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    Bacari W 3rd

    4.5 (1.7k reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
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    Lamb Shakshouka Pizza
    James S.

    Unique open cavern atmosphere houses this festive and tasty place. I had been here years ago when it was a Greek restaurant, but finally made it to Bacari W 3rd. It can get loud (music bellows a bit at the beginning of the day) until the crowds absorb that sound. It also takes a bit of time for the full staff to appear as two servers were working the entire place for a bit too long. Bacari W 3rd is nonetheless highly recommended. It's fun to try a variety of dishes and land some very welcome flavors. The house cured olives with Marconi almonds are great, and go nicely with pretty much any beverage you can think of. The house baked baguette is something you think you can live without, but then you cave, and it's so worth it. A nice olive to go along with it, or dip it into the chili oil from the olives. Cold: the shrimp ceviche (citrus fennel vinaigrette, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumber, za'atar, sesame, sumac, lime chili chips = yum. Hot: The Bacari Burger is memorable - open-faced grass-fed beef, tomato, caramelized onion, Worcestershire aioli, telera roll and they throw an egg on it, too. Pizza: The lamb shakshouka pizza sounded adventurous enough to try, and I definitely liked it. The shakshouka appeared buried under arugula and hard boiled eggs, and was not as 'wet' as I expected. Still, it was enjoyable - and the crust had a great crispness. Desserts: The Malbi sounded quirky and irresistible, and it turned out to be a major win. Also enjoyed the bread pudding (clover honey custard, vanilla bean ice cream). The servers did a great job and deserve more support. At the start of a Saturday Brunch, there were only two staff on the floor and they were run pretty hard around the restaurant until more team members appeared. The music can be a bit loud - especially if you're near a speaker and/or the place is still filling up. Overall, fun place, cool vibe, delicious food.

    Renata K.

    Bacari is truly one of our family's favorite places! We always love the warm atmosphere, amazing food, and the overall experience. It's the kind of place we keep coming back to and always enjoy. A special shoutout to Oko, our server, who was absolutely fantastic. She was friendly, attentive, and made our brunch even better. Great service makes such a difference, and she went above and beyond. Thank you, Bacari, for another wonderful meal, we can't wait to come back!

    Jessica Y.

    My friend brought me here for a sunday birthday brunch. I've been to the one in Culver and I absolutely love it. This location is super cute. I love the layout way better than culver's. You walk through this long dark hallway and it opens up to the patio. The patio is amaizng because it's mostly covered by trees so the majority of the patio is shaded. On the right is their indoor area. I'd say the indoor area is slightly bigger than the outdoor but by not much. Now I went Sunday at 1:30P and it was packed. Luckily we made reservations. We got seated at the one table that was directly in the sun, but they were nice enough to move us. We ordered the following: Bacon Wrapped Dates: Enough said. Delicious! Brussel Sprouts: Super crispy.. the only way to eat them. But also, it's DOUSED with oil so sometimes it feels like your drinking oil Bacari Pancake: OMG this was DELICIOUS! Highly recommend. I'm not big on heavy butter, but their cardamom butter was sooooo goood. Crab Cake Benedict: This was doused with sauce. You couldn't even see the crab cake. I thought i was good. Just a LOT of sauce. I also got a cocktail. It was a vodka coffee cocktail. They always get their drinks right here. It's not too sweet. A good balance! Overall, food is solid. The reason why I give 4 stars rather than 5 is actually because of the atmosphere. As cute as this location is, I feel like they really try to cram as many tables as possible in this space. You're so close to the other tables, and it's hard to squeeze through to get in and out. Because of that, it's so loud in there. It felt like I had to talk over the people next to us, and service can be a little slow since all the servers are running around so much tending to so many tables.

    Shawarma Tacos
    Jasmine D.

    My dad was in town for work so I brought him to Bacari for some delicious sharable dishes! We didn't have a reservation but were able to be seated immediately on a weekday evening, which was a pleasant surprise. I absolutely love the ambiance here! There's both indoor and outdoor patio seating - the patio is definitely the highlight. It's so beautiful with the tree cover above and feels like a magical, cozy courtyard. Service was great throughout our meal as well. The dishes are on the small size which is great for sharing and trying a variety of items! What we tried: - Scallop medallions: 3 scallops in a carrot parsnip puree with capers - the scallops were cooked perfectly - golden crisp on the outside and soft on the inside - Lamb hummus: this might have been my favorite!! A flavorful braised ground lamb paired with hummus and fresh pita and veggie pieces - Sea bass: pan seared sea bass (sooo soft and flaky!) with a savory corn, shredded cabbage, shallot, and aioli combination - Shawarma tacos: chicken sharwama, shredded cabbage, and pickled red onion tacos. Not bad but probably the one dish I could have skipped - Stuffed mushrooms: sooo yummy - mushrooms stuffed with a cheesy walnut pesto, just a perfectly savory - Glazed pork belly: so hearty! Perfectly glazed and seasoned pork belly

    Joanne G.

