Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

Cicciolina

87/100 (3624 ratings)

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"Delicious perfectly executed pasta and prawns, really making a difficult time..."

Ross Philpott

"They know how to make pasta sing!! The most simple of ingredients with the perfect amount of everything else and pasta cooked to perfection. I've..."

Aaditya Bajwa

"Love everything about Cicciolina! My partner and I both opted to try the pasta, he had the meatball ragu and I had the orecchiette. Both..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"gastronomic combinations that taste fantastic. I think it’s the best italian restaurant in Melbourne. Real gourmet stuff like brains, anchovy salad..."

Ads Davies

"Superb! Food was unbelievable and so was the atmosphere. Good wine list and the service was impeccable. It’s the wrong side of town for me but..."

Kon Tsigaras

"Great food and service. To top it off, comfortable seating inside. I cant understand why restaurants have such uncomfortable seating but not this..."

G Craske

"friendly staff and awesome Italian cuisine, loved the risotto, never disappoints, a must visit whenever around st kilda. it's around the corner and..."

Kevin Fernandes

"Love it! A good traditional rustic Italian restaurant that is not always about pizza and pasta!Came here on a Sunday Lunch, the..."

Judy Junyan Qi

"Ordered a spaghettini with baby spinach, olive oil, garlic & chili. The taste is fine, just a lil bit greasy for me. The service is friendly. Cozy..."

Lupita Wijaya

"From the minute we were welcomed by the delightful Irish waitress, we were made to feel very special. The service was superb and the food and wine..."

Harrysingh Rawat

"Cicciolina is an Acland St must do, it's been years since I have been here. As expected the restaurant was booked out when we arrived so we sat at..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"With the passing of Scheherazade along with the rest of the old guard, Cicciolina has become the grand dame of Acland Street. My memory’s playing..."

Gerd

"This is a sweet little restaurant on Akland Street St Kilda. had a simple Amatriciana pasta dish that was bursting with flavour, a rocket salad and..."

Tommi Taylor

"Ate there on Friday night before a show with a friend. Started with a beautiful bottle of Rose that the waitress recommended and was followed by one..."

Megan & Deon

"We have been here several times for food and drinks and it is always great. Often very busy too. Great vibe and great service. The cocktails served..."

Jo Eyweights

"Best place in Melbourne!! Literally the greatest Italian menu you can find in Australia. Staff are what makes this place too. Recco meant highligly..."

Richard V Hughes

"Went to Cicciolina for my birthday dinner. We had the eye fillet steak, pappardelle and pork, vegetarian risotto and the linguini.A few..."

Eric L

"Delicious food, generous servings and fantastic service in an intimate setting. It's no wonder this restaurant has been a consistent favourite over..."

Vinny M

"Been here for a lunch with my family. I'm not a huge fan of Italian cuisines and despite all the foreign with the menu, the staffs are very helpful..."

Quinn

"Not a five because of noise level which could be toned down with a bit of adjustment. Food was outstanding.Service was polite and..."

Christopher & Marian

"Had a first date here and it was a relaxed environment where we could chat and enjoy a nice meal and wineI enjoyed a lamb pasta special and..."

EatBeHappy

"Shared a bottle of Prosecco and few smallShare plates, The tuna carpaccio is and will always be my favourite dish. The service as usual is spot..."

GG

"Cicciolina's is one of the last remaining jewels in the epicurean crown of Acland Street, St Kilda. Always packed so delighted to walk in and get a..."

BonBonV

"Had a great dining experience here. Wanted the crab ravioli but they appear to have change their menu (maybe on occasion). Instead we had other..."

FoodieMania

"We loved the food here!!!!!! The service was great - the staff had big personalities that matched the big flavours of the food. A lucky find for us..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Best Italian we've had in a long time! The mushroom risotto was absolutely amazing. The food was so good, we even had a cheeky dessert or two (highly..."

Justin Lowe

"After walking past a million times I finally went to Cicciolina. I always relate this place back to the Melbourne gang land wars, and it definitely..."

Flowerbutton

"So so good great service and the food is so yum the staff were very friendly and very accomodating price was good also wasn't cheap but I don't mind..."

Paul Delaney

"I have heard a lot about this place and have heard people say it has been around since the dinosaurs roamed this planet, so I thought why not give it..."

Dean Pahek

"5/5 - I have walked past here oodles of times and as we had a toddler free day we came and sat inside - lovely homely decor with great staff today..."

ToorakM

"Though this is not a every day type place I have been fortunate enough to celebrate a few special occasions here. Delicious Italian food and..."

Tomas

"This is an old school restaurant. It gives the vibe of a typical Italian restaurant in Rome. Tables are tight with lots of dark wood..."

The Epicurean

"Fantastic lunch here today. Lovely space, sensational food and great service. Nothing much more you'd ever want to be honest. Entrees magnificent...."

Two Sheds

"My favourite restaurant did not disappoint last night! We had blue swimmer crab soufflé and tuna carpaccio for entré which was outstanding...."

La Plum

"Never disappoints. Great food, personalised, warm service... Love this place. The back bar is the perfect start to the evening with a bottle of..."

Seasidefoodie

"Melbourne institution. Service is great and pasta is delicious. We recently went with a large group for a birthday and they could not have taken..."

Sienna Thompson

"This place is brilliant! Service is impeccable, friendly and knowledgable. We had eaten a little snack before coming here but still managed 3..."

Shazzamataz

"Hands down the best establishment for italian food in the inner south east for as long as it has been open. Every time i come here i am blown away...."

StKildaYum

"I go here for the spaghetti bolognaise and a glass of red, great every time. Service so and so, but it doesn't matter. A great place to watch the ..."

Laura

"Favourite restaurant of all time! The staff are fabulous and so accommodating! The steaks melt in your mouth and are cooked to perfection...."

