunch of stuff and shared them. Whipped Riccota: Really great, especially the fresh bread that came with it. Be sure to save some ricotta for dipping the pizza crusts later Grilled broccoli: genuinely awesome. Probably my favorite thing on the menu. On a sidenote, It's weird how I love vegetables like broccoli and brussel sprouts these days when I heard for years that they taste awful. I guess that's what happens when you start roasting veggies with garlic instead of boiling the hell out of them. Meatballs: also A+. Right up there with the broccoli. Very filling and delicious. Great texture with a delightful thin crispy 'crust' outside that so many other places neglect, and the soft juicy inside. Octopus: dunno, don't seafood. Friends said very good though Pizza: we got the spicy meat one with sausage baje pepperoni. It was good. So good infact that I forgot to take a photo before we ate it. Gnocchi: see above. Really solid gnocchi Tiramisu: loved it. Unusual style for tiramisu as it had a sort of cakey-oreo ish vibe to it, but still a definite treat. Service was good and prompt. They definitely took care of us. For all the above, bill came out to $110. Ambiance was also nice inside, good atmosphere but nothing extraordinary. But at the same time who really cares, food is great. Not every meal needs to be an "experience". Do Attend. read more

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Always amazing service and the dishes are outstanding! We were a party of three and our server suggested about two items per person so we chose the roasted beet salad, pan seared gnocchi, sunchock ravioli, pappardelle, the Bronzino, and the pera wood fired pizza. Each dish was amazing. Great vibe too! You really can't go wrong with booking this place. I'd highly recommend! read more

A pure joy visiting this place! We were offered to be seated at the 'cooking' bar, where the chefs prepare food, it was like being inside of a cooking tv show. Food taste and quality were outstanding. Ambience lovely. Service friendly and accommodating. Definitely coming back for more. My favorite dishes were fungi pizza and whipped ricotta. read more

Barbuzzo - Did not get to take good photos, it was too good to wait for the photos! - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food and service... we ate at the Chef's table (counter overlooking the kitchen). We were a party of six and each of us loved our meals. I can highly recommend the braised short rib, the Sangria and the Budino for dessert. Can't wait to return. read more

Tables are so close to each-other, loud and difficult to have a conversation.. Ordered beet salad which was fine and 2 entrees. Beef ribs came out luke warm so how fresh was that really ?? Sent back to reheat and took forever because told after the fact that they had to make an entirely new dish. So at that point my husband's meal was almost completed. Seems like quality control of dishes being served is loose. That should need to happen is executed properly. Server nice and food fine once it came and but unnecessary issues that occurred up to that point. read more

Pizza is just soooo good. I always feel so classy in Happy hour $10 is still a little pricey but worth it. We sat at the bar, had fun, had $5 beer and yapped. Would read more

Barbuzzo - Margarita Pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I got to sit at the Chefs counter and it was an amazing experience. The chicken liver and toast was delightful. It was puréed and just the right blend of flavors. The Tonnarelli Nero was amazing. The right ambit of garlic and capers gave it an amazing flavor. However the ultimate experience and the reason I came was the bupino. The waiter and chefs gathered around as I had the first bite. I think it was the best dish I've ever had. Wow. Service and ambience was great. Don't miss this place. read more

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On the third day of my business trip, I visited this restaurant since I wanted to eat something healthy. The roasted beet was sweet and tasty. I usually do not eat goat cheese due to its smell, but I come to understand that it is really good for such salad. The grilled octopus was tender and flavorful. The herb marinated vegetables were also delicious. The restaurant was crowded, but the dishes were served smoothly. I am satisfied with this visit! read more

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Great spot for a date night. Dark smaller building with great low lighting. Food was great! They let you know off the bat that the portions are smaller which is unfortunate, and that they come straight from the kitchen, do not expect your food to come out together at once. Not necessarily a bad thing, just can be awkward waiting. Would highly recommend! read more

