I felt the need to update because I've ordered twice in one week while here in Philadelphia. I love pizza. It's my go-to. But this is pizza on a whole different level. The first time I went I ordered the Asparago. It was really good, but very rich in flavor. I loved it, but I couldn't eat more than two slices. Second time I ordered the Calabrese and OMG... this is the best pizza I've EVER had. I also ordered the whipped ricotta and dipped the crust in it... heaven! This place is doing everything right. read more

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I'm always pleased with my experience at Barbuzzo. Their meatballs are absolutely delicious. They have great cocktails, salads, and pizzas as well. The service is friendly and quick. What is so special about Barbuzzo is that they are open late and have awesome dishes for those who want to eat somewhere nice after 10:30pm. This place definitely lives up to its reviews ! read more

Barbuzzo - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here on a Thursday night and we were able to get a same day reservation pretty easily. I would recommend getting a reservation beforehand though because it was pretty packed when we went. The concept of this restaurant is to get a variety of different dishes and share. I was in a group of 3 and we got 2 appetizers, 1 pizza, and 1 pasta which was the perfect amount of food. Although the quality of food was good, I think the food itself was okay. This place definitely feels a little overhyped. We got the whipped ricotta and the accompanying bread was a little too toasty for us (borderline burnt but apparently it's supposed to be that way). My favorite was by far the Arancini, absolutely loved them. The pizza and pasta were okay- nothing special in my opinion. read more

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I gave the restaurant 4 stars because it did not provide enough food (check out the pics). The food was delicious, however, the portions are not what typical restaurants offer, therefore, order only IF you are not too hungry. We order the margarita pizza and beet salad that was yummy too. FYI pizza is small two people can share it. read more

Barbuzzo - (Sorry for the blurry pics) Caciocavallo Stuffed Meatballs - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Barbuzzo is conveniently located at the center city in Philly area with plenty of parking near 13th street. It offers wide variety of small tapas-like dishes. Moderately priced but not cheap. Each dish had a unique blend of flavors and the wide selection of draft beer and wine made for a lovely meal. We had beet salad which was really flavorful but I would have liked more and bigger sized cuts of beets and less greens. Then we had the gnocchi which was absolutely perfection! Best gnocchi I've ever had. We also ordered couple of pies for the table, classic marghertia and fungi, which included herbs, mushrooms and few different kinds of cheese. They were both very good. They served pizza with chili oil and a jar of "oregano" that looked suspiciously smokable :) For desert we tried the Budino Jar which is a magical dessert with caramel, vanilla bean, sea salt, dark chocolate, cream and cookie crust. We also ordered their tiramisu. It was kind of deconstructed and served in a cup. It was really tasty I just wish it had more coffee flavor. The entrance to the restaurant could be better. As soon as you walk in, you are in the dining area. There is no lobby or seating for waiting customers. It's very crowded and noisy. Casual atmosphere with trendy decor. Despite this, the food and drinks were great. Overall, I'd definitely come back here! Wonderful first experience! read more

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Every single time pasta is al dente. Never have to send anything back well one time and that's because I'm a coward and it was too spicy Not their fault, I was too hungry, rushed instead of taking time to read the details. They were very accommodating when I dined with my mother. I believe they're wheelchair accessible if so, I will definitely be coming back with my other parent too. Thank you read more

Wow. So I'm from DC and taking a quick trip to Philly. I stopped at Barbuzzo since it had great reviews and it lived up to the hype. The margherita pizza was simply amazing. Perfectly thin crust, traditional wood fire pizza. The cheese popped and the basil was perfect. I finished with a salted caramel budino (pudding like) which was new to me. This was absolutely fantastic. I never enjoy salted caramel but these flavors blended perfectly. Everything was about $30 with carryout but still worth every penny. Definitely make a stop here. read more

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

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I can't fucking see a thing.....that is ALRIGHT WITH ME. We didn't have a reservation for this small quaint bistro, lucky it was early and we put in for the list. First we started off with a cheese board. Crap, cheeses matched with delicate fruit puree's and jams. Totally incredible and complex flavors. It was a perfect start to dinner. I had a pizza and wife had gnocchi. Both were well cooked and had great flavor. Dessert was the bomb also, get the budino and thank me later. read more

Barbuzzo - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here on Friday with a friend, food was okay but drinks were weak. Maybe we ordered the wrong things, but left feeling very whatever about the experience. We didn't realize how packed everything was on Friday nights so we wandered the city until we found a restaurant that wasn't filled and didn't require reservations. Enter Barbuzzo! We were seated immediately outside. The waiter was attentive and super quick. We ordered a pitcher of sangria, the mais pizza, and the papa fritas (basically pizza and French fries but make it fancy). The sangria pitcher was disappointing. For $30+ we barely tasted any alcohol and the pitcher had way too much ice. The mais pizza tasted good and I liked all the ingredients, but it was super hard to eat. The entire pizza kept falling apart and it was hard to eat it without a fork and a knife. Papas fritas were seasoned EXTREMELY HEAVILY. It was way too much salt and way too much pepper and was very confused about why they decided to season innocent potatoes like that. This one is a definitely skip for me, and I wouldn't recommend as an appetizer. Overall, barbuzzo was....OK. I wouldn't necessarily come here on my own will again, but I'd give it another try if an opportunity came where someone made me come here. It does the job for a dinner in the city, and it's in a fun area of the city but otherwise it I'd sum up the entire experience to be very average. read more

Nice trendy little spot that we found while looking for pizza. We really liked the decor and it was conveniently located close to our hotel. As soon as we got there we were seated. The menu was a bit different from what we had in mind, but we gave it a shot. Our pizza came out quickly and the whole family enjoyed it. This turned out to be a pretty descent place to hangout while on vacation. read more

Barbuzzo - Salsiccia Pizza. - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We sat at the bar for happy hour while visiting Philly. Nice ambiance and tasty snacks, especially the arancini (fried rice balls). Both draft beers were warm unfortunately, but we did enjoy the rum sour, which would've been even better with a touch less simple syrup. Overall, a good place to try. read more

Very spendy place for small portions. Ambiance is romantic and dark. Tight quarters. Horrible parking so plan to walk. Service was good. Everything was clean and modern. I got the fiduea which was delicious. This was probably the only dish with enough protein to make it worth the cost out of all the orders at the table. It was salty but so were all other dishes we got. Again, everything cooked very well. Also got the cucumber cristone which was a good cleanse prior to our dinner. Cocktails were spendy as expected for philly. Nothing special about the drinks but there are severals for all sort of tastes. We would definitely come back only if we had good company, otherwise there other cost effective, better portion sized restaurants that will suffice. Happy eating! read more

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Only visited once. Classy Italian fare. Great service. I really can't say enuf. A great date place.

Amazing food, highly recommend the margarita pizza, whipped ricotta cheese and above all the best dessert I've had to date. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Will absolutely go back!!!! read more

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Unfortunately, Barbuzzo didn't quite live up to the hype. We ordered a variety of dishes, many based on recommendations from other reviews, but nothing stood out except for dessert. The food was good, but not much better than average and the whole experience was a bit lackluster. I expected out of this world flavors, especially with the whipped ricotta, which came highly recommended. I'm not sure if I'm just missing something - it's just ricotta with very little flavor and some decent bread? Are people really this easily impressed by quality cheese and bread nowadays? We also ordered the pea arancini, seared gnocchi, pizza, and the caramel budino. Again, everything was quite lackluster and nothing to write home about, with the exception of the budino. If I were to come back, it would solely be for this dessert because it carried the entire meal and was the best thing we ate all evening (and dare I say one of the best I've ever had). Overall, decent experience, glad we got to try it. Probably won't be back on my own with out of town guests because there are better options in Philly! read more

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Really good food and friendly staff. We tried a few white wines and a few reds, all very clean and balanced. We then shared a few pizzas which were also very good, being able to see them prep all the food was definitely a plus. We finished off sharing 3 different pastas. All were really good but the gnocchi stood out most. Some of the best I can recall having. Definitely not a traditional Italian restaurant, more on the fusion side but it was still very good. Enjoy!!! Service 9/10, Ambiance 8/10, Food 8.5/10 I would go back! read more

Went here for dinner with the hubs on our weekend getaway. The Margarita pizza was AMAZING! Whipped Ricotta wasn't bad either. I will definitely go back for the pizza. The crust was amazing!! read more

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

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Barbuzzo is decent, but we arrived for our first visit with heightened expectations due to our friends talking up the experience quite a bit. I guess that's a key factor in why we left feeling underwhelmed. Granted, this is coming during the post-pandemic era, so we continually tried to convince ourselves that this was simply a result of understaffing, etc., but still...at nearly $300 with a tip, our table walked away disappointed (including our friends who were fans and had convinced us to try Barbuzzo). In a city full of excellent restaurants, any subpar meal is going to easily standout. Anyway, our server really didn't bring her A game, but looking around, it seemed like they may have only had two servers for all of the outdoor tables, so she was clearly overwhelmed. Still, there was no personality, no excitement, and really very little service. Things like water weren't refilled, and for a table of 4, a single bottle disappears quickly. We're okay with a bit less attentiveness, but this swung way too far to the inattentive side of the spectrum. I'll still try to give her the benefit of the doubt, though, but it's a shame they can't staff enough to handle the volume they're willing to seat. Dining outside at this intersection is always going to be interesting, so you'll definitely need to keep that in mind. If you know, you know, but if you want to dine in a less chaotic environment, sit inside. We can't knock them for the environment since we know what we're getting into when dining on 13th Street, but when nothing else seems to be hitting the spot, not being able to have a casual conversation with people at your table because of the surroundings is magnified. All of that aside, we really felt like the food fell flat, overall. The meal started out well enough. The ricotta is excellent, as well as the beet salad. I could've been happy just ending the meal there! The pizza doughs were bland and thicker than we'd expect for wood-fired/Neapolitan-style. The meatballs were pretty good, but also quite pricey for 2 meatballs. They were fennel bombs, and I love fennel, so that was a win. The sauce with meatballs was the best red sauce at the table, as well. They should really be listed under their snacks section, though. The pastas were hit or miss. The actual squid ink pasta was excellent and perfectly al dente, but the overall dish ended up being a bit bland. The pan seared gnocchi was quite good, great texture, and lots of flavor, but the Tufoli was a completely flavorless disappointment. It was surprising, as we've enjoyed some of the other establishments from this group, but despite some good dishes (especially the beet salad), nothing stood out as something that had us thinking, "we can't wait to return!" The dessert was okay. We had heard all about the Budino, but the caramel was quite bitter. Perhaps that's the level of caramelization they're chasing, and it was partially balanced with the full spoonful of flavors, but it wasn't enough to bring us back. The tiramisu, served in a plastic cup, also didn't leave us excited. It was okay. A fine texture, but mostly an ordinary tiramisu that my tiramisu-obsessed self could've gone without. So, overall, I'm sad to not be able to give Barbuzzo a higher rating. Our expectations were high, and obviously the industry is struggling to maintain it's highest highs of pre-pandemic, but considering how many restaurants are still crushing it consistently, Barbuzzo still needed to provide a better first impression. Perhaps we'll return when the world gets back to normal and the industry is back to its best. The ratings and reputation that preceded our visit has me optimistic that we simply came on an off night, but it'll be a while before we gamble again. Hopefully next time it's as good as all of these great reviews I'm seeing. Cheers! read more

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Barbuzzo is 5 stars for sure. I can't wait to go back. Our server was attentive and his reservations all hit the spot. We started with the watermelon cucumber salad, whipped ricotta, and focaccia + bufalo mozzarella. They were all amazing but the whipped ricotta was my favorite. The bread that came with the ricotta and the focaccia were both hearty and toasted perfectly. Not too toasty to where they are so crunchy they hurt your mouth. The pizza was just burnt enough as well and the octopus and squid ink pasta were great. The pasta was incredibly creamy and flavorful. For dessert, we had the brandino and the tiramisu. The brandino surprised me because I usually don't like sweet things as much but the salted caramel was toasty and a little bitter which balanced out the sweetness well. The tiramisu was also good, but it doesn't come in layers, more like the ladyfingers and cream are all mixed together. I think I liked the brandino more but both were worth a try. Our food came out so quickly even though the restaurant was quite full. And the kitchen is small but don't underestimate their efficiency! read more

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After much research, I decided to make a reservation here for my friends birthday. Thankfully I picked a winner! This place gets pretty busy in the evenings so I would highly suggest a reservation. Given the limited space of the restaurant, the layout is neat with the concept being an open kitchen so good is served as soon as it's made. This makes the places great for parties that want to share their food and try a bit of everything (think tapas). We ordered the meatballs, roasted beet salad, salsiccia pizza, and salted caramel budino for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious. The beet salad was fresh and had the perfect amount of cheese and dressing to compliment the dish. The meatballs were SOOOO tender. They did come out lukewarm though so I had to ask them to reheat it. The pizza was some of the best you'll find in the city as the bread was perfect and all the toppings were fresh. The addition of honey was unique but fit very well. Last but not least the budino. THIS IS A MUST ORDER. Even if you're stuffed like I was, you won't regret ordering it. My only critique is that there was a long waiting period between when we got the beet salad to when we got the pizza and meatballs. I'm talking 30-40 minutes long. I'll give them a pass since it was busy, but I do think that is an area they can improve on. Overall, this is a must-try restaurant. read more

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Everything I remember anymore. The Maiz pizza was absolutely superb. Paired with a Dock St., Pilsner. Resisted the salted caramel Budino. You just don't go wrong here. read more

Barbuzzo - Sidewalk seating - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a great place to grab a bite before the theater. We stopped in before a show at the Academy of Music and were lucky enough to grab a seat at the bar, despite not having a reservation and it was a busy Wednesday night. Loved the view, being able to watch all the delicious dishes being prepared. We wanted to sample every one of them! We started with some shared apps. The Butternut Squash Arancini (rice balls) were great, very light and delicious. The Sweet Potato app was good, but not my favorite. I think there are better choices on the menu. We then shared the Tagliatelle with Duck Leg, and that was also excellent. None of these dishes were heavy or overly filling, and that would have likely been enough for us. But the pizza looked excellent, so I wanted to give that a shot. So we ordered a Margherita pizza, to eat a piece here and then take the rest home. And it did not disappoint. The service was pretty good. We had plenty of time to make our show. The waiter checked on us frequently (until we wanted the check and to leave. . .don't you just hate that?). But all in all he was good, and made good suggestions on what to try. We'll definitely go back here for a pre-theater dinner. read more

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We came here on a Thursday night and it was so crowded during dinner time! There was a one hour wait so remember to make a reservation! We ordered two pastas and two desserts for two people. The pasta servings were not really big, as we were also informed from the server. But, they were both really tasty! One of them had duck and the other had scallops. We really enjoyed the desserts also. We have heard a lot of good things about the budino and it was definitely worth it! The tiramisu was also good! read more

Barbuzzo - La Colombe Espresso Tiramisu, Salted Caramel Budino - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Not a bad choice of a new style Mediterranean place in the area. Reservation is recommended for sure as this place gets crowded easily. Seemed to be understaffed for me as we noticed all servers were running around all the time. A few house rules to follow. 1) Please wear your mask when speaking to your server (a good one I liked that) 2) Happy hours are available only outside. Overheard people were asking the host "Can't we be happy inside?" The answer was no. 3) we were told to order everything at once. I needed to ask if they were ok to add a salad. If allowed, fine. Hmmm kinda weird. What if people wanted to get more foods. Interesting. We didn't really have any problems with the house rules but service. Once all the foods served, no checking whether we were happy with everything. During the meal, a plate we were working on was almost to be taken without asking (no apologies anything). Would have been nice to be asked first. I didn't even bother to get more drinks as somehow I felt guilty to initiate that request first (of course no one cared to ask). As said, all servers were so busy but it shouldn't impact customers' service expectations ever. This place just lacks of simple service questions like "How was everything?" "Would you like more drinks?" "How are the foods?" "Here is the bill, no rush whenever you can". Our bill was put on the table and that was it. No words - dead air. So weird. It just implies that this business cares less about service as it is always packed perhaps? Very disappointing on service honestly. Ingredients of their foods were fresh and that's a plus. The creativity on their foods was not bad. Very pretty on the look and the taste was quite unique. Bummer for us. Not a good experience. Sadly we were so excited about checking this place out. read more

