Bacchus was good. It's a lowkey spot, very cozy vibes and not too busy on a Monday evening. The wait staff was on the slower side, which is surprising due to the fact that the place wasn't very busy. The menu is large and filled with Italian classics. The wine list was extensive. They do not allow any requests to the menu... for example, my friends chicken piccata came with a salad and they would not let her sub that salad for pasta. Nothing about this experience blew me away. The dishes are very simple for how high priced they are. I paid $24 for a bowl of spaghetti noodles with mushrooms and chicken. The menu does not get much more complex than that. To make a whole meal, you'd almost need to order an entree, a pasta and a side seperate, which would probs cost you around $60 My meal was good-- I was happily it and the quality was just fine, but it wasn't the kind of place I'd likely return to. There was nothing particularly bad about this experience, but also nothing blew me away. Next time, I think I'll just make the same tasting dish at home for a fraction of the price. read more

Bacchus - Wild mushroom and ricottaMushroom - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Overall decent food for the price. Good flavor (would not say standout) and healthy portions. Service was good given it was really busy. It probably took about 10 minutes to get seated but that's because they were packed, so no complaints with getting seated. Environment was fine, and noise level was reasonable. There was free street parking when we went which was helpful. I was in the mood for veal scallopini, while the rest of my family went with chicken Marsala. Both were good (not great), and worth having again, but I feel could be better. read more

Bacchus - Veal scalopine with brown butter, lemon, capers and artichoke hearts - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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TLDR; cozy restaurant, pasta meets expectations but isn't amazing. Service - I've eaten inside and ordered takeout. Both experiences were pleasant! The restaurant is cozy with a quaint, local feel to it. The takeout was quick with solid portions. Food - now this is the tough part because I'm DYING to find an incredible pasta spot in Richmond. Unfortunately, the search continues :( Carbonara: good but greasy Mushroom and ricotta pasta was delicious, mild in flavor and great if you like mushrooms but I paid extra for shrimp that was SUPER overcooked and rubbery Sausage pasta tasted like jar sauce - completely lacking flavor. Summer salad was SO small and disappointing. Wildly overpriced priced. The tomatoes had no flavor and the cheese and olive oil were both low quality. Overall good enough - especially if you have low expectations but this isn't a place I would go out of my way to eat at. read more

Bacchus - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The date night deal for $45 - two pastas and a bottle of wine? Criminally good. We loved our visit here - felt like it was the perfect mix of fancy and dive-y, wonderfully friendly service, and some delicious pasta for a great price. My partner and I split the Shrimp Scampi w/ Brandy + Tomatoes, as well as the Italian Sausage pastas - generous helpings with an authentic restaurant feel. Didn't feel cheap despite the deal - I'll certainly be back! read more

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A very hard meh, food was unfortunately very lack luster. Chicken piccata was very bland. Service was just short of the " Soup Na*i from Seinfeld. Like we should be honored to even be taking a seat at the somewhat shabby ( but trying hard to make that part of the vibe) decor. Sigh.. but too many actual GOOD Italians places to try. One & done. read more

I really love Bacchus for any occasion: date nights, dinners with friends, or even special occasions! The pasta dishes absolutely incredible and are fairly priced with generous portions! The creamy pesto is my absolute favorite, but you can't go wrong with any of the pasta dishes! I went there yesterday evening for their date night special, which offers two pasta dishes and a bottle of wine for $45! You can't beat that deal! We also got the cannolis, which were absolutely divine! read more

Bacchus - Cannolis! - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My wife and I dined here tonight, as we continue to explore Richmond having just relocated from Austin. Friendly staff and great service. From the outside you expect to enter someplace dark but the amount of sunlight coming through the front is impactful...it creates this vibrant atmosphere (ambiance), which for a neighborhood joint really elevates your initial impression. Truly a nice vibe we walked by the bar to our booth near the rear. We began with drinks and some pate and a goat cheese and beet salad w/ greens. We then moved on to the most amazing duck breast which could not be done better anywhere. We also ordered the scallops over prosciutto (superb) and some spaghetti w/ butter and parm and also a side of sauteed endive w/ cranberries we shared. All were great. 5 stars w/ no hesitation. Prices were also great. The only thing to improve is the wine list--but then my wife is a Somm so she would like to see a few elevated choices available. read more

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Sooo the restaurant is cute and everyone else's food was good, but mine was really bad. I ordered Italian sausage pasta and it came on...beans? Not pasta? Maybe it would be good to someone else, but that's not what I wanted. It was honestly super gross and I could not eat it. The other people in my party gave me some bites of theirs, and theirs was really good. So just don't order the Italian sausage, and you should be fine! read more

