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Barcito

Barcito

(Now Closed)
Spanish Restaurant, Bar, and Tapas Restaurant$$$$
River North, Chicago
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  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMay 28, 2013
    Serrano Ham Bocadillo: one of the simplest and cheapest items on the menu, but also one of the best. Toasted bread rubbed with tomato and topped with thinly sliced serrano and manchego cheese.
  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneJune 26, 2012
    Barcito is an open-air, stand-up bar (there's some seating if you get lucky) with separate light bites (bocadillos and pintxos) and cocktail menus and blaring rock 'n' roll music. Great summer spot! Read more
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableFebruary 1, 2012
    Go early, grab a glass of beer or fino, and snack on San Sebastian-inspired pintxos like roasted vegetables with almond romesco and shrimp with picada, both served atop rounds of crusty bread. Read more
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableFebruary 27, 2012
    The just-opened tapas bar adjacent to Tavernita is already bustling. Go early, grab a glass of Spanish beer or fino, and snack on San Sebastian-inspired pintxos. Read more
  • Eater
    EaterApril 11, 2013
    The party never stops at Barcito where the loud and frenetic scene keeps things interesting. The Tippling Bros. cocktails flow from a tap system to keep guests hydrated.
  • Brianne L.
    Brianne LSeptember 9, 2013
    The Booty Collins cocktail is good... Try it.
  • Rachel K.heart icon on user image
    Rachel KutaAugust 4, 2012
    So hang out at barcito and if u play your cards right u can meet chef Ryan... He will come by and make some personal recommendations...it's fab!
  • thomas b.
    thomas banksAugust 4, 2012
    Great vibe on Fridays. Music is great mix of rock, old hip hop, underground alternative and house.
  • Jennifer C.
    Jennifer ContraveosAugust 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    To eat: Sobrassada, escalivada and steak tartare. To drink: Sherry, Antoni Gaudi and Cider.
  • Kate
    KateApril 3, 2012
    You must try the Coctel de Sidra, made with rum, rosemary, grapes, honey, and cider
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoMay 1, 2012
    Every other Monday from 8-10pm, a chef friend of Ryan Poli's goes behind the bar.
  • Luis A.
    Luis AndrewApril 9, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Half off in full tab to Industry ppl after 9pm...
  • Michael W.
    Michael WurmFebruary 17, 2012
    Try the Booty Collins and the Iberico Lardo!!!! Barcito is the place for Thursdays!!!!
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsSeptember 2, 2014
    Check out Barcito as seen on Sandra Lee's Taverns, Lounges Read more
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoFebruary 14, 2012
    Stand while we eat? For Ryan Poli's pintxos and Tippling Bros cocktails, we can manage it. Read more
  • Abby B.
    Abby BrownMay 4, 2014
    Bottomless tapas for Monday happy hour, $18
  • Carmen L.
    Carmen LaborinJune 9, 2012
    Well, all sounds lowly and I has it recommended but the whole part
  • Ryan
    RyanSeptember 12, 2014
    All you need is tacos.
  • 🐢
    🐢November 30, 2013
    "Tall" beers are actually pints 😠
  • Samantha T.
    Samantha TerryMay 15, 2012
    Try the Comandante Big Nose!
  • Christy A.
    Christy AbshireJanuary 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Storm in the Cellar is fantastic!!!!
  • Leslie H.
    Leslie HudsonMarch 17, 2012
    Try and score a tavernita headband!
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