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Bacaro

136 Division St., New York, NY 10002 40.714482 -73.991602
nr. Ludlow St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
work212-941-5060 Send to Phone

  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Price Range: $$

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  • Reader Rating:

    6.1 out of 10

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    10 Reviews | Write a Review
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Official Website

bacaronyc.com

Hours

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

Nearby Subway Stops

F at East Broadway

Prices

$6-$18

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Notable Chef
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Reservations Not Required

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 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

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50% Would you go back?
50% Would you take a date?
10% Would you take kids?
40% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.4
Service: 6.5
Décor: 9.1
Value: 6.2
Bacaro

eh..

lordmerde from 10021 | Posted on 3/17/10

Overall Rating: 101 (Not Recommended)
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 7
Value: 1

can't disagree with other reviewers on the atmosphere: they spent some serious money on this place and it shows. too bad it ends right there. food is below average and quite expensive, wines are ... something you'd find at a supermarket in Italy for a couple of Euros.

Bacaro

love love love it!

missv from 10024 | Posted on 1/28/10

Overall Rating: 109 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

i came to bacaro recently with a group of 10 for a friends birthday. the atmosphere of the place is truly special - nice soft lighting, cozy nooks in the dungenous basement, gorgeous chandelier in the upstairs bar area. the server was attentive, charming, patient and helpful. we drank 4 bottles of excellent wine and ate pretty much everythng off the menu. faves were: stuffed artichoke, spicy meatballs, octops salad and fried rice balls from the appetizers and gnocci, pork shank and lasagne from the entrees. all of the desserts were fabulous but especially the tiramisu (not generally a fan) and the panna cotta. i will definitely go back there - great for a date, entertaining family/out of town guests or just a delicious meal and good glass of wine any old time.

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