No-contact delivery
Yes
Bocca di Bacco in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 212-265-8828
Site: https://www.boccadibacconyc.com/
Site: https://www.boccadibacconyc.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:5–10PM
- Tuesday:5–10PM
- Wednesday:5–10PM
- Thursday:5–10PM
- Friday:5–10PM
- Saturday:12–10PM
- Sunday:12–10PM
Comments (199)
Always wanted to try this place and I finally did tonight - wish I had tried it sooner. Food was great, the cacio e pepe was one of the best Ive ever had. However, the real showstopper was the bartender Christine. She is friendly, energetic and super attentive. I will definitely be returning!
Great food and perfectly prepared pasta
Had mutton dressed as lamb for brunchI get that when places open up or are new there can be issues. BdB has been around for a while though and should know better, they only moved two doors up from where they were.....Was here yesterday with friends for brunch. The staff, location, and service were great but theres a mistake on their menu, and I feel it needs to be fixed or you should be told when ordering.The Waffles and Fried Chicken I ordered arrived at the table and I had to ask to see the menu again, because I was expecting a piece of fried chicken, similar to the piece that my friend had in the Fried Chicken Sandwich (which looked delicious), what I got was 4 chicken wings. I wish they were good but they werent, they were salted, no coating or breading.I felt cheated, if Im honest, wings are like the cheapest form of chicken, and I was charged $21+ tax and tip for one waffle, some fruit and 4 bad wings of which I ate half of one. If I went somewhere and ordered wings, Id have gotten at least 6 and they would have been dressed.I make my own wings at home in my air fryer, theyre great, at first I used to break the bone a lil and the marrow would seep out and ruin the wing but I learned how to properly separate the drums and the flats, whoever prepared my meal has yet to learn this skill.I feel bad for leaving this negative review for a place I like but they have to be better charging $21 for what was essentially $3 worth of food, prepared poorly. Next time (and every subsequent time) someone says you want to go for brunch to BdB or Kashkaval, its now gonna always be Kashkaval....I was offered to have it replaced with something else, but I didnt really want to have to wait another 20 min to eat.
This had been one of my favorite restaurants in Hell’s Kitchen for years. Whether it’s a mimosa brunch or their varying and fantastical risotto - you’re almost guaranteed to have a fabulous meal! Buon appetito!
Best octopus I’ve had in a long time and the filet mignon special was perfectly done. All the food seemed to be high quality and thoughtfully put together. Will definitely be coming back when I’m next in New York.
The food was not bad. The restaurant itself was too crowded, but the worst thing about this restaurant was the service. The waitress was super bad, moody, and unfriendly. We asked her for water. She put the the water bottle harshly on the table and didn’t even pour the water in our glasses. I definitely do not recommend this place.
Promising but very disapointed. The place looks very nice and fancy. Food was good but quite simple, not transcendent. But the service was questionable. To be honest, I felt judged for the plate I chose and it made me really frustrated.Stay tuned the worst part is coming. We do know that we, french people or «tourist », have the (bad) reputation to be cheep and forget to tip. But we are not this elite of people, we were going to tip the service, not much tho. But our server decided to do the amalgam and charged us of 20% of gratuity for service (normally for 5 people and more) because he said that usually tourist forget to tip. We informed him that it was not ok of course but still.Anyway…! We ´re higly disapointed but you know what, we actually are responsible a bit, we went the wrong Bocca di bacco.PS : 0 star is unfortunately not an option, please don’t think you could deserve even one.
We started at the bar while waiting for our table. The bar tender was friendly and engaging but not overbearing and constantly in our conversation- just a really good bar tender. We all thought the Food was terrific! The Lamb shank was magnificent and a definite a recommendation. Ambience was great. Definitely worth a visit if you like Italian food.
My experience was nothing less than astonishing and amazing. The 3-course dinner is laid out perfectly and is very tasty. The employees are also very nice. I can’t find anything to fault this place on.
Super delicious! Loved the spinach-walnut-parmesan gnocchi and the tiramisu. Very nice service and convenient midtown location.
I will like to come back to this place, the grilled octopus was delicious, the beet salad and the cocktails are so good, thank you Salomon and the bartender for your good service.
Went here for Restaurant Week and really enjoyed everything I got! I chose the fried burrata for the appetizer, pepper crusted tuna for the main entree and the chocolate molten cake for dessert - all very tasty.
My first experience at Bocca di Bacco was great!I got to try an appetizer made with eggplant and ricotta and 4 pasta dishes:Pappardelle alla bolognese, carbonara, ravioli ricotta e spinaci, gnocchi alla sorrentina.I went on a Sunday for brunch and they have live music with a dj.Isabella, one of the manager and waitress was super nice and accomodating.Will go back.
Amazing!!! Loved this place. Came here for an anniversary dinner and the food was fantastic. The cheese and meat platters are tasty, I’d just replace the Brie with more of the other cheese options they had. Environment was pleasant we got there around 4:30-5p and it was nice but a little later by the time we left it was a bit more noisy - wasn’t crazy and drink felt nothing to not go there again for. Adding this to my list of go to’s in the city. Great wine list too.
Food was good - service was friendly - prices were affordable - we were happy :-)
The place felt a bit pricey to me. Portions are generally big. I was expecting a bit more from the mussel appetizer and the veal pasta. I liked the lamb chops. Place its a bit loud and was crowded when I went on the weekend. (Someone working there literally pushed me to the side to pass though while I was leaving).
Amazing dinner. Antonio, I believe his name was, the manager was phenomenal. I had the truffle fettuccine and tiramisu. I would highly recommend!!!
Great times with my girlfriends. Loved the food and ambience.
The food and the service were both good! Nothing spectacular, but we enjoyed our meals. We accidentally left a shopping bag and they had it held aside when we went back to get it.
Great and fun place. Casual Italian dinning. Incredible cocktails. Big portion food - good to share. I recommend the grilled octopus, eggplant stuffed ricotta, bruschetta, tortellini in butter sage and Lamb shank. The staff is fun and professional. The bartender was really helpful, gave us taste of some of the cocktails and picked a good bottle of wine for dinner.
Great discovery for us. Went with friends to celebrate an anniversary and a birthday. Seated in the back because of crowd near the bar. Food and service were great.
I came here with my girlfriend and order spaghetti with meatballs and my girlfriend ordered lasagna. My plate was 4 of 10 but her plate was 1 out 10 the lasagna was horrible. I would definitely not come back.
We got the lasagna, penne vodka, and chocolate lava cake for dessert. Everything was delicious. Would gladly go back again.
Food is really tasty, penne pollo and calamari fritti is always on point. Very friendly and attentive staff!
Food and place were good. We had bloody maries (single and group servings) and we werent amazed by. Place for improvement.
Fantastic food. The truffle pasta especially is amazing!
Nice and clean and cozy and quiet place to have a meal.Staff is courteous and warm and welcoming and attentive.Meals are well prepared and a belly full to enjoy and feast on....Great place, Great Food, Great Prices..Love it...
Great atmosphere and wonderful service. The food was great and our server was attentive
Great food, I really recommend the Cavatelli Di Grano Arso and the crème brulé for dessert if there are two of you as it is a big portion
Great selection of cocktails and wine. Food is good as is the staff.
A cozy spot. The food and service were great as well. There was a minor issue with the payment and their manager - Simone, was extremely forthcoming and effecient to help us out. Recommended!
Great little place on 9th Ave near the theater district. Wednesday night it was easy to get a table. Service was attentive. Dont look for a beer selection here. Its nonexistent. The Cesar Salad was generous and yummy. It came very well mixed and chopped topped with a slice of cheese and one anchovy. The gnocchi and the sausage with mushrooms were both amazing. We had leftovers to take home. We save room for dessert, a nice presentation of chocolate cake and ice cream. We shared. Highly recommended.
Great food! They can improve on their dessert menu but overall everything was great.
Always a pleasure to dine in Bocca di Bacco. The food is amazing and the service is always great. Its a cozy place to bring friends and family and people who visit me. I love their pasta. I recommend the squid black ink pasta.
This restaurant was just fabulous. The food was the best that we have eaten on our vacation. Great service and highly recommended it!
Great vibe and atmosphere. Came for brunch with friends. Food was great and the desert was delightful. Normally we leave with leftovers, but not here. Food was so good, we cleared our table no problem.
Im a Google map local-guide. I have tried 72 different restaurants in Manhattan so far. If I could, I would give them 0 stars. I am sure that this place is (by far) the worst place I have been to. Their service was terrible. They have the rudest staff and manager. Their food was awful and the food portion was half of typical Italian restaurants. Moreover, The waiter told us I must get the order (drink, appetizer, main course and dessert) at once ! Which is weird. He was so pushy and I didnt understand why. Although I had told the waiter that please, bring the drink and appetizer first and then the main course but after 10 minutes they brought the main course. I had guests and they embarrassed me.Although I had reserved a table 2 days in advance, the waiter was keeping the pressure on us to finish as soon as possible. They never came to check the service. Besides, we were only 3 people but they had added 20% tip to the bill which was very unusual. I talked to the manager about their service. However, instead of apologizing, just said its late and ignored us.
I dont understand this Italian restaurant. No veal. No Clams. No soups. No garlic bread. Oh, they had pasta.
Great authentic Italian restaurant in HK. Always buzzing (it does get very noisy). Great for parties. Food is superb. Very nice bar as well. Mushroom risotto is pictured. Very tasty.
Cool local for drinks but not that recommendable for eat (brunch). After taking a look at the desserts on google, I was not that impressed when they arrived
Food ok but not really refined. Red wine was served to warm. Both our (foreign) credit cards were declined because restaurant has no payment terminal with pincode. Had to run across the street to an ATM to get cash.
Great ambiance, great food, and great service. Whether it’s date night, or looking for a place to unwind with some colleagues after work, this Bocca does not disappoint.
Great cocktails I just had drinks there during pride.
The food at Bocca di Bacco was one of the highlights of my trip to New York City. You cant go wrong with their lamb shanks or squid. The service was amazing, and I look forward to coming back here the next time I am in New York.
Great place! We had dinner there and it was the best meal we have had in NY this trip
The food was pretty good but the service was extremely slow for how empty it was. We were the only ones in the front section and were rarely checked on (see pic). If you have a bunch of time to waste waiting for service, then step right up.
We went to the Midtown location. Very disappointing experience. I asked for a simple spaghetti arrabiata only to receive a horrible tasting sauce with vegetables. The waiter barely spoke with us. My daughter did give the calamari a 10/10. I wouldn’t go back.
Good service, good food. Music a little loud.
It was ok. Was the best and wasn’t the worst. Good service food quality of food.
Not the overall best, but it was okay food. My co-workers all got one of the pizzas. They said it was lacking. I had the spaghetti and it was good.
Great atmosphere and wonderful food. There wasnt a wait at 7pm on a Tuesday. They have a large wine menu, special cocktails, but only two beers available. All in all, fantastic food and a great place for a date. The staff was absolutely wonderful as well, everything was made to order.
A little pricey. The italian food is excellent. A little too loud for my taste
The food was REALLY GOOD!! Yummy Even! So was the service. Its medium expensive but for a Non-Food person to finish everything on her plate, it was Definitely worth it!
The BEST Customer service and experience of the most authentic Italian restaurant. 5+ Stars! Def recommend.
Always amazing food and selection of wine. Recommend the lamb ragu orcchiette, mussels and tiramisu. $1 oysters at the bar.
Had dinner there with a party of 7 about 2 weeks ago. Its too bad that were limited to 5 stars b/c the restaurant, staff, and management deserve more than that. First and foremost the food was excellent. In addition, the server Jesus, was right on point, he was right there when your drink was finished to offer another one. The Manager, Antonio, was excellent as well - he frequently checked in to make sure our table was happy with everything. It was an all around fantastic experience that I would highly recommend.
Great restaurant design but the food was not the best. I got the chicken parm and my spaghetti was hard, it was almost like old spaghetti and the chicken was hard as well, I took a bite and thought the bottom of it was like a cardboard box, again, chicken felt like it was old. The food was definitely microwaved or something cause it came out in 5 minutes after we ordered. Never going back again.
Ok. Not enough taste and small portions.
Great atmosphere and even better food. We go here everytime we visit NYC.The food is always top quality and the portion sizes are generous.Great service and great food away from the main stream hustle and bustle.We will be back again..... And again
I had a tasty asparagus & mushroom risotto. My friend had a mixed grilled seafood platter. We had the chocolate cake and Tiramisu for dessert. All excellent!! Wonderful waiters also!! :)
Second time here great italian food, great drinks & awsome staff
Authentic Italian cuisine. Great service. Stellar wine selection. Highly recommend!
Good meal too noisy inside so we sat outside had a nice dinner
Food was amazing and great prices. The puff dessert is yummy 🤩🤩
Good atmosphere and service. Authentic Italian food and wine.
The food was delicious, and service was good. I highly recommend the lasagna, which my mom ordered. I also had a gin cocktail that had basil in it, and it was AMAZING.
The place is very nice, the service good, specially the manager, but the food was not the best, they have to work more, the place and the standard are high in this area
Made reservations for my birthday dinner here and it was amazing!!!! The food was great, the drinks were great and the staff were very hospitable and friendly. My friends and I had a great time and would definitely go back!
Was a little skeptical going here since the area is very touristy and a lot of the restaurants around here serve very commercialized food, but I was very pleased with my experience.I had the chilean sea bass which was very tasty and a good portion. The atmosphere is very nice. The lightning is dim. Our waiter was very attentive, and the prices were very reasonable.I will be definitely coming back.
Excellent food excellent service, would be definitely highly recommend
The seafood risotto was exquisite! Great atmosphere and service.
LOVED IT! More of a fancy place, but the food was INCREDIBLE! Would definitely eat here again.
Sunday brunch was a disappointment. Music too loud for conversation. Food menus on xerox paper and only digital drink menu, but no QR code at table. Waiter seemed annoyed that we weren’t doing the unlimited drink option and that he couldn’t hear our orders over the music. Never got the check and had to ask for it. Gave us another tables bill 3x higher than ours. Had to re-run our tab and was overcharged by $40 and didn’t receive the itemized. Won’t be back to this location
We sat and ate at the bar. The food was delicious, the wine was delicious and the drinks too. Loved it.
Excellent as always! Amazing they survived the Pandemic when many others closed and now we know why. Food and service beyond great!
We loved it! Pretty authentic and grand flavor!! The profiteroles for dessert where the perfect ending.
Nice atmosphere, food and wine.. no complaints
The food was amazing - delicious and generous servings. Outstanding service and great atmosphere!
Great music,food and drinks.Very attentive staff
Nice atmosphere. Warm with brick wall. Nice front bar. Food was good
This is our favorite wine bar is the Theater District. There is a nice selection of wines by the glass, and we often split an order of bolognese at the stylish bar.
For some reason, the waitstaff here doesnt wear masks. My girlfriend and I went the other night and were shocked by that behavior! It made us question the sanitation of the restaurant at large. Food was okay, certainly nothing special for Italian food in NYC.
Great atmosphere, good selection, fresh, well-prepared food and attentive, friendly efficient staff.
I can honestly say this was the juiciest, most tender roast octopus I have ever tasted. Would go back just for this!
Love this place. Food is great and reasonably priced. Awesome bottomless brunch. Staff is amazing, especially Bryan and Claire.
Great drinks. Good service, this is a good option for after work drinks in midtown west
Excellent food and service. I had their ink pasta and fish special So good. Fish was very fresh. My spouse loved her Branzino. Excellent minestrone soup. My gin special drink lacked much gin so Id stay away from that. Highly recommended.
I loved my experience and my family did as well. From management, to customer service, to the food everything was amazing. The wine from Argentina 2017 option 907 was really great! I love seafood, so I would definitely recommend the mussels in the Antipasta section. Would definitely go back and I recommend you who read this check it out!
Excellent quality and value, had the Spaghettoni fra Diavolo with lobster and the Branzino fresh and delicious.
The food is really bad. Pasta is super over cooked the meat sauce had no flavor and is watery. Would not go again
Easy to find on 9th Ave. The wait staff speaks native Italian but are English speaking. We were an hour and a half late on Valentines day plus being in a hurry to get to the theater (traffic was unbelievable) and still the staff was friendly and got us out on time. Our waiter suggested a couple of pasta dishes that were well prepared and delicious. Unfortunately we didnt have time for dessert, Im sure that it would have been great.Next time, well wont be in a rush.
Service was very slow. Food was okay. They were understaffed and though they were very apologetic, it was hectic and we needed to head to the show.
Mediocre at best. We t because of reviews here, not trusting ANY of you again. Not bad, but could have eaten just as well at any pizza place nearby and saved a ton. Had Risotto balls, Gnocchi and Linguini with Clams. Both of us left 1/2 our pasta on the plate. Wished shortly after we could have a good meal with decent service soon. Dont go unless you have Low Expectations and willing to pay for the privilege.
Had dinner here Christmas week. Great food, friendly service and nice cozy atmosphere. Loved the Chilean Sea Bass. It was very fresh. We werenot rushed and enjoyed a relaxing dinner after a busy day in Manhattan. Would come here again.
Good vibe spot. Hip drinks, good food. Come at night..the crowd will be buzzing
So maybe its just a caprese, but it was one of the best Ive had, and I love me a caprese. Its the simple simple things done well that I find to be the most satisfying.
Delicious and authentic food, and wine as well. Probably best of its kind in this neighborhood. I loved the food, service and the ambiance. All staff are professional and they care about the quality and service, so when we left the place, we were very much satisfied.I definitely recommend this place and personally, I will be there whenever I get a chance.
Service was good, but unfortunately the food was kind of disappointing. My beet salad was served kind of warm and the beets werent crisp at all. The pasta was good, but overall nothing too special, the pieces of crab in it werent always as hot as the rest of the dish, Id pick another place if I were looking for Italian food near here in the future.
Such fabulous service coupled with a vibrant atmosphere and mouthwatering food. Our Waiter was Nunzio and went above and beyond to make our experience comfortable and memorable. Family had just arrived from Australia and it was the perfect introduction to New York. Highly recommend!!
A fun local pasta place. The squid tagliatelle with crab is fabulous. All our pastas were great and their sauce too. Its all homemade pasta. You can try a few things and share your dishes. Drinks and wine list are spendid. Its a fun place. Noisy but you can still hear each other if its a smaller groups. A good place to eat. The hostess and bar tenders are very helpful too. A great meal is ahead here and reasonably priced.
The service is very good, and the dishes are great comfort food. The Arancini are very tasty. The only issue is the noise. Its incredibly loud especially at the back of the restaurant. To the extent that I had to take a break outside during the meal. Ask to be seated close to the front.
Friendly staff and good food! Prices were good too! They have a lunch special that is affordable and the portion size was appropriate.
AmazingRye eye steak with arugula n parmesan n fries but sub for mash potatoes
I dont know why this place has only 3 1/2 stars, I think its awesome! I ate here the other night for a birthday thing and I must say, I loved the ambiance, service, drinks and food!The hostess wanted to seat us by the door, but it was a little nippy, so we asked to be moved. She did so, and was very nice about it.We ordered drinks, I had the Cucumber something or other, my boyfriend had a fruity drink, I cant remember what it was exactly. They were big and delicious!The calamari was wonderful. As well as the fettuccine Alfredo and the lamb shank my boyfriend had.We had creme brule for dessert was which good, but no amazing.I especially liked that the decor was cute and not stuffy like some Italian restaurants. Overall, I had a great time and enjoyed my meal!
What an amazing place! The food was absolutely outstanding. The service was top notch. The atmosphere was incredible. And to top it off, it wasnt even expensive. I highly recommended going to this restaurant. They have 3 locations. I went to the one in Hells Kitchen. But I cant imagine either of the other two not being as amazing.
This place was great. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. They were accommodating and gave great meal recommendations. The food arrived quickly and was delicious! The overall vibe of the place was great.. everything I could’ve asked for. I highly recommend checking it out!
Wonderful service and amazing food!We’ve been coming here for a while and we brought friends and family to this restaurant because their food is always great and their service is outstanding!This place is happy to accommodate dietary restrictions. They also go out of their way to make kids happy. My daughter always creates her own meals and everyone in this restaurant all her requests are always met with a smile.Highly recommend this restaurant!
Fantastic atmosphere and great food. Music was a bit loud but it was still pleasant. The staff were very friendly. I ordered a Caesar salad--which was one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of consuming--and the gnocchi, which was also fantastic.
We decided to visit Bocca di Bacco for another Xmas Eve dinner. The entire staff were not wearing masks. During in the age of COVID and Omicron surging the staff SHOULD BE and is required to by state mandate. Our server did not introduce themself or make any suggestions just asked what we wants as if we were at a coffee shop. We asked for recommendations for appetizers/entrees and could barely form an opinion as to what Items we’re good or not. We felt that they never ate the food they were serving. While eating our water glasses were never filled, we were never asked if we needed another drink or if our food was good/acceptable. Now let me inform you, there were several servers, several runners and a manager floating around, we could have had our waters filled. Some tables were given what looked like bread and olive oil to start when seated.When it came to dessert the menu was just thrown down on the table without ask if we wanted any coffee or after dinner drink.Now the food. the food is amazing as it is at the other locations but nothing to write home about. The pesto looked like it was put through a vitamix with zero evidence of any basil leaf.Our concerns for the well being of the public and patrons we will never visit this establishment again. If they don’t care about covid I only wonder what goes on in the kitchen with the food…
Very good! Appetizers and mains for everyone in our party, give of us, were very good and to everyones liking. We originally intended on ordering from restaurant week menu but prices on regular menu were decent so we opted for the larger selection. Service was also very good without being overbearing.
The staff was very kind and the atmosphere was nice. However, the dish I ordered, the cavatelli with Italian sausage, gave me a stomach ache. It was also a tight squeeze between the two seater tables, and it took a bit to receive our check and leave. The dessert and cappuccino were tasty nevertheless. Overall, I was excited for this restaurant since I love Italian food, but I’m sad to say it let me down.
Marvelous veal piccata. Clean crisp atmosphere. Now our favorite NYC Italian restaurant.
Always fantastic food, wine, service with Italian accents. Could eat pasta here everyday.
Husband and I got inspired to have something authentic Italian and so we luckily stumbled upon this place. This place has a nice welcoming hospitality and delicious food and wine. Perfect al denté pasta and handmade sauces. We will definitely come back to eat. Unfortunately, I had to deduct a star because we were given cups and wine glasses with lipstick stains...twice. 😕
The wine selection is pretty good and the Gnocchi was cooked perfectly. They felt like pillows. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for a vegetarian dish.
Excellent food (I had the veal cannelloni), healthy portions, great service and nice ambiance.
Great food, great prices and wonderful, attentive service!
Very pleasant early summer evening. Staff is so friendly and cordial. Excellent menu with many fresh items a wonderful selection of Italian wines. Thought there prices were reasonable for this area of NYC.Will be back again.
I celebrated my Christmas at this location and this place did not disappoint. I did their prix fix menu for $50ish (4 courses) and it was amazing. I would definitely go back and I am actually planning to host two more dinners there later this month. Highly recommended!
Awesome restaurant who paid great attention to my daughters food allergies. Also showed up with a large crowd and they were very accommodating. Also the beer was super cold...wink wink!!! I wish I took photo too tired after a long day will post photos on the next visit
Excellent restaurant. Excellent service. There was bad weather the last time I went and this caused a slight delay on the table. The staff could not have been more apologetic and attentive, even offering a complimentary drink while we waited. Food is always great.
Simply superb. This place is fantastic whether you want to step in for a drink, dining out with a group or out on a date. Ive lost count of the times that ive been in here, but suffice it to say that each time has been phenomenal. I particularly enjoy the selection of wines. The food is also exquisite and have yet to be disappointed.
A casual yet refined menu Italian eatery with a darker ambiance with lighted candles at the tables. On 9th Avenue between 54th and 55th, its a seemingly unassuming place but the service was very good. They give you space to enjoy your dinner but are easily flagged down when you want the check. The caprese insalate with prosciutto was a nice start along with my wifes caesar salad. My 11 year old shared our salads. Dinner consisted of linguini with seafood in a light white wine and tomato sauce. Perfect portion. My wife had the spaghetti bolognese. Although these were very good - my daughters steak was cooked to perfection (medium rare) and the roasted potatoes were a nice side. Huge and satisfying list of bottled wine and wines by the glass. I had the chianti and my wife the lambrusco. A great meal. Reservations were for 6pm and we were seated immediately. Rustic feel but again, great ambiance. A bit loud but again, it was casual and comfortable. Dessert consisted of tiramisu and warm chocolate cake. Both were perfectly portioned (think goldilocks and the three bears: not too small, not too large - just right). We never felt rushed - even for a Friday night. Its definitely a cozy fit but I found it intimate and not at all cumbersome. For being a long and narrow restaurant, you should expect a little closeness - but never felt I was on top of my fellow diners next to us on both sides. Total cost with wine, salads, entrees, desserts and some cappuccino for me set us just short of $200. I was pleased with it. After all, you ARE in NYC. Just a note here - if youre walking from times square (theater district), walk up to 55th at 8th Avenue and walk down 55th to 9th. A lovely street! I can easily see this place as a new staple location for dinner. Just expect to be relaxed but with a touch of sophistication that makes you feel the cost was worth it!! Nice job!!
Food and service were excellent. Place was dead, which suited me just fine. I sat at the bar and couldnt have a more lovely, quiet time. Nice change of pace from the rat race outside
Awesome atmosphere with great music, lighting and staff! Angus sirloin steak was perfectly prepared!
Portions are small. Service is decent. Its nyc... if you want real Italian food go to little Italy. Food was fine though. Crowd was youngish music loud on a sunday early dinner.
Excellent food and service. A great experience start to finish. Highly recommend. Well be back.
A friend and I went for brunch on a Sunday. We easily got a reservation and were seated immediately. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. While we were waiting for our food a pigeon flew into the restaurant! They helped it back out into nature in a kind way.Our food was very generous. We each only ordered one mimosa but after we paid they gave us another one for free! Great experience at Bocca di Bacco!!
This place made me think of one of my FAVORITE wine bars in DC, which is a big compliment. From the outside, its such a non-pretentious looking locale. Upon walking through the front door, I found we were greeted by such a pleasant surprise. We were just seated up around the bar area in what was a packed restaurant. I would love to go back and actually have dinner here.The wine selection was superb. The bartender recommended a fantastic red, which I believe was called Primitivo. He explained it was a special type made in Italy from a grape of the same name. All of this, of course, assumes Im remembering this all as well as I think I am :) Our recommended selection ended up with a price tag of I believe $14, versus the many glasses in the $7-10 range on the menu, but I guess sometimes you pay for quality.We never ceased to be amused as well by the random old movies they were playing on flat screen televisions behind the bar. Very odd indeed.Anyhow, overall I was quite impressed, and Ive still yet to try the food my fellow visitors raved about. Next time.
When we arrived at 6:15 for our 6:15 reservation for two, we were told there was no table for us but we were welcome to sit at the bar. I had to argue with the manager to get him to agree to seat us. We didnt see a server for about 15 minutes, and no one gave us menus, so I went back to the host myself to get them. Someone finally came over and we ordered a round of drinks and our food. The drinks came quickly and were good, then no one returned to our table for 50 minutes - empty drinks and no food for almost an hour. When the food came, the pasta was undercooked (like, two minutes shy of al dente) and the saltimbocca was missing both the sage and the mashed potatoes the server told us it came with. We waited for a bit hoping someone would come check on the food, but no one returned to our table the rest of the night. We ate the poor and incomplete food, then I had to walk over to the server station to request and pay our check. I used the restroom before we left, and there was no toilet paper. I would not return.
Beautiful Resturant...Service good...Overall fair..Needs Music upgrade the atmosphere...Food good..Not alot in neighborhood needs a reason to Stand out.
Went here for drinks & dinner with friends from out of town. Ordered a bunch of dishes for the table and shared. Didnt end up taking photos, but the presentation was good. I didnt care for the calamari, I thought the breading was too grainy? Maybe made with cornflour or something and fell apart too easily. The burrata and prosciutto was incredible as was the carpaccio - great proportion of cheese to beef. We loved the spinach ravioli in brown butter - drool!
Fun place with really good food and drink. They may not know our names but theyre glad we came. Gustavo is a great host and makes us feel happy. My wife and I have been there several times and we shall return every time we are in the city.
Great food and espresso martinis are bomb!
Good food but extremely loud music for some reason, kinda ruins the vibe and forces everyone to shout at each other
The food was really great. Between two of us we split two appetizers and an entree and it was the perfect amount of food. The dinner menu is more expensive than the lunch menu, but it is worth the price. Cool atmosphere as well.
Excellent value and quality. Also great wine list.
Worst restaurant experience I had in my life . Staff is rude. Treated table next to us so well but treated us like we were trash Short summary of what happened:1) Waitress rushed us for an order and told us we can’t take our time to order2) when we asked for a suggestion for wine; she had no clue and was annoyed that we asked .3) She never came to our table unless we desperately called for her attention4) when I gave a lower tip for her horrible service; she berated me and told me 20 percent was what most people gave . I explained that I usually give 20 percent and explained all the reasons that justified her low tip she tried to blame it on me and argued with me.5) I asked to speak to the manager and all he did was shake our hand and told us to come againThis place is not worth anyone’s time or the money. Food is mediocre for the price and service is horrible.
Sit at the Sushi Bar and you will have a stellar experience. The owner, who is also the Sushi chef, makes creative dishes and creates for you once he knows your tastes. My 24 year old who grew up on Nobu, loves it!My husband, the foodie, comes here once a week. I , the picky eater who will only eat 2 kinds of fish, always find variety in the sauces and presentation.The recent renovation was needed and is lovely. The owner, his wife, his brother in law and the staff, who all seem somehow related, create a welcoming atmosphere. If I didnt like them so much I wouldnt write this review as this is the best, most moderately priced food in Tribeca. Their sake is good but they dont have any really high end Saki on the menu! We love the place so much that we are on a Sake finding crusade to cure this only defect.
Had a really wonderful meal here this week. Service was excellent, and all of our dishes were delicious. Nice wine selection, reasonably priced for the neighborhood, in and out in plenty of time for the theatre.
Fantastic Italian food near Times Square
We ordered drinks, grilled octopus, meatballs and oysters. The grilled octopus was amazing. The ends is where all the flavor is. The oysters is not better than Olde Bar in Philly which is whu i rate them 4 stars. Our bartender was David and he was also extraordinary. Thank you for having us.
My friends and I enjoyed the amazing food and service. Lenny the manager went above and beyond. The experience was unforgettable I highly recommend it.
Excellent Calamari, Grilled Octopus, Black Truffle Pizza, Grilled Chicken, Salad, Friendly staff.
Very good food! Reasonable prices on the food and drink. I ordered the Chilean sea bass with spinach. It could have used another side dish to fill out the plate a bit more, but it was delicious!
Excellent cuisine. We came during the theatre rush, and everyone cleared out a few minutes before 8. Food was delicious. I loved the red snapper. The restaurant had a really good ambience, and we are going back soon.
Wonderful place for a nice meal and a lovely relaxing atmosphere. Choices range from mid price classic italian to a high end steak. You can have either a simple italian meal or an expensive high end dining experience depending on what you order; both will be excellent.
I’m extremely picky about Italian food but this place is excellent! The food and wine are amazing and the atmosphere is very cozy. It can get a bit packed and there can be a wait but it is worth it, highly recommended...
Dinner here was spectacular. The appetizers were really good and the pasta as fantastic. The manager gave us free dessert. Were definitely going to come back.
Very nice staff. I’m doing 5 star because the bar tender spent a long time with us talking and he was a fine young gentleman who even gave a complimentary pour. All late night entrees were of high quality and well plated. 1:00 am dinner!
Service was excellent. Environment was classy and romantic.Food was below average, I always love going to a restaurant where I feel like I cant make that in my kitchen Thanksgiving pre fix dinner menu was disappointing. Decent experience but would not come back.
Our organization reserved the place for brunch today. All the food was delicious- it was buffet and it all came out quickly. good service- there was a nice selection of food-hamburgers, scrambles eggs, pasta, challah french roast to name a few- the burgers were medium and I prefer more well done but other then that I found one pasta dish in brown sauce to be tasty and the other like a primavera more bland and nothing special- all and all staff was welcoming and I would love to go back some time
Went for brunch. Great staff, nice ambiance. Food was okay. I really enjoyed the French toast everything else seemed to lack flavor. Large portions.
Really great food and service. Restaurant week menu was really great too!
Food here was delicious and definitely worth checking out! Had the Penne Gorgonzola Noci e Piselli and it felt like a grown-up Mac and cheese, with a familiar richness and unique and fresh flavor. Just one thing to note, in some areas of the restaurant it’s very loud and can be hard to hear companions at your table.
Our Christmas meal was so good that I forgot to take pictures. We had fried calamari and the mussels in tomato sauce. A wonderful light bodied Pinot Noir accompanied our dinner. We ordered the steak, lamb chops, pasta, and jumbo shrimp with white beans. Excellent. Now we are trying to decide on dessert. Hey its the season.
Exceptionally high quality food and service. All my familys meals were amazing, only to be eclipsed by the dessert.
Great food, a little loud as it was packed but service wasnt lacking. I let the waiter pick my dinner and he did not disappoint! Nice extensive wine list too!
Great place for both lunch and dinnerPortions are quite large so you might not be able to finish both an appetizer and a main course. Italian staff is friendly and welcoming. Will be back for sure
Horrible - no respect for customers, terrible service, food and drinks leave you feeling sick. Don’t waste your time on such a place. Giving it even a 1 star review is too much and more than it deserves.
Ive been here twice now. The tagliatelle is actually quite good - I had that both times.This time, I shared the chicken w/ mashed potatoes and broccoli w/ my gf and I can honestly say it was bad. Sort of tasted like a microwave dinner. All three elements were super bland - almost no flavor.We also had the mussels tonight which were average.The service was good.
Bottomless mimosas and avocado toast...it was great!
Salad was smothered in dressing and over salted. Pizza had limp crust and sauce was tasteless. Portions were large but almost inedible. Other fast food restaurants are even better. Service was also poor.
Really excellent food. We tried all the specials and they were the star of the show. The seafood pasta special was one of the best I have ever had. Thank you so much for an excellent and memorable meal! And we had plenty of time to make our play.
Excellent food and pleasing wine selection, calm & refreshing atmosphere, and Brian, our server, was very kind to us in our exhausted, hungry state of mind! Thanks for the tasty, filling, traditional Italian dinner.
Another perfect evening. Staff was friendly and engaging, food was delicious and up to standards of Italy with the fresh pasta and well balanced flavors. Good prices as well. Everything was delicious.
Wonderful experience from start to finish; excellent food, fantastic wine selection and the service was unbelievable! The team really went out of their way to make our birthday celebration a night to remember...
Love this place food is great. Staff amazing they treat me like a king.
Had dinner here a few nights ago with a friend who lives across the street. The front of the restaurant opens onto ninth avenue for an al fresco dining experience. There was a very cool breeze that travelled pretty far back into the restaurant and made for a very refreshing dining experience. The service was friendly and moved at a steady pace. I rarely eat specials on my first visit to an establishment but the arugula, watermelon pecorino salad and the rib eye with a barolo wine sauce sounded too good to pass up. Unfortunately, that wasnt the case- the salad was weird..the watermelon chunks were pretty big and the cheese was shredded and soft instead of a shaved slice. The rib eye was cooked nicely but the piece of meat nearly covered my plate and I ended up having to take home more than half of it. Note that I am a 27 year old, 6ft tall guy (translation: I eat a lot). My friend had the swordfish entree. She enjoyed it, but said it wasnt great. All in all it was a fine experience, but I am in no rush to head back.
The food is a burst full of flavor in your mouth. The portions are just the right size and it would taste even better with a great cocktail. The only downfall is the tight space and the service was average.
We went there for a party of 7 on Sunday night the last time we were there the food was fabulous. Then the nightmare began the manager was eating the entire time while we waited for our food we watched another couple get up and leave and saying the service was horrible. We waited an hour for our food that you be fair the food was excellent but, we founded the bill was not clear and they added to tip into the bill and didnt specify it. The bill came out to $347 and was not clear. When we questioned the bill with the manager he told us never to come back to the place again we also found out from the bartender that 7 employees just left that last week I dont know whos running this place right now and he wouldnt say his name but he acted like he was a thief I will never go there again the party we were with live ten him blocks away and they will never go back there again. I NEVER WROTE A BAD REVIEW BY THIS PLACE IS BEING RUN BY THUGS.
Big portions, everything was delicious: short rib, squid ink pasta, & branzino. Tiramisu was also yummy! Interesting drink selection and warm and attentive service!! Will definitely return!
Worst service ever! Pasta was so so but the server was highly unkind... ruined my mood so bad..wont go again
Excellent grilled octopus and lamb shank. Lived in Greece for many years, I found the food here delightful.
Really nice spot, steak frites was great and cooked exactly as asked. Nice wine selection and great service overall.
I had a fantastic dinner at this restaurant. The food was delicious and served quickly. The staff was attentive and helpful. And best Cosmopolitan cocktail I have ever tried! Thank you!
Food was good. Service was not great. We didnt have a designated server and we had to ask several times for water and to order. We were seated for 20 minutes before being asked if we water and it never came. Atmosphere was nice but there was a strange smell of sewer that was bad when we first got there that kept going away and coming back. Definitely recommend the short ribs and the tiramisu was excellent.
Good and vibrant environment. Great food and service.
Had a birthday reservation at 11:30pm made via open table and I walked in, the bar tenders and servers were having a convo and looked over but didn’t say anything until we made it a point for them to know that we were waiting. The bar was full. One of the servers came and said that the kitchen decided to close early even though we had a reservation. Super upsetting.
Ive come to this restaurant twice now, over the Christmas holiday. Both times the food has been phenomenal. I will say the place is small and dimly lit but if you dont mind the cozy if not claustrophobic feel, then I highly recommend it.
Food was ok but not remarcable. The available pasta was not the same as in the menu. The cocolate sauce was burned We had seats in the back and the noise from the kitchen was very annoying despite the loud music. Air conditioning so cold we had to leave
Food is amazing. Great wine list. Exceptional service. Lunch special is a bit pricy but great if you want to share. Dinner is adequately priced.
As soon as we walked in the staff was warm and welcoming. Our server was very attentive and the manager checked making sure all was well. The food came out hot and perfectly cooked.
My friend wanted to try this Italian restaurant with several locations in the city. We ended up in the theater district. We actually wanted the Hell’s Kitchen. It was a busy night and even with reservations had to wait a few for a table.The crowd was typical mid-town. Men in leather loafers or business attire. Women all dolled up for the evening with their Coach bags. Most if not all eating before their Theatre. Well, some might not make it.. One lady in a chic attire only a mid-westerner thinks what one should wear to a NYC show was so plastered she could barely stand. She just decided to sit back down…there goes Mamma Mia at 7pm.We got a nice cozy table only by squeezing through a mass of people between the bar and people eating on the other side. The waiter was quick to get to us. The menu looked good with assorted meat, seafood and pasta dishes. We started with some cocktails to jolly up the meal. The grilled octopus appetizer was very well flavored tender. The seafood special past came with half a lobster and I got the grilled Branzio (Not the whole fish. Just the fillet). I’d have to say food wise was very good. The server was attentive water always filled.I’d have so say while the many Italian restaurant in the city. The food quality and service was very good but Bocca De Bacco seems to me like another Italian chain like Biaggi’s, Buca de Beppo and Maggiano’s.
Went during restaurant week for lunch the restaurant was nice and the service was great. I ordered the crab cake and seafood pasta and left running to the bathroom with a stomach ache the rest of the day. Seafood may not have been the best choice but the pasta was nice
Its good but its not so good.And the service just so so.
Made a reservation for 8pm and waited for over 45 minutes and were never told anything about our table. We asked multiple times and the hostess was rude and told us that we only had to wait 5-10 minutes more, which obviously wasn’t true. The staff nor manager seemed to care that we’ve been standing there for over 45 minutes, so my party and I just ended up leaving. Like I get it, it can be hard to turn tables sometimes, but manners and acknowledgment can go a long way.
Really good Italian eatery. The pasta was fab.
Consistently good food and drinks are found here. Pleasant and attentive staff.
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Bocca di Bacco 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-16Our Central Park Carriage driver recommended this place and it’s a great find. Beautiful decor, great service and delicious food.One of my favorites is Gnocchi and it was perfect.We missed the crowd and were seated right away but halfway through our meal, most of the tables were full.
Review №2
2021-12-17BDB has some good tasting pasta that of moderate portion sizes. The interior is nice. And the staff is attentive.Its an above average Italian place you wont regret going. Just be careful of too many appetizers, they will rack up in price quickly.
Review №3
2021-12-29We came here because when we checked in our hotel they recommend this place. I give it a 3 because the service was a shame. The two tables beside us were both helped before us and sat down after us. Keep in mind we had reservations. However the only upside was the wine was great and my plate was perfect! I would recommend that plate in a heartbeat. On the other hand the other plate (spaghetti and meatballs) was such a small serving for the price. The sauce was great but for what we received, very overpriced. My plate was a couple bucks more and had much more food.
Review №4
2022-02-25An excellent Italian restaurant! Im not a big fan of Italian food, but everything here was made to perfection. The aranchini was delicious and so was the Ceasar salad. Very recommended!
Review №5
2021-12-13I had a great experience here. On a busy Friday night, the service and staff were quick and friendly. All the food I had was tremendous in flavor. The portions were also well sized. Overall I had a good experience here and would come back again.
Review №6
2021-12-03Always reliable for a good Italian meal at a reasonable price. This location is more spacious than the one at 45th St, but was still packed pre-theater. I know there is a pandemic related staff shortage, Hopefully they can hire some additional servers to work out the delays, we barely got out of there in time for our show. I had the seafood linguine special, which I must say was not one of my favorite dishes at B di B. Another thing I like is that you can find a decent Italian wine at a reasonable price.
Review №7
2022-05-24Met a couple of friends for dinner. Had the fried zucchini as my appetizer & the salmon for my entree. Both were delicious, the atmosphere was perfect & the entire staff were exceptional. 5 star service as well as food.
Review №8
2022-02-14Service was great, food came out quickly but I did not feel rushed at all. I think the cheesecake had ricotta cheese in addition/instead of cream cheese so it was more textured than I was expecting, but everything was delicious!
Review №9
2022-02-20Amazing service, and amazing food! It was our first time coming here and it won’t be the last. The sever recommended the Truffle Burrata special for appetizer and it was delicious! My friend and I also ordered the Cacio e Pepe and the Carbonara and they didn’t disappoint. We each got our own tiramisù and it’s the best tiramisù I’ve had! Tutto è stato perfetto! Grazie mille, ci rivediamo presto!
Review №10
2022-07-08I give 5 stars for the food, been in this place couple of times, I love the food and the service but tonight our server CARLOS C. Is the worst very disgusting server I experienced in this place, not friendly,first I didn’t ask or he didn’t asked if we want our food to be serve in 2 plates/ half serving , never told us about the special, never offer any condiments/ cheese, he is sarcastic server. I never expect to encounter this kind of server in Bocca di Bacco. He needs more training.