Bacaro

I ordered the marinated steak. Delicious! The accompanying potatoes were terrible. Clearly cooked in old oil. Inedible. The staff was superior to any other New York restaurant. I love the location and the vibe. It's my 2nd time here. I'll definitely be back.

We were searching for a dinner spot on Sunday and everything seemed to be closed. Fortunately Bacaro was open and in the neighborhood. I've lived in the area for 5 years and didn't even know they existed. Apparently they've been around for over 16 years? Unheard of in NYC. The restaurant has a very rustic look and is huge. They have an entire downstairs area with exposed brick walls. We had an early bird dinner so we were the only ones in the restaurant. That said, service was attentive and friendly. We went with the lamb ragu pasta to share and the fried seafood and vegetables. The portion sizes are huge. For our mains, we ordered the shrimp with polenta as well as the rib eye. We had food to take home. The steak was good. The polenta was very good. We finished off with the tiramisu. Overall you get a lot of value for pretty decent food. Space is huge so potentially a future spot for get-togethers.

We went to bacaro spontaneously as we stumbled upon it online. Haven't ever heard anything. The location is very cute, I would try and sit upstairs or outside though. We were seated downstairs and still cute but the tables are all very close together and the basement feel is definitely prominent. The service was friendly and average paced. The hostess was slightly dismissive but I would just say that it had been a long day, as she wasn't rude. We got the rice balls and stracciatella with figs and honey to start. Portions are large, we shared everything. The rice balls were amazing and so was the cheese however that one was a little heavy, would have wanted to try the meatballs as well. We then shared the gnocchi pomodoro as our main, delicious! I was stuffed after, everything was good but nothing stood out as amazing. Reasonably priced as well. Cute spot but there is definitely better Italian in the city.Don't know if I would necessarily go again.

Bacaro beckons with a truly unique and captivating ambiance. The exposed bricks, soft candlelit lighting, and a maze of intimate dining nooks reminiscent of a speakeasy set the stage for a memorable evening. While the food and drink options offered much to savor, the service fell short, warranting some improvement.To start with, we ordered a few appetizers. The Zucchini Blossoms were good, though a touch of additional flavor could have elevated them further. The Green bean salad proved to be a delightful surprise, refreshing and bursting with flavor. The Fritto Misto presented an interesting mix of calamari and shrimp, topped off with lemon juice. The Spaghetti Nero piqued our curiosity with its unique color, while the Garlic Shrimp over Polenta offered a commendable taste, although it didn't wow us. The Eggplant Marinara left a lasting impression with its quite tasty and flavorful presentation. However, the Tiramisu was a slight disappointment, as it seemed to have spent too much time in the refrigerator, resulting in a somewhat firm texture.Despite the satisfying array of dishes, the overall food experience lacked the expected "wow factor." It was undoubtedly good, but it left us craving that extra touch of brilliance.Regrettably, the service did not match the potential of the establishment. Although it was a busy night, the interactions with the staff could have been more attentive and polished. Their handling of our question about the specials lacked finesse. Moreover, bringing out our entrees while we were still enjoying our appetizers on the small tables was a minor inconvenience, rushing us.Nonetheless, Bacaro does manage to get many elements right, and there is evident potential for it to evolve into a truly special dining destination. With some refinements to the service and perhaps a bit more culinary creativity, Bacaro could undoubtedly elevate its status and provide an enchanting dining experience for its guests.

Gorgeous & intimate dinner spot! Upon entering it looks like a tiny restaurant, but down the stairs you enter a dimly lit brick room. Flowers and tea light candles everywhere. Seriously so pretty - go for an anniversary or even a book a room for a small rehearsal dinner. Food was yummy -- for a group we shared a few apps & pastas. The squash blossoms & straciatella and the gnocchi was deeeelish!

Had dinner here solo and had a lovely time. The food was delicious - I got the stracciatella and duck cavatelli. The stracciatella had hazelnuts with honey, figs, and rosemary and bread on the side. All the flavors paired so well. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the duck ragu was extremely flavorful. Both portions were generous. The general vibe and decor was gorgeous. I sat in the bar, but I heard people leaving say how nice the downstairs dining room was. The staff seemed bored and weren't super attentive, but they were still polite and checked in a few times. Would definitely return on a future visit.

We loved the underground dining area, especially when it was cold and rainy the day we came in. The pasta had the perfect texture and the seafood tasted super fresh. The fried rice balls weren't our favorite but really enjoyed other aspects of the meal.

We live Bacaro. Located down on Division Street away from the usual hustle bustle of the city. Feels like you're in Venice. Food is fantastic and the stuffed zucchini blossoms are always a go to appetizer. Servers are attentive. Ambience is dark and cozy. Great place for groups or couples.

Food - three stars. Gnocchi was overcookedAmbiance - four stars. Brick makes it very warmService - two stars. Staff is nice but disorganized and lacks any experience. They brought desert spoons out before the main entree. Then took it back. Staff lost the second half of our drink order. Came back 20min later to retake the order. We didn't get main plates for our entrees and ended up serving ourselves from their server counter to plates and utensils. Very well intentioned but we had to repeatedly remind them throughout the evening basic things needed.

There wasn't a single thing I didn't like. Meatballs were fantastic. Sauce was perfect. Arancini were perfectly crispy. Staff were super cool and attentive. Vibes were great.