Employee (dishwasher ?) in bathroom for a very long time and did not appear to have washed hands before leaving. Hope this doesn't happen again. I really like the restaurant and service. But this was unfortunate to see before dining in. read more

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We wish this place wasn't so far away. We were in Richmond doing some shopping this weekend and decided to find some Italian food before heading home. We were concerned when they opened and asked if we had a reservation. It's a small place but they were able to seat us as a walk in anyway. The 4 of us decided to share food since left overs weren't going to work on the long drive home. The duck was amazing! So tender.. the reduction was incredible. We ended up using that sauce on everything else too. But on its own each dish was delicious. It was all cooked perfectly and so very flavorful. We'll be back when we can. read more

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tapinade and mushroom pasta dish were amazinggg!! the kobe meatballs was underwhelming and cold :/ such a nice ambiance but service was a bit of a miss. to be fair it was a saturday night, but felt unwelcome and ignored a little. read more

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This was my first time dining at Bacchus. I dined here with a group of colleagues to celebrate a milestone work anniversary. The food was authentic and fresh. One dish that received several positive reviews was the artichoke appetizer for its robust flavor and preparation. Our server was attentive and provided friendly service. The restaurant had a charming and intimate atmosphere which was ideal for enjoying a special celebration meal with colleagues. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience. I look forward to returning with friends soon. read more

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Alright, loved Bacchus but, do not order to go. They are not set up for it. 1st we got hung up on. Then they took our order, couldnt hear us, finally got it. Arrived, there is no hostess. my card was rang for somebody elses check. Sauce leaked all over the bag. One of my fave restaurants, been here 30 times but, this is the last time I'll come here. read more

Always stellar with great service! Food is insightful and delicious and I have never been disappointed!

We were able to snag a table at around 5:15 on a Saturday evening without reservations, they did tell us we would only have til 6:30 before another group came, but that was enough time. The restaurant was dimly lit and felt very intimate. We were seated in the back right along the wall where they were cooking on the other side. We started with the broccolini, which we were fairly disappointed with, it was too al dente, and basically bathing in a bowl of oil/melted butter. For entrees, I got the crab pasta which was a fair price at $24. It was pretty good, but it kind of tasted like a regular tomato sauce with crab just added- it wasn't a very cohesive dish, but I didn't dislike it. My boyfriend got the carbonara which we both really liked, It was very flavorful! read more

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I'll start with some negatives : Not a great parking situation. Not tons of seating. Definitely more of a small group setting than a large group. It's extremely loud. The food is extremely customizable, but not friendly to various diets if that is what you need for a night out. Staff was kind and patient. read more

A Farewell to Bacchus -- and to Hope There are restaurants where the food speaks. At Bacchus, the food mumbles incoherently and then dies in your mouth. I arrived with low expectations and left wondering if I'd somehow offended someone in a past life. Our reservation was for 8:00 p.m. on Father's Day -- a date that should have signaled celebration. Instead, it became a quietly operatic farce. We were seated promptly, which in hindsight may have been the restaurant's final act of competence. Our drinks -- one glass of wine, a Coke, and a club soda -- arrived after a mysterious ten-minute vanishing act, at which point we were told the kitchen would be closing in ten minutes. Nothing stokes the appetite quite like a ticking clock and the subtle suggestion that you're inconveniencing the staff by being there. The menu read like a eulogy to inspiration: penne, penne, and more penne. We began with the "charred rare sirloin," a dish so audacious in its poverty of substance that it should be considered conceptual art. Five nearly translucent slivers of beef arrived, each whisper-thin and curled at the edges, as if even the meat itself were recoiling from the plate. It came with a slick of something allegedly chimichurri, though it had the texture of hospital-grade aloe vera and the color of regret. The tapenade with crostini was, charitably, a salt lick in drag. The crostini were the kind of weaponized toast points one might use to chisel ice from a sidewalk in February. Then came the entrees, each one a sonnet to mediocrity. The butter penne was butter penne. The pesto penne was butter penne with something green in it. The sautéed artichokes appeared, looking vaguely stunned to have been invited. The "Italian sausage with penne" lacked sausage altogether -- an omission that might have gone unnoticed had it not been the name of the dish. Our server offered an apology and said she wouldn't charge us "for it," which I took to mean the entire dish. A rare flicker of generosity? Not quite. The sausage did eventually arrive -- ten minutes later, as if it had just come off a break -- but I was still privileged enough to be charged for the cold, lonely penne that had been sitting on the plate like a bored dinner guest waiting for its date to show up. Apparently, at Bacchus, even the sausage has a union -- and the pasta pays the price. To her credit, the server offered us a complimentary dessert -- a gracious gesture that almost redeemed the evening, until the crème brûlée arrived. It was crème, certainly. But the brûlée had either been forgotten, forgiven, or tragically misunderstood. A soft custard sat beneath a loose sprinkle of granulated sugar, like a torch had been waved in its general direction before the kitchen staff clocked out. We paid, we left, we mourned. I've been to Bacchus before, but this visit confirmed what I had long suspected: the restaurant is not declining -- it has simply given up. It no longer cooks; it shrugs. It no longer serves; it apologizes. Bacchus is a restaurant only in the technical sense. Spiritually, it's an obligation with a wine list. At Bacchus, the gods may still be watching -- but they've clearly stopped tasting. read more

