Barbuzzo
10 expert reviews
“This Mediterannean kitchen from Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran doesn’t exactly sell itself as a pizza shop, but it manages to whip up some of the city’s most daring pizza recipes.”
– Time Out
Fodor's
"This buzzing Mediterranean tapas joint has inspired an almost religious devotion among nearly every demographic of Philadelphian." Full review
Zagat
4.5
"You'd get "fresher" produce only "in the middle of a farmer's field" gush fans of Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran's Med "gem" in Washington Square West." Full review
BlackBook
"Like an outré Mediterranean farmhouse, gunmetal gray French bistro chairs mingle with old church pews and Italian marble."
Gayot
14.0
"At Barbuzzo, the modern Mediterranean restaurant in Midtown Village, chef/co-owner Marcie Turney doesn't just proclaim a locavore bent." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer
3 Bells
"From my vantage point, snug at a church-pew table at Barbuzzo and munching on the super-cracklin' "snap!" of smoky "pig popcorn," Marcie Turney looks to be on fire." Full review
Travel + Leisure
" Dinners start with snacks such as roasted bone marrow, sheep’s milk ricotta, or boards of cured meats. The menu features sharable items and includes pizza, pasta, and proteins." Full review
Where
"The smart-rustic furnishings set a cozy tone for the Mediterranean-influenced kitchen and well-stocked bar." Full review
The Infatuation
8.1
"It’s one of those rare spots that manages to please just about anyone, which isn’t surprising considering they make some of our favorite pizza, pasta, and Mediterranean small plates in the city." Full review
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Start with a few Negronis, order a pizza and a few plates to share (get the grilled octopus), and make sure to split the salted caramel budino for dessert.
Frommer's
"This wood-fired eatery boasts smoky-delicious pizzas, to-die-for seasonal salads, beyond-rich homemade pastas, and a fried-to-order pork crackling appetizer and salted caramel budino." Full review