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    Baretto Bistro

    4.5 (55 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
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    Dogs allowed

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    Interior
    Marissa G.

    My family and I decided to go to lunch at Baretto Bistro while in the area. We drove up, found parking, and walked in. We got there at about 11:15 on a Wednesday. They had just opened so it was just us and two other people in the restaurant at that time. We were greeted by the host/waiter after standing at the entrance for a few minutes, then taken to a booth. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was welcoming. After sitting we just sort of waited around. We were eventually brought some menus and our drink orders were taken. After a few minutes he brought out our waters and took our order. He seemed to be the only person working at the time so the service was a little slow. We started our meal with a small charcuterie board that had meats, cheeses, olives, grapes, marmalade, and crostinis. The charcuterie board was good. The grapes were fresh, the olives were semi salty, the meats and cheeses each had their own distinct flavors, and the crostinis were crispy. The marmalade was really good. It was sweet but not overly sweet and perfect on the crostinis. A great mix of good food. For my meal my husband and I decided to share two dishes. He ordered the Short Rib Hoagie which comes with a chopped short rib beef, peppers, and onions, and provolone cheese. He ordered it without the cheese. I ordered the B Eliel T which comes with a crispy chicken, cheese, bacon, pickles, onions, tomatoes, and dressing. I ordered it without cheese. It came with a side of fries. The Short Rib Hoagie was delicious. The meat was tender and very flavorful. I didn't really like the hoagie bread but I ate all of the meat inside of the sandwich. The B Eliel T was good. The chicken was a good size and it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I am glad that they put the dressing on the side because I tried it and it was spicy. So I chose to slightly dip my sandwich in the sauce with each bite for added flavor. The fries were really good. They were big with a lot of potato on the inside and a slight crispiness on the outside. I dipped mine in Ketchup for added flavor. Overall it was a good place to go for a tasty lunch meal. The atmosphere was nice, the service was a little slow but it was good despite that and the food was delicious.

    Mushroom Truffle Fettuccine
    Jennifer L.

    We came here before a game at Q2 Stadium. There is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant. The interior is cozy. We chose to sit at the bar. There were quite a few regulars there which is always a good sign in my book. The staff was great and helped us with drink selections. As a lover of all things truffle, we got the Mushroom Truffle Fettuccine. It was absolutely delicious! The pasta was cooked perfectly. The truffle was fragrant and paired perfectly with the sauce and pasta. We also got the Tuscan Truffle pizza. It was also good, but the highlight was definitely the pasta (I may be a little biased to pastas anyways). This is a great spot to have a date night, meet up with friends, or even kick up a conversation with the regulars at the bar. We will definitely be back!

    Elizabeth M.

    Classic neighborhood restaurant! I went with a friend and we shared a Spinach Artichoke starter that came with sourdough, a Caesar Salad, and a Baretto Burger that came with fries. When we ordered, our waiter caught on that we were sharing the meals and split it all without us even asking... 10/10 service! Everything was tasty, cooked to perfection and the music volume was just right. They also have outdoor seating and I hear their pizzas are really good, it's Italian after all haha. I recommend checking it out.

    Bill for 3
    Steve W.

    This restaurant is located in the 26 doors Plaza and it is a relatively intimate space with three booths, six tables inside, 12 spots at the bar and nine on the outside porch. They have a limited food menu, a limited wine menu and even more limited craft beer menu. They do have a full bar and seven signature cocktails. We started with their fried calamari which was cooked perfectly, but pretty average (should have tried the calamari mista for $2 more). If you order a pizza, they cook it in their outdoor porch gas oven (not wood fired like other yelpers mistakenly believe). My pepperoni and mushroom pizza was good, but it reminded me of pizzas I've paid $12-$15 elsewhere for. The crust was nothing special and it lacked any signature style. The wife's gluten-free pizza fared a little better. The smash burger was pretty much in line with your average fast food burger, but for $18! We decided on the chocolate mousse cake for dessert and I have to admit, it did not disappoint. Basically we got average food for upscale prices. Our server Jasmine was very pleasant and attentive. Food 3*, service 5*, overall, for the money-31/2*. Check out the photos and the bill below.

    Salad
    Nicole S.

    We really enjoyed this place! The food was great and cocktails were creative and delicious! I loved that we saw our pizza going through a few stages of prep in the outdoor wood fired pizza oven too. They had great gluten free options, like gf pizza crust and gf crackers to go with the charcuterie board. The Tuscan Truffle pizza was unique, it had a savory truffle base instead of marinara sauce. I liked it! We got there right around 5 after a work day so it was quiet, but slowly got busier and was a fun environment by the time we left. The service was okay, a little off at times and we had to chase someone down to get our check, but I'm glad we also weren't rushed out of there. We enjoyed a 2-3 hour meal there and overall had a great experience!

    Paper plane (orange drinks) and spritz
    Kelly Y.

    Had a little galentine's dinner here and the food was delicious! The place is on the smaller side but there's patio seating when the weather is nicer outside. We got a couple of appetizers and share the Tuscan Truffle pizza. When they brought the pizza to our table, the smell was so fragrant that our mouths started salivating. It also tasted just as good as it smelled! It did get busy after we got there and it seemed like there were only one or two servers but she still took care of us with full tables. I will definitely be back for the pizza!

    Iris R.

    Yum! Got off work pretty late and this place accommodated us even tho they were closing. Service was great, bartender made us the best tasting shot that was needed after a long day. Food was delicious. Will def come back.

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    8 days ago

    Food and service is great. Very friendly staff. Has specials for food and drinks and they never disappoint.

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    I really like this place. The food is great. The service is awesome and I find myself wanting to go back and try more of their entrées.

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    Excellent neighborhood spot, good prices great food! Service is speedy too for a quick dinner

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    Always a great go to place! The food is awesome and a great, but manageable wine selection. Don't miss the fried oysters and the pizza.

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