Bacaro in Vancouver

I ve been to Venice a couple of times and have loved their cicchetti bars, selling amazing crostinis with a variety of toppings. When I found out about Bacaro and saw that their Apertivo menu had them for $6 and included one with a drink, I knew I had to try them. When we sat down and read the menu, it contrasted significantly with what was online. There were no $6 dishes and nothing free with a drink. We asked about this and were told the menu had changed a week ago, but had not been updated. Fine. We asked if they still had cicchetti and the server pointed out 4 items on the menu and said they came with 3 or 4 items in an order. We ordered 3 of these and when they came no crostini. Instead, we received 3 extremely small dishes that were bland and way overpriced. Very disappointed. When we asked about this, the server sort of shrugged it off and said the chef made the changes because that s what the customers were interested in. Too bad. If you re looking for an authentic Venetian cicchetti, don t go here. 3 small dishes and two drinks set us back around $70 and that s without the food GST right now! No wonder it was so quiet inside. You re better off going around the corner for Nightingales happy hour.

During dinner realized there were multiple mice running along blinds right behind my head. I notified manager but I m totally disgusted. Turns out they are aware of the issue, but she still seemed surprised. Food was ok just spoiled by the mice. Don t recommend until they get that sorted.

Had our staff Christmas dinner at Bacaro for the first time and we had an amazing experience. Booking the restaurant, communication and the food/service was fantastic. Chanthy and the staff hit it out of the park for us. My staff has been gushing praise about the choice of venue this year and already asking if we will return to it next year. Thank you to Bacaro and its staff for kicking off our holiday season! I will definitely return for a date night dinner with my wife in the New Year.

Ordered their tasting course but honestly left unimpressed. Very nice presentation but the taste is just not it.

The service was amazing, and the food even better! Best tiramisu I ve ever had!

We had an amazing birthday dinner! The lamb chops were , some of the best Ive ever had. All the servers are fabulous people, they took the time to ask our names and thank us for coming. Cant wait to come back!

It is a wonderful modern Italian restaurant with excellent customer service. My husband and I love Tiramisu and wanted to take one to go. The Tiramisu was made in house. It was so authentic and delicious, I wish I purchased two. ##contestentry

If youre a fan of authentic, soul-satisfying pasta, look no further than Bacaro. Nestled in the heart of Coal Harbour, this cozy gem serves up some of the most delicious hand crafted pasta youll ever have the pleasure of tasting. From the moment you step inside, youre welcomed by beautiful aromas and the warm, inviting ambiance feels like youve stepped into a friends kitchen. Every dish is crafted with such care. The pasta is always fresh, perfectly al dente, and has an unbeatable quality that only homemade noodles can offer. The sauce? Pure magic. Whether youre enjoying the spaghettoni with the did I just lick my plate ragu or the a curated special that dances with seasonal ingredients, each one feels like a delicious hug for the soul. What truly sets this place apart is the personal touch. Chef Chanthy Yen is often seen working behind the counter or with the most inviting servers making sure a delicious experience is had by all. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, offering recommendations and making you feel like part of the family. I have my favourites - you know who you are. Whether you re a local or just passing through, Bacaro is an absolute must-visit. The passion for quality ingredients, the craftsmanship in every dish, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere make it a place youll want to return to time and time again. If you haven t tried it yet, youre missing out!

As a tourist, I visited this restaurant, and although the food was tasty and the waitress was very kind, I had an unpleasant experience. Around 9:50 p.m., while enjoying my dessert, I saw a rat inside the restaurant, less than 20 meters away from me, eating on the floor. This situation prevented me from finishing my dessert, and I decided to leave. Even though Im a visitor, I felt it was important to report it, so I filed a complaint with Vancouver Coastal Health. The lack of cleanliness is a serious concern that outweighs any positive aspects, so I would not recommend this restaurant. As a tourist, I visited this restaurant and, although the food was tasty and the waitress was very friendly, I had an unpleasant experience. Around 9:50 p.m., while I was enjoying my dessert, I observed a rat inside the restaurant, less than 20 meters from me, eating on the floor. This situation prevented me from finishing my dessert and I decided to leave. Although I am a visitor, I felt it was important to report it and made a report to Vancouver Coastal Health. The lack of sanitation is a serious concern that outweighs any positives, so I would not recommend this restaurant.

Nice place, food was good. Was expecting more from the pasta though

Great place, great vibe and awesome service. Crystal was an amazing server. I recommend either of the wine flights as they are amazing and well put together.

food is okay, the pasta is better than the beef tartare. but service is super great and the ambience is great in there.

Kid-friendliness: No problem with a stroller Food

Food was the literal best I ve ever had. I ve been to France, Italy, Croatia, Mexico, but I ve never had food like this. I felt like the judge from ratatouille eating the ratatouille. The risotto was absolutely amazing. 10/10 would recommend infinitely.

Visiting from Montreal. Just had a wonderful dinner at Bacaro s. Highly recommend the Heirloom tomato carpaccio and the Lobster papardelle. Mathilde s deep knowledge of wine helped us select the perfect wine food pairing. The service of our waiter Mike was impeccable. Both were a joy to talk to and overall made for a « wow » dining experience. Thank you.

He went on a Sunday. Roberto (kitchen) was very friendly and went through the menu with us. Daniel our server was very friendly too. Food and service was great

The food was incredible, as was our server. I wish I lived here so I could return.

Don t go there. First of all, quality of food and especially the pastas: rude. Not even close to how pasta is meant to be. Not close to any Italian cuisine. No advice with pairing wines. A student from 21 years old though he was friendly. No clue even when changing plates after the steak tartare. Which was really really awful. Too loud music, AC on freezing mode. Sorry sorry to write this down. We are visitors and every Michelin star or recommended place we have been the last 5 years ( over 100 restaurants) and this is ending on place 100. You have to improve on every level Eg the winelist: a lousy newspaper quality dirty winelist piece of paper, and lack of any ambiance

Had a wonderful meal here on the patio a few nights ago. We ordered the potato chips, calamari fritti, lobster tail with risotto, and corn agnolotti. Everything was excellent and well cooked. Service was perfect. Would highly recommend everything.

Stopped in for aperitivo/happy hour before dinner elsewhere and enjoyed the food altho service was a bit nuts. Restaurant was pretty empty so that wasn t the issue. Maybe she was new. Did not seem familiar with the menu at all!

