Riverside setting for Italian fare: sizable wine list, extensive cured-meats menu & daily specials.
4.6 – 379 reviews $$$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Main Menu | |
| Insalate / Salads | |
| Bacaro “Farmer’s Salad” Baby romaine in an avocado & citrus vinaigrette with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, sweet sugar Snap peas, baby red radish, red onion & celery |
$17.00 |
| Wild Shrimp and Avocado Salad Lemon, honey, fresh coriander, cherry tomatoes, red onions |
$18.00 |
| Italian Buffalo Mozzerella on a bed of Prosciutto di Parma with Fire-Roasted Red Bell Peppers Wild arugula, Ciacci Tuscan olive oil, aged balsamic, Malden sea salt |
$17.00 |
| Traditional Caesar Salad with Grilled Garlic Crouton Pasteurized egg, lemon, Tuscan olive oil, wine vinegar, Pecorino Romano, black pepper |
$17.00 |
| Mixed Organic Lettuce From Baby Greens Farm Balsamic vinaigrette, red wine vinaigrette, bacaro vinaigrette wine vinegars with virgin olive oil, romano, garlic, sun dried tomatoes |
$15.00 |
| Bacaro Squid & Octopus Salad Fresh lemon juice, virgin olive oil, fresh coriander, cherry tomatoes, celery, red onion |
$17.00 |
| Insalata alla Caprese Native tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad with fresh basil, Ciacci Tuscan olive oil, sea salt, aged balsamic |
$18.00 |
| Native Tomato & Sweet Corn Salad Tomatoes and sweet corn from Confreda Farms, fresh basil, red onion, garlic crouton, balsamic vinaigrette |
$18.00 |
| Antipasti Caldi / Hot Appetizers | |
| Summer Squash Soup with Fresh Tomatoes & Basil | $15.00 |
| Wood-Grilled Crispy Baby Octopus Tender octopus, sautéed spinach, grilled radicchio, drizzled with honey & balsamic, white beans |
$24.00 |
| Roasted Narragansett Littlenecks *Garlic, white wine, fresh herbs *San Marzano pomodoro, garlic, hot pepper, fresh herbs *San Marzano pomodoro, sausage, rabe, garlic, hot pepper |
$20.00 |
| Roasted Littleneck Clams & Corn Chowder Sweet onions, smoked pancetta, corn stock, native corn, basil, fresh tomatoes, grilled garlicky croutons |
$20.00 |
| Sweet Corn Fritters with Smoked Paprika Aioli | $16.00 |
| Grilled Pizza | |
| Pizza Margherita Tomato, basil, two cheeses |
$25.00 |
| Pizza Bianca Goat’s milk cheese, fresh rosemary, caramelized onion, hot pepper |
$26.00 |
| Pizza “Zucca” squash flowers, goat’s milk cheese, black pepper, olive oil, micro basil |
$26.00 |
| Pizza with Sweet Corn & Spicy Oil basil, tomato, 2 cheeses |
$26.00 |
| Pizza with Prosciutto di Parma & Wild Arugula basil, tomato, 2 cheeses |
$26.00 |
| Pasta | |
| Pasta Con I Funghi fresh egg tagliatelle, butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano, truffle-scented egg, mushroom |
$27.00 |
| Rigatoni with Veal Bolognese Parmigiano-Reggiano, San Marzano tomatoes |
$27.00 |
| Pasta “Calamarata” Tube-shaped pasta with Confreda Farms Zucchini & goat cheese in a sweet onion sauce with fresh parsley, Ciacci Tuscan olive oil, fresh basil & Parmigiano-Reggiano |
$27.00 |
| Linguine with Native “Pesci del Giorno” and House Preserved Lemons Fish of the day, fresh thyme, Ciacci Tuscan olive oil, toasted bread crumbs & lemony aioli |
$27.00 |
| Baked Gratin of Pasta with San Marzano Tomato & Confreda Farms Sweet Corn Cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano, mozzarella, ricotta, fontal, tomato, fresh parsley, sweet corn |
$28.00 |
| Saffron-Scented Riso from the Oven with Chicken and Clams Risotto, garlic sausage, chicken, littlenecks, sweet onions, tomato, fresh coriander |
$35.00 |
| Crespelle in the style of Sorrento fresh burrata, lemon zest, black pepper & parsley filled crepes baked in a san marzano tomato pomodoro with Parmigiano-Reggiano |
$27.00 |
| Spaghettini “Caprese” with Local Tomatoes, Basil & Buffalo Mozzarella Sliced tomatoes from Confreda Farms, mozzarella, sweet basil pesto made with fresh pignoli nuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano |
$28.00 |
| SPICY Summer Pappardelle Wide pasta in a spicy habanero pepper sauce with sweet corn, native tomatoes & fresh coriander |
$27.00 |
| Pesce / Seafood | |
| Pan-Seared North Atlantic Sea Scallops Summer Sweet Creamy Corn, Tomatoes & Fresh Basil Mashed potatoes, Ciacci olive oil |
$35.00 |
| Cioppino Delicate Italian braise of scallops, littlenecks, squid, shrimp & pesci in San Marzano tomato pomodoro with Ciacci Tuscan olive oil, grilled bruschetta, fresh herbs |
$35.00 |
| Wood Grilled Swordfish in the Style of Liguria San Marzano tomatoes, fresh oregano, Taggiasca olives, capers, sweet onions, Ciacci Tuscan olive oil & aromatic jasmine rice |
$35.00 |
| Pan-Seared “Pesci del Giorno” Native tomatoes, cucumber & Sicilian couscous salad with fresh basil |
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| Carne / Meats | |
| * Pan-Seared Duck Breast & Confit of Duck Leg Roasted figs drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar, dried figs, mixed organic greens from Baby Greens Farm & gorgonzola picante |
$35.00 |
| Wood-Grilled Spareribs “Scottadito” Roasted Westport turnip & butternut squash, sweet and spicy pan drippings, fresh rosemary, Tuscan olive oil, mixed organic greens |
$32.00 |
| Crispy Chicken Over Pasta Fagioli Buttered noodles, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh herbs, Ciacci Tuscan olive oil |
$32.00 |
| *Bacaro Steak Frites Wood-grilled beef tenderloin over sliced tomatoes with a spicy horseradish crema, crispy shoestring potatoes, sweet homemade ketchup |
$45.00 |
| Entree of Assorted Seasonal Roasted and Grilled Vegetables Composed vegetable salads and Home-made Picklings |
$30.00 |
| *Wood-Grilled Double-Cut Pork Chop Double corn polenta, heirloom tomato & cucumber salad with fresh mint & sweet red onion |
$35.00 |
| Crispy Pork Tenderloin “Milanese” Cherry tomato mignonette, buttered noodles, Parmigiano-Reggiano, zucchini, wild arugula |
$35.00 |
| Wood-Grilled NY Strip Sweet & spicy pan drippings, creamy mashed potatoes |
$45.00 |
| Contorni | |
| Creamy Mashed Red Bliss Potatoes | $10.00 |
| Pan-Roasted Broccoli Rabe sea salt, Ciacci Tuscan olive oil, garlic, hot pepper |
$10.00 |
| Roasted Zucchini & Summer Squash Sea salt, Ciacci Tuscan olive oil |
$10.00 |
| Roasted Sugar Snap Peas Sea salt, olive oil |
$10.00 |
| Creamy Double Corn Polenta | $10.00 |
| Dolce | |
| Bacaro Cappuccino “Bombe” Vanilla ice cream with espresso baked under a sweet meringue |
$15.00 |
| **Caramelized Mission Fig Upside-Down Cake Crème fraiche whip, ice cream, caramel, vanilla anglaise |
$15.00 |
| **Warm Mixed Tree-Ripened Stone Fruit Tart for Two Rustic tart with vanilla crème anglaise |
$20.00 |
| Salted Chocolate Caramel Tart Chocolate Pastry filled with dulce de leche, topped with dark chocolate ganache & Malden sea salt |
$15.00 |
| Bella’s Original Bombellini Little warm doughnuts filled with hazelnut-scented chocolate pastry cream, dusted with powdered sugar |
$12.00 |
| Bacaro Shortcake Fresh local berries, unsweetened whipped cream & fresh cream |
$15.00 |
| **Warm Fig & Robiola Rustic Crostata for Two Rustic Crostata with vanilla crème anglaise |
$22.00 |
| Bacaro Blueberry & Peach Cobbler with Sweet Corn Ice Cream Blueberry & Peach cobbler topped with ice cream made from Confreda Farms sweet corn |
$15.00 |
| Wine | |
| 2017 Bacaro Nero d’Avola | $34.00 |
| 2018 La Battistina Gavi | $38.00 |
| Cocktails | |
| Bacaro Margarita 100 % Agave, fresh lime juice, triple sec (guest is advised to shake over ice) |
$16.00 |
| Bacaro Cosmopolitan Citrus vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice (guest is advised to shake over ice) |
$16.00 |
| Bacaro Lemondrop Lemon vodka, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup (guest is advised to shake over ice) |
$16.00 |
| Scottish Negroni A Café Giacosa original made with Hendrick’s gin |
$16.00 |
| Classic Americana “The Side Car” Courvoisier, Cointreau, fresh squeezed lemon juice with a sugared rim |
$16.00 |
| Pomegranate Martini Pomegranate liqueur, orange vodka, splash of cranberry juice |
$16.00 |
| Bellini Martini Vodka, white peach puree, splash of prosecco |
$16.00 |
| Sangria (Rosso or Bianco) Made fresh to order |
$16.00 |
| Basil Gimlet Vodka or Gin, fresh muddled basil, Rose’s lime juice |
$16.00 |
| The Diva Our spin on the Polynesian classic Mai Tai, Light rum, dark rum, orange and pineapple juices |
$16.00 |
| Pomegranate Lemonade Citrus vodka, fresh lemonade, pomegranate liqueur |
$16.00 |
| The Riviera Cocktail Where France meets Italy, elderflower liqueur, prosecco, fresh mint, fresh lemon juice |
$16.00 |
| Bacaro Venetian Apperitivo | |
| The Brioni A stimulatingly refreshing cocktail consisting of grapefruit vodka, Campari, Elderflower liqueur, fresh squeezed lime juice, and ginger beer |
$16.00 |
| Negroni “Sbagliato” The ‘wrong’ Negroni recipe. A refreshing apperitivo of prosecco, Campari, and sweet vermouth |
$16.00 |
| Soave Spritzer Soave Superiore, Elderflower liqueur, club soda served over ice |
$16.00 |
| Bacaro Spritz Prosecco with a splash of Aperol served over ice |
$16.00 |
| Classic Bellini Harry’s Bar classic of Prosecco and white peach puree |
$14.00 |
| Bacaro Cocktail Grapefruit Vodka, Campari, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice |
$16.00 |
| Aranciata Cocktail Grapefruit vodka, sparkling orange soda water |
$14.00 |
| Americano Campari, Sweet Vermouth, club soda served over ice |
$14.00 |
| Venetian “Kir” A cocktail with Prosecco and a splash of Barolo Chinato finished with an orange shard |
$16.00 |
| Birra | |
| Estrella Damm | $5.75 |
| Stella Artois | $5.75 |
| Birra Moretti | $5.75 |
| Samuel Adams Boston Lager | $5.75 |
| Bud Light | $5.00 |
| Michelob Ultra | $5.00 |
| Franziskaner Weissbier | $7.00 |
| Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA | $7.00 |
| Stone IPA | $6.00 |
| Long Trail Brewing “Hibernator” | $6.00 |
| Allagash White | $5.75 |