Thank you for a memorable anniversary and pre-race dinner, Bacchus team! This cozy, welcoming corner spot is a quintessential neighborhood gem, churning out incredible authentic Italian cuisine. Service was prompt, attentive and friendly throughout. The roasted garlic and rosemary white bean dip was whipped cream smooth with such rich depth of flavor, making for a delicious started. The tomato, feta and eggplant penne was al dente to a T, bursting with fresh rustic notes with bright tomato acidity, earthy eggplant and pops of salty, creamy feta. A comforting dish in the chillier fall weather and the portion size was more than ample to bring home leftovers! Look forward to dining here again when we're in Richmond next! read more

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Our first time being here did not disappoint. We got a cozy booth and got a glass of wine to start. Their starters are extensive so I went with 3 starters, the tapenade, the mussels and clams and the arugula salad. It was plenty of food for a main course. The proportions are large so great for sharing! Our server was friendly and helpful in deciding what to order. We had to run but looking forward to coming back to try the desserts. read more

This was my first visit to @bacchusrva and it did not disappoint! Immediately upon entering through the thick, velvet curtains the ℜ nature of the atmosphere wraps around you. The dimmed soft lighting , tẃíńḱĺíńǵ fairy lights, and matte black painted metal tray ceiling all contribute to the romantic and vibe that is so appealing. The galley-style layout of this italian hotspot puts you up close to the cooking ‍‍ action, and all the amazing smells that go with it. The air is heavy with garlic , wine , and butter that combine to create an amazing that will have you eagerly anticipating your meal. The menu here is extensive, so it was hard to choose. After a lot of deliberating, I went with the veal scalopine . The veal was pounded thin and then breaded (almost schnitzel style) and then in lemon and brown butter and sprinkled with a generous helping of artichokes and capers. I couldn't help but eye the pasta that arrived next to me, though (penne with marinara dusted with Parmesan ), which also smelled amazing. For dessert, I had the creme brûlée, which was really incredible. The top was toasted perfectly, and the custard had a really nice thick but consistency. The flavor was great as well- extra kick of vanilla, and almost marshmallowy. I had a bite of someone else's , though, and was the best thing I ate all night. It was almost like an ice box pie in temperature and consistency, but was topped with a thick, dark chocolate GANACHE and drizzle that was . Tip: They have a great happy hour until 6:30 (half priced well drinks) and a meal deal that's two pasta and a bottle of wine for $45! read more

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This is probably my favorite place to eat in Richmond. The service is fantastic and the servers are very educated about the menu and give great input about each dish. But most importantly THE FOOD. Oh my goodness. I ate their last night and am ready to go back again tonight. I would recommend a reservation if you plan on arriving later than 6 or if you have more than four people dinning. The place is small and cozy. The give out portions that match the price and again everything is delicious. When I think Italian I normally go pasta but the regular fish and meat entrees here surpass the hearty pasta dishes for me. IFFFF I had to give a critique it would be to give a second round of bread with the entrees not just apps but that's just because I love bread. read more

Bacchus - Chicken picatta - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The food was delicious and the restaurant is very cozy. And it wasn't too noisy thank goodness.

I love their date night special! $45 for a bottle of wine and 2 pasta dishes. We did this along with the caesar salad, and it was a great night. While the restaurant is a bit on the smaller side, it just adds to the experience! I recommend making a reservation, and parking can be a little tough. Otherwise, it was a great place for dinner and I can't wait to come back! read more

Bacchus - Mussels and Clams with white wine OR marinara, Carbonara, Vista Point Pinot Grigio - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is definitely my favorite restaurant in Richomond. I have been here so many times and the food is always super delicious. My favorite is the pasta carbanara, the gorganzola pasta, and the NY strip with gorganzola and tomato sauce. (I know that sounds weird but trust me, its delicious.) I don't know why this restaurant has some negative reviews because I have never had a bad experience here. read more

I was in town for the first time in several years visiting friends. Great food, great service, great time!

