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Bacchanale
The all-new Bacchanale is a modest Italian restaurant from the team that launched django’s restaurant at the base of Mt. Crested Butte in 2008. Our fresh and light menu will re-introduce you to simple flavors, colorful salads, artisan flatbreads and handmade specialties.
Our comfortable atmosphere will entice you to come every day. Join us nightly for dinner from 5-10pm, and pick your favorite spot: at the bar, the community tables, along the banquette benches, in our private dining rooms, or on the balcony overlooking it all.
During the summer, bistro seating on Elk Avenue let's you watch the action, enjoy the sunshine and surf the web, all while enjoying a Campari & soda.
At 7am every morning, we're up again to serve you organic coffee, fresh house-made pastries, and specialty breakfast items.
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Our comfortable atmosphere will entice you to come every day. Join us nightly for dinner from 5-10pm, and pick your favorite spot: at the bar, the community tables, along the banquette benches, in our private dining rooms, or on the balcony overlooking it all.
During the summer, bistro seating on Elk Avenue let's you watch the action, enjoy the sunshine and surf the web, all while enjoying a Campari & soda.
At 7am every morning, we're up again to serve you organic coffee, fresh house-made pastries, and specialty breakfast items.
48 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 48 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(27)
- fit for foodies(26)
- romantic(16)
- good for groups(15)
- notable wine list(15)
- hot spot(13)
Bacchanale Reviews List
Review 1 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ate at Bacchanale's both nights we were in Crested Butte. I cannot say enough good things about the staff and the owner. They definitely made us feel like locals! We started off with their flatbreads both nights and this is an outstanding choice. A couple of their main dishes I would rate as okay, but everything else was excellent. We look forward to a return to Bacchanale's!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service are always top notch at the new Bacchanale! Their new spring 2013 menu has some fantastic new items like the chicken cannelloni."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Try the "new" Bacchanale,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Try the "new" Bacchanale, you'll enjoy the experience."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a fantastic evening we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a fantastic evening we had at Baccanale! The menu choices were interesting, fresh and delicious. All of the staff were incredibly friendly and made for a warm and inviting evening. The decor and ambience were lovely and the wine list is excellent!
We would definitely go back again and again. The prices are VERY reasonable.
We would definitely go back again and again. The prices are VERY reasonable.
Thanks for a wonderful evening and visit to Crested Butte!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We loved it. Our favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We loved it. Our favorite meal of the trip."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 6 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great all around experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great all around experience in the middle of town. Food has been upgraded."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 7 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
To begin, we had reservations
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"To begin, we had reservations 7:15 but were not seated til abt 7:40. Food - meatballs - fair, chicken was undercooked, potatoes hard and not cooked. We had one in our party order lasagna but we not told for 15 min that it was no longer available. Our appetizer plates were not cleared from table when entree arrived.......empty wine glasses not cleared from table....we had to ask each time to have plates and glasses cleared from table. Server was nice and pleasant. New restaurant - hope you listen to our review. Thanks."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
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Review 8 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Kitchen back up was the excuse.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Kitchen back up was the excuse. Food delay after delay."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 9 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great new looking rsstaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great new looking rsstaurant. This is not the old Baachanale. New owners and totally revived. We went twice to Baachanale during over vacation since we liked the experience the 1sdt time. We nnjoyed the small plates better than the entrees.
Chololate desert was great"
Chololate desert was great"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 10 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Main courses were brought while we were in the middle of our appetizers. When we did eat the main courses they were, both, under seasoned and tasteless. Will not go back, again."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2002
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Review 11 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friday Night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a fine Friday evening meal at Bacchanale. We made a reservation for our group of four and this was a good plan. Tables for two seemed be be available but tables for larger groups were full. Upstairs dining and downstairs. We had eaten here before and found the tables, downstairs, were close together so the private dinner for two could be affected. I'd suggest staggering the seating when possible.
Our waiter didn't do a great job of explaining the menu but it didn't affect our night. Wait assit staff kept our water filled and were very pleasant."
