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Back to Back

Nob Hill · Italian

1257 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108Directions
4.6★★★★★★★★★★269 reviews

People say this restaurant serves delicious pizzas, including the hot honey, Margherita, and mushroom, as well as innovative salads and other dishes like calamari and Brussels sprouts. They highlight the cozy and vibrant atmosphere, and the friendly and knowledgeable staff. They also like the extensive wine selection.

A roomy Italian spot with a Thursday-Friday Blackbird pulse.

Back to Back is a $$ Italian restaurant in Nob Hill, San Francisco. It has logged 1,414 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM
backtobacksf.com

Why go

Back to Back sits in the useful middle: Italian-listed, $$, and carrying a 4.4 Google rating from 414 reviews. On Blackbird, it has logged 1,414 all-time on-chain check-ins between January 7 and August 5, 2026, with Friday and Thursday standing out as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • Back to Back has 1,414 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird days are Friday and Thursday.
  • Google shows a 4.4 rating across 414 reviews.
  • Reviewers mention cocktails, roomy seating, and quick service.
  • One review specifically praised the Early Harvest and Lemongrass Daiquiri.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Back to Back logged 1,414 Blackbird check-ins in under seven months of recorded on-chain activity.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroom
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Anchovy Olive Tapenade

    $4.00
  • Ricotta Hot Honey

    $6.00
  • Caviar Cheesy Puffs

    swiss fondue filled pastry, caviar, burgundy summer truffle

    $25.00
  • Still Brusseln'

    crispy brussels sprouts, dried fruit, honey, fried shallots

    $16.00
  • The Cheesin' Pig

    crispy mozzarella sticks with slow braised pork belly and shoulder, napoli tomato sauce

    $17.00
  • IPOP

    popcorn, pecorino, porcini

    $13.00
  • The Jolly Roger

    1oz paddlefish caviar, buttermilk waffle, fried chicken, huckleberry syrup, crème fraîche, chive

    $65.00

small-plates

  • We Got the Beet

    apple, asian pear, aged cheddar, white balsamic vinaigrette

    $18.00
  • Squid Games

    monterey squid stuffed with pork and shrimp sausage, wood-oven romesco, calabrian chili breadcrumbs

    $26.00
  • Ruby Soho

    little gems, hearts of endive, arugula, spring vegetables, crispy potato, and preserved Meyer lemon buttermilk vinaigrette

    $21.00
  • Sergeant Pepper's Wings

    black pepper battered fried chicken wings, habanero purée, three pepper escabeche

    $24.00
  • Macro Dose

    mushroom and ricotta filled pasta with porcini and morel

    $28.00
seed menu intel/ updated 22d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity157
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Flynet check ins

1,414

Neighborhood

Nob Hill

Last 30 days

157 check ins

−8% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

Wednesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday5:00 – 9:00 PM

Inside Back to Back

Review signal

4.6

269 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Guide

Inside Back to Back

Why go

Back to Back sits in the useful middle: Italian-listed, $$, and carrying a 4.4 Google rating from 414 reviews. On Blackbird, it has logged 1,414 all-time on-chain check-ins between January 7 and August 5, 2026, with Friday and Thursday standing out as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.6

269 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Anchovy Olive Tapenade

    $4.00
  • Ricotta Hot Honey

    $6.00
  • Caviar Cheesy Puffs

    swiss fondue filled pastry, caviar, burgundy summer truffle

    $25.00
  • Still Brusseln'

    crispy brussels sprouts, dried fruit, honey, fried shallots

    $16.00
  • The Cheesin' Pig

    crispy mozzarella sticks with slow braised pork belly and shoulder, napoli tomato sauce

    $17.00
  • IPOP

    popcorn, pecorino, porcini

    $13.00
  • The Jolly Roger

    1oz paddlefish caviar, buttermilk waffle, fried chicken, huckleberry syrup, crème fraîche, chive

    $65.00

small-plates

  • We Got the Beet

    apple, asian pear, aged cheddar, white balsamic vinaigrette

    $18.00
  • Squid Games

    monterey squid stuffed with pork and shrimp sausage, wood-oven romesco, calabrian chili breadcrumbs

    $26.00
  • Ruby Soho

    little gems, hearts of endive, arugula, spring vegetables, crispy potato, and preserved Meyer lemon buttermilk vinaigrette

    $21.00
  • Sergeant Pepper's Wings

    black pepper battered fried chicken wings, habanero purée, three pepper escabeche

    $24.00
  • Macro Dose

    mushroom and ricotta filled pasta with porcini and morel

    $28.00
seed menu intel/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroom
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • Back to Back has 1,414 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird days are Friday and Thursday.
  • Google shows a 4.4 rating across 414 reviews.
  • Reviewers mention cocktails, roomy seating, and quick service.
  • One review specifically praised the Early Harvest and Lemongrass Daiquiri.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Back to Back logged 1,414 Blackbird check-ins in under seven months of recorded on-chain activity.

editorial/ updated 22d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Back to Back?

Back to Back has logged 1,414 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Back to Back busiest?

Back to Back is busiest on Thursday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Back to Back serve?

Back to Back serves Italian cuisine.

How expensive is Back to Back?

Back to Back is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Back to Back?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Back to Back in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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