The food here is absolutely amazing and so is the selection of wine. The lady managing that night was warm and attentive. The staff were also wonderful. The food was delivered speedily and the atmosphere was great. This place has a great reputation and I'll be sure to have my other friends come other times
What an absolute gem of a find. Scoozi was where we chose to celebrate our daughters Engagement tonight. The ambience, service and the delicious food could not be faulted. Thank you for a great evening and the special surprise at the end. Cheers �
The best, most fluffy, lightest gnocchi I've ever eaten. It's like clouds dissolving in your mouth. I'm from SA and every time we visit Melbourne, Scoozi always gets a visit. Buon Appetito
Food and staff were amazing and not over priced at all. Thank you so much for a wonderful night. Loved it
Great food, great atmosphere. Amazing desserts. And their gluten free menu is great too.
Very impressed with the food and great selection of wine
Will be putting it on the top ten of the area well done guys
My fiancé and I have been going to Scoozi for over 12 months & have loved every meal. We had our engagement at Scoozi & the service & food were fantastic. Highly recommend this restaurant for its beautiful food & friendly atmosphere.
Food was fabulous, but service was even better! Amelia was amazing, recommended perfectly and was very generous and gracious when my hubby and I had dinner there to celebrate our anniversary. Thank you Amelia, we will definitely be back ��
Fantastic casalinga Italian food, great service and even a glass of port from the owner after our meals! ���
Scoozi is our "local". We've been going regularly for years and we love the place. The food is always fantastic and service is second to none. Feel like part of the family.
Lovely family owned restaurant, by far our favourite pizza !
My favorite pizza place in Melbourne. Great food and staff.
1st time dining at scoozi absolute magnificent food, 1st class service and very friendly will be back for sure 10 out of 10 �
Fantastic authentic pizzas, probably best in Melbourne
Recommend the fennel sausage entree, pizza for main and ricotta with toffee sfinci for desert yum!
Scoozi is quite the departure from your quintessential local Italian. The pizzas coming off the pass here are nothing short of superb with the bases the real hero being lab cultivated. However, quality comes at a price, so expect to part with a fair bit of your hard earned but...quality is remembered when price is long forgotten.
Overall Scoozi comes highly recommended at around $50-60 per head for 2-3 courses.
Pizza fungi was exceptional, the special spaghetti was flavorsome and the pudding dessert to die for.
Lovely food. Recommend that roasted capsicums and grilled eggplant starters. The pizza is thin crust and delicious. Excellent service and very friendly hostess. Would come again
Best gnocchi I have eaten. It was so light and fluffy and the sauce complimented it really well. Pizza was delish, service was great and they made us feel like family. Will definitely be back.
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This restaurant is a little away from the main restaurants on Union Road, Ascot Vale but even then it was booked out for a Friday night. We were warmly greeted and quickly escorted to our table.
The restaurant specialises in homemade pasta and pizza and have been competitively participating in pizza making contests around the world. It will be celebrating its 10th birthday in May and has already been booked out for the occasion. Being in the business for 10 years is a great achievement.
My partner ordered for $26.00 Gnocchi Crema which contained porchetta, field mushrooms and cream. The gnocchi was soft pillowy morsels with a generous serve of mushrooms. The only disappointment was the meal could have been hotter, it was lukewarm at best.
On the other hand, I had the housemade Spaghetti Pescatore with a bountiful amount of fresh seafood , cherry tomatoes, pesto and pine nuts for $28.00.
The prices are a tad high for the sizes of our meals and the ingredients are sourced from local and overseas (D.O.P.) ingredients.
We decided to share a deconstructed Tiramisu at $14.00 which as its name describes was not the traditionally Tiramisu but was delicate and delicious.
The restaurant had a very interesting wine menu combining both Australian and Italian wines. The Australian wines are reasonably prices and most of the Italian wines are priced between $50.00 to $65.00.
Nice place. We would come back for a special Italian meal.
I had dinner last night, First time at Scoozi, Food was Amazing.. Staff Fantastic!!
Such quality food, great little place.
I will defiantly go again.
