Rubicon Bar Restaurant

Experience the flavours of Italy at Rubicon Bar Restaurant on Mount Alexander Road in Essendon. Named after a northern Italian river linked to Julius Caesar, Rubicon celebrates all things Roman with black and white photographs adorning the walls and a sassy fire engine red accented décor, luring diners into a chic vibe where they can ponder choices from a seasonal menu with glass of vino in hand. Settle in with Nonna’s arancini balls and dipping sauce, or crispy skin pork belly with a smear of apple puree and topped with port jus, before moving onto traditional mains, burgers, pizza and pasta options. Be tempted by veal scallopini with potato puree and sautéed carrots, topped with tomato and olive salsa, before a divine dessert like sticky date pudding with pistachio ice cream and caramel.