Barbusa

San Diego, CA

Barbusa has limited potential options for vegans. Vegans may be able to enjoy dishes like the Bietole Salad or the Panzanella Siciliano.

Top Picks

Bruschetta di Melanzane

Contains burrata, ciabatta, eggplant, marinara, and pistachio pesto. We suggest removing the burrata and the pistachio pesto.

Dolce e Piccante Pizza

Contains basil, Calabrian chiles, cauliflower crust, Grana Padano, lavender honey, mozzarella, onions, and soppressata. We suggest removing the Grana Padano and the mozzarella. We suggest substituting the (cauliflower crust*, gluten-free pizza dough*)[1] and the (vegan mozzarella*, mozzarella)[1].

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Full Menu

Pasta

***Gluten-free available.***

Ravioli Norma

Contains basil, eggplant, marinara, quattro formaggi, ravioli noodles, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

Vongole Rosso

Contains butter, clams, garlic, linguine, tomato, and white wine. We don't recommend this item.

Tableside Shaved Summer Truffles

No description available.

Bolognese al Forno

Contains Anelletti, beef and pork sausage ragù, English peas, and tre formaggi. We don't recommend this item.

Carbonara

Contains bacon, egg yolk, guanciale, panna, and spaghetti. We don't recommend this item.

Granchio

Contains blue crab, and Serrano Rossa sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Fungì e Tartufo

Contains campanelle, garlic, mushroom medley, panna, and white truffle oil. We don't recommend this item.

Gnocchi

Contains oven-roasted tomato, panna, and pistachio pesto. We don't recommend this item.

Short Rib Lasagne

Contains bechamel, braised short rib, mozzarella, and sugo. We don't recommend this item.

Pizza

***Vegan mozzarella available.*** Gluten-free, cauliflower crust, and vegan mozzarella available.

Burrata

Contains basil, burrata, San Marzano tomatoes, and vegan mozzarella. We don't recommend this item.

Prosciutto e Tartufo

Contains arugula, mozzarella, prosciutto, and white truffle oil. We don't recommend this item.

Dolce e Piccante

Contains basil, Calabrian chiles, cauliflower crust, Grana Padano, lavender honey, mozzarella, onions, and soppressata. We suggest removing the Grana Padano and the mozzarella. We suggest substituting the (cauliflower crust*, gluten-free pizza dough*)[1] and the (vegan mozzarella*, mozzarella)[1].

For the Table

Lollipop Chops

Contains blackened lamb, and gorgonzola sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Carpaccio

Contains arugula, capers, lemon basil vinaigrette, Parmigiano, and raw short rib. We don't recommend this item.

Calamari Fritti

Contains batter, and calamari. We don't recommend this item.

Polenta

Contains corn, fontina, parmigiano, polenta, and sausage ragu. We don't recommend this item.

Fiori di Zucca

Contains apricot chile jam, quattro formaggi, and tempura squash blossoms. We don't recommend this item.

Burata Caprese

Contains balsamic glaze, basil, burrata, and heirloom tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Busalacchi's Garlic Bread

Contains bread, and garlic. We don't recommend this item.

Prosciutto e Stracchino

Contains balsamic glaze, figs, prosciutto di Parma, and stracchino cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Roasted Bone Marrow

Contains apricot chili jam, and bone marrow. We don't recommend this item.

Sicilian Meatballs

Contains caprino, pecorino, sirloin, and sugo. We don't recommend this item.

Bruschetta di Melanzane

Contains burrata, ciabatta, eggplant, marinara, and pistachio pesto. We suggest removing the burrata and the pistachio pesto.

Greens

Bietole

No description available.

Busalacchi Caesar

No description available.

Panzanella Siciliano

No description available.

Dolci

Profitérol

Contains cream, and pastry. We don't recommend this item.

Sicilian Donuts

Contains Sicilian donuts. We don't recommend this item.

Deconstructed Cannoli

Contains cannoli filling, and cannoli shell. We don't recommend this item.

Main Dish

Carne con Sugo

Contains meatballs, parmigiano polenta, short rib, Sicilian sausage, and sugo. We don't recommend this item.

Salmone

Contains grain mustard cream, pistachio crust, salmon, and yam and peawee puree. We don't recommend this item.

Pollo Scarpariello

Contains boneless half chicken, garlic, lemon, onions, potato puree, rosemary, roasted peppers, and white wine. We don't recommend this item.

Sicilian Bone-In Ribeye

Contains bone-in ribeye, and Sicilian seasoning. We don't recommend this item.

Crudo Bar

Ricciola

Contains potato, red wine vinegar, scallions, white truffle oil, and yellowtail. We don't recommend this item.

Oysters

Contains oysters. We don't recommend this item.

Carpaccio di Tonno

Contains ahi tuna, citrus soy reduction, and jalapeno. We don't recommend this item.