I got a vodka drink, the house greyhound, which was on the weak side. Lunch menu is not as extensive as dinner. We got the goat cheese kale and beet salad and it was the best dish. The margherita pizza was a tad salty, but good. Our pasta plate, the creste rigati was super salty. Good flavor maybe they need to cut back on salt to counter the salt in the chicken sausage. read more

I went there for a lunch with my daughter, we order a cheese bread appetizer when i noticed that it was a big cockroach in the wall right next to my face , it was disgusted situation, five minutes after they tried to give me a full free meal for the situation and them people start panicking because they have a bug on their table , really disgusting . Please be careful where you eat , this happens on Sunday 7 , very disappointed read more

Barbuzzo is a true standout in Philly! We sat at the bar, which turned out to be the best decision, the atmosphere was so warm and welcoming, and we ended up having some great conversations with the people around us. It felt like one of those perfect city nights where everything just clicks. Now for the food... absolutely phenomenal!!! We ordered the house-ground meatballs, the creste rigate, and the tonnarelli nero, and every single bite was divine. The meatballs were tender, flavorful, and comforting. The creste rigate had the most delicious sauce that clung to every curve of the pasta, and the tonnarelli nero was rich, savory, and just a little indulgent in the best way. You can tell everything is handmade and thoughtfully prepared. The staff were kind, attentive and friendly! Barbuzzo nails that cozy-meets-chic vibe, and it's clear why it's such a favorite. If you're in Philly and love pasta (or just great food in general), Barbuzzo is a must!! read more

I feel like I always end up at restaurants that have whipped ricotta on the menu. Following my tradition, I started with whipped ricotta as my appetizer. I found myself finishing it before I even ordered my entree (oops). I decided to go lighter on fare and got the tufoli pasta with a glass of Sauvignon blanc. The pasta was light as it wasn't covered in red sauce, but still had a good flavor. read more

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Food 8/10 Atmosphere 7/10 Service 7/10 Tips: happy hour is only at the bar. Gnocchi - 10/10 best dish, flavor bomb slightly sweet from the squash Meatballs - HUGE meatballs, but tasted pretty meh Hanger steak - medium was basically RARE, not pictured unfortunately. read more

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Barbuzzo was wonderful from start to finish! The whipped ricotta with fig was delicious, and I loved the warm bread that was served with it. The pizza was all phenomenal (the pera was my favorite - gorgonzola and pear is such a great combo, but the lamb and olive pizza was also wonderful). A friend and I split the porcini estrella, and it was one of my favorite pasta dishes I've had. The horseradish in it was so unique by worked so well with the porcini. Another friend ordered the gnocchi and it just melted in your mouth. Service was a little spotty - we weren't checked on and the water wasn't refilled - but for food like that I didn't care. The budino was an excellent end to the meal. It was on the sweeter side, but I thought the salty caramel helped cut through. The only thing I didn't like was the amount of chocolate cookie crumbs at the bottom; it didn't really work for me, but the rest was excellent. The whole restaurant is very cozy and warm. It's a small space, so I'd recommend a reservation. I love that you can see the kitchen from the tables. I would love to eat here again! read more

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Tried the upstairs space for an event space and was perfect for the 60-80 people that joined. The set up was great with an open bar and private space from crowds downstairs, as well as great servers behind the bar! read more

Stopped in with some friends and had a lovely dinner. It had the feel of a small Italian mafia style restaurant. Very quaint but all of the food and kitchen is cooked in eye's view. I had the porcini Campanella that had fun flavors of thyme and a braise beef with pasta. Every bite was full of fun and cooked perfectly. For apps we had the whipped ricotta , meatballs and scallops. The scallops were okay where the whipped ricotta really took home the trophy. The desert bondino with salted caramel and layers of delightful sweet goodness was very delightful. The thing I loved is the portions were what should be a normal sized portion. Too many restaurants make oversized portions. This was just the right amount with not too much and not too little. read more

