Antonio’s Bacari

Antonio’s Bacari is a Venetian-style wine bar and restaurant off Fairmount Avenue in Hyde Park. It takes its name from the bacari of Venice, small, warm and cheerful wine bars, and serves an authentic, focused Northern Italian menu with an extensive Italian wine list. Head chef Anthony Haley keeps dishes simple, often just a few ingredients, as he found in Italy; about 90 percent of the menu is made from scratch and much of the rest is imported from Italy.

The restaurant is open for dinner every night and sees itself as a small community restaurant. On its Bacari’s Friends’ Fundraiser nights, usually Tuesdays, nonprofits can earn a share of the evening’s sales for their cause. Several times a year it hosts wine dinners, four- to five-course meals each paired with a special selection of wines. Joe and Maria handle event inquiries, and the restaurant takes private events and large parties by request.

What to Know

• Reservations are not required but calling ahead is highly recommended.
• Specials and updates are posted on Facebook and Instagram.
• Wine dinner announcements go out through an email list and social media.