Baci Bistro

Baci Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. AT

   AnnT

   Chicago15 reviews

   5.0

   Reviewed on April 3, 2019

   1. Overall 5

   We ate at Baci last night. It's better than when Bill owned it! What's better is the servings are more abundant, the recipes have been tweaked to add more interest, and, in the case of my husband's entree, the veal was a better grade of meat than what was previously used. The veal marsala was so much more tender and tasted so much better, we asked our veteran waitress, Pat, whose employment predated Bill, if it was a better grade and she said yes. My pro secco apertif was served in a new modern stylish, slender tall glass that appeared to be a larger serving than the old champagne flutes. There was considerably more home grown tomato bruschetta on top of the toasted bread rounds. My linguine con vongole in clear sauce was a more generous portion than in the past. It was considerably larger than the meager, bland portion I ate two weeks ago at Arancio at Kahala, Honolulu Magazine's Finalist for Best O'ahu Restaurant, 2018 Hale Aina Award Winner and gold winner winner in Best Italian. I really liked the tweaked insalate pere's shaved beet and carrots and my husband liked the artichokes he didn't remember seeing previously in the veal marsala. My husband ordered grappa after the meal. It was one of the cheaper options. He was prepared for moonshine. Instead, it was extremely smooth and served in glass twice as large as the size in which grappa is normally served. My profiteroles were outstanding. If you want to eat at Oahu's best Italian restaurant, this is it.
   

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2. JW

   JanW VIP

   Hawaii7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 22, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Love back. But their ac needs updating. I am always hot and stuffy in there
   

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3. MA

   MACNUT VIP

   Hawaii7 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on October 21, 2018

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   We have been to Baci many times. The food is decent but not fantastic. Three of us ordered the Monchong piccata fish special. Unfortunately all three were underdone. One of the plates was very underdone. The waitress took them all back and they were cooked longer. Unfortunately they were still all underdone... they were basically just warmed up. Our guest stopped eating and the waitress inquired if it was better. When she replied that it was not, they offered to replace the meal. She ended up choosing a shrimp linguini. It was better. My daughter and I lost our appetite for the meal and did not continue eating. There were apologies, but no offer to take half off the dish or anything. It was just a constant sorry, sorry, sorry. Clearly the cook has no idea how to cook Monchong. It was disappointing. Baci prices are not super low. The service is good but the food is uninspired and under seasoned. The AC units were both on, but the restaurant was uncomfortably hot. Everyone in our party was very warm. We will not be back any time soon.
   

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   john VIP

   Washington DC3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on October 20, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Somewhat overpriced and pretentious. Average house wine was substantially overpriced and not great quality.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Phoenix276 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 19, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service! Best neighborhood restaurant!
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 17, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of my favorite places ever. Love everything about baci
   

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7. CW

   CarolW

   Hawaii2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 16, 2018

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   So happy to have Baci Bistro open again for lunch. Our server was new so was not completely up on all the dishes. My guest who, like I am, is used to Baci's menu and food. She was disappointed in the rigatoni with rosa sauce. She said the sauce was different and now she is going to have to change her favorite menu choice as it no longer scored excellent with her. The ravioli is always my favorite. Can't wait to go back to order the ravioli of the day again.
   

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8. RK

   RoyK

   Hawaii1 review

   5.0

   Dined on October 14, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My family and friends enjoyed dining at Baci Bistro - the food was delicious and very authentic, and our server Shannon provided excellent service. Our next visit in the near future will be for lunch - the menu offers a nice range of selections and the prices are very reasonable.
   

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   tourist

   San Francisco1 review

   3.0

   Dined on October 12, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was quite expensive and everything was priced ala carte. What we had was very good and was very healthy. The service was good and our waitress was friendly. I would recommend this restaurant to a friend, who doesn't mind paying quite a bit for the food.
   

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    melj

    Hawaii4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 11, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We sat in the outdoor area and there was a faint odor. Our server was very attentive and friendly.
    

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