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With chef Anthony Valvoda’s Italian-inspired cuisine and general manager Bonnie Xanadu, Bari has opened its doors to invite you to enjoy the warm atmosphere. Whether it’s for a quick bite, an intimate meal, a business meeting or to gather with family and friends, Bari offers an exquisite menu with only the highest quality and freshest local and imported ingredients available. Our menu changes seasonally and offers a contemporary Italian flare interpretation of traditional flavors complemented by wonderful drinks and exceptional wine list of old and new world selections alike. Buon appetito!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 450 1st St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: (319) 200-1500
Website: https://www.bariitalian.com/
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Reviews
Doma
Went here for a celebration dinner. The seating by the windows was lovely. The server was very helpful answering questions and didn’t rush us. All the appetizers, meat/fish entree’s, and desserts we tried tasted delicious. A bit pricey, but we knew this from looking at their menu online beforehand.
Dishes we tried: calamari, caprese bruschetta, focaccia, seafood bake, salmon, and the surf and turf.
The appetizers were all tasty and good to share between 4 people. Really loved the crispness of the calamari with the dipping sauce, the caprese bruschetta was my favorite and a plus for it being vegetarian. I liked the spread that came with the focaccia, but the bread itself was a bit bland for me.
The seafood bake was light and creamy and served hot out the oven with the right amount of seafood-pasta mix for me. Tasted even better with added parmesan. The pilaf and veggies complemented the salmon well.
The desserts we tried were all a decent size for sharing and they all tasted delightful. The salted caramel crème brûlée was so light and creamy, and had enough sweetness with a touch of salt to my liking. Both the blueberry NY style cheesecake and the lemon-raspberry NY style cheesecake tasted so good, not super sweet and the cheese part was just right. I personally preferred the lemon-raspberry topping over the blueberry because of the tangier taste, but they both were great choices.
I would recommend adding the dessert menu online for people to see the different options ahead of time. Overall, a great dining experience that I would recommend.
… moreDishes we tried: calamari, caprese bruschetta, focaccia, seafood bake, salmon, and the surf and turf.
The appetizers were all tasty and good to share between 4 people. Really loved the crispness of the calamari with the dipping sauce, the caprese bruschetta was my favorite and a plus for it being vegetarian. I liked the spread that came with the focaccia, but the bread itself was a bit bland for me.
The seafood bake was light and creamy and served hot out the oven with the right amount of seafood-pasta mix for me. Tasted even better with added parmesan. The pilaf and veggies complemented the salmon well.
The desserts we tried were all a decent size for sharing and they all tasted delightful. The salted caramel crème brûlée was so light and creamy, and had enough sweetness with a touch of salt to my liking. Both the blueberry NY style cheesecake and the lemon-raspberry NY style cheesecake tasted so good, not super sweet and the cheese part was just right. I personally preferred the lemon-raspberry topping over the blueberry because of the tangier taste, but they both were great choices.
I would recommend adding the dessert menu online for people to see the different options ahead of time. Overall, a great dining experience that I would recommend.
William Rice
We went here for the 1st time for our wedding anniversary. Loved the atmosphere and the help. Our waitress was able to answer our questions and ensured we were taken care of during our whole visit. We will definitely be going again.
… moreA Kay
Came for an anniversary dinner and everything was perfect and utterly delicious.
Food was amazing and our server was very knowledgeable and even gave us a wine pairing recommendation for dinner that was perfect.
For appetizers we got the mushroom Gouda arancini and grilled local crumb sourdough, the arancini was definitely the star of that course but both were delicious. We also got both a pomegranate French 75 and an espresso martini which were both expertly made.
For an entree, I gotta the short rib ravioli which was perfection, the sauce was rich and delicious and the short ribs were fall apart tender inside the ravioli. My partner got the chicken Marsala which was also utterly decadent and tasty.
If you’re looking for a fine dining pasta experience in Cedar Rapids, this is the place to go! The atmosphere is also spot on.
… moreFood was amazing and our server was very knowledgeable and even gave us a wine pairing recommendation for dinner that was perfect.
For appetizers we got the mushroom Gouda arancini and grilled local crumb sourdough, the arancini was definitely the star of that course but both were delicious. We also got both a pomegranate French 75 and an espresso martini which were both expertly made.
For an entree, I gotta the short rib ravioli which was perfection, the sauce was rich and delicious and the short ribs were fall apart tender inside the ravioli. My partner got the chicken Marsala which was also utterly decadent and tasty.
If you’re looking for a fine dining pasta experience in Cedar Rapids, this is the place to go! The atmosphere is also spot on.
Nicole Schroeder
We have been wanting to try BARI for quite some time. We wanted to eat local today and use our BARI gift card we had been hoarding, so my husband called and made a reservation right after work for 8:15pm. We made it right on time, and we were seated right away. The atmosphere was very relaxing and more upscale, but we didn’t feel out of place wearing jeans and a t-shirt. The menu was smaller than we had anticipated, but the variety was epic. We had the grilled sourdough with whipped ricotta for an appetizer (I could have just ate a whole plate of this for dinner), my husband had the lasagna (he rated it right up there with his all-time favorite lasagna recipe that his mom makes lol), and I had the alfredo with added chicken. I had originally wanted to try the housemade egg noodle dish, but they were sold out for the evening. Our meals did not disappoint! The flavors were incredible. Tony was very prompt and communicative during our meal as our server. He served us a delicious tiramisu to share for dessert. We are so happy we FINALLY went! We will definitely be back sooner vs. later.
… moreCharles Simpson
Great restaurant. It’s nice to have such a quality restaurant in our area. The pasta was so good, made fresh in the restaurant. Love the atmosphere and the background music. What could have been better? We could have been seated in the dining area with the nicer table locations instead of a part booth part table in the bar area. The restaurant had only a couple of other customers at the time, so there were plenty of tables available, as we were there for dinner. Street parking seemed to be the only option.
Based on the owners’ reply, I guess my observations and concerns are all my fault since I didn’t tell the server to sit us somewhere else. Probably won’t return now.
… moreBased on the owners’ reply, I guess my observations and concerns are all my fault since I didn’t tell the server to sit us somewhere else. Probably won’t return now.
Gavin Peterson
This is a very nice place to take a date and try a new luxury dish.
It’s a little expensive and it took a super long time to recieve our food.
The food portions arnt super clear when ordering.
Parking is street parking only. So to have to walk and wait forever to eat, there are just better options for my time and money.
… moreIt’s a little expensive and it took a super long time to recieve our food.
The food portions arnt super clear when ordering.
Parking is street parking only. So to have to walk and wait forever to eat, there are just better options for my time and money.
Emily Welsh
Amazing food. Not only did all four of us individually love our dinner choices, but the presentation and general atmosphere only added to the experience. Everything was phenomenal, the drink options were great, and we even had a delicious creme brulee for dessert.
… moreBrett Koranda
Bari Italian delivers on all counts. The decor is contemporary, pleasant, and warm. Our server was very friendly, efficient, and highly knowledgeable. Most importantly, the food was exquisite. My wife was served what she regarded as the best chicken parm she’s ever had. The cutlet was perfectly prepared and served on a bed of incredible handmade pasta. I had a jumbo shrimp and scallops served on parmesan risotto. It was amazing. The scallops were tender and flavorful. The shrimp was nicely seasoned with cracked black pepper, which I thought was a nice touch. The risotto was filled with flavor with perfect texture. Bari Italian is highly recommended!
… moreDan Nunemaker
Made reservations here for our anniversary. Got seated ahead of our scheduled time and Tony took great care of us! The food was definitely authentic Italian and the portions were good sized!
… moreJeremy Burns
A wonderful meal thoughtfully prepared and presented. A variety of menu options, pasta, seafood and steak. An extensive wine and whiskey selection to choose from. The salted carmel creme brulee, top notch!
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