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    Bari Ristorante

    4.1 (203 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Pistachio Tiramisu
    Phebe C.

    We decided to try Bari for our Anniversary celebration. The reviews on Yelp were mixed but the menu looked great. We were not disappointed! The staff was courteous and brought us a dessert of choice to help us celebrate our 41st anniversary. Thank you Martha and for taking great pics of us! The food was awesome. We toasted with Prosecco and had beet salad and baked oysters for appetizers. I got the squid ink pasta with rock shrimp and lobster my husband had the Branzino- all well done and nicely plated. The place gets a little loud especially since our table was right next to elevated bar.

    Uni and crab pasta special
    Libby H.

    Absolutely amazing experience here. The vibes of this restaurant is amazing. It reminds me of Europe! It feels very elevated and love the patio outside. The service is also the cherry on top! Now onto the food. WOW. Loveeed everything we had. The crab and uni pasta was a special and was amazing. The truffle pasta delicious (offered via a cheese wheel). And the dessert was great too!

    The perfect place to take your family.
    Nancy M.

    Bari's service is extraordinary. The service is above and beyond any other restaurant in Houston. The ambiance has a European feel and no one seems to be in a hurry. The food is above average. We go for the service and scene more than for the food. We absolutely love the staff and owners. It is here to stay.

    McKenzie B.

    Unfortunately the only photo I got was my espresso martini because the food was THAT good! We had everything from charcuterie, pastas and pizzas! Our waiter was so kind and attentive to our table to the point where one of the girls was really really late and he was kind to wait for her and continued to be attentive to the rest of us while we waited. The ambiance is very clean, cute, Italian restaurant in upper Houston area. I'd definitely go back!

    Cream brulee & pistachio tiramisu
    Jenny K.

    This restaurant is in same plaza as iPIC, and you can park at the garage for free and walk to the restaurant. The restaurant gives out an Italy vibe when it comes to the design of it. Overall, the food and wine selection was great. The only thing that I wished that was better was, I personally didn't think the squid pasta dish, it did not have much flavor. The Bronzino was done perfectly, but I thought the pasta was OK. The espresso martini was a bit on the sweeter side for me, and I personally like slightly "cleaner" sweet espresso martini. They offer a nice variety of wine by glass that you can choose from. The desserts were great, especially the pistachio tiramisu. The food price is not outrageous for the area and the quality you get. I would like to say that the server we had, Darren, did a great job on accommodating with what we wanted for the evening.

    Bone in short rib
    Ucheoma O.

    The service was impeccable and the staff was very attentive. The bone is short rib was tough and I did have to send it back but they got my new order out to me within 10 minutes. I would definitely recommend based on the experience alone.

    Pistachio Tiramisu
    Manuel G.

    I had been wanting to visit Bari at the beautiful River Oaks District for several days so we went as two couples to enjoy a random brunch day. The place is beautiful and from the moment you walk in you feel a great vibe. The service is excellent. Everyone is kind and they know the menu well to make the right recommendations. We tried many dishes but the pesto risotto and even better the veal cheek risotto were wonderful. Do not miss them. The octopus was excellent and the pistachio tiramisu could not have been better. They have a full bar. We started with a perfectly balanced gin and tonic while the ladies as always preferred champagne. The wine list is good although most wines are very young but good enough to enjoy. This is a place to visit when you want to happily share in a lovely space with excellent service. A place to return to. Excellent experience Español: Tenía días queriendo ir a Bari en el bello centro comercial River Oaks District, así que nos fuimos dos parejas a disfrutar de un día cualquiera de brunch. El lugar está muy bello y desde que entras se siente su buena vibra. Muy bien atendido, todos amables y con buen conocimiento del menú para hacerte las recomendaciones correctas. Probamos muchas cosas, pero el risotto de pesto y, aún mejor, el risotto de cachete de ternera estaban maravillosos. No se los pierdan. El pulpo excelente y el tiramisú de pistacho no podía estar mejor. Tienen una barra completa. Nosotros comenzamos con un gin & tonic perfectamente balanceado, mientras las chicas, como siempre, prefirieron la champaña. Buena carta de vinos, aunque todos muy jóvenes, pero suficiente para disfrutar. Un sitio para ir cuando quieres compartir alegremente en un espacio muy lindo y excelentemente atendido. Un sitio para regresar. Excelente

    Branzino
    Carmen S.

    Contemporary, Classy vibe. Stopped in for late lunch & got the Branzino which is on the dinner menu. It was lightly seasoned. I could have used a bit more flavor, but it was ok. My daughter got the pappardelle bolognese which she enjoyed. The served complementary bread basket with 2 types of bread. My server was very attentive. No drinks. Can't quite put my finger on it. I expected to like this place more than I did. It was ok. i would try it again but im just not rushing to come back based on the 1 dish I had.

    Outside restaurant
    Katie N.

    I went to Bari with two girlfriends for Houston Restaurant Weeks to celebrate a birthday. We all opted for the HRW menu ($55 for three courses, with an optional $35 wine pairing). They started us off with complimentary bread and olives, which was a nice touch. My friends split a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. For appetizers, I had the Caesar salad - it was fine, nothing memorable - and my friend had the calamari, which she said was just okay as well. For mains, two of us chose the lasagna. The sauce was definitely the highlight, but overall it was decent rather than outstanding. Our other friend had the pesto risotto, which she enjoyed and said was good. Dessert was the pistachio tiramisu, and we all agreed it was just okay - good, but not something we'd rush back for. The atmosphere was nice; the vibes picked up as the night went on and the lights were dimmed, which made it feel cozy. The service, however, was disappointing. Our server only checked on us about three times the entire night, and we were left waiting more often than we'd like. A small but fun detail: I liked that they offered matches at the front. Overall, the food was good but not great, the ambiance was pleasant, but the service brought the experience down.

    Table side Pasta
    Shatoyia N.

    My friend and I visited for lunch and the ambiance was great. We sit on the covered patio which had heaters so that was a plus. We had the Caesar salad with salmon, table side pasta, broccolini and potato. Everything was soooo yummy except for the potato. It was overcooked and burnt. The margarita was delicious as well. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great recommendations. I took a star off because of the 2 hostess working neither one greeted me at all. They literally stood there staring at me like I was in the wrong place. Also, they seem to make a big deal because I didn't have a reservation when the restaurant was empty on a Tuesday around 12:30. We valeted for $10 or you can self park in the parking garage. Definitely, recommend this place.

    Zanarah K.

    For my birthday celebration, I was impressed but not so impressed by the truffle pasta. This hot spot in the middle of highland village, was a great Friday night out. I did wait a while just to get my drink order unfortunately. After that the lychee martinis were amazing. Parking: Valet, street or garage

    The ambiance was really nice. It's dark with low lighting. The food was delicious but portions are kinda small. The service was incredible. Constant check in's, recommendations and even catering to your likes. Would definitely go again for a date night!

    Nancy R.

    Came for a celebration dinner and the management was very accorded such a big party. The service was outstanding! The servers were attentive and knowledgeable on the food menu. The ambiance is always lively in this part of town so it was a very good experience. However, the food was not that great; there were a variety of dishes ordered but I was not impressed but willing to try it again! So thanks to the management and service providers of this establishment! Didn't take photos of the food except this of our grandchildren's dessert!

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