Amazing customer service and the most beautiful wood fired pizza. Freddie and his staff were very accommodating and their gnocchi was next level. Thank you so much- as locals we will be back!
Beautiful day for pizza by the beach. Found this place which was close to Chelsea Beach. The waiter here was outstanding and offered us great service and recommendation. All the food especially the pizza was really good
Great food!
Milkshakes 2/10 watery
Ice cream 10/10
Atmosphere 9/10
Pizza 50000/10
Staff 5/10
Food 10/10
Drinks 9/10
Great Italian quinine
Do I recommend it
Yes I certainly do!
Best pizza in the area!!! We tried and tested majority of the pizza places around and Cucina Dolce have won our hearts. Amazing wood fire pizzas at a great price. Super tasty and very fresh!! Would never go anywhere else!
Great selection of gourmet wood fired pizza, I had the chicken avocado with honey mustard and my partner had the prawn linguini amazing to say the least.
I had the Salami Pizza and it was delicious. The service was quick and staff members had a smile on their faces which always brightens the mood. I told the restaurant owner, Faddy, when booking the table that it was to celebrate my company being 3 years in business. I showed up to be surprised with Ballon's with a big number "3" in the centre. They even gave us a couple Pizza's and drinks on the house. I'd highly recommend this place for anyone in the Chelsea area.
Thank you to Faddy and the rest of the Culcina Dolce family!
Look, I know 5/5 is a high rating but these guys ALWAYS seem to get it right.
From the moment we come in we are treated like we are part of the family. Pizzas are always fresh and delicious. My favourite? Well, you can't go past the 'Chelsea' (although my husband swears by their 'Spanish Chorizo').
However, it's not just their pizzas that are on point, but their risotto (try the 'Piazza') and pastas are sublime too (I had the carbonara last time and it was spot-on, not gluggy like most places)! Oh, having said all this you've also got to try their Parmas too (they're not the processed chicken fillets but real chicken)! As you can see, I've gone through their entire menu it's JUST THAT GOOD!
This is a true family favourite (kids always score a nibble of their fresh gelati or slushies) and the perfect place to have lunch/dinner or just have a coffee (Inas is BYFAR the best barista in the Chelsea/bayside area)!
What more could you want. Best pizza on the planet and get to take it home to watch the footy 👍
Good toppings. Real meat. Try the gelato. And the pizza and pasta deal is mint. Wood fired to perfection
I had a quick bite at this Italian cafe during a break from work one evening. I ordered a vegetable focaccia, which I later realised was on their brunch menu only, but they happily prepared it without a word, so very good service. And it came with a huge bowl of chips which I wasn't expecting, so the meal was very filling, and well made. It is a shop front cafe, and the decor is bright but plain. The food is good and inexpensive.
Ordered a takeaway of a pizza, pasta and foccacia. Just to try the place out. Pizza was good, would've been perfect if it was cooked a bit longer. The base was a bit too soft still. Pasta was great. Probably won't be getting the foccacia next time, texture was good but even though there was garlic/herbs on it, it was flavourless. But would definitely return to try other items
My favourite place to visit on a Friday night. We have moved to Seaford now and still come back to Chelsea for our Friday night favs. I recommend you try the Gelato. It is home made and delic. My all time favourite pick is Meat Lovers Pizza.
stumbled across this place whilst in the area and i can say this is an amazing place for ice cream. Large scoops with the right amount of flavour and sweetness. Limited options about 8 but great flavours. You also have the choice to turn the ice cream into a milkshake if you prefer. Friendly staff serving and value for money. Havent tried the mains yet.
Awesome Coffee and Staff always made to feel welcome, pizza's tasty !! Excellent small business in Chelsea who goes out of their way to make customers feel at home with great service pizza and coffee! Family friendly too!
Ate the garlic and cheese pizza there a few nights ago and the pizza was great. I then ordered delivery the next night, the chicken pizza. Was ok, never got the proposed mayo on the pizza and it was rather plain. They have nice pizza base and sauce. Also a bit on the pricy side for the take away pizza, dine in i can justify the price.
My boyfriend considers himself a pizza expert and swears by this wood fired pizza!
Absolutely the best tasting pizza we have had in the area for a long time and the gelato ice cream is to die for.
