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"The best italian food in Melbourne.. the staff is amazing and friendly! The food give you that heavenly feeling with the first bite.. Authenticity in..."
Sachi Jay
"Absolutely delish, every mouthful a delight. We had the chef's menu, 3 entres, every mouthful was bliss, best gnocchi I've ever eaten, and truffle..."
Lauren Philp
"If you don’t enjoy everything this place has to offer, there’s something wrong with you... The “chefs menu” listed on the menu is priceless,..."
Ryan Lane
"Absolutely amazing food, service and atmosphere. The gnocchi and squids ink pasta were divine. I can not fault this restaurant, most definitely..."
Ingrid Pfanner
"My second visit to Tipo 00 and it was wonderful, yet again! We ordered starters, mains, and desserts. Then a short while later we smelled truffle...."
Jane Carpenter
"It was Italian food heaven last Saturday night after we were lucky enough to get a table at Tipo 00 in Little Burke Street, Melbourne. We opted for..."
Lyn Justice
"Simply world class food. The dessert I had was the best I have eaten anywhere, including Michelin Starred restaurants. Loved..."
Paul Wright
"After scouring top-rated lists of restaurants in the CBD, I selected Tipo 00 for my birthday dinner, and I was completely overwhelmed and delighted..."
Kirstie Ford
"Accosted with wonderful aromas walking in to the restaurant. Chef’s Menu- each dish was delicious and so flavoursome. Service was attentive yet..."
Julie Cha
"Everything was good - truffle pasta that will make the best dish ive ever eaten..."
Linda Coombe
"What an amazing meal. Braised duck gnocchi and scampi risotto. Cooked to perfection and washed down with a lovely Pinot Grigio. The service is..."
Mark Ward
"Delicious food, great wine list, great environment, and wonderful service to..."
Marie Stuart
"We just ordered heat at home meals from providoor.com due to the current stage 4 restrictions. Wow just wow! So delicious, easy to prepare. Haven’t..."
Bella1
"Ordered on providoor. Finished the cooking at home. Was quick and simple. The duck was the best pasta I’ve ever had. Loved the ragù and..."
Jessie Tran
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-WTH! It took me 2 months to get a..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"I have never had a bad experience eating at Tipo. Does the small space and the wait time turn me off? Noooo...The staff are accommodating..."
Turkiyem
"the food is so tasty, we quite like..."
Hoang Wah
"Date visited: March 11 2020Went into this restaurant as a group of 8 people. The food here is amazing and hands down one of the best in..."
Food_Voyageur
"Fantastic atmosphere that serves simple yet delicious food. Squid ink pasta in particular is my fav dish. We’ve also ordered calamari as our..."
Jelly9449
"Pros: just amazing flavours!! I love how the pasta sauces are not overpowering. Had the creamy truffle special pasta and the sauce was to die for,..."
Linda
"Always love coming here. Pasta is..."
Eric Alto
"The pasta is good but comes at a..."
Madam B
"Pasta was fantastic, tasted really fresh and hearty! Some of the pasta on the menu are a bit out there, not your standard pasta menu. Service was..."
Denny Patron
"In my top 10 Melbourne restaurants and my fave Italian. Degustation is amazing value. We always get the salty, buttery squid ink pasta and ask for..."
MissJY
"A local recommended this place. Had walked past many times and not given it a second thought. So glad we went in. Industrial feel. Concrete floors..."
ARMANEATS
"The food was incredible. There was an issue with my reservation, however the manager was incredibly hospitable and attentive, and made an effort to..."
Sayanasb
"Enjoyable experience. Staff were inviting and engaging Food was well presented and tasted wonderful Environment was noisy and busy Expensive for..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Hands down my favourite Italian restaurant in Melbourne. We’ve been twice and both times got the Chef’s Menu and it is such great value. Loved..."
Iris Liang
"Finally had the chance to try tipo00. We decided to try our luck for lunch during the week and were lucky enough to snatch up a table at the bar. We..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"We will keep coming back for the squid ink tagliolini, the ox tongue and the burrata. We only wish it were easier to dine here because of its..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"The portion of food was small for the price. High quality pasta but not much ingredients. We had squid ink pasta and the white truffle pasta with..."
June Loh
"The best pasta place in Melbourne... no..."
Elias Jones
"Tipo 00 is not for its high quality pasta and that is certainly what you get when you dine here! The food is on the pricier side, however, I’d pay..."
SouthEastEater
"I went without a reservation for late lunch and luckily it was just me as found a seat at the bar. I noticed other people come in and were turned..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"I went there with friends a few weeks ago. Both food and service was really lovely. It can be hard to get a table if you don't have a booking. If you..."
Annie Ye
"I can't fault this dining experience. Really yummy food for the price. The ox tongue was by far the best thing I ordered.It was quite busy..."
Amy
"I lived in Rome for four years, and without a doubt, this is the best pasta I have found in Melbourne. The Gnocchi are like little fluffy..."
Anu Gopal
"Good service and delicious food. The cabbage dish was just incredible. And the place has a nice atmosphere..."
Dulasha Fernando
"All the hype about this place, pasta is nice and worth to try but not necessarily worth the wait (booking also need to be made in advance if you plan..."
Fernando A
"True Italian food: simple, minimal but amazing big flavours that are executed well. The pasta is excellent. Service friendly and attentive. The menu..."
Mark Reservoir
"Beyond the bustle of Little Bourke Street lies an impressive Italian pasta bar-slash-café called Tipo 00 that’s nestled amongst its neighbours of..."
C
"Hands down my favourite pasta place in melbourne! Cannot go past ordering the squid ink pasta and the ox tongue entree every time I come..."
Karen
"IT'S A CARB KIND OF DAY: it took us 3 weeks to finally snag a table at the infamous pasta bar and boy was it worth it. Definitely try and get in..."
Josephine
"Welcome to the best pasta in Melbourne.Absolutely peak dining experience across the board. I’ve started to lose count on how many pasta..."
Farzad Rahman
"Lamb special ($30+)Riso carnaroli ($39)⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴Had to make a booking 2 months in advance to secure a table at this..."
Cafehoppingkids
"By far one of the best Italian experiences I've had in Melbourne. The food is not cheap but well worth the price tag. I recently sat at the bar which..."
Quince And Cheese
"Dined during lunch time on a Friday, and even so, a booking is highly recommend, the restaurant was packed! I ordered the tuna tartare and..."
Catherine
"Nice dishes but rushed environment. Loved the Lingua, and Aranchini balls!! The pasta was alittle salty, but still tasty nevertheless. Would come..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"I have been dying to try this pasta bar for ages 🙏🏼🙏🏼. Be mindful that it’s hard to get a table especially over the weekend, plus they..."
Little Picky Very Hungry
"Hands down my favourite pasta bar in Melbourne. If you wanna experience true ‘Al Dente’ pasta, you should try Tipo 00. These guys have never..."
Vizual.Eater
"One of the best pasta restaurants in Melbourne no doubt - but you gotta grab a reservation more than a week in advance. I was lucky to walk in at..."
Emsy-eats
"Absolutely incredible. High quality food and great service. Interior is not pretentious or over the top and gives it a tradition feel. Service is..."
Maddie
"Amazing pasta dishes !! Such a shame that there’s only one outlet and the wait is quite crazy sometimes but definitely worth it. Be sure to make..."
ELMM
"The restaurant is really small which I did not expect. So I think a reservation is a must. Best two dishes are ox tongue and Affogato. Gnocchi is..."
Gabrielle
"After hearing all the buzz about it, we decided to have lunch here. Pasta was beautifully and perfectly cooked but not sure about the buzz. Plenty of..."
RM
"I haven't written a comment to any of the stores before. But…I intend to write some points today... Firstly, I found out this store is cuz the..."
Veraaa Chow
"Finally i got to try on one of the famous italian restaurant in Melbourne. I booked the restaurant since ages ago through phone call, which is hard..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"Came here on a Tuesday night at 8:30 (with a booking) and the place was still packed!! I’m not sure if it was the hype from not being able to eat..."
Alinna Hou
"My new favourite Italian restaurant in Melbourne! The pastas are so fresh and so delicious. The service is very attentive. Can’t fault this place...."
Jill
"Authentic and as good as any pasta joint in Italy I have been to. Tried the tasting $70 tasting menu which came with focaccia+riccota + delicious..."
Jean Luc B
"Amazing home-made pasta!I tried the duck ragu gnocchi and it was to die for! The gnocchi was perfect pillows of light fluffy goodness. The ragu..."
Avolette
"We had made a booking, and it is advised that you do, because it gets very busy (and even at 12.15pm on a weekday it was completely packed!). The..."
Karma Clarke
"Rating 4/5Service ★★★★Food ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★★I don't normally dine Italian but this place is..."
Urban Muncher
"Such an amazing little restaurant. Food was incredible, never eaten gnocci that is so soft and fluffy. Ox tongue, gnocci and tipomisu are a must try...."
Samuel McCall
"Have been wanna to go for a long time web celebrity restaurant finally and small partners to clock in!Generally speaking, we are satisfied with..."
Sophia
"Discovered this small but quaint Italian restaurant during our time strolling around Melbourne city. Menu selection looked authentic & inviting and..."
Food_Glorious_Food
"Just amazing We had Spaghetti with Moreton bay bug Gnocchi with braised duck Fish of the dayOx tongue Everything was so..."
Adam James Sultana
"Finally got to dine here after hearing all the good things about this place. Pasta was fresh and delicious, well lived to their reputation. But the..."
Caroline
"Amazing food and very attentive service. The wine list is extensive and well thought out as well. Definitely recommend making a booking as it’s a..."
Sophie
"Been here twice and just adore the pasta here. The flavours are really original and not the typical you'll find in the usual joints. The polenta..."
Vivien 🍓🍙
"What can I say the food in Melbourne rocks. This is the best Italian I have had ever! They are always super busy. The staff are like ballerinas..."
SuziEats
"Well sorted menu, cozy atmosphere, nice dinning experience, but not one of the best squid inked pasta I have tried so far. Tips: booking is highly..."
Natalie Nguyen
"Usually pretty busy but if you go after the peak lunch and dinner hour, the place is half filled and quite pleasant. I ordered the Squid Ink..."
Dee Dee
"Always, always, always a delight. We have come here at least 3 times a year for the past few years because you can't go wrong with any of the dishes...."
Teeks
"Came here for a dinner on a Saturday afternoon. We thought at 4pm, we won’t have to wait - but we definitely thought wrong! The food was well worth..."
Kayotic
"We finally get to dine here after a couple attempts. Came here on a weekday lunch and managed to get a table for 4. Pasta is delicious, taste very..."
Sammy
"At Tipo 00, it was so hard to get a booking and/or a table - and once you were in, it was so small and tight inside. But, the freshly made, al dente..."
Angel Khong
"Had an awesome dinner here. The restaurant is a little tight and small but the food makes up for it. Bookings are hard to come by but worth it once..."
Nelson
"Finally got the chance to try this always-full restaurant. A really popular place for pasta, but the place is small, so it’s hard to get a booking..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Tipo 00 is one of the restaurants I will always visit whenever I’m in Melbourne. Located on Little Bourke Street smack bang in the CBD, and a short..."
Foodpornjournal
"Not eating seafood I felt like I was perhaps a little limited when it came to the menu, but boy did it push me out of my comfort zone and I’m so..."
Foodyfan
"Pasta here was absolutely delicious - I had the squid ink tagliolini and it was one of the best I’ve ever had. Crowds start to build at 5pm so..."
Lynne
"You need to book ahead of time for a table as theyre usually booked out a week in advance! But we did walk in with just 2 people , around 5 and was..."
Tania
"We were 6 people so we had to get set menu and we not sure we gonna like it that way, but the set menu was absolutely great! The food quality was..."
Soheil Mazhari
"Visited recently and tried zucchini flower starter and crab spaghettini which was quite good. Menu looks interesting and definitely plan to be..."
SDeans
"Absolutely worth the hype. I was with a large group and we got the chef’s menu. Great selection of dishes. We were all stuffed by the end of it...."
Savina
"Amazing! We opted for the chef's menu which is a selection of all things good that the restaurant has to offer. Drinks are also reasonably..."
Luke Summers
"The food is overall above average. We love the small portion of dishes so we could try a few different things and they could be paired up with drinks..."
5ilverr
"Amazing authentic Italian hidden in CBD Lane way. Pasta are perfectly done, ordered fettuccine and gnocchi and they are tasty! Remember to book in..."
Nomnom
"Highly recommended. This is definitely a 5/5 experience! If you are a first timer I recommend the chef menu, which includes a very well hand picked..."
Mia Tua
"The staff was friendly, helpful and very professional. We decided to select the chef’s menu and it went far beyond our expectations!! I..."
Srslyfoods
"It was my fave for pasta, the special snapper with spaghetti was very delicious.brought my family to try, ended up very disappointing.Maybe we..."
Junghoo Kim
"Been here a few times.Tried the popular squid ink pasta, tasted great.The tortelini also great.My fave is the snapper spagetthi that I..."
Hon
"I have heard about this place for years and finally get a chance to try it out! It didn’t let me down and it’s definitely the best pasta place I..."
Anjojoo
"been wanting to try this place for months but they are always all booked. tried my luck on a monday afternoon and manage to get 2 bar seats!..."
Kahmin
"Tipo 00 was recommended to us by a friend and I’m so glad she did! We were unable to get a reservation so we thought we’d try our luck and turn..."
Emma
"Hidden gems in the city! This little restaurant in the city has the delicious pasta you could ever ask for. Love the squid ink pasta, you will need a..."
Stevotango
"Beautiful place in CBD Melbourne with delicious food. The wait staff is always very friendly and helpful. If you like italian food and find yourself..."
Mazlum Yarrison
"Ate here twice now and the food is absolutely amazing with beautiful wines to match! The only thing which is frustrating is that there have been at..."
Alexander Stamatakis
"When you think of amazing pasta in Melbourne, Tipo 00 comes to mind. The pasta is handmade and they use only the finest ingredients. It’s a small..."
Olive Sundays
"There are plenty of good Italians restaurants in Melbourne, yet if you asked ten different people where you could find the best pasta, Tipo will..."
Beini
"What I appreciate about tipo 00 is that it thrives in providing comfort pasta meal. They do pasta very well - would recommend the pork sausage pasta..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Amazing pasta place! We were surprised that there wasn’t a huge queue just before it opened at 11:30, but Lo and behold it was packed by 12...."
Piggyeatalot
"i went to have my lunch today,and order for take away,the pasta was too al dente for me, portion was small,but pasta sauce is very..."
Cheney3148
"Tipo was so busy we had to wait 2 hours for a seat but it was totally worth it. They take your name & number down so you can wonder around the city..."
Wendy
"Was lucky enough to score a table for two on a Friday night with a bit of wait time and was completely worth it. Ordered two pastas- the famous squid..."
Jono
"Definitely the best pasta ever. We were so lucky to have a table that day. I somehow forget the name of my dishes. One of it contain the mussel and..."
Kathy Chan
"Every dish here is actually really good. Only down side of this place is, it's really hard to book or walk in. But it's worth experiencing and..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"Fiiiinally managed to book a table and try out this place, after months of being recommended to! And it certainly did not disappoint. The pasta was..."
Kris L
"Walk in on Thursday Afternoon without booking, But it's very lucky we just wait for a few minutes , the food was really great ,overall an enjoyable..."
Hehdhdbdhh
"Exceptional food .. service hit and miss.This is one of those places which leaves me feeling very conflicted.I've eaten at Tipo..."
Jayne Jackson
"Excellent service with accommodating and friendly staff. Food was excellent, best Italian food in Melbourne. Highly recommend..."
Sherry Wang
"Finally i managed to try tipo today, we walked in just at 12pm and got seated at the high table facing the street. So next time we’ll definitely..."
Clarinna
"This place is amazing, very hard to get a booking so we just decided to come in for an early dinner and had to wait about an hour.. The restaurant is..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"Visited here on a Wednesday night without a booking. We put our name and number down on the wait list and was told it would be around 45 minutes..."
Thuyteeisaboy
"Managed to snag a table for 2 on a Friday lunch. I've been here 3 times and I really love the free foccacia bread they give at the start. That's..."
Natalie_law123
"Be back #Arnold... we went here for early dinner because the place so busy.,. Worth every cents.. cant wait to be back here soon.. we ordered almost..."
Alfredo Anaduta
"A perfect restaurant! Amazing food, a good wine menu and exceptional service. We had a really good Saturday’s dinner. I’m sure I will go back..."
Mari Carmen Navarro
"It took us more than two weeks for a reservation of a table of 6 on Sat lunch, my friends and I were very excited to try because of the overwhelming..."
HildaLuv2Eat
"Soooo yummy! We shared the truffle risotto and seasonal pasta which was a ragu with jojoba oil and both were delicious. Very friendly and helpful..."
Hannah
"Visited for my birthday on a Monday evening. Was busy by 6pm but the service wasn’t rushed. Starters of calamari and buratta were fresh and tasty..."
Jessica Broome
"Came for a quiet birthday lunch. We booked ahead quite easily. The place itself is not huge but is cosy with a warm atmosphere...."
Q_blob
"Tipo 00 has a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. The black truffle risotto is to die for. Absolutely hands down, the most perfected risotto I’ve ever had..."
Kerry Leung
"It may have taken over a month to get a reservation here but good grief it was worth the wait!!! From the complimentary bread and cheese to the fresh..."
Chomp
"For such a hyped restaurant I was set up to be disappointed, and to be greeted with exorbitant prices. Neither was the case. The food was tasty,..."
Jeremy P.O
"Great food and very well coming staff. Tried gnocchi and Panna cotta which were amazingly good. I also loved the warm atmosphere. Don’t..."
Borzou
"Hands down the best pasta place in Melbourne. Loving their squid ink pasta. Booking is definitely a must at this place as it’s always packed. If..."
Pluviophile
"We have been to Tipo 00 before and each time we have really enjoyed our meal. The only thing that holds us back from coming more often is how far in..."
JM
"After many recommendations, I’ve finally made it! My experience did not disappoint! Buzzing atmosphere fabulous menu, great house specials and an..."
GG
"Came to this place for a Monday lunch with a friend. Ordered the gnocchi with braised duck. Saw the staff making the gnocchi in front of our eyes, so..."
A Black Sheep
"We walked in off the street and were lucky enough to secure a table that we had for an hour and a half before the next booking. The food was..."
Anna-Maria Megalogenis
"While there are better options available, it certainly offered good Italian food for a tiny cbd option. The main let down was the venue itself...."
Linda
"Absolutely incredible experience. Really nice staff that were super knowledgeable about both the food and wine. Super delicious food and great..."
Jalena
"There’s a reason this place has a high rating: it’s really good. So many Italian restaurants in Melbourne make you yawn because they serve the..."
Andrew Shelton
"Amazing. Went for the NYC-MEL special event. Fantastic service. They were packed out for the event. Photos first. Review to follow. I am definitely..."
Alan Tse
"Finally, after months of anticipation, having booked for a table of 5 almost 3 months in advance, we got to try this little (literally) gem..."
Aishath Thuhufa Fikry
"Will come back for:+ Grilled ox tongue (Lingua)+ Grilled King prawns (special)+ Squid ink pasta (Tagliolini al Nero)This..."
The Casual Diner
"Amazing pasta and amazing risotto! We ordered the crab spaghettini, truffle risotto, sausage pasta and the squid ink pasta. There was a very generous..."
Eunifoodie
"Best pasta I have ever had in Melbourne. I had been there twice and their food never disappoint you. Make sure you have made an appointment as it’s..."
QianYu Mandy
"Fit me in by the coffee machine as a table for 1. Wait staff kind and generously offered me extra focaccia to finish up my meal. Juniper and..."
Harry.rae38428
"We had the most wonderful meal with delicious, velvety smooth pasta and insanely tasty sauce. It is definitely worth the hype and the long wait to..."
Tash Sanchez
"come here with a few friends. I heard a lot about this place so I finally decided to try it. We had a selection of different entree and they were all..."
Veta Bajaj
"Came here at 3pm weekday, but the place is still busy!! Ordered the signature ink pasta. It’s good but with too much oil I think..the duck gnocchi..."
Kkkkyi
"We came to this restaurant for a birthday, to which two members of the family were gluten intolerant. The staff were able to cater to everyone’s..."
Gavin Gusling
"It's such a popular restaurant. We waited for nearly 45 mins and were reminded that we had to finish within one hour. Anyway, foods are fantastic...."
Juerong Qiu
"Very good pasta with added exciting changing specials. Satisfying desserts to finish. Keen but yet to try the Tartufo of chocolate and coffee with..."
A Choong
"Excellent service and even better food. Could not fault our dinner. Ordered items that probably would not have been our first choice but were..."
Yume Yume
"Great trendy place, really loved the ambient. The entree were all nice, the pastas were great, smart and simple dishes that is impossible not to like..."
Ciaoamicos
"Booked for a work lunch and was glad I did. It seems to be pretty hard to secure a table, which makes sense considering that a/ it’s a nice..."
Got_2_lunch
"Overall rating: 4.5-4.8This is a place you need to prepare to wait: it was Weds night and we waited about an hour (they called once the..."
Lancelthebard
"Looking for some good pasta in Melbourne and my fiancé and I had saw tipo pop up on a lot our friends Facebook pages. We decided to try ourselves..."
Ayapom
"On my second visit to Tipo 00 Pasta Bar it was a great experience.Both times, I went for lunch and the restaurant was always full. First..."
AngeLuvFood8
"So I thought this was fairly spectacular. Always a waiting list but today we walked in and got seats at the bar. Prompt and efficient service. I had..."
Gee
"We can’t get enough of Tipo 00 in the CBD and we love that we’re not the only ones who truly appreciate what the humble Tipo 00 has to offer...."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"I couldn’t get a Friday night booking so put our name down about 6.30/7 and were seated about 9.30. Well worth the wait. We did the tasting menu..."
Sophia
"Love this little Italian restaurant in the heart of the melbourne cbd, handmade pasta always as good as you remember. got some good wine selection..."
Mags Lim
"Late post from May. One of my favourite pasta restaurant with great food and service. Must try the gnocchi- light and airy packed..."
Hungry Caterpillar
"Nice pasta place but I didn't think it was thaaaat good for the hype.Ordered:- Gnocchi di patate: sauce was yum, gnocchi was pillowy-..."
Melissa
"Only been here once. Loved it. We had the chef choice. Loved every dish. Especially the squid ink pasta. Friendly staff. I..."
Secret Taster
"Food is amazing, but I wouldn’t recommend a solo visit. Before your visit, highly recommend to go through their menu first. My dish is..."
Annabella Yao
"Amazing food and service! We heard so many good things about this restaurant and it didn’t disappoint. Arancini balls were divine and pasta..."
Adam
"Great little pasta bar! Cosy and delicious and really well priced. Hard to get in due to no bookings and its popularity . Their dessert Tipomisu is..."
Smita Smita Maruti
"Got in really early to avoid the queue. This place can get really busy on weekend nights! Ordered a bottle of red, calamari, and two spaghetti..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"We ordered ox tongue to share, smoked eel carbonara & squid tagliolini + brocollini as a side. Love every dish we had, so simple yet so delicious...."
Adrian Christianto
"Tip 00 really changed the way i looked at ordering pasta in a restaurant. They say "Why order something you can cook at home." Well their is no way..."
Keysey
"Finally was able to get a booking here and it didn’t disappoint! It was all delicious and the ambience was great! I was really looking forward..."
Simply WonderFood
"Actually Amazing !!! I loved every single dish I had here, the flavors were so simple yet complex and the pastas were all cooked to perfection. Staff..."
Vivian
"To start with I have wanted to try this place for a long time. Very excited that whilst I couldn't get a booking as coming tonight was a last minute..."
Steve Levon
"Now this is seriously delicious!!!! Great (but small) wine list. Food has got to be one of the best Italian north side of the river..... service is..."
Peridingo
"Went here for lunch and I didn’t know it was right beside Baba Budan lol even though I went to Baba Budan so many times. I ordered Risotto with..."
Fitri Annisa Christiantoro
"Holy cow! Tipo 00 has a delicious chef’s menu selection with a variety of meat and fish options. Pasta was unreal, desert mind blowing, and..."
Bachd3
"This little restaurant has caused quite a stir on the Melbourne food scene since its opening 5 years ago. Hidden away in Little Bourke its unassuming..."
Hangry Dreamer
"I can see why it’s so difficult to get a table in this restaurant. These guys are the master of pastas. We ordered the squid ink pasta and..."
Maggie Hunter
"Excellent experience early Friday evening. Despite being full, staff found a table for 3. Food was wonderful, surpassed only by the..."
Gary Robinson
"Amazing food. Everything was delicious. Great customer service and an extensive list of drinks. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting..."
S_foodie
"I do so love a filled pasta. Tipo 00 delivered a plate of large flavoursome pillows of goodness and very efficient service on the night of my visit...."
Famished
"Never fails and Tash takes great care. As ever it’s getting a seat which will be the issue...Consistently outstanding food delivered..."
Rod Coleman
"A pasta bar in a little lane of Melbourne CBD… we were lucky enough to get a table for 3 on a Thursday night. I’ve tried several times from..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"Can’t really fault my meal here. Tried both the spaghetti with red mullet and duck gnocchi. Both were excellent but for me the fish pasta trumped..."
FoodN
"A faultless experience. The two of us sat at the bar and started with the zucchini flowers stuffed with spanner crab, shared two pastas - the squid..."
Jess
"I never give out nor read 5-Star reviews, believing them to be reserved for sycophants, but I can't convince myself that my experience at Tipo 00 was..."
Filet De Boeuf
"Great pasta. Worth the wait to be satisfied. Love the wine. They have great choice of wine that matches the choice of menu item you choose. They give..."
Evelyn Patrick
"Thankyou for not disappointing. To start, crunchy bread with a fresh ricotta & herb oil. All our meals were delicious. Pasta perfectly cooked...."
Dani-licious
"Nice little Italian restaurant!! After coming back from Italy we still havent found any Italian food as good as Florence or Tuscany.. For Melbourne,..."
Remy Matthew
"This up and coming little pocket of Melbourne rocks. Some gems have risen out of the pyre and blossomed on Little Bourke st. This gorgeous little..."
Elle
"We tried walking in a few times without a booking in hope for a table but each time the wait time was 2 hrs +. so, we tried calling up and making a..."
Emily Kwan
"Good service. Pasta a bit salty to my personal taste ordered the squid ink one. Dessert is pleasant. Seems quite busy throughout dining hours during..."
Gina
"I love gnocchi and the Wagyu steak.Foods is delicious but the place is too small. We came in 3 people but had to sit on the bar.Their..."
Elise Nguyen
"My friend and I came here for lunch, we have been told to finish by 1pm when we arrived around 11.40am. Fair enough because we just walk-in,..."
Perry
"Amazing food, service and all-around atmosphere. Staff knew what they were selling, and ensured that every request was met. Would highly recommend to..."
Elise Ciavarella
"Food was absolutely delicious. We ordered spaghettini and the squid ink Tagliolini. But I think there’s a lot of room for the service to improve...."
Roxanne
"The best meal of our Melbourne trip. We ordered the Squid ink pasta (must get), duck gnocchi (so soft and melts in your mouth), bay bug stuffed..."
Miilu
"So happy I could not get into Osteria Illaria, as I died eating this food. Every mouthful of every course (opted for a chef selection) was sublime,..."
Annabauer
"Had quick lunch at Tipo 00 , service was very welcoming & friendly . Risotto cooked perfectly ,the kind of risotto I like to eat . The portion also..."
Sam
"An afternoon meal post a very relaxing day spa treat over at Sensu was required to complete a perfect day. Having heard that Tipo 00 had the best..."
Our Foodie Finds
"I can see that this restaurant is a very busy and popular spot. The pasta is simple and nice. But I wasn't expecting a cold grilled ox tongue...."
Holly Jiang
"I went to this restaurant with a friend of mine and we were throughly enjoyed ourselves. We ordered the ox tongue (amazing), and the squid ink pasta..."
The Darth Zader
"Delicious Italian food at only slightly above average prices. We started with the crumbed eggplant with fluffy, melt in your mouth buffalo mozzarella..."
Hungry Tum
"As always, Tipo 00 never disappoints. Excellent service, quality food with high quality ingredients and the atmosphere is pleasant for taking out..."
Lucas
"First been here for lunch today , and am ordered Calamari and Riso vialone nano , The calamari is amazing, when you have it in your mouth..."
Xunbin Guo
"I arrived at the renowned Tipo 00 eight minutes late and was fortunate enough to have the lovely maitre'd remind me as such.We ordered the..."
Henry's Food Reviews
"Tipo is my go to for awesome Italian food in the CBD. Sometimes you just get that hankering for some good old pasta done really well, it may not be..."
John Michael Ong
"Had the ‘Spaghettini’ for mains, followed by the ‘Tipomisù’ for dessert. Before the mains arrived, a complementary dish was served; a very..."
.itadakimasu~
"Great place to dine in especially for their pasta, service is professional and attentive.  Always looking forward to come back.  Would like to..."
Jenny Mok
"If you want to visit,better make a booking.ordered two appetizers, recommend the ox tongue dish, super tender and flavorful.the pasta is a little bit..."
Rinny Wang
"Tipo00. A bit disappointed with the overall noodle cuisine. Squid ink is a bit average but the waygu beef is good. I like the Ox toungue. Very nice..."
Steven Gu
"I have been wanting to try this place for a very long time and it did not disappoint me! From the bread to starters to main course, everything was..."
Kat Tran
"It’s hard to get a booking for this place!Recommend to book a week ahead at least.Came here to celebrate my Mum’s birthday and had..."
Melody.mt.tang
"We couldn't make a booking but was told we didn't need to wait for a table if we arrived before 5:30PM. It was still busy on a Tuesday night and we..."
Vi Dang
"We finally managed to secure a table at Tipo 00 by booking one month in advance. The restaurant is quite small and can get quite loud. We ordered the..."
Hangry Horace
"My favourite place for pasta has gotten insanely hard to get a booking now after they won their chef’s hat. My favourite pasta is their squid ink..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Received a voucher for Tipo 00 as a birthday gift earlier in the year. Called to book for Saturday lunch in the same week over the phone and despite..."
Foodgirlmoodgirl2005
"Been hearing about this place for a while so we decided to give it a go. Everyone's saying about their alacarte dish is delicious but we are caught..."
Munching Pandas
"Arrived early with no booking and got a table, but it filled very quickly and there was a long wait. So either book or arrive early. We had a few of..."
Skb
"Amazing food, brilliant atmosphere and exceptional service! Can't recommend it more highly. Especially recommend the Cacesere and the..."
Raphael Afonso
"I have been wanting to eat at Tipo 00 for almost year now. Getting a booking that suited my schedule was a hard one. Finally managed to make it for..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"​Highly Recommended: All the pasta dishes, Spanner crab w/ saffron tagliolini, TipomisuIf you don't plan on travelling to Italy anytime..."
ThatFoodie
"The food here is to die for. Menu is simple but everything is done beautifully in lovely combination. I love my spaghettini with red mullet. The..."
Inem
"We came here last night to celebrate my partners birthday. We ordered the chefs menu each and it was so amazing so worth $65 each. You get a..."
Travelling Pom
"One of the best pasta place in Melbourne. Ordered a fish spaghetti, tortellini, and gnocci pasta. All were perfect, the best is the tortellini. They..."
Vania.linaya
"Always a fan of their rabbit pasta! :) Enjoyed a delicious lasagne which was definitely different from other lasagnas I've had. So flavoursome but it..."
Rachel Lai
"Always love bringing my family and friends here. I would definitely recommend the Chef’s menu as it is well worth the price. Service:..."
K N
"OMG. Loved their squid ink tagliolini!! Usually you can get sick from heaviness of oil, cheese or cream from the pasta. But their pasta was light and..."
Bambi
"Fantastic Italian place at CBD. Ordered 3 pastas and 1 dessert for two of us. Left very full. The best of all was the Tortellini with..."
Ferry Gondo
"I've heard good reviews about Tipo 00 and have been meaning to come here for a while. I had the Tortelloni with cauliflower, sage and parmesan. For..."
Tardar Sauce
"Service tends to be a bit snooty, but became more cheerful as the meal went on. Truffle risotto was excellent, squid ink pasta nice and delicate, and..."
Jonathan Ong
"Tippo 00 never disappoints! I've eaten here on humorous occasions and their squid ink pasta is the best I've had in Melbourne! Make sure you call in..."
FoodieMelb
"Although very hard to get a booking in this small packed restaurant, it has the best pasta I've tasted in Melbourne - in terms of combined pasta..."
Nalia
"Always wanted try this authentic little Italian eatery on little Bourke Street. It was pretty hard to get in on a Friday night but somehow managed to..."
Food Lover
"The restaurant was very popular, we couldnt book the table however thought to try our luck cos this is last night before we head back to Sydney. The..."
Onikiri
"ricotta and bread-averageox tongue-specialTagliolini-doesn't meet my expectation, didn't eat them outOyster-not..."
Alexis Chan
"I went to Tipo 00 with an Italian friend, with my Asian background I'm not sure if I'm qualified to review pasta & risotto. I was just there to find..."
Alice
"My sister and I came here for an early dinner, and we managed to grab a table without a booking at about 5.15pm. We were excited to see what all the..."
Lisa Giles
"Service was prompt, menu small but everything was a unique twist on a classic dish. Tasty as hell, well prepared, beautifully presented. Can be..."
Danny G
"Food-wise, this place is excellent. Grilled ox-tongue had real nous and great flavour. Rabbit was literally melt in your mouth stuff and the lasagne..."
Fresh
"Points for: quality ingredients, fresh pastaDine Time: weekday lunchYou come here because you've heard of the fresh made pasta. I love..."
Flying Forward
"Great service! Great food! We wanted to try Tipo 00 for long time. Finally got a chance today!!! Came here early around 5pm,and got a table!!The..."
Christy811215
"Definitely one of the best Italian food place. Great selection of pasta and wines. Beside the long waiting period and the "rude" service some times,..."
FoodieBear
"Had dinner at Tipo last night with a friend. We'd wanted to try this restaurant for ages due to its rating. We called earlier in the week to book but..."
Little Pink Piggy
"What a great place to eat. This cute little restaurant is a must, you need to book in advance!We had the octopus artichoke and..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Simply fabulous! Everything is so fresh. Love the pasta, especially the sauce of rabbit. Sensational. Definitely will go back. Service is attentive..."
Ye Liu
"Visited here with my boyfriend and another couple. We decided to dine here before going to the ballet and were given a 1.5 hour dining period which..."
Rebekah Jade Culhane
"The most memorable pasta dishes serve up here. We came here on Saturday night have to wait for 2 hrs but it worth it! All the dishes we order was so..."
Fay Godanda
"This is the real deal guys. Ever had pasta with next to no ingredients and told this is how the Italians do it? Ever had pasta that was obviously..."
JT
"I don't even know where to begin! Add an anniversary dinner with my foodie girlfriend and let me tell you guys this was a dinner to repeat! The..."
Bhuvan Gandhi
"Took my girl friend there for her birthday. We could only get in for a 4pm booking. The food is great.We ordered the calamari and octopus..."
PW Lou
"I pitched up at 5.30pm on Saturday (no chance of a booking when I called a month ago ask walk in it was) and told 45 minute wait so I went to their..."
Rachel P
"Finally got into Tipo 00 for Wednesday dinner this week.  I believe I had to book nearly 6 weeks in advance to get a table for 2, and I am happy to..."
Melissa Kate
"Everything is so good.We have Lingua,Scampi Risotto,Vitello.The Tipmisu is amazing.A good combination,not so sweet.The only thing is that the scampi..."
Joanna9186
"Came here for an early Sunday dinner around 5 and wow, it was already completely full! Luckily as I was only dining for myself, I was able to get a..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"We had walked past Tipo 00 numerous times during our visit to Melbourne and it was always heaving.Our curiosity got the most of us and they..."
Austin
"DO:*listen to your host, they know what they're talking about and the person we had was super friendly and made such good..."
Alice In Wonderland X Icebear
"You know that feeling when you've wanted to go somewhere for so long and that you've hyped it up so much that when you finally go, you're..."
Cocktails&Chocolate
"Amazing food! The squid pasta and gnocchi were to die for.. pasta was al dente and dripping with all that delicious sauce.. the beef ragu of gnocchi..."
FoodHedonist
"What an experience ! One of the best chef's menus in Melbourne ; another plus point is the affordability of it... Either 65 or 80 per head ! The..."
Asha
"After taking my mrs to DOC pasta, she insist we had to come here, and was she not wrong. Relaxing ambience, very interesting dishes and the highlight..."
Jack Lo
"LOVE the food here!Staff are very professional. Booking a table here is very necessary, and a bit of a pain - who doesn't take online booking..."
Denii
"A wonderful lunch spot. Sat at the bar watching chefs prepare meals. Staff a whirl of activity around us without being an annoyance. A lovely..."
Jennifer Wilkins
"My family came here for lunch, having booked a table 3 days prior. Remember to always try and book a table! The dinner bookings are insanely..."
Neer Ly
"The artichoke starter was delicious. The pasta main course meet expectations but the dessert tipomisu was the wow factor, totally blown..."
Foodfoolfoo
"Simple flavoursome fish spaghettini. Although the pasta was slightly off al dente, the fish flavours was well combined with into rich savoury sauce...."
GezaEats
"Melbourne really is a foodie town. And when you love the simple pleasure of sharing meals with friends, it certainly keeps the whole (crazy) food..."
Einas
"Second time coming to Tipo00 and I couldn't speak highly of it. The staff and the food is amazing and the service by Tessa makes the experience even..."
EmilyG
"Great service. Great food. Can be difficult to get a booking but it's worth the effort. We ordered the octopus special (not pictured - we ate it too..."
Yumyumfoodyum
"Service, Food, Wine and Ambience were all on point 💥 Well worth the wait. Ordered the Octopus special, truffle and mushroom special and rabbit..."
Hoops And Bomma
"LIT! ⭐️: Al dente is about right. The pasta was perfectly cooked. Of course try the popular squid ink! It's incredibly flavoursome and haven't..."
Jennitals
"Came back in for my second visit yesterday & I almost forgot just how good this place is. Pasta cooked to perfection, risotto special with mushroom &..."
Vincent La Posta
"Delicious food! Stand out was the squid pasta, dessert and wine. Service was also very good. Reading from the reviews it looks like they have stepped..."
Justin
"Great place, love it. Came here on a Tuesday night, was told to wait 90mins, so moral of the story is 'make a booking!' (We actually only waited for..."
Fatcat
"The most memorable pasta dishes served up here. My first visit, I tried the tagliolini - wow. Punchful of flavour with each spoonful, and the thought..."
Cynthia Giang
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Tipo 00 is a one hatted pasta joint that serves up some of the freshest,..."
Love At First Bite
"I was there for my birthday with my partner. It took me long to write a review. Anyway ,the Gnocci and Spaghettin was really yummmy but there was a..."
Juli
"Food was excellent; we had the truffle risotto, rabbit spaghetti and duck gnocchi. The desserts were very good as well, with my favourite being the..."
Celeriac85
"I have been This restaurant a couple times, it is still on the top of my favorite dinner places! Choose anyting on the menu, and you won't get..."
Hailee Mu
"Absolutely lovely food here, but the service needs to be fine tuned. My friend and I were turned away and told there would be a 40 minute wait. No..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"I love everything about Tipo 00. The scent of garlic, onion and herbs transport you as soon as you walk in, reminiscent of a pasta bar in Italy. I..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Tip 00 was highly recommended by a friend, it was so delicious and I have now been recommending others to go there. The staff offered additional..."
Maxnco
"This place is usually crowded but I was lucky enough to get seats at around 430pm! We had the highly recommended squid ink pasta as well as the pork..."
Yiling
"I went there on a Monday night alone. Initially they told me there was no seating, and said the wait is going to be 1 hour even though there was a..."
Kathycheng10
"Finally got to try Tipo00 and left happy but not dying to return. The waiter we had was quite, as some might say, abruptly Italian! I had the pine..."
Kylie Angelika
"We went here 3 times during our 6 days in Melbourne. The food is simply delicious and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Everything is on..."
Olidai
"We visited Tipo 00 on a Friday evening for dinner after work. Tipo can get packed very quickly especially on weeknights so it's best to come a bit..."
John
"Been trying to get dinner reservations for a few days, finally had to settle for lunch. The place is small, noisy and the greeting was a bit brusque,..."
Urban Foodie
"All in our party were looking forward to a late long lunch prior to the theatre and we were not disappointed. Tip 00 is a fabulous restaurant with a..."
Kriti Kapoor
"I visited for lunch on a weekday and we were able to get a seat quite quickly at the bar. We had the sardines to start, then gnocchi and ravioli for..."
TL
"Wonderful experience at Tipo 00 last night, service was excellent and the food lived up to expectations. Made a reservation to celebrate an..."
H
"This place gets busy fast and you if arrive during peak times he wait time can be extremely long as you can't take bookings and the place is..."
Tee Tr
"Very tasty italian food in a nice bustling atmosphere. This place has no reservations, but with Kirk's wine bar up the road, go and have a glass or..."
Gursharan Chana
"Taking its name from the flour traditionally used to make pizza and pasta, Tipo 00 has taken Melbourne by storm. With its slick fitout and simple,..."
Gastrology
"ordered the rigatoni (eggplant, pistachio & ricotta salata cheese), gnocchi di patate (braised duck, porcini mushroom & pecorino pepato), & tipomisu..."
Julia Liow
"A little cost place with Flavorsome pasta, great presentation and professional services. A bit pricy though. Tiramisu is a bit too sweet to my..."
Yasmine Y
"Awesome, awesome food!!! Could not have been more happy with the taste and quality of food. A little gem in the heart of the city that is worth going..."
Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha
"Amazing food! We had the set menu for $65 per person, group of 8 with a number of dietary requirements which the kitchen happily catered to. There..."
FoodFanatic
"Firstly, the food was outstanding! Each dish didn't disappoint. The starters were well portioned for the price and great for sharing between two...."
Taylor Duryea
"This place is worth the wait! Ranging from 30-90minsOnce the food hits your lips you'll understand how and why this restaurant has won so..."
QB
"We loved it! Delicious squid and calves liver entrees, followed by a spanner crab spaghetti :-). The service can't be faulted. We'll definitely be..."
L
"We had a lovely dinner here last night. The best thing about this place is the flavour in every bite! Even the tomatoes and little pickled cucumber..."
Alex Butenko
"The pasta is lovely and is al dente.They know their ingredients and elements well and dishes come in perfect harmony.The gnocchi was..."
Chee Ching Low
"not a bad place for seein' old friends. Good wine and services. just need to book a table before going or expect at least 10 mins' waitin'. Overall,..."
Cathleen
"My favorite restaurant in Melbourne. I have been several times and every time it is perfect. The food, the wine and the service. Tipomisu is a non-..."
Haley
"Have attempted 3 times to book to dine here with friends but failed each time to secure a booking. Yes, that's how popular it is! But today I'm so..."
PS91
"Always delicious, perfectly cooked pasta and dishes packed with flavour. Not the biggest fan of Italian, apart from pizza, but tipo can't be knocked...."
Tomlovestoeat
"LOVE Tipo00 for a regular authentic pasta fix. Reliably delicious and the specials are always a win. Gets very busy so get in early for a meal that..."
Marie
"I have been here twice and I can say the food is very consistent. The signature dish is the squid ink pasta and it is full of flavour and the pasta..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"i always visit tipo00 when im in melbourne, its a must! not only they'vw got the best homemade pasta, also they got the best tipomisu!!! even the..."
Dibya Sumendap
"Great handmade pasta! I've never tried anything that tasted bad here. However, there's always a wait and it's slightly pricey for a small serving of..."
Crooked Rain
"Great working lunch. Small Melbourne Italian. Beer list is slim, but a good range of wines, both by the glass and bottle. Nice Australian and Italian..."
James
"I like it. Busy and buzzy. Food is good. Couple of minor quibbles - salumi comes with one slice of stale, overly toasted, a bit too crispy bread. In..."
Hungry_One
"Being Italian and use to eating my Nonna's home made pasta every Sunday I don't often eat pasta when I go out as I'm usually disappointed when I do...."
Sabrina
"authinic italian restaurant in the heart of the city. booking is a must and best to book at ainimum 2 weeks before going. we had the salumi and..."
R.M INC
"This trendy tiny Italian place requires a booking or the other option is to get here at opening time at 5.30pm and put your name down. At 5.30pm on a..."
Dr S
"Pasta Perfection. So good to go to somewhere so highly rated and it not be overrated. Pasta and risotto cooked brilliantly, the saffron..."
Foodie AC
"Yum!!!! The food is really great- in particular the waygu tagliatelle. I would definitely recommend booking though, as it can get quite busy...."
Brunchisbest
"Outstanding Gem I've visited many such places. Though nearly all in Italy. Modest frontage, basic layout with wooden tables and no nitrogen in..."
Mike B
"Full house for a Monday lunchtime service says it all! Foolish me thought we would be able to rock up and get a table straight away, it was about a..."
Hungry Piksee
"Been here a couple of times since it was open and it has never disappointed! Amazing menu that excites me, making it very difficult to pick what to..."
Fattie Kat
"Very delicious Italian food! Must try! Came here for lunch and they get really busy so remember to book. Ordered the scampi riso. Licked the bowl..."
Lovefood
"This place offers the best Italian food I have ever eaten. An intimate atmosphere and our waiter had the most amazing wine knowledge. A 5 star..."
Robbie Neller
"While pasta is my kryptonite & I'll generally rate most of it highly, this place really took it up another level. Shared the Pappardelle, the squid..."
Chris
"Wow. Just wow. The staff are fantastic - so accommodating and friendly. The food is amazing (so much great gluten free stuff!). You might have to..."
Johnny Mac
"This well run establishment was one of my most memorable Italian pasta meals in Melbourne, and I will be bringing people here for years to come...."
Flytonewyork
"They do Italian. Tasty. Yum. Go.Truffle risotto - fav.Gets busy so booking is recommended.Sharing is a good way to go because you'll..."
Sallysfoodadventures
"The scampi risotto was a life changing experience. Chef Andreas has taken pure and fresh ingredients and executed them perfectly. The meal was a work..."
Nikki
"Such a delicious dinner at Tipo 00 tonight, especially the truffle risotto and tiramisu! They fit us in without a booking. Friendly and relaxed..."
Ami Spurway
"Food was incredible. So delicious, every dish was absolutely amazing. We purchased oysters to start off with and they were delicious, fresh and..."
Aleks Trajkovska
"I'm all about the squid ink tagliolini, jet black strands of al dente pasta, tossed through with wafer thin slices of tender squid. The broth in the..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"Great atmosphere! Delicious entree! And even better pasta! Would recommend the asparagus entree dish, squid ink pasta with calamari and the risotto..."
Quyen
"We arrived here without a booking and the lovely wait staff made us welcome and found us a spot by the window. The place was very busy but service..."
Josephine
"Enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Tipo 00. The pasta is to die for, the venue has a great atmosphere and the staff are warm and attentive. I had the red..."
K
"It's easy to find a place that serves pasta but not easy to find one that serves great pasta. This place is the latter. It's all about the pasta and..."
Arthur Lim
"Excellent service and food. Loved sitting at the bar looking at what was going on I the kitchen. Chef's menu was a bargain at $65. We had to take a..."
Khai Dinh Tuan Nguyen
"As the name implies, pasta is the main game here. The starters are delicious, the wines too. But the pastas are something else. I could've sat there..."
Onara
"service was efficient and friendly ... had the King Prawn linguini which was good ... pasta and prawns were fresh ... coffee was good too ......"
David Weng Yew Wong
"I have never been a massive fan of pasta, so went here for my girlfriend one night, who insisted i order a pasta, and what do you know, it was..."
Dom Impiombato
"BEST. PASTA. EVER. Don't even bother with the sides/appetizers, just make a beeline for the pasta and you won't regret it!! Love the cosy/intimate..."
Hungry Rambler
"Without question one of the best italian restaurants in Melbourne.   Small intimate space, friendly staff, and authentic food.   My advice is that..."
Jamin Ra
"Great pasta, great atmosphere, professional service, and reasonable price compare to the quality of pasta. What else can you ask.. It is hands down..."
Aurélien Fort
"Wanted to book for a table on a Wednesday evening but it was all booked out. Therefore I arrived at the restaurant at 4pm, hoping to have my name..."
Rachel Lee
"This place is spot on for excellent, freshly prepared and authentic Italian dishes.Wines are great as are also the staff.Always busy...a..."
Magpie
"Lovely pasta- squid ink, spinach (on special), papadelle (maybe spelled wrong 😅) are my favourite dishes from the last visit a couple of weeks..."
Foodie Hoodie
"My wife loves Italian Food me i love asian food and this is possibly the best Italian food I've ever had. we really enjoyed our night here and love..."
Anthony Martin
"Went to Tipo for lunch a few days back and I was pleased with the good service and awesome food. We shared the calamari and it was to die for. I also..."
Patricia
"I don't often rate a restaurant at 4.5.... But these guys are EXACTLY what they claim to be;Straight up, top-notch Italian food... No bullshit,..."
Dougie Thompson
"Been wanting to try Tipo 00 for a while and finally got an opportunity to do so recently. Went on a Saturday night without a booking hoping to be..."
Just Another Foodie
"The stooges and I have been trying to go to Tipo 00 but we keep forgetting to book. So we finally decide to commit and made a booking 6 weeks in..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"We read through the reviews in TripAdvisors and mentally prepared ourselves for bad services before we went there. And in reality - services are..."
Margaret Lung
"Never the one to actively eat Italian food but after reading all the great reviews I knew I had to try Tipo 00. Ordered the squid ink tagliolini..."
Mich.f
"One of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to. Our party of four ordered the chef's menu and every dish was delicious! The smoked eel risotto..."
Kylie Clark
"The Grilled Ox Tongue was pretty sensational. Exceedingly soft and tender protein was flavoured and cooked to perfection. A slight charred outer..."
Penguineats
"Loved this place we came with a high expectation and it was our type of place crowded, and packed to the walls with people sitting in every inch of..."
TorS Morgan
"I couldn't fault Tipo 00, the service was excellent, the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable, the food is spectacular. I can't wait for my next..."
Little Red Elefant
"Yes it's yummy. Yes it tasty. Yes the service is good. But I'd be suprised if anyone described this as 'good value'. Portions are really very small...."
Yumyummo
"Had high expectations for this place and it was great, the squid ink pasta was delicious a real taste of the sea and the portion was perfect. Great..."
Cat
"Ordered the topinambur and the calamari starters which were a good prelude for what was to come. Between us we got the pappardelle with braised..."
Caroleezy
"Estatic for a friend's new job, we ventured to Tipo 00! In terms of spacing, it was a lot smaller than I expected, and having to book a month in..."
KevC
"Okay so there's no denying the handmade pasta is delicious. But for the prices, I expected a little more. Not in terms of quality, but simple the..."
Muester
"One of the best Italian places I've been to!Sauces were full of flavour (mine was a mix of lemon, butter and possibly some oil), rabbit..."
Keely
"Came here with my family for my Dad's birthday dinner and we weren't disappointed. Not only was the food delicious but the service was fantastic. The..."
Phoebe Rothfield
"Fantastic - squid ink tagliolini was subtle but flavoursome and tipomisu was unexpectedly delicious. Vibe is casual but nice. Highly..."
James
"My partner and i have been dying to try this place for a while and we finally had a chance to give it a go. Reletively small venue and seats are..."
Khpn
"Really good food and service!!!!!!!I like the course and wine recommended to me. Handsome staff,hahahha!I will go with my friends..."
Naomi
"Honestly do I have to comment on this restaurant? It was freaking amazing. I never thought pasta could taste this good. Trust me.. They put..."
Justin Wong
"After getting sick of heavy pasta or lasagna stuff, Tipo 00 truly offers something different. We ordered calamari as a starter, squid ink pasta ( the..."
Meiling Yi
"Full disclosure - I only had a take-away. It was the pappardelle with braised rabbit & hazelnut. It was one of the best pappardelle dishes I've ever..."
Maria Low
"Another visit to this smallish bustling Italian pasta bar. We chose well and my dining companion was suitably impressed with the Ocean Trout Terrine..."
