Loved our lunch at Ca de Vin! Pizza, salad and wine... what’s not to love. We ordered the calabrese pizza and goats cheese salad and spent a few hours munching and sipping on crisp white wine. I wish every day could be spent this way. Food was delicious, fresh and full of flavour. Service was great, atmosphere very relaxed and best of all... you’re right in the middle of the buzzing city but hidden in a little lane way. Big thumbs up 👍
Used to go there when I was a student and almost forgot this little gem hidden away near Bourke Street. Friend suggested to go again and it was a great choice!
We ordered calamari and eggplant for entree and the salami pizza. Calamari was really yummy! Eggplant entree needs a bit more seasoning, I put both salt and pepper on it and still need a bit more sauce. Pizza on the other hand was great flavour!
Great city cafe atmosphere. Very friendly staff and a great escape from the usual cafes. There's s good range of meals to keep anyone satisfied and at reasonable prices. The coffees were exceptionally good as was our server from South Cornwall... what an accent!
Overall, a good experience. Ordered Margherita pizza and grilled vegetables. Pizza base was very thin and not stodgy at all. So if you are looking for a lighter pizza, would recommend here. Grilled vegetables were incredible, cooked perfectly and good serving to share with pizza. Not totally outstanding but very pleasant :)
Precious Anand ( The Indie Foodie)
+5
The most surreal atmosphere! Such a well thought out menu that has been executed perfectly! Loved the outdoor setting and the furniture! Food was fast and fresh! The seafood was so fresh and well cooked! We also had pizza which was so yummy. Would definitely come here again time and time again!
Honestly 0 complaints about this place. Service was attentive, quick, and friendly. Food was great with large portions and cooked to perfection. We had the capriciosa pizza, calamari salad and the bruschetta, all of which were spot on. The location is also beautiful and is the best spot for a date and to take cute pics for the gram. Ive recommended this place to many of my friends, and those that have tried eating there have agreed to my thoughts. Definitely worth checking out and would go back in a heartbeat
We arrived at 9pm when they were closing at 10pm... however the staff were happy to serve us.
Order the Jamon pizza - it was simply fantastic. Super crispy pizza base, lots of truffle oil. Very authentically Italian.
Would recommend and would go back. Thank you!
I really like the atmosphere and ambiance here. Very hip and trendy, I ordered the veal ragu, which was delicious, generous in size. I ordered a medium rare steak, friend ordered the moussaka. Was really impressed with the steak, no salad or chips as a side and the meat was already cut up and plated nicely. I really enjoyed this place.
A friend picked this place for our dinner catch up. A good picked up for nice dinner on Thursday night. The weather is hot, so the venue is perfect as it's in open air with big fan blows up cool air. We ordered few pizza and pasta. Pizza base is really nice, its thin base and crunchy. Pasta also tasty. Their serving is generous portions as well. Happy with our choice.
I love this place ❤️ i love the atmosphere, the space and everything, great service, nice and friendly staff, good food, good price, and very italian, great wine, always crowded and might need to wait
The extra long pizzas to share served on a wooden paddle right in the heart of Melbourne CBD on bustling Bourke St Melbourne GPO is a long time favourite of mine whether it’s for a quick bite to eat during lunch or a relaxing dinner.
Came here for lunch today as recommended by a friend. It's such a lovely place in a nice little laneway. The heaters were on full blast making it warm and cosy. I love the atmosphere and ambience, very hip and trendy. I ordered the veal ragu, which was delicious, generous in size, not too heavy but would like a little more veal. Really enjoyed this place and loving the Melbourne feel.
Melbourne’s little European hideaway! Nestled against the old GPO, Ca de Vin has fast, attentive service and a real homey vibe from the moment you walk through.
I ordered a medium rare steak, friend ordered the moussaka. Was really impressed with the steak, no salad or chips as a side (just came with roast veggies) and the meat was already cut up and plated nicely. The moussaka was a bit rich but portion size was very large, no wonder why the waitress asked “is this for sharing?” 😂 nope! Would definitely come back here again.
Followthefoodmelbourne
+4
After an evening of bar hopping, we were in search of a nice late night meal in the city.
We passed Ca de Vin by chance, but the gorgeous little dimly lit laneway instantly caught our eye.
The menu had all the classics and plenty of options. I opted for a pizza while my friend chose a pasta and we both ordered a glass of red. Upon first glance, the pizza was the biggest I’ve ever seen. However, the base was so wonderfully biscuit-thin that I was able to get through most of it! And it was really delicious. I loved the setting and atmosphere of this place and I would happily return.
