Bacaro Kitchen & Wine Bar

Wonderful little kitchen -wine bar off Memorial. Formally the Devine Affair Restaurant they have kept their location and executive chef.It is wonderfully hidden in the left corner, and you can smell succulent smells of Tuscany coming from inside the second you open their doors.Although I ordered only some " compliments" capellini aglio e olio and parmesan truffle frites, I could tell their Italian styled dinner menu offered large portions of beautifully prepared food.Although only 10 or so tables inside and 10 bar chairs if wish a more casual experience, this Italian bistro offers a home styled elegant atmosphere paired with fragrant dishes prepared made to order.The customer service was right on par and although they had only a few wait staff they were responsive and had drinks available quickly.The capellini was light and perfectly seasoned with the right amount of olive oil.The thin sliced truffle fries were salty and delicious topped with parmesan cheese. Yummmmm!!The Houston Astros were playing on the screen at the bar and even though not a winning game , the atmosphere and jazzy music makes for the end of a perfect Tuesday night meal.Will definitely return after they reopen after a short vacation for their staff.

Authentic Italian cuisine from an Italian.I really enjoyed an elegant and quiet atmosphere at the bar with my fellow Yelpie.I have heard this place was good and definitely was not disappointed.Happy hour from 4 to 6pm enjoy wine for 1/2 off and if you sit at the bar may even have a nice chat with the owners who are great hosts and story tellers.My rigatoni was flavored with Italian tomato sauce and lightly flavored so not overpowering.The bread was delicious and dessert was equally good.We had the French toast bread pudding which was large enough to feel guilty about at end of meal.Would definitely recommend and will return again soon.

Visiting Houston for my Mom's BD and decided to bring her to Bacaro. Restaurant is located in the former Devine Affair and was a favorite of my Mom for many years. We were seated promptly for our dinner reservation and drink and appetizer orders were taken -- although strangely our server never really checked to make sure everyone at the table was done ordering appetizers or starters (as I was going to order myself a salad bit was never asked). Complimentary warm bread rolls were served, followed quickly by our appetizers:* Calamari Frito - Calamari was nice and hot and crisp, and not at all greasy. Served with lemon wedges and marinara doing sauce. It was very good.* Cream of Mushroom Soup - My Mom really enjoyed this, and she knows a good mushroom soup.* Roasted Poblano Soup - Our friend raved about her cup of this soup. Another hit.* Pear and Pecan Salad - With mixed greens, gorgonzola and a honey balsamic vinaigrette. Decent.Then came the looong wait for our main course... We were done with our appetizers for about 10 minutes before our server came to take our order for entrees. When she came to take our order, my Mom asked if the Salmon on the menu was Wild or Farmed. Our server said she had to go ask... then she didn't come back until 15 minutes later (and after taking another large party order) with an answer... Farmed. Then another wait... in all it took over an hour after we were done with our appetizers before our entrees arrived:* Filet Mignon - served with asparagus, whipped potato and bordelaise sauce. Beef was tender and flavorful.* Salmon with Shrimp - Nice filet of salmon with grilled shrimp. Salmon was ordered medium well, but came out more done and a bit overcooked and dry for my Mom's preference. Shrimp was perfectly grilled though.* Swordfish Special - Grilled swordfish was very good, topped with a grilled shrimp and some crab meat. A good and satisfying entree.* Chicken Parmesan - Looked good, but I didn't try any of my brother's dish. I think he liked it cos he did finish it.And we did finish with dessert...* Cheesecake - Excellent. Good flavor and firm. Not too sweet.* Bread Pudding with Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream - It was ok. A bit ordinary and too sweet for my liking.Overall I thought the food was quite good and 4+ Yelp. Nice wine list of US and import wines by the glass and bottle. Ambiance is nice and classy, but can feel a bit crowded in and noisy at times. I was very annoyed with the spotty service... had to ask our server for little things like olive oil and balsamic for the bread multiple times, or had to flag her down to get our orders in, etc. We mentioned it to the owner, Bill, who apologized and did comp us a glass of wine and 2 desserts to try to make up for it. We hope it was just a fluke bad night on the service.

From the moment I arrived to when I left , a wonderful welcoming appreciative dining experience. Food is definitely 5-star. Ambiance is perfect.

Wonderful place to eat and have a nice night out!Definitely a more upscale vibe, but still very peaceful and lovely for a chill date night. My fiancé and I had a lovely time and the food was delicious! The bread was freshly made and so warm and soft when pulling apart. We had the bacaro meatballs for an appetizer, and for our entrees: Maria's meaty lasagna (they don't hold back on the meat!!) and the gnocchi alla bacaro. The gnocchi was one of the best I've had and all plates had such wonderful flavors. Also had a glass of moscato which you can never go wrong with!The place got packed super quick on a Saturday night, but thankfully they also have outside seating on the patio. We didn't catch our waiters name but all staff were helpful and sweet, never overbearing.

Love this place! A must try. Food was impressive and they were very accommodating to our group of 14 for our office holiday party. We got a nice little set up near the front of the restaurant by the window. Bill, the owner is awesome. I will be going back.

Absolutely amazing family owned and ran restaurant. I'm so glad I found this little neighborhood gem. They have a strong wine list and their food is absolutely delicious. I got to try the sautéed mussels, the polenta chips, and the carbonara. All the dishes were so delicious. I would definitely get the mussels again because it's so worth it! The carbonara was flavored so perfectly! The service here is so quick and attentive. I am just so in love with every aspect of this place. Can't wait to come back again!

Nice ambiance, very intimate and classy. Wine selection by the glass is very limited, would've like more options. Most of their wine is sold by the bottle only. I ordered the caprese salad, meatballs and brussel sprouts. Everything was ok except the brussels as they were soggy and drenched in balsamic vinaigrette with onions? Wasn't a fan.

Great place. Coffee is awesome. Great atmosphere and staff. All the food we have had has been great. Recommend.

Pretty wine bar with a family friendly feel. This place is very small, but with that comes the intimate atmosphere. They have a decent sized patio right off the front entrance of the restaurant. When you enter the doors of the restaurant, you are immediately inside the dining area with the L shaped bar a few steps from the door. Like I said, it is very small. I chose this place because a friend of mine raved about it and I knew they would have the Astros game on that particular day. We sat at the bar and even though it was a post season game, they did not have the audio playing. My friend and I shared the Risotto and a small basket of bread with butter. We enjoyed a couple glasses of wine each and called it a night, for there anyway. It was imperative we get somewhere with audio to hear the game. I figured the noise of the game would take away from their finer ambiance. Completely understandable. I will definitely go back to try some additional dishes. The tables have linen napkins, for that finer touch. Everyone was welcoming and from what I gathered, seemed to be "regulars". At the bar area, you only have a choice of 10-12 seats maximum, but the people made room for us upon entering. I add this detail to show the accommodating energy. That's a huge plus for me. I don't like snooty places. I would classify this establishment as slightly upscale with a comfortable vibe. In other words, jeans and shorts are fine, but your check will not reflect jeans and shorts. I hope that makes sense. The small Risotto and 4 glasses of wine was $73.86 before tip. For the service, quality and atmosphere, it was worth it.Thanks to the staff for welcoming us newcomers! We will return and check out that patio in the next few weeks of gorgeous weather we hope to have coming!