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Baci Bistro and Bar, Pleasanton, CA
Baci Bistro and Bar, Pleasanton, CA
Baci Bistro and Bar, Pleasanton, CA
Baci Bistro and Bar, Pleasanton, CA
Baci Bistro and Bar, Pleasanton, CA

Baci Bistro and Bar

4.5
4.5
825 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Baci (Kiss in Italian) is an exquisite Italian, Steak and Seafood jewel nestled in the heart of Historic Main Street Pleasanton. Baci is a special place where people come to enjoy great food in a classy causal setting. With an ambiance that is warm and exciting. If it is catering, dining, take out or delivery, our team of dedicated professionals are eager to serve you. We accept reservations of parties of five or more through Open Table and parties of four are less are welcome walk-ins. Please feel free to call us on approximate seating time wait if any for parties of four or less. 925-600-0600.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (925) 600-0600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Hughes
  • Catering
    Baci’s specializes in catering! We specialize in drop off and full service catering. Please contact us to discuss your catering theme and we will be happy to plan your event. We require a minimum order of $100 for catering. Catering prices mostly based on entree size portions. Pricing will be lower in many cases if ordering is made in the form of platters and chaffers. For example, our pasta and salads are priced as entrees. We can cut both prices per person if you order on platters and chaffers because each plated food portion would be less than ordering Ala carte.
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit our website to review the elegant Historical Main Street indoor dining and curb appeal. We cater select exclusive events giving your party the full service restaurant exclusively to yourselves. We plan out every detail in advance and can arrange our dining room to any theme you desire. Live bands can be added. Perfect for Corporate Parties, entertaining clients, Holliday Parties, and Wedding Rehearsal Dinners.
  • Private party contact
    Mike Hughes: (925) 984-5452
  • Neighborhood
    Pleasanton
  • Cross street
    Neal Street
  • Parking details
    Plenty of safe street parking within on block of our restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Plenty of taxi service and we can arrange larger professional shuttle buses locally for drop off and pick up.
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment can be arranged with parties renting the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 825 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

825 Reviews
  1. Rosie1

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food!!! Good service. Beautiful holiday decorations. Overall a very nice night out. Best chicken piccata I ever eaten

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  2. BrianD

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Baci is consistently one of the top 3 restaurants in Pleasanton. Portions are substantial without sacrificing quality, pricing remains reasonable, and the menu is extensive. Sidewalk seating is comfortable year round. Service is pleasant, attentive, and prompt. Highly recommend, but make reservations because its always busy, and for good reason.

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  3. DeedeeB

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Baci never disappoints! Great food and service no matter what you order. We love this place!

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  4. Tafhdyd

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice dinner for a birthday. Good food and service. Noise was comfortable when we started but was louder as the restaurant filled up.

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  5. VincentY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was very good as was the service. But the noise level was a major distraction.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Margarita was huge but just margarita mix made my stomach hurts as I am pretty sure they forgot to add alcohol very disappointed as I had heard so much about the drinks

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Been here after a while. Then menu is better and has changed. The service is a amazing and the team is welcoming. Very knowledgeable on menu and recommendations.

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  8. Debb

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We brought friends for dinner last night and, as usual, excellent food, service and yummy drinks. We cannot wait to return.

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  9. Becker2015

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience and customer service. Celebrate the birthday of our beloved friend.

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  10. WandaD

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    The food was excellent but the portions were to large for me

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  11. JillP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The petrale sole was previously frozen and really terrible

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  12. howardfu

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here. Fido’s was great and so was the service. Staff was so helpful and attentive. Manager came over to say hello and ask about our experience. Great dinner with the family overall.

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  13. FlorinT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambiance, and service. Always enjoy Baci with my friends and family.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    I selected the place because they have brunch We sat for about 20 min before drink orders (and at that point, brunch orders). We had to ask if there was brunch and our waiter didn’t know. I handed the tall cocktail menu back to the waiter with my menu after ordering. He said it belonged on the table. I asked him to take it and he seemed very frustrated. All egg dishes were over cooked (poached and fried were like hard boiled eggs). Extremely loud inside. Understaffed, which is the problem. Pass

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  15. lamonth

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall1food3service2ambience2
    there seemed to be a regular sitting at the bar throwing "F" bombs at the top of her voice all night. The restaurant continued to let the lady disrupt everyone's meal. The food was good, but the patron ruined the evening.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
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  17. lindaw

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Unorganized at the front even though reservations made weeks in advance. Won’t be back anytime soon.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love coming to this place! Great service and of course amazing food!

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  19. MartinF

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Went on a Tuesday night. No wait. I got the halibut and wife got the pork chop. Halibut was very tasty but the overall dish was too much butter for my palate such that I wouldn't order it again. Pork chop was overdone and a bit tough. Wife was disappointed in meal. Service was average to good. I have eaten here before and had a better meal. I guess finding the right dishes is the key.

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  20. MrT7

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    We ordered a bottle of Reserve Chianti that arrived warm and with warm glasses, and the waiter didn't understand why this was an issue. He located another bottle that was cooled in the refrigerator before being served, which got us by, but is less than ideal. The goat cheese crostini appetizer was good, but it was downhill from there. The crab cakes appetizer was just so so. The best of the four entrees was the beef stroganoff, the other three (egg plant parmigiana, blacked chicken rigatoni, rock fish) were sub par. The preparation for the rock fish entree was overdone and overwhelmed the fish. We didn't have dessert.