We had reservations for a family dinner to celebrate a birthday. We told them we had x amount of adults and x amount of kids when the reservation was made. The first guests to arrive asked for a highchair. They said they don't have highchairs or even a booster seat. Would have been nice if they mentioned that when they took our reservation. The family with the kids had to pass on the dinner. One child was only 18 months old & really needed a high chair. For those of us who stayed the food was really good and so was the service. I understand if a restaurant wants to discourage small children but they really need to share that they don't provide highchairs. read more

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I was in town for the Richmond marathon weekend and needed a large reservation for my team of runners. I made a reservation several weeks in advance and they were very accommodating for our large group (of 13). The portions were HUGE and food was good. I took home about half of my dish. Service was friendly. I really like how many pasta choices there are here - something for everyone no matter what type of pasta, sauce, or protein you like. If you're looking for a good place to carb load or just to enjoy a nice Italian dinner, check this place out! read more

Bacchus - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Love this place! It's usually fantastic, but was served some raw sausage during my last visit. No biggy, it happens! I planned to just move them to the side, take them home, and cook them up myself. I let one of the wait staff know of the issue and to ask for a to-go box. Before I asked for the to-go box, their response was "what do you want me to do about it?" No apology whatsoever. That felt a little inappropriate, considering this was a potential health hazard. I didn't ask for it to be comped or anything, was still happy to pay for it because I still get to enjoy the dish either way. Regardless, I let another one of the waitstaff know and they were very apologetic and offered to remove the dish from the bill, which was very nice. Still really love this place and wish it the best, but I left that evening with a bad taste in my mouth regarding the one wait staffer. read more

Bacchus - Undercooked sausage - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

If I hadn't walked into Bacchus's doors in Richmond, I would have thought I was in Italy. Been meaning to try this spot for a while and super happy it worked out on a rainy Sunday evening for date night. We requested to be seated upstairs - definitely ask if this an option when you're being seated - they have a small cozy balcony area with string lights that overlooks the restaurant and kitchen and makes for a lovely romantic ambiance. We ordered the Portobello appetizer with roasted reds and mozzarella, the Creamy Pesto with penne, the Wild Mushroom & Ricotta spaghetti, and a side of broccolini with butter, parm, and almond slivers. Absolutely enchanting meal! The food was incredible - rich, dreamy sauces coated the perfectly cooked pasta. We especially loved how the mushroom spaghetti dish was served - a mound of creamy ricotta sat atop the spaghetti and mushrooms, the whole thing covered in parmesan. The broccolini was a delicious veggie side to cut through the heaviness of the pasta dishes. Service was excellent as well - little details, such as requesting more bread and butter and packing the leftovers the way we asked, were graciously taken care of. For an indulgent, romantic, and mouthwatering intimate date night, Bacchus is the place to be. Five stars, we'll definitely be back. Other notes: portions are huge (we had a ton of leftovers) so I recommend family-style ordering. The dessert menu had some very unique options for dessert cocktails (chocolate martini, coffee, mocha drinks) that I'd like to try in the future. Come hungry! read more

Bacchus - Wild Mushroom and Ricotta, Creamy Pesto, Saute of broccolini with garlic parmesan and toasted almonds - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Service was great! Drinks were excellent (Sparks cocktail and a martini) however food, at least main entrees) were underwhelming. The fried oysters and caesar salad apps were okay. The fra diavolo had ONE shrimp and ONE scallop, and a couple mussels for nearly $30! I should have taken a picture. It was mostly cannellini beans and plum tomatoes. It does NOT come with pasta. My friend got eggplant pasta. There were a few hunks of eggplant. Again, for the cost I would expect more main ingredient! They do make pasta in house which is a plus! read more

Bacchus is so good!! I love coming here for dinner. I always order the bacon Gorgonzola Caesar for the table to start. It has crispy bacon and huge chunks of soft Gorgonzola tossed in Caesar dressing. For my meal, I always order penne carbonara. Bacchus is one of the few places to order carbonara here in Richmond and it is always really good. I usually am lucky enough to get the same sweet server each time- she accommodates my request to add mushrooms whenever she can. It is very much appreciated. I will continue to keep coming back! read more