Brittany Duce

"Always amazing food. Authentic Italian. Love the freshly made pastas and variety of specials. Full body flavouring. Decent wine list. Good service...."

David Hewitt

"This Italian restaurant ticks all the boxes with regards to service, very good food and even sticks DOC rated Italian wines from the Piedmont r..."

Conisseur

"Food is very good in a classic Italian style. Wine list is solid and has a good import (italian) section. Service is ok. Prices probably equate to..."

Edward Schweitzer

"Consistently great food - love the Anti Pasta platter for around $20. Had the calamari from the Chalk Board this visit plus the roasted kipflers from..."

Sandy Spud

"Best restaurant in St Kilda. However no Tiriamasu for desert😔 boo hoo!Waitresses with a personality & love the history & artwork in the back..."

Kelly Toft

"Fresh tasty Italian cuisine, a little pricey but well worth it. One of my go to places when I have visitors. Shame they don't take..."

Billyt488

"This is definitely one of the all time Melbourne greats. It is perfect for a beautiful romantic dinner to celebrate a bithday, engagement, promotion..."

Simon

"Still my favourite restaurant on this earth. I have honestly never had a bad meal here and consider it to be one of the best dining experiences..."

Jimsghost

"Comfort food with a modern twist. Delicious, friendly, homely. Staff are on top of their game, and the kitchen and bar produce consistently..."

Onara

"Back Bar:Do yourself a favour and grab a bunch of your friends and head to the Cicciolina Back Bar! You won't regret it.We nestled up with..."

Fish

"Had the wagyu beef followed by the sticky date pudding. Both were delicious but that sticky pudding, wow! Definitely got to try it when you're there!..."

Michelle Peng

"fantastic food！cute waiter and waitress！lovely dinning environment. Must go and try！i tried tuna carpaccio，lamb shoulder spaghetti and..."

Yang Qi

"Loved it. Great food, great wine, great atmosphere which all leads to an awesome night. Restaurant is noisy but cosy and romantic at the same time...."

Kristie Cronin

"Clever Cooking with Great Produce. Two for dinner last night and first time visit. Right in the middle on the Acland St strip, you could walk by and..."

Mr Percival

"Go!. Love this place!!! Delightful food and..."

Jen Brennan

"Great food, great service and an excellent wine..."

Raukura Huata

"Heaven found!. Where should I begin? Greeted at the door by a very friendly staff member and seated within seconds. The service was attentive and..."

Alisha

"Crab Souffle Heaven. The Blue Swimmer Crab Souffle is one of the BEST things i have eaten in this whole world... A decadent, heavenly, taste bud..."

LoveSunday

"The actual best. The food is outstanding. Just can’t get enough of this place. How can any other Italian restaurant compare ?! They don’t. Not..."

Wendy

"Delicious food!. Abosultely beautiful food. Best chicken breast dish I've ever had at a restaurant. Will definitely go back to try the pasta. Love..."

SB91

"Cicciolina’s has been a Melbourne institution since the early 90′s. Their kitchen has a seemingly simple and pure ethic – serving good food all..."

Decisive Cravings

"Throughout the extended dining experience service remained consultative and patient. Head chef Michelle Elia has devised a smart menu where the..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"Premium eye fillet char grilled to order (medium rare – obviously), served with a roasted potato fondant, wilted spinach and a basil and olive oil..."

Sdk1806

"An institution since 1993 there is something a bit naughty about Cicciolinas! From the naked outline on the website to the blatantly naked artwork on..."

FoodieAboutTown

"For years I have been waiting to try the famous Cicciolina's. Arrived early, greeted by friendly staff that took us to the uber sexy back bar,..."

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

"Its regulars swear by its superb, produce-driven cuisine and its chic, lively atmosphere - it is an establishment that is said to epitomise the best..."

PiCi And BC

"Cicciliona is a small, cosy, dimly lit and very atmospheric up market Italian restaurant. When we arrived there was a 30 minute wait so we decided to..."

Sarah Kemp

"Cicciolina don't take bookings like many restaurants in Melbourne, so the best bet is to arrive early to secure a table. By 6:30pm of the night we..."

Petit Miamx

"There's something incredibly addictive about this place. For me, it epitomises Melbourne. A friendly mix of laid back, simple but stylish atmosphere,..."

Greedy Diva

"Pasta Superb.... When I want a decent pasta I always go here. I never disappointed with the pasta here. The linguine it absolutely superb. The beef..."

Smarty_pants

"Limited menu and pricey for Pasta.$30.50 for pasta mmm ,It was nice but it's pasta!I guess we are paying for real estate..."

Rocco

"Lovely restaurant. Have eaten here twice and both times the staff were friendly and accommodating of dietary requirements, even offering to do dishes..."

Bel85

"Divine. This was a lovely treat, I had never been myself before, everything was perfect, every dish delicious, it was a wonderful experience, the..."

John

"Revisit on the cards. Haven't been for a long while. A visit is long overdue. Really enjoy this..."

Allycat22a

"The best steak. Whenever I crave steak I know I have to come down here. They best scotch fillet steak in my eyes. I love this place. The ambiance,..."

Eating Around Town

"Melbourne Institution. Great good, great atmosphere & always a great time! A Melbourne institution. Sometimes a bit of a wait for a table for dinner,..."

66JLJ

"Amazing. This place is amazing! Great food and service. The eye fillet and sticky date pudding are incredible!! Love the back bar too if you just..."

Luke Martin

"GREAT VALUE. Every things was pretty good. the service was quick enough and staff friendly. Food very..."

Giovanniomar85

"Always reliably fabulous!. We've been coming here for years. The food and service is always fabulous. And the back bar is great for an eat and drink...."

Larzapan

"Bit Expensive but Always Delivers Good Food and Service. Cicciolina's is a great little restaurant. It is not fine dining and not the sort of..."

Daryljames

"Birthday Dinner. Went to Cicciolina last night for dinner with my girlfriend. The waiters were friendly, the food was lovely, we had the..."

Matthew Counsel

"We dined here on the recommendation of our cousin who is a local regular. As they don't take bookings, we popped into the rear bar whilst waiting for..."

Ms Seaside

"I can't believe people use this site as a tool for nasty behaviour. I don't need to read about people's issues with hospitality staff every time I..."

Lady Nights

"Good food, good atmosphere and great great service, the waitresses were very..."

Caffineali

"A decade of fantastic and going strong. I've been coming here somewhat regularly for around a decade and it never disappoints.It's sitting well..."

Likefood

"Wonderful food and night, but rude waitress...... I decided to go to Cicciolina on the recommendation of my best friend. It really was terrific;..."

Michael

"Every now and again you find an unexpected gem and this was a diamond find. The food blew me away. The service was warm and friendly. The wine was..."

Food Rambo

"What a wonderful dining experience that was last night. The food was fresh and delicious, the cocktails were classy, the wine list was extensive and..."

Gabrielle N

"Best sticky date pudding ever. Great food & simple. The sticky date pudding was def the highlight. Never had one as moist as this..."

Li Li

"What a wonderful place. We went with our 4 and 5yo girls... They made us feel very welcome, arranged a smaller dish of spaghetti for our girls, gave..."

Catherine R

"Sets the standard, this is what other restaurants should aspire to.. Great friendly service and great food that simply let's the ingredients speak..."

Food Lover

"One of the better meals I've had .... I can easily rank this the best "Modern Italian" place I have dined in for the last several years! Superb..."

KaraokeKlazzik

"Fun, great food, great atmosphere. Always a pleasure to eat here, the atmosphere is always pleasant with the staff aiming to please and really..."

Sophia Howarth

"Delicious food and excellent service. I had polenta to start which was beautifully presented as well as tasting wonderful, and lamb rump for main...."

Morningpoppy

"We went here last night and the we got a great service with great food. Staff was very helpful as well. We are vegetarians and they catered for us..."

Aj

"Went there yesterday for lunch. Lovely. Had the spaghetti vongole. Very nice balance of flavours. Had a glass of pino gris with it and it was one of..."

Redthing

"Try the Pasta. Love the Pasta. It tasted just like my mum cooked it. Pretty..."

Frankll09

"Reservation for two. Cicciolina is my restaurant of choice for special occasions. It's romantic, personable, beautiful food and private.The..."

Janineskyer

"Crazy Amazing. Came here for a Friday night dinner at 10.15pm, 45 minutes before the kitchen supposedly closes, to avoid having to wait for a table...."

Jingles

"A++. Started in the bar with wines and tapas. Didn't wait too long for a table in the restaurant. Food was great. Service was fantastic. Atmosphere..."

Justanotherwaitress

"Great food - modern style.. We were there last night -This place has changed a lot over the years. The lunch menu has more of the traditional Italian..."

Italiano

"Food Delicious, space small. We loved the food here and it has an excellent choice of beverages to choose from. However, we found space was a bit of..."

George_Renee

"A Musical dinner. We had the most gorgeous dinner at Cicciolina last night with the talented John Hoffman, in town for shows this week at Bennetts..."

MelbourneFergie

"“Consistently great food and excellent service. This is one of those rare species of restaurants where the food and service has been outstanding..."

Ross_belinda

"Old fave. Never disappoints this place! Great food great staff and great bar for continuing drinking late into the..."

Tonyam11

"Excellent Service!! Foodies Recommendation!!. Where fine dining meets decent sized servings. Went there on Sun 18th. Staff were absolute..."

Minnie

"Always wonderful food and exceptional service. Have been going here for years and never had a poor meal or bad..."

MalvernCustomer

"Terrific food, wine & service. What more do you want? Oh yes, it was good..."

Greg From Perth

"Ah Cicciolina! It's so cosy, the food is ALWAYS spot on and the staff are brilliant. I'm always so happy to sit in the back bar with a bottle of..."

Siobhán Pillai

"Magnificent meal & wine list. Crab soufflé unbelievable. Eye Fillet steak sensational. Great reds. I'll be..."

Ross Elliott

"Great food. It's places such as this that make coming back to melbourne a treat. very good, polite service, good prices. keep it up..."

Tragic_old_trout

"This is a restaurant we return to often. The food is consistently good. A specials board display changes regularly. The staff are friendly slick and..."

BAL

"One of Melbourne's best. FIrst time back in 5+ years and thankfully it hasnt changed! Cosy setting, great service and beautiful food. Luckily we only..."

J-Rod

"YUM!. A group of 4 of us had lunch here on Monday (public holiday).Great atmosphere - bustling, small, Italian restaurant - warm and cosy - felt..."

Deb Shazam

"Excellent. Great food, great service. Always worth the..."

Puddin

"One of Melbourne's Best. Still one of my favourite places to eat - it is intimate, relaxed and serves some of the best pasta in..."

Becels

"Favourite restaurant in Melbourne! Always walk away from this place totally..."

BNCI

"Good old fashion Italian food done well...."

Phineas

"Great food again as always. Although you forgot our drinks at one point, but I'll give you a free pass given credits in the..."

Matt Young

"Favourite. This is one of my all time favourites! Always great food and fantastic..."

Maebee

"Love this place a personal fave.SERVICE attentive but relaxed and food wine..."

Frank

"Cuddles. Grab "The Red Telephone" and make a lunch reservation at Cicciolina.I have eaten here at least 50+ times - maybe 100!! It is our..."

Escargot

"Ok. After going for over 10 years - I can't fault the place. The BEST vongole in Melbourne. Crispy pork belly is astoundingly good. Great wine..."

Froodette

"Timeless classic!. This place is a Melbourne treasure. The food is classic Italian-Australian, always ingredients-driven and no funny business. The..."

Muriel Matters

"Cicciolina is our favourite restaurant for a romantic lunch. We come here often and have never been disappointed. The staff are friendly but also..."

Emma

"Best Back Bar. An institute in St.kilda. Great food. Definitely get the crab entree. Love the bar out back..."

Matty Mac

"Always excellent. Never disappoints, always busy but there aren't many places to be waiting for a table than their back bar. The mud crab and..."

Roger Bosustow

"Class!. Amazing food and ambience, never disappoints. Guaranteed great..."

Bluebird

"Simply The Best. I Love Cicciolina. Have for years, and still do. The food, service, menu and artwork are fantastic. Keep it..."

Carlo Z

"As always food great, service friendly unobtrusive and professional not stiff... my local go to restaurant in st kilda.. consistency is the..."

Rod Morris

"Not as good but ok. Still ok..."

Brenda Wang

"My hearts in Ciccias. This is still after over 10 years of dining here - one of my all time faves! Thanks guys wish I was still a St Kilda local..."

Corrine

"Sensational food, service and..."

Rob Bowen

"I'm in heaven. Beautiful restaurant with beautiful food, absolutely delicious and we were well looked after! Lovely staff, but expensive. This is a..."

Lexi

"Fabulous after all these years. Still love cicc! the girls have never been the 'coolest' on the block.. hence just a consistent great business /..."

Joseph Icken

"Heaven, heaven, heaven. My favorite..."

Mark Wright

"Great little eatery with stunning food. love how you can't book. will def head back here in..."

Brendan Cameron

"Man alive! What is this website that allows such crap to be written, lies to be published and such trivia to be perpetuated?! And what's with people..."

Only Eat Local

"Never fails to impress. I have lost count of the number of times I have dined here and I am never ever disappointed. I am pretty boring in that I..."

Amanda

"Just because the Ciccolinas red carpet wasn't available for her that night I think the previous reviewers comments are misplaced! Unless you are the..."

Jonathon Dempster

"I want to shout it out!!!. I've been there with my husband a few times. I've been there with the kids,every time was like an experience more than a..."

Pepper Pot

"Had to wait about an hour before we got a table... But well worth the wait (and I HATE waiting)!! The food was unbelievable. I had the special, which..."

A Team

"Full house, yet quick and efficient,. We have been there in Sep 2011, before I joined Urban Spoon, however they really deserve all the praise and the..."

Wino 74

"Heavenly!. What an oasis this back bar is..no backpackers, no pints, no bright lights just gorgeous wine, food and booths..An old hidden..."

Patrick Mitchell

"I'm always reminded within 2 secs of coming to Chich why I love it so much. First time: 13/2/1999. To meet a new g/f who turned out to be the one. 13..."

Carmilla5

"One of the best. Had a late lunch here with a friend started with the anti pasti plate everything on there was tasty a great start to the meal. Wine..."

Sirlunchalot

"Unbelievable meal! Up there with the amazing melbourne restaurants - the chin chins and longrains etc. Ordered mostly off the specials board. Tempura..."

Rachel

"Great risotto. I have been to Cicciolino 3 times now and seem to be one of the lucky few to get a table instantly each time. Went again recently in a..."

Ald28

"One of my favourite European Restaurants. I'm a fan of risotto and they cook it very well here, with wonderful variations and service.On..."

L.C

"Really nice. Went there last week for a friend's birthday dinner. loved it. great food, large servings. dessert was the absolute highlight.be..."

Francesca

"Yum food, yum..."

Chef

"Love this place, some of the best steak going around. Been here around 5 times now, always a hit. Last time we went though, we had a weird waiter. We..."

Kath

"Took my wife for a birthday dinner and had a fantastic time. Food was amazing and you can tell this is a top class restaurant. Will be back again to..."

Lincolnlad

"Delicious ... Dinner last night was so tasty, had the vegie entree and it was incredible, followed by orecchiette pasta and that was to die for!..."

Phil

"Delicious.... Went: Friday night in Jan. Positives: Food was amazing, service is attentive.Negatives: No booking, you have to wait in a bar..."

JLC

"Stay for dessert!. We arrived for a spontaneous late lunch on Thursday and were delighted to be shown to a table immediately. The atmosphere was..."

Andresfcm

"Had lunch at cicciolina today and was utterly impressed with the service, food and winelist. Got home and started reading reviews on urban spoon and..."

Dom Behan

"In my Melbourne top 5!. I've been to Cicciolina several times, either in a group setting or with one-on-one, and I've always had a great time. Unless..."

The Hungry Runner

"Terrific. My husband and I love this place. great food and a terrfific wine list( my husband said). I only wish you could book, Its a little noisy..."

Beverly

"Great food, fantastic ambience but service a little lacking - was difficult to get anyone's attention to order anything. If you dont like waiting for..."

Marissa Tree

"That's how you make Italian. Very happy with the food here. Large pasta servings that there is no need for entrees unless you like to push your..."

Dinner For Two

"Consistantly Amazing!. What an impressive place for all occasions. The food, service, staff and wine list are all fantastic but it is the feel and..."

The Crowes

"Always fab, one of my all time faves. Service a little slow but food makes up for..."

Momma Bear

"One of Melbourne's best restaurants. Make sure you stop next time you are in St Kilda. You will not be disappointed. Excellent wine list, fantastic..."

Bne-eats

"Best Gal on the street. There is a reason why this Acland street icon is full every night and in one word its LOVE. Cicciolina is most beloved..."

The Hungry Scorpio

"Great atmosphere, both in back bar and in restaurant. Good food and good wine..."