Not a good pasta . Bad service .

Bacaro offers impeccable service and beautifully crafted dishes. We had chefs menu which was incredible. They were also incredibly prompt and accommodating when I needed to adjust my reservation. A perfect choice for a refined dining experience. Food

Good restaurant. Vancouver standard price.

The service is really good, but it takes an hour to bring the food, the food is super salty, the meat has little to no taste and it smears super expensive

A delightful dining experience that effortlessly transports you to Europe! Picture this: a warm summer evening, seated on a charming street patio, watching the world go by it s like stepping into a European postcard. The ambiance is matched perfectly by the food: a simple yet exquisite affair. Think al dente pasta kissed with pesto, heirloom tomatoes brightened with dill, and to finish, tender scallops nestled alongside sweet peas. Pure, uncomplicated bliss on a plate. Hats off to our fantastic server and their stellar team. This spot is an absolute must-try!

i m giving 1 star because this quality doesn t really justify the price. we walked in during Valentine s Day and was asked if things were okay way too many times (considering that we only order a pasta and a drink per person). we promised to leave before 7pm this constant reminder felt a bit much. you cant even focus on your food or the conversation youre having. the drink was better than the pasta as the shrimp was extremely salty so salty that i couldn t finish this small dish the waiter that served us also couldn t really remember what s in some of the drinks. its ridiculous to be charged this price if the general experience is like this. i genuinely dont understand why it is a michelin recommended restaurant.

Great food. The duck was dreamy. Excellent environment. Eager servers. Thanks for a great night out!

Cozy patio seating is good for summer though a bit noisy with traffic in front. Good pasta and drink, also phenomenal tiramisu is not to be missed!

Great, intimate atmosphere, food selection is great, delicious! Our server was very kind.

Food is average level for lunch

Food is the main reason for the loss of stars. Too salty, which is uncommon for me as I eat pretty salty. There s waaaay too much oil or butter in everything, taking away from the flavor vs enhancing it. Service was great and location excellent. Won t be back though because of the preparation for the food.

A disappointment as a Michelin recommendation... I came for my birthday, and I was very underwhelmedand not happy. My biggest disapointment was the lack of the bars abilities to make non menu cocktails that are standard Italian appreritvos... also... as an Italian restaurant, they dont provide any pre-meal bread that is so standard any basic Italian restaurant Ive been to in Italy, and also within Metro Vancouver. Love the interior design, not enough to make me consider wanting to come back again. Food was good, but I dont think its worth what theyre charging.

Went there with family, service was amazing along with the food and atmosphere. Special shoutout for Jon who served us there and made our day awesome

Awesome food, service, atmosphere.

Food was ok, but not what could be expected at this price point.

Food was excellent. Portions are a bit small. Bit pricey too. Overall, still recommend to check out.

After careful consideration, Ive decided to share our recent experience at your restaurant, as I feel its important to communicate our disappointment. Two months ago, my partner and I were excited dining out at Bacaro for the first time. We were told that the pasta was sensational, so naturally our hopes were high. However, from the moment we arrived, our experience was marred by subpar service. The initial encounter with our waitress left much to be desired. Her lack of attentiveness and apparent disinterest in explaining the menu and its ingredients left us feeling neglected and frustrated. Despite our attempts to overlook these shortcomings and focus on the anticipated culinary delights, the service continued to disappoint. I understand that everyone can have a bad day, and maybe that day wasn t the best for her. We didn t let this disengaged service bother us. Plus, the pasta and other food were truly tasty, and we could really taste the chefs dedication and innovative flairs. However, our otherwise enjoyable dining experience took a downturn upon receiving the bill. By the time we got our bill, we noticed that the cost of the dessert on the bill was $2 more than what s listed on the menu. We proceed paying our bill as we didn t think that was an intentional mistake. We really enjoyed our food, so we wanted Bacaro to have the opportunity to correct the mistake on their menu. So we informed our waitress about that price inconsistency. Just to clarify, our bill was more than $100, and we werent looking to get back the $2 difference. If we had wanted it back, we wouldve mentioned it to our waitress before paying. After politely informed our waitress, a male staff member showed up and carelessly TOSSED a tonnie in front of us like we were beggars. At that moment we were in disbelief, we calmly re-stated that our original intention was to inform you so that you can correct this mistake on your menu. The male staff member offered a half-hearted apology and left. At that moment we just felt extremely humiliated and wanted to leave right away. As much as we appreciated the quality of the food, the poor service and disrespectful treatment we received overshadowed our dining experience. While I understand that mistakes happen, the dismissive attitude displayed by the staff member was unacceptable. As a result, I m left with no choice but to express my disappointment and reluctance to return to Bacaro in the future.

An absolutely fabulous meal in a really chic restaurant with a great vibe. Super friendly and attentive service. Really loved their elegant dim sum / tapas style dishes. Perfect for sharing. Some of the outstanding highlights included their potato chips, Culatello di Modena, Truffle burrata and Risotto di gó. The finest interpretation of Venetian Bacaro food I have ever had and a must return next time we are in town!

Went in with my girlfriend to celebrate my birthday. Food was amazing the vibes were great! Would definitely come back for a special occasion

Average italian restaurant. I would even say your typical hotel restaurant- ok food and ok service but nothing special. I liked their duck ragu pasta. All other pastas we tried were just ok. Cheese plate is below average. Also, they do not have any beers on draft. Not really sure how is it possible for a restaurant in Vancouver to have at least few draft beers to pick from.

A very delicious break to a busy day at the PDC convention. Well done and will be back

Such a perfect place to bring your date for a nice dinner and glass of wine

Bacaro Fairmont Pacific Rim DINNER MENU Price for this Menu: $65 APPETIZERS Tuna Crudo Tonnato, Confit Tomato, Pine Nuts ENTREES Bigoli Con Anatra Wheat Pasta, Lightly Spiced Duck Ragu, Parmigiano Grilled Wagyu Creamy Polenta, Cippolini Onions, Bone Marrow and Amarone Jus DESSERTS Bergamot Gelato, Shortbread Cookie, Marinated Cherries or Frangipane with Pear, Rum Soaked Raisins, and Marsala Cream They started off with a amuse bouche, that was a fun pairing, prosciutto with some sort of jam and super soft cheese...mascarpone? It was a great little teaser, The Tuna Crudo was great, fun bright, light but punchy. Loved every bite of it, same with the desserts both desserts were delicious the Frangipane though, exceptional. I love ice cream so Bergamot Gelato will always be a win, but that Frangipane, Personally, the Grilled Wagyu, versus the Bigoli Con Anatra the Grilled Wagyu wins. Hands down the Grilled Wagyu was a much more balanced dish and had me wanting more.The pasta with the Duck Ragu was just way too heavy, salty and oily. After some mouthfuls I was struggling to finish it. Service was ok, slow at first, not sure if theyre used to a busy night but they felt understaffed. Service was better once the restaurant died down a little. Overall 7/10

Took part in a wine dinner. Food was good and well executed throughout. Wine pairings were good except for one of the dishes. Only downside was that the handkerchief pasta was getting cold when it arrived at the table but oh so delicious. Great evening overall!