Bacchus - Penne carbonara - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I went here last night and everything about my experience was perfect. We did their happy hour deal which is any choice of two pastas and a bottle of wine for $45. I have to say that we both left with very full, happy tummies. They brought us out fresh baked bread to start. I thought the portion size was great, and was surprised that we gobbled all of it down. We got the spinach and cream penne which was topped with toasted almonds. The texture of the pasta was a perfect Al dente, sauce was not overly creamy and heavy, and the almonds provided a nice texture. We also got the Italian sausage pasta with spaghetti and the red sauce was by far one of the best red sauces I've ever had. The sauce had good levels of acidity, and the correct amount of sweetness and salinity. The sausage had bits of what I think was fennel seed inside and they provided a nice crunch within the sausage. The combo was heavenly! Overall, this is the perfect spot for a date night and I would highly recommend it to anyone in the area! read more

Bacchus - Spinach and Cream Penne and the Italian Sausage spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

So I came here with a (very handsome) date and was wowed by the romantic classic Italian trattoria vibes this place gives off. It is as if one is whisked away into another world, in a dark room (good for romantic night eh eh) that literally feels as if you're sitting outside because of the decor. The food is equally delightful, flavorful and most importantly it's FRESH INGREDIENTS! My dining partner had a salmon pasta with olive oil, garlic and herbs- bomb dot com hands down. I had the egg plant Parmesan along with a fried goat cheese with beets salad. Yum yum yum for my tum tum tum! This place SCREAMS date night. Definitely doesn't give off "large groups" vibes. It's quiet and quaint. read more

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This is a hidden gem in Richmond! It's been around forever and such an awesome spot. I have been about 3-4 times throughout the years and I always forget it's here! They have great pasta dishes and the BEST calamari appetizer you've ever had. I also love the Tuscan kale salad, I get it every time! They also have good wines and cocktails to choose from. It's a super small place and it's always packed when I go but that's just tells you how good the food is! Definitely make a reservation ahead of time if you can. A must try Richmond staple! read more

Bacchus - Seared sea scallops with prosciutto and truffle oil - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This is by far my favorite restaurant in Richmond. Every time I dine here, the service is wonderful, the atmosphere is lively, but intimate, the cocktails are well-balanced, and the food is speechless. Apart from being my favorite restaurant, it now also holds an even more special place in my heart because my now fiancé took me here before he proposed! That night, we shared the white bean pesto salad, carbonara pasta, and garlic and anchovy pasta. The white bean pesto salad was refreshing and light, and the pastas were delicious. Many thanks Bacchus for always being consistent and the perfect place to dine pre-proposal! read more

Bacchus - Carbonara and Garlic and Anchovy pastas - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Came for an early dinner ahead of a show at the Altria, the restaurant was very cute inside. I really enjoyed the carbonara. Our server Emma was incredibly sweet and attentive read more

This place is very unassuming. Being from out of town, it was suggested to me. Cozy, neighborhood atmosphere. Good drink selection, a good amount of menu options, which made it difficult to decide. The Chicken Picatta is so delicious. Tender, juicy and flavorful. It was filling without being too much. Service was quick. Make a reservation if you plan to go during a typically busy period. This will be my return spot during future visits to explore more of the menu. read more

Not a bad experience but also not a great one. The best part of this place was the charming atmosphere, and the staff was SUPER sweet and attentive. My rating is based solely on the food. I had excellent wine, but we started with regular bread. The bread was literally frozen on the inside and steaming hot on the outside. The calamari we ordered was good but weirdly served with a side salad (odd for an app). Both of us were underwhelmed by the entrees. I had the creamy pesto penne with chicken (which I could have probably made at home). The one special touch was the crispy crunchy almonds on top! The pesto was just okay, wouldn't order it again. My friend had the duck. A few bites in she wasn't even certain it was duck. I tried it, and the flavor was definitely duck, but the texture wasn't what I was used to. Overall, also served with a small side salad, and also just okay. She packed it up to-go. The dessert menu was underwhelming so we didn't get one. I looked, and there was nothing stellar there. Our meal was also "just alright". I'd probably go to Edo's before coming back. read more

Bacchus - Decent Saute of Calamari! - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Very small but very cute spot to dine. Definitely reserve a table ahead of time if you want one, I luckily got a spot at the bar. Cute date night or girls night out. Lots of wine selections and the food was amazing. Very large portions and reasonable prices. The staff was quick and kind. read more

Bacchus - Bacon gorgonzola caesar - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Amazing restaurant. Great food, yet affordable. Friendly staff. Very nice atmosphere. Excellent neighbourhood bar.