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Hidden Venetian Wine Den Slips Into CocoWalk in the Grove

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Published on February 19, 2026
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Al Bàcaro, a Venetian-style wine tavern, has quietly slipped in behind Da Angelino at CocoWalk in Coconut Grove, bringing a casual aperitivo scene to the mall’s outdoor dining corridor. The mostly alfresco, 30-seat hideaway leans into low-key lounge vibes, with a focus on Italian wines by the glass, smaller gottini pours and cicchetti, or small plates designed for sharing. Open daily from noon to 10 p.m., it is set up to work as both a quick spritz stop and a sun-soaked spot where you can linger a while.

According to Miami New Times, the bar is a collaboration between Graspa Group and Ariete Hospitality Group and leans into Venetian traditions with snacks like meatballs in tomato sauce, saffron arancini and paper cones of fried calamari and shrimp. The New Times also points to classic spritzes, build-your-own three-wine flights and smaller gottini pours that make it easy to taste through different regions without committing to a full glass.

From the Team Behind Da Angelino

Da Angelino presents Al Bàcaro as a relaxed, mostly outdoor companion to the restaurant. The site calls out the CocoWalk location and highlights an open-air layout designed for quick pours, casual grazing and a flow that connects the bar to the surrounding courtyard.

Venetian Small Plates and Wine

The Resident opening announcement and press materials describe a rotating cicchetti program and hot stuffed focaccia that is filled to order, with options such as prosciutto and stracciatella, mortadella with pistachio or spicy sausage with broccoli rabe and burrata. Those materials also note plans for to-go charcuterie boxes tailored for boat days, along with the option to build flights of three gottini for tasting, underscoring the shareable, hands-on approach.

Al Bàcaro adds a breezy neighborhood rhythm to CocoWalk and gives Coconut Grove another casual landing spot for an afternoon or pre-dinner drink. For hours and more details, check out Da Angelino or the CocoWalk dining directory.