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Il Lido

The Waterfront | f3 Wharf One, Kitchener Drive, Northern Territory, Australia
08 8941 0900
Ranked #74 of 125 restaurants in Darwin
3.0 of 5 stars 104 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Darwin, Australia
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I like to support local businesses so have visited this restaurant several times since its opening in order to give it "a fair go" before posting a review. Alas, whilst the location remains appealing, the same cannot be said for the venue, service and food. The venue is extremely noisy. No attempt has been made to add furnishings or plants... More

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Adelaide Hills
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Having walked past this location many times in my trips to Darwin, I was looking forward to the opportunty to sit, relax and enjoy what Il Lido have to offer. We were not disappointed. It was recommended by a collegue, who organised the booking, and while we were the first to arrive at 6:00pm, by 7:30pm there were no tables... More

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Marcus Beach
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Great location and outlook but would not rush back to this restaurant - my main was cold and staff not really experienced however some were very nice and helpful. Spoke to many locals and didn't really find any with much good to say. More

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Los Angeles
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218 reviews 218 reviews
Reviews in 84 cities Reviews in 84 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I had coffee here twice and then dinner. Dinner was excellent with a relaxed atmosphere. A seat at the edge of the terrace gets you are lounge seat for initial drinks and orders and then you move to you adjacent table for the meal. The food was excellent except for a provincial sliced pork dish which we found a little... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I took my mum here for mothers day this morning and it was the worst food and service I have ever had! After waiting over 20 minutes just for orders to be taken, we waited over an hour after that before our food arrived. Our drinks did not arrive until after the food had come out, then somehow they managed... More

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Darwin, Northern Territory
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I have had dinner, lunch and breakfast here and each time the service has been incredibly slow which is amazing considering how empty the restaurant usually is. Twice we have had to wait at the front desk until a staff member came back into the restaurnt - just to pay the bill - where the staff go is a mystery.... More

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Australia
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The service is crap, every time! but we keep going back. The food is great, the cocktails are also great and the a atmosphere outstanding. Try the pear bruscheta - not thats innovation. The pizzas are nice and light. It also makes a good alternative to classic breakfast... More

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gagadju
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

My friends and I just had breakfast at IL Lido, we picked this restaurant for the ambience as it is by the water. The food & drinks is nothing to write home about. I had scrambled eggs with mushrooms and it tasted bland. I had to ask for tomato sauce/ketchup. Salt & pepper was not on the table. The waitress... More

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Darwin
2 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
7
people found this review helpful

I went out to dinner at il lido at Darwins Waterfront last night with my family & friends as it was my mothers sixtieth birthday. & as you would expect, we wished to make it a special night, a night to remember if you will, one of family & friends celebrating & a fine meal in a great location. Well... More

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darwin
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17 reviews 17 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
4
people found this review helpful

a very average dining experience service was poor although our waiter did try he had no idea food could only be descibed as awful could not recommend this place to anyone More

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