Bar Alto’s famous mussels Ingredients: 1 kg Spring Bay black mussels (scrubbed) 50 ml extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic (finely chopped) 1 teaspoon fresh bird eye chili (minced) 150 ml dry white wine 2 ripe roma tomatoes (blanched […]
Bar Alto’s famous mussels Ingredients: 1 kg Spring Bay black mussels (scrubbed) 50 ml extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic (finely chopped) 1 teaspoon fresh bird eye chili (minced) 150 ml dry white wine 2 ripe roma tomatoes (blanched […]
As if we’ve struck charcoal gold, Bar Alto has just received this year’s supply of fresh, indulgent truffles from Western Australia. Manjimup Truffles is well-known for its premium yearly harvest, enhancing winter dishes across Australia thanks to shavings of the […]
The beauty of Italian dining comes from its simplicity: a transformative ability to turn short ingredient lists into powerful, breathtaking dishes. From handmade pasta to slow-cooked ragu, Italian flavours come from the time and care taken by chefs and producers. […]
Bar Alto’s famous gnocchi Ingredients: Desiree potatoes- 1.25 kg (skin on scrubbed and clean) Plain flour – 330 gm Salt- 20 gm Method: In a large pot cover potatoes with plenty of cold water and bring to a boil. […]
With its food roots steeped in so much history, every element of an Italian meal holds a story. Pasta is an Italian icon, but did you know that different types of pasta hold unique stories of origin? Each of our […]
Scoping out your long weekend layout? Bar Alto is open this year for Saturday and Sunday of the Easter weekend, and will be trading as normal. Please note that we will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Easter […]
The Brisbane Comedy Festival is back for 2018, but going hungry is no joke. Before catching The Travelling Sisters, Lehmo, or Stephen K Amos on the stage, stop in at Bar Alto. Running from Friday 23 February – Sunday 25 […]
Bar Alto bites are available for the holiday season, but there are a few changes to opening hours you should note. As always, we are closed on Mondays. In addition to this, we will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, […]
2014 Marcarini Roero Arneis, Piedmont, Italy I never used to get Arneis. You see it’s a low acid variety and that’s something that we ‘new worlders’ frequently get a bit perplexed by. In white wines if it doesn’t have ‘acid […]
Italian cuisine is immersed in the art of transforming simple, natural ingredients into something irresistible, a quality highlighted in our authentic Caprese salad. Lovers of Italian food Brisbane-wide will be well acquainted with this stunning summer dish, a simple […]
The Powerhouse,
119 Lamington Street,
New Farm QLD 4005
3358 1063
OPENING HOURS
Restaurant
Monday Closed
Tuesday for Shows Only – 5pm till late
Wednesday – Sunday 11:30am till late
Bar Open – Bar Menu Available
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30am to 5pm
Wednesday – Saturday 9:30am till late
Sunday 9:30am to 5pm