Alex Lata

"Best sticky date pudding with caramel sauce I've ever..."

Old Style Chef

"Why has it taken me so long to get here? Top class food, atmosphere, service. Will be back..."

Aiken Drum

"Very busy restaurant and a one too many tables in such a small place. However the food, wine and service was excellent! Highly recommend to..."

Andrew 'Cheddar' McGregor

"THE BEST MEAL EVER !!!!!!! We ate at Cicciolina on the weekend and it truly is a gem of Melbourne, everything about this restaurant is faultless..."

Chanda Zendage

"Outstanding!. What can i say but awesome, awesome, awesome! Couldnt fault virtually anything. The food, service and surroundings were all top notch...."

Sarah Higgins

"EVERY TIME WITH OUT FAIL! we have consistently had amazing food and wine and really professional service here and we just can't fault it. Dinner last..."

Tomaz

"Two words .Black pudding !!!!! Ok one more word..."

Sandra

"Great..."

Sebastiano Armeli

"Institution. I have been going here for years and it never disappoints. Service is fast and furious and I often wonder how they do it.... but they..."

Sky

"We have heard about how divine the food at Cicciolina is for some time now and last night we finally made the trip out ti St Kilda ... And we are do..."

Suzie

"Oh my god ..... We ate here on sat night and I have to say it's the best meal we have had in a long long time ! Best steak and especially scotch..."

Foodeee

"Birthday Lunch. Everyone was..."

Stm96

"Go go go!. Absolute star performer. Always right. Stunning food. Great service. Will come back a million times until I..."

FoodieMelb

"Amazing amazing amazing! Perfect for my anniversary, loved it! Best meal I have had for a long..."

Ellie

"Delicious, Authentic. Great, friendly unpretentious service. No frills and down to earth restaurant with authentic italian charm. Food was also..."

Anne

"Great. I love this lace. Always very consistent & the staff are..."

Michy

"My mother took me here to celebrate my finishing year 12 (many years ago now) and it was a very special meal. The steak was totally melt in your..."

Eleanor

"Love it!. Sooo good -my favourite..."

Vix

"Updating required. I've been here several times over the last couple of years - and in general food is of a good standard with excellent staff and..."

St Kilda Local

"I had a pre-theatre dinner here, arriving at about 5pm, so no trouble getting a table. Food was nice enough, but by no means the best Italian food I..."

Stompy

"Always a winner!. Low key, yet special. Great food. Not pretentious. Nights at Cicciolina have always finished on top in my books. Like in many..."

Up.autkowsky

"On a Tuesday night, my friend and I wandered into Ciccolina. We managed to get a table outside straight away. The service was excellent and the pasta..."

Ilovefood

"Get here early...!. ...To avoid disappointment of it being booked out. The wagyu beef carpaccio with pomegranates and balsamic vinegar was music to..."

Waz

"Surprised, impressed!. Wow! i may of had the best pasta here in my life so far.. it was delicious. A bit pricey but worth it, the service & staff was..."

Honkie

"Worth the wait...if you have to!. We dined at Cicciolina recently after reading reviews in urbanspoon. We arrived and there was a couple of tables..."

DT_Sanchez

"Lovely Dinner for Two. Food 8/10, Service 3.5/5, Ambience 3.5/5, TOTAL 15/20.My partner and I dined at Cicciolina's on Monday night, we..."

SP

"Worth the wait. For years I have been waiting to try the famous Cicciolina's. Arrived early, greeted by friendly staff that took us to the uber sexy..."

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

"Always a winner...."

Sally

"Great food...did feel a bit rushed. The tuna carpaccio is amazing and well worth the trip. As too was the goat's cheese souffle. Brains wrapped in..."

GirlWhoEats

"Walked in to this restaurant with my friend as other restaurants around are fully booked. The door person was so polite every she had to deal with..."

Ezio Hungary

"Restaurant is tiny and you will be bumping elbows all night so a quiet romantic evening is off the books here. The food however is awesome, the best..."

Daniel

"Hype?. Solid performerexcellent service, excellent wine list, food was good but not..."

Jake

"EXCELLENT!. Have been to Cicc for dinner over 40 times over the past 4 years and am always impressed. Really love this..."

LKMELB

"Favourite in St Kilda. The eye fillet is the best I've had in Melbourne - It's amazing! The staff is relaxed, unpretentious and friendly, and the..."

Aly

"Set back in one of Melbourne's most colourful suburbs, Cicciona does not dissapoint. The food and service was good, and the waiters knew their wine...."

John Wintle

"A regular treat. We were in again last week and scored a table immediately even though it was the start of 'peak hour'. We always love the food and..."

Droftim

"Absolutely marvellous. A sparkling diamond in the Melbourne fine-dining firmament. A haven of excellent service and delicious, stylish food on the..."

Rachel

"Mrs reliable. I used to go to "Cicc" a bit years ago and went there recently for a late night super. Don't expect fine dining Italian style food,..."

Missy

"Always perfect. Been going since my anniversary 11 years ago, where we first met. On this occasion (6.3.2010) it was again perfect. From the warm..."

Lisa Sutherland-Fraser

"It's sexy, intimate and worth the $. Great wine, service and nibbles... And that's jut the back bar as you wait for the fine restaurant out..."

Andie

"Great food, great service, treated children really well, no problem with speed of service, (it was 7pm on Wed night)...Go eat and..."

Mark QN

"An oldie but a goodie. I have never had a bad meal here and I have eaten here a lot. This place is fantastic for serious foodies. Its no fuss and..."

Kat

"Long lunches at cicciolina are the best. Love..."

Chindogucci

"Yummo. The food is beautiful but it takes a long wait to enjoy..."

Fox On The Prowl

"Take your vacation here!. The best long, boozy, playing hooky from life lunch in Melbourne! Leave work early and spend the afternoon here. You'll go..."

Madhu

"Great food the most amazing antipasto any where in Melbourne . Just go early that's the..."

Amanda

"Usually great, this time OK. We have been to Cicc a few times. It is always hard to get in, and if you don't get in, there aren't too mayny similar..."

David

"The food is only surpassed.... ...by the wonderful staff. Two words...crab..."

DanielB

"Great lunch. Busy, and a great place to watch the world go. Pea and ham soup followed by Porcini risotto was an excellent choice. Friends had the..."

Mike B

"We started of in the back bar which was amazing- good selection of wine, although some are well overpriced, and fabulous bar food. In the main..."

Claire O'Kane

"This restaurant it’s unbelievable! I came here in 2019 and I loved it! today, after few years ago, I found still operating and serving the most..."

Alex Cavallety

"Beautiful authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of St. Kilda. Ordered the sardine pasta for mains and the tiramisu for dessert. Partner in crime..."

Tovia Va'aelua

"Upmarket vibes As we walked up to Cicciolina I noticed a famous rapper from shepparton eating out the front. Good signs from the get go. We entered..."

Dirty Haz

"Love this place. A great pop in place before dinner at Cicciolinas or for a drink and nibbles, there is a great selection of share plates (the..."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"Such a great place to eat. Magnificent food, reasonably priced, and portions that were the perfect size for us. The waitress we had was fantastic (i..."

stephen garth

"I just moved to st kilda, I’m a huge foodie. So so glad I found this place. I went here with two friends, who like to try different restaurants..."

kira kosh

"Before COVID hit last year, I had the intention of dining at the famous Cicciolina in Acland Street. Sadly no. BUT...Great things come to those who..."

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Tazio

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"I recently hired the upstairs private balcony for a function. All of the Tazio staff that I dealt with were professional, helpful and very..."

Julia Smith

"I've eaten here several times and not once had a bad dish. The staff are friendly and professional, with exceptional service. Great atmosphere too...."

Grant Leech

"Great location offering delicious Italian inspired cuisine. They also make great gourmet style pizzas I’m a regular and recommend it..."

Dionysios Achtypis

"Great place with good service. I am here almost every Friday with friends or colleagues! I love this place and highly recommend..."

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"Must say I was very happy with the service here! Initially, I had planned to have dinner with friends for my 25th at a different place, however that..."

Thil S Mara

"Fantastic venue and pizza to die for! Don't suppose it delivers? The staff are always attentive and Ray the manager is truly an amazing soul to bless..."

Kirsty Lala

"Probably one of the best overall venues I've been to! The staff were super professional and accommodating, the food was on point, and the venue..."

Lucy Cullinan

"Fantastic food and cocktails and the service is always first rate. The staff did an absolutely fabulous job for our wedding party; everyone raved..."

Kate Reilly

"We would like to thank the staff at Tazio for helping to plan a memorable engagement party. We booked half the balcony and the staff were incredibly..."

Tiffany Vernon

"Amazing drinks, delicious food and awesome staff! Definitely the best restaurant I've been to in Melbourne and never fails to..."

Jassy Hiddins

"Just had our team dinner here last night in the long room. Food was sensational and staff (particularly Clara) was outstanding. It was a seamless..."

Raelene Welsh

"We recently had dinner on the private balcony for my sisters hens party. A very professional business with great friendly staff. Food package was..."

Rachel Watts

"10/10 went there tonight with my mum and a family friend, it's my go to whenever I want to sit down for a hearty, amazing meal! Will always be..."

Shae Whitehead

"Wonderful place we stumbled on. Great food, great espresso martinis in wonderful glasses and outstanding service. Thank..."

Brendan Gill

"Service was great, food delicious and the cocktails were divine and great value on a Saturday night. Great place..."

Lisa Hills

"Excellent customer service, beautiful atmosphere and food. Prices high but quality is always worth it. Highly..."

Dean Biddle

"Great ambiance and beautiful pizza. Loved the choice of wine too. I'll be coming back for..."

Leanne McAlister

"Amazing food, great staff with exceptional service.. once again thanks for hosting our night � 10/10..."

Haydar A Rezaee

"A great venue with great staff and delicious food for our function of about 30 guests. Staff were all incredibly accommodating and helped us to have..."

Anna Micari

"Yummy pizza I recommend the Del Marre if you like..."

Carolyn Whincup

"Excellent went for my granddaughters hens night the service was fantastic will certainly return again and have recommended this restaurant to my..."

Margaret Cope

"We booked our Christmas lunch for our company Tazio which was fantastic. Ray was very friendly, informative and catered for all guests dietary..."

Vanessa Lastrina

"I booked a hens party for my bff and was thrilled with the suggestions given for food and drinks. As I was booking from Perth it was all organised..."

Carrie Russell

"Back in the office briefly in between stage 1 and 2 lockdowns and one of the first lunchtime places I was craving was Tazio. We ordered take away and..."

Espy Eats

"Loved the salmon pasta, lamb pasta and the parfait. The staff was friendly & attentive. There was a special attention to detail about any dietary..."

Sia

"Beautiful dinner, attentive staff, relaxed atmosphere upstairs, highly recommend. Food was delicious, and great menu with lots of options. Will most..."

Ged

"We came here for Valentine’s Day dinner. The staffs were excellent. Very attentive and friendly, recommended what was their signature dishes etc....."

RGAnders

"Great place for large groups. Private room with bar was perfect for our staff xmas party. The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. ..."

Fiona Z

"Easily one of the best after work/ date night/function venues in Melbourne. Efficient service with high professionalism and amazing food without a..."

