On a warm evening in Coconut Grove, when the light softens and conversation begins to drift through CocoWalk, a new door quietly opens behind Da Angelino Cucina Italiana. Step through it and you’ll find Al Bàcaro, a 30-seat tavern in Miami that feels less like a restaurant and more like a secret passed between friends.
Inspired by Venice’s beloved bàcari, this intimate new spot invites guests to slow down and linger.
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Mostly open to the air, Al Bàcaro channels the effortless charm of Europe’s outdoor street bars. A few stools sit just inside the bar, but the real magic happens alfresco, where glasses clink, plates are shared and conversations stretch longer than planned. It’s the kind of place you intend to visit for one drink, only to realize hours later that the night has quietly unfolded around you.
A Taste of Venice in Miami: Al Bàcaro
Angelo Kometa, the Florence-born hospitality veteran behind Da Angelino, said that the tavern is their homage to a very special part of Italian culture.
“Bàcari are the heart of social life in Venice. We wanted to recreate that warmth, where it’s not about formality, but about flavor, community and the joy of gathering”, he add.
An homage is born
The concept of Al Bàcaro in Miami builds naturally on Da Angelino’s culinary vision, launched in September 2025 through a collaboration between Graspa Group and Ariete Hospitality Group.
The menu reads like an invitation to share. Focacce Ripiene arrive warm on wooden boards, stuffed to order with Italian ingredients that feel both rustic and indulgent. There’s the Parma, layered with prosciutto di Parma DOP, stracciatella and arugula; the Bologna, rich with mortadella IGP and pistachios; and the Amalfi, where spicy sausage meets broccoli rabe and burrata.
Each can be sliced into wedges, encouraging hands to reach across the table.
For grazing, Taglieri di Salumi e Formaggi showcase DOP Italian cold cuts and cheeses—prosciutto San Daniele, guanciale, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pecorino al tartufo—served with rustic bread, honey and olives. Smaller cravings are answered with Cicchetti Veneziani: house-made meatballs in tomato sauce, saffron-scented arancini, potato and prosciutto croquettes, or a paper cone of crispy fried seafood.
Al Bàcaro isn’t loud or flashy. It whispers. And by the time you leave, you’ll already be planning your return—if only for one more glass, one more bite, and one more unhurried evening that feels just a little bit like Venice.
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