Our waiter didn't do a great job of explaining the menu but it didn't affect our night. Wait assit staff kept our water filled and were very pleasant."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 12 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent meal with some unique
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent meal with some unique ingredients."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful remake of its former
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful remake of its former self . . . new, creative italian with delicious flat breads, bruschetta, and delicious dishes!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everyone from the welcomer
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everyone from the welcomer to the server Erin to the owner/winer :) Chris was friendly, warm, knowledgable and professional. It made our last supper in Crested Butte a special memory. A foodie haven."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Food. Service and atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good Food. Service and atmosphere good. Have never been in an Italian Restaurant where bread, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, or at least butter were served. Appetizers and Entrees were very meager. Thinly sliced salami and cheese along with a jar or black olive tapenade with four small slices of toast. It was strange eating delicious tapenade with a fork. Entrees were small portion with no accompainments of pasta, potatoes or breads. The wild boar sausage entree was very good, but was served without a spoon to eat watery beans. A little orzo or mashed potatoes would have been nice. Bread is the least expensive item a restaurant can serve. Please find a supplier and add it to the menu."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Kitchen Management
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food - once it arrived - was excellent. We waited a very long time for our food - the owner came by to tell us that the "kitchen is backed up." This resulted in sitting for a long period of time with nothing to eat. Since the restaurant does not serve bread (hard to believe!!) but only packaged bread sticks (which were gone very quickly), we were without any food for a long tine. Once it arrived, the food was excellent - meatballs wonderful. The owner did offer to "comp us" desserts, but after sitting for so long, we were anxious to leave. Good food but need better kitchen management."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2002
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Review 17 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
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Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I enjoyed it. Food was OK, but not as good as the owners' other restaurant. will probably go back but was mildly disappointed based on their other restaurant."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find
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Review 18 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Kate and Chris have done it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Kate and Chris have done it again! The owners of Djangos have brought their unique fare to Elks Avenue. Fabulous food that is not your typical Italain fare, great ingredient combos and wonderful wines to accompany your meal."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 19 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Keep doing what you're doing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was Fantastic! Food, service, ambiance, my girlfriend and I loved it all! Thank you!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Could not have had a better dining experience !!! Started with the "Build Your Own Bruchetta" which, if we had expanded with more toppings, could have been a light meal when accompanied with a nice bottle of wine. The pasta entrees were tasty followed by lovely desserts. We have been Bacchanale diners since the 80's. We have seen it move a couple of times and change ownership. This new ownership will restore Bacchanale to the standing it deserves in Crested Butte."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
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Review 21 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Build your own Bruschetta
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Build your own Bruschetta (BYOB) is fun. And tasty!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2005
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 22 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
What a pleasant surprise.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a pleasant surprise. unusual, but delicious selections. competant service, reasonbly priced, and an overall great experience."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The dishes are imaginative.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The dishes are imaginative. The salads are spectacular. The service is warm, friendly, and helpful. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Crested Butte!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 24 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place! Food was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this place! Food was excellent, and reasonably priced. We brought our friend from Napa, who is a "Foodie" and accustomed to an abundance
of 5 Star restaurants. She could not stop raving about Bacchanale. The staff and owner were delightful, and made you feel like you were old friends. We will definitely add this to our list of favorites!"
of 5 Star restaurants. She could not stop raving about Bacchanale. The staff and owner were delightful, and made you feel like you were old friends. We will definitely add this to our list of favorites!"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
music was annoyingly loud
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"music was annoyingly loud and selection could have been more mellow. T-shirts on waiters bar backs seemed inappropriate. lasagna not good. arugala salad not good as lettuce was too stringy and portion too big. brussel sprout salad and linguine with clam sauce was very good."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 26 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Really bad service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waitress did not check on us after the food was served. One of our party did not like her food. The waitress was told but she did not offer a replacement or take the food off the bill."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2007
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Review 27 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Menu has something for everyone.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Menu has something for everyone. We especially enjoyed the flatbread & the linguini with clams baked in parchment paper. Our meal was delicious from start to finish."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Bacchanale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First dinner at the Bacchanale
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time at the Bacchanale. We shared the flatbreads -- very good. Had the kale, cabbage and beet salad. This was excellent. For the main course, we had the pasta with clams. The dish was very good, but could have been a little larger."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bacchanale
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic