We were sat outside without the heater even though it was a 'warmer' day but we were chiveriling the entire time, fair, cuz we opt in due to our first choice had to wait an hr. Anyways, Spaghetti Nero was so good, a must try, and also the steak even though they were a bit cold by the time served and a bit too salty for us. Fritto portion is divided into 5% of shrimp, 5% of calamari and 90% of olives n others, cant complain cuz it tastes good just you know and right portion as an appetizer for two. The potates are crispy and steaks taste good but are bit too salty for us again. Honestly, dine outdoor in cooler weather isnt ideal for people who enjoy food as an experience rather than just filling up an empty stomach or spending time with friends. Actually would go again but will ask to use less salt next time😅
Cute ambiance! Great funky-chill background music… Love the style, awesome little spot : ) . Especially the downstairs “cave-like / wine-cellar”; Appetizers were great! The only thing I was disappointed in was the garlic shrimp and polenta entree. Polenta was delicious however a little TOO MUCH garlic and the shrimp were small, dry and bland. The Gnocchi Pomodoro was excellent, the linguine con vongole was on point! Will definitely be back.
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I don’t write reviews but I had such a wonderful time celebrating my birthday dinner at Bacaro, I wanted to share my experience!
My 7 guests and I loved the atmosphere - it was chic, intimate and perfectly unpretentious.
Huge thank you to Ana at Bacaro for being so accommodating and securing the private dining room (Lido) last minute for us. Ana’s quick email responses to the changes and questions I had just 1 day out from my event were very much appreciated. Anywhere you could have sat in the restaurant would have been beautiful but this was extra special (the one and only thing I would suggest is considering a small speaker in the private room for some background ambience but that’s very minor).
Everything from the service to the food to the cocktails and wine was amazing.
The staff onsite were so pleasant and happy to help with whatever we needed.
Special thanks to our server, George. The level of attentiveness and space to relax was spot on, he entertained conversations and made helpful recommendations. I loved the pro blanco cocktail, the spaghetti vongole and our red wine rec.
Thank you to the entire Bacaro team. I’ll back.
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Come to Bacaro for its truly unique ambiance, replete with exposed bricks, candlelit lighting, and a maze of dining nooks that are reminiscent of a speakeasy. The food and drink options are great, but the service needs some work.
For appetizers, we ordered the Zucchini Blossoms (good, but a tad bland), the Green bean salad (flavorful and refreshing), Fritto Misto (interesting mix of calamari and shrimp), Spaghetti Nero (very fascinating), Garlic Shrimp over Polenta (quite good but wasn't amazing), Eggplant Marinara (quite tasty and flavorful), and the Tiramisu (was straight out of the refrigerator, felt a bit firm). All in all, the food was quite good but lacked the wow factor.
The service needs some improvement - I recognize that it was a busy night, but the interactions could have been better (their response to our question about the specials could have been handled better - they didn't have any, but the way they responded was odd, they brought out our entrees while we were still working on appetizers and the small tables couldn't accommodate all the plates).
Nonetheless, Bacaro gets a lot of things right, and there is potential for it to be a truly special dining experience.
Quaint, cozy place with great food, drinks, and service. We made a reservation and the only available option was outdoor seating. It was about 35 degrees and they had heaters but it was still chilly. The hostess quickly grabbed us once spots opened at the bar, and we enjoyed a great meal there. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. This is a great date night option.
This is one of my go-to Italian places in NYC. The atmosphere of the dining area in the cellar is lowkey and romantic. Service is always exceptional too. The only thing that I would imrpove is the food. Don't get me wrong; it's great and one of better Italian food places you can go to in NYC, but for example, the gnocchi I had are too hard and better for fried gnocchi dishes. That said, the desserts are always perfect and our personal highlight.
I came here for my friend’s birthday. They have large tables that are great for groups. Also the layout of the place allows for privacy for groups. The design of the space was very inviting, it had exposed brick and gave out wine cellar vibes. We shared salads and rice balls and got a pasta entree each. The salad was 4/5, rice balls 5/5, seafood spaghetti 4.5/5. We also got tiramisu at the end and the texture was different from the ones I’ve had before. It felt like they have leaned into the cream cheese and butter. I liked that it wasn’t too sweet. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to friends.
Great basement restaurant with good Italian food. The basement was inviting and cozy, and the staff was welcoming. The food was good, but nothing remarkable.
The spaghetti nero was salty and a bit of a one note. The cavatelli with duck were much more interesting, and I would recommend it. The fried zucchini blossoms with ricotta were decadent, and I also enjoyed it.
The gelato on the other hand tasted store bought, rather flavorless, and I was rather disappointed seeing how other reviews praised the dessert.
Walked in with a party of 5 without a reservation on a Saturday night and of course there was only outdoor seating available. It was chilly but the space heaters worked well so we were comfortable. The waitress that served us was attentive and welcoming. We had no idea what to expect of the food but all of the dishes were tasty and satisfying. I’m pretty picky when it comes to fried calamari but I quite enjoyed their fritto misto antipasti and would happily order it again! My only critique would be for the bacalao with polenta that was flavorful but just way too salty.
Special props for the fact that the bathroom inside was super clean and featured a large vase of fresh lilies! Just shows that the owners/managers care about the details!
Very nice rustic restaurant with good Venetian food and excellent service.
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