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    Ciao Baci

    4.4 (139 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Flat bread, chicken
    Ali K.

    What a hidden little gem. The menu is eclectic and creative and changes periodically. The chicken flat bread was a nice smoky flavor and fresh out of the oven. The black bean empanadas (three to an order) were crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside The soup of the moment was a vegetable concoction that felt so homemade The staff is attentive and helpful when it comes to making suggestions. The seating is cute, intimate and there are indoor and patio options and they even have a small covered area outside. Very cute but a strong outsized culinary presence.

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    Shannon R.

    The best place for small bites, big bites, great drinks, & great people. Love this place!

    We stopped in for a quick drink and appetizer. We simply sat at the couch area and enjoyed a simple evening. We enjoyed the jalapeño tots and the BBQ empanadas. Good drinks and a nice way to end a busy day!

    Watermelon Granita
    Jamie H.

    Been planning to come here for over a month. I'd say my experience was a mixed bag. When the hostess learned that I didn't make a reservation, she seemed put off and told me that it would be at least a 45 minute wait and I had to ask to be put on the waiting list. They called me 10 minutes later and said that a table was ready, but when I walked in five minutes later the hostess again seemed put off that we wanted a table. The person who brought our water didn't address us and walked off leaving us wondering if he was our waiter, or someone who was running waters. I felt bad because I ordered the tasting menu, but my friends didn't, and this lead to them not being served until I was given my third course and we had been there an hour. We still had a good time, but I think a warning would have been appreciated that their food would be so much later than mine. It was also quite warm inside to the point that I drank about 4 glasses of ice water to try to stay cool, and one of the lights above our table had gone out so it was a little darker than I would have liked. Other than that, the atmosphere and decorations were very cozy and beautiful. They also had artwork on the walls that you could buy from local artists, which I thought was a wonderful touch. The food itself - amazing! I wish I could remember what all my courses were called, but I do know that they were served fresh, well seasoned, and plated beautifully! I practically rolled out of the restaurant at the end of the meal. My friends got the burger and the pesto mushroom flatbread with similar feedback. They also ordered a Mai tai and a mule and liked those as well. All in all, I will likely be back...just with lower expectations in regards to the service and I will probably dress for warmer weather.

    Venison chop
    Bob D.

    Wow, what a hidden gem (literally, drove around the block because it was hard to find in the dark, thanks to Google we found it). My wife wanted a glass of wine and they gave her a couple tastings for her to pick the right wine. Then we decided to split the panzanella salad which was extremely delicious. I had the venison steak which was well prepared and excellently seasoned and my wife had the curry bowl. It's really cute inside and they have a very interesting cocktail list as well.

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    Great food and great overall experience. And a nice outdoor area in favorable weather. Make a reservation.

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    Come with my wife and we love it here. Staff is very friendly. Food is great and menu changes with seasons. Drinks are good as well.

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    Such a cool artsy spot! The drinks and menu were really unique. I had the chefs tasting menu, and it did not disappoint.

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    8 months ago

    Foods great service fast ambiance elegant and simple yet professional and small so make sure you come with a smaller group

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    Have been there a couple of times. Food is delicious, atmosphere is cozy and service has always been spot on.

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    3 years ago

    Never disappointed since I've been here. Service: Perfect. Food: Exquisite. I will forever keep coming here

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    Fantastic vibe and superior food. Staff is always kind and friendly! Best seats in the springtime are on the patio.

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    My favorite restaurant in the city! Excellent food, cocktails, service and atmosphere!

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    The ambiance and the food is superb. It is a relaxing place for friends to hang out and their dessert fried coconut pie was delicious!

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    By the Glass - Mixed Mediterranean Olives ($5.50) after my son had eaten about 1/3.

    By the Glass

    4.4(20 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    "By the Glass" may be a wine bar but for me, after a single visit, it will be forever known as "the…read moreplace with the olives". To accompany our happy hour wines my son and I ordered two of his favorite things: Mixed Mediterranean Olives ($5.50) and a Spanish cheese ($9). Perhaps I've spent too long in the Bay Area or perhaps they do things differently in Arkansas but the mountainous bowl of olives that arrived at our table sparked utter joy. This wasn't 5, 10, or even 15 olives; I think it might've been a whole jar's worth. It was not only amusing, but an utter delight. One hundred percent chance of a return visit for the olives alone. We followed with the Spanish cheese and more wine but there was no getting beyond the olives. That's what we'd be talking about. Forever. By the Glass has a good happy hour ($5/glass for selected wine) which pertains only to the wines. It's a low-key, comfortable, unpretentious spot that's received recognition as the best bar, the best wine bar, the best trendy bar, and the best happy hour bar from a variety of publications. During my visit it was quiet and welcoming, an environment I'd feel equally comfortable in either solo or with friends. If you like wine, "By the Glass" is a good find. If you like olives it's even better.

    The wine bar was about to close when we got there and the owner/bartender graciously let us in. It…read morewas empty when we went but he was a great host! The decor was very homey and intimate with quirky artwork and a really neat cork BtG design near the bar. Great ambience They had a great selection of wine and even some beer for those that dont like wine. I asked for a dry red suggestion and the wine was very good. It was smooth, dry and perfect for the night. Would definitely visit again next time i'm in Little Rock!

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    Hillcrest Fountain

    Hillcrest Fountain

    3.1(17 reviews)
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    Ugh, when will this place get over itself?…read more In short, it sucks. Too loud, too smoky, and to top it off....no LIQUOR?? This kind of establishment makes me NEED stiff drink, so I was quite unsettled to learn it had none. The location has the potential to be great, but they definitely need a little help. Meanwhile, I'll go the extra half mile to Pizza D.

    Already a Kavanaugh Boulevard institution, The Hillcrest Fountain recently received a total…read moremakeover (2020). Gutted and completely redone, this bar still serves up only beer & wine and attracts the local neighborhood late 20-30-somethings crowd. No food, but plenty of surprises await you... AMBIANCE Low lights enhance the dark wood and urban chic furnishings. The classic long bar has modern comfortable bar stools and those cool hangers for a handbag below. Booths and two-top bar tables are spread out and don't overcrowd the space. Even when packed with people, the crowd flow is still ok. For a dive bar vibe, this bar is spotless and stays clean. Separate men's & women's clean bathrooms are in the back near the door to their outdoor patio (not open yet, but I hear soon). Thursday-Saturday after 8pm it becomes THE place to be at night in this part of the city. Patrons during the day and during happy hour are mostly regular locals. This is a great place to meet, watch a game, play a game, share intriguing conversation, and enjoy beer and wine. Ask the bartender to show you a peek of the speakeasy door. Or don't. There is one salty bartender. BEER & WINE ONLY That said, the taps rotate an excellent sampling of local craft brews and popular national brands at very low prices compared to other local bars serving draft beer. Happy Hour daily, but not sure of what the hours or prices are. Just ask a bartender. The new keg beer system is ice cold and they seem to have just the right amount of foam as to not waste the draft. Those bartenders know how to pull a proper pint! Many other beers in bottles and cans are available. Yuengling Lager on tap ran out, but they had Yuengling Light available. They don't stay out long and the knowledgeable and polite bartenders will offer an alternative, not just say, they are out. The local popular Flyway Blue Wing was on-tap as well. The other taps spread the beer spectrum from sours to IPAs. The wine by the bottle or glass offerings are clearly well thought out with pricing and vintages meant to fit everyone's budget and wine palate. Specials by the glass are above on a chalkboard. I had a great 5 oz. glass of a Russian River Valley pinot noir, priced excellent. ENTERTAINMENT Along the mural painted East wall is a classic bar shuffleboard puck-style game. It's the one with the sawdust alley and you glide the pucks. Very cool and chill. There are two full sized billiard tables in the front center area of this bar. See the bartender with your ID and they will hand you the billiard balls rack. Nice new large televisions above the bar typically playing whatever is popular. The Olympic trials were on and the NBA finals at the same time. Bartenders are cool and will put on whatever you want within reason. Music is probably the best in the city, with the bartenders making their own playlist vibes. I think Spotify Pro with no commercials. Super groovy music, not just some selfish rando personal playlist. It's actually very well thought out. The music playlists are probably one of the most surprising things about this bar. Not too loud, just the right tempo, and a great balance of things you know and new music you want to know. Kudos to the sound vibe.

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    Petit & Keet

    Petit & Keet

    4.4(273 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    Love the staff , the customer service, the drinks, the food, the ambiance. It's one of my favorite…read moreplaces to eat. HH is great too. I always get the Dirty Hippie drink from Trey. He's awesome. The indoor patio section is my favorite place to sit.

    So I have never got to try this restaurant. My wife on the other hand has eaten here once or twice…read more So when I saw their valentines menu come out, I jumped at the chance to grab a reservation. Got there a little early and our table was ready. Since it was a fixed menu, we only had a few options to choose from. First course I chose duck and pancetta, meatball, and my wife chose the Ahi Crudo. Ahi Crudo - flavors were good, just wish they would have gone with a sashimi cut over the thicker cut of tuna. It had a little chew to it. Duck and Pancetta meatball- probably the best seasoned bite of the evening, almost to the point of being too salty. The meatball was cooked perfectly and had amazing flavor. Second course I chose the lobster bisque, and my wife chose the strawberry and beet salad. Lobster bisque - lobster meat was very tender, and you could taste the good salty water that they boiled it in. The base of the bisque was lacking a depth of flavor. I expected it to be more pronounced lobster flavor in the biscuit itself. It was good. It was just a different flavor than I was expecting. Strawberry / Beet salad - the salad was very good. I liked the cheese that they put on the salad. Luckily I was able to steal a few bites from my wife. Main course I ordered the New York strip, and my wife ordered the lobster risotto. New York Strip - when the steak hit the table, I was very excited. As you can see from the photos, it was cooked perfectly. From the first bite, I could tell the steak was tender, but there was zero flavor. I don't know if the steak was not seasoned at all, or if they were just playing on the drizzle over the top of the mushrooms in the steak to add flavor. But the overall plate was bland and flavor. I had to add table salt, which I almost never do. Lobster risotto- lobster risotto looked amazing. My first bite of risotto that I was able to steal was pretty bland. I tried another bite before my wife finished the entire plate! The second bite was much better had a lot of of the pepper flavor in the risotto. My wife said the lobster was tender and delicious. Dessert! I chose the Tres Leches and my wife chose the chocolate pot de creme. Tres Leches - this cake was probably the overall favorite thing of the evening. You could taste the vanilla and the cream. It was a match made in heaven. The frozen strawberries on top provided a good texture contrast. Chocolate pot de creme- this was an amazing dessert also. The depth of flavor in the chocolate cream was truly remarkable. You could taste the different chocolate. Rich and decadent for the last bite. We chose to add the wine pairing on with the mail. All the ones were pretty good. Nothing earth shattering, but all paired well with the meal. Service felt a little rushed, and I understand that valentines is a big day for the restaurant. We would not be halfway through a glass of wine when the next glass of wine for the next course would show up. It almost felt like our server was trying to push the pace of our dining experience. This review will ultimately get updated. Because I never judge a restaurant based on one experience. So we look forward to our next date night, where we can stop by and try the standard menu.

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