Bar Bacetto in Washington

"Intentional. Flavorful. Joy. These are the words that describe our wonderful dining experience! We were received like family and treated as such, intentionally. With an 18 person limit, the Chef and his elite team of warm, personable “friends” were able to perform their functions with joy…you could see it in their every move. The menu is salad and pasta, how complex could it be? Shut your mouth right there and eat. The flavors in the pasta (truffle with black garlic) make you stop, slow down and wonder how it’s possible. There’s a good chance the Chef is seeing your reaction, reinforcing his joy. The availability of N/A drinks is a nice touch too, an intentional highlight designed to make everyone feel at home. Then there’s that panna cotta, good grief. They serve it with tiny spoons so you don’t look a fool slurping it down…it’s another flavor bomb. Bar Bacetto has set the bar for us. There’s no other place worth the time."

"Hands down one of the best meals and dining experiences our group has had in a long time. We were greeted by Erin, one of the owners, and made to feel right at home. Tyler our bartender and server was a true delight and walked us through the menu and made suggestions (he suggested we get everything for our group of 4 and we did!). The food and drinks were stellar and the chef came out to speak with us. It was like they all invited us over for a family meal. I would definitely go back when in the area next and this should be on your bucket list (or rotation!). Do yourself a favor and get a reservation now."

"My husband and I are BIG foodies, we travel often; sometimes just for specific dinning purposes. Bar Bacetto was referred to us by another foodie couple and I had been watching for an open seat for awhile, so much so that it became a bucket list destination for us so once we got a res, we anxiously started the countdown. We drove about an hour to get there and as soon as you walk in the front doors you instantly feel like you’ve come to someone’s home for dinner; it’s intimate, tastefully decorated and you can witness just about every single operation of drink and meal making from your chair, we absolutely loved that. The service was upbeat and fun, they were quick on their feet and the transitions from appetizers to main plates and desserts were effortless. They put their all in it and it shows. We REALLY enjoyed watching the chef cook at the chef table, he made it look easy. NOW, the FOOD! Hands down everything that we ordered drink and food wise was amazing. As we are told the menu changes often, we highly recommend the focaccia bread for starts, it is exceptional. Overall, It was such a great experience for us and only short of an hour drive from our doorstep. We will be anxiously awaiting for our next chance at another dinning experience with Bar Bacetto again. Thank you for a wonderful meal and a perfect atmosphere for date night."

"Another wonderful dining experience...yes, we are return diners! Absolutely everything was top notch and delicious from appetizers to dinner, and on to dessert. The cocktails are I'm a Gina Ian's and delicious, pairing well with the menu. A+++"

"Was told their focaccia is *chef’s kiss* but truly enjoyed everything! Prosciutto paired with burrata were perfect, decadent truffle handmade pasta. Will surely return. Thanks for taking care of us, Tyler!"

"Second time visiting and I’ll be back! The food is delicious and fresh, and the whole team are warm and friendly. Felt right at home. I’ll be bringing my friends next time so we can order EVERYTHING. Don’t skip dessert."

"Spectacular. Erin, Chef, and team make each visit a wonderful experience with the food and service. We ate at Evan Funke’s Tre Dita in Chicago last year and while that was excellent, we prefer Bacetto, both for food and atmosphere. We have been three times to Bacetto, and each plate every visit sources a smile as the flavor exceeds expectations as does their welcoming environment and kindness. Make reservations, stay at the Royal Block, buy the menu and share plates to taste it all."

"I reserved the cordial room for a party of ten as we were celebrating my wife’s 50th birthday. Upon our arrival, they had a display with lit up numbers (5-0) and champagne waiting. I didn’t plan for any decorations or anything because, well… I am unsmart. I was so pleased to see that they had gone above and beyond and set everything up so nicely. Service was amazing and the food was perfect and plentiful, as always. Afterwards, they took photos of our party in front of the sign and sent us home with our boxed up food as well as corked bottles of the wine we didn’t finish. I’ve never seen a restaurant do that with their wine pairings! Can’t recommend the cordial room experience enough. Thank you Bar Bacetto for making my wife so happy!!"