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Bacaro

4.0 (452 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Tony Y.

We were searching for a dinner spot on Sunday and everything seemed to be closed. Fortunately Bacaro was open and in the neighborhood. I've lived in the area for 5 years and didn't even know they existed. Apparently they've been around for over 16 years? Unheard of in NYC. The restaurant has a very rustic look and is huge. They have an entire downstairs area with exposed brick walls. We had an early bird dinner so we were the only ones in the restaurant. That said, service was attentive and friendly. We went with the lamb ragu pasta to share and the fried seafood and vegetables. The portion sizes are huge. For our mains, we ordered the shrimp with polenta as well as the rib eye. We had food to take home. The steak was good. The polenta was very good. We finished off with the tiramisu. Overall you get a lot of value for pretty decent food. Space is huge so potentially a future spot for get-togethers.

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Bridgette S.

Gorgeous & intimate dinner spot! Upon entering it looks like a tiny restaurant, but down the stairs you enter a dimly lit brick room. Flowers and tea light candles everywhere. Seriously so pretty - go for an anniversary or even a book a room for a small rehearsal dinner. Food was yummy -- for a group we shared a few apps & pastas. The squash blossoms & straciatella and the gnocchi was deeeelish!

Meatballs
Helen L.

This place is a GEM! MUST TRY THIS PLACE! Have your birthday there, engagement parties, divorce parties, any celebration. This would be a great spot. The ambiance it's so cozy and romantic, and the food is delicious. We had a lot of appetizers to share, and the ones that stood out to me were the meatballs and the crab salad. Those two were delicious. I would skip on the fried seafood, and the charcuterie board doesn't come with any crackers or bread. When the entrées came, they didn't notify us that they ran out of the potatoes, so they gave us all lettuce instead. We waited almost two hours for our food so when we saw lettuce we were not happy. They ended up comping a few crab appetizers and made us pasta, so I'm not really mad about the lettuce anymore. Overall, the food is good, the space is beautiful, and the service is great minus the timing, but they have a small kitchen so kinda understandable. We had a great time. I highly highly recommend this place!

Meat & Cheese Platter
Laura C.

After a long day of exploring New York, Bacaro made for a good place to stop for dinner. We were staying in Chinatown and Bacaro was a decent walk from our AirBnB. We were sat fairly quickly as we were okay sitting outside. We started with the Salumi E Formaggi (meat & cheese platter). I don't recall all the meats and cheeses that were on the platter. There was a blue cheese that was pretty strong and seemed a bit misplaced. There was fantastic prosciutto on the plate that was mouth-watering. We were also given a small basket of bread to accompany the platter. Our platter was about $26. For dinner, we got Gnocchi con Funghi (with mushrooms and asparagus) and another gnocchi plate with a red sauce. I found the gnocchi bites to be huge. The flavor of the mushrooms and asparagus dish was very muted. The red-sauced gnocchi dish was more flavorful, though just as filling. Each gnocchi plate was about $19. That being said, we had WAY more food than we needed. My advice would be to order an app and/or entree to share and see how you're feeling after. The portion size was pretty fair considering the prices. I would say overall, the meal was good. Nothing I was super crazy about but I would consider going back if I was visiting and in the neighborhood. 8/10 recommend

Stracciatella
Jenn S.

Had dinner here solo and had a lovely time. The food was delicious - I got the stracciatella and duck cavatelli. The stracciatella had hazelnuts with honey, figs, and rosemary and bread on the side. All the flavors paired so well. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the duck ragu was extremely flavorful. Both portions were generous. The general vibe and decor was gorgeous. I sat in the bar, but I heard people leaving say how nice the downstairs dining room was. The staff seemed bored and weren't super attentive, but they were still polite and checked in a few times. Would definitely return on a future visit.

Seafood pasta
Danny L.

We loved the underground dining area, especially when it was cold and rainy the day we came in. The pasta had the perfect texture and the seafood tasted super fresh. The fried rice balls weren't our favorite but really enjoyed other aspects of the meal.

Keeley G.

Discovered this place on a walk through LES. The entire area near Seward park is actually filled with gems like this one. They were able to seat our party of 2 with no reservation on a summer Friday evening. Upstairs looks rather small but they have a large downstairs seating area. This place has dim lighting, exposed brick and rustic meets industrial vibes. I'd recommend for a group of friends or a date. The plates are super rich. They had a cuttlefish which was intriguing but we went with salted over polenta (which I love) and a gnocchi dish. They were both extremely tasty and very filling. Pair with some white wine and you absolutely get your money's worth

Ashly B.

-First Impression- Looked VERY small, but when you go downstairs there's much more space (whew!). We had a large party and were seated in a private area on the lower floor. -Food- I felt like there wasn't much to choose from. I stepped out of my picky eater comfort zone and ended up ordering the cuttlefish ink pasta. It was really tasty and good portion size. Also, the bread and oil was good (but you can't really mess that up) -Service- Our party of 10 was very satisfied with the service. We weren't smothered, and we weren't forgotten. Our server was super nice and definitely helped me decide what to order since I had no idea which -Price- -Did Not Like- no substitutions. Sorry, I'm that person. People have allergies, sensitivities, or things they simply don't like. -Noteworthy- Be careful on the stairs! -Recommended?- I will have to go back for that pasta. So good!

Bavaro.  A small place for couples who enjoy an intimate dinner
Sammy C.

Cute little place by Chinatown Good for two people and limited to large group. They offered outdoor seating in the fall with heating fans

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