Beautiful place with interesting but beautiful decor. The ambiance is perfect for any romantic occasion. The food is spectacular - truffle ravioli is outstanding. The service is exceptional and very accomodating.

Great atmosphere and location, cozy with a vibrant and intimate feel. The presentation was unique and creative but some of the flavours could have had more depth. Overall good experience.

Food portions are extremely small. Our group was pretty disappointed with the Dine Out Experience.

We went for the dine out event menu. The portions were way too small - my main (manzo) had like 2 spoons of polenta. It could have used 3x that at least. In terms of flavor, my spouses bigoli pasta was just ok, weve had much better for the same price in Vancouver. The remaining dishes tasted great with delicate and balanced flavors but still, simply too small servings. We did ask the server whether they thought we should have a side before we ordered, and they said the portions of the three courses were sufficient but all four of us in the group were a little hungry at the end. Despite great atmosphere and great presentation, this caused us to be disappointed.

The food was just ok, and the portions are extremely small. I don t know who thought the menu was good and approved it. I ve had way better dinners in Vancouver for the same price or lower.

Disappointing experience. We came for Dine Out (which costs almost as much as the normal menu), service was subpar and they missed ingredients in all of our main courses. Way below Kitchen Table standards.

Unfortunately nowhere near the level of quality I would expect from a place this caliber. I went with friends to the Vancouver dine out featured menu. They started well with a complimentary amuse bouche that the server was attentive to offer the vegetarian substitute as the dish comes with anchovies and most of our group do not consume fish. From this moment the experience shifted, it took too long to get appetizers and even longer for our mains. I chose the Porpette al fungi, it was ok but the polpette was a bit dry and already absorbing all the sauce, likely sitting on the pass for a bit too long. I choose the bigoli con anatra. The pasta was heavy, flavour was shallow and did not reach the level of complexity expected from a duck Ragu. Dessert: I got the gelato which was good and my husband got the frangipane, flavourful but the pear was hard. Portion sizes were generally lacking, my husband got the Manzo and I cant believe that was a full portion, there was literally 4 small bites of steak and 3 spoons of polenta, very well made but an acceptable portion should be twice that amount AT LEAST. I find this offensive and we are definitely not coming back. Bacaro may charge like them, but they dont belong on a high end restaurant list and certainly are not a Venetian bacari either.

Came here for a dinner date. Restaurant is beautifully decorated , very modern with dim lighting . Server was friendly , knowledgeable and quick with getting our items . Today I can say I had the best pasta I ve tasted in awhile since visiting Italy. The Agnolotti alla zucca pasta is DELICIOUS! 10/10 recommend trying it ! The linguine with shrimp is also pretty good definitely not as flavourful as the agnolotti though. Recommend trying out Bacaro:)

Excellent service there was a mistake on our order, we ordered 3 mushroom balls to start with as an entre but instead we got 2 x tuna balls which we ate before we realized it was the wrong order and when we told the waitress not only did she come back with the right order but also said it was on the house...that we wouldnt be charged for either ... rare to have that kind of customer service... the 3 menus were a little confusing and restaurant pricey but the sword fish with the farro I ordered and the halibut my husband ordered was delish.

The fresh / homemade pasta is fantastic but overall the flavours are lacking and dishes are generally underwhelming. Would stick to ask for Luigi or Di Beppe. Also I find restaurants attached to hotels tend to lack atmosphere. Wouldn t go back personally. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable though.

Restaurant recommended by the Michelin guide. Quite good but nothing exceptional in terms of service or dishes, so disappointing for a Michelin recommendation.

I personally didnt have the best experience. Im definitely biased against Italian food, not having had any great experiences so far, but I was very disappointed with Bacaro for the price. I ordered the Venison Ragu, which wasnt bad, but didnt taste amazing I think. We actually waited closer to an hour for our food, which we werent really expecting nor were we told about. The pasta was a little more tough than I anticipated and there was some curly wire/metal thing in my food. I assume it was from a can of sauce or something that they opened but accidentally got into my food. Either way, it was not the best lunch experience and I personally wouldnt recommend it to people. The staff were very nice though!

The service was very invasive and they tried really hard to upsell anything. The food was tasteless, which was very disappointing. It is supposed to be a Michelin star restaurant, but it seems the chef forgot to season. Portions are extremely small as well. The Risotto was not creamy at all and the rice was undercooked, the Manzo was chewy and literally 6 tiny pieces of meat with a decoration of puree, a baby portion.

Smart, elevated takes on varietal proteins. Our shining stars were the (perfectly cooked) octopus, the tuna crudo, and the linguini con prawns. Very generous dusting of saffron, very well priced shaved winter truffle. We will be regulars here!

Started with cicchetis which we enjoyed. It went downhill quickly from there though. Dishes came out slow and the mains did not meet anywhere near the standards of a Michelin recommended restaurant. Had a linguini and a halibut dish. They looked good but were utterly flavourless. I am sorry but I could have gotten much better tasting food at a standard neighborhood rstaurant. The service and atmosphere were nice. But the food is what counts and it misses the mark. I wont be coming back.

If this is a typical Michelin recommended restaurant, then a Michelin recommendation doesn t count for much.

I echo the feelings of other reviewers here- its just not that good for the price. 1 at our table was left with no food while everyone waited. Sommelier was great. Salads were mid. Pasta dish with meat removed was still $42. Would not recommend. It was changed to bacaro after 6 months as something else that failed. Guessing it wont last either.

