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US$13 - US$31
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, European
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 days ago

So glad we decided to stay the night in Southampton instead of rushing home, because we ended up here! What a find. Wonderful food and a great atmosphere, we loved it!

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Had a lovely date night at Bacaro, one of our favourite restaurants. The menu has changed since we last visited so we were looking forward to trying the new dishes. We had the olives, hummus with flatbread and beef croquettes (so good we ordered another...plate) pork belly, salmon in filo pastry and Parmesan truffle fries, finishing with a brownie and pistachio gelato. The flavours were incredible, as always. Highly recommend The Chamberry cocktail too.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Bacaro is situated in Ocean village and it is a little gem of a place. It is tastefully decorated for a chilled and relaxing time that you will have. There is both a restaurant and bar area and you feel at ease in the place...!! Anyway upon arrival you are always greeted with a smile by the happy bar staff which is always lovely 😊 I have always loved this place but I would only give a top rating if it deserved it and not through loyalty !! Tonight I had arancini, crayfish linguine and garlic bread, washed down with a lovely glass of house red. The arancini are just the best I have ever tasted, they are both filling but light, the taste is a joy for the taste buds and obviously highly recommended. The linguine is a good portion, I love the flavours and the way the dish is both cooked and presented, the crayfish has a subtle flavour and I never leave any of it. The garlic bread is filling and not dry, they don't skimp on the garlic butter 👍 I can't fault the food at all and never have done this is mainly due to the sublime cooking skills from the chefs Greg, Alex and all the wonderful kitchen staff. Bacaro is expertly run the effervescent manager Sophie, for the job you do and how you run Bacaro I tip my hat to you 😊 Sophie is well backed up by Matt, Eleanor, Conor, Sindija and all the other wonderful staff ... You make the place and we are grateful for the brilliant jobs you do 👍 Very highly recommendMore

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 26 October 2023 via mobile

We had our wedding celebration at Bacaro. Sophie was amazing as soon as we enquired, helping us design the menu and plan the day. She made sure everything ran smoothly and nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and all our guests commented...on how good it was. Couldn’t recommend Bacaro more!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023 via mobile

Visited with a friend for a catch up, we were served by Cynthia who was absolutely incredible! She recommended the Arancini Balls and they did not disappoint. The restaurant is beautiful, with an excellent cocktail menu and the food was next level. We've been back...again already! Try the Blood Orange Spritz and the burrata! One of our favourite places in Southampton. Sophie the manager is also so warm and welcoming.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

I held my 40th Birthday party at Bacaro and can’t recommend it highly enough. The food, decor and service were outstanding and the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating. There was more than enough to eat for my 30 guests and lots of my friends...commented on how amazing the food was. Sophie the manager was so lovely and helpful and made it a really special event with no stress for me. Highly recommended +++More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 26 September 2023

Really enjoyed our dinner. Very helpful staff, great atmosphere. Good wine list. The satnav system took us to the rear of the restaurant, so look out for a more accurate address.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

I have dined twice in the last week, once solo and once with my wife. It was a Monday evening 7.00pm and the restaurant was quite busy but we got a nice table for two in the corner. The decor is attractive with high ceilings...and nice lighting. Cynthia was our server and explained the menu and the Italian style tapas offering of small plates and sharing. You can order all your food or call up dishes to suit your own pace. It is cooked to order and the flavours were beautiful. I loved the Salt and Pepper Squid and the Shrimp and Crayfish Fettuccine. Service was helpful and the timings were good. Nice house red wine and another good eating experience at Bacaro. A popular place with a calm ambiance and attentive staff. We will be back soon.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

Went to Bacaro with a group of friends to celebrate my 30th and had the best time! Sindya served us, she was kind and attentive. There were so many gluten free options which were all delicious!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023

Amazing restaurant! Great food, great service, great wine! Would 10/10 recommend! Shout out to Sindiya 💖

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023 via mobile

Exquisite What a fantastic restaurant. Fabulous decor and atmosphere. The staff were so friendly and helpful without being instructive. The food was utterly sublime. We will definitely go again.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023

I love this restaurant, my favourite! Delicious food, a welcoming and warm atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff, nothing is too much trouble! Can’t wait for my next visit!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023

Went there for a birthday lunch and was pleasantly surprised with food and how delicious everything is, but most importantly I was shocked how good the service is. Can honestly say the service is the best in Southampton!! Will be retuning and 100% recommend coming...here.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2023 via mobile

We came as a couple on Monday evening for a meal and it was definitely the best one we have had there and it has been hard to top as the food is brilliant. We had such a good night atmosphere was amazing staff were...brilliant as always. Our waitress was Hannah and she was fantastic and very professional. Lovely cocktails lovely food lovely staff and lovely atmosphere. We have been there a few times and there will be many more to come. Thank youMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

Such a wonderful place. Food is absolutely amazing. The arancini is sensational. The staff are fab. So welcoming and chatty. Highly recommend and I certainly will be returning.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Hi, you can sit in the bar area if you wish and only order 1 dish if that is your preference, I do it many times ... The Arancini is absolutely divine ... But then again so are all the other dishes ☺️ it's a chilled out... More
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If you park on the main road behind Bacaro opposite the frog and frigate after 6, there is normally spaces and the parking would be free ... Hope this helps
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Bacaro is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 5