Good fare on offer here. Then again some of the people work there are Sicilian so of course it will be. Treat yourself to a great meal with great accompaniments. va bene
Absolutely love this restaurant. Incredible, authentic pizzas, fantastic starters (especially love the Arancini and calamari!), and always lovely service.
Love coming here. Always get the gnocchi. It's light, fluffy and melts in the mouth. Garlic pizza is delicious. Bit on the pricier side but you get what you pay for.
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If you're going here you need to grab a pizza. It tastes AMAZING!! It's interesting because these guys are pizza certified from Naples so the pizza actually doesn't come sliced.... This part is annoying. But to maintain their accreditation I respect them for not cutting it. You have to understand if you're coming here you're going to get an Italian Style pizza not some Australian adaptation of heaps of toppings and chunky base - which reading other reviews is what I feel people find negative
Service is so lovely also - we had Laura for the evening and I was very impressed that she could remember the specials; all our orders ; drinks and didn't even look at her notes or write a note.
If I had to pick negatives it was the difficulty in seeing the menu which i is think was due to the lighting where we were sitting
Price wise... Pizzas are approx 25 so a little on the higher side but it seems that everyone is heading in that direction unless you're grabbing a local take away pizza
Would I go back? definitely!
Stumbled across this gorgeous place earlier in the week. Genuinely lovely staff, a little fancier than I'd normally go for.
Had the New York style pizza and the chili cheese fries - both were amazing.
Staff were attentive and lovely without being annoying and genuinely wanted to ensure we had a lovely meal.
Great small cozy place. We had a few entree dishes to try a bit of everything. These were simple yet nice. My favourite was probably the eggplant. The arancini could use a bit more flavour as they were quite bland.
The pizzas were a great size and thickness and the wood oven style was nice. We had a few different pizzas and they're good but not the best.
A few of us had pasta which was ok. The baked gnocchi was nice but way too much cheese. The spaghetti Mariana was ok but not great. Our favourite was the burnt butter gnocchi.
A Small Italian in the heart or Ascot Vale
It was time to catch up with Ruby so I though we could pop to a nice little Italian and have some tasty Pizza over dinner.
The place had a great selection of Cocktails, which I do not picture I had the Mojito which was interesting as i couldn't find the rum, maybe because I am so used to drinking darker rums I mean it was still good. Ruby had a Bellini and as always tasty and hard to do wrong.
We only had one course, My having the Margarita as in have a thing the Meat on pizza tastes funny but it was fresh hot on a great bread and served traditionally with it not being Cut. Ruby went for the Fried Calzone and it was massive she worked her way though it and said the flavour was overall good.
The full menu looked great so will be back when I am Hungry so I can explore more of it.
Restaurant Type: Casual Dining
Scoozi encapsulates the Italian style of dining, urging patrons to indulge in an intimate gathering while cherishing a meal which honours classical Italian flavours and quality ingredients. If you are a pizza aficionado and you are not familiar with Scoozi, it's time to get acquainted. The restaurant boasts traditional Neapolitan style pizzas that are baked in an 800-degree wood-burning oven for around one minute.
Scoozi's margherita pizza is among the best I've tried in both Melbourne and Italy. The pizza dough sported a gorgeous ratio of chewiness to airy lightness. The sweetness of the tomato base complemented the smoky char imparted by the cooking process, and the occasional encounters with the oozy mozzarella and herbaceous basil brought a balanced and simple indulgence. Delizioso.
Best pizza in Melbourne! So glad my friend recommended this place for dinner when I'd mentioned I was craving an authentic Italian pizza. Place has a homely feel and my friend has become friendly with the owner as she is a regular. Service was very good (aside from feeling like we were being pushed out once we'd finished). A bit on the pricey side but worth it! Both had a pizza each (one gluten free which was an extra $5.50) and an espresso martini...bill came to $74. Will definately be back (especially for my pizza cravings I tend to be having more often!)
Went here for dinner last night, after wanting to try it for ages. Food was spectacular - we had the share entree, mussels, a pasta, a pizza, two sides and two bottles of wine for just shy of $200 between two of us - which I think is incredible value for the quality of food we received. The mussels were by far the best mussels I have eaten. The pasta my partner had was divine - slow cooked ragu-type sauce full of flavour. I had the pizza and it was perfection. I can't wait to go back!
Really enjoyed my night at this cute little Italian place!
Booked for 8 people just an hour before we got there (my bad as I always reduce myself at the last minute) and the table/service were impeccable!
Great friendly staff, the waitress who looked after our table had great skills and manners.
Started with few entrees and we all enjoyed the buffalo mozzarella,and calamari.
As main we ordered pizzas and pastas and either myself and my friends were absolutely amazed!
Nutella pizza was definitely outstanding as (unlikely most pizzerias) you can tell that they make a specific dough for it. Tasted amazing!
Will definitely come back soon!
AMAZING pizza. Had this take away and regret it as it didn't do the pizza justice. This type of pizza needs to be eaten in. By the time we got it home it had gone cold. We had the sausage and the prosciutto, & highly recommend both. We'll definitely be heading back
Love this place! Great service and pizza.
Was walking past with my family and decided we felt like pizza. The staff were friendly and quickly organised a booster seat for my daughter. She had an amazing arancini. My wife and I shared a pizza and it was delicious- very traditional and the staff nicely explained the best way to eat it. Not cheap, but highly recommend as a treat.
Walking into the restaurant the layout and light set the seen to a great night!
Amazing food, amazing flavours and amazing service!
This is now the best wood oven pizza I've had!
I have been to this restaurant a number of times and have had nothing but amazing service and delicious food. Definitely the best pizza I have had.
Scoozi offers traditional Neapolitan pizza and other authentic Italian dishes in a warm and inviting venue. Food is absolutely delicious, served artistically and with a smile from the lovely staff. Cannot wait to return.
Great local Italian restaurant. Reasonably priced, great service and beautiful authentic Italian food. If I was in the area again I would definitely go back
Went to scoozi for a group dinner and was pleased with our dinner. A bit pricey for what was served, but I guess that's expected for the area. I got the pizza special, with four cheeses and it was fairly good but the crust was a bit fluffy for my liking (I'm a thin crust lover)! The wine (Planeta La Segreta) was a delicious, smooth and easy to drink red. Absolutely phenomenal service, really appreciate the excellent job done by the staff! The Cointreau canoli was just enough to satisfy my sweet tooth at the end of our meal!
Taken here by my daughter who has just moved into Ascot Vale. Lovely little place serving high quality pizza. Charming staff who know their food. Modestly priced and an interesting wine list that again, is reasonably priced. If located in St Kilda you'd have to book a week ahead to get into a place like this. I'd eat here again in a heartbeat.
After a long day at the Melbourne Show, we stumbled across this gem.
Fortunately they had just opened (5pm) as we were famished.
Noted that this place had won the 2014 best pizza award. Don't usually give much credence to such things, but the entire family were very impressed.
Pizza - fantastic
Risotto - divine
Chicken - super tasty
Lemon Pepper Calamari - amazing.
Can't wait to come back to try some of their other dishes!!
I have to say I was a bit hesitant dining here with the advertising of 'Melbourne's best Pizza' plastered all over the outside. But our meal (consisting of a number of wood fired pizza's) do rival some of Melbourne's best. Perfectly cooked base with great quality buffalo mozzarella. Oh and the fired dough with Nutella was mind blowing!!!!!!
Very good pizza. Dough was amazing as well as the tomato sauce. Service was good and discreet. I would not have mind a little more garnish (which was delicious but maybe not enough). Strongly recommend it.
Love it ! I come back again and again, the pasta and pizza are authentic Italian chewy pizza base, flavour of pasta sauces fab. Staff are so nice always remember you and are so attentive.
Had a night off so we dined at Scoozi with our family and were treated like family and not a "cover" like many places.you wouldn't expect any less from a local passionate family committed to the industry.the Restaurant is tasteful and the staff very knowledgeable.
