I'm giving five stars for the food to price ratio. This place is a total hole in the wall I went to back in college. Upperclassmen had recommended. Loved it then and will return anytime I'm in Waco. I always get the tortellini pink and it's just great. read more

Baris - Tortellini Pink - Pizza Near Me - Waco, Texas

(3.5 stars) A classic casual red sauce joint, there is something comforting in the familiarity Baris offers. The old-school interior and the panoply of familiar favorites (pizza, calzone, spaghetti and meatballs, tortellini, manicotti, and more) will take you back to childhood if you grew up with places like this one. Entrees run in the teens here, which is starting to seem more and more like a value these days. The food, however, is pretty solidly average. I went with spaghetti and white clam sauce, and while I've had (and made) better versions of this dish, I appreciated the addition of black pepper. Lara opted for a veggie calzone, which tasted fine yet was decidedly lacking in ricotta. Surprisingly, the rolls (hot, fresh, and generously sized) were above par. Is Baris good Italian? Not if you've had much Italian. Is Baris satisfying in its own way? You betcha. read more

Baris - Veggie calzone - Pizza Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Well, our server, ALEX, was fantastic. We really loved her. The hot, fresh bread, and the Baris salad were yummy. We particularly enjoy their house dressing mixed with just a bit of ranch. Four of us. The chicken fettuccine Alfredo was yummy yum. The lasagna was fresh and tasty. The chicken Marsala and the chicken ...idk...the one with artichokes were both very watery and not particularly appetizing, to be honest. Maybe they needed to drain off the pasta better? We have never had this issue before. For us, this is generally a great local date spot. Their catering is also always a win. Lunch specials during the week can't be beaten. read more

To start, the service is quick and very friendly. The ambiance is old school Italian and pretty nice for a dinner date. The food though is meh. The pasta tasted like buffet quality pasta and the sauces lacked flavor. We left wishing we had gone to Olive Garden instead, which doesn't speak to a love for Olive Garden...prices are great though so if you aren't into authentic Italian and want a cheap dinner, this could be your place read more

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Had a group of 25 and the food and service was exceptional. Ask for Debbie as your waitress.

Debbie was very attentive to us as customers. The food was amazing. We had the baked tortellini and the diavolo with chicken and shrimp. Fantastic flavor. read more

If you are very hungry and don't have much money to spend on food, this might be the place for you. I'm inclined to agree with a previous reviewer who gave this place a 5-star review and said: "This is the Waco style of Italian food." Because it wasn't close to what I'd call 'authentic Italian food'. I ordered the lunch special of the day: Ziti pasta with tomato sauce, garlic rolls and a green salad all for only $6.99. My wife had an entree salad topped with chicken. Both salads were mostly iceberg lettuce that tasted like it had sat too long. Since my wife wouldn't each more than a couple of bites of her meal, I had some and agreed that the chicken was dry, over-cooked and bland. The other two in my party had the authentic 'spaghetti and meatballs,' which they politely told me was "okay." Three of the four of us love bread with Italian food, yet the majority of the rolls placed on our table were untouched. For me it was because the rolls were too salty. We left a lot of food on the table. I wondered about the many awards Baris was given for their food and concluded that they must have been given before this place went downhill, or that....................well, I'm not going to go there. Service: 4 Ambience/ environment: 3 Food: 2 read more

Baris - iceberg lettuce salad - Pizza Near Me - Waco, Texas

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This Italian restaurant in Waco is wonderful!... Authentic Italian cuisine, reasonable prices and great service! Highly recommend!

Great value and friendly service. Large portion sizes. Free bread. Parking lot is very small. read more

Baris - Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Waco, Texas

We had shrimp Diablo. Very good. Friend has chicken fettuccine Alfredo; chicken was very tough. Dipping sauce was so salty, we had to send it back. No garlic taste at alll although I saw garlic in it and requested extra garlic. Won't order that again. read more

I am a regular here, l usually order the spaghetti with meat sauce with a sweet tea. The prices are unbeatable, and the employees are always very nice. read more

We had the best experience here! Everyone was so sweet and welcoming. The food was 10/10, and this will definitely be a place I visit often. It has such a homey environment and the best customer service. Highly recommend coming here! read more

Baris - Tortellini Alfredo - Pizza Near Me - Waco, Texas

Coming down to Waco for a day trip, we wanted a local restaurant for lunch- and we found it! You can tell Baris has been a neighborhood institution for decades. Great food, phenomenal prices, and a wonderful staff. Natalia was such a friendly and helpful waitress. read more

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Great food and service for a good price. Wish it had better parking, but such good selection and food is delicious. The dining area is nice and clean. read more

Our waitress was Arielle. She was kind & informative. Family owned restaurant. Food was delicious. Pink sauce was great! Portions large. We barely waited for our dishes. Very busy place. The parking is terrible but full of cars! Bc the food is really that good! read more

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Was looking for a new pizza place seen some old photos and forgot to check the date they must have a new cook pizza was horrible , mozzarella sticks horrible , garlic bread horrible they need to hire a new cook. Will never give them another dollar hopefully your experience is better. read more

Baris - Pizza ,mozzarella stick and ,Garlic Bread. Horrible - Pizza Near Me - Waco, Texas

Food and service were great! Large portions for affordable prices. We will definitely be back when visiting Waco!

Amazing Italian home style food. We have tried much of the menu and it's all great. It's not the white table cloth place that doesn't even give you bread unless you pay for it. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are great. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Great local Italian food. The calzone is a local favorite with specials. I try it regularly from time to time. read more

This has been our go to spot for a couple of years now. Service & food has been great until today. We waited for an hour & finally asked about our food. We said it been an hour, what's going on. Waitress said "I know". After she didn't come right back, I went to the counter to ask to pay for appetizer & drinks. Some manager type person asked about the problem. I told her we've waited over an hour for food, I don't want it, & just want to pay for what we've received. She asked if I wanted in to go box, I said no. She proceeded to say if it's ready, then we have to pay for it. I said "if it's ready, we should have received it by now". The waitress then doubled back & said the ticket was lost. Then "manager" said the kitchen didn't loose it. "Manager" rudely said "thank you" & we left. Thanks for ruining my Mother's Day lunch/dinner. read more

If you want cheap, local, large portion italian food, this is your spot. The restaurant was completely packed and we were able to get a table in 35 minutes. It seemed very understaffed but for the price we were paying, i didnt complain. I liked the local feel environment of the restaurant. read more

Baris - Spaghetti with Mushrooms - Pizza Near Me - Waco, Texas

I would really want to give it a five star the food was great but two things. When I went to the bathroom the locks on the door weren't even lined up with each other. The door didn't lock properly. The booths were not secured down and there was a kid sitting behind me and my daughter. He would just not stop moving the seat with was really annoying. If you put all that aside the food was great. read more

We hadn't been in Waco in several years had heard Mama Baris had passed away since our last trip. This place is as good as ever. We were warmly welcomed and immediately seated and the waiter took our drink orders. The menu is expansive and really makes it hard to decide. The bread is so delicious and filling it's hard not eat too much. The interior is charming and very authentic. The brick walls add to the ambiance. This is definitely a Waco classic. read more

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A Waco institution. Authentic Italian food, tasty and legit Italian sauces (not Americanized/Wacoized, watered down drippy sauces). Great salad. Calamari served hot and large portion. Shrimp cacciatore was delicious with perfectly cooked spaghetti. Ziti delicious too, as was the fettuccine alfredo. Our server, Bailee, was terrific (see photo). Friendly and efficient service, and she checked on us regularly. Thanks Bailee for making a great meal even better! read more

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The food was really good! This is definitely one of those "small town authentic Italian restaurants" which are my favorite kind of Italian restaurants! They have a different lunch special each day, but I chose to order the Egg Plant Parmigiana as it's one of my classic favorites. It was delicious and served piping hot in a dish that was clearly pulled straight from the oven. Also, they are reasonably priced, which is always a plus when finding a delicious meal! read more

Ordered pickup, amazing service, fried raviolis with sauce and chicken fettuccini Alfredo were out of this world, compliments to tha chef read more

Baris - Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Roll - Pizza Near Me - Waco, Texas

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I'm nothing but impressed with this restaurant! I've always enjoyed eating here for the affordable prices, but even better food. Baris is hands down my wife and I's favorite Italian restaurant. We love it so much that we had them cater our wedding! Our family and friends are now Baris believers! Also the service is phenomenal! read more

The red sauce was AMAZING!! It made all of the dishes excellent. Chicken Marsala wasn't really what we expected, but everything else was absolutely perfect. read more

Amazing portions, the appetizers are sooo good, great service, definitely recommend if you're passing through Waco! read more

Baris - I can't recall the name, but it was delicious and very filling!! I was very happy with my meal - Pizza Near Me - Waco, Texas

It's not authentic but it's very good still. My family enjoyed the pink tortellini, calamari, mozzarella sticks, bread and chicken parm, as well as various other dishes. I would definitely return. I appreciate that they make their own pink sauce and put in the effort. The food is tasty and plentiful, the service is good. It was a win. read more

I love a restaurant with history and food that tastes great! Best Pizza and Calamari in Waco hands down! Fresh ingredients, you can tell that the sauce has been worked on till it became what they needed it to be. Delicious! They make you feel like you walked inside of the house and the red sauce has been cooking down for a minute. Like family. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in Waco definitely best Italian food in Waco! Super authentic Italian food with amazing hospitality and customer service. read more

Good food, very consistent. We love the rolls. Very easy to call in and pick up. The Tortellini Pink and Baris salad is delicious.

Great family Italian restaurant. Home made wonderful food and great prices! Try the sampler and get a taste of the lasanya

A really nice place to eat in Waco. I ordered the calamari, Eggplant forentine and ravioli. All of them were good. The calamari was good, but definitely need the sauce. You also get a small discount if you pay by cash. There's very limited parking which is the only downside. Will definitely come back whenever traveling. read more

Baris - Garlic Bread - Pizza Near Me - Waco, Texas

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This was our 1st visit to Baris. Our waitress Debbie was friendly and helpful with menu information. The food was served piping hot and the flavor was great. We ordered Calamari for our appetizer. I had the Italian sampler and my husband had a spicy chicken and spaghetti dish that was very good. We see why this place is always packed. So glad we stopped in. Now a neighborhood favorite for us. read more

Wow. Yup. Wow. Best eggplant parm I've had in years, and that was in NYC. Worth the drive off the highway, but if you've got a pilot's license you could land at Waco Regional and Uber over. That's what I'm going to do. Soon. read more

The Italian food hit the spot. The service was prompt and courteous. The restaurant was quiet and most enjoyable

This is the Waco style of Italian food. Always good. Linch specials are worth the amount asked. Everyone I have been with has enjoyed the experience. This place deserves to be frequented. read more

Been going to Baris for years but was extremely disappointed in our food. The salad was brown & completely inedible... both of my children's Alfredo pastas (shrimp & chicken) looked like they had bathed in butter and were drowning in cream with very little actual food. Ended up throwing away the majority of our meal. Super disappointed. read more