Bacco

Husband and I had a good date night meal here at Bacco before a show. The food wasn't anything really special but the drinks were good. Our server pushed this review a little higher as he was excellent, quick and very friendly. The restaurant is fun, right in the middle of the north end. We would probably come back for drinks!

Super cute ambiance - we were seating on the second floor next to the balcony out looking the street below. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I got the arrabiata pasta which was very good but the portions are a bit small for the price. They provide bread and olive oil/vinegar which was delicious as well!

I came here with my wife and a few friends while in town for a conference and we had a good meal overall. We were seated upstairs, which provided a nice quiet atmosphere, but it was fairly chilly up there (and I usually don't get cold easily). Our service was good and our waiter was attentive. We started our meal with some olives and bread and the olives were great. We also tried their bruschetta, but it was the worst (and strangest) bruschetta that I've had as it had sweet corn on it, which just didn't work. Their current menu has a regular bruschetta, which is great and I'm glad that they still don't have that other one. I had gnocchi with spinach and that was delicious and my wife had mussels that she really liked as well, so we had a good meal overall. It's a nice restaurant overall and we'd recommend coming here.

4 stars vs 3 stars? Unclear. Strictly, I'd give Bacco 3 for the food. Not memorable. Caesar overdressed with oily but unflavorable dressing, fried artichokes decent with lemony caper sauce, good bread. Mussels amalfi quite good, nice spicy red sauce. Everything is augmented though, we got a table on a warm Thursday night, nice staff, overlooking Parmenter, views of 5 story tenement brown stones, street scenes of a bicyclist carrying a Boston terrier on the way home, laughter echoing from the many other bars and restaurants nearby. There is no not good time to be had during dinner in the North end, so 4 stars it is.

Off of Hanover about one block. Got to sit upstairs in the window. Service was stellar and the ambiance felt like a small Italian house. It was on the noisy side but nothing too loud to carry on a conversation at our table. Menu had all the favorites with a few off the beaten path Italian dishes. The specials were delightful. Had ravioli two ways. Nice taste of seas for and a traditional sausage ravioli on one plate. Food was delightful. Prices were good. A little better pricing than the main strip of Hanover street. Would definitely come back here.

One of my favorite spots in the north end! Caeser salad is one of the best I've ever had, the bread is soft and fresh and the chicken parm with vodka sauce is a MUST! Love the service and the energy here too!

My boyfriend and I relocated to this area some time ago, and we've been on the lookout for an Italian restaurant that truly resonates with us. We are pleased to say that this establishment exceeded our expectations. The food was exceptional, with each dish impressing us with its flavors and presentation.Our only minor critique was that the chicken Parmesan could have benefited from a bit more sauce - an easy fix. The ambiance was charming, creating a cozy dining experience. While it was slightly warm inside, this seems to be a common feature among restaurants in the North End. The drinks were well-crafted and reasonably priced, adding to the overall positive experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking quality Italian cuisine in the area.

We eat in a lot of Italian restaurants including the North End. This place was very average. It's crowded with little space. Honestly the chicken parm was the worst we have ever had. It was all fry and little chicken. Go elsewhere!

Absolutely beautiful! Food was amazing!! Chicken Parm, Butternut Ravioli, Chicken Piccata! All superb. Loved sitting and watching the street outside with the Italian atmosphere! Emily was lovely and so attentive!! Thank you for a great experience!

A must try!! Sit at the bar!! Andrew and Brian...what a team. Andrew only works once a month! That needs to change. The drinks were amazing. I'm a cosmo snob and Andrew's did not disappoint.The. Meatballs, shrimp scampi and calamari apps were yummy Keep it up!!!