Opinions BACI RESTAURANT Huntington Beach

Best all-around restaurant we have been to in the very very long time. Food was outstanding service was impeccable and the atmosphere made us feel like we were in Italy.

Food was so-so.

I'm a resident of HB and it was my first time visiting this eatery. The entree I ordered was pleasant. It was the Pollo Bella Napoli. A simple chicken, eggplant and fresh tomato dish. I expected a different white wine sauce. But like I mentioned it was pleasant.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is cute, cozy and well Italian themed. The host that greeted me was very nice and friendly.
My server, Veronica, was the ONLY waitress working the entire room. They had more bussers and food deliverers. She tried her best to keep up with ALL the customers needs.
Although it was very apparent that she catered more to the REGULARS who came in that night. And was EXTRA nice and friendly toward them.
The highlight was David, the piano player. Super friendly and extremely talented! It's worth going just to listen to his music, maybe have an appetizer and a drink or two. His genre is very diverse... from Journey, to Sinatra., Dean Martin, Celine Dion, Chicago, Billy Joel, Elton John, Burt Bacharach , and Phantom of the Opera, to name a few. Kudos to him for creating the ambiance. Grazie David!

Baci is an interesting restaurant option. It’s leagues better than “generic Italian” like Olive Garden, but doesn’t excel in any area. They simply offer good Italian food at a reasonable price. Nothing they offer will blow you away like Bello or Andrea’s will, but they also don’t charge the huge prices that those top Italian restaurants do.

One thing that really messed with me was their entire lack of windows, making it feel pretty small and closed-in. But their staff was fantastic, super friendly and helpful. They were willing to go above and beyond for all of our needs.

Best Butternut Squash ravioli I could ever have imagined. Perfect thin pasta enveloping a delicate filling with tiny chunks and puree of butternut squash and herbs. The sage was perfectly crisp and the hot brown butter just right. Service was wonderfully attentive and promptly answered questions about specials.

Love this place, great for date night, totally cozy and they had a live band. We enjoyed the authentic Italian experience from the moment you step through the door. The service is amazing, all of the staff are friendly and helpful. Our food was hot and delicious, there is definitely something for everyone on the menu????????

Nice little place . Not to expensive

Piano player was also amazing!

Would highly recommend. Very good Italian restaurant with live music and lovely murals. The staff was truly a treat. And food was amazing.

The dining room was a bit loud, but, there was live music (the small band was very good!), so that was why. Service was very good and all the food was very good, although the tiramisu was just ok, very good Merlot.

great food and even better ambiance. the service is friendly and attentive and the place is just an all around enjoyable time.

Excellent atmosphere and food.

Dec. 8, 2023 6:00pm

Good food, attentive service. Large choice of entrées. The Halibut special was excellent.

The pianist, right next to our table, not only played too loudly for a small room (This was a $225 meal for four in an otherwise quiet room, not a concert), but his attempts at improv, if that's what they were, failed, and he clearly does not know how to read music -- or doesn't practice. We all prefer dinner music to be less intrusive, not the center of attention. I don't believe moving tables would have helped.
We asked the server to have him play more quietly, but he didn't. Having to speak loudly to be heard does not help conversation.
There was only one other table seated during our visit.

Great food and piano bar.

We have been going there since Angelo opened. It is like dining at their home. Intimate, amazing food and great atmosphere.

Had an amazing first experience at Baci Italian restaurant! ???? The diverse and impressive menu made choosing difficult, but every dish turned out to be superb. The attentive service enhanced the overall dining pleasure. The live music and dance floor, especially with 80's tunes, added a delightful touch to the festive atmosphere. It feels like a place with a rich history and a loyal following. Highly recommend for a great night out! ????

My mom took me here for my birthday dinner and boy was it great! We both had a filet mignon just prepared different ways. I had it with the aspergaus and gorganzola sauce and it was wonderful. My mom loved hers as well. She had it with mushrooms and a brandy sauce (I think that was it) and she thoroughly enjoyed hers as well. They were both served with veggies and roasted potatoes. I got double potatoes instead of the veggies and they were delicious! Sure didn't look like much food when it came out but once you started in on it you realized it was much more than you thought. I had to leave some potatoes behind so I could save room for dessert! I had to have the creme brulee as it is not often seen on dessert menus these days. It was fantastic! They even put a birthday candle on it for me. My mom had the chocolate ice cream that has a raspberry sorbet in the middle and a hard shell of chocolate then they pour grand marnier over it and light it on fire. She said it was delicious. I'm not a fan of chocolate or I would have tried it because the creation sounded very interesting. The whole evening was a delight and we both had such a nice time there. The band was starting about the time we had dessert and they sounded great. As we were leaving I noticed there was dancing to the band and everyone looked like they were having a great time. I told my mom I'd go back just to sit and have a glass of wine and appetizer at the bar and listen to the band play. But I'd also go back for dinner again too. I would definately recommend going here if you haven't tried it yet. Thank you to the staff who were all very friendly and attentive! Sorry I forgot to take any photos. I'll try to do better next time.

Loved the atmosphere and the service. The people were friendly. The servers were attentive.

I was stationed in Italy and the food brought me back. Menu is laid out like how it should be. 1st plate (pastas) are separated from the meat (2nd plate).

The service was good and the atmosphere was cute but the food was awful. The chicken Parm was very underwhelming and the chicken in the fettuccini Alfredo was rubber and boiled. If you want authentic/delicious Italian food, I don’t think Huntington Beach or even OC in general is the location. Also way overpriced for the amount of food

Baci is truly authentic Italian food, the absolute best in Orange County. Fettuccine Angelo is our go to and we always get it to share. The owner Angelo is the sweetest. Support this local favorite!

First time here and it was a great night! They had really great menu. The food was all superb and the service was great. The atmosphere was awesome with live music and a small dance floor that catered to the older crowd with swing-type music. It was a festive atmosphere. It felt like this place has been around with a loyal following for a good number of years!

What a lovely evening!

One of the best meals I have ever eaten. We came to celebrate our wedding anniversary and had some of the best food (chicken parmesan, fettucini alfredo, and pesto ravioli) and one of the best dining experiences. The service staff was very kind and helpful. What made the night even more special, however, was the live jazz band (Larry Fresch)! Such a fun atmosphere, with people dancing and laughing as we enjoyed delicious Italian food.

I wish we had known about this place sooner! Everything about this place is wonderful. The food is authentic AF, the atmosphere is delightful, and the service is spot on.

My favorite Italian restaurant in town. The owners and staff are always to friendly and they know what I like!

La déco de Baci Restaurant à Huntington Beach m'a ébloui. Tout à fait sympathique!