Barbar Lounge & Restaurant
About Barbar Lounge and Restaurant
A long-running Malindi favourite for Italian food, pizza and seafood, with breakfast from early morning, a full bar, live music and sports screenings.
Bar Bar Restaurant & Pizzeria (also commonly known as Barbar Lounge) is a highly rated, historic social hub and dining establishment located along Lamu Road in Malindi, Kenya. Historically recognized as a classic meeting place for Malindi’s Italian community, it has grown into a vibrant, international restaurant celebrated for its authentic coastal vibe, exceptional pizza, and lively weekly entertainment.
Menu
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Breakfast
37 itemsBreakfast
Breakfast plates
Two eggs, bacon, one sausage, toasted bread and butter
Glass of juice, fruits, two eggs, bacon, one sausage, toasted bread and butter, coffee or tea
Extras
Sandwiches & platters
14 itemsCreate your own sandwich
Choose ham: Crudo, Speck, Mortadella, Salame, Cotto. Choose cheese: Mozzarella balls, Scamorza, Gorgonzola, Brie. Choose veg: Tomato, Lettuce, Rucola, Avocado, Onion, Grilled Vegetables.
Choose ham: Crudo, Speck, Mortadella, Salame, Cotto. Choose cheese: Mozzarella balls, Scamorza, Gorgonzola, Brie. Choose veg: Tomato, Lettuce, Rucola, Avocado, Onion, Grilled Vegetables.
Choose ham: Crudo, Speck, Mortadella, Salame, Cotto. Choose cheese: Mozzarella balls, Scamorza, Gorgonzola, Brie. Choose veg: Tomato, Lettuce, Rucola, Avocado, Onion, Grilled Vegetables.
Choose ham: Crudo, Speck, Mortadella, Salame, Cotto. Choose cheese: Mozzarella balls, Scamorza, Gorgonzola, Brie. Choose veg: Tomato, Lettuce, Rucola, Avocado, Onion, Grilled Vegetables.
For sandwiches with Bresaola, Turkey or Tuna
Sandwiches
Chicken, mozzarella, tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise
Bresaola, parmigiano, tomato, rucola
Tacchino, mozzarella, rucola, tomato, mayonnaise
Tuna, mozzarella, tomato, lettuce
Cold-cut platters
Crudo, mortadella, salame, speck, mozzarella, gorgonzola, taleggio, black olives
Cold-cut prices are for takeaway. Table service is charged KSh 250.Crudo, mortadella, salame, speck
Cold-cut prices are for takeaway. Table service is charged KSh 250.Mozzarella, gorgonzola, pecorino, brie
Cold-cut prices are for takeaway. Table service is charged KSh 250.Soups
4 itemsZuppa di funghi
Zuppa di pollo
Zuppa di pesce
Zuppa di verdure
Starters & small plates
24 itemsSamosa
Samosa alle verdure
Samosa di carne
Samosa al granchio
Samosa al gorgonzola, cannella, miele
Snacks
Starters & small plates
Avocado, onion, extra virgin oil, vinegar
Avocado in vinegrette (avocado, cipolla, olio extra vergine, aceto di vino)
Polenta e gorgonzola
Scamorza con acciughe
Scamorza con speck
Tartare di tonno
Crab, tomatoes, avocado and lime with extra virgin olive oil
Torretta di granchio (granchio, pomodoro, avocado condito con lime e olio extra vergine)
Gamberi al sesamo con salsa di soia
Cocktail di gamberi
Carpaccio tuna, red snapper, octopus
Tris di mare (carpaccio di tonno, red snapper, e polpo)
Carpaccio di pesce, a seconda della disponibilita
Carpaccio di manzo con scaglie di parmigiano e rucola
Bresaola con scaglie di parmigiano e rucola
Affettato di arrosto di tacchino con avocado
Salads
9 itemsMix of prawns, avocado, pineapple, lettuce
Insalate barbar (gamberi, avocado, ananas, lattuga)
Sweetcorn, tomato, avocado, olives, beetroot, nuts, lettuce
Insalate di quinoa (mais, pomodorini, avocado, olive, barbabietola, anacardi, lattuga)
Crab, avocado, tomato, lettuce
Insalate di granchio (granchio, avocado, lattuga, pomodoro)
Boiled octopus, potatoes, black olives, celery, mango, lime
Insalate di polpo (polpo bollito, patate, olive nere, sedano, mango, lime)
Tuna, lettuce, tomato, green olive, sweet corn
Insalate di tonno (tonno, lattuga, pomodoro, olive verdi, mais)
Avocado, tomato, rocket salad, black olives, carrots, lettuce
Insalate di avocado (avocado, pomodoro, olive nere, rughetta, lime olio extra vergine)
Chicken, sweet peppers, green olives, carrots
Insalate di pollo (pollo, peperoni, olive verdi, carote, sedano)
Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil
Insalate caprese (mozzarella, pomodori, basilico)
Lettuce, squid, prawns, octopus, red snapper, black olives, carrot, celerys
Insalate misto mare (lattuga, calamari, polpo, red snapper, olive nere, carote, sedano)
Pasta, rice & noodles
18 itemsPasta & risotto
Minced meat, carrot, celery, parsley. Choose spaghetti, linguine, penne rigate or rigatoni.
Ragù bianco
Gluten-free pasta addition: KSh 250.Choose spaghetti, linguine, penne rigate or rigatoni.
Gorgonzola e pepe nero
Gluten-free pasta addition: KSh 250.Choose spaghetti, linguine, penne rigate or rigatoni.
Gamberi e zucchine
Gluten-free pasta addition: KSh 250.Choose spaghetti, linguine, penne rigate or rigatoni.
Pasta sapore di mare
Gluten-free pasta addition: KSh 250.Choose spaghetti, linguine, penne rigate or rigatoni.
Aglio olio e peperoncino
Gluten-free pasta addition: KSh 250.Choose spaghetti, linguine, penne rigate or rigatoni.
Calamari e zucchine
Gluten-free pasta addition: KSh 250.Tomato, bacon, pecorino cheese. Choose spaghetti, linguine, penne rigate or rigatoni.
Amatriciana con bacon
Gluten-free pasta addition: KSh 250.Tomato, cappers, black olives. Choose spaghetti, linguine, penne rigate or rigatoni.
Gluten-free pasta addition: KSh 250.Egg, bacon, pecorino cheese. Choose spaghetti, linguine, penne rigate or rigatoni.
Carbonara con bacon
Gluten-free pasta addition: KSh 250.Risotto alle verdure
Lobster, prawns, squid
Risotto misto mare (aragosta, gamberi, calamari)
Homemade pasta
Home made ravioli, ricotta cheese, spinach with butter and sage sauce
Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci al burro e salvia
Home made ravioli with grouper fish in tomato sauce
Ravioli alla cernia al pomodoro
Gnocchi al pomodoro
Fresh pasta made of flour and potato, crab, tomato
Gnoccetti al granchio (farina, patate, granchio, pomodoro)
Lasagne di carne
Lasagne di verdure
Main dishes
27 itemsFish
Fish fillet: red snapper or cernia grouper or king fish
Pesce pepe prezzemolo limone
Served with side dish.Fish fillet: red snapper or cernia grouper or king fish
Pesce al limone
Served with side dish.Fish fillet: red snapper or cernia grouper or king fish
Cotoletta di pesce
Served with side dish.Riso al curry
Served with side dish.Beef fillet
Filetto di manzo alla senape
Served with side dish.Cotoletta alla milanese
Served with side dish.Tagliata di manzo con rucola e patate
Served with side dish.Filetto all’ aceto balsamico
Served with side dish.Filetto al limone
Served with side dish.Filetto alla pepe verde
Served with side dish.Filetto alla crema di funghi
Served with side dish.Stufato di manzo
Served with side dish.Chicken
Mushroom, cream
(funghi, panna)
Served with side dish.Curry con riso al miele
Served with side dish.Black olives, rosemary, garlic
(olive nere, rosmarino, aglio)
Served with side dish.Chicken in mix vegetables sauce
Stufato di pollo con verdure miste
