We were a party of nine we called ahead for reservations. The bartender was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. One party member did not like his out and the offer was to take it off the bill or bring him a different one. We had the appetizer of cheese garlic bread just delicious and with a nice presentation and shareable. They have a unique bear menu although I would like to see you different ones added. The personal pizzas are delicious. You can watch them making your pizzas right there would fire mouth of Bacchus. The large pepperoni pizza serves three people easily. The buffalo chicken pizza is served with a Gorgonzola so you have to like serious blue cheese. Everyone was happy with their meal and their experience. We will be back.! read more

We've been here a couple of times. The pizza and pastas are great. The service is great. Nice ambiance. I just wish they served wine by the glass that is not from a can. The wine selection could be better. Otherwise I would give 5 stars. read more

Perfect Saturday night pizza! I recently ordered takeout and got a half broccoli (for me)/half sausage (for my roommate) and it was delicious! The crust was fluffy and the broccoli was perfectly cooked! Unfortunately, as a non-meat eater, some of his sausage ended up on my broccoli side so I had to pick that off and affected the flavor but not too much. We also ordered the shrimp spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer and it was possibly the best spinach dip I've ever had! So creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor I could eat it all the time. While we ordered takeout this time, I'm looking forward to returning and enjoying the ambiance and in person service! read more

Place is great! Pizza, Italian, beers, specials, etc... All great! Definitely try some of the pizza.

The pizza is really good, artichoke shrimp dip is to die for. Next time I come, definitely need to try that pasta! The pasta looks so good!

Had a nice night out after the holidays. Side salad, garlic bread, mild wings, a large pepperoni pizza and a personal three cheese pizza. Everything was timed perfect. The food was hot and fresh. We did not feel rushed, the temperature inside was very warm considering it's so cold outside, and the server Sara was extremely attentive. Looking forward to adding this to our regular pizza lineup! read more

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Bacchus Wood-Fired is absolutely delicious! My favorite aspect of this place has to be the atmosphere and ambiance. The pizza oven creates such a fun vibe, and the ambient lighting enhances the whole experience. We started with their garlic bread, and it was divine - freshly baked bread with gooey mozzarella inside. Just thinking about it now is making my stomach growl haha I tried the Bacchus Pizza Margherita, The Ambustus, and the Cheese Trigeminious, and they were all incredible. My top picks were definitely the Ambustus and the Cheese Trigeminious. The personal-sized pizzas are just the right portion, but you can also opt for a larger size for a slightly higher price, perfect for a tasty lunch the next day! I'm already planning my next visit to try their Shrimp Pesto Pizza and the Hercules Pasta. Plus, they have a fantastic deal on Mondays - a beer and a personal-sized pizza for only $10. Count me in for next Monday! ;) read more

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Fantastic place! Welcoming to our group (and our doggie!). Food and service both superb. It's cozy and romantic but also great for groups! Definitely planning to go back again & again! Will post some photos when I return. read more

I stopped in on a random Tuesday, no show at the Troy Music Hall. I got a 4 cut pizza and house salad. It was all SO FRESH! A wood fired pizza is such a rare treat, and Bacchus never disappoints! I took half home and reheated it (400* 15 minutes) Still amazing!! Great atmosphere, staff are friendly "to the max" A gem in downtown Troy! read more

Everything was great the food is good atmosphere outside is good. Guy wearing flip flops and yelling at the Amazon driver just doing his job ruined it. Plus flip flops in a restaurant as a worker is gross. He dressed down that young man. Ruined the experience. read more

I hate to say that I got violently ill from this, but I got violently ill from this. The service was AMAZING, and we had such a good experience while in the restaurant. The grotto table was so fabulous and fun and perfect for our chatty little group. The garlic bread was fantastic. All in all though, I am currently sitting on the toilet with one regret as to my choice of restaurant this evening. It will be a good memory of the restaurant itself, but the aftermath is not pretty. read more

Great spot for wood fired pizza and pasta! I went on a Tuesday evening and was sat immediately. We started with the roasted garlic bulb and wood fired garlic parm wings. Both were fantastic! For entrees, we ordered the Mozza'Bella pizza and Spaghetti and meatballs with their red pepper cream sauce. The pizza was perfectly cooked. It was topped with meatballs, mozzarella, spinach, and garlic with a red sauce. I can't recommend it enough! The pasta was also delicious and the sauce was great. Overall, it's a great spot in Troy for fantastic wood fired pizza and pasta. We also enjoyed their craft beer offerings -- there were more than a dozen to choose from. read more