| Goose Island “Matilda” | $7.00 |
| Guinness | $6.00 |
| Yuengling Traditional Lager | $5.75 |
| Collesi Birra Bionda 500 ml | $15.00 |
| Collesi Birra Rossa 500 ml | $15.00 |
| Sharp’s (Non-Alcoholic) | $5.00 |
| Birra Alla Spina | |
| Grey Sail ‘Little Sister’ IPA | $7.00 |
| Heavy Seas Sun Burst Sour | $8.00 |
| Artifact Craft Cider | $7.00 |
| Cicchetti | |
| Burrata Frito Breaded and lightly fried burrata cheese with San Marzano pomodoro |
$9.00 |
| Wood Grilled Polenta Carmelized onions and Guanciale |
$9.00 |
| Pan Seared Duck Breas Served on toasted brioche with house-made jam |
$9.00 |
| Crispy Polenta wrapped in Speck Buffalo mozzerella, sea salt, cracked black pepper |
$8.00 |
| Crispy Glazed Pork Belly Sweet and spicy sauce, rosemary |
$10.00 |
| Eggplant “Palmigiano” Crisp eggplant, warm buffalo mozzerella, tomato, basil, Ciacci Olive oil |
$8.00 |
| Bolognese Stuffed Fried Olives | $8.00 |
| Baccala Mantecato with Crispy Polenta Crostini Lemon zest and fresh thyme, Ciacci olive oil |
$8.00 |
| Pan-Seared Sausage Trio served with spicy mustard, grain mustard, and fresh grated horseradish |
$8.00 |
| Arancini Breaded and fried risotto stuffed with mozzarella, served with aged balsamic and touch of truffle oil. |
$8.00 |
| Panini Small griddled sandwich of Prosciutto di San Daniele, tallegio cheese and rocket |
$9.00 |
| Fried Smelts Served with lemony aioli and Soar-slow cooked onions with wine vinegar and bay leaf |
$8.00 |
| Trippa alla Fiorentina with Crispy Polenta | $8.00 |
| Crostini with Lardo di Colonnata fatback cured with sea salt and rosemary from the town of Colonnata Tuscany |
$10.00 |
| Crostini with Pan-seared Beed Tenderloin drizzled with Horseradish Crema & Chives |
$12.00 |
| Crostini with Olive Tapenade | $7.00 |
| Crostini with Duck Livers & Onions Cooked in Vin Santo | $9.00 |
| Traditional Bruschetta- garlic rubbed grilled bread with virgin olive oil and salt | $7.00 |
| Bacaro Formaggi | |
| Umbriaco di Raboso “Drunken Cow” This semi-hard cow’s milk cheese is soaked in Barolo wine. Dark fruit flavors with a peppery finish. Produced in Veneto |
$13.00 |
| Bastardo del Grappa Pasteurized, semi soft cow’s milk cheese produced in Monte Grappa in Veneto |
$10.00 |
| Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP Unpasteurized, 24 month aged, old cow’s milk cheese produced in Parma Italy |
$8.00 |
| Gorgonzola Piccante DOP This “mountain style” soft, sharp, marbled blue cheese is made with pasteurized cow’s milk. Produced in Lombardy |
$7.00 |
| Taleggio Pasteurized, semi soft cow’s milk cheese with nutty notes. Produced in Lombardy |
$7.00 |
| Belgioso Provolone Sharp flavor, pasteurized cow’s milk cheese. Aged for 18 months, produce with milk from Cremona |
$7.00 |
| Del Monico Provolone Semi-hard, unpasteurized cow’s milk cheese. Spicy, sweet notes and buttery finish. Produced in Naples. |
$12.00 |
| Piave Vecchio DOP Firm, pasteurized aged cow’s milk cheese. Nutty, strong, sweet flavors. Produced in Veneto |
$7.00 |
| Buffalo Mozzerella Pasteurized Buffalo milk cheese. Mild floral, milky, tangy flavor. Produced in Campania |
$10.00 |
| Pecorino Al Tartufo Firm, pasteurized sheep’s milk cheese with pungent notes of white and black truffles. Sweet, earthy trufflle flavor. Produced in Tuscany |
