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Il Bacaro Cucina e Bar

68-170 Lt Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3181, Australia (Melbourne CBD)
(03) 9654 6778
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Ranked #93 of 2,857 restaurants in Melbourne
Price range: $0 - $35
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Melbourne CBD
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Sydney
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We have been going to this little restaurant for 25 years - and it is still the same!! Great food, wonderful service that never changes - reliably wonderful. We have never had a mediocre meal and I hope it just keeps on going. A birthday celebration this year did not disappoint - it was just lovely.

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Sydney, Australia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

The food here was fantastic. It had a modern twist to tradional Ilatian dishes, full of flavour. The wine list was also very good.

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Canberra
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Every time we eat at this restaurant the food is absolutely perfect. We have travelled the world and this is our favourite restaurant for its ambience and simply the quality of the dishes produced, they are breath taking.

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London, UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

think we encountered the same waiter/maitre d as the last reviewer. We have been here before and the food is heavenly. This time we were dining late for us (9.30) and just craved the amazing pasta with lamb ragu we had tried previously. But waiter looked very cross when we said that and told us we needed to open our... More

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Auckland.New Zealand
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

This is a difficult review to write! Loved the food, but not the slight 'attitude' or prices considering the small portions. This place was recommended to my husband and I, by our concierge, having asked him for a real Italian Restaurant. Having had a late lunch we were not hugely hungry, but wanted to eat at 7.30, having had an... More

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Perth, Australia
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

We first experienced this restaurant over 10 years ago. This time I took our son and daughter while in Melbourne on business. The restaurant has been awarded One Hat and it shows. The food and service continue to be of the highest standard, and there is an extensive wine list. We also enjoyed the small and intimate atmosphere. It is... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013 via mobile

Two couples booked the restaurant for a special occasion. Our friend when booking was not advised that our 7.15 booking would finish at 9pm. We arrived at 7.30 due to traffic, to a reasonably annoyed waiter who said they were trying to contact us to confirm the booking during the day. However we settled in for what we thought was... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

The food was top notch, the drinks brilliant, a short walk to anywhere in the city. Sit at h bar and watch the bartenders mix up a storm.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

To set the scene. A mother and daughter weekend away, first time to Melbourne and not knowing where to go to get a nice meal. I looked over trip advisor but got so many mixed reviews so was still unsure. We do enjoy a lovely meal with good service and thats all we were looking for. I phoned ahead and... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Our conceigne at the Hilton South Wharf along with a friend from home recommended this for a special dinner (my birthday!) We had an absolutely fantastic evening. Started with Champagne Cocktails then entrees of Calamari & Quail - you have to have the Quail just to have the blue cheese ICE CREAM, heavanly! Wish we could remember the Pinot Grigis... More

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