The ambience is stunning, especially if you visit late in the evening. The food is also good. It’s a busy restaurant so the service could be a bit tacky.
good quick service.
pizza is nice. lamb scewers are tasty and the bread that comes with it is delicious. chicken main dish was also really nice,chicken was extremely tender and moist. only downfal was the calamari salad. was extremely bland and not worth $30 for the quantity.
overall had a nice vibe and food was fresh and tasty.
A cute little italian restaurant hidden in postal lane on Bourke St. Came here for lunch for a work meeting and it was great! We firstly ordered starters to share and the calamari was amazing! Great flavour and they were so soft and tender. I then had Rigatoni Arrabiata for main and it was beautiful also! Pasta was cooked perfectly and a decent sizing also for the price. Just a bit too much sauce for the amount of pasta but otherwise really good. Staff were also very friendly.. a great place to know of to visit again :)
One of my favorite Italian eatery. Been there many times. There margarita pizza is really good, so is chicken pasta and stewer.
Easy accessible by public transport and this place has a very vibrant vibe to it.
Give it a try once.
It's my go to pizza place after tiring Bourke street strolling. Ambience is 10/10 and love the stuff with thick accents.
I actually love there pizzas they are so nice and crisp and eggplant frites with cumin dip.
Ca de bin semillion sav Blanc is always a good idea to gulp those Delish heavenly pizzas
Good food, good music, good service. A perfect place for a cosy eating.
Pizza was nice thin and crispy,flavoring on the dot and not to heavy.
Calamari was fresh and soft, very tasty and easy to eat !!!
Highly recommended 😄
Great pizzas- marinara could have more topping but presented beautifully, the meat pizza was delicious full of flavour and topping..great laneway cozy restaurant, warm and cozy .
I love Italian food. Whenever I am in the city, this is the place I always go to. The industrial, dark, romantic, warm, candle-lit, surprisingly quiet ambiance of this alleyway restaurant appeals to me. The service is super-friendly and professional. The food, above all, is scrumptious and al dente. My favourites are the Calabrese Pizza and Penne Pollo.
Always a delight at Ca De Vin.
A nice place to go for a casual dinner. Food ok - my friend had the seafood pasta in a bag and it was well presented although was a little bland and pasta was a little overcooked. I had the carbonara which was not bad, well seasoned and pasta was al dente.
Located in Melbourne's GPO, Ca De Vin serves up moreish Mediterranean cuisine. The eatery serves a range of food options that caters to a wide variety of tastes. The ambience at Ca De Vin is its strongest pulling point - Constantly bustling with plenty of passer-bys due to its central Melbourne CBD location. The restaurant has been opened since 2004 and has a loyal band of follower and it is easy to understand why. There is a sense of warmth and hospitality that is truly palpable.
Located at the Melbourne GPO next to H&M, me and a friend were happy to discover this place while walking through the laneway.
The place was pretty busy for a Sunday afternoon but we were seated straight away. I ordered the striploin steak and my friend had the spaghetti carbonara.
When my food arrived, it looked really good even though I've notice some of the carrots were burnt. The carrots were still pretty yummy though and as for the steak it was juicy and tender, I wanted more! Lol. My friend said he really enjoyed his meal and I could tell - he literally cleaned the plate!
Service was prompt and the staff were friendly and helpful, would definitely return.
Very nice,setting was amazing. Pizza was some of the best I've had in Melbourne, big serving. Pasta dishes were good along with the thin cut fries. I would highly recommend, will return.
Lovely little restaurant in the lame way between Myer and GPO. It's pricey but yummy. We have the mushroom pizza, calamari and the pasta pesto with chicken. We also had a bottle of santa vittoria water and a glass of house red. Not a lot of change from $90. We'll be back again
Hard to fault. Friendly service, quick, delicious food (margarita pizza & carbonara), generous serves. Although fantastic, pasta was a little to salty.
Great location. Great atmosphere. Food excellent.
Had the lamb skewers and penne pollo which couldn't fault. Staff attentive. About to try the dessert. Waitress recommends Creme Catalane.
Ca de WIN!!!
I have seriously walked past this place so many times and had no idea it even existed. Really nice venue with plenty of atmosphere. Staff were pleasant and food arrived quickly.
We ordered the Calbrese Pizza and Penne Pollo.
The food was seriously good and great servings. Pizza is definitely the pick for me. Thin crispy base and crust.
Great Value and will definitely be coming back!
My rating is based on:
1. Their great linguini carbonara - tasty, not too heavy and makes me constantly want more
2. The ambience albeit being in a place too convenient. Having a great restaurant right next to Myer on Bourke street is a gem!
