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Baci Bistro and Bar

4.6
4.6
745 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 30 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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 745 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience1
    The food was delicious—especially my husband’s halibut! Waiters were racing around trying to serve everyone. Perhaps they need more wait-staff. We did not have the same waiter who started our meal. Service was slow but we were patient Tables were crowded together & restaurant was extremely noisy! It was very difficult to have a conversation. Baci’s Bistro would not be my choice for a romantic dinner!
  2. RichardP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This is a beautiful little restaurant with a charming atmosphere. The food was very good and the wait staff was attentive and friendly. We will definitely be putting this on our list of favorits!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We just ate some Starters and shared a salad and all were delish. Had the crab Mac n cheese, brussel sprouts and fried avocado and jalapenos. Yum. We were there at 3:30pm and it was pretty quiet but as it got closer to dinner time, the noise level increased quite a bit as there was a large party seated next to us. We were kind of "kicked out" as we were told the next party reservation for 6pm was going to be seated in 2 mins. We got the hint, got up and vacated the premises. A little surprised by that but, that's business, I guess...so, forewarning, don't plan to stay as long as you want, especially on a Friday night. Or eat slower. Lol.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We had a great event. The only issue is one of the meals was over done and had to be remade. It appeared to have been rushed as the sauce had not thickened.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a local spot we love to go to for family dinner and date nights!
  6. AntonioG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Service and food were very good. a bit noisy at times. Very pricey.
  7. BrittniB

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Space was tight but really great experience. Service was great as well
  8. Yum2

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was fantastic and the atmosphere almost perfect! There were little girls of another's party who kept flitting back and forth underneath the servers' arms, so I was holding my breath that they wouldn't get stepped on or cause the servers to fall. Other than that, we had fried calamari, french onion soup, blackened chicken rigatoni, Romeo and Juliet (bistro steak with jumbo shrimp alfredo), and ricotta and pistachio cake. All very good!
  9. MichelleW

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was wonderful and the food is always amazing
  10. WayneB

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience1
    Very loud. Took over an hour to get dinner. Waiter was very busy.
  11. KathrynL

    San Joaquin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was phenomenal. Service was excellent, All of the wait staff pitched in for each other and the whole operation worked like a well oiled machine. Loved our experience and we will be back!
  12. Mitohondria

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came for a birthday, & enjoyed all the appetizers and entrees. In fact we had so much fun, we stayed 2-1/2 hours. Great time!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service.
  14. KatD

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Shrimp scampi lacked flavor. When I received my order my mash potatoes were cool. Normally, the food is better....disappointed this time.
  15. Wineanddine

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great food and nice ambience. Service was a little slow and inattentive, but it appeared to be limited to our specific waiter. Other tables seemed to be served more attentively.
  16. livermorediner

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food and service!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The quality of food is great, we also We were celebrating my brothers birthday and had a great time.
  18. Becker2015

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service.
  19. DLujanese

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sit in the tea room. It’s so cute and quite.
  20. SophieB

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Apps good, steak entrees delicious, desserts very tasty. Food 5 star, ambiance 3. Very noisy dining room, cramped seating...if you're not a size 2, need to slide table over to get to seat against the wall.
  21. EvaB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I would recommend for food and service. However, it's really loud and 3 of us were having to raise our voices. This was at lunchtime on a Saturday. Maybe dinner would be quieter. It was raining so we couldn't eat outside or we would have selected that option.
  22. Clare29

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food and service were wonderful. The grilled artichoke appetizer was outstanding. Only complain is the noise level of the dinning room and it was too cold to sit outside.
  23. ScottM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    They put us in the tea room next door. The food took forever. There was no music and you are looking at kids toys listening to do door open and close constantly.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great service
  25. CarolleM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated an anniversary dinner. Food was well timed for our large party... and delicious!! Service was attentive but unobtrusive. Thanks for a wonderful evening!
  26. MaryR

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious! We had the 10 oz Filet along with the wedge salad. Our meal was amazing!
  27. Foodlover

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always very good and we love this place.
  28. Traveler

    San Francisco

    136 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was delicious and service was very hospitable. Coffee could have been hotter.
  29. Greg

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Although we had reservations, they were for outdoor seating on a cold night. We opted for seats at the bar instead. Food and drinks were delicious. Wonderful experience!
  30. Brenda

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu was great, the food was awesome and the service was wonderful.
  31. BillH

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The staff were very good and the place is great for a birthday but the food had hits and misses. Still, I would go back.
  32. MerryS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I had seafood with linquini. Felt at $37 the meal was a bit expensive. Friend had a chicken dish in a white cream sauce. She enjoyed the meal but also felt it was pricy. Nice wine choices; could have been $10 versus $12. Overall good. Probably won't return though.
  33. StevenS

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    We went there for lunch and were seated right away. The menu is extensive and they have daily specials too. We were served promptly but didn't feel rushed at all. The food was good but we ordered basic things so I can't rave or criticize. The restaurant is very quaint but the food a little pricy. All in all a very positive experience.
  34. Ronj

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Baci has always been a fantastic place to go for great service, terrific food and a charming atmosphere. They did not disappoint yet again.
  35. blecount

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good solid food each time. Surf and turf was enjoyed as was the blackened chicken rigatoni!
  36. Cheryl09

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was very loud with a large group celebrating.
  37. fromthebay

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We love Baci - They were a little understaffed it seemed for lunch but our waiter was still good. We did have to return one drink that was "off" but it was not a problem. Overall great food and good service!
  38. shoefly

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Birthday 🎉 celebration
  39. AnnC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Went for lunch with my daughters and a friend we got the mango bruschetta appetizer was delicious. We all got salads large amounts and delicious. I would recommend.
  40. DebbieN

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    This used to be my husband's and my go-to restaurant for celebrations. We have not been in several years, and were really excited to return. We were greeted and seated promptly, and visited by our server quickly as well. Overall, service was good. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the food. Our bruschetta appetizer was underwhelming, as was my cocktail-which was overly sweet....and that was as good as things got. My daughter's eggplant parm felt undercooked. My backend rockfish was just not good. Hated the seasoning and the boring bed of what I think was risotto underneath. However, it was so expensive, figured I might as well power through. As soon as I was done, started to feel not so good....had to hurry home and got very sick. Will not go back.

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 4.6 stars by 745 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 30 times today
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

  • 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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