if your in melbourne CBD - a must!!
Haven't been here for a couple of years. Always like to sit at the table in the Kitchen and watch a Nonna cook the food, but you have to get there by about 12 noon to get a seat. Ideal place for a quick pasta and you always end up with a hearty and hot portion. Nothing too fancy but always a good, solid and tasty meal. Refreshingly, there are no pretensions with the food or decor. We had the Lasagne and two types of pasta with Amatriciana sauce. You are offered a selection of pasta types with Bolognese, Marinara, Carbonara or Amatriciana sauce. I noticed that a bit later, Meatballs and Ravioli were added. You don't get an itemized bill, but I think the pasta is about $20 per plate
Finally came here for the first time when all the other shops around had stopped serving coffee. The coffee is, admittedly, not great (although they do serve soy which is a plus). That said, the old-school atmosphere and friendly service made it all worth it. I would gladly visit again to try some food.
Loving this coffee shop since my first time visit to Melbourne 7 years ago. Its a must place to stop by. Have a sip here when you come down to Melbourne. All the food was great!!!!!
Looking for Melbourne's BEST Lasagna??? Well look no further! Just like Nonna's, if not even better! Forget about fancy schmancy presented dishes. What you'll find at Pellegrini's Espresso bar is nothing but pure love in every plate! Absolute soul food and so much flavour in every bite. If you are yet to have the Pellegrini's experience, you are truly missing out! Oh and the Granita is a must try!!
Amazing pasta, super authentic and friendly atmosphere. Was a bit hard to read the menu on the wall, but I assume that everything is just as delicious!
You don't go to Pellegrini's because the pasta's the best - it's probably not. You don't go here because the food/coffee is the cheapest - it's probably not. They are still very good though!
But you really go to Pellegrini's because your dad went to Pellegrini's when he was young, and he still goes, because his Nanna went, and she went because....
Pellegrini's doesn't have heritage - Pellegrini's *is* heritage.
Never change, and never close ❤️
Absolute must if you are in and around Melbourne CBD, a great coffee place that did not change over the past 30 years, not a sight of a hipster accessory, just great coffee, with old school service.
If available can't go past their granita
i came here because Hanson ate here when they were in melbourne, and Zach was right, its so good, just like your grandma would make (if your grandma was a good cook!). i had the lasagna and a short macchiato. the lasagna was delish, such soul food! and the macchiato had the yummiest coffee flavour! what i love about this place the most is the atmosphere! its so simple, no nonsense, cosy and friendly! it was such a great dining experience! possibly my fav ever place to eat pasta in melbourne! and i already loved this place when i looked up and saw that my fav Christy Turlington has eaten here! even better! :)
Thank you Pellegrinis for so many good times.
Your culture , food, coffee, everything is so good, and so much part of melbourne.
What a privilege to have you reflect what melbourne is
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