Bacco Miami Restaurant & Wine Shoppe Relaunches with Mediterranean Pride
Do you want to experience the taste and aroma of the Mediterranean right here in Miami? If so, Bacco is your next one-stop destination. Bacco Miami is conveniently located between Brickell, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, and Coral Gables. As soon as you enter through the front doors you automatically feel welcomed. The elegant lighting and calming music puts you right into a relaxed mood. The wine-cellar atmosphere proves classy and rustic. Wine shelves lining the entrance lead you to the exposed brick wall, giving you a true feeling of the Mediterranean spirit.
Bacco Miami’s Interior displaying the exposed brick wall, wine shelves, and elegant seating.
The food is presented enthusiastically, along with the attitude of the staff – they know their dishes are quite impressive. The presentation of each dish is carefully constructed and bestowed with pride. To start off, I had the Burrata on Grilled Watermelon served with baby arugula, balsamic glaze and pesto sauce. First of all – DAMN! The burrata is the creamiest most melt-in-your-mouth delicatessen I have ever tasted. This dish is light, refreshing, juicy, and perfect on a hot day. The sweet and revitalizing grilled watermelon paired with the zesty pesto sauce and balsamic glaze makes for a perfect appetizer. I’ve truly never had anything like it; this unique take on a caprese is splendid and contemporary.
Burrata on Grilled Watermelon.
Executive Chef Jose Arias never disappointed. The Burrata on Grilled Watermelon was just a segue to more pristine and mouth-watering dishes. The Fried Calamari and Zucchini with marinara was a flawless addition to my meal. The calamari was perfectly crisp and the soft, ripe zucchini added a balance of texture. Accompanying the dish was a super fresh, very mild hint of spice, marinara which really drew all the flavors together.
Fried Calamari and Zucchini with marinara.
Now when my girlfriend and I thought the flavors could not get any more astounding, were blown away by the delish, savory fragrance of the Grilled Octopus. As soon as the plate reached the table and we caught the succulent smell we could not wait to carve in! The delicious scent brought us right into the Mediterranean. When we both took that first bite we looked at each other with wide eyes: the octopus was so tender, smokey, and zesty – We couldn’t get enough!
I usually steer away from octopus because most of the time it is too chewy, but Bacco Miami executed a soft, tender, and flavorful octopus with the ends crisp to perfection! I found myself grabbing the crispy parts quickly before my friend could get to them! The Grilled Octopus had an added taste and look of freshness delightfully displayed on top of a bed of greens, tomato, and balsamic. When you combine a bite with octopus and tomato you get a balanced texture of crunch and softness – so yum!
Grilled Octopus on a bed of greens, tomato, and balsamic.
Bacco is located on 2700 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129 and is open Tuesday – Thursday 12pm – 3pm; 5pm – 10pm, Friday – Saturday 12pm – 3pm; 5pm – 11pm, and Sundays 3pm – 9pm. The restaurant’s weekly programming includes Happy Hour Tuesday – Friday from 5pm-8pm, featuring 2-for-1 wine deals and small plates. On top of that, Bacco Miami even features Live Music by local artists Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm – 10pm. To make a reservation, view the full menu, and more info click here.