Bacaro in Southampton

Ok its 4yrs since i was last here and the food remains excellent it just Disadvantaged by the parking arrangement, ie parking watch you know the company £60 pound fines etc etc Totally unnecessary in my opinion and just makes the evening difficult. My only other gripe would be how they serve the food ie as it gets cooked so as in our case say 3 of us were on our second dish before one of us got their first again it doesn't really work and makes it awkward and is not good manners is it! Staff are excellent though and the general ambience is good. My advise Bacaro would be find a better spot :-)

Brilliant other than being sung happy birthday. Nice thought but mega cringe.

Wonderful place to have Italian meals

Lovely place and great tapas-style food! Arancini’s are delicious.

Absolutely delicious food, cozy atmosphere and lovely staff

We are regulars. The food is always excellent, the service good and the environment is attractive. One irritation last night was to be told that the kitchen would close for hot food at 8.45. Strange!

We visited what was our favourite place for dinner on Saturday 28th September. Unfortunately it left us disappointed. This visit was definitely not an experience but felt like everything was dumped on our table to get us out of the way. Scallops are usually amazing this time they were just mushy with no flavour. Arancini were over cooked and again very mushy inside. Beef croquettes tasted great but were burnt on the outside. Overall £380 later and one compliment to give cocktails were unreal. Very upsetting since we were celebrating a birthday but larger parties seem to take priority. Will not be rushing back

£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.

A real gem of a place. Superb food and atmosphere. Staff were also really helpful

I chose this restaurant because of the good reviews and I am shocked that a place with such a good review has such poor and expensive food, the portions are so small and of poor quality that after eating the main course I didn't even feel that I had eaten something, shame on me I will never come there again

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!

Lovely food and staff. Ran out of gluten free Yorkshire puddings but the staff made a special effort and made me two! It was very much appreciated as I know dietary requirements can be a pain in the arse. Been here twice, would definitely recommend.

Love this restaurant bar in Ocean Village. I spent time catching up with ex work colleagues and it was just the right place to chill and soak up the relaxing vibe. Sharing plates are it main offer however we had the burgers and saltimbocca mains both good choices

Bacaro was on my list for a long time! In the middle of August we managed to go for a Sunday lunch ant it was really enjoyable! We had the beef, the lamb and the fish, everything was cooked very nicely. Very good service. We’ll be back 😃

Gorgeous restaurant for dates/ celebrations. The deodorant/ pads on offer in the ladies toilets was such a kind touch. Definitely recommend for valentines!

Such a lovely place and the food is always incredible. Unbeatable for a Sunday lunch.

Best Sunday roast . Very friendly and great atmosphere 👌

I ate here a week ago, and had a fantastic service experience. The meal I chose was too spicy for me, so the staff got me to pick another option on the menu to replace it and took it off the bill entirely. Also the brownie was absolutely delicious! I would totally recommend this place to anyone looking for yummy Italian with good vegan options.

Second time here, great experience. Little bit snug & quite close to a large group of loud patrons which isnt always the best - but thats no fault of the warm & welcoming staff who are attentive and helpful

Family of 5 came for Sunday lunch. It’s probably the best roast dinner to be found around here. We had all the meats, they were all cooked perfectly & the accompaniments were very generous & delicious. We sat outside, the whole place appears super clean, the atmosphere is lovely & the staff were great & the manager friendly. I recommend coming here. Thank you to all the staff.

Really good food, a bit expensive though. Pork fillets very good.Arancini one of the best. Sorbet very good

Lovely place, really nice atmosphere and staff helpful and informative, oh yes and the food was pretty damn good too. Whats not to like.

Excellent Sunday lunch, absolutely love the idea of vegetable sharing boards , food is good quality, nicely cooked. All the Staff are very helpful and friendly.

What can I say WOW the food was to die for. Will definitely be coming back, our favourite restaurant in Southampton. Spent more than need as I wanted to try everything.

Best Sunday roast ever, and the roast lamb is a must have. Very popular and books up quickly, so make sure you prebook. Fantastic cocktails and excellent service.

Decent food, nice location a bit too noisy

A lively atmosphere. Great food & wide selection

The food was really good. What captures you when you enter the restaurant is the cozy atmosphere of the place. The wine was great, the music was great and the service was brilliant. A big thank you to Leah, Matt five star service.

Great food and staff, very nice

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Hands down the best carvery place in Southampton

We celebrated a wedding reception here yesterday and what an amazing experience. Staff were incredible especially with helping me charge my camera batteries! What an amazing place and the food was outstanding! Everything was just perfect for the newlyweds! It was amazing!

We decided to try this place out for our biweekly date night. The atmosphere was warm and lively and the service was fantastic. We were a bit disappointed by the size of some of the plates of food. Especially the small plates section. We thought it was incredibly overpriced for what you got. We had calamari, bread, meatballs and a pasta dish. The calamari and bread was delicious. We weren't overly impressed by the size, price or taste of the meatballs or pasta. We definitely won't be coming again because of this. However, the staff were a real pleasure

The best Italian restaurant in Southampton. Delicious food, friendly people l! Worth visiting!

First time visitor today for the Sunday roast. It did not disappoint. Had the trio of meats really good quality, well cooked and large portions. Veg was excellent only thing roast potatoes were very very small and there were only 6 however, still a great Sunday roast.

Spent my 60th birthday there for roast dinner the best roast dinner and atmosphere and service was amazing thank you.

Excellent place for a Sunday Roast - booking is essential though.

Booked in for Sunday lunch and was a first time visit for me. Lovely building inside, staff very friendly, attentive and helpful. I had the roast Lamb and it was delicious and all the trimmings were also spot on. Definitely one of the best places for a Sunday Roast in Southampton but you will need to book.

Delicious food, every item we ordered was perfect. Cocktail hour was a surprising bonus. Good quality cocktails, with plenty of alcohol. Service was really good and friendly.

Does not disappoint. Two for one cocktails 17-18, and some amazing cocktails! Aranacini and croquettes were woof delicious. High has to be the veg gnocchi and ravioli. Dessert is a must

The food is good and the place is amazing

Sunday lunch with sharing roast - absolutely delicious! We left only some of the mustard so that shows how good it was. The food presentation was excellent too - see the photo!

Great food, the Sunday roast was good and plenty of it. The staff were friendly.

Lovely grub in good portions for tapas.

We thoroughly enjoyed our relaxed evening. The ambience is very pleasant, though there was a fairly loud party in the bar, that is atmosphere isn't it? We could talk fine. The food is well executed and tasty. It's nice to be able to try a good variety of dishes, we had 6 plates between 2 which was more than enough.

Lovely lunch with friends. The menu is varied and plenty of GF and vegan options. The waitress we had was so very efficient and polite. Great experience.

Great food and service. Food comes as and when it's ready. Great for sharing. Drink we're great. Friendly staff. I booked a table in the bar, upon arrival requested to move to the main restaurant which they accommodated without any fuss. Would recommend and definitely will be coming back.

First time to Bacaro after a few attempts at booking as it is very popular. I can however see why after a great meal here, all the food was great and the service was extremely attentive. Cocktails were excellent and was a perfect meal to finish off the working year. Highly recommend and we look forward to returning!

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. I've been here many times and it's always a wonderful experience. It's my favourite restaurant. Highly recommend to everyone.

The food was great. We had to wait a bit between main and dessert dishes but to be fair, we were a large table

Such a lovely venue, Sunday roast was excellent. Staff were very friendly and atmosphere was lively

Birthday dinner with friends. First visit. Food was so good, no negative comments from any one of us. Parmesan chips were loved all round. Friendly staff.

One of the best Sunday roasts I've had in a very long time. Meat all perfectly cooked (and generously portioned) and a lovely selection of accompaniments. The gravy should win an award. Very attentive and friendly staff and a lovely ambience. I'll be back!

Highly Highly recommended it! 🥰

First visit this evening. Excellent, courteous staff who looked after us incredibly well. Food was excellent. Loved the vibe to. Have been told Sunday roasts are 1st Class to so will be back very soon.

Been here a couple of times now. The food is always amazing and the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. Great place for bottomless brunch too!

Amazinf roast dinner! Great quality and portion for price 👏

Food was fab, great place for a special meal. Crab pasta was bland but everything else was amazing defo recommend

Had a great time here, the staff are very nice and the food is amazing. My partner and I go here often as they regularly updated their menus and most of their foods can be made vegan. Would definitely recommend

1st time here for a roast and won't be our last. Ambience, service and food all amazing. Would highly recommend 😁😋

I booked this place for my birthday and I can say it is definitely one of the best restaurants in Southampton. Food being the most important, I found they have a variety you don't find in other restaurants. It is a small plates menu so don't expect a huge plate of pasta but quality and taste was very good (especially the arancini balls and sirloin steak). Our waiter was very attentive and the atmosphere of the place was great. Very pleased with their wine too. I would totally recommend.

Food was really good and tasty. And cocktails also delicious

I can’t recommend Bacaro highly enough! It is by far our favourite local restaurant and bar with a fabulous atmosphere and a delicious, varied menu - their Sunday lunch is to die for! The team too are outstanding and always very welcoming and friendly. Please come back soon, we miss you!