First, it was a busy night and the staff was super accommodating and sat us right away! Our seats on the sidewalk were nice and the street traffic wasn't as intrusive as I thought it might be. Our waiter was attentive and reacted quickly. Ordered the whipped ricotta and corn arancini- both were delicious. My entree was the Rosso wood fired pizza and it was amazing. The sauce! We skipped dessert because we spied an ice cream shop across the street. read more

FOOD We ordered a margherita pizza, funghi pizza, charcuterie board, and whipped ricotta for a table of 3. The margherita was fresh and sweet, and its crust a nice contrast to the softness of the cheese and sauce. The funghi was savory, garlicky, and overall a nice contrast to the margherita. The charcuterie board was a bit smaller than expected visually, but that didn't take away from how filling it was. The ricotta dish was a delightful surprise-- it was sweet and fluffy from the fig and ricotta and crunchy from the bread. Definitely recommend this dish to try out! DRINKS Assorted alcoholic beverages are available for purchase, though we stuck with tap water for tonight. SERVICE Service was standard. Our waitress was friendly, and our orders were quick to arrive. We arrived on a Tuesday night around 7:45 pm and was surprised by how full the restaurant was. We ended up waiting around 20-30 minutes before being seated inside, and it was well-worth the wait. AMBIANCE The interior was very homey and intimate. The lighting was on the dimmer side, but the restaurant was illuminated by the fires of the pizza oven and muted overhead lights. It is quite loud as the inside is relatively small for the amount of guests and equally so for outdoor seating as well as neighboring restaurants also host their guests outside. PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. I saw someone's motorcycle get stolen while walking by the adjacent street, so I would recommend getting dropped off or arriving by SEPTA/on foot. read more

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Was in town for a conference so had a walk in on a Tuesday and sat at the bar. It was happy hour, which provided a good menu with good prices. Spritzes were yummy, and we ordered both off the happy hour menu and the regular menu. We got the whipped ricotta (delicious and luscious), the margherita pizza (crust was amazing, tomato sauce was just a bit too salty), and the cavatelli (absolutely delicious). The star of the show was the grilled nectarine and fennel salad. We didn't know what to expect, but one bite and my friend and I looked at each other speechless. It was sweet, salty, crunchy, umami, sour... Some anise flavor from the fennel, and nice char... So so so so good. You need to get that. Best thing I ate all day. What a dish! Service was great, food came out quickly and overall a great experience. But really, why aren't you getting the nectarine salad yet? read more

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Barbuzzo is my all time favorite restaurant! Yes the portions are pricey and kinda small (28 to get exactly 6 bites of steak) but they are the best 6 bites you'll ever have! I think I've been here at least 5 or 6 times lol We always get the steak, one of the pastas (the clam tonarelli was mind blowing), a salad, and a pizza! The pizza is aight but everything else is guaranteed to be fabulous! The recent steak with the potato gratin is awesome! Ambience is cozy , dark, and perfect for date night Can't forget the budino at the end, it is life changing! read more

Delicious food and a charming atmosphere! Barbuzzo serves excellent wood-fired pizzas, flavorful pastas, and an amazing whipped ricotta. Their happy hour deals are great, but it fills up fast--arrive early if that's your plan. The space is small and can get a bit loud, but nothing overwhelming. Reservations are a good idea, especially on weekends. read more

Amazing whipped feta appetizer! Great atmosphere! Cute little street with all the bars!

Barbuzzo has been recommended to many many times and I am glad I finally made the trip! It absolutely lived up to the hype! I went during reaturant week and the menu had so many great options. Vegetarian and vegan options were also available in every course. The cocktails were fresh and made to perfection! The staff is fast and friendly. The resturant is pretty small and tight but I was lucky to be seated in the back. The food was out of this world! The butternut squash Arancini was so creamy and flavorful. The sheep's milk ricotta was creamy and even better with grilled bread. The rigatoni was perfectly cooked with the most complimentary sauce. The Bronzino was a large portion with so many flavors. Served with a warm grain salad and herb sauce, I couldn't get enough! The tiramisu was a bit dry but the salted Carmel was the best dessert I've had in a while. The courses were perfection and I can't wait to get back here! read more