Foodinfocusz
"And here’s my first Top 100 review from the newly released Gourmet Traveller 2017 list.  Tipo 00. People usually look at me blankly when I mention..."
Jacqui's Food Fetish
"The squid ink pasta was special. Not an average flavour you can find everywhere else. It seemed like a must-order menu from all the other reviews but..."
Elisha Lee
"I made a review few months ago, however it's interestingly disappeared. When we went there staff was kinda rude. Drops the plates on the table &..."
MelbfoodCritic
"One of the destination to get the best pasta in Melbourne CBD (no joke). For starter, I had some chef’s selection of Salumi followed with..."
Jeany Liong, TwoPaperPen
"Solid service by knowledgeable staff, great wine selection, amazing food with flavours that you would think only an Italian mama would be able to..."
Sweetslover1980
"Great food! We went there at 3pm and it was nice and cosy. I'd recommend the ox tongue 🙌🏼 hands down the best! And the panna cotta was yummy :)..."
Hannah Leong
"The truffle rissoto was heavenly made. I love the squid ink spaghetti and gnocchi too. Although we waited for our table for an hour but it was worth..."
Fion Koh
"The scampi pasta is a work of art. No, of science. Pure genius. It has the ability to warp space and time, and reach into your psyche in the future...."
Peter Wu
"Wanted to see what the hype was about- went for lunch one Friday and they squeezed us in (called 20 mins beforehand). It's a cute and very busy..."
Live2Eat
"Had to wait an hour for a table but nevertheless it was worth the hassle! Had the truffle mushroom risotto which was divine, generous shaves of..."
Mi55Bee
"Always an amazing place to have dinner- the squid ink linguine is our favorite meal! We came here on our wedding night and will be here for our 1..."
Wombat
"Wowee, Tipo 00 really lived up to the hype! We had the specials for entree - zucchini flowers and charred octopus. Mains - duck gnocchi, rabbit..."
Maikki Ryl
"Hands down for the best pasta bar in Melbourne! We ordered Lingua and Calamari as starters and they were great! For pasta, we ordered squid ink..."
292397559
"Sensational!!! Incredible food!!! Absolute perfection!!!Had the best dessert I have ever eaten. The pasta and risotto were amazing. We tried..."
Lord Vega
"Tipo 00 is definitely my favourite italian restaurant, squid ink pasta is the one dish I always get when dining here and would highly..."
Lanna Nguyen
"My friend and I had lunch at Tipo 00 and after that, we will definitely be coming back for their amazing food. The ox tongue was super tender and the..."
Traceynn
"I have eaten here a few times now, and every time the food has been delicious. Most recently, we tried the chargrilled octopus and Jerusalem..."
Bleong
"My goodness..... this will be the best pasta you experience.I had the squid ink tagliatelle and a stuffed zucchini flower - literally could..."
ChrisC
"Went here for lunch, the food was amazing & the waitress was friendly. The letdown was that we ordered rabbit pasta, and theres a bone in the rabbit,..."
Devin Fransiscus
"Another nice restaurant we found by accident, This italian eaterie was tiny with tiny name on the outside that easily mistaken as typo. We walk..."
MF
"Tipo 00 is aptly named after the type 00 flour used to make pasta and (surprise, surprise) has a strong focus on freshly made pasta. I had been..."
Ashanie Mekhala Perera
"The hype is deserved. We order the mozzarella entree, the tortelli and the rigatoni. Everything was so rich and delicious that each bite was worth..."
Sophia
"Expect a 30-45min wait if you're a 5pm walk-in on a booked out Saturday. Luckily GPO is around the corner!Had zucchini flowers, ox tongue,..."
Milla Vanilla
"So lucky that we got a table for two easily at lunch today. Having heard of the hand-made pasta in this restaurant for so long. Finally got he chance..."
Vivian Wu
"That would be the best pasta ever! Love the ink pasta w/ very tender squid n caviar. Recommended by the staff we had the riso vialone nano that is..."
Shuang Yang
"Couldn't fault it. One of my most favourite restaurants in Melbourne by far. Food was fantastic, price was completely reasonable, staff were lovely,..."
Kasi Metcalfe
"Most of meals tastes fresh. They did not try to use too much cheese and sauce to cover original ingredients. But they are just pasta, nothing..."
VodkaO_ZS
"Overall a nice experience, but not as that good as expected.Risotto is creamy and flavor some. Ink pasta is not the style I..."
Yolanda Wong
"Finally got here last night after trying to get in for a while, but the place is always so BUSY! Totally worth the wait, the pasta is ah-ma-zing and..."
Putfoodinme_
"Gave out names and went off walking around before returning an hour later for our table. We had the octopus for appetiser which was wonderfully..."
A. Chan
"I can understand why this has won so many awards. The food was to die for I had the tortellini and would recommend. Cocktails were great. Expect to..."
Maria
"To keep it simple, this place is a must for all. The special for the night was the zucchini flowers, the best I've had. And the truffle risotto...."
Tim
"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJ1. If you're looking for the best new Italian in town, it's gotta be Tipo 00 (the 'place..."
Judge Betty Cocker
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JZY
"It is hard to get a table even tried calling a few times. We ended up just walk in at 5:30pm and waited until 6pm. Definitely try their scampi pasta..."
Rosie
"We got lucky as walk ins and got a table without waiting around 6pm on a weekday. We really loved the food and the service here. We asked for..."
Duygu
"Had been trying to get into this restaurant for a long while and finally got in. Ordered a Ragu bolonese, unfortunately wasn't up to my expectation,..."
CL
"Yes this place is very good and the food is so fresh and clean. The service and atmopshere are impeccible as well. Love coming here feel at..."
Tyson Bickford
"Truly exceptional.If it were any easier to get a table on the fly, I would be here multiple times a week. It's best to book at least about..."
Tony
"While my friends back in Malaysia give their parents a sort of monthly stipend to help them out, I take mine out to Italian restaurants down dank..."
Sonia Nair
"Managed to grab a walk-in spot early on Friday night even though the place was fully booked. Beautiful pasta and rich flavoursome sauces to..."
Fullflavoureverything
"Tipo00 has the best pasta & service in Melbourne. I had the gnocchi with braised duck and it was perfection. The dessert with crepes was just..."
HG
"Amazing pasta! Incredible tortellini and off the charts scampi. Expensive scampi at $38, but every other pasta dish is great value. Good food in the..."
Felicity Lynnette
"i was so happy. Ordered Tortelli and and shared with my friend, it's almost like ravioli to me, in different folding, and tenderer, thiner in mouth...."
Zhitian Zhang
"Good food with good value. The four of us opted for the chef's menu which gave us a good sampling of this outlet's food. Between us we shared 4..."
Panda
"Second time lucky and we finally got a walk-in table! We got there at 5.30 and the place was already packed! After waiting for 1 hour we were seated..."
M.
"Beautiful venue, food and wine. The service was great very helpful and friendly. I had the tortelli it was all goodness the pasta was fresh and the..."
Kate Bolton
"Hands down the best Italian in Melbourne. The food does all the talking. The restaurant fitout is simple service is good but not overwhelming. ..."
David Liao
"This place is the epitome of too cool for skool. The food was okay, some of the flavours were overpowering. I liked the dessert the best. But the..."
Mrs Mark
"Went here for early leisure lunch on Saturday. They definitely serve descent modern Italian dishes. We started with rather ok entree, but their main..."
Ferolen
"If you're in the CBD, you have got to check this place out. The food is amazing, and I have yet to be disappointed. Although there may be wait, I can..."
Kim
"Tipo 00 is the best Italian restaurant I have ever had in CBD. It is very popular and we waited for 40 mins until the management called us back...."
Hello World!
"Tidy space. Venue is not designed for architects. It's a custom built dining hall. The kitchen is your music, your theatre and the heart.Wine..."
Mans C
"DELICIOUS!!! I can't wait to come back. The squid ink pasta was really yummy, simple but yummy. I didn't like polenta chips though, but I am not a..."
TJ
"I had been anticipating last night's dinner for weeks. I was really excited and knew exactly what I was going to order. Our family of 5 were swept up..."
Honeylishuss
"Delicious! Came here based on a friends recommendation and we were so thankful for it. We weren't super hungry and just wanted an early dinner before..."
Wn
"DELICIOUS!Initially when I was told we were going to a pasta bar for dinner I didn't have many expectations I just expected pasta like at..."
Small And Tall Eats
"Great night out. service was fast efficient and enthusiastic however to my mind it is more of a quick bite kind of place than a date..."
Latitudes
"I like their lingua (grilled ox tongue with balsamic vinegar & peppercorns) - my friend thought that it tasted a lil bit undercooked, but I like it..."
Somya
"Ever since their grand opening in 2014, Tipo 00 has truly made a mark in the Melbourne dining scene. Named after the super finely milled flour from..."
MyFoodBelly
"Tipo 00 is my favourite Italian food experience in Melbourne. The ambience of the restaurant is very nice and being quite small with only a handful..."
Brungiel
"I visited Tipo 00 at 1pm today with high anticipation. It was highly recommended by a friend who loves the tiramisu. It is a cozy restaurant which..."
Hungry Monkey
"My new favourite pasta bar! Squid ink pasta was the highlight - besides the amazing taste and the paper thin squid ribbons, the pasta is the perfect..."
Joy
"订这家餐馆真的是一波三折,天真的想在周五下午订当天晚上的位子被告知连周末都full..."
Bonnie Ke
"Walked in around 5.30pm on a Saturday afternoon, and manage to get a place without waiting. Friend and I ordered the pappardelle and tagliolini al..."
LittleM
"DO: salumi board, squid ink, polenta chips, scampi, risotto and gnocchi with duck breast. DON'T: overstuff yourself. The desserts look..."
David Food Leasing
"Hands down best pasta in Melbourne, other dishes were good too. Attentive service. Felt a bit rushed as restaurant is busy and they seem to rush us..."
TT
"Pasta like my Nonna makes. I had gnocchi with duck ragu and it was devine. Highly recommend. Generally you need to book to get a seat as the..."
Tish Piaser
"Delicate pastas, refreshing starters, balanced desserts - every dish is fantastic. A decent selection of Italian wines. A busy, busy little place..."
Meeateor
"Been trying to dine here for ages but they are always booked out so we decided to come for an early dinner to avoid the crowd. Ordered one of their..."
XiaoHui Teo
"This is definitely one of my favourite Italian restaurants, my fave dishes being the Rabbit Pappardelle and the Tagliolini al Nero - the restaurant..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"Came back a year later. The food still maintains its high standard and did not disappoint us at all! The downside is still the place. I have to..."
JiTe
"Faultless. What can I say? Service, speed and food was perfect! Chat grilled octopus, Anchovy Orecchietti, red mullet spaghettini, rabbit..."
Mistermister
"Absolutely loved this tiny restaurant.I was a walk in and managed to score a seat at the bar mid week at 12pm.Plenty to look at from the..."
The Tastebud
"Outstanding!Some of the best pasta I have ever had... and to top it off a very cheap price considering the quality of the food they deliver,..."
Ravvy
"Pretty classy Italian fanfare and very polished. Feels more corporate and modern than provincial or family. However the food is just wow - great..."
GaryZ
"Wow. I was amazed by the food at this little gem in the city. Party of 6, we opted for the chefs menu and it was simply fantastic. We were so..."
Nay
"Tipo 00 is a great little Italian restaurant to visit if you are seeking good food and wine, and a bustling atmosphere. Fresh pasta cooked to..."
Nicole Tang
"It's faultless. It's flawless. Find a critic and he won't find a fault. It's just amazing. The service is a little lacking but the food is just among..."
Finger Lickin
"Finally made it in after thinking about it for months. Walked in at 5.30pm, got a seat at the bar and ordered the orecchiette. Had a bit of the..."
Miffy
"The squid ink pasta is very very delicious. A plate of black pasta isn't very appealing but it was very tasty. Remember to book ahead of schedule...."
Johnathan Yue
"I wouldn't normally write a review for anywhere but this place is amazing. There were no tables available for reservation so we walked in put our..."
Vanessa Mac
"The tiramisu is must. It's a very modern take on the classic. It's more of a coffee brownie (hot) served with a salt caramel sauce and a think liquor..."
Clever Cheeks
"YOU MUST VISIT. Great customer service and great atmosphere. The place is buzzing with local office workers and the quality of the food is fantastic...."
Sweetandyummie
"Visited Tipo 00 for lunch with a group of friends. This place sure is popular! They only gave us a 1.25 hour window to dine in. After entree, our..."
Ringo
"The service is really great. The salmon dish was recommended to us as a starter. It tastes fresh and light even with the creamy source. Like the..."
Shirley
"Beautiful Italian food , mains and desserts were the standout dishes, service was average considering it is such a small venue it should be..."
Kate.christianopoulos
"Hearing many, many good things about this place from a friend I know said this place makes the best pasta in Melbourne, and while they haven't been..."
Ho-Toro
"A group of us went for dinner in the city at a place that everyone has been raving on about, which a booking is required.We were ushered in..."
ΑΩ ´Ιλιον
"Without doubt Melbournes finest casual restaurant / pasta bar. Maestro Andreas flaying his oversized tweezers like a conductors baton as he..."
Alan Stone
"Quick afternoon snack. We were told that this is def on the places we had to visit when in Melbourne. We orded the Tagliolini al nero - Squid ink..."
Amys_food_adventures
"Second time around was just as impressive. Ocean trout for entree, duck gnocchi and scampi pacceri for mains... All were delicious. Looking forward..."
MN-A
"Absolutely incredible. Top shelf waiters and waitresses. Food and drinks were fantastic. Definitely telling the world and friends to go..."
Markrenton18
"Summary: excellent food in a neat and stylish setting. The food were all very flavoursome and uses top notch ingredients. The beef tongue..."
Tony Chen
"The Rocks is a fabulous place to imbibe the best Australia offers; a superb destination for modern arts, bustling markets, chic restaurants, cafes,..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"I went here on my partners birthday through a friends recommendation! I must say the food is mouth watering! We had a $60 set menu which was chefs..."
Food Affair
"Being touted around as the best pasta place in town is a massive call, but Tipo 00 certainly made a big case of it on my visit. Firstly, the service..."
Hungry Ronin
"Excellent food. Could not fault a single dish in their chefs menu. Well balanced flavor at a reasonable price. Staff were friendly, professional and..."
Michael
"This is some of the best Italian food ever!! i love the fit out very simple but stylish and the food really is the star of the show, the waiters are..."
Lingtao887
"Incredible lunch at tipo - you must get their tiramisu. The pork and fennel sausage White ragu casarecce was superb. We also had their tortellini and..."
Smriti Arora
"So finally got to see what the fuss is about and they disappointment... the Tagliolini with spanner crab was light but tasty... and i couldn't go..."
Mickey Love
"Love this place. Beautiful, simple, well thought out dishes. Friendly service from staff who really know their stuff. Perfect wine suggestions to..."
Simone Louise
"Fantastic Pasta! ......service was impeccable! ..."
Q1138
"Went for lunch yesterday. Really busy but still felt the staff were attentive.. Beautiful food, from entrees to mains. Light pasta and everything..."
Jen Dorjee
"I'm not a pasta fan but I crave this place, the ambiance is electric with personable service with a professional edge. Love this place. Lucky to..."
Em J White
"I had heard amazing things from friends so I took my girlfriend here for dinner.I was expecting a big, bustling, old-school Italian place but..."
Patrickctully@gmail.com
"Voted as the Best New Restaurant and with a stellar rating on Zomato, Tipo 00 has a lot to live up to.The $60 chef's tasting menu was a good..."
The Epicurean
"Absolutely Loved their authentic Italian tasting menu.. 5 course for $60. A hidden treasure and up and rising star at little Bourke st. This place is..."
J88
"I didn't take any photos because I demolished every plate. It was sensational. The service was fantastic and the food was indescribable. I would be..."
Carol Saad
"Went for a company christmas dinner on Monday 21/12. Thought it would be quiet so close before Christmas and on a Monday night, but when I called..."
I. D.
"Delicious food, and even better wine. The only annoyance was that as the place is so popular the waiters tend to hover to get you out quickly...."
Emily Denise Meldrum
"This is a really yummy Italian restaurant, everything cooked to perfection, very friendly and thoughtful service as well, we had great time there :>..."
Small
"Celebrated my birthday here last night - the second time I've dined at Tipo 00.  Once again it was faultless.  The prices, for the quality of food,..."
Christine Newbury
"Came here for a late lunch during my downtime and it gets fairly busy, so you'd best make a reservation if you're planning on dropping by. The staff..."
Trisha
"Age Best New Restaurant. Small but intimate settings. Charming and attentive service. Pastas are the highlight with simple but attentive dishes well..."
Uroldoc
"We've done a decent amount of Melbourne dining over the years. This was hands down the best feed yet and now our current fave. I don't hand out 5s..."
Princess_Porky
"Super busy restaurant in the adventure precinct, with lovely friendly service. We left our name at the door and they called us when a table became..."
Lisa Farrell
"Amazing food and excellent service. The waiters were well informed and quick to provide options. The food was exquisite and i was blown away by..."
Facebook User
"In spite of having very high expectations after all we had heard and read, these were not only met but surpassed, in what would have to be our most..."
Grome
"Phenomenal pasta and beautiful desserts. I would gladly eat there every day, balloon to 400kg, have a massive coronary and die face down in a bowl of..."
Aaronmatthews000
"I love to stop by this place even if the place is full very often.  they definetly know what they are doing!   loved the pasta and ham !  best..."
Prahashin
"Absolutely amazing pasta. I cannot fault this place. Friendly staff, amazing menu. I have been back a few times and have never been disappointed...."
Miss E
"I have been here on Thursday for lunch it was really busy and I had to wait for around 45 minutes for table for two. I am not a big fan of pasta but..."
Eshine.jiang
"Recently awarded best casual dining in Melbourne by the Australia Good Food Guide (AGFG), expectations were high before I even set foot into the..."
Michelle Leong
"On our last day in Melbourne (back in June), we wanted to make the absolute most of our last dinner in Melbourne before our 7:30pm flight back to..."
A Food Fable
"Just want to add my positive comments about this place. All of us at dinner on the night are lucky enough to regularly spend time in Italy and we are..."
Arby
"We waited over an hour for our table but it was well worth it. Had the chef's menu and I would highly recommend this option because every single dish..."
Sparky
"Ordered the specials and they were fabulous: stuffed zucchini flowers and the crab pasta. Tiramisu dessert was a big hit. Great service. I'll be..."
Cathie B
"Their house-made focaccia is delicious!Had the linguine with king prawns recently, and was mightily pleased with the perfectly cooked prawns...."
Food Forme
"Another visit to this immensely popular Italian eatery. We opted for the same starters we had on a previous visit as they were so good. We had the..."
Foodinfocusz
"Tipo is so deserving of their recent Best New Restaurant award. The pasta was beautiful; the ingredients were thoughtfully chosen, and perfectly..."
Kay-Lene Tan
"Wonderful food, perfect presentation and incredible staff! Beautiful setting to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversaryStarted the meal with some..."
Jaks
"After reading a few positive reviews I thought it would be worth making a visit and dutifully we showed up on a Thursday night at 7pm without a..."
Rennie
"At the recent Age Good Food awards, Tipo 00 received the accolade for Best New Restaurant and also was awarded one hat. Given our recent dining..."
Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni
"Had the squid ink pasta here and it is AMAZING but cannot say the same for services by the boys here. They are rude (when I was trying to make a..."
Sue Ann Lim
"Don't know why I hadn't reviewed it earlier! Came here for a celebratory meal way back in Feb and did the chef's choice menu, nothing short of..."
Angela Yang
"Category: Italian Pasta CasualPrice:..."
Hosaki
"My first time trying out a real authentic Italian restaurant :D Friend and I have been looking for a good authentic Italian restaurant for..."
Rice Sistar
"I've been here three times and every-time it was amazing. The banquet is definitely the way to go- such good value for five courses. All the desserts..."
EK
"A cosy space serving lovely generous pastas and a nice combination of tradition and modern.  The burrata with the tomatoes is to die for.  I also..."
The Napoli Alert
"Cute little Italian restaurant with gorgeous house made pasta on offer.  We had the burrata cheese to start and loved it.  Followed it with..."
Melbourne Foodie
"A great add to lt Bourke st! Tipo 00 is a real Italian dining experience with a twist. Ingredients are chosen carefully and dishes are traditional..."
Andy C
"This place will melt away your fresh hand made pasta craving. Gnocchi on my first visit was sensational but it wasn't the same on my second visit...."
Lilian Baedeker
"A place where the ambience, service and food are just so on point. What a find. Our waitress was charming. Entrees were uncomplicated and a..."
MellowFever
"Tipo 00 has been on my radar since I heard it was in development. A pasta bar dedicated to serving up unadulterated home-made pasta dishes? Yes..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Went to Tipo OO for lunch yesterday after hearing mostly good things about it. We had limited time so we jumped straight into the$55 chef's menu,..."
Long Lunch
"Excellent authentic Italian food, with cosy atmosphere and great wait staff. It has to be in the top 5 best Italian restaurants in Melbourne. The..."
F&K
"If you love authentic Italian food then you'll Tipo 00. Friendly staff, nothing is a problem for them, they know the menu and are happy to make..."
LM
"We are here sat lunchtime.. Have to say I was very impressed. Staff were well experienced and friendly . The place was cozy and had a great ..."
Sinead Byrne
"Italian food at its best. I had the stinging nettles dish and it was delicious. However the tipomesu was a bit of a disappointment. Overall the..."
Instamato
"My third trip to this small bustling restaurant and it has been harder to get a table each time, but persevere people, because it is worth it. Try..."
Capt. Cook
"Great food, great service, great wine selection.I don't know of many restaurants in Melbourne that can brag about having all 3 of these things..."
Luke
"Fantastic food (pastas were all amazing!) coupled with great attentive and personable service. Only minor improvement would be the coffee. Make sure..."
Stan
"pasta dishes were excellent, the tagliolini was superb, the burrata starter was nice. nice design as you can see the chef preparing the plates in..."
Jason T
"Amazing! 😍 This is probably my favourite Italian place in Melbourne. The staff were friendly and attentive. The drinks and food were perfect...."
Winnieats
"Impossible to fault. Everything here from Oysters, to pasta is heavenly. The highlight of the menu is definitely the Spanner Crab linguine; its silky..."
Andie Porcaro
"Excellent food, best Italian around that part of the CBD, in fact best food and service in that part of the CBD . The pasta is very good and a superb..."
John Johnson
"Back in 2009 on a trip to Melbourne, I wandered up and down Lygon Street asking the spruikers if their pasta was homemade. I didn’t have much luck...."
Champagne And Chips
"Really good Italian in the CBD. I had the Chef's menu and was very satisfied. Pasta dishes were obviously fresh and cooked to perfection. The..."
Iluvfood
"One of the best pasta joints in Melbourne! Highly recommend the gnocchi and Tipomisu dessert 😍 - i don't even like tiramisu but holy wowsas,..."
Rbcatran
"Delicious food and a classy yet comfortable atmosphere. We brought our two year old with us for an early dinner, as Zomato had the restaurant as..."
Leah
"A very small Italian restaurant with quality pasta. I had the spanner crab pasta with chili. It was delish, the perfect amount too. Pannacotta was..."
Heidi
"The Italian food renaissance of Melbourne continues. It seems like there is a great Italian restaurant opening every week. In recent times I have..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"Seriously good Italian fare accompanied by good service despite the fact the place was packed! Standouts were the asparagus tortelloni and the..."
Foodinfocusz
"I had built great expectations for this place, and it truly did not disappoint. Soft pillowy parcels of gnocchi, sauce packed full of flavour...."
SazSoh
"Quality food, but is on the expensive side. Although the starters were well prepared and had interesting flavors I just don't see the value at $17+...."
Cheezles
"Very impressed by this restaurant. The gnocchi was delicious and the service was fantastic. Our waiter was attentive and gave us suggestions with the..."
Cheezels
"I enjoy Tipo00 so much I believe it deserves a second (updated) review! I've been here a few more times now and have always left the restaurant..."
Kell
"At Tipo 00 there are carbs a plenty to make you happy as pasta is their specialty.  Italian food in general too. The restaurant is quite small, but..."
Chewing Is Exercise
"Quietly located on Little Bourke street, this small, intimate and sophisticated restaurant definitely makes the perfect setting for a date night or a..."
ByTheSpoonful
"I spent a Christmas with family friends in northern Italy many years ago now, and it was a truly memorable culinary experience. Whenever I go out..."
Adventures In Winterland
"Tipo was a nice and cozy Italian restaurant. It was quite popular during lunch time. Limited seats but service was good. We ordered two starters: ox..."
Jianierrrrrr
"as bdp's time in melbourne draws to an end, we've endeavoured to catch up for dinner / brunch frequently with #matesbeingmates. . DL and I had been..."
Eat.more
"Great pasta, lovely wine and (seriously rich) beautifully prepared dessert - all topped off with perfect service for this style of dining, and that..."
BlueJay
"This is absolutely seriously brilliant pasta. It's the real deal. Great choice of Italian wines too. The simple things done extremely well.It's..."
JSPHFLCTT
"My new favourite Italian restaurant! The gnocchi with the braised duck is a must have - just melted in your mouth! The special entree of the night -..."
Kalai Chu
"Everything is good good good good.I want to come back and try all of the pasta i didn't try.  Highly recommend the Tagliolini with..."
Gianfranco Stella
"Good food, wine, right price. Been a couple times and always great. Well looked after by the staff, the pacing for chefs selection was perfect and..."
Daniel
"Magnificent Italian food in the cbd. Perfect for a business lunch as the service was efficient and professional from the 2 waiters on the day, they..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"Devine, food at its best. You cannot miss this amazing place. Food perfect. Service was friendly and professional. Do these guys know Italian..."
Hitch.linda
"Great Friday night catch up with the girls. I visited Tipo 00 for the first time last Friday. Pressure was on to impress! Tipo 00 did not disappoint..."
Sarah Garner
"Very enjoyable. Had dinner with friends. Or as we put it a "late lunch" as we had the early shift. The restaurant is good size with plenty of space..."
Mark From Melbourne
"It is hard to have not heard of Tipo OO if you read any of the national or Victorian based food press in recent months. What is the foundation of..."
Ben Lee Kong
"The gnocchi were draped with sticky braised duck and porcini mushrooms, the gravy rich and buttery, having extracted every last morsel of flavour in..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Really enjoy my meal here. All the dishes we ordered turn out to be good. Love the open kitchen idea, I can tell the chef & staff there really love..."
Chenny
"Yum Yum Yum. Had to wait 45 minutes to be seated on a Tuesday BUT it was definitely worth it! Had the gnocchi main was cooked to perfection! The..."
Skouzma
"Faultless. Great food, the best pasta I have ever eaten and friendly, down-to-earth waiters. I can only fault that they didn't resupply delicious..."
Emily Korb
"Fabulous food and very attentive service. Highly..."
CeraK
"Have you been looking for a tall, dark and handsome Italian  Well close down your Tinder app and unregister from RSVP because the Baroness has found..."
The Baroness Of Melbourne
"Named after the finely ground flour used to make pizza and pasta, Tipo 00 is a place that offers simple yet quality Italian fare. No wonder it was..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"My pre Christmas visit to Tipo 00 was overwhelmingly good so really it was time for another visit. Although since then I have had great pasta at..."
Minda Barley
"So good we went there twice in one weekend!. Seriously amazing Italian food. Each dish cooked to perfection. Great staff who are knowledgeable and..."
Rory McDonald
"Superb. In melbourne for a few nights and finished off with lunch at this place. By far the best dining experience of our trip. The pasta was..."
Ryan
"Yum. The staff are so chill and the food is delicious. Such a great place. I'd never heard about Tipo 00 before but now I want to go back every week..."
Huey
"Outstanding place for tasty Italian classics. The room is quite modest, but the pasta is absolutely first rate. Some of the best gnocchi , tagliolini..."
Maestro
"Tipo 00 is the kind of restaurant where you'd come from adelaide and be like holy craaaap melbourne is amazing. The perfect..."
Domislav Kestovich
"Love it!!!. Amazing!!! Incredible pasta, great atmosphere, excellent staff, the whole package. Will defininantly be recommending Tipo 00 to my..."
Bxynas
"Honestly Just Perfect!. Hubby and I ate here the other night and we loved it. Firstly the service was excellent and the staff were very attentive,..."
Happy Eater
"Great place to dine. This would have to be one of our favourite restaurants at the moment. Been here at least a dozen times and i cant fault any of..."
Juliew
"Exquisite!. After deciding to try this Italian joint after a great review in GoodFood, it lived up to every word of it. The atmosphere is authentic..."
Maevebarlow1
"Amazing pasta!! Full flavoured and fantastic service. I went with a friend and we shared each dish, the staff were so lovely, they split each meal..."
DumplingDoll
"Such an enjoyable experience. I've been here multiple times this month after finding out about it randomly. I fell in love with the first bite. I've..."
Adriana_amelie
"Now thats what I'm talking about..... At last, a real pasta place in Melbourne and yes it even gives A Tavola in Sydney a run.Thanks for..."
Luv2eat
"Really great fresh pasta here and the portion was reasonably generous. The downside is we (3 of us) asked for a 2nd serving top up of the bread and..."
Ally
"Just great honest, tasty food. No tricks or gimmicks, but they honour the produce. Service is super friendly and lacking the pretence, just like the..."
Hung Dong Long
"Gluten friendly grazing.. "I had the pleasure of having lunch here with a wine producer from Sicilylast Thursday. I am gluten and diary..."
Clerico
"Beautiful pasta!. Absolutely delicious fresh pasta with a tonne of flavour. Service is very friendly and attentive - our waiter offered us more bread..."
J.eats
"Fresh pasta to die for!. This place was awesome! I would highly recommend. I had the Rabbit Pappardella with hazelnut. It was fresh pasta and the..."
Tbn
"New favourite!. By far one of the best meals I've had in a long time, we had the chefs choice 4 courses and the serves were generous and the flavours..."
Norat
"Fantastic. Ate there on Saturday night. The service was attentive, the food came out in a timely fashion, best of all when it arrived each dish was..."
Peter Sherwood
"Great food and service. Being local residents in Little Bourke Street we thought we would give this new pasta bar a go. Very impressed with the new..."
Loveroffood
"This place was fantastic! The Turkish bread served with ricotta was a great way to start off. The squid ink spaghetti was exquisite and was as good..."
Antigone
"I haven't had pasta so perfectly cooked in such a long time. Staff were attentive and food was delicious, couldn't ask for..."
EmYap
"Perfect pasta. I don't normally write restaurant reviews but I had such a lovely time at Tipo 00 I wanted to share. The food was delicious,..."
A_toebs
"We had a fantastic night tonight, service was excellent - the food was sublime!Definitely a new..."
Nikki Toyama
"Exciting. There are two things I look for in a great restaurant experience: Knowledgeable, Attentive staff and Succulent Food. This new italian fresh..."
Orianna
"Amazing! With out a doubt the pasta I have ever eaten and with such good service to top things off..."
Ryan Haynes
"Tipo is definitely one of old faves - a sweet Italian restaurant nestled in Little Bourke Street, with its sensational food and reasonable prices,..."
The New Fave
"Tipo 00 is a fairly new establishment that I chanced upon on one Friday afternoon while we were trying to decide what to eat after work.The..."
Foodfortwo.melb
"Named for the flour with which one makes pasta, Tipo 00 is very much the pasta place of the hour. The first I'd been was only a few weeks ago and I..."
Snow Crab Nebula
"If I had to choose only one cuisine that I had to eat all my life it would have to be Italian. I love pizza and pasta, so when I heard about a new..."
Edge Of My Plate
"Terri had been wanting to try Tipo 00 for a while, and so had I, so we had a lovely ladies night over some good (not so) old-fashioned pasta and..."
Jess Carey
"Tipo 00 brings the soul of Italian cooking along with a couple more modern, technical twists. This isn’t about reinterpreting classical dishes, but..."
Eat Australia
"One of my favourite Italian restaurant in the city. Everything is aways good. If you couldn’t get a reservation online, please go to the restaurant..."
Priscillia
"Overall a great experience as always. The entrees - (tartare, ox tongue, calamari were all quite amazing. The mains, the pasta were slightly..."
Lina
"Sat outdoors with a table of 4 a few weeks ago. Compared to previous visits, the pasta this time was slightly underseasoned which impacted the..."
M So
"Finally tried Melbourne’s famous pasta bar, Tipo 00 (after many failed attempts at securing a booking) - and I gotta say, the pasta here is..."
Stelly
"Tipo 00 doesn't stop amazing me! The food is outstanding!! By far the stand-out was the tortellini cacio e pepe. The serving size is super generous..."
Jason
"Truffle night. Plus duck gnocchi. Excellent as always. Duck is a staple, and the truffle risotto is also a staple when truffle is on the menu. I'm..."
Cheuk-Hin Ho
"Tipo 00 was outrageous... Outrageously good. That's what Gordon Ramsey would have said and I completely agree with that. Great cozy atmosphere,..."
Niki-Veronika
Scopri
94/100 (2962 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Osso Buco
Salad
Quail
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Pesto
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Risotto
Antipasti
Calamares
Ragu
Agnolotti
Ossobuco
Prawns
Beef
Tiramisu
Torte
Sit down
Italian
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Cash Only
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
After-hours
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious food in a beautiful intimate setting. Incredibly knowledgeable and attentive staff. Will definitely be back next trip to..."
Michelle Humphreys
"Amazing. Food Quality and menu options are fantastic, Service is excellent. Keep going back. One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. I always..."
Matt Petrucci
"I was down from Sydney and Scopri had been recommended. The service was delightful & the food was bliss. I dined alone and couldn't have felt more..."
Bern Burnett
"Scopri we couldn't have been more impressed last night! Your food and service was next level however I must single out the risotto which is as good..."
Ryan Dyson
"Absolutely loved this restaurant! A hidden gem! Myself and 3 friends went for a birthday lunch and every single course from starter to dessert, was..."
Fionnula Moore
"Amazing food and experience. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting to try an establishment, that is well worth all the recommendations it..."
Teresa Mercuri Rubini
"Amazing food, such depth of flavor! Duck Ragu out of this world! Can’t wait to go..."
Chris Kavadis
"Had a private wine dinner upstairs-the food was delicious, full of flavours, from the salmon starters through to the amazing..."
David McGregor
"Excellent service, best service in Melbourne and great food. Fantastic long..."
Remko Jacobs
"Such an amazing night had at Scopri!! The food, the serves , everything was just perfect and at a decent price. Totally recommend it to anyone and I..."
Smitty Smith
"Delicious food and excellent staff! We had the insalata caprese, osso bucco, panzerotti filled with broccoli rabe, the canelone and the chocolate..."
Jen Guha
"Had dinner with 4 girl friends last night, the service was fantastic and the food was divine. The staff were so attentive and their recommendations..."
Jo-Anne Barrett Carroll
"OTTIMO!!! how else to describe the atmosphere, staff, attentiveness, food, wine, flair, .... u name it, it's all there. can't wait to be back in dec..."
Bruno Woe
"The food and service was exceptional. Although the truffle risotto was standout, every other dish was also ! Look forward to going back..."
Gina Haitidis
"Warm welcome after a lengthy hiatus. Dishes and service absolutely on point and great to see a cherished establishment..."
Kevin Zy
"Amazing Italian food every time we go without fail! Seafood pasta and the spatchcock are my two standout dishes. The service is impeccable and It’s..."
HH24
"Amazing! It was my second time in the restaurant but 6th time to Scopri. We usually book the private room and do the Feed me menu (great..."
Sweetlikesugar
"So we are after a genuine Italian food experience, this is a must go restaurant. I come regularly for business dinners and we like bring our wine to..."
Khana Khazana
"Melbourne excels in Italian food again! Italian owned and run Scopri Restaurant, another of my favourites. Antipasto was superb then King George..."
Aaditey Bains
"Had a lovely dinner at Scopri. The waiter was terrific at matching our byo wines with our menu of Oysters, Beef Carpaccio, Calamari, Scallops,..."
Alessandro Marchese
"Great little italian restaurant will be back. food was..."
Simon Henderson
"Amazing food and service was impeccable. We don't normally tip but left $15 for the man serving us as he was so friendly, professional, and sung..."
Dan M
"Such a special dining experience The service here is so professional, attentive, knowledgeable and warm it’s really what makes it. The..."
Frances Mona
"My wife and I dined here last nightWe had a really great night! Food was great but the service was what made it really special We ordered..."
Chris Shearer
"We have returned to Scopri and  dined there twice this month, and found  it even better than when we last dined there. Outstanding  select menu..."
Keepsmiling
"best tiramisu ever tasted❤️friendly staff and great servicegood place to go with your best friends and familylove the tiramisu and..."
Mitty
"Carlton stand alone restaurant, off the beaten track, in Nicholson Street.  Convenient access with plenty of 2 hour street parking.  We were warmly..."
Hans Moleman
"Italian food that never disappoints. Lots of regulars at this restaurant for great reason. Delicious food including truffle risotto, quail and pasta..."
Vman
"Great service. Amazing food, probably one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Although it is hard to make a reservation. If you don’t mind..."
Phoenix Gudic
"went for the option where you pay $90 to let them feed you, and it was a great experience! Five courses plus dessert, each course plays a great..."
Srslyfoods
"Food here is spot on! Everything we ordered was delicious escpecially the special of the day mushroom risotto. And it’s great because they allow..."
Megan Kong
"Delicious Italian fare in Melbourne! The service is very attentive and the food came out quickly. We had the quail for entree, it was the best quail..."
Jill
"Great food, everything was cooked so well. But i expected more from reading the reviews. It did not disappoint though. My favourite thing was the..."
Kaila Husband
"The meal began with their home-made bread. It was a country style loaf with white, dense but soft dough in the middle and a thick, strong crust. This..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Tasty Italian on the good food side of Carlton. Quail and salumi starters very good as was the squid ink pasta main. Only thing that wasn’t good..."
Jim Fuoco
"Very great place to meet your friends and family. The food was excellent and staff was super nice to us. The prawn was fresh with fabulous texture..."
Laura
"Scopri has been around for a while but this was the first time I was able to get along to try some traditional Italian cuisine. It does not..."
Robin
"My favorite restaurant in Australia. I can't image i had the best steak. lamb. pasta in my life in one meal. Everything is perfect from the dishes to..."
Jiaqi987261
"This is an Italian restaurant with a very good environment, which is very quiet and warm.  The owner is an Italian gourmet who is humorous and..."
Ruiyi Guan
"This place has to be one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne, let alone Carlton. The oysters were really fresh, the pasta was extremely unique,..."
Ryan Hosken
"Excellent Italian food in a cozy setting. The bread was delicious, the pasta dishes were full flavoured and the desserts were top notch. Service..."
Annannann
"I was recommended to Scopri by an acquaintance of Italian descent. We were not disappointed. We were warmly welcomed by the floor manager and staff...."
Crittenden Hennsesy
"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne, hands down. Came here for my Birthday and Patrick our waiter was amazing, he was knowledgeable, kind and..."
Patrick J. Abade
"I had lunch here and it was a memorable experience. The restaurant had friendly staff and owner which made the atmosphere became pleasant. The..."
Duc4sse
"one of my favorite authentic Italian restaurants. the staff and the host were amazing. food was devine. we tried the banquet option and it did not..."
Doodiethefoodieblogger
"A friend recommended this place and I just want to say THANK YOU!Definitely the best experience we have had this year. As soon as you..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"This definitely is worth every penny spent. Service was excellent We ordered ‘serve your table’ optionIt’s now $85pp..."
Love Food
"Exquisite dining experience. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. I had the deboned spatchcock which was delicious. Everyone..."
Karina J
"Great service with quite traditional decor Very reasonable price with lots of food options, some of them even from their own organic..."
Gina Yin
"Came for special occasion and it was awesome. Staff provided recommendations but we choose the “let us feed you” option. 88 pp kinda expensive..."
Huani Neupane
"What a wonderful Italian eatery, I cannot believe it took me this long to find it.  Friday night was my second visit in 3 months.   We chose the..."
Marc C
"The moment we walked through the doors of Scopri to the time we left, we experienced the epitome of flawless customer service. Staff provided..."
Veta Bajaj
"This is definitely one of the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne. We ordered:1. Insalata Capresa (delicious but $22 for 3 pieces I think is..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Such a good dining experience with wonderful Italian food that basically bursts in your mouth after every bite, with the setting being wonderful and..."
Foodaholic103
"Always fully booked at night, came here for lunch instead. 5 star for the foods, 5 star for the customer service... we ordered 5 main dishes all was..."
Kwok.henny
"Beautiful Italian restaurant. Locally farmed produced, well cooked, served with warmth and pride. Amazing house made pasta, perfectly cooked fish,..."
A Choong
"Had a lovely evening here with two close friends. Our waiter Patrick was delightful, very helpful & accommodating. The ambience was buzzing, full of..."
Petit Gastounet
"What a beautiful person Patrick our suburb waiter was. Service here is second to none. This wonderful encounter perfectly complimented the atmosphere..."
Jaclyn Chew
"Had Lunch with two friends here. The tuna tartare was sensational. It was soft and tangy. He bread was really soft and delicious and I had a whole..."
FoodieGuru_770
"Don’t hand out 5 after one visit often but this place was amazing! Had a set menu in the private dining room so got to try a lot! Everything so..."
Denny Patron
"Finally tried this good rep Italian restaurant and experienced why this is one of the best in Melbourne! Definitely one of the best homemade pasta in..."
Angie Bone
"My 3 Key Pointers * House-made pasta was mouthwatering.* They are on fire in the Kitchen and burning out the flames on the floor,..."
MsConnoisseur
"This place is the best. One of my favourite dining experiences in my whole life. The food was next level, and the service was incredible. Our waiter..."
Jenna Schijf
"Beautiful authentic Italian restaurant! Amazing customer service. Great atmosphere. Food was so delicious that I forgot to take more photos before..."
S_foodie
"Speechless! The best dining experience we have had in Melbourne. Had always heard about this place and so happy we finally went. The food is..."
Ornella
"Without question one of my top 5 dining experiences I’ve ever had. Had very high expectations from friends that had been there many times and also..."
Birdman
"OH MY GOD THE TRUFFLE RISOTTO! It was my absolute favorite dish from here and I constantly find myself raving about it . The rest of the food here..."
Vivian
"Amazing Italian food, polenta so creamy , ribeye cooked to perfection.Great night all round even if our waiter was alittle to high..."
Picky ''C''
"They say when you take your last breathes you have flashes of your most cherished life moments, Scopri will be one of the moments. My anticipation..."
Mr. Hakuna Matata
"Really enjoyed the lamb gnocchi and spatchcock here! Don't miss the scallops as well! Very good and attentive service, and a good selection of wines...."
Rachel Lai
"Delicious, unpretentious Italian food in a classic restaurant setting. Went here with my partner and we really enjoyed our meal. We shared broccoli..."
Alex Butenko
"Came here for ur anniversary dinner. After seeing so many good reviews and with it being number 1 on trip advisor we had high..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"This is a lovely restaurant which ticks a lot of boxes. I’d been eager to come here for about three years as I watched it race up the ratings list..."
Two Sheds
"Excellent dinner with my uncle and my parents. Staff are really friendly and service is brilliant. Help us order slow cooked goat and two fish one..."
元霸李
"I've been scoping out Scorpi for sometime and was excited to have opportunity to try it recently. The only issue we had was, we wanted to try..."
Yuan Diego
"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Scopri. Particular highlights were the Fregola and Fettuccini Duck (also highly recommend the Truffle Risotto)...."
Aaron Carey
"Had a voucher for this joint, heard it was good but don't usually go for Italian much so was looking forward to trying it. Quite a small place, real..."
PedGetsFed
"Scorpi is the real deal. Authentic top end Italian food. The pasta was so rich and the meat melted In your mouth. The steak was cooked to perfection...."
Finger Lickin
"We took my Italian inlaws here for mother in laws birthday. All the dishes were very good. My rabbit ragu was full of flavour and delicious...."
Kasia.dagnolo
"Had a degustation for a function. All the food was top notch. The steak was probably the best I've had. The gnocchi with lamb ragu was amazing also...."
Arnie Vijayakumar
"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. From the service, to the quality of food, we had a fantastic experience and all of the staff there should..."
AEEB
"Wow! Absolutely delicious, the taste in every dish was unique and full of flavor. A must try for any Melbourne food lover. I'll be back very..."
MrMena
"my favourite restaurant in melbourne! the food is just amazing, the service is impeccable, and the staff very friendly. A little piece of italy in..."
Ari
"As I eat out in Melbourne multiple times a week, I’m still wondering how it has taken me so long to discover this venue. But, I do believe it is..."
Justine
"O M G.... Yum yum & yum. We tried the feed me menu for lunch today and were blown away. The food is remarkable and service to match...."
Hakan Dogan
"I ordered the vegan gnocchi with tomato sauce and basil, which wasn't on the menu but the staff are VERY accomodating. My dad and sister ordered the..."
Adelle Yen
"authentic food and great service  one of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne without all the pretensions. but its getting  harder..."
Peter Staples
"Absolutely delicious. My new favourite place in Melbourne. I can't understand why this place doesn't have a hat. Outstanding service, impecable food..."
Predator
"The best restaurant in Melbourne! By far the best service, friendly and small place with outstanding pasta and desserts. It's BYO as well, which is..."
A.B.
"Everything about this place is spot on. Food and service cannot be faulted. The kitchen is very accommodating with any dietary requirements with no..."
Susie K
"Absolutely delightful Italian food. High quality ingredients and excellent service. The wine list is also impressive. I always have a wonderful time..."
Grace Houdini
"I have been to almost every Italian restaurant in Melbourne (not to mention loads more in Sydney, Italia, NYC, etc!!!). This is one of my all time..."
Ragazzo Tricolore
"Brilliant. Great food, exceptional service. I couldn't ask for a better dining experience. Just like bing entertained by family friends. Let them..."
Gourmet Diner
"Scopri is rapidly becoming a member of that small band of restaurants that form part of the deeply ingrained clique of Melbourne's elite dining..."
Professor_JER
"Food was amazing! Beautiful harmony of flavours from the separate elements, cooked with impeccable timing. Such great skills!!!Portion..."
Denii
"This place is divine!The food is simply beautiful - So much taste and finesse. I love the the focus on seasonal produce. Service is..."
Cassandra
"Have been here before so when I knew I was coming to Melbourne from Sydney I booked Scopri  immediately. It is just that damn good.The setting,..."
Robbie
"Awesome meal. Superb Italian prepared with top quality local produce.Good wine list, nice balance between local and Italian wines. We..."
James
"Just had a great lunch with friends. We shared all the entrees and they were amazing... the bread is to die for! Had the rib eye for main & it was..."
Picc
"Beautiful menu, lovely setting and excellent service. This hidden gem is definitely worth a visit. Our waiter was very helpful with how to choose..."
Kate Bolton
"A hidden gem tucked away in Carlton has Italian peasant food with class from the greeting at the door to the servers at the table delivering meals..."
Darkeaglefeather
"Amazing Tortelli..... melts in your mouth! Bread was so fresh and soft too! Agnolotti was so simple but the flavours were brilliant! Will look..."
Foodie By Night
"Visited Scopri for lunch. Started with the angel hair pasta with prawns, an absolutely stunning dish, beautifully presented. This followed by the..."
Austar3411
"great food, attentive service and not too uptight atmosphere. Food is high quality and great selections to suit all types of eaters. my favourite..."
BD
"We live very close and have wanted to try Scopri for a long time. We came for dinner tonight and my only regret is that we did not come sooner. I..."
Haley
"beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.a booking is definitely recommended although I have managed to get a seat without booking once (right on the dot..."
Tony
"My new favorite restaurant in town. We celebrated a special occasion here and every single aspect of the evening was 10/10. The service:..."
AP23
"I finally got to try Scopri on Saturday night.One of my girlfriends and her family go there very regularly and is a family favourite so I could..."
Renata
"Came in without a booking on a Tuesday night at about 6pm. We got a nice table right by the street window, however, I think a booking is definitely..."
Min
"This was our first visit to Scopri and we loved it. The service made us feel like VIP guests, holding the doors, taking our coats, constantly topping..."
Fi The Foodie
"Great food, great service, great night :) We ordered squid ink linguine and Kid goat. Then a shrimp dish. Everything we ordered arrived..."
Emily
"Amazing food! this is our special occasion go to restaurant and for good reason. We always find something delicious to eat and the customer service..."
Alex Turnidge
"This is Italian done perfectly right. Italian food isn't usually my thing, mostly because of so many average examples that you stumble upon. No one..."
Iris Myandowski
"Warm atmosphere with every friendly & attentive service. Standing out to me was the eye fillet that was cooked to perfection. I didn't really like..."
TT
"Once again a wonderful meal at Scopri The food is reliably excellent, the service friendly and professional and, for what you get, it's very..."
Emptym62
"Been here in May 2015 served by someone called Peter to whom I owe a very favorable review. Impeccable service and food - finished on around $200..."
GaryZ
"Being of Italian background we decided to give this well recommend restaurant a run. Yes the food was very good on the whole. BYO is welcome but $15..."
Dottore Vince
"Fantastic food. Great service What a gem of a place. Wonderful traditional Italian food with modern twist. I will be bringing lots of friends..."
Vince C
"I went here recently for birthday date celebrations. Top marks for being BYO. It made the bill at the end of it affordable. We ordered the Sydney..."
Hannah Simon
"Exceptional cuisine and attentive friendly service. Flounder was amazing - beautiful bread, delicious salads and desserts. upstairs function room..."
Lindt
"Scopri is where you re-discover, or for many today I imagine, discover for the first time just how wonderful it feels to be looked after with a level..."
Michelle Louis
"We've been twice and both times it was fantastic. Friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. These people are passionate about food and it shows. Great..."
Niki
"Fantastic food. Ate the coniglio siciliano (Sicilian rabbit) which brought me back to the cooking of my nonna! Truly authentic Italian cuisine...."
Brungiel
"We came here for a work Christmas function and may I add by this point I was well over the large calorie-laden lunch and dinners, though Scopri was..."
Giovanna Isabella
"I attended a function here, so I didn't get to look at a menu nor choose any of the things I ate. But I know that everything was truly..."
Onara
"I don't like going to Melbourne's Italian restaurants much. I lived in Italy for almost 8 years and it kind of spoiled me, since I now think that..."
Chris Turner
"Great experience! Don't choose from the menu, just ask the owner to feed you and he will prepare a sequence of amazing home made Italian food. Great..."
Myrent.email.me
"Absolutely a "must return" restaurant! Service was warm and attentive. Food - incredible - Seafood ravioli has never been this tasty in memory. ..."
He Sun
"Our new favourite Italian Eatery. This is a fabulous Restaurant...... The perfect combination of amazing food and staff that help make the experience..."
Stephen
"Have been several times and always found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The food is always excellent and the place has a very pleasant..."
Nick
"My boyfriend took me to Scopri for my birthday upon the recommendation of a friend. I left with a smile on my face and a tummy full of beautiful..."
Little Pink Piggy
"A beautiful experience tonight. Food was elegant and delicious! Our waiter Patrick was so friendly and helpful. Loved the Italian atmosphere. I..."
Tekah Kisharn
"After a terrible experience on Lygon St earlier in the week, we decided to check Zomato for a highly rated restaurant and came across Scopri...."
Jonathan
"This is my new favourite.. BYO and great pasta and meat dishes ... A classic old style with great service and great season specials... Good private..."
Rod Hirst
"This place is the full bottle. Owners, Allison and Anthony are passionate and knowledgable about their food and wine. And it is reflected in..."
Geoff Birtles
"As part of a group of 14 for dinner in the upstairs private dining room on Saturday we were treated like special guests from start to finish.  The..."
PoleDancer
"Sublime food and exemplary service. Truly a wonderful restaurant doing everything well. Wine matching was perfect as was ALL the dishes we tried..."
Fat Teddys Crew
"First trip to Scopri and it won't be the last.  From the fresh baked bread through the mains the food and service were excellent.  It is a close to..."
Northernb
"Fantastic service and a wonderful meal. Great value. Lovely ambience and we appreciated the attention to acoustics. Staff were friendly, attentive..."
