Baccello Wine & Cicchetti

In Christchurch, Bournemouth, Baccello Wine and Cicchetti channels the easygoing ritual of the Venetian bàcari, where a glass of something characterful is never far from a bite worth savouring. Here, the focus is a complete Italian wine experience: guests can sample an evolving portfolio by the glass, including Baccello’s own label, poured with quiet pride.

Cicchetti are made on site, hot and cold, designed for grazing. Think delicate burratini salad with heirloom tomatoes and basil pesto, golden arancini di riso, and platters built for sharing: fritto misto with lemon garlic mayonnaise or a considered charcuterie board. Signature boards mix bruschetta and hot plates, whether prawn and smoked salmon, Parma ham and mortadella, or mushrooms with classic tomatoes and balsamic dressing. Heartier cravings are met by Baccello’s signature meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, chilli prawns, house-made rigatoni with meatballs, and a pinsa romana margherita.

Regular wine-tasting events bring enthusiasts together to taste, learn and chat, making this a natural meeting place for the curious and the convivial. Guests can settle in for a glass, share a board, and let the conversation flow; best to reserve a spot and make it a night worth toasting.