Bacaro
New York, 10002
Phone: (212) 941-5060
- Cross Street:
- Between Orchard Street and Ludlow Street
- Directions:
- F at East Broadway; F, J, M, Z at Essex St-Delancey St
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 6pm-2am
Editorial Review for Bacaro – by David Diehl
In Short
Behind its glass facade, this candle-lit Italian wine bar proffers a menu of delectable edibles and a nice selection of--surprise, surprise--Italian wines. On the ground floor, large, medieval-style wooden tables are inhabited by scarf-clad 20-and-30-somethings, but the prize seating is in the basement, a cavernous dungeon filled with hidden corners to get romantic. The bar's slightly out-of-the-way locale is at once a blessing and curse: Think of all the people who might not find it.
Hits: It's a great place to bring a date for a glass of wine in the shade; if you're not a wine connoisseur, small glass options ($4-$7) make it easy to shop around.
Misses: Bacaro doesn't take reservations, so there's no way to guarantee you'll snag one of the private caverns. Get there before or after the prime-time rush to minimize the wait.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe wine list contains more than 30 vinos from in and around Venice, ranging from an affordable $6 to $15 per glass and $25 to $300 per bottle. The necessary spirits (Maker's Mark, Grey Goose) and one obscure (and unmemorable) Italian bottled brew are also served.
Food ServedA charming menu of Italian-influenced dishes includes a meat and cheese plate, gnocchi in a mushroom sauce and a pork shank. No plate exceeds $20 and most can be easily adapted into a full meal, should drinks turn into dinner.
Fun FactThe space used to be an aquarium store, and it took two years of cleaning and restoring before the owners--who also own the popular Soho wine bar, Peasant--could open for business.
User Reviews for Bacaro
03/05/2008 Posted by MichelleFatima
A charming menu of Italian-influenced dishes includes a meat and cheese plate, gnocchi in a mushroom sauce and a pork shank. No plate exceeds $20 and most can be easily adapted into a full meal, should drinks turn into dinner