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If there's something about me that people should know, it's that I love Mediterranean food. And brunch. So when I visited Philly, it was common sense that I had to visit Barbuzzo, a place that I could combine both of my loves. I made a reservation for two for a friend I hadn't seen in a while and me. As you walk into Barbuzzo, you know that it's going to be a fancy time. The interior decoration is very sophisticated, one side with fully set tables and the other with a bar and open kitchen. I really liked the fact that you could see what the chefs were working on just a couple feet away from you, as I think that added to the overall energy of the restaurant. As a person looking to add more protein into his diet, I ordered the Spanish steak and eggs. The dish was only $22, so I was a little skeptical as it seemed on the lower end for that much meat and protein. But boy, could I have not been any more wrong. The dish was absolutely incredible. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, and the yolk from the fried eggs delicately coated the remainder of the dish. The sauce that the dish came with was also spectacular as it provided a slight tanginess to the dish. My only complaint was that there wasn't more of the sauce, or else I would've loved to dip my potatoes in them. However, I asked for a chili sauce and ketchup, and I found that their chili sauce and ketchup was a delicious combination with the potatoes. All in all, I had an extremely pleasant experience at Barbuzzo. Especially as I only paid around $27 for steak and eggs (including tip and tax), this was certainly a steal of a meal. Definitely would recommend this restaurant to any Mediterranean and/or brunch fans in the Philadelphia area. read more

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Maybe I was hungry, or maybe it's Barbuzzo. Stopped by for dinner after a long work day and was graced with the best seat in the house (right in front of the plating area). Ordered their amazing braised duck leg tagliatelle paired with a glass of cabernet followed by homemade tiramisu (made with local La Colombe espresso) as dessert. Watching the chefs do their hypnotic dance that is preparing, cooking, and plating was truly a great experience. Despite the full house, I never felt rushed to leave. Needless to say, I licked the plate clean. Definitely recommend! Menu reads: Locally Milled Spelt Tagliatelle +braised duck legs, cabbage, cocoa, parmesan, foie gras butter La Colombe Espresso Tiramisu +espresso soaked lady fingers, marscapone, candied cacao nibs read more

Barbuzzo - Tiramisu - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Barbuzzo was good, but I was a little underwhelmed considering the rave reviews. We ordered the chef's plate, Cacio e Pepe pasta, and margherita pizza. The chef's plate, an assortment of small scoops of vegetables / other items, was good and offered a variety of tastes and textures. We thought the pasta needed more pepper to cut through the richness of the cream since it was overly heavy. The pizza was good but not incredible. I would still recommend this restaurant but keep your expectations grounded. read more

Barbuzzo - Margherita - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've been here several times. This is one of the best restaurants in town. There's nothing better than great service and great food. I will post pictures on my next review. But I will have to say that this restaurant is one of the best in town. The restaurant is clean. The servers and staff are very friendly. Overall, the ambience is wonderful and that's it. read more

Came out for dinner with a friend I haven't seen in a while. This was one of my last restaurants on my list of must-eats in Philly, so I was really excited that I was able to find a reservation at a decent time on a Thursday during restaurant week. Reservation was for 7:30, we arrived a few minutes early and we were seated promptly. While I love the decor and vibe, the restaurant is a bit narrow so it does feel like people are constantly bumping into you if you're seated at the bar or at one of the tables along the aisle. It's also pretty loud and you will definitely be able to hear everyone's conversations clearly. We didn't mind, but it's something to note if you're looking for a more intimate dinner. Service was attentive throughout the night. We started off with the Sheep's Milk Ricotta which was amazing. The texture was perfect and flavors were on point. The bread that came along with it was toasted to perfection. I had the Caciocavallo Stuffed Meatballs for my first course and my friend ordered the butternut squash arancini. The meatballs were very flavorful and very cheesy, but I still felt they were lacking something. For main courses I got the Rigatoni with Pork Ragu and my friend got the "steak" that i believe is actually mushrooms or cauliflower. We enjoyed our main courses. Everything was seasoned to perfection and the portions were ideal. Overall we were very satisfied and I'd like to come back to explore more of the menu. I'll try and come at a less busy time. read more

