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   Iowatraveler

   Denver

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2022

   overall4food4service3ambience5

   The appetizers and entrees were good. Our main issue was the service. I do not necessarily blame the server- I don't think she was trained well. There is a timing in knowing when patrons are ready to order. We did indicate we would like to enjoy our cocktails/apps but she repeatedly returned and throughout meal we felt rushed. She forgot to leave the corks from wine, forgot the salad but returned with it served in a bowl that was HOT. When I mentioned the salad was served in a hot bowl , she just said "sorry". She started to take drinks away that weren't finished. We finally asked if they needed the table. The check was correctly divided and she was pleasant, just a little too much of a hurry. We tipped well (former servers usually do 😉) but expected a little less hurried experience with salad 🥗 in a cool bowl prior to entree.

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   KayJ

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our table of four chose totally different entrees and all were delicious. Very enjoyable evening

   Bari ItalianResponded on December 29, 2022That is my FAVORITE way to dine! I love to get some of everyone else's dishes, however I hate to share mine! haha We are so glad that you enjoyed everything and wish you a wonderful New Year!

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   MichaelH

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Bari has great food and wine, excellent service, very comfortable surroundings. My favorite place to eat in Cedar Rapids.

   Bari ItalianResponded on December 27, 2022Michael thank you so much for the kind words! We are thrilled that we could make your experience great!

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   ScottL

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 21, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Another wonderful meal at Bari, food was excellent and great service.

   Bari ItalianResponded on December 23, 2022Scott thank you so much for the review! We are so happy that we could give you a great experience!

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   Thorse773

   Des Moines

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on December 17, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent evening with friends and great food. We’ll definitely be back!!

   Bari ItalianResponded on December 20, 2022Thank you so much for the review!

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   Pete

   Des Moines

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 17, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   We arrived on time and were immediately seated. The Ceasar salad was served with a strong anchovy taste in the dressing and no mention of that in the menu description(The original receipe from Ceasar's in Tijuana where it was invented doesn't include that). The Lasgna was very good but the bar was out of any port at the end of the meal.

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   Wine8food

   Des Moines

   24 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything was perfect, from the service to the food!

   Bari ItalianResponded on December 14, 2022Thank you so much for the kind words, and we are so happy that you had such a great experience!

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   ScottL

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Had a lovely dinner with family. Great staff, good food. The only negative thing was they were out of several menu items, disappointing, but what we had was delicious.

   Bari ItalianResponded on December 13, 2022We are so happy that we could provide a great experience for you! Downfall to a scratch kitchen is having enough for everyone....but gives you items to look forward to in the next visit!

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   BruceB

   Denver

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   2nd time at Bar Italian and am very excited to have this dining option in Cedar Rapids. Great food. Great bourbon selection. Great service.

   Bari ItalianResponded on December 13, 2022Thank you so much Bruce! And let us know if there are any bourbons you would like to see on the list ao we have it for a future visit.

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    ChrisR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Four of us had dinner at Bari Italian on 12/3/22. The table was pretty small for four of us with drinks, silverware, plates, almost no room for appetizers to be placed on the table. Otherwise the ambiance was very nice. Waitress seemed new, did not know how to pronounce many of the names of the dishes even as she was reading from notes. Service was timely, not rushed. The food was the start at Bari. We had four different entrees: gluten-free risotto dish, seafood bake special, Wild Boar Raghu and Chicken Marsala. Each meal was terrific. My wife thought eh chicken marsala was the best she ever had - I agreed! My wild boar meal was tender, flavorful and enjoyed every bite. Wine selection was good, but pricey. Total for 4 dinners, one appetizer and 8 drinks was $220 before tip. A little high, but feel the value was there. Will definitely go back, as I don't think we've had better Italian food in Cedar Rapids - ever.

    Bari ItalianResponded on December 5, 2022Chris thank you so much for taking time to share your experience! We are so happy that we provided such a great meal. Our menu changes 3 times a year so we hope to see you often!

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    AllenJ

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was outstanding Food was excellent Not being rushed through our dining experience was greatly appreciated We will be back to try other interesting menu items Thank you for a wonderful evening Allen Johnson

    Bari ItalianResponded on December 4, 2022Thank you so much for taking time to let us know how your visit was! We hope to see you soon!

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    JeffD

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great meal with excellent service, great food and outstanding cocktails. The short rib ravioli and risotto were delicious. The salted caramel creme brulee was a really nice way to end the meal.

