Bacaro in Woking

Unit 5, Harland House, Bacaro, 44 Commercial Way, Woking GU21 6HW, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(405 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant Bar Catering food and drink supplier Cocktail bar Restaurant Wine bar

About

Modern Italian Restaurant & Bar Independently owned and running since 2017. We are very passionate about what we do. Using the best and freshest ingredients from carefully sourced local suppliers. Thankfully we have been well received here in Woking and we are absolutely committed to continue to offer an authentic Italian experience here in Woking. In the heart of Woking Town Centre, close the Ambassadors Theatre and Peacock's Shopping Centre. We specialise in Modern Italian cuisine including Seafood, Steak, Pasta and Sharing Dishes. We also have separate bar area ideal for pre-dinner drinks, private events or for a night out in it's own right. We have an extensive selection of Italian Wines, Gin, Cocktails and Italian Beers

Website
bacarowoking.com
Address
Unit 5, Harland House, Bacaro, 44 Commercial Way, Woking GU21 6HW, United Kingdom
Plus Code
8C9V+R4 Woking, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–11 PM
Wednesday
9 AM–11 PM
Thursday
9 AM–11 PM
Friday
9 AM–1 AM
Saturday
9 AM–1 AM
Sunday
Closed

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Free water refills Happy-hour drinks Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
405 reviews

Most Mentioned

evening (24) cocktails (16) theatre (16) starters (8) birthday (8) set menu (7) seafood platter (6) ragu (6) prawns (5) book (5)
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★★★★★
November 15, 2024

What a fantastic place this is!! I hired out Bacaro for my sisters surprise 21st birthday. Adam, the owner of the bar, was a brilliant host and helped to make the evening very special. The food was absolutely incredible and everyone enjoyed! The staff were all super friendly and helped, a big shout out to John behind the bar that made it super fun and had a laugh :)

★★★★★
November 13, 2024

13/11/2024 - best food I have had in the UK for sure. Adam was the best host and made the evening incredibly memorable! I would genuinely come here every night if I could. The atmosphere was incredible and we felt so welcome! Love Bacaró! Absolutely 15/10!!

★★★★★
October 27, 2024

We had a lovely meal in Bacaro prior to our theatre show. We had the pre theatre set menu which had a good and varied selection on it. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was tasty and reasonably priced and the atmosphere was vibrant on a busy Saturday night.

★★★★
October 27, 2024

Food looked amazing, although we only stopped by for a drink, I would consider coming back to eat. Atmosphere was great and service was fantastic, particularly John behind the bar. Love that you can see them cooking in the kitchen and decor was fab! Only downside was the cost, £15 for a bottle of beer and white wine spritz 😬. Pint and white wine spritz was £13.50

★★★★★
August 15, 2024

i decided to have a night out alone & had been eyeing the restaurants for a while now. i shudnt have waited so long before coming here... great food & staff. i'll be going back soon!

★★★★★
July 10, 2024

Food was presented well. Portions were small.Would have loved some more vegetables with my fish dish.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Absolutely gorgeous meal here tonight. Mussels were GORGEOUS. Lovely prawns for main and delicious sausage and ricotta pasta. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. I am gluten intolerant and they were incredibly helpful explaining what was safe on the menu, and the gluten free pasta was cooked beautifully. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
February 3, 2024

Have been a few times in the past but keep finding ourselves coming back here. Their seafood is from Billingsgate market, and the taste and texture is what you would expect. Really reminded us of the quality of the seafood when we ate out everywhere good in Italy. Dessert slightly on the expensive side, £10 for a square of tiramisu, although lovely, will be skipping that next time and sticking to the starter and mains. Kudos!

December 19, 2024

Awful place. Shouty waiter that was trying to get people to come inside. Rude and aggressive attitude.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

We had a lovely meal here! Food was delicious and our waiter was fab.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

We popped in for a quick pre theatre meal and we were not disappointed. Excellent service, food arrived quickly and was delicious. We will be back and I highly recommend.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Went to Bacaro last night for the first time, had the best meal we ve had in Woking. Ambiance, service - amazing. Food was unbelievably good. Best Arancini I ve eaten. The only difficult thing is working out what to order on the menu, because it all sounds great. Can t wait to go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Food and drinks are always amazing here and Adam is so welcoming!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Everything was spot on from the friendly host to the tasty food and Bellinis. Will definitely come again when in the neighbourhood

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Excellent staff, authentic Italian food perfect for any occasion. My favourite place as it never disappoints

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Finally made it to Bacaro after hearing some great things, and boy I was not disappointed. I don t usually write reviews but feel this place deserves one! Incredible staff, a warm welcoming despite the place being very busy! Food and wine was a 10/10 for me. Will certainly be back soon! Thanks guys!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Best food, best service always! Lovely Resturant with the most attentive staff. Food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

