Il Bacaro
Best Known For
Porchetta, celeriac, mustard greens and nduja.
About Il Bacaro
Discover the quintessential Melbourne Italian dining experience at Il Bacaro on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Executive Chef David Dellai offers a simple yet refined approach to Venetian cuisine served with white linen tablecloths, polished service and exquisite flavours. Celebrate good eating and good drinking in equal measure at this stylish venue, perhaps saying grazie to starters like ocean trout tartare, buttermilk, chive and sambuca. Pasta lovers twirl a fork around tagliatelle with prawns, artichokes and nettles, or spaghettini with Moreton Bay bugs, garlic, chilli and rocket. Mains such as braised goat, green beans, potato and capra sarda never disappoint, along with duck breast, parsnip, quince and endive; finish with a divine dolci of pistachio semifreddo.
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CHEFS
David Dellai
As a Chef I love the passion, the adrenaline, and the feeling you get when diners leave happy.
RECIPES
Browned Butter Panna Cotta - Chef Recipe by David Dellai
"I first tried a similar style panna cotta when I was in New York. It had a warm mouth feel when the pannacotta was cold. It was amazing!" ~ David Dellai.
Features & Facilities
Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos
Seats: 55 Chef: David Dellai
Opening Hours
Groups & Functions
- Up to 54 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Dinner Party
A pleasant meal. Good wine selection.
Great Food, Great Service??
Has been on my wish list for ages...and did not disappoint. These guys deserve the recognition.
The venue was romantic and intimate. The service was excellent, couldn't have asked for any better!!! The cheesecake was a highlight, best desert ever eaten!
Probably one of the best meals, Italian or otherwise, that I've ever had - both in and outside Italy. The skill and attention that went into each dish was obvious. Il Bacaro was the highlight of our trip to Melbourne.
Certainly one of Melbourne's best Italian restaurants,whilst not cheap it really is great value for money and worth paying extra for a memorable dining experience. waiters were attentive ,with impeccable timing.Their was not one dish we had that was not sensational. A truly memorable dining experience.
This is a small, intimate, busy place. With low lighting and great atmosphere. We love the place. I'm sure if the bar was half the size you could double the number of tables, It's huge!
Service can vary a little, but is generally good - maybe depends on the waiter?
Food has always been a highlight, but last time we dined here most dishes were VERY salty!! We did mention this to the waiter, but whether it got back to the kitchen is another matter! Will continue to dine here and would highly reccomend it, so long as the chef keeps an eye on that salt.