    Came back for dinner and every-time I come it is an amazing experience!!! Sam (Samuel) best server ever!! Took care of us the whole time and was very conscious of my friend's allergies.

    beets
    Clarissa H.

    Bacari looks small and unassuming from the outside, but the inside has a beautiful courtyard patio with trees and hanging lights. It was very busy and you definitely need a reservation. Even with our rez, we still waited almost 20 minutes to be seated. The only other thing I did not like about this restaurant (and not much they can do to change it) is that there are only two bathrooms which get veryyyy busy and there is no room to stand and wait so you're kind of in the way the whole time. It's small dish style, so super fun to come with a group and try a bunch of different things. They had a ton of great options for vegetarians! It was a bit chilly outside but they have a lot of heated lamps on which helps a lot. I loved everything we ordered but I think my favorites (as a vegetarian) were the brussel sprouts, salatim, and the elote. The cashew pate and beet dip with the salatim were realllly good. The brussel sprouts were crispy and had a yummy sauce. The beet salad was good but I wanted it to have more of the goat cheese spread. The cauliflower was also really good - roasted and a little spicy. They had a fun list of cocktails and mocktails as well. The food came out at a good pace and I left feeling veryyy full. They were really sweet and even comped the dessert for our party which was very nice. We had the bread pudding and it was sooo good. I highly recommend eating here! It's an experience!

    Rainbow Beets
    Gab G.

    Like comically bad. The food is sooo mid and service was pretty bad. We had a large group and a whole room to ourselves and the servers kept bumping our table, forgetting dishes, etc. Only halfway decent dishes were the rainbow beets appetizer and sea bass. The famed date cake was way too sweet.

    A Hallway to Heaven possibly? We'll see what my date thinks....
    David W.

    Sometimes people get mad at you, through no fault of your own. Sure you can try reason and logic to remedy such situations but a person's emotions often trump such silly attempts. So what can one do when they are scoffed at for trying to think like an adult, instead of like a child? You bribe them, sometimes with money and other times, like tonight, with dinner and a good time. So that's how I found myself here at Bacari on W 3rd. Sure, the food is ok but it was the ambience that I needed tonight. Myself and 'The Angry One' were walked to our table in the garden just as the sun was starting to set for the night, highlighting the candlelight flames dancing along the walls. Her cold disposition was starting to melt away slowly but surely. We looked at our menu but I had been here before so I was not fooled by the prices of the dishes; the prices may be entree prices but this is a tapas restaurant. So I preceded to order 4-5 dishes.... just for myself. In a matter of minutes our small and intimate table was filled with shrimp ceviche, green falafel, caramelized cauliflower, shawarma tacos, scallop medallions, flat iron steak, bacari fries, a lamb shakshouka pizza, glazed pork belly and tripoline pasta to top it all off. I did most of the eating and to tell the truth I could have still gone for a bacon wrapped hotdog from the street vendor outside. Unsatisfied hunger aside, by the time dinner was done, that anger that was pointed directly at me like a nuclear missile had all but dissipated and I knew that by the end of the night, it will have completely been extinguished. Stay bribing people when logic and reason no longer work my friends....

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    Dylan B.

    Bacari is amazing. Christian was a really fantastic server. Really appreciated his suggestions for the desert. The "best cake ever" is the best desert I've ever had.

    Pantea M.

    One of the vibiest LA restaurants. Great vibes and always stylish people! Wonderful place to have a taco Tuesday. Their service is very fast and good. Foods are tapas style, try as many as possible, everything is so flavorful and yummy. Even with reservation, there is still waiting, but totally worth it.

    Najeya K.

    Potential for 5 stars but the food just takes insanely long to come out; it can be frustrating. Other than that, i love the spanish courtyard-esque ambiance. It's gorgeous inside but definitely very loud so probably not a first-date spot. Stuffed Mushrooms: BEST THING ANYONE CAN EVER EAT EVER. We got two rounds of them because they're just that good. They're filled with cheese & have this pesto garlic sauce on them it's just 100/10 Margarita Pizza: Pretty good pizza. Thin crust. comes hot & cheesy. i loved it. 7/10 The steak filet: So tender & comes with zucchini 10/10 Shrimp Ceviche: Served with fresh tortilla chips, the shrimp ceviche is pretty solid!! Very citrusy & fresh 8/10 Bread Pudding: It comes served so hot with nice cold vanilla ice cream on top. 7/10 I will be coming back FOR SURE.

    Terry R.

