The best Meatballs in Fitzroy | Sluurpy updated in June

"Great brunch spot and not too busy on a Sunday morning in January. Enjoyed the polenta soldiers and a shakshuka eggs as a couple. The waitress had..."

Ninakojovic

"I have heard so much about this place and definitely will come back to try savoury dish. Today we had maple brown butter donut and pistachio sicilian..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"A lovely Italian inspired deli in the heart of Fitzroy, Alimentari has a cute European bistro feel combined with a beautiful country inspired deli...."

Morgs71

"I had a delicious breakfast of mushrooms on sourdough toast with poached egg, pancetta and feta. Yum! Service and coffee were also good thank you...."

Caroline Simpson

"OK so whilst I have no photos to share with you we were absolutely amazed at the quality of food from this place which we quickly visited prior to a..."

Steve Levon

"This place is a gem! The food ... wow, so tasty and delightful. The only downside for me is the service. Although friendly, they were a bit slow...."

Jill

"Absolutely love this cafe, I have repeatedly returned over and over. The corn fritters on the breakfast menu (which is served all day) is my..."

Michelle

"This was a great space and had the best paninis and sandwiches I’ve had in Melbourne. The service was good although a little slow, but they were..."

Irene Borges

"Wow, wha a outstanding fit out this place is! I was lucky enough to get a spot out in the garden it was the most beautiful setting! 100% a must..."

Tanya Guccione Mua

"Good food and great service. All the staff are super friendly and attentive. We ordered the squid ink pasta and it tastes amazing! We saw this on the..."

Jiselle Chua

"Quite a popular Italian Deli with some appetising lunch options.*Beef meatballs with Polenta – rich and flavoursome beef meatballs on top..."

Flying Forward

"Little cozy restaurant that serves excellent house salad and modern Australian dishes. Friendly service. I had their squid ink pasta and it was so..."

J88

"The food was lovely and served in a timely manner. The staff members were also friendly and provided adequate suggestions. I would not hesitate to..."

John Liu

"A nice place with cozy sitting! i had the banana Bircher on one of the workdays morning… Food is good, portion is generous, but service is a..."

Jing

"Had a nice soy flat white at the Brunswick sister of this Collingwood institution. Shockingly, I'd never been to either and was surprised at the..."

Quince And Cheese

"I really did want to rave about Alimentari because I was there on a recommendation from a foodie friend who’d raves about it.So a late lunch,..."

Flavietta

"4.5/5We had our team brunch at alimentari, there was 10 of us and they seated us at their back courtyard. It was an absolutely stunning..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"We randomly stopped by this cafe when we were just happened strolling around this area. Well, it turned out to be a good choice for us to having our..."

Montastic

"It was a great choice to have a simple brunch here. They have many variations of salad that u can mixed by yourself. The salad was really fresh and..."

CQL

"A really nice breakfast! the corn fritter, avo salsa and bacon was a real winner. Good coffee and atmosphere I will definitely be returning...."

Andrew Marom

"We were so excited to finally visit to Alimentary on our date day. Cozy, spacious, good vibe and good music, I love how the cafe is divided into two..."

Chong Wei Wei

"I came here Saturday night with a friend for a late night feed.After 9.30pm they serve pizzas and oh my what delicious pizzas they were. My..."

Tinmans Treats

"Charming cafe that serves great coffee and food. It includes a small shop. Good breakfast options from the menu and display. Friendly staff. Open..."

ReemBesher

"Best salads at $10.50 for a very decent portion, farro is a must have. During summer expect extra fruit which is always nice. Very busy on weekends,..."

Dani Boudville

"When all the cafes in Melbourne are busy playing safe with very uniform menus that are almost identical and usual, Alimentari came as a breath of..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"My favourite dish is the squid ink pasta. It is simply delicious. It's always busy and you can't book a table but the atmosphere is unique and true..."

JtotheG

"On the flip side, the Toasted Bagel ($16.5) far exceeded expectations. Despite seeming run-of-the-mill, everything on the platter was just perfect...."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Excellent Italian style cafe. Great coffee. Salads are fantastic. Also had a great risotto (not the same day). Service is very good in this busy..."

Ross Crisp

"Alimentari is one of Melbourne’s best, I’ve never had a bad meal here and it’s most definitely one of my regulars. Granola on the breakfast..."

