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    Bado's Cucina

    3.6 (61 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    BADO'S CUCINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating

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    Salmon
    Savannah R.

    I decided to choose Bado's for my birthday dinner this year. I had never been here before but I had always heard good things. Our waitress was very nice and helpful and she gave us great tips on what to order. It wasn't very busy for a Saturday night but I like how that gave it a more intimate feel. The place is very small so you are definitely going to want to make a reservation. They are also BYOB and charge a corking fee so be aware of that. Now for the food. Being a Cucina all the plates are smaller so you can taste more and share with others. First we got the fondue. It was very good. Now as big as I had expected for an appetizer but I enjoyed it. We finished it very quickly. Next I got the salmon. Even though this is considered a small plate, it definitely filled me up. I thought it had so much flavor and I was very impressed. For dessert I got the bread pudding. It was huge. I couldn't finish it on my own because of how sweet it was but it was great too. I would like to come back here again but it is a hike if you don't live in the area.

    Plated sex, aka mushroom truffle flat bread.
    Kristen H.

    This restaurant was another Groupon discovery, but as soon as I mentioned I had dinner plans at Bado's Cucina, all of my friends were like, "I love that place!" I thought I was buying a Groupon for Bado's Pizza, but as I live for Italian food, I wasn't too disappointed when I realized it wasn't the same thing. After looking at their website I felt like they should rename the restaurant: Bado's: You're Not Eating Anything Here wo a Reservation. I called on a Wednesday and had no problem making a Friday reservation, but when we were there every table was full. This restaurant is small, you need to book a table ahead of time. It's a lovely restaurant, and I loved the big wood oven grill in the center of the room--and props to any restaurant with an open kitchen. Bado's is also BYOB with a minimal corkage fee. When we were there, we realized we forgot our wine. The table next to us overheard me and gave us half a bottle of their wine. ITS OFFICIAL: BADOS HAS THE COOLEST CLIENTELE EVER. I DARE you to come up with a better fellow patron story than mine, as mine has free wine. Okay...so the food. Everything is served tapas style which I didnt like bc Italian food should be family style, in my opinion. I've never been led astray by a chefs tasting menu, so when the waiter suggested it, we went for it. We had mushroom truffle flatbread which was so good I didnt want to split it with my friend, but he made me share :( , and we ended up ordering a second one. Its like sex in your mouth, in a way you'd like. Just trust me. Then we had crab cakes which were very good. And salmon, which was very good but kind of unremarkable. Then we had banana pepper ravioli and manicotti, which were excellent, however the cheese filling was kind of gritty and not smooth and creamy which is how I like it. The salad came last. Then, the bill came, and it was around $120 pre tip. Here's my problem with Bado's: the food was good, really good -- but it's NOT as good as the food at, say, Centro Anni. I'll gladly fork over $100+ there. Bado's is more on par w Picolo Forno or Il Pizaiolo, and those restaurants are much less expensive. I enjoyed my excellent food but I've had equal food for less money. However, I'll be back for sure. I feel like it was a major FAIL that we did not try the pizza. The pizzas looked AMAZING. Try this place but make sure you're not buying.

    Lunch Potion Baked Ziti - $9

    ~ Gist ~ Okay italian joint w/ someunique flavors, small Lunch portions depending on what you get ~ Food ~ * Lunch menu - They have a small lunch menu w/ $5 options such as half a panini & soup; chicken wrap, and some selected pizza * Chicken Wrap......$5 Description: Oven roasted w/ some meditarrianish seasoning, cherry tomatoes & a few mixed greens & cranberries - So if you think about a wrap..even a Subway wrap for $5 you think at least 6 " right? tightly wrapped w/ if not a lot of chicken at least enuf to make it have a diameter of what 2-3" maybe? - So you can understand my somewhat surprise when I got a wrap that was more like a pita pocket fold w/ 5 pieces of cut chicken & very little filling - So..the taste was good w/ their side sauce & the cranberries made it interesting - However you just feel a bit jip'd you know? But on the other hand it was $5 * Baked Ziti...... $9 (lunch special) - It is just cheese & pasta & sauce baked in an iron black dish in their wood fire oven - Now as a side note, according to mr. italian BF baked ziti is suppose to have a nice browned crust of cheese on the top - And when the dish came it was small...and it looked half filled. Like they didn't fill the dish with the pasta/sauce all to the top. - However, taste was good..just wished there was more Service - the lady was nice and service was good. Conclusion - Would go maybe for dinner to try more of their mainstream items. Saw the pizza and it looked not bad..not sure if it was the lunch portion or not thou. But lunch...don't think would go back for that as it seemed a bit small even if the taste was pretty ok

    Pumpkin tiramisu...one word...YUMMY!!!!

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    10 months ago

    The service was great, but the food was even better! Small Italian restaurant feel with an amazing server and cook.

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    2 years ago

    Bado's Cucina is Quaint and casual with exceptional foodword of caution-don't forget-it's BYOB

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    3 years ago

    Food is delicious. Atmosphere is intimate. Service is spot on. This is located very close to my home. Dined there once. Enough said?

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    4 years ago

    Love the setting and the food is excellent. Keep in mind it's small plates - make sure you order enough! Also love that it's BYOB!

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    7 years ago

    Good food. BYOB. I won't go back....owner needs to put some money into decor....outside.

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    Ask the Community - Bado's Cucina

    What's the corking fee? Also their website is set up in courses, is that how you order at the restaurant?

    I believe the corking fee was about $5 or maybe a little higher. We didn't bring alcohol though. It is set up in courses, but you can order how ever way you want (i.e. order just apps, order entrée and then app, etc).

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