We had a great experience at Bacaro. Zeena, our server, was amazing. Asked about dietary preferences, made adjustments to our orders accordingly and provided great recommendations. The out-of-menu items are a must try, especially the charcoal grilled squid with farro. The octopus was tender and cooked to perfection. The same goes for the seafood linguine. The wagyu was not at good as the rest of the wagyus we tried. Nothing exciting there and I found it to lack some marbling, even though the sauces that were served with the wagyu beef were amazing. All in all, great spot and we will definitely come back.

Had a great time! The place was very, very busy upon arrival. It was NYE. Got a glass of bubbles while we waited, which was nice. Food was tasty, and we shared 4 dishes, which I think was the perfect amount of food. Lambrusco spritz and the bottle were delicious! Will def be back!

Incredible service and ambience!! The food was amazing as well. The agnolotti con zucca was definitely the highlight of the night. Congratulations!

Unique menu with nice surprises in store when we asked about the chefs daily creations (from which we ordered sweetbread with caviar - my first time trying the dish! It tasted like chewy fried chicken, in a really good way). The server was super sweet, and the main of wagyu manzo and dessert of gianduiotto both offered interesting flavour combinations. Free cichetti with purchase of any drink during apertivo hour. I had a sip of my friends mocktail and it had the best aspects of wine without the effect of it!

Good food, good service, worth a visit.

Nice ambient restaurant, great for a date night or anniversary. The scallops were spectacular and the octopus was the most tender weve ever had. Every dish was fantastic except maybe the wagyu which we expected to be more fatty and not so lean. All in all, a wonderful meal and highly recommend.

Heating system was broken despite the freezing weather. They could have at least informed us prior to arrival. Food was average and salty, I would not recommend! Food : 2/5

Waisting of money and time

Service was beyond awful. No chance you will ever see me there again. Not cheap either. When they presented the bill, they announced that because we were a large party, there was an automatic gratuity. I was not intending to tip at all, so they got both barrels. Worst service in a restaurant for me in the last 10 years.

0/5 service, 0% tip. Absolutely embarrassing, non-existent service. In fact, Ive had better service at a food truck. Youll never catch me at Bacaro ever again which is a shame because the food truly is top notch.

Gorgeous spot with great food The kind and charming staff are the cherry on top of the experience. Can t wait to return!

Incredible food, service, and overall experience! The staff are always friendly, efficient, very knowledgeable and prompt to answer any menu questions. Always a treat getting to dine here, highly recommend if you re looking for something to do and somewhere to go. They will not let you down.

Waitering was good, but hosting was somewhat baffling. We arrived 10 minutes early, and 3 different hosts appeared to be attending to our reservation. By the time our reservation had been handed off to the 3rd host (without any communication as to the delay), we started to think the worst - that our reservation had been lost! It hadnt. Its just the way they roll. Minor quibble, given the price of the menu, the experience felt a little too casual.

Visiting Vancouver and was excited to try out this new addition to the pac rim for dinner - just want to say the service here is excellent. The host as well as waitress were so friendly and warm. One of our dishes was a pasta and as soon as I had a few bites I knew something was terribly wrong. It felt like I had just eaten a spoonful of tablesalt I asked my husband to confirm or if I was going crazy and he also agreed it was absolutely .disgusting. We told the waitress who took it back to the kitchen and she came out apologizing and saying that the kitchen apologizes and that apparently something similar happened earlier in the day?! Waitress was really nice about it and didn t charge us but despite continuing our meal with other dishes (that tbh were just okay ), my mouth felt so awful the entire night after I got home and I felt bouts of nausea from having bites of that pasta. I feel like they spilled an entire shaker of salt accidentally to this dish and I m just surprised no one had done a taste test especially if there was a complaint earlier in the day.

Simple but very tasty for lunch. Will definitely return and explore other great menu selections.

Great pasta and great service

Bacaro is located on the main floor of Fairmont Pacific, right by the lobby bar. Easy to locate, and plenty of street parking around. Ambiance was nice, however the food was underwhelming at best. My 2 stars are for hospitality of the servers. - Chicken Liver Crostini Crostini itself was basically a thin cracker, however the liver mousse was a good balance of creamy and rich without leaving a greasy aftertaste. Rating 3/5 - Polpette Di Funghi Mushroom and ricotta meatballs were average, the aioli was decent - tasted better with the manzo given how dry it was. Rating 2/5 - Risotto Bianco The presentation as you can see from the photo looks unappetizing, it was equally unappetizing to taste. Heavy handed Gorgonzola, faint hints of truffle. The balsamic drizzle on top wasn t enough to save the dish. Rating 1/5 - Manzo Taste and presentation were both lackluster. To put it simply, its a few pieces of beef and onion grilled together and presented alongside green salad. The meat was dry and its not served with any sauce. The hostess brought out some olive oil and balsamic vinegar to compensate. Rating 1/5 They have an extensive wine list, my recommendation is to go here for the wine and preferably skip the food.

excellent service and the flavours were very good.

The food is delicious.

Great service, vibe and food. One of our favorite when we are in Vancouver.

Came here extremely excited. But left a little disappointed. I guess I was hoping that it would live up to its Michelin review. We ordered enough to get a good sampling of the menu but feel that there was little that sparkled - from the food to the experience. I really wanted to love the basics from here the pasta and the risotto...it wasnt good. My risotto was under cooked and was still raw at the center of each grain. These are yards sticks to measure decent Italian restaurants. Our waitress was okay (a few forgivable errors) but the hosts were not the best but marginally detracted from the evening. The décor was unremarkable. That whole dinner was .. from start to end .. forgettable.

Drinks were good but everything was OVERPRICED and service was alright.

Great food and fantastic service .definitely deserving of the honourable mention on the Michelin guide.

Instagram food; all look no flavour Restaurant for Chumps - 200$ For fish sauce from Safeway tasting soup , pasta that tasted like one note cheese, and dry cheese cake For your first time in Vancouver and you have money to spend ~ maybe Local; Bodega = worth your hard earned money and half the price

Solid Italian food, creative dishes.

Fine dining, fantastic service but without the stuffy vibes that are normally associated with that level of food and service. We were so, SO pleasantly surprised and will absolutely be back when in Vancouver again.

As a Michelin-recommended restaurant, you would expect more than just the quality of the food but the whole dining experience. Food was decent but overall We felt undervalued as customers. The server at times was unresponsive and inattentive.

Food was awesome. Thank you for the wonderful recommendations, Mr. Taylor!

One of the best Italian food I ever had in Vancouver. Very fresh ingredients with great balance. Service was great as well .