If you are looking for a nice place and lovely moments , Bacaró is what you need, the food and the service are out of the space , for an Italian like me is very hard to find a restaurant where you can eat a nice Italian cousin , finally I find Bacaró and every time I m going home with a smile on my face.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great food and atmosphere! We came 2 nights running the food was so delicious! Thank you ! X

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Lovely friendly place highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Never had a problem taking my girls. Food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

An amazing restaurant, friendly, family atmosphere, food was excellent, staff were better. Couldnt recommend this place enough!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Great place, great food and the best service. One of the best places to chill and eat in woking.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Brilliant! Food was excellent. Will definitely be back. Adam was an incredible host and made the night that much more enjoyable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Fantastic restaurant - we went for a meal pre-theatre (for which they have a special menu). We had been before and had a great experience and our 2nd visit was just as good. The food on the pre-theatre menu is delicious (we had the calamari and grilled prawn dishes as starters and then both had the Ragi for main). The most impressive thing for me though is the masterclass from the waiter on how to run a restaurant - extremely friendly, polite yet completely organised and efficient. Just watching him orchestrate the restaurant whilst keeping all customer happy was fascinating in itself. Top tip - book a table if you are going - its justified popularity means they were turning a lot of people away last night.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Being Italian, aperitivo is something I always feel nostalgic about. My team and I went to Bacaro last night for a get-together and the drinks and most importantly the food were first class. We really had a great time and felt super comfortable. Adam and his teams warm hospitality was brilliant. My English colleagues are definitely sold on the idea of a post work aperitivo!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Superb all around, even with no steak and no Wine, :) !! (Jokes) 5* service and food and the best nut free Pesto ever made. Super atmosphere, just lovely. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Fantastic lunch here. It is a shorter menu at lunchtime, but the food is excellent and are the cocktails and the wine. The staff are very friendly and engaging and if we are back in Woking we will definitely go back. Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Booked for 11 of us. Couldnt of been more helpful and accommodating. Food was excellent. My salmon pasta was the best pasta Ive had for years. Will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

What a lovely place to visit. The atmosphere was great and Adam was really conscientious and attentive. Food was also very nice. Definitely recommended

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Lovely bar and restaurant - thank you so much Adam and John. Amazing cocktails and food is fantastic, authentic Italian food. Second time here - thank you for a great experience. We ll be back :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Delicious Italian food with friendly service. Don t miss out on the tiramisu!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Very good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

If you are in Woking and looking for something excellent to eat this Italian is the place to be. We had been officiating all day and were shattered saw this place and gave it ago. All tiredness disappeared with the superb service from the very lovely young guy here. A highlight was when the guy had his baby daughter visit his face and her excitement matched the sheer wonderfulness of this place. Have to say also say the food was totally the best.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

This was our first visit to Bacaro. We had mixed fried seafood platter to share. It was yummy. I especially liked the scallop but everything else including home made mayo was good. Then we had pasta with Italian sausage and Parmigiana. I love Italian sausage with fennel and the pasta was quite good. It was a bit salty otherwise divine! Any dish with aubergine in UK is a daring attempt, the vegetable simply lack flavour. My girlfriend liked the dish, for me it was more cheese taste than aubergine taste. Overall it was a really nice experience and we will definitely go back again.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

What an amazing experience. We are tourists on a road trip in England, and stopped in Woking on our way. We arrived here a family of five (two adults and three children), and to make it more complicated I am celiac with lactose intolerance. The staff was extremely apprenhasiv to my dietary restrictions and made sure I am aware of what each dish has. In addition they made sure to adapt all shared dishes to my dietary restrictions, without us even asking for it. My children enjoyed the food, and also us adults loved it!! The service was superb and the dishes a dream! Would highly recommend giving Bacaro a visit if you are in Woking. Dietary restrictions: One of the few restaurants I dinned at without a concern! Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly, they were willing to adapt the dishes for children.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Tasty food and excellent service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Great food, great wine and the owner knows how to operate.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Came here for my birthday, lovely atmosphere, incredible food and drinks and such friendly staff. Will be coming back! Dietary restrictions: Extremely accommodating for my mums garlic allergy

July 23, 2024

Impossible to reach out to. I tried for four days to phone and make a booking, but my call was going straight to voice mail.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Amazing atmosphere followed up nicely by fantastic staff. Super friendly and great food.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

We had lunch here today. The food was delicious The service was great, it was busy but the owner still made time to chat with us. This is very refreshing as a lot of restaurants are missing this.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Brilliant restaurant, best in Woking. The food is fantastic and you re always warmly welcomed and given top service. Recommend unreservedly

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

had the set menu which was fine. filled up fairly rapidly mainly with theatre goers. pre show. pleasant efficient service. Will visit again at some stage. busy at the weekends.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Small, friendly restaurant in Woking where the staff go out of their way to make sure you have a positive experience. I booked via email on the day for a pre theatre dinner. Adam responded quickly and gave us a warm welcome when we arrived. Service was quick, food was delicious and very good value for money. We ordered from the aperitif set menu but there is a more extensive dinner menu available. Nice touch to find an email from Adam at the end of the evening thanking us for choosing this restaurant and hoping that we had enjoyed our evening with them. Will definitely go back and have no hesitation recommending. Be sure to book though as it s small and very busy!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

