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Address:
1099 Broad Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Neighborhood:
Bloomfield

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Bar Cara Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.bar-cara.com
Email: fascino@verizon.net
Phone: (973) 893-3681
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Dinner: Tuesday - Friday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Ryan DePersio
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: Please call for details.
Private Party Contact: Anthony DePersio (973) 233-0350

Getting there

Cross Street: Watchung
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Large Lot behind the restaurant.

A word from Bar Cara

Bar Cara is the newest addition to the Bloomfield dining scene. The DePersio Family that opened Fascino in 2003 is back with their second restaurant. Acclaimed chef, Ryan DePersio, is at the helm of this more traditional restaurant with a modern feel. The bar and restaurant was designed by… Cahill Studio and has a very trendy yet comfortable feel. Homemade pastas and pizzas along with Veal Parmigiano and Bronzini Livornese round out a list of amazing dishes that are sure to please the palate and tantalize the soul!Continued

Bar Cara

4.2

73 $30 and under restaurant

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78 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

78 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(42)
fit for foodies(38)
good for groups(30)

vibrant bar scene(29)
hot spot(26)
special occasion(15)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (78)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had a great pre-fix menu option

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had a great pre-fix menu option as well as plenty of other delectable choices!"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Another good find in Bloomfield.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2006

Dined on 03/30/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Overall very good. the mussels were great as was the calamari.
server was knowledgeable, attentive and made the experience terrific."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ezxcellent find

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was my first time there and will not be my last. I liked the bar area and the drinks were great and food very good will definitely go. Back"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Looking for a late weeknight

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/20/2012

2006

Dined on 03/20/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Looking for a late weeknight dinner and went to Bar Cara on a friend's recommendation. Food was delicious and wonderful, loved the live music (The Koontz were playing in the bar) and the other music selections. Not a lot of others dining at 9 PM on a Tuesday, but I imagine it would get a little more "energetic" with the room full. Very please with our choices of appetizers and dinner. Will definitely return!"

Dined on 03/20/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Neighborhood Gem

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Good food & drinks, friendly staff. Great neighborhood gem."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food and service were both

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food and service were both great. Will be going back."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Amazing service, awesome

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Amazing service, awesome specialty drinks (especially the moscow mule) and the food is excellent."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Seafood Stew outstanding.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2004

Dined on 03/16/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Seafood Stew outstanding. Eggplant Parm super...service (Walter) great"

Dined on 03/16/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Picked this restaurant because

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Picked this restaurant because it was part of Bloomfield's restaurant week. They however they stopped their promotion on thursday. We were naturally a little disappointed. The food was very good and the service was good. I had the Bronzini and it was very tasty. My friend had another fish special that was good as well. I don't think anything blew my socks off but it was very tasty and the service was nice. Reservations seem to be a must because we got there at 5:30 on a Saturday and by 6:30 the place was packed. May be they all came for the same intentions we did. Restaurant Week."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Love Bar Cara

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Dined on 03/10/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Love Bar Cara. The food is just great and the service is attentive. Great place to go for a casual meal. Comfortable and delicious. We know we can go here and have a nice meal with a glass of wine or a beer (decent selection) or even a good selection of cocktails."