$13.00 |
| Robiola Due Latte soft ripened, pasteurized mixture of cow and sheep’s milk. Creamy with a balance of sweet and salty , subtle earth and mild grass nodes. Produced in Piedmont |
$10.00 |
| Tarentaise Semi firm, pasteurized Organic cow’s milk cheese. Alpine influence bringing , buttery, nutty and grassy flavors. Produced by Thistle Hill Farm in Vermont |
$11.00 |
| Fresh Ewe’s Milk Feta Soft, pasteurized Sheep’s milk cheese. Marinated in herb infused olive oil. served with drizzled aged balsamic vinegar, sea salt and Ciacci olive oil. |
$7.00 |
| Bacaro Salumeria | |
| Proscuitto di Parma Sweet, salt cured ham from Parma Italy |
$10.00 |
| Proscuitto di San Daniele Rich, salt cured ham from San Daniele Italy |
$12.00 |
| Mortadella mild and smooth sausage from Bologna |
$7.00 |
| Finnochiona Rich and robust salumi flavored with fennel and salt. |
$7.00 |
| Speck Sweet, gently smoked ham produced in the mountain region of Alto Adige |
$7.00 |
| Genoa Salame Air-dried spicy salame |
$7.00 |
| Daniele Sweet Soppressata Course ground pork salami produced in the influence of the Friuli region in Northeastern Italy |
$7.00 |
| Daniele Hot Soppressata Mild spiced course ground pork salami produced in the influence of the Fruili region of Northeastern Italy |
$7.00 |
| New England Charcuterie Wild Boar Sausage inspired by an old world classic hunter’s sausage, mild spiced feral swine mixed with heritage pork. |
$9.00 |
| THE BACARO EXPERIENCE | |
| Southern Italian Board Speck, Spicy Soppressata, Buffalo Mozzarella, Caciocavallo Silano D.O.P. , Castelvetrano Olives, Roasted Peppers Agro-Dolce, Sicilian Eggplant Caponata, Cornichons, Roasted Nuts with Honey and Assorted Jams (Serves 2 people) |
$25.00 |
| Northern Italian Board Prosciutto di Parma, Finocchiona, Taggiasca Olives, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Gorgonzola Dolce, Marinated Mushrooms, White Anchovies Cornichons, Roasted Nuts with Honey and Assorted Jams (Serves 2 people) |
$25.00 |
| Chef’s Local Salumi Board An assortment of the Chef’s selection to include Rhode Island’s own Danielle Company’s Finnocchiona, Hot Salami Casalingo with Mostarda Fruits, New England Charcuterie Wild Boar Salame, Mole Salame, Tartufo Salame, Bacaro’s Country-Style Pork Pate, Bacaro’s Chicken Liver Pate, Assorted Homemade Picklings & Crostini (Serves 2-4 people) |
$35.00 |
| Chef’s Assorted Cheese Board An assortment of the Chef’s selection served with homemade Jams, assorted spiced nuts, dried fruit & toasted breads (Serves 2-4 people) |
$30.00 |
| Bacaro Olives | |
| Green Castelveltrano from Puglia |
$5.00 |
| Taggiasca Olives Oil cured from Liguria |
$5.00 |
| Green Cerignola from Puglia |
$5.00 |
| Black Cerignola from Puglia |
$5.00 |
| Black Gaeta From Lazio |
$5.00 |
| Tournate From France |
$5.00 |
| Itrana From Lazio |
$5.00 |
| Assorted Olives Mixture of olives |
$6.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: bacarorestaurant.net
Contact Bacaro
Address: 262 S Water St, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 751-3700
Website: http://www.bacarorestaurant.net/
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10PM |
| Thursday | 5–10PM |
| Friday | 5–10PM |
| Saturday | 5–10PM |
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