Bacaro Primo

A fellow foodie told me this week that her favorite restaurant is Bacaro Primo. So that encouraged my wife and I to visit the restaurant today.We were lucky to arrive on a Saturday afternoon without a reservation and found a table available. The restaurant's small dining room, plus its strong reputation, makes it tough to snag a reservation.The family seated next to us were raving fans of BP. They pointed out their favorites on the menu.We ordered the Panzanella Salad and it was exquisite. In fact, I would have been happy to order a second. What stood out was the warm butternut squash and croutons, and the spicy honey dressing. We are ready to crown it world's best, it was that unique and good. When I visit a new Italian restaurant, I order the Margherita pizza. It's a classic and showcases the amazing crust and sauce.The Rigatoni wasn't what we expected. It almost appeared to be a vegan dish. I was expecting a meatier sauce.It took 20 minutes to serve our salad and another 20 minutes for our pizza and salad. Our server Madison was great to work with. And I was impressed the manager on duty stopped by our table to check on our satisfaction.I'd love to bring several guests for dinner where we could order more items from the delicious menu.

Food was really good and the service was friendly and thoughtful. He had the tomato soup (papa al pomodoro) with no ricotta and a Chicago beef. I had the pollo al Milanese. All of the food was delicious! Only critique was that we weren't aware that there would be cheese on the fries, and we had asked for no cheese in that meal. We shared a gelato--pistachio is to die for, the vanilla with olive oil was super smooth and the chocolate was very rich. The restaurant is really cute, with a modern Italian brasserie vibe. We sat outside and enjoyed the dog watching in the Crestwood area.

Ughhhhhh so good. We sat at the bar area since we didnt have a reservation & it was fully packed. The bar seemed very modern & felt sophisticated but comfy. I like it. But really the part that impressed me was their food!!!!! Ugh the tuna tartare was unique but one of the best I've had so far. Meatballs very good & the butternut squash pasta is definitely worth coming back for & i will be back!!! Great work

This spot has been on my list for a while and I finally got to try! The inside of bacaro primo is warm and cozy and perfect to go to during the cold! The staff were quick to get us seated and offer their specials. I got the arancini to start and absolutely loved the sauce at the bottom! For the main course I got the rigatoni guanciale which was a unique dish. The butternut squash and hazelnuts complimented each other and offered sweetness with the heartiness of the guanciale balancing the meal out.

This is one of my new favorite restaurants. The food was absolutely delicious. My friend and I split a pizza, the pasta on special and the arancini appetizer.It was all amazing. I love the intimate cozy vibe inside, plus the service was very attentive. I can't wait to return!

I saw this little place while doing some Christmas shopping at the Crestwood shops. My husband and I decided to try a little lunch date here and it was delicious! The place is quaint so I looked ahead for a reservation. We wanted to really try out the food so we had a bigger lunch. Arancini for the start and then split the Chicago beef sandwich and paccheri pasta. Everything was spot on. Loved that the arancini was served on aioli instead of a red sauce. I also had a sunset in Venice spritz and a classic Negroni. Both were very good but their spritz was refreshing and different. Loved the look of the restaurant and our waitress was perfect. Can't wait to try a dinner there!

Baraco Primo is a premium gem located in the vibrant Brookside area, and our search for a new and exciting dining spot certainly paid off this weekend.The restaurant is housed in a charming building that exudes a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you step inside. For fellow bar enthusiasts, you'll be pleased to know there are two generously sized bar areas that provide a perfect setting for enjoying your evening.Every member of the staff was both engaging and professional, enhancing our overall experience. When it comes to drinks, Baraco Primo offers an impressive selection. Their pours are generous, and the flavors are impeccably balanced.Our culinary adventure began with the Carne Cruda, which was not only excellent but also delightfully rich. It's a dish that's perfect for sharing between two people. Next, we savored the Chicago Italian Beef. The flavor was outstanding, the jus was flavorful, and the giardiniera was spot on. The bread was superb and held up well against the jus. While I prefer my Italian beef a bit wetter, it was still an exceptional meal.To conclude our feast, we couldn't resist the meatballs. As a connoisseur always on the hunt for the world's best meatballs, I've tasted some incredible ones. These meatballs were impressive, with an excellent presentation that included a knockout sauce, oil, and bread. The flavor was good, although the meatballs were a tad dense for my liking. My wife, however, was thoroughly impressed. Without a doubt, I would order them every time we visit.In summary, Baraco Primo is a must-visit spot in Kansas City. Add it to your list of places to explore - you won't be disappointed.

Definitely my new favorite restaurant in KC. Situated on the cutest street in Brookside, everything about this place and the atmosphere is classy. We started with the cheese stuffed focaccia and I think I teared up when I took a bite. You dip it in a garlicy olive oil and my taste buds were sent to heaven and back. Next, we tried the bucatini & paccheri and both were delightful. Our service was warm! We'll definitely be back.

We went here for lunch today & it was outstanding! I am super picky esp when it comes to Italian & this was excellent. We started off with the burrata and added grilled toast (it should be included instead of having to pay separately) and it was absolutely fantastic! The balance between the burrata and the olives and the orange rind was perfect. I had the rigatoni & it was so good. My husband had the bolognese and it was also very good. We went ahead and added a pizza to make sure we had leftovers and it was good but lacking in sauce and I don't even prefer red sauce on my pizza! Our server was very helpful and attentive, and we will definitely go back!

Everything was great! We had chicken parm, lasagna, pasta bolognese. The bruschetta was good and the Caesar salad was outstanding