Barra Rossa is a bustling burst of Italian flavor and energy. The lively atmosphere is perfect for sharing a meal with friends or family, or for a late night snack. The dynamic bar provides a vibrant venue for sampling from a selection of 50 Italian wines served by the bottle or quartino. Begin your meal with a sampling of Italian meats, cheeses and olives. Next, try several of our signature hot and cold small plates. Then, choose from a selection of our wood-fired pizzas and pastas, or one of our signature entrees.
Creative and traditional dishes are brought to life with local and fresh ingredients. An extensive wine and specialty cocktail list pairs with each dish to complete the dining experience.
Overall, customers praised the food quality, with many highlighting specific dishes like the gluten-free pizza and various pasta options as delicious.
Service Experience
Service received mixed reviews; while many customers appreciated the friendly and attentive staff, some reported issues with inattentiveness and poor management responses.
Atmosphere
The restaurant's atmosphere was generally well-received, with many noting it as a great spot for pre-theater dining, although some mentioned discomfort due to heat or noise.
Reservation Issues
Several customers experienced problems with reservations, including cancellations and lack of communication, which negatively impacted their dining experience.
Pricing Concerns
Some diners felt the food was overpriced for the quality received, with specific complaints about certain dishes being underwhelming.
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Natalie Villegas
2 days ago
4.0
Atmosphere was nice! The truffle fries were amazing! Pizza was just okay. Pasta was good
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Alex Herman
6 days ago
2.0
Not sure how this restaurant is still
Open. We went here twice and both times it was pretty awful. Food is poorly seasoned, def lots of frozen ingredients used. Arancini are inedible. red sauce sickly sweet. Inside of restaurant is tired and dirty, see mice running around. Active dripping leak in ceiling of one bathroom when we were there. Service is decent which is only bright spot.
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Sarah Halko
Nov 16, 2025
1.0
The pasta we ordered was most certainly not gluten free. My daughter is violently ill after eating it.
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Melissa Peralta
Nov 8, 2025
3.0
I was very excited for this place since our friend recommended we try the gnocchi and pizza, so after reviewing all the menu we decided to try two classics, the Gene’s Lasagna and Chicken parmigiana. I wish I could have had the gnocchi or pizza because the dishes we had weren’t good enough 5/10.
Also, the waitress was so rude all the time and she clearly wasn’t happy to be working there and her service with us was poor.
The restaurant in general was nice, bathrooms clean and good decor.
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Michelle Bingnear
Oct 24, 2025
5.0
Cool spot for a bite before show at walnut st theater. Brussels sprouts with bacon were to die for