The food here was fantastic and the people were very friendly, loved how this place was in an easy location to get to but also hidden.
Highly recommend. I will be coming back for sure.
Excellent service with friendly staff who are very attentive. The pizza was one of the best we've had and the tiramisu was an original recipe with real mascarpone!! Well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed. Thank you to all the staff
A hidden gem amongst the busy streets in the Melbourne CBD. A small restaurant with quality food. The risotto with chicken and mushroom was the best risotto I've had so far in Victoria and the barbecue chicken pizza was equally delicious. The staff were kind and very polite! If I had to criticise one thing it would be the lack of options to choose from. Overall a delightful experience!
Simple choice of Spaghetti and Meatballs for lunch turned out to be satisfying meal. The price I felt was fairly reasonable considering the location and the portion was quite generous.The Napoli sauce was flavorful without being too salty nor did it have any hints of MSG. The pasta was well cooked al dente. I liked that they offered the parmesan cheese separately rather than piling it on top of the spaghetti like many other restaurants.I only have some slight doubts that the meatballs were 100% beef because the fine and consistent texture on the inside tells me otherwise. Furthermore, they were slightly dry when eaten alone but did accompany the pasta quite well.
Great Vegetarian Option :)
After a bit of skipping at the State Library to burn off my big breakfast I came back to DeGraves Street hungry for more... it was lunchtime after all. I thought I would give Il Tempo a go as they seem to have a lot of good options from pizza, pasta, risottos and more. I chose the Gnocchi Pesto as I sat outside and soaked up the vibrant colorful character of DeGraves Street.
The staff were nice and when the meal came out it looked very appetizing indeed. I tried to capture it as best I could but some food just doesn't look appealing photographed. Oh well. It was very tasty and light which was good because breakfast was a heavier affair. If you're looking for a great vegetarian option or just good pasta / pizza then give Il Tempo a go. :)
Selina EverHungry Nihalani
+4
Very authentic Italian restaurant in Degraves Street. The wait staff and kitchen staff are italian and hence promise beautifully cooked food. We had the Arrancini, Carbonara and Salami Pizza. Service was quick. Ambience was inviting. Pasta was perfectly Al Dente. Would love to visit again.
Was strolling through the city looking for a cosy place that served affordable pasta when I came across Il Tempo. The first thing you'll notice is the lovely service, which I especially appreciated because I was eating alone.
I was seated at a cosy little outdoor spot, so I got to enjoy people-watching all of lively Degraves Street.
The waitress recommended the fusilli alla norma as a great vegetarian option, which it definitely was! The eggplant and cheese made it a hearty vegetarian choice, although fresh herbs would definitely kick it up a notch.
Can't wait to come back and try the pizza, desserts or sides!
So simple and yet enjoyable ....
I'm referring to the $12 Nutella Pizza and one of the best Tiramisu according to our Italian friend Sara, you can't argue with that ....small traditional Trattoria in town - Degraves Lane, old world Italian ....
Latte was okay too.
Great, authentic Italiano service from the team, thank you for an enjoyable night. I'm sure we'll be back to try the rest of the Menu. JT-07/06/2017
Despite being really busy on a cold rainy autumn day the service was fantastic and the wait time for our food was short. We ordered entree size pasta & risotto, lasagna as well as a kids margarita. The best thing IlTempo has done is rent out the cafe across from the original which means more tables, toilets and bar of delicious wines.
TWO WORDS: GARLIC BREAD
GET THE GARLIC BREAD STARTER! There's absolutely nothing to fault it for. It's fresh focaccia bread topped with garlic and mozzarella..... it cannot get any better than that. It was seasoned perfectly and the price was also reasonable. GET IT!
On to the main courses. I ordered the Greek salad and it was seasoned really nicely as well, far from the plain and boring Greek salad you'd usually see in other restaurants. However, they do have a pretty heavy hand with the salt. The Chilli prawns pasta was not bad, the portions were generous (which is always good).
All in all, id come back just for the garlic bread. Yes, I'd even say that it's one of the best garlic breads I've ever had in my life! That's the win in my book.
Lovely, authentic & tasty food. The staff were charming and helpful. The pizza is delicious & the prices are very reasonable. Right in the laneway, so you can dine in and people watch, or order your pizza to go.
The service was so good I feel bad giving it a bad score. Waiter here was so delightful and attentive. Food was so below average and was nothing special! A real dissapointment for degraves street, city
Thanks @Il Tempo! Delicious food and great hospitality!
🍕Food was delicious. Wood fired and the dough was so so good!
🌆 Located on the beautiful Degraves Street, amongst other great restaurants.
💰 Price was fair for quality pizzas.
🤵 Staff were very friendly and attentive.
Great food. Lousy service but I can’t blame the restaurant overall since it was clean and tasty. We went early and it was relatively empty. Server was rushing our order, then was unfindable the rest of the meal. For 10 minutes I tried waving someone down for more wine. Their loss and mine. But this must have been an irregularity. Would’ve been a 5 star review otherwise.
Great location in lane way opposite Flinders Street station . Nice authentic Melbourne building that hasn't had modern make overs like many places in town . Food and service were great and highly recommend while in city for lunch or dinner time . To try and try again . Great
Perfect meals, generous size, great coffee! I had the French toast and it was delectable. Just the right amount of sweet to not make one feel sickly in the morning so you could enjoy it. Paired with salty bacon, this dish was a winner :) others enjoyed smashed avo (a classic) and and Eggs Benny (another favourite).
Great lunch spot for a quick pizza and vino. Friendly and attentive service, nice wine and delicious pizza, especially the added mushrooms and a refreshing Greek salad with lots of olives. Would visit again. Images are copyright.
I was in Melbourne for a couple of days and popped in for a Vegan Pizza. It arrived promptly was very tasty with a good selection on toppings including olives. However the base was fantastic, homemade and delicious a real authentic dough. We need more of this simple food cooked well. Do yourself a favour and have a great pizza, cooked well, prompt service and reasonably priced.
Classic Melbourne CBD Italian. Personable, friendly and funny staff and good classic Italian food. Pass look great, though we didn't try it on our first visit. My ragu was a little salty, but I'll still come back - gnocchi was perfect!
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