We decided to try out this restaurant because it s Michelin guide reccommended! We ordered the Rosato Spritz, which is house bottled and labelled. Cute touch! It was sweet and easy drinking. Our reservation was for 8:30 and by that time, they were out of their homemade bread and their sirloin. Thankfully they still had a ribeye available. It was my favorite dish of the night! The ribeye is sous vide and finished on the grill which was exquisite - sooo tender. However, we did have to ask for some salt on the side as it was under-seasoned for our liking. In place of the bread & butter, we tries the Saffron Pecorino - very tasty! We enjoyed the accompanying Peach Mostarda - very sweet and strongly flavoured. We were told ahead of time that their Duck Ragu Bigoli is more aldente than we would be used to which was appreciated. It was good but not the favourite of the night. The Fritto Misto was delicious and had great portions! All the assortments of seafood were cooked perfectly. The breading has more of a bite than you would expect. Definitely worth a try! The ambience was dark and intimate.

My husband and I had an amazing date night. Every single dish was delicious as was the wine pairing. Our service was fantastic and we can t wait to enjoy another meal at Bacaro!

One of the best places if you wanna go somewhere that not everyone goes. If you are a wine person, ask John to help you guys. Thank me later

Went for the eat out tasting menu. We paired wines too. Pasta was good, very al dente though, but I prefer it.

This was my first dining experience at Bacaro, but the food more than lived up to the great reputation of the restaurant. The service was great as well. I hope to return to dine there again at some point!

Very enjoyable meal. Great wine recommendation. Nice options for tapas style bites, sharable apps and mains. Great service.

Hosted a birthday party here for 30 people in the semi private space in the back. Can t say enough good things about the very hard working GM who was very helpful prior in planning the event including a family style menu. The servers were great and everyone kept praising the service. Thanks for a great experience. Well worth the value.

Great atmosphere, Great food. Great selection of drinks. Very helpful staff.

My girlfriend and I often like to go to high end restaurant s throughout the city. We decided to go to Bacaro for her Birthday and we cannot wait to go back. Italian is our favourite cuisine. I cannot name an Italian place we haven t been in Vancouver. Bacaro is by far our favourite so far though we thought we had already had the best. Our service was amazing, honestly the perfect waitress for our evening and we would definitely ask to have her again! The food was absolutely to die for we both had the stable fish as our entre and could not have been more pleased. This is an absolute must try for food lovers!!!!!!

We stopped by for a glass of wine (been here before. Not best food but great wine selection) and met John. He was knowledgeable, kind, and very passionate. One glass of wine became many and found a couple of wine we really like thank you John. I strongly recommend trying this place if you love wine.

John was so passionate about his wines- definitely contagious! There is nothing better than getting to sample glass after glass of unique and beautiful big Italian red wines. Thank you John for a truly memorable wine bar experience!

Personally, the portion size is very small and I tend to eat it bland, but the pasta portion is really small and bland. Its almost like a kids meal. The noodles are okay because theyre handmade, but other than that, theres no advantage at all. The price is too expensive compared to the portion size.

Its been a long time since weve gone out for dinner and received such amazing service along with fantastic food. Bacaros staff make you feel cared for and attended to - cannot wait to go back and try more of the menu

Best suit for couple or group to socialize. Food is light, pare with good wine or just sparkling water. Parking: There is pay parking near by.

Great wait staff and wonderful sommelier. Loved the cost and welcoming atmosphere. We will come again!

Food was good! We got the truffle burrata, steak tartar and duck ragu pasta service was not good. Our server was not very attentive and had poor etiquette with placing cutlery and dishes. Not a single item was placed in front of the right person (we were a group of 6), she spilled a glass of wine on one of our friends with very little apology and no compensation and poured a glass of wine for a friend that specifically said they didn t want any. At the end of the meal she was talking to another table for 15+ minutes while we waited on the bill and we ended up having to ask another hostess. Won t be going back but glad we tried!

Food and service are both good. Plate sizes are pretty good, entrees arent large so you can really order a starter or two per person with your pasta or secondi. However, the place is very loud. It has a low ceiling and hard surface everywhere, so sound was just bouncing off the walls with nowhere to go. I will not recommend it if you have any sound sensitivity.

Mediocre food and poor service

Most food are sooooo salty, server was kind enough to replaced one dish but felt too weird to keep returning all the dishes

We had a group birthday party over the weekend and had fantastic service. Since it was such a large party, we had a family style set menu that accommodated all dietary and chosen restrictions in the back part of the restaurant. Service was wonderful from Maisie (apologies on spelling if incorrect). We tried our best to stay in the same seats but she got everything correct upon billing anyways. Since we were staying in the Pac Rim, it was handy to not have to leave the hotel and we were glad we chose to dine there. Thanks again!

Expensive, vastly overpriced wine. A real disappointment. We wont be going back.

Delicious spot for a quick snack when browsing around Vancouver. Servers were very nice and the chips with tonnato and polpette di funghi hit the spot.

Bacaro is a welcome addition to the Vancouver food scene. High quality familiar Italian ingredients - with a sprinkle of less familiar touches. The subtle touches/inventions are great elevations to traditional dishes. From the menu to wine list (including tasting flights and amaros) there is lots of entertainment to be had. We ve been back twice and we will certainly be returning again. Our initial experience included the risotto and the duck ragu (both excellent, particularly the pasta itself which reminded me of picci pasta in Tuscany). This most recent visit included venison and rosemary ragu rigatoni; chicken (breaded and fried) with polenta, sweet onion reduction, and hen of the woods mushrooms; tiramisu (with preserved cherries and chocolate at the bottom); Piedmonte wine tasting flight; and a side of Taleggio with rhubarb preserve finished with a glass of Cappellano chinoto (a true gem and difficult to source). We were also lucky enough to have a seat on their newly updated patio equipped with heaters. Thank you Zeenah and Hector for making our daughters 1st birthday lunch memorable. Salute!

Although I did not get to experience dining here personally, I just want to give a huge shoutout to the staff at Bacaro (esp Jesse) who fit in a large group of us for lunch today, very last minute, despite being a smaller establishment and being short staffed. Jessie was so friendly and accommodating and I can confirm that the group who did dine here LOVED the food, and despite the restaurant being short staffed, gave rave reviews of their service. 10/10 would recommend, and hope I get the chance to try the food soon! Thanks Jesse!

