Went here with a former work colleague. Big bird loved the food and she pecked away at it. Pizza was great and choice was also very good. It is lot often that the non Italians in my group are all pleased but they were. This deserves an Oscar. Compimenti ragazzi
Delicious crispy woodfire pizza for a fair price! Friendly and polite staff who are genuine, this is a great place to bring the family.
Highly recommended.
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Next door to The Mess Hall is Sempre, a pizza and calzone extension of the restaurant group. Also worthy of mention is Stellini Bar which I've enjoyed their pizza al taglio.
I got a strong latte to start me off, it was decent but I did notice a burnt and bitter taste, very subtle.
For myself I got a Firenze calzone stuffed with mozzarella, sweet capsicum, Italian sausage and mushrooms. The dough was pleasant to chew on but I do prefer the pizza counterpart, one because you can easily share and eat it and two, the ingredients are exposed to the oven. Still worth a try and you won't leave disappointed.
Also tried a slice of the prosciutto pizza, you can't go wrong once the fundamentals of the pizza dough is done well. Salty, slight bitterness from the rocket and burnt base, throw in some chilli oil for heat you're onto a winner.
This side of town sees less foot traffic and was only half full by the time we finished up. We wobbled back to work, it was one heavy meal and I was definitely feeling the food coma at my desk.
Sempre makes pizzas with simple and fresh ingredients. I've been a few times and they're pretty consistent. This time we had some cured meats, the sausage pizza and the mushroom pizza, they didn't disappoint as usual.
Pizza was absolutely delicious - generous sizes, obviously quality ingredients. Came out really fast, great location just a short walk from princess theatre. Small restaurant but nice intimate atmosphere! No split bills was kind of annoying though!
Nice staff and pizza was nice also, we went here at lunch time.. we had a great time with Italian pizza. The restaurant was look cute and relax.
Real Italian Pizza: Good ingredients, simplicity and tasty!
I tries the rockets salad with pear (delicious) and I hd the Firenze Calzone. Very good as well it feels like Italy!
Alessandro Love Good Food
+4.5
with the whole family we had pizza night. Pizza is very nice thin base and crispy no too much topping and not to heavy well done guys. Only think the service need to step up.
Same same but better. Sempre ('always') has been on this site for years. It used to be a much different restaurant, albeit with the same name. Now the pizzas are tasty, interesting and the service charming.
My Sole ('sunshine') pizza - $25, had yellow tomato passata, zucchini, two types of delicious cheese and pancetta. With some bubbles it made a fast pre-theatre dinner on a Friday night with friends. Three dinner plate-sized pizzas, two bottles of prosecco and an antipasto came to about $140 - definitely worth going back again.
Great stone baked pizza. Particularly the capricciosa. Would say the menu was a smidge over priced. Very casual , chilled atmosphere , service average. In a perfect location to the city, parliment station and the theaters.
Perfect if you have pizza on the brain.
This is like a restaurant you'd find in Italy. Their pizza is almost identical to the one my Italian grandmother produces. Cut in squares, full of flavour and crunchy on the bottom. I think the owners aren't actually aware of the quality of product they're producing - they are very humble. Definitely come here if you want to know what pizza in the Italian household is like. The restaurant is small and cosy, seemingly quiet and with good service.
I came here by accident and I'm glad.
Delicious traditional Italian pizza, excellent Italian wine list and lovely staff. Took my Italian-born parents here and they were most impressed. Hard to find authentic pizza this good that meets their standards! We'll be back .
Made a stop over at this amazing restaurant. We ordered pizza and coffees, all delicious!!! Will definitely go again. Service was great & Frank and his wife were very welcoming. Look forward in going again. 👌
One of the best pizza in Melbourne. The owners are really friendly and the staff is super nice. You have to try it and it'll be your favourite cozy restaurant in the heart of the city. 10 stars!
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