Barcuso Social Club has quickly become one of my favorite finds in Upland. Their new speakeasy addition, The Copper Room, has a warm, intimate vibe with a lot of character, and you can tell it was put together with real intention. What stood out most was the staff. I felt welcome from the moment I walked in, and that same warmth carried through the whole room. Guests were chatting with each other, there was laughter everywhere, and it just felt like a place where everyone belongs, not just another bar you're passing through. Owner Joey Mancuso has built more than a business here. They support local artists and host fundraisers for causes that matter, and that community focus really comes through. read more

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We were really excited to try Barcuso after seeing so many great reviews and videos online. Unfortunately, our experience was the complete opposite. We came in with a group of 4 adults and 3 kids. The moment we walked in, both the staff and several people in the kitchen just stared at us, which immediately made us feel uncomfortable. We were told to "sit anywhere" and that there was outdoor seating, but it was extremely hot outside, so we chose a small table in the corner inside. After sitting down, we waited about 10 minutes and not a single person came to our table. We weren't greeted, offered water, handed menus, or even acknowledged with a simple, "We'll be right with you." There were several employees working--servers outside and multiple people in the kitchen--yet no one ever approached us. The lack of service was disappointing, but what made it worse was how unwelcome we felt from the moment we walked in. The looks we received made us feel like we didn't belong there, and that isn't how any customer should feel when trying a new restaurant. We eventually got up and left to eat next door, where we were immediately welcomed and served. It's unfortunate because we had been looking forward to trying Barcuso, but based on this experience, we won't be returning read more

I was invited by a college girlfriend for a late-night dinner. Ordered: Virgin Lavender Sunset - $10 Coca-Cola- $3.50 Margherita Pizza - $25 Mmm! Delicious pizza and drinks. Ambiance is really nice inside and outside with nice decor. Good customer service and friendly staff. read more

Barcuso - Virgin Lavender Sunset - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

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Pizza good a little pricey. The ambiance is amazing. Service and owner were friendly. Cool place to bring your dogs in the patio area.

My family and I were invited to a 50th birthday party at this restaurant/bar. The event was held in the large, outdoor patio to the rear of the location. Over one hundred guests attended the party. The entire event and experience were fun and memorable. The bar area and the outdoor patio were vast, clean, and well-maintained. The outdoor area offered guests cabana-like seating with very comfortable padded chairs, as well as bar-like tables. Employees were very hard-working, friendly, and super nice. The food, which consisted of salad, lasagna, and pizza, was EXCELLENT!! And full of flavor. The adult beverages were well-made and easily available from the waiters and waitresses. This was a GREAT event. read more

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This place was pretty busy for an early Saturday evening. There's a nice little bar and some seating up front as well as an outdoor patio. I saw a secret door on the left side of the bar that seemed to be a speakeasy and only reason I knew it was, I saw people coming in an out. I asked about it, and tone of the gents that works there handed me a black card with a key. The other side had a scan code and you make reservations for that spot. We came solely for drinks. Our bartender Stephen was absolutely fantastic. Although they were busy, he made sure we got our drinks correctly and as soon as he was able to. I let him know the weekend before, I had tried the best espresso martini I've had in Newport. I tried one at Barcuso as well and it was not bad at all. Definitely top 10 for me. He offered to make me another to challenge the top spot for expressing martinis and I accepted. However, we had dinner reservations and had to come back at a different time. So Stephen...I still gotta come back and try the best espresso martini! The one in the photo is the Brit. Similar to an espresso martini but topped with sugar and egg white foam. As well as the pizza! Looked phenomenal! read more

Barcuso - The Brit - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

Great pizza, nice live music. They did a nice job on the large covered patio. There are no ceiling fans in the covered patio and Barcuso allows people to smoke cigars under the patio. The cigar smoke was horrible and no ventilation. I won't be sitting in the covered patio as long as they keep allowing people to smoke. Very disappointing because I love this place. read more

