Back to Back

4.7

78 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Hot spot
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Back to Back is where Italian and Californian flavors collide in the heart of Nob Hill, San Francisco. Our wood-fired pizzas, inspired by Naples and New York, are crafted with locally sourced ingredients for a taste of California's bounty. Alongside shared plates and hearty pasta dishes, our curated wine list features natural and classic wines from around the world, while signature cocktails add a touch of creativity to your experience.

As you dine, immerse yourself in the ambiance with music from our vinyl record collection. Join us at Back to Back for a culinary journey celebrating the fusion of tradition and innovation. Book your table today and savor the best of Italian-Californian cuisine by Head Chef, Saif Alomari.

Founded by brother and sister, both from SF ❤️.

Additional information

Location
1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone number
(415) 795-3403
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian, Californian
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 17:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Saif Alomari
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Experiences

It's a party!
US$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For larger parties, Chef Saif Alomari creates an indulgent four course menu featuring salads, pizzas, a main course, finished with a delectable dessert. Everything is served family style. With advance notice, we are always happy to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-fee diners, and other guests with dietary preferences when writing your menu. We'll work with your group to pick wines and cocktails. $20 per person deposit is due at booking, which will be credited to the bill. We also require a minimum spend of $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity).
It's a party!
Multiple dates available
NOTE* The "It's a Party" Menu is $75 per person minimum spend (plus tax and gratuity). Cancelling within 48 hours will trigger a charge of $25 per person. For larger parties, Chef Saif Alomari creates an indulgent four course menu featuring salads, pizzas, a main course, finished with a delectable dessert. Everything is served family style. With advance notice, we are always happy to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-fee diners, and other guests with dietary preferences when writing your menu. We'll work with your group to pick wines and cocktails.

Wood Fired BreadUS$6.00
12" bread, made with our pizza dough
Fried CalamariUS$22.00
hot aioli, lemon
Shishito PeppersUS$12.00
sea salt, shaved mandarin, shishito aioli
Buffalo AranciniUS$15.00
6pc, san marzano tomato sauce, parmesan
Batata HaraUS$24.00
garlic confit potatoes, harissa paste, cilantro, potato foam
BurrataUS$24.00
persimmon, kohlrabi, watermelon radish, maple lime dressing, jalapeno
FriesUS$9.00

Veggies

Endive and Beet SaladUS$16.00
Apple, asian pear, cheddar, walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette
Tuscan Kale and Kohlrabi SaladUS$16.00
radish, cucumber, pickled red onion, almonds, colatura dressing
Mixed Green SaladUS$19.00
avocado purée, mixed greens, seasonal fruits, shaved asparagus, parmesan, lemon
Brussels SproutsUS$14.00
Honey, cherry, lemon

Center Table

B2B BurgerUS$26.00
wagyu, sharp cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, shishito aioli, fries
- WellUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- RareUS$0.00
- HalfUS$0.00
- QuarterUS$0.00
- Lettuce WrapUS$0.00
- No TomatoUS$0.00
- No OnionUS$0.00
- Aioli On SideUS$0.00
- No CheeseUS$0.00
- No LettuceUS$0.00
- Side SaladUS$0.00
Parisian GnocchiUS$28.00
guanciale, spinach, pomegranate, parmesan
- TruffleUS$15.00
- No GuancialeUS$0.00
- No PomegranateUS$0.00
Striped BassUS$37.00
butternut squash purée, sunflower praline, anchovy broth
Wagyu FlatironUS$42.00
8oz flatiron, grilled beets, turnips, english peas, beet jus
- WellUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- RareUS$0.00
SchnitzelUS$29.00
Brown butter chicken schnitzel, buttermilk sauce, lime

Pizza

MargheritaUS$18.00
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella
SalsicciaUS$25.00
Tomato Sauce, Kale, Roasted Garlic Sausage, Pickled Onions
ShroomsUS$28.00
Mushroom Purée, Mozzarella, Brie, Roasted Mushrooms
- TruffleUS$15.00
Snob HillUS$23.00
caramelized Onion, mozzarella, blue cheese, arugula, fig jam
That’s Hot, HoneyUS$24.00
Pepperoni, Hot Honey, Mozzarella, Parmesan
- Half PepperoniUS$0.00
- No PepperoniUS$0.00
Burnt LeekUS$28.00
fine pancetta, brown butter brunt leeks, chopped morels, stracciatella, chives.
- TruffleUS$15.00
Burratata!US$28.00
butternut squash purée, sausage, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, garlic, fresno chili
🍆 (eggplant)US$25.00

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate CakeUS$13.00
flourless cake, strawberries, whipped cream

What 78 people are saying

Back to Back reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Pizzeria

Review summary

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Back to Back offers a delightful dining experience in Nob Hill, with "the best pizzas in the city" and an inventive menu featuring small plates perfect for sharing. Guests rave about the "amazing natural wine selection," "impeccable service," and a cozy, vibrant atmosphere. It's a "favorite spot" for many locals.