Reservamos un sábado por la noche, estaba ocupado pero tuvimos una gran mesa después de una espera inicial en el bar. El servidor fue servicial, agradable y proporcionó un excelente servicio. La comida era genial, con cada plato no realmente tapas, pero tampoco un plato principal. Esto nos permitió elegir 4 platos y proporcionó un plato principal delicioso y abundante para dos personas. Pero recomendaría pedir dos o tres platos y luego pedir más platos cuando estén listos, vinieron rápidamente y recién preparados.Disfrutar

I came here in January for my birthday and I loved it! We were served by Bari, who was friendly, knowledgable and gave great service without being in your face. I've been meaning to leave this review for weeks but kept forgetting. If I remember correctly I had a pizza which was delicious... and we also had ravioli along with several other side dishes (which I can't remember now because it was a while ago) but everything was so good and we were all very impressed and will definitely be going back. The ambience, decor, service, food... everything was great! Would highly recommend.

I decided my birthday meal would be spent at Bacaro.as soon as you walk in you are greeted with a warm smile and welcome. The bar area is relaxed and friendly and vibrant.For the meal I had the cod, chilli prawns, arrancini and garlic bread. The cod was cooked to perfection, light and tasty. The chilli prawns were just right with the taste and heat. The garlic bread was delightful and not over done. The arrancini were mixed with parmesan and wild mushrooms ... they are a taste sensation !! The wine was red this time and it was light and fruity and complemented the food superbly !! I have absolutely no complaints about the food in fact it was sublime, gorgeous I could go on with how good it was. As for the cost it's not bad in my eyes, you actually have to pay for excellence but it's worth every single penny I paid !!The real stars of this complete gem of a place is the guys and girls who work there. Let's face it they are the make or break of any restaurant. Tonight I was served by the delightful Sophie, always helpful, smiley and completely switched on to what the customer needs are.As I'm into chivalry I am going to say firstly thanks to the girls Sophie, Alex, Shae, Christina, Ana, Billie and Aeofi and the guys Stefannio, Shayne, Celso, Diogo and head chef Greg and his superb kitchen staff for your professionalism and hospitality, keep it up you are all stars in my eyes.Lucy you should be bursting with pride at your team ... well done

A lovely modern venue. Really attentive staff .the taster menu was delicious. My only thought was as we had a party of 3 some of the taster option only accommodated 2!! Would it be too difficult to make the taster menu fit to the people numbers? There were plenty of tables of threes eating. Otherwise it was a lovely evening with great service

Great food and great service. Perfect evening! We love to come here. Great dishes, also vegetarian options and a children’s menu.

Came to bacaro for the second time this evening. the service and food was amazing! Thankyou Aleles!!

Fui con la familia a un asado del domingo para el cumpleaños de mi hijo (¡lo reconocieron con un postre elegante!)El servicio era amable y eficiente, la comida excelente y el restaurante en sí era encantador.El lugar estaba muy animado, ya que es muy popular, por lo que deberá reservar con anticipación.

Went to Bacaro the Sunday just gone with a group of 10 for a Sunday roast and couldn’t have been happier. The service was great, the cocktails were awesome, the atmosphere was perfect and the food was just another level. Billie and her team have really got an absolute gem going here! Will definitely be back again.... very soon!

We were late trying to find somewhere that could accommodate 8 for a Sunday dinner, and Bacaro said they could do it which was great, the service was great, so friendly and polite with a nice amount of humour thrown in. The food was top notch so tasty and the sharing roast is such a good idea, we all loved the restaurant so much that we all stopped on the way out to check out the normal menu, I think several of us will be returning for another visit.

Nice, relaxed setting, good atmosphere that's great for conversation. Good for couples and for groups!

We cannot thank Bacaro enough especially Aleks who served us throughout the evening, you made ourevebinf so special, love this restaurant so much 💕

Lovely food and atmosphere and really friendly staff. We visited with a family group for a triple celebration and had a fantastic evening. Thank you.

Lovely sharing roast, great service and atmosphere would definitely come back soon! We had the sharing roast, just over £15pp and worth every penny!

Visited here last night with friends and had a wonderful evening. Booked in for 6pm as a table of 4 and was served by Anna all evening who was wonderful! Food was lovely, wine was great & all the staff were fantastic. They even managed to extend our booking slot for a extra hour (your given the table for 2 hours depending on party size). A really cool social setting and perfect for a catch up with close friends. Ideal to order multiple different dishes and share. Will be returning.

Another great visit to Bacaro, just everything we like and enjoy. Lots of little plates of deliciousness, a very special mention to Stefano who went out of his way to make sure we got our delicious vegetarian arancini balls as the ones on the menu contained meat! So thanks very much! Sometimes it's just the little things that make the night that little bit extra. Perfect Start to finish I could safely say. All I would say is that there is live music on a friday evening and for me properly was a little to loud.

We popped in without a reservation and were greeted by lovely staff.

I went here with my girlfriend for Valentine’s Day and we were served by the lovely Ana. The ambience had a rustic and cosy feel, the food was served quickly and dessert was a surprise. Whenever I’m in Southampton, I’ll definitely go back.

My wife and I enjoyed a delicious Sunday dinner here today.

The food was fresh, flavourful and just the right amount. The atmosphere was perfect for couples/friends meal out and the waiters, especially Celso, made the experience personal and special!

Me and my husband came here for a romantic meal. The atmosphere was lovely,chilled and although busy not overly noisy. The food was incredible And I think I had the best pizza I've had in my life! The staff were attentive, friendly and chatty. We're definitely going back and it's making my mouth water just thinking about it!

Absolutely insane!! Stunning roast would definitely come back and 100% recommend!! Atmosphere always great aswell.

Excellent food, never had something like this before. Plenty of small dishes at excelent quality and taste. You really need to try their lamb, pizza and start with squids. And for the end, best ever sticky toffee puding!!!!! Thank you for brilliant service guys!

Great service, very attentive waitresses always well spoken and in good manner. The food is always exceptional and there is a wide variety of selection on the wine list, that can also come from besides the classic bottle or glass combination and extend into large glasses or carafe.

Fantastic food Great selection on the menu as a vegetarian. Wonderful atmosphere and 5* service from Celso.

Had a lovely meal at Bacaro for my mums birthday. Food was delicious and of a very high standard. The sharing Sunday dinner is an amazing idea! Our waiter Celso was very attentive and made our visit wonderful! Can’t wait to visit again :)

I have eaten here probably half a dozen times now and it’s my go to favourite place! It’s always great. We’ve not had a bad meal, or bad dish come to think of it. All food amazing and delicious! Stefano, Ana and Celso all friendly with great service! Don’t hesitate! You must go! Great work Bacaro!

With its brick wall and exposed structure it remind it has a cosy warehouse feel about it

Came here for lunch, the flavours and quality of the food was A*. Highly recommend and look forward to coming back!

Great late Sunday lunch at Bacaro, we booked really late and could only get a seat in the bar, however on arrival I asked if it was possible to sit in the main dining area if they got any no shows, they quickly made us aware of a table that had become available, which was great! We had the roast beef and nut roast both were fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, the parsnips deserve their own mention as they were incredible! Great Sunday roast dinner with quick and friendly service, thank you to Billie! Definitely recommended

Great food, service was great from a lovely called Aleks. Attentive, engaging and friendly. Thank you!!!

We've been coming in here on and off since just after it opened, I note my previous review was in Jun 2016 and have found it excellent for special occasions. Thus my wife booked a table for my birthday this weekend. She was warned that the only one available was in the bar, but having seen people eating at these tables in the past we did not foresee an issue with this. What she was not told was that the table was in fact effectively in the passage to the WCs and kitchens, so dark that one struggled to read the menus and so noisy that we could not hear the waitress. We left and found an alternative in Oxford Street. I have to say the waitress seemed delightful and genuinely disappointed at out departure. We would perhaps return but only to a table in the restaurant itself.

I have been here multiple times, and it has always been fab. The staff are awesome (especially Stefano) who always manages to squeeze us in. The food and atmosphere are to die for... especially when, like tonight, you have a live band playing whilst enjoying the exceptional tapas! Thanks guys...!

Overdue review of Bacaro, been coming here since it opened and it’s probably my favourite restaurant in Southampton.

It was our second visit to Bacaro and could not have been happier. The food was exceptional. Delicious, well cooked and great presentation. The icing on the cake was the service provided by Bari who was attentive but not intrusive.

Superb Sunday lunch - visited with children having found this restaurant hidden behind ocean village by accident. On first try we were unable to get a table spontaneously for Sunday lunch as they are fully booked. Today having eaten there we understand why. We had starters of butternut squash and ricotta crostini and focaccia with a whipped garlic butter - both superb. For main we all had the roast - choice of lamb, beef or chicken or a combination of all 3. This was served with a platter of roasted potatoes and parsnips, boiled carrots and braised red cabbage, cauliflower cheese - which were all delicious, together with 3 gravy boats to share. Everything disappeared as it was all well cooked. The service was also great - our waiter Baci, was attentive but not overly pushy as is sometimes the case in a busy restaurant where there are always people waiting for a table.

Fabulous Saturday lunch. Ana was a legend. We popped in for lunch in January and she couldn’t have been lovelier. Excellent food and Prosecco! Thank you all.

5*, great food, great staff, great night! We have eaten at Bacaro a few times in the past year but I must say, the food is always amazing. We came here on NYE, not expecting a lot, small plates but there was so much food we couldn’t eat it all, it just kept coming! The entertainment was amazing, at one point we thought the live band was the DJ! Special mention to Sophie, Barrie and Celso who offered a five star service and were there making the night enjoyable! I didn’t expect much for a small place on NYE but this place exceeded my expectations. As a business owner myself, I would like to say that I thought all of the staff did an amazing job and provided a high level of customer service. They are a credit to the owners.