Mat’s Munchies

"Went for lunch on a Wednesday and it was PACKED! The salads here are incredible! $19 for large plate of four different salads - amazing! The service..."

BIRCHER QUEEN 👑

"Rude waiter on the rooftop bar. Would not let us shift table out of the sun a bit. And proceeded to make a smart ass comment. We ended up walking..."

Pinky Pig

"This place is quite busy. The decor is vintage and nice. I ordered breakfast “ MUSHROOMS” ,but is a little bit salty. Cold brew is good! There is..."

YanJie Yin

"I have been customer at Fitzroy for 4 years. I have been through the highs and lows of the food and never complained or commented other than nice..."

Four Year Customer

"This Deli is immediately inviting, we saw how busy it was and we were instantly interested. It had the perfect ambience and lively environment...."

Leah Felsbourg

"We just happened to stumble across Alimentari, and it's safe to say we'll definitely be back!Filled with a lively buzz, well passed the normal..."

Tiernan Culbert

"I was pleasantly surprised by this cafe. One of the standouts that I have been too recently. Firstly, the decor is beautiful and there is a lovely..."

Foodserra

"This place was super busy in a hectic kind of way so not so great ambiance-wise (there was a mini grocery shop inside), but they offered great coffee..."

Angel Khong

"Stumbled in on a Saturday morning for brunch with my partner and his mum. The long queue waiting to be seated was a giveaway for the delightful food..."

Christine Stephen

"Service was really good, seated quickly served and everything came out super quick. Foods stock standard , ended up with the eggs benny which was as..."

Massivebird

"I went and had a deliciously fresh, daily made salad today which was great value for money! This will definitely become one of my regular lunch..."

Simon McEwen

"Dropped in for a coffee and stayed for breakfast. The buffalo soldiers with mozzarella was delicious as was the coffee. Busy every time we have been..."

Comfy Chairs

"The best salads ever! And really good value for money, I love the farro and pesto salad, it's so delicious and filling! Place is a little crowded but..."

Anthea Robins

"Went here for a delightful meal on a lazy Sunday. The atmosphere was great, and service was lovely :) Ordered a large mixed salad for myself which I..."

Sherena Ng

"Sunday brunch and the place is buzzing. Pumpkin bread is divine. The Chai tea is superb. You may have a short table wait getting in but that's the..."

Clayton Hansen

"Lovely Italian looking bistro place for some brunch, quite busy during prime lunch time, we had to wait 15 minutes for a table. They also have a deli..."

RoamingEats

"If you need a sweet fix, this place is for you. I bought an amazing nougat here with rose petals from Bramble & Hedge, and would definitely go back..."

Yourmelbournefoodguide

"This is a great little place, kinda European, Kinda old fashioned but in a really nice way. Our breakfast was beautiful with..."

Gabrielle Trenbath

"Walked into this busy little cafe and only had to wait 10 minutes, heaps of good produce to look and and buy while u wait as well. Very happy with..."

Denny Patron

"Ohmygosh!! This place is absolutely divine! With a deli out the front and a cafe out the back, the items on the menu were just heavenly. I tried the..."

Vidhya Vinu

"I've been to the Brunswick St cafe a few times now and it has not disappointed. The food is amazing and staff are friendly even though it can get..."

SB

"Coffee 3/5Food 4/5Service 3.5/5Vibe 4/5Been coming here for a long long time.Lovely food, always nice and..."

Elle

"Great space and delicious food. Wait staff were attentive and even ended up buying their recipe book! Look forward to going again soon. Keen to check..."

Prue-stoneham

"Brilliant. Although with less spectacular surroundings than its Smith St sibling thanks to competing with their trendy ex-Gorski & Jones fit-out and..."

Hungry Piksee

"This place is without a doubt my favourite place to eat whether it's breakfast, lunch or even grabbing some takeaway to eat for dinner. Although it..."

SweetPea

"Today we find out why this place has such a good reputation! Popular spot for Sunday brunch serving wholesome ingredients and lots of options for the..."

J0yy173

"Dayummm this place caught me off guard, I didn't know what I was walking in too but when I did I fell in love. The openess with the casual but..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"Pleasant staff, warm atmosphere and quality food with a beautiful deli at the front. Whatever you decide to order, make sure you get a side of their..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Just to point out there are 2 Alimentari cafes! 1 in smith st & 1 in Brunswick st. This one is on the corner and has a deli in the front but no..."