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I was in Troy a few weeks and did not double dip eating at one spot except for Bacchus. Their wood fired pizza was amazing, especially paired with a decent wine menu. I frequented two Thursday nights and the place was very relaxing and chill. Good menu to make your own pizza or pasta. I had the ambustus, nice and spicy. Overall great experience. My server Asia was amazing and very attentive/charming. I would go back to Bacchus again if I am in the area, recommended. read more

Bacchus - Ambustus small pie with a local IPA - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

I had such a wonderful time at Bacchus! Located in a basement, this intimate and dimly lit bar/restaurant feels like you've temporarily left reality. The interior is really cool, and if you look carefully you'll find what looks like an old wine cellar turned into an intimate seating for four. Beyond this, there is a bar area, an additional indoor eating area, and outdoor seating- plenty of space for groups small and large. Importantly, the pizzas were delicious! A scrumptious wood fired pizza with a variety of toppings, including a create your own option! Most pizzas have a personal size or sharing size option (brunch pizzas are personal size, but still shareable if you get more than one). We ordered the "Dear Dana" and "Pan's Labyrinth" pizzas. Both were fantastic but the Pan's Labyrinth really hit home for me- the balsamic drizzle really added a nice and flavorful contrast to the pizza. Finally, our server was very nice, and when we asked about dessert, she recommended this amazing dessert bread, which featured pizza dough, Nutella, marshmallow fluff, and whipped cream sprinkled with graham cracker crumbs. Delicious! All in all I thought this was a really cool place with tasty pizzas, and I can't wait to try more. read more

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My wife and I stopped here before a show at the Troy music hall on a Friday night. We had the Artichoke Spinach dip for an appetizer, and it was delicious! We shared a pizza and it was equally delicious as well. The staff were friendly and attentive. It was a little loud but the place was packed and everyone was enjoying good food and good company. We will definitely be back to explore more of the menu! read more

Great place, love the ambiance and the service was great! Drinks came right away and the apps and entrees came at a perfect pace. So friendly and the pizza was next level!! read more

Ordered multiple pizzas. Two came with no sauce (one should have been a white pizza). Margherita pizza with no sauce? Ridiculous. Instead, they put whole tomatoes on top. Lazy and cheap. Never had pesto that tastes sweet, and hope to never have it again. Not sure how the hell you screw that up. The attached photo is of three different types of pizza. read more

Bacchus - Here is a margherita, broccoli, and shrimp pesto pizza. No sauce on the red and white pizzas and uncooked shrimp on the other - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

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Bacchus is a delightful little sit down pizza joint. It has decent pizza and a decent beer selection. Waitstaff have always been pleasant. And it has a cool urban vibe. read more

Imagine a world where every single bite of pasta includes a flavor burst of perfection with mind blowing sauce plus noodle plus meat in every bite. Order the hercules and this world could be yours. Pair with DAOU wine and you might just never leave. Nothing can compare to this meal of italian in such an ambiance with the KINDEST of service. Jim gave us a tour of the place right when we got there to see their incredible wood fire oven that's been hot for 17 years. Our serve Aly was amazing and so helpful!! 1000/10 recommend read more

Bacchus - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

Great little hidden place with great food!! Highly recommend!! Go go go!! During spring and summer they do brunch Outside. Great! read more

Wonderful experience! High energy by every staff member we encountered. Food was fabulous! We will certainly return on future visits to Troy, NY. read more

Bacchus - Hercules pasta - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

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We were very disappointed by the service our party of 6 (3 couples) received on a Sat. evening. We were there for only 1 1/2 hours and had just paid the check when staff (our server and the manager/owner) began aggressively clearing our empty glasses. A few minutes later, we were about to leave when the manager/owner again approached the table and said he needed the table because there was a line at the door. He said we could sit at the bar but we needed to leave the table. Now, from our viewpoint we could not see the line. What we COULD see was empty tables (plural) in our immediate vicinity. So, we had NO idea there were people waiting. Surprised and hurt, we left the restaurant immediately. NEVER have I experienced this treatment before. We were astounded. It was a special occasion for our party and it was ruined by the restaurant. Not to fear, Bacchus, we will never take one of your precious tables again. read more

Stopped by in their bar area, before going to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall (which is directly across the street). Good selection of beers on tap (including some proprietary mixtures). Pizza was good and served quickly. Prices reasonable. Staff were helpful and very friendly. We will certainly go back. Great place. read more

Garlic Parmesan chicken wings made crispy under wood fire. Amazing taste I go there every week for fun read more

Bacchus - Garlic parm wings extra crispy - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

Accidentally came across Bacchus. My boyfriend and I were just looking for a pizza on Valentine's Day. Was nervous about trying a new place on such a day. We arrived just after the rush. It was late, kitchen closed in 10 minutes. Which was not a problem because we knew exactly what we wanted to try. Wings, Garlic Bread and a Buffalo Chicken pizza. It was simply amazing. I did enjoy feeling like we were the only ones there, but probably could have enjoyed another glass of wine. Server was completely friendly, just didn't see too much of him. Completely understand, as it was a very busy night before we arrived. We have also ordered a to go order since. The Whole Roasted Garlic Bulb was incredible. Already can't wait to go back! read more

Bacchus - Wings with fresh blue cheese. Cheesy garlic bread with roasted red peppers, jalapeños and feta (that I had already got on my plate!) - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

Good pizza, cool vibe if a little dark. They don't offer dessert which was a bummer since we were there for a birthday. I was suspect of the canned wine but it was fine! We'll return. read more

Terrible pizza. Totally burned. The restaurant is so cute but the pizza is awful. Won't come back

Pizza and Beer. Wood Fired Pizza and Beer. Wood Fired Pizza and 12 Craft Draft Beers. Have I got your attention yet? If not, then don't bother reading any further. I've been to Bacchus maybe two or three times over the past ten or more years. I don't know why I haven't been there more frequently. It's quite convenient to the Troy Music Hall directly across the street so you can stop in before a performance or even after a show if it's on a Friday or Saturday when they are open until midnight. I know I've suggested it to my wife numerous times even when we weren't going to the Music Hall. Finally, last week I convinced her to return after recently having had the opportunity to try wood fired pizza at some other places. The atmosphere at Bacchus reminds me of some of the Old Montreal places we've come across. You enter from the street into the basement of an old stone building that I believe may have once been a church. Heavy stone support walls separate the small rooms in the restaurant, you almost feel like you are in the catacombs of some cult where you see a fire burning in the mouth of the sculpture of the god Bacchus. That's where your pizzas will come from. The pizzas are available in two sizes - 8" ($6.95) and 12" ($10.95). There are all the standard toppings available in addition to some less offered options, e.g., artichokes, feta cheese, pepperoncinis, and fig. You can design your own pizza by upgrading your sauce ($1/$2) from choices of Pesto Sauce, Roasted Garlic Alfredo, or Garlic Infused Olive Oil before choosing your toppings ($.90/$1.75, although meatballs, sausage, chicken, and shrimp have slightly higher costs for each size). We decided to take the easy way out by choosing two of the small pre-designed Specialty Pizzas. We went with The Ambustus and The Mozza Bella ($10.95 each/ small). The Ambustus came with blackened chicken, mushrooms, jalapeños, red onions, and topped with a spicy tomato sauce. A light hand was used in applying the chicken and tomato sauce, but there were plenty of jalapeño slices, red onion slices, and mushrooms, and a reasonable amount of fresh mozzarella. The dough had a very nice flavor, was enjoyably chewy, and had some nice brown and char spots along the edge of the crust. If I wanted to change anything, I think I would ask for more char on the edges and crispness on the bottom if possible. The Mozza Bella came with meatballs, fresh mozzarella, spinach, fresh minced garlic, and the standard red sauce. We also opted to add their homemade Italian sausage ($1.75) so we could sample it. The blend of flavors for the Mozza Bella were totally different from the Ambustus but just as enjoyable. The crust was similarly charred and I have to wonder if we had arrived at a later hour (more than 30 minutes after they had opened) whether the oven would have been hotter and the dough more crisped. Not to overlook the craft draft beers, I was quickly drawn to the Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout ($6/pt), not only because of the sign hanging on the wall above our table, but also because it was the darkest of the dozen offered and a favorite of mine. My wife had the Brooklyn Insulated Dark Lager ($5/pt) and was pleased with her selection. And while I didn't say anything about it, they also serve seven different varieties of Pasta and they also serve wine. Service by Kimberly was prompt, friendly and efficient. I'm hoping there won't be as long between visits in the future. Maybe some Yelp friends would enjoy having a gathering here. read more