The overall menu is a little limited. The night started out not pleasant but the manager, waitress and kitchen staff made everything ok! by night s end. Sparing you the minor incident - the restaurant ran out of the small size 20oz Ribeye - the manager made right and gave a small discount on a larger 40oz Ribeye. Hindsight if I had more than 2 people like 3-4 I would definitely order 40+ oz. Steak was about 10% fatty and cooked med rare could give Morton s or Ruth s Chris a run for their money. Accompanied by carrots with chimichurri sauce and rosemary over crisped potatoes and a small side of Rigatoni with olive oils and Parmesan slices - and sprinkle some salt flakes - ciao!! Delicious!! Thank you Jesse and Morgan for a delightful service and finished with donuts on lemon curd!! I m visiting from Los Angeles - and I travel a lot. This restaurant is special!! Ciao!! Vegetarian options: Lots of veg options Kid-friendliness: Friendly menu and kitchen staff

We came as a group of 8 and we put our order around 12:15pm. And we still didn t get our food at 1:15pm. There are multiple tables came after us being served and left. We have been told that our food is coming next multiple times. If you come for a work lunch, be prepared it will be really slow. The food is just average, won t come back.

Brilliant! Enjoyed everything and was thoroughly impressed by food and service! Would go again to try other food items and enjoy excellent wine selection.q

Wow!

Third visit since January. Convenient location with a good amount of food menu items and wine list with depth. Wait staff is attentive and never feels intrusive while eating. Each visit has been better than the last. It can get a little loud with the low ceiling, but it adds atmosphere. I prefer to sit earlier in the evening for a quieter meal and more personal service from the staff. The sablefish risotto is to die for. Highly recommended!

This place seriously knows how to bring the flavor and create an amazing atmosphere that had us swooning. First things first, the scallops and raviolo were the real deal. The combination of delicate scallops and perfectly cooked raviolo had us in foodie heaven. It was like a symphony of flavors that danced on our taste buds, leaving us craving more. And those chicken liver crostini and anchovy crostini? Lets just say they were the definition of gourmet deliciousness. We gotta give a shout-out to their strawberry iced tea because it was the ultimate thirst-quencher. It was so refreshing, like a fruity oasis in the midst of our dining adventure. Now, lets talk about the spot prawn pasta. It was a serious game-changer! The spot prawns were cooked to perfection, and the pasta was an explosion of flavors that kept us coming back for more. Trust us, this dish will have you doing the happy dance in your seat. Moving on to the service can we just say that the servers were on point? They were friendly, approachable, and totally on their A-game. They made us feel right at home, and their knowledge of the menu was impressive. Its clear that they take pride in delivering a top-notch dining experience. And lets not forget the ambiance. It was pure romance in every detail. The dim lighting, cozy seating, and overall vibe set the stage for a memorable evening. Whether youre out for a date night or catching up with friends, Bacaros ambiance is on another level. So, if youre looking for a dining spot that hits all the right notes, Bacaro is a must-try. The scallops, raviolo, and crostini will make your taste buds sing, the strawberry iced tea will quench your thirst, and the spot prawn pasta will leave you wanting more. The servers and romantic ambiance are the icing on the cake. Trust us, youll leave with a smile and a full heart (and stomach)!

One of the best americanos I have ever had , hands down. Located as part of the pacific rim hotel, the atmosphere is relaxed but sophisticated. I loved most of the the things we were served but certain pasta dishes were not to the best of my liking.

Just finished a fantastic dinner at Bacaro. Jesse and Morgan took really good care of us. The fritto misto and salumi were good but the bistecca was the star of the show. The best steak I ve had in the last couple of years. Highly recommended. Will be returning for sure.

Great customer service and food is good too!! Nice little cozy spot

What a delightful evening! The food turned out to be surprisingly good, earning a 9 out of 10 from me. The only aspect that fell short, in my opinion, was the size of the portions. They were quite small, particularly considering the prices. I ordered an appetizer, a main course, and dessert, and all of them were on the smaller side. Im not a big eater, and I usually find portions to be too large, but this time was different.

We went for a girls night at the restaurant. We had no idea what to expect. We ordered calamari, burrata, carpaccio, scallop ravioli, spot prawn spaghetti, mini donuts and a chocolate hazelnut dessert. Everything we had was really good. The seafood was cooked perfectly! We also ordered non alcoholic mocktails. One of the drinks tasted too much like vanilla so the bar tender came over and made a new drink for my friend. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere is good.

We opted for this Italian restaurant due to its intriguing menu, which goes beyond just pizza and pasta. However, making a reservation through Google Maps was not possible, as the dates and times were never available. We eventually booked directly from the restaurants homepage, where we had to pay a $25 deposit per person. Surprisingly, the restaurant wasnt as busy as we initially anticipated, and it seemed like walking in without a deposit would have been fine. As for the food, it was generally good. We ordered a variety of dishes, including cured meat, cheese, pasta, and beef skewers, which were served in sampler-sized plates. The pasta had a chewy texture, while the salad served alongside the beef skewers lacked thoughtful presentation. The dessert doughnuts could use some improvement in terms of presentation, but they were deliciously chewy. The service was polite, although it felt a bit awkward. Overall, the experience was okay.

Excellent spot for an authentic Italian lunch.

Found this gem of a tapas/Mediterranean resto while browsing Michelin s recommended list for Vancouver. Then later stumbled by it late at 9pm and stopped in and glad we did. It s attached to a hotel sort of but under completely different ownership. Service was even better than the solid food. The one cocktail we ordered was good but they make it in house ahead of time and bottle it, so not my ideal drink but still was very good. Have a small patio that is awesome and inside decor is nice too. Very fair prices so a good value for a nice do inexperience. Hopefully we will be visiting Vancouver again soon.

Since it s Michelin guide recommended, my expectation was higher than usual. It s not bad, but also not significant enough to leave a lasting impression. Polpette Manzo - very crunchy and salty Linguine Ai Gamberi - great texture and fresh, but tasted too similar to the same dish in other restaurants

I want people to be proud people instead of acting proud. I need to expand the table to fit the kitchen, and I wonder what kind of greed I might have for slow cooking on a French top. If someone gives you advice, open your ears to listen. Even looking at Canadas food safety level 1, there is sufficient grounds to close the business, but the guy who studied law still cant even see that. I was just so dumbfounded that I was at a loss for words. The only thing to eat was alcohol.