Love our Local. We love our local pizza restaurant, and always come here for special occasions. Have never had a bad meal here on 2 yrs! Love the nutella pizza!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really like the place but a little over priced.
Outstanding. Definitely the best pizza I've ever had. The bases were exceptionally fresh, as were the toppings. The service was also excellent - will definitely be back.
Amazing food great service great time ! Perfect end of the weekend
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Being that I have been a regular customer of Scoozi for over 4 years. I felt somewhat obliged to write a review after reading the recent review submitted by Costanza 71. Quite simply, some people just 'CANNOT' be pleased.
I'd also like to highlight that a 'Ragu' is a sauce..... Of MEAT! That doesn't necessarily mean 'chunks of meat'.
For those of you whom decide to treat yourself to a dining experience at Scoozi. If it is you have something preferable in mind prior to ordering, ask your hostess (Amelia). Not only will she describe in detail what is available from the menu. She will steer you in the right direction to ensure you order something that is to your expectations and liking.
As previously stated, I have been dining at this restaurant for quite some time. There are two reasons for this 1) the food, 2) the service.
For those who have not had the pleasure of dining at 'Scoozi'. The Arancini is to die for, I have never once failed to order the Arancini. I just can't. If pizza is your thing, I would suggest either the 'Salsiccia' or the 'Moreton Bay Bug' pizza...... Magic! For those who like a steak, look no further than the Rib Eye. The other never fail to order (due to kids) one of which who is now 18!!!! Is the 'nutella pizza'.
See you there, ciao.
Gabby. We have dined at Scoozi many times as it is our local "fav" the service is always impeccable. We took some friends from the other side of town who had read about it and were not disappointed. We shared three entrees between five, the fish croquettes were fantastic, soft fluffy and very tasty, then all had mains. Some pizzas, the hreb crusted salmon on saffron risotto was delish and the gnocchi is surely made from fresh air. Desert tempted only two if us with ricotta filled cannoli and house special donuts calling. They did not disappoint. Thanks Amelia and Phillip a pleasure
Let's get together for Christmas. A group of 8. It's becoming hard to find an eatery able to supply 8 meals at once without half of the table sitting awaiting for others at the table to receive their meals. Not the case here, congratulation, entree and mains for 8 all on time, hot, well presented and tasty. The Pizza Chef was away the night we visited having had burnt himself which was a shame, just means we will have to return again.... Well done team, you should be proud, Robert Anderson
By far the best restaurant in the area!
Belisimo signora keep it up!
Love this place- been there twice and have been so impressed both times. Service is amazing. Best steak I have had in a long time. Will be going back again and again
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Pizza Heaven- For a Price. We liked most of the food, but we disliked the portion-to-price ratio. We just moved in to the neighborhood and ordered take-away; the meatballs, a sausage pizza, and the orange and fennel salad.
The meatballs: it was $11 for 3 medium-sized, very mildly seasoned (read: bland) meatballs swimming in a red sauce. I was a little shocked to find there were only 3 rumbling around the large take-away container; they were adorable, but forgettable.
The pizza: I have been searching high and low for a pizza in Melbourne that isn't laden with oddly chopped deli-ham, copious amounts of highly processed cheese and suffering from an overwhelming crust as thick as my wrist. Until now. A thin, leavened crust with the perfect snap from the oven yet maintaining a tender bite; a whisper of Napoli sauce and (mildly anemic) scattering of real mozzarella; small wedges of fabulously fennel-y sausage haphazardly strewn about on top. Heaven! If you're happy to pay through the nose for it, Scoozi has a pizza that smacks of the backstreet restaurants in central Italy.
The salad: most people won't bother with reviewing a salad, but it's one of my favorite foods and, done right, can end the meal on the right note. This one was no exception. It was perfectly balanced with crisp, fresh fennel, onion and orange segments; the dressing was fresh and had well-balanced acidity. Delish!
We really enjoyed the pizza and salad, but it's not a once-a-week take-away place for us. The prices and portion sizes are unequal to frequent visits. We'd more likely drop in on a weekend afternoon to split a few pizzas with friends when dinner still looms on the horizon. Because spending nearly $45 on pizza take-away and being hungry afterwards is hard to stomach, not matter how good it tastes.