We didn t have a booking but were so welcomed on Saturday night, the service was amazing and the staff were so friendly and eager to make sure we were comfortable. Food was also great! Would recommend and I d love to go again!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

The best restaurant in Woking! Delicious food, great staff and a lovely ambience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

This place was fantastic. Our host seated 7 of us for dinner and accommodated us beautifully. The service was fantastic. We ordered the Arancini balls were were delicious and the antipasto board which was also amazing. The pasta was chefs kiss!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great food, nut free pesto, lovely ragu warm and friendly service by all. Excellent priced meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Great food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Don t often leave reviews but the food was delicious and great service 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Adam looked after us for a pre theatre dinner he is brilliant what an asset to the restaurant food wonderful service first class. Highly recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Good food, nice place I witnessed the recurring issue with the owner reacting to a polite request for a different table to that which he allocated Aside from that, worth a visit Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Such a lovely welcome here. Great menu choice - delicious home / chef made food. Great drinks and amazing coffee - best decaf I have had. Will definitely be visiting again.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

We booked for 6pm prior to a theatre show at 19:30. Adam & Anna have a business that is also geared up to providing the quicker service some theatre goers need. The food was outstanding. Anna knows her fish quality and ensures they buy the best by attending Billingsgate Market herself during the night - amazing attention to detail by both of them. Just a great meal out and will be bringing friends here to experience it in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Fantastic bistro/restaurant with great food and superb service. I would thoroughly recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Always amazing beautiful modern design, perfect food, and excellent wine you really cant go wrong. Thank you to Adam whos an excellent host and indeed all the staff it made my wifes birthday extra great. I would fully recomend Bacaro to anyone visiting woking from just drinks and nibbles to a special night out its the perfect place.

Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Very very good Italian restaurant. I think its the best Ive ever tasted!! very pleasant service. The only thing is that it was very noisy following a table of 4 who were shouting instead of talking... too bad. We cant wait to go back! Well done to the chef and the team! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We came back on February 27, 24 for my birthday, impossible to talk, 9 girls at the next table screaming, the boss doesnt take responsibility, we already had this problem the first time, here it was worse! We even asked these girls without respect to speak less loudly but without success. The other customers also couldnt take it anymore!! The boss should choose his clients better or take responsibility for kicking them out!! At least never again for us. Sorry but we had a terrible evening.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Amazing food, even better staff. Adam is beyond helpful and helped me to sort a meal at Bacaro for my 30th birthday. You might of read the poor review from Anne-Sophie . We were the lucky table sat next to them :) As we mentioned to them on the evening, it s a Saturday night at a restaurant/BAR. People have conversation sorry we didn t keep quiet for you and your children, we didn t realise you had reserved the whole restaurant out for yourselves. To leave a one star review even though you mention the food is amazing is a show of your character. This is a small independent restaurant and you chose to give a bad review because you didn t like table next to you. Bacaro we will be back and I sure as hell hope Anne Sophie isn t!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Came here for my friends birthday & had the most delicious authentic Italian food, great service was quick and sufficient, the owner was so caring & went out of his way to make us feel welcomed despite the man at the table next to us staring, which made us feel rather uncomfortable. When it came to singing my friend happy birthday this man from the other table went out of his way to shout happy birthday over the top of us & was banging on our table, which really wasn t needed and made us feel very uncomfortable! Despite this happening, we will DEFINITELY be coming back as the food, atmosphere and service was outstanding. Thank you so much to the owner of this restaurant! Would HIGHLY recommend.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Adam is an absolutely superb host! Paired with an incredible chef just absolutely WOW! Reasonably priced and super delicious. Will be returning.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

This restaurant had amazing service, very quick and very attentive to the customers. Lovely outside heated area. Would highly recommend coming again. We even got a free Ragu !!!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Excellent food. Great service. Lovely atmosphere

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Great Staff, great service, great food. Adam was amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Its just five star! Full stop! :)

February 23, 2024

Go elsewhere Rude owner, definitely wont cross their entrance step no more. Food : 2/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Delicious set menu lunch. Fabulous service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Tasty food and attentive service. What more do you need?