BarbaraR
"From the moment we walked in I have to say wow ! Have been wanting to try this beautiful little Italian Restaurant for a while now and after reading..."
Cazza
"A gem. Authentic. Well priced. Incredibly welcoming.. Lunch for 4 of us. A warm autumn day in Melbourne but the menu transports the soul to Italy...."
Mike B
"Perfect! Beautiful food and service..."
Danielle Maas
"CAPRETTO RUSTICO Kid goat cooked on the bone in white wine with potatoes, peas & grated..."
Sonia Chan
"Stop the presses. I only live around the corner from Scopri and had my first visit there a few months ago with my partner. A complete hidden..."
DutchyEatsWine
"Exceptional service in an ambient and relaxing location. The food is divine and not as expensive as you think! Everything was cooked to perfection...."
Nor
"Exceptional all round! Highly recommend the 'feed me' option. We were in heaven last night celebrating our wedding anniversary. Wonderful food,..."
High Expectation
"Just noticed that I had not provided feedback on my favourite restaurant and I have been going regularly for years! If you like authentic..."
Geoff
"An Italian lovers dream!. My partner and I dined here last night for the first time and we were VERY impressed. Having just returned from a 3 month..."
Vicvic
"Great romantic night out. Took my wife here to celebrate 10 year anniversary and was a perfect evening, great atmosphere, and the food was..."
JAC
"Faultless!!!!. Each time we dine here it just gets better! Having up to at least 5 mouth watering specials on selection as well as the current..."
Foodude
"Excellent service, great food. Loved the goat dish & chocolate torte...."
Foodie
"More than just good food. Lovely unassuming location near Alexandria Parade with plenty of off street parking. My friend and I had an enjoyable lunch..."
Jeffo
"I couldn't say that I disliked Scopri as technically it's faultless, great food n service, beautiful decor, but perhaps Scopri is a tad too precise,..."
Iceman
"I have mixed feelings about Scopri...As soon as I entered the door I was greeted by a smiling waitress - I didn't have to stand in awkward..."
Eilish
"The goat is..."
Pied-a-terre
"A gem. Down to earth and friendly. Passionate staff and a fantastic balance of flavours in an Italian cultural delightWon't..."
Ron Mejak
"PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. This place deserves the high ratings it has to-date. The service staff were attentative without being overbearing, the meals..."
The Professor
"7 of us dined at Scopri and between us we tried a massive chunk of the menu. We could not fault anything. All the meals were cooked perfectly and..."
Heartagram_angel
"A taste of Italy in Melbourne. There are thousands of italian restaurants in Melbourne who claim to bring a taste of Italy to our city. However,..."
Zane David Holloway
"Unpretentious Italian. Have eaten here a few times recently. Food is unpretentious, great tasting and good value. My clear choice for Italian in the..."
Anderson
"The food was lovely but the service, while attentive enough, was a little disappointing - a smile and a hint of personality never goes astray. We..."
Moose
"Food fantastico. Great wines too. Service equally..."
Silvia
"Highly Recomended!. The food was authentic and absoltely delicious, had a great selection of wine and the service was fantastic - will certainly be..."
Lauren
"Bday dinner. Table for 6. A few ppl had the beef carpaccio but i usually prefer the fish one. Had the clam seafood pasta for main, it remains me of..."
Blovedlay
"A proper dining experience. Went to dinner last night at Scopri and throughly enjoyed it. If you go out to dine and have an experience, this place is..."
Garbanzo Gonzo
"If you're a looking for a really Italian experience in terms of fine dining this is the only place in Melbourne to go. Great food and great..."
Andy C
"Excellent!. I was looking for a BYO restaurant in Clifton Hill / Fitzroy North / Carlton North area and found this place via a few rating websites...."
Bruce
"Great restaurant. This is a grown up italian restaurant great food great wine excellent service one of the best in Carlton funny how Nicholson St has..."
Liling333
"A gourmet experience. Last night we had a beautiful authentic Italian mealAlison, Anthony, and staff have created a most welcoming and..."
Anne Dangelo
"Excellent Italian. Husband and I love the food at Scopri, we ate dinner there last night and it didn't disapoint. For entree I had the Burrata with..."
Diane Rowley
"10/10 4me. Absolutely one of melbourne finest Italian..."
Mr Chef
"Highly reccommended. BYO!!!!!, great service, fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked, super tasty, beautiful atmosphere - perfect date night, and true..."
Anne
"Fresh and authentic. This is well cooked, simple food with quality produce. Couldn't decide on an entree so waiter suggested we try a tasting plate..."
Melbfoodie
"Cannot go wrong. Fine food at failry reasonable prices, BYO, great service. The menu is varied and inventive and the presentation stylish but not..."
Peter Hillis
"Great Italian food. I have eaten here many times both as Scopri and previously as Arrivederci , I think the present ownership has certainly improved..."
Chris Pow
"Terrific food and service. We have visited Scopri 4 times since discovering it recently. The food is great, service truly outstanding and a lovely..."
Fitzroylocal
"Worth a try. Nice place. Relatively inexpensive and comfortable. The waiters are very knowledgeable and try to create a relaxed dining..."
The_d_rock
"Cherob. What a great restaurant. A small, intimate place with a warm feel about it. The staff are very polite and welcoming and the intimate nature..."
Robert
"Discovered!. Where has this little gem been hiding its wares? At last, I've discovered it. Friendly service, fine food in a feel as if you are in..."
Epicurus
"Like the other rave reviews here say - great food and excellent service. Professional without being stuffy or pompous. Could easily spend what you do..."
Happyhunger
"Delicious. This was my second visit to Scopri and it was brilliant again. The service is fantastic. They know if you want to have a chat and don't..."
JC
"Very enjoyable. My wife and I dined on Saturday night for our second wedding anniversary and thought the was terrific. The service was attentive..."
Anthony
"Brilliant; attentive service, interesting menu & detailed wine list. Staff knowledgable re; food and wine and capable of match both well. Decor needs..."
Epicure
"Scopri. We had a large family function here on a Sunday. They opened especially for us. We went to quite a few high end Italian restaurants for..."
Lanihannah
"SCOPRI= great experience. In my experience of dining out in Melbourne, the term "traditional Italian" has been loosely thrown around. However, SCOPRI..."
Adriano
"One of my favourite Italian restaurants. If only I could stomach more, I would have ordered more. All the dishes were amazing and super hearty. The..."
Eat with Josephine
"I had been trying to get a dinner reservation for awhile and in the end settled for lunch. The food is well worth it, service is great, you can see..."
L. C.
"Authentic Italian food - so delicious. We managed to get a lunch reservation on a Wednesday afternoon due to a cancellation. The restaurant was..."
BC Q
"Had an amazing night catching up with friend couple last night. Started with champagne at their place then straight onto some yummy Italian food from..."
Eric Lam
"Amazing food and service. Great starters. Being gluten free is usually pretty hard for me to eat out. However, nothing is an issue at Scopri. GF..."
Alessandra Bortone
"One of the best places for Italian food in Melbourne. We got the home delivery box - all the ingredients were super fresh and vacuumed sealed...."
Michelle Laadeedaa
"Incredible farm to table meal box from Scopri. Everything was fresh, very easy to prepare and packed with flavour. The beef cheeks were out of this..."
Melbournelops
"You will never been disappointed of such authentic Italian restaurants. Tiramisu is highly recommended. Definitely worthy a second..."
Cathy Cai (Hikekeyo)
Giro D'italia
93/100 (538 ratings)
Restaurants
Romana
Lazio
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Romana
Italian
Southern-Italian
Vegan Options
Sicilian
Tuscan
Central-Italian
Southern-Italian
Lazio
Tuscan
Central-Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Sicilian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ragu
Calamari
Calamares
Tiramisu
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Sit down
Central-Italian
Southern-Italian
Romana
Sicilian
Lazio
Tuscan
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have dined here 3 to 4 times over past 12 months.  Last week was my first visit in several months and was a reminder of how enjoyable it is. ..."
Ian Hawkins
"So delicious !!! I have been to Giro’s three times now and each time has been faultless. With a delightful atmosphere and friendly and..."
Don
"Myself and a group of friends came for dinner last night and loved it. We ordered some entrees to share; the zuchinni flowers and the arancini...."
Mr. Tokyo Curry
"After many recommendations to visit this restaurant, i was pleasantly surprised by the food and atmosphere that was given at Giro..."
Erika Cristofori
"We had a lovely dining experience at Grio D'Italia and felt truly looked after, not only the warm service the food was personal, sensory and..."
Emily
"Delicious authentic Italian cuisine from diffetent parts of Italy, good selection of wine including wine from the tap (4 types), friendly service...."
Laith De Marchi
"After driving past multiple times, and wondering what had just opened locally. My partner and I decided to have a little bit of a late dinner and pop..."
Sophie
"Spotted a review in the Herald Sun recently and decided to try it out.We were shown to our seats at the bar for our dinner. We..."
Pb3068
"The service was outstanding and the food was light not to heavy but a punch in the face full of flavour then the deserts I highly recommended the..."
Murray Tognolini
"Awesome restaurant, gnocchi was delicious, Staff very friendly, Dom the owner came and spoke to us for a good 5 minutes. Even received some freebies...."
Matt
"We booked a table for six after we heard that this restaurant was recently opened and thought we'd give it a go. It was simply wow for us! The entire..."
Rennie
"We’ve been here a few times now and it’s just fantastic. The food is exquisite, the service is impeccable and they cater to my dietary..."
Laura Duggan
"I went here on a recommendation, and it was a delightful experience. The food (two shared pasta dishes) was seriously good...delicious and genuine..."
Geoff Hopkins
"Found this little gem nestled away in trendy Rathdowne St. Authentic Italian owner from Bologna in Northern Italy, with a fabulous passion for food...."
Sebdan
"It was very busy and bustling on weekday nights. The place is decent size with seating inside and outside. Food are great. Pizza is thin and soft and..."
Edwar Kartio
"Warm and welcoming services with superb food. How good was it? 4 visits in a month 🤣😍. The pastas, pizzas and desserts here were all amazing!..."
Explore Nonstop
"Food was good. I enjoyed the pizza! My fiancé stated this is one the best pizza places he tried. It was nice as we got a little view of what Italy..."
Elisa Ngo
"Giro d’Italia has the best gluten-free gnocchi in Melbourne! Staff are friendly and the serving sizes are generous. We sit outside for that Italian..."
Michelle Newell
"In Melbourne for work and after a long day in the office I went to treat myself with some comfort food! I’m Italian and I was amazed for the menu..."
Nica
"We went there for lunch. Love the decor, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I had the sweet potato croquettes and spaghetti allo scoglio...."
Armina
"Ordered the spaghetti in napoli sauce and absolutely loved it! I love the places which can master the basic traditional dishes and this one was..."
Divya Sharma
"Amazing food! Prosciutto Pizza it’s beyond delicious! Tiramisu it’s to die for! Nice staff! Look forward to many visits in this amazing..."
Dolores Maria Castro Ferreira
Pastuso
92/100 (2083 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Gluten Free Options
Latin
Peruvian
Peruvian
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Meringue
Salad
Chili
Croquettes
Tres Leches
Calamari
Cakes
Tuna
Calamares
Lamb
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Swordfish
Ribs
Octopus
Beef
Chicken Wings
Ceviche
Sit down
South American
Peruvian
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"More bang for tour buck...It's all a good, but at $110.00/personPlus$220.00 ruinart chenic de blancYou want..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"The food was super delicious and packed with flavour. I loved every course particularly the sher Wagyu T bone steak which was cooked to perfection!..."
Karen
"The food is great, great service and wonderful experience.I’m probably not a big fan of the wine list. It’s a bit strange to sit next to..."
Charlotte Cooper
"Charming restaurant bringing Peruvian dishes to foodies. It's not pretentious so you'll need to put your own napkin on your lap and don't expect the..."
Stuart Robinson
"delicious food... felt a our seating time was rushed but it was a Divine experience...."
Show Me The Yummy
"Melhor comida peruana em town! Não estranha o sucesso. Entre ceviche e grill. Fiquei fan ! Voltaria..."
Gastronomicamenteincorrecto
"4.5 stars!Feast of the Andes was definately a feast!! Food was amazing, wished the portion of the cerviches were bigger as they were my..."
Voeun
"Great ambiance, good good and friendly people.This place us must to go in Melbourne. Food options are varied accompanied by great wine..."
Varun Chandwani
"we had our valentines dinner here and it was amazing!!! we loved all the dishes we got. the waitress was really helpful and attentive and gave us a..."
Dii
"A really nice experience! Had dinner with friends, perhaps it could have been a bit quieter, but we appreciated a busy restaurant. Good menu, great..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"I had never tried Peruvian food before so I was excited to dine at pastuso. Suitable for all bookings - small or large. Set menus available...."
SouthEastEater
"Blue Grenadier and Trevally ceviche were both fantastic with unique flavour combinations. Lamb cooked to perfection with a sauce that exploded with..."
Swan Li
"First experience with this level of culinary excellence. It was amazing! Flavours complement each other to create a rounded taste in all dishes. I'll..."
Carolyn Ooi
"Amazing services, amazing food. Entree: salmon, tofu, squid side: potato and asparagus with yoghurt dressing Main: roast chicken and..."
Heidi Liang
"Fresh, flavorful, vibrant and out of this world delicious. Service is outstanding and the interior is cosy but modern. Cocktails are also so..."
Sweetie Pie
"Dined here as part of a large group and despite the restaurant being quite loud, it was a great evening. The service is attentive, discrete and..."
Olivia B
"Been here a couple of times now for the set menus. Of the 3 raw fish I think the kingfish is the best- well balanced and I could like the bowl..."
Frog
"Never had Peruvian food before. First time and so impressed! Such delicious selections of food, from starters to mains and sweets, definitely loved..."
Sense Of Food
"I have never tried Peruvian food prior to coming here but boy they did not disappoint. It was very different nothing like I’ve ever had but it was..."
FattyM
"Yum! Meal was really tasty & great to share. Loved the Peruano ceviche (very traditional), the corn fritters, the beef was wonderful and the donuts..."
Sue Mac
"Absolutely love the ceviche here! Super fresh, tasty and such interesting flavours. A favourite for..."
MJ
"First time having Peruvian food and my oh my, my mind is blown.King fish ceviche - I could eat 10 plates of these! Just wow.Alpaca tartare..."
Josephine
"Everything is beautiful - for a great meal in Melbourne, and many different culinary experiences, you should visit Pastuso.Service was..."
Tina T
"Came here a few times for work farewell dinners and I have to say, everything we ordered was sensational! We had our own private area for our meal..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Lovely place, great service, friendly staff and good food. We ordered the croquette that was amazing, the corn cake that become the highlight of the..."
Regina Prisilia
"We loved 😍This is one of our favourite restaurants. The seafood dishes were my favourite. The calamari is a must try.The wagyu was also..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Great customer service and amazing food! I loved the dishes we tried because of the quality and flavors. Amongst 5 of us, we had 5 appetizers dishes,..."
Tangertalks
"It was our fitst time trying peruvian food and Pastuso has left us wanting more. Not an expert in peruvian food, but the food felt like there is a..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Went here tonight for the first time and loved it! Had the chefs feed me menu at $70 per head which included a variety of dishes from every section..."
Adriana Santoro
"We stumbled upon this place after searching for dinner on busy Melbourne Saturday night. We were not disappointed, the vibe was lively and the..."
ChezandStedz
"Catching up with friends over a great meal is always memorable and Pastuso is right up there on top of the list of great food, service and..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Great food, service and ambience.Been here a few times for birthdays and food has been great each time. Steak cooked to perfection. For the..."
Megan Kong
"2019 is a year of firsts, for Peruvian food is another cuisine I have never had until visiting Pastuso in Melbourne. Peruvian cuisine is a reflection..."
@KeraBearEats
"Always nice to treat yourself on your birthday! 🎂 ⁣We visited this restaurant a couple of years ago and were so impressed we thought..."
Melbourne Culture Eats
"Went here on a recommendation from a coworker and had to thank him afterwards. It’s all open kitchen so you get a really nice vibe that everything..."
Michelle
"This place lives up to all the hype! The feed me menu was a great selection of the dishes and made me want to go back again to try more. Pisco Sours..."
Sarah
"An excellent and diverse menu. If you're looking for a taste you haven't experienced before, or a dish that is new and interesting, then Pastuso is..."
Mark Strathmore
"Having loved San Telmo, I was excited to try Pastuso and definitely wasn’t disappointed! In fact, I loved it even more. The steak is out of this..."
AH
"From the minute we sat down, we were served by friendly waitress offering us water, handing out menu’s, offering to put our stuff in the cloak..."
Winnie Jara Huang
"Fantastic banquet of varied, delicious dishes. Every plate is so carefully balanced, and designed to elevate the flavour of simple meats and..."
Callum Burton
"Went there for lunch after hearing a lot of positive reports about the food.  Just as well the food was excellent and delicious, as the service was..."
Hans Moleman
"Pastuso is an amazing place. We book our table 10 minutes before. They have very nice staff. I am not eating pork. When kindly asked them, they..."
Gigi
"The juicy roast chicken is amazing. It could rank top 3 chicken dishes in my life. Other dishes could be 80 out of 100 scores. Overall really good...."
Jiaqi987261
"Wow, what do I say apart from wow. So whilst I normally review places based on food, dining experience and service, this place has just exceeded my..."
Steve Levon
"First time trying Peruvian food and it was delicious! We ordered the feed me menu ($65pp) and a Pisco sour cocktail! The food was nicely presented,..."
Jiji
"Have lunch here for the first time and also a first with Peruvian cuisine.Hidden in ACDC lane this restaurant has a great ambience when you..."
Leo
"Pastuso is an amazingly hidden gem located on the fringe of AC/DC Lane. It truly is a magnificent place that offers a selection of modern inspired..."
Mr S
"This was our first time trying Peruvian cuisine and it did not disappoint. Every dish we ordered was full of flavour, leaving us wanting more. Our..."
New Food Critic ✌
"Absolutely loved this place and would rate it as one of my favourite places in Melbourne.Ordered the set menu and every dish was amazing!..."
Rowland
"This place exceeded our expectations in every way, every dish was jam packed full of flavour, we ordered the Pisco Sour cocktail to start which..."
Ana Jansz
"Pastuso Restaurant is a modern Peruvian Grill, Cevicheria & Pisco Bar tucked down the end of AC/DC Lane in Melbourne’s CBD.  Walk into Pastuso..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Peruvian food, Fantastic food! Wagu beef spring roll, snapper ceviche and the fried chicken street food were absolutely amazing! The..."
Denny Patron
"A great hidden venue in a cheeky lane way. Staff had the perfect balance of always being there yet not. Food was on point, loved the beef ribs and..."
JB
"Location wise is a perfect location in the middle of the cbd with near by bars and hidden gems. Environment is a more up lifted environment with..."
The Food Critics
"We ordered the beef and fish skewers, braised lamb shoulder, wagu beef & potato sides. Food was delicious, the ambiance was also nice however by only..."
Dee Tuncer
"As tasty as it is priceyI really enjoyed my meal at Pastuso. We had the tofu which was delectable, the sweet corn which was amazing, chicken..."
Miss K
"Friend booked Christmas dinner here and it didn't disappoint! Ordered the sth sour cocktail to start and it was sooo good! love a good start of the..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"San Telmo junior. Great steak. Really great. Staff push you to over order. Food is very good and we enjoyed what we ate. A bit of a sausage factory..."
Nick
"We spent a lovely night here to celebrate our anniversary! Every thing we had was perfect! Thanks to the friendly staff who gave me great suggestions..."
Ruiwei
"Certainly a lovely experience. An extensive menu with a variety of new dishes and flavours to try out. All the protein we had was cooked well - moist..."
Linda
"The signage somehow doesn't reflect the inside. Such a lovely modern restaurant with friendly, attentive staff. Highly recommend the Peruano. Blew..."
Mistermister
"Great atmosphere and decoration. Cosy for a date and big enough for a group dinner. Very friendly staff that helped us with ordering. The pisco sour..."
Tabi Ei
"Food takes back to Peru. Beautifully presented dishes in a warm restaurant with most friendly staff. Their dessert are stunning and equally tastes..."
LifeForFood
"Pastuso is a Perivian restaurant in the city where they do ceviche, BBQ’d meats, traditional Peruvian desserts and the best pisco sours in town...."
Olive Sundays
"A modern Peruvian grill, cevicheria and pisco bar, Pastuso celebrates the food, culture and diversity of Peru from the moment diners enter the venue..."
Gastrology
"Visited this place for a lunch with a group of friends and it’s totally awesome. What an amazing Peruvian experience. The food were totally unique..."
Pluviophile
"Great food, very tasty. Sharing dishes gave us a wider selection from the menu. All were interesting to eat. The main course lamb was outstanding...."
Keith Laing
"Amazing dinner experience with family. Server was suuuupeer friendly and helpful, providing great advice on how much to order and taking special care..."
Got_2_lunch
"I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I'm a huge fan of ceviche and I'd easily call theirs the best in the city. Peruvian food is so full of flavour and Pastuso..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Will come back for:+ Pisco Sour+ Octopus Ceviche+ Beef and fish skewer+ Striploin+ Cassava chips+ Latin American sponge..."
The Casual Diner
"We ordered the pork shoulder and sirloin (among other things) and they were the best meats I had ever tasted. Other dishes were equally good but the..."
Isabel Tsang
"Came here last night and the entrees were a kick starter, really enjoyed the ceviches, particularly the red snapper with a combination of sweet..."
WTR
"Been here twice already. Food is amazing. Atmosphere is amazing. First time I went with a group of girlfriends and we ordered dishes to share, second..."
Xmk Nguyen
"I wasn’t sure what to expect but wonderfully surprised. Service was very very good. We did the degustation and they were very amenable to our..."
SDeG
"Flavour, flavour , flavour Oh god if you come here You have to try El pollo is amazing jucy, tender with an amazing flavor, La yuca frita with cheese..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"A very busy and popular restaurant, we luckily managed to get seated straight away at a lovely booth on the elevated level. A spacious, dimly lit,..."
Jamie
"Food was fantastic and quick, waitress was attentive and cocktails delicious! Can’t fault this place. A nice selection of menu items to choose..."
Brian Foong
"Great place. Lots of different types of ceviche that all taste great, alpaca ribs are good but nothing amazing despite the reviews. Best dish is..."
Michael Nguyen
"Absolutely amazing evening. The hostess was an incredibly lovely person and so was our waitress (appreciate the recommendations !) The restaurant..."
Mish Latief
"I had a wonderful experience at pastuso today. The restaurant exceeded my expectations in ambience, food, the vibe and professionalism. I went..."
h s Manjunath
"My group went for the Ultimate Peruvian Experience and it was excellent. Every dish was so full of flavour and made with terrific ingredients. Hands..."
Harold Yap
"Quite possibly the best restaurant I've ever been to. The atmosphere was elegant without being pretentious, chic and cultural without being cliche;..."
Kris Fricke
"What blew me away was the fact they have a vegan menu/options for my husband. A rarity for a good restaurant. Not a vegan myself I found the food..."
Keren Yalouz
"Welcome back Melbourne! We chose this restaurant to make our comeback to dining out after lockdown. It proved to be a good choice. The place was..."
Carolyn Valka
Cecconi's Flinders Lane
91/100 (3612 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Tiramisu
Chili
Osso Buco
Crab
Prosciutto
Scallops
Arancini
Duck
Quail
Oyster
Beef Cheeks
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Beef
Ragu
Cotoletta
Prawns
Sit down
European
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fine Dining
"Iconic Melbourne restaurant Cecconi's has launched an exciting takeaway menu which is available for both pickup and delivery. We recently..."
Gastrology
"Met up with another couple after 20 years. Excellent food with above average service. Authentic vibe and experience but with pricey wine. Would..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne! Cecconi’s has absolutely delicious Italian food. Everything is full of flavour & tastes divine...."
Gluten Free Bible
"Fo0die dined as a guest of Cecconi’s and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service. Located on Flinders..."
The Fo0die
"This is such a great place for having a relaxing meal, enjoying some good wine and catching up with some good friends. The atmosphere and store..."
KEL
"One of the oldest establishments of Italian restaurant in the city. They have pasta, meat dishes along with a selection of entrees. The service is..."
Debby
"I’d never heard of Cecconi’s til they had reopened and everyone was talking about it. Upon a recommendation from a friend, we booked a table and..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Had a very lovely Italian dinner. The waiters were mostly attentive, and the food was all very good 😍🤤 Highly recommend their pappardelle (beef..."
Ji Song
"Basically a Melbourne institution, you will never leave unsatisfied from Cecconi’s. We have been here countless times for special occasions...."
Kris L
"My husband and I celebrated my 50th birthday and his recent work success at Cecconi's last night. Prior to booking, we looked long and hard for a..."
Olivia Stiles
"I was taken here for dinner on a first date and it was the best first date I’ve ever been on. The food was amazing as was the ambience. Great..."
J.c2
"Informal yet stylish, Cecconi’s Cantina provides the perfect location for catching up with friends and colleagues. Relax with a coffee, cocktail,..."
Robin
"Dinner here last night was absolutely delicious and service was fantastic. We were after a quick meal due to going to a show and they made it happen..."
ErinP
"This would have to be my favourite Italian restaurant in Melbourne. The restaurant is dimly lit, modern and very romantic with attentive Italian..."
Tommi Taylor
"Cecconi’s has been a favourite and I’ve only been there once! Their service was nothing to fault and their food was just delicious with also..."
Divya S
"Loved our night at Cecconi’s last week. Was there for a celebration and couldn’t have asked for a nicer environment or friendlier staff (they..."
Chelsea Matho
"Having received one Chef’s Hat consistently every year since 2006, and again this year, you know Cecconi is doing something right.The..."
Flying Forward
"Wonderful decor and very attentive service. My partner chose to take me here for my birthday dinner and we had a lovely night. To start we ordered..."
Queen Of Food
"I had the soup of the day. Which had a very weird taste to it. Wasn’t a fan at all. My fiancé had the squid ravioli and he said it wasn’t too..."
Leanne Dando
"Great place for Fine Dining, went for one of my friends birthday and it’s very high quality. Pretty pricey but it’s a great place to go when..."
TheIndianFoodie
"⭐️4.5 stars⭐️Came to Cecconis on a week night and it was bustling with warmth and cosiness. The staff were very friendly and..."
ToFeedTwo
"Fancy Italian food, fine wine and fondant come to mind when I think of Cecconi’s. They are well-known for their Italian food and wine in Melbourne..."
Olive Sundays
"10/10. The best Italian restaurant I have been to in a long time. The food is brilliant and the service impeccable. There is so much variety on the..."
High Expectations
"Cecconi’s is definitely one of Melbourne’s best Italian restaurants. Every time I come here I am blown away by the high quality of the dishes and..."
Eatable Melbourne
"Wonderful restaurant! Amazing food and service with a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The scallops with wasabi was delicious. The buttery..."
Anthonyinoz
"I fell in love with this place from the moment I walked into the establishment. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, minimalistic yet opulent. We were..."
Hungry Ham
"A delight: great ambiance, decor, food and service. All the food was excellent, including the specials.Not the cheapest, but certainly the best..."
Paul Mccormack
"Excellent food and friendly efficient and knowledgeable service. Had a great night here. Beautiful ambience too. Seafood pasta, Salmon and Arancini..."
Jez
"A treat night out.... something a little fancy with the girls. I enjoyed the salmon in vine leaf, it was coked to perfection but a touch salty for my..."
YummyMummy
"One of our favourites. Really like the elegant lookand feel, the food is always a delight and staff is welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable...."
Hungry Brunette
"Cecconi’s is really delicious - I have been here several times and have enjoyed it each time. Nice vibe inside and great location on Flinders Lane...."
Oj_always_eating
"I haven’t been to Cecconi for quite a long time and was impressed all over again with the menu and the presentation of the various dishes as they..."
Simon
"My friend and I came here for lunch during the week, a special treat and a catch up. They do a lunch deal, $39 for a two course lunch with a glass of..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Cecconi has pretty much the best Italian food in Melbourne but their prices are sky high and their service is inattentive to the point of..."
Hungry Tum
"His review @ corporate function: Food: fantastic. Tiramisu (no photo) was yummy. Scallops were perfectly cooked and goats cheese ravioli was..."
TigerTreeEats
"Ambience and decor is beautiful. Very elegant and warm feeling. Exceptional service, with friendly and professional stuff. Ragu pasta and..."
Adriana
"I recently visited this place after a movie at the Kino across the road. It was meant to be a quick meal so we didn’t need anything too fancy - so..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Looking for a great Italian meal in Melbourne a friend recommended Cecconis. The service and ambiance was fantastic and great location to celebrate a..."
Nman
"It’s been 10 years since Cecconi’s moved to it’s current Flinders Lane location from Southbank, now hidden under street level. The family-run..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"We went for a friends birthday and had the two course lunch. Service was very good and meal was excellent. I had the gnocchi with duck ragu and..."
The Barrister Snob
"I love the braised beef tortellini😍 it was so good and pretty filling~ My mom order the risotto of prawn~ she likes it! But she thinks it is..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"Excellent food in elegant surroundings. Had a terrific dinner at Cecconis. Food was excellent and wine. Warm atmosphere and service was very..."
Chef Gabriel
"We came here for a friend's birthday celebration on a Saturday night . Our meal took more than an hour to arrive which by the time we have our main..."
Foodie In Paradise
"Cecconis is a smart and elegant restaurant with a suave fit out and gorgeous interior. Offering a great bar and fantastic Italian cuisine, cecconis..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Lovely dinner for the first time at Cecconis last night. Had an 8:30pm booking but still had to wait by the bar for around 10 minutes before being..."
Louise Elia
"I love this place. I mostly go for work but I leave always wishing I could have one of those long lunches with my wife. The service here is excellent..."
Marc
"First time to visit Cecconi and definitely not the last. The fish was a stand out for me, soft, tasty with a brilliant overall texture. The steak..."
MrMena
"Amazing staff. Great atmosphere. Extensive wine list. Then there's the food. There was 7 of us sharing so we sampled most of the menu. Everything was..."
Finger Lickin
"Lived up to every expectation! The service was superb. The space itself was lovely - I love the greenery on top of the entrance. The food..."
Kady
"We picked this place as you could walk there from the CBD hotel.It is a downstairs and has a nice outdoor area for snacks. Cecconis is a..."
Sneha Arora
"Very good food and service and good selection of drinks available.consistent standard of food and service every time we go there but it can get a bit..."
Jason
"Cecconi’s is undeniably a classy establishment and a popular one too and seems to be quite an attraction for the men in suits variety on a business..."
Foodinfocusz
"The food here is consistently good and we love stopping in for dinner. The service has always also been very good and the staff friendly. The..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Perfect date night or special occasion restaurant! It's refreshing that you can actually make a booking at this place and the food is amazing. And I..."
Yourmelbournefoodguide
"Came here for a spontaneous bite on Saturday evening at around 20.30 after a show at the Comedy Festival. When we walked in we could see it's..."
I. D.
"Tonight we ate Cecconi for a work dinner. Our 8 year old came with us. For entree we had oysters (i didn't have them but was told they were lovely),..."
Elena Boughen
"What a lovely restaurant. Great ambience down the stairs from flinders lane. Comfortable classy decor. Front doors a bit stiff though. Staff really..."
Heather Iphone
"Overall: Such an enjoyable evening! Amazing food. Lovely ambience. We went for our wedding anniversary, and will definitely return.Food: We..."
Faithful Freja
"Absolutely brilliant food. My entree of scallops were perfectly cooked, main of rib eye was rare as requested and dessert of blueberry mousse to die..."
#alwayshungry
"Renowned Italian restaurant serving up traditional fare in a basement setting on Flinders Lane. I had the Moreton Bay bug spaghettini and the roasted..."
Greedygreedyguts
"Lovely ambience and friendly attentive service can't disguise the fact that this is quite behind the times Italian. Standard dishes excuted well but..."
Foodie AC
"We love eating pasta and Cecconi's was recommended for us to try. A lot of people have compared Cecconi's to Tipo 00 (in favour of Cecconi's), and..."
Lyn
"The 4 weeks I spent travelling Italy in July did nothing to sate my relentless appetite for pasta. I mean really, why would it? You can never have..."
Krissie
"Vanessa: We recently returned from a five-day “Team FFS takes Melbourne” sojourn, that left our stomachs stretched, our wallets lighter and our..."
Forfoodssake
"The 4 weeks I spent travelling Italy in July did nothing to sate my relentless appetite for pasta. I mean really, why would it? You can never have..."
Krissie
"Hate to say it but I was expecting so much more from Cecconi's.  I had read the reviews before booking so I had very high expectations and sure the..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"A good option if you are looking for a high quality, fine dining experience. We tried the prosciutto plate, which was very fresh. The steak was..."
Redcat
"We still talk about memories of dining at Cecconi's years ago, before they moved to Flinders Lane. Being so memorable we booked a midweek dinner. On..."
Rhiannon Beck
"Got to join Cecconi's for the launch of their new winter breakfast menu.My favourite was the polenta porridge with fruit.  A beautiful..."
Melbourne Explorer
"Cecconi’s is run by 3 generations of the Bortolotto family. It was originally established by Lloyd Williams at Crown Casino in 1996, then..."
Ta.be.tabi
"In a city like Melbourne, where traditional Italian food is everywhere, is it possible to deliver something modern and different? Cecconi's is aiming..."
The City Lane
"Food here is excellent, service is top notch. My wife and I had lunch, oysters were fresh and tasty, and the seafood linguine was cooked perfect...."
Garth Christie
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne. Classic, elegant, unpretentious food on offer. Everything is high quality and delicious, in a..."
Matt
"Loved the decor of Cecconi's and the idea of it being below ground. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed and wasn't overly loud and crowded! The..."
Deana Cannatelli
"If you're looking for a restaurant that is guaranteed not to disappoint this is the one. My favourite special occasion restaurant. Food, ambience and..."
Gina
"This is a fantastic restaurant with a cosy and romantic atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, nice wine and incredible food. We had the..."
Joey_kate83
"Nice Italian food with a cosy atmosphere. This place is what you would expect from Italian food and the wait staff are quite attentive. Haven't been..."
Steve Levon
Salona Restaurant
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"Great food and the service is on point. Highly recommend this place to people looking for gluten free..."
Ross Daniel
"This evening, Mary and I partook of an excellent meal at Salona, a Greek restuarant in Swan St, Richmond. Again, the food and service was excellent..."
Peter Ford
"Had the most AMAZING birthday dinner tonight! Second time at Salona and this time chose the 3 course degustation... my partner and I could not fault..."
Jessica Pukacz
"Best service, best food and Portokalopita cake served with (vanilla bean ice cream)made on site by Yannis. This is unique Greek style food- highly..."
Lynda Donovan-Byrnes
"Amazing on all fronts.... ambiance, service and seriously delicious food. Degustation all the way and a Stella wine..."
Laura Adams
"We came back with the family for Father's Day. Love this place, top notch service, food is devine and the Espresso Martini is Mmmmmm. Will back soon..."
Kay Doidge
"Wonderful service, food and knowledge of wine. We tried the Greek organic wine, one of the best wines I have ever tasted. Will definitely go back!..."
Marie Jones
"Intimate Greek restaurant with a lovely host named Alex who made us feel so special! Food was a taste sensation from starter of the best taramasalata..."
Leslie Lawrence
"Amazing food and service!! We had a lovely dinner with friends. The menu is very diverse and unique. I highly recommend this place. Thanks so much..."
Maria Luisa Fernandez
"We loved it! The food fresh and tasty. Great quality produce and great atmosphere. It was our first time but definitely won’t be our..."
Rita Gia Karant-zas
"We did the cocktail class, service was fantastic, great demonstration on how to make our own cocktails and they were delicious! Came with a mezze..."
Kloe Kardaras
"Amazing Greek food and wine; and Exceptional service. Roof rop bar is great for cocktail..."
Eväß Evica
"Awesome food and lovely ambience and service! I totally recommend..."
Nicole Kleger-Schai
"Beautiful meal, thank you for your attention and food..."
Jenni Bliss
"Best service and food - amazing vegan options a also. Our party had a great time . Loved the service..."
James Elliot
"A must to visit ..... Excellent food, amazing service. Well done to Yianni & his team!..."
Sophia Dounis
"Hands down the best Greek food in Melbourne. Traditional with a contemporary twist! My faves are the saganaki and the grilled eggplant..."
Ally Reynolds
"5 stars to Alex and his cocktail class! We had a great night:) thank you & see you again..."
Jess Grace
"Awesome food service and atmosphere...will definitely be going back and recommend it to family and..."
Anna Tsialtas
"Such a wonderful place. Food is delicious service is phenomenal. Always a better experience than the last. Thank you..."
Spira Manolis
"We go to Salona on Swan St Richmond every time we go to Melbourne. Fantastic authentic Greek food and always a cultural dining experience. Family..."
Gavin McClure
"Exceptional food and service. So hard to fault anything. A great restaurant that serves delicious Greek..."
Amanda Shaw
"Only came for coffee but staff are lovely food coming past us looks..."
Timmy Cole
"Thank you for today Salina, as usual everything was perfect, this is why we keep coming..."
Mary Katjia Dellios
"Fabulous Cod dish and the orange cake was..."
So-Mi Lee
"Fresh, organic & curated with..."
Jack Roberts
"Best Greek food in Melbourne!! I'm so glad I had my birthday dinner at your restaurant. Everyone absolutely loved it, definitely will be back..."
Alexis Klobuszowska
"Seriously incredible food and service! Everything was so tasty and the cocktails were delicious! Thanks..."
Angie Triantos
"Great food.. Has updated over the years to represent modern greek..."
Zane Bowen
"Food amazing! Ambience amazing. Service outstanding. First time there and absolutely loved every second of..."
Amanda Bowering
"Food was outstanding as was the service!! Thank you..."
Lisa Zafirakos
"Was there just over two years ago loved it. Went back again tonight on a table for 4 and we all loved it rating..."
Lyndon Woods
"Great service. Great food. Highly recommend..."
Mary Albert
"Beautiful food and service. Cant wait to go..."
Portia Ormond
"As we tentatively venture back into dining out I literally didn’t know how to select a restaurant given it had been months since we were allowed to..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We did the cocktail making class for our anniversary celebration and it was so good! Dani the bartender hosted us and he was so friendly and..."
Kaeden Trinh
"Warm, friendly and welcoming service. Spectacular food. Best spanakorizo I've had in a long time and ceviche kingfish an absolute highlight. Easy to..."
BoganGuts
"Loud place. Slow service. Tiny portion size given the price. 2 Skewers of pork was like $24.1 tiny octopus tentacle was $20On the..."
Jeffrey Lau
"Very good quality food (only the serving fries consisted pretty much of chip ends), albeit overpriced given the sizing of the portions. Staff are..."
Chop Chop
"One of the best Greek meals I have had for a very long time. Small, narrow space over two floors - Salona has apparently recently..."
Keith Lawrence
"Visited for Salona's 50th (!!!) birthday. It was hard to get good photos in the dimly-lit, packed out space, so hopefully a written overview will..."
Quince And Cheese
"Great staff and ambience! The octopus was so good, I wish there was more than just a tentacle.The drink Alemagou drink was so delish! The pasta..."
Maureen
"We tried Salona for the second time last night and the food was great, freshly cooked, very tasty and well presented. The waiters were attentive and..."
Debbie Paraschos
"4.3. Seriously good place. Highly recommended. We had a great night here. There’s so much to love about the food. The dips were flavourful and..."
Two Sheds
"Salona in Richmond. Overall 4.5 for the food served. Recently renovated and decorated with nice bar ambience. Service was good with friendly staff..."
Steven Gu
"After going to a restaurant beforehand and was still hungry, Salona appeared on my Zomato and it looked real good! Called up to see when the kitchen..."
Nadia Loves Food
"Three of us had a thoroughly enjoyable weeknight dinner here! The food was delicious, and the cocktails were also a treat! I had the Turkish delight..."
Lisa Giles
"Finally went to Salona! To be honest, I was expecting a bit more from this place, after reading the reviews and lolling at the beautiful pics on..."
Mia Tua
"Great service and delicious food. Shared the dips, chargrilled veggies and haloumi, lamb cutlets, chips and the zucchini and pumpkin kefte. All the..."
Dom87
"Food was great - had the three dips, chargrilled veg and haloumi and the lamb main course to share between two which was a perfect amount.Only..."
Julie
"Loved the whole experience at Salona. We shared dishes having taken menu guidance from the knowledgeable and friendly staff. We'll be going..."
Peter Gugger
"Easily the best Taramasalata I’ve had in Melbourne! It was full of flavour and the pita was warm from the oven. The halloumi with grilled veg was..."
Sarah
"A beautiful feast for all the senses , we could not have asked for a more wonderful spread of food. The chicken gyros was hot off the grill , tender..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"Friday night dinner with Timinmelbourne and our respective plus ones. Another excellent restaurant chosen by Tim. The moment we walked in to when we..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Sometimes you walk into a place and it just feels right. Well last night I walked into this restaurant and I felt like I was walking into someone’s..."
Timinmelbourne
"As this restaurant was in first table and close to where we were staying, we decided to check this place out for an early dinner. Staff are very..."
Miffy7
"Both my friends and I had a very pleasure experience at Salona. Thanks for the hospitality. We had chosen the 4 courses degustation and the..."
Carmen Chan
"Saturday 02.09.17 at 5.45pm. Salona was an enjoyable experience. The waiter / barman upstairs at the restaurant was a real pleasure...."
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"Salona serves up great modern Hellenic cuisine. Traditional Greek flavours elevated with great presentation and slight, inventive tweaks. The food..."
HellenicDiner
"This little Greek place is an absolute gem of a place. Food was amazing and the service was even better. There is a great selection of Greek wine and..."
Ranga De Silva
"Excellent Greek cuisine. Perfect for a group dinner at a reasonable price. As a table of 5 we shared the dips platter (Tamara was by far the..."
Kate Dougherty
"Details: if you want an idea for a hens or even a fun night out with the girls (or the boys) then definitely give Salona a shot. The cocktail making..."
T
"This is rather a long-pending review, yet a much deserving one.The Great Planning:It was my sister's birthday on Dec 9 last year. So..."
PARTHA MOHAPATRA
"Great place.Tasty traditional recipes with a twist.Dont miss the lemony cod dish and the baclava.For sure in the top 3 Greek..."
Hank
"Everything was perfect. Great food, attentive service, $8 Aperol spritz, and cute little venue. We met the owner who was lovely and they gave us a..."
Miss Lil Lil
"We had dinner here last night for a birthday. Service was friendly and we were explained everything on the menu. We ordered the Tarama dip with..."
Whatdoyafeellike
"UPDATED: I came here again the other night & wow, i received the same amazing service & the food was incredible!!!!For someone who..."
Hannah Mack
"Great menu with lots of variety. Highlights were the saganaki and the honey ouzo ribs. Loukoumades were incredible. We also got spoilt with a dessert..."
KM
"The winning formula for a 5 hour Greek gastronomy marathon.....only midnight closing time beat us.The winning formula is dining with a..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Went there the second time for a group event (10+ pp). Went for the degustation and size of dishes was decent. We went for course of 4 and that was..."
GlammieYammie
"By far The best Greek restaurant in Melbourne! Food is superb! Servings generous and elegant. Do yourself a favor and delight yourself with a..."
David
"I absolutely love the food and service at this place. It is our local favourite- great vibe and super cool and friendly staff. This is why we keep..."
Lizzie Matthews
"Absolutely love the vibe at Salona, the food is truly delicious and the staff are really friendly and knowledgeable! one of my favourite places to..."
Giulietta Kaufmann
"I've been a few times now and the food has been consistent! It's like you're really eating a traditional home made meal. Although the place is small,..."
Katushki
"Salona is a Greek restaurant in Swan st right around the corner from Richmond station. Here they had a $16 Groupon for one with a souvlaki (of your..."
Katherine Chiu
"The guys running this shop know what they're doing with food.When I went, they brought out octopus 3 ways which was absolutely mouth watering,..."
Chloe Anderson
"Best, crispiest chips & the souvlaki is the yummiest in town. 100 times better then what you'd get from Jimmy Grants! Service is good as they go out..."
Speccy
"Great location, very friendly staff, happy to recommend some dishes if required, price is good and the food is very nice. Ending up having dips,..."
R.M INC
"The DIY souvlaki boxes are amazing! We ordered 4 for a birthday party and they were perfect. Great concept which everybody loved and the food was..."
Ciara
"Fantastic/Friendly Service! 5/5Food is delicious and generous servings! We ordered the cod roe dip with pita bread and when it came out, my eyes..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"HALLE-FRACKING-LUJAH THERE IS A PLACE IN THIS FORSAKEN CITY THAT IS HOME TO THE BIGGEST GREEK POPULATION OUTSIDE GREECE THAT SERVES A VEGAN..."
Bronimal
"This place has amazing Greek food - being part Greek it's like do I bother going out to buy it when I can make it at home? But yeah this place has..."
ToorakM
"Salona pleases with flavour-laden, rustic offerings that are inspired by regional specialities from across the Hellenic Republic. An evolution of..."
Gastrology
"Simply amazing!! As a group, we ordered a variety of salads/sides and mains to share. Every single dish was delicious, couldn't fault anything. The..."
Katherine McRae
"Vegan souv to die for. Absolutely amazing would eat it breakfast lunch and dinner. Reasonably priced and great quality food. Loved it amd would..."
Katis_32
"Probably the best Greek in the area (other than Demetris feast, obviously) - great value and delicious. Would pick this over Jimmy Grants anytime..."
Steven Alexander Connors
"Great genuine service, exceptional food!So hard to choose a favourite dish, if I had to single one out the turkey meatballs made with almond..."
Duane
"This is one of the best Greek restaurants that I have eaten at.. I had tasted flavors that I had never been exposed to at any other Greek restaurant..."
Loz Lichter
"Salina s a really nice Greek place in swan street, we were just a two so were able to sit at the bar upstairs which is really nice. I particularly..."
Heidi
"Great restaurant at the quiet end of swan. My partner and i have been here a couple of times and came back because of the fantastic food and friendly..."
Tim
"We visited Salona for the first time today and had a lovely long lunch. There were three of us, all with different food allergies and intolerances,..."
Suzanne
"Salona restaurant Richmond, is a great family restaurant with quick service and passionate patriotic staff who cook authentic Greek cuisine.As a..."
Payis Potamianos
"We had a fantastic night with excellent service, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. There were seven of us so we shared everything, dips with a..."
Linda
"A cute little family run restaurant. The food was made and presented with live and care - that you could tell. The FOH were very knowledgeable..."
IsFoodIsGood
"My girlfriend and I had an fantastic dinner at Salona tonight, from when we arrived we were greeted by extremely friendly staff, and served..."
Renata
"Fantastic place had the degustation for Valentine's Day and the food was amazing. Halva mouse for dessert was to die for! All the dishes were..."
David Oscar Stav
"Great meal and really friendly service. We enjoyed lots of entrees and then followed up with the smoked meats selection and a salad and chips. We..."
Marika Harvey
"Tasty calamari and saganaki. Saganaki a bit pricey for portion size. Lots of Meat in the sizzler- ideal for 3 - 4 people with sides. Nice Greek wine..."
Indi
"One of the best foodie finds ever. We always hit this place up for lunch time souvlonas.The wrap is lighter than your usual souvlaki pita bread..."
CasualFoodie
"The show stopper from our visit was “The Smoked Grill”, comprising local grilled meats somked in front of you with aromatic thyme and sage. Not..."
Gastrology
"Excellent atmosphere up stairs, more crowded looking downstairs. Small menu which is great, was expecting more flavours from the lamb shoulder...."
The Bearded Foodie
"Great ambience....great food....great service. Just arrived home from a great dining experience at this lovely restaurant where you can indulge in..."
Fdestoop2
"Very smart food. I'm a voucher junkie. I search for what I consider good voucher deals and give places a go. Often times I'm not that impressed but..."
Nik
"Great Greek Food. We used a Travel-zoo voucher and had an 8 course degustation menu - all of the food was amazing and very flavoursome, the staff..."
Sarahtiffanie
"Angus Beef Souvlona – Medium Cooked Beef Patty, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelised Onion, Bacon Jam, Pickles and Dijonnaise: $13.00 Burger..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Located in Richmond, this restaurant posted an offer on Groupon for customers to try their special Souvlona (souvlaki-style burger wrapped in..."
KT
"Enjoyed every aspect of the afternoon high tea with yummy Greek pastries and sweets that my hubby and I absolutely loved, and the service was..."
Kimmy_desu
"Delicious high tea. We came here on a Sunday afternoon for an Athenian high tea with a voucher. The food and service were great! Definitely recommend..."
Lieselottemichels
"Highly Recommended!. Four of us went for late dinner at Sunday evening and everything was fantastic.The owner was very friendly and helpful, we..."
Shlomi
"Amazing food. Saganaki is the best in melbourne. Brilliant food. Wonderful, easy going, relaxed service. Everything you want from Greek food and..."
Sabrina Foenander
"Just did the cocktail making course. Well worth it, a great experience and some very tasty cocktails. A sampler of the food was absolutely..."
Shane Fielding
"We took the cocktail making class here and had a great night learning to make cocktails and understanding the basics of how to make them at home...."
Andrew Sucevic
"Great service, great cocktails, amazing banquet (even with a couple of gluten free guests) Small note: Not the best acoustics - possibly a little..."
Camille Bergman
"I never leave a review - but I felt compelled to after the brilliant service and food tonight. Cannot recommend the Chicken Riganato more!..."
Louise Hussey
"I went to Salona yesterday for dinner, and to put it shortly the experience was absolutely exceptional. The quality of the food was incredible, the..."
Daniel
"I Loved the fresh food here but portion size was quite small compared to the price. It was quite expensive . I felt the service was rushed . We..."
Eileen Gett
"We had the 5 course degustation with matching wines last night. What a wonderful experience. The food was superb. The wines were delicious. The..."
Phill Hickey
The Recreation Bistro X Bottleshop
91/100 (607 ratings)
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"Sometimes just walking through the door will tell you if you are going to enjoy your dining enjoyment and enjoy this place I did. The menu was well..."
Chas Cogan
"We are so impressed with our meal tonight that I’m writing this review on the tram on the way home. We live in the city but the 10 min tram ride to..."
Kim Long
"Gorgeous food, lovely atmosphere and WONDERFUL staff with outstanding service ! A shout out for whipping up custom made drinks n going that extra..."
Aasiya Ameen
"Everyone makes you feel so welcome the second you walk through the door, you're thoroughly taken care of the whole time you're there, the food is..."
Jacky Zunica
"Amazing food and wine, a warm welcoming atmosphere with friendly, knowledgable and attentive staff. We couldn't have asked for more from a dining..."
James Grundy
"Beautiful restaurant, delicious food, excellent service and amazing staff! A 5 star restaurant all..."
Lauren Gower
"The dining area is beautifully presented and the waiting staff were very friendly and competent. The entree and main courses were beautifully..."
Srslyfoods
"Two friends and I had dinner at The Rereation Bistro dining room. The dining area is beautifully presented and the waiting staff were very friendly..."
Aaditey Bains
"4.5We caught up with friends today who had just recently taken in a rescue puppy. The Recreation was a perfect halfway point on our walk for..."
Espy Eats
"A fantastic gastropub with excellent dining options and brilliant drinks. An extra mention to the staff, who are more than willing to cater to..."
Kikfoodlover
"Real score 4.3 out of 5. It’s not pub grub here. It’s almost fine dining. The food is excellent. Everyone gets a good view of the pass which..."
Two Sheds
"Fantastic restaurant, my local favourite amongst a host of great eateries, amazing wine list, fabulous food and excellent staff. Good prices...."
Robin
"We had a large group family get together at the Recreation just before Christmas. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Food was absolutely..."
Amanda.martin2
"A standout newish restaurant in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Wonderful wine list, BYO (!) and a menu mixing classics and some interesting..."
Smitty Smith
"Maybe I shouldn’t give this place such a a good review... wouldn’t want it to get so busy I can’t get a table! Came to my attention when I saw..."
Alan Tse
"We are so impressed with our meal tonight that I’m writing this review on the tram on the way home. We live in the city but the 10 min tram ride to..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Beautiful and relaxing space, matched by fantastic food and a great beer and wine selection, only to be topped by perfect service. Will visit..."
Tim
"Wow!!!! What a place! Couldn’t fault a single dish we tried! The husband and I shared a zucchini flower (delicious), grilled sardines (divine) and..."
Ada El Chingon
"I love this place. I've been a few times now, both as part of large and small groups, and they have nailed it every time. It is a really well oiled..."
3121Foodie
"Had the zucchini flower, lovely crisp batter....the scotch fillet, cooked perfect, sublime flavour, excellent.  Dessert  mille feu...perhaps not..."
Joan Bray
"Really excellent food and friendly very efficient staff.  Would not call this dining in the 'lap of luxury" - (Zomato's catergory) We were glad that..."
Keepsmiling
"Good classic European food and great service. We went here as a group of four on a bank holiday Friday and had a delicious meal. Highlights were the..."
Alex Butenko
"We had a really great experience here. We ordered the pork belly and snapper - both were delicious! The service was brilliant - definitely something..."
Shehani De Mel
"The flavours of these classical inspired dishes was one of the best meals we have enjoyed for quite some time - black pudding/pear tarte tatin,..."
Wayngela
"We found the service very attentive and professional, the food simply delicious with some easy to share entrees and good mains. I would recommend to..."
Belco2617
"Highly reccommended. Lovely atmosphere and relaxed but at the same time attentive service. We enjoyed all the dishes - well presented and very tasty...."
Andy Hill
"This place isn't just about food, it's about the neighbourhood and community. The Recreation has become a place for a sneaky wine & cheese board..."
Glenn Lampard
"Amazing service, incredible food. An absolute gem in in the north. A gem in the north that offers great wines, food and atmosphere... a must try!!..."
Amy Lampard
"Warm, friendly service. All of the food is delicious. The Wine list is extensive but approachable. This is a restaurant we will definitely be..."
Ash
"Fantastic food, wine, service and atmosphere. I love every dish on the menu and the staff are super helpful with wine recommendations. Coffee is..."
Donna_findlay
"These guys are true professionals. The service is excellent, the staff are very knowledgeable about food and wine, and the menu is simple, but full..."
Tallisj
"The recreation has a great atmosphere, the food is great and there is always something different to try. The wait staff are very friendly and..."
Cibo
"Had a wonderful night at The Recreation. Ross did an excellent job looking after us, recommending some brilliant wine pairings for our selected..."
Rahul Ratwatte
"This is a really impressive gastro pub with a great vibe. The outdoor seating is lovely and the informal cellar bar area is homely and cute. The menu..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Absolutely sensational Sunday family lunch for 9 including one demanding toddler. Expert and consultative wine service from Mark. Everyone was rapt..."
Seamus
"A great space, great atmos and delicious food. The service was excellent and the pace of the food coming out was on point. The wine selection was..."
Dee Lindrea
"Excellent service, great wines, thoughtful, seasonal menu. Warm bread and whipped butter served while we wait for our order. Everything is of the..."
Cathy
"Yass Queen! The food is incredible, wine selection is great and only surpassed by the excellent service #scottishthor #breadwasdope..."
Greg Mcarthur
"Amazing vibe and divine food! My wife had the best eggplant of her life and the staff were particularly accommodating to wine pairings and made the..."
Gary Thetroll
"Wonderful food and service.Had the oysters, pork belly and steak. Waiters were so happy to accommodate food allergies.Great wine,..."
Laura
"Good atmosphere to have some decent wine and food with friends. Professional service with amazing wine list, sommelier led to the perfect ensemble of..."
Jobs590727
"Came by for dinner with some mates and had a really positive experience. Lovely staff who delivered on quality service. Food came out fairly..."
Cynthia Giang
"I have dined here several times and it just keeps getting better. I loved the smoked duck dish, steaks and pork belly and desserts have always been..."
Rebecca
"Excellent meal here last night. Recommend by a friend who lives locally and it didn't disappoint. Warm welcome at the door and friendly approachable..."
Elsiej999
"This place is my new favourite local. I came in on a weeknight with a girlfriend. Mark and Joe were welcoming and attentive and made us feel right at..."
Daria Jones
"The food here is genuinely excellent. I've now been twice. The steak was one of the best steaks I've had in ages and the spätzle was a game changer...."
JonasaurusRex
"Spectacular food, wine and service. It was an exceptional night and highly recommended for all diners. Family friendly too which is a bonus...."
BD Wong
"Excellent service, great selection of wines and menu is well thought out, using seasonal produce. Atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. They know how..."
MetroMazzer70
"We had a fantastic dining experience.The service was impeccable.All the food was delicious we ordered pork belly prawns and chocolate..."
Mary French
"Amazing food and service, delicious wines! Kid friendly, nice bathrooms too 😜Lovely atmosphere for a lazy Sunday afternoon at the wine..."
Rose
"We were made to feel welcome, even with 2 kids in tow.  Good coffees outside and a delicious meal inside - we ordered share plates with a variety of..."
Sue Campton
"On a recent ramble I stumbled across this little gem near Edinburgh gardens. A fantastic watering hole that provided excellent wine to refuel. In the..."
Nowhereman
"Loved this place. Great food and service. Nice addition to the fine dining scene in Fitzroy North. The bottle shop is extensive and..."
Alcobon
"Firstly this place is noisy. Sounds were echoing off the walls and conversing was my fellow diners was difficult. This probably ruined the..."
FoodN
"This is a real gem. The food is exceptional, the wine is excellent and the service is great. The sommelier/owner? guided us to choose some great..."
Jess Chi
"High end casual with sensational wines. Food was great with excellent choices and quality local ingredients. Highly recommended for lunch or..."
Henriette.rothschild
"Had a lovely first experience at the Recreation, in the dining room. Beautiful, fresh food and really really good service. Love the simple..."
Ramen_lover
"Sunday lunch at Recreation Bistro was perfect. Warm & friendly service and  amazing food and wine. Divine Yarra Valley Rose served from a flagon..."
HG
"My first visit to Recreation Bistro was a very enjoyable experience. Nice atmosphere, excellent service, good menu and wine list with an..."
Gdiamond26
Berth
90/100 (2106 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Italian
Vegan Options
Australian
European
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Meatballs
Duck
Arancini
Oyster
Lemon tart
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Burger
Fish
Antipasti
Beef
Fish & Chips
Sit down
European
Italian
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Very friendly staff. Beautiful ambience. Loved the toblerone..."
Alexander Lee
"We visited Berth for our office Christmas lunch. House wines are good. Food is really great. The kangaroo steak and the seafood pasta is..."
SohzFoodTrail
"Berth Restaurant is located in the Docklands. The large windows around the restaurant allowed for good views of the water and the boats. We organised..."
Warren Louey
"Love this place! Have been here for breakfast lunch and dinner and they are all fantastic. Best quality food and good service. Love this place..."
Juliaaa95.x
"4.5 We came to Berth the other night and immediately fell in love with the stunning view ! Situated right next to the water this restaurant is..."
Vivian
"This was my favourite restaurant in 2018! But the menu changed in 2019, so my boyfriend and I went back to have a taste of their new winter menu! It..."
Sheryl Yeo
"With views this good, the expectations upon entering Berth were pretty high; and thankfully we weren't disappointed. In a prime position on the water..."
Morgs71
"With a really good view restaurant in docklands! Steak is eye fillet with medium well, calamari rings for start, the best chicken risotto with..."
FoodLoverQueenM
"Just gave the shop a visit last weekend because my fav shop was full but it was unexpectedly great. It was first impressed by the view and decor of..."
Huong Dang
"I remember went to Berth 7 years ago for a first date and it was amazing! Havent been many times over the years and decided to go again..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Perfect location in the docklands for a date night. So romantic with beautiful views. The staff are lovely here and very attentive. A great menu with..."
Nay Nay
"Situated on the New Quay Promenade in Docklands, Berth is a modern Australian restaurant that offers a delicious range of modern food with incredible..."
Dine And Dash
"2 course meal from the set menu for a client dinner.The vegetarian gnocchi was fantastic, client loved the eye fillet. Service was impeccable...."
Veggie Eats
"Excellent tasty food, stunning views. Food portions are quite small and they’re rather expensive but still amazing. I suppose you pay for the..."
Emma Harvey
"one of my favourite restaurants in docklands! staff are so incredibly friendly, the service is excellent and the food is amazing. i ordered the..."
Jaime
"My Family celebrated a birthday on ANZAC Day here at ‘Berth’, Docklands. We had lunch here. The staff were very attentive to our needs and was..."
RayDAN143
"I had a wonderful experience Sat 20/4 at the Berth for my 40th!!From the girls in the office, to the kitchen, to the floor, I can’t fault a..."
Tina
"Amazing food and view!! Staff were very attentive and helpful. The breakfasts were so big and delicious best mushrooms I’ve ever eaten..."
Mo Loves Chilli
"Really difficult trying to choose a suitsble restaurant with all the options around the southgate area. Berth was one of the few places that really..."
Hell's Kitchen
"Beautiful location and fantastic staff. The food was great and the seafood was fresh. Also good value for money- almost all mains under $30...."
Grace
"This place is next level!! Friendly staff who always look after you and make sure you have a great experience. The seafood platter was shared among..."
Bree
"Prime waterfront location (tick), quick & friendly service (tick) and fresh food made with good produce (tick)!! I am honestly extremely happy with..."
Sally Phillips
"Absolutely lovely people and beautiful service. Such a nice place and good food. They’re just so kind it’s amazing. Loved this place will come..."
Maya Worth
"I visited Berth recently and I loved it. Docklands can be a bit tricky to get to with some construction in the area but we had some lovely seafood to..."
KnowingMelbourne
"This crab risotto was insanely good! Like I want a bowl right now and I’m considering driving all the way there... anywho don’t mind my fixation..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"Great location right on the waterfront. Staff were very friendly & efficient, we didn’t have to wait long for our meals & the restaurant was very..."
Kelso
"Lovely family dinner at Berth last weekend. The food was nice, but the view was probably the most special part of the experience. The Pimm’s..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"Fo0die dined as a guest of Berth and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service.We arrived at the waterfront..."
The Fo0die
"The weather’s getting warmer and it’s making me crave cocktails on the river! Enter Berth at Docklands, serving up delicious drinks and food by..."
State Of Steph
"Exceeded my expectations by far. The food was lovely and well balanced. The scallops were the highlight as we ordered 2 serves as well as the beef..."
Zacquilinelao
"We went to Berth to simply for a coffee. The desert plate was a bonus. The desert was good accept the ice cream. It was already soft when it arrived...."
Peter
"Berth is located in New Quay at the Docklands and has to be the most beautiful venue I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. It’s located on the water..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"Great on the waterfront docklands restaurant, friendly,polite staff.food was very good comfort style.Would highly recommend dropping in on a..."
Max
"We came to Berth for a family birthday and had the set menu. The staff were fabulous. The food was all delicious and all 17 of us were very..."
Aimee Joseph
"All the food we had was delicious, the wait staff were friendly, the view fabulous, and everything was reasonably priced. My friends and I had a..."
Ribena
"A relaxing yet classy Docklands venue, Berth is on of the best Melbourne restaurants for food with views, without dropping in the area of quality...."
2wo Fat Girls
"One of the best places to take visitors from overseas, to experience Melbourne’s food and coffee. Service is top notch, very polite and friendly..."
The Gastronomist
"Celebrated my friend’s berth-day (haha, get it?) here the other night. Realistically I’d probably give it 4.5. I ordered the lamb shanks for my..."
Christy
"UPDATE I was excited to be invited to Berth as I had been there once before a few years ago and was intrigued to see how it stacked up. Turns out the..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Great service with warm attentive staff, awesome location by the river. Food was delicious and fresh, the calamari was to die for. only thing I could..."
Ryan
"It’s a good place to enjoy your dinner with a view of the Yarra river,good atmosphere and very good and friendly service.I tried the warm salmon..."
Sandri
"A very nice secluded cafe/restaurant away from the city, but still close to the city.The decor inside was upscaled. We were..."
VwngF
"Great location! Love the amazing service and scrumptious food! Oysters were really fresh! Celebrated my birthday here 2 years continuously :)..."
Ying
"Friendly staff & flavoursome food with good serving- really enjoyed it. Ordered chorizo and mussel risotto- very nice with the hint of lemon. My..."
6eats2much
"Came here for a family birthday dinner, the staff were very helpful and friendly. We ordered the seafood antipasto board which had a variety of..."
A Girl & Her Fork
"Gorgeous view of the city and beautiful food. I came here for NYE with my partner and we ordered a seafood platter which was delicious. My partner..."
Dani Callanan
"Popped in today for a very early lunch at around 10:30 am & chose their Spaghetti Marinara (prawns, calamari, mussels, fish pieces, cherry tomatoes,..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"Berth is beautifully located beside Docklands. The interior is sleek, modern and very spacious. The view is just as grand. The staff were very..."
S
"Enjoy this bright, airy and modern space with floor to ceiling glass windows that offer a tranquil and picturesque view of New Quay Marina...."
J0yy173
"We attended on a weekday late lunch and table choice was ours. The weather was perfect making the outdoor seating area sublime. This was equally..."
Spicy_Pickle
"Couldn’t rate the service and friendliness of the staff at Berth highly enough. We were a huge group of 11 who walked in without a reservation, we..."
Lauren
"Enjoyed waterside dining here at Berth. Perfect location! 🤩 lots of table! The staff was really nice, kept asking us if everything was..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Very very very nice food and amazing service. Have never been somewhere with such polite staff and very very well trained.Went for my..."
Michelle Francis
"Lovely Modern Australian-style meals, pretty good service, great comfortable ambiance. Berth is also quite spacious with minimalist-style decor. It..."
Angel Khong
"Came here on a special occasion with my fiancé, ordered the muscles and the calamaris for the entree. It was delicious! Flavours were all there and..."
TashaSpiesFood
"A beautiful restaurant in Docklands, love the view whether it's during the day or night time. Been here a few times already. Food is good, lovely..."
Food Critic
"Located on the boardwalk of the Docklands, Berth is a great choice for a gorgeous lunch with a view or a stunning dinner. Facing on to the water, the..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Service was very attentive and friendly. We had a family meal of ten and everything went smoothly. The food was good, coffee not so great. But..."
Lily Fullgrabe
"Wonderful service, lovely staff, great food & decent servings, food came out very quick! We both had the steak at it was cook perfectly. Will be back..."
Paige Robinson
"Love berth! Always great service, friendly efficient staff & nice fresh food that you never have to wait too long for. We love coming here!!..."
Sammy
"by F.E.E.D. | Sep 2, 2017 | Breakfast and Brunch, Desserts, Dinner, Docklands, Lunch, RESTAURANTS AND CAFES | 0 comments. They say that you can’t..."
Nicole Tang
"Always eat at this place and so far not once have i disappointed. Fine dining at its best. The water view calming. Keep up the good work Berth...."
BekS Tar
"With such a spectacular view and great food you can't go wrong! The service was something else and the staff were so accommodating despite us been..."
Bagelhutzy
"Coffee and breakfast was delicious. We sat by the window and enjoyed the warmth and coziness of the fire. Service was great and overall - an awesome..."
JoyJoy
"Really love the vibe here. The staff just get it, the food has never failed me and prices are also on point. The calamari salad is light but really..."
Bee Ak
"Docklands is absolutely beautiful on a sunny day and this restaurant places you in an ideal location right next to the water, it's such an amazing..."
Yourmelbournefoodguide
"We were so excited when we received a lunch invitation from Berth. We had heard great things about the food and the overall dining experience so we..."
Split The Bill
"Located along the waterfront in Docklands, Berth restaurant is a lovely place to stop by for a relaxing meal. Their menu covers from breakfast..."
Crumbs Of A Foodie
"Good service and delicious food! Enjoyed the entree with different dips and had the chorizo and mussel risotto, chicken spices and pomegranate, and a..."
Foodlovermelbs
"LIT⭐️! Everything here! From the mains to desserts to the view and atmosphere, everything was superb. It's one of my fave places for big outings..."
Jennitals
"Nice ambience located at new quay. Beautiful view overlooking the wharf. Australian cuisine big portion. Only serving one menu throughout the day...."
Valerielee007
"Awesome weekend brekky spot (pretty quiet at 9am on a Sunday) Quick, friendly service and nice coffee. 100 times better than Cargo..."
Ash Crimmins
"Went to Berth with the bride and other bridesmaids the night before the wedding. For a cold wintery night, Berth was very warm and inviting, and the..."
Trenise
"Food review: 🛒Lamb shanks: braised in rosemary tomato sugo with creamy garlic mash potato ($26). Food review: 🏙The lamb..."
Jasmine
"We were off to a brilliant start with the Meatballs. Stunningly presented, the meatballs were topped with melted mozarella and sat in a pool of..."
Penguineats
"Dinner out with the boys at its finest as we picked Berth as our destination.👌Not only an impressive view but even a better welcome at..."
Must Be Hungry
"My friend took me here for my birthday. Glass windows makes the view and dining experience quite enjoyable already. I ordered the lamb shanks and it..."
Leanne Dando
"Love this place. Has an exceptional view of the harbour with ceiling windows. Great location and food selection. I had brunch here and was..."
Sheemal Visun
"Had the beef cheek and the lamb shank. Both are good, and the lamb is better. Nice and quick service. Perfect view! The chocolate cake is good too...."
VodkaO_ZS
"Good Service , view and food. Good place to spend a nice summer evening wit sunset view. I had the seafood spaghetti- it was really good. The only we..."
biplab das choudhury
"A nice place to for sunset dinner. Had made a reservation, we were actually late so I had to call them that we’re running late and they said it..."
Anna Banana
"Excellent water side location in the Docklands. Strongly recommended. Excellent menu, great service. Order by QR code or personal service. Steaks..."
Hayden May
"Fantastic service, all floor and bar staff including chefs deserve recognition for their speed, attention to detail of the food and drinks and what..."
DC King
"Very friendly staff, nice cozy atmosphere and awesome food. Garlic bread was 10/10, we ended up getting two hah. Pricing was very good as well in our..."
Harley
"This was purely a fluke selection of restaurants and what a stroke of genius it was too. Straight away, the ambience inside and out made a terrific..."
David Rudland
Rice Paper Sister
90/100 (1435 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Vietnamese
Philippine
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pancakes
Suckling Pig
Caviar
Salad
Crab
Duck
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
Lobster Roll
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
"We were looking for a coffee, maybe a snack and spotted Sister as we walked by and what a perfect spot for a quick snack, but could have had a full..."
Ron A. Bolton
"Fantastic restaurant. Dinner last night was one of the best meals we have enjoyed in Melbourne in a while. Great choice of food (was really difficult..."
Jennifer Lamattina
"The waiters and chef patiently worked together with me to cater for my complicated dietary requirements (no wheat, garlic, oinion, soy) and made the..."
Lissi Grant
"I went with a group, and I have a seafood allergy so most of the menu was out for me. The wait staff were amazing and let me know exactly what dishes..."
Amanda Whittall
"Great vegetarian options - awesome flavours as expected! Try the vego version of the lobster rolls, wagyu, and goat curry. Top notch service too!..."
Marshall Thomson
"Had the best night good was excellent and the staff was the best ever. Will be back for sure thanks for a great..."
Mel Ashby
"Great food, well priced, lovely friendly staff best cocktails ever, lovely location relaxed inviting atmosphere we will be..."
Leeanne Rawlings
"We had an amazing dinner last night. One that we will remember for a very long time. The service was very friendly and professional, the food was..."
Katy Jenkins
"Amazing - food, atmosphere, food, wine, food and..."
Lisa Slater
"Absolutely delicious! Waiters were lovely , presentation of food and grest company Definitely a must go..."
Julie Jewel LoPo
"Best meal I’ve had in a long time. If I could marry their food I..."
Katrina Katz
"Great food, great cocktails & great..."
Erin Marie
"Fabulous restaurant with great vegetarian options, only suggestion please have a separate vegetarian menu. Big sister would be..."
Wendy Maloney
"Just love the fresh ingredients and amazing flavours. Duck salad is my current favourite, followed closely by the pork belly. Keep meaning to try..."
Helen Harrison
"Very lovely experience here. Fantastic well-balanced flavours. The only thing I didn't enjoy much was the Filo-misu, it was a bit sweet for..."
Sezza
"Under the same owners at Rice Paper Scissors, it’s predecessor Rice Paper Sister did not disappoint. All the dishes ordered could not fault across..."
Jac
"modern vietnamese fusion🐠 raw tuna, black caviar, fried bread🌶 isaan style veal tartare🐟 grilled whiting, spiced butter,..."
Sense Of Food
"My friend & I shared a beautiful lucky 88 lunch today! 8 great courses paired with 8 either alcoholic or mock-tail beverages everything was fresh &..."
Aaditey Bains
"I had the chef’s selection and it was a mouth-watering experience. My favourite were those fried prawns, a staple favourite or must-get anywhere. I..."
Will Tran
"The food was yummy and the staff was fantastic! Very helpful with the menu and happy to swap out items for our vegetarian friends and for those that..."
Cathy
"nice place to visit, nice food, many creative sauce...."
Davidsun1029
"Nice small venue for a work lunch. Good for small groups. The share plates for lunch were..."
Matthew D Benson
"一家菲律宾fusion菜 前菜很好吃😋就是菜有些油腻 吃的有点撑 entree is very tasty. Morton bay bug and kingfish sashimi are the..."
Steven Gu
"Amazing and fresh food and fantastic service. Andrew is a real gun! Definitely not the last time. Keep going guys awesome job!..."
Geniebear
"A bit pricey in terms of portion size but the food was great...."
Natsu Lim
"A great sharing plate experience! I always love going to places like this. A lot of dishes, a lot of tasty treats to try and a fun meal!..."
Amy Flood
"Came to Rice Paper Sister to celebrate my friend's birthday!Ordered:🍠 Lotus root chips: oregano, chilli salt ($7.00)🦀..."
Jasmine
"I had an outstanding meal at rice paper Sister and I’m gonna tell everyone about it. Definitely the best asian fusion in town.*Overall..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"To start we loved the crunchy beer nuts and banana blossom chicharron. To follow, a the local wild mushroom arroz caldo was simple, yet simply..."
Gastrology
"Love this venue on Hardware Lane! Warm and cosy inside, and the team are so welcoming. I visited for an event run by Entrée..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"We had a fantastic dinner here last night. Not only were the staff very polite, but the food was exceptionally tasty. Highlights included the beef..."
Lisa Giles
"Food was an adventure! We ordered six different dishes which was a mix of entree, mains and dessert. Every dish served was delicious! Definitely a..."
Quantumgothic
"Beautiful food! Absolutely loved the Lobster roll, Pine mushroom 'Sisig' and the Moreton bay bugs! Will definitely be back! Thank you Chef..."
JMS
"Nice hidden gem and great value for money.Great place for dates and food is always on point.The staff are alqqys friendly.Great place..."
FoodiePete
"This is a really good modern fusion restaurant. For entrees, I really liked the seafood wafer cracker and the raw tuna, black caviar and fried bread...."
IEats
"This place was a lucky find to put it mildly. Brilliant service and exquisite Asian tapas (as I call it). Share plates of delectable flavours. Rory..."
Charlie Moore
"The food was delicious!! Went with a branch of friends, great for sharing and having a chat over a few drinks. It was contemporary Asian done really..."
Tasteforyourbuds
"Service: Fast & reasonableBooking: EasyFood: Medium to deliciousPrice: ReasonableDishes: Raw Tuna dish is..."
Abi
"We loved 😍The lobster burgers were amazing! We loved every dish that came out. Most dishes were share dishes so is a great place for a..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Fusion asian filipino dish version of sisig mushroom tastes nice. Kangkong tastest great too. Ambience is just perfect. Looking to try other dishes..."
Joshua
"We are big fans of Asian fusion restaurants, and we’re really glad we decided to try Rice Paper Sister! Are you guys big fans of asian fusion..."
EatorTreat
"Everything about this place was perfect, food, wine, service and atmosphere. Waitress knew her stuff and really looked after us too. The short Rib..."
Ross Howse
"Great service and great food. Would recommend the crab and roe wafers and balinese potato salad, both were amazing and good value. The gin cocktail..."
Sam Walker
"Located at 15 Hardware Lane, just off Bourke St in the CBD, Rice Paper Sister offers the same fresh, organically sourced ingredients and inviting..."
Robin
"lobster roll, mustard pickle, burnt norivery disappointing dish, very little lobster, most of it was battered ‘filo-misu’, a..."
Gorgeousbyj
"Divine food and ambience. Every dish was remarklable and left us wanting more. One thing we would hope the management would look into is the time..."
Emily
"As a huge fan of Scissors, I was very keen to try Rice Paper Sister. Although I prefer the former, that is more reflective of my preference to south..."
Annika Morris
"We actually got so full from just ordering off the starters menu: kingfish sashimi, raw tuna black cavier fried bread, spammer crab caviar mayo on..."
Mary Tran
"I did not really know what to expect from Balinese/Filipino fusion cuisine, but was pleasantly surprised by our team lunch. Service was impeccable,..."
Custardbun
"We were warmly greeted upon arrival and the staff were very friendly. I had called earlier that day to reserve a table and requested space for a..."
Cravings Melbourne
"By the same owner as the ever crowded Rice Paper Scissors, the food here is more skewed towards Balinese and Malaysian cooking, as opposed to..."
Kelvinchewsv
"Amazing food, the recommended dishes by the staff were perfect. Food comes a bit slow, but definitely worth the wait.Tuna tarts and beef rib are..."
Facebook User
"This restaurant is a sister to the Famous Rice Paper Scissors but has a totally different vibe and food. This venue is fancier and calm with food..."
One.hungry.girl10
"By the same owners as Rice Paper Scissors, the cooking style here is more Filipino and Balinese based, with influences from Malaysia, Thailand and..."
J0yy173
"Got recommendation from a friend about this resto, so when I saw they are participating in the 50% off main meal with the fork, I booked a spot..."
Yulz
"This place really hits the spot for quality of food. Price, service, and ambiance. The staff was not pushy to upsell or to move us out quickly. This..."
Samuel Braim
"The Dear Luncher rolled up to RPS with four other large gents. Everyone was hungry, really hungry. Things kicked off rather well when it..."
The Dear Luncher
"This place really hits the spot for quality of food, Price, service, and ambience. The first time I stopped by was a Friday night and it was fully..."
Rob Ho
"Rice Paper Sister is the sister restaurant of the successful Rice Paper Scissors. The place itself was quite spacious compared to Rice Paper Scissors..."
Makan2Melbourne
"My partner and I dined at RPS recently and we were extremely impressed with both the service and food! We wanted to order the feed me menu, however..."
Paulina Sidiroglou
"Went here yesterday for my bday and it was honestly amazing. Lovely staff, really interesting menu with diverse Asian influences. Highlights for me..."
Rachel Louise
"Highly recommended!! Every dish we tried was on point. Most succulent lamb meat, and the bread and butter they served at the start is amazing. I’m..."
S Z
"RPS reads really well on paper with an exciting menu and cocktail list. Their Vietnamese espresso martini spoke to me on many levels, in fact I'm..."
Mustard
"Went here for a work function. Restaurant set up was fine. Relatively basic, nothing over the top. Nice relaxed feel. Food started with what looked..."
Tony
"UPDATEWell my partner and I went back to Rice Paper Sister and the service was excellent, the food outstanding and the price..."
Timinmelbourne
"EatClub took me here on Friday evening. With 30% off and the reputation of sister, Rice Paper Scissors, it was a no brainer. We arrived at 8 15 pm..."
Chey_ct
"Food was pretty good in general. The lobster rolls and bay bugs were really nice. We also had the kingfish in yuzu and white soy, which was good as..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Great spot for Asian fusion with a more Phillipino/Vietnamese spin! I loved the fact that so many dishes were single serve. Makes it so much easier..."
Kate Dougherty
"Nice Night with Nice People. Nice Restaurant with Tasty Food. For Special. Raw kingfish 4 stars, passionfruit add make special which I like...."
Vega
"Came here for dinner as a group of 10. Most of the food was really great. The most popular dishes were: lobster rolls, bbq pork neck, goat shoulder..."
Daisy
"Celebrated my birthday last night at sister. Food was awesome. Especially the pumpkin and beef ribs. Service was superb! Had a great time with my..."
Taeminwoocen
"2nd time here in a couple months. I came back with 12 guests and was emailed and confirmed at 8pm. Upon arriving the staff told us it was actually..."
Mistermister
"I can see they do two different styles and I prefer being seated on dining tables at Sister rather than bar tables and stools at Scissors. Service..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"Enjoyed every dish of the asian fusion. Was different and staff was great. Small and cosy ambiance. Would come again. The lobster roll i must mention..."
Ni Ni Tran
"We dined on a Wednesday night and had a pretty good meal! My favourites were the short rib and goat shoulder curry, both packed heaps of flavour! The..."
Quynh
"Real rating 4.5 ⭐️A couple of months back, we had been walking around the city not knowing what to eat and the decor of this place..."
Win - FSC
"The new "sister" to Rice Paper Scissors has all the Asian fusion flair of the original without the huge lines to get in. A great hidden gem. The food..."
Brians83
"restaurant is well positioned and intimateDid not have to wait long for our meals considering it was a busy night. Food is very tasty..."
RcO
"This place is great. I came here tonight with Mum and we enjoyed the $49.00 chefs selection, which was excellent. The highlight was the service here...."
Kathy Chan
"Great asian fusion restaurant in town! Great food,great services, great location. The restaurant has a larger space, great for group or friends or..."
TheTwinsDiary
"Delicious food, love sharing a selection of plates. Our 8yo daughter told the waiter 100/10 so I guess you can’t top that! Awesome cocktails..."
Carrie Dullard
"A busy, fast paced eatery with friendly staff and really good food. A few unique offerings on the menu which makes things interesting. It’s a good..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"Service was relaxed but attentive. Food was very flavourful and balanced. We had tapioca crisps, school prawns, black sesame wafer, lobster roll,..."
David
"Great central CBD location with excellent service staff and our evening was starting well. Cocktails were amazing but the real standouts..."
Thefoodbotherer
"Phenomenally fresh food with exciting flavours! No dishes, not even the kankung side dish, lacked punch. The standouts were the roast suckling pig,..."
An Antelope
"Rice Paper Scissors’ sister restaurant (aptly called Rice Paper Sister) had a lot to live up to when it recently opened its door considering its..."
The New Fave
"Loved this place. Every dish we ate was excellent, special mention to the goat and the "Kapow". The room is a modern fit out but I understand tehy..."
Richard
"Great food. Excellent Service. Ambience really nice and cozy. I had the best Mango Sticky Rice, i recommend they should put this on menu and make it..."
Rhea Jessica
"What we liked and didn’t like so much. 👍* The giant leap forward is highly recommended. We shared it between the three of us. *..."
1ofeverythingplease
"Great service and great food. Staff are so attentive and make you feel so welcome... so nice to be served by people who actually love what they do....."
Freeo
"Love this place. Excellent food and service. Been here twice already. You must try the tapioca chips, papaya salad and the ribs. Pretty much..."
Athena
"Great food, however my drink took ages to arrive and when it did, the bottom dropped out of the glass, and my drink ended up all over the table!..."
Lizia
"Perfect atmosphere for a dinner out with friends. Food was delicious - wouldnt fault it but no like flavour explosion, we were hoping they had a feed..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Delicious food!! Everything we ordered was delicious! In particular the lobster roll was so good. The staff were so awesome and really funny too :)..."
Thuaners
"Rice paper sister is a lovely restaurant. Dishes were all tasty and super flavoursome, would definitely recommend the kingfish sashimi dish!..."
C
"Friendly staff, nice table layouts...food that covers every taste bud you have, and some you never met before.It’s time like this that I..."
D23wilson
"Rice Paper Scissors sister restaurant. Very similar style bonus is they are not as crazy busy. Service was very friendly they recommended a few good..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"We celebrated my partners birthday here and was not disappointed. The food was amazing and the service was great. The beef short ribs are a must! ..."
Shae Iddles
"We booked a table and when we arrived we were seated at the bar. There were lots of empty tables so we asked to move and were told unfortunately no...."
Cindy Moschoyiannis
"Absolutely delicious!!!I'm just taking half a point off since the wait was a tad long between courses for a practically empty restaurant,..."
Anh Nguyen
"Excellent, great food well prepared, great service and a long list of wine, cocktails and some of the best Asian tasting plates in..."
Gavin Gusling
"I love this place! Every time I come I have the most delicious meal. The crab and roe on prawn crackers is so freaking delicious and the kingfish is..."
Unravelled
"Flawless cuisine, would come back again! Flavour combinations are truly extraordinary. I recommend the kangaroo for it's in your face yet balanced..."
Sheldon McCunnie
"My wife and I came here last night and had an absolute ball. The servicing staff were quick and bubbly and the atmosphere was great.The..."
Joshua Yates
"An awesome find on hardware lane in the CBD! The green papaya salad was amazing as were the stuffed squid, but the hero of our lunch was the "babi..."
Heidi
"On a sunny Melbourne afternoon the Rice Paper Sister outdoor dining was inviting. Upon checking the menu we knew this is a bit different to the..."
MY NAmE IS Lee
"The sister of Rice Paper Scissors definitely left us impressed and happy customers. The venue is more spacious than Scissors, and offers bookings too..."
Stelly
"The Rice Paper Sister is the newer, more “refined” version of Fitzroy and CBD favourite Rice Paper Scissors from owners Rahmie Clowes and Shane..."
The City Lane
"Food is amazing. Great vegetarian and vegan options- the tofu was cooked so well it was difficult to tell if it was tofu or pork- crispy, chewy and..."
Vegan Food Seeker
"Was looking forward to it esp the babi guling. However, it wasn't as awesome as made out by all the hype. The other dishes we had were average. Still..."
Syt
"great meal!highlights were the waygu beef on a milk bun, river prawns. lobster roll was interesting, cambodian beef rib was good, so was..."
Jonathan Ong
"This restaurant serves really nice Asian fusion dishes. Friendly and helpful staff. The lobster roll,king prawn and duck legs were really great! I..."
Vincent Huang
"Basically everything I ordered was GOOD. Their duck leg and lobster rolls are my favorites 😱 The king fish is fresh and the water spinach was..."
Qianyi Xie
"Blur swimmer crab tapioca crackers| kangaroo tartar| tempura lobster rolls| grilled Wagyu with burnt coconut sauce and milk bread| slow cooked goat..."
Nelson-zhang
"For starters, I really enjoyed the tapioca wafers and sashimi. The stand out for the mains was the grilled wagyu beef, and the Cambodian beef short..."
Food Baby
"This place is awesome - not too often you see a drinks list matched so carefully with the food on offer. If you've been to Rice Paler Scissors..."
Vinny Magrath
"Knew nothing of this place beforehand. A casual drop in while walking Hardware Lane in search of a meal.Greeted by friendly, knowledgeable and..."
MadDad
"Having frequented the sharper branch (scissors.. get it??) I was hoping for something different, and was not disappointed!Service: amazing..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Great food for good prices and fantastic service. The black sesame wafer was my favourite and definitely worth ordering.The atmosphere here was..."
Nhi Tran
"The sister or rice paper scissors. Honestly, Im not a fan of rice paper scissors, to me is their food is not bad, average but rushing. However its..."
Debby
"Lives up to its older sibling!Get the galangal beer as a great kickstarter to your meal.The beef, chicken and food overall is the..."
Sjhawk9
"Loved the decor and the service. Was warmly welcomed from the time I walked through the door and was well looked after by knowledgeable staff the..."
Joan Lee
"First time visiting the Sister store... different menu, good vibes, and bonus points for bookings! Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Food was..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"It's hard to compare to my life time favourite restaurant. Rice paper sister cannot compete with its big brother rice paper scissors. Think..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Would rather go to rock paper scissor in a heartbeat. The only nice thing about this place is you could booked it in advance. Food and drinks are sub..."
Lins Cooking
"Points for: punchy but well balanced flavours, attentive serviceDine Time: weekday lunchIt feels like a new "Asian-fusion"..."
Flying Forward
"Delicious! Great for a long Sunday lunch. Impeccable service, great food...."
James James
"Reviewing the reviewers. Here we go again!!! And another expert has arrived. "FOOD AC!!"I'm not sure if Food AC is..."
StRestaurateur
"This place is goooood. Food is brilliant and well portioned. I'm not much of a "share plate" kind of guy but it worked well for the 4 of us. Being..."
Chris CB
"Great looking venue, very tasty food & excellent service!Aunty Kim's tap beer is very refreshing and I could have made my way through all the..."
Martin Giblin
"Rice Paper Sister, the sophisticated sibling of Rice Paper Scissors, is only two weeks old but is already leaving quite the impression. Chef Ross..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"We had an amazing dinner here last Saturday. One that we will remember for a very long time. The service was very friendly and professional, the food..."
Katy Jenkins
"We came during a quiet Sunday afternoon after hearing that it was the sister restaurant of Rice Paper Scissors. Naturally expectations were high but..."
Paolo
"I had a great time catching up with friends here.Service was excellent, the staff really took time explaining the menu and giving us..."
Melody.mt.tang
"I was excited to hear that Rice Paper Scissors were opening a new restaurant so expectations were very high; and they did not disappoint! Just..."
Renee Magnaye
"Highly recommend the goat salad! Nothing beats their whipped cod roe with tapioca crackers as a snack, so make sure to try it out! An overall awesome..."
Christina Hanley
"Came here on a tripFrom Sydney and would have to say it's the best food we ate I our trip Highly recommend. Lobster rolls a must and great..."
Lorraine Stafford
"Delicious fusion food and you can book at this one! Highlight of our meal is the black sesame wafer topped with fresh swimmer crab, wagyu beef on..."
Juicy Jay
"Rice paper sister is a delicious Asian fusion restaurant with intriguing and distinct flavours which leave your tastebuds wondering what just hit..."
@twogoodtoresist
"I'm a big fan of Rice Paper Scissors so had pretty high expectations of Rice Paper Sister. It's a bit pricier than Rice Paper Scissors but I..."
Tina Tran
"We had dinner here last night and had a great time. The atmosphere is somewhat more relaxed than rice paper scissors, the service was fantastic and..."
Emma Gualtieri
"Went for a dinner yesterday at this newly opened place by Rice Paper Scissors. My friend made the booking and YES they take bookings here! We were..."
Clarinna
"So happy to see the sister restaurant to Rice Paper Scissors open in the city, hence the name to one of my long time favorites! The original venue is..."
TC
"Hit up the new joint of the ever promising rice paper scissor on a Friday night to find a perfect nook for five - thanks host(!), against the mural..."
G Wan Ng
"Visited on their grand opening night. A Le carte version of rice paper scissors. Around $60 ph with drinks. Friendly service, bigger menu. An other..."
Sambuca Sam
"Simply amazing. Try:Black sesame wafer topped with fresh swimmer crab, crab toe mayo and black caviar! "Babi..."
Grace Tan
"Rice Paper Scissors' grown up sister. Highlights include the Kangaroo Tartare and the Goat Shoulder. Took my vegan friend with me who was spoilt for..."
Ellie
"The staff here are so friendly! I came in for a solo lunch and they were immediately chatty and warm. The gentleman who I think was the manager gave..."
Rachel Sellers
"Absolutely INCREDIBLE time having dinner here this week!! There were 2 of us and we did the $45 pp for 5 sharing dishes option. Not only was the food..."
Jessika Costa
"Popular Thai restaurant. Lots of vegan options. Special is $45 per person for 5 dishes. Good variety and could not fault any dish. Fresh quality..."
Bill Mrozek
"Banquet for two (45 pp) for lunch. You can choose five dishes from the menu. All of the five dishes were really well done. A little bit sweet for my..."
K
"Good vibe restaurant. Staff super friendly, delicious food and tasty cocktails. Also, the 5 dishes to share is a great option for the price. Dessert..."
Vanessa Wingert
"Enjoyed lunch for 3. 2 having $45pp 5 share plates and 1 teen choosing 2 dishes. The food was delicious. There were a lot of other customers so it..."
Susan Lengyel
"There are many reasons this Southeast Asian fusion restaurant has been around for years and still is very popular. Funky yet bright interior decor,..."
Ryan H
Ciao Cielo
90/100 (1770 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Lamb Shoulder
Chili
Lamb
Crab
Pesto
Fish
Scallops
Duck
Calamari
Calamares
Prawns
Tiramisu
Arancini
Pasta
Quail
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I've been here a few times since they re-opened into a bigger space in Port Melbourne and absolutely loved it. Experienced both the fine dining and..."
Matilda Raynolds
"Had an amazing night at Ciao Cielo the new restaurant is absolutely gorgeous feels like you are dining in a Tuscan Villa. We enjoyed a 4 course..."
Jane Morrison
"It’s our little neighbourhood gem. We love it the staff and food are great. Keep up the good work and we wish you all the best in your new..."
Antonietta Di Pietro
"Great little find, beautiful food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely be..."
Jennifer Kelly
"Fine dining at its best and great Vespa Martinis! Love the food and the service is first..."
Joanne Brown
"Highly recommend this gem !! Best Italian food in Melbourne and outstanding customer service..."
Claudia Slebos
"The best meal we've had in a long, long time - amazing attention to detail, beautiful food and excellent service. This place is a wee..."
Jo Scott
"The food is so so delicious / fresh / cooked with love. Exelent service they remember what you like even if you don't visit the place very often ...."
Camelia More
"Brilliant one of our favourite places great food good wines the whole deal and not over the top with prices a "little..."
Ric Lawler
"The food is superb at Ciao Cielo, only surpassed by the service. Professionally run, small and intimate, warm and welcoming - what more could you..."
Stephen Gannoni
"Absolutely loved our evening... delicious food... excellent service.... wonderful intimate..."
Karen Johnson
"fabulous venue, amazing tastes, gorgeous folk at Ciao Cielo, wonderful service. definitely worth the vist and many return..."
Donna Cotton
"My friends love casual dining and I had a lovely experience of tasting some high quality foods, including classics that have been polished to..."
Munching With Mel
"Love the atmosphere, the service, the food... this place is a little gem we keep going back to every second month at a minimum... the desserts are..."
Caroline Caz Lloyd-Stephens
"Had a birthday dinner here for 10 guests and the staffs were very friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing too especially the steak ! Would..."
Nicky Tran
"Staff were very polite and friendly. Loved the pizza. The base was really light and crispy and toppings were simple, fresh and flavoursome. We..."
Annie Leung
"We love everything about this place, from the service to food! Perfecto! The ambience is nice, staffs attentive, food portion are good. We cant eat..."
MissCat
"Beautiful venue, food is fabulous, staff are really lovely. Great vibe, a new Melbourne favourite for me!..."
Sarah O
"Our god mother had a function here and it was fabulous! The function room was perfect- rustic looking. Food and wine was delicious, staff were..."
Split The Bill
"Oh hello ciao cielo (and cucina; actually my fave is cucina)New location, bigger venue, twice as nice. I have a true weakness for..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Birthday Dinner at Ciao Cielo, such a satisfying me experience. The atmosphere was amazing and the service reached a new high. We got drunk off the..."
Giulia Goolia
"Great Italian place in a beautiful setting. I go here all the time- the staff are lovely and the food is consistently really delicious. Such an asset..."
Jenn.lucinda
"Great ambience looking through front rustic doors , unfortunately the main two areas were booked for a private function but we could still get..."
Nikki
"Ciao Cielo - literally translated from Italian as Hello Sky - is a sparkling addition to the Melbourne restaurant landscape. Situated on lively Bay..."
Robin
"From the very moment we entered, until our warm goodbyes we were made to feel part of the family.Amazing food, impeccable service and..."
Jay Marios
"Such a romantic charming ambience for Italian fine dining with a team of friendly staff and a beautiful and delicious selection of dishes! The..."
Long Black With Cinnamon
"Lovely food; great staff, excellent ambiance :) really enjoyed my pasta dishes here as well as entree ! Oh and the limoncello martini is to die for !..."
Angelique Markos
"This place is really nice if you're looking for a fancy dinner. The restaurant is really romantic and our waiter was lovely and so helpful. The food..."
Salad Lover
"EDIT. Moving from 4 to 5.Since the last review, we have been back here several more times. Stats speak louder than words...."
Secret Taster
"Housed in a Port Melbourne heritage listed courthouse, built in the early 1860’s, Ciao Cielo is a fine dining Italian restaurant with their more..."
Foodinfocusz
"Venue is amazing! Little side area is cute but it's a bit of a greenhouse as there's no ventilation. Bolognese ragu was really delicious. Meat just..."
Lole Lole Lole
"This is Ciao Cielo’s relatively new Restaurant at 115 Bay Street which is situated in an old Court House and is absolutely brilliant. Seats about..."
Veta Bajaj
"Incredible dining experience at Ciao Cielo. The staff were incredible helpful in making suggestions and very friendly the whole night.The..."
Gem
"Good menu, entree a little small, mains good size, great taste. Good service not impeccable, and a good selection of wines. Loved the atmosphere, i..."
HelloSpank
"There's of course the classics; simple italiano inspired by traditional recipes, executed faultlessly with a combination of fresh produce and teaming..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Ciao Cielo has been around for eight years serving up amazing Italian food and has recently relocated to a bigger more breathtaking venue. The..."
Olive Sundays
"Our top picks from the Ciao Cielo menu include the Spencer Gulf King Prawn risotto. Superbly executed, the rice in the risotto was puffy and..."
Gastrology
"Wonderful setting and service. Entree main and dessert were faultless. Best gnocchi I’ve ever had. Full of flavour, seasonal and fresh. We will be..."
Helen
"Great little restaurant pumping out great foodSmall in size so bookings would be recommended The spanner crab spaghetti was..."
Trentmdawson
"This is a lovely and intimate restaurant full of ambience. The service is excellent and our waiter's wine recommendation was spot on. The food..."
Nalia
"1st time there and certainly will not be the last. Atmosphere, the food and service were excellent. Went away feeling full without feeling sick or..."
John Simek
"I loved Ciao Cielo; four of us went along and all were impressed. It was $340 for 3 courses each with sides, coffees and a bottle of wine. It was..."
Big L
"Ciao Ciela is a charming old world restaurant serving truly authentic Italian dishes that makes you want to come back before you even leave. There is..."
TheBearReview
"The decor is very nice and romantic. Food is yum! Pan seared scallops are perfectly cooked. Love it! And the eye fillet steak and the pasta are great..."
Long Ka Vivian Chu
"Great little place that takes you back to Italy without the 20 hours of flying and jet lag!!Amazing decor equally matched with quality..."
Sjhawk9
"For a start, Ciao Cielo has a lovely ambience and warm welcoming staff. The decor is high quality Italian bistro and the music is well chosen. The..."
John Carver
"I brought my partner here for his birthday and I am so glad I did. The service and food were great. There was not a single dish we didn't enjoy,..."
Tigers_eye
"It is a very nice fine dinning restaurant. The food was very tasty. The venue was very cozy. The manager took care of order with cautious. The..."
Michelle Wong
"A great little gem in Port Melbourne!This restaurant is a very small venue with limit seating, but beautiful decor with a nice soft, calm..."
Ravvy
"Really love this place! We really enjoyed the service and the food here. I just came back from Italy and was so disappointed with Italian good from..."
Thien-an Nguyen
"I came here for dinner on a week night, a beautiful little local restaurant ideal for dates and small gatherings. Delightful decor, candle lit tables..."
Matt
"Fantastic! Been wanting to come here for a while and so glad the time finally came. I really couldn't fault anything with this restaurant...."
Kady
"Went there for lunch a couple of weeks back. Food was fresh and tasty and the service is great. Very friendly staff and the restaurant is cosy. Happy..."
Hungrygypo
"Superb food! Friendly staff and cosy and elegant environment. Will definitely come back. Definitely need to try the truffle potato dauphines! Soft..."
Rosie
"Had a most enjoyable Birthday lunch for my wife.The meal was superb and Kate knows how to make any meal for her customers a special..."
Stephen Gannoni
"This is the most amazing place to dine. Service is excellent and only surpassed by the quality of the food.The atmosphere is..."
Judy
"Came here for a birthday party with some friends and had a great time. The pasta special with Pine Mushrooms and prosciutto was very tasty and the..."
GarrySmart@hotmail.com
"Perfect! Best calamari I've had in a long time. Barramundi main was delicious. Tried some goat leg too. Tender and full of flavour. Staff were very..."
Pickycat
"I visited Ciao Cielo on a Friday evening in late April. We were warmly welcomed by Kate and Christian in the front of house. We couldn't resist the..."
Sonia Gowan
"Had my birthday dinner here, and was absolutely wowed by the whole experience. Beautiful food with wonderful textures and flavours, served by..."
Ross Norris
"great valueexcelent food very creative, good service, good choice of wines, small cosy place on busy bay street, port melbourne.we will be back soon..."
Tw9710894
"I visited ciao ciello on Valentine's Day and had the 3 course menu. Started with the zucchini and goats cheese bruschetta, it was really good! Also..."
Heidi
"A slice of European heaven!! Ciao Cielo is pure bliss! As you're walking through the very casual and laid back streets of Port Melbourne, the..."
Almeida
"Quaint place with a stylish fit out. The 'must have' dish is confit duck arancini balls with orange aioli. Fellow patrons will be able to hear you..."
ChrisC
"Absolutely fantastic experience. Service was amazing from the get-go (11/10), food was phenomenal (9.5/10). Overall, a lovely and intimate gem..."
Maddi
"Absolutely divine experience! We came on a warm night and were seated outside by the friendly staff who were more than happy to provide..."
Chris Borzillo
"I arrived at approximately 6:45pm, there were two other couples sitting a few tables away. I was slightly wary when it came to making conversation..."
H.E. Pennypacker
"Fantastic entree, main and cocktail dessert. Service was fabulous. The whole atmosphere was wonderful. Music set at a perfect level too. Love it!..."
Lou H
"Nice Supprise. Went with a group of 9... service and food was great will definitely be..."
Sally Humphries
"A surprising find. Went for Mother's Day and both my wife and my mum thought it was great...as did I! Excellent service, food and wine. The desserts..."
Sstaffa
"I am about to commit a mortal foodie sin. I am going to give away the location of a hidden neighbourhood gem. That's right, you heard me. I am going..."
The Baroness Of Melbourne
"I cannot say enough great things about my main, fish of the day, the cone Bay Barramundi fillet with pea veloute, pan fried gnocchi, shaved fennel..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Great little local restaurant. Food was excellent. My only criticism is we found service to be a little slow & tables just too close together (didn't..."
Queen Of Tarts
"We had 12 people for dinner the weekend before Christmas - it was fantastic. The staff were super helpful with a couple of us with allergy..."
Marsha
"Best coffee on the strip.... The staff are amazing; experienced, understanding, perceptive. They provided clear descriptions of the dishes and..."
Foo Dee
"Everything eaten was delicious! Best churros I've ever had and the best is that you get to pick what chocolate sauce you'd like. Great service..."
Sweet Tooth
"Nicest restaurant ive eaten at in agesVery intimate and cosyService A1Very very classyDefinately be back..."
Alison
"The best meal I've eaten in a long time! A fantastic find with incredible food, lovely and kind staff, and a wonderful..."
Maddy Reid
"Great little find..... Picture this.....a cold Melbourne day, meeting with beautiful friends to celebrate a birthday, a quaint Italian restaurant..."
Empty Nester Ready To Eat
"Returned again to our new favorite restaurant. Shifted to Albert Park recently and found Ciao Cielo! What a find, great cuisine and wonderful..."
Gemma Parker
"Came back again on Saturday night, and have to say it was sooooo good again! Thank you for always having great food and beautiful..."
Celest
"What a beautiful dining experience!The service is spot on and there is a very creative chef who takes pride in what is presented. Really really..."
Poached
"Wow, lovely!. My fiance & I went here for dinner on a saturday night, since we have recently moved to the area!We definitely did not regret our..."
Chiclife
"Foodie Paradise. Found Ciao Cielo because another favourite was full. What a blessing... The most innovative combination of flavours we have eaten in..."
Lady In Red
"I hosted a dinner there and it was fantastic. The food was innovative, delicious and matched with wine! The seared scallops with pea veloute,..."
AndrewS
"Absolutely everything was AAA+. Kate's service and passion for the food, experience etc was the best I've had in Melbourne thus far. Just do it..."
Louise Maree
"Simply the best!. Love love love this place.The duck arancini balls are just to die for. The staff are lovely.You can order anything in..."
Bronwyn Bennett
"Fantastic little cafe in the heart of Port Melbourne! Excellent service, hardly any wait time for the food. We ordered their chilli crab spaghetti..."
Simran Kaur Sinh
"Delicious!. I was delighted with the food and the service. I will be..."
TT
"Amazing! Brilliant menu, great customer service - the chef even made gluten free bread crumbs for my spinach and ricotta cake. Great general vibes..."
Mietta Van Dam
"Had an enjoyable Saturday lunch with family. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly, knowledgeable host and great food. Looking forward to visiting..."
Discerning Diner
"Pleasant Surprise. Dropped in to this lovely private italian restaurant off the cuff and was very pleasantly surprised. Great personal service and..."
RB South Melb
"Wow!!!. This restaurant was a truly superb experience : fantastic service, amazing culinary experience, spectacular presentation, flavours, colours...."
JazzyB
"Great Italian food. Service was very friendly. Was a bit pricey for a weekday meal. We would go back for a special..."
Mistermister
"Fab food. One the real gems in Bay street serving lush Italian cuisine which makes you dream of the flavours days later. The chicken in the..."
Miss D
"Classy and delicious. Went there for dinner with another couple and loved this place. Service was really good, our waitress was very helpful and..."
Monica
"Fantastic experience. Genuinely friendly waitstaff and classic menu items made for a very enjoyable evening. Steak cooked to perfect Medium,..."
DMoney
"On arrival you enter into an ambience of sofistication yet not pretentiousness. To have Lindsay & Kate know what you want before you ask for it,..."
Jason
"One of Melbourne's finest gems - good thing it's not famous so I can always get a booking. Very nice, cosy small restaurant in a fantastic location..."
Omnidragon
"Sophisticated Italian food. This is a great restaurant for a finer dining experience. The food is Italian without being predictable and there is a..."
Galexander
"Beautiful Ambience. This small restaurant has a lot of charm, from the service to the impeccable food!a must do in Port..."
Lisabell65
"Second time & not the last... Being British & generally spoilt by the food in Australia we happened upon Ciao Cielo by accident in December '11. We..."
Sara Silvertoes
"A hidden gem! Had an amazing meal tonight - the reviews on here are all true. The bug dish wasnt on the menu tonight but it just gives us an excuse..."
RH
"This place is my life! eat..."
Dan Newman
"Wow! what a beautiful little restaurant, wouldnt be suprised if they get a hat soon. loved the food and what a fantastic wine..."
Ebony Spencer
"Yummy breakfast try the spinach ricotta cake witn poached egg, service was also great... Id love to go back for..."
Sweetcheeks
"Just had the most amazing valentines day dinner out ever!!! I couldn't believe my eyes when my boyfriend took me to this tiny little place which was..."
Jenny Hamilton
"Great little place. Small menu but food is too die for. Staff friendly and brilliant dessert cocktails. I will definately..."
Garry Lorimer
"Quickly becoming a favourite. Yesterday's Oz day lunch was another visit to Ciao Cielo this time with a couple of friends who have never been there...."
Mahmut
"My husband and I ate here last night for the first time. What an absolute delight. The food is the best I have had in a very long time and the front..."
Robert B
"Quails and more. Went just before Christmas - 4 of us from work. 4 quails ordered. Wish there was more for the price paid, but in short...delicious!..."
LiveToEat
"Quails of delight. We have just bought a BBQ and I am thinking of taking it back. For after having the BBQ Glazed Quails at Ciao Cielo, there is no..."
Martineb
"Fantastic Food and Service. Have eaten here several times. The welcome is so warm and honest. It is such a pleasure actually enter the restaurant...."
Brett
"Really liked the staff so friendly food good, maybe a few more choices for entrees would be a good move. We will go back, we come from peninsular but..."
Meshoes
"Brilliant. Thank you Kate for looking after gs all from Toni&Guy across the road. I loved the pork belly, well loved it all actually. See you soon...."
Stu
"Fantastic place! A little taste of Italy with super coffee, great people and one of the BEST Bircher Muslei breakies around! Well worth a visit..."
Jacquiemc
"Best in Port. The best place in Port Melbourne for good quality food and wine. Chef Brian certainly knows how to cook and Kate has got the chat and..."
Stuart.antony.jones
"The Best duck arancini balls in the WORLD - and if you like gnocchi , try the mushroom with truffle - every mouthfull, well it's just mmmm. Oh did I..."
Graham Holmes
"Staying in Port Melbourne really opened us to a refreshing look of Melbourne. There are enough pubs to test the best of pub crawls, but we wanted..."
Eddie
"Spectacular food and attentive service. Gorgeous soft gnocci with mushroom a highlight. The pork belly was stunning and cooked to perfection. Dessert..."
Lisa Torney
"Great food lovely staff. We dined with grandma and Our 4 kids aged 7 to 17 all loved the food and so did we. . My advice go especially if you are a..."
Must Love Food
"Loving it!. Ciao Cielo is a great little Italian café/gelateria dining oasis in the heart of Port Melbourne. First things first: The..."
K_Lar
"Little Gem on Bay st. As locals and foodies, my sisters and I have made this place a frequent haunt. The pasta is our favourite, especially the home..."
Penelope Berger
"Great Food!. Had the fish of the day, baked salmon. It was one of the best salmon dishes I've ever tasted. The ladies nearby were having one of the..."
Karen
"Brilliant after the update. We dropped by Port Melbourne for lunch this weekend and stumbled upon Ciao Cielo. It has apparently just been taken over..."
Kwanghui
"Omg!!! The gelati is simply devine!!! The hazelnut and rum and raisin are my top picks! But every single one has been anywhere from nice to..."
Ny101
"Italian stunner in Bay Street. For handmade pastas with exquisite sauces, the young chef at Ciao Cielo is in a league of his own. The restaurrant is..."
Lisa Rentessis
"If anyone is visiting Port Melbourne and wants good Italian food, go to Ciao..."
Fatboo
"So good! Food: this place offers some seriously good Italian food! Everything was so good. Everything came out in a timely manner, and was super..."
David N
"We had my sisters baby shower at Ciao Ciello in the main room inside. The food was incredible. Everyone loved it, and they were all very full which..."
Elena K
"My husband, daughter and I dined in for the very first time and we were thrilled we chose to celebrate at Ciao Celo. The menu is extensive- made..."
Sara Sahely
"Great heated winter outdoor area, warm environment and atmosphere. Dog friendly is a plus. Above all, really delicious pasta. We had chili crab..."
He Qijing
"This beautiful looking place is huge, divided into fine dinning, open air and a casual donning area. And the casual area is loud.... like people..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"We had a lunchtime function for 20 people for a 90th birthday party with a private space with garden access. It was a perfect setting for our family..."
Marguerite Hall
"We organised an intimate family engagement and this amazing restaurant has left a wonderful experience on us and our guests. Not an easy feat with 3..."
Trish G
Lucy Liu Kitchen And Bar
90/100 (1210 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Chinese
Asian
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Cod
Ribs
Dumplings
Curry
Prawns
Pancakes
Salad
Creme Brulee
Chili
Tempura
Crab
Tataki
Duck
Cakes
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb Shoulder
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Sashimi
Beef
Pork
Sit down
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Prior to lockdown, I had the opportunity to finally visit @lucyliumelbourne. We opted for the 'let lucy choose' option and was surprised by 5 tasty..."
Tracey Loc
"If you want asian fusion, this is some of the best your gonna get in Melbourne! The pork hock and baos are a MUST 👌 Just be sure to book otherwise..."
TeeTastes
"Went there on a mystery food tour.It was the last of 5 meals in 4 hours. Welcomed enthusiastically by the staff.House wine included was OK...."
ARMANEATS
"A vibrant dinner location, service is efficient and friendly although you do get the feeling they want to turn the tables over quickly. The food is..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"I loved Lucy Liu! The food is beautiful and great tasting. THE TEMPURA PRAWN AND EGGPLANT IS AMAZING! ITS A MUST..."
Patricia
"Came and booked a table of 3 at Lucy Liu to celebrate my friend's birthday!Ordered:🥟 Barramundi & Scampi dumplings: with chilli..."
Jasmine
"A great place for dinner with the girls. Not only does the place look good but they have a great feed me menu and cocktails to share. The food was..."
Nay Nay
"刚刚去试了他们家的express lunch,..."
Sarah
"Came here after finding that we had a bit of time to kill in the city. I’ve eaten at nearly every place around this joint but finally decided to go..."
Johnny Shabazz
"We had the best experience dining at Lucy Liu. It's Asian Fusion at it's best.I'd definitely recommend booking well in advance, we wanted..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"I came for a casual family Sunday lunch and it was great. We started off with oysters which were fresh and flavourful, but a little small. The..."
Daisy
"The food is simply to die for! We ordered Mussels, Papaya Salad, Tuna Tataki, Dumplings and Pork with additional jasmine rice. What a perfect night!..."
Naijee
"Walked in with no reservations but quickly seated, great customer service and food was tasty and came out at reasonable time. Beef rendang and..."
Ms Perantau
"Discover Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar hidden down a laneway in Melbourne CBD.  You can expect a delightful eclectic Asian fusion dining experience that..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Definitely deserves the hype! Went in with low expectation, but the food was..."
Therese Le
"Had my birthday here, food was amazing, delicious and interested, a great place to go with friends, the food perfect for sharing, and the service was..."
FoodieInMel
"Great venue to eat and chill. I love the..."
Alexander Lee
"Yum!Came here on a weeknight and couldn’t believe how full it was! Glad we booked!We sampled dumplings, buns, pork belly, duck and greens..."
YummyMummy
"Fantastic food and service every time I have dined here.$29 express lunch menu is great value.Don’t hesitate to take on wait..."
Anne
"I loved the atmosphere, the food and the service - everything was fantastic! We enjoyed all of our dishes and even though the restaurant was really..."
Cmzajicek
"This venue is awesome. So typical Melbourne. Walk down a dark alleyway towards a neon sign. The entry is very groovy and then you walk into a really..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"Great place. Brilliant vibe. Totally Melbourne-sque. Hadn’t planned to have dinner here and granted, we were there early. But the floor staff found..."
Elle
"Nice subtle asiAn fusion flavours. Ordered the following dishes - all recommend to try as must haves!!- chicken ribs: the coating is light and..."
Linda
"Ok so first of all, I can 100% day the best meal I have had in a very long time. The service is incredible, they do have vegan options but I would..."
Ash.m.watters
"I’m a vegetarian and the waitress, a vegetarian herself, took extra care to ensure the dishes I ordered didn’t contain any oyster sauce, fish..."
Sarita
"Had a great dining experience at Lucy Liu! Delicious Asian fusion dishes - recommend the turmeric cauliflower and the barramundi & scampi dumplings!..."
Tummy Buddy
"Great atmosphere, had to wait nearly an hour for a table but staff were great, seated at the bar to wait. Cocktails were great and great selection of..."
Cass Eats
"What an amazing place.  The food the service the atmosphere everything about this place is fantastic, even the sign out the front.Good..."
Mary Kyriacou
"Wow what an amazing place. The food the service the cocktails just everything about this place is fantastic even the sign outside. One meal was..."
Kyriacoum
"Faultless food. The duck is a must. Yummy drinks. Great decor. Only criticism is being seated on the high chairs at the kitchen, although fun to..."
Meg Gro
"Absolutely love this place. Every time we come, we always get the feed me option and always end up in a food coma. The soft shell crab pancake roll..."
Jill
"4.5/5Very impressive feed! Kingfish, pork belly and chicken ribs were a real standout. Beef short rib main was a ripper and some of the best..."
Denny Patron
"Managed to get a last minute booking for dinner tonight have been meaning to come for ages but it’s always so booked in advance. We had about 6..."
Jae Papalia
"Took my partner here for his birthday! He was overly happy about the choice, as was I! The food was delicious; particularly the dumplings! The..."
Ivona Buljat
"In line with the venue’s social setting, the menu is designed to share. To start we loved the Kingfish sashimi. The thick slices of very fresh king..."
Gastrology
"Came here for dinner Wednesday night. Waitress and chef accommodated to our group having to be out by a particular time. We had variety of dishes...."
Nes
"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value:..."
Daniel
"Saw reviews on this place and it looked amazing. To be honest a key reason for going here was convenience to be close to Tennis Centre to see Michael..."
Tony
"Lucy Liu delivered overall very pleasant experience today. Most of the dishes are tasty, with a hint of spice, the strong taste of all starters..."
5ilverr
"Every time I come here the service is prompt, the staff are extremely friendly and super helpful with dietary requirements, the food is a modern..."
Maddy Chetcuti
"We came for a quick meal last Friday night before having to head off to an event. We managed to get a bar table for 2 right next to the..."
Cindy
"Staff were great and were quick and promptFood came out within 10 minutesWith a few minutes in between each dishThe dishes..."
Angela Cao
"My new favorite restaurant, been going through their menu and what I like so far:Salt and pepper chicken ribsSoft shell crab jianbin, so..."
DW
"Excellent food. Poached chicken and barramundi was amazing. Wine was good too. Good vegetarian selection. Nice setting as well. Would come back for..."
Lucky Star
"Went to Lucy Lui last night for the first time due to a friends recommendation and wasn’t disappointed. The food and service was fantastic I..."
MeaganJaye
"We had an absolutely fantastic group dinner at Lucy Liu! It had been on my radar to try for years but I can safely say that it exceeded my..."
Nini Foodie
"Lucy Liu impressed us big time. We loved everything we ordered. Not pictured were the two baos that were very good & the phenomenal duck pancakes...."
Paige MacKander
"Don’t really eat asian Cuisine however this place really took my breath away the cocktails were fantastic the chicken was so tender it just melted..."
Jülide Singh
"“This is my go-to dish,” said my boss when the soft shell crab pancake roll was placed on our table. Our team was out to celebrate the end of yet..."
Occasionalist
"The roti bread here is outstanding. It is something I dream about. The flavors of the food never disappoint. One of the best Asian restaurants in..."
Joannecburch
"Can’t fault anything at Lucy Liu! From the knowledgable waiters, to the delicious food - I’ll be planning every CBD dinner here for the..."
Mjloco
"The quality of food is spectacular here and there is pretty much nothing you can complain about. I went as a group of three and we ordered the fish..."
Marcia Rodrigues
"Delicious food with amazing flavours. We had a few dishes to shared and loved every last bite. We had the Peking duck dumplings, korean style crispy..."
Famishedduo
"If you’re looking for a place to be seen and somewhere that offers Asian fusion Lucy Liu is where it’s at. Really good food (not the best Asian..."
Lauren Neuro-Noopsie
"Absoloutley amazing food! For 3 people 5 dishes is ideal with a glass of🍷. Staff are lovely and great service as well. Will be back soon again,..."
Deanna Montagnese
"We ordered Tuna tataki, tempura prawn bettel leaves, salt pepper chicken ribs and rendang with roti. Chicken ribs is the food of the day....so..."
Alfredo Anaduta
"I have been hearing raving reviews about this restaurant. The reviews on Zomato have also been fantastic. So understandably I can’t wait to try it..."
Food Junkie
"I went here for my birthday and there isn’t anything bad that i could say about this place. Everything is just so so so good. The king fish..."
On Nom
"4.5 ⭐️. Finally made it to Lucy Liu. Went with a few colleagues for dinner and it didn’t disappoint. The ventricular tablemats were interesting..."
Hungry For Chips
"We loved this place. We sat at the kitchen bar so you get to watch all the dishes being plated up which was fun. The staff were really friendly and..."
EmLou86
"Returned to Lucy Liu for my last business trip, a great ‘go to’ that never disappoints. We were seated at the kitchen-side bench, and the..."
Galavanting Gourmet
"Still a favourite after many years and still as popular as ever. This place was buzzing on a Friday night which sometimes means having to sit really..."
Freeo
"This was my second time visiting for lunch and was impressed again. Vietnamese pork salad from the special menu was fresh and zingy. Short rib..."
Got_2_lunch
"My colleagues and I went here for lunch and really enjoyed our experience. The food is good and the cocktails are great. The ambience is nice and the..."
Eatandbooze
"Jian Bing: Good really loved the texture and flavour combinationKingfish Sashimi: felt it was not as fresh as it should be. The fish was..."
Kimmy Liew
"If you’re looking for a buzzing atmosphere and fun dishes to share, this is a great choice. The service was amazing, our server made multiple..."
Taya Faith
"The most friendly staff ever... combined with crazy good cocktails and delicious food. My friends and I looked for a quick drinks last Saturday night..."
Vladimir Velikov
"Ordered the 5 plates, all dishes are good and just the dumplings were with too much vinegar for me. Definitely a Lovely place for lunch with friends,..."
Libby Wan
"Great restaurant and quintessential Melbourne, where you enter through an alleyway and are transported a whole world away with an absolute assault of..."
Bojan Kovacevic
"What a great find, I like this place even better than Chin Chin. Simple delicious food and the drinks were great too especially the mixed drinks, I..."
Nellerichal Sreeju
"An absolute great find on our exploration of Melbourne. Asked about their gluten free menu and my partner was given a specific dietary requirements..."
Elliot Ceramidas
"Awesome service. The vegan/ vegetarian set menu was very delicious and really filling. I couldn't finish all the food. The cauliflower was..."
Eclectus Cappy
"We had the best waitress yesterday (she was lovely and had glasses). The food was good! Fish tasted sooo good with a type of chilli jam, asian greens..."
Cairo K
Il Cantuccio
90/100 (2812 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Tiramisu
Salad
Chili
Meatballs
Carbonara
Calamari
Tortellini
Risotto
Tortelloni
Mussels
Cannelloni
Profiteroles
Saltimbocca
Calamares
Ice Cream
Salmon
Gelato
Chicken Wings
Prawns
Beef
Polenta
"We had the pleasure of an Il Cantuccio experience with great friends this evening, and what an experience it was!We had a table outside, and..."
Aaditey Bains
"Both spaghetti was so good and flavourful! The lamb cutlet was abit small but super delicious..."
Lois Low Qi
"I've been going to this place for many years. The people that run it are always very friendly and warm. It is what I would call authentic Italian,..."
Robert The Rosehorse
"A nice and cosy restaurant, perfect for a cold winters night. Service was friendly, welcoming and attentive. Food was flavoursome and generous for..."
Emily Harrington
"This is one of my favourite place in Melbourne . I have been keep coming back for 6-7 years . My favourite dishes include seafood polenta , pumpkin..."
Mindymengwang
"Salmon is recommended!One of the best i have tasted. (The best i have tried is a Japanese restaurant in Canberra)the veal is fresh and tender...."
Jiaqi987261
" Pros:- real italian style food. You can tell the food has not been rushed and is packed full of flavour.- my partner had the pasta..."
Sandra
"A must for Italian food lovers! It became our favourite restaurant to dine out, a very friendly service and food that never disappoints. Thank..."
Veta Bajaj
"Laigon Street has many great restaurants but Il Cantuccio is an Italian restaurant with powerful flavours and very big portions with also very..."
Foodaholic103
"Friendly attentive staff and delicious food to match. We ordered the Gorgonzola Gnocchi and the Spicy Meatballs and both tasted amazing! The..."
Nouri Groom
"I have been to Il Cantuccio twice already and I just love it! Its really a true Italian experience. I have been in Italy many times and I can say Il..."
Alejandro Maass
"Perfect ambious, great food and good service. Interior of the restaurant gives you Italian village kind feeling and it is perfect for group dinner..."
Kiri Aljita
"The interior is a step up from the other Lygon restaurants and is very cosy and rustic. The staff are all lovely and very accommodating. Garlic bread..."
Nalia
"What can I say? Very good flavoursome Italian food, and a very friendly boss who was gracious about my change in booking. I loved all the pastas we..."
Jeanette La Fame
"The best pasta on Lygon Street by a mile. Sensational noodles and the sauces are superb. Cozy little place with great value. Good choice for small..."
Jeremy K
"Really loved this place. Authentic food and beautiful service. My new favorite Italian. Suggest the carbonara, meatballs and calamari! Bonus it is..."
Sarah O
"I organised a group of 14 school friends for dinner on Saturday night and every one was impressed. The food was excellent, from the white bait entre..."
Ugo Tizi
"One of the best Italian restaurants Melbourne has to offer. Food was exceptional (mussles, garlic break, veal gamberi, spaghetti marinara), service..."
Kane
"Great food, attentive service and very flexible with the menu! Highly recommended - one of the best on Lygon St. spaghetti and meatballs a highlight...."
Brad
"Lovely atmosphere both inside & outside and such friendly staff! Every time I've ate here after watching a movie from Cinema Nova with some friends,..."
Oy
"Good quality authentic Italian cooking in a rustic and cosy setting. Great friendly service and very reasonable prices. There was a good variety of..."
Renegade
"Great food, great servings :) this is our favourite place on Lygon!! This place doesn't have pizza on the menu, which means that they focus on..."
Desisean
"Very impressed , great family run Italian restaurant in the heart of Lygon Street. Good range of Chefs specials and favourites , and they will..."
Nick The Greek
"What a little gem of a place! Tucked away behind beautiful bluestone walls, this restaurant is one of the very few authentic Italian restaurants left..."
Michy
"My family and I regularly visit il Cantuccio and it is the best Italian restaurant on lygon street. The staff are fantastic and the food is to die..."
Elisha Moorfoot
"I have been eating here with my family for over 20 years and the food and service has always been consistently fantastic. The seafood is fresh, the..."
Miss E
"This is easily the best Italian restaraunt I've ever been too. Pasta is cooked perfectly, not too heavy, and I am happy every time I leave. The venue..."
Dolly The Explorer
"Booked a dinner for 4 not knowing anything about this place and just going on the reviews here. When we first walked in we were hesitant but that..."
Nathan
"We had Meatballs Calabrese and Rigatoni El Diavolo. Both were well presented and delicious. Service was really good, couldn't fault it. The..."
Vicki Haspels
"This place has been a favourite of my families for a few years. The service is always amazing and the food is always delicious. Such a cosy friendly..."
Nikita Fernandez
"A gem on Lygon Street. Great atmosphere, love the rustic decor. It was a busy Friday evening when we went for dinner but the service was very..."
JKGasMan
"Fantastic restaurant. Have been here a few times and the food has always been on a high quality, fresh, hot and reasonably priced.Why this..."
Hayley Olsen
"Lovely little family restaurant - lovely attentive staff and flavorsome food.Definitely recommended if you're looking for somewhere to eat on..."
Nick Bassett
"This is my go to place for the best Italian on Lygon. Popular with the locals. Fresh pasta and excellent gelato for dessert. Authentic Italian in a..."
Gruby
"What a gem! I avoid Lygon like the plague as I have always had very basic, low grade food there, but this place is charming. The staff are incredibly..."
Jenzi
"Hotchillisauce has bounced back with a great pasta from this venue. Gnocchi was delicious, very flavoursome whilst the matriciana sauce blew my socks..."
Chillihotsauce007
"Love love love this place. This is a cute little family-owned Italian restaurant. The food has been great every time we've been here. Best cafe at..."
Karina Mirchandani
"This place is absolutely amazing. The food is delicious and most importantly, the two times I have been there all the staff have been super friendly..."
Marianna.xx
"This is my partners all time favorite place to eat and she never gets anything other then the chefa lamb shanks special and it is absolutely to die..."
Jade Bassetto
"A rare cosy and homely spot in the heart of lygon street. Can't go past the squid ink linguini, bistecca and tiramisu - Seriously delish! Staff are..."
Melissa
"Love this little Italian restaurant. The owners (I think) treat you as their special guest. The food is so tasty and so much choice and better still..."
Gez
"We had dinner there with some friends. We chose to sit outside as it was a nice night and there were plenty of heaters to keep us warm. The staff..."
Carmel
"Amaze. Food an staff were..."
Alias
"Nice home style restaurant. Had the fettuccine della casa, was nice but nothing to rave about. Desserts were good too. Service was a bit slow but..."
Dom87
"Had V's day dinner with hubby and loved every moment. Service was impeccable, food divine & ambience wonderful. Highly recommend the home made..."
Foodie
"Excellent service, amazing food. Staff accommodating above and beyond, allowing us a taster of the cheese prior to ordering. Could not fault this..."
Twiggy
"Love love love! I dined w.... Love love love!I dined with my parents and husband on Sat night. We had a wonderful experience. Fantastic..."
Sam E
"Bravo!. Went last night with some friends from Sydney. Fantastic service and amazing pasta, the best carbonara I have had in Melbourne made the..."
Susie
"Yet another great meal at Il Cantuccio. Every time I visit from Newcastle I come here to get my fix of authentic..."
Peter Shinnick
"Great atmosphere. Very nice restaurant, great food, a bit expensive but wouldn't complain about the price considering the quality of the..."
Elpapos2010
"Cosy atmosphere, friendly attentive staff, delicious and satisfying meal. Would definitely come..."
Lindsray
"Great service. Came here for dinner for the first time this week and was really impressed. The restaurant itself was a bit cold but the warm service..."
Food_lover
"Amazingly warm atmosphere :D. Only came here once, and I'm DYING to come back. First time I came here was with my father and brother. We were served..."
Redwavestasher
"Awesome food!!! Awesome service!!! Very very very..."
Porcupine.
"Wonderful evening. Lovely dinner at Il Cantuccio restaurant this past weekend. Great food, wine and service. The squid ink linguini and gnocchi were..."
Alannab
"Fantastic. This place is excellent, the stone walls really grab your attention from the street. As soon as you walk inside you are greeted with the..."
N_patto92
"What a little gem!. We came across this little gem of a restaurant after our dinner plans had been upturned at the last minute. What a fantastic..."
U4220859
"Lygon St at its Best !. This is Italian dining as it it should be...great food, great service, great value and as an 'out of towner' certainly what I..."
Lyn_nicholl
"Best Italian in Melbourne!. Absolutely the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne (and we've been to a few!) Mario and Loren have been there..."
LuAndRo
"It is hard to know where to eat on Lygon St, there are so many options, and so many of them average. Il Cantuccio is the mirage in the desert, very..."
Shil1402
"Very pleasant service, we ordered a variety of dishes, all were exceptional. Will definitely come..."
Sehchic
"Bellissimo!. A great little Italian restaurant! Warm, friendly & attentive service, lovely atmosphere, great food & good wine...the perfect..."
Suzanne
"Great food (highly recommend the meatballs from specials menu), awesome garlic bread and tiramisu - this place gets the basics spot on. Service also..."
Ali Ogilvie
"Romantic Evening Ever. Being a Lygon St Diner since the late 80s to now, I can't believe how I could have missed this place. I booked a table for 2..."
George.rocka
"An evening of good company and great wine. Looking for a place to escape the 42 degree heat of Melbourne city on a Thursday night, myself and some..."
Joshua Gonsalves
"Best italian restaurant ...excellent food, brilliant service, friendly as....I LOVE this place and can't wait to go back soon. I just ate my left..."
Vanessa Neagle
"Although we have been here a few times before, tonight is one of those special nights where everything has been perfect....to start with, the food,..."
PJ
"Just lovely! Had some dinner on a weekday evening and it was simply lovely- service was spot on as were the meals. Would definitely return and..."
Lauren
"Do you want garlic bread with that?. We went early on a Friday night and had the place almost to ourselves up in a nice cosy spot up the back. We had..."
Roger Kaputnik
"Excellent service, great food and reasonable prices. The restaurant had a traditional Italian vibe which we really..."
Jlikesfood
"I wanted to take a friend and her son visiting from NSW to an authentic Italian restaurant in Lygon St. I decided on Il Cantuccio and was very happy..."
Tanya Nabe
"When in Melbourne.... Not being local and therefore feeling a bit lost & overwhelmed by choice on Lygon St - picked this place to eat as it did NOT..."
Rach
"Fantastic food. Five friends & I dined here tonight and we were all VERY pleased with the excellent service and fabulous food. No complaints and the..."
Deb From Gippsland
"Nice... But disappointed?. Dined at Il Cantuccio after hearing some positive reports. Bruschetta wetted the taste buds and the 'melt in the mouth'..."
International Food Review
"The perfect Italian date night, dimly lit mood lighting, homely decor and the friendliest staff you'll ever find. Food was fresh, tasty and fast...."
Bonkanesan
"It was soooo good, excellent service & food. Defiantly come back when in..."
Myda
"Good pasta! Downside was that they DON'T have..."
Precious Taste
"Great place!!! I highly recommend it.. I had dinner here tonight as my friends from interstate wanted to check out lygon st. I never go there as I..."
Dina
"Good Italian Food. Thought that the food was above average, and great people watching from the outside seats. Service is was friendly but on the slow..."
Melb Foodie
"Great Italian food. Lygon Street is famous for its Italian food, there are a couple of places along the strip worthy of my business.Il Cantuccio..."
John
"Mind Blowing. Food was flawless, the waitress was very knowledgeable when I asked about the meal I wanted to order, also very friendly. Back to the..."
Jessica Rose
"For once a place that lives up to its great rating. Service was tip top. Lovely, friendly and accommodating, and gave great advice too. Started with..."
Laurandrews
"Amazing pasta, with friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere. Highly recommend..."
Zia
"We felt like guest at the family home - from the handshake at the door to the banter on settlinv the bill. The food was very well presented..."
John Clapton
"Great Food and Service. We had a great time here last night with a couple from overseas. Food were delicious, tried the chef special Risotto,..."
LC
"Loved it. The gnocchi with Bolognese and pollo asiago was magnificent. My fiancé and I had a great long conversation with the owner who gave us some..."
Nessalove
"Delicious! Beautiful ambiance and lovely service will be back..."
Katrina Anson
"Amazing. Thank you fellow urbanspooners - whilst visiting Melbourne I wanted to take my son to the famous Lygon Street for his favorite - Italian. Il..."
Sammiibris
"Excellent restaurant with very friendly staff and unbelievably good..."
Food Critic
"The BEST Italian restaurant I have ever been to! We had the minestrone to start. Steaming hot and totally full of flavor. It was the best I have ever..."
Emily G
"Good food, good service & reasonably priced. Will visit..."
Lee
"Friendly & nice food. Just been and have frequented a fair few times over the past. Owners and thier daughter also work there and serve & are..."
Ace1T
"Very nice- authentic and very traditional..."
Cathy-Baldwin83
"Fantastic food and service. Went to Il Cantuccio last night and everyone really enjoyed their meals :) It is a little pricey (as others have..."
Jodi
"Wow what a find .. Wow!!!!!! what a find out of these restaurants in lygon st good honest italian food with freindly staff will definitly go back...."
Jack Stewart
"Don't miss it.... ... and you'd be forgiven if you did because this place is almost as wide as its doorway!Small, cosy and friendly, this..."
Andy Zito
"I have one word for this place. Perfect. The location was quaint, the food was otherworldly and the staff were the most friendliest yet. I had the..."
Andrew Thian
"Absolutely delicious Italian food! The restaurant is rustic with a very homey feel to it. The staff were delightful! I loved the gorgonzola gnocchi!..."
Erica Campbell
"This place had literally the BEST food I have ever tasted in my life. I had a chicken dish and oh my I have never tasted anything so great. The staff..."
Nicole Bottazzi
"Il Cantuccio seemed to be one of the crowd’s favourite Italian restaurant on Lygon St, and we got to see some of the reasons why. They do their..."
Terry Hur
"I have been here last summer with my partner and her parents. Lovely location , outdoor well covered , inside fancy and warm feeling with the..."
Simone Rea (Simon)
"First time trying Italian but the person who served us was amazing and friendly, originally my sister and I wanted to get our Garlic Prawns take away..."
definitely not me
"We were lucky we arrived when they just opened and able to get a table without booking. It would be best to call ahead, it's definitely worth it. ..."
Michael Pham
"Without doubt, the best Italian restaurant across Mebourne and Sydney. The entree bruschetta is by far the best I've ever had. The meatballs were..."
Branna
Rare Steakhouse Uptown
90/100 (2607 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Grill
Australian
Grill
Steakhouse
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Ribs
Prawns
Porterhouse Steak
Garlic Prawns
Lamb
Beef
Pork
Salad
Scallops
Sit down
Australian
Grill
Steakhouse
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a great meal here. Special menu ,excellent for a pre theatre dinner. 2 courses just perfect. Staff were great as was service. Highly..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"🍷 steak & wine tonight🍋 lemon cheesecake tart🐑 grilled lamb cutlet🥩 t-bone🐚 pan seared scallops🍄 roasted..."
Sense Of Food
"Absolutely fantastic steakhouse. Came here for dinner for a bucks party. Staff were very polite and accommodating and the steaks were phenomenal...."
Amindha Fernando
"Ordered the garlic bread and the ribs which were both delicious. Service was excellent and the ambience was very nice as well. Highly recommended...."
JMI
"If you had to ask if there is anything better then perfectly cooked steak? You are probably not a foodie or vegan! Then don’t come here...."
Zorks
"Came here for a meeting of the United Nations italy Greece Ireland turkey and australia. Best steak I have had in a while and the Turkish connection..."
Alessandro Calabro
"The scallop and mushroom are amazing. The steak I ordered is medium but I think it should be rawer and soft er . The blue cheese sauce is not that..."
Celia
"I reckon I have been here 20 times. If you are after the best pork ribs in town look no further, they are big, meaty, tender and they are layered..."
Birdman
"I went here with a colleague for lunch. The service was alright without being overly attentive.The entree’s we had were the calamari..."
Timinmelbourne
"Found this restaurant hidden away in the side streets. We got the porterhouse and it was dry and slightly tough to eat but I loved the garlic sauce...."
Hungry Koala
"An overall good meal, but certainly not one of the best steaks we have had. The steak was verging on dry. The sides were bland and uninventive and..."
Linda
"The restaurant is hiding inside the little Collins St so it's a bit hard to find the place. But the decoration inside is really nice and the food is..."
Yuxi Li
"The Secretary of Steak (aka The Dear Luncher) has now completed The Rare Steakhouse hattrick.The Dear Luncher probably has this branch..."
The Dear Luncher
"The dinner special is great value. Comes with an entree, main and a drink. I was happy with my steak, however, my friends’ steaks were a bit over..."
Jade Zhong
"The third time celebrating my birthday here. Friendly staff and good quality food as usual. Will certainly come back. PS. Thanks for the special..."
Sugarwhale
"Everything's just awesome! The 700g rib-eye is amazing. It is served with salads, mixed grilled veggies and chips. Just slice the rib eye and dip in..."
Gabrielle
"Great place!! Very accommodating for the need to get meals fast before a show. The meals were all great. I had the Kangaroo and it was perfect!!..."
Daniel Vicino
"The steak was cooked perfectly and I like the blue cheese sauce. Nice atmosphere inside this restaurant. What a pity that I didn’t have any photos..."
Mengyanzhang666
"Come here without a booking in prior.just have 1 hour to finish my dinner.order set for 2 , the price is reasonable.steak is a little..."
Rinny Wang
"I’ve been to all 3 rare steakhouse for lunch, quality of the service and food are consistent. I’ve been to more than 10 restaurants for steak..."
~Happy Neko~
"Great steaks and yummy cocktails and even better desserts, service was 5 stars, really enjoyed this place, will be visiting again soon that's for..."
Fitime Alievski Rexhepi
"Really nice and juicy steak. My steak was cooked to perfection - it was perfectly medium rare ( more on the rare which is to my liking) The chips..."
Vivian
"This is my go to place for the most awesome ribs! On my most recent visit our group of 10 ordered both the beef and pork ribs as well as the eye..."
Split The Bill
"This steakhouse is tucked away in a lane off Little Collins St. I know this area well but had no idea this place was here. It’s a pleasantly laid..."
Two Sheds
"Had dinner here and the food was pretty top notch. The steak (rib eye) was cooked perfectly and we also ordered some sides (fried onion rings and..."
AaronN
"The food is amazing always cooked to perfection. My only complaint is we were charged $12 for tape water and when i questioned this they said this is..."
Kieran Hattie
"Had my birthday celebration at this restaurant based on the positive reviews and the fact I'm a fan of good steak. And I was definitely not..."
HeraldSun Reviews
"Was a little disappointed with our visit on a Tuesday night. Service was a little slow, possibly under staffed. Steaks were well cooked but. It..."
Mark Reservoir
"Great place if you love steak. The main comes with one side and you have to order any others. We ordered the cauliflower and broccoli gratin, the..."
Peta Young
"Great Wagyu scotch fillet steak! The appetisers were a little on the creamy side, and too cheesy. The ambience in the restaurant were comfy, a little..."
Petal Loves Food
"One of the better beef ribs, not much taste in their steak. I love the garlic and their mushroom sauce. Salad wise , ok a tad bit too much cheese..."
Sarah In Melbourne
"Tonight's dinner was superb. EntriesWe got about four entries. The mushrooms stuffed with garlic butter and feta cheese and also the..."
Carmen Joy
"Feel like some melt in your mouth fried calamari? Then you've got to try Rare Steakhouse's!! Their calamari is lightly battered, sprinkled with herbs..."
Cecy_Eats
"Great dining experience, nice starters and attentive staff. Excellent steaks - especially when ordered with mushroom sauce. Definitely recommend the..."
Tedclaskn
"Gnocchi was terrible and we weren't allowed to take it away. Steak was great but sauces (we tried black pepper and red wine) were not up to standard...."
Ads Davies
"Food was fantastic but the drink service was very poor ,we had to ask 3 times where are ordered of sparkling water was. We order a 14 year old bottle..."
Damon Mayston
"Had the pasture fed rib eye on the bone with mashed potatoes on a half packed Wednesday night. The staff were very pleasant and attentive with just..."
Mr Food
"Great food.This place was great. The steak was cooked to perfection. The chips were delicious.The lamb rack was a large serving and..."
Kady
"We ordered the salt and pepper calamari for entree with some drinks to start with. Then we moved on to the wagyu scotch fillet, some chips and the..."
Foodgrubbie
"The wagyu is so nice and soft so had the best steak ever is this place also the manager was super nice and friendly made us laugh on the day and feel..."
Coffeelover
"Beautiful place great atmosphère. Our waiter was really friendly and professional. Mushroom sauce and the mash potato were soooo tasty ! A must...."
Liz
"Great service, good atmosphere, steaks were decent, ribs were mouth watering. Just shame about the non byo option. Otherwise would highly..."
Kain Xu
"I'd heard only good things about Rare, and the Uptown location did not disappoint in the ways that counted. The ribs are a MUST if you dine here...."
Jimmy Chew Food
"Went there for a birthday dinner, the service and vibe is good there! We ordered the steak with mash, the steak was cooked to our preferable liking...."
Alicia Kouch
"We had 1kg of ribs to start between the 4 of us, followed by a steak each. I had the 350gm Angus porterhouse with a side of mac and cheese, the steak..."
GGx
"Great wines, great service, great location, great decor, great coffee, but average steak. My 300g "rare" porterhouse was tolerably "medium..."
TonkleChicken
"This is a nice steakhouse. I had the eye fillet and my partner had the scotch. We asked for medium however they were both on the med rare side......"
MN-A
"great little steak house in the city, with a excellent range at reasonable prices. The service from the Canadian girl was fantastic, wine list is..."
Mr MM Smith
"A favourite place! Love the pork ribs. And the atmosphere is relaxed. Would recommend having a better Sav Blanc on the menu. Would give it 5 if it..."
Brenda Digby
"If you want a steak, this (or these, all venue's equally good) is the absolute place to go. I struggle to get past the 200gm eye fillet as this is..."
BlueJay
"The best steak my taste buds could ever experience. When I first visited, I ordered the Wagyu Scotch Fillet - which was, at the time, also the best..."
Ghan
"Service is fantastic!! The girls are really friendly and have a bright & happy aura!! Food was satifying overall! Asked for a wagyu porterhouse but..."
Suburb Review
"I don't hand out an excellent unless I'm really impressed and this is well deserved.We dined with friends we hadn't seen for ages and we truly..."
Flavietta
"Cooked perfectly, most tastiest steak I've had in a while! Possibly my newest favourite steak joint! For how much we paid, and how fancy the place is..."
Jane L
"This place is really good, the atmosphere, the service and the food. Waiters are very attending, the food is fresh and well presented, except the..."
Atieh Sangtarash
"Very nice restaurant tucked away in an alley way, great atmosphere and good serviceHad the beef ribs and chips as well as the creme..."
Marshall Tan
"This has always been my go to steak place! And once again the service was amazing and friendly. However the waitress' knowledge of the wine list was..."
Felicity Jumba
"Amazing. Every time we come here the service is awesome and the food is even better.Our waitress was polite and kept us well watered. A..."
Pendles
"The service was very average. So many waiters walking around but try get their attention and they dodge your eye contact. Steak was delicious though!..."
Omnom
"We got steak with mash on the side and also chips :) The steaks were cooked well. Staff were sooo friendly too! They brought us lots of bread and..."
Fiona
"My favourite steak place and it's not just because the steaks are cooked perfectly every time. They have amazing mashed potato, smooth sauces and..."
Occasionalist
"I have been to the two other Rare Steakhouse outlets on various occasions so when I stayed up the top of end of town, took 3 work colleagues out for..."
BigFellaBella
"The name says it all. The steaks are delicious here. . This was our 3rd time and as with the previous occasions the steaks were exceptional. Had the..."
Papadam Curry
"I've been coming to this outlet for about 3 years now and on average once a month. The service is consistently good and the ambiance is, I think,..."
Joe
"I have been all over the world to various steak houses and have been fortunate enough to taste numerous exceptional quality steaks. Albeit..."
Almeida
"The steak was cook perfectly and the soup was very nice, the service was professional. Overall a nice place to have lunch in a cold winter day...."
Namthip Sahawat
"Food so good , we older ribeye , pork spare rib is so good so tender and soft , we too enjoy , after we older one more scotch fillet ,the service is..."
Eunice
"i dont understand why this place is not atleast a 4 out of 5!!! this place is awesome.. came here for a dinner and as soon as you walked in the staff..."
Levi Catalbas
"I ordered a 300g scotch fillet tonight and it was amazing! The meat was very soft and was very delicious with the accompanying mushroom sauce. It..."
Jen Searches 4 Da Perfect Steak
"Pork Spare Ribs - Soft and Delicious. Soft, really..."
Luciana Pinto
"Great food. Best blue steak and the food was rushed for us because we had a show at 8. Great steaks and..."
Alicia1437
Scugnizzo
90/100 (1285 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
European
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Bruschette
Calamari
Pesto
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Calamares
Antipasti
Salmon
Ragu
Prawns
Beef
Lasagne
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious pizza and the homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli is just gorgeous .. highly recommend for a first class Italian Restaurant .. see you..."
Julie Julz Merlino
"I fell in love with your Seafood Pasta which was your Special that night we came for dinner. I am not a huge fan of Pizza Margherita but that one was..."
Theresa Aiza Bajao Cui-licot
"Thank you for an amazing dinner, the food was AA+ and the service was AAA+. You all went beyond all expectations with our little ones even lettung..."
Clayton Schmidt
"The best and most authentic Italian restaurant in Melbourne city..."
Juventino Lu
"The food was delicious. The service was friendly and welcoming, thanks for a great evening and dining experience. Next time we come to Melbourne we..."
Ben Hidalgo
"A very pleasant find this evening. Charming staff and a lovely..."
Alan Milligan
"Great food, exceptional service. Will definitely come back..."
Cissy Ellison
"Quality food, fully licensed. Good service and great..."
Greg Tymms
"Best butterfish on earth! Compliments to the..."
Angie Chong
"Amazing authentic italian food. Awesome hospitality and great Chef. will be back..."
Mo Hamdouna
"Best dining experience in a long time! Amazing food, friendly, attentive service and great drinks selection! Very highly..."
Andy Smith
"A random Italian lunch with my friend. We ordered two Entree dishes and two pastas. The croquettes were impressive with crispy outside and soft..."
MissCatCat
"Really attentive and lovely staff. LOVED THE duck it was amazing. We also had the lasagne and salmon croquette. I’d recommend this place..."
Carmen Mun Mun Wong
"Work hosted a dinner here and it was nice of them. As an italian food fanatic I wasn't going to refuse the offer. The place was very cosy as you..."
Nay Nay
"The staff were absolutely lovely and ensured my friends and I had a great night eating here. Our waiter was hilarious and we were very well attended..."
Meg Eats Everything
"I’ve come here a number of times for lunch, but this was my first time for dinner. We had the lobster bisque, clam and muscle spaghetti, with a..."
Heidi
"Excellent food and wine. Service was also fantastic, especially given how busy they were with limited staff. Would rate even higher if the menu was..."
Anthony
"For my personal dinning experience the food was really good. I had the salmon fillet served on a bed of oyster risotto and burrata cheese, my wife..."
Alessandro Love Good Food
"Very pleasant first visit. "Fried Calamari' with Lime & Chilli Mayonnaise" was cooked perfectly, however it lacked seasoning and the Mayonnaise was..."
Michael Wilson
"Lovely ambience with south Italian deco. The food was amazing especially the home made pappardelle with mushroom , pork & fennel sausage and mustard..."
May
"Nice little joint to enjoy dinner with a group of friends where you can have a conversation without getting too loud. Delicious pork belly and..."
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"I've visited Scugnizzo several times for lunch. It's close to work and the food is always delicious, and the service is prompt and attentive. If you..."
MelbourneMiss
"The aroma of woodfired pizza fills the restaurant and is complimented by the smiling faces of wonderful and attentive staff...."
LK
"Good food & great service. Went there for dinner with wife. simple setting and comfortable ambience. food tastes great, i was amazed by the entree,..."
Diner
"Beautiful evening. The risotto and ravioli were perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. Before our beautiful garlic pizza entrè arrived we were given..."
Facebook User
"Function for my daughter's communion. We booked the restaurant for our daughters First Holy Communion celebration. As we had over 60 guests, the..."
Massimini
"Great night here at Scugnizzo! Quality meals and service at a reasonable price. Looking forward to my next visit. I highly recommend this..."
Live To Eat Don't Eat To Live
"It was OK. Don't understand all the negatives. Service was good [except the waiter referred to us a 'mate']. Food was of high standard [my risotto..."
Mac 501
"Delicious generous food The three times I've been for dinner. Passionate chef and appropriately suave Italian waiters who give a big pour of vino..."
Oliolioli
"We had so delicious Italian food with very romantic and warm atmosphere. I really loved chef's hand made pasta! Dolce (strawberry chocolate mousse)..."
Megumi Japan
"Best Italian in Melbourne. I've lunched here occasionally and have never been disappointed. The service is personal and impeccable, particularly from..."
Anna K
"Thinking about trying? Do!. Dined at Scugnizzo for the first time on Saturday night (31/08/13) as i) I could get a discount via the Entertainment..."
Al
"Best Italian in Melbourne. My introduction to Scugnizzo came about as the result of a now well-worn routine, namely, attempting to find the best..."
FJ
"It's because of restaurants like Scugnizzo that we love Melbourne! Food fantastic, service impeccable...we didn't just feel welcome, we felt LOVED!..."
Eilish
"Authentic and great location. A great find for us the restaurant has a great ambience, good location off a laneway and a very clean and welcoming..."
Rennie
"Fantastic!. Great food, to die for tiramisu, a hidden lounge section to indulge in a post-meal coffee - We loved it, great value and great chef!..."
Tamar Erickson
"Amazing Food & Hospitality. If you get to Melbourne then make sure you give this little gem of a place a visit - you will not be..."
Liz McCann
"The food was perfect and the service was even better! I wouldn't hesitate to dine here..."
Louise Dugdell
"The best bresaola I’ve ever had!. I had never heard of this place until friends suggested dinner here. We shared a charcuterie to start which was..."
Ange
"Among the best Italian in Melbourne. Good vibe and great food all kinds of great fish, meat, and veg. Big thumbs up and good wine list..."
Jim
"Tucked away. You would have to be directed to this restaurant to find it. In an out of the way location, it is set in a long narrow room and I think..."
Richard
"Brilliant! Food was amazing and the best part was that the chef brought it out to us himself! Staff were extremely friendly and made us feel welcome...."
Miss K
"Best italian resturanat in town!. Maybe, and maybe not, but its definitely from the best!! Great food (You will feel you are in that small restaurant..."
Mo
"Loved it. Scugnizzo and was the perfect place for our first visit to a "good" restaurant with our almost three-year-old son. Excellent food, great..."
Walon Hol
"Best ever. From the moment we walked in, we where treated like family. The food was mind blowing, I kept saying that I haven't had italian this..."
Just-in To Food
"Italian food lover. Had a dinner here with my family, it was superb. Service very good, food amazing.The waiter knew his wines, recommended a..."
Linda MacGregor
"Great Place and Food. Great food, excellent chef and great atmosphere. The quality of the ingredients and presentation are excellent.The..."
Dinnerate
"Just beautiful.... The ambience was beautiful, the staff was lovely, the food absolutely divine... i just love Scugnizzo! Authentic, fresh Italian..."
LK
"Excellent food and service. My steak was cooked to perfection and the price was very reasonable. Authentic Italian..."
Jenny Fan
"Super delicious risotto and the homemade pasta is..."
Mishie-lah
"Scugnizzo. Really Really Really liked this place. The staff are great and the food was better. If you're wanting to take someone out on a date this..."
Nutty
"Great place! Friendly atmosphere and awesome..."
Sebastiano Armeli
"My favourite. Out of all the restaurants I have tried in the past 6 months in Melbourne on a temporary stay (I am from Switzerland), Scugnizzo is THE..."
Carl L
"One word...AMAZING!. This is the place to eat!! Scugnizzo have the three main ingredients that make for a great dining..."
JJ
"Almost hate to recommend it.... Because then it'll become popular and we won't get a table...but this place deserves the business, so, here we..."
Gdayhowyagoin
"What a find! Great food; fine wine list combined with attentive and knowledgable service all at a reasonable price. Highly..."
David
"Lovely food and great room, perfect for long lunch or dinner with friends. Great list of Italian wines and sensational coffee. Service is excellent...."
Tim
"I have eaten here and it was fantastic it is now opening for dinner Thursday and Friday nights a must..."
Reservations
"Wow! Loved every single dish we ordered along with the delicious crusty bread. Diavola pizza was fabulous, scotch fillet with roast potatoes and..."
Fiona
"Couldn't have asked for more friendly and caring staff for both patrons and the love of the dishes served. The gnocchi were delicious pillows of..."
Mitchell Mavrinac
"Excellent food, very traditional Italian taste, good vibe and nice..."
Billy Ping
"This place is an absolute gem. Despite the restaurant and hospitality industry in Melbourne being absolutely devastated in the wake of COVID, this..."
Christy Nordin
"We had the specials this time which may change soon. Great service, excellent food. We will be..."
Andrew Pang
"Loved the food. I normally don’t eat beef. But I was in love with the way it was cooked. And the pasta it was 😚 definitely coming back ❤️..."
L.A Amarawathi
"A hidden gem in one of Melbourne's little alleys. I sat outside so didn't really get a good look of the inside. The food will speak for itself. I had..."
Dianne Lowe
Donnini's Restaurant
90/100 (2081 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Carbonara
Chili
Tortellini
Calamari
Tortelloni
Focaccia
Risotto
Tagliatelle
Calamares
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Prawns
Pork
Antipasti
Ragu
Tiramisu
Tortelli
Meatballs
Pasta
Lasagne
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Had a great night out with magnificent food - 3 on our table ordered the prawns with linguine. The prawns were so numerous that I was offered a..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"‘Luscious Lygon’Mouthwatering food that was so good that I have to rate it as the best I I’ve had since I can remember.I..."
Tripparooney
"Came to Donnini’s for Sunday lunch after reading promising reviews online. It definitely did not disappoint. I could not fault our meals or..."
Lara Murdoch
"Great home made pasta with ohh so fresh ingredients. This has been my pasta house for almost 20 years now.Great wine list on offer to match up..."
SamWasHere
"We visited Donnini’s last night. We ordered 2 entree size Pasta’s (Tris Pasta & Linguine w Prawns), one bruschetta, one garlic/cheese focaccia, a..."
Eleftheria Kalantzis
"I've been here twice and both times had some of the best pasta I've ever had!Really lovely Italian on Lygon, a nice change from the cheaper..."
Dj Meowmeow
"I have been here a number of times and every time is a good experience. The customer service is always excellent, they are obviously very passionate..."
Jon Row
"Had a wonderful meal at Donnini’s. The pasta was perfect and the bruschetta was delicious. The service was excellent. Will definitely be back..."
Justin
"Visiting from Perth and came on recommendations from friends. My partner and I shared - focaccia bread, lasagna and the tortellini mascarpone...."
LoveToEat?
"We come here often - the food and service are consistently of a higher standard. Yet to be disappointed.  The  3 pastas - tris di pasta donnini -..."
Mary Pranjip
"Loved everything about this place, is well known and have heard all good things. The stand out was the trio pasta which gave so much variety and..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"I don’t often give 5* but this place deserves it. Good honest clean fresh Italian food. Great service and at a wonderful price. We are planning to..."
The Gift Girl
"PASTA TRIS that is all you need to know!!!PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRISThis is the best dish on Lygon..."
Moetfan
"Donnini’s at Carlton. I like the spaghetti with fresh prawn mussels calamari. Great Italian restaurant with good ambience. Fine dining restaurant..."
Steven Gu
"Such a nice little pasta place on Lygon Street! You'd be silly not to order the trio di pasta donnini 🍝 and get a taste of three..."
Deana Cannatelli
"THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN THE WOOOOOOORLDDDDD!! Best place everrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..."
Benny Macri
"My friend Duyen told me about this place a while ago, she said the pasta was amazing, and i finally got the opportunity to go today! And we ordered..."
Thuaners
"I kept it simple tonight and had a glass of Sangiovese along with the home made gnocchi. The Sangiovese was great but they always are. The star of..."
Shane Warren
"Great pasta, similar to what you might actually find in Italy. Recommend the tortelli. Very attentive service, being given a table right away and..."
2876998
"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne! 25 years I have been coming here and the food and family are as magical as have always been . Mi..."
Blake Ryan
"Huge fan. Pasta is excellent quality. Service friendly. Food comes quite quickly. They could easily accommodate my pram and baby slept while I..."
Andreas
"Review from February 2017The Donnini family's been serving Melbourne Italian food since 1952. At Donnini's on Lygon St, the handmade tortellini..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"Wow our lunch was fantastic.    The service, the food and the atmosphere.The home made pasta and tiramisu was to die for.... its a must..."
Kyriacoum
"Nice italian food with a good wine list. Staff are always friendly and enjoying a meal al fresco on lygon street makes for a very pleasant lunch or..."
Gursharan Chana
"Love this place and have been going for years. They serve good food but for me it is an order of Focaccia and a Veal Piadina on arrival before a main..."
Cooper
"My all time favourite pasta treatI come here when I feel like spoiling myself with rich, quality, hand made pasta!Their pasta tasting plate..."
Jm
"The handmade pasta and gnocchi were absolutely delicious....probably the best I've had in a while. The snapper was cooked to perfection - crispy on..."
Elderblood
"Great food and excellent service. Went for dinner and each person has a different meal - we also ordered sides. None of the meals could be faulted...."
Sarah Farfalla
"Been here a few times now and really like it. Menu is limited though all the food I've has been spot on. Only issue I've had is the sauce for the..."
Mireille
"Food is so good of course, but that's not I want to say , the manager had given us a surprise because during the dinner we had a chat and he knew..."
Mac Wong
"One of the established Italian restaurants in Lygon Street, Carlton. With fewer Italian eating choices now in this once heart of Italian dining in..."
Waiter's Friend
"Excellent pasta on Lygon St. Had the tris di pasta, and my favorite was the tortellini among the three selections. The filling of mascarpone was..."
FoodieCCC
"Best pasta in Lygon St. Started off with a delicious, tasty bruschetta - the tomatoes must be organic to taste this good. Ordered the main serve..."
J-dub
"What a delight it was to stumble upon this magnificent restaurant! Not only was the food delectable and the 'real and authentic Italian deal', the..."
Fiona
"This is the second time my partner and I have eaten here when in Melbourne. Food is really good and the atmosphere is nice. The service is amazing as..."
Winston Maximus
"We have been here many times over the years and still keep coming back for that tris di pasta dish! The service is always impeccable, the waiters and..."
Sztefani
"I hadn't been back to Donnini's in more than 5 years but I always remember their pasta fondly ... Especially the pasta trio which I used to always..."
Occasionalist
"The trio of pasta is what I came here for and it was delicious... Tortellini with a ricotta sauce then a gnocchi pomodoro and a fettuccine bolognese..."
Birdman
"Love their lasagne. The best I have ever had. Come back for it for several times. Still the best! The price is a bit higher than..."
Chloe Wu
"We've been here twice now - loved it both times. Pizza and pasta to share between us. Satisfying in all aspects. Very friendly staff and atmosphere...."
Zara Mitchell
"Nice ambience, attentive and friendly waiters/waitresses, and above al, great food.Visited this restaurant the other day with a friend from the..."
Inuneko
"Best pasta on lygon street, big call but it's true ! You can rely on the sauce being perfect & the pasta fresh every time. Try the trio of pastas -..."
NK
"Even though we had to wait for a while, the taste was great! Especially the bruschetta, it was fresh from the oven and it had a very soft texture to..."
Foodaddict
"Great Italian food here! Totally worth the trek in the Rain. Nice ambience and great food, pricing is reasonable. Definitely would come back..."
Andre Ang
"---October 2018----Back again for a quick dinner on a Saturday night, luck was on our side as they were full and a table for two outside..."
Rennie
"When I'm in Lygon I come here for my favorite Italian. I usually order the pasta but the pizzas look also very good. Decent price, not cheap but not..."
Kasy
"It was absolutely amazing! I had the three pastas, all were amazing but the tortellini stole the show. Absolutely amazing, great service and amazing..."
Matt Without The Cravat
"Quick service, good home made gnocchi, I had the calamari but wish I'd had pasta as it looked really good. Filling mains so couldn't manage..."
Helen
"Lovely starter of crispy cracker-like bread with fior di latte and San Daniele prosciutto. Entree of tortellini in sage butter was a revelation...."
MellowFever
"We have been dining at Donnini's for a couple of years now and always look forward to the whole experience. The food is authentic, fresh and..."
Tralee
"Quick and attentive customer service. Fresh and tasty pasta. Totally loved it. Would go back for more. Ordered the Tri-pasta..."
Aussie Nawaab
"I love this place and used to come here pretty often a few years back. The pasta is really superb, and the service was very warm and personal. Other..."
Finding Resonance
"Donnini's is my favourite place to eat. The quality of food and its preparation are without parallel. Carlton is full of Crapitalian along with their..."
Cattlin
"Had the trio of pasta, came out reasonably quick. The ricotta tortellini (middle) is absolutely amazing, so I'm hoping next time that is on the menu..."
Sammy
"The spinach and ricotta tortellini is to die for. Pizzas are pretty good too. Very attractive waitstaff ;) great..."
Fiona_tudehope
"Loved the food. Loved the Prawn pasta and bruschetta. Their focaccia is..."
Muniche
"Great Afternoon of superb Pasta and company.. I can't reccomend Donninis enough, the food was awesome and the service spearheaded by Chelsea was some..."
Gavgalway
"Best Pasta EVER. Cannot fault anything at all with Donnini's, Firstly the service was amazing!!!! I had the tortellini and Have to honestly say it..."
Findcharliebrown
"The best Italian food on Lygon!. My boyfriend and I have been to Donnini's on several occasions and it has not once disappointed us. The food is..."
Emily Fioramonte
"A great restaurant is only as good as it's good...right, half right ...ok be it 3/4's then but "consistency is king" and by that, I am never let down..."
Michael D.
"Outstanding!. What a great example of first rate Italian food. This family owned and operated business never disappoints. From the helpful staff who..."
Annadeflowers
"Traditional Italian with a dash of Artisan thrown in, you will love Donnini’s. Went out to dinner on another gorgeous Melbourne evening, meeting up..."
Giulia Tesoro
"My favourite Lygon street restaurant. Went to Donnini's last night with ten friends. Food delicious, service impeccable. Six out of the ten had not..."
Jan
"Awesome. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. A great night out. Will be back. We highly recommend the potato and speck pizza, pasta trio and the..."
Emma Johns
"A good place for a business/work lunch, though if there are large groups around it can be a bit loud. Particularly enjoyed the antipasto and share..."
Feckless
"Amazing food and noticeably excellent service even though the reataurant was fully booked. The food all came out at a reasonable time & it really was..."
Dave Walker
"Food was fantastic. Service was great and staff were friendly... Very worthwhile lunch visit...."
Galakto
"Lovely fresh pasta and flavours. Very friendly waitress. Kids LOVED it which is always a plus, both kids scored..."
Tammy Bollinger
"This restaurant is amazing!!It's a little bit fancy pancy, but the food was so fresh & delicious and the staff were all really friendly. Ordered..."
Sammy
"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Food, service ( lovely waitress) can't recomend this place enough.Thankyou for a lovely Sunday lunch.I..."
Louisa Kenneday
"Lygon street places are often ordinary. Donninis is no such thing. Lovely food, great service and good prices. Had the calamari here tonight as a..."
Two Sheds
"Beautiful food and wonderful service! We ordered the rib-eye for entrée and it was cooked perfectly. For main, we got the trio of pastas because we..."
Emma Strommer
"Solid Italian restaurant. I had the daily special - gnocchi with clams - which was tasty, but could have used a bit more seasoning. Good espresso...."
Laura Kalra
"What to eat when in Lygon st? Italian of course! Booked in Donnini’s to have a taste of their pasta! Family friendly, welcoming hosts! We ordered..."
Emilie Yeo
"Our table was waiting on arrival. We were seated at front window, lovely view of Lygon St. Friendly and attentive service team, served sparkling..."
John W Newey
"We always go to Donnini’s for great pasta. Their Focaccia is great with extra virgin oil and sea salt. I love their linguine with southern..."
BeeYan & King
"Always amazing food and service. Consistently delicious 😋 for decades. Every time we travel to Melbourne this is a must..."
Michelle Obrien
"Exceptional service, delicious food and amazing serving sizes! Will definitely be..."
Evelyn A
Stavros Tavern
90/100 (107 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Calamares
Octopus
Calamari
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The best saganaki I've ever tasted and trust me I'm seasoned saganaki taster, I know what I'm talking about. Warm and authentic atmosphere with..."
SA
"Finally, a REAL Greek restaurant in Melbourne! With the characteristic feeling of a taverna but clean and hospitable. The food is what I used to eat..."
Bruno De Michelis
"Fantastic! Great food, great atmosphere and wonderful service! Catered for gluten intolerance and provided an excellent range of truly Greek food...."
Alana Karathanasis
"Stavros Tavern is a hidden gem for the gluten-free and dairy-free. The restaurant doesn't specifically market its GF&DF offerings, but once you ask..."
NellyBelly In Melbourne
"I came here alone while my partner was away on a business trip. I cannot tell you how amazing the serve was. The restaurant was quiet and the staff..."
Elizabeth Rose
"Take me home to Greece! Just up from the beach at Albert Park is a little piece of Mediterranean heaven. Decoration is a lovely balance of a greek..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Generous serves. Will be back.. Wandered in on a weekday night - restaurant was pretty empty at 7:30.... this may be related to the difficulty..."
DJ
"Love it. Gold beautiful Greek..."
Food 2 Run
"My absolute favourite local Greek. Not quite as good as Seagulls in Frankston (which has recently changed hands after 28 years and is no longer worth..."
JC
"Went here about a week ago and it was GREAT! The staff were happy, attentive, interactive and helpful. The food was great, and well priced. There..."
Brent
"Loved..."
Kristian Harris
"Opa !!!! What a night !. I have been to Stavros Tavern a few times over the past few years and have yet to be disappointed.. I had a chance to visit..."
Teenz
"We had such a fantastic experience at Stavros! There were ten of us, no booking, and they quickly moved some tables around so we could fit. We were..."
Maria Christina
"OUTSTANDING!. My partner and I thought we'd give the Scoopon voucher a go for the first time and we had a fantastic time, not an iota of..."
Blur
"Is Greek for awesome. Went with the Banquet menu which was a massive amount of food and despite our party of 6 dudes we were struggling towards the..."
Professor Piehead
"What a great night!. Thanks to the guys at Stavros Tavern for making my wife's 50th birthday celebration such an enjoyable evening. The staff were..."
Aa1444
"Loved it!! Still full from all the food just like a Greek family dinner every time I go. Great food and cozy atmosphere, would recommend to everyone..."
Alexi Vafeas
"What a little treasure! So glad I discovered this amazing restaurant which gives a whole new meaning to the term 'comfort food'. Every aspect of this..."
Lil
"Good food. Went with a scoopon voucher, which consisted of an entrée of dips followed by a meat platter. The eggplant dip was particularly tasty,..."
Jeza
"The best Greek food in Melbourne! The service was impeccable - like nothing we have experienced. I can't say more great things about this place than..."
Nicole Fett Michaels
"Great for group. They have a 2 piece band. We had banquet $55 per head. Very good. Shame it isn't in the entertainment card..."
Mistermister
"Institution!. I love this place- Melbourne has a very competitive greek dining Scene and Stavros always stands out as being authentic and..."
Apachecat
"Best Greek in Melbourne. I met a Greek boy, Kostas, at Melbourne Uni. After 3 months of trial and error I was still looking for some good Greek food,..."
Jeni
"Frustrated bitter Suzie and her other friend that have never been to the tavern should not be allowed to review with the venom in their lies . 33..."
Arapaki
"Lovely food, exceptional service (the staff went above and beyond!) and an overall great atmosphere!! Can't wait to go..."
Bianca
"I took my friends for a Greek experience an all loved it, great value, delicious good and amazing..."
Ivy Wang
"For a restaurant that has been operating Under thar same management for 33 years,Stavros is unmistakably a fresh vibrant and very welcoming Greek..."
Garry
"Lovely meal. We visited the tavern on Tuesday night and had a very enjoyable meal consisting of tender calamari, delicious grilled lamb and chicken..."
Memsy
"Great meal. Enjoyed a "buffet" here with friends. Food was fantastic (lamb was unbelievable-crispy yet tender). Owner (Stavros) very pleasant, staff..."
Maggie C
"Absolutely love this place. The owner is a character and makes you feel like you are dining at his house. The place was packed and had a good..."
Fish
"A memorable Greek evening. Where do I start! The trio of drips and antipasto and the bread basket with the trio variety of bread were well presented..."
AWG
"Always enjoy the hospitality experience with friends at this "institution". Good food and drinks at reasonable prices,great..."
Cruiser
"Greek Greatness. Stavros Tavern remains my favourite restaurant to visit for the all around experience. fabulous food, and lots of it, friendly..."
Boris
"Outstanding!!. 18 of us came for dinner and everyone had nothing but compliments for the food and service. Happy and energetic waiters kept the..."
Duy
"The food was beautiful, we chose to have a banquit and for $50 dollars a head we had around 7 courses including dessert. Good value for money, make..."
JaydeG
"I love this place. Staff are awesome, Stavros himself always remembers us and has time for a chat. The food is amazing! The saganaki is a must as a..."
Kath
"Traditional Greek & Yummy!!. We love Stavros - warmly welcomed by the man himself. Fantastic food and fantastic value. Make sure you try the Saturday..."
Laura
"Hard parking. Been there a few times in past 2 years and been quite happy with the food. Very tasty. Intend to go back all the time. Owner is quite..."
Ace1T
"Authentic Greek tastes, very friendly staff, homey feel to it since it's retained the same owner for 30 years (only 1 of 2 restaurants in Melbourne..."
Daniel
"Great food and service. An authentic Greek dining experience. We had delicious starters, very tasty goat falling off the bone plus the grilled lamb..."
Martin Sherwood
"I love this place! The food is YUMMMMM and everything Greek cuisine should be! The banquet style menu (which we choose every time) is amazing and..."
Anastacia Racovalis
"The service and location is A1. All you jokers with the negative reviews have no idea. If it was that bad it wouldn't be in business for over 30..."
Jasko
"Good service. Amazing food. Nice little place down by the beach. We had the sharing platters and it was fantastic. Will definitely be..."
Rowan Whitman
Zio's Ristorante
90/100 (206 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Contemporary
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pasta
Pork
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Prawns
Quail
Lamb
Sit down
Seafood
Mediterranean
Italian
Contemporary
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
Mid-range
"Had to visit a nearby clinic and stumbled across this cosy restaurant with a romantic fireplace.  Came here again a week later because the food is..."
Christina
"My wife and I used a coupon to enjoy the 6 course degustation menu at Zio's on Friday night. The restaurant is in an interesting old house tucked..."
Lindsay
"zio's very cozy interior and warm ambience in a double story victorian terrace are a few of the restaurant's elements that complemented our dining..."
Foodie Panda
"Zio’s Restaurant in East Melbourne is a warm and welcoming restaurant in a Victorian terrace building situated in East Melbourne and actually..."
Foodinfocusz
"Three of us enjoyed a very pleasant night out at this double storey Victorian terrace with a warm ambience and good service. The food was well..."
Bertram Daniel
"Dined here about 18 months ago and it was good, and again yesterday and it was GREAT! The place was significantly better this time around so I asked...."
@forfoodiesake
"Since the new management team took over, Zio's it has blossomed into a superb, city fringe restaurant. Stylish ambiance with well spaced tables, this..."
Sneha Arora
"Zio's is under new management but they kept the cook and I'm glad they did. This is high quality silver service with excellent food that resists the..."
Alexander Dobrovic
"I don't normally write reviews for restaurants, but tonight has been an experience I'll always remember. The food was very impressive and served to a..."
Chris Harrison
"Went there with my girlfriend on a Friday night and it was surprisingly quiet. We both ordered the scotch fillet and it was nicely seared on the..."
Feed The Fed
"I love going to this restaurant. The food is Modern Australian, the menu is extensive, the staff are very friendly and attentive, and there is a..."
Sweet &Savoury
"Nice food and intimate ambience, but lacked a "wow" factor. Everything was satisfactory, but could be better. We ordered the duck plate and scotch..."
Kimmy_desu
"A gorgeous little gem tucked away in East Melbourne... Food is so wholesome and delicious, and beautifully presented - every single time! I've always..."
Emma
"Hidden Gem. Hidden away in Landsdowne St amongst only a few remaining original houses is Zio's. A great menu and unusually selected wine list, with..."
Dalkeith
"...this beautiful place has excellent service and food, especially the duck & chocolate souffle! I had a great time there & will visit again when my..."
Jun
"Zio’s is located at 14 Landsowne Street, East Melbourne, just across Victoria street from the hospital. It’s not the most obvious place for a..."
Dan From Melbourne
"Our favourite in Melbourne. We've been to Zio's many times and have never been disappointed. It has a lovely personal aura and Jacob and his team are..."
Mollie
"Always exceptional!. We have never been disappointed with Zio's. We've eaten here many times and the food is always amazing, fresh, balanced,..."
Kerrin Beecher
"Superb. Have been twice now, once with the Groupon voucher and once without. Both times the service and quality of food was amazing. Will be back for..."
AhLek
"I went there for lunch today with a friend and the food is fantastic. Great professional service and each dish entree, main and desert was just..."
Michael
"This place is hands down amazing! Inside the atmosphere is calm and mellow, exactly what you want when your having amazing food. Calamari for entree..."
Goodfoodenthusiast
"We have dined here for lunch and dinner, also for a work celebration and most recently for Xmas in July... the food has always been above par,..."
IEat
"Lovely staff great food I am looking forward to returning..."
Jo
"Fantastic, attentive, friendly service. Organismic food. Highly recommend the Seafood Plate and chocolate soufflé. To die..."
Genevieve Hamilton
"Beautiful dining room, good service, and a great degustation. The pâté was brilliant and the beef was..."
Nathan Gurarie
"We went to the restaurant on a living social voucher The food was magnificent and service was impeccable we will go again definitely..."
Julie
"Zios - Always a fantastic choice!. We have just arrived home after yet another fantastic dining experience at Zio's Ristorante in East Melbourne. We..."
TPK
"High quality food, great ambience. We eat at Zios on special occasions and are never disappointed. We all ordered the steak last time and it was..."
Elsa Underhill
"Warm atmosphere on a cool evening. We tried this restaurant located In a stylish Victorian terrace for a family birthday. A good range in the menu..."
Silvers
"I dined here on a work night. The service was attentive, the food & wine exsquiste. A perfect evening. Highly..."
Bex
"Great food, lovely wine, awful service.. Four of us went to Zioo's for dinner, three out of four meals were absolutely wonderful, but one of us..."
LAW
"Lovely food and service - great ambience. I've been several times for lunch and dinner and it's always a..."
Kristin
"Always a winner. Zio's would have to be one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. My husband and I came across it one day looking through the..."
Emily Sicura
"Amazing Food & Service. My partner and I visited this restaurant on 18 th February 2013 after reading the reviews on Trip Advisor. We are very glad..."
Julie M
"A Favorite resturant - great food, duck plate , fish, Courgette - the best ever!!But you must try the Chocklet Soufflé -..."
Graham Holmes
"What an Amazing Restaurant. Absolutely awesome. Can't speak highly enough of this place. Fantastic service, wine selection were spot on and the food..."
Amy
"Lovely little place. The food was divine, fish of the day was steamed wild barramundi cooked to perfection and the vegetarian platter was gorgeous..."
Tanibu
"Just finished dining at Zio's tonight. First it was lovely to have a restaurant which opens on a Monday night. My friend had booked and told them we..."
Nicolah
"Great food. Zio's has great food and great service. The atmosphere is wonderfully peaceful and i highly recommend dining..."
Clinton Duong
"Absolutely Brilliant Food. My girlfriend and I had dinner there last Friday 15 June 2012, and we were amazed!! I cant recommend this restaurant..."
Matt
"Great food and lovely ambience. Went here on a Cudo voucher and it was well worth it! Fabulous food, exceptional low-key service and a lovely open..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Thanks a million!!. We recently has a function for 19 people at the restaurant. . Mine host Jakob and his staff were welcoming and absolutely superb...."
Noonie
"Zio's. A seventeen year gap between visits for us but my now wife and I enjoyed a wonderful meal and great service last Saturday evening. Utilised..."
Francis
"Fantastic Service and Delicious Food. The service was fantastic and the food was amazing! You need to try this restaurant! Beautiful and relaxing..."
Monica
"The duck plate was..."
Helene
"The best chocolate Soufflé in Melbourne!. I went to Zios with some girlfriends, to get away from the wintery cold Melbourne & enjoy some yummy food,..."
El
"Beautiful Restaurant. We were at this beautiful, charming, cosy restaurant thursday night. I was greeted by the head waiter and seated near the cosy..."
Amykee
"Amazing. If you want to have a stylish and tasty meal, at a better restaurant without murdering your budget, try Zios. Service is impeccable, food is..."
Catlin
"Delightful. Discrete & professional service, wonderfully flavoured food, excellently presented. This is a serene & sophisticated location which the..."
JohnSelby
"Blash. My wife and I went to Zio's last night for dinner.We had a very enjoyable evening. We were met by the matre D at the door and welcomed...."
Blash
"Fantastic don't know what they talking about. I am a frequent dinner at Zios, I have never had a bad experience ever! My husband and I, took my boss..."
Amy
"The food was overprice but we still enjoyed the food. Table service was fine. We may come back again for the seafood..."
Food Monster
"Just dine at this great restaurant. Cute boutique restaurant, good prices, great wine list and very good food. We have just shift here from london..."
Danii_32
"If you have not experienced the Chocolate Soufle at Zios you haven't lived! Best Soufle on the planet and I'm not exaggerating. Service is awesome..."
Darren
"Food was superb, service great and the wine a fantastic match, made for a perfect night with the perfect..."
Peter N
"Not a bad experience, the waiter was patient and friendly, food took awhile to come.. This place is supposedly famous for it's wagyu beef, the steak..."
Fatboo
"Zio's - simply stunning.. Fine dining is done so well at..."
Todd
"Modern Australian cusine. We had the Morton Bay Bugs, Barramundi and steak - all of which were delicious. Excellent and helpful service. Restaurant..."
P.J. Frayne
"Extremely welcoming nice and cozy with great calming music! Perfect especially for the winter! Super friendly staff. The food - absolutely..."
Vatsalya Bohra
"The food was extremely beautiful. The presentation was gorgeous and the taste was delicious. We had duck breast and baramundi for fish of day. For..."
Elvia Nagaria Hioe
"Perfect ambiance of refined elegance and understated chic. Exquisite cuisine with carefully selected meals, always freshly prepared and served in..."
Tahlia Glass
"Our experience at Zios was simply fantastic. The food is simply fantastic and the atmosphere is lovely. The Chef came around to the tables to find..."
Sean Clark
Tonka
90/100 (2547 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Indian
Asian
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ice Cream
Carrot Cake
Chili
Steak Tartare
Crab
Meringue
Scallops
Duck
Quail
Calamari
Tandoori Chicken
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Tapas
Beef
Curry
Prawns
Sit down
Indian
Contemporary
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Me and lovely wife to be. Arrived around 8pm last night it was quite busy for a Tuesday evening, Our first time here . Quickly given a table even..."
Paul Quigley
"I have spent a week in Melbourne on a business trip, and I was looking for some of the top places to eat. This place came up and I have to say I was..."
Edita Rokov
"Wow wow wow, this little gem, found in AC/DC lane did not disappoint. Beautiful decor, attentive and helpful staff and amazing food. Will be back for..."
Shelley Miles
"Ambience, lighting, staff and food was on point. Had a beautiful birthday dinner here, will definitely be back..."
Joëlle Maria
"Dined here a few weeks ago with #melbournecitydiners. I was a little hesitant as Indian Cuisine is not one of my top choices. With the help of the..."
Kristine Reimers
"Just incredible!! The food, staff, atmosphere, decor, wine everything was incredible. Joyce helped us selected the food and Travis introduced is to..."
Porsche Lee
"Fantastic place ...atmosphere was just amazing & staff very attentive ... food delicious , would definately go back for another visit 😊..if I had..."
Julie Upfold
"One of the best restaurants I have visited yum yum..."
Rosey Fernandez
"Amazing Restaurant from the second we entered through the front door we were greeted, coats taken, seated st the bar given water and cocktail/drinks..."
Paula Dunn
"Recommended by a friend, great place. We didn't have a booking, so ate at the bar. The food was amazing! Traditional Indian flavours served in a..."
Dale Anne Battin
"Amazing place, the staff very attentive and the food exquisite, would definitely go..."
Patricia Robles H
"Well its Indian cuisine but not Indian.. Its sort of Modern Indian Fusion. You will have a nice experience if you don’t keep your thoughts on..."
radhesh kanna
"Tonka comes with a big reputation and it doesn't disappoint. Creative and very well executed fusion dishes with an Indian influence. The tandoori..."
Sheldon Florence
"An incredible journey of different flavours over small but perfectly sized dishes. These dishes are small with exception of the mains, intentionally...."
Alan King
"🦀 Spanner Crab Betel Leaf 🐙 Deep Fried Baby Octopus 🍗 Mustard Chicken Tikka 🐟 Trout, Wombok Salad 🍤 Kerala Prawn Curry 🐑 Avani’s..."
Stephanie Rose
"Birthday dinner for my wife and our son. The lights were either broken, seriously dimmed or on power-saving mode, but a relatively minor issue...."
Norman Chia
"We've wanted to come here for a long time and finally the day arrived. We were a little early but pleasantly greeted and soon seated with menus and..."
Joanne Lung
"Tonka served modern Indian cuisine in a contemporary, fine-dining style setting. We ordered a few of their meals; Zucchini potato pakora, Chicken..."
Angel Khong
"DIVINE!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! First time visit for us and it didn't disappoint, the service is wonderful and the food is DELICIOUS! My partner..."
Donna
Rare Steakhouse Downtown
89/100 (3150 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Grill
Australian
Grill
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Calamari
Calamares
Ribs
Prawns
Porterhouse Steak
Garlic Prawns
Lamb
Beef
Fish
Salad
Oyster
Sit down
Australian
Grill
Steakhouse
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Nice menu with a wide variety of meat, including grass fed, non gmo choices. Excellent meat, friendly and efficient staff, good wine..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"We visited this venue last night and here is what I thought.... Cons: Red Wine Jus was bland and lacked flavor Pros: Meat cooked..."
Claire Esler (@snackwithclaire)
"Good steak and decent wine list. Has been a long standing go to. Reasonable value; good personable service. Decor could do with an update upstairs...."
Chris
"Best restaurant in Melbourne! … ordered a lamb cutlet for Entrée and two medium and medium rare porterhouse steaks … the delivery was..."
Hooman_golparvar
"I went there for the steak and a work meeting... it delivered flawless, quality produce grilled perfectly... sides an excellent match. Decent wine..."
Bryce Leigh
"I ordered steak that medium...But, I got well done one....Except that thing ok.Service. Clean . Good interior...Bit, annoyed..."
Jin
"What an amazing place! Best steak place I have been too, fantastic food great service. The waitress that took. Are of our table was so lovely and..."
Lyonee Dang
"Came to Rare Steakhouse Downtown for Valentine’s Day and had a great experience! We had the Valentine’s set course for the night including..."
Sandy
"Been here a few times now, steaks are always cooked to perfection & service is always on point, would definitely recommend this place to friends &..."
Joseph Carbone
"What a fabulous place! Surrounded by old blue stone bricks, polished wooden floor boards and cast iron finishes. The decor is immaculate in this..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"Soooo nice. luv this place!the steak tastes tender and juicy, the espresso martini is lovely... nice single table enjoying the moment by..."
Xiao Chen Ding
"Really enjoyed my experience at the Rare Steakhouse Downtown, the food was superb and the staff were amazing. Ordered the grilled lamb cutlets..."
Britney Lay
"Fantastic steak place with a great selection of meats, such as Rump, T-Bone, Eye fillet, Porterhouse and Scotch Fillet in an angus cut, pasture fed,..."
Patrick J. Abade
"This is possibly my first 5 star rating for a place in Melbourne!I’m just speechless about this place.... I would like to add, that I do not..."
Sandeep Pandit
"Very reliable steak restaurant full of corporates from The Rialto. Every time I have been my steak has been perfect. Service can be slow in..."
Moetfan
"Went here for my 25th bday dinner with the family, booked via zomato. Great staff so friendly and attentive, great steaks, drinks and..."
Muty Said
"It turned out to be quite a social week for me, hence had the chance to try another new restaurant that is just one block away from..."
Ilovefood13
"Came here due to it's proximity to the forum prior to a show and to enjoy the variety of steak on offer. Food came out surprisingly quickly..."
Chloe Cakes
"Booked a dinner for 5 for my birthday. Had inadvertently told everyone about a set menu which was for functions of 12 or more. Ari was wonderful and..."
Theclarklett
"My partner and I were here for Valentine’s Day and we got the Valentine’s Day set for two. For starters we had an excellent selection of Fresh..."
Aye Mya Mya Khin
"Favourite place to eat steak in melbourne! Always enjoy our meal 👍 when my partner and I feel like great steak we know we can count on Rare to..."
Samantha
"I I always say that Rare is better than all the other steakhouses and usually it is the case but gradually it becomes more and more lacklustre. It..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Friendly staff and for the most part, great service. The waiter that brought us our food was different from the lady who took our order so a couple..."
Feast Meets West
"Great lunch👍 but I’m at the wrong end of town... Came for lunch on my own in my casuals... I look so out of the place... Port house..."
~Happy Neko~
"The day my friends and I went in was not busy. Priced reasonably, It was absolutely stunning and delicious! The steaks were served to me and my..."
XT Zhou
"The hardest thing to do when having three different steakhouse venues in close proximity to each other is consistency . I’ll admit in the past this..."
Mills
"This steak place was unbelievable. Went there for my birthday and I wasn't disappointed. I booked online which was easy although it's hard to decide..."
Dine And Dash
"The food was excellent. What I have a huge problem is that when it was time to settle the bill, the waitress was VERY pushy for a tip. C'mon man. I..."
Wayne Coetzee
"No. Of Visit: 2Overall Verdict: high-end steak house with amazing environment, but qualities of food & service don't fully hold in respect of..."
Lancelthebard
"This is by far the BEST STEAKHOUSE in Melbourne and if you're a big steak lover or even if you're not you have to try this sensational place..."
Andy
"Steak was perfectly grilled - still pink, tender and juicy. I got the lunch special for only $30 - which I think is very good value. The garlic..."
Janice Bautista
"Our experience was ruined by a rude waitress but otherwise the food was good. The beef tartare was really nice, it was slightly on the salty side for..."
Hungry Ham
"Nice..."
Ryan
"Beautiful steak! I had the 200g grain fed eye fillet with red wine jus, with mash and the steak just melted in my mouth. Lovely warm atmosphere, will..."
Blueberry
"Maybe I have overly high expectations but I would think that a venue presenting itself as a steakhouse would offfer a dry-aged steak.Moving..."
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"Highlights: The Pork Ribs and side order of crispy fried onions.Downfall : The sauces to accompany the steaksWishes : Wish the ambience of..."
April_eats
"Nestled amongst Jazz Bars in Goldie Place is where you'll find Rare Steakhouse Downtown.   Only a short walk from Melbourne's iconic Hardware Lane,..."
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
"If you're a steak lover, definitely make your way down to your nearest rare. I've been to the rare steakhouse on king street a few times and they are..."
Ann
"This weekend we chose Rare as our dinner venue for a bucks with 19 people. The process of booking was a breeze given I kept chopping and changing..."
Renato Varrasso
"This part of King Street is not the greatest place to dine of an evening. However for a good steak it hits the spot. No frills. Steak, chips and..."
Stretts
"Find it so hard to find a good mushroom steak these days even though these guys have a few restaurants king street is my favourite and I feel they..."
Vince
"Steak was fantastic and cooked to perfection. Very nice selection of wine with the house cab absolute scrumptious. Only draw backs that kept it..."
Scott Clark
"Rare provides a sensational culinary experience every time. The Dear Luncher, aka The Secretary of Steak has visited on numerous occasions. If..."
The Dear Luncher
"Not a bad thing to say about any dining experience I've had here.The staff are always accommodating and friendly. The steak is always cooked to..."
Danii Dee
"It was packed when we arrived. The porterhouse wagyu is the best. The staffs are really nice, which is a plus. They sang a birthday song for us, a..."
Tris
"Went here last night! Got the eye fillets 200/300g with chips, mash, onion rings, roasted veg and feta mushrooms!Lovely food but the roasted veg..."
Trevor
"Love this place. Service was alright, always have new staff. But good steaks; you want steak, just come here!! Highly recommended for..."
Penny
"Took my boyfriend to Rare Downtown as a birthday treat as he loves steak. It was on the recommendation of a friend. When I booked, I also requested..."
Little Pink Piggy
"We enjoyed an absolutely wonderful dinner here. Both of our meals were faultless. The ambience and service was excellent, as was the lovely waitress..."
Serena Shehrbano
"For a steakhouse they did cook the steak well although my partner had a more expensive cut of meat & said she much preferred mine as hers was rather..."
Ben McDuffie
"I went to this restaurant with my partner on Saturday, it had a nice atmosphere, helpful staff and the steak was delicious. My partner got the scotch..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Walked past this place quite a few times and finally my workmates and i went and tried it out. For the price and what you got it was pretty good, i..."
Skinnyfatty
"We love Rare Steakhouse! Which is rare that we would like it, because neither of us are big steak fans, probably only have steak every couple of..."
TheHungryCouple
"Want a great quality steak with amazing service? Rare downtown has such a great atmosphere that you will love eating here again and again. Loved the..."
Nick Rogers
"Had a great meal with a friend, outstanding food and service. Lovely porterhouse steak, which was perfectly cooked. The dessert was phenomenal...."
JC
"Amazing food! The steak was perfectly cooked and the service excellent. 5/5 rating well deserved - beautiful decor and restaurant design..."
Linda
"Really good food and great atmosphere! Got salt and pepper calamari and wild mushroom arancini balls for entre, eye fillet with mash for main and..."
Katie Campbell
"Pork ribs and oysters for entree. Pork ribs were so tender and had a subtle smokey flavour. Some sort of sauce would of been nice to make it less..."
Simone
"I loved the uptown one so thought it'd be the same here. Same name but the foods tasted different. Ordered scotch fillet steak which was rare..."
Phuong Phan
"Good service and nice eating atmosphere,panacotta was too sweet with som much berry jam on top. Eye fillet was quite tender and baked potato, no..."
Vivian Wu
"Lovely restaurant, perfect for midweek date night or catching up with friends on a Friday evening. Their oyster platter is a perfect starter with 8..."
Trinh Ly
"Had the eye fillet of Grain Fed Black Angus and Angus pure natural beef. The texture is great, good place for dating. The surrounding atmosphere is..."
Jessica Han
"Everything was just absolutely beautiful! Perfect oysters and a fantastic range as well. The entree gnocchi was amazing and the steak were beautiful,..."
Michael
"I had the beef ribs, it was flavoursome but the meat was not tender and didn't know fall off the bone. It was also a little burnt at the end. Very..."
JiTe
"Rare was having a special for September giving away 2 glasses of branded Riedel if you order their Wagyu steaks. I've never tried the Wagyu steaks..."
Occasionalist
"A warm greeting on a cold night. We did main and dessert, indulging in some tender steaks. Great tip from the waitress about the portion sizes..."
Looking For The Perfect Bite
"First time at the King st location and loved it!Greeted the moment we walked in, shown to our table where our waiter was waiting to formally..."
MelbFoodsta
"I love this place so much! Steak was cooked to perfection, very tender and juicy! Dessert was da bomb, flourless chocolate cake. I am definitely..."
Foodieadventures
"Yummy. This is a excellent place to go to and you will definitely leave satisfied. One of the best cooked steaks I have ever..."
Ruan And Mel
"“My husband and I remember this restaurant for it’s good quality and consistent steaks. This occasion was initiated through Dimmi’s booking..."
Melbourne Food Baby
"Eye Fillet (200grams) With Baked Potato, 36AUD  Mushroom Sauce, 4.50AUD Rare Steakhouse is a white-tablecloth restaurant serving 15 various..."
Evelovelle
" All in all, aside from the disappointing entree, I enjoyed all the other meals we tried at Rare Steakhouse. Rare Steakhouse also sell pork ribs..."
Candice
"Layer on the sauce and roll out the beef, has very nice trimmings for a hearty night’s meal. The soft lighting and modern decor in this classy..."
Thomas Mel
"Posting on behalf of my partner as he is the meat eater. His 200 gram steak was very good, and he is very picky on steaks. As a vego, would be good..."
sallyyypappa
"I ate the 300 gram grass fed scotch fillet with chips and blue cheese sauce and the trio of sorbet for dessert. The steak was cooked perfectly and..."
Phil Thompson
"Lets start with food, The quality of food is great. Everything were fresh. We ordered entrees for two ($40), which was good and tasty. Was a little..."
Hassan Kalantari
"One of the best steaks I've ever had. Ordered the tomahawk steak - it was cooked very well (was med-rare) and I loved the char on the steak. The..."
Melissa L
"Such attentive service. Never have I had such an amazing sticky date pudding which arrived with hot butterscotch sauce and a pudding that was so..."
Vanessa Wong-Lee
"Best service ever! I was served a medium steak even if I ordered rare, and they did everything to correct the situation. They were very apologetic..."
Denise Castro
"We were a party of 10. The staff were super friendly and very helpful, from front of house, to wait staff. The food was delicious, as usual; high..."
Sylvia Purdie
Sosta Ristorante
89/100 (1075 ratings)
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"What a fabulous place, we loved it, staff engaging and efficient delicious food and one of my favourite wines of the campaigna available � highly..."
Miki Wilson
"The food was impeccable- authentic Italian. I can't point out a favorite as out of roughly 10 dishes EVERY dish was delicsuous. We had pasta, braised..."
Dani Cardamone
"This place out-performs on every level. Fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable staff, food to die..."
Chelsea Annon
"It was our first time at Sosta Cucina I must say my husband and myself were both very impressed It will be one our favourite restaurants from now..."
Chrissy L Hutt
"Consistently outstanding food. I have been getting takeaway from here since the pandemic shutdown, and I must say the lasagne on the takeaway menu is..."
Lizia
"Went for dinner recently with my father and two of his work colleagues visiting from overseas, on Dad’s suggestion as he had been once before. We..."
Dining With Debbie
"Food, service and ambience was amazing. Everything tasted fresh and had balanced flavours. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for good italian..."
KhanhLy Tran
"I had one of the best cannolonis in this place. It was delicious. Loved this restaurant and would surely go back again. Ambience was neat and service..."
Food Lover
"I was hanging out with some friends in North Melbourne who recommended this restaurant. My mom was visiting from NYC and she loves Italian food. Long..."
Jenny R
"Dined at Sosta recently with my brother and cousin. We’re Italian, I’m a good cook and the boys are better than I am. Both are very educated..."
Flavietta
"Came here for lunch and had the pappardelle with the lamb ragu and it was absolutely delicious. Definitely one of my highlights from my time in..."
Emily Mauro
"The decor was beautiful and quite fancy! I had the pasta first of the lamb pappardelle. So good, a little hard for my liking but still nice. The pork..."
Leanne Dando
"Hubby and I dined here last night and had an enjoyable night! Friendly attentive service, very good wine selection My husband had the Angus beef..."
Frances Mona
"We came to Sosta Cucina on the recommendation of an Italian couple, and now it's our turn to recommend Sosta to others! Everything from the friendly..."
Hello. Imnikki
"I can't fault this place. I have been here multiple times and I am never disappointed. The food is absolutely delicious and affordable.The..."
Brooke Mazzeo
"Italian cuisine at its near best. Highlight for me included both the duck, lamb and choc dessert. Service was great which made the overall experience..."
MrMena
"I ate at Sosta's tonight. I find I can always rely on getting a tasty meal and a good glass of wine. Tonight did not disappoint. We are lucky to have..."
Robynbel
"Review from February 2017I don't make it northside very often, so when I headed to North Melbourne recently for a gig at The Comic's Lounge I..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"This is my favorite local restaurant. The food is excellent particularly the lamb ragu and their specials. This is a restaurant that is consistently..."
Alan Clayton
"We call this our local - it is close to work and where we like to go for dinner every few weeks. I have lost count of how many times we have come..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"The food here is always fresh and delicious. The staff are highly professional knowledgeable and warm. Just love this place. The zucchini flower..."
Lynn Griffin
"Sosta Cucina is all class. For special occasions and fine (delicious) dining with my partner this is where I go. The black truffle oil and mushroom..."
Carli
"We have been coming to SC for some years now. Have been to other similar restaurants, but due to the fantastic service, exceptional food and ambiance..."
Bren Reid
"Went here for lunch with Hong Kong team. Presentation excellent. Very impressive. This was a quick eat and we did mains only. I couldn't go past..."
Tony
"Loved it! We had such a lovely night! The Food & Cocktails were beautiful with service to match.....! Well done guys thanks so much! Will..."
Vegan Delights
"The menu looked great, the specials sounded terrific and the waiter was efficient. Good start and nothing disappointed.My crayfish salad entree..."
Nesaea
"Had a great experience. This restaurant is always packed ! And yeah I understood why ! The food and wine choices were impeccable and the waiters were..."
Arv Sharma
"Such a great night! Blown away to be honest!!!Okay so I first reviewed this place a few years back. At that point I gave it a 4, it was..."
CantStopEating
"Great little local Italian place.  Really surprised me in that i wasn't expecting the quality that i got served for a little Italian restaurant in..."
THE_G_MAN
"I chose the restaurant because I believed that it would provide an environment conducive to a business discussion.  In that regard it was not ideal..."
Jez Collier
"One of my favourite Melbourne restaurants. The food is out-of-this-world delicious! Service is always friendly and relaxed. Sosta Cucina is a must..."
Justine
"Beautiful upmarket traditional Italian cuisine.  We had the pappardelle which was excellent as well as the dessert tasting plate.  Although some..."
Mrs Mark
"Delicious food but loses points for being small serves that are overpriced. Sure pasta is filling and not supposed to be the main course, so price..."
Petty Cash
"Sosta Cucina is one of my absolute favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Every dish is exquisite and the staff is absolutely lovely. The steak was..."
Clare Louise Wilson
"Stayed at The Larwill Studio and the staff recommended this place and I'm so thankful they did. The food is absolutely outstanding as was the..."
Birdman
"HIGH STANDARDS -- I had a business lunch this week, two dishes for 30 bucks and I left very impressed with the place, the food, the service and..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Fantastic. We hosted a special occasion Sundaylunch for 22 of our friends and family at Sosta Cucina and everyone was really. Impressed with the..."
Melbourne_diner
"Great pasta dishes. Had a great meal (again) at Sosta Cucina - the food and services is always exceptional. It was busy even on a Tuesday evening..."
Inlikeconsulting
"Absolutely delicious and definitely value for money! The portions are large and very filling. Their homemade pickled chilli is also a definite stand..."
Sandy Tran
"Long time local, finally went and checked out Sosta. Very impressed, great staff and amazing food. The pasta is just so good, we were stuffed at the..."
Imojaune
"A North Melbourne treasure. It has been some time that I have been to a restaurant and was impressed with the cocktails, food and service. I had the..."
Nella Attard
"It's Northern. ...not Southern Italian fare here. Delicious food, great service and super wine list. Always reliable, always yum. A local..."
Labradongle
"Tick it off the list.... I had been meaning to come here for a few years and we finally made it. We were both a little underwhelmed with the whole..."
ScKatt
"Warm and cosy. Pleasant food, service and setting. Highlight was the Sous-vide warm octopussalad with pea puree and kipfler..."
Sauce
"I should have been a Italian! Love the food and all things Italian, Sosta is a beautiful Italian restaurant that gets it right. Flavours amazing. I..."
SuzieQ
"Came here for my dads birthday and thourght it was wonderful and the service was great but i wasnt paying so im unsure about the..."
Lolapi74
"Beautiful dinner for my boyfriend's bday. Came here for the boyfriend's birthday and was suitably impressed. Lovely staff, gorgeous ambiance and..."
Sarah Melanie
"Really lovely restaurant. Our party of 7 dined very well here. My three courses were excellent. Superb produce and beautifully cooked. The Italian..."
Two Sheds
"Umbrian Delight. Awesome wine dinner, with 4 dishes matched with wines from Umbria, the clear standouts Pasta with shaved truffle and a cheeky white,..."
Desi 71
"So good. Been here about 15times over the years. Love the food and the vibe. Some of the best pasta I have had. It's the sort of place you can take..."
Mr Stout
"Spring evening dining. Restaurant service can wax and wane, the night I dined it was excellent, and attentive. Agree portions are small...but tasty...."
Revis
"Nice service. Sosta offers a choice of good quality italian food. No traditional recipes, instead, one is offered meal prepared with invention. Small..."
Kandur
"A favourite..... I love, love, love Sosta Cucina!My husband and I have been coming here since it first opened. It is our local...."
CarltonCaz
"Classic italian. Came here bout a month ago on a lazy Sunday night. Nice ambiance, perfect first date restaurant. Knockout dishes squid ink pasta and..."
Daniela Karner
"Nice suprise... Went here about a month and a half ago.Lovely little restaurant with good service and good food. Squid ink and crab pasta a standout..."
Jase Stace
"It's been 2 years since I was last here, but the food staff and ambience were as wonderful as the last time!! The Bollito Misto and the bombolini..."
Michael Neat
"Loved it. Small but..."
Chris
"Fab Food on Errol. As someone who was unlucky enough not to have been born Italian I cherish my visits to Sosta Cucina. I can honestly say I've never..."
LisaM
"Some intersting dishes. Food and service good. A lot to like about this smallish resto in a buzzy part of Errol St. We were there on a Saturday night..."
Jimbo
"Delicioso ---- but way too salty. I love robust flavours, spices and salt...but i was rather taken aback when everything i had was JUST OVERLY SALTY!..."
Unforkettable
"Great Italian Restaurant. In my opinion this is a really lovely Italian restaurant - and definitely the best in North Melbourne. It is nicely done..."
The_d_rock
"Thanks Team. We had lunch at Sosta for my birthday today and it was fantastic as usual. It was my wifes first time at Sosta as the other times we..."
Andrew Russell
"Love it!. I've never had anything less than a really great meal here. Staff are friendly and professional, the free house bread and oil are top..."
Lisa Marriot
"From booking to paying Sosta Cucina defiantly ticked all the right boxes! The owner was funny and so knowledgable! Everything we ate had fantastic..."
Dasfoodie
"The bread and wine was a great way to start the epicure. The Ragu rigatoni was..."
Penny
"What a great little restaurant, found with help of Urban Spoon... Excellent service from waiters who know their stuff, tasty food and great wine...."
Diana Vawdrey
"Great. I found the service from Maurice was friendly and helpful. The lamb fell off the bone and melted in the mouth. The desserts were lovely. Plus,..."
Jamie A
"Fantastic!. I was in Sosta last Friday for lunch and tried the new menu, as always terrific food and great service. I especially liked the Zucchini..."
Dessie
"Terrific. We go looking all over melbourne for good authenic italian - and we think this one is superb. Great food - authentic and imaginative, good..."
St Kilda Local
"Terrific Italian cuisine with simply the best ragu in Melbourne. Fresh produce and outstanding service make this abode a pleasure to be a part of...."
The Cobra
"Fantastic food and friendly staff. Everything was superb and we were very well looked after! Highly..."
Ben Farrell
"Lovely little Italian restaurant. Decor is a bit dated but food is great and service is..."
S Kil
"A little bit on the expensive side but well worth it for the experience and the food. Authentic Italian food, intimate dining, attentive staff and..."
Amelia Pennycook
"Brilliant little italian restaurant. The quality of the pasta is outstanding. All other dishes we had were top quality. Don't expect massive family..."
Hiram Hackenbacker
"Delicious and authentic food with great service from the staff who knew their stuff and were very friendly! A cosy and intimate dining experience..."
Milly Greenway
"Food was so good at this place, and such good value, too. Beautiful, delicate pasta with lamb ragu and perfectly cooked steak. Simple but..."
Simon Sanders
"What an amazingly authentic and delightful Italian experience Sosta Cucina is. Can’t wait to return and try every dish on the menu. Thank you for..."
Francesca O'Brien
"Service and taste of the food are amazing and will come back for sure. The entree portions are a big small but the mains size are good. Came with..."
Rodrigo del Busto
Rare Steakhouse Midtown
89/100 (2717 ratings)
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"😱Lizzie’s first impression: great interior that feels like an institution, great selection of wine and even better steak. 🍩Lizzie..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Rolled up at 6.30pm on a Monday thinking it would be quiet, the place was busy but managed to get a table. Service was on point, very friendly and..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"I ordered from deliveroo and I've eaten quite few of them from different places but I gotta say this place did well in cooking my steak. I ordered a..."
Yayee
"Very impressed, good food, wine and great service. Attention to detail was great, taking note of my wife’s birthday without prompting !! we..."
Tim Boyd
"Good value weekday dinner. 2 courses (including a 200g steak) plus a glass of wine or beer for $40. The roasted mushrooms were delicious and steak..."
Happyley
"The consistency of Rare does not falter between branches. The $40 2-course lunch menu is fantastic and offers up an entrée, main and beverage. The..."
The Dear Luncher
"Good steak for sure. The wine we ordered wasn’t perfect though. The way they presented the mashed potato is a highlight to the steak. Service..."
Amyna
"Craving some steak within the CBD it seems Rare has made a little bit of a nesting for itself with 3 separate locations. This location looked..."
Mustard
"Great food and good atmosphere. Really quick confirmation and service over the Easter holiday. Would definitely recommend this steak place. Customer..."
S_foodie
"We came here in a group to do the $40 2 course dinner with a drink deal. Have to say that this was excellent value for money. The steak was cooked..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Heard of this place on the news after the Vegan protest event happened and thought if they hated it, it must be good. Was very happy with..."
.xLngo
"Been to 5 different restaurants for steak in the past 2 weeks, the steak I had at rare steak house was the best!! $30 lunch menu definitely..."
~Happy Neko~
"Perfect place when you’re craving a steak with some good ambience! The eye fillet was exceptionally tender and the crispy onions are a must...."
Mimi
"I loved this place. I love the ambience of the restaurant and it has 2 levels. I tried the steak tartare, and I had a porterhouse with garlic butter...."
Joan Lee
"Visited previously when it was Squires Loft and must say it wasn’t as good 😞 The staff did say they were short staffed and we returned 20..."
Gail1
"Went there with a mate last night. Staff were friendly and food was served on time. I ordered the beef ribs which was nice and served with salad..."
Amid
"Service: 3.5I understand they were busy but the dishes took too long to be served. Our mains itself took 45 minutes.Food:Coffin..."
Allieson
"Well presented steak dish tasted delightful wide range of wine as expected, The service was on point! Overall I didn't get enough serving of Mash..."
Tan Doan
"Nice ambience with friendly staff.. delicious food and the best desserts.. tried chicken maryland with spinach and tomato risotto and chicken breast..."
Aimee
"I ordered eye fillet and scotch fillet. The eye fillet was really fantastic, it was tasty tender and juicy. The scotch wasnt really that great, it..."
Michael Haratnto
"Lovely steaks here,with great sides and prompt service. My gf got the scotch fillet and I got the rib eye,and we both really enjored both. Would..."
AaronN
"nice hidden steakhouse in the city. great place for couples and meat lover. when ordering, go for the signatures dishes stated on the menu. pork ribs..."
Cherry Chen
"Love little gems down little alleys ways. Being a vegetarian can sometimes pose a problem when friends want to go to a steak house. However..."
Bkathryn_4
"We went to Rare Midtown to celebrate our 3rd Anniversary and found the restaurant online. We live locally so decided to walk a cpl of blocks to try..."
Phil Wright
"Attentive waiter (manager?) who seemed a little overzealous if anything about the quality of service a friend and I received last night.His..."
Nova
"Delicious meals, great service. I don't think I have had scallops so good and well presented. For the high quality food you get, the prices are..."
Ryan
"I ate here recently with my parents and it exceeded my expectations! The service was fantastic, and every course was just delightful. Mum had fish of..."
Karla DB
"Been a bunch of times to all the different Rare's and they are all delicious. Started with the Pork Ribs which were excellent, fall off the bone..."
Birdman
"I have my 1st year Anniversary there. Nice restaurants, friendly staff. The food is okay, I can give a mark of 7 out of 10. Hope the beef can be more..."
Tetsuk
"Best steak I've had in a long time. The eye fillet was cooked perfectly, the green peppercorn sauce was delightfully creamy and the complimentary..."
Rozi Grbac
"The steak and oysters are really nice, although waiting time is a bit too long. After ordering, we waited almost 1 hour to have the first dish..."
Jerry
"Came here to try their $28 set lunch, heard their steak is pretty good. If you are a Liven member you get 40%off the bill Mon-Wed exclude set special..."
J88
"Very nice steak house, price worthy, especially when I use a App called Liven and it help me get 40% discount which helps me save $50. Good..."
Jessica Han
"it was ok.. been to their kings st outlet a few times and absolutely loved it so was expecting the same.. service was ok i guess but the steak itself..."
Draj
"I usually go for eye fillet but tried the lunch special ($28) that's available on certain weekdays. Chose a Rump steak, garden salad as a side and..."
Food Lover
"If you want great steak at a very reasonable price, then this is the best place in town. The blue cheese sauce is delicious! The service is not..."
Foodie
"Restaurant was nice and steak was cooked well. I had the Porterhouse Angus grain fed 200g with mash. It was superb ! My partner had chips which were..."
Manly Boutkaska
"Admittedly I have not been to many steakhouses since moving to Melbourne and I struggle to cook a proper streak at home on the flat piece of tin..."
Chad
"UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND Took my dad and mum here for my dads bday. Entrees we had where the arancini balls and pan fried scallops..."
Mark Palmer
"Large place with downstairs and upstairs dining. Wasn't too busy on a friday night. My friends and I ordered the 300g angus steak which was nice...."
Jo N
"Steak was delicious. Medium rare cooked to perfection. Loved the sauces. Also had the fried onions which was amazing! Would definitely go back...."
Phuong Phan
"Experience was okay, not great though. Came in a group of 6 for my boyfriends birthday. Drinks were ordered first, with my $11 wine being poured very..."
Jessicaaaa
"R and I met at Hoyts for movie tonight and decided that a steak fix was in order. Have to look in a small alley to find this place. You wouldn't know..."
Cat
"Would be very nice if we go there with more people. Ribs are nice. Love it. A good choice that large group go there for party. Will come back...."
I_M_M_ND_
"Greeted on arrival by a knowledgable wait staff, good wine, great steak perfectly cooked no complaints a great night, I will be..."
Morgan Bentley
"The ribs were a let down though. Though it was tender, it lacked flavour. It was really bland..."
Addy
"It was Saturday night, Collingwood had just won the grand final rematch and we all had a little something to celebrate so we headed out with Mish and..."
Xjuzjuzjuzx
"Fantastic experience - great food - fantastic service - we will be back!. We ordered the porterhouse steak and ribs with sides of fried onions and..."
Tracey Edinburg
"Best ever steak. The steak I ordered at Squires was, without a doubt, the best I've had in years. The surface was caramelised to perfection, while..."
Cocoblackemail
"Best pork ribs in Melbourne. Friendly staff, and good atmosphere, had a bit of a long wait for the ribs, however when they arrived we all agreed,..."
Dmei_8953
"Pork. Ribs. Get these. No Disappoint. Mmm...."
Kotix
"Pretty happy with the service and food, nice steak well..."
Muse
"Reliable steak house. Maybe squires loft is not as premium as top steak houses like vlados or rockpool, but it provides very reliable steaks with..."
Wen
"Have eaten here many times and will continue to every time I visit Melbourne. Great food, great restaurant, great for any occasion. Can't recommend..."
John Smith
"Perfect! Very friendly and attentive staff, all courses 10/10. Will definitely be..."
Chad Kay
"Great place for steak, steak was cooked perfect and good choice of sauces, love the baked mushroom and feta as..."
Bigeater
"Yes. What it lacks in decor it makes up for in greatness of steak and service. A quality place. No frills proper food done to perfection. Great for..."
Moov
"First time but DEFINITELY NOT the last! The steaks were cooked to perfection and the sides were amazingly tasty. The staff were attentive and the..."
Umie
"Went to Rare Steakhouse on a Wednesday night to catch-up with a friend. In Melbourne style, down an alley way off one of the little streets. Service..."
Theody Magill
"Tomahawk steak with pork BBQ ribs, a must when visiting this joint. Tasty, moist and will leave you wanting more. Cool, mid-lit cellar vibe place..."
Nunzio Bagnato
"First Tomahawk experience happened last night in Melbourne at Rare Steakhouse Midtown. A rare occasion where we have enough beef eaters to finish..."
Josie Bell
"Great steakhouse in Melbourne, I rate it highly for the venue, excellent customer service and quality steaks. My brother and I treated ourselves to..."
S C
"The guy serving us was lovely x thank you for making sure we were enjoying our meal. Quality steaks! Very well cooked! The scallops were..."
Dee dee Confessor
"I love this beautiful steakhouse. Beside the nice and great customer service and fantastic atmosphere, they have one the best and yummy steak in..."
Vahid Shahani
"It's been a while since we have ventured to Melbourne given the situation. We had the opportunity to go to rare steakhouse after not having been in a..."
Tim S
Cucinetta
89/100 (1733 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Cacio e pepe
Risotto
Calamares
Tiramisu
Tagliatelle
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Antipasti
Salad
Ragu
European
Italian
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow. What an amazing place. The food, wine and service were truly amazing. I would definately recommend visiting this resturant for a rememberable..."
Mj Jack
"I almost didn't write this review because we don't want anyone else to discover our new family favourite! ;) But they truly deserve all the kudos and..."
Tasha Patel
"Amazing - highly recommend. Food is sensational, service spot on. Recommend to book as place is teeny tiny. I’ll be back for sure..."
Lisa-Anne MacGillivray
"Excellent little find in Murphy St. The place has a great buzz to it although it only seats about 20 patrons. Food is surprisingly excellent and the..."
Tony Maynard
"Our new local - Loved everything about this place - the service, the food, the vino glasses, the ambience, the bag hook under the bench. Attention to..."
Jessica Holmes
"What a hidden treasure to find in the heart of Sth Yarra! Amazing dinner with my gorgeous friend Scott Borg as his b'day never ends....Will so be a..."
Michele Phyman
"Small and charming little Italian place - Great service, exceptional..."
Arthur Lim
"Love this place. So small and cozy, delicious Parmesan wheel pasta, great..."
Sarah French
"Great place . Delicious pasta , great service and..."
Andrea Littlejohn
"Have been there a few times now and every time is a WOW moment. The food is amazing and so is the..."
Sue Green
"Amazing little restaurant! Staff were so authentic and food and wine were..."
Travis Paine
"Fav Italian restaurant - also my fav waitress is always so welcoming and lovely, Georgie. Manager should know she is a..."
Georgia Williams
"One of a kind ... Tasty dishes , cozy atmosphere ... good wines ......"
Claudia Palletta
"Beautiful down the strada little hidden gem. Like in Italy: comprehensive yet simple fresh menu every week, and great compact kitchen+floor ambiance...."
Berto Vaissiere
"Excellent food and staff!! Thank you..."
Giulia Miller
"Amazing!! Went there on Sunday that just past. With a group of friends. The food and drinks were amazing. Love everything about it. Would be going..."
Rebecca Grigg
"Fabulous flavours, simple but sensational mouth watering food - our new favourite place to eat in..."
Robyn Cherry-Campbell
"Love love love this place. Our little local favorite restaurant. Great food, wine and..."
Louise Sanger
"Another amazing meal at Cucinetta. Owner Ben and his chef really know how to create a dining experience. Delicious flavors of the best produce..."
Dani Richter
"Forza..."
Fabio Pisciottano
"Love this place. Awesome service and food. And Ben makes the best lattes in..."
Dani Hargreaves
"Perfect dinner - food is divine & the staff are..."
Lisa Ryan
"Nothing I don't love about this place!! Love the team, love the food, wine, space! Never fails to put a smile on my face ☺️ don't ever..."
Kristen Fitzmaurice
"Exceptional on all fronts - just don't tell people who aren't foodies, they will just take up space in this cozy pLace. Had dinner by myself tonight..."
Christopher Sferrazza
"One of my absolute favourites. So intimate, such great food and Ben and the team are very hospitable and make for a really enjoyable..."
Campbell Daff
"Awesome food, awesome service, awesome..."
Aaron Brown
"Beautiful little place to eat with amazing pasta, friendly host and relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely return..."
Kendall Legudi
"Fabulous..."
Jodie Maunder
"I've been wanting to come here for ages, but it's tiny and deservedly popular.  The staff were delightful and smoothly manoeuvred around the tiny..."
Soniagowan
"If I could give this place a 6 I would. If you want to feel like you're in Italy having amazing food in a great atmosphere this is the most..."
Steve Levon
"No pun intended but a true little Italian restaurant. From the moment you are greeted at door until you leave you are immersed in an Italian cultural..."
JB
"Cute and comfortable is how I’d best describe this restaurant. For a romantic night out this is the place to go. Thanks for the beautiful Italian..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"Possibly the tiniest fine dining restaurant we have ever eaten in, Cucinetta is only 29 square meters including the kitchen. So, the menu is small..."
Robin
"We had a birthday party here and they were amazing. They nailed every aspect and made it such an enjoyable evening. I can't recommend it enough. It's..."
Wiesel
"Absolutely perfect. Service was on point; the food was impeccable. The homemade spaghetti was perfection. Tasted even better than most pastas from..."
Hoang Le
"I could have died and gone to heaven when I tasted the pasta here. I don’t usually get overly excited by Italian restaurants but this understated..."
Kimbo
"A cozy little corner serving great food! The cacio e pepe with truffle is just a delight!Hubby devoured the ragu tradizionale.The..."
Sue_dyosa
"Cosy dining defined. If you want a memorable dining experience than Cucinetta is the place for you. The service; impeccable, the food; to die for...."
Wulffdylan
"A lovely little restaurant just off toorak rd. the warm and friendly service made us feel right at home as soon as we arrived. We happened to visit..."
Queen Of Food
"The restaurant was small and cozy which is just wonderful on a cold winter night. The staff was extremely warm and helpful and took time explaining..."
Whitney Yeow Chong
"Cucinetta is a cosy little space in South Yarra where they serve traditional Italian food with seasonal produce and change their menu every week...."
Olive Sundays
"From the outside, Cucinetta looks like any other small restaurant around the South Yarra area. However, they are one of only a few Italian..."
Melbourne Culinary
"I can’t get enough of this place. Ideal for almost any occasion. Wait staff are great and read their customers very well, food is terrific (their..."
Samantha Todd
"It was very tasty but I didnt think it was worth $29 plus $3 for truffle oil. My friend n I ordered the parmesan cheese wheel pasta. The pasta was..."
Coco
"As I walked into the front door, I immediately felt like I was in a cute little restaurant in Italy. We sat at the bar while we waited for our table..."
The Truth About Food
"Loved this restaurant! So quaint! Really feels like you’re in Italy being there, the staff are great, very knowledgeable and attentive, the food..."
Jenny Hetherington
"Fo0die dined as a guest of Cucinetta and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service. Cucinetta is a nice..."
The Fo0die
"Tiny restaurant tucked away in South Yarra.It is loud and cramped with a constantly-changing menu and very few options for fussy diners......"
Filet De Boeuf
"Service: great service, we were met and seated right away. The menu was explained to us in detail, which gave us a feeling of care and importance..."
Chrissy Halden
"Amazing little place hidden away just off one of South Yarra’s residential streets. Small, comfy and accompanied by great service this place..."
Jenny Jin
"Cucinetta is a tiny restaurant in South Yarra, so large groups must book ahead. Service was very friendly & attentive. The menu changes every week so..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Ratio Decidendi: If there was one single dish that I missed the most from my time in Europe it would be cacio e pepe, a simple pasta dish that..."
Dimsumforone
"Nice risotto, beautiful wines. The best place in South Yarra. I love Cucinetta. My friends and I love the pasta and we choose always this place...."
Nicolas Rosane
"Beautiful pasta. this place is one of the best in south yarra. Your pasta really is so good, you can not stop eating! Its admirable service and..."
Lore Rosane
"We booked this restaurant however our booking was not found. They were very helpful and server is. Great food and friendly staff. Not much more to..."
Jjoseph.h
"Brilliant. The Italians do it better. You won’t get more authentic Italian than this place, it was superb, main and delicious dessert. The cheese..."
Louiepepper
"One of the best Italian in Melbourne. Small, charming little place with exceptional table service. Menu changes on a weekly basis. We went..."
Arthur Lim
"Came to Cucinetta last night with my mama. The restaurant is busy, and bustling and cramped- in the best way! I was reminded of being back in a small..."
Maddie Kingham
"Waitress was awesome, really explained menu thoroughly. Small menu but changed weekly so understandable. Produce was super fresh, pasta was amazing...."
Emily Morris
"Meaning "little kitchen", Cucinetta is a stunning little Italian eatery in South Yarra. If you are looking for a truly authentic and memorable..."
Gastrology
"Translated directly as “Little Kitchen”, Cucinetta holds true to both their name and their Italian heritage.Dishing up some authentic and..."
Penguineats
"Absolutely would recommend this little restaurant to anyone in the area looking for great food and great service. My wife and I have nothing bad or..."
Anthony Gee
"INCREDIBLE food, atmosphere and services! Seasonal produce with the menu changing weekly. We were fortunate enough to enjoy the family size banquet..."
Annalise.browning
"IG: @hungrycookieee    Happiness is cheese and pasta and you can find happiness at Cucinetta. The cosy Italian Osteria opened in 2017. Since then,..."
Hungrycookie
"They say size matters but that's not the case for this little restaurant. I came here for the parmesan cheese wheel pasta and was blown away by the..."
MisoHungry
"Lovely little Italian joint in the neighborhood. Perfect for friends catch up or have a quiet dinner. Food is very authentic. My favorite is the..."
Alwayshungry
"The service and food here were absolutely perfect. My friend and I wanted to share a couple of mains so the chef split the dishes up so we didn't..."
Laura De Martino
"What a find! Cosy and intimate restaurant which serves authentic Italian food. The minute we walked through the door the service was outstanding...."
Ornella
"Cucinetta is exactly the kind of place you’d love to have as your Italian local. With a weekly menu that changes each Wednesday, you’re..."
Sub Urban
"Tiny place. Solid food. I had the duck and porcini tagliatelle and it was great. Panna cotta was nothing special. Overall an enjoyable evening...."
PK
"A magnificent restaurant with lovely food and wonderful service. The choices are few, however the food is divine. Everything is fresh, simple and..."
Pauline White
"I would have never expected to have such a good pasta outside of Italy! The place is very small and intimate, perfect for a casual lunch or a..."
Valentina
"This is some of the best food I have ever eaten.We arrived at this tiny restaurant on a Friday night and managed to score seats at the bar...."
Alison Read
"This intimate local Italian gem seats a maximum of 20 people & serves a delicious combination of classic & contemporary Italian cuisine that changes..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Cute little restaurant with a menu that changes weekly. I dined at Cucinetta for the first time tonight and loved the intimate atmosphere and..."
Kate Dougherty
"I have been meaning to eat here for at least 12 months and finally made it today. It was amazing - home made bread, pasta and amazing service. ..."
Miguel Sanchez Robertson
"Me and my partner have tried to eat here so many times but the tiny place was always full and for a good reason. Finally, I got there with a..."
Shlomi
"Came for lunch for the second time. I enjoyed their dishes a few month ago, and came back with high expectation.Ordered Casarecce with..."
M&M
"Had the Mascarpone & spring onion dip and Penne Aglio e Olio.. Sensational. Delish. Great host, great food, can't miss this little local italian gem..."
AnakGendut
"Fantastic little hidden gem in South Yarra. Ever changing menu and awesome food which keeps us going back for more . Staff and fun and friendly and..."
Robert Poulter
"Such a great find - this cosy, authentic Italian is some of the best food I've had in a long time.We booked a table (which you can if your..."
Rhi Godwin
"Delicious!!!Freshest pasta I've ever eaten & watched the chef prepping it just prior to service. Absolutely fantastic vibe created by the owner..."
Rach
"This is a very small place and the menu is very limited. They do a great job with whatever food they make! This is another favorite of mine. I..."
LizzieLiz13
"My go to local Italian. The menu is small, like the venue itself -  but there is always something for everyone. This is authentic Italian in a cosy..."
Kim Stephen
"We had a great meal at Cucinetta on Saturday, the slow roasted lamb seasoned with parmesan and roasted vegies was my favourite. A great spot for a..."
Hamilton
"Great little place. I came here with a close friend who moved to the other side of the world, and who I only see once a year now. Was glad we chose..."
Georgia
"Beautiful little restaurant. An excellent meal; fresh ingredients, great balance and flavours. The caramel panna cotta with currants was outstanding...."
Kernotsh
"Loved this place! Excellent service, fantastic food - highly..."
FingerLicknNiko
"THANK YOU urbanspoon for presenting this wonderful place to me. So incredibly..."
Breana Lawrie
"We were really impressed with the food and the ambience. Will definitely come..."
Joasiapen
"Great simple food. Great price. Lovely staff. Can't wait to go back..."
Elliot
"AMAZING! I'd pay just to sit in this restaurant and enjoy the atmosphere. In an area where you could eat at a different italian 7 days a week this..."
Sarah Wise
"My new favourite. We ate at Cucinetta for the first time on Wednesday and it sure has changed from the Sushi bar it used to be. The transformation..."
Elliotgill
"Great find. Lovely simple Italian food, personal service and so much passion - you can't go wrong eating here. Highly recommend checking it..."
Richmond Delights
"This is by far the best italian I have had this year. Fresh and creative menu, modern italian at its best, love the flavours!. Ambience is great,..."
Jackie
"Little Italian Gem. A few friends and I went to Cucinetta for dinner a few weeks back and had a fantastic night.The staff (Benny in..."
Marcia Allan
"Amazing Food. A fabulous little restaurant. Owner Ben makes an attentive host, and a tight menu of clever, seasonal foods meant we could..."
Fiona Newbold
"By far the best italian i've had in..."
Ricardo S
"Menu is constantly changing to take advantage of what's best in season. Great local vibe, friendly service. Highly recommend. Great date..."
Sarah S
"Great locale. First time here, despite several walk-bys. Really enjoyed our evening, asparagus were very fresh, bean and pepper starter was yummy...."
Mark From Melbourne
"Perfect!. This hidden gem is wonderful - off the busy & noisy Toorak Rd, Cucinetta is the perfect place for authentic Italian & some very delicious..."
Stephanie Loupelis
"Beautiful authentic yet light and innovate Italian food sets cucinetta apart from the competition. Wonderful flavour coupled with excellent value and..."
Emma B
"$32 for 2 courses and a glass of wine, pasta mains. Perfect choices and snug seating, cozy, cute with awesome..."
MattW
"Lovely food. Sausage main was great. Service was..."
Scott Lamin
"It's dress rehearsal week and the food was amazing; wine lovely and friendly service. Imagine what they will do when they open completely. Will come..."
Karen
"The 29 cheese gnocchi was as one would expect: very cheesy, and very salty too. I love cheese and this dish definitely went above and beyond to..."
Anisa Anwar
"Booked in for a lunch on the last day of the cheese wheel cacio e pepe dish- glad we did! Really tasty pasta dishes, totally full after. Wish we had..."
Hayley May
"Everything was perfect!! I went last night to see what the hype was about and safe to say this is one of my top 5 favourite dining experiences in..."
Natarcha Jones
"I visited on a Sunday night at 7pm with a booking for two. The place is tiny so definitely book ahead. We went for the 29 cheese gnocchi event, so we..."
Bridget Cleary
"TOP SHELF PASTA. Yummiest risotto I've ever had. Caprese salad and Pepper Pasta were brilliant up. Flavour and freshness is unreal. (Note: cheese..."
Isaac Jacobs
"Cucinetta - Artisian Fettuccine ‘Cacio e Pepe’ w/ Truffle $36.99 - Button Mushrooms in Taleggio Fondue w/ Crutons $26.99 - Homemade Gnocchi w/..."
Mashi_soyo
"We couldn't fault anything at our visit to Cucinetta. We had to change the booking about 5 times due to Covid & other circumstances and had sent many..."
Pauline De Pasquale
"Gorgeous place with excellent food and really friendly service. We particularly loved the arancini entree and the cannoli. Fair warning though, if..."
Tim & Gabby Malone
Coda
89/100 (4416 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Contemporary
Contemporary
Australian
Vegan Options
Australian
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Eggplant
Ribs
Lamb chops
Curry
Salad
Prawns
Chili
Crab
Scallops
Steak Tartare
Duck
Meringue
Oyster
Quail
Calamari
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Beef
Parfait
Buffalo mozzarella
Cheesecake
Sit down
Asian
Contemporary
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Hit and miss. Great location and staff were very good. Half of our dishes were really good but one dish was undercooked and another just not up to..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Great Melbourne spot. The service was friendly, as we went their for a business dinner they didn't bother us with much smalltalk. The food was pretty..."
Geniebear
"We had such a good meal here. Being Asians, we know our food, the flavours were packed.. unique.. we are already looking forward to our next meal at..."
SimbaLovesFood
"Took my parents here who from New Zealand and we have not stopped raving since. We did not make a reservation but we able to get a table for 4 at 6pm..."
Laura Voice
"@codamelbourne Mid week pleasures at Melbourne's one hatted restaurant.Tucked away in a basement on Flinders Lane.Had the chili caramelised bug and..."
M3lissa____
"Great service, nice wine paring, sommelier was very professional, the food were interesting and delicious, Vietnamese and French fusion. Had a great..."
FoodieInMel
"Its sooooo good!! I had the cauliflower, spatchcock and lamb, it was the right portion for one (lady). Then I had the peanut dessert (recommended by..."
18mh18lv
"Have been wanting to go here for donkeys and I finally did and it did not disappoint food is an absolute 10/10. We had a couple betel leafs which..."
Birdman
"Love going to Coda for some nibbles and cockfails. We always grab a few dishes to share hereThe crispy prawn betel leaf is a must, and the..."
Teeks
"I had been looking forward to this place, and in summary, the place has excellent food and some very creative drinks. However it’s a bit over..."
Alan Tse
"Upon opening our doors in 2009, we were thrilled to receive the The Age Good Food Guide's 'HatAward' and have maintained it ever since. Complementing..."
Robin
"I made a zomato account just so i could write a review about how good the scallops were. The service was attentive, charismatic and..."
Sarah P
"This place is AMAZING!One of the best experience we have had in Melbourne.All of the food on the menu is to die for, we had several shared..."
Kerrie Peck
"Excellent food and service!Every dish was fantastic. Food comes out at a good time and you never feel rushed.Veggie curry was..."
Rowland
"Excellent food and fantastic service. The staff are extremely courteous. The food arrived on time. The only downside was that the restaurant's..."
Apoorv Malhotra
"Went here around 6pm with my friend. We have been told to finish by 7.30pm. Anyway, was a nice place but a bit pricey. I had veg curry 🍛..."
Perry
"I feel so lucky that I can get a table for Saturday lunch. All the foods are excellent except the calamari salad. It’s a bit too hot for me. Even..."
Gourmet Explorer
"Great friendly service and pleasant relaxed atmosphere, obviously a very popular place as it filled up quickly while we were there but we didn't feel..."
Susan Susan
"Great restaurant with friendly waiting staff and a fresh innovative menu. Highlights include the crispy skin chicken and the dessert menu. Highly..."
Dumba
"We went there for a date night. Had some amazing champagne and white wine. The staff helped us pick the best of the menu. We got mostly the small..."
Tabi Ei
"Yep. Delicious. Not much to fault with this place. A contemporary and creative menu that was nicely balanced. Premium ingredients used which were all..."
Linda
"Took my boyfriend here for his birthday last week and it was a wonderful experience! The staff were very helpful and welcoming, and the food was..."
Kira Dinh
"This was a place I had booked us into and WOW didn’t disappoint. What a really nice place to come for dinner. Lovely restaurant and friendly staff...."
Donna&Shane
"I love the lunch here. Especially sitting up at the bar to eat where you can also get glimpses of the master chefs at work in the kitchen! Really..."
Tanya
"Another great gem of Melbourne cbd hidden just off flinders lane in a basement setting. Expect Asian fusion style food but with a kick of french..."
Tasting Notes Melbourne
"Bartender and waitress who served us were an absolute delight. It was so nice that when we asked which cocktails the waitress recommended, she was..."
Stefan Piritidis
"One of the most interesting menus in Melbourne. Food that is a bit different and excellently executed. Great service and stylish surrounds...."
Eat Me!
"Wow! Didn’t know that Vietnamese cuisine can be this fusion and creative in its textures and flavours. Great share plates selections and wine..."
Ling Yuan
"This was an outstanding restaurant experience. We were seated at the bar, which worked well as we could see some of the kitchen work and gain an..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"It was funny arriving here midweek with a girlfriend to have a D'N'M over some good food and great wine. Most of the other guests were dressed more..."
Blefdot
"Mod Asian with a side of great service. Helped through the menu like an old man hopping out of a bath. Everything was flavorful and spectacular. I..."
JB
"We had lunch at Coda today and loved it. We started with the crispy tapioca and prawn betel leaf. It was so crisp and delicious. Next was the Hervey..."
Chippie
"We enjoyed a great pre-show meal here early on a Thursday night. We dropped in without a booking and were fortunate enough to get a seat at the bar...."
Samantics
"Delicious.. what more can you say. Everything that came out of the kitchen was either delectable (prawn betel leaf) or unique (Thai basil sorbet with..."
Jo
"We came here for dinner. Was it cheap? Nope. Was the serving generous? Nope. Was it delicious?Yes, except for one dish. The first dish that came..."
Don Djoe
"Wow! Great food, wonderful service and an excellent wine list. Really enjoyed the tuna salad, quail lettuce wrap, squid salad and the tea infused..."
Fredster64
"“That’s a nice view of the bins,” said my husband as he looked out through the ground-level window. I saw the monochromatic arches of Chanel..."
Occasionalist
"Celebrated anniversary dinner. We let the restaurant bring us dishes until we were full. It was the same as an $80pp degustation which was superb..."
The Barrister Snob
"Don't usually opt for Vietnamese-inspired but glad I did! Had the tuna salad, palm heart salad, fried eggplant and accidentally ordered steak instead..."
Milla Vanilla
"Amazing restaurant. Food was delicious and service was fantastic!Favourite dish: Fresh oysters. Rating: 5/5Service: 4/5Food:..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"Whilst we thoroughly enjoyed the food we did leave a tad hungry still, despite spending nearly $200 on food alone. Plus, I believe we made some poor..."
Lauren Maree
"Coda is one of Melbourne’s best. What they do they do so well! The service is always impeccable. It’s often described as modern Asian but I’m..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Simply divine! Every single dish was spot on perfection. The service was second to none! The roast chicken & the ocean trout were our favourites!..."
Lella Dee
"Another hidden gem within Flinders Lane, Coda offers fine Asian fusion dishes, ranging from something little to nip on, shared plates or bigger..."
TweeVy Ngo
"Cool basement area where the restaurant is - atmosphere is buzzing. Food is modern Asian Fusion. I ordered the prawn betal leaf which was crispy and..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Service at Coda was great.. lived up to the expectations!Food was good however scored slight lower because have had more of a flavour explosion..."
Wine And Food Lovers
"Coda has been an old favourite and it never disappoints, I always get the scallops and lamb cutlets but everything on the menu is lush. The wine..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"The place was packed and buzzing when we arrived for our dinner reservation and we enjoyed every dish we ordered. A great spot for date..."
Tina Tran
"After multiple failed attempts of trying to get a reservation at Coda, I was finally fortunate this week and it's fair to say it lived up to the..."
The Judge
"Went here on a Saturday evening without a booking with the two of us and got a seat at the bar which was great. The service of the bar man was..."
Tom Hill
"Went there with a group of frd last week. The seafood there tasted so good, especially the lobster n oyster. The sauce was so good. The soup was..."
Milktealayer
"Phenomenal. Melbourne’s best for me. Great food, great wine list, great atmosphere. We continue to go back time and time again. Never disappoints...."
Sam Tamblyn
"Five stars out of five for every staff member of the Coda team. Sat at the bar, every bar person, wait staff, manager... a credit to the restaurant...."
Moetfan
"😱Lizzie's first impression: The place is underground and is everything a typical Melburnian asian fusion place should be - dim lights, a bar with..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"We went to Coda for lunch yesterday and having dined several times at Tonka we were intrigued to see how Adam D’Sylva’s famed other restaurant..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Some really delicate interesting flavours, I preferred the dishes with punchier flavours. Only real disappointment for me was ordering a truffle dish..."
Mel
"Such a great find! My friend and I wanted to try chin chin but there was 2 hour wait, so we left quite quickly... BUT on our way back we found Coda..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Smaller: Hà Nội style fried rice paper roll with pork, truffle and nuoc cham & Crispy tapioca and prawn betel leaf with kaffir lime and green..."
Sassyfoodqueen
"Dined here last night with girlfriends. We were a little late but they accompanied for us and all the food came out on time! Fantastic service could..."
Donut Kill My Vibe
"Great food & great place....all dishes we ordered are great, balanced flavors.... highly recommend duck larb with cashews, full of flavors. For two..."
Lcche3
"Great Modern Asian cuisine. There's a mixture of Asian and western food, not so much fusion but as a seperate dish for example we had duck curry with..."
Food Junkie
"Very nice place. Very good service. Food is good, the entrée was the best, duck from the main course was really nice. Very hard to get a table;..."
ITomx
"I had a really good time here. Food was very full flavoured and an excellent pace. We sat up on the bar where there was a good view of the kitchen,..."
AmyEats
"Service like the food always great efficient clean and well trained a true reflection of high standards, love the bettel leaf and the scallops..."
Ramskil Thomas
"Absolutely love this place, my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. I've been a number of times and have never been disappointed, great for an intimate..."
Kat
"The underground location definitely adds to the modern, intimate vibe of the restaurant. Service was fantastic and food was up there. Portions aren't..."
Guzzling
"We came her for our anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint.  The setting and décor was lovely, with soft lighting and the seating was..."
Colleen Eljari
"A nice restaurant. Another excellent Melbourne modern Asian spot. Came here with old friends and had a lovely time. My opening negroni set the..."
Two Sheds
"Quality melbourne venue. All dishes were very good - Steak tartare, duck curry, calamari, kingfish. Pinot from central Otago even better. Service..."
Stretts
"Came here on a monday night and it was still busy and full of atmosphere which was great! food was delightful and service topped off my whole..."
Louise
"Cannot fault customer service. Top notch staff!! Felt completely at ease. Ordered several small dishes as I was by myself. But each dish was bursting..."
Mysy
"Had lunch here today. The dishes were quite small, even the main course. But they all taste pretty good. I was going to order the roast duck curry..."
Veronica Lin
"10/10 evening. Came here for an anniversary dinner and the service, restaurant, drinks, food and staff in general were fantastic...."
Phoebe Rothfield
"Went here with a group of 4 after having it on the "to try" list for a few months. The service was impeccable, attentive without being overbearing..."
Steph Giles
"Really lovely dining experience! The atmosphere of Coda is delightful, would be a great date night setting. Four of us went to try some of the shared..."
Lisa Giles
"Excellent king fish dish and great Shiraz on glass. Duck was well cooked but king fish is definitely the best out of 5 dishes we tried! Will comeback..."
Dugie@Moon
"Went with a friend without a booking and we were lucky to get the last seats at the bar. After being seated by a host, rather than wait staff, it was..."
Jamie
"Took my partner here for his birthday as it was high up on his list of places to go on Flinders Lane. This place had great ambience and atmosphere...."
Kimberley Leggett
"We had wanted to dine at Coda for the longest time but it was always fully booked. We managed to secure a booking via the website three weeks in..."
Hangry Horace
"Came in early at about 6:30 and was lucky enough ti score a seat at the bar. People that came later than us wete unfortunately turned down! During my..."
Dilys Yeak
"Great atmosphere, just off Flinders Lane. Because it was lunch and a business meeting we were pressed for time, service infallible but didn't feel..."
Sneha Arora
"My friend treated me to a night at Coda for my birthday, the food was great could not fault it, and majority of the service was fantastic - the main..."
Foodandwinefan
"We cannot recommend this place enough, we were even more happy at the fact that you can make a reservation (no lining up - hooray ! :)).Highly..."
Lyn
"For me it was hit and miss. Some dishes were delicious and others I'd be happy to not have again. The scallops, lamb ribs, steak and buffalo..."
Kady
"A Birthday Dinner Done PerfectlyCoda A Modern Asian in the Heart of Melbourne, and a super yum one too! A wide Menu to please..."
Just Jamie
"Hidden away in the basement, a delightful place to explore.Delicious fusion Asian food with awesome presentation. A place suitable for..."
Nodame
"Went for a little stroll down Flinders Lane while waiting for our table at Chin Chin. Coda was extremely enticing from the lane so we thought we..."
Eatdrinkbe_merry
"Great vibes, delicious food, impeccable service. There was quite a wait between each dish, but our waiter noticed this and notified the kitchen...."
Simone
"Coda was okay. I preferred tonka over coda but I think my friends and I should have followed our gut and selected the right dishes. The lady who..."
Valerie L Jovee
"Been to Coda a couple of times now. Very sleek interior and immaculate service. Great sharing style menu combing both Asian and Mediterranean..."
Kate Dougherty
"Came here for my husbands birthday. We had a booking and getting in was no fuss. It is located off a one of Melbournes beautiful laneway of..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Tasty , great experience indeed .. I like that you have the option to order as many pieces as you like , which is good as you can try more dishes..."
Reem A Ch
"Service was excellent, venue is very intimate and romantic in my opinion! Food was great, Asian French fussion, my highlight was roast yellow duck..."
Jane B
"After my previous flawless dining experience with Coda, this Asian inspired restaurant quickly became one of  my 'New Faves' in Melbourne...."
The New Fave
"So there’s this little ol restaurant serving up cuisine that’s best described as French – Asian fusion in a basement on iconic Flinders Lane...."
MelbourneVita
"Been years since I've been back here again, and definitely worth the revisit ! Food was spectacular, and so was service. :) don't skip out on all the..."
Munchkinmichie
"Interesting is the best way to sum it up. An asian style menu with touches of classic French. Walked into a dark dining room with a great buzz. We..."
FoodFoodFood
"My friend and I had dinner with Coda a day or so ago and it was pretty much the best dining experience I've had in Melbourne.The food was..."
Anna
"Easily the best food and service I've had in my time in Melbourne so far. I had the duck curry which was excellent, and finished with a salted..."
SynVisions
"This place never fails to disappoint, it's amazing, the staff are lovely and would strongly recommend. I have yet to have something I didn't like on..."
Charlotte Rose Nicholson
"There is certainly no shortage of Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne and five year old Coda has been one of the most acclaimed. Hiding on a..."
Aussie Meets World
"How have I never been to Coda? It’s definitely now up there with my favorites. So confession time, I’m not 21 anymore but I’m sure it’s still..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Fantastic. Delicious food, great wait staff and sommelier was perfect with a recommendation for wine. The meringue dessert was a winner! The..."
Patchy
"Love love love the food. Service is pretty good and personal. Unfortunately, we over ordered and didn't have enough space for desserts. What a shame!..."
LoveFOOD Hate BADservice ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
"I can understand why we had to book this place 2-3 months in advance, because it was amazing! Highly recommend the bay bugs, scotch and the meringue..."
Kathleen
"We always love this place.. great food, staff are awesome and attentive.. The door guy Trav was very hospitable.. see you very soon coda...."
Greg G
"Mixed feelings about this place, it's not 'that' great. The food was Asian French fusion, very small plates to share. So you need to order pretty..."
Brunching
"I looked forward to attending this Melbourne dining institution. I had heard great things about this joint.Our waitress and  the sommelier..."
The Tastebud
"Really loved this place. Food, drinks, service, all big ticks from me. My favourite dessert here would be the s'mores parfait. DELICIOUS!!!! Highly..."
Susie Tran
"Excellent food, excellent wine pairing. Service was great and we were made to feel very welcome. Even though I am a pescetarian and my partner a meat..."
Shannon Fox
"Enjoyed our lunch here. Starters were fabulous. So fresh and tasty. Mains were lovely, again very tasty flavors, however my partner did say that the..."
Missy Mahony
"Must be one of my favourites in Melbourne!Had to wait for 2 months to get a table booked but it was well worth the wait. Food is amazing!..."
Orkedia
"Never disappoints. Service is spot on- attentive without being pushy. Food is also consistently good: blackened quail, lettuce delights, duck larb..."
FoodN
"Excellent dining experience.Set underground in an alley off Flinders lane. Always buzzingFrench-Vietnamese inspired contemporary cuisine...."
The Epicurean
"Hard to know where to start.  Loved, loved, loved it.  Waited two months for a booking and it was worth every minute. Industrial feel without..."
Sheridan Honey
"Thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Coda last night. Delicious cuisine with some dishes I'll definitely come back for. The kung pao chicken and the..."
Mesmaty
"We had the most wonderful dinner at Coda last week - everything was perfect! Cocktails and wine were fantastic, and the food was EXCEPTIONAL...."
Pippa Skinner
"Delicious dishes with yummy wines to match. These guys know what they're doing. Combined with a great vibe and comfortable space, a winning..."
Fortheloveoffood
"Had dinner here recently on a whim. Had no booking and just walked in off the street. No table was free at the time however we were told if we were..."
Kenneth Seymour
"Their big share plates are much better than starters. Sizzling seafood was the best. Bigger on flavor and size but food took a while to..."
Croissant Lady 91
"DO: If you're in a group of 8 or more, do the set dinner menu. No thinking involved. If not, do the crispy prawn, moreton bay bug, quail, twice pork..."
David Food Leasing
"Another special evening at Coda where our waiter took us on an amazing journey. As usual we let him choose the dishes which we shared around the..."
Jerzgrl
"Been wanting to come here for the longest time ever and we had to make bookings one month in advance for a table for 3! Their menu is really..."
XiaoHui Teo
"Located off one of Melbourne’s cool hipster cobblestone lanes (ladies think hard about your shoes if you know you’re heading to this place)...."
LaFussPot
"Exceptional! This place just blew us away. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile. The ambiance and decor of Coda is cozy, fresh..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"Had a great little lunch today , oysters were great nice and creamy , the bugs on betel leaf was so good . Aperol smoked trout yum and the pork hock..."
Julie Cassie
"Great spot, incredible food and great wine.Coda is a great place to go with a few friends, try lots of tasting plates on the menu and enjoy..."
Melbourne Explorer
"One of the best modern Asian fusion restaurants in Melbourne. The menu and the food is always inventive, creative and absolutely delicious...."
Matt
"Melbourne's 1 hat top restaurant - Coda is renowned for its modern Thai/Vietnamese fusion menu. Love the small dishes created by chef Adam D'Sylva,..."
J88
"Good fusion-Asian cuisine, lovely staff, chef came to our table to take photo with us. I love their use of different herbs & nuts in almost all their..."
TT
"Popped my Coda cherry last night, and boy I'm glad I did. It was like gastronomical healing. The French Vietnamese cuisine was nothing like I've ever..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Celebrating a 1 year anniversary means there's a lot of pressure on dinner location. Having to book a couple of months out adds even more ......"
Leon Thomas
"Beautiful food, great wine and service. Price is on the high but it is to be expected from fine dining. Very impressive experience...we..."
Vivi
"Ambience and serving were amazing. Food choices plenty. Taste good too. I recommend their mozzarella balls, duck curry and crispy betel. Desserts was..."
Chia Yuen Chong
"I would definitely recommend Coda. Majority of the dishes are full of flavour! The crispy Ha Noi rice paper rolls were cooked to perfection and the..."
Tina N
"Amazing tasting food using the freshest ingredients. Highly recommended especially if you want to eat food that you wouldn't replicate yourself...."
MariaPia
"Took me a long time to come out and check it out and I wish I did it sooner. Te service is faultless. The menu has something for everyone but the..."
Finger Lickin
"Summary Review: A+++ in my restaurant books! This fine dining restaurant offers a modern contemporary Asian and Australian dishes. It is on a little..."
Mz_J
"Amazing food!! Went here for lunch with my friend, the food was really good. We had ocean trout, lamb chop, scallop as an appetiser and shared beef..."
Food Affair
"Went for a birthday and it was lovely. The staff were great and the food was great! I highly recommend Coda for the causal, yet attentive service and..."
Uqui
"Beautiful food with a beautiful setting. Was very impressed with the flavours and would definitely go back but there are just so many good..."
Steve Levon
"How good is Melbourne! Literally spoilt for options in this amazing city! We had such a good experience at Coda.. All the food was absolutely..."
Simplicity By Sarah
"Hard to get in on any night. We struck a fluke on a Tuesday and let them surprise us. We didn't choose a thing other than the wine and unlike some..."
Kamo First
"Quite a busy place. Nice atmosphere. Tapas was nice, especially the prawn, scallop and rice paper rolls. The duck curry was average, though the..."
Lucky Star
"This is Melbourne's latest IT laneway restaurant dishing up upscale Vietnamese fusion cuisine. My friends enjoyed Coda on the last occasion and..."
GiGi MV
"Quite a nice underground style bar/restaurant. Very impressed with vego options! The maître d' was not friendly at all, zip points there! The wait..."
Will Power
"My best meal all year! Great location, cool fit out (special mention for the lights over the bar) and excellent food and service. I'm a sharer so..."
Corpie Foodie
"Coda has always been fantastic.I always try and sit at the bar if it's just the two of us. We managed to get seated without having to wait. We..."
Patrickctully@gmail.com
"Wow, this place was amazing. The food was perfectly seasoned, and bursting with flavor. We left the dish selection to the waiter, and he did not..."
G Train
"Great food and service, also well priced. I don't like set sittings though, I felt pressured the whole time to keep eating and ordering quickly etc...."
Theo Walcott
"Can it get any better? This is, without doubt, the best restaurant in Melbourne. Service is superb. All staff know the menu thoroughly and..."
Codaholic
"Upmarket modern dining choice with strong Asian influences that has remained of a high standard since opening. Great fitout, buzzing vibe, food..."
C
"Amazing! Food was incredible, walked in without reservations and service could not have been better. Excellent choice for an impromptu date night..."
Michelle Martin
"4 stars for food, 5 for service and ambiance. Walked into Coda randomly and was pleasantly surprised by a fantastic meal and super friendly staff...."
Alisha Murphy
"Best food joint in Melbourne by far. Hidden away at the back ally's of the Grand Hyatt this place is a gem. You can only do a tastings menu if you..."
Jason Griffin
"LOVE this place. I have been here three times now and every time it has been really amazing. My favourites on the menu are the Yellow Fin tuna salad,..."
Katieppie
"Being a restaurateur myself, Coda is one of not the absolute favourite. I own the iconic Dunyazad Restaurant and I can testify that Coda has..."
Waleed Talj
"I really liked Coda. It was a little frustrating not being able to book, but the waiter gave us a side table and some free entrées as other guests..."
Gillian Fulton
"Came here for my wife and I's anniversary. Absolutely brilliant. Great food and the service was faultless. Highly recommend the yellow duck curry,..."
ToMaZo
"A really nice place. The dessert is my favorite, the wagyu brisket is nice as well. And the curry duck is very very tasty. I will definitely come..."
Andrea Zhu Yunjia
"The restaurant was fully booked on Thursday night but we needed to eat early before the theatre so we took our chances with a walk in and were..."
4chillies
"Scallop (entree) and eye fillet (main) was quite good. Service was great. Quail (entree), rice paper roll (entree) and fish (main) was decent -..."
B. Spencer
"Was very keen to come after dining at tonka and coda did not disappoint. Firstly we had the scallops. I thought that it was nice but nothing..."
Jay
"Simple and fresh flavours. Asian twists thru the modern Asian / Australian menu. Great service and wines. Always a brilliant evening ........."
SN
"Dropped into Coda for a quick bite. Wow is all I can say. They blew me away. The basement environment was very comfortable and interesting. The..."
Comment Mike
"Exciting food, great wine list, friendly staff & great ambiance. Not pretentious & fake and not one dish came out that made us feel like it was..."
The Pierced Palate
"Outstanding food! Could not find one fault in any of the dishes we ordered! The presentation was gorgeous as well, and the flavours were so bold, yet..."
AH
"Great food, ambiance and service. Stick to the amazing entrées and you won't be disappointed. Each dish is so flavoursome and you'll want to try..."
Hhunni
"We decided to have an after dinner desert flight on a Monday night. We walked into Coda which has a lengthy wait list and managed to sit at the bar...."
Teebo
"Am I in Paris? Or am I in Hanoi? Simple humble Vietnamese dishes with complex Vietnamese flavors influenced by the sophistication of French cuisine...."
Mariposa
"Loved their savoury dishes more than their famous souffle Try steak tartare ! Also scallop dish tasted wonderful too Just a little annoyed..."
Hee Young Shin
"Ate here a couple of weeks ago I a group of four. Had meaning to come for years and the timing never worked out with bookings. It was worth the..."
Fiona
"Order most of the menu? Tick. Fantastic service and delicious food? Tick. A rambling about my portion control issues at Coda? Yes indeed! Spectacular..."
The Other Jess Tuck
"Great fusion restaurant. Loved loved loved their desserts, decadent, refreshing, not overly sweet. Excellent and efficient service, Staff are helpful..."
Mz_J
"Great food and service. The seating is below the street which gives it a cosy dungeons feel. The food is great - tried almost everything on offer..."
Vikrant Chaudhary
"Came here for my birthday and it was awesome. Good atmosphere and the food was spot on. Would highly recommend this place for a birthday or even for..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Fabulous food with beautiful flavours and presentation. Must have the plate of sizzling prawns to start, followed by Yellow Roast Duck Curry and a..."
Steven L.
"It's one of the fine dining that you would think about going back again. It's priced correctly in terms of quality, quantity and service. Wagyu beef..."
IamHungry
"As a fan of a hipster Asian cuisine, it is time to go back to the original one – Coda. Surrounded by Chin Chin and Lucy Liu and meatball and Co,..."
Frogfoodventure
"Coda is a nice restaurant, bit of a weird entrance from the lane way yet not hard to find, service was fantastic! with great suggestions for both..."
CoutureChef
"It's okay. It isn't in the league it likes to think it is, but the foods good, the service is great when you get it but if you aren't who your waiter..."
Out & About
"Absolutely delicious. Food was great and so was the service. Wait staff very attentive. Had a lovely experience. Will definitely be going back soon...."
Jkkelly
"Written in retrospect of a visit from over a year ago , went for lunch in a group of 8 and the waitress helped us order ,amazing food and service on..."
Sajina Mathew
"Such an amazing dining experience at Coda. The food was of a very high quality, we enjoyed every dish we ordered. You get what you pay for, which is..."
Redcat
"Great food, great service. The bar tender especially made the experience terrific as he drew a map for us on how to get to a bar we wanted to go to..."
Skyemaree12
"Wonderful evening of exceptional food and great intuitive service. We came in without a booking but were well managed until one became available...."
MalvernCustomer
"Fantastic. The staff are amazing and on the ball. No detail was missed. The waiter picked out a selection of dishes and they were all..."
Dirty Hobo
"Anniversaries. Anniversary dinners. Aren’t they swell? Well, Alice and I had ours the other day and she surprised me with a booking at Coda. I have..."
Karma Clarke
"Coda is an amazing restaurant tucked beneath the hustle and bustle of the city. In a basement off Flinders lane, this hidden gem has a sensational..."
Olive Sundays
"You cannot book this place, it is always packed. On a Friday night, after waiting for almost two hours, a table was ready for us. The ambience was..."
Daisy Yum (daisyumblog)
"Coda is a one hatted restaurant, tucked away along Flinders Lane on the corner of Oliver Lane. Its food is known as French-Vietnamese or ‘Modern..."
De-brief Me
"I didn't have much time to lament not ordering half a dozen of the quail before the soft shell crab rice paper roll with Mr Vo’s special sauce was..."
FoodMeUpScotty
"There was a small furore in the press in May 2012 about Coda. Interestingly enough a happy couple presented themselves at the restaurant without a..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"I had dined there half a decade ago so I though it was high time I returned to this chic culinary haven, nestled in typical Melbourne underground..."
Cee Dee
"Coda is a hidden little restaurant located in the basement of 141 Flinders lane, corner of Oliver Lane. As you can see above, it’s a bit hard to..."
Dan From Melbourne
"It was a typical Friday night in the city and I was meeting someone for dinner. Originally we had planned to go to Chin Chin but got there just after..."
One Fat Cow
"Coda is an exciting chic hatted restaurant just off Flinders Lane in a groovy basement that serves up innovative sharing style with Asian influences...."
The World Loves Melbourne
"One of the "must try" dishes of the joint were the betel leaves piled with spanner crab, galangal, roasted chilli and lime. These were sensational, I..."
Let Me Feed You
"I love their creativity in creating each dish by marrying different cuisines together and obtain each creation. They seem to take a concept of "feed..."
NiCNAC
"the coconut panna cotta/pudding with tapioca; also the modern-Asian desserts seasonally..."
MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents
"Not your ordinary salami, which generally taste mostly of salt and chilli, this one was delicate and had a hint of smokiness. Went very nicely with..."
Jenster
"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Coda. It is very "Melbourne" - tucked away in a lane, understated and minimalist. It doesn't need to be any more..."
Georgia B
"Menu-wise, Coda was also similar enough to its competitors, offering 'smaller' and 'bigger' plates. Smaller plates were pretty much entree/appetizer..."
Angel Khong
"The savoury menu is dotted with delightful renditions, whilst the sweet section swings completely into French territory. I can’t say I can fault..."
Al' The Picky EAter
"I love the food -- yellow fin tuna my favourite! The venue is really nice and the wine list fantastic! The service could do with some improvement..."
Nis
"High class fusion. A mate an I recently dined at Coda - We normally like to order a degustation or tasting menu to have what the House believes are..."
Kieran Barns-Jenkins
"Magic spot downstairs and such an amazing selection of food... Star service was magic really impressed with the set up and service such a a great..."
Food 2 Run
"Outstanding service. Came here for my birthday dinner and was impressed with the food but even more impressed with the service. Wait staff were..."
Mel Robertson
"I got it on a bad day, then a good day, so I am confused. I really didnt pay attention to the menu the first time and came away a little..."
Porkie Pig
"Delicious food and a great evening.. Loved our dinner last evening. Been here a few times, the food and staff are fantastic. What makes a perfect..."
Biancca
"Coda was recommended by a friend, and was a remarkable experience. Although difficult to book last minute, I managed to get a lunch reservation (a..."
Claire Lillian
"Enjoy this place.. The first time my wife and I attended at Coda it was a Saturday night. The place was packed and we had no booking. The staff were..."
Robertbalmer
"Beautiful food.. Had my anniversary dinner here. We loved it. The trout, lamb, spanner crab and mozzarella are the star dishes. We also enjoyed the..."
Karma Clarke
"Fantastic place. Second time I've been here and this time I chose to sit at the bar. Staff are great, food and wine equally as impressive. Tough to..."
Jamie Cant
"Their tapas entree (not the singular ones) were all very well balanced and full of flavour, as what you would expect with Asian cruisine. Mains were..."
Dooey
"Perfect balance?. The food is great with the flavours in close to perfect balance. We ate a truly memorable Tuna(raw) daikon salad exceptional Morton..."
ChrisR
"Full of flavour. From service to food this restaurant has spunk. The duck curry was AMAZING, as were the appetizers, salad and dessert. I will..."
Speccy
"Wow!. Went to Coda last night. What a beautiful fusion menu. Stand outs were the Aperol cured oceean trout, quail lettuce delight and the list goes..."
Jade
"Enjoyed everything we had. We shared lots of plates so we had a good sample of a lot of dishes on offer. I recommend doing. This as well. Great..."
Stefi
"Brilliant! Take a bow Adam D'Sylva & co!. Coda has everything I want when I go out to eat. A cloakroom for a start! Friendly, warm welcome, prompt..."
Bc4774
"Love this place. Coda continually impresses me!Every time I visit this cracking little restaurant it's aways abuzz! Last visit I was..."
A.burgess
"Always amazing. Coda is one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants! Always satisfied after every meal, I don't recall a dish that I've had that I..."
Ann
"Devine Experience. What an experience. All staff were brilliant. The food was amazing, flavours and textures of each dish made us wanting more. The..."
John
"We went to Coda last night and had a combination of small/tapas dishes and bigger dishes as well as dessert. All the food was very tasty, fresh and..."
Foodie13
"Awesome!. Coda delivers on all levels. The restaurant itself is stylish with a grungy basement feel, and a seductive and classy ambience. Food and..."
HungryBoy
"Exceptional!. Was a little wary given recent negative reviews. However, we walked in without a booking early on a Saturday afternoon, and the..."
Manmar
"Sunday Lunch. What a wonderful lunch. Friendly, happy & attentive staff and food to match. Interesting wine, good options by the glass. The steak..."
Verveleha
"A little on the expensive side and service hit and miss but did..."
Bobbywong11
"First time Coda diners but definitely won't be the last. Sitting at the bar cheerful and extremely helpful wait staff help navigate the menu and put..."
Mark Anderson
"Such an amazing meal.. We especially loved the crispy pork spring rolls! Order lots of little dishes- you won't be disappointed! A fantastic..."
Alicia
"Delicious. Had a great night. No reservation and they got us in. Staff were friendly and attentive but not pushy or in your face. Even suggested a..."
Sheza13
"Five Star Customer Service. Nothing was too much trouble for these guys!! It is so refreshing to get such fantastic customer service matched with..."
Haveabeerwithdave
"Still good. Good food even better wine list Curry and a bottle of..."
Le Paradis
"Great service. Great food. Nice fresh..."
Delish 27
"Great food. Dined here recently prior to watching a comedy festival show at The Forum - great venue to go but better if you allow more time to relax..."
I Love Food
"I loved the food & atmosphere, so delicious! Highly recommend..."
Anon
"Impressive on all fronts - you'll go back again and again. Booking - easy and friendly service that always try and fit you in - very welcoming at the..."
Jgalvez
"Lovely eveerything. Came here for a birthday lunch and loved it. The wait staff were really helpful and pointed us to some dishes we may not have..."
Shar
"Best desserts ever!. The desserts here are amazing. I have never had better desserts anywhere else...."
Louisaholly1
"Delicious solo dining experience. From the moment I stepped in until the moment I left, every bite was more delicious than the previous.I..."
Melanie Henley
"' Exceptional dining experience' is probably the best way to describe eating at Coda. It was simply sensational. Everything on the menu works so well..."
Antoinette
"Best dining experience I have had in a long time! We had the option where they bring out the chefs recommendations - great idea as everything was..."
T
"Fabulous. A brilliant sub lane way dining vault is Coda. Casual yet highly attentive and professional service is matched by excellent, inventive..."
Bellefood
"The most magnificent meal I have had for yonks!!Not just a meal but an experience !!Compliments to the chefs, compliments to the bar staff...."
GarbageGuts
"This little goldmine hidden down in the basement off flinders lane is a fantastic restaurant to dine at,with not only delicious food but fantastic..."
Rachee Baybee
"If i've gained weight- it's coda's fault. This place is delicious. It's a must try, once or twice or ten..."
Lindahaynes.f
"Great food. Wouldn't say it was spectacular, but what they do do, they do very well. Crispy prawn betel leaf, Hervey Bay scallops, tempura bugs, lamb..."
Matt
"A Melbourne must-do, Coda is a safe bet. Recent visits have disappointed, with FOH too cool for school and lacking enthusiasm, and food a step behind..."
Don Valentine
"Work lunch #1. The social club organized a set menu. The spanner crab, pork belly and ice-cream was memorable. The service was..."
Aus Open 2014
"Everything was outstanding food and services. Great choice of wines. good..."
Vernicapaolo
"Degustation was amazing. Definitely will come..."
Mistermister
"Absolutely brilliant. Huzzah..."
Nathan Gurarie
"Great start to an evening of dining; brilliant entrees!. My wife and I decided to hit up Coda and Tonka on the same night, and kicked things off with..."
Corbossa
"Loved it. Ate here yesterday with a few friends. Buzzing atmosphere, knowledgeable service, efficient. The menu had lots of great choices and we..."
Issie
"Probably one of my favourite restaurants in melb. Great mix of very exciting flavors and amazing staff. Atmosphere is very cool and great for..."
Lance
"One of the best!. Afterwork drinks and some light food no better way to spend a cold windy Wednesday night. Always love it here at..."
Gregmather
"12 Hour Ribs - Delish!. Visited Coda for lunch on a Sunday. They weren't booked out, so enjoyed a 3 hour relaxing lunch. Very attentive staff...."
Helen Lai
"Pricey but delicious. Cool set up with very friendly staff. The food is amazing, I love the soft asian / french combination. Good wines. Food isn't..."
K
"Fusion bliss! Absolutely delicious food, expertly prepared, sensational flavours and fresh ingredients. We wholly recommend, in order, the 12 hour..."
Jonathan Shrapnel
"Legend manager!. Tommy is the..."
Ryan P
"Everything was outstanding from the food to the service. Five stars. Well done guys great..."
Dean
"I like this place enough as food & wine was excellent but let's face it - it's jazzed up Vietnamese food designed for western tastebuds. $11 for one..."
Hollytd
"Perfect! a must to..."
Lovetoeat
"Perfect. Loved every bite , great service at the bar , fantastic menu and a well run kitchen . Looking forward to going back..."
Andrew
"What a fantastic time at Coda a must to eat at food staff price..."
Jeff Cassar
"On the fence. Atmosphere/venue were great, food was very good to excellent, service was pretty good - went missing from time to time eg no one paid..."
Mark From Melbourne
"Excellent food. Beautiful restaurant, excellent front of house staff, very friendly and informative. the food was so delicious and very well..."
Sanjee
"Simply delicious. Yum yum yum!! Great food, service and..."
Natroxstar
"Always good. Very consistent been many times food is always pretty good and the room is..."
Jennyk
"Love it..... 8 of us went through to eat here. It was on the expensive side of things but the food and the experience was great in my view. The..."
Travis MacLachlan
"Incredibly Impressed. My friend invitied me to dine here and as I'm vegan I normally check the menu before hand to see if there are any options I can..."
Hannah C
"Brilliant!. The duck curry was to die for. Plus the lamb cutlets were amazing. Very enjoyable..."
A And T-Patts
"The good is consistently gre.... The food is consistently great. I think I've eaten my way through the menu by now. Good wine list. The staff are..."
Jools Gardiner
"Small dishes & Dessert. Next time I go, I wouldn't order the mains, as I don't think they were worth it.. had 3 of the smaller dishes and they were..."
Bigeater
"Good experience. Nice staffNice set-upNot too noisy (went on a sunday night)Good and interesting food. Very handy to share$80 pp..."
PuMan
"This is my favorite restaurant. Great vibe, the most delicious food and great reasonable wine list. Love going here such a..."
Penny
"Contender. Loved the room and the feel of the place. The bar looks like a fabulous spot to while away a few hours and the edgy buzz of everything..."
Richard
"Sit at the bar. Took my daughter here on Saturday night and we came away very satisfied. Beautiful food, excellent service and staff had just right..."
Mish
"Really good service! From..."
Anon
"Fantastic!. Man this is a great place, One of the more professionally run places in Melb. awesome food, great wine list, attentive and really nice..."
Shanelucas46
"Just Lovely. I had a beautiful dinner here at the bar with a friend (we didn't book but the bar option was fun right beside the kitchen where we..."
PoleDancer
"Well Polished But Pricing if You Come Hungry. Fusion food has never sat well with me but I decided to bite the bullet and visit Coda on..."
Cheezles
"Friendly staff. Great service. I found the food Imaginative and tasty. We triedMost dishes on the menu. Will be back. Thoroughly..."
Gary Charman
"Amazing people behind the bar, who care about your order and are genuinely nice. We got so full we couldn't eat sweets, def going back as they looked..."
Brendan Hunt
"It's a must. Hands down one of Melbourne's best restaurants! Amazing food, consistently good service & great..."
Pasta Please
"Sensational from start to finish ! A hidden gem in Melbourne's lane ways..."
Grazia Prochilo
"Excellent from start to finish, steak tartare and the fried prawn in betel leaf were superb, friendly and knowledgable waitstaff and a dangerously..."
EatingGuy
"Can't wait to come back!. Went for a business lunch after hearing great things about it and wasn't disappointed.Service staff were some of the..."
Harry McGoldrick
"Yum!!! I went here with a group of 6, we had the $80 set menu and it was delicious! The starters consisted of beautiful little morsels such as..."
NomNoms
"A great city spot. I need to visit Coda at least once a month, even if it's just for a glass of bubbles and a chat with the amazing host of staff..."
Pinkender
"Absolutely fabulous. Love the food, staff and atmosphere. Everything is always fresh and tasty. Will be back..."
Angela
"Luv it!. Went there for business lunch. Love it! Can't wait to be back with friend..."
Foodie
"Worth waiting for. It took me 3 weeks to book in for a Friday night... It was worth it!!!!Polished up, stylish, delicious, different and worth..."
Rachel Jones
"Lovely Time Had. My friends and I had a wonderful lunch. We tried quite a few of the dishes. The Sugar cane prawn withsweet chilli sauce was..."
Rebecca
"Not only was the food just fabolous! But the service was just excellent! They look after you here! Not to mention how amazing the cocktail flavours..."
Nacho
"Worth it. Excellent food, helpful and friendly staff, several vegetarian/veg-modifiable dishes. One of Melbourne's..."
Iloveveggies
"Amazing food and service to match. My partner and I booked Coda for our anniversary so we were hoping for something special, and we were not..."
Geoxmel
"I like it. A lot of hype but entirely justified.slick service ,innovative food and never a sense of being rushed.my tip would be to avoid mains and..."
Uroldoc
"Had yet another amazing dinner at Coda! We left our food choices to Kate and Michael and as usual they used their expertise to deliver the best..."
Stuart Neil
"Steak Tatare. Can't stop thinking about this steak tatare! Coda makes a simple dish taste better than anybody else...."
Bne-eats
"Would go back just for the banana monkey fritters. To die for. Great staff and service..."
Ninja
"Love it love it please open Coda in..."
Greg Willmott
"DELIGHTFUL DINING. There are few places in Melbourne that tick all the boxes for a great dining experience.CODA definitely is up there with..."
Lily
"Superb. I've wanted to dine at Coda for a number of years now.I was not disappointed, My better half and I had so much fun ripping through this..."
Street Cred
"Simply..... ...amazing. Not many places impress me enough to give me a sense of longing to go back, but Coda does. After failing to get an actual..."
Connie75
"Good food to share...I recommend all the smaller plates to share. the tartare is a must try with the oysters. not too sure what the fuss is with the..."
#LivForFood
"Exceptional service - from entry to wait staff to wine service - friendly, attentive and proactive without being overbearing. Great food too. Quite..."
Ivan Ross
"Great fresh and tasty menu. Excellent service. Desserts to die..."
Kirk
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Jase
"Great place to have some nibbles and some drinks before you head off out. the food is tasty, exciting and well exicuted .think i might become a..."
Pancho
"Impressive. Had a lovely time at Coda last night, food, atmosphere and service are all top notch, with some of the most professional staff ive come..."
Alimex
"Just go!. I have been multiple times and despite my expectations increasing each time, they somehow surpass them. Food incredible (the left side of..."
Lauralee
"Perfection. Have now been to coda a couple of times and am counting down the days 'till i can come back for more! the zucchini fritters are my..."
Me
"After wandering in on a saturday night at 7:30 we were asked to wait 20mins. While waiting for 30 mins we had a very attentive service telling us how..."
Simon B
"Fantastic food, service and ambience. Get..."
FoodieUS
"Good fun. Was there for lunch on Saturday...great service!! Really helpful waiters (who were also very cute haha). Food portions were quite small but..."
Stacey
"Absolutely fantastic. I've been to Coda twice now and I think it is fantastic. The only problem is that everyone else thinks the same because both..."
CindyMichelle
"Have been several times and always had a great experience. Food is top notch with both delicate and intense flavors and the drinks are delish! Wait..."
Sam S
"Always surprises me. Coda is a gem.Every time i remember to eat at Coda, I leave the place astounded by how enjoyable the food is.Its open..."
Northsider
"Food was good, but the restaurant needs better ventilation. Comes out smelling like..."
ASH
"Spoilt!. The scallops in the tapioca are simply..."
Lisa McDang
"A date with your wife is always going to be wonderful and Coda was a great place to enjoy a night without the kids. We absolutely loved it. The..."
Warch
"Take it or leave it... its my second time at Coda and it was good, just good though. Staff were friendly and service was good but for what it is..."
Sweetcheeks
"Along with the service and atmosphere the food was very interesting and I would defenitly go back. The duck liver parfait was..."
Raw Meat
"Service attentive, yummy asian fusion food without going overboard, portions right and wasn't as expensive as I had expected for a restaurant like..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"Coda was everything I expected. Our Waiter was fabulous recommended everything for us to try and drink and was very attentive. The food and flavours..."
StyleS
"From succulent lamb cutlets with chimi churri sauce to a stunning yellowfin tuna salad, the quaint Coda restaurant in a cool and under-stated..."
Gunther
"Goodness. After finally getting a booking with Coda by booking a month in advance for a weekday dinner seating, the food still exceeded by high..."
Oyster
"Fantastic!. Tasty, tasty food! We dined here before a show so our time was limited.The staff were fantastic, especially our waitress, Alice! Alice..."
Shany
"Best service in Melbourne?. It's taken us over 2 years to get to Coda for various reasons and now I can't believe we waiting that long. The stand..."
RobG
"Regulars. When my husband and i visit Melbourne to see the fam, we always make room to visit coda also.Our romantic night out here has always..."
Ginababina
"Very content :). I had the loveliest dining experience at Coda recently. The service was exceptional. I found all the staff to be friendly, helpful..."
Ilovefood
"Consistent Performer. Really worth a look but the buzz has worn off now, can get a table most nights.Smart asian food with a great..."
Diner
"Wow - worth the price tag. I'm always wary of expensive restaurants with a reputation that outweighs their value. I was pleasantly surprised,..."
Suedy
"When we 3 friends found ourselves in a queue of over 1 hour at one trendy "no reservation" restaurant, we just couldn't stave of hunger long enough..."
Madam Boots
"Good, not great.. After hearing so much about Coda, we finally managed to get a spot there after three days of trying (or so). Service was good and..."
Kenneth Lee
"Contemporary Coda. We expected a lot from this young chef and he delivered.Coda is a hot. Great urban decor off Flinders Lane. Its busy, always,..."
Gracefully Grazing...
"Well after a few attemptes to get in to other "we dont take bookings" restaurants (what is is with the approach! Very frustrating when you know where..."
Shane Parkinson
"Went for my wedding anniversary last night and had a fabulous dinner. Staff were professional yet casual and the food was delicious. Crispy pork..."
Peet
"Subtle and delicate flavours. After trying to book this place unsuccessfully for 2 months, I decided to just walk in on a saturday night during the..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"Not bad. The desserts were to die..."
Feigy Simpson
"One of the best. Fantastic food, and a great wine list. Will definitely go back..."
Michael Rose
"Always kind.. I've been here 3 times now and have had a memorable time on each visit. have always been stocked with the sommelier, paying close..."
Rohan Cooke
"Can't wait to return!. Fantastic dinning experience. Food was so fresh, best quality ingredients. A little bit pricey but definitely worth it. We sat..."
RitaP
"Cool location. Underground. Open kitchen so you see all the action. Cute waiters. Yummy scallops. But a tad..."
❤️
"Pleasant surprise. Stumbled in here when it first opened. A few first time jitters, but nothing too unforgivable. Overall, good service and decent..."
Kelly Belly
"Very good food. The steak tartare is fantastic. Wine a bit over priced but food is..."
Joe Rudolph
"Young guns comes out blazing .. but still got lots to learn. Yeah, the food was OK. The decor was oh-so-cool laid back yet modern feel, and I can't..."
Hungry Ronin
"An experience. Sometimes you find a restaurant that makes eating an experience and that's what Coda was to me. I was excited to come here after..."
Daniani
"Just go!. We've eaten here twice now and both times were fabulous. The food is divine and the service brilliant, even the first time when we just..."
S And M
"Adam d'Sylva rules OK? Ate at Tonka and Coda in the space of a few days. Formulaic to a certain extent ( trendy, a tad noisy , plates for sharing..."
Mike B
"Awsome. Went for diner here last week and had the Crispy prawn and tapioca betel leaf and these were awesome and the Blackened quail was very..."
Mars
"Coda!!!!. The food here is definately the best asian in melbourne...."
Wally542
"Great food, bit quirky but great service!! Very enjoyable..."
Bb
"Can't Understand the Criticism. I really can't. Perhaps I was there on a good day. Perhaps I am not as critical of price. What I can say though, is..."
Dr Oyvind
"Close call. The waitress was a bit rude but manager helped to sort it out. The food was very nice...."
Hungry Brunette
"A few hits and a few misses. At last I can tick Coda off my Wishlist! The overall atmosphere is great. They have done a good job of converting the..."
Ange
"Loved loved loved it!! I had tried in vain to book a table for what felt like months to no avail, and when I tried ( and failed yet again) to get a..."
Emma B
"Coda! Fantastic! Really cool atmosphere with food and service to match. The service is right there without being in your face. Confident and..."
Angus Dawson
"Loved it. Sat at the bar and got the lowdown on the food as it was being served to us and others. Brilliant food and great service at a reasonable..."
Kieranb
"Impressive. Let me start by saying I love Coda. Have dined there a few times for lunch, dinner and nibbles with drinks on a Friday night and always..."
Michelle Gore
"Coda is good but not the immaculate beacon of dining that the hype might suggest. A recent lunch visit included overly long waits between the small..."
Alice Fleming
"Refreshing Asian flavours that Are unique and pleasing yo the palate. I enjoyed all of my meal except the duck curry. The rawness of the curry really..."
Agogo Lee
"Coda is about the food, every dish is unique and special. The kitchen staff care about their creations: fresh produce, bold combinations and simple..."
Matthew Carlo Donazzan
"Like it but the food was a bit hit & miss. Did dinner at Coda on a recent Sunday, Sunday is a good day to go if you are into wine as the sommelier..."
Lisa
"Coda is sleek, stylish and uber-cool. If you’d like a table in the restaurant section, it’s necessary to book in advance. Otherwise, grab a seat..."
Tubbymistress
"Coda is one of those hard-to-find-lane-way-hidden-in-a-basement Melbourne restaurants. From the outside, it doesn't look much. When you go in,..."
Food Lover
"In music, a Coda is a passage that brings the song to a conclusion. My experience of Coda Bar and Resturaunt was surprising - in a good way - and..."
Anthony P
"Yeah, yeah, so I'm probably the last blogger in Melbourne to finally review Coda. It only opened a couple of months ago but is already So Hot Right..."
Eating Melbourne
"It’s below street level, and has a great vibe as soon as you walk through the door. The windows allow you to see people’s feet shuffle on by, as..."
Iron Chef Shellie
"It's been awhile since our visit to Coda and had a fabulous birthday lunch here. The seafood dishes were delicious and refreshing, the pork skewers..."
W W
"The restaurant is fitted out nicely. Staff are friendly and attentive. The food is excellent, with the only criticism being the tempura bay bug had a..."
Chuankai Lim
"First visit to Coda. Thoroughly enjoyed an absolutely delicious, fun birthday dinner. Top notch food quality and unique flavours - the seafood dishes..."
Lindz Bradford
"Housed off Oliver Lane you’ll find Coda, another venture by Chef Adam D’Sylva, the same guy behind Tonka. Coda offers up Euro-Vietnamese dishes..."
For the Love of Food
"We had a lovely dinner at Coda over the long weekend, service was great and food came out pretty quickly. We really enjoyed the salmon gravlax, duck..."
Ling Yi Goh
"Incredible meal with 7 guests at Coda. Every dish was faultless which is rare in a set menu environment like we had. The service was impeccable and..."
Phil Horner
"You will always enjoy a beautiful balanced meal at Coda, we particularly enjoy the variety and the Asian fusion in some of the dishes..."
Angel Astrid AC
"The staff were extremely warm, friendly, informative and welcoming. The food was exceptional giving tastebud explosions. Our waiter even ticked off..."
Debbie Graham
Lello
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"Managed to grab dinner for two here on a busy Saturday night. No booking, under 5 minutes and we were seated. Good wine selection, with a variety of..."
David Parer
"Fantastic food - the potato pizza is to die for! Cocktails are amazing - you must try the espresso..."
Craig Stanford
"Such a lovely place. The service was fantastic, the food was incredible and I would highly recommend this place. We had 3 different pastas, all..."
Julie Blackley
"Loved their service. They cooked my meal on a separate pan when requested to ensure my meal doesnt come in contact with any meat. Really tasty food..."
Ishrat Hasan
"The food and the service were excellent. A great place for a quick bite or a leisurely three course meal. We'll be..."
Brad Keele
"Fabulous..we walked in off the street on grand final nigh..no tables but promised a call in an hour. 20 minutes later we had a table for 6 and..."
Tina Smith
"Visitors to Melbourne staying across the lane. This became our "local" for the couple of days we were here. Enjoyed dinner, coffees, cocktails and..."
Francine Traeger
"Greeted well as you enter the restaurant, delicious food, excellent service - nice wine list - has it all....we enjoy the dinner - Margaret Cunniffe..."
Margaret Cunniffe
"The most amazing food you can have!! The gnocchi melt in your mouth and 24hours later I can still taste the flavours from my truffle parmigiano..."
John Cardamone
"A great place to eat authentic Italian. The staff was very friendly and..."
Ken J Clifford
"Some of the best pasta I’ve had in a very long while, with delicious salads, sides and the desert was to die for.I can’t recommend..."
La Ola Es Mia Cocina.
"Great Italian, excellent knowledgeable service backed up by great food, wine selection and coffee. Highly..."
Chris
"Its been a while since I last visited Lello and I was pleasantly surprised by the improvements. The staff were professional, knowledgeable..."
Espy Eats
"Pretty busy place for weeknights. Good place to go after work. The service is pretty good. We've ordered few things but my favourite are the gnocchi,..."
Priscillia
"Been here a few times now! Consistent pasta, love the traditional flavours. Prices are reflected in the dishes and love the atmosphere. I have tried..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"Cozy Italian restaurant on the corner of flinders lane and Russell street. Lovely atmosphere and wonderful staffs. And of course the food was..."
Ann
"Excellent service. The gnocchi with zucchini was phenomenal. Great texture and loved the sauce. Ricotta ravioli with eggplant also tasted great...."
Whalesfoodadventure
"A wonderful place with amazing Pasta dishes and mains. The gnocchi with pomodoro sugo and the special Fish of the day were super fresh and tasty-..."
VeeC
"Walked in for a pre-show dinner on a blustery Friday night. We were eating early so did not bother making a booking. The after work bar queue left us..."
Umami
"From the food to the service everything we experienced was absolutely faultless. Little pumpkin arancini was to die for as was the caprese salad..."
Birdman
"Nicely located, nice interior, we were seated at table for 8 closest to kitchen and the soundproofing in the place seems well done, most places you..."
Sophie S
"Top dining experience all round, especially if you love Italian food with a difference. The staff were very professional and super friendly, making..."
Custardbun
"Very authentic italian cuisine. With the touch of expressive italian waitress that make the atmosphere sparkling even more. The ambience is on point...."
Fuad Pratama
"Amazing service - I had a suitcase because I was on en route to the airport - not a problem for the staff who promptly stowed it away. Next the..."
Sartaj.s.sandhu
"Lello is a sleek Italian cafe/restaurant on the busy Flinders Lane / Russell street corner. Nice fitout makes this venue aesthetically pleasing and..."
Espy Eats
"Came for lunch, had the kingfish and charred cauliflower. At first I was a bit put off by the $36 price tag.. but it was absolute value for money. It..."
Alex Bogart-King
"We ordered only 3 dishes but the 3 of us felt very full! The food and customer service are both excellent. Quiet atmosphere but nice warm feeling...."
Hoang Trang
"Probably some of the best pasta and lasagna I've had in melbourne all very fresh ingredients and everything is made from scratch. Highly..."
Dee Tuncer
"I had lunch there yesterday and loved it. My companion had the handmade potato gnocchi and I had these amazing zucchini flowers stuffed with goat..."
Angel Lewisova
"Seeing this is a pasta bar I’ll focus on that! The lasagna I had was probably 9/10 absolutely delicious. Can’t say the same about the calamari, I..."
Denny Patron
"Some of the best Italian I have had in Melbourne, the pasta and ingredients were so fresh and delicious! The atmosphere was very romantic and will be..."
Therese Rowan
"I love love love this place! Has the best cacio e pepe! Their pizza is also probably by the the closest to what you can get from Rome..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"My fellow diners and I had a great experience at Lello last night. The ambience was great (cheerful but not too noisy); the staff were delightful and..."
Sarina R
"If you work in the city, you’re in for a treat – the public transport system will get you there. If you are planning on driving in, and depending..."
The Domestic Traveller
"Lovely atmosphere, great service and the prawn pasta dish I ordered was quite nice and had a lot of effort put into it. The menu and the food..."
Dulasha Fernando
"I visited this place when it used to be Ostaria and I like the new look and menu!Lello has a very welcoming feeling, great ambience with..."
Eatabelle
"Can’t fault this place. Love it! The food, atmosphere and service 👌 have been a few times now and it never disappoints, highly recommend the..."
Beth’s Bites
"Great place for delicious Italian foods. The grilled calamari entree was super delicious with a charred flavour but still tender. The pine mushroom..."
AC
"The menu had pasta of the day which was veal pasta with truffle. It was so good, so that’s why I’m giving it a 4. Pizza was also pretty good and..."
Hungry Koala
"A friend suggested that we try Lello based on the good reviews on Zomato.We had some garlic focaccia to start and I decided to go for the..."
Ilovefood13
"Lovely ambience, great beer and good pasta. While the pasta tasted fresh and handmade it wasn’t bad but nothing extraordinary. I got the margarita..."
Christine Stephen
"The service is absolutely spectacular— incredibly engaged staff, warm, welcoming and with brilliant suggestions. The squid ink that was..."
Neer Ly
"Fresh home-made pasta! This place has my heart! Very friendly and relaxed. The venue is stylish and welcoming.I usually stop in for a quick..."
Sterling Archer
"I can only rate based on their coffee as I didn't have any of their food. Stopped in for a business meeting and the staff were friendly and very..."
Foodie4Melb
"I can't comment on their food as i didnt have any but their coffee? Wow. 👌Had a business meeting and the staff were courteous and friendly..."
Bigfatfoodie
"Excellent service, with good quality food. The pasta I had was al dente, and I thoroughly enjoyed the story behind the pasta told by the waiter who..."
Daniel
"Called in here last night for dinner before the theatre. We didn’t book and we managed to get a table for which we were really grateful...."
Timinmelbourne
"Delicious Italian fare! The Garlic Focaccia was just heavenly, and the calamari was nice and tender. I was really looking forward to the gnocchi but..."
Avolette
"Pasta made fresh daily, and serving Atomica coffee. Came for lunch. Food: Lamb ragu gnochi. Gnocchi pieces were beautiful, the perfect..."
SJFU
"Great pasta though I’d give it to Tipo 00 in a competition.Atmosphere and refinement a big step forward from what was here before...but..."
Rod Coleman
"The best place to enjoy a glass of wine and fresh home made pasta. We had the rabbit tagliatelle and the seafood pasta. To die for. We finished our..."
Andrea Agosta
"Had a vey nice evening here with my missus. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. Loved the Salumi plate and the seafood pasta. Looking..."
Luke Shaun Martin Jasper
"I did have the best vegemite toast on sourdough I've probably ever had this morning. Just the right amount of everything. It made me happier than it..."
Morag Longbottom
"Stumble upon this place randomly and decided to give it a try. Not many pepole when we first step in, but the place is full after we left around 9pm...."
Bubbles
"Lamb ragu pasta($29-$30). The sauce and meat tastes delicious. I think it would have been nicer if there was more sauce though and bigger cuts of..."
Christine
"This was by far one of the best meals we have eaten. The pasta was really delicious and a good size. The sprouted grain makes the pasta easily..."
HobbityElf
"A friend brought me here for a birthday dinner and I have to say, he picked very well. The decor was cosy yet trendy, and the staff were friendly and..."
Om Nom Nom
"Pasta Bar is a misnomer. I wandered in expecting a snack then thought I’d look like a complete goose if I walked out of what is in fact a lovely..."
Two Sheds
"Yak Italian Kitchen & Bar has now become Lello, which was the childhood nickname of head chef and co-owner Leo Gelsomino. Pasta is still the focus..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Tried this place the evening before the Melbourne marathon a couple of weekends ago. Hoping for a large plate of pasta to carb-load, I was..."
Liz Elton
"In the heart of the CBD on Flinders lane, the old Yak Italian Kitchen has transformed into a new dining experience named Lello pasta bar. All the..."
Olive Sundays
"Very good food quite great service a bit expensive always check beverage pricesRecommended to order burrata salad everything is season very..."
Anupatfirst
"Really enjoyed dinner at Lello. Whilst quite similar to the previous restaurant, Yak bar, the fit out is noticeably more refined. The service was a..."
Kate Dougherty
"Friendly service and cozy ambience. Pizza and baby calamari are perfect, but the dessert special recommended by the staff has a strange..."
Hahapeanut
"Amazing Italian staff and food. Great vibe, great place for a meal with friends and it's not so noisy that you can chat without everyone hearing...."
Christina Katsifolis
"Loved this place! We went here randomly after not being able to get in elsewhere. Lucky we were able to get in on a Saturday night without a booking...."
Maddie Atherton
"Food was very good. We had the pizza with the sausage and the turmeric potatoes which was different but it was nice. We also had the lasagna which..."
Occasionalmelbfoodie
"Between 3 girls we ordered 2 vegetarian pizzas, vegetable of the day (artichoke), calamari salad and fries and trust me, it's enough food, bill..."
Fiona Le
"Not a bad little place in the city. The food was decent but too pricey for what you get. The pasta was good and pizzas just ok. The service was also..."
Bec C
"Came here on a Friday night and was lucky didn't have to wait without booking. Had the rabbit with risotto and it was the first time I had rabbit...."
Melody.mt.tang
"Yak is a modern twist on Italian food. Came for lunch and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food is nothing overly fancy but it is good..."
Brungiel
"Yak bar...how have I not reviewed this place yet? Came in for a whisky after dinner. Great little bar where the suits usually hang out on Friday..."
Split The Bill
"Food is delicious, staff are a bit weird.. not sure if that's the snobby Italian self they have in them.Food can be overpricedHaven't come..."
Melbourneats
"Popped in for a quick bite to eat, the pizzas were delicious and cooked in a wood oven. The other food coming out looked good to and seemed to be..."
Tige
"Love this place is on trend at social media now. Very active on Instgram, fb and YouTube channel to share their love for Italian food. The family..."
Sambuca Sam
"A Melbourne institution in my mind. Have been here a number of times and have never been disappointed (with the food or service).Pizzas are..."
Themkc
"The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Express Restaurant lunches are a great way to try a new restaurant (or visit an old favourite) on a budget. For..."
Piecey Num Nums
"Wow...wow...wow !! Nice little restaurant/bar with awesome staff and fantastic food in a great location. Duck,Rabbit and pasta were our..."
Kate
"Can never go past the home made gnocchi! It's absolutely delicious. The tiramisu is maybe a bit cutesy in design but is light as a feather and very..."
Michelle
"I've been here twice now and I will be back! The gnocchi wins me over every time, so delicious. The pizza is also amazing. Would definitely recommend..."
Sandy Lozano
"Honest and hearty Italian cuisine in the middle of the exhibition street and little flinders lane. Absolutely loved their menu, and delicious half..."
J88
"Wonderful, friendly service. The pizzas had true Italian flavours. The chef was also accomodating to us as one person could not have cheese on their..."
Megha Koppa
"Getting busier over the years. Clear sign of consistency. Good on them. Food is always a winner. Pizza and rabbit dishes are the standouts and reason..."
M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.
"Nice selection of delicious homemade pasta and always dependable quality. They have upped their prices a fair bit and lose points on value. Good..."
Gourmet Globetrotting
"This italian spot isnt too bad. Some meals are ok and others are pretty good. However we found that the size portion for price paid and value wasnt..."
Rida Hakeem
"Arrived around 8 and waited only a few minutes for a table. Our orders were taken quickly by a friendly waitress who was only too happy to tell us..."
Benders Foodie
"A really nice and sophisticated ambience for a Saturday night dinner/drinks at the bar. We had the roast duck with semolina gnocchi- duck was..."
Thosemelbournianfoodies
"The pork belly pizza is my fav! Been there for lunch and dinner- quite a lovely venue for an Italian meal. Only thing negative I'd say is that the..."
Z For GoodFood
"Loved this place. Fresh home made pasta with tasty sauce, and pizzas are amazing also. Great friendly advice. Will be back here for dinner..."
Janella Davidson
"Worth yakking about!Every year I head to Melbourne for a girlie weekend with my bestie involving shopping, eating, drinking and solving the..."
Melisa Lewins
"Great breakfast. I had breakfast today it was absolutely Devine .I had mushrooms and eggs with Virgin Olive oil hollandaise sauce it was so yummy..."
Robert Doyle
"Hearty Italian Cuisine. Bustling restaurant, serving a wide range of tempting and authentic Italian dishes.I made a reservation weeks in..."
Famished
"Excellent Italian that is very authentic. They make their own pizza and..."
Alison
"A light casual Italian restaurant just tucked in Flinders Lane where I just happen walked into without a booking on a Saturday night. Waiting time..."
Frogfoodventure
"Yak Bar Pasta is an exciting restaurant that will take you on a journey deep into Italian cooking, moreover edgy pasta dishes. It’s a colourful,..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"It stands to reason that a kind of complacency sets in with any food that becomes a staple. Yak however is doing great things with pasta and..."
Plate Licker
"New wines are appearing on the winelist and the beautiful looking menu is, well,..."
Ed Charles
"We enjoyed our dinner at Yak, the salumi plate & pizza my fiancé and I shared was tasty. Service was outstanding. A little noisy, but all in all..."
ZaraEmilia
"Yummy Romantic Dinner. Went here for a dinner date on the Saturday right before Xmas and the place was quite busy. Got seated by the window side..."
Belinda-Mary BumbleBee
"Half Duck is Brilliant!!! Wow. Great food, well cooked and incredibly..."
Timbo
"Great service. We arrived late without a booking on a busy Friday night and were told there was a 20 min wait. The obliging host made room for with..."
Georgia
"Great vibe food and..."
Indigestion Kid
"Great pasta. Gets noisy..."
Lachlan
"Like it? No sorry I love it..... The food at this place is amazing and very fairly priced compared to other restaurants in the area, staff were also..."
Loves Pubs
"Get the pizza. Went here on a busy Saturday night hoping for good Italian food and was not disappointed. The restaurant was fairly busy but we were..."
Qtcat18
"Had a lovely lunch - wish we had more time to savour 3 courses. Will be..."
Foodie
"Delicious food (really well cooked steak and excellent chocolate fondants) Friendly, competent staff who manage to be professional but not..."
Mattym
"Well after being turned away by a restaurant just up from yak because we had our five year old daughter with us we were welcomed with open arms at..."
Peta Morris
"Authentic flavors well balanced and delicious traditional meals. Worth a visiting whilst in..."
Sundholm
"Ignore the naysayers. Went for dinner last night. We told the waitress that we needed to be out within 1hr15 to get to a show and they delivered...."
SLouise
"Delicious. Went here on a Wednesday night, the bar area was packed so found it hard to make our way through to the dining hall. But once there we..."
Madbishop
"The Italian fare at Yak Bar could well be the finest I've ever experienced. The spinach lasagne w Pork Ragout was nothing short of heavenly. YB is..."
Iceman
"Well worth the wait!. Had dinner there on saturday night the place was packed very busy. The food was excellent and i think a hidden gem in..."
Julia
"Amazing baby calamari and prosciutto San Danielle! Great service. Definitely recommend those two..."
Rebecca R
"Fabulous food, efficient and friendly service, sensational pasta. Well priced and authentic, big thumbs up! Thank you..."
Livvie Myers
"Love this place. Absolutely beautiful place with great food and..."
Josephine
"This place has some of the best pasta in Melbourne! Went with 7 people and everyone enjoyed their meal. Really generous with their ingredients (not..."
Hhunni
"Great coffee and Toast. I know this isn't a typical review - but I wanted to say that Yak does an awesome job for people looking for a quick and..."
MIKE Review
"Absolutely delicious food and top notch..."
Jess
"Beautiful pasta. Had an amazing pasta special here on Friday night. Think this place is a hidden treasure in..."
Alice
"Delish!. Great lasagne! Lovely vibe to this place somewhere inbetween a bar and a somewhat formal restaurant. Great menu but overall the lasagne is a..."
Marykiri
"Great experience. The staff at Yak Bar were very accommodating of our large group (20 ppl) and made us feel very welcome. The food was beautiful, and..."
Rhys McK
"Great night. Went with rellies on a Thursday night. The place was fairly busy but staff were helpful & attentive. We shared a variety of entrees -..."
Dragonfly Dazed
"Best desert I've ever had! Italian doughnuts with pistachio ice cream in a blood orange sauce, this is a dish that has the most incredible balance of..."
Diner101
"Mm comfort food with a nice touch. Our italian waiter greeted us warmly and explained the specials for the day, they always sound so much better with..."
Jess K
"When I want pasta I come to Yak bar. Ragouts are splendly comforting and the last time I went I had gnocchi, which I avoid like the plague but these..."
Mad For Food
"Recommend. Calamari entree, he sweet potato rosti..the gnocci delightful....good to see the pasta in the kitchen window hanging from the..."
Jamieblue
"Pasta was devine!. My friend and I were in the city and came across this place (after looking on Urbanspoon) and fell in love with its pasta dishes...."
Bmwz3roadstar
"Yummy and fun. Love this place. Great food. Fun..."
Elena Clayton
"Excellent. Great place - good atmosphere and amazing food.Had the tagliatelle with pork, and it was melt-in-the-mouth stuff.Wine..."
Keith
"Yum! Will be back.. We ate here for the first time Friday 13th May before a Comedy show. Very glad we did. The service was great - efficient,..."
TanyaC
"Great Food. Four of us ventured in on Sat night for a quick meal before a show.We were pleasantly suprised. the best pasta I have had for a long..."
C.K
"I love the pasta here. The pasta is cooked perfectly and deliciously fresh. The ragu sauce is rich, tasty and the meat falls from the bone. So soft...."
Biting Mammal
"Awsome Night With The Boys. Visted this place for the first time last night, could not fault a thing. Serivce was great and so was the food. Will be..."
Food Lover
"Everything was Delicious. Interesting menu and hard to decide what to order. The entrees of mushrooms and calamari were fantastic - with plenty of..."
Michelle Whalen
"TO DIE FOR. Had a beautiful lunch yesterday with my husband at the yak! The calamari were gorgeous and I had to stop myself from Dipping all of the..."
Patricia
"Delicious. What a find in the cbd, this is a great italian pasta bar. Home-made pasta is really good and reasonably priced. I recommend the gnocci,..."
Misty
"Good pasta at good price. Had tagliatelle with pork ribs in rosemary sauce. Tender pork ribs with meat falling off the bone, just right rosemary..."
Mihu Of The Woods
"Great value, good night out. Had a great time here with a girlfriend last night. We had a booking for 7.30 but bad weather and Saturday night traffic..."
SJMelbgirl
"Excellent place! I had the lamb gnocchi and it was absolutely amazing! The bread served with it was warm and crisp. We went in a large group and we..."
Sarah
"Value for money, with good service a bonus. I have been to the Yak Bar many times now. The food has always impressed me - value for money is hard to..."
Mr Lincoln
"Love Yak. The pasta is absolutely delicious. Have dined here many times, and love it every time. Yak is good people and good..."
A Person You Know
"Great lasagne. We went on a busy night, but they some how sat us down within seconds ( 2 people). I ordered the lasagne which was probably the best..."
P.P
"Was at Yak Friday night 6th August. I can't stop thinking about the gnocchi with ragu. Well worth a return trip. Service was great too. Just a..."
Chris McIntyre
"Surprisingly good. I'd always passed this place and written it off as it looked more pub grub than anything else. But after being asked to join some..."
Albo
"So much flavour, so little time.... With a show in town on Friday night and after reading a fresh, glowing review for the revamped Yak Bar we needed..."
The Hungry Badger
"Amazing new menu. Yak Bar has undergone an amazing change! The new owners/chefs (not sure which or both it is), have absolutely breathed new life..."
Bethiesee
"Fine dining food at pub prices. We wanted an early meal and stumbled upon Yak in the CBD last Saturday night. At 7pm it was full! Always a good sign...."
LizawithaZ
"New owners - bye bye pub food!. Went there last Saturday night as I'd been told that a new team had taken over. Italian in style with fresh pasta..."
Aussie
"I like it but.... The Yak Bar has two great things going for it: one, the delicious food (try the duck risotto - to die for!); and two, the Atomica..."
Ryan
"But…then Pierrick Boyer from Le Petit Gateau came with guns blazing with his first ever dessert pizza. Oh my goodness, what a showing! A homemade..."
Ashley
"Thanks @Lello 😀 my partner and I really enjoyed your restaurant! 🍝 Food was really nice, our pizza was nice and thin with plenty of..."
David Bartlett
"Pretty busy place for weekdays dinner. Better to books your table before. The place is pretty fun and service is pretty good. Good to go after work...."
Priscillia
"The food is very tasty. The pasta was filled with potato and mint 😋 The zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese were delicious, but my favourite from..."
Anita Elmaz
"We were very hungry and were quite pushed for time, but stumbled upon this restaurant and were served immediately, with complementary bread to keep..."
Lenny Peterson
"Service is friendly and the food gives Italy a run for their money. The pasta are all hand made including the gluten free ones, it was so good I..."
Katie Chuang
"We were a group of 7 booked over the holidays. The restaurant was very accommodating of several number changes within hours of our booking. We had..."
Kimberly S
"GOOD QUALITY ITALIAN CUISINE We dropped in without a booking before a show at the Regent Theatre one Saturday night at 6 pm. They were happy to seat..."
Ian Woodruff
Chin Chin
89/100 (6903 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
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Crab
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Calamari
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Mid-range
"A genuine contender for best meal I have ever eaten. Cannot fault the menu - we had the 'feed me' option and made it to eight courses before tapping..."
Silvia Josipovic
"Was recommended and was told best fusion Thai we would enjoy and it didn’t disappoint. Loved everything about this place from entering the venue to..."
Sonny Booty-Call Khan
"Got there about 6 and already 30+ min wait for table. Got immediate seats at bar and the entertainment began. Bar staff friendly and knowledgeable..."
Mitch Manning
"A bit different. No bookings for groups with numbers under 8. just turn up and wait. It’s loud and busy with great food. You have to be in the..."
Deborah L Mahoney-Dobbs
"Absolution amazing Thai with a difference highly recommend this place for its unique Thai flavored menu and drinks selection, waitressing is..."
Cathy Caspaney
"The “feed me” dishes served up were Michelin star quality! The 50min wait was worth it! While waiting, we had a table down stairs, drinks were..."
Lisa Ellen Parker
"Our party of 4 enjoyed a selection of vegetarian & non vegetarian courses all were delicious, we have been to Chin Chin several times & doesn’t..."
Wendy Shearing
"Best meal we have ever had. Blown away, every dish was something special and great service to top it..."
Matt Peacock
"1st time at Chin Chins and was expecting a huge wait. We were seated in 5 min and the service was phenomenal. Our food was served within 10 min of..."
Lisa Polistena
"Get there early. Be prepared for a wait in the go go bar down stairs , but so worth it ,awesome food experience. We had the “ just feed me “ for..."
Nick Mullins
"Been to Chin Chin 3 times and have done the banquet every time. Last time I went was 17th of June. Overall the atmosphere is great but this time my..."
Brady M
"The chicken and chilli jam was amazing..."
Sekar Setyabrata
"One of my favourite go to restaurant for asian food, especially when catching up with friends. I’ve actually lost count on how many times I’ve..."
Kieu Luong
"Some of the most delicious Asian fusion food I’ve had. Everything was clean, crisp and tasty. Highly recommend the pork roll ups and beef brisket...."
Rach
"OMG this place is amazing - if you want to try this out please do! I went to Chin Chin to celebrate my bfs birthday and I ordered the banquet. There..."
Chicaroze
"GREAT food, drinks and super friendly staff!!! You'll want to go early to avoid a line, took us about 2.5 hours to get a table and we arrived at 6pm!..."
TeeTastes
"Honestly, what is there to say about Chin Chin that hasn't been said before. Rated as one of Melbourne's best restaurants, with queues that can last..."
Morgs71
"Been meaning to write a review for a while now, shared the chefs banquet. The food was amazing!! Im forever trying new places and I'm always..."
Anna Shannon
"✅What you should order: kingfish sashimi, chicken wings, panna cotta🌡Dine in process: You need to make a booking beforehand and there..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"We ordered takeaway twice in the last month. The first time, the food was hot, fresh and delicious! Also a larger quantity than expected. The pad..."
Nalia
"Always a long wait to get in, but the food is good and the atmosphere great. We shared a few plates when I was there and it was plenty of food at a..."
Josh Alderson
"I'm not the type of person who can be bothered waiting a crazy amount of time for a meal anymore. Chin Chin still is crazy busy after all that..."
ABC3147
"Great variety of options for a larger group! Everything we ordered was pretty good and has packed full of flavour. Desserts were just ok for me...."
Rifan Thamrin
"Obsessed with this place! Love the vibe always full Amazing foodAnd great cocktails at Gogo..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"Thursday early evening (5:30PM) for a dinner for two. The queue had less than 6 people. We were seated straight away and got our food before 5:45...."
Brian Kim
"This place can be overwhelmed when they are too busy, which means quite..."
Padre Lorenzo
"Walked in at about 12:30pm (the place was almost full) and got a seat straight away. We were in a rush so we asked the waiter if he could recommend..."
Buddy Eats
"Had a few hit and miss with the food here. But I had a great night tonight with a party of 5 we arrived at 5.30 sharp. The host was able to secure..."
Split The Bill
"Managed to get a table for 5 straight away on a Sunday night. Excellent service and really creative food. Definitely ask which are the spicy dishes..."
ARMANEATS
"If its not about the price, i would eat here..."
TxA Global
"Very good choice from the menu, food tasted amazing, service good and even if packed so quite easy to find a spot downstairs at the bar to eat and..."
Sensei
"Omg everything about this place is incredible, so much we went back twice on our 3 day stay. We had the feed me option which was amazing.. a..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Back again and still I can’t fault it. The menu is pretty stagnant but one thing that does change are the flavours of the coconut crushes which are..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Everything we tasted was delicious, they definitely understand flavours and textures - right up my alley! We had a table of 10 on a very busy..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"First thing we noticed was the enormous line that extended down to the street, which just indicated to us the demand this restaurant had on the..."
MaikaEats
"I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place before. It’s loud and they don’t take reservations so if you don’t get there early you might..."
Alan Tse
"Great atmosphere with delicious non-traditional thai food. Portions are huge! Sat near the kitchen and the kingfish looked really good. Good place to..."
Paulin Tan
"I’ve been here many times and it never disappoints - favourites are the kingfish sashimi, corn fritters, pad see ew, caramelised pork and poached..."
Steph Giles
"We got the “Feed me banquet” and both left completely satisfied and as full as we’ve ever been. The staff were so friendly and helpful as..."
Sharon May
"My 5 stars all for Oliver. This is my first time coming here and I haven’t been to such nice restaurant in China. Oliver was very nice and service..."
Elyn1013
"Went here with few friends, the massaman curry is really good! Recommended place to go, however the waiting list is a bit long but worth to..."
天军
"Arrived in Melbourne a couple of days ago, decided to check this out. Arrived st 7:05pm, seated by around 7:55pm on a Tuesday evening. The place was..."
Girl On The Move
"After living in Melbourne for 1.5 years, I finally made it to Chin Chin! We had an amazing dinner there last night.  The line moved a lot quicker..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Had to wait for a while before we could get in. But as they say “it was really worth the wait”.We tried Prawn and Lemongrass spring..."
Mujahid Sharif
"10/10 - chin chin has been on my to do list since before we moved to Melbourne and it did not disappoint. Food was absolutely delicious, cocktails..."
MelbourneLops
"The feed me menu (A$69.95 pp), although a tad pricey, came with LARGE portions. Approx 3 courses with 2-3 dishes in each course, we were not..."
Salwa Gautama
"Heard a lot about this place and finally came here last week. Absolutely loved it! The food is on the pricier side but they are delicious! The food..."
Bee Tang
"Smashing thai food !! I make it a point to have at least one meal when I’m in Melbourne and have never been disappointed The pad Thai , Thai..."
Jiten Bellani
"Went for a friend's birthday and had the "cheapest" banquet. So many amazing dishes, it's worth the cost. We were so full at the halfway point of the..."
Michelle Reyes
"A Melbourne classic that’s as popular today as it was 10 years ago. We have been coming here at regular intervals over the years, and the “Feed..."
Gustav
"This restaurant is heavily influenced by Thai cuisine and although I wouldn't call it authentic the food is still pretty decent. The food has..."
Edwar Kartio
"Fabulous fun and outstanding food. We wanted an early dinner and only ChinChin was open - how lucky we were! Asian fusion dishes bursting with..."
Charles Kilvington
"Incredibly busy eatery in the heart of Melbourne. Asian inspired eatery with a wide range of authentic food and drinks available. We were lucky to be..."
Kenny W
"Great food as always, delivered super quickly! The cauliflower, ribs, chicken wings and crab omelette were all very flavourful. Quite pricey, but..."
Harold Yap
"After many years of refusing to stand in the queue I’m glad Chin Chin now takes reservations. We finally got to experience what all the fuss was..."
Little Tran
"To avoid the crowds its better to go during lunch. There weren't too many diners and we were able to enjoy the fantastic food without the crowds...."
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