Estelita Jane Evans

"Great service. Food came out really quick. Loved the verdure pizza. The pumpkin worked well with the artichoke. Favourite pizza would be the pancetta..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"I hosted a business event at Tazio’s new location in Flinders Lane in their private dining room upstairs called “The Long Room”. It’s a great..."

Tom Bendistinto

"The city is filled with different food options on every street and lane.Tried @taziomelbourne and the seafood pasta did not dissappoint.Definitely a..."

M3lissa____

"I had my daughter’s confirmation at Tazio in the private dining room upstairs and I couldn’t have been happier. From the start of my engagement..."

Antonietta Pane-Bongiorno

"Tazio is the perfect resturant for a night out!I went on a Saturday night with a friend and although the resturant was quite busy, the..."

Jenna Bo-Peng

"Very nice restaurant, great staff and decent food! Arancini balls were beautifully made but the main didn’t quite blow me away, I had the scotch..."

Andreita C. Viran

"The team at this restaurant were amazing. I held a team dinner for 18 people and they were able to accommodate in a private room, add extra seats..."

Tamarah Tomkins

"Great late night feed, amazing waiters and great pizzas! I would definitely come back again. I would recommend ordering the eggplant dish as an..."

Sabina Aunedi

"Returning customers! The food is lovely and fresh, along with outstanding customer service. I would highly recommend going on their buzzing Friday..."

Le_orange

"Came to Tazio on Saturday night with some friends for a birthday dinner! wonderful service was provided with lovely staff!all the food..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"We held our end of financial year party at Tazio and I am so glad that we did. Dietaries were so easily catered and the food was so plentiful so..."

Ellen

"I went to Tazio before it relocated to its current location and I’ve had their pizza many times before, but this is my first review of..."

Foodz0r

"Easy and reliable. You always know what you’re getting at Tazio, a good and reasonably priced feed. It isn’t outstanding, but definitely never..."

AH

"We booked Tazio for a 12-person dinner after a team strategy day, and from first contact to last they were thoughtful, efficient and provided great..."

Lucy Lloyd

"Great food and service. The pizza is very scrumptious and delectable. We also had the calamari which was nice and the steak and veggies were also..."

Michelle Moffat

"I've been here twice now and the happy hour is the draw card for me. The bar is heaving with the after work crowd so book a table to ensure you have..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Went here last night with a group of 4. We booked in advance through Zomato and had an incredibly quick confirmation and a follow up phone call to..."

Teigan Price

"I decided to hire out the balcony bar for my 21st birthday and it was the perfect space for the type of event I had! The staff and managers worked..."

Chantelle Castro

"This place is great! Service was impeccable and attentive and food was really tasty! With only limited time before seeing a show, the staff confirmed..."

Stephanie Warwarek

"Came here for a date night and had a good feed with a few cocktails. All up nice well cooked pizza a pasta that was hard to fault. In the main pretty..."

Joseph Cardillo

"This amazing Italian restaurant in the heart of Flinders Lane was the venue for a Zomato sponsored event and they couldn't have chosen a better..."

Dine And Dash

"If I had to invest a month’s carbs to pig out, I’d go for Tazio’s.The food is PHENOMENAL. We ordered the Della Mare, Salmone and a..."

Jianne Yong

"I had my sisters hens here a few weeks ago! The service was unbelievable I would definitely recommend for anyone who has a large group to be catered..."

Hannahbanana

"Disclaimer: This review is devoid of any influence, biases and prejudices.Banquet was organised on the 1st level of this restaurant which..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"We were honoured to be invited to attend the Zomato influencers dinner banquet held at Tazio Birraria Pizzeria & Cucina in Flinders Lane. Tazio is a..."

Stelly

"Tazio is the epitome of modern, yet classy Italian cuisine. With a rooftop balcony bar and an array of Italian favourites, we found ourselves..."

Kevin & Emily

"Tazio birraria pizzaeria and cucina in Flinders lane. It was honoured to be invited to try their new food and meet a lot of Zomato bloggers. Food was..."

Steven Gu

"Best gluten free pizza! I came here with a group of work colleagues and everyone was really happy with their pizzas. Nice simple fresh ingredients,..."

Stephanie Washington

"Great for any occasion. Great Italian food in Melbourne CBD. Made a booking on Zomato for 7 people on 19 October which was confirmed..."

Suan

"Went to Tazio's for the first time to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. We were very impressed - hands down the best pizza we have ever had in the..."

Hot For Food

"Friendly staff. Efficient service. Good food. Reasonable prices. Good vibe without being too noisy. Ideal for a family dinner. Menu is a bit..."

DavidD

"It may sound bit weird that but I found the margherita tastes bit different than other places. Although that pizza is meant to be totally normal but..."

Lakshay Arora

"Had a few hiccups with my order but Maggie showed genuine understanding. Thank you for the service and hospitality. Equally important, was good food..."

Princeofharts

"I came here for my anniversary with my girlfriend and i have to say it was amazing food. We had the Scotch Fillet and the Seafood Marinara, and it..."

Schnoodle

"Dined with a couple of mates. Food was good. Wine was awesome. Didn’t grab the waiters name but was efficient, friendly and attentive. If you..."

Brenton Wells

"Really nice busy cosy little place , I was able to book in a few hours before hand! Food was yum and service was really good! Definitely a nice..."

Sprinkles

"Lovely meal- cosy atmosphere- great location. Duck Ragu was very pleasant! Others enjoyed pizzas and seafood pasta. Helpful staff, very..."

Ian Dickinson

"Came here for a quick meal before heading to the theatre as it was nice and close, and it had good reviews. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Two..."

Chips Before Dips

"Tazio held my birthday dinner last night for 28 people and the food an service was wonderful. All my guests commented on the quality of the meal and..."

Ketzie

"Driven past this place a few times and have always seen it buzzing with people. Finally made it for lunch and I wasn’t disappointed. Tried the..."

