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Bacco-Boston

'This spacious, romantic eatery pairs contemporary Italian cuisine with great views of Boston's historic North End. Bacco's first floor is home to a beautiful mahogany and granite bar where patrons drink from an extensive wine list and catch sports highlights on one of two flat-screen TVs. The restaurant's French doors are open during warmer months, allowing guests to feel like part of the action along Salem Street. Diners on the more formal second level devour plates of linguini carbonara, chicken cacciatore and lobster ravioli while enjoying views of the city.'- Citysearch Boston
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65 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(65 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 65 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.3 / 3
Energetic
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  • fit for foodies(33)
  • neighborhood gem(29)
  • special occasion(23)
  • romantic(20)
  • good for groups(13)
  • scenic view(9)
Bacco-Boston Reviews List
Review 1 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was delicious! We had the lobster ravioli and the seafood pesto pasta special. It was pretty chilly inside the restaurant but great dinner!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I would take my NANA here

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Growing up Italian I've been weaned, and later spoiled, on authentic italian cooking. So I'm very critical when I judge restaurant-served Italian food. On Mother's day at Bacco's I ordered the pasta with sausage and rabe and, to my surprise, I enjoyed it very much. The flavors I had expected were all present in my dish. I also tasted my companion's Veal dish and it was very good. The Calamari appetizer was tender and tasty and the Caprese salad had quartered whole tomatoes the size of tennis balls with generous portions of mozzarella. The hostess that afternoon was thoughtful and patient in accomodating us, and our server was attentive. All-in-all a very good experience and I would spend my money here again, any time. e' Molto Buono"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 3 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

find in north end.

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great Food with a flair. Not a tourist trap, a lot of locals. Bar active and fun and on nice days open windows. The apps are great and their special ravioli is awesome. They will adapt to special food request. Will Be Back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great atmosphere and the food and service did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend Bacco."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Takes reservations which is

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Takes reservations which is nice, as not all restaurants do in the North End. Food was very good as was the service: attentive without overpowering. Good basic Italian menu. Kept replacing great tasting bread basket for hungry teens without even asking and filled water glasses. Reasonable price point for quality and quantity of food. Seafood Risotto was excellent with visible pieces of lobster, scallops and large shrimp. Gnocchi was also tasty. Portion sizes were large and service was well paced, not too fast or slow. Enjoyed raspberry ricky martini with real raspberry puree. Seating in upstairs was airy and light with windows looking out on N. End streets."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 6 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious is the word to describe

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Delicious is the word to describe Bacco. Wonderful service and excellent food at a good price. A gem that we go to often."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is our "go-to" place

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is our "go-to" place in the North End and we dine in the North End at least a couple times a month. It's the place we take out of town guests because the food is consistently excellent. It's not just standard Italian like chicken parmesean, but more creative Italian yet not intimidating. The staff is especially knowledgeable, attentive and friendly too."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was my first visit to

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was my first visit to Bacco. Really like the space and people who work there. I had eggplant parm and a spinach salad. Spinach salad was delicious. Eggplant was good, but not the way I like it prepared. So, my review is influenced by my strong personal preferences on the dish. I will definitely try it again and recommend it."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2005
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Review 9 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My husband & I went here to

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My husband & I went here to celebrate my birthday. Food was delicious! Hubby had veal parmigiana with ceasar salad & I had chicken piccata with caprese salad. Everything was amazing! Wine selection was greay too. Plus, the service was fantastic! From our hostess to the waiter to the bartender, everyone was friendly, attentive, helpful and all had a warm smile on their face. If you want a great meal, good drinks and a nice night out, I highly recommend Bacco."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 10 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Ok. Not great. Acutally made

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Ok. Not great. Acutally made res at wrong restaurant. Wanted to go to Bricco a block away but didn't realize I'd typed incorrect name when making res. No comparison to Bricco so rather disappointed. Almost left when realized it was wrong place but decided to give it a try figuring it would be impossible to get res at Bricco so late. Food had a bit too much oil & was only ok. Menu limited."
Dined on 04/04/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 11 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Came for restaurant week and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Came for restaurant week and was blown away by the amazing dishes and attentiveness of our waiter. The only things I didn't like were very small things: stairs to go upstairs to seating (not that I didn't like it, just didn't prefer it, my boyfriend has a hard time with stairs) and the fact that the tables were so close together. Both my boyfriend and myself were touching chairs with the people behind us.
Overall, lovely! Food was flawless for my taste and was able to try some interesting dishes"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Service was very slow, over

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Service was very slow, over an hour for dinner to be served after ordering and when it finally came it seemed to be rushed from the kitchen. Overall a disappointing experience."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 13 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious meals for restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Delicious meals for restaurant week!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

1st Time Restaurant Week

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was my first time experiencing restaurant week and I choose Bacco due to the great reviews it had gotten. My boyfriend and I were not disappointed. Great food, good service, fun atmosphere! I definitely would go again!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We we greeted immediately

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We we greeted immediately and sat at a lovely table. Our waiter was attentive but did not rush us through dinner. He allowed us to relax and enjoy the evening.
The food was very good. One main course was not quite hot enough.
Loved the Restaurant Week Menu Choices.
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Dined on 03/24/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was amazing...try the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was amazing...try the seafood scampi."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Took the family for restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Took the family for restaurant week to expose them to authentic Italian cuisine. While I thoroughly enjoyed my food and libations, my 8 year old did not at all appreciate the menu. They do not serve pizza (unless you pre-order when you make a reservation), fries, ketchup, or ice cream. To quote my 8 year old, "what kind of Italian restaurant doesn't have pizza?!" LOL! My recommendation is to leave the kids home & enjoy a night out with more seasoned companions!
Bon apetite!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 18 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

My family was in town for

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My family was in town for a birthday dinner for my brother and I, everyone was impressed with the food however the service left much to be desired. As a neighborhood resident I frequent the bar at Bacco and have never had a bad experience. I was truly disappointed with the service my family received at dinner on Saturday night. Our waiter was sloppy, and spilled a drink on my mom as he was reaching over her to serve someone across the table."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2010
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Review 19 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Waiter was great and attentive

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Waiter was great and attentive but the hostesses were idiots. I said I had Opentable reservation but they didn't record it so I had to prove I didn't "No Show"
The food was Edible, that's the best I can I say about my experience. I won't go back.
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Dined on 03/21/2013
 2006
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Review 20 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My friend and I enjoyed ourselves.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My friend and I enjoyed ourselves. The food was great and our waiter, Ben, was outstanding! He went out of his way to make our experience a memorable one. He was friendly and pleasant and made us feel like family.
When we visit Boston again we will surely make it a priority to have dinner at Bacco's!
Thank you,
Christine Root"
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
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Review 21 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Knowledgeable staff. Attnetive

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Knowledgeable staff. Attnetive and caring. Specials were very intresting, delicious and fresh. Perfect date, romantic meal or dinner with friends."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2013
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Review 22 for Bacco-Boston
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Gem in the North End

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had a great dinner prior to a Celtics game. The dinners were well prepared from fresh ingredients. Presentation was fabulous and the service very attentive. Would recommend Bacco to anyone looking for a gem in the North End!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bacco-Boston
Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
7 out of 8 recommend this product
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic