If you love pasta that is cooked properly and mixed with authentic Italian sauces this place is for you! The spaghetti marinara is the best in Melbourne (yep I said it). Been coming here for years and honestly it doesn’t get better than that ❤️
Been coming to il carretto since I was very young with my family. Pizza & pasta always fresh, tasty and delicious. Love this place
This place has been here since Jesus wore short pants!! The reason why it’s still here is because it serves good old fashioned home cooked Italian meals , that are full of flavour and reasonably priced The service is great and you don’t have to wait too long for your meals. Great place to take the family also the pizzas are excellent!
My go-to place for Italian food in Melbourne! Food is amazing. I still haven’t been able to get past the pastas they offer. There are plenty of other stuff on the menu too. You‘ll be delighted by the Italian wines they’ve, while waiting on your food.
The best home style italian food in Melbourne & great pizza !! staff are lovely, fair price's you must try the spaghetti marinara .....wow wow wow
John Warrandyte
As good as it gets for a pizza pasta trattoria ! Marinara is awesome and a must have. Pizza’s are tasty, light with the right amount of toppings.
By far the best marina I have tried. Come here consistently and have never been disappointed. The artichoke pizza is also a highlight but the marina is a must try. The seafood is fresh and the pasta sauce is so good...you could probably lick the plate clean.
I have been visiting this restaurant for about 23 years on a reasonably regular basis. Pizzas are thin based and have just enough topping. Pasta meals are always hearty and seafood meals are good too. Specials change from time to time to try something different. This is an authentic Italian restaurant that is popular with family’s and occasional birthday parties. Lots of photos around the walls of famous Italian entertainers. Licensed and BYO and friendly staff.
Super friendly staff and super delicious, simple food. The mussels were scrumptious as was the Penne Puttanesca. Il Carretto never disappoints.
Great large servings for food and good for groups but service has never been outstanding and pizza always seems burnt. All pasta sauces i've tried have all been pretty salty as well (especially the creamy ones)
If you live in Melbourne, you probably already know Il Carretto Pizza Restaurant and I can't tell you anything you don't already know. If you're visiting Melbourne, like we were, what a great find for genuine italian cuisine. The meals were promptly served and the attached pics speak for themselves. The food was great and the decor is interesting too. We highly recommend dropping in for a meal.
Pizza was good with its thin base. Steak was cooked to perfection and spaghetti marinara tasted marvellous. What else do you need from an Italian restaurant.
However, it looked like a place from late 80s. I guess some people like the old furniture/decoration look.
Service was excellent as the waiters were attentive as well as welcoming.
Great food. We went on a Saturday night, just after 7pm. The place was extremely busy and at capacity. The decor is dated and very culturally themed, however I suppose it reflects the family history.
Food was of very high quality, however I think they must've been short staffed, because we had to wait quite some time. For a double front premises, at capacity, only 3 waitresses were assisting customers, taking orders, serving food and tidying up. They were quite literally run off their feet.
Everyone there was very polite and the food did not disappoint. It was just so busy, there was not enough staff, and we had to draw their attention to place our orders.
Absolutely love this Italian restaurant! The food is authentic, wholesome and generously portioned. It feels like a home away from home with the decor and friendly staff. One of my favourites in Melbourne.
Loved it .... Fresh ingredients just like mamma made back in Italy ..... Bellissimo.... Recommended The Chef is No.1
If I could give it a higher star rating I would. The place is absolutely amazing!! Really cheap, excellent service, food comes out really quickly and Is amazing too. I would 100000% recommend this place to a friend and will always be coming back for years to come !!
first time going here, friendly homey vibe, they just opened for lunch and it was already filling up. i got the marinara, it was delicious. only wished there was a bit more seafood. otherwise very full and happy customer
When it comes to Italian food in the inner North, nothing comes near Il Carretto.
Their seafood marinara is the stuff of dreams, whilst their home made pizza's always hit the spot.
Great service and brilliantly run.
When your looking for Italian food, head to Il Carretto before heading to Lygon Street, you won't be disappointed.
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