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Tales of Puglia, Tastes of home - Bar Rosella, Fitzroy, AU-VIC

Bar Rosella

4.4
4.4
92 Reviews
$100 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
An Italian restaurant and wine bar with a Puglian accent.
Located in the heart of Fitzroy, in one of the most beautiful streets in the world: Gertrude Street.
Serving Food, Wine and Stories
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $100 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tueโ€“Sat 12:00โ€“23:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 9530 5839
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Fitzroy
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Feed Me $89.00

    A$89.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    . OLIVE ASCOLANE . SALUMI E FORMAGGI . FAVE E CICORIA . ORECCHIETTE ALLA BARESE or RIGATONI ALLA VODKA . FRITTO MISTO . CARNE ALLA PIZZAIOLA . TIRAMISรš
  • Pasta e Vino

    A$35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Escape to Italy with every bite at Bar Rosella. Craving comfort food? Treat yourself to our Pasta & Wine special for just $35 per person. Choose from a variety of freshly made pastas paired with a glass of hand-selected red or white wine. It's the ultimate dining experience for one night of the week - Wednesday, from 5:30PM to 9:30PM.

Offers

  • BYO Wine Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 12:00 - 21:30
    On Tuesdays, feel free to bring your own wines. $25 per bottle corkage.

    BYO Wine Tuesdays photo

What 92 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise โ€ข Energetic

Loved For

  • Inner City North

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Rosella offers a genuine Italian dining experience with "outstanding food" and a "charming atmosphere". The menu features authentic dishes like spaghetti all'assassina, complemented by a well-curated wine list. While service is generally praised as "friendly and attentive," some diners note occasional delays. A must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

92 Reviews
  1. Colin

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding. Had the de-gustation menu which was fantastic, as we didn't really have to think too hard and the food was complimentary, yet contrasting in its tastes, textures and presentation. Really enjoyed the ambience and as the venue filled up (we got in early at 6pm), the service continued to maintain excellent standards.

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  2. James

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly Staff great food and wine rosella is definitely a must

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  3. Robert

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful Italian experience. The food and service were exceptional and the limoncello was the best i've ever had!

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  4. Brendan

    Victoria12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and atmosphere at this Fitzroy stalwart

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  5. Angela

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and staff were lovely, however the wine list was not extensive enough and I believe the average bottle of red wine to be at least $250 is quite absurd. There was only one or two options under $100. Considering we live in the area with many amazing wine bars and restaurants that offer great affordable wines, we unfortunately wonโ€™t be coming back anytime soon.

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  6. Eliza

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous little place and the food was fabulous. With the plethora of Italian restaurants in Melbourne, it can be hard to stand out - this place is up there with the best!!

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  7. Samantha

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very small portions. No description of the dish on menu. Expensive for what it is.

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  8. Ter

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The assassin spaghetti is so yummy! A local small shop with specialty

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  9. Rachael

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the Feed Me Menu for lunch, and the selection was brilliant, thoroughly satisfied. The food was amazing, perfectly sized for two, and the limoncello spritz were exceptionally delicious. The service was impeccable.

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  10. Eliana

    Melbourne6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great find! The food was delicious and owners were so warm and friendly. The Spaghetti Allโ€™assasina was soooo good! We will definitely be back!

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FAQs

Bar Rosella is rated 4.4 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bar Rosella

229 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Additional information

  • Area
    Fitzroy
  • Hours of Operation
    Tueโ€“Sat 12:00โ€“23:00
  • Price
    $100 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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