Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar – Italian
This vibrant Roman-style haunt pulses with energy, blending the sophisticated allure of a craft cocktail bar with the rustic charm of a traditional pinseria. Guests gather over a tapestry of shared plates, from the satisfying crunch of golden-fried calamari and crispy Brussels chips to the silken indulgence of fresh burrata and savory, sauce-drenched meatballs. It is a place where the aroma of toasted crusts and botanical spirits fills the air, offering a spirited escape rooted in the timeless art of Italian hospitality.
431, Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94133 +14154453009 https://www.sfbarbara.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
Dairy-Free at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar in San Francisco has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Spaghetti, Brussels Chips and Bruschetta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar in San Francisco has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Olives and Prosciutto and Melon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar in San Francisco has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheesecake, Black Spaghetti and Margherita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar in San Francisco has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Prosciutto and Melon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar in San Francisco has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salumi Plate & Cheese and Prosciutto and Melon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar in San Francisco has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salumi Plate & Cheese, Beef Carpaccio and Prosciutto and Melon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar in San Francisco has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Prosciutto and Melon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar in San Francisco has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Spaghetti, Brussels Chips and Bruschetta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Salumi Plate & Cheese | 4.7 g | 58.3 g |
| Pear & Gorgonzola | 33 g | 37.1 g |
| Fried Calamari & Prawns | 5.1 g | 31.7 g |
| Pear & Gorgonzola Salad | 105.8 g | 29.3 g |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | 43.1 g | 29.1 g |
| Tagliatelle Salmon & Zucchini | 22.8 g | 28.8 g |
| Prosciutto and Melon | 1.3 g | 28.7 g |
| Cannoli | 85.7 g | 26 g |
| Black Spaghetti | 7.2 g | 24.9 g |
| Margherita | 18.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Rigatoni Sausage & Mushrooms | 5.6 g | 22.7 g |
| San Francisco | 89.1 g | 21 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Brussels Chips - $17: brussels, balsamic, lemon zest Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $14: Grilled bread rubbed w/ garlic, evo, cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese - $20: basil heirloom tomato, mozzarella, balsamic, evo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $23: crostini, peperonata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Involtino - $18: fried rolled eggplant stuffed, scamorza, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari & Prawns - $26: fried prawns, Monterey squid, zucchini, lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olives - $8: marinated warm olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supplí al Telefono - $11: rice croquette, mozzarella, tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs in Sauce - $16: Beef meatball, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salumi Plate & Cheese - $24: Prosciutto di San Daniele, Mortadella, Salami, Parmigiano, cow cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $19: veal, arugola, parmesan, evo Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto and Melon - $23 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Pear & Gorgonzola Salad - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lettuce Salad - $13: butter lettuce, anchovy, parmesan, radish, fennel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Tagliatelle Bolognese - $22 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle with Mushrooms - $21 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $22 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi alla Sorrentina - $20 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonnarelli Cacio & Pepe - $20 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Spaghetti - $24 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Sausage & Mushrooms - $20 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle Salmon & Zucchini - $22 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza (Pinsa)
- Margherita - $19 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- San Francisco - $21 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata & Pesto - $22 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pear & Gorgonzola - $22 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Tiramisu - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Panna Cotta - $10 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Souffle - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cannoli - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Cherry Cheesecake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cheesecake - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Profiterol - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Frequently Asked Questions about Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar
- Is Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Spaghetti, Brussels Chips and Bruschetta.
- What can I eat at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- Black Spaghetti, Brussels Chips and Bruschetta carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Black Spaghetti and Brussels Chips.
- Is Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Barbara Pinseria & Cocktail Bar?
- Salumi Plate & Cheese, at roughly 58.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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