Great place to hangout or watch sports in historic downtown Upland. Really good pizza, we got the nonno pizza which is prosciutto and arugula with balsamic vinaigrette. Nice patio outback with TVs at every seating. Chill vibe and plenty of heaters for those chilly socal nights. Friendly and attentive staff. Good place to hangout with family and friends. read more

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I ordered a pizza to go, so I can't really speak to the atmosphere, but the takeout experience was great. It was super easy to place my order over the phone, and my pizza was ready for pickup right on time. I ordered the Zio, and it was hands down the best pizza I've had in the Inland Empire. The ingredients were fresh, the crust was perfect, and every bite was delicious. I'll definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend! read more

Barcuso - Zio - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

What a chill spot this is! Came by to watch the game, ordered some pizza and drinks. Friendly waiters, quick service, and the owner is so personable. read more

Barcuso - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

The pizza here was delicious. We ordered the Zio, featuring pepperoni, basil, and hot honey--the flavors were spot on, and the crust had that perfect balance of chew and crunch. If I were rating on food alone, this would be a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. The atmosphere was great, featuring a cute bar up front and a large, comfortable back patio. We caught a live set by Zone Trooper Charlie, who played a fantastic two-hour gig outside. While most seating is comfortable, some of the plastic wicker-style chairs could be improved. This service--or lack there of--is where the experience fell short. While the staff was friendly, they were clearly overwhelmed by the Friday night crowd. The salad never arrived, we waited 30 minutes for water, and we had to hunt down our pizza after 45 minutes because it was never delivered to the table. Additionally, the beer list was IPA-heavy with few other options. The owner seemed genuinely nice and was walking the floor checking on guests. I hope people provide honest feedback so they can iterate to success. It's a good spot with good pizza--they just need to dial in the logistics to match the quality of the kitchen. read more

The pizza was really good. It was thin and had a great undercarriage. Very few places can do a good pizza. This place does it well. Service was pretty decent. The pizza was 30 but it's not small and def can share with 2-3 people. Super chill spot to have a drink and maybe have a date night. They did have a back patio area but i didn't get to see it so i can't speak on it. read more

Barcuso - Nonna - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

Came with my hubby so he could enjoy his cigar. The pizza and drinks were great! Service was great our waitress was very sweet. Ambience was great, I love the out door patio. Definitely coming back. read more

More of a Bar that serves food than a restaurant that serves cocktails. Pizza was marginal and the servers took way to long. The band drove me out even faster, also way too expensive for what you get read more

Went here about a month ago on a date night with the wife. We had both been looking forward to eating here. Customer service is just not their thing. Walked in and there was a group, looked like a work group out for drinks. No one greeted us, finally got a bartenders attention to see if the outside was available. He let us know it was, so we went out and took a seat at the one clean table. Every table was dirty. Took our waiter about 15 mins to greet us. Another 10 just to drop off our drinks. We ordered the bruschetta and the Nonno. Bruschetta was mid at best. Not bad, but not the quality I was expecting from the previous reviews. The Nonno was good, great flavors. They do allow smoking on the patio. There were a couple of guys enjoying cigars on the patio. So if you don't want to be around smoking, make sure you sit inside. This place needs better servers/bartenders. They are in no hurry to do anything. read more

Went after having some beers at Rescue Brewery. It was earlier in the night so there weren't many people there but it definitely picked up as the night progressed. The bartender was really nice and all the cocktails we tried were amazing. The bartender was very responsive to any questions we had and was willing to help us with our drink selections. He was more than happy to just make a classic smoked old fashioned instead of a fancier cocktail. And even that old fashioned was amazing. We did not try the pizza but it smelled great and looked delicious when the table next to us ordered it. I would definitely return and try more drinks and their pizza! read more

Well we spent alot of money there only to be asked to sit outside on a Friday night while enjoying time with adults. Yes we were a little loud but the money we spent was crazy. They try to be upscale in an area where you bar hop? Guess we ain't going back, plus you bartenders are horrible servers as well as the waitresses. read more

