Love this spot! A friend introduced me to this amazing distillery and restaurant. I had a flight of their amaros and loved them all, followed by some excellent cocktails that highlighted their products. Dinner menu is designed for sharing/family style. Everything was delicious and creative. We started with their crispy chicken skins, a bitter lettuce ceasar, octopus salad, and their duck confit with a surprising corn couscous. Our server was excellent, with full knowledge of their spirits and lots of guidance for tasting. Loved the bright comfortable dining room, with a bit of vintage flair. read more

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We were blown away by every bite and sip! First of all, the waitstaff were so kind to seat us in the back room when we arrived and couldn't easily squeeze into the main dining area with one of our party in a wheelchair. Very much appreciated that accommodation. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and tasted even better. There was a special with homemade focaccia, ricotta, pesto, and eggplant + tomato tapenade. I could have eaten a bowl of every ingredient individually, and together they were even better than the sum of the parts. We also had the curry chicken croquettes, citrus caesar, confit octopus, and gnocchi - all fantastic. And the drinks - next level. I had the Sam Fernando and it was dangerously drinkable, I had to order a second. My partner's Bird of Paradise bamboozled us with its clarified coconut milk - so wild to drink something CLEAR that tasted so much like a piña colada! Our other two party members had NA drinks that were also nuanced and delicious. I will very eagerly come back whenever I have the opportunity! read more

Cute bar with delicious cocktails made with distilled in house Amaro and gin. The food is excellent too. I loved the octopus with the romanesco and the duck confit. The chicken skin is a good snack for all the drinks. The happy hour is a good deal to try some of the drinks and snacks. The Amaro might be a bit sweet and strong for some so maybe try the cocktails first! read more

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I recommend the distillery tour: $45/person. They have some very interesting machinery. They serve up a spritz when everyone arrives. Aftward, there is a tasting of 4 of their amaros, with a few snacks. It's a flavor adventure; the amaros are much sweeter, delicate, and nuanced than standard amaros. Here's the run-down: Orchards: 23% ABV: A softer, lighter, and more nuanced version of Amaro Montenegro. Woodlands: 21% ABV: Very heavy cacao note with figs. It's almost a chocolate liqueur. Can be used in place of Averna in a Black Manhattan. Fields: 35% ABV: Very sweet, and heavy on the celery and butterscotch. Chaparral: 46% ABV; A lighter version of Green Chartreuse that is heavy on the mint and green tea. After the tour, you can stay and order food at the tasting table, but it's better to make a reservation in the main dining room. The place is small and books up way in advance. K&L Wines sells the amaros for less than the price at the distillery. read more

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Were I wishing to impress a special someone with my gift for finding hidden gems while also saying I have money without coming out and saying it, Brucato would be where I'd head. I'd also head there for the delightful ambiance, food, and drink presented with polish, and stellar hospitality. I liked the way the staff here looked, operated, and engaged. This place, with its unusual location and pedigree, is spotless, stylish, and delicious. This, I have determined after 4 of us sat at the bar for a couple of hours enjoying drinks (West Coast IPAs, Negroni, and a Yuba) and snacks (Fried Oyster Mushrooms, $12 and Chicken & Manchego Croquettes, $16). I'm a quick study. If you notice your surroundings you'll begin to understand that Brucato is the brand of amaro - an Italian herbal liqueuer - that they make on the ground floor (tours available). Many versions line the walls as well as some non-amaro spirits also being made here and it's likely your cocktail will feature one. I happened to notice Brucato when parking nearby and suggested it a couple of hours later when we were looking for a spot to grab a drink. None of us knew anything about it but, after witnessing a couple order up a flight and a meal, we all left saying we wanted to come back and do as they were: sample more. We all found Brucato very charming and appealing. Cocktails here run about $18-$22 (before a 5% surcharge on all tabs) which I put in the category of "ridiculously expensive" so it's saying something special when I express a desire to return. Brucato was an unexpected welcome surprise. read more

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My friend and I happened upon this place when we were in the area & wanted a cocktail. The host was super friendly & sat us right away at the bar. All of the bar tenders were equally as friendly and explained their spirits. The cocktails were so cute and both resembled a fruit or vegetable. We shared a few appetizers, the bread with cacio e pepe spread & bacalao mantecato. The bread was fresh baked & delicious, I honestly would come back just for the bread . The bacalao mantecato was also very good, but to be honest I just came back from Venice and it was lacking the smooth creamy texture. Overall we enjoyed our cocktails and snacks & the staff were all very friendly and attentive! read more

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Really cute cozy ambiance. We were seated upstairs and were completely in love with the decor and were even talking about the cute tiles in the bathroom. We ordered the amaro flight, which progressively increased in ABV, highest at 40+%. All colors were natural with focus given to local ingredients and California flavors. Servers were so nice and clearly knew what they were talking about. Gave a very homey vibe. Food was equally tasty, loved the salad read more

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Stopped by for pre dinner drinks on a whim and was pleasantly surprised by the local selections! It was so fun trying the different types and flavor profiles. Their food menu also looked great - I'll have to be back to confirm! read more

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This place was really cute. There's not much directly around it, so it was kind of mysterious to me for a while. The tour sounded really cool, but we ended up stopping by just for drinks one night. There was a very small, and full, upstairs dining room. We took a seat at the bar to watch the action there. We didn't eat, but the food looked good, though mostly fancy small plates. Two of us shared a flight which included their orchards, woodlands, chaparral, and a seasonal (which was delicious, but on its way out). The cocktail menu has a few twists on old favorites and some pretty creative ones. The bartender was knowledgeable and gave a lot of care to the drinks. I'd come back to try other things and see what's new. read more

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I came to grab a drink while waiting for our dinner reservation at a restaurant nearby and we were blown away by the drinks here. We were able to grab a seat at the bar on the second floor right away and I got the tish tang o tang which was delicious! I loved the melon flavor which was fresh and light, perfect for someone who isn't a fan of spirit forward cocktails. My friend got the lambrusco, a sparkling red wine which is her go-to. I tried a sip and loved that this one was not too sweet and a bit more dry than the lambruscos I've tried before. Such a nice spot for drinks and I'll have to come back for food sometime! The space is gorgeous as well with a lot of natural lighting that made for such a nice ambiance right before sunset! read more

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Fun atmosphere with great knowledge on drinks! Came to hang with a friend and got a cocktail (delicious) and tasting flight. The amaro flight was a bit sweet for me but it was interesting to try all the different flavors and I love how passionate the bartender was about sharing her experiences with us read more

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Cute bar with delicious appetizers and fun cocktails. We walked in with no reservation at around 5 on a Friday and were able to grab a spot at the bar. The cocktails were fun and although I'm not usually much of a liqueur person, the tasting flight was a really cool way to explore the amaro. My favorite dish by far was the bread with the tomato jam for dipping! Although the Cacio Pepe butter that comes with the bread probably would have been enough on its own. The stand out was the lovely bartender who made great recommendations! read more

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Combining a distillery with fine dining is a genius idea . Bottom floor is the tasting , top floor is where you dine . As you walk up the stairs , it feels like you are entering a fancy treehouse . The plants are a great addition. Brucato focuses on capturing the essence of different California regions in each of its amaro expressions. -Chaparral : herbal with notes of Yerba Santa -Orchid : fruity notes from Central Valley of apricot , walnut , cinnamon -woodlands : represents the redwoods and oak forest with a chocolate undertones I'd recommend going for the high ball and mixer if you don't want drink as much For food , the crispy chicken skin add home made mango have rep hot sauce was my favorite. Perfectly crispy with some spice . Octopus on skewer was tender . Butter bean was added in to fill you up . Server was great in filling our water and asking what we need . Food: chickpea panissa ras el hanout, meyer lemon aioli gribenes chewy & crispy baked chicken skins, caraway, fried onion octopus confit skewer chaparral tomato glaze, butter beans, read more

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A bar and restaurant in celebration of amaro?! Yes please! The space itself is minimal and contemporary, airy and clean, with a great soundtrack! I of course got a Manhattan, my favorite and all the food was delish! I'd love to go back for a tasting! Service was sweet and they even accommodated my off menu request for cherry liqueur in my Manhattan! read more

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A super cute place to stop by for a drink or sit down and have dinner! Only came for a pre dinner drink but wished we could have tried some of their food items. We ordered the amaro flight that was all local sf made amaro. The staff were so knowledgeable and kind. Cannot wait to Come back for dinner! read more

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The food is consistently amazing and changes often, so you are always trying something new. The staff is friendly, and attentive. I come here often and enjoy it each time and look forward to the next time. read more

Cocktail menu, food menu, and beers available so you can enjoy whatever you feel like for the night. Cocktails made with the three Amari, distilled right here on the bottom floor. Enter on street level and the restaurant and bar are upstairs Private dining room available for events Check out the wall shelf. You can buy the amaro bottles to take home for Mixing your own drinks or enjoy as is. Three to choose from and each go with different liquors (woodland [recommended with whiskey], chaparall [mezcal], orchard). Each has their own unique flavor profile. Try to see what you like! You can try each in a mixed cocktail from the bar. Some food items also incorporate the Amaro into it. How fun to try. Also cute merch like sweaters and caps and bar tools Food- -sun choke toast: delightful. Sunflower seeds and sprouts on a piece of warm toast -octopus Confit skewer: this uses their chaparall amaro for glaze! If you want to try the amaro in food -lamb riblets: if you're feeling a little meaty -gribenes: crispy baked chicken skins, good appetizer to with some drinks if you want something to munch on read more

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We stopped here without reservations and were fortunate to be seated at the bar. That resulted in an enjoyable chat with the friendly staff. Each small plate we tasted was exquisite and the drinks also excelled. Pleasant ambiance. Strongly recommend. read more

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Nice looking spot with great service/servers and drinks, albeit very overpriced. For $22 I expect a decent sized drink. Giving three stars for the unfortunate nature of the food. Got the bread and butter, chickpeas, fig salad, and gnocchi. Everything tasted so strange and slightly sour, I simply couldn't choke it down, with the exception of the bread. One of the worst meals I've had in memory, it was honestly quite shocking given the price point especially. Maybe the meat forward dishes are good? Go for drinks (with the expectation it's $$$) good service/vibes but skip the food. read more

Stopped by second week of open and had an amazing time! The home made bread and butter was incredible (baked to order), and the desserts were a standout as well. The amaro flight is a must try on your first visit to get a taste of each of their varieties. Cocktails were all fun too and some solid non alcoholic choices as well for non-drinkers. We ordered each of their entrees and they were all wonderful - the sardine pasta was our fave, and the lamb riblets, veggie gnochetti and hangar steak were all great. Only complaint was portions were kind of small and slightly underseasoned on the steak. Servers were extremely friendly. Only knock was we had to wait 15 minutes past our reservation time for our table as the previous table hadn't cleared up yet. We were a group of four so there wasn't really space at the bar and we kind of awkwardly stood around the intimate dining area. We weren't the only group that had to wait for their table, but the staff were very apologetic and explained that table booking times were based on 90 minute seating and are gonna correct that soon, so hopefully service flows better! We all agreed we'd definitely be back for after dinner drinks and dessert in the future, and to check out the distillery once it opens next month! Solid start and hopefully with time, service and food continues to get better and better~ read more

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This review is for drinks only. Started with the flight. It's different and tasty and something for everyone. The bartender was very nice and mixed amazing drinks based on the amaros in the tasting menu. You can also buy the bottles for $40 if into amaros. Place is small but it seems bustling. I would go back depending on how often they change their seasonal creations . read more

Steak was very good other appetizers were just ok quantity of food was lacking considering the price service was excellent Loved the ambiance read more

Brucato Amaro was visited midweek and before the sun went down. Off the bat I witnessed a loby with a table that seemed abandoned after a tasting, an elevator snd stairs that went up to the dining area. It's a cozy area with a nine seat bar and approximately eight tables. There's front section that seems dedicated to selling merch. The service was warm and on target throughout my dining experience. I had the superb house bread which is a steamy puffy masterpiece. The cacio a pepe butter is served like a swathe of beige paint the plate. The burrata was quite tasty but needing a knife to cut through it was not optimal. I had the flight of amaros and while they were all distinct and tasty my preference would for them to be chilled. I would come back; it was good, promising too. read more

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What a wonderful treat to have in SF. I went for two cocktails and had a wonderful time. Great friendly and attentive staff, beautiful décor and ambiance. read more

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Why isn't this place on every list of the top 10 restaurants in the City? The best cocktails in town by far. Amazing food. Sweet staff. Gorgeous room. Easy to get a reservation. Crazy great. Who really wants to beg and plead to get a table at Happy Crane or Noodle in the Haystack in two months at 9:45 pm. Call Brutaco. They probably have a table for you right now. read more

Wow, what an exceptional restaurant. We walked in since it was cold and snagged the last spot at the bar, and I am so glad we did. The dishes were unique expressions of seasonal flavors, and the bartender was a true artisan. I was so engrossed in the drinks and meal that I completely forgot to take photos! Brucato is one of SF's hidden gems. read more

Wish I could write a better review but. . . we tried four different meals on of the menu. The menu is very limited. Unfortunately didn't like any of them. There was a "fried mushroom" plate that tasted like fried dough - no mushroom flavor. We also had the 'salmon crudo" dish. It was mostly watermelon squares and very thin slices of salmon inserted into that. The serving was undersized and the salmon also didn't have flavor. Last of all, we ordered two of their hugely overpriced cocktails - one of them had an enomrous cube of ice and less than a shot of liquor. It was just too exotic and didn't taste good. The other was a shot of gin that wasn't really drinkable. Sorry. Lots of room for improvement. read more

Went here for a birthday dinner and enjoyed every bite! The menu is farm to table and limited which I enjoyed! They encourage sharing multiple plates and bring things out with time between platings. They also use the farm to table approach to their amaro and use local and seasonal ingredients to make everything in house! Would definitely come back. read more

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Good food and service Staff are friendly . It is a different experience compared to other restaurants read more

I've been waiting for Brucato to open up, and it didn't disappoint! Housed in an upstairs nook of Brucato's distillery, the space has a sort of intimate neighborhood feel -- none of that warehouse-brutalist thing that you sometimes get in places attached to booze production facilities. Starting with the drinks: We had five or six between the two of us, and they all landed well. The tish tang o tang and the egg cream were favorites. While obviously Amaro is in everything, the menu had a lot of range. The food is mostly small plates and fancy bar snacks. Gribenes were excellent -- just the right level of crispiness and spicing to make fried chicken skins feel light. Sunchoke toast was solid, as was the kohlrabi salad and the corzetti. Octopus Confit was super tender. read more

This distillery has no business serving such good food. Like yes - the Amaro they make are each so unique and fantastic and the cocktails they make with them are superb. But the food?! Why? Who asked you to bring out such beautifully plated food that actually tasted as good as it looked? Why was the service so chill and yet attentive? And why is that upstairs bathroom so damn cute? Yes - the bathroom. Don't lie and say you don't judge restaurant bathrooms, dear reader. Anyway, I hate that this place will be taking all my money and that I'll have to bring everyone I know here. Ugh. See you again soon. read more

Amazing drinks, amazing food! Great space! I've been 3 times and will definitely return with more friends.

Really great drinks and a fantastic rotating food menu. The staff was wonderful and it's a lovely venue. Check it out!

Beautiful bright indoor space with friendly staff, definitely worth a visit. Great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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What a gem! Stylish space, chill vibes, amazing drinks, and friendly service -- a perfect San Francisco spot.

Inaccurate website and hours. Came to visit at 630pm this Sunday July 6. Closed with no information outside or on their website or Instagram page. read more

Wonderful beverages (of course!) but the big surprise was the food - amazing! Staff and service were impeccable, all inside a beautiful space. Can't wait to go back. read more

New place doing something interesting. Go check it out. If you know amari, get the flight. If you know your cocktails, get that thing you like. They're happy to talk to you about the drinks because they know what they're doing read more

Excellent experience. Affable and helpful staff. Delectable amari and cocktails. And delicious food. We tried almost everything in the menu, the standouts for us were the homemade warm out-of-the-oven bread with cacio e pepe butter, the amazingly delicious kohlrabi salad, the sunchoke, toast, the gribenes, and the pici con le sarde. We were going to try the hanger steak that we heard such good things about but we were pretty full by this time and so we decided to have some ice cream and sorbet instead. Yummy burnt honey, ice cream and delicious preserved Meyer lemon sorbet! We will go back to try the rest of the choices on the menu. Absolutely recommend the amari flight and try any cocktail in the menu. read more