My husband and I loved it. The Moreton Bay Bug pizza was to die for and the homemade gnocchi in burnt butter sauce with crispy sage sensational! The service was superb and the ambience warm, cosy and buzzy. Will definitely return
Just perfect!. I have been only twice to Scoozi, once was 2 years ago and it was fantastic!
The food was great the service was lovely and the hostess (owner) was so lovely. We had been meaning to go back again. So we finally did last night. And it's still fantastic!
The food was just beautiful, real authentic Italian food. And coming from an Italian back ground and having been to Italy, the food was the best I've had at a resturant in a long time including the ones in Italy! The popetti was just like my Nonnas, the pollo and fungi with truffle risotto was perfect, the fungi pizza with truffle was delicious and lets not forget the amazing chocolate pudding with walnuts yum!!!!
The service was great, food was quick and again the hostess was lovely, she really takes care of her customers.
We will definitely be back again!
Thank-you Scoozi!
Very friendly staff, a cosy place and the base was especially delicious!
Really was amazing all round. Blonde hostess and waiter with an accent extremely wonderful. Pizza was delicious (sausage pizza) we also has arancini and ragu pasta. Both delicious but if we were to go back would Order pizza's to try as so impressed with the one ordered tonight! Pizza base was amazing! Yes a little pricey for pizza, but I genuinely felt worth it! Yum!
Nice. We love woodfired pizza & thougth we'd try some where new - excellent service, asked for tap water & still got charged - we shared an entree & each had pizza & a few drinks - $120 later our night out for a pizza because very expensive - would return to try their other menu BUT for a special occasion. AND stick to the local pizza shop for our pizza night out in future
Love it. Definitely one of the best pizza places in our side of town.
The extra few dollars per pizza go a long way; you're paying for real Italian pizza made in traditional manner with imported ingredients. Don't complain about overpricing when you're paying for imported ingredients .
You get what you pay for! much better than the over doughy, cheap-ingredients places that are too frequently placed around town.
I had a great evening with my friends, lovely customer service and a calm manner from the staff. Really enjoyed tearing my pizza apart,too! adds to the experience.
Thanks again, will be back soon.
Excellent restaurant. After reading some the the reviews on this website I had mixed feelings about dining at Scoozi, I shouldnt have worried, I had an amazing meal. There is a wide selection of dishes to choose from. The real highlight for me was the authentic wood fired pizzas the simple toppings and thin bases on the pizzas. The service is also very good. I would definately recommend if you're looking for an authentic Italian meal
This place is a GEM! Being served food that people are passionate enough about to suggest how to eat it is a privilege, It’s also a great experience! The food here is amazing and so is the service. Thank you!
Fantastic authentic Italian food. Delicious wine.
Great staff and family vibe.
6 stars if I could.
Very tasty and authentic Italian food. Delicious seafood risotto (prawns and squid). Love the chewy pizza crust with the blisters from the hot woodfired oven. A must try
Such a lovely Italian restaurant! Food is great and authentic and the service was outstanding. The staff are proud of their food (as they should be!) and they made a genuine effort to ensure we were comfortable and enjoyed our dinner. Very warm and homey atmosphere. My only minor criticism is that they had pop music playing, which felt a bit out of place and didn’t match the ambience. Easily addressed with a playlist that’s more chill, or maybe even something traditional. Had dinner here with a group of 5 and they were more than happy to cater to some dietary requirements (and so nice about it too). Definitely recommend this place. Thanks for such a great dinner!
Ever since we’ve moved to Ascot Vale, Scoozi has been our go to Italian restaurant for dining in and taking away. The staff always remember us and the service is lovely. The food is authentic Neapolitan and you can tell how proud they are to share it with you. Quirky decorations and an original vibe. The free bottle of wines with our takeaway orders is so generous! Thanks Scoozi! <3
Accidentally placed an order for pick up thinking this was Mi Scuzi in Fitzroy. It was totally my fault but they were really nice about it. A+ customer care. Definitely plan to go now.
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