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Rumi Brunswick

90/100 (2018 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegan Options

Mediterranean

Vegetarian Friendly

Middle Eastern

Lebanese

Halal

Mediterranean

Persian

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Gluten Free Options

Middle Eastern

Persian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Halal

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

Drinks

After-hours

Cos & Herb Salad with Radish Sweet & Sour Dressing

Prawns

Meat Balls

Lamb Shoulder

Lamb

Lebanese & Iranian Pickled Vegetables

Chicken Skewers

Fish

Fried Cauliflower

Beer

Hummus

Bread and Dips

Lebanese Coffee

Shrimp

Meatballs

Grilled Quail

Beef

Chicken Wings

Baklava Ice Cream Sandwich

Cheese Cigars

Eggplant

School Prawns

Advieh Marinated Lamb Shoulder

Salad

Rumi Cocktail

Wings

Duck

Kabobs

Persian Meatballs

Quail

Batata Harra' Fried Potatoes with Chilli Garlic

Persian Rice Pilaf with Walnuts Green Raisins

Halloumi

Freekah Salad

Ribs

Turkish Delight

Sit down

Middle Eastern

Mediterranean

Lebanese

Persian

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Reservations

Takeout

Seating

Table Service

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"The banquet played out into four courses, each consisting of dishes that danced between heartier or richer comfort laden dishes, and lighter,..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Fattoush salad and meatballs were absolutely delicious. Also ordered the cheese cigars and quail skewers which were really nice..."

Tom Demelis

"Amazing private function to celebrate a birthday celebration. Eddy and the team were fabulous and the food was just beautiful. Our guests keep raving..."

Q

"We had a lovely Saturday night banquet service with Eddy and the team, and can sing nothing but the highest of praises. Booking the semi-private..."

Hello Skittles

"This was place beyond my expectations! I cannot believe I haven't been here sooner when I lived a block from this restaurant for 3 years. Spectacular..."

Food Perspective

"Rumi is a middle eastern restaurant designed for sharing. Large open, clean restaurant. Friendly vibe. Food: loved the amount of vegetarian..."

SouthEastEater

"Dinner for 3 and we ordered the following dishes:• Sigara• Labne• Almond taratoor• Chicken wings • Quail..."

Catherine

"It had been years since I had been to this restaurant. I remembered it as being tiny, and noisy, with good shared plates and a lively atmosphere. It..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"A beautiful mothers day spent at a warm, welcoming and overall, a gem of a find restaurant that delivered on all fronts. Having searched for a..."

Our Foodie Finds

"4.5Rumi has always been high up on my to try list, and as fate would have it, One Piece Left suggested Rumi for our catch up dinner. For..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Went last night, nice and clean location, with good customer service.First things i have to say , was my first experience in Middle East..."

GL

"I can see why Rumi is so popular! I had the banquet with fish and all the dishes were delicious. My only feedback was that the banquet felt slightly..."

AH

"We enjoyed a lovely meal at Rumi!! We had the ‘classic banquet’ and it was MORE then enough food (you know how some banquets can be) the food was..."

Camilupo

"this review is based on their food delivery service via deliveroo. Amazing flavours and creativity with the menu, one of my faves for home delivery..."

The Lionking Diner

"Have been to Rumi twice now. On both occasions , the food has been delicious. However, the service could be improved as it always seems a tad..."

LHS

"Friday evening dinner at this wonderful Lebanese restaurant. We were a group of seven so ordered variety of dishes.Started with Almond..."

Mujahid Sharif

"Dined at Rumi mid week. Booked on line without any issue.Fairly nondescript from outside. Casual dining, no real ambience.Warm welcome,..."

Flavietta

"Booking was easy. Dishes were quickly prepared - they were fresh and full of flavour! I highly recommend the chicken shish & quail skewers. Another..."

April

"A friend and I ate here last night and we were really pleased with our choice of restaurant. We got the banquet which was great, the lamb was the..."

JK

"I absolutely love this place!! The ambiance is so nice. The food tasted amazing especially the cigars, chicken wings, salad, baklava ice cream and..."

Keeely

"Another popular date night is Rumi! Known for their middle eastern cuisine this place did not disappoint! We loved their Persian meatballs with..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"This place is another one of my absolute favourites in Melbourne. In my favourite part of Brunswick lies this beautiful, big, welcoming middle..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Such an amazing experience! The food here is surrealist! The fish of the day was beautiful cook, moist and full of delicate flavors, the rice pilaf..."

Diva Isabel Nebreda

"We frequently get the snack pack delivered, it’s so good. Finally decided to dine in for a special occasion. Well worth it! We had the seasonal..."

LouDice

"Service and food were terrific. Favourite was the grain salad and hummus. Went with a group of 5 and had the classic banquet. Very flavourful..."

Bachd3

"The food is perfection and the ambience is very fitting of the cuisine. Simply cannot fault as the dishes served were delicious, attractive and..."

J87tran

"Ever read a rumi poem or quote and felt at bliss after, well, a food experience at the Rumi Restaurant surpasses this blissness.I had..."

Dr S

"A lovely restaurant with a nice relaxed atmosphere, we had a table of four in for dinner and loved all the different middle eastern foods that came..."

Robbie Stephen

"One of my favourite middle eastern restaurants! Beautiful food and ambiance!!! The staff are so friendly and they are very accommodating to dietary..."

Layla El-Fahkri

"One of my favorite restaurants to eat at and probably one of the tastiest and best value set menus in Melbourne. The almond taratoor is delicious and..."

LouLou Loves Food

"Well deserved rating! We really enjoyed every single dish, the flavours and choice of dishes included in the banquet menu. The only feedback I..."

ALM

"Excellent decor, amazing food, the lamb was cooked very well. The eggplant dish, the roasted cauliflowers were all flavourful. The service was great..."

Tabi Ei

"Had an excellent meal here this weekend. I had been planning to go for a number of years and finally got there. We did the 12-plate banquet between..."

Megan M

"Came here with a group of friends (10 people) . The restaurant is great for large groups and the offer 2 types of banquet. The classic (12 dishes)..."

One.hungry.girl10

"The banquet with the lamb shoulder and matching wines.... do it. The high rating is well deserved. Great staff, high end Middle Eastern food. Will..."

Meataxe

"Classy vegan-friendly food. We had the Valentine’s Day 4-course vegan banquet ($69 pp) and were blown away by each course. Tapas-sized, each dish..."

Joannevr

"This was date night dinner for us and we enjoyed the food. The sigara cheese rolls were really nice, wrapped in a very light pastry. We ordered the..."

Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha

"Great Lebanese Restaurant for Valentines Day Dinner. We loved the service, waiting staff, the presentation of food. The manager was very accomodative..."

Remy Matthew

"As good as it was when it first opened some 6 odd years ago! When a venue maintains its presence in the Melbourne food scene you know they that must..."

George David Michaelides

"Finally got in after much anticipation, as it’s usually full when we walk by. The interior is nice and service was good so no complaints there. We..."

Dan K

"Loved the food here! Great vegetarian options that were satisfying and very enjoyable. The eggplant and the fattoush salad were both amazing...."

Skellie

"I have to say Rumi is my favourite middle eastern restaurant in Melbourne. I come here whenever I need to satisfy my cravings!! Always leave with a..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"We dined on a busy Friday with it being so close to Christmas. The restaurant felt quite squashed with tables positioned closely and being very small..."

Havachatkiwi

"Pure artistry. Fine dining. I love bringing family here and sharing a feast of dishes. Every dish perfectly balanced, unique and rich in flavour. The..."

Chela

"3 of us shared the classic banquet of 12 dishes. Everything was super delicious. Best were the meatballs and the sardines. Atmosphere was elegant...."

Hannahlen1

"Just got back from there not too long ago (22nd October 2017) and can honestly say that it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Staff were very..."

Ali Mu

"The food here is very nice, and all the plates we ordered were very well done, with my favourite being the popular sigara boregi. The other dishes..."

Nalia

"Recommended to us by the owners cousin who wouldn't stop going on about this place so we decided to give it a shot.have been back time and time again..."

Daniel

"Very friendly staff and great sevice. The menu was quite short but everything tasted really good.It was nice and cosy. The drinks are really good..."

Anita

"Welcomed with a smile by our waiter.Food came out in order wich didn't take long either. The Lamb shoulder is my favourite! It was cooked to..."

Yun Peng

"Been wanting to try Rumi for awhile now soy boyfriend and I went last week. Boy were we amazed! We did abit of research on what to order before we..."

Emily Stephen

"It was amazing! Every dish has it its own different palette and they were all enjoyable! I can't wait to come back here again. Customer service was..."

Ket

"Booked in for an early Saturday night dinner at Rumi this week. Rumi is plentiful in staff and welcoming atmosphere. The a la carte menu was..."

Melissa Kate

"After a haitus of four and a half years away from Melbourne, my old favourite Rumi was top of the list to dine at. And Rumi did not disappoint. Apart..."

Gana

"Hello chickpeas..... you've got a goat in you ? This tasty food was just the thing I needed on my Birthday !!!!! Don't forget to stick a meatball in..."

Nick Richards

"Had the cheese cigars, bbq chicken wings, cabbage salad and slow cooked lamb. The food was more than enough for the two of us. Highly recommend the..."

Adi23

"Food was overall real good. Service was good as well. She, being the waitress, thought I ate lots. I thought the chefs seasonal banquet was 14..."

Andrew Roberts

"Came for dinner on Thursday night. Was greeted warmly when arrived, order then a quest to make things easy. Food was all good but the best was the..."

Dam Burger

"I was treated to a lush birthday dinner at Rumi the other week and I loved every minute of the experience. I already love Middle Eastern..."

Retno Widyanti

"Amazing food. Had a beautiful vegetarian spread, which included fresh breads and dips, and the various veggie plates they had to offer- all of which..."

Iyra

"Can't go on enough about this place! Celebrated my birthday here and absolutely loved it! We had the 4 course banquet, each and every dish was superb..."

Devika Kumar

"The food, ambiance, service was fantastic. The menu is designed to be shared so make sure to grab a couple of friends and try and order as much..."

GGx

"There is a very good reason Rumi has a 4.7 rating, it is simply delicious. The menu is designed to share with dishes to satisfy meat..."

Yume Yume

"My favorite place , have been here few times already and it's absolutely the best food ! Order the set menu and you will love it ! Anything you order..."

Food Lover

"Surely a hidden gem in Brunswick. I tasted the BBQ King Prawn, and it is so tasty, especially the avocado sauce. Also ordered the Lebanese Mountain..."

Pranidhana Mahardhika

"Beautiful middle eastern food! We started with the haloumi cigars, the pastry was crispy and the filling was salty deliciousness.Next the..."

YummyMummy

"This is my favourite place to enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine because every visit has been consistently awesome on so many levels.Tonight I am..."

J0yy173

"Absolute favourite middle eastern joint! The quality never ceases to amaze me and I'm always on the look out for new seasonal items on the menu! Love..."

Facebook User

"Seriously try everything, it's all delicious. I've taken my Lebanese partner here about 5 times, and she raves about it. Keeps me in the good..."

Luciano Marcuzzi Kaltenbach

"Amazing service! Especially Roby, who marked on the menu all of the options we each had, as one of us is vegetarian and one is anaphylactic. The food..."

Isabella Smith

"Food and service was amazing! Service was a bit rushed but staff were very nice and helpful. Recommend the lamb shoulder, with a tangy..."

Wonderwoman

"A third visit here and the food was outstanding once again. Every dish is a beautiful combination of flavours that balance perfectly and leave you..."

David Brewster

"Checked out Rumi last night with friends, I was able to book a table online so I was off to a good start! We started with the cigar pastries with..."

Heidi

"Absolutely the best Middle Eastern food in town. Must try Persian meatballs, rice pilaf, freekeh salad & spiced lamb shoulder. Yummo! 10/10...."

Andrew

"Rumi has done classics that are always in the menu and then seasonal updates. It keeps new customers coming and regulars satisfied.Roasted lamb..."

Affogato Addiction

"What an lovely dining experience. When we arrived we were greeted and seated at our table, our lovely waitress came over and asked if we had dined at..."

Haley

"Ate here again recently and for some reason had forgotten how this place is such a consistent performer. Great wine, crowded but you can still hear..."

North By NorthEat

"Modern Middle Eastern fare at its best. The food was fantastic as was the quick friendly service. We had no idea what to order and our waitress was..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Others have raved about the lamb shoulder, and that certainly seems to be the stand-out dish. The baclava ice cream sandwich is also wonderful...."

Onara

"I reserved a table next to a window. We did sit next to window. However, the window was too high, impossible to see out with the blinds half shut...."

Peter

"Food here is amazing. The lamb is very tender and fell off the bone, the mint sauce was also wonderful. The dips, breads and cheeses also are very..."

Stewart Steele

"Lovely service and food. Ordered Sigara boregi, which were the perfect combination of salty and flakey, lamb shoulder, fish of the day (trout) and..."

Patrick

"Amazing amazing amazing!!!!! Service to food was top quality! We enjoyed the grilled prawn and whiting, the lamb shoulder for mains with the cabbage..."

Brunching

"Had a great dinner here with my group and the foods were amazing! Booked a table for 12 with Eddy and he greeted us when we arrived. We had a..."

Yos William

"Had a wonderful evening here. We had the set menu with paired drinks. Loved the atmosphere and the team where very helpful, cheery and attentive. I..."

Robert Donald

"One of the best Middle Eastern Restaurant north of the Yarra. Super tasty food made everything in-house served in a rustic fashion. The food is to..."

Amit Rathod

"This is a nice place to visit for big groups as they gave decent sharing serves. I ordered the Vegetarian banquet menu and the quality of the food..."

P L

"Those place has stood the test of time from when they had there fist restaurant to were they are now. The arabesque style food starting with the..."

Carlos Gonzalez

"The food was great. The flavours were fresh and unique. The service was kind and prompt. We had the $55 banquet but it felt a little rushed in the..."

Ozan Behayeddin

"Delicious middle eastern food with a modern twist. Fresh and full of flavour. Good portion sizes. Excellent service. Very nice vibe. Can’t wait to..."

Hussla 1982

Bar Idda

84/100 (1128 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

Mediterranean

Italian

Southern-Italian

Sicilian

Gluten Free Options

Italian

Mediterranean

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

Lamb Shoulder

Amaretto Sour

Lamb

Limoncello Spritz

Pesto

Cannolo

Fish

Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Ragu

House Pickles

Caponata

Meatballs

Cassata

Eggplant

Arancino

Pasta

Salumi E Formaggio

Salad

Heirloom Tomato

Layered Eggplant

Bullhorn Peppers

Purpetti Dolce

Swordfish

Spaghetti Co Le Sarde Fennel Saffron Pine Nuts Currants Caramelised Onion

Tagliatelle Crab Meat

Meatballs

Pane Piatto

Arancini

Olives

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..."

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