Amit Tuteja

"Made a last minute reservation online to dine at Tazio for a surprise birthday for a friend last Friday night.Follow up was great with a..."

AngeLuvFood8

"We started off with carpaccio and calamari. The calamari was a standout, with light delicious texture. The spagnola pizza was crispy and had heat...."

Mad Dawg

"I came here for a work dinner and didn’t expect much as I’m not the biggest fan of pizzas. But the pizzas here are amazing! Thin crust with yummy..."

Dee

"We had a function for around 25 people and it was seamless from start to finish. Food, drinks and service fantastic. We will definitely return...."

S3238421

"I do have a soft spot for Italian food, always looking out for new places that I have never been before.Was heading to a concert on a..."

Ilovefood13

"I had two pizzas - both were delicious with flavoursome fresh ingredients, and I didn't feel gross and bloated afterwards. Will definitely be back to..."

SK

"Solid option for Italian food in Melbourne CBD. Pasta & Pizza dishes are always dependable and full range of bar drinks. Can get quite busy during..."

D Train McClain

"We enjoyed a group booking for 17 people. Staff were very thorough in the booking process and careful with dietary requirements. The space was away..."

Peachy McPeach

"Celebrated my boyfriend's birthday here with 8 other friends. Amazing food and amazing service!!! Had coffee outside after and it was lovely. Loved..."

JayJam

"Always consistent pizza and pasta here at Tazio. Highly recommend the lamb ragu and prawn pizza. Also enjoy the croquettes and salad. Keep up the..."

Annabelle

"Fantastic venue for a large group booking! I recently made a booking for 100 people to attend a work dinner, and right from the start Maggie and the..."

Bel W

"Great atmosphere with multiple sitting areas including indoor and outdoor. Delicious menu with a variety of starters mains and drinks (dessert list..."

N

"Tazio was a great place to host our function, we did not hear one negative comment from our guests about our dining experience. The food was..."

Heather

"Had a fantastic dinner for my Hens Party. The service and food was excellent. They provided customised menu’s with my name on them and really..."

Sam Watts PT

"Pizzas came out in good time (and were great in general), the waiters made sure we had everything we needed and they were happy to seat us when we..."

L

"Lovely place! They squeezed us in without a reservation, and we’re really glad they did! The special pizza (pumpkin, cheese and Italian sausage)..."

Geah17

"A great experience -- Waitress Ana added that extra degree of hospitality for our guests from Brazil. Had the pizza and the wine recommendations..."

Gav F

"saturday night in the city was good not to cold not to hot. we decided to go to Tazio and give them a try. Service was impeccable and that is my..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"Had my sons 21st birthday function on the balcony upstairs. The food, venue set up and communication prior to event with Maggie and Ray was..."

Margaret Veliscek

"Consistently delivering quality pizzas. My favourite is the smoked salmon pizza with dill dressing.Crusts are always perfect.Highly..."

Moetfan

"I recently hired the upstairs private balcony for a function. All of the Tazio staff that I dealt with were professional, helpful and very..."

Julia Smith

"Came here a few days ago for a leaving lunch (have been multiple times before as well).The calamari was excellent - well seasoned, cooked..."

Jess Berger-Cross

"Booked in for a work function for about 120 people and Tazio were great hosts!! We had the upstairs area which was very inviting and great ambiance...."

PurringGirl

"Went with a group of 16 people for my mates birthday. Each one of us loved the ambiance, food and service at Tazio. We ordered variety of..."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"Tazio never disappoints. Great food, great ambience, the staff were also very attentive and friendly. Overall, will definitely visit again for the..."

Yoana Valencia

"A nice rustic Australian-Italian setting place with attentive staff. Amazing croquettes. Crispy with a soft flavoursome inner. Pizza is decent,..."

Cookielessvee

"Booked a private function at Tazio on the outside balcony. The events planner, Ray was very accommodating to our needs. The food and the friendly..."

Irene Stasi

"Came here for a pizza/pasta night on our last night.... we were hungry,.. friendly serviceOrdered;garlic pizza-really yum thin crust2..."

Donna&Shane

"Cheesy Garlic Bread, Margherita Pizza and Pasta Napolitana - what a delicious meal to treat your taste buds!💕😋At tazio birraria pizzeria &..."

Aayushi Mehra

"Located in flinders lane, tazio delivered tasty modern Australian cuisines. Just a tad expensive. Staff were friendly and attentive.Only..."

Melbourneats

"Honestly can't lie but say that pizza here is mouth-wateringly great! The smoked salmon in the pizza we ordered was fresh and smooth, stepped out of..."

Linda

"We had the pleasure of holding our intimate wedding dinner at Tazio (18 guests) in the Long Room on the 22-02-2022. From the canapes to entrees then..."

Grant Frazer

"Ducked into this spot for a quick bite to eat, initially because of the cool tunes they had playing (Dolly!!!) Turns out the rest of the place is..."

Ben Sorensen

"I organised a hens lunch at Tazio and we could not have been happier to have found this space. We were blown away with the level of service. Maggie..."

Natalie Lok

"The food, service and dark fitout were all wonderful. The entrance on the side down a small lane, rather than through the front door on Flinders..."

Matthew Shanahan (Matt)

"Had lunch and the vegetarian croquettes and arancini were delicious. The spinach orrichette was also really nice and a good size serving. Husband..."

Sam Keir

"The food was good and loved it. They have options for vegetarian. Just that, if they had a better seating as I was happy to wait. They could have..."

bagi praveen

"I requested for an intimate seating and they delivered! Not only was the interior beautiful but the food was amazing. I'll definitely be coming..."

Jaz Patano

"Top notch Italian in Little Flinders St in heart of Melbourne city food district. Great..."

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