    First time here with a large group. Low parking options so I recommend valet. I also recommend reservations. This is a hidden gem. It is obvious by the crowds, this is a popular place. It is indoor/outdoor with natural kool vibe and ambiance. It is pretty loud though. Gender neutral bathrooms. Food is Tapas style. We got a ton of food and literally Everything we had was Amazing! Service was on point. We had the perfect person, "Justin" who took great care of all 7 of us. Never missed a beat, very friendly, courteous and attentive. Excellent customer service despite the countless other very busy tables he had. This was a great place to create memories. Thank Justin for making it GREAT!

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    Food is decent but the interior of the building makes the sound bounce and it's almost impossible to hear each other talking.

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    Can you accommodate a Saturday bridal shower July 19th for 35 people?

    Hi Gloria! We sure can! We do have availability on July 19th for 35 people. This will be considered a partial buyout of a space. Please reach out to our events team, and they will get your booking set up asap! events@bacari.us… 

    How much for a crokage fee?

    Hi there! Our corkage fee is $25 per bottle.

    What time are the 90 min all you can drink bar on Saturdays?

    Hi! Our 90-minute open-bar happens any time, any day, all day! 1.5 hours of unlimited house wines, bubbles, sangria, & beer, all mix-and-match. Plus mimosas & bellinis for brunches!

    How much is the valet parking?

    10 dollars or around there

    Are you able to bring outside dessert such as a cake?

    Hi! We do allow outside desserts, such as cake. We also provide cake-cutting service for no fee.

    Do they offer bottomless mimosas?

    When is happy hour?

    Happy Hour is Monday-Friday, 5pm-6pm.

    What are the weekend brunch hours?

    Saturday-Sunday Brunch, 1030am-230pm

    When are the 90 minute all you can drink cocktail times on Sunday?

    ALL DAY!!! It starts when you sit down

    Is there a bottomless brunch on weekends?

    Kinda. They have a 90 minute all you can drink cocktail special (which includes mimosas) everyday of the week at certain times.

    Is there a corkage fee for champanhe ? How about a cake cutting?

    Corkage fee is $25/bottle. Cake-cutting service available for no fee.

    Do they take Reservations?

    Yes

    Is there any coverage for the courtyard if it starts to rain? A retractable roof or something like that?

    Not really; as far as I saw there was no cover not sure if they will put something on top during rainy days.

    Do you need to provide Covid vacation card or negative test for outdoor dining?

    Yes

    Is this restaurant dog friendly?

    There was a person with a dog sitting next to us, so I am assuming, yes.

    Can I order off the dinner menu during brunch?

    Can kids go in for brunch?

    Absolutely!

    On open table should I reserve standard or outside to sit in the courtyard?

    Courtyard

    Is it possible to reserve for a party of 10 outdoors?

    Yes

    Are there any vegan dishes?

    Shelby, Yes! We have vegan dishes. Check out our menu on our website, www.bacariw3rd.com. Dishes… 

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    So shocked I hadn't heard about this place sooner but if you love pasta and don't want to spend $30…read moreon every dish this is the place to go! Loved that it had some classic dishes and some fusion ones as well. Came on a Friday night and joined the waitlist but only had to wait about 10 minutes! There was complimentary bread and a side salad that came with the entrees, and the bread was warm and delicious... We ordered the two Allegro specials on the menu-- Uni pasta and Bolognese. For appetizers we went with the server's recommendation; chicken gizzard confit. Chicken gizzard confit was mind blowing. As someone who enjoys things like gizzard, these were cooked in a way I had never had before and it was delicious. The uni pasta was sooo rich, creamy, and flavorful. 10/10 I would recommend it. The bolognese was good too it was super complex compared to the ordinary bolognese and had eggplants as well. Overall, the ambience was great and experience was amazing. Service was also very good and attentive. Super great spot for a date night or just a casual dinner with friends!

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    Live music

    Amazing Amazing Food! best Italian in DTLA. Branzino is the best! Along with salads, pastas, and…read moretiramisu

