Bacco in Richmond upon Thames

The evening was a special birthday for my husband - booked on line in good time - seated next to kitchen door - constantly opening then moved next to toilet door - the goats cheese salad consisted of plain salad from bag no dressing just a splodge of some sort of gel tasteless - the sauvingon blanc was so bad had to mix with water and to be fair the sea bass was quite nice but not at time of ordering suggest some sides ie potatoes or vegetables half way through main course - the staff tried their best but would recommend cutting the covers down as felt uncomfortable - when we eat out we really do not like to complain as it makes an atmosphere and really in hind sight should have said something at the time - and we did nearly go elsewhere but waitress said i have a nice table for you but was next to the toilet / bathroom disappointed will not be returning

True italien food , great dishes. the people who work there are great. it has been a long time that in london i had that great italien food. excellent service

We had lunch for 10 i had been once with a pal so took a punt for wife birthday It was superb Everyone loved it The food, the wine recommended by staff, the ambience

Comida y servicio fenomenal! Tuvimos una corta estancia en Richmond para ver Kew Gardens antes de nuestro vuelo fuera de Heathrow. Bacco fue recomendado por nuestro hotel, así que le dimos una oportunidad. Me encantó todo: pan, aceite de oliva, casa roja, cordero ragu, y ternera. Me encantó tanto que fue una obviedad para ir de nuevo la noche siguiente. Esta noche hemos comido pan, aceite de oliva y tinto de casa (todo muy muy bonito) pero le hemos añadido aperitivo de burrata, brócoli, espinacas + raviolis de ricota, y por supuesto el ragu de cordero. Las pastas son fabulosas y recién hechas. En general, la comida es preciosa y bien hecho. El servicio es atento y profesional. Ojalá pudiera dar más de 5 estrellas. ¡Bravo!

Disfrutamos mucho de nuestra visita y recomendamos la auténtica comida de calidad. Desde el momento de la llegada nos atendieron, bebidas servidas rápidamente mientras leíamos el menú. Si bien no es el menú más grande, más que lo compensó en la calidad de los platos y el servicio que era impecable. Sin duda volveremos la próxima vez que estemos en el oeste de Londres. Mike & Sue Winchester

Great place to enjoy Italian cuisine. The staff is really friendly, the decor is stunning, and the food was excellent. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to have a quiet Italian dinner in Richmond.

Cibo e atmosfera eccellenti, è difficile trovare buon cibo italiano a Londra però Bacco è stato eccellente. Da visitare

This is a fabulous place. The food is delicious and the staff are consistently lovely and very accommodating. They’re also happy to make little adaptations if you have allergies etc. It’s also dog friendly outside which is a bonus! I’ve been several times this summer, mainly for food but it’s also a nice place to go to for drinks.

I came here with the local friends, they recommended to come here for lunch. The best Truffle pasta I had in South West London! Massive starters, amazing service of Felix and Jonathan, they honestly made our time better! Looking forward to come back with more friends!

The food was amazing! So full of flavour and something a little different for everyone. Service was good and the restaurant has a very relaxed and welcoming feel to it. Would visit again.

We wanted to try something diffrent than our usual italian place in Richmond so we read the menu of Bacco and decided to give it a try . We were very happy with the dishes from the tasty bread basket , Burrata served in a lovely pesto infused olive oil to the main dish . I ordered the monkfish stew and my wife ordered the spinach ravioli . The waitresses was very warm and friendly and helpful . Thank you Lala for promising us that we will love the food . Will definitely return soon .

It’s THE BEST Italian food I have had in a long time, and I have been in Italy hundreds of times. I am from Barcelona. I was not sure about having Italian food in the UK. To my surprise it was dreamy. The ossobuco ragu is perfection. All the pasta is homemade so no bloating no filling full in a minute and then hungry an hour later. The desserts menu is impossible to choose just one. The staff is super nice. I am travelling solo but it’s also perfect for couples and family friendly.

We have had another fantastic meal at this lovely restaurant. The food is amazing and the staff are spectacular. Every time I visit Richmond it’s my go to. Always fabulous!

Dreadfully bland food and not quite hot enough. There appeared to be no seasoning of any sort. When we mentioned it (nicely - she did ask if we'd enjoyed it) to the waitress she became very snippy. We stressed that she wasn't to blame but we then seemed to be in the doghouse! I asked for the plate of Italian cheeses - there were only 2 different ones, hardly a selection - which came with the equivalent of 3 cream crackers. When I asked for butter the (different) waiter sneered as if I'd committed some gastronomic offence! The meal was overpriced. There was nothing good about this place at all. I will never come back.

