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US$8 - US$22
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Italian, Pizza
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 25 October 2023

We Visited on a busy Saturday night with the family . The staff were great seated straight away and ordered drinks. Considering the restaurant was very busy the service was quick which was impressive. The food we had was excellent I went for a personal...favourite baci prima Vera which was delicious and just how I like it. We then finished off with some coffees which were lovely.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 23 October 2023

Very attentive whilst we ordered our food and first drinks, they arrived, then unfortunately we were never waited on again! When our plates were removed we asked for more drinks and the dessert menu, they never arrived. So after 20 mins of waiting we had...to wave a waitress over from the other side of the room to ask for the bill, this also never arrived! 20 mins after that we went to the bar and paid. Unfortunately the food wasnt all that either, very watery sauces and very bland steak. In all honesty, it felt like a party of two on a Saturday night wasn't worth their time. Been to far better Italian restaurants with a more intimate feel and much better food and service (Leo's and Ciao Naoli) One last thing, they don't serve Italian lager in an Italian restaurant. Strange. First and last visit I'm afraid.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 11 October 2023 via mobile

We had a lovely time eating at Baci! The staff were friendly and attentive, the food was really nice. Pizza was perfectly crisp, cocktails were fun and lovely, thank you so much for a fun evening:)

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 9 October 2023

This was a 60th birthday party that was planned 3 months in advance with Baci, there was no one else in the diary at the time. It was for a party of 26. On the night of the 60th, the surprise was ruined by a...member of staff ringing me to ask if I’d been up with balloons and to tell me that the manager told staff to move the decorations and table arrangements. When my family arrived they were struggling to sit us, and when they did we were all hemmed in, and couldn’t interact with each other, when we complained they tried to satisfy us by sending out loads of garlic bread, how much garlic bread can you eat?? Even though I had been up the night before with everyone menu choices and put names next to the choices it was a shambles, the staff had ignored this and obviously given another party preferential treatment. Not bothered about my 60th celebrations and all the money they made from my family and friends, steaks were uncooked and not cooked to peoples preferences, one steak was even cold! I will never visit this place again now.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

Is a fantastic restaurant we been a fews time with family, it always been good but this time I think the standard have drop.the service is ok but a lots of waiting for the service, we ordered 2 soup and a tomato garlic bread it...take a long time to come and the the garlic bread literally it got bubble burn all round the edge ! I mean burn, I am also a chef for over 40s years believe me I won’t serve that to any of my customers Of course I did not complain when staff ask is everything alright they can see is not because I got all the burn bits on the plate and table I work in catering for a long time I never complain I know the feeling when customers complain. My wife had the risotto she said is good every time that why she ordered but this time is not as good, I had the steak is no problem , even after we pay and leave pasting other member of staff , not 1 staff said thank you and good byeMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023 via mobile

A friend of mine organised a meet up for us at Baci. Although I knew the area, I had never been to this restaurant. It was easy to find and had a good sized car park. I was the first to arrive in our party...and I was asked to take a seat at the bar. There was a friendly atmosphere and when my two friends arrived we were shown to our table. The waiter who looked after us was friendly and efficient. The starters were a good size, I had bruschetta and it was delicious and then for a main meal I chose vegetable risotto which was perfect. For dessert I choose tiramisu which I loved. All three of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the atmosphere. In fact we were the last to leave! Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

The food is lovely but honestly the head waiter on duty tonight (27.08) is sooooo annoying. The restaurant was not really busy and yet he flies around like he owns the place ( he doesn't). He is constantly wanting to refill your drinks - and...yes every 10 minutes is annoying to be asked. Then he ordered a waitress to clear empty plates when one of our party was still eating. That's just rude! I told the waitress to leave as someone still eating but by then they didn't feel they could finish their meal. As a party we couldn't wait to leave. Honestly puts me off going againMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

The place was very busy. Which means people like the place to eat. Overall the food was average and the service was average. The starters where good. Unfortunately the main courses where average. 1 meal was wrong' asked for Cannelloni' but Lasagna arrived. The other...3 meals arrived ( potion where very small) seemed that it should have been on 2 plates at the most. They vegetables turned up without spoons to serve ' the 4 meal which was wrong arrived but no cheese was offered on delivery. We had to ask for serving spoons and the cheese. The staff where very pleasant.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 July 2023 via mobile

I had duck and my husband had serloin steak, both were tough, it’s as though they took it out of the freezer, de-thawed it, then microwaved it. It’s not the way to do it. Wouldn’t order these again. The starter ribs were good. Perhaps if...I do go back I’ll order two starters.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 5 June 2023 via mobile

We went for my birthday @ 7pm on Friday 2nd June. There was nobody at all in the restaurant? We went elsewhere. Not sure why this was and nobody came to even great us. Shame as it used to be rammed on a Friday night

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 22 April 2023

There were quite a few of us but the service was excellent, the starters came out quickly as did the mains. The food was fresh and delicious would not hesitate to recommend Baci to my friends and family and will definitely be back

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 26 February 2023 via mobile

Had a really lovely meal last night (Saturday) with my husband. The garlic bread was as good as always. He had Veal with Parma ham which he really enjoyed. I had the Hake special which was one of the nicest meals I’ve had in a...long time. Service was good and fast. The restaurant was really busy so there was a great atmosphere.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 13 February 2023

We come here quite a few times and always busy. Tried numerous things on the menu however really love the Bruschetta to start. Pizzas are stone baked and freshly made to order. These are the biggest Pizzas ive ever seen . The Red 1 litre...wine is really enjoyable so we get this usually when we come and is only £16.95. Recommend here for anyone in the area. Reasonable prices.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 9 January 2023 via mobile

We had a great meal, great potion size and a varied menu, both my husband and i really enjoyed and will return, lovely place.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 15 December 2022 via mobile

Excellent food. Great parking. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. We went with our 1 year old and they were very accommodating.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Baci is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4