    Bari ItalianResponded on December 4, 2022Thank you so much for the review!

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    RickS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere and delicious food. Service was excellent.

    Bari ItalianResponded on November 22, 2022Rick thank you so much for the great review!

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    Hink

    Lake of the Ozarks

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent!

    Bari ItalianResponded on November 18, 2022Thank you HInk!

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    LWdines

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We recently met friends for an early dinner on a Wednesday night, looking forward to their typically great appetizers. When we tried to order the charcuterie board (one of the few gluten free options available for 2 of our party) we were told that they were out of it. When I asked if they could do an abbreviated version and leave off what they were out of the manager visited the table to tell us that they were short handed in the kitchen and didn't want to devote staff time to making the board. There were only 5 people in the restaurant at the time. We ordered other apps and found them to be less than expected with charred bread and overcooked cauliflower. I've dined here before and find that the service is usually great, the kitchen is inconsistent, and the current management less than graceful in handling problems.

    Bari ItalianResponded on November 17, 2022I am the GM and was not here at this night. I am so sorry that you had this experience. This is NOT how we handle customers requests. I know that the sourdough is grilled, and I am sorry if the appetizers came out less than delicious. I hope that you give us a chance to rectify this in the future. Please ask for me next time, my name is Bonnie and I will make sure that we come up with something to help those with gluten issues.

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    CherylL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience5

    You can’t even order a salad or bread! The dish was good but needs sides.

    Bari ItalianResponded on November 18, 2022Cheryl I am not sure who told you that you can't order salad or bread. We have both as options to add-on but they are not offered free. We have numerous sides that you can add to any order.

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    basketball63

    Des Moines

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Beautiful restaurant! Our service was outstanding and the food was very good. Only complaint was that the lasagna noodles were over cooked. The Italian Rum Cheesecake was out of this world delicious.

    Bari ItalianResponded on November 15, 2022Thank you for giving us feedback, we cant fix issues if we don't know. We hope to see you again!

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    TomC

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great food and great service

    Bari ItalianResponded on November 15, 2022Tom thank you so much for the review!

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    Smf0923

    Des Moines

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent and service was excellent, as always.

    Bari ItalianResponded on November 9, 2022Thank you so much!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall2food4service5ambience5

    While the ambience is always wonderful , and the service was outstanding , there were some aspects that were very disappointing. At 7pm on a Friday night they were already out of 3 entrees on an already very limited menu. Then , when one member of our party wanted to substitute a side they were told by the chef , via our server that there were no substitutions allowed even though this is a scratch kitchen . Then he just asked if he could purchase a side , the chef again said this wasn’t available as a side - the side requested was mashed potatoes . This made for a less than desirable experience for our out of town guests .

    Bari ItalianResponded on November 9, 2022We strive to have plenty of options and hoped that you could have found another delicious substitution with the other 11 items available. We are so sorry that we were out of 3 items on the menu. Unfortunately we do not offer the mashed potatoes as a side or a sub for the entrees. With being a scratch kitchen we only prep enough for the entrée that it pairs with, the Filet. We are so happy that your server gave you such great service! I will be sure to let her know!

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    JudyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service, interesting menu selections that are unique but full of familiar ingredients, clearly cooked in-house by a chef, great setting with just enough space between tables to provide privacy. I highly recommend it.

    Bari ItalianResponded on November 9, 2022Judy thank so much for the 5 stars! We are so happy that you had such a wonderful experience!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Bari is my go to place for a quiet, relaxing dinner with my parents or my partner. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the last of the nice weather for the season. Food is always excellent, and the cocktails and wines by the glass are always great choices. Great staff, we enjoyed Tony and he made our night even better. Thank you for all your hard work!

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    MaxL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food. Duck ravioli with cherry and wine sauce was to die for. Sad that they are rotating that off the menu. Service was fast and attentive. They also brought out a nice fall bouquet center piece upon request for date night. Def would go back

    Bari ItalianResponded on October 29, 2022Max thank you so much for the review! We are sure you will love the new ravioli just as much! Glad that we could make your night enjoyable.

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    SusanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed a relaxing night out in a fun location. All staff were very attentive, and desired to please.

    Bari ItalianResponded on October 29, 2022Susan thank you so much for all the kind words! We are so happy that you could get you a great time!

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    Marques

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Im upset at the waitress that upsold me on the delicious pecan carmel cheesecake......lol. 5 stars as usual and the waitress was great.

