Bacchus

3 Reviews on “Bacchus”

• Roger K

  Pizza and Beer.Wood Fired Pizza and Beer.Wood Fired Pizza and 12 Craft Draft Beers.Have I got your attention yet? If not, then dont bother reading any further.Ive been to Bacchus maybe two or three times over the past ten or more years. I dont know why I havent been there more frequently. Its quite convenient to the Troy Music Hall directly across the street so you can stop in before a performance or even after a show if its on a Friday or Saturday when they are open until midnight. I know Ive suggested it to my wife numerous times even when we werent going to the Music Hall. Finally, last week I convinced her to return after recently having had the opportunity to try wood fired pizza at some other places. The atmosphere at Bacchus reminds me of some of the Old Montreal places weve come across. You enter from the street into the basement of an old stone building that I believe may have once been a church. Heavy stone support walls separate the small rooms in the restaurant, you almost feel like you are in the catacombs of some cult where you see a fire burning in the mouth of the sculpture of the god Bacchus. Thats where your pizzas will come from. The pizzas are available in two sizes 8 ($6.95) and 12 ($10.95). There are all the standard toppings available in addition to some less offered options, e.g., artichokes, feta cheese, pepperoncinis, and fig. You can design your own pizza by upgrading your sauce ($1/$2) from choices of Pesto Sauce, Roasted Garlic Alfredo, or Garlic Infused Olive Oil before choosing your toppings ($.90/$1.75, although meatballs, sausage, chicken, and shrimp have slightly higher costs for each size). We decided to take the easy way out by choosing two of the small pre-designed Specialty Pizzas. We went with The Ambustus and The Mozza Bella ($10.95 each/ small). The Ambustus came with blackened chicken, mushrooms, jalapeos, red onions, and topped with a spicy tomato sauce. A light hand was used in applying the chicken and tomato sauce, but there were plenty of jalapeo slices, red onion slices, and mushrooms, and a reasonable amount of fresh mozzarella. The dough had a very nice flavor, was enjoyably chewy, and had some nice brown and char spots along the edge of the crust. If I wanted to change anything, I think I would ask for more char on the edges and crispness on the bottom if possible.The Mozza Bella came with meatballs, fresh mozzarella, spinach, fresh minced garlic, and the standard red sauce. We also opted to add their homemade Italian sausage ($1.75) so we could sample it. The blend of flavors for the Mozza Bella were totally different from the Ambustus but just as enjoyable. The crust was similarly charred and I have to wonder if we had arrived at a later hour (more than 30 minutes after they had opened) whether the oven would have been hotter and the dough more crisped.Not to overlook the craft draft beers, I was quickly drawn to the Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout ($6/pt), not only because of the sign hanging on the wall above our table, but also because it was the darkest of the dozen offered and a favorite of mine. My wife had the Brooklyn Insulated Dark Lager ($5/pt) and was pleased with her selection. And while I didnt say anything about it, they also serve seven different varieties of Pasta and they also serve wine.Service by Kimberly was prompt, friendly and efficient. Im hoping there wont be as long between visits in the future.

  April 19, 2016, 3:38 am

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• David H

  Small lower level place, kinda reminds me of spot you might find in the East Village. They don’t have a wide menu, but if you’re in the mood for pizza or pasta you’re golden. All is well made. The make your own pasta option is fun, and there is an assortment of boutique beers.

  December 27, 2015, 4:21 am

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• MadAboutFood

  Hidden Gem. Bacchus is amazing. This is freshness at its best. They make their own sausage (mild) meatballs, pesto and…FRESH MOZZARELLA! the mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach etc are fresh not frozen or canned. They have figs and prosciutto and gorgonzola as topping options. The crust is not too thin or too thick. I was told it is Neapolitan style, as in original. The menu is basic. Pizza and pasta with a handful of appetizers. Order their garlic cheese bread. Don’t even question this. It’s like no other garlic bread out there. Order their simple side salad with their house dressing. It’s simple and fantastic. Order some craft brew or a glass of wine. The prices are reasonable and the selection constantly rotates with the seasons. This place is in a dark basement with a funky oven with the face of the Roman God Bacchus. For real. It’s in their main dining area (of which they have three) and you can watch the pizza gurus make the magic happen. Just go. Don’t expect anything fancy other then the party in your mouth when you eat here.

  November 2, 2014, 1:12 pm

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