Summary:
Food - 3.5
Drinks - 3.5
Service - 2
Pram friendly - yes but need to leave pram on side
Pet friendly - unsure
We ordered a paella and ribeye to share. Paella had very generous amount of seafood. It is a bit spicy but it was quite nice. Ribeye was cooked spot on for medium. For drinks, I ordered a Smallfry Riesling. Quite sweet in palette, good with the paella. Atmosphere is quite nice, just like the trattoria in the alleyway you found in Italy. The place was so packed there just aren't enough waiters to serve the customers.
Ca De Vin was a great find when I just finished doing some window shopping at MYER. The setting, atmosphere and food are all excellent - creating a nice European feel to the proceedings. Over time, it has not remained a location I visit a lot but whenever I do I am reminded as to why I feel in love with it in the first place.
Went there today, quite cool in a way, up an alleyway, pouring rain held up just ok.
Ordered the Radicchio and Fig salad which was very nice. We also ordered the Peperoncino which is the generic Italian name for hot chili peppers, however our pizza was far for m hot. It was ok but no great, it was dry and lacked flavour, the cheese slide off and the salami or pepperoni was...Well just ok.
The place would be great for coffee with friends but I could not help getting annoyed by the constraint traffic of people.walking by and coughing g while passing us.
Worth a visit try something else.
Mum and I came here for dinner the other night. Food was amazing! Really fresh and tasty. Very well priced. Only thing was that hey bought the food out very quickly. Other than that I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Carb loading on a weekend in a little laneway is there anything better? Had a perfect Margherita here in this distinctly Melbourne location. I have walked past a million times and never ventured inside on the assumption that being so central it would be tourist city but we were able to enjoy the lovely atmosphere in relative seclusion. You enter through a huge wrought iron door into a kind of gothic space with lots of candles and lanterns. The perfect place for a date
This little gem is a lovely Bourke St surprise almost hidden squashed in a narrow laneway between Myer and the old GPO. Great, efficient friendly service and fresh tasty food to match. We chose tasting plates. Do try the sausage, antipasto, and feta parcels. The perfect choice for when you're looking to escape manic Bourke St but don't want to wander too far.
Walking in from the busy Bourke st mall, where the queue for the Myer windows Christmas display stretched down to outside the laneway that hosts this delightful European flavoured restaurant. The three of us shared two pizzas (smoked salmon and Gamberi ). Both pizzas were excellent for the crust and the fresh taste of the toppings.
The French fries were the only average item we had
Overall it cost $73 for the two pizzas and fries, along with two lemon drinks and a coke.
Overall, a lovely spot to go for any reason and an excellent place to take any visitor as it is so Melbourne but also could be anywhere in Europe.
Nice place for drinks after work. Serves some good pizza so you can stick around for some good eats. Good central location in the middle of the city.
Lovely pizzas, nice thin bases and more traditional than some of the other "Italian" restaurants in town. Considering this restaurants so central I think it's quite reasonably priced.
Highly recommended if ur peckish whilst doing your Christmas shopping.
I had the jamon pizza. Personal favourite of mine.
Yum
Port Arlington mussels a must here. Pizza great. Who would think this place is in Bourke street. Reasonable service, relaxed. Wine list not comprehensive. Did I say the mussels are awesome...if your into them
I really love this hidden Italian restaurant:)for me they make the best pizza in Melbourne.When I'm craving for pizza I always come here.Also seafood pasta is really tasty too.Atmosphere here is so good as well.
Love the atmosphere of this place. The open air laneway is hard to beat. The service is attentive and friendly. Food is wonderful. A great place to grab some food and drinks while taking a break from shopping.
Great food great service. One of my favourite pizzas in town. Perfect location and atmosphere in the heart of CBD. Definitely will come back again
Won our hearts”
Certainly very pleased with the ambience, service, food and drinks! We particularly loved the Margherita Pizza and the pasta linguine Cartoccio, beautiful dish of prawns, fish and mussels. The only regret was probably not staying for dessert! Perhaps our next visit?!
One of my all-time favourite restaurants, wholesome beautiful Mediterranean food and friendly staff. I keep going back to this place; it has never dropped its standards over the years. My all-time favourite the eggplant fritters with the cumin dip, saganaki Greek cheese grilled, topped with honey and fig jam. Dinner mains are a generous serving, I enjoyed the twice cooked crispy duck . Definitely recommend this little hidden treasure!
You only come here for the food. Don't expect too much from the service because it's absolutely rubbish.
