At Café Baci, we strive to perfectly recreate the full Italian experience. From the moment you walk through our door, you sense the difference and you feel the culture. The atmosphere here is enchanting and peaceful, the Italian cuisine reminiscent of that created by some of the greatest Italian Chefs.
Relax and enjoy your stay with us. Savor the delicate flavors of history. Close your eyes, breathe deeply….you are in Italy, if but only for a moment.
Buon appetito!
"I took another group of family members that were visiting us and had another fantastic dining experience at Cafe Baci! We all LOVED our meals especially the Veal Trio, Chefs Tasting and the fresh Grouper. The service was exceptional from the owner who is very hands on to all of the waitstaff! Thank you all for making us feel like family and for your wonderful hospitality!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"We visited Baci for the 3 or 4th time on Mother's Day. We had 9 people in our group along with a <1 year old baby. The restaurant was very accommodating for our large group and gave us a corner table so that our smallest member would not disturb any of the other restaurant guests. The wait-staff was very attentive and provided excellent service even to such a large group. The food was fantastic and did not take any longer than would be normally expected even though the restaurant was full and we were a large group expecting our food at the same time. Great service, great food and a very convenient location will have us coming back again!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"This has to be one of the finest restaurants in Sarasota and surrounding areas. After a very warm reception, we were seated at very nice table. Soon our server arrived, took our cocktails order, and then freshly made breadsticks were served along with an antipasto sampling, and a delicious pesto for bread dipping. For my entree, I selected the fresh fish catch of the day, grouper, and my guest the lasagne bolognese. This was one of the best grouper entrees ever, beautifully prepared and plated. The lasagne was delicious. most of the pasta is fresh made on site. The owner, brought each of us a cordial of well chilled homemade lemoncello. It doesn't get any better than this. We can't wait till our next visit to Sarasota to return."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Relaxed dining experience in pleasant surrounding, with a very attentive and helpful server, with a wide choice of excellantly prepared food. The veal was superb and every course a delight. highly recommended, will repaet the experience soon."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"THE FOOD AND SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT FOR ALL INCLUDING MY DAUGHTER WHO IS A PURE VEGAN AND WAS HIGHLY SATISFIED WITH HER MUSHROOM RAVIOLI. NO DOUBT ABOUT RETURNING AGAIN AND AGAIN."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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"From the moment our group of 8 walked in the door we were greeted so warmly it's as if we were family. Everyone's food was outstanding all our plates were completely cleaned from the homemade mushroom ravioli, stuffed pork chops, lasagna and the best grouper I have EVER had we all agreed this was the best dining experience we had in Sarasota. Five stars for service, food and overall dining experience! Thank you all we will definitely be back!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"This was our third time at Café Baci, as usual the food was very good. We were there this time with another couple, we all had a great time. I wish I would have gotten the name of the waitress, because she was great! The lemoncello (spelling??) was awesome! We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We are visitors of Sarasota six months of the year and dine at Cafe Baci often.Our experience has always been one that makes us want to come back. The food has always been great and service excellent. jtd"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"We had been here once before, and we came back to celebrate our anniversary. We were not disappointed. We got a great antiipasta to start (it is definitely smart to book your reservation through Opentable...and almost every table was filled). We split the Baci salad, which they were great about pre-splitting for us, and it was delicious. I had the wild mushroom ravioli and my husband had the eggplant Parmesan. Both were excellent. We were stuffed, so no dessert for us, but ended the evening with a cordial. It was a perfect anniversary dinner."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Our group of 6 had an enjoyable meal. House salad was excellent. Seafood dishes were very good. Reservation was honored timely. Service was timely. Prices were reasonable for the area."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We are snowbirds,here six months of the year and find Cafe Baci a great place to relax, enjoy good food good service and comfortable Surroundings .We eat there often and will continue to do so."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We have heard about Cafe Baci and driven by hundreds of times, I am sorry it took so long for us to stop in. From the moment we arrived the experience was outstanding in every way. Pleasant, courteous staff, Old World ambiance, and delightful authentic dishes. Thank you for a wonderful evening."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Our experience at Cafe Baci was very good overall. The food was excellent. Our only complaint was that we felt rushed through our meal. Our entrees came just as we finished our first course. Our first course was actually removed from in front of us because the entrees were ready. They were served at the same time as the wine which had not had time to chill properly. As the restaurant began to empty, the tempo slowed some. We spoke with our server about being rushed and she apologized. She advised us to make it clear to the server that we did not want to be hurried right from the time we were seated. The worse part with being rushed is that we did not have time to fully savor the wonderful food. We will be back."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"This is a great upscale Italian restaurant, the Osso Bucco was on a par with the high end Italian restaurants in Manhattan. When calling for a reservation ask for Tony as your waiter; he was very attentive, energetic and made the dining experience. Will definitely go again."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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"Once again Cafe Baci meets and exceeds all of our expectation, we will continue to enjoy our dining experience here hopefully for many more years to come."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Food was excellent, service excellent. Highly recommend this. We took out of town for the first time with very sophisticated tastes and they loved it!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We were visiting Florida and open table came through for us again. Cafe Baci was a great find and we very much enjoyed ourselves. Everything was perfect and we will return again when we return to Florida."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Cafe Baci. Our waitress, Lorraine, was very attentative and gave us outstanding service. The menu was extensive and the breadsticks were handrolled and made at Cafe Baci. All of the pasta is also made on site. The Harvest Salad was an outstanding side salad. All of the salads came in two sizes which was great. The menu included several chef specials as well as a large selection from the main menu. This restaurant is one that should not be missed!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We ate at Cafe Baci with out of town guests who have visited us in Sarasota every year for the past 10 years. The food and service were excellent. Our guests rated this as the best meal they have had in Sarasota. As previously mentioned in past reviews we have only started coming to Cafe Baci in the past 6 months and it consistently provides a very enjoyable dining experience."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2001
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"Their lasagna has to be one of my top few of all time! Very meaty, tender pasta, creamy bechamel sauce--really excellent! And our server, Teresa, was knowledgeable and struck just the right note of friendliness. We also got a little surprise for reserving on OpenTable!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"My expericence at your resturant, was very pleasent.The service and food was excellent and the owner was very personnel... Which our eveing a great night, i live in sarasota that was my first time in cafe baci we will be back again soon...Thank's Steve..."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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"Every year while we are visiting Sarasota Café Baci is always a go to. Food never disappoints , and the service (shout out to Lorraine!) is always top shelf!!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2011
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"We picked the restaurant from an ad, and checked the on line menu and made an on line reservation. We were greated by a delightful, helpful and friendly staff. The food was fabulous, the decor is elegant and warm and the pricing is reasonable. The entire visit was superb. We will be back and recommend it to anyone"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We ate here twice on a recent visit to the area. Both times outstanding food and service. We liked it so much the first time, we went back with some friends! Every meal a winner. Special thanks to Tony and Suzanne!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Food was great and service was excellent. Owner stopped by table to check on the food and service. Server was very friedly and helpful with our selection."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2007
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"Excellent food. Wonderful home made gnocci set the tone for meal. Veal scallopini was very well done. Great value. On our must return list when we come back to this area for sping baseball."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We were looking for a good Italian restaurant in Sarasota, and this one is a gem. The atmosphere is lovely. I especially loved the breadsticks and foccacia, which were hot from the oven and especially tasty. My husband thought the shrimp fra diablo was one of the best he's ever had, with lots of garlic. Being from Jersey, these are criteria for us. The tiramisu was light and flavorful. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the owner came to our table several times to make sure everything was fine. We would definitely go back."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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