Bar Rosella

4.4

93 Reviews

$101 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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
𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘶𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘢, 𝘛𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦..

Additional information

Location
229 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
Phone number
(03) 9530 5839
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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 . TIRAMISÚ
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 PM - 9:30 PM
On Tuesdays, feel free to bring your own wines. $25 per bottle corkage.

What 93 people are saying

Bar Rosella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 • 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.

93 Reviews

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Cristina
Victoria1 review
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Inexperienced staff. Poor food presentation - looked unappetising Rejected dessert: chocolate mousse looked like poo smeared across place covered in salt with a pool of olive oil in the centre? What was that!
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Colin
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 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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James
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 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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Robert
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 11, 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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Brendan
Victoria12 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 28, 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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Angela
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined on January 18, 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 won’t be coming back anytime soon.
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Eliza
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on January 10, 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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Samantha
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 9, 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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Ter
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on January 7, 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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Rachael
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on January 3, 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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FAQs

Bar Rosella is rated 4.4 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

229 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Additional information

Phone number
(03) 9530 5839
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Bar Rosella

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Feed Me $89.00

Pasta e Vino

Offers

BYO Wine Tuesdays

Menu

What 93 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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