Sablefish risotto was excellent. Flavourful and just in the sweet spot for texture. Sauce for the dish was what tied it all together in a top notch dish. Our table also ordered a couple of cheeses on the servers recommendation.

We loved the cichetti - try the anchovy and butter! Lambrusco spritz was a lovely change. Pistachio gelato also a hit. Have been several times and the staff here make it always a winner. Vegetarian options: Lots of options except in the domain of pasta - only the Sbocciare is vegetarian.

They recently changed their menu and everything we tried was really delicious. Highlights were the Branzino, pasta, and octopus. Even the salad was hearty and flavourful! Finished off with the doughnuts and lemon curd - soft, chewy, and warm...a must if you like doughnuts. Ambiance was cozy and good spacing between tables. Service was friendly but could use a bit of improvement in some areas. Otherwise a really great experience and will definitely be back.

The place is great, good ambience during the day, service is top notch, the waiter prepared for us extras that werent accessible. The regatoni is a solid 8/10 and the tiramisu was definitly a 8.5/10 compared to italy. Overall its a good italian experience in a great location.

Great tasting food overall. Our group of 4 colleagues tried 4 different dishes and it did not disappoint at all. Our only comment is that the lunch portions are a bit small. Expect to spend about $30 to $40 per person (as of September 2023)

I had a fantastic dining experience at Bacaro! This modern Italian restaurant captures the essence of Venetian bacaros beautifully by letting simple ingredients shine in the most delicious ways. The dishes I tried, like the charred octopus and the lightly spiced duck ragu, and the linguine ai gamberi were all exceptional, but what truly stood out was Chef Charlies talent and care. His culinary skills shone through in every bite, making this meal unforgettable. Highly recommended!

Very disappointing, small portions, Caesar salad was tasty but cut coarsely and small. A portion of bread was 4 small pieces. The main ones are not to our taste, expensive without justification. The meat portion was hard to chew. Limited menu.

Came around 3pm, and even tho they were just serving aperitivos the staff was very accommodating with us! Ended up having the Rigatoni Al Cervo and the Scampi Linguine, both were delicious. They have a great deal on their aperitivo hour where you get a free small snack if you order a drink from the aperitivo menu. In general the staff was great, but shout out to Héctor and Logan, both gave us great service and an all around amazing experience.

Great little gem of a place. We recently hosted a reunion there. Jon and the team are and absolute pleasure to work with and Logan with the rest of the team behind the bar make some amazing cocktails

The salads and antipasto were all fantastic and savory. The scallop dish was especially noteworthy. The 43 ozs steak was cooked to perfection. The grilled carrots were sweet as were the potatoes. The only disappointment was the shrimp with linguine dish, the shrimp was half cooked with all three orders. However, the linguine with sufretto sauce was very tasty. The grilled sea bass was great, and I dont eat fish. Food rated at 4.3, service at 4.6. Sorry no pics of main dishes, too busy eating.

Definitely award winning!! Hats off to the chef!! The calamari and the tuna are amazingly scrumptious!! So is the prawn linguine!! Delicious. Great staff!! Great service! Amazing desserts!!

I planned a last minute staycation @ Fairmont Pacific Rim. I took the advice of the hotel staff and tried out this restaurant. All I have to say is WOW! From the service, to the experience, and then the food !!!! 5 stars Very tentative to detail and made sure I didn t have any allergies. Thank you for a great experience

Tiramisu 10/10 +++ amazing!!! It has different textures in one bite. One of the best tiramisu s I ve had. Duck pasta - 8/10. Interesting, chewy pasta. The sauce was well flavored though. Prosciutto, bread, and caesar salad -7/10 just the normal appetizer there was nothing wow about it Risotto with candied walnut - 7/10. Not a huge fan, it was more on the sweeter end. But it was still pretty good. Carrot grilled - 7/10. Good carrots, but I think the ricotta underneath was a little bit much.

Being on the Michelin guide, expected excellence. What we experienced was ok, though not for the top prices charged. Some dishes were really good (starters & dessert), others (mains & sides) were not great. Rather uninspiring and blah. Service was okay though needed to ask for an item 3 times before getting it and also had to ask for cutlery when mains were served. For the price, $100 per person including a drink each, will not return nor recommend. Dietary restrictions: Not a lot of options

Taste so good and friendly service as well. Everything was tasty and not small portions!

Truly phenomenal architecture. Also, the risotto was delicious.

Honestly, lovely ambiance, wait staff were unattentive, forgot orders multiple times, for the quality of the tuna it should be charged like a cheap vancouver sushi restaurant, truly was actually bad, was mid-tier food at best. Truly had a lovely experience, for the price not worth your time. I d visit Published or another Michelin starred restaurant for a pricey meal like this, the quality simply does not match the price. This is a place to throw money without an elevated experience. We would ve been better served with just about any vancouver spot for the price. The potatoes and Brocolini were to die for! As well the Ragú is our favorite menu option Dined with a group of four, three of which with hospitality experience. Everyone agreed we should ve gone somewhere else. As well, after charging $7.50 for bread, were charged $5 for butter. Minimum tip option was 20% with service that did not live up to the three figure price tag. The excellent sommelier and ambiance, potatoes are the only reasons this isn t a 1-star review.

Stopped by for a quick lunch, theres only 1 server so it wasnt quick. Not her fault, just it was pretty packed and only 1 server. Finally food came, I ordered the venison rigatoni, flavour was amazing, portion was just really small. I really wasnt full and not going to pay another $30 for a pasta.

Plain macaroni with tomato souse for 24$ Just ridicules Food

We were celebrating our 9th month anniversary there, food was amazing! I love the branzino dish. I ll recommend it to friends.

Hits the spot for modern, high quality Italian. The duck ragu bigoli was big with me indeed. The sauce was rich and salty. I added a gram of truffles and it was a really nice experience on top. The service and vibe is lovely and lively. Looking forward to coming back and trying more desserts and flights of amari. Exciting!

Had an amazing experience here, and really enjoyed the bunch of stuff that John the Somm brought out haha! Food and service was excellent; Id highly recommend the Linguine ai Gamberi (while its still on the menu). The spot prawns were unreal!

Our server Shawn and Cass were amazing. The wine guy, John, was also awesome at explaining the wine flights our table of 4 ordered. Loved the vibe, super central location and excited to come back. The Kitchen Table group has done it again!

