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Bar libretto

4.7 (75)
$A40 and under
Wine Bar
155 Union Rd, Ascot Vale, AU-VIC 3032

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Bar libretto

4.7
$A40 and under
Wine Bar
Ascot Vale

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Welcome to our charming suburban wine bar, nestled in the heart of Ascot Vale.
Here, 'casually refined, seasonally inspired' dining awaits you in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.

Our menu features bistro-style dishes, thoughtfully crafted to highlight the finest seasonal ingredients. Our carefully curated wine list showcases exceptional vintages from around the world alongside local Australian gems. For cocktail enthusiasts, we offer a selection of classics with a modern twist.

Join us in our lovely courtyard, where you can sit back with some wine, good friends and enjoy the sunshine.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Café, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Bar libretto.

4.7

4.7
(75)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Wine Bar

  • Inner City North

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Libretto offers a "friendly, professional, delicious, classy" dining experience with "imaginative food" and "great attentive service." Located in Ascot Vale, it's a local favorite known for its "exceptional" food and "lovely setting." The ambience is intimate, and the menu is "incredible." Occasional service issues are overshadowed by its "great potential."
75 Reviews
  1. Neil

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always superb. Friendly, professional, delicious, classy.

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  2. Paul

    Victoria15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location in an area sadly missing other quality restaurants. Imaginative food with most helpful waiting staff.

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  3. Neil

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Bar Libretto five times now and it has always been an exceptional experience. I am so glad it is just a short walk away from where we live. The staff are truly professional; warm, friendly and gracious. The food is delicious; honest, thoughtful and always done with care. It is a place where you will never have ordered the wrong thing because everything is exceptional. The atmosphere is perfect both inside and in the courtyard. It is exactly how I think a restaurant should be.

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  4. Patrick

    Melbourne7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent quality and very reasonably priced. It's a busy little place so it took a little while to get our first drink but other than that, faultless.

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  5. Tom

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local restaurant in Ascot Vale. Great ambience and lovely food! We have been several times and it's one of our favourite restaurants. Highly recommend

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  6. david

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Bar Libretto on several occasions. The reason is simple, the food, the service and the ambience is exceptional. This is just not my opinion, but everyone that has joined me and some are very fussy eaters.

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  7. Phil

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience all round. Superb interesting food, many types of wine by the glass, great attentive service and lovely setting. Will definitely be back.

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  8. Catrina

    Melbourne3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely intimate restaurant with well thought out seating and ambience. Food was delicious, beautifully presented, generous and, good choice and good value. Fantastic service from the moment we walked in.

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  9. Ilda

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Will definitely be one of those places you go to often for a great meal. The menu is incredible. Will work my way through it for sure 😂😂 Until next time, keep being amazing 🤩

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  10. M

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fantastic meal here. The food was delicious and the service was excellent - the staff truely were amazing. Thanks.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Café, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Bar libretto feels elegantly relaxed, an intimate, bistro-style dining room with white tablecloths and a visible kitchen, plus a charming courtyard for a quieter, sunny meal.

For a relaxed, sunny courtyard visit choose Sunday afternoons; Friday evenings tend to become busier and livelier, while Wednesday nights feel more intimate and unhurried.

Yes, Bar libretto is well suited to date night, with an intimate, elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, a thoughtful wine list, and several guests calling it a perfect date‑night spot.

Yes, Bar libretto has a lovely courtyard where guests enjoy dining al fresco and soaking up the sunshine.

Yes, guests report they were able to find vegetarian entrées and mains, and the team has successfully accommodated gluten‑free/celiac requests.

The Seared Canadian Scallops are a recurring favourite, a frequently praised starter on the menu that guests highlight for their freshness and perfect cooking.

Sunday afternoons are a lovely time to visit Bar libretto, guests praise the back courtyard for a lazy Sunday; Saturday lunch also receives strong recommendations.

Many guests describe the food as generous and several dishes are served with sharing in mind, making it easy to sample a number of plates.

Yes, the restaurant describes a seasonally inspired menu, and guests mention returning to try new menu changes.

Private dining isn't part of Bar libretto's offering, the focus is on the open dining room and the lovely courtyard for convivial meals.

Bar libretto tends to fill up for Friday nights, while Sunday afternoons are a quieter, more relaxed time to visit.

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

Bar libretto offers a cosy indoor dining room, a lovely courtyard for outdoor dining, and tables located near the bar for a more lively spot.

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Bar libretto

4.7
$A40 and under
Wine Bar
Ascot Vale

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
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