Barbuzzo - Porcini Campanella - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Happy hour is great. You have to sit by the bar. Got the sangria, whipped ricotta which was amazing. Very creamy. The burger and papas Fritos were okay. Customer service was okay. Ambiance and the vibe was great. read more

I was apartment-hunting in the city. Then came around lunch time and sat at the bar for this while catching up on the Netflix series called His & Hers on my phone haha! The bartender was so attentive and so sweet. I started off with an apples and pear Chardonnay, and had some appetizers for my main course, which were the house-ground meatballs and the Papas Fritas. Everything was so tender, crispy and delicious ! I would definitely come back to this place ! read more

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Wow! This was my first time at Barbuzzo. I have always passed it while walking on the infamous Sansom Street. I always thought it was only a pizza place since the outside sidewalk is packed with diners ordering a whole pizza pie. Apparently this place has more than pizza. The place offers a range of Mediterranean food. I went for a work dinner and I didn't realize they have a separate building for their events. The place had a big bar and a ton of seating. The area had a little house feel to it. I started with a lemonade which was really good (I highly recommend trying out the lemonade). Then we started with our appetizers. There was the sweet corn Arancini which was delicious. It was crispy rice croquette that was full of whole corn kernels. I also had a Greek salad which was delicious and so fresh. It came out in a big bowl for us all to share. The meatballs were very big and tasty. The meatballs tasted very traditional. The last appetizer was sheared shrimp. I really liked the whole shrimp that was incorporated with basil-walnut pesto, tomatoes, feta, and polenta. Seared bronzino was what I got as my entree. I really liked how crispy the skin was. I did like the use of fingerlings in the dish. The fingerlings were very crunchy. I also really liked the amount of capers on this dish. For dessert, I had the tiramisu. It was so well done. I really liked how creamy the dessert was. The waitress graciously packed up my dessert to take home since I was full by the end of the meal. read more

Absolutely loved the food, ambience and the service here! Made the evening with my family so special. For apps we got the artichoke and mushroom arancini, and that was really good. For mains, we got the calabrese pizza - and this was one of the most interesting dishes, with the olives and hot honey which made it so much nicer - would definitely recommend! We also got the porcini estrella pasta and this was my favorite. It's very different from your traditional pasta but if you like mushrooms, this is definitely your pick. Finally for dessert, we got the tiramisu- it was nice and not as sweet as what we've had in the past. read more

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We arrived 45 minutes early for our reservation and were able to be seated right away. The hostess was welcoming and the restaurant had a good vibe. The menu had limited selections and most of our party ordered the Stracotto, which was very good. read more

Barbuzzo - Stracotto - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Went here for Restaurant Week with three friends, all vegetarian. There were a decent number of vegetarian options to choose from actually - for apps some of us ordered the whipped ricotta, some ordered the arancini, and some ordered the beet salad, and all three were delicious. Service was a little slow / felt slightly rushed, but understandable for RW. For mains, the option was casarecce with veggies, which was actually pretty good. I took home the salted caramel budino for dessert - it was a bit too cloyingly sweet for my taste but one of those desserts you can't help but keep eating. Overall a solid experience at Barbuzzo! I would say like 7/10. read more

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Great dinner place in downtown Philly close to a lot of hotels that are popular for conferences. I'd recommend a reservation for dinner and they seem to fill up quickly, but the service is fast and we didn't have to wait at all for our reservation. For our group of 3 people we split the ricotta toast, roasted beet salad, calibrate pizza, Mediterranean branzino, and gnocchi. Everything was at the recommendation of our waiter and he did not steer us wrong. We were so full, and we had some pizza left over! Everything was great, so flavorful and rich in the best way. Despite it being a packed restaurant, it wasn't too loud and I could easily hear and carry on a conversation with my table and hear our waiter. Highly recommend! read more

Wonderful service and amazing dishes. Superb! We had gnocchi, pizza, meatballs & the whipped ricotta. All were excellent! read more

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Absolutely fantastic restaurant offering fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and welcoming service. Everything exceeded expectations, creating a memorable dining experience we would happily repeat again soon. read more

Nice spot in center city with good food options. Tried the arancini which was crispy, creamy and delicious. The mushroom pizza wasn't too my liking because of the smoked flavor. Good place to at least try out. read more

Late entry from my travels to Philly but I've got to share this! Late night adventure led us here after reading the wonderful Yelp reviews. We arrived just before closing and they were kind enough to seat us and allow us to place an order. The ambiance and vibes were so nice. The place is kind of tucked away a few doors down from the street corner. (Directly across from the ice cream parlor) The hostess recommended some light bites for us to share and we went with the whipped ricotta for starters and the Tonnarelli pasta for an entree to share. Y'all both dishes were so full of flavor and I wanted more but it was late and I didn't need to be so greedy either. Lol. I'm telling you to get here quick! You're welcome. read more

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Service was outstanding and the food was pretty on point as well. The grape leaves with lamb in it was my favorite. The atmosphere was pleasant and clearly everyone knows this is a good spot as at one point there was a line to get in. read more

After two days in Philly, this was our favorite spot in the City of Brotherly Love. The location was charmingly perfect. Right next to the bustling cute corner of Sansom and 13th Street, the energy here is fantastic. The interior is hip, cozy, and warm. While we had table seating, I'd love to try the bar seating on our next visit. The energy of the kitchen was palpable. Favorite dishes were: 1. Olives 2. Watermelon Salad 3. Meatballs 4. Tufoli 5. Cavatelli 6. Margarita Pizza read more

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After reading the reviews for Barbuzzo, my wife and I made a reservation for dinner. Walking into the restaurant, it feels like a bar that's been converted to a restaurant. On the left side is a long bar where you can also enjoy your meal. And the place is certainly well stocked with a wide variety wine and harder drinks. It's been hard to organize my thoughts in reviewing Barbuzzo because I don't drink alcohol. Many of the excellent reviewers refer to how much they enjoyed their cocktails. I didn't participate. We came here for the food and ambience, and on that metric I would likely give it 3 1/2 *. For me, the tables are too close to one another, I felt stuffed in like a sardine. We did enjoy a wonderful conversation with the couple next to us-they were sitting less than a table width away. The noise level was loud. I don't mind the vibe related to energy of conversation and a good time. But when it's hard to hear the person sitting on the other side of the table, that for me is too loud. That was the noise level in Barbuzzo. But I accept that this is also a generational issue, with boomers wanting a quieter place than younger patrons. Our food was very good, but frankly, nothing amazing. We ordered the Grilled Heirloom Carrots and Artichoke and Mushroom Arancini as appetizers. They were good, but as another disappointed reviewer noted, a bit salty. Our entrees were the Procini Estrella-really great mushrooms in a good sauce and the Medit Bronzino. The fish was also very good and the presentation was very nice. This is a very nice restaurant but you have to know what to expect. It's a really good bar restaurant for celebrating and partying. But the ambience doesn't let you really focus on the food. read more

Exceptional experience from start to finish, featuring bold flavors, warm hospitality, and smooth service. The atmosphere was inviting, making it a place we would happily recommend to anyone seeking quality. read more

Atmosphere: Great atmosphere. Nice upscale, semi trendy feel. I wish they had a TV at the bar but that's my only complaint Food: All the food is delicious. One of my fav restaurants in Philly Price: Not the cheapest but for a nicer dinner you can do worse Service: Excellent service Parking: Street parking read more

My friend and I dined outside for dinner. They had happy hour specials until 7pm which was great to partake in. We tried both their Aperol Spritzes and Red Sangria's which were so refreshing. For my main dish, I got the Tonnarelli which was a tomato based sauce with some snow crab while my friend got the Fazzoletti with lamb. The portions aren't huge so you probably won't have leftovers but it was still quite filling. We tried each other's dishes and both were really good. I only had one good crab piece and the rest were shredded pieces but it was still very delicious. We also ended up getting desserts too because why not?! I got the Espresso Tiramisu (can't go wrong with tiramisu!) and my friend got the Salted Caramel Budino, a pudding like dessert that was really good. Our server was great, the drinks and food we got were also great. I really enjoyed dining here and recommend it! read more

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Food is so so so good! I've enjoyed CACIOCAVALLO STUFFED MEATBALLS (house ground shortrib & pork meatballs, sicilian oregano, pickled pepper relish, grilled bread), the Asparago Pizza (secret white sauce, mozzarella, truffled egg, shaved asparagus, pork guanciale, Parmesan), and whipped ricotta (extra virgin olive oil, fig vin cotto, sicilian oregano, sea salt, grilled metropolitan country bread). Vibe is casual/laidback and has enough seating (including some facing the kitchen). The quality of the food is great, I would come back in a heartbeat. Overall I'd give it 4.5/5, because nothing took me out of the world, also service was on the slower side. But because quality of food is the most important, I'd def come back to try something new! read more

Barbuzzo - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We stopped by for some dinner. The restaurant is very dark and moody and has a very cozy feel. We got the scallops , the croquettes and branzino everything was amazingly delicious. It is served in tapa style , the food portions are not very big. The server was very attentive and very cute ;) I would recommend to anyone in downtown Philly read more

Barbuzzo - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lovely surprise find! Packed on a Monday night, but our party of two was seated immediately after walking in. Seating is pretty close quarters but had a lovely, low-lit ambience, and felt cozy without being super loud! We loved everything we ordered, but in particular the butternut squash arancini and calabrese pizza are must haves! read more

Barbuzzo - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I came here for a late lunch with my mom and cousin a few days before Christmas. We were seated right away into a cozy booth, it's a bit dim in there but ambient. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share: the butternut squash arancini & whipped ricotta with bread which were both AMAZING- we also got the Caesar salad with chicken, which was eh, I'm not a fan of radicchio in Caesar, it doesn't belong there, and we also had the margherita pizza which was solid but not unbelievable. I would def go back for the rice balls or the whipped ricotta w bread though, they were out of this world- particularly the ricotta with balsamic and homemade bread. I'm drooling thinking about it now. Our waitress was nice, patient, and attentive, bathroom was clean, and I would return if I was in the area again. My only gripe is that the menu was rather limited. read more

We stopped in after checking Yelp for a great place to have a great dinner before our show at the Wells Fargo Area. So right away, we loved the ambiance, super cozy, warm, you can even smell the wood burning oven and the cooks are cooking at like bar like style were one part is a high counter and the other is an open view of food preparation. I loved that. Our server of the evening was John, he was quick and efficient, bringing us all of the items as soon as they came out. We did tell him that we had a show to get too and he was awesome about how he took care of us. We ordered the meatballs, the muscles, the octopus, a pizza, a dirty martini and an espresso martini. The pizza was a little salty because of its pork toppings, clams and the sauce, but had a nice kick to it. The meatballs were bursting with flavors, you could taste the difference in theirs because their herbs were so fresh. Octopus was great, served on a bead of fresh vegetables, and their hummus. The clams had a nice flavor profile too, paired with the bread. We enjoyed the dishes we ordered and recommend this place to any couple who is okay with a cozier, small table vibe. Bathroom was clean and neat. read more

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Came by the recommendation with local friends and we walked from our hotel as it's located right in City Center. If you are coming by car, it looks like the best way to park is street parking by the hour. We went as a group of five for dinner at 6pm on a Sunday and it was pretty busy, only seated folks with reservations so definitely recommend to make a reservation if you choose to come during peak dinner hour. The restaurant itself was very dark and lively so good for date nights (not such much a first date). As someone who doesn't drink, l love it when restaurants have mocktail options to select from. We got the Tufoli, Asparago Pizza, House Ground Meatballs, and Tonarelli. The pizza was quite good but a bit salty for our palettes. The pasta dishes we got didn't exactly meet the expeditions in terms of the texture of the noodles. Our server was very attentive and checked on us throughout the course of the meal. Overall a good experience and would come back again but feels a bit overrated as one of the top places in Philly. read more

Barbuzzo - Tonnarelli Pasta - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The happy hour at this spot keeps me coming back! This has become my go-to for a drink and a bite in Center City. Their HH menu includes aperol spritz and a sangria, which tend to be my choices, as well as discounted beer, wines and seltzers. They offer a few snacks at HH prices including pizza, a burger and seasonal arancini. The portions are filling and definitely a bang for your buck. During my past two visits, I tried the butternut squash arancini and it has become one of my favorite dishes in the city. The outside is crispy and the inside is warm and melty - reminds me of a fried mac and cheese! You also can't go wrong with their whipped ricotta served with a fig vin cotto that makes for a sweet, salty and smooth bite. I've only ever sat at the bar, but the staff has always been kind and accommodating and food service is always quick. I can't wait to come back for dinner to explore their menu! read more

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I came here for dinner with a small group on a weeknight and was seated immediately with our reservation. The restaurant itself is very small so there really are no comfortable seating. That's the reason that makes it short of a 5-star experience. The lack of comfortable seating makes it hard to settle in and want to stay there for another drink. However, the food and service is wonderful. They have Italian and Mediterranean dishes. I had the bolognese pasta and it was the best bolognese I have ever had. The sauce was flavorful but light, and it had short rib meat in it instead of ground beef. I was going to share my pasta, but decided to keep the goodness all for myself! I also tried the lamb in grapeskin for appetizers and it was delicious. I ordered the cabernet merlot blend that they had in their wine list and it paired beautifully with everything we ordered for our table. Overall, i would definitely eat here again either by myself or one other person. It's tricky to have a group here because of how small the space is. read more

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

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The food was incredible; fresh & flavorful. The service was impeccable. Next time we're in Philly, we'll definitely be coming to Barbuzzo! read more

Was disappointed when we came here the other day. Had always been going here when we lived in phillly it was our go to. We went back after not having been for a few years and feel it doesn't taste the same. The meal is now very salty and even our favourite meal of the ricotta and bread does not taste the same. It is less solid and is less textured. read more

The food was amazing! We had a reservation at 7:30 pm on a Saturday night and it was busy! The food is served tapas style we had four people in our party the pasta dishes are definitely meant to be shared between 2 people. We ordered half the menu and it was absolutely DELICIOUS. Truly would recommend to anyone! read more

The dishes and cocktails here look so picturesque I almost feel sorry eating and drinking down such art. Fig Toast - I would not normally order this appetizer however my dining partner wanted an appetizer for the table, and I was pleasantly surprised as the figs had flavor that lingered on your mouth so delicately and harmoniously, I was Craving a side order of just figs after downing my portion size of the app in my mind! Shakshuka - I haven't ordered this dish too many times in my life but when I do, I am usually a happy camper. This time was no different and you can't really see the egg under the bread in the pic but hot dam it was freaking dee-licous. Bacon - Can't complain about their bacon, had no grease on it and was just the way I like it, not too crispy. Fiore Rosa - This drink was legit, however it didn't feel like it had a lot of alcohol in it so if you're trying to get your buzz on perhaps skip this one. I would come back here in a New York Minute! As always people SYOY!!! read more

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This place came highly recommended by a friend, and it's an excellent Mediterranean restaurant. They served the dishes quickly. Their pappardelle was delicious; the combination of duck and fresh greens brought in a great flavor. Their salt and caramel budino was a good balance of flavors and a perfect way to end our meal. read more

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It was our first time visiting Philly and we were recommended to try Barbuzzo and it did not disappoint. We wanted to get the happy hour but were told we had to sit outside so instead we just opted to eat dinner inside for the full menu. All their dishes were tasty and unique. We got ricotta and toast, octopus, gnocchi (yum this was our favorite), squid ink pasta, and a seafood pizza. We loved all the food. Service was great, the vibes were nice, though the tables were a little closely packed inside the restaurant. read more

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