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Funny how you can be just a few feet away from the chaos that is Center City, yet in here life and time seemingly come to a crawl. Barbuzzo has been dishing out Mediterranean fare to the philly faithful for years now. This is ideal for date night or any special occasion. Intimate and full of charm. The sheep's milk ricotta is an absolute hit. A lovely grilled bread served with velvety ricotta and olive oil. I know, you're thinking sheep's milk? Not at all as intimidating as it sounds. The cheese is subtle yet flavorful. I actually had to pace myself so I wouldn't devour this in its entirety before the entree. The pasta dishes are beautifully constructed. Each ingredient is treated with the utmost respect, and the flavors surely come through. The portion size isn't astronomical, which I can appreciate, since I often feel I should be wheel barrow-ed out of most restaurants. The much sought after Salted caramel budino: considering this is the #1 seller, I'm going to catch some serious flack for this but I was not a fan of the budino. Primarily because of the lack of texture balance. Easy to see why Barbuzzo has cemented its place in the hearts of many. read more

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Not sure what makes this place "Mediterranean style" other than that it's mostly Italian food. Some of the dishes like the pizza and the gnocchi were on the salty side and my drink was VERY strong and filled to the brim. The dessert menu was cute but nothing special and the tiramisu was very chiffon cake heavy and had less of an espresso taste. Probably will skip on the dessert next time but I would come back for the food! read more

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Foodies will love this place! Ask to sit at the chef's table, which is really a counter. You'll get a front row seat to watch artists turn salt, fat, proteins, etc. into a plate of food you'll not soon forget. Take your time savoring the beauty of the flavors. Ambiance is quiet and unassuming. Every dish I've had here surpassed expectations, but the meatballs were particularly noteworthy. I'm not local, but anytime I'm in Philly I check availability here and go if I can. Don't miss it! read more

Part of the stable of restaurants from the Safran group, Barbuzzo is nice (like all of them) but lacking heart (like all of them). It's not authentic, nor is it innovative. Their restaurants are a bit like attending a very casual Hillstone restaurant or a souped up Olive Garden. They have a formula down, and you will be a number assigned to a table assigned to a staff member. That said - it's good, consistent food and a nice experience to take out of towners to. Far better Italian in this city, but you do sometimes need a good basic. This is a good basic. read more

I had the grilled octopus and my friend had the salad. It was all excellent and the service was great. I would definitely eat here again

Fast service we sat outside when it was packed inside in the cold. They have heaters outside. Pizza was great! & we got the salted caramel budino! Yum read more

Wonderful food, Great staff, however they also have a mouse problem, sitting at the table, enjoying our food, out of the corner of my eye I saw something moving on the floor. Not just one, but two mousse was apparently out for a walk, following the wall, passing a door, and ending up disappearing underneath some shelves behind my wife. If you are looking for a full package (dinner and a show) this is the place to go. read more

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Such a delicious lunch! Caught up with one of my friends here over some amazing food. So amazing that the table next to us asked what we ordered! Service was great and encouraged us to mask when talking to our waitress. We were still seated very close to the table next to us so I sadly don't think masking for the minute we were talking to our waitress was doing a lot, it was also pretty loud as a result. However the short rib hash and mais pizza more than made up for it. Two dishes were more than enough for my friend and myself and I was very ready to take a nap after Corn and egg are probably my new favorite pizza toppings after this meal! read more

