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Bacaro Primo

4.7 (127 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Adam S.

Finally got a proper date night dinner here, and while it was pretty good overall, I wasn't quite blown away. I think sometimes, quite unfairly, restaurants can be a victim of their own hype. Living somewhat near here and seeing how packed it is, and how hard it is to get a reservation... the lore grew and grew. I thought this must be the best spot in town! And you know what? It is really good. Really solid, good service, and a good restaurant to check out. Put it on the to-try list. One area that didn't fully land for me was vibe-wise, or if I need to act my age, I could call it the atmosphere. It's such a small space (totally fine) but the back row of tables is essentially shared. Normally fine, but the night we were there we were right next to a large group that was super loud. Kinda dampened the energy, and felt better when they left. Basically, wanting date night but the energy here is more "brasserie" and slightly more casual than I expected. Anywho, the food was good. Loved the focaccia starter with a garlicky olive oil. The Italian salad was pretty good, a bit marked up on price, but pretty good. I had the chicken parmigiana and wanted to love it, but I'd say a solid four stars. Good, not great. The red sauce was very good, and the serving size is generous. Passed on dessert and headed around the corner for after-dinner cocktails. All in all, a great neighborhood spot where I feel the prices are a bit high, but I see most of the appeal. I thought this might be a regular spot in the rotation, but it's more likely to be an every now and again kind of spot.

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Sunyoung C.

Came for a late lunch on tuesday and there was plenty of seating. I was got a table right away in the beautiful restaurant. You can tell they love fine details just by looking at the decor. I ordered the Focaccia and Paccheri. The focaccia has to be the best ive ever had. I've been to a good amount to fine dining Italian restaurants, but this Focaccia blew me away. The Paccheri was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. I've been craving a bolognese pasta for months and this definitely hit the spot. Im hooked. This is probably one of my favorite Italian restaurants in KC and the service was outstanding. Definitely will be back!

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Regina S.

This was our first visit to Bacaro Primo but it will definitely not be our last! It is a tiny restaurant in the charming Crestwood Shops. We were there for lunch and sat outside and enjoyed the dog parade along the sidewalk. Peggy, our server, was wonderful and gave us some great suggestions. We started with the Olive Fritte and Focaccia. Both were very flavorful, the olives being quite unique and the focaccia including a wonderful new cheese to us, taleggio. Then we shared the Paccheri, which is a type of tubular pasta and had bolognese, ricotta, Parmesan and basil. Peggy called this is their unofficial signature dish. We called it delicious!! So much flavor - and they split it for us for ease of eating! The dinner menu promises more options so we will definitely be back!!

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Mariel A.

I really enjoyed my experience at Bacaro Primo, but I think I need to give its dinner service a chance. The seasonal salad was delicious. It had kale, focaccia croutons, sweet potato, and I topped it off with chicken, which was cooked to perfection. The only thing is, the chicken add-on did come with a hefty price tag. From what I've heard, the dinner here is where it's at. I would definitely come back to try the pasta and pizza dishes!!!

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William J.

This is LEGIT Pasta! Ambiance and the vibe is just kool. All pasta is hand made- generous portions and great value. Had drinks too bar gas plenty of options. Although they ask $2 you need the grilled ciabatta for the pasta sauce left over. Will be back!

Christine V.

Nestled in the trendy Brookside neighborhood this restaurant has a lot to offer. I did make reservations on a Saturday and I was glad that I did This place is bustling no empty table to be seen. There is seating at two small bars to accommodate people with no reservations. The pasta was incredible and the sandwich sandwiches are delicious photographs below. And the cute postcard at the end I'll definitely be back. Thank you kindly for your service.

Partially eaten tiramisu and olive oil cake- I would highly recommend the tiramisu!
Kay L.

Came here for my birthday dinner with three girl friends. The restaurant is cozy. I would definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time; the only evening time on a Saturday that I was able to reserve two weeks in advance was 5pm. When we arrived, it was pretty empty, but it quickly filled up. We ordered the focaccia to start, and then I ordered the linguine and clams for my entree. For dessert, we shared the tiramisu and olive oil cake. Definitely order the focaccia- it was filled with cheese, and came with a delicious dipping sauce of olive oil, balsamic, and garlic confit. The linguine and clams was pretty good, but I wouldn't order it again. The tiramisu was delicious and was a huge portion. The olive oil cake was a little savory, which I didn't love, but my friend did. Overall, we had a nice dinner and the service was good. I also like that they offer non-alcoholic mixed drinks, along with reasonably-priced glasses of wine.

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Toni A.

