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Baci Restaurant
Baci Ristorante offers diners a hint of old world Italian charm, with plush booths, white tablecloths, and gracious servers clad in tuxedos. While the decor is subtly modern, the menu is classic, celebrating Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. Specialties include classic pasta dishes, veal, and fresh seafood, with especially tempting daily specials offered by Executive Chef Domenico Alioto. In addition to the cuisine, the restaurant's charming and welcoming features--include an extensive wine list, elegant patio setting, and romantic main dining room--have made Baci a consistent favorite among locals for over 30 years.
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71 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 71 reviews
5 stars
(49)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(42)
- neighborhood gem(38)
- romantic(34)
- fit for foodies(30)
- notable wine list(20)
- good for groups(16)
Baci Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Old world ambiance
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Atmosphere and ambiance brings back memories of Rome of 60 years ago. Waiters are attentive, but not obtrusive. Food is truly gourmet quality and presented artistically. Our favority "special" dining location."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had our 47th wedding anniversary at Baci. Service and food were outstanding, as always. Staff came and went, filled glasses, removed dishes and if you were not paying attention, you would not even know they had come by. Will definitely go back again. We have been going there since the mid to late 80's and it has always been great."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We came to Baci's because our favorite northern-Italian restaurant is closed this month... we wanted to give it a try. Service was more than competent and very gracious, but we had lots of servers which bothers me. I count at least 4, plus the two separate men who greeted us and worked on our reservation. We had the impression that no one was really listening to us or invested in our meal.
Salads were fine. Entrees varied. The special Petrale Sole was incredible and priced wonderfully. Other specials announced were similarly enticing and inventive -- good work! The pasta dishes the rest of my table enjoyed were "fine".
Disappointed (as I usually am in San Diego) to see lots of men in tennis shoes and bad shirts."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Quality of food
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Shrimp tasted old and had too much sauce. Veal did not taste all that good. Wine, bread and desert were very good.
Always was a good restaurant in the past. Last food experience was disappointing."
Dined on 6/07/2013
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Review 5 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great Food as always, I am a repeat customer. Always a satisfied customer!"
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Special Birthdays at Bac's!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed a wonderful and delicious birthday celebration at Baci's; we
always prefer our special ocassions there!"
always prefer our special ocassions there!"
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very Good!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed everything - especially the Marsala - chicken and veal!"
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 8 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Family Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We found the Baci Restaurant on Open Table and couldn't be more happy with this restaurant. Outstanding food and service - Highly Recommend"
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 9 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Baci is a sure bet
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Italian food, nice ambiance, friendly yet professional service.
Can't go wrong.
The reason for elevated noise level was due to large and noisey party next to us."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 10 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a winner!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to Baci's many times. Our expectations are high because everything is always perfect! So far, we have Not been disappointed. The food is Outstanding! We ordered the fettuccini Alfredo as a side dish. It was the most beautiful and tender pasta we've ever had. Please try this restaurant. You will not be disappointed!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding Italian Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant offers outstanding Italian food! My wife had sea-urchin pasta, a Sicilian specialty. I had Papardelle in a lamb ragout. We shared cooked spinach with garlic. The waiter was very engaging and interested in our having a wonderful dining experience. The restaurant's location is a little odd, on a street that borders the I-5 freeway, but a truly wonderful dining experience. We will be back, when we go to San Diego again."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Power Lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent atmosphere for a power lunch when you would like to impress a client. Top notch food, professional waiters wearing tuxcedos. Close your deal at Bacci's"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 13 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service, good urchin
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The best part of Baci was the fantastic service. The staff was friendly, and very attentive. A close second, however, was the Sea Urchin Linguini. My wife and I had never tried it before, and it was delicious. Highly recommend trying that as a starter or first course when you go!"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was a birthday celebration
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was a birthday celebration for myself and my son's girlfriend. We had not been there before so we were pleasantly surprised at the lovely decor and overall ambiance. The food was very good. Our only criticism was of the older waitstaff who seemed to not quite get our orders 100%. Baci could benefit by hiring young, sharp professional wait staff. It would be a total 10 if this was the case."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was top notch classic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was top notch classic italian. Excellent veal selection as well.
We had reservations but had to wait in the bar for half an hour because the owners kept accommodating regular customers who had no reservations.
Wait staff very professional... Would go again..."
We had reservations but had to wait in the bar for half an hour because the owners kept accommodating regular customers who had no reservations.
Wait staff very professional... Would go again..."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful - AGAIN!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful service, delicious meal - have been going to Baci's for many years and it never fails to please. Always a treat."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was excellent; enjoyed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was excellent; enjoyed patio type dining setting. Service was exceptionally slow. A while after dinner we were given dessert menus but then 30 minutes later had to flag down our waiter just to get him to take the menus back and get our check. We actually had wanted dessert and coffee but by then it was too late."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
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Review 18 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The staff are very professional.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The staff are very professional. The food was great. I can't complain at all."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 19 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Italy Taste in SD
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Beautiful restaurant, excelent service, amazing food! penne a la salmone! Is the most incredible dish I've ever tasted."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the very best Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of the very best Italian restaurants in San Diego. Consistntly fine food and service keeps us going back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every year when we travel
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Every year when we travel to San Diego we eat at Baci and the food never disappoints. This year it was better than ever and was one of the best Italian dinners we have had in a long time and better than any I have eaten recently in Los Angeles. Our main course was tortallini with prosciutto and for dessert, a creme brulee which was truly outstanding. I cannot recommend a restaurant more highly."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
wonderful Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We loved the food and the service at Baci. Our waiter Mario could not have been more helpful. He really made our evening special with his amusing antics. The linguini and clams were great as was the veal chop."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Baci has an old world ambiance,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Baci has an old world ambiance, delicious food and friendly, professional service.
We though we had been transported back to Italy."
We though we had been transported back to Italy."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great find near mission bay
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We needed a place we could talk close to the Mission Bay Hilton. This restaurant perfectly fit our need. The service was excellent without being intrusive. We're not big on carbs, and they had some lightly sauced seafood that fit the bill."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 25 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best upscale Italian restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best upscale Italian restaurant in San Diego. Always an outstanding meal with great service."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great presentation and attention
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great presentation and attention to detail. The food was delicious. The calamari was light and the hearts of palm salad, not only was pretty to look at, but had a good combination of flavors. Our servers were quietly present and although the restaurant was busy, it was quiet. A very enjoyable evening!"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
In a word, "fantastic". This
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"In a word, "fantastic". This is our 2nd time there and in both instances Phil has been our waiter (he's really much more than a waiter) and his attention was outstanding even tho' I did bring him "up to speed" on the way several dishes are served in Italy. With family in Italy I travel there quite often. The food was "over the top" and the most near to Italian food that we've found in San Diego county. The portions were abundant (we brought some home)and still are enjoying it. We will return and really look forward to our next visit."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Classic up-scale Italian resturant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Classic up-scale Italian resturant with very good food,and excellent appetizers. Been going here for years. Wait staff in tuxes,very knowledgeable and attentive. If you want a quiet dinner, avoid Saturdays. On the pricy side."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 29 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
the restaurant did not have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the restaurant did not have my reservation"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2004
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Review 30 for Baci Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An out of the way spot with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"An out of the way spot with excellent food."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Baci Restaurant
Based on the average of (41) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
11 out of 11 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate