Joseph P.
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We went to Baci Pizzeria and Restaurant for the first time last night. After checking out the outdoor area, the friendly bartender treated us to some trivia and warned us about the no-seeums. Since it was raining, we decided to sit inside. It is a casual restaurant. The interior is eclectic, with black-and-white photos of Italian mobsters and celebrities decorating the walls, plus a small shrine to the founder at one end of the bar. We sat at the bar and played some cribbage.
Our bartender, Caitlyn, was personable, professional, and courteous. We ordered a bottle of Barbera, which was reasonably priced and showed vibrant red-fruit flavors with a touch of spice and smooth tannins and turned out to be a great pairing with our meal.
To start, we had the wood-fired long hot peppers on garlic bread. They were smoky, spicy, and addictive. My wife said we’ll need to order them every time we come back. Caitlyn thought we’d been there before because ordering something like this is a pro move.
For the main course, we shared two 12” pizzas (the size that gets cooked in the wood-fired oven). The Carmine’s Favorite had hot soppressata and long hot peppers over fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic, and parmesan, with the sauce layered on top. It was bold, spicy, and full of flavor. The Arugula Prosciutto pizza was lighter but just as delicious, with silky prosciutto di Parma, peppery arugula, and a touch of sweet balsamic reduction over the classic base of sauce, mozzarella, basil, garlic, and parmesan.
A violinist sat in a chair throughout the evening, playing Beatles tunes and Italian classics like a tarantella and the Godfather theme.
Overall, a fantastic evening of food, wine, and music. Highly recommend!