Bar Piccino — Restaurant in San Francisco

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...

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...

Great space and usually very nice on Saturdays, but female blonde bartender on Sundays is incredibly rude and insulted our guests on their birthday. We spend several hundred $, are regulars, we used to recommend this bar to everyone in the area, and were told "please come on Sunday as it's always empty" by another member of staff who was very kind and helped us organize.

Night ruined by just one bartender. We could not believe this behavior - totally unprofessional. Went on a rant as we were leaving and only when we were leaving. Never raised an issue during the entire evening. We complained to manager and action will be taken. Avoid on Sundays or as long as this bartender is still employed there (hopefully not for much longer). Will ruin your...