    So I called to inquire about parking & answering machine answered…read moreThen 1 min later they called back! They used caller ID! Wow what amazing customer service! I couldn't stop raving about that for hours. Library parking free w/ validation (we went Thurs around 6 pm ish) I used to work next door so am very familiar w/ that lot etc Upon exiting the lot via the north stairs you arrive east of the restaurant literally in between it & library & the beloved Calif Club south Extremely lush & picturesque w/ all the greenery & old architecture. (As if there's no homelessness malady meters away right) Upon entering the open air bar area there's no host stand we saw We snagged 2 bar seats. It was busy TV NOT SHOWING DODGER GAME ooof very bad news bears ! Service was efficient & hospitable ( mind you we sat at the bar) We unfortunately missed happy hour so ordered off the full menu & in my opinion the full dinner menu on a Thursday night in the spring time is extremely limited So we ordered a salmon appetizer, a burrata appetizer & a meat pasta entrée to share. I had a tequila based cocktail. He had a bourbon or whiskey based cocktail. (Not stiff btw) The food was not disgusting. But it was not life changing & portions are tiny ! The views are breathtaking like if you are a 17 or 20 year-old celebrating your birthday, or a tourist; it's very romantic and just beautiful. But I have worked in downtown for many many years and have seen transformations and I am immune kinda, to the views, like not in a bad way, but ive just been exposed to this so long, in other words, if a first date brought me here, it wouldn't impress me. AnyWho, in addition to the interior seating & the bar seating, the patio seating is vast & spacious, & in my personal opinion, a walk from the bar in other words, the servers are racking in a minimum of 15,000 steps a shift (which I'm jealous of by the way), but my point is the patio is humongous & therefore, if you choose to sit outside, you may wait a long time for your items, check, etc. & service possibly. So the restrooms have single private stalls, but the actual sink to wash your hands is open for both sexes. Upon leaving before 8 PM, it got really busy. Yes I will return if the situation calls for it and yes, I will recommend. But I absolutely will not make it a point or go out of my way to return.

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    Donna's

    Donna's

    4.3
    (710 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$$

    Food, incredible. Drinks, amazing. Service, always on point!…read more Always worth the hype when we come to Donna's. Had a booth this time and were one of the first people into the restaurant. Pro tip: the 5pm reservation never disappoints. Street parking was not bad either. Definitely a good date night spot!

    Wow, I was surprised at how busy this place was on a Wednesday night. We had 5:45 pm reservations…read moreand when we got here the places was FULL. I feel the seating was a little tight in certain areas put they did make clear walking paths. Traffic to get here was horrible but we got lucky and found a non-metered spot about a block away as soon as we arrived in the area. For apps, we ordered the garlic bread and meatballs. The garlic bread was different. It was a sourdough loaf with oozing garlic butter inside but was only toasted whole so overall ate very soft and I missed the typically toastiness I get with most garlic bread. The flavor was still very good, especially dipping it into the marinera that accompanied the meatballs. For entrees and sides, we ordered the lasagna, the eggplant tortellini, the chicken parmesan and the broccolini. I can only say they really like their parmesan here. I'm not the biggest fan so I brushed a lot of it off. The tortellini was the star of the show for me and I think it was partially because all the other dishes were marinera + parmesan so it gave a nice break in the flavor profile. Something to consider when ordering next time. The chicken parmesan was delicious. I found the lasagna to be okay and would pass on the broccolini next time (to be fair, I got rid of all the cheese so that probably change the flavor profile they were going for).

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    Bar area.
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    Mother Wolf

    Mother Wolf

    4.1
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$$

    Food was absolutely amazing. Quality of the noodles and the pizza were impeccable, and the cooks…read morehave it down to a science. The highlight was the zucchini blossoms, their special. I recommend the arrabbiata, the oxtail ragu, and the amatriciana.

    It was the husband's choice for our final birthday celebration dinner and he was quick to decide on…read moreMother Wolf. Why? For the BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA (38oz Prime Porterhouse). I know, crazy, right? But we did it! You'd think just having the Porterhouse would be enough -- apparently it wasn't because we started with bread. At our server's recommendation we chose the bruschetta. Wow, what a fantastic start! The crunchy charred bread topped with the creamy Burrata and house made apricot jam was beyond delicious! Then he asked for his favorite pasta from our last visit -- SPAGHETTI ALL'ARRABBIATA. We can never get tired of this one. The house made pasta coated in that spicy sauce is so satisfying. Then came the steak. Although our server warned us that it was huge, we were still surprised when it arrived. But then came the included sides of fried fingerling potatoes and Ruchetta salad -- to say 'generous portions' is an understatement. I literally laughed at the mountain of salad when it arrived. It was all just incredible. The Prime Porterhouse was at the correct temperature, seasoned well and melt in your mouth amazing. The fried potatoes were hot, crisp and tasty. The salad was so good that the husband ate it -- I couldn't believe it! I tapped out early and in order to leave room for dessert, I had to force the husband to stop. We chose the CROSTATA DI MARMELLATA because of the apricots. We were so happy to have dined while they're in season and incorporated into Mother Wolf's menu. We were then surprised with complimentary sorbet (NETTARINA) and gelato (VANIGLIA) for our birthdays. Beautifully presented, the sweetness of each dessert was perfectly balanced and a wonderful end to a fantastic dinner. And this goes without saying -- service was impeccable. Thanks to the Mother Wolf team for another great experience!

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    Polpette Di Coda (Oxtail Meatballs)
    Polpette Di Coda (Oxtail Meatballs)
    Croquettes, least memorable of the night for me but good!

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    Croquettes, least memorable of the night for me but good!

    Bacari W 3rd - breakfast_brunch - Updated July 2026

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