Back to Back

4.7 (240)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108

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Back to Back

4.7

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Nob Hill

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Good for groups

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 Californian cuisine by Chef Matt Templeton.

Founded by brother and sister, both from SF ❤️.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(415) 795-3403
Website
http://www.backtobacksf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Matt Templeton
Private party facilities
Up to 50 people seated, and 70 people standing
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Area
Nob Hill
Cross street
Washington St
Parking Details
None
Public transport
Muni / Cable Car at Taylor and Washington
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

It's a party!
US$75.00 per person
7 - 15 people
Multiple dates available
For larger parties, Chef Matt Templeton 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).

Concierge
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Wood Fired BreadUS$8.00
12" bread, made with our pizza dough
Caviar Cheesy PuffsUS$25.00
swiss cheese fondue filled pastry, caviar, chive
Brussels SproutsUS$16.00
Honey, cherry, lemon
IPOPUS$13.00
popcorn, pecorino, porcini
Espelette FriesUS$12.00
Side of Golden RanchUS$3.00
Olive the VegUS$19.00
olives and assorted seasonal fresh and preserved vegetables with wood oven roasted baba ghanoush
Golden State CurryUS$14.00
roasted rurry squash soup with vadouvan cream, grilled pork belly, cracklin, and toasted pine nut

Small Plates

Endive and Beet SaladUS$18.00
Apple, asian pear, cheddar, walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette
Sergeant Pepper’s WingsUS$27.00
black pepper battered fried chicken wings, poblano purée, three pepper escabeche
Whole Mezze VeggiesUS$30.00
Charlie BrownbutterUS$32.00
great pumpkin raviolini with brown butter, sage, pecorino, and walnut
Tip of the-US$21.00
Offal Duckin FunkyUS$22.00
tallgeio duck giblet gravy “poutine”
- Duck LegUS$24.00

Pizza

MargheritaUS$20.00
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella
SalsicciaUS$25.00
Tomato Sauce, Kale, Roasted Garlic Sausage, Pickled Onions
ShroomsUS$28.00
Mushroom Purée, Mozzarella, Brie, Roasted Mushrooms
- TruffleUS$4.00
That’s Hot, HoneyUS$26.00
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.
Burratata!US$28.00
butternut squash purée, sausage, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, garlic, fresno chili
Nduja Love MaialeUS$28.00
nduja san marzano sauce, salame biellese, calabrian chili, caciocavallo, parmesan

Center Table

B2B SmashburgerUS$26.00
Oklahoma style cheeseburger, gardiniera aioli, arugula, fries
- HalfUS$0.00
Chip On My ShoulderUS$48.00
red wine and wild mushroom, braised beef shoulder with grilled baby zucchini and espelette fries
Heroic DoseUS$28.00
Duck Duck GooseUS$38.00
Crispy confit duck leg, quince purée, fall salad, toasted almonds, and fresh gooseberry

Dessert

Cracked Out Cream PuffUS$15.00
chocolate cream filled choux buns with cocoa crème anglaise
New York PassionUS$15.00
new york style cheesecake passionfruit, wild huckleberry, sour cream Crème anglaise, brown butter almond crumble

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Back to Back.

4.7

(240)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Back to Back offers a lively atmosphere with standout "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the hot honey pizza, creative dishes, and excellent wine selection. Though the space can be noisy, the vibrant vibe and friendly staff make it a popular dining choice for locals and visitors alike.

240 Reviews

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Alexis Gold
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The host is amazing. The food was so good and the ambiance is amazing
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Jocelyn Gold
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing vibes & great food- perfect for bringing friends from out of town
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Brian Gold
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, inventive food! Great atmosphere. Great date night.
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Erika Gold
Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food was so unique and the brussel sprouts were some of the best I’ve had! The downside is how many tables they cram in the tiny room. I think taking out a couple tables would elevate everyone’s dining experience and not feel so claustrophobic. Was hard to hear and get around!
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Elizabeth O'Brien
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on 30 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great spot a bit loud, service a little spotty. Will be back!
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Katarina Gold
San Francisco Bay Area66 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu, as usual, fun and new entrees. Wonderful service and fun vibe! I’ll be back.
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Rebecca Gold
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious pizza in a fun, funky atmosphere. Scooby Doo playing overhead was a nice touch.
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Sherry
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The hot honey pizza was far and away our family’s favorite! We snagged a spot on the earlier side and it was perfect with our party of six including two young kids.
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anna Gold
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
2.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced wine. Pizza was amazing . Skip dessert.
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Krista
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on 30 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the space, food, and drinks! Our only complaint is that we felt a little rushed out. Most places I’ve been have a 90 minute turn over, but the host asked us to leave shy of that time because they had people waiting.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(415) 795-3403
Website
http://www.backtobacksf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Matt Templeton
Private party facilities
Up to 50 people seated, and 70 people standing
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Area
Nob Hill
Cross street
Washington St
Parking Details
None
Public transport
Muni / Cable Car at Taylor and Washington
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Back to Back is a popular date-night spot: guests praise the cozy, intimate vibe, the pizza and wine list, and report successful anniversary and romantic visits.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formal wear.

Yes, Back to Back accommodates private parties, and guests report excellent experiences with large groups.

Back to Back is a cozy, vinyl-forward spot with wood-fired cooking and two levels of dining, guests describe a warm, energetic vibe with high ceilings and an intimate neighborhood feel; the bar area tends to be a quieter option and some tables even offer Bay Bridge views.

Back to Back gets busy at peak times, guests report needing reservations and seeing parties turned away when it’s full; one guest noted it started getting busy around 5:30 PM on a Tuesday and Thursday nights are described as notably lively. If you want something calmer, the bar area is cited as a bit quieter and solo visits have been described as peaceful.

Yes, Back to Back offers outdoor seating; guests mention both indoor and outdoor seating and some say they prefer sitting outside to chat more easily.

At Back to Back, arrive close to opening (around 5:00 pm) for a calmer meal, guests note the room often gets busy by about 5:30 pm, while Thursday nights tend to be especially lively.

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Back to Back

4.7

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Nob Hill

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2 people

11 Nov 2026

19:00

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Back to Back

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Back to Back

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

It's a party!

Snacks

Wood Fired BreadUS$8.00

Caviar Cheesy PuffsUS$25.00

Brussels SproutsUS$16.00

IPOPUS$13.00

Espelette FriesUS$12.00

Side of Golden RanchUS$3.00

Olive the VegUS$19.00

Golden State CurryUS$14.00

Small Plates

Endive and Beet SaladUS$18.00

Sergeant Pepper’s WingsUS$27.00

Whole Mezze VeggiesUS$30.00

Charlie BrownbutterUS$32.00

Tip of the-US$21.00

Offal Duckin FunkyUS$22.00

Pizza

MargheritaUS$20.00

SalsicciaUS$25.00

ShroomsUS$28.00

That’s Hot, HoneyUS$26.00

Burnt LeekUS$28.00

Burratata!US$28.00

Nduja Love MaialeUS$28.00

Center Table

B2B SmashburgerUS$26.00

Chip On My ShoulderUS$48.00

Heroic DoseUS$28.00

Duck Duck GooseUS$38.00

Dessert

Cracked Out Cream PuffUS$15.00

New York PassionUS$15.00

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