Uricchio's Trattoria
downtown, Bakersfield
Bar in Bakersfield, United States
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Uricchio's Trattoria is a practical downtown Bakersfield choice when an easy Italian-leaning dinner matters more than awards, chef-driven tasting menus, or a big-deal reservation. Go for a relaxed sit-down meal, especially midweek; if patio seating is essential, confirm that detail before building the night around it.
About Uricchio's Trattoria
Uricchio's Trattoria is a Bakersfield dining option with a smart-casual dress code and a schedule that is strongest for dinner planning. It is closed Monday and Sunday, open Tuesday from 5–8 PM, Wednesday and Thursday from 12–2 PM and 5–8 PM, Friday from 12–2 PM and 5–9 PM, Saturday from 5–9 PM.
The useful way to evaluate it is by fit and timing. Service windows and dress code are confirmed, but the menu format, price point, chef-led concept, patio setup, awards profile, reservation difficulty are not specified. Plan around the posted hours rather than assuming a particular style of experience beyond smart casual.
A Bakersfield option for a direct meal plan
For travelers or locals building a Bakersfield outing around a meal, the clearest planning value is the schedule: dinner is available Tuesday through Saturday, with lunch windows on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. That makes it easier to compare against other dining rooms based on the day and time you need.
The outdoor or terrace case is not established, so do not choose it on that basis without checking directly. The grounded details support a simple planning read: Bakersfield location, smart-casual dress, limited lunch service on select weekdays.
Where it fits into a Bakersfield shortlist
If the group specifically wants another dining comparison, cross-shop Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant before deciding. If the table is split on direction, Bill Lee's Bamboo Chopsticks Restaurant, Mango Haus, Mexicali Restaurants, Pyrenees Cafe are other options to consider generically alongside Uricchio's Trattoria.
For broader planning, use a full Bakersfield restaurants guide first, then build the rest of the trip around Bakersfield hotels, Bakersfield bars, other Bakersfield experiences. For out-of-town context, compare only at a broad planning level with other dining rooms rather than assuming the same hours, format, or service style.
Planning details
- Location
- 1400 17th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Website
- uricchios.com
- Phone
- +1 661 326 8870
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Uricchio's Trattoria feels like a neighborhood institution that has arrived at its identity through long service rather than interior reinvention. The dining room wears its patina proudly: low‑slung commercial blocks give way to a room shaped by routine and regulars. The voice of the restaurant is unflashy and rooted in ingredient-first Italian cooking, letting seasonal produce drive the experience rather than elaborate technique. That combination of age, steady trade and a produce-forward kitchen creates a rustic, relaxed place that reads as authentic and firmly of its downtown Bakersfield setting.
Best For
This is a place that suits diners who want straightforward, ingredient-led Italian in a downtown, neighborhood setting. Because the kitchen leans on local agriculture and shifts with the calendar, it rewards visits by people who appreciate seasonal variations and straightforward cooking—couples seeking a low-key dinner, longtime locals looking for familiar plates, and small groups who value reliable, unfussy food. The tone is communal and unpretentious rather than design‑forward, so it works best for evenings when the quality of produce and the kitchen's seasonal choices matter more than trend-driven presentation.
Ordering Tips
Menu choices here are driven by what arrives from the San Joaquin Valley, so ask which dishes are current highlights and what’s peak this week. The kitchen explicitly adjusts to the regional calendar, so expect the menu to read differently in June than in November; lean into vegetable- and fruit-forward plates when those ingredients are in season. If you want to experience the restaurant as intended, let the server point out seasonal specials and emphasize items that showcase local produce rather than searching for highly elaborated preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Nice ambiance with classic old crooner music at appropriate volume; some guests note lighting could be dimmer.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Classic Crooners
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Not the Fit
If the group wants Italian but needs another option, start with Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant. If the bigger issue is cuisine fatigue, switch to Bill Lee's Bamboo Chopsticks Restaurant for a different kind of Bakersfield dinner.
Bar context
How It Compares
For Italian in Bakersfield, Uricchio's Trattoria is the easier, lower-friction pick against Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant when the priority is a relaxed downtown dinner rather than a more narrowly planned Italian night. With no confirmed price tier or awards to separate them, the smarter choice comes down to location and occasion: choose Uricchio's for central convenience, Mamma Mia when the group specifically wants to compare Italian options before committing.
Bill Lee's Bamboo Chopsticks Restaurant, Mango Haus, Mexicali Restaurants make more sense when the table is cuisine-flexible. Bill Lee's is the better cross-shop for a completely different dinner style, Mango Haus works when the group wants something more casual and flexible, Mexicali Restaurants is the safer move when Mexican food will make more of the table happy.
Pyrenees Cafe is the more distinctive Bakersfield comparison if the goal is local character over Italian comfort. Uricchio's is the cleaner choice for an easy Italian-leaning meal; Pyrenees Cafe is the better backup when ambiance and a more Bakersfield-specific night matter more than staying in one cuisine lane.
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Compare Uricchio's Trattoria
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Uricchio's Trattoria | Bakersfield | No published awards |
| Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant | Bakersfield | No published awards |
| Bill Lee's Bamboo Chopsticks Restaurant | Bakersfield | No published awards |
| Mango Haus | Bakersfield | No published awards |
| Mexicali Restaurants | Bakersfield | No published awards |
| Pyrenees Cafe | Bakersfield | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Uricchio's Trattoria?
There is no specific crowd profile to rely on. For planning, use the confirmed Bakersfield location, smart-casual dress code, service hours: dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
What's the best time to go to Uricchio's Trattoria?
Choose based on the confirmed hours. Uricchio's Trattoria is open Tuesday 5–8 PM; Wednesday and Thursday 12–2 PM and 5–8 PM; Friday 12–2 PM and 5–9 PM; and Saturday 5–9 PM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
Is Uricchio's Trattoria good for groups?
Seating capacity, private dining, group policies are not specified. If you are planning for a group, check directly with the restaurant and compare timing with Pyrenees Cafe or Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant if you need another option.
Is Uricchio's Trattoria good for a date?
It can be considered for a smart-casual Bakersfield meal, especially if the confirmed hours fit your plan. Ambience, noise level, special-occasion features are not specified, so choose it primarily on schedule and location in Bakersfield.
Is the food good at Uricchio's Trattoria?
Ratings, awards, dishes, prices, menu details are not specified. Judge it from current menus and recent firsthand reports, cross-shop Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant if you want another restaurant to compare.
