I came here for a private event and they served a variety of food and beverages. A few of us attending were vegan and they made us separate plates of what they were already serving. This pesto pasta was delicious - I believe it was cashew- or pistachio-based and it was so fresh, creamy, and flavorful. They also had a delicious broccoli topped with chili and breadcrumbs. The staff serving everything were so nice and accommodating. They have a few outdoor tables but it's mostly indoors. The interior is bright, comfortable, and inviting. read more

Bacàn - Pesto pasta (vegan) - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The restaurant was very spacious and well decorated. It was very empty which I don't mind. Saw glowing reviews online and had to come try. Apparently the restaurant was newly renovated and/or under new ownership so their menu has changed. Refer to their online menu for updated menu. We ordered their carbonara from the menu and truffle pasta from their old menu which they said they could create using their truffle cream. The appetizer bread was meh but complimented well with the cheese and meat. The carbonara wasnt well flavored and the bacon was overly oily fatty and crunchy not really worth $28 as it didn't taste authentic or delicious especially considering how their prices are more expensive than other well known competitors next door. The truffle pasta they charged as "custom" $32 but came out looking so strange in a color I've never seen before and was the strangest off truffle smell ever. The taste did not help it any better, had to throw it away. It was by far the most expensive "truffle" dish I've ordered that was by far the worst. Overall not sure what to make of this incredibly pricey meal that was one of the worst meals we've had, and it was agreed upon by me and my guest and we've never both agreed a meal was this bad before. I'm sure they're trying their best but some improvements definitely need to be made either on price or quality or both. read more

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Bacan has recently revamped! The new Chef and team were exceptional. You start off with an Apertivo of cheese, bread and olives (bread made in-house!). Their menu has a good range of traditional (pizzas, pastas) and innovative (Italian Sushi?! Try it you'll see...). Overall positive rating for the staff, food and ambience. Bellisimo. read more

Bacàn - Italian Sushi. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We went in on a Sunday night without a reservation and were able to get a table for 2 immediately. The cocktails that I tried were all delicious and we just split a Caesar salad with added anchovies. I cannot comment on the pasta and I know this area of Williamsburg is loaded with Italian restaurants so there is a lot of competition but I can't wait to come back for a full meal sometime. The service was super attentive and the restaurant was not very busy at all. The interior is modern and trendy. The price was fair for how good everything was. read more

Bacàn - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very cute and intimate restaurant. Lots of nice natural lighting and comfortable seats. The meatballs were pretty good! I wish the toast/bread was a bit more to accompany though. The rigatoni sauce was really good-not sure if there's an option to add protein so maybe I'll request that next time but it was good on its own. Drinks were fine, and service was attentive. read more

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The food here is amazing - a little over priced but really delicious. The service however is terrible, unfortunately. Even with open spots they sat us at a table outside that was super wobbly and would tip over if we started eating. We eventually asked them to move us, which they did. Apps came out relatively normal, but the entrees took like 40 mins and we only ended up having one round of drinks because the waiter never came back to check if we wanted anything. We got the octopus, steak, and the pesto all of which were delicious. If you just go there for the food and do not have expectations of service, you will be fine. read more

Bacàn - Spaghettoni, Steak and Greens, polpo - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came to Bacàn after finding out that the wait for Aurora across the street was an hour long. I was hesitant of Bacàn at first because of some of the Yelp reviews, but honestly, I'm surprised this place has a 3-star rating. Overall, the food was good! I got the pappardelle bolognese and I liked that the dish wasn't too heavy like it can sometimes be. That said, my main grievance about this meal was the portion size I received. It really was not a lot of food for a pasta dish and honestly wasn't super filling. I know they're going for a tapas-style experience, but since this pasta was listed under the mains section of the menu, I didn't expect to receive a tapas-sized portion. I got the Paper Plan to drink -- not sure if bourbon and aperol is a common combination, but I thought the drink was unique and tasty (if you like bourbon, that is). I did love the vibe inside the restaurant with nice lighting and cool artwork. Service was attentive with several different people waiting on us throughout the meal. read more

