Why Bacari is one of North Park's hot new reservations
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Get a taste of Venice at Bacari in North Park. Photo: Kate Murphy/Axios
Bacari quickly became one of San Diego's buzziest new restaurants with elusive reservations when it opened in North Park in February.
Dig in: The new LA-based Venetian restaurant and wine bar concept is breathing new life into a French Quarter-style building that's been sitting vacant on 30th Street since Urban Solace closed in 2019.
- Its Mediterranean-style sharable dishes make for a fun night out with friends, especially since the chef suggests two to three plates per person.
Best bites: The Moroccan Cigars are like egg rolls stuffed with lamb and chicken with a roasted nut and garlic honey glaze and pickled onions that you must dip in the slightly spicy toum crema sauce.
- The chicken schnitzel with whipped feta and arugula mint salad is a must-try.
- Get the caramelized Brussels sprouts rather than broccoli or cauliflower.
- Take our waitress' suggestion and add bacon to the Asian pear and Brie pizza.
- For a light and not-too-sweet treat, try the pistachio crèmeschnitte pastry.
If you're looking to drink, consider the 90-minute open bar with beer, wine, mimosas and sangria for $32, plus add-on cocktails options.
- The cocktail list is diverse and enticing and includes tasty mocktails with non-alcoholic spirits.
The vibe: The spacious patio and moody dining rooms feel very European, with a mix of Old World and modern decor.
- It offers both an intimate, romantic feel and a chatty happy hour vibe.
Pro tips: It's pronounced "BOCK-are-ee."
- Park in the garage across the street for only $1 per hour.
What's next: The team plans to open another location in Carlsbad Village this summer or fall, and then possibly expand to Encinitas or Little Italy, San Diego Magazine reported.