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  21. JamesW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food portions were excellent. Food was amazing. Had the Surf and Turf omg.

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  22. StaceyD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    My parents and I went to celebrate my kids' birthdays. Three of us had the Beef Stroganoff, which was very good. Two had the Chicken Parmesan, which was a huge mound of linguini and one piece of chicken. It was difficult to cut the chicken on the mound of linguini, and the chicken was a bit tough. So, the two that had the Chicken Parmesan didn't enjoy their meal. I had mentioned in my online reservation that we were celebrating my kids' birthdays and asked them to bring a dessert with a candle. In my experience, most restaurants bring ice cream/sundae with a candle and don't charge for it. They ended up bringing my 11 and 13 year old boys Tiramisu, which is the least likely dessert that kids would typically like, and charged us $8 for each dessert. If I had known they were going to charge us, I would have selected desserts that my kids would have enjoyed. We ended up going to the Meadowlark Dairy after dinner and getting them ice cream since they didn't like the Tiramisu. Overall, it was not the best dining experience. I had recommended to my family that we go there since I have been several times and have always enjoyed it. This time was a let down, unfortunately.

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  23. Terry

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    Very loud. Food was not good at all. Disappointing.

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  24. PhilipW

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Back was a pleasant surprise. Extensive menu. Prices typical for downtown Pleasanton. Excellent service considering a busy Saturday night. Seated 10 minutes before time for reservation. Salads and main courses very delicious and served in a timely manner.

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  25. DianeB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent as usual, and service was awesome. We've come here for work birthday lunches a couple of times and Baci's did not disappoint!

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  26. Suzanne

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great - salads and chicken parm entrees were excellent. Service was very good as usual and I love the extra tables they have outside. Much quieter now that there's no parking on the street and the umbrellas and tables are very nice.

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  27. LouiseK

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food was deliciious and portions were big. Service was very slow. We sat down at 6:30, food didn't come until 7:40, waited for bill for 30 minutes after we were done eating. Noise level was very high, had to speak very loudly to hear anyone at our table talk.

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  28. JanL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had lunch and enjoyed a bowl of tomato basil soup. It was the best I have ever tasted. Wanted to take an order home with me. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. I highly recommend.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, and service was great:) left feeling nice and full- will be back!

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  30. TerryC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, portions. Not cheap but nothing is. We had a 2:30 reservation and the kitchen closed at 3:00 so we felt rushed but we did enjoy the meal.

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  31. JohnH

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    noise level much too high inside

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  32. RSdine

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food. We enjoyed crab cakes and salads. We were celebrating birthdays and was surprised with a birthday dessert.

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  33. Dales1

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Way, way too noisy. Been there twice, one can't conduct much conversation at all. Sitting outside solves that but options are limited and of course not existent during much of the winter.

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  34. Traveler

    San Francisco

    151 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    151 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A very nice place for a casual lunch with friends. The menu has enough choices for various taste preferences. The service is very friendly.

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  35. Winkleman

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great menu, all of our food was cooked and prepared very well. Prices ok and the service was right on top. Our server even re figured and lowered our bill because I had the house liquor. Definitely recommend and will return

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal here. Really great spot for our wedding anniversary.

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  37. MikeF

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place to eat and enjoy a cocktail/appetizers

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  38. mnwanz

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bartender made the best martini and the grilled artichoke appetizer was delicious. Dinner is always great.

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  39. AnnaR

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful lunch. The lobster sandwich was amazing.

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  40. Elle44

    San Francisco

    94 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Baci as good as Ever.... prices always on the high side... Food top quality Need to update and have regular Air-conditioning

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FAQs

Baci Bistro and Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Baci Bistro and Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 600-0600.

Baci Bistro and Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 825 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Baci Bistro and Bar

500 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Neal Street
  • Neighborhood
    Pleasanton
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 3:00 pm–8:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:45 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of safe street parking within on block of our restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Plenty of taxi service and we can arrange larger professional shuttle buses locally for drop off and pick up.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Hughes
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment can be arranged with parties renting the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (925) 600-0600
  • Catering
    Baci’s specializes in catering! We specialize in drop off and full service catering. Please contact us to discuss your catering theme and we will be happy to plan your event. We require a minimum order of $100 for catering. Catering prices mostly based on entree size portions. Pricing will be lower in many cases if ordering is made in the form of platters and chaffers. For example, our pasta and salads are priced as entrees. We can cut both prices per person if you order on platters and chaffers because each plated food portion would be less than ordering Ala carte.
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit our website to review the elegant Historical Main Street indoor dining and curb appeal. We cater select exclusive events giving your party the full service restaurant exclusively to yourselves. We plan out every detail in advance and can arrange our dining room to any theme you desire. Live bands can be added. Perfect for Corporate Parties, entertaining clients, Holliday Parties, and Wedding Rehearsal Dinners.
  • Private party contact
    Mike Hughes: (925) 984-5452
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