Served with side dish.Ali di pollo fritte (nr.5 ali di pollo)
Served with side dish.Ham and mozzarella cheese wraped in chicken breast
Involtini di pollo
Served with side dish.Chicken breast, speck, scamorza cheese
(petto di pollo con speck e scamorza)
Served with side dish.Cotoletta alla milanese
Served with side dish.Pork & lamb
Costolette di maiale
Served with side dish.Costolette di maiale
Served with side dish.Costolette di agnello
Served with side dish.Without side dish
Parmigiana di melanzane
Not served with side dish.Parmigiana di zucchine alla griglia
Not served with side dish.Fish wrapped in foil and baked in the oven with mixed vegetables
Pesce al cartoccio con verdure miste al forno
Not served with side dish.Prawns, squids, babymarrow, carrots
Fritto misto (gamberi, calamari, carote, zucchine)
Not served with side dish.Sides & breads
19 itemsSides
Patatine fritte
Riso
Pure
Patate lyonnaise
Verdura griliata
Cipolla caramellato
Verdure stufate
Cipolla fritta
Polenta
Spinaci
Verza
Insalata mista
Extra sides
Riso alle verdure
Grill & BBQ
13 itemsLobster, squid, king prawns, octopus, fish fillet
Grigliata mista pesce BarBar (aragosta, calamari, polpo, filetto di pesce)
Lamb, beef steak, chicken, pork, sausage
Grigliata mista (agnello, bistecca manzo, pollo, maiale e salsiccia)
Halal mixed grilled meat is with beef sausage.1/2 chicken, rosemary and extra virgin oil
Pollo alla griglia (1/2 pollo, rosmarino e olio extra vergine)
Petto di pollo alla griglia
Filetto alla griglia
Filetto di manzo alla griglia
Costolette di maiale
Braciola di maiale
Costolette di agnello
Aragosta alla griglia
Calamaro alla griglia
Pizza & flatbreads
40 itemsPizza
Tomato, garlic, oregano
Tomato, mozzarella, fresh onions
Tomato, mozzarella
Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms
Tomato, mozzarella, sausage
Tomato, mozzarella, artichokes
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers
Tomato, mozzarella, grilled seasonal vegetables
Tomato, mozzarella, cooked ham
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami
Tomato, mozzarella, salame milano
Tomato, mozzarella, speck, brie cheese
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, black olives
Tomato, mozzarella, tuna
Tomato, mozzarella, tuna, onion
Folded pizza, tomato, mozzarella, cooked ham
Folded pizza, tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes
Tomato, mozzarella, parma ham
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes, green olives
Tomato, mozzarella, minced meat
Tomato, mozzarella, sausage, chips
Tomato, mozzarella, pineapple, ham
Tomato, mozzarella, pineapple, chicken
Tomato, mozzarella, smoked ham
Tomato, mozzarella, chicken
Tomato, mozzarella, prawns
Tomato, mozzarella, prawns, squid, octopus, fish
White pizza
Focaccia with fresh tomatoes
Focaccia with crudo ham
Focaccia with mortadella
Mozzarella
Mozzarella, scamorza, gorgonzola, brie cheese
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, cheese
Mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, speck
Mozzarella, bresaola, parmesan cheese, rucola
Desserts
7 itemsVanilla ice cream with espresso
Flavours: After 8, Amore nero, Black cherry, Chocolate, Coconut, Coffee, Hazelnut, Lemon, Liquorice, Malaga, Mango, Passion, Rocher, S. Caramel, Stracciatella, Strawberry, Vanilla
Flavours: Coca cola, Orange, Mint, Strawberry, Black cherry, Lemon
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Sabaki Centre, The Malindi Casino, Lamu Road, Malindi 80200, Kenya
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