About Us

An Italian style restaurant located at the Lalor Hub, Kingsway Drive, Lalor. We deliver a superior dining experience and provide the finest food and drink in an inviting atmosphere and with seamless service. We only use the best fresh seasonal ingredients and can offer a selection of menus to private functions.

Our Story

Where It All Began

Nestled amongst the rugged cliffs of central Italy, the small town of Villa Santa Maria emerges from the southern slope of Monte Vecchio. Known throughout Italy as “the homeland of cooks,” it is here where the Bar Novanta story begins.

Although born in Rome, a young Amalia learned from an early age the secrets of the town’s renowned culinary style, with an added Roman twist. Amalia’s father, Ennio, was born and raised in Villa Santa Maria, and it is through him that the spirit of the town’s proud tradition of rustic home cuisine lives on in Amalia’s cooking.

It is in Rome, in 1982, that Amalia’s second child and co-founder of Bar Novanta, Barbara, was born. The young Barbara quickly proved that the true taste of Italian cuisine runs deep in the blood. Growing up and working closely with her mother, Barbara not only learned Amalia’s unique dishes, but went on to add her own distinct touch to the cuisine as well as going on to specialize in Italian dolci.

In 1990, the family moved to Melbourne, Australia. Little did they know back then that in just under three decades, they would be bringing the uniquely blended tastes of the Capital city, and Villa Santa Maria, to the streets of Melbourne’s north.

1990 was the year a proud culinary tradition landed on the tarmac of Tullamarine airport.

1990 was the year Bar Novanta landed in Australia.

2018 is the year it all comes together.

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What We Offer

Daily Fresh Menus

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Fresh Ingredients

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Tasty Meals

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Creative Chefs

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Authentic Cuisine

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Home Roasted Coffee

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Testimonials

What People are Saying

“A Great Find”

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Divi

“Fabulous food & flawless service”

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Bloom

“Another successful experience”

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Extra

“Speechless”

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Monarch

Hours of Operation

MON
Closed

TUES, WED & THUR
5:00pm – 10:00pm

FRI & ST
12:00pm – 11:00pm

SUN
Open for Private Functions Only

Please let staff know of any allergies before ordering.

Our Location

LALOR HUB, SHOP 8 & 9,
70 KINGSWAY DRIVE,
LALOR, VICTORIA, 3075

CONTACT
Tel: 0477 467 327

10% OFF ALL MENU ITEMS FOR TAKE-AWAY ORDERS

(Offer excludes delivery services such as Uber Eats)