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Bacaro, New York, NY

Bacaro

4.4
4.4
571 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Rustic Venetian tavern for sharing cichetti, Venetian-style small plates paired with Northern Italian wines. Covertly located down a little winding street a block south of Canal. An inside and outside staircase both lead you to an underground catacomb of exposed brick archways with wooden communal farm tables, illuminated by soft lighting and warm candles reminiscent of the streets of Italy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 12:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 2:00am

  • Phone number

    (212) 941-5060

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Frank DeCarlo

  • Private party facilities

    Proudly serving LES and Chinatown since 2007, Bacaro is a unique destination for private events. Big or small, personal or business, family reunion or rager. We are happy to help you plan the perfect party!

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator: (212) 941-5060

  • Neighborhood

    Lower East Side

  • Cross street

    Between Orchard and Ludlow

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    East Broadway (F); Grand St (B, D); Delancey-Essex Sts (F, J, M, Z)

What 571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic server, great food for great price. Solid wine list for the price as well.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved this restaurant and can’t wait to dine there again!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2019

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Dining area is lower level and very dark. There was a young baby at the next table crying which was annoying and there was no escape to another part of the restaurant. Also waitress submitted the wrong order for one of us so my friend ate her dinner while I waited. As she was finishing, I received my entree. Waitress said she pressed the wrong button in the kitchen. I would not go back.
  4. Eatsoutalot

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    First trip to Bacaro based on an article that listed some neighborhood favorites of NYC chefs. Had a bit of trouble finding the place thanks to some very subtle signage on a street I've rarely, if ever, walked down on the LES. Our server was a delight. Wish I knew her name so I could give her more props. We were seated near the downstairs bar -- quite a noisy spot between the "energetic" conversations being had over a loud sound system blasting out music. The wine selection was great. The food delicious. Will we return? You bet. But next time I would request a table in one of the other areas downstairs to ensure conversation isn't stymied by the noise level.
  5. Dqsmaine

    New England

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The meal it self was so so. The taste was very nice, but lacked presentation, I do not feel that all of the senses were awakened. The restaurant gets extremely noisy, so this is not for conversations.
  6. Geobianco

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very special little out of the way find! Excellent wine selections. Fried oysters were delicious! Our server Paulo was very knowledgeable about the wines and steered us to a very special Wine- Luigi Bardana Dragon Langhe Bianco . Ask for it !
  7. LG93

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food, amazing ambience, felt a little crowded for 3 people at a table meant for 2 but still a nice dinner experience
  8. Pmharry

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Great place to catch up with friends.
  9. PatriciaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Squid ink pasta ever in the most wonderful setting
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    food quality has gone down recently but everything else was great.. but i mean...
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Really amazing food in very cool setting.
  12. RachelH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took a client/friend to Bacaro on a Friday night Food was amazing Service Setting Wine Everything was great My friend was very pleased as well Thank you!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2019

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Overall, the food and ambiance were excellent. I highly recommend coming here if you’re in the mood for a nice Italian meal. The Polpettes and the Spaghetti Nero were intensely flavorful and worth a try. The only thing to keep in mind is that the portions are on the smaller side. If you’re very hungry, I recommend getting some appetizers and dessert in addition to a main course. As for negatives, the only thing I can say is since we were seated in a more secluded communal table area, the waiters weren’t around as frequently and the lighting was a touch on the dim side. Still, this place was a fantastic experience overall and I’ll definitely be coming back in the future!
  14. PaulS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food. Downstairs the cave like room is divided into small brick rooms. Very quiet and private. Service was attentive
  15. PaisanPC

    Houston

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant. One of our best food experiences in NYC. We will add Bacaro to our favorite Italian food spots and away from the tourist trap that Little Italy has unfortunately become.
  16. Nico

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Great neighborhood restaurant. Beautiful “private” subterranean room with brick barrel vaulted ceilings. Candlelit intimate space. Wonderful cuisine.
  17. MichaelF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What can I say? Such a great experience! The food and service were so amazing! What a beautiful place! Couldn’t decide what to eat because the whole menu including the specials were everything I want in a restaurant. Everyone who lives in and who visits NY should eat here. Keeping the cozy restaurant vibe that we all love alive!!! P.S. That area of Manhattan is beautiful!
  18. MariaI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently delicious! We’ve been coming here for years and it’s never let us down. Love bringing out of town guests and celebrating special occasions.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere. Complimentary dessert which was a nice touch.
  20. KFC0322

