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Barocco Café
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Category: Wine Bars
Neighborhood: Chelsea110 9th Ave
between 17th & 18th
New York, NY 10014
(212) 414-2700
- Nearest Transit:
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14th St-8th Ave (A, C, E, L)
18th St-7th Ave (1)
14th St-7th Aves (1, 2, 3, F, V, L)
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Best Nights:
- Tue, Wed, Thu
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
10 reviews for Barocco Café
what can't i say about barocco that i haven't been saying about its "sister" location, zampa, all along?
few places these days have a palpable neighborhood vibe as sweet as barocco. everyone who works for anthony seems to pick up on his sunny, welcoming spirit--we find ourselves treated sensationally at either location.
barocco's accessible appeal extends to both the wine list and menu. all their vineyard picks are marvelous, and you'll find something to love in a reasonable price range, whether it's by the glass or bottle.
the hors d'oeuvres and entrees are clean, classic, thoughtful creations, rooted in tradition and free of artifice. pricing and sizing of plates means that you'll be tempted to share several between you and your fellow diners--and you should!
indeed, they make a killer lasagne. but to compare it to stouffers in size (or league) is a mistake. if you think the serving is too small for an individual, or for two to share with other dishes, you're in the wrong restaurant. those who love barocco and zampa know that quality is foremost. if you want quantity, go to the olive garden. otherwise, this is what mama would have made for you on a cool evening in sienna.
diners will appreciate that their favorites are almost always on the colorful menu, but will delight in the season delivering special opportunities to taste authentic dishes from the north. both barocco and zampa know when to bring on change when you need it most.
what might be a drawback for most restaurants is a plus at barocco--it's small, intimate, and as such, a lot like home--which is what we feel from the moment we're welcomed there by anthony. the ninth avenue culinary corridor is all the better for the presence of barocco. bravo!!
i think some people (like Tracy H) are confusing this Barocco with another location or restaurant of the same or similar name. this is about barocco on Ninth Avenue in Chelsea, which has no predecessor.
I really only have one bad thing to say and that's that I asked our waiter to just bring out things as they were ready but he instead went with bringing them all out at once. We kind of waited an oddly long time.
On to the good stuff! I don't think I saw a bottle of wine above $50 and yet they were all quite good. The food was absolutely fantastic. My apologies to future patrons that I told them they could charge more for the arancini. A fantastic little ball of Italian rice around a wonderful bit of taleggio (my favorite Italian cheese) sitting in a damn perfect bowl of marinara. It was $5! Seriously people.
We sat next to the owner who was really funny and entertaining. I can't say enough good stuff about this place.
I love Barocco winebar & kitchen.
It is a wonderful place during the week for a late night glass of wine and tasty snack. The staff Gabrielle and Gabriella are wonderful hostess and the prices are reasonable. It is tiny but sleek and the decor adds to the cozy factor without adding to the space.
I love the white bean and broccoli rabe bruschetta but their traditional tomato and basil version is tops as well.
The wine selection is wonderful and the staff knows which way to direct your selection.
All in all this is my new local hang out when I need to decompress from my day. Sit back, sip some wine and enjoy.
I've been intrigued by this simple, orderly space along 9th Avenue for awhile. I finally had an excuse recently when my fiancee was out of town and I planned on dining alone.
When I first arrived I immediately knew that I would come back here often. This is the kind of place I've been looking for: something in the neighborhood, absent of pretense, with great food, a welcoming atmosphere and a menu that you can explore over time - all at a reasonable price point.
I was impressed on many fronts. The staff is welcoming and they know the food well. The menu, consistent with the rest of the place, was sophisticated and again, simple. I enjoyed pondering it and, with the help of my server, settled on a steak. It was perfect.
As I bit into a ridiculously tasty bruschetta topped with fava beans, English peas and crispy pancetta last night, I was reminded of how much I love living in Chelsea. And as I drained a glass of dry white wine while looking out onto Ninth Avenue, I silently contemplated my gratitude for Barocco; a splendid neighborhood wine bar with a petite menu of seasonally inspired dishes to quell my hunger.
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4/18/2009
I popped in to Barocco Café last night with my favorite Washingtonian who had just trained in from… Read more »
This place has changed ownership and now bills itself as a wine bar. I stopped in for lunch a few months ago and could no longer find my favorites on the menu, so I left. Unfortunately, I don't go to Barocco anymore, so I can no longer recommend it.
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8/18/2008
I used to walk over to the Barocco in Union Square. But a few weeks ago I discovered there's a new… Read more »
This is the new outpost of Barocco Kitchen (on Union Square). I recently had an impromptu linner there and felt the need to document immediately! Sometimes it can take a second for new places (even expansions) to kind of come into their own, but Barocco (and the adorable woman who served us) seem to be there already. I had the quiche of the day and manfriend had the chicken pot pie--both were served immediately, piping hot and delicous. Top it with a slice of carrot cake and a coffee that actually DIDN'T taste like it had been sitting on a hot plate all day (this is quite an accomplishment at 5 pm) and you've got yourself a winner.
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Met a friend for a drink here last night before the Lykke Li show at Highline Ballroom. Small and friendly, this cafe was just what we were looking for. They were trying out a new chardonnay blend from Italy and we tried some, it was buttery and good. Next time, I'll come for the food too.
This place has now re-opened. Not much to say since I've not eaten there yet, but I confirmed that they are open past 8pm, which was the previous closing time before it went belly-up and had to sell out to a new owner. Ahh... lovely Capitalism has a way of sorting things out, doesn't it?
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2/3/2009
Not suprisingly, this place now appears closed. It's hard to build a clientele when you close at 8pm… Read more »
I just met a friend for lunch in west Chelsea at Barocco, and the food was really lovely. The menu primarily consists of simple sandwiches and there are beautiful salads and empanadas and tempting looking desserts. The chicken pot pie is to die for and the service was friendly but not obtrusive. People primarily seem to stop by to pick things up, but there are seats in the back in a minimalist but warm space.
