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Il Bacaro

Address: Via degli Spagnoli 27, Pantheon, Rome | Map It
Phone: 06/6864110

Price range: $$
Cuisine: Modern Italian
Location: Pantheon

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5

Fodor's Review:

With a handful of choice tables set outside against an ivy-draped wall, this tiny candlelit spot not far from the Pantheon makes for an ideal evening, equally suited for a romantic twosome or close friends and convivial conversation. Pastas —like orecchiette (little ear-shape pasta) with broccoli and sausage, a dish that lip-smacks of Puglia—are star players. As a bonus, the kitchen keeps its clients from picking at each other's plates by offering side dishes of all the pastas ordered among those at the table. The choice main courses are mostly meat—the beef fillet with balsamic vinegar or a London broil-style marinated in olive oil and rosemary are winners.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Credit Cards: DC, MC, V
Closed: Closed Sun. and 1 wk in Aug. No lunch Sat.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by szocchi from San Francisco on 10/11/07
This is a great spot for a romantic dinner. The outside tables are cute, but a little close. The inside has a corner table for two that is wonderful. The food is outstanding and the menu reaches a bit outside the norm of traditional Italian dishes - but not too far. The chef was experiementing with raw food and had a wonderful carpaccio of artichoke appetizer. That evening there were many meat and fish dishes that were raw. Don't fear traditionalists, the pasta with broccoli and black truffles was awesome and the risotto out of this world. Much more creative with vegetables than the typical spot. Higher end on the pricing, but well worth it.