Pizzeria Baci

No better pizza.

Superb pizza ....the ride to montrose is a bit long

Every once in a rare while you might find something so exceptional that it changes an entire genre. I did. It's name is Baci Pizzeria. And I don't think pizza will ever be the same for me. The pizzas here are like nothing I've ever had, all made with a high-hydration sourdough and allowed to rise far longer than usual. Those long, slow steps take extra time and effort, but create an unusually flavorful dough that turns good into extraordinary. That seems to be how pizza begins at Baci. We tried two different pies this trip. A basic round pie with soppressata, red sauce, mozzarella, and hot honey. Plus a Detroit style square with prosciutto and arugula. There's no question we'll be back for the others and whatever may pop up on their Special of the Week menus. The crust of this round pie is fairly thin, a bit chewy, and flavorful enough to be its own happy event. The red sauce is reduced almost to a jam, pushing the acidity of the tomatoes toward an intensified umami. The result is incredible and I haven't even finished my first bite. That basic deliciousness is topped with a bit of mozzarella and just enough hot honey to announce that this is something different. And the result is somewhere between WOW and WONDERFUL. As I said, like nothing else. That round pie looked a bit small at first and the toppings seemed minimal. And yet this may be the most opulent slice of pizza I have ever eaten.... The I got to the Detroit square and my knees were knocking in joy... That's the pie I want to take with me to eternity. Only an inch or so tall and barely five inches wide it may seem small at first glance. Don't be fooled. All the goodness has been condensed into this astonishing little masterpiece. The dough takes center stage here and prosciutto adds a richness that's balanced by the sharp tang of arugula. That's the key to almost everything here - balance. Every tiny addition adds to the whole without overpowering it.... The result is consistently stunning. For now, Baci is takeout only. Order online or expect a longish wait because this really is the antithesis of fast food. Long lines haven't started yet but I suspect that'll change as word gets out. There is simply nothing else like this amazing eatery. The small room was already stacked floor to ceiling with empty pizza boxes waiting to be filled. I joked that it looked like enough to last a long long time. "Oh no," said the young man folding and stacking the boxes, "they'll be gone by tomorrow...." Vegetarian options: It's pizza, just bread with tasty stuff on it. It's exactly as vegetarian or meaty or whatever as the toppings you put on it.

Excellent pizza! Since moving to Putnam County from Brooklyn 1 year ago this is the best pizza I've found so far, and I've been hunting! They run the gamut in styles which they do justice to each one. I'd come here exclusively if they were closer than a half hour away from me.

This is truly some of the best pizza I've ever had anywhere -- it goes toe to toe with the more famous places in NYC. You can just tell from the moment you walk in that the people here are passionate about pizza, and know what the hell they're doing. I was dreaming about this pizza afterwards.

What I love about masters of their crafts is they have the ability infuse their love and passion so well that you can feel it in your soul. First time trying Baci. I cracked both boxes open as Soon as I got in my car as I wanted to have it as fresh as possible. Just gonna say this. THIS IS ART! WOW!!! Thin crispy slices of heaven charred to perfection with the flames of the gods. Ive have pizza at some of the best and High rated spots in the TRI state area and Baci goes toe to toe with all of them RESPECT!

Great to have them back.