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Bocca di BaccoB

836 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019 · Italian restaurant, Bar, Restaurant

Lively Italian spot with crowd-pleasing pastas and hospitable servers, but service consistency and billing policies can frustrate; good for date nights and pre- or post-show meals if you pick timing wisely.

Why this grade

Bocca di Bacco delivers solid neighborhood Italian dining with reliable pasta execution and memorable service moments, earning a grade B standing. However, notable quality dips during holidays and special events, combined with isolated sanitation concerns and service delays under pressure, prevent a higher grade. Best experienced on regular nights when the kitchen and staff operate in sync.

One caveat: Holiday and special-event service can be chaotic with long waits

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Opening Hours

Monday12:00–22:00 Tuesday12:00–22:00 Wednesday12:00–22:00 Thursday12:00–22:00 Friday12:00–23:00 Saturday12:00–16:00, 17:00–23:00 Sunday12:00–16:00, 17:00–22:00
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