The bases are exactly what you’d want in a wood fired pizza: crispy and light springy doughiness with the right amount of bite, topped off with a gorgeous char. The tomato base is perhaps on the sweeter side but the freshness of the accompanying toppings definitely help to balance this out. Creamy and fresh bufala mozzarella, yes please!
Came here specifically for the chocolate pizza which we had seen in a blog article. We had the chicken pizza for mains which was the greatest probably fault on our end for ordering something different and not sticking to something traditional. The chocolate pizza was so yummy, definitely hits the sweet spot.
Had the lovely opportunity for a 3 course dinner here! Really convenient location just across the station. The fried calamari appetiser was perfectly crisp and golden brown. We ordered the Carne pizza - the tomato base and the crust were perfect - I probably should've gotten a less meatier option because the cured meats got really salty after eating a while! Ended the night with a well-balanced tiramisu.
Having eaten pasta the night before we settled on meat main courses - chicken Marsala with roasted klipfer potatoes and broccolini and porterhouse steak with pepper sauce , roasted klipfers, roasted cherry tomatoes and asparagus.
Both were excellent - the chicken Marasala was probably the best we have had. The steak was well cooked to the medium requested.
Service was friendly and efficient. Only (very) slight negative comment was that it took about 45 mins for our food to arrive despite the restaurant not being that busy. But, the food was definitely worth the wait.
Highly recommended. Fair prices and they are BYO if you want that, at $10 bottle corkage
Really great pasta, pizza, and wine selection. Staff were really friendly and accommodating to us and our 19month old daughter. I had the Bolognese Pasta which was really good. Will come back if we get a chance real soon to try the other delicious food on the menu.
On Wednesday 8th October 2014 I went there with Ashley and I ordered a Penne Carbonara but they put herbs right through it so I honestly couldn't eat it as I am allergic to herbs. The manager was kind enough to give me a $12 discount off my meal. Also Ashley ordered a Chicken Risotto and she really enjoyed it.
Richard Ricardo Sosa
+4.5
They have a cool pizza oven, however the traditional Italian pasta is the real star of this place. Great food and the place has a great vibe to it. Mid range pricing and is perfect for a date or catch up with friends because it’s not too loud and not too big, almost a hidden gem.
Pinocchio is an Italian place in South Yarra. Here they do good quality food but the service can be slow. They are right near the train station. They have been featured a few times in the Italian Good Food week. And since it is good food week I decided to visit. The entree of aranchini ball was lovely and addictive. It was crunchy on the outside and piping hot on the inside.
The best pizza and pasta around. Can’t ask for friendlier staff or better service. A regular customer for years, we love taking our friends here for a casual dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. Don’t miss the steak or parma nights too!
Love here :)
Great location. Easy to get here.
Manager was nice and friendly.
Pizza was awesomely great.
I really enjoyed and will be there again
Food great, wait staff good, wine service very slow both our table and the table next to us. Very generous veal. Impressed by the massive long pizza delivered to the next table.
The restaurant must have updated their decor and service since the reviews below. Very neat atmosphere, friendly staff and quick service. Very happy with the pizza we ordered. Perfectly cooked base and fresh tasting toppings and a decent price. Will come again.
My wife, not being Italian, won’t generally eat pizza. Well, this place won her over. She lived the pastry and the toppings. The antipasto platter was fresh and abundant. Cosy, comfortable and an extensive menu that is not daunting. Good selection of drinks and attentive service by knowledgeable staff.
Pinocchio's is a great place to grab some excellent tasting pizza. The menu is simple and offers great choice, prices are mainly around $20-25 for a main course but there are offers and specials on. I took advantage of the $25 beer and pizza deal which was great. By far my favourite item are the breadsticks, they are a must. A relatively low key environment that is family friendly and with the take out next door you can choose whether to sit in or take out. Ample seating inside with a small seating area out the front. It had a good selection of drinks and the staff were friendly and courteous. I would and have been back!
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