| ambiance |
99.13000106811523% positive |
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We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Bacco and recommend it to anyone else searching for a romantic dining environment. ”
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The atomosphere is amazing and romantic. ”
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This is a romantic place, great for a date. ”
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We love the atmosphere, staff were very friendly and accomodating. ”
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Fabulous desserts and a great atmosphere in the bar! ”
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We had a wonderful evening, and I can't wait to return for a romantic date. ”
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love the open windows and romantic atmosphere. ”
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My wife and I starting going to Bacco several months ago and we keep going back for "more" The ambiance is incredible with a magnificant mahogany bar which ovelooks the North End. ”
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It has a great atmosphere, the wait was a little much, but understandable and the food was good. ”
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loved the setting and the atmosphere. ”
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The food is delicious, the ambiance romantic and cozy, and the staff is always very friendly and accommodating. ”
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Upon arriving we were greeted with a smile and led to our table in the upstairs dining room, which was a more intimate romantic setting than the hip bar downstairs. ”
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The restaurant is very romantic and comfortable. ”
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My wife and I loved the ambience as well as the service. ”
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good location, ambiance is nice but food is just overrated and has nothing in common with italian cusine. ”
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After looking over storefront menus for about an hour, we settled on Bacco Ristorante for its cuisine and ambience (we wanted interesting high quality ingredients, vegetarian options, and a quiet atmosphere). ”
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The atmosphere is fun and romantic. ”
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Love the ambiance and the service. ”
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Great spot in the North End and the restaurant is romantic, beautiful, warm and cozy. ”
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The bar is cozy and romantic. ”
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However, the decor, ambiance and floor to ceiling windows were awesome. ”
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The windows (not really windows actually - no glass to be found) were open to the street and it was a wonderful city atmosphere. ”
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The atmosphere was so inviting (especially with the open ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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My date loved the Butternut squash ravioli made with a butter cream sauce! ”
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My mother had the lobster ravioli in a cherry tomato cream sauce, which I tasted and found to be quite a delicious plate and a perfect portion size. ”
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Fabulous desserts and a great atmosphere in the bar! ”
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Warm and welcoming staff, excellent food, great martinis, especially the chocolate martini! ”
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| drinks |
93.64999771118164% positive |
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great bar ”
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The bar is cozy and romantic. ”
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The food was outstanding and the hostess never let us touch our own bottle of wine. ”
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two of us sat at the bar the other night and I had the best calamari i have ever had. ”
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We shared a delicious tiramasu and finished with cups of fresh and HOT coffee. ”
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Upon arriving we were greeted with a smile and led to our table in the upstairs dining room, which was a more intimate romantic setting than the hip bar downstairs. ”
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Bacco is a great spot with amazing food and cocktails. ”
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Not only is the place beautifully decorated with a granite bar and large windows extending toward the ceiling, but the waitstaff and management are amazing. ”
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TJ was happy to recommend a nice glass of red wine to my date and for me a delicious Mai Tai made from 8yr old rums! ”
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Cool drinks and nice staff! ”
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Fabulous desserts and a great atmosphere in the bar! ”
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It's tough to find a good bar to go to in the north end, but Bacco is pretty much my standby. ”
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It was a beautiful Monday evening and we wanted a really good restaurant with a full bar (surprisingly difficult to find in Boston - ask your concierge.) ”
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So far my fav is Bacco, great bar with nice open windows. ”
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The bar serves great cocktails and the food is even better. ”
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My wife and I starting going to Bacco several months ago and we keep going back for "more" The ambiance is incredible with a magnificant mahogany bar which ovelooks the North End. ”
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Bacco is a perfect sized restaurant with a great bar area downstairs that is perfect for enjoying dinner or apps and drinks with a date or friends and there are 2 hi def TV's (had to comment - sports guy) ”
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Our evening was great starting off with an espresso martini for me at the downstairs bar followed by some shrimp bruschetta appetizers before we were led upstairs. ”
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Thank god they had a Bar with my favorite drink, keylime martini. ”
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went and had appetisers and drinks at the bar the other night and it was the best calamari I ever had ”
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They serve $5 appetizers on the first floor and have a full bar. ”
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| food quality |
89.56000328063965% positive |
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The food was outstanding and the hostess never let us touch our own bottle of wine. ”
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Great italian food! ”
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If you want good Italian food, especially in a quieter part of town this is the place. ”
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was impressed with the good food and the service consider they were packed. ”
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Friendly staff, fantastic service, and excellent food all come to mind when I think of this North End beauty. ”
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Warm and welcoming staff, excellent food, great martinis, especially the chocolate martini! ”
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The bar serves great cocktails and the food is even better. ”
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The food was okay but I thought they did not use fresh ingredients in there food and the service was good. ”
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Our entree was the special of the night and it was a dish that included a good portion of salmon, sensational jumbo shrimp and lobster meat ravioli ”
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The food is delicious, the ambiance romantic and cozy, and the staff is always very friendly and accommodating. ”
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Next was a spinach salad substituting with romaine lettuce (spinach scare) The citrus dressing was refreshing and light, and the amount of dressing was just as I requested. ”
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best service and delicious meal ”
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Pass this place and head back to thge main drag for a good meal. ”
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We enjoyed a couple of seafood dishes and the veal. ”
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They had a good mix of traditional Italian dishes and unique dishes as well. ”
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highly recommend this place to anyone whether dining with your parents or a beau because the food is great and the service is even better. ”
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The special was over priced and the food was not great. ”
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It is located in the North End and it has incredible Italian food as well as a very diverse win. ”
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The food at Bacco is overrated, expensive, and comes in tiny portions. ”
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Loved their sauce, and the pasta had to be homemade. ”
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From the delicious martinis to a most creative entree, Bacco's delivered just what we needed: an excellent meal. ”
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The sauce was amazing and it was filling. ”
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The broth was rich and tasty and the vegetables were fresh and al dente. ”
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My mother had the lobster ravioli in a cherry tomato cream sauce, which I tasted and found to be quite a delicious plate and a perfect portion size. ”
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Anyone with modicum of good taste for food will not enjoy Bacco. ”
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The food was delicious and I will keep going back. ”
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Great food ”
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It's definitely worth the wait for the delicious food there! ”
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the risotto di giorno is the best dish. ”
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The dish had a hearty bolognese sauce and fresh mozzerella tossed on top. ”
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I'm not the best cook, but I have made a better chicken parm than that! ”
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is the risotto del giorno, loaded with fresh seafood with tomato creme. ”
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My date loved the Butternut squash ravioli made with a butter cream sauce! ”
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The pasta was perfect and the shrimp were crisp and sweet. ”
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Our evening was great starting off with an espresso martini for me at the downstairs bar followed by some shrimp bruschetta appetizers before we were led upstairs. ”
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It has a great atmosphere, the wait was a little much, but understandable and the food was good. ”
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The service was great and the food was better. ”
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His chicken was fresh, tender and delicious. ”
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We shared a delicious tiramasu and finished with cups of fresh and HOT coffee. ”
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scallops puttanesca and the other seafood dishes are also very tasty. ”
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Free bread was decent. ”
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Decent meal. ”
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My caesar salad was huge and very good, but the entrees were only average. ”
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Bacco is a great spot with amazing food and cocktails. ”
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The chef is clearly talented, ingredients are fresh and the wait staff knows what they are doing. ”
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After looking over storefront menus for about an hour, we settled on Bacco Ristorante for its cuisine and ambience (we wanted interesting high quality ingredients, vegetarian options, and a quiet atmosphere). ”
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good location, ambiance is nice but food is just overrated and has nothing in common with italian cusine. ”
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would go back to Bacco any time because great food and great people makes for a great time. ”
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The food is simply fantastic. ”
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Meal is started off with bland bread and tasteless bean paste. ”
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TJ was happy to recommend a nice glass of red wine to my date and for me a delicious Mai Tai made from 8yr old rums! ”
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While I thought the garlic oil and hummus that comes with the table bread was delicious, the bread itself was stale and the food took over an hour to arrive at the table. ”
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Butternut squash dish is the best ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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It is located in the North End and it has incredible Italian food as well as a very diverse win. ”
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After looking over storefront menus for about an hour, we settled on Bacco Ristorante for its cuisine and ambience (we wanted interesting high quality ingredients, vegetarian options, and a quiet atmosphere). ”
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We were disappointed that we had chosen Bacco for a night out with so many other wonderful options in the North End. ”
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| overall |
93.75% positive |
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If you want good Italian food, especially in a quieter part of town this is the place. ”
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just went back to Bacco for my 5th time this past Saturday night and have to say this is my favorite restaurant in Boston. ”
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Bacco is not the best Italian restaurant in the North End of Boston- but overall is a nice environment to grab a bite to eat. ”
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Bacco is my favorite Italian restaurant. ”
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great place ”
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It was a nice day out and brought a nice breeze in the restaurant. ”
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visit North End often and Bacco is my favorite restaurant. ”
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Bacco is my favorite restaurant since I moved to the North end. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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highly recommend Bacco and will be back again soon! ”
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Will definetly go back and revisted my favorite place now in the North end. ”
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would go back to Bacco any time because great food and great people makes for a great time. ”
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We had a wonderful evening, and I can't wait to return for a romantic date. ”
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| service |
87.5% positive |
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Service overall is also excellent - professional, timely , and most importantly, friendly. ”
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Our server was both pleasant and knowledgeable. ”
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Cool drinks and nice staff! ”
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The staff are attentive and friendly. ”
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The food is delicious, the ambiance romantic and cozy, and the staff is always very friendly and accommodating. ”
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The bartenders were attentive and charming. ”
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overrated and bad service ”
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The service and management was great and greeted every customer with a smile. ”
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We waited over an hour to receive our entree and despite the high prices, there was no apology for the incredibly slow service. ”
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have never been disapointed with their service or any other aspect of the restaurant, if your looking for a great north end experience, you should definetly try Bacco on Salem st.! ”
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My wife and I loved the ambience as well as the service. ”
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The service was great and the food was better. ”
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The food was okay but I thought they did not use fresh ingredients in there food and the service was good. ”
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We love the atmosphere, staff were very friendly and accomodating. ”
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Servers are friendly. ”
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The open window seating will lure you in, however aside from the great people watching, you will waste your perfect evening plans of a great Italian. ”
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highly recommend this place to anyone whether dining with your parents or a beau because the food is great and the service is even better. ”
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We enjoyed this restaurant so much that I introduced myself to Vina, the manager, who was friendly, professional and eager to please. ”
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But the reservation manager did not plan appropriately for the crowd and the hostess' response to the unhappy customers was a poor display of customer service. ”
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keep reading people say it's expensive, well clearly they don't get out much because I could name 100 places in Boston that are far more expensive and not as good. ”
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Our waiter was attentive without making us feel rushed. ”
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Love the ambiance and the service. ”
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Friendly staff, fantastic service, and excellent food all come to mind when I think of this North End beauty. ”
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The restaurant has that north end appeal with a staff that is very attentive & courteous. ”
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would go back to Bacco any time because great food and great people makes for a great time. ”
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The food was outstanding and the hostess never let us touch our own bottle of wine. ”
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Although the service was not poor, it was unfriendly at times. ”
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The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. ”
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The bartenders are amazing. ”
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The chef is clearly talented, ingredients are fresh and the wait staff knows what they are doing. ”
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The bartenders were super friendly, TJ made us a burnt orange martini and a ginger Mojito. ”
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was impressed with the good food and the service consider they were packed. ”
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The server was nice and the prices were decent. ”
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Warm and welcoming staff, excellent food, great martinis, especially the chocolate martini! ”
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best service and delicious meal ”
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Both times the staff was so friendly and accomadating. ”
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| value |
60.0% positive |
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The food at Bacco is overrated, expensive, and comes in tiny portions. ”
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The server was nice and the prices were decent. ”
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It's definitely worth the wait for the delicious food there! ”
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We waited over an hour to receive our entree and despite the high prices, there was no apology for the incredibly slow service. ”
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Absolutley amazing and they are good portions with good prices. ”
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keep reading people say it's expensive, well clearly they don't get out much because I could name 100 places in Boston that are far more expensive and not as good. ”
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In the spring and summer, the huge open windows overlook a small north end street. ”
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My caesar salad was huge and very good, but the entrees were only average. ”
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The special was over priced and the food was not great. ”
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Lines on Hanover St were huge, but this place is hidden and not as crowded. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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We waited over an hour to receive our entree and despite the high prices, there was no apology for the incredibly slow service. ”
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Steve made the best Cosmopolitan I've had in a long time. ”
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