Bacàn - Paper plan drink - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Don't know where to start the owner Danny was such amazing kind soul, the employees were amazing. The ambiance of the restaurant felt very homey and just like Italy . We got two pies classic Margherita an Ameritaliano (on the spicy side) we loved it ! Let's not get started on the wine PISSO DEL CARDINALE sooo good and smooth ! You need dine in, if you're stopping by Brooklyn or just looking for a restaurant. read more

You need to run, not walk to Bacàn! First of all, they seat you in the most comfortable chairs. I've never been so comfortable at dinner. Then, they served me, quite possibly, one of the absolute best meals I've ever had. The Rigatoni Amatriciana is an absolute gem of a dish and is not to be overlooked. The depth of flavor blew my mind and tastebuds. A perfect amount of spice and such a well cooked amount of guanciale. This will, no doubt, be my new comfort food. If you find yourself in Williamsburg, head over for a fantastic meal in a wonderful little restaurant. read more

Bacàn - Rigatoni Amatriciana - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Not super busy on a Saturday brunch. Was able to get a last minute reservation. Service was average. I got the Uovo al Tartufo which was pretty good but could use some spice to it. Definitely ask for hot sauce on the side. The polenta looked really good too. Orange juice tasted fresh. I recommend this place, but it's not the best brunch place or anything. read more

This restaurant has me planning repeat visits. Each employee exhibited cordiality and personality. The freshness of the food stands out. This restaurant has my complete endorsement! I'm already planning my next visit when nearby. read more

Great attentive staff! Can't go wrong with the food - pizza, pasta and Cesar salad for the tables hits perfectly! Cannoli's are bomb!!!!! Laid back casual vibes too! read more

Amazing service! Everyone was super accommodating and attentive. Food was really good and the pasta was homemade. 10/10 recommend.

BEST SPOT IN BILLYSBURG! Music? Check! Service? Check! Food...IT BANGS! Seriously, it's beautiful and deserves to be experienced by all. In a strange way, it feels like a home away from home. They're always very willing to accommodate whoever they can. Wine selection is also very thoughtful. Love the red wines as well. Check it out. You should be there already. read more

Bacàn - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute Italian-based date night spot. We ordered: - gnocchi romani - (5/5) holy crap this was good. These are not your traditional gnocchi, but so flavorful and the crispy basil was perfect. - Caesar salad -(4.5/5) larger than expected which was nice. Good flavors, well balanced. Would have loved even more anchovies :) - agnolotti (4/5) - solid dish. Would be curious to try their other pastas. The vibe: we sat outside which was nice but the location is a bit awkward since it's on the corner of Grand and Kent, and theres a lot of cars/action happening. Next time I would sit inside (was a good set up in there). Overall a solid spot! read more

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Bacon is everything you want out of a restaurant, great food, great service and good atmosphere. The 2 brothers have a story that makes you want to support their dream. I will make this a frequent stop when coming back to Brooklyn. No brainer, make this a stop on a hungry night! read more

Super cute and fun place with fancy apperitifs. I was only here for a few drinks so my review is limited to that. I must say the drinks here are a bit different so do not expected your regular run of the mill. Paradiso Spritz is super refreshing and perfect for a warm toasty afternoon. My friend ordered Negroni, it was a bit different than what you would expect. We also ordered a caprese pizza just to fill ourselves with some carbs and that one small dish could totally explain what this place is all about. Bread made in-house, mouth watering cheese, super fresh ingredients and quality food. I have to visit this place again for a proper meal to be able to justify this review. read more

Bacàn - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love the ambiance and food! The service was on point. Do not expect to get typical "Italian sized" dishes! It is an Italian tapas bar. Each dishes were exquisitely tasteful with bursting flavors. I would recommend coming here. I would recommend ordering the pasta and the pulpo! All the food is fairly healthy and taste like home cooked meal read more

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Nice Cozy place for drinks. They do have an authentic italian menu as well. We also ordered Bruschetta along with the drinks and the portion was very small.. The drinks were alright... nothing extraordinary.. The service was very good - kind and nice folks all around... read more