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My first dinner in Philadelphia! Both food and service were awesome. I was suggested to order everything at once and this really gave me a hard time as the items on menu all looked very delicious. Finally I got gnocchi and cod+clam entrée. I also asked for some side bread (available upon request, for $2). The serving sizes of both dishes were medium, and they tasted good, especially the cod+clam. The fish was super tender, the clams were fresh and juicy, and the greenish soup had a bit sourness, which added more flavor to the dish. It was also topped with some herbs which gave it some unique fragrance. When I had the dinner there happened to be a gay pride so it was quite fun to enjoy both the food and the pride haha! read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at Barbuzzo last night, my first night ever in Philadelphia. Make a reservation if you can! The place fills up. We did not have one, but were able to get 5 seats at the counter. I enjoyed watching the chefs work. One was very pleasant when we briefly asked her a few questions about our dish. Our waitress was lovely. We had the meatballs, octopus, and mussels for apps. Meatballs and mussels were my favorites of the 3. We had the crispy gnocchi-DELICIOUS!, the squid ink and shrimp pasta with crab ragout- also DELICIOUS!, the chicken was flavorful, I was told (I didn't try it), and the Margarita pizza, which, according to my son, was "nice and hot and has a really good tasting sauce". The restaurant has a dark moody vibe. All the staff we interacted with were very friendly, service was great. Oh, save room for dessert...the BUDINO...phenomenal. We also enjoyed the tiramisu and our waitress brought us a complimentary blood orange sorbet which was refreshing and delightful. Overall, we all left very full and very satisfied. read more

Went there for my birthday, which happened to be on restaurant week in Philadelphia. Hate to say this but everything was meh and below average. I was not impressed. Lacked that WOW factor. Won't be returning. read more

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This place has limited seating so be prepared to wait if you do not have a reservation. We got the grilled octopus, which is a must! It was perfectly cooked, light, and refreshing. We basically licked the plate clean. The asparago pizza with the egg in the middle was so goood. I don't usually eat the crust but I ate the whole slice. The bread is so goooooooooood This place is dimmed romantic lighting and there is little walking space so if you get claustrophobic easily, I would opt for outside seating. read more

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I came for dinner before a gala and loved it. The staff was very accommodating, promising to meet our timeline, and seated us at the chef's table near the back. My friend and I both ordered the burger and thoroughly enjoyed it. Although this trip was rushed, I'll keep Barbuzzo on my short list of center city restaurants to recommend. I plan to try more of their Mediterranean dishes. Although it was busy on a Saturday night, this seemed like the perfect place to bring a group before a fun night. read more

Barbuzzo - Barbuzzo Burger - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Brunch Saturday 4.22.23 12noon The Good/Great *Excellent service *Fava Toast The Meh *Shakshuka - two eggs cooked solid which changes the whole eating experience. I have had this dish once before at Barbuzzo and a variation at Bud & Marilyn's. Those were fantastic. This was over cooked eggs in same flavorful sauce with asparagus and peas on top. There was no texture or interest like before. I was disappointed. I only ate half of it. *Uovo pizza is now called Asparago. Asparagus instead of brussel sprouts. Dining partner did not care for it as much. Asparagus was stringy and kept getting pulled off to eat the pie. I honestly don't know if this review should be a 3 or 4. We were left unsatisfied. Thank goodness for the fava toast. read more

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Delicious, great service, and great prices. Happy hour specials were dare I say cheap-- but oh so good, and perfect for a pre-theater dinner! Quite a hopping place, so reservations are recommended! read more