★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

The place is nice, and so are the waitresses but food and drinks are nothing special, and definitely over charged.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Visited Bacaro again last evening after seeing a performance at Woking theatre. Once again, the welcome, the service and the food were exceptional. Adam worked tirelessly to ensure that all guests had a wonderful dining experience. Nothing was too much trouble. One of our party suffers from some food intolerances, but this wasn t an issue as the food is cooked fresh so the chef made the dish without the troublesome ingredients. I wouldn t hesitate to recommend Bacaro but would suggest booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Can t wait to go again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great little spot, ended up going twice in one week. Ended up there last Saturday after the 1st restaurant our group went too wasnt the most welcoming and found a table there on short notice. 8 of us there, really warm welcome from the team and overall great service, great food and some lovely reds. Not a massive menu and all the better for it. Went again a couple of days ago just with the family and also excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We were part of a large group for a Christmas do. While the food was excellent we didnt get our starters for two hours and fifteen minutes after the time of our reservation, even though we had pre-ordered our food and they seemed organised with a list of orders. There was really no apology for this which was disappointing. However, the quality of the food was wonderful but perhaps the dealing with larger groups needs to be addressed. I would highly recommend for a smaller group or evening out as the overall atmosphere, food and drinks is very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fresh, tasty and authentic food with friendly service. We had the Insalata Caprese to start, then the Tagliatelle di Tartufo and Mixed Grill with chips for mains.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Really good food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fab place. Always so welcoming and fab food. Made a lovely change for a Sunday.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food, staff very helpful and friendly. Was there for a team meal and it was a great night

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Decent little place ide recommend.

December 23, 2023

Aggressive and rude staff. I took my partner to Bacaro for lunch, when we arrived it was very busy and its a compact venue, they only had high chairs at a small table to eat, so we decided to go elsewhere with a bit more space. A young man working there was insistent we stay, saying they could get another table out, but there was so little space in there, we said it s ok, we ll come back another time, we were polite and friendly about it. As we opened the door to leave, his tone changed to aggressive, he grabbed my arm and pulled me back, telling me no, we ll get you a table. I told him to let go of me, my partner didn t like to stay, and he replied well we don t like you. This is my first review, the behaviour this man showed was rude, aggressive, and uncalled for. He shouldn t be working in the service industry, and I would not recommend going to this restaurant. Edit: See several other 1* comments from others on the rudeness of the owner, and his response below, I think that tells you all you need to know! Steer clear.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best food and drinks in Woking

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

An absolute jem Woking. Very nice atmosphere and the food is amazing!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

First time at this restaurant, and we were very satisfied with the food, wonderful food, wonderful drinks, the service was very good. I recommend

December 23, 2023

Avoid this cheating restaurant! They steal the customers from other restaurant next door, pretending you have a booking with them. Not good value for money either. Will definately not be returning

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

amazing drinks, good vibe, nice staff, love coming here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great evening altogether

December 23, 2023

Not an enjoyable experience. One Guy I assume he is the owner. I found him particularly rude to me and my group. He managed to insult all of us with his rude comments in a single go. He was apologetic afterwards but forgot to say sorry to me. I had a tough time calling someone to place my food order. I left without having any food. I am not sure whether this is his normal way of talking. I come to Woking often, this place left a bad taste. I will visit again though to be proven wrong or the comment stays. FYI Read some replies from the Bar to customers, rude man really rude.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very enjoyable, good food, lovely staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We came here after the theatre without booking and were really looked after and the food and drinks were incredible. Best place for miles.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and atmosphere. Just enjoyed a superb Italian meat platter, and a seafood platter for 2, beautifully cooked tasty and fresh. Would definitely go again if back in the area. Lucky for you who live close by.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Lovely food, great staff, really good atmosphere.

December 23, 2023

The owner is the rudest man I ve ever met. Wouldn t send my worst enemy here, hideous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent service, food was perfectly cooked we had the anti plasti (Italian cold meats, cheese, bread and olives) and the sirloin steak (cooked medium rare as ordered) for mains. Desert we went for panna Cotta and afafato (excuse spelling) both were delicious. Good Italian wine selection.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Host was fantastic and really cares about the service given. Fantastic food and excellent wine choice.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

what a gem of a place. variety of wine selections never fails in my book. and the Food... highly recommended and the service Top notch

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great vibe and good selection of Italian beers both bottled and on draft. Cosy downstairs but more room upstairs. Excellent fresh food with quick service. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

First time visiting this restaurant but it definitely wont be the last! Going to the theatre with friends so we all chose the 2 course set menu. The food was outstanding. Chilli prawns (with heads and tails!) brushetta, chicken, seabass all cooked to perfection. Staff were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble (our friends wanted the heads and tails of the prawns removed!). Thank you!

December 23, 2023

Cant rate better than one star as we booked a 7:30om dinner for last Sunday night as an after cinema treat for my wife. We turned up at 7:25pm and they had decided to shut ,no lights on ,no staff , door locked ,no notice ,no call - disgusting way to behave. Luckily we accommodated by the restaurant next door and has a superb meal there instead !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing food with great service. Reasonable charge .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

My friend and I had drinks at this place. The cocktails are great!! The service is great too.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We stumbled across Bacaro and were very lucky to get a table. What a gem for a pre theatre supper. A very accommodating team with top service and delicious food. We ll be back soon!

