Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

Tipo 00

95/100 (1295 ratings)

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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

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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

Gluten Free Options

Italian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Pork

Risotto

Antipasti

Calamares

Ragu

Agnolotti

Ossobuco

Prawns

Beef

Tiramisu

Torte

Osso Buco

Pasta

Quail

Salad

Scallops

Lamb

Duck

Pesto

Oyster

Fish

Calamari

Sit down

Italian

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Cash Only

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Reservations

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Seating

Free off-street parking

Table Service

Full Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

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..."

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