Bar Piccino
1003 Minnesota St, San Francisco
(415) 818-1141
Recent Reviews
Sort by
Atmosphere: {{ item.info.Atmosphere }}
Food: {{ item.info.Food }}
Service: {{ item.info.Service }}
Recommended dishes: {{ item.info['Recommended dishes'] }}
Elegant vibe, friendly bartenders, interesting drinks. Good neighborhood bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool bar close to the 22nd st station. Like their Pizzas and overall vibe. Location is convenient
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been in SF for two months and hang out in the area a lot. Come to this bar for a great ambience. Came for a friend's birthday but not only did they charge $72 for us bringing cake but then the bartender shouted at everyone when they were leaving and even called the birthday person names when it wasn't his fault. Incredibly disrespectful and ruined a lovely venue and a lovely celebration.
Will be advising others to stay well away in the future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
dry pizza, but incredibly rude bartender on sunday night. shouted and insulted the guests, she should be fired.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
A great neighborhood staple! Excellent cocktails and solid bar bites. I could see it being a great date spot or just a good place to catch up where it’s hip but still quiet enough to have an actual conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Piccino anchors the Dogpatch corridor, and Bar Piccino is even better after dinner hours.
Jordan and Kendra are my goto mixologists, the food and wine are San Francisco *chefs kiss*
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alec and Hamish were the BEST! We had such a good night and the food was delish. Would 100% recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Green Garlic Arancini
Bar Piccino, the bar extension of the Dogpatch restaurant Piccino, offers a tempting spot for after-work drinks and shareable plates. While it boasts a cool vibe and some delicious bites, a few stumbles kept it from being a slam dunk.
Bar Piccino strikes a nice balance between upscale and casual. The indoor space itself is rather minimalistic and intimate with dim lighting and limited seating (which makes it a cool spot for a date night). Aim for an off-peak time or be prepared to wait for a spot, especially on the weekends. They do have some outdoor seating space but definitely bring a layer because you know it - it gets chilly in the night.
When we visited Bar Piccino, we were the only group inside, and there were maybe 2 groups that were seated outside. On a Friday night, it was surprisingly very quiet. My friends and I ordered drinks at the counter and grabbed what appeared to be the only round table in the bar.
My first observation when I looked at their menu was that their non-alcoholic drinks cost almost the same as their cocktails and other alcoholic drinks, which to me was a bit surprising and disappointing. The other thing that stood out was that their non-alcoholic drinks, at least some of them, were basically the alcohol free version of their cocktails.
Anyways, we tried their Oxacan Holiday and Lust in the Dust cocktails. They were both pretty decent. I liked the Oxacan holiday more than the Lust in the Dust.
Oxacan holiday had smoky notes from the mezcal and a hint of honey, citrus, and spices. Lust in the Dust had peppery agave flavor from the tequilla and sweet and tart flavors from the passion fruit and the pear.
Bar Piccino has its charms. If you're looking for a trendy spot with a casual vibe and solid drinks, Bar Piccino is worth a try.
The staff was very friendly and the food and drinks were delicious. The drinks menu changes so much that you have to come back often to try the new creations! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First, some context on who's reviewing. I have a culinary background with back-of-house station position experience. As an events producer/activations manager, I've engaged countless caterers & dined in "almost" all the restaurants in SF that are worth your time based on very simple criteria: Food, Service, Dining Experience (venue, acoustics, location, size), & Value ($ -vs- portion). The only thing that upsets me more than food that's not served HOT is walking out hungry; This foodie walked out happy! Review for Dinner / Saturday Night / 6:30 pm / 2 people Location: Dog Patch Neighborhood, close to 3rd Street. Parking: Decent. Good after 6 p.m., but it is in a residential area. You'll be competing with residents. Outside Venue: Located on the corner, with a fabulous parklet on the side street (with heat lamps). The entrance is on the side street. Inside Venue: Great lighting; good flow to navigate; open kitchen with bar seating; Secondary bar area to the right with more seating & standing room; clean bathrooms. The color palette is soft & inviting with wood overtones. **Fun Fact: tiny & secluded room off the right side of the bar area; neat for small gatherings w comfy seats (bonus!) Food: In one word... DELICIOUS! (See Photos!) + "In-House Pasta" - Burrata, scallion salsa, roasted stone fruit, Bernal bakery toast | 16 - Pappardelle, braised veal ragu, gypsy pepper, garden herbs | 30 - Chiocciole, fennel sausage, braised kale, parmigiano, pangrattato | 26 - Flourless chocolate cake, espresso gelato, salted caramel | 14 Service: On Point! Our needs were always met & our server was awesome. Summary: I'm so picky because I can make most restaurant dishes, so when I come across a spot that is above average just on 1 visit, I'm obligated to return just to affirm my assessment; Great Dining Experience. Looking forward to returning soon.
Restaurantji Recommends
On nice nights the vibrant closed street scene across from a slow street is amazing.The food and service are great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Went for dinner with family short notice. Service was decent and the food was very good. But $150 for 2 adults and 3 kids for some tomato pasta and 2 portions of Foccacia bread? Really? Felt totally robbed by this place. Portions tiny. Avoid at all costs unless you like being ripped off.
Excellent espresso coffee, friendly service and a lovely brunch menu. I look forward to returning sometime for dinner. The chef’s were prepping a range of fresh looking ingredients and the smells emanating from the kitchen were beautiful!
Amazing quality to price ratio, also promote Jordan
The cocktails at Bar Piccino are easily among the best in San Francisco. Seemingly simple ingredients that amount to some really unique recipes. But the place is more than just phenomenal drinks. The staff is also top shelf. We naively showed up in the wake of a big Warriors game and there wasn’t a seat to be had, so we settled for a spot outside. Even with a packed house, the manager took notice that it was a little too chilly out and things were taking a little longer than usual, so he took it upon himself to get us inside and seated at the bar as soon as he could. He even ordered us a plate of their marinated olives on the house to make up for the wait. That sort of personal care goes a long way in my book. And if you’re thinking olives aren’t a big deal try them I swear they must be covered in dopamine, they’re phenomenal. So even if it’s a little out of your way, this place is worth the trip. The drinks and the ambiance will not disappoint.
Loading...