★★
December 23, 2023

food is nice but the service is extremely slow. Went for a pre-theater dinner, and it took 1.5 hrs for 3 mains to come out (no starters or desserts). Other customers present, who had ordered from the specific pre theatre menu, were also annoyed at the long wait and worried about missing the show. Dietary restrictions: Use caution - My pasta came covered in cheese which wasnt mentioned on the menu. They apologised and the dish was remade.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Bacaro is always a pleasure. The food is absolutely lovely and the team is ace!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and great customer service! We were only visiting Woking for a short time and came back twice. Great atmosphere as well.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Came to Woking for work and immediately wandered into Bacaro for lunch and a drink. Excellent food, even better service. Came back a couple of days later for a great dinner and several drinks. May be back again tomorrow. Absolutely lovely. Can t recommend enough.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Extremely delicious food - had the meatballs starter and wild boar ragu - out of this world! Best Italian Ive had in a long time, lovely ambience and kind and friendly staff - whats not to love! Looking forward to returning. Woking needs more restaurants like this!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had a very nice Chicken Milanese here and my wife enjoyed her grilled prawns. They play some catchy Italian songs here too.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Really nice meal and great service. The four stars instead of five is because quite a lot on the menu was not avaliable and I thought it was a little expensive, although I appreciate all establishments have rising costs these days.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We came to celebrate my husband s birthday. After we made our order, we were greeted by the drinks . Since is was a rainy night, we wanted to start our meal with some hot starter, but it s a pity that they don t have mussels at that night. Octopus salad became our second choice and we were totally impressed by this warm salad. What a good choice we made! Then the two big portion and delicious main course continued to light up the rest of the evening. The last but not the least, staffs are caring and friendly. We look forward to have another day with Bacaro. Parking: The restaurant located in the town centre, street parking may be a problem. Try the car park of the shopping centre.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Had a lovely sea food platter and some wine for late lunch. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately for my liver) they were closing, otherwise I would have stayed there day drinking for the rest of the afternoon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Such a cute little place, very friendly people

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We were staying the night in woking ahead of a cooking class we had booked, so i booked us in to Bacaro for a meal. A lovely warm welcome was received as we were seated. The food we received was absolutely incredible, we all 3 enjoyed everything about it! The service is incredibly friendly and everything arrived in a reasonable time. We would definitely dine here again if ever in the area and would definitely recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good atmosphere great lunch and evening meals I love their seafood platter.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food and wonderful friendly service. We had focaccia and burrata wrapped in ham, followed by meatballs and pollo Milanese, all delicious. Service was very friendly and prompt. Lost one point only due being quite cold with all the doors open and the breeze blowing through.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The staff were very welcoming and accommodating, allowing us plenty of time to order our food. They were attentive and helpful, without being intrusive. The food was delicious. I would recommend Bacaro and hope to go there again.

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent reunion at this restaurant today with 8 others girls I met at college 56 years ago. What a special day made extra special with scrumptious food and attentive service.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Had been there 14th June 23. with a group. Starters had been very good. Main course (pasta pomodore) had been a bit tasteless and unloving. Also expectation from the group was to get a variety of main course dishes. We had been not happy with the service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Lovely little place with great food and great service! Can highly recommend the seafood platter!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

FANTASTIC FOR THE WORLDWIDE

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Friendly, attentive service. Good, well-cooked food. Buzzy atmosphere, especially for a Monday evening. Happy to recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great service with fantastic food. Thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Superb service

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food, great customer service, felt very welcome. Will return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food and service and very reasonable prices!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place is 10/10!! The food, the drinks, the service is absolutely amazing, love their food, every time we ve been it s been absolutely outstanding I would 100% recommend

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best service have ever had at a restaurant thank you for making our pre-theatre dinner so special. Food was delicious and did gluten free too!

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This Bacoro (with Italy flag and shirt on the wall) is not worth for value, overpriced for low quality food. Food is too oily! The restaurant next door (Latino, if I remember the name correctly) is 10 times better!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

If you want great food in a relaxed setting this is THE place to eat in Woking. There s a reason why it s busy (even on a Monday!) great authentic food, fantastic attentive service and a lovely atmosphere. We had a lovely dinner with drinks at Bacaro, we can t wait to return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Me and my friend had a lovely meal before a trip to the theatre. The Linguini Di Mare was absolutely beautiful. Will definitely be back, though next time I will try not to launch a glass off the table

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love this place. The food is top notch, all made fresh with quality ingredients. On a nice little stretch of the high street where there is a cluster of decent restaurants, this is our favourite. Lovely homemade italian breads, pasta, salads. Just delicious! The service is so personal and friendly without being over the top - the owner clearly loves what he does and wants his customers to love it too.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent restaurant near to the theatre. Fantastic service (from the owner who was waiting tables and from the bar staff too), friendly, welcoming and efficient, despite how busy they were. The owner recommended we had the set menu to ensure we got to the theatre to see Ricky Gervais on time. We werent sure initially as we wanted to order from the main menu but given how busy it was, we went with his suggestion. Lovely prawns and calamari to begin, beef ragu and marinara pastas to follow which were both lovely. Simple, tasty food at its best. Great cocktails and a lovely atmosphere in an attractive restaurant. In this era of chain restaurants everywhere, its really good to see an independent doing things so well. We will be back for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Perfect negroni in the heart of sunny Woking; cool buzzy vibe on a Thursday night, sharp and attentive service and management that is on it. Worth a look if you are in Woking for an evening or lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was incredible and the service matched. The staff were so friendly and attentive. I will definitely be visiting here again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fantastic! Genuinely fantastic. Often walk past and hadnt been in but went on o date on Friday night and it really couldnt have been better. A gin-lovers paradise followed by a really good wine list and a gorgeous menu. Service is quick and friendly and its just a really cosy and romantic little spot, small but lively. I can highly recommend it and will definitely be going back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of the best and more authentic Italian places in England! Absolutely loved it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great place for fun times with friends