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Ordered for delivery and discovered a screw at the bottom of the salad I ate. What the actual?!?!?! read more

Bacàn - Chicory Salad - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had a great meal here with a friend! I think this would be a great date spot, the chairs were super comfy, the lighting was perfect for a date and felt intimate. My one complaint was the table next to us was a group of 5 and they were taking photos of each other all night with the flash on and were SO loud but that is certainly not the fault of the restaurant - did make me think it could be a good group dinner spot as well. We had the charcuterie board but with no meat, I imagine the meat would have been nice but friend was a vegetarian. Also got the pesto pasta with nice thick noodles that I LOVED the cook and texture of it. We also got the pistachio dessert that was so unexpectedly amazing, I wasn't sure what to expect but it was almost like a thick pudding pistachio bottom with a moist cake on top I think that might have been my fav dish of the night! read more

Bacàn - Pesto pasta - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Was surprised how empty it was here on a Saturday evening. There were a few people seated at the bar but other than that it was ghost town. We sat outside to eat since I had my dog with me and was greeted by the waiter relatively quickly. After that everything moved in slow motion. We ordered the mussels and two pasta dishes which were good but took forever to come out. Idk if it's cuz I was so hungry but it seemed like the pasta took over 30 min to get to us. Breakdown of the food: Mussels- tasty in a wine and butter sauce with no empty shells. The portion was kinda small but it is what it is. I asked for some bread to dip into the wine sauce and they charged me $4 for 2 slices of sourdough *eye roll* Cacio e pepe ravioli- super tasty and such a creative dish. Pappardelle- they were able to make this dish with gluten free pasta which is awesome and it tasted really good. Overall the food was good but the wait was long and the portions were small read more

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Bacan is my favorite Italian spot in Williamsburg. It's such a cozy vibe and the food is authentic Venetian inspired modern tapas and pastas. You can tell they only use quality and fresh ingredients and change the menu up a little bit each time so there's always new things to try. The service is always amazing and the wine and cocktail selections are super yummy. The pesto pasta and the cichetti are *chef's kiss*. They also play chill house and disco music, which makes it fun for group dinners or just brunch and an aperol spritz. Highly recommend! read more

Intimate and authentic Italian. Came here with 5 friends for a spontaneous dinner after drinks on Bedford Ave. All the drinks here were on point (martinis, old fashion, and espresso martini) great quality/affordable wine selection($50s-70s) and the FOOD was also incredible for the New York price point! Highlights (disclaimer: I am a fan of anchovy): - The Insalata di Cesare ($14) came with actual Portuguese anchovies - Burata ($16) with a more complex adaptation than just cheese (hint of anchovy) - Pappardelle bolognese ($21) simple, light sauce - was able to enjoy without feeling heavy after. Service was friendly and fun. The waiter even came to help us pick out a delicious wine (controvento) read more

Bacàn - Tartare di Filetto and Fries - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was barely better than frozen meals, the carbonara I was served was gluey and cold. The "bruschetta" was a piece of toast with melted sliced cheese on top. Don't know what happened here, the pasta used to be decent. Service slow and confused. Prices absolutely ridiculous. read more

Came here for brunch on a Sunday, no reservations needed. The restaurant was about half full on a chilly windy afternoon. The food was average. Ordered SUPPLÌ AL TELEFONO - While the outside was hot and crispy, the inside had shredded mozzarella that was still cold and shreddy - not melty at all. This dish definitely had potential, and we probably just got a fluke but it would have tasted significantly better if it were cooked a bit longer so the cheese was melty! Polenta E Uova - this arrived lukewarm and tasted very mediocre. Nothing really special about it :\. Tonno sandwich - this was a super oily tuna sandwich, also nothing special about it. The fries were delicious! The tuna quality tasted like your average canned Chicken of the Sea Tuna. Overall, service was great! Food super average and lukewarm. Favorite item on the menu was probably the espresso martini, yum! read more

I really recommend this restaurant, the food and the service were great, the drinks delicious, we had a great time!! Sandra M read more

They have this lemon-y bread crumb pasta special (that I hope they make permanent on their menu) - that's one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. Went back a month later to have it again - great food! read more

Lovely restaurant! We happened to be the last ones to eat in the outdoor dining area (they are removing it for some reason?). Everything was great; the service was on point, the food was delicious, and the tiramisu was delightful! I would go back! Thy the fried polenta, you won't regret it! read more

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Although this place is very cute I wasn't at all a fan of the food. I found it to have no flavor and it was frankly hard to finish. On top of that our first waiter had a bit of an attitude. I will not be returning Although there was a woman there that was very kind to me and my family. Greatly appreciated read more

Service is terrible. We sat ourselves. Finally found a menu for ourselves and asked the waitress when she could help us. The answer was " I'm really busy right now. " She never came to take our order, after 20 min we left read more

Here's the run down. Parpadelle was like pasta with beef broth. Awful. Riceball app was ice cold. Glass of red is $16 and not good. Asked for a side of bread to soak up pasta sauce that was more like soup and they gave me two thin slices of day old bread and charged me $4 for the bread. Skip this place. read more

Truly perfect homemade pasta. Menu is magnifique. Our sweet server suggestion several things and we got them all (photos of my favorites) I brought 2 young boys here & they kindly sat us outside and the boys got some of the best pasta of their lives I simply had a perfect time. The staff, food, atmosphere, excellence... thank you read more

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Grrr. Let's get one thing out of the way: the food was good. If that's all you care about, then you're good. Portions are small though. Let's get to the things besides the food that really matter at a nice establishment like this one. It was a slow time of day, w plenty of waiters around. It should not have taken 20 minutes to put our orders in. There was a LONG PIECE OF HAIR in the carbonara, not just sitting on top but threaded through the dish. I immediately asked for it to be replaced, and our server did, but with zero reaction (no apology, NOTHING). Once we were given the new dish again, nothing (not even an "enjoy!"). While I didn't expect the dish to be comped, I did hope for an apology at a minimum. Instead, I saw the other servers stare at our table like we had just committed a crime for asking for a replacement pasta dish. read more

Some of the best expresso martinis I have had in the city so far! Staff was very friendly and the overall aesthetic of the restaurant was so cute! read more

Bacàn - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Menza Menza, ....not bad. I The waiter tried but wasn't all there. The menu is a bit limited. Have the pizza, pass on the appetizers, the steak was a 7, but the pasta is the way to go. Don't be tempted to dine outside. Inside is where the action is. Great tunes. I won't tell you not to go...but don't take my word for it. That's where I'm at with this place read more

Incredible food, even better service. Jet made my girlfriend and me feel at home and took great care of us. He even surprised us with a tiramisu since he found out it was our anniversary. I'll definitely be back and HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! read more

Bacàn - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had the chance to catch up with a friend here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Since moving to the area I've walked by Bacan and always admired the minimalistic decor on modern vibe you're able to distinguish solely from walking past the restaurant. I couldn't think of a better opportunity than this for a friend who had never been to Williamsburg! We made a reservation beforehand and were seated inside. They've also got outdoor covered seating which is probably ideal on a perfect weather day. When it came time to order we did a few rounds of aperol spritz's accompanied with their diavola pizza (fancy for pepperoni). Overall an awesome dining experience due to attentive staff, good vibes, and tasty dishes! read more

Bacàn - Aperol spritz's and a diavola pizza! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The vibe here is amazing. My friend and I walked by and decided we wanted to eat there. It's a comfortable environment with very nice staff. The food was amazing and they had solid vegetarian options that were interesting, creative, and delicious. I had the potatoes bravas and spaghettoni and they were both amazing. The basil-pistachio pesto was balanced and flavorful and the texture of the noodles was perfect. read more

Incredible atmosphere. My friend and I came to Bacàn simply due to the good atmosphere after a day of walking around Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The food was decent. I felt like the gnocchi could've had a bit more flavor and the bruschetta bread wasn't as fresh as it could've been. However, the service was good and others seemed to be enjoying their food-- so might've just been a one off experience. I liked the music they played and the dim lighting/comfortable seating read more

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