New Italian bar and cicchetti restaurant opens on Teddington High Street

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A new neighbourhood favourite has arrived in South West London. BACCARO (pronounced “BAH-kah-roh”) is a cocktail bar and restaurant inspired by Mediterranean aperitivo culture. Designed for spontaneous meet-ups and shared plates, BACCARO brings the distinctly Italian cultural moment of cocktails and cicchetti to the heart of Teddington.

Blending warm Italian hospitality with the easy-going rhythm of Teddington High Street, BACCARO offers a lively, drinks-led atmosphere paired with Mediterranean specialities — from homemade pasta and pizza to carefully curated wines, cocktails, weekend brunch and, of course, cicchetti.

Cicchetti (“chi-KET-tee”) are small, shareable dishes designed to be enjoyed alongside wine and cocktails — and here they’re reimagined with a contemporary British edge and flavour.

The menu champions a sociable, informal style of dining, balancing modern Italian influences with a local spirit and a focus on relaxed enjoyment. Expect dishes built for passing around the table, including seafood carpaccios, homemade pasta, and BACCARO’s signature OctopusDog.

At the bar, award-winning mixologists have created a menu for after-work drinks or longer evenings with friends — from fresh, lighter serves to inventive cocktails designed to match the food. Highlights include the Matcha Piña Colada (light white rum, pineapple, coconut, lime, matcha syrup), the Negroni Flight (Classic, White and a seasonal Negroni) and the Spicy Margarita with Calabrian chilli (tequila, lime, agave).

“We want BACCARO to feel instantly familiar — the kind of neighbourhood place that the local community returns to week after week, whether it’s for a quick drink, a casual dinner or a full evening with friends,” says Redin Dokaj, General Manager and co-founder.

Designed to fit naturally into local routines, BACCARO aims to become the go-to day-to-night spot at the heart of the Teddington community.

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