Stepping into this vibrant Italian restaurant in the heart of Richmond, we were greeted by an atmosphere that perfectly balanced modern flair with traditional Italian warmth. The menu offered a tempting selection of Italian classics. Each dish was a celebration of rich flavours and fresh ingredients, beautifully presented to enhance the dining experience. The meal was not just delicious but also a visual delight, reflecting the restaurant’s commitment to quality and authenticity. The owners, a charming couple, frequently mingled with guests, adding a personal touch that made the dining experience even more special. In summary, this Italian spot in Richmond is a gem where cuisine, ambiance, the people and the location come together to create an unforgettable experience.

We visited Bacco restaurant for dinner. Excellent place to dine with your loved ones and friends. Plenty of choice to eat, we experienced a warm welcoming, followed by an excellent service, with a lot of attention to details on order to please you. We had pasta with black truffle served in a crispy parmigiano basket and seafood pasta, finishing our dinner with the famous Italian dessert tiramisu. Great evening, will visit again.

I came here for dinner with a couple friends. Our waiter Felix was great, the atmosphere was very nice and all our drinks came out very fast. For the food we had the prawn pasta, nduja pasta and the chicken pollo parmigiana which were all lovely. Would highly recommend 👍🏻.

Great serving staff, good but not excessive range of wines. Food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Both the À la carte and set menus had good options.

We dropped in very early on a Friday evening without a booking. The staff worked hard to get us on a no show table for two. The excellent customer service from everybody is apparent. The people here genuinely enjoy what they do it seems. The wine choices were spot on, no fuss asking for tap water. Hot plates, attentive but not intrusive service. The black prawn pasta dish had lovely flavours. The only negative is the prawns were poor.

An amazing spot in Richmond, we was greeted with a warm welcome from staff and had a lovely waiter called Jonathan who was extremely attentive to give us the best service possible. Will definitely come back!

Bacco is the place to go to get you in the right mood for a pre-theatre lunch. The atmosphere is great, the service perfect and the menu choice and wines magnifico! In our travels this restaurant is hard to beat and comes very high on our list of places to eat with family and friends. Grazie di tutto Angie and Peter

Excellent restaurant for any occasion. I have been eating here few times now and very time really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. My 8 year old son loved octopus here, delicious risotto and the steaks were amazing too. The location is very convenient, being right next to station and few minutes away from Kew Gardens

One of favourite restaurant in Richmond. The food is amazing. Excellent food and service. The pasta is fresh and cooked perfectly. Good wine and lovely atmosphere at the patio.

The food was delicious (I had grilled octopus, and others spoke well of theirs). House wine was fine. Our party of ten was well accommodated in a room to ourselves. The waiter (young, black, articulate) was charming, and coped admirably with a discrepancy in the bill payment, which had occurred somewhere between us chipping in 1/10 each on our cards, and the restaurant's bank. I hope it was resolved in due course!

I was told by the waiter to shovel my food down because they needed us to order by 9:30 pm on a Saturday night. Restaurants in London are becoming absolutely ridiculous in respect to when they close the kitchen given that London is supposed to have a good bunch of theatres and cinemas and you should be able to go to a theatre or other entertainment and eat afterwards. No wonder the hospitality industry is struggling. You would think they would make it easier for people to come out for dinner but that relies on them opening kitchens until after theatre and other productions like cinema finish. If they don’t becoming more flexible, more and more restaurants will close which will be a shame.

My wife and I called in for a spontaneous Saturday lunch after a walk around Richmond. This was our 2nd visit and it was terrific. The owners visit Italy 3 time a year to find interesting regional dished to bring back to add to the menu. It shows. While there are the classics there are also interesting variations. The quality is immense. The outside terrace is a joy in a sunny day and our server LaLa was a model professional who dealt with a couple of unusual challenges with huge grace and warmth. Thoroughly recommended.

A great dinner this evening - LwTs have one of the pastas as they are always good - tonight was really good. Highly recommend !

What an incredible evening having dinner at Bacco, Exepcional food and great staffs 2, I dare say it's the best Italian place I've been outside Italy here in London! Congrats to the Chef Tutti!!!!

I had the most amazing dining experience at BACCO. This place is an absolute gem! It’s definitely a must go in London for these who likes real Italian food. We had pasta and lamb which was perfectly done and absolutely delicious, they Menu invites you to try everything, the staff is so friendly and patient I can't praise Bacco enough. The combination of delicious food, warm atmosphere, and exceptional service makes me come back every time The photos will speak themselves

Great little restaurant eaten here twice. The menu is small but done very well. Eating inside and outside under cover is possible, and the staff are extremely friendly. The menu prices are the going rate and I would recommend this restaurant with my hand on...

A night full of memories, laugh and fabulous food. We couldn’t wait to come and visit Bacco once again. Definitely it’s a must to have their famous truffle pasta and formaggio fritto. Honestly they have the best food ever !!! The staff was so friendly,...

We had an excellent Italian dinner at this restaurant. The food was amazing, kind service and a wonderful location.

Bacco Ristorante is a restaurant absolutely full of soul, love and care! You can't imagine how tasty the food is here! And the queen of the kitchen is the pasta with truffles🤌🏼 And the Panacota is so, soo delicious and soft...aaaw😍🤤 I strongly recommend visiting...

This restaurant is absolutely amazing! All the food that we tasted was insanely delicious. I will recommend with all my heart the best pasta with truffle in the world and the floradora cocktail. Also if you are a cheese addicted as I am you definitely...

Great service and atmosphere. Food was a mixed bag-it arrived very quickly, perhaps because the restaurant is geared to the pre-theatre crowd. Starters were fine and my vegetarian main course was good, however the Chicken Milanese was obviously reheated and tough and the mixed leaves...

I spotted a sign outside the restaurant saying Special Offer and headed in for a quick lunch. The carbonara was delicious, one of the best that I have had. Great outside seating area. One of the best independent restaurants in Richmond. Highly recommended.

We visited Bacco in Richmond on Saturday night for the first time. What a great restaurant. Our waiter was so friendly and charming, and the food was excellent. We do not live in the area, but we will definitely be back when we visit London...

Great location for theatres - or anything else. Fabulous menus, fresh ingredients, cooked to perfection and great service.

An old favourite of many years, now under new management but the standards have been maintained . The same helpful and friendly staff, the excellent service and the scope and quality of the food make for enjoyable and reasonably priced dining.

We went to Bacco with a group of friends as we all love Italian food and were truly impressed by the quality, variety and taste of the food. It was all on high standard. The food was more than delicious, the staff was very attentive...

Amazing place - had the most delicious Italian food 😋 the lobster pasta and tiramisu was to die for. Friendly and accommodating staff. Will be back.

I had lunch with my friends, everything was excellent, the staff is very kind and nice, attentive and very fast! I always come back with pleasure because I find the tastiest pasta and the best quality drink there! I really liked the roses on the...

Last weekend my family and I visited Bacco. We were greeted very warmly at our table and shown to our table which was in a great location. Drinks, food and wine were first class but the star of the show was our waiter Elena. She...

The best italian restaurant! The cleanest and most arranged. Delicious food and desserts as well. Very kind and friendly staff. I come back every time with the greatest pleasure!

Food it is absolutely amazing and all staff very professionally. Definitely I will come again. Everything was perfect.

A very pleasant place, we will definitely come back, very good food and very relaxing atmosphere. The staff is very kind and careful!

In a Group with a fixed price two course menu so maybe not representative of their normal offer. The Antipasto was very poor. A small plate of very ordinary cold meat. Really nothing like a classic Italian dish. The lasagne with bolognaise sauce was OK...

Ellen the owner supported by Victor , Dylan and the rest of the team offers a consistently good natured aura coupled suth excellent wine , food and service. Highly recommended.

I really enjoyed my visit to Bacco. The location was great, near the Orange Tree, one of my favorite theatres, the food was excellent and the service was extremely pleasant. I've had adequate meals in the area before, but this was by far the best.

We had a delicious dinner of Brushetta and then the lamb and sausage pasta with a mixed salad. Service was very quick and friendly and we sat at a nice quiet table near back f restaurant. Not cheap but the food is well worth the...

AMAZING ! A MUST ! Just to let you know, that night was absolutely fantastic This dining restaurant has something for everyone ! As a pasta addict , I obviously had the Spaghetti al Tartufo nero : the dish was to die for ! This...