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Took my girlfriend here for a date night and it was genuinely one of the best dining experiences Ive had in a good while. The food was amazing and all the staff were lovely, in particular the gentleman who greeted and took our order. Would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a relaxing dining atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Lovely Friday evening meal and drinks with a friend. I hadn t visited for a few years as I no longer live in Woking, the attentive service and quality of the food/drinks were as fantastic as I remembered. Will definitely be back again soon to try the pasta!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Take it from an Italian, the food here is great, fresh and high quality. Lots of authentic dishes and homemade. The bread, the pesto, the arancini, the ragu with my pasta all homemade from scratch, great flavours. Very nice atmosphere too and all staff were very nice to deal with. Would recommend and return.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The place was buzzing and the service was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

First scallop Supreme salmon pasta Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lovely set lunch menu. Reasonably priced and great food. They do a good Margarita hence the amount spent per person !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Everything perfect, delicious food, very nice staff with customers!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Fantastic on all accounts. Great spot for evening cocktails, particularly the more inventive and sophisticated ones. Avoided eating here for a while as it s on the expensive side for us, but well worth the money- one of the most memorable dining experiences I can remember

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Friends booked us in for a meal before a theatre show and all I can say is wow, we were looked after by a guy called Adam who is easily one of the best waiters I ve ever dealt with. The food is super and the set menu is great too. We will come back as this place is great and as we left the guy outside thanked us and we had a chat and found out the guy who looked after us runs the place and I can t say I m surprised as he s really great, well done to Adam and the team as you guys are amazing and is exactly why I love supporting small great local businesses rather than hideous faceless chain restaurants. We shall be back and I hope this review helps you guys to keep getting more business as you really deserve it

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Adam samazing customer service made us feel very welcome as we enjoyed a pre theatre meal. Food was presented beautifully and tasted sensational

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

My children, husband and I enjoyed a wonderful meal this evening. The food was fresh and the service excellent. The staff is very attentive. We will definitely come back again. I highly recommend it and we cant wait to come back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great place! Will definitely recommend. Tasty food and very cozy atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We re locals to this place but today visited it for the first time. It was a spotless experience. - we were allocated a corner table as requested - we were greeted in a friendly manner and with a smile - we were provided a bottle of water for the table without even asking for it - we were given enough time to think over what we want to drink - glasses were provided nice and chilled and the gentleman kept topping Prosecco up without us asking - all these details which most places are missing, but I notice them - starters - octopus salad and mix seafood platter were very tasty, and of a very good size, trust me you won t be disappointed and we were very hungry :) - before ordering main courses we asked a few questions about the menu and were given a detailed, honest and knowledgeable answer - we picked a tuna steak and a sea bass and both mains were delicious and a good size - not too huge, not small, perfect. - we shared one tiramisu between the two, which was homemade and truly delicious We thought the service was spotless and professional, dishes were cleared out of the table promptly, and we felt well looked after but the service was not intrusive. Also the gentleman said a couple of times - no rush, enjoy and take your time and also asked if we had a special occasion. Which we didn t , we just like fine dining and have been spoilt a lot by good central London restaurants and like discovering new places, albeit we much prefer to stay loyal to those we already liked and I feel that this place would be one of those. I look forward to be coming back and try their cocktails and pasta! Ps - good Italian music and the vibe , you quickly forget you re in Woking I do recommend this place without hesitation. Thanks guys. x

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Had an amazing time at this restaurant one evening. I came here with a group of friends after a workshop. We ordered several different dishes. All of them were excellent.The drinks are on point. Service is top notch. Quick and friendly service. I highly recommend this Italian restaurant. You dont just enjoy the food, you enjoy the experience of being served with joy, kindness and love. Will definitely be calling again.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A cosy friendly place with great service, but the food doesnt match. Also expensive, particularly drinks. If you want to go you need to book, as it is always busy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Enjoyed pre-theatre lunch. Excellent food and very welcoming team. Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Adam was so helpful & friendly and squeezed us in when me was already so busy!! Great place, amazing food, if only there were more stars to give! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful surprise in central Woking. Had a family meal here and it was absolutely great. Good quality and flavoursome food, friendly and attentive service, and a nice relaxed ambiance. Highly recommended! Parking: Multiple multistories around! Kid-friendliness: No problem with kids dining