I had had my eyes on Barcuso on Yelp and Instagram for quite some time and finally had the chance to try it out. We went to try it out on a Saturday while a World Series Dodger game in as on. We enjoyed ourselves as a party of 4 on the outdoor patio which had plenty of tv's. My husband and I shared the Zio pizza which was delicious with the perfect amount of hot honey drizzled on it. I was curious to try the pizza with the pears on it also but they wouldn't let us do half and half. I'll have to visit again to try that one out. We inquired about the Speakeasy that they apparently have but it was not open that day due to the Dodger game being on. We will definitely be back to try another pizza and check out the speakeasy. read more

Barcuso - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

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Okay I came here once years ago but I don't live in the area and haven't been back for awhile, but I remember having a great experience. I'm mainly writing this review because I sat in front of Joey the owner at a Dodger's game on Monday and my gf and I were cracking up the entire game. If Joey wasn't in the bar business he would absolutely crush it as a stand-up comedian. Unfortunately the Dodgers lost (to the Guardians no less) but this game was memorable because of the commentary by Joey (and his friend Kief who I gotta shoutout as well). Next time I'm passing through that part of town I'm definitely stopping by for some pizza/beer and saying what's up to Joey. read more

Barcuso Social Club is our go-to local pizza spot. The pizza is incredible especially the hot honey and the full bar has something for everyone. I don't drink whiskey, but the whiskey fans in my life say their selection is top notch. I'm loyal to the Lavender Sunset, best enjoyed on their amazing patio with TVs and fire pits. The staff is always friendly and accommodating, they even lowered the music for us without hesitation. Easy parking, great vibe, and the owner often stops by to check in. Five stars, every time. read more

Barcuso - Hot honey pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

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Came out for date night and came in here for pizza and next thing we are having drinks and smoking cigars! Service was great! Pizza was great too. Had live music and got to see dodgers game. Great time. read more

Barcuso - Old fashion and stogie - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

I'm always up to try new places. Specially, when it comes to pizza this place has really good reviews. The only option they had was cauliflower so we had to pay the up charge which seems kind of unfair. You would think they would just make a complementary. They ran out of pizza crust. However, the pizza came out cold. 2x. They had to remake another one for us, but it's taking way too long. This is frustrating especially when you're hungry. Even though the pizza is good, I wouldn't come back due to the service. Plus there were Nats. No thanks. read more

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The bartenders and owner are always attentive and inviting. The pizza is delicious and the drinks are Top Notch. My espresso martini was made with real espresso and smelled so good when the bartender was making it... and tasted delicious! We love sitting outside in the large patio and listening to the band. read more

Barcuso - Got to see The Substitutez! Love them - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

Late post - we explored downtown Upland last weekend. It's a cute little town with a lot of food options as well as bars. We decided to try Barcuso because we love us some good whiskey. We enjoyed a couple of drinks - delicious! And shared a pizza which was divine as well. Nicely decorated inside and they have a huge back patio to enjoy some live music. They have a speakeasy, but we didn't ask how to get in. Maybe next time. read more

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Honey pizza is a must . Flavor hits and the dough is perfect . The pepperoni and the sauce has an unbelievable match. You just come have have a pizza . read more

The inside isn't very large, but they do have a large patio out back. They have about 5 pizza's and some desserts. They have a large whiskey selection. The pizza was pretty tasty and had a good flavor. The cannoli was pretty tasty too (not pictured). The service was pretty good, although they were super busy, the bartenders were not the most friendly. read more

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We had a good time outside listening to the band. The whiskey selection, service, and pizza were all good. We'll be back for sure. (Tip to the owner: you've created a great vibe! Spend a few minutes to pull the weeds and sweep the edge of the patio opposite the band as it really detracts from everything else that's so nice) read more

We just stopped for drinks on the weekend, was a bit busy but we got seating easily even tho the bar was full. Despite that, the bartender was great. He was a one man show holding down the entire space, came out from behind the bar to greet us and provide us menus. As far as customer service goes, it was a solid 10. It's a casual space, drinks give a sophisticated vibe. We tried the corpse reviver #2 (bartender shared #1 wasn't a hit). I appreciated the story and love that they fix what doesn't work. #2 was pretty delicious. We had the french 75 and the continental sour. All great drinks, elevated. Pricey but again expected as these really are upscale drinks to impress your taste buds. Next time i'm in the area, I wouldn't mind stopping by again to check out their patio and try their food. read more