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our 3rd time to this off the beaten path gem. Love it more and more. Food is delicious. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. The space is beautiful.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food is exceptional. Great service and atmosphere. Highly recommend
  22. DavidN

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good value with original high quality Italian food with great wines
  23. bb123

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, menu, service, drinks all great! Very cool room(s)! Will definitely return!
  24. tttt

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    To say that we love Bacaro would be an understatement. We LOVE Bacaro. That is until this dinner - the service was great, the seating excellent, the food delicious - as always - the ambience wonderful, they even turned down the music so we could hear each other. BUT then the check came and there is now a cc service charge. So now my dinner at this wonderful restaurant comes with a check that looks like my cable bill?????? when will the breakouts for electricity, taxes, gas and staff appear????? Do I get a credit for the annual fee on my credit card? a) I don't want to see this, b) calculate it into your overhead - until then - sadly - I will find another local fabulous restaurant - I'm in Manhattan - I'm sure I'll find one. VERY DISAPPOINTED.
  25. vcchui

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Beautiful ambiance but the dishes were very salty. The meal would satisfy an average diner, but for people that cook food on their own or have a passion for real Italian food, they would likely not return if it wasn't for the environment.
  26. JoanS

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always have a good time here--the food is really delicious, both authentic and inventive (and I lived in Italy so I know), and the atmosphere is just right. I love the grotto coziness of the lower level.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was truly amazing! The food was the best — each dish better than the next. Highly recommend
  28. JaumeB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Charming space, professional waitress and correct italian food. Go there for an informal friends gathering
  29. EduardoR

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were instantly seated, the space is cozy but a little bit crammed. Food and drinks were great, as was service.
  30. BillH

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful gem, intimate and delicious. Spaghetti noir was delicate and tasty. Just right
  31. STLTraveler

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Interesting place, cool vibe and ambiance. Fish dishes were excellent. Music a little loud, but everyone enjoyed the dinner.
  32. tttt

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    ALWAYS WONDERFUL - never disappoints food is delicious - service is attentive the space is special and the atmosphere warm go - you will only want to go again and again
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great spot. Nice experience
  34. LeslieM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was very good and overall it was a nice atmosphere. The only thing was that the two top tables (downstairs near the bar) were so close together it felt cramped and hearing the conversations of the two tables on either side of us made it a bit uncomfortable. I would only go back if seated somewhere else.
  35. CathyC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2019

    overall2food3service2ambience5
    Service was lacking, although employees were very polite. Several appetizers arrived 12 minutes others were served. For entrees the delay was only 7 minutes. For desert, they were down to 3-4 minutes.
  36. Joyce

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun and fabulous! Great white asparagus risotto for me. Everyone had something different and all superb!
  37. AlanL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The filet of sole was good but there wasn't any choice of side except what was on the menu. The steak was good but there was much fat and the prices was too high for it. It also did not have another choice of side orders. The atmosphere was good the way it was set up. My review actually was from fair to middling depending on what was being reviewed.
  38. AlexC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I travel to Venice Italy often, and when I can't make it there I go to Bacaro and feel like I'm there !
  39. DCDinner

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    There was a good range of flavorful dishes to select from, but don't expect to find every Italian dish you've ever heard of. The long list of Italian wines provided plenty of choice, but there are only a couple in each category under $50 a bottle. We had spaghetti with duck argh and rabbit lasagne for main courses. Both were very good and our waiter took great care of us. The bar area at street level was full and lively with the noise from people talking. Downstairs in the main dining area was much quieter with a mix of couples and groups eating.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing staff! Wonderful food and beautiful ambiance

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Bacaro is rated 4.4 stars by 571 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Bacaro

136 Division Street, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between Orchard and Ludlow

  • Neighborhood

    Lower East Side

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner: Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 12:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 2:00am

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    East Broadway (F); Grand St (B, D); Delancey-Essex Sts (F, J, M, Z)

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Frank DeCarlo

  • Phone number

    (212) 941-5060

  • Private party facilities

    Proudly serving LES and Chinatown since 2007, Bacaro is a unique destination for private events. Big or small, personal or business, family reunion or rager. We are happy to help you plan the perfect party!

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator: (212) 941-5060

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