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We went at lunch time. Called in and we were shown to our table. Place lovely and clean. Food was really tasty. No one left anything on plate so that speaks for its self. Value for money on speacial if u opt for that menu x

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

First visit. Just yes

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We didnt get to actually eat here. Menu looked good, so we went in (weekday lunchtime, ~1.30pm) and I think there was 1 table that had customers? One of the waiters was sweeping the floor, it was that empty. However, just as I said Id like a table for 4, the man behind her came up to us and said, sorry, were fully booked, so we left. I didnt think anymore about this initially, but as we ended up eating opposite this place (which was busy), I saw that the restaurant didnt fill up... even by the time we left the other place, over 2 hours later. Being generous, maybe there were no-shows... otherwise, I guess they didnt like the way we looked? We had just come by train and walked there quickly, so maybe I was too disheveled for them. Wouldnt normally leave a review for somewhere I didnt get to experience, but that felt odd.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

What an energy! They started to welcome us in from the moment they saw us approaching the place. We only had drinks, but the staff were super friendly and funny, they also took time to talk to us. Will definitely go back again!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Absolutely fantastic atmosphere and friendly service. This is by far one of the best places to drink in Woking. Whenever my partner and I try elsewhere in Woking, we re always drawn back to Bacaro. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and accommodating - always happy to have a chat - which creates a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy an evening.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Welcoming and friendly staff, amazing and authentic food, definitely will be back soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Wow! I wish I visited before. Great vibe, lovely cocktails and authentic Italian food with strong Florentine influence. I am from Florence and this is definitely one of most authentic Italian food Ive had in the UK.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

This place is amazing! Food is very good and staff is super nice, polite and makes you feel so good! Parking is very close, so it s convenient to go. I ll go there more often, I am a fan!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Simply the best! Amazing food and Staff very kind.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent experience, the meal and atmosphere was just as you might hope. Parmigiana and Carpaccio, an inspired spinach-dolcelatte-tuna special and a classic wild boar tagliatelle. Portions are generous as well as delicious and strong wine recommendations.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Went to Bacaro, for a drink a couple of weeks ago after an appalling meal in a local restaurant, Adam and staff were so inviting and attentive we booked for valentines Day, which was devine, intimate, food amazing, and staff who were attentive but not intrusive. Since then we have been back again for a drink and a sharing platter. One of the best chefs in Woking, one of the best staff teams in Woking. We will be becoming regulars

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great atmosphere, good wine and friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing food, and great service from Adam. The staff are so friendly 100% recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

One of the best place in Woking

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great food, great atmosphere. We had the buffet menu for 25 people. The staff were amazing and couldn t have been more welcoming and helpful. We all had an amazing evening. Thank you!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food was good and the waiter attentive. But the evening we were there, they had a reduced wine selection and they could not accept cards so it was cash only.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great Italian seafood. Good wine. Great cocktails.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food and cocktails were both very good.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Really good ambience and the staff are so friendly and attentive! Thoroughly recommend. Had a lovely evening!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

I went to bacaro Woking last week. The food was delicious and the staff were super friendly. It is one of my favourite places from now on. I so recommend it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Had an excellent meal here this evening. Really welcomed by Adam and all the staff, great atmosphere, sitting outside it really felt like eating in Europe and the umbrella with heaters worked well when it started cooling down. Indoors looked very classy as well. Our food was delicious and we had tiramisu for dessert which was very nice too. I enjoyed the music as well. I definitely recommend and would happily return.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great lunch fabulous meal, excellent service, Happy Birthday Adam .Prawns and sea bass was incredible.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing service and incredible food! A really great lunchtime deal and the atmosphere is just lovely in there

