Bacio Ristorante

My pizza had a crisp crust, cooked toppings, and a layer of uncooked raw dough in the middle. I pointed this out to one of the servers, who told me that is normal, and it's supposed to be like that! Also, NONE of the staff was wearing a mask, though there is a big outbreak of covid in the immediate area.

Our family of six ordered a vegan cheese pizza, a vegan spinach calzone, two dairy slices, garlic knots and fries. The vegan cheese is Daiya so it's not great and didn't melt inside the calzone. The marinara was very tasty but the calzone itself was bland. The dairy slices were just okay, not great. The toppings were just tossed on top, not melted into the pizza at all. Having the pizza sitting on the table was inconvenient, as the table was crowded and made eating difficult. Service was just okay as well, as our waitress seemed preoccupied and inconvenienced, despite us being her only table. A second waitress had to step in to help us finish up. Ultimately, it filled our bellies but isn't worth returning. Our lunch cost just over $50.

Pizzeria Bacio is located near Vassar College (Raymond Avenue) in the city of Poughkeepsie, NY. The menu consists of much more than pizza although I have to say the pizza is so delicious that it's hard for me to order anything else. They specialize in both American and Italian cuisine. Everything is delectable and scrumptious. The best experience is eating outdoors under the tables with umbrellas. It gives you a feeling of outdoor cafe style eating along the stretch of sidewalk stores and other eateries. The only negative is finding a nearby parking space as this eatery doesn't have its own parking lot for customers. Street parking is the only option. Be careful to park in a legal parking spot. Read all signs to avoid getting a ticket.