All the pastas are beautiful, pizzas are thin and really big & main dishes are all splendid.
Surprise surprise! A touristy restaurant with quality! Great ambiance, in a cute little laneway, with candlelight. I've had the pizza and pasta, the pizza was sensational. The pasta (penne pollo) was also nice, though a little too greasy. Overall highly recommended. Would def go back.
I thought to myself,this place must be shite! It's tourist money here --
but no. I was wrong.
The pizza I had was good. And the vibe was beautiful. It's a kind of tacky however irresistible dating spot.
Tucked inside postal lane this is a very cozy space for dinner . Loved the salt & pepper calamari salad - tender and crisp , and their pear ciders!
This little place is nestled next to the GPO building, or H&M. The first thing that struck me was the lanterns and candles, also a large wrought iron door with a beautiful intricate design. The hostess was very polite and helpful to find a seat, lunchtime is very busy, but they are very, accommodating to find you a table, only waited for five minutes. The food was fresh and authentic Italian, had the pizza it was absolutely delicious, also shared a small entree pasta, also fresh and light not too greasy or oily perfect. Love their espresso Italian coffee too. And if you have room after all that try the tiramisu is absolutely divine. It's not cheap. Service was attentive and very polite so you pay for quality it's worth it. Enjoy.
A lovely hideout tucked away in the heart of the city. We ordered the zucchini pizza and bruschetta to share, and espresso martinis. Service was very fast. I liked the atmosphere - buskers just outside on the street and the grunginess of being in a semi-outdoor street setting. The pizza was delicious (although I am a sucker for truffle oil), but there was a bit too much rocket for the relatively small amount of zucchini. Bruschetta could have used more toppings, but liked the flatbread style of it. Overall, we were satisfied and will probably be back for more pizza.
great PIZZA and a decent beer selection. punters ca find this place in one of Melbourne's iconic lane-way eateries.
ill always return here for a good night out ;)
It's in the GPO building. You might miss it entirely if not for the beautiful smells that waft through the air around the area. It's the perfect little place hidden away, for a catch up with a friend while shopping or just have lunch or dinner. It offers Italian food and it's delicious. There was a good selection of wine offered as well. Will definitely keep going back:)
A little piece of Italy hidden in a lane. Delicious pizzas and pastas, has a very cozy feeling in winter and a covered ans relaxing feeling in summer. Great service, a little on the expensive side however.
Ca De Vin is a hidden Italian gem located between Myer and H&M. The pizza's are of a high quality, with mouth watering toppings and excellent thin bases. Tiramisu was authentic and well crafted. Overall, a must try for city fine dining.
Loved this little gem for lunch hidden away in this great laneway, ordered the margerita pizza and radicchio salad to share, pizza was good although was a little bland needed a little seasoning, salad was beautiful, I'm a bit of a salad freak and this ticked all boxes. Reasonably priced, great location for a quick lunch in midst of shopping 😍
What a cozy Italian cafe hiding in between Myer and H&M. Great chilling place...Extraordinary presentation of bruschetta, freshly cured salmon and eggplant chips. Beautiful cozy ambience, friendly Italian service and delicious food. Will be back to try more...
I have been here so many times that now it feels like my go to place when I don’t know where to eat! The place seems like a comfort zone to relax on an afternoon. It’s a tiny place set up between H&M and Myer on Bourke Street. So best pick once you’re tired of shopping. The best thing I like here is the garlic bread, love love it! Their pizzas are different, very light and soft but flavourful.
The atmosphere when you walk in is so calm, romantic and relaxing. You don’t even feel like you’re in Melbourne anymore.
The food was so delicious and fresh and the Tiramisu cocktail was amazing.
Perfect restaurant for a date night!
Tanja Genovese (muppet)
+5
The food and service here was absolutely amazing. They were able to accommodate us even though we didn't have a booking (we'll be sure to make one next time though!) and the food portions were extremely generous for the prices we paid.
Love this hidden gem! Great atmosphere for a relaxed lunch, romantic date or quick coffee. The pizzas are delicious, nice selection of wines and desserts.
This Italian restaurant has a beautiful outdoor atmosphere. While the thin-crust Margherita pizza was delicious, the risotto we had was quite bland unfortunately.
Funky venue down an alleyway. The Agnolotti (spelling?)pasta with sage and butter was TO DIE FOR!! I could have eaten two servings though as it left me wanting more Choc Brownies and Shiraz pretty damn yummy too. One of the young staff members was super lovely and fun which added to rhe atmosphere 😀 Will go back
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