While Lygon Street boasts a wealth of dining options, there is a distinct paucity of places that really promise something special. Cynical diners need only tame their hunger until their wanderings take them through the main pasta strip and to the door of Balzari. The open frontage displays a classy and comfortable space, with warm timber and round mirrors like giant CDs on the walls. The menu features simple Mediterranean fare, from a hearty seafood stew with almonds and burnt garlic to lasagne (for those who just can't deny themselves a pasta feast in Little Italy). Half the menu is taken up with appetisers, which can be served as entrees or shared tapas-style with a group. Settle back with one of the many European wines and sample a feast of pork belly terrine, sardines with saffron mayonnaise or house-made dips.
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Tue-Fri noon-late, Sat-Sun 9.30am-late
Italian
Entree: $3.90-$18.50
Mains: $19.50-$29.50
Dessert: $6.50-$12.50
Payment accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club and American Express
Licensed. Wine is available by the glass. BYO $8 corkage per bottle. BYO Tue-Wed only
Vegetarian options available
This venue accepts bookings. It is advisable to make a reservation ahead of time. Group bookings are supported.
Gourmet Traveller Feature Review - "Balzari is putting Lygon Street back on the map with authentic regional cooking, a pared-back aesthetic and charming, hospitable service, writes Michael Harden."
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31 May 2007, 10.46am
Fantastic Dining
My partner and I went for Valentine's Day but we didn't book. We called when we were around the corner and were told they were booked out. We thought we'd give it a try anyway and they squeezed us in anyway. We were greeted by a lovely and energetic waiter who showed us to our table. Balzari has such a cosy atmosphere and fantastic food that I would greatly recommend to anyone. Our meals were cooked to perfection. Balzari has a great menu with a gourmet selection of entree, main and dessert. This is my favourite restaurant and I'll be back soon.
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