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Quite possibly one of the best little restaurants in Woking. A friend recommended it to us as one that could cater to special dietary needs. A short visit, a quick chat with Adam, one of the nicest hosts we have had the pleasure of being served by, and a plan was hatched. We would simply WhatsApp Adam the special needs of our party of nine and he and the chef would take care of us. One person with a gluten intolerance, one person lactose intolerant, another with a dislike of seafood, and one on a keto diet would have been enough to challenge most restauranteurs. Not Adam and his team. The next day they served up a feast that more than satisfied everyone. A steak that had one guest saying it was the best she had sampled in any UK restaurant. A large seafood stew that had another swearing it was the best she had tasted outside Italy. And a customised pizza that pleased even a fussy 10-year-old. Plus a variety of other dishes that rounded off a most satisfactory lunch menu. A great finishing touch was a lovely voicemail from Adam thanking us for our patronage and inviting us to come back again soon. After this kind of service, we will definitely do so. It s a pleasure to recommend this establishment highly.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I wanted to like it but had an awful experience. Firstly there were 3 items unavailable on an already limited food menu. I ordered a cocktail and only on its arrival I was told they dont have mint for it (?!?). Food took 40 minutes to arrive and they gave my girlfriend a pasta covered with cheese despite her making it clear she didnt want any cheese due to lactose intolerance. The food itself when it finally arrived and was corrected was actually very tasty. However, when the bill arrived we saw theyd added £6 to the £9 pasta to make it a full portion. That wasnt conveyed on the menu nor when the waiter asked if we wanted it as a main. Normally that just means it arrives with the other persons main. That turned it to a £15 Ragu which is London prices and certainly not fitting of a place with such poor service. Its fine for a drink but I wouldnt go here again for food. Update: it took a year to respond? Adam, you were the guy that served us on the day. Youre the manager and made that clear at the time. I distinctly remember you. I do hope things improve but Ive got no interest in returning.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Our new favourite restaurant in Woking. The food is consistently delicious - you can tell how fresh the ingredients are. The seafood linguine is a highlight. Adam and the team are so welcoming!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The best Italian in Woking. Amazing seafood and pasta. Friendly service and nice atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Had a great dinner by myself at Bacaro. I got the steak + drink offer which is convenient. My steak came out too rare for my taste, but that wasn t a problem because the chef took it back and improved it immediately. I ended up with a perfect steak and a glass of wine. The hospitality at Bacaro did not disappoint, what I would expect from a true Italian restaurant. I ll visit again for sure.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Cannot even begin to say how at home I feel here. I haven t been able to go on holiday this year so instead I come here to travel to Italy. Thank you to the owner, Adam, Giorgio and Frankie - grazie raga xx

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Fantastic food and brilliant atmosphere! Everyone is friendly and can t do enough to help you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Hidden gem in Woking Great service, Adam the owner was very hands on and down to earth We were there for drinks only. Cocktails were great. Some classics and some unique. Happy hour was from 4pm We didnt eat there but the food looked and smelt amazing We be back again for sure :-) Kid-friendliness: Some other guests arrived with a baby and pram- staff were very accommodating

★★
December 23, 2022

I think the chef was on holiday or something as the food tasted absolutely awful. They should close the place if the chef is away. Very poor.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I think the chef was on holiday or something as the food tasted absolutely awful. I ve been here before and it is wasn t like this.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Some of the best food around the area, you can really tell that the ingredients are fresh and that the chef cares for the quality. Service was fantastic, big shout out to Adam, such a down to earth guy, it does not go unnoticed.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Easily the best service Ive had at a local restaurant. Food was excellent too.

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Would have loved to try the restaurant, but even though our booking was confirmed for yesterday (Sunday), when we arrived the restaurant was shut!! If you dont have enough bookings to warrant opening then at least have the decency to decline the reservation. The restaurant next door was very nice for those that find themselves in the same situation. Update, Adam managed to track me down and explained the situation, which i really appreciated. Problems with booking systems happen, so we will be back one day to have that drink with you Adam. Cheers

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We were somewhat disappointed in the starters (bruschetta on plain white bread anyone?), the pasta was okish but the seafood platter recommended by the waiter was very greasy, really too much deep fried stuff to be tasty (or healthy).

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Food excellent, service very good, recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fantastic place. We didnt have a reservation initially but they were able to fit us in on short notice on a Saturday night. The service you get is attentive, the food is delicious. Hope to come again soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Nice place, friendly staff, amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Probably the best food weve had in woking. Great, funny service as well. Cozy restaurant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Some of the best food weve had in Woking. Friendly staff and great wine.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Wow this place!!!! Right from the personal friendly confirmation email from Adam the owner to the super warm welcome absolutely beautiful little restaurant, we felt like we were on holiday .Adam served us and he was literally perfect the food was incredible the bar man was super friendly and warm honestly one of the best experiences eating out we have had and definitely the best restaurant in Woking by a long way absolutely loved it and def going back .oh if you want a pre drink there is a gorge wine bar around the corner called Cellar Magnificent .Adam Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou!!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

We had a fantastic meal in Bacaro, I have to say it s one of he best places to eat in the area and he service was great, very attentive. Well done!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The best Italian restaurant! Amazing, good quality food and so fresh! Adam and his team provides a top notch service! Truly a gastronomic experience!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Small Christmas work do in the early afternoon, bacaro were super accommodating, the food was lovely and the staff were attentive. Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

What an amazing experience i had today - not only they manage to book us for Christmas lunch last minute , food was absolutely delicious and couldnt fault the hospitality. Would highly recommend. I will be back for certain.Thank you for a lovely experience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Absolutely outstanding food and service. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Fantastic service, great atmosphere,amazing food, to die for cocktails. If in Woking this is the place to go. Thanks Adam and team. See you soon. Hilda and Eddie x

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Brilliant friendly & accommodating staff and the food was so tasty. We visited with the family on an evening and we all enjoyed the food, drink, and overall dining experience. Well worth a vist.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Lovely place, menu is simple but fantastic. Great service, stunning food. Great pre theatre meal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food and service , if you like authentic Italian then this is the place to go!