Bacco Italian Restaurant

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The Scene
With the soft lights and terra-cotta walls, it's not hard to imagine yourself in a cozy trattoria somewhere in the land of wine and olives. Three separate rooms guarantee a private, quiet setting for a special candlelit dinner. If you don't already feel the shift from Indianapolis to Italy, you will when chef-owner Deborah Trottier's lush Italian food comes to the table.

The Food
For a delicious beginning, order the pancetta-wrapped grilled shrimp rubbed with garlic atop a bed of greens. The chicken cacciatore sets a new standard for the dish with a perfect blend of tomatoes, mushrooms and white wine. The salmon dishes--especially the silky fettuccine--melt in the mouth. For a perfect ending get the luscious panna cotta, a creamy dome of custard in a pool of warm honey and pine nuts.