This Italian restaurant is cozy and sexy. Popped in on a first Thursday. The crestwood shops stay open later from May - Oct and have a live band performing on the sidewalk. Popped in for drinks and apps. Great wine selection. Shareable apps. Busy restaurant- reservations recommended. Sat at the bar - Sean was our server and he gave great recommendations. Split the wedge salad - which was a unique version. I think I like the traditional better but glad I tried it. Also split the Rosa pizza. That was delicious. The complex flavors melded so well together. Not many gf options. Some vegetarian options. Will be back for dinner and will try to remember to take more pics. Great for dates, happy hour, celebrations. Tip: happy hour is from 3-5 mon - Fri.

Meatball sub + fries
Sarah G.

It took me long enough to get here and I have to say that the hype is real. It's taken forever, but in recent years KC has finally gotten some really great Italian restaurants, Bacaro Primo included. Now what sets this one apart in my opinion is how European it feels. When you walk in, it's small, and if you're going for dinner I'd assume you'd want a reservation. As we had it, I was there for an early-ish lunch and there were plenty of spots to choose from. We were seated in the main dining area and it was cozy with a European charm. Our server was prompt and friendly. There was some confusion over if they could serve a cappuccino, but that wasn't a big deal, and we settled in for some really great sandwiches. The only reason I'm giving 4/5 stars is just for the price. I had one meatball sub with fries and a water. With a 20% tip it was approximately $30. I do know that inflation is absolutely wild these days and I don't doubt that they are doing their best to keep costs reasonable, while still paying their staff a living wage, etc. but for me, it makes this a special occasion kind of lunch spot, when I feel like if it was closer to $20 for a nice lunch I'd be more likely to add it into a regular rotation. At any rate I know I'll be back - likely for dinner as if I'm going to have a spendy meal, might as well take it up a level and go for a nice dinner with cocktails and appetizers as well.

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Izabella S.

Super small and cozy Italian restaurant! They have a variety of different options from pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. They also have quite the wine and drink menu. It is small so definitely plan on making a reservation if you don't want to wait. The focaccia was nice and crispy with cheese melted in between served with garlic infused oil. The paccheri was delicious, the ricotta was smooth. The chicken parm was also amazing, plenty of cheese and chicken.

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Wow!!! Decided to take a friend from out of town to dinner and was kind of searching for an Italian restaurant that we hadn't tried! So many of them were booked on a Saturday night, but one of our friends recommended Bacaro Primo in Crestwood. From the moment we walked in ...it was extremely welcoming and comfortable. We sat down and from appetizers to main dish to dessert it was truly delicious! I actually think this is probably become one of our favorites now! The host was welcoming. The server was fantastic. The atmosphere was comfortable and the overall dining experience could not be beat. Highly recommend visiting this wonderful gem!

Katie W.

We had reservations here on a Saturday evening. Everybody from the hostess to our waiter was so friendly. Wonderful food, great service and lovely atmosphere. We all shared several items. We split the meatballs and focaccia as an appetizer. The pizza and pasta we had for our meals were excellent. It was all delicious and we enjoyed our experience!

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Courtney K.

4 stars because service was a tad slow. Everything we had was delicious though. Had some lemon drop martinis that weren't listed on the menu but they made for us that were great. Also had some ice coffee and regular which were good . The flavor profile of the focaccia was amazing, like nothing I've had.

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Amazing food, amazing service. Adding it to the date night rotation for sure! Quality Italian food that feels like being back in Italy

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We were lucky enough to snag seats at the bar, especially with the restaurant being completely…read morepacked. We were so excited to try the unlimited pasta we had heard about! The way it works is that you're served three different pastas with endless refills. During our visit, one of the pasta guys came around once with a refill of one of the pasta choices, but the other two never came back around. We had actually watched them offering refills to other tables, so it was a little disappointing that we didn't get the same opportunity. The food itself was delicious and definitely left me wanting more, but our bartender wasn't particularly friendly, which took away from the experience. There were also a lot of crying babies throughout our meal, which made an already loud and packed restaurant feel even more hectic. Overall, I'm glad we got to experience Lidias after hearing such great things, and the pasta concept is definitely unique. I just wish we would have had the option to have more.

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We really enjoyed our lunch here the other day. We had always heard how great the fried chicken is,…read moreso we went for the Tuesday lunch special (they do have fried chicken for dinner every evening too). The fried chicken is very good. Well seasoned and not greasy. The lunch came with 3 pieces of chicken, a scoop of green beans (has bacon and onion in it fyi) and a scoop of their delicious mashed potatoes with white creamy gravy (no pepper, more cheesy, so good). I do wish they gave you a bit more of the sides, but it was a good amount for the $ at lunch. Appreciate the bread and butter as you wait for the meal. Our server and everyone we interacted with were so nice. The space is very cozy and comfortable. We definitely plan to go back for dinner soon, as we hadn't been here for many years?

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