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Bacaro

136 Division St., New York, NY 10002
nr. Ludlow St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-941-5060 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
10.0 out of 10

2 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Italian

Photo by Noah Sheldon for New York Magazine

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Hours

Tue-Sun, 6pm-midnight; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

F at East Broadway

Prices

$12-$16

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Dine at the Bar
Notable Chef
Private Dining/Party Space

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

In Venice, a bacaro is a workingman’s pub where snacks called cichetti are served in small plates, and wine is served in a commensurately small glass (“ombra” in the local dialect). It is much the same at Bacaro, the Venetian restaurant Peasant chef-owner Frank DeCarlo opened on the eastern fringes of Chinatown. DeCarlo and his wife, Dulcinea Benson, converted a former aquarium into a persuasively antiqued bi-level wine bar and osteria, outfitted with exposed brick, salvaged barn wood, and a warren of romantic nooks and crannies, including a brick-vaulted private dining space located below the sidewalk. DeCarlo’s classic Venetian bar snacks include crostini, fried stuffed olives, and marinated sardines, which he supplements with cured meats, cheeses selected by local legend Lou DiPalo, and pastas like spaghetti with cuttlefish ink. The wine list is Dulcinea’s domain, and focuses on the Veneto and neighboring northern regions. — Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite

Reader Ratings

10.0

A real Gem

fnkysta from 10021 | Posted on 4/28/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	9

Décor:	10

Value:	9

I had a fantastic time here. From the moment I got out of the subway I felt a surge of excitement and anticipation. I loved the fact that this place was a little tricky to find and that the up-stairs...Read More