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Oh wow... this place was awesome and the neatest of locations... tucked away below street level. Everything we ordered was fantastic but the pizzas stole the show. I ordered the Ambustsus Pizza. What a blend of chicken and jalapeños and spicy red sauce. Delicious. Beer selection was pretty good. Our server was over the top friendly and did a great job. Will definitely return on a future visit to the area. read more

They have a very simple menu. Pizza and pasta. But its really well executed and you can create whatever you want. It's also really easy to spend a lot of money here because of that. If you want any sauce other than red, there's an upcharge. Chicken is considered a premium topping. So with my brilliant imagination we got a 12" pizza with garlic alfredo sauce, blackened chicken, broccoli, and ricotta and it ended up costing us $21 for that alone. I also expected the pizza to be a little bit bigger. It was a decent size for two people but because of the thin crust it was really easy for us to eat the whole thing. Then we didn't have any leftovers so instead we ordered two 8" pizzas to bring home! I was actually kinda glad I didn't stuff myself because then I still had room for dessert. The raspberry lemondrop was amazing! read more

Bacchus - Raspberry lemondrop - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

Had a pizza from here a couple of months ago and it was truly delicious. About a month ago I decided I wanted to try their spaghetti. It was not good at all. I originally ordered it to go but decided to just eat it there. Apparently no one ever does that because that bartender acted like that was the weirdest thing she'd ever seen. That's the only reason I can think that they decided to put those dry burnt meatballs with the order. Maybe they thought since I was leaving with the order that I wouldn't be there to complain about it. It wasn't even subtle. Those meatballs looked bad right away. I tried them but nope! I just ate the spaghetti and left the meatballs right on the plate. When the bartender took my plate she didn't even ask about why the meatballs were uneaten and she already had me feeling like I was straight from outer space for changing my mind and deciding to eat there. I just paid my bill and left. Won't be back. read more

Based on the reviews, it appears that this business has consistency issues. We were hoping to get lucky, we didn't. The pizza was underwhelming, overpriced, and with horrible service. Toppings were sparse, dough was tough and bland, and there was very little cheese. This is not a place I would ever come back to, or recommend to anyone else. I'm not saying that you won't get lucky; I'm saying, why chance it? read more

Bacchus - When a quarter of your pizza is dough, and the pizza is $15, you don't come back. - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

Very cool little cellar restaurant just at the end of one of the wings of the Troy Farmers Market. Seated right away. Good service. Very good beer and surprisingly good wine selection. Pizza was cooked perfectly. Crust was excellent. Super fresh toppings. Downer was the margherita pizza had no real taste ... other than fresh. Wings also had too much smoke. We'll try a variety pizza next time to see if they can dial it in. read more

Love this restaurant. The food and staff are amazing. We usually order pizza and wings but on Wednesdays their steak dinner is a must.

Atmosphere was great, food was great (we got wings, the spinach/artichoke/shrimp dip and a Buffalo chicken pizza), service was good, food came out prompt. Was very pleased and really couldn't have hoped/expected better than what we got. Not from here but I'd absolutely come back if I ever return to the area. read more

There's nothing like the taste of the wood-fired wings from here! Wood-fired comfort food in the heart of Troy. It doesn't stop there, the servers also emit a wood-fried warmth with their very kind service. Where the fire needs stoking is with the space. It's a little small on the inside and not a lot of seating if you are coming with a party of more than 4. Other than that, this place is a hidden gem within the streets of Troy. read more

Haven't tried the pizza in a few years. Ordered two pizzas personal size very nice size, good toppings, but both were definitely on the underdone side. Will try again. read more

Idk why this place doesn't get better reviews. I've been there a few times and love it. The vibe is awesome. I love the wood fired flavors. They have great beers. What more do you need? read more

Best wood fired pizza in downtown Troy! Hands down. Can get busy at times but the pizza & drinks are always worth it! Can't wait to go back.

This is probably the easiest to miss restaurant to ever happen in Troy. In the winter anyways, there isn't even a sign out front. It's also in the basement down a flight of stairs. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. It's loud but not too loud. The customer service was fine and good. We got garlic bread which was more like a cheese pizza but delicious anyways , so I'm not sure that matters ! Pizzas were tasty, honestly very good. Pasta was ehhh. But their sauces were pretty good. Give this place a try because it's an affordable way to eat pretty good food. None of us got alcohol but for 6 people with entrees and appetizers the total was just $112. read more