Without a doubt the BEST RESTAURANT I've ever been to!!! Innovative cuisine, friendly staff, a pleasant atmosphere and of course an exceptional location. Richmond is one of my soul places, that's why I never miss dining here, at Bacco. I'm sure that once you come...

Bacco became my favourite place. It’s super cozy and food is just amazing. I won’t change it for any other Italian place. We are going there on every single occasion, and always been impressed with friendly and professional staff and great food. You need to...

I used to love Bacco and have visited many times in the past. Unfortunately, my last visit was unenjoyable with lousy, overpriced food and poor service. I ordered the salmon which at £19 came with only three cherry tomatos and a smear of pea puree...

Meal delicious and under pouring rain we were walked to the tube station under an umbrella by a kind waiter!

Awful food, miserable experience. First disappointment was that the set lunch menu no longer existed, though it was advertised on the website, then, as the pasta range was very limited, I went for lasagne, never my first choice. This was almost inedible, as it was...

From the moment we arrived and were welcomed. We sat outside ( our choice) and it began to bucket down with rain They were immediately set to move is indoors no problem at all. We decided that we were suitably covered. 2 of us being...

Me and my partner used to come here often before the pandemic, and when this past week my parents visited us, we decided to have one nice dinner out here, to discover that Stefano, the old owner have left his business to a lovely couple...

Well below the standard of other restaurants in the area and expensive. Bread was stale, calamari had no flavour and pasta unmemorable.

Food quality is good but the portions are very large. We were unable to finish either starter or main. Most choices are overly complex. This is no longer a very good and reliable Italian restaurant. Instead they appear to be trying to move up market....

Admitted we were late and glad to find somewhere still serving food, that's the only positive. The bruscutta was liked choped tomatoes on bread. They had no steak so had chicken breast coated in a disgusting coating, the tomatoes in the salad were bitter and...

We had starters and mains and were upset to find none of the dishes were authentic nor were they fresh, as we all had stomach pain and trouble right afterwards. We understand that the business has been sold by the original Italian owner,so that might...

I cannot recommend this place enough, from staff who treat you like family to food that i carefully prepared, 100% recommend

Delicious Italian food. Great attention & service from waitresses. Alfresco dining was perfect. Well done Bacco!

We've known Bacco for years, and even after its change of ownership we enjoy our visits. The Linguine alla Marinara was very good with beautifully cooked fresh mussels and tasty prawns although the advertised octopus and clams were rather sparse. My son's grilled octopus with...

The food is beyond expectation. The ambiance is amazing. Also 100 % for the service.Highly recommended. Also its not very hard to find as its next to the station. From starter to dessert! 11 out of 10.

I booked a table for 4 for an early evening dinner. We are foodies and travel regularly to Italy where we love the food and the people. We were expecting "normal" London Italian food but were absolutely blown away by the quality of the meal...

My husband and I went here on Valentine's Night. We were disappointed to be seated alongside a group of seven people, already eating, and by nature it was a loud and noisy group, not conducive to a nice Valentine's meal for two! There seemed to...

Visited this lovely restaurant for lunch and had a wonderful experience. The chef must be very good as every dish was superb. The prawns starter was my highlight. We sat in the private dining area which is perfect for businesses. All the staff are very...

We stumbled across this lovely Italian restaurant whilst having a few days stay in Richmond. The food really was the best ever. The starter we both chose was the "special" of the day and it was scallops ( 5 of them ) in a champagne...

Every thing was just right , the food , atmosphere, service . Alberto the manger was super helpful , helped us with our choices and it was amazing . And his passion and love to the place makes you feel like u r in Italy

My first visit at Bacco was amazing, the service is brilliant. The carbonara and the truffle pasta were delicious, the wine selection is also great. Would highly recommend.

Took my wife to Bacco on Saturday night and while they seemed a little surprised to see us - despite booking and confirming - a table was soon sorted. The menu is diverse and interesting and something for most palates. The service was warm and...

Don’t go if you’re in a hurry! We arrived at 5;50 for pretheatre supper and explained where we were going. After some fried zucchini and a glass or two of wine, our main courses were not delivered to the table until 6:55, almost an hour...

My friend and I have visited Bacco several times, either side of lock down. We very much recommend it - food is excellent, wine list good , service good and staff friendly and welcoming.

Laurence and I have walked past Bacco on numerous occasions as we stroll around Richmond and it has always been busy - so on Thursday evening we finally got around to visiting for ourselves and I can see why it's busy! The service is welcoming...

We returned for a post-theatre meal and were as happy as our previous visit. Bacco feels authentically Italian, with a great team doing service. The seafood risotto and spaghetti al tartufo (truffles) in a parmesan basket were amazing. And can't forget the calamari fritti and...

This is now our favourite restaurant in Richmond! Spaghetti al tartufo, Gamberoni al limone, Seabass & Tiramisu - every single dish we've had was sooo good! Great location - right next to the tube station. Very friendly & helpful staff.

Tasty food, had the risotto and a mozzarella salad. But service was terribly slow, crammed into small spaces with people squeezing past. But expensive for what it is. Wouldn't recommend.

Staff were absolutely run off their feet tonight but food and service was still fabulous. Food as ever was super tasty, such a reasonable price for a good quality meal. I had the cod with chickpea stew, hubby had the truffle pasta in Parmesan basket...

Lovely restaurant with a nice outdoor seating made tou feel like you where on holiday . Food and service both of a high standard . Lovely cocktails too .

MY NEW FAVORITE Today my friends and I visited BACCO restaurant. I rarely write reviews, but this time I really want to thank the team for their excellent service, delicious food(truffle pasta was amazing), cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Elena was incredibly attentive and accommodating, she...

I had a great dinner at Bacco Restaurant; The food is amazing! As a started I had the antipasti and for main I went for “Spagetti al Tartufo”- it was the best pasta I had in Richmond. I will recommend Bacco to my friends.

This meal was for a double birthday celebration for 2 of my family ranging from 74 to 2. There was food to accommodate everyone. You HAVE to have the zucchini fritti! Everyone’s meals were fresh and delicious and came quickly. I don’t think I have...

Great family meal with excellent service from Stefano and the team. The outside area works really well. Cosy when it is cold and a real feel of sunny Italy when its warm. Highly recommended.

Gorgeous creamy burratta and delicious fresh delicate seafood! Generous portions, will definitely be returning.

We went there last Tuesday, we were in 4. The service was amazing, the owner came to table and treated us very well explaining about the dishes and recommended wines. We really enjoyed our meals, the pastas were amazing. My friend who had the fish...

Went here last night with our friends and I think it's the best Italian I've been to in London. The setting and ambience is really lovely, staff were friendly and the food and wine were exceptional. Really delicious pasta! We all had different dishes and...

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Beautiful courtyard/ terrace setting with an amazing atmosphere. As a table of 4 we shared 4 different starters which were delicious and clearly fresh produce. Our mains were equally delicious, homemade fresh pasta and honestly the best pasta we...

Lovely restaurant. We have been going for years but had not been since first lockdown so were not sure what to expect. Hasn't changed - except for beautifully decorated outdoor seating area. Same great food and wine list. I had forgotten what really good pasta...

Please be aware that online booking system will allow you to book a table on Sunday, but the restaurant doesn't open Sundays!

We visited one evening as a pre-booked table for 4. The menu was nice but disappointingly two out of the four staters we order had been taken off the menu as they had run out of ingredients. The food was good, but not exceptional and...

Second business lunch this year, outrageously good pasta on both occasions. Can’t recommend this place enough

I came back to Bacco for the second time in one week as I just had to share the great food with more friends. The atmosphere is lovely and the service from the waiters like Alberto is so professional and friendly. The best Italian in...

Since lock-down allowed outdoor dining we have had three great weekend meals at Bacco each time with Lobster pasta. A great welcome from Stefano and team. Nice to enjoy our Prosecco and G&T followed by a good bottle of smooth red Italian wine with our...

My mother and I had dinner at Bacco last night, our first meal out since lockdown. We love Italian food and a friend had recommended it to us, especially for the service. We arrived very early before our booking as we were a little nervous...

Food quality was fantastic and our waitor Alberto was lovely and of a very high standard! would come again

Absolutely lovely dinner with friendly service. Our server Alberto was great fun, would come again!!

Delightful experience; food was well presented and delicious (grilled artichoke, followed by monkfish). The outdoor deck was inviting and warm. Attentive staff, without being intrusive. A local favourite and recommended.

Incredible! The food, the service, the atmosphere, the staff are simply equal to none. I’m Italian and have always had great expectations of italian food, the cook Luca is piemontese and cooks like no other! I thoroughly recommend it. Un posto divino una angolo di...