Lorli

"Brunswick Street Alimentari would have to be one of my favourite cafes in Melbourne due it is outstanding menu, coffee, service and all round..."

Brew Hunter

"Fantastic place for breaky! Had delicious corn fritters with poached egg, bacon, guac and kasundi, and a cold brew coffee. Boyfriend said his..."

Verity De Fries

"Came to this place since my cousin recommended this place. And it is good as she said. The semolina porridge is surprisingly good! The..."

Kesslyn Chen

"Went here for lunch, very nice food at very reasonable prices. I thought the polenta and meatballs were exceptional. Many of the other dishes I saw..."

Don't Believe The Hype

"We got the meatballs with polenta. It was amazing! Not salty, not fatty, just rich wholesome tomato flavours. Polenta super smooth and creamy. And..."

Fooooood Lover

"Such a fantastic place with fresh, delicious food and lots of vego options! Great coffee and friendly accommodating service. We go there all the time..."

Sugarhoneydarling

"This is an awesome spot. Great service and food. They need to buy a change table to put in the disability toilet. They have high chairs and very good..."

Craig Walton

"Is not a 5 rate just because of the HORRIBLE MISSPELLING ON THE COFFEE MENU, the coffee is from COLOMBIA not COLUMBIA, other than that, the food was..."

Carlos

"This is one of my favorite places in the area. Beautifully designed shop, carefully selected groceries and amazing food. Service is always excellent...."

Emi Sui

"Stopped by for lunch on a Thursday. Lucky we came a bit earlier as was packed during lunch. Food was excellent and the price was comparable to other..."

Ashley

" Dec'16 update - Had breakfast at Alimentari. Corn fritters and semolina porridge. Both dishes were nice. Coffee was again very..."

I. D.

"Such a pretty restaurant! If possible, sit in the back patio - beautifully decorated with artsy decor and white tablecloth-covered tables. Came too..."

Go Find Alice

"Hash & hollandaise 👍🏼✅ My boyfriend loved this, no complaints here! Corn fritters with bacon and relish was really good, I cannot..."

Glorious Food Melbs

"Great place for brunch atmosphere is good wait wasnt too bad food was good coffee was cold though. Only bad thing i could say about it really..."

Matthew Fisher

"Have eaten here twice and was so impressed with what I ordered the first time I ordered it again the second! The ravioli gnocchi with mushroom ragu -..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Real quality ingredients, big Mediterranean flavors and really good pricing. Had a lunch here on Sunday, fed 5 adults and 3 kids for under $120......"

Andrew Moyle

"This place pleases anyone and everyone, great selection of mini cakes/desserts, yummy salad selection, cheeses, cured meats and a great sanga/wrap..."

Soleil

"Have been coming here for years, especially for their paninis.Had the Pork Belly Panini today.Everything is very European with a touch of..."

Crispymelbreview

"Popped in here for a lunch date with the Squirrel. Very nice. Was merely a passing by moment and soon enough sitting at a window. I had a meatball..."

WALLFISH_

"Really nice arincini balls though could have done a little less garlic. The food from the Delhi as a rule is all quite nice, just not overly excited..."

Nelly

"Nice option for breaky. What really stands out is the quality ingredients and friendly staff. These guys do a simple menu of quality and I will..."

Joemcguiz

"good food and good coffee ... nice ambience ... good variety of choices at deli counter ... hash browns to die for ... my only gripe is the wait..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"I had lunch here in the week before Christmas with a girlfriend. We hadn't planned on where we'd eat in Brunswick Street, but the decor and bustle of..."

Shimmering_blue

"Really high quality food for brunch or lunch in a perfect spot along Brunswick Street. It can be a little cramped inside due to it's popularity but..."

Mitchell.kingston

"The food is really nice, however i think they changed the meatballs wrap. It use to be amazing, still is great though, just less chease. Their..."

Richard Marchandise

"All I got here was a piccolo, but it was great! The food looked fresh and tasty and the atmosphere was lively, it's a great pit stop for your..."

Janelle

"Love the variety The salads and the sides YummyI wish I lived closer I would be there every day slowly working thru the deli Good friendly..."

Mickablack

"Cute little deli on Brunswick St. I got attracted by the cold meats and assorted cheeses that I could view through the window. I decided to stay for..."

Daniel Nguyen

"Have been coming here for the past two years as I work down the road and couldn't recommend a place more strongly. You guys have some of the best..."

