1,013 reviews
#21 of 674 Restaurants in Southampton££ - £££, Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian friendly+44 23 8033 3221+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
12:00 - 23:59
Mon
17:00 - 23:00
Tue
17:00 - 23:00
Wed
17:00 - 23:00
Thu
17:00 - 23:00
Fri
3:00 - 23:59
Sat
12:00 - 23:59
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Travellers' Choice 2024
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Food and ambience
Italian, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
“... plate) pork belly, salmon in filo pastry and Parmesan truffle fries, fini...”
“... again… recommend the chorizo and broccoli pizza and the garlic potatoes.”
“We both had pasta dishes ( crab and crayfish linguine and roasted pistachio g...”
“Sandiia also asked the chef on my behalf to make my pasta a little less spicy.”
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About
Our philosophy echoes that of the Italian Bacari - that the simple pleasures are the most important for our health and wellbeing. Good wine, delicious food and the company of friends are the recipe for a life well lived. Relax with us and enjoy a few Chicetti (small plates) a glass of wine and take pleasure in the moment, free from worry. Pleasure is the greatest good.
PRICE RANGE
£10.00 – £25.00
CUISINES
Italian, Mediterranean, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
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5.0
1,013 reviews
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Average
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Terrible
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Jenny C
Eastleigh3 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
Can’t wait to go back and try the Sunday roast, the food was so good, each small plate dish was cooked to perfection, you definitely get what you pay for. High class food in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Thank you Bacaro ❤️
Written 9 February 2024
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mick r
Worcestershire142 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Looked online for a restaurant as we arrived late In Southampton and was running out of time, we’re able to accommodate at short notice as it was close to closing.
We had lasagna and fettuccine, had a choice of portion sizes and I had probably the best tiramisu I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating, katarina was an excellent host along with her male colleague who’s name I didn’t catch. It was very competitively priced and I would return if ever I’m in the area
Written 3 July 2024
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runna44
Fort Myers36 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
My wife and I went for Sunday Roast dinner and it was amazing. Good atmosphere, food and service. Tilly provided friendly and attentive service as well as a few good recommendations. We both ordered the triple meat and it was all cooked to perfection. The roasted vegetables and potatoes did not disappoint and were delicious. We shared the chocolate brownie for dessert and left feeling quite satisfied and looking forward to returning in the near future.
Written 13 February 2025
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explorer-beans
Southampton51 contributions
Feb 2023 • family
Came here for a family members birthday.
First impressions were good, nice atmosphere and laid out well. Minimally attentive staff (this is a huge plus, not a complaint - they were able to read the room and see we were fine and didn’t want interrupting!)
Food was - ok.
We all had starters and “main”, if you can call it that because some portion sizes were very small. My husband had the sea bass which was tiny, over cooked and dry. We all thought that the food was massively over salted. I had the gnocchi, which was ok, but nothing special.
Some has the steak, which they said was very nice
We don’t mind paying a fair price for the food, but this place was quite expensive without the recompense.
We did mention to the wait staff about the sea bass and they very kindly took it off the bill.
Service : 10/10
Food : 4/10
Atmosphere : 9/10
Drinks : 9:10
Value for money : 4:10
Would I go back? Unlikely.
Written 18 February 2023
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Sophie R
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
I am sorry to hear you were disappointed with elements of your experience with us.
We do not often receive comments like this in regards to our food, so appreciate your feedback. All feedback is valuable and we will seek to make improvements where necessary. We would have been more than happy to replace any dishes you were not happy with.
As we serve Italian and Mediterranean Small Plates, our portion sizes are naturally smaller. We advise to order 2-3 dishes per guest, and will happily serve dishes in any order at your preference.
Thank you once again for your feedback.
Kind regards
Sophie.
General Manager.
Written 20 February 2023
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Jakob T
3 contributions
Sept 2024 • family
First off- this was not a bad experience. The staff were great, the restaurant is beautiful and the food was pretty good. It was just hugely over priced for what it was. The pork was £15 per portion and it was literally four tiny slices of pork fillet. The sides were over priced too, at £8. Unfortunately the whole meal, although tasty, wasn’t hot either.
Overall, nice flavours, just too pricey for what it is!
Written 19 September 2024
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Kev Mac
7 contributions
Mar 2024 • friends
Great location but was really busy when we atttended. We were served very quickly but the drinks took over 25 mins to arrive. We placed our orders for food and found the portions very small for the price.
One of the meals never arrived and think kitchen could not cope with volume.
Food was excellent but not enough for what you paid.
Written 9 March 2024
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MissNLW
Southampton291 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
Came here with my partner for a date night! Everything was perfect, from the service, to the wine and the delicious food. The Arancini were my favourite. Its at the higher end of the price point, costing around £80 for a couple of small plates each with a couple of drinks and a desert to share but this did include a 10% service charge. Everything tasted great and was beautifully presented. My only criticism would be for that sort of price point small touches like proper napkins rather than paper ones would be nicer and give a more luxury feel. Other than that the entire experience was great. You also have to pay to park nearby - just a flat charge of £2 in the evening, although it took a while to find a pay machine which was working, so just something to bare in mind. I look forward to returning in the future.
Written 31 March 2023
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KWillibobs
Manchester216 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Food was nice, we had a few sharer meals. Prawns were good as were the scallops (Although the puree it came with was a tiny misicule drop). Quite small portions for the price but good quality. We encountered a problem when ordering a bottle of wine. Ordered a bottle of Rioja listed on the wine list at £58 and was given a completely different bottle of wine and poured. After drinking a little of it we noticed and asked the waitress, she advised that they had ran out of the one we had ordered. She had brought us a completely different Rioja on checking which should probably be slightly cheaper. It was nice enough wine so we finished and paid. We should have been told and given the opportunity to pick an alternative not just given a different bottle and charged the same price as if we wouldnt notice. I won't return.
Written 12 July 2023
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CraigySam
20 contributions
Feb 2023 • family
Absolutely superb Sunday Roast Lunch.
Choice of individual Roast Chicken, or Beef or Lamb, or all 3....offering fantastic value for money.
Shared Platter board of Roast Potatoes, Parsnip, Cauliflower Cheese, Sweet Potato Mash, extra rich gravy....all off the chart.
Dessert menu choices outstanding too, especially the Sticky Toffee Pudding which just narrowly outscored the Tiramisu.
Great service too, very attentive and welcoming.
Written 2 February 2023
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Merlotcats
Southampton67 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
£6 a scallop, £6 a small cup of fries, you can get better for your money, but oh my word, the food is super tasty, excellent customer service, a fantastic atmosphere, diverse clientele. We had dinner 8:45 pm, the place was vibrant. Really good vibe.
Written 27 September 2024
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Louise W
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • business
I cannot recommend this place highly enough. The Food The Service The Staff absolutely amazing. there was 28 of our staff members and the timing between the food being served was on point, the food was so delicious, the staff were friendly helpful , polite. well done Bacaro we had an amazing night. if you ever visit Southampton I would highly recommend you visit.
Written 13 February 2024
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Sam K
6 contributions
Nov 2022 • friends
What a treat! We were lucky enough to have booked a table on the launch day of the new Winter/Christmas menu, after having already tried, tested and loved the Summer menu. The whole dining experience with Bacaro is stunning. We love the small plates concept, and especially in this restaurant, as the choices on offer are too good to be modest when ordering. The food is both visually and gustatorily exquisite.
It is definitely worth visiting during this festive period if you can, as the place is decorated beautifully and the atmosphere is warm and magical.
A special mention of our wonderful waiter Levente! He was so very welcoming, friendly and accommodating. No request was too much; he was great at explaining the dishes when asked, and also arranged for drinks that weren't on the current menu.
There was absolutely no pressure from staff to finish up and return the table, even when it started to get increasingly busy throughout the evening. Yet, when needed, Levente seemed to always be visible and available, watching for cues that we requested his assistance.
Highly recommended!
Written 24 November 2022
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Cathal C
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
Went to Bacaro with family for dinner.
Service by Sindijia was excellent explained the menu in great detail. All the food ordered arrived very quickly again with excellent service and the food was cooked perfectly and would recommend going here for dinner or lunch. Food and service are excellent
Written 16 July 2023
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Robert L
Guernsey37 contributions
Sept 2023 • family
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.
Written 21 September 2023
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Duffnat
Southampton1 contribution
Feb 2023 • family
We visited Bacaro in Ocean Village, Southampton for my friend's Birthday. From the minute we walked in we were greeted with a smile and Sindija provided great service throughout our visit. My friend has a nut and fish allergy and she went above and beyond to ensure the meal was safe for her. We all had a sharing roast, including one child's roast and two nut roasts, they were all delicious. Great wine selection and the cocktails were also amazing! Thank you for a lovely meal, we will definitely be back and we highly recommend this resturant to anyone wanting a good quality meal in a lovely location, in Southampton. Thank you 😁
Written 5 February 2023
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