78 Reviews

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Mahogany
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and service. Food and wine was great would definitely recommend.
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emwt
San Francisco8 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Came here with a group of 6. We ordered food and drinks in a few different rounds. As we were sharing pizzas and chatting, all of a sudden a to-go box showed up and our remaining pizza was literally boxed up right in front of us without asking and the server simultaneously asked if we wanted dessert while dropping the check. We were shocked to learn that our table was almost up and we needed to leave. At no point were we told that there was a time limit associated with our table. We had only been there just over 90 minutes, spending over $500. We were even still waiting on another glass to share the bottle of wine we hadn’t finished yet. We were eventually told we had a half hour before we had to leave but the server had already boxed up our remaining pizza and dropped the check. Everyone in the group really enjoyed the food and the ambiance but we all left with a bit of a sour taste in our mouths based on the inexplicably abrupt service. And even though the food was very good, I would have a tough time recommending this restaurant to others based on this experience.
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heidi VIP
San Francisco17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the whole package of food, location, ambiance, vibe! After eating here a few times, I'm looking forward to a fresh spring menu, though everything we've had has been delicious. Highly recommend the burrata appetizer, every one of the salads, and the seared fish. Fabulous!
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Karen VIP
San Francisco31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved this place! Were attending a concert at the Masonic, and it was a nice walk! Very charming place with great atmosphere. We had the shishito peppers and two delicious pizzas (Nob Hill and Hot Honey). Bothe were very tasty! Our entire party commented on how much they liked this wonderful gem!
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Robert
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place great neighborhood restaurant near the Masonic theater!
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Joseph
Baltimore11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, flavors blended really well together and wine selection was excellent. Staff were also very friendly and helpful
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Danielle
San Francisco8 reviews
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We tried Back to Back for the first time on Valentine’s Day. It was prix fixe menu. The restaurant is cute but it was so cold in the restaurant. The servers were gracious and attentive. The menu was supposed to be family style but unfortunately each serving was the size for a single person. I usually do not eat a lot but even for me it was too little. We shared a tuna carpaccio which was very good but appeared to be for 1 person, the cauliflower slice was luke warm, we had to add for an extra charge an additional plate of potatoes which were good. The most galling of all was the entree to be shared by the two of us was 3 scallops. That’s it nothing else on the plate except some sauce. So each of us ate 1.5 scallop!? What ? Then a chocolate something dessert. I know it’s Valentine’s Day so we expected to pay a lot more but pre paid $240 then added extra $60 for water and potatoes. So totally not worth it. The food was good but really 1.5 scallop for an entree?
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Heidi VIP
Central Coast32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
inventive cuisine and super friendly staff. Love it!
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Aria
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very lovely atmosphere. Service was great Chefs kiss wine was amazing, Tuna tartar was excellent, and Hot honey pizza was well balanced. Good gluten free options
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susan
San Francisco21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot and close to the Masonic. Pizza delicious
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Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Additional information

Phone number
(415) 795-3403
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian, Californian
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Sun 17:00–21:00 Wed–Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Saif Alomari
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Back to Back

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

It's a party!

It's a party!

Shared Plates

Wood Fired BreadUS$6.00

Fried CalamariUS$22.00

Shishito PeppersUS$12.00

Buffalo AranciniUS$15.00

Batata HaraUS$24.00

BurrataUS$24.00

FriesUS$9.00

Veggies

Endive and Beet SaladUS$16.00

Tuscan Kale and Kohlrabi SaladUS$16.00

Mixed Green SaladUS$19.00

Brussels SproutsUS$14.00

Center Table

B2B BurgerUS$26.00

Parisian GnocchiUS$28.00

Striped BassUS$37.00

Wagyu FlatironUS$42.00

SchnitzelUS$29.00

Pizza

MargheritaUS$18.00

SalsicciaUS$25.00

ShroomsUS$28.00

Snob HillUS$23.00

That’s Hot, HoneyUS$24.00

Burnt LeekUS$28.00

Burratata!US$28.00

🍆 (eggplant)US$25.00

Dessert

Flourless Dark Chocolate CakeUS$13.00

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