Abi Jacks

"Amongst the thrift shops and second-hand antique shops littering this stretch of Smith Street, is an providore of fine foods. With a name like..."

Melbourne Glutton

"It's a wonderful experience. Though we waited for 20 mins, it worth it. Beef burger with chips is enough for two girls and the chips have a special..."

Miley Miao

"Our favourite Coffee and deli style food, from the fresh chicken schnitzel, the beautifully marinated octupus, the amazing paninis, the delicious..."

Thosemelbournianfoodies

"Breakfast was fantastic! Egg white omelette with smoked salmon, mushroom, za'atar, fetta and seeded bread was delicious! I'll be back again!..."

LT

"Love grabbing takeaway before work here. Even if there is a line they smash through it pretty quickly. Salads are always a winner as they stuff giant..."

Purple Monkey

"Lively restaurant with great food and service. We were walking in Brunswick Street on Friday and used Urbanspoon to find a nearby restaurant for..."

Lindsay

"Coffee. Understated smooth rich beautiful coffee. Exactly what I..."

Facebook User

"Beautiful old building, we had a simple but well prepared breakfast with good quality..."

Out And About

"Pleasure!. Just the deli shop is a way I would stop for hours, with so many authentic Italian and Spanish goodies that my mouth was watering even..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"Good quality & price. We had lunch there a couple of weeks ago and it was delicious. We ate gnocchi and a beef burger and it was very tasty! We will..."

Amaiairaro

"Stopping momentarily to catch our breath after a solid hour of peeping into cafe doorways and canvassing an array of menus, we finally settled on the..."

Katia Rapota

"Brunswick Street Alimentary has been around since 1998 and had been on my list of places to try since I arrived in Melbourne 2 and a half years ago...."

The City Lane

"They have a fabulous looking counter stocked with cheeses, french butter, preserved meats, dips, pickled vegetables, plus hanging bunches of garlic..."

Let Me Feed You

"There are plenty of cafes lining Brunswick St, but when it comes to a great coffee, the choice is simple head straight for deli-cum-cafe, Alimentari,..."

Small Werld

"The lasagne is a great twist with the addition of fennel and is one of my favourites to eat in or takeaway. The same goes for the meatballs which are..."

Ed Charles

"Yum. Tried the chia pudding for brekky and it was a healthy delicious option and well priced. The location is great which adds to the the experience...."

Samuel Jones

"Consistently great! Lovely staff and very professional. Food and coffee is always..."

Food

"A great place for lunch. Went in for lunch today, the place is a really nice setting to sit and eat. The food was nutritious and fresh and delicious,..."

Cactus Anderson

"Great place. Great coffee the panini are so fresh and tasty and the staff are awesome. Really enjoy eating..."

Brunswick Gal

"I've been coming here for a few years on and off and the service and food is consistently fantastic. There's a reason it's..."

Andrew

"Real nice.. I had the veal schnitzel with brown rice salad!! Thumbs..."

Benjamin Mior

"Solid A. The coffees never miss a mark. Get whatever's on today's pasta specials or any of the wraps. Actually, anything on the menu here is probably..."

Fitz09

"First visited about a year ago and had the mixed salad plate. It is amazing. It is so good I haven't tried anything else on the menu. It is my..."

Heather King

"Around 820am you can get the most decadent & delicious chocolate muffins that are still warm from the oven...."

Ajcajc

"Great food and coffee! I go there several times a week and it never..."

Andy

"Faultless. Just had lunch here, and the whole experience was flawless. Extremely friendly and fun staff who tended to us from the minute we arrived..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Well done with just the right sense of a stylish casual approach. I went here for lunch last week and they seem to have hit the mark. Good food, with..."

LachlanC

"Best in Brunswick. Their meat ball panini is second to none.I never have enough of this place; plus their barista is really..."

Richy Libre

"Amazing food, great service .. The food is so fresh and looks great and the service staff are so attentive and friendly, would come again for..."

Chad Cavuoto

"No pretense. Lovely place, with everything done seemingly without pretense. attentive service, delicious coffee and quality simple food. thanks..."

Happylittleeater

"Meatball wrap and broccoli with Tuna roll are the..."

Kc

"Had lunch on Friday and busy but good service and great..."

Precious Taste

"Alimentari. Nice and delicious food I love breakfast and lunch also soooo delicious I love this..."