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

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Nestled in Philadelphia's bustling Midtown Village, Barbuzzo is a culinary jewel showcasing Mediterranean and Italian fare. As an individual deeply immersed in the world of Italian tomato sauces through my work, my experiences at Barbuzzo have provided a delightful insight into the dynamic intersection of authentic and modern Italian cuisine. The culinary journey at Barbuzzo begins with its menu, a beautifully crafted tale of the Mediterranean. The kitchen, helmed by the celebrated Chef Marcie Turney, displays an inspiring commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients, many of which are organic, mirroring the ethos of authentic Italian cuisine. The star of the menu is undoubtedly the range of Neapolitan-style pizzas, fired in a wood-burning oven, right in the heart of the open kitchen. The Margherita Pizza is a testament to simplicity, with the vibrant flavor of San Marzano tomato sauce shining through. Working with Italian tomato sauces, I found Barbuzzo's rendition to be beautifully balanced - sweet yet tangy, the sauce lends a perfect base to the creamy mozzarella and fresh basil. The charred, slightly chewy crust adds a delightful contrast of texture, making each bite an experience to savor. Other highlights from the menu include the signature Uovo Pizza, a sumptuous blend of creamy fior di latte, truffle farm egg, and asparagus. The pasta dishes are also standout, like the Spaghetti Nero, squid ink spaghetti served with fresh crab, serrano chile, and the vibrant tomato sauce. The depth of flavor and freshness of the ingredients encapsulate the true essence of Italian cuisine. The desserts are not to be overlooked, with the Salted Caramel Budino stealing the show. This delicious treat, topped with a dark chocolate crust, is a creamy, indulgent end to a delightful meal. The service at Barbuzzo matches the caliber of the food. The staff is knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely passionate about the dishes they serve. Their suggestions, from food to wine pairings, are spot-on, enhancing the dining experience. It's this attention to detail and authentic care for the customers that elevate Barbuzzo from being just a restaurant to a dining experience. The ambiance at Barbuzzo is equally impressive, encapsulating the warm, rustic charm of a Mediterranean trattoria. The interior features exposed brick walls, a long bar running down one side of the restaurant, and an open kitchen that provides a glimpse into the magic happening behind the scenes. The mood is intimate and cozy, making it a great place for a quiet dinner or a celebration. During the pandemic, Barbuzzo has taken impressive measures to ensure the safety of its patrons and staff. With well-spaced seating, regular sanitization, masked staff, and a digital menu, they have managed to maintain their high service and food standards amidst challenging times. Barbuzzo offers a delightful dining experience that straddles the line between traditional and modern, comfort and innovation. The food, with its fresh ingredients and flavorful tomato sauces, speaks to the heart of the Italian culinary ethos, while the service and ambiance further enhance the overall dining experience. As someone who works with Italian tomato sauces, dining at Barbuzzo has offered valuable insights into how these simple yet versatile ingredients can be transformed into culinary masterpieces. Barbuzzo is a testament to the magic of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, a celebration of fresh produce, and a dining destination that leaves you with delicious memories. Whether you're an Italian food aficionado or just a casual diner, Barbuzzo offers a unique culinary journey that's worth embarking on. read more

Barbuzzo has always been a favorite of mine because of the salted caramel budino... thanks to my sweet tooth! Last night I went to for Sunday night dinner and I was able to get a reservation quite easily. Located on 13th street, the area was buzzing with people enjoying the warm weather and the street being closed down for outdoor dining. I had the crispy skin Branzino which was sooo delicious and super light and fresh! After fasting all day during Ramadan, it was the perfect entree. But 1 meal is never enough during this time, so I got a margarita pizza and budino to go... budino not pictured because it was gone before I even thought to take a photo. As always, Barbuzzo is always a good bite every single time I go. Never disappoints. read more

Barbuzzo - Margarita Pizza with one slice eaten - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We came here for dinner and our overall experience was OK. We ordered the Calabrese pizza (had a nice kick of spiciness to it but delicious) , butternut squash arancini (tasted a bit dry), potatoes (mediocre), grilled spanish octopus (did not taste fresh as the meat was soft). This was a good amount of food for two people but unfortunately, the quality was not there. read more

Barbuzzo - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania