Cozy dining setting at Il Bacaro restaurant in Melbourne, with tables and wine bottles.

Il Bacaro Melbourne

Il Bacaro sits on Little Collins Street, a ten-minute walk from Federation Square. It holds two hats from the Australian Good Food Guide, serving Italian and Mediterranean seafood.

While the surrounding blocks contain quick-turnover espresso spots and utilitarian lunch counters, this room runs smart. The dining room feels more permanent and focused than the fast-paced cafes nearby, trading the typical Melbourne rush for a slower, deliberate pace. Choosing it over the surrounding storefronts prioritizes the plate over the noise. It is dressier than its neighbors, but that formality serves the cooking rather than the house.

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Il Bacaro FAQ

Il Bacaro is an Italian restaurant that focuses on seafood and Mediterranean influences. It is a fine dining venue that holds two hats from the 2024 Australian Good Food Guide.

You will find Il Bacaro at 168 and 170 Little Collins Street. It is a ten-minute walk from Federation Square, a twenty-minute walk from the National Gallery of Victoria, and a twenty-five-minute walk from the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

The room at Il Bacaro runs smart and elegant. Guests generally dress to match this register for a meal at the restaurant.

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Opening Hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

12:00 - 15:00, 17:30 - 22:00

Tuesday

12:00 - 15:00, 17:30 - 22:00

Wednesday

12:00 - 15:00, 17:30 - 22:00

Thursday

12:00 - 15:00, 17:30 - 22:00

Friday

12:00 - 15:00, 17:30 - 22:00

Saturday

12:00 - 15:00, 17:30 - 22:00

Location

168-170 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Nearby

Collins Street (Luxury Shopping)200 m
Federation Square500 m
National Gallery of Victoria1.5 km
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria2.0 km

Additional Information

Name

Il Bacaro Melbourne

Establishment Type

Restaurant

Cuisine Type

Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean

Dress Code

Smart and Elegant

Price Range

$$$

Address

168-170 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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