Stumbled across this place around this time last year. The food was incredible. My team and I were looking fwd to returning. Today, we all agreed, the food was average at best. Disappointed Food

As soon as we walked in, we were treated well and showed to our seats, we ordered our drinks and food. We were given a water bottle and couple of glasses, there was a hair (not ours) in my glass of water (honest mistake - I completely understand), i asked very politely to change the glass and to my sheer surprise, no one said sorry or even acknowledged it, and it just killed the whole vibe for me. Do better folks!

Terrific restaurant. Halibut cheeks and ribeye were stellar. Highly recommended

We chose this restaurant because we knew they had a more tapas style menu. We d had a late lunch, so were looking for a smaller dinner. It was excellent. Well composed, creative, and interesting small plates. Would recommend!

Excellent food and the service was great!

Highly recommend. Great experience, wonderful service, delicious food!

Thoughtful seasonal dishes, comforting and delicious. Great cocktails, friendly service

Whoa! Their Braised & Grilled Wagyu Beef was so tender and rich! It was total bliss in your mouth! They can really cook meat :)

Although nominally in the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, this is a casual street-side dining spot accessible directly off West Cordova. Very interesting Italian lunch menu. Food was excellent. Very good, friendly service. Good selection of cocktails and wine by the glass. This place is relatively new but deserves to be busier and found by the downtown lunch crowd as people return to the office.

Delicious food and great service! One of my favourites here is the Sbocciare - deliziosa! The atmosphere is relaxed, good cocktails and Italian wines.

Friendly service, amazing dishes. It was the best caprese ever. We enjoyed the dinner. Thank you!

Fantastic dining experience with outstanding food and staff. This hidden gem in Coal Harbour has a great, unpretentious atmosphere. Will definitely be going back!

I love everything about this place the Aperol Spritz in a bottle, the pasta with veal-and-pork ragu, the hazelnut semi-fredo, and the sunny graphics!

Went to Bacaro with my son, for dinner last night. The food was outstanding, as was our server. It reminded me of our meals in Italy! Worth every penny!!!

I shared a fantastic meal with a friend last night at Bacaro. From the service to the food, it was delightful. I especially enjoyed the sbocciare - not a style of pasta Id ever tried before! If I had to choose something to change, I personally felt that a tiny sprinkling of salt would have elevated the flavours in the caprese salad, but thats an opinion.

Great experience! Our server made excellent recommendations on the menu. Fantastic pasta! We were also very pleased that when we asked for a comfy seat for my very pregnant wife, they were able to accommodate. Classy without feeling pretentious at all, it felt like more of a home cooking type of restaurant. Would recommend.

Just stopped by for appies and drinks before another place. Food and cocktails were great. Would have been 5 stars of our last round of drinks hadnt taken FOREVER.

Not commercial Italian, but an unconventional and very tasteful offering. Pleasant and friendly service; There we met a young, passionate French woman, Mathilde, who guided us in our choices. We will return there on our next visit to Vancouver.

This was without a doubt, the most memorable meal I had in Vancouver during my most recent trip! Truly a hidden gem! Gorgeously decorated restaurant, impeccable service and a really well thought out and executed menu. I still think about the chicken liver crostini, anchovy crostini and the chocolate and hazelnut semifreddo.

Lovely restaurant, delicious food and accommodating manager Mathilde combined for a wonderfully memorable experience! From the small bites, so perfectly sized and so amazingly delicious, to an equally delectable dinner, my best friend and I couldn t be more pleased with this gem of an eatery. Merci, Mathilde, for having taken such good care of us.

Went for my birthday dinner. Fantastic customer service and food was lovely. Zeenah our server was so nice and made it a special experience. We decided to share everything and I highly recommend you go this route. The polpette is a must try.

Food was simple and spectacular! The 5 of us had appetizers, dinner, dessert and 3 bottles of wine which cost us about $200.00 person.

Jesse and the whole team went out of their way to make an awesome experience. I was dining with a friend I hadn t seen in a while so we were one of those annoying tables that chats forever and takes a while to order. But we never felt rushed and the service was spot on. Food is outstanding - highly recommend the sbocciare pasta - seriously what dreams are made of.

Horrible service, bland food with no flavor, and ridiculous prices for the portion size.

Delightful gem in Coal Harbour! Its clear the chef and staff pay attention to the details and the experience was superb. The smoked duck ragu was sublime. Strongly recommend!

All the staff are very nice and every suggestions were excellent. Especially Rebecca, thank you so much. Drinks, service, the whole meal was so worth it! Quels beaux mélanges de textures et de saveurs

Thank you for good service

Very lovely dining experience. Came on a Wednesday night and sat at the bar. Had a wonderful chat with Chef Scott about his menu contents and philosophy. Food presentation was pretty and fun. Excellent ingredients meticulously prepared made for an exceptional set of courses. Cant wait to come back.

The food was quite delish. Great variety and authentic. My 3 star review is just for the tepid service. I understand that serving can be tedious, but please, be friendly with your customers!

Dropped in tonight with no reservations but were accommodated at the bar. Lovely, warm atmosphere. Ordered Negroni Sbagliatti from the extensive drinks menu: delicious! Had the anchovy and butter crostini and 2 pastas. The raviolo with black truffle was divine!! Do yourself a favour and have the fritelle for desert. Will be going back tomorrow for another round!!

Really lovely pasta dishes that are way more filling than they look. The little donuts with lemon were delicious too. Only weird thing is the s&m style meat locker in the middle of the restaurant.

Delicious!! Wonderful service and great atmosphere.

Excellent. This was a great spot to grab dinner. The venetian food was perfect, the servers were friendly and the ambiance was just right.

We had a great meal at Bacaro. Service was great! I think the duck ragu was one of the best mains. I also enjoyed the burrata with bread and olive oil

Experience was amazing. My girlfriend and I got a bunch of plates to share and everything was delicious. We had the duck ragu, salami and mushrooms, a deep fried cheese sandwich, bread and oil and a farro salad and it was all great. Main thing though was the service was amazing! They gave us great recommendations for food and wine and were just generally great to talk with. will definitely be back.

I had a Holiday 3-course lunch, very delicious meal. Staff were warm-welcoming and very good services. The ambience is unique. I love it and will definitely come back! Parking: Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel parking and street parking are available for dinners. Wheelchair accessibility: There is a drop-off zone at the main entrance of the hotel to access to the restaurant.