Bacaro

Following traditional Venetian bars' footsteps, Bacaro is all about sharing plates, traditional cicchetti and good wine with loved ones.

An Italian wonderland of flavour, joy and Mediterranean magic, Bacaro enjoys traditional bistro feels with an extra touch of glamour. Old-school furnishings, memorabilia, and the classic candle-in-a-wine-bottle trick whisk you away to the Venice canals whilst the reams of twinkling fairy lights afford this little eatery that romantic glow. Perfect for date nights and cosy get-togethers with friends, Bacaro is delighting all the senses with its irresistible mid-summer vibe.

To begin, a round of cicchetti. These traditional small plates are best enjoyed with your first glass of wine and tantalise the tastebuds without ruining the appetite. The likes of parma ham with rocket focaccia, meatballs in a creamy, tomato sauce and crispy arancini encasing slow-cooked beef and cheese really make the mind boggle. How can something this small pack in so much flavour? This is the art of cicchetti.

After the small plates, the main courses stride into the spotlight. Straight from Milan comes chicken Milanese, from the sea comes prawn spaghetti and from the land comes the pan-fried lamb cutlets. For something extra special, nothing says decadence like a steaming bowl of truffle porcini ravioli. It turns out pasta can hide all kinds of treasures, as does the cellar! With one of the longest wine lists you're likely ever to see, Bacaro takes its squashed grapes very seriously. Simply ask their friendly staff for pairing recommendations and let the bottle do the rest.