Amit Kumar

"Delightful. Popped in here with a friend for Sunday brunch after finding our initial choice closed for renovations. What a good choice! Delicious..."

Katrina Bowe

"Amazing!. Whoa, went here for the first time yesterday and my friend and I loved it! They had the most delicious arancini balls with rocket I have..."

Geri Abdilla

"We've been here for lunch a few times now and we love it! Has a nice European feel. Food options include well made wraps/sandwiches, salads and more..."

Dave

"Perfect sunday brunch. Everything fresh and tasty. My partner enjoyed the italian workers breakfast with salami and olives while I opted for scambled..."

Kells

"Coffee is Excellent, Food is Fantastic. I love this corner store that sells everything from milk and a delicious range of cheeses, pre-made meals to..."

Katherine Knight

"Fruit toast with ricotta is DIVINE!!! Coffee ok, not my..."

Piglet

"Old Faithful. I have been coming back here for years now. The atmosphere is casual and friendly, although be warned that it gets quite busy during..."

Suria Melati

"Stumbled across this gem! B.... Stumbled across this gem!Beautiful food and lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff - what more could one ask for..."

Hendo

"Great Breakfast & Coffee. I was so pleased to find this place when staying in Fitzroy over the weekend. My husband said it was the best coffee he had..."

Melissa Cutler

"Delicious, fresh and well presented food. The service is better than most other places in Melbourne!!! A must visit. It will quickly become your..."

Pip

"Love this Place!!. Oh my goodness. I went to Alimentari for the first time last year and have been a regular since. We have lived on Brunswick Street..."

Em

"Adorable alimentari / deli / restaurant / cafe. Brilliant coffee, young trendy staff who were capable, attentive and efficient. Food is sensational,..."

Sophie

"Went there for the first time today after driving past many times and always seeing people there,fantastic place with fresh food,excellent coffee and..."

Random Thoughts

"As always great breakfast and best soy flat white ever. This place is awesome. Staff very friendly and..."

Andrew Hocken

"Breakfast rolls rock!. Head in early on a Saturday & beat the tourists to a delicious breakfast roll...."

H & V

"Surprisingly good.. Went there not knowing how highly they were rated on Urbanspoon. Amazing coffee to start with, great latte art speaks volumes of..."

Alano

"Need a break from shopping? Lunch here!. Loved this place for a lazy Monday lunch! Perfect location after a day of tourist like shopping..."

Clian23

"Lord have mercy.... ...on my thighs. the meatball wraps at alimentari are sooooo one of the best things i've ever put in my mouth. i dream about them..."

Georgia

"Love love love!!. Yes, this is my FAVOURITE restaurant/cafe ever. Never a bad meal and always hearty and delicious. Was here last week with a..."

Get Your Eat On

"Best Corn Cakes. Cosy & just what was needed for a bite to eat before work, looks small however the seating opens up towards the back. Two large size..."

Vanilla

"Munchtastic. I came he for a quick bite at lunch and the freshly prepared beef sandwich just sung out at me from the counter. About 12 rustic and..."

Pomoziwi

"Fantastic every time, breakfast is always a delight, definitely try the corn cakes or my second fav scrambled eggs with Persian fetta and dukah......"

Angela

"Good Coffee and Food. Finally had the opportunity to swing past this place and the food looked very inviting and the coffee was acceptable. I had a..."

David Abdo

"Lunching lady. Great wraps but they always sell out- it drives me bananas. give me that chicken schnitzel wrap..."

Lunch Lady

"Meatball wraps!. Killer, love nearly everything at this deli style eatery! fist stop on my Melbourne Mandwich tour. great sandwiches barring the..."

Covert A

"Amazing coffee, great produce, delicious food. An absolute..."

Hannah Babble

"Best scrambled eggs i've eaten. Great breakfast. Coffee fantastic. Been there a few times and the breakfast has always been up to the mark! Highly..."

Deborah Pacheco

"FRESH PASTA. Best carbonara ever! So fresh and creamy. Not always on the rotating menu though..."

Bonsai Foi

"We stopped by here on a Sunday morning and the breakfast was bothie short of exceptional. I has the scrambled eggs with Dukkha spinach and fetta and..."

Anthony

"Deli belly. Ahhh YUM, everything here is great, I tried the pasta the other day and was blown away, better than most in Melbourne. The meatball wraps..."

Alista Tiddy

"Chicken snitzel wrap to die for! Usually sells out during..."