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Bocca Di Bacco (Theatre District - 45th St.), New York, NY

Bocca Di Bacco (Theatre District - 45th St.)

4.4 (3391)
$30 and under
Italian
635 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Dynamic menu of original Southern Italian cuisine that dominates this welcome addition to Hell’s Kitchen. This addition is made even more welcome with the breathtaking beautiful transformation of a once historic space into a hip, fun, stop for dinner that any gourmand will savor.


Formerly, known as Film Center Cafe, Bocca Di Bacco boasts Italian cuisine from Puglia, Sicily, and Sardegna with the endless selection of wines from small vineyards in Italy. Exemplifying our policy of being “Farm to Table” operated, we use the healthiest ingredients from locally grown vendors. Located in the heart of the Theater District, this new modernized restaurant features innovative new recipes and the use of the Enomatic Wine Systems.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kristin Sollenne
  • Catering
    Catering available upon request
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the restaurant directly and ask for Antonio Goodman
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Cross street
    Bewteen 44th & 45th Streets
  • Parking details
    Free parking after 11 pm Monday to Saturday on 9th avenue. Many public parking available all around the neighborhood.
  • Public transit
    All trains to 42nd street
  • Entertainment
    Weekend Brunch with DJ NESSDIGITAL
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 3,391 people are saying

Bocca Di Bacco (Theatre District - 45th St.) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bocca Di Bacco in the Theatre District offers "great food" with a convenient location for theatregoers. Patrons praise its "always reliable, fast service," making it a "perfect pre-theater dinner." While noise levels can be high, the ambiance remains cozy and inviting. Standout dishes include gnocchi and Branzino.
3,391 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was terrible. I would give 0 stars if it was an option.

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  2. Molly VIP

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food!! Good service and ambiance, a short walk from the theaters, love to eat here before a show

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  3. Julie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Personnel très gentil et aux petits soins.nourriture bonne et vin excellent.

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  4. Sue VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful experience. The staff was very attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. Definitely would return.

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  5. Stuart

    Philadelphia County20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Two servers took care of entire place and were excellent.

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  6. Matt VIP

    New York City191 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is the third of the three Bocca Di Bacco location in which we have eaten. The other two were nothing short of wonderful. This one was not so much. It might be because the Theater District is the busiest, noisiest and most crowded of the three. And, if noise and crowds were the only issues, we could have forgiven and been happy for a successful restaurant. But, one of the orders was chicken parmigiana that turned out to be sautéed on only one side, leaving a good portion of the 'other' side raw. We didn't notice it until we had all tasted it. We returned it, they took it off the bill, but four of us will be waiting a couple of days hoping we don't have to make a trip to the emergency room. Everything else was great. We loved the rice balls, the pasta and the Branzino, the affogato and the amazing chocolate dessert were all wonderful. But that chicken scared us and the fact that the chef didn't come out was upsetting. The place was jumping at 5:45PM on Saturday so it was also a little tough to get the attention of a waiter to ask for salt for the pasta. We will definitely try this establishment again, but at a time when it might not be as busy. We will absolutely go back to the other two Bocca di Bacco. I am so sorry to have written this review. So sorry.

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  7. Wendy VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The location is great for theatregoers The food is good and they get you out in time. BUT it is very noisy and the service is a bit hap-hazard. The staff just isn't attentive. We had to ask multiple times for basic things like butter, a 2nd drink, the check, etc.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Catherine

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose this restaurant due to the location and reviews. They did not disappoint. Everything and everyone was great. Service was prompt and friendly since we were going to a play. All of us enjoyed our meals. My friends were very happy I chose this restaurant and will return.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Pamela

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is our go-to for pre-theater (at both Bocca locations, depending on which show we're seeing). Always reliable, fast service. Only 4 stars mainly because of the noise level (which gets louder after 6 pm). We will always return here!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Sidney VIP

    New York City129 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bocca di Bacco remains one of the great restaurants in the Theater District. While prices have gone up since the pandemic, they are still reasonable (certainly by Theater District standards) and the food is always excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Bocca Di Bacco (Theatre District - 45th St.) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 262-2525.

Bocca Di Bacco (Theatre District - 45th St.) is rated 4.4 stars by 3391 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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635 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bewteen 44th & 45th Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Sicilian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking after 11 pm Monday to Saturday on 9th avenue. Many public parking available all around the neighborhood.
  • Public transit
    All trains to 42nd street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kristin Sollenne
  • Entertainment
    Weekend Brunch with DJ NESSDIGITAL
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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