    Bari ItalianResponded on October 26, 2022LOL I KNOW! That cheesecake is delicious! Thank you for the review, and we look forward to seeing you again!

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    Yummy

    Des Moines

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My duck confit raviolis were delicious! My husband ordered the lamb. Disappointing. Meat was tough. Both our wines were delicious. I ordered the Cabernet savignon & he ordered the Malbec. Very nice. The creme brulee was good too. The coffee was a nice finish to the meal & very good too.

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27. JW

    JasonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and great environment! Always a great experience.

    Bari ItalianResponded on October 25, 2022Jason thank you so much for your support, and we are so happy that you had a great experience! Grazie!

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    TerryS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Arielle did a marvelous job serving us a very nice dinner. We have eaten here several times and have not been disappointed.

    Bari ItalianResponded on October 25, 2022Terry we are pleased that Ariel gave you a memorable experience! We look forward to your next visit! Thank you so much for the review!

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    DawnM

    Seattle

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A friend and I shared the angolotti as an appetizer. I ordered the duck ravioli as my main course and my friend opted for the rack of lamb. Shared a salted caramel crème brûlée for dessert. Everything we had was absolutely fabulous! Ambience was lovely as well. Our server was experienced, friendly and attentive. Going back ASAP!

    Bari ItalianResponded on October 25, 2022Dawn thank you so much for wonderful review! More importantly we are THRILLED that you had such a great experience! We hope to have you back.

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    AnnJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our dinner at Bari was exceptional!! We enjoyed our meals, service, and the ambiance! The homemade ravioli was absolutely mouthwatering. We look forward to the next meal we'll enjoy there.

    Bari ItalianResponded on October 22, 2022Ann we look forward to having you in again! We are so happy that we gave you a great experience! Thank you for the review!

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    Dobbet

    Omaha

    34 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    We came to Bari with high expectations, based on previous reviews we’d read. Our experience was just average. Most likely it was due to a mismatch in our tastes versus those of their executive chef. Let’s start with the grilled sourdough and ricotta cheese appetizer. The bread was tough, extremely chewy, and even difficult to cut with a knife. The ricotta topping covered each piece entirely (would have been better in a ramekin for the diner to spread as desired). The ricotta was sweet, not savory, something we don’t like before dinner. Save the sweet for dessert. Let’s move on to the wedge salad. Overpowered with a sweet (again) tomato jam and under done on the Maytag blue cheese and pancetta. My wife ordered the Barramundi with crispy Brussels sprouts, Arborio rice, and a tapenade. Good, but the fish may have been slightly overcooked. We’re not sure, and didn’t say anything to the server, because we’ve never tried Barramundi before. Overall she enjoyed the dish. I ordered the Agnolotti and added Italian sausage. It was just an average pasta dish for me. Nothing remarkable. Parking was easy, decor is modern, clean, but a bit too we’ll lit. We would recommend a dimmer lighting at night. The restaurant was not busy at 7:00 pm on a Wednesday night, about 25% full. Management checked our table several times and she and our server were attentive.

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    AndreaS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great time and great food. Really enjoyed the charcuterie option on the current menu.

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    Elisa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food & service was amazing, definitely will be coming back !

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    Carm30

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great experience. The steak was perfection.

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    jimc

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food and service we exceptional plan to return for holidays and special occasions. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Birthdaygirl22

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were greeted pleasantly, seated (we had a reservation), and waited on promptly. We had our drinks quickly and then were given a leisurely time to see the menu. The food, everything we ordered, was fantastic! And, we ended with my favorite dessert, an excellent tiramisu, complimentary because it was my birthday! A wonderful evening.

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    RickG

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The lasagna is the best I’ve had around here. The cocktails are fantastic.

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    Olivia

    Tahoe

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Loved the food and the service was so great! The one thing I would change is the one booth we sat in which is to the right of the bar against the same wall as the bar. Perhaps a rectangular or square table would've better suited that spot. However, it was a little more quiet than I would've liked. Maybe some more Italian music at one level louder would've been perfect. Loved that steam fireplace piece to the right of the bar. Also bummed out that the patio wasn't open. 60 degree weather was so perfect on Saturday, October 1st! Would've been perfect to sit out there!

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    JoEllenB

    Greensboro

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Super cute place! Loved the area! Food was really good and the waitstaff was just adorable!

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    AmyR

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Katherine is one of the best servers there are, so cheerful, prompt and knowledgeable! I had the new menu item: duck confit ravioli, very rich nut delish!

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