After reading its reviews, I had to check this place out. I was worried about walking in so I made a reservation online (super simple to do) and was able to get a same day reservation. When we arrived, we were shown our table and they explained that we had to order everything at once and the plates are meant to be shared. Our waitress was attentive and patient with us as we took a minute to decide on what we wanted. We started off with the beet salad and it was absolutely delicious but the kale to beets ratio was a bit off (had a lot of kale and not as many beets). The flavors balanced well though and the goat cheese was really good. We then had the grilled Spanish octopus and it was great. It was cooked to perfection. Lastly we tried their margherita pizza and the crust had a unique flavor. Overall, 10/10 recommend. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots in the downtown area. Every time I visit Philly this is a must stop. Caught a table on a Saturday evening and luckily the weather cooperated with us to be able to sit outside. Cocktails over the last three times I've been here have been spot on, me and my wife enjoyed the fiore rosa the most recent time. The pizzas have been exquisite here. The most recent was a pork guanciale with Brussel leaves pizza (uovo pizza). I can say i haven't quite had that combination before, but they knocked it out of the park. Lastly, I am very impressed with the service. We had some issues with some of the places we dined in Philly with the amount of time it took to get served. They were on top of it here despite being absolutely full we were able to get in and out in just a little over an hour. read more

Barbuzzo - Fiore rosa - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Good place for brunch. I especially liked the Brussels sprouts and truffle pizza. The whipped ricotta was delicious. I would also recommend the breakfast pasta- good carbonara and the sunny side up egg added a great finish. Would recommend this place! read more

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As we walk into the restaurant, I noticed it was kinda quaint, super cozy, and had that intimate feel. We showed up after 6 pm, and they were fully booked until 8 pm. Luckily, there were spots at the chef's bar with the open kitchen vibe, so we went for it. Our waiter was totally on it, suggesting some fab choices. We ended up picking the whipped ricotta, calabrese pizza, and the Lobster Tonnarelli Pasta. That whipped ricotta? Pure bliss. Melted in my mouth, and the vinaigrette was the perfect combo. The pizza? A perfect blend of spicy and sweet, totally nailed it. Lobster pasta? Just the right amount of sauce, soooo good. This spot's officially climbed up my list of all-time faves. Sitting at the chef's bar, you get a glimpse of those cooks killing it and working together. Soo cool to see definitely recommend 10/10 read more

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We loved barbuzzo! I went for a private event and it was wonderful. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The budino is the big star of their meals so not one to be missed! read more

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We went to Barbuzzo Sunday morning for brunch. We made the reservation and were seated right away. There restaurant is kind of narrow inside and filled up pretty fast during lunch time. We ordered the brunch spaghetti, Uovo Pizza and Shakshuka. All of them are pretty good, especially the brunch spaghetti. Servers are attentive and polite. Overall, a great place to drop in. read more

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So, this is an odd one. Food was great. Branzino awesome. Server Stephanie great. But waitress useless. Sent our food to wrong table twice. So why the 5 star rating? Manager Jeff came by, comped whole meal. Didn't have to do that. Super nice, great follow up. Very apologetic for lousy experience. He saved the night. Shows they really take customer service seriously. So yes, go there. read more

Crowded space, great staff, delicious food. Got the still water on accident, so lost $8 - make sure not to do that pizza is delicious, might be the best I've had here. Steak was good as well but I'd try something else read more

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Came in for dinner take out and ordered two things: - Green Salad -Margarita Pizza Told them specifically two things - no added salt and dressing on the side. Got my bag, went home and the salad is covered in dressing. Not sure why it's hard to follow directions!! See picture below, through out half of it to try to salvage it but you can see how much dressing there is. Of course, I tipped them for takeout since they were busy. Absolutely ridiculous that they don't have basic order taking skills. Pizza was good but I was already disappointed with them so can't really comment on the quality. Will not be back here if you can't follow simple directions. read more

Barbuzzo - Salad drenched in dressing when I asked for it on the side. - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The husband took the family here for my birthday. We had Mediterranean Olives, Whipped Ricotta, Margarita Pizza, Tufoli, Stuffed Meatballs, Spanish Grilled Octopus, Grilled Hanger Steak, Salted Caramel Budino, La Colombe Espresso Tiramisu, and Blood Orange Sorbet. Our three kids loved most of the food but said the budino was too sweet for them. My husband's least favorite was the tufoli although everything we ate was good. Our favorite dish was the grilled octopus. Hands down the best thing we ordered. read more

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

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