Delivery is always fast, Cute drivers too :)
Great food and service. Unreal pizza selection, good coffee and fantastic ice cream makes this restaurant an absolute winner on the Chelsea shop front.
Love it. Best wood fire pizza this side of town. Awesome gelato as well.
Delicious chicken avocado pizza & just all round friendly quick service. Would recommend their pizzas.
Wonderful pizza. We haven't dined in house yet, can't wait for their BYO license to come through but the pizzas we've had home delivered are really excellent. Suggest the pepperoni - it's a real winner. Best I've had in ages. A welcome addition to Chelsea!
We stumbled across this place by accident and so glad that we did. True Italian style pizza at an excellent price. Loved the Parmesan and pesto pizza for starters and the Aussie and margherita pizzas were excellent. All the pizzas had the right amount of toppings and the bases were not soggy at all. We will be back again and again.
BEST PIZZA IN BAYSIDE!!! Delicious wood-fired pizza. Good presentation, fresh & SO tasty. Thank you, Freddie (the Owner) for bringing this delicious pizza and gelato (yum) to our area
Really good wood fire pizzas. Fresh ingredients and crispy bases, a welcome addition to the area where there are so many cheap pizza places with processed ingredients. Fast delivery as well.
Ordered via ubereats and it took over an hour for it to be delivered (will not fault the restaurant on this) so please keep in mind if anyone decides to get food delivered via a third party app. The pizza arrived hot and tasted great. The tiger prawns on the gambero pizza were so high quality but shame there wasn’t more of it on there/didn’t have an option to add more. The pizza base is thin and has a good crisp to it too. Definitely was well worth the wait :)
Best past and pizza in Melbourne. Last week I indulged in the award winning prawn linguine and was blown away. This dish was full of flavour and cooked perfectly. I usually enjoy the pizzas here and they are wonderful. This restaurant is run by a lovely family and the service is second to none. Highly recommended!
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Ashamed to say I’ve lived in Chelsea for three years now and never been here for food before.
Only started going to this place for coffee during lockdown and although it’s not hard to find a decent coffee in Chelsea - this place is one of the best. The owner is a great bloke who always stops and has a chat and always has time to give a ‘hello’ if you’re walking past.
Stopped by last night to try out their vegan pizza - completely blown away. We’ve tried a so many different vegan pizzas over the last few years and they’re either just ok - or awful. Absolutely loved the pizza. Great flavours and perfect size for two. Awesome spot too if you want to grab a pizza and go eat by the beach.
Think it’s safe to say we’ll be coming back often to eat the vegan options.
Only wish I wasn’t back in the office working as I don’t get the opportunity to grab a coffee from them before work.
If you’re in the area I recommend stopping by.
Service was great - and the missus said the young fella serving behind the counter was hilarious!
The linguine is really the award winning food💥 we enjoyed having our brunch here with pasta and next time we will try the pizza! Staffs are friendly. Everything is just magnificent. I definitely recommend this place!
Their wood-fired pizzas are delicious with generous portions. The staff are also very attentive and friendly. Whilst the pizza were delicious, we felt that they had a bit too much herb/seasonings that were not required considering they are already great on their own.
The best family owned Italian cuisine in Chelsea. All the food here is scrumptious and the service is great. I liked the rocket salad, but forgot to take photo 😂Thank you Maurice and Zane!
I've been eating at this restaurant for years and it still stands out as the best wood-fired pizza and pasta restaurant around Melbourne. Their pizzas always have the perfect flavours and right proportions of ingredients for that perfect bite that leaves me always wanting more. My favourite pizzas in particular are the Moroccan Beef, Mexican and the Boss Special. The pastas are amazing and I can highly recommend such great dishes! I was also amazed by how wonderful their rocket salad tasted. I didn't know salads could taste this good!
The restaurant has great service with friendly staff and a beautiful atmosphere for the best dining experience. I'll definitely be back for more.
Amazing pizza made with quality ingredients which doesn’t leave you feeling remorseful afterward. Friendly and accommodating staff. Great atmosphere. My go to for local pizza. Excellent for both dine in and take-away. Went here for my birthday dinner and the owner surprised me with a birthday cake 🥹🥰
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