Spaghetti Co Le Sarde Fennel Saffron Pine Nuts Currants Caramelised Onion
Lamb Shoulder
Tagliatelle Crab Meat
Lamb
Pane Piatto
Pesto
Fish
Olives
Ragu
Amaretto Sour
Caponata
Limoncello Spritz
Cassata
Cannolo
Eggplant
Roasted Lamb Shoulder
Pasta
House Pickles
Salad
Meatballs
Arancino
Salumi E Formaggio
Swordfish
Heirloom Tomato
Layered Eggplant
Bullhorn Peppers
Meatballs
Purpetti Dolce
Arancini
Sit down
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Italian
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Walking in on a hot February evening, we were greeted with smiles and a cooler climate! Once seated the service was friendly & prompt. The..."
Ruth Meighan
"Absolutely loved everything about this restaurant! The food was incredible, staff were really friendly and attentive. In the space of one meal, this..."
Miriam Harper
"This is s place to share with others - or to sit with yourself and the most amazing food. My fav..."
Judy Evans
"First visit yesterday...food was beautiful...service spot on. Will be back with the rest of the sicilian..."
Belinda Urbani
"Barramundi, Meatballs , cauliflower were all amazing . Such unpretentious. tasty..."
Joanne Sulastri Lombardo
"Bar Ida is a restaurant without ego and lots of excellence.
Every time I've been to Bar Ida I have felt happy.
Everything about Bar Ida says to me..."
Jorge Viota
"Delicious food & great service by friendly staff! Will be going back..."
Sue Kennedy
"Sapori di una casa ancestrale. Seriously good food, simple flavours beautifully..."
Robert Iurato
"Authentic yet creative, we love eating here. Hands down, the best food we've eaten. Great service and genuine suggestions, this bar staff know their..."
Mark Primerano
"Every dish had a delightful turn of difference in the flavour to what I was expecting. Love..."
Willy-John Martin
"Lovely food and staff..great restaurant to celebrate my..."
LenaDarryl Powderly
"This place used to be absolutely amazing. Food and drink still good, but hit and miss great/good. Cheeses lacked flavour and eggplant not as amazing..."
Jim Fuoco
"Lovely romantic atmosphere and brilliant authentic Italian food.We had a great time at Bar Idda and thoroughly enjoyed our dishes and the..."
Melbourne’sTopEats
"Top spot, lovely staff, great food. Went the 'tasting menu' option expecting a little bit of this and little bit of that but was more like a banquet,..."
Jeff Jazzman
"Lovely spot with an authentic feel, the inside is very cute. Had the Maccaruni and it was ace. Will definitely come back to try the other offerings..."
Matty Krelle
"I was so happy to discover Bar Idda. Once inside, you are no longer in Brunswick East, but at Nonna’s Sicilian homestay. The food was seriously..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"4.5 Lucky enough to score a couple of seats on a very busy Saturday night. Despite the hectic pace, wait staff were spot on - friendly,..."
Magpie
"A group of my friends and I went to Bar Idda last night for a birthday dinner. Myself and one of my friends are vegan, and having reviewed the menu..."
Alice
"I have been here numerous times, one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Lovely authentic family feel and delicious food. Service is warm and..."
Jon Row
"Went to this little gem for my birthday last week and what a find it was! Traditional Italian style food, it took me back to my Nonna’s cooking..."
Dominic
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants in Melbourne. It is not only in one of my favourite spots in the city (the Brunswick end of Lygon St) but it..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Yes please more thank you kindly! What a ripper of a night for a group of friends. Go the carafe of house white or red and order for the table (not..."
Domislav Kestovich
"Bar Idda focus on creating tasty Sicilian food. The dishes we tasted included Salumi, roasted peppers and fried cauliflower. These were delicious...."
LouLou Loves Food
"Ristorante bedda. Friendly atmosphere great traditional food and some really good quality Sicilian alcohol. Amar Arancia Rossa and also the Sardo..."
Alessandro Calabro
"Love it! Great little unpretentious place. Great tasty Italian food. Their gnocchi are great. Good wine. Friendly staff. Overall a great..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Bar Idda is a wonderful restaurant, one of my favourites in Melbourne. Keep returning here and the food is fantastic and always fresh and..."
Juju
"Sensational! We ate here on a Sunday night and had a really outstanding experience..the menu was very tempting and we wanted it all, we opted..."
Tbomb
"Delicious delicious food is basically all there is that needs to be said. Every dish was meet with a smile on the first mouthful especially..."
Yume Yume
"This place is too expensive for the quality of food. Like other people’s reviews, the barramundi is just two fillets covered in almond flakes and..."
Ash91murphy
"Bloody delicious! Beautiful barbecued Snapper fillets, Crabmeat gnochetti and even a lovely chicory salad. Try as many dishes as you can - great..."
CJM
"I have to say that this is one of my favourite places I have been to in Melbourne. I tried the saffron aranchini balls, along with the eggplant..."
Lolaraean9
"The food here was great, I specifically loved the saffron arancini balls and the cheesy eggplant dish. I had several courses here and all where..."
Summer Rae
"Bustling, Sicilian inspired bar/Cafe delivers with tapas sized plates of yummy peasant style dishes cooked with passion. The idea here is to share;..."
Subifoodie
"Classic Sicilian fare with loads of 'home style' flavours. Nicely priced Italian wines on list. Simplicity at its best. Great relaxed space. Staff..."
FoodDude
"I’ve heard great things about the Pisci ‘mpanattu ($30), or the pan fried barramundi with almond flakes. Hidden under the nutty crumble of..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Memorable! We had the best evening over the weekend. Everything from our welcome greeting to dessert was faultless.We decided to opt for the $55 Chef..."
NJ
"This small restaurant is worth a try for anyone who wants to experience genuine Sicilian food. Great home-made pasta and very hearty slow cooked..."
Simon
"My partner and I have been here 6-7 times now and will be going back for more.Where do I start, from the friendly greeting you get walking..."
Katushki
"What a gem ! Bar Idda is just fabulous the food is outstanding, we shared the arancini, the baked eggplant, barramundi fillets and the beans - also..."
Sugar_licks
"Amazing Sicilian cuisine, few vegetarian options but delicious and satisfying. They change menu seasonally and every time they surprise you! Cannoli..."
Anna DN
"Probably my favourite place to eat in Brunswick. It's like eating at my zia's house. Authentic italian food and the homemade sauce is the business..."
GET•IN•MY•BELLY
"My husband took me here for a birthday treat on a Sunday night. The place got quite busy a bit later. Staff were very friendly and accommodating with..."
Alwayshungry
"My wife and I went Friday night on a recommendation and were highly impressed and will be back with friends in the near future. Could not fault the..."
George M
"Guess I still can’t call myself a Melbournian girl until I get to know all the hidden gorgeous food spots . And… Bar Idda just proved that..."
Mommy Reviews
"Excellent dining experience. The food was delicious, especially the king prawns. Lovely rustic Italian feel. More food than you need to eat...."
Mounir Kiwan
"Want to know the cheapest and quickest way to get to Sicily..... go to 132 Lygon St Brunswick East. Seriously i didn't expect that menu outside of a..."
Ciuccio Benevento
"Randomly popped in Sat night while walking Lygon. Got the last table just near the door which was lucky as the place packed up half an hour later..."
Carmen N
"This is one of favorite places to eat when in Brunswick. Eating here reminds me of eating at my aunties place (shes an awesome cook). Of all the..."
Foodienudie
"Frilly, embroidered tablecloths, thick orange glassware, wine served in tumblers and Sicilian food makes Bar Idda a rare find among the ordinary..."
Skinny Glutton
"This is our favourite spot for a dinner date. The interior is gorgeous and the atmosphere is created in all the detail. I fell in love with the..."
Kate Bolton
"I've been wanting to try this place for a while ... The service is good. Well informed staff. The beer and wine list is mainly from Italy but the..."
Pippo
"Hadn't been here for few years and gave it ago again a couple of weeks ago and the food was absolutely de-licous!We had:Baked layered..."
Ladypawpaw
"I'd been before and was dying to go back, and we were not disappointed. Took my partner for his birthday, with my teenage daughter, who is a..."
BlatheringAboutNothing
"The three of us popped out to Bar Idda - a quaint eatery with very friendly staff!! We shared the ricotta mushroom gnocchi, fennel salad and chicken...."
Loz Arthur
"I love the food here, and you can eat and drink well for quite a reasonable price. We always have food left over! Staff are nice, and professional..."
BakeFace
"Lucky enough to get a table by walking in on a Saturday night. Cute place that makes you feel like you're in a little restaurant somewhere in Italy...."
Tay Tee
"On a sunny, daylight savings evening we visited Bar Idda in Brunswick East. It’s a lovely little spot, a small and pleasant place to share a meal...."
Frenchtoastandindiepop
"Been there twice in last fortnight. Both times great food, lovely waiters and big serves. Some wine prices a tad high but everything else is..."
The Serviette Files
"We decided to give Bar Idda a look see. We didn't book but in a busy room they managed to find us a table in what was also a very snug eating area...."
Mike W
"Love this place! Quality food that is always delicious and authentically Sicilian. Consistently great service. The restaurant fit out and decor makes..."
Melb Eating
"Excellent food. Fresh, well cooked, flavoursome but without fanfare - exactly how traditional Italian, 'casalinga' food should be. Decor completes..."
Fab1083@hotmail.com
"Possibly the price/quality place in Melbourne, we go there as regularly as possible. I don't understand the 3.7, most "hyped" restaurants are average..."
Lorenzo Nuti
"As others have said, Bar Idda is small and local. And it's Sicilian comfort food. But it's comfort food done with such panache, such contemporary..."
Onara
"Upon entering, I was greeted with the lively bustle of the full restaurant. It didn't take me long to relax with the the friendly folk on my table..."
Green Gourmet Giraffe
"Pre-vegan, I was a big lover of Italian food and always happy to look for an excuse stuff myself on dishes from different regions of Italy. I still..."
Veganopoulous
"I have had several great experiences at this restaurant. Really attentive and friendly staff, delicious food. Unfortunately I would never book a..."
Michael Heffernan
"This is really rustic and moorish food served in the pleasantly quiet side of Lygon Street. If you are looking for a traditional and homely..."
Ruby-Jean
"There’s a warm comfort walking into a restaurant that looks like Nonna’s place. Sicilian restaurant Bar Idda sits in a cozy, corner front shop..."
Rob Y
"There’s something special about Bar Idda which keeps me coming back for more. Its rustic and lively atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to wind..."
Lisa Holmen
"One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne, the food is always outstanding and the value for money is amazing. I love the fish with almond crust,..."
Maikki Ryl
"A really pleasant discovery. Hat tip to the folks at Chrismont Wines who hosted a lunch there. The set menu comprised of simple, beautiful dishes..."
Matthew Sullivan
"Great little place. Down to earth in both appearance and approach, it's a friendly restaurant with helpful staff and delicious food. One of my..."
Feckless
"Has a lovely romantic dinner here. The server was charming, chatty and knowledgeable when questioned about the menu. Dishes are designed to share...."
Kitty Robertson
"Bar Idda is a classic Sicilian restaurant located on Lygon Street, the main Italian drag in Melbourne. The setting is no fuss and comfortable, with..."
Boy Meets Girl Meets Food
"Authentic Sicilian Casual Dining. What I love about this suburban restaurant is the complete lack of pretension. The staff are genuinely warm and..."
Capt. Cook
"Bring back the bbq fish in red couscous broth! It's not a fancy restaurant, it's never gonna win awards for presentation, but it's one of the best..."
Fiona
"Yum! Yum! Yum! Just like Nonna's cooking. The eggplant with mozzarella starter is so delicious, easily one of the best eggplant dishes I've ever..."
Bansheebeat
"Laid-back Rustic Perfection.. Never been disappointed here! We brought the family here while they were staying in Melbourne for Christmas and they..."
Coffeelovercollingwood
"Will be back!. Decided to venture in on a friday night, had to wait for a table but they have a nice cocktail bar next door so we didnt mind! the..."
Larosa.alisa
"Great Italian food. Bar Idda is a quaint, noisy little Italian restaurant that serves really good food. The space is tiny and squishy, which really..."
Dos Delish
"Favorite restaurant in melbourne. Rustic Sicilian dishes best shared & enjoyed with a 1L carafe of Italian table wine. Attentive and caring service...."
Mitch Cameron
"Delicious!. Great to go with a group so you can share lots of things. Food and service are both great. We had 2 vegetarians in our group and there..."
YumEm
"Amazing home made pasta. Very friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back..."
Erica Belli
"Great quality produce in relaxed, rustic atmosphere. Had a really nice dinner at Bar Idda. The salami and eggplant entrees were both delicious and..."
Facebook User
"Great little place that feels cosy and friendly. Food was great, rustic and very tasty. Not the traditional Lygon st spaghetti garden variety...."
Cankle
"Great Place!. Tried Bar Idda for the first time last night and we loved it. Fantastic food and amazing service. We'll be going back for..."
Ben
"Favourite resteraunt ever!!!!!!. We went in to Bar Idda last night and the place never fails to impress us. It's always delicious with its ever..."
Anon
"Loved the experience here! Was able to sit upstairs which felt like a little private dining room - more intimate. Highlight dish was the freshly made..."
Melissa Tan
"The plc buzzes with graat atmosphere and the menu that has a good combo of Sicilian vibe with some nice..."
SAMI FLAMURI
"When you enter this cosy restaurant you feel like you're stepping into a Sicilian restaurant. It has this authentic feel to it that is impressively..."
Jack McCardel
"I grew up eating the most incredible Italian food (all thanks to my mum and Nonna), so I rarely find myself wanting to go to an Italian restaurant. I..."
Nathan Davoli
"Bar Idda is that local neighbourhood restaurant that you've walked past dozens of times and wondered if you should pay a visit. When you eventually..."
Tas Gray
"Consistently some of the tastiest and most authentic Italian food in Melbourne. The pasta dishes never miss, so fresh and full of flavour, while..."
Elliot G
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