Barcuso - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

the sauce is so delicious. i talked to the owner Joey he told me it took him four years to protect the sauce and I completely believe him it is delicious even with a plain cheese pizza it is so good. I had to get plain because it is a Friday and I'm a Catholic so it's lent but it's so good I will definitely come again read more

Barcuso - plain cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

We really enjoyed the service and the food! The pizza is absolutely delicious and doesn't break the bank! Will definitely be back to visit!

Barcuso is definitely a must-- if you love that vintage type bar with great , very well made drinks, friendly staff this place is a must. I'm a "old fashioned" drink guy and let me tell you my top 3: 1- Trouble with the Kurv 2- Traditional Old Fashioned 3- Bananas Foster We love this place! read more

Barcuso - Old Man Ben w/ candied cherry (very good) - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

Best drinks, and service is amazing! We have been in quite a few times since they opened and they have never disappointed. They have a great selection of whiskey and make any drink you want. read more

Barcuso - The Britt - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

We had a celebration of my brother's life at Barcuso's. From the minute I meet Joey to plan the event I felt his kindness. He was amazing to work with. The food was delicious, the back patio was perfect, and his wait staff amazing. Would definitely recommend for a night out or planning a large get together. You won't be disappointed. read more

If what you are looking for are a handful of perfectly cooked and tasty 14" pizza selections, fifteen or so beautifully constructed custom cocktails (mostly whisky, mostly sweet), also a few curated cans of beer, a few wines by the glass, a few classic deserts, all served efficiently in a handsome, welcoming 1947 Italo-NYC neighborhood bar (albeit with typical postpandemic prices and dual slightly raked sports screens setting off a small, lightly edited version of Da Vinci's Last Supper)--then the Barcuso Social Club in downtown Upland is exactly where you should be! If want draft beer, a sommelier, a selection of pasta and chops, or pie a la mode--maybe you will find something like that in the back room or the back patio or across the street. read more

First time here, referred by friends, parking was a breeze, came on a Saturday night, such a cool vibe inside, great menu, good drinks and full bar available, patio seating as well. Pizza was delicious. Already recommended to multiple people and will definitely return. Highly recommend the Nonna ( not pictured here) lol this is the Zio and equally good. read more

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The Staff was Amazing, and the initial intro was based on my phone call to inquire about patio seating etc. upon entrance hubby and I were greeted as if our business mattered to them. The pace of the evening was all uphill. Pizza was so delicious with honey drizzle. Hubby does not eat pork so they modified his side for him so we could share. Bartender was on point and extremely accommodating as he took very good care of us, from the food to the drinks. Our Old Fashion was great . We also did Whiskey tasting. This was a great date night for us, and we really enjoyed the ambiance and all. read more

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Nice spot! Great ambiance, there is also a nice, large chill area in the back. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Barcuso - Old man Ben drink - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

Food was good, service was horrible. We felt like time was dragging because constantly waiting to be checked on or our things we asked. Feeling awkward looking around. The drinks were good but overall felt overpriced. read more

First time here I've heard about this place. I will not be back. Pizza was mediocre and the bruschetta was horrible. No flavor at all. So disappointed. read more

Barcuso - Margarita, pizza, tasteless awful - Pizza Near Me - Upland, California

Super homey feel inside where it almost feels like a prohibition era decor. Lots of pictures of Joeys family. Servers are super nice and quick to bring waters and get our orders. Espresso martini was delicious and plenty strong. Tried nonnas pizza this time with their signature hot honey zio pizza. Between the two, absolutely prefer the zio pizza. I've tried their other drinks as well and just didn't snap a photo but all their bourbon and whiskey mixed drinks are top notch. One of my favorite spots for some good cocktails. read more

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