Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

Il Solito Posto

86/100 (2943 ratings)

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"Wonderful spot can’t wait to go back..."

Love It Or Like It

"Buzzy Italian in the heart of the city. Very accommodating finding a last minute table for us during the dining chaos that is the Australian Open...."

Kelly Belly

"My favourite Italian in Melbourne. Food and service are consistently great for more than 8+ years. Their linguine marinara is the best in..."

Hosu Ryu-Gillespie

"Il Solito was great, I can see why it’s been an old favourite in the city for a long time! The pasta was really well cooked and tasty. My only..."

AH

"Best place for ragu ever! Staff are super nice and welcoming. Food is always amazing. Sit in the bistro for a large bowl of heavenly amazing ragu..."

Kirbz-t

"An institution in its own right! Il Solito Posto is fantastic for walk-in dinners in the very charismatic bistro area or a pre-booked fine dining..."

D.P

"Really nice and cosy ambience, as well as very attentive staff. Ordered the oysters and antipasto for starters with two pastas and risotto for mains,..."

JMI

"I love this place. The setting is gorgeous and the staff are wonderful and attentive. My partner had slow cooked lamb and I tried the spaghetti alla..."

EmLou86

"Amazing little authentic Italian restaurant- so much flavour and really well priced! Also the staff were so friendly! We will definitely be back...."

Tara Williamson

"Outstanding food with excellent, friendly, efficient and unobtrusive wait staff. We also loved the cosy ambience.Only negative is too few..."

Keepsmiling

"5/5 rating for their amazing fresh pasta, we had the special truffle with egg, mushroom papadelle and seafood marinara. All so delicious and waitress..."

Mi55Bee

"I've been wanting to come here for a while and last night, we had our chance. We were off to the theatre so were eating early, by 5:45 there were..."

Alicia

"This is my favourite Italian restaurant for so many reasons. The setting - either in the cafe or in restaurant feels nostalgic and..."

Veta Bajaj

"Was here last Friday after 8pm with my partner’s family. Very interesting location, nice ambience and feels very cosy. We ordered 2 entrees-..."

Michreviews

"Such a cute venue! Feels so rustic and authentic. Pasta is perfectly cooked al dente and the sauces are flavoursome. The oxtail ragu was amazing. The..."

Linda

"Food was very good with the highlight being the squid ink pasta. Absolutely delicious though slightly on the smallsize. Cosy and..."

Grace Giuliano Mottram

"Never ever ever disappoints. I have been coming here for years and have introduced so many people to this place because it is simply brilliant. So..."

Pete Thunder

"The location and vibe of this restaurant is so romantic and authentically Italian. I came here a few weekends’ ago with some friends before heading..."

Ash

"Love this place. Cozy set up, great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food! Always have a great meal, and a lovely experience here. One of our..."

Emily

"Fabulous Italian in the city. Quite a few Italians recommended this place so it must be good! We came here on a Saturday evening with no booking. The..."

Hungry For Chips

"I went for my birthday with my family last night and this place is amazing !! Absolutely loved every dish that was on our table, and the wine was..."

Kirthika Sandra Segaran

"Accidentally found this Italian restaurant while walking around. We were amazed by its high standard. Delicious pâte and seafood linguini. Great..."

Azsh

"Have visited Il Solito Posto a couple of times and have always enjoyed it. Last time I went was late last year. I love the vibe in there - very..."

Oj_always_eating

"Stepping down into Il Solito Posto, we were immediately transported to Italy. The leathered furnishing against rows of wines set the tone for the..."

Tina Li

"I rarely ever order a risotto...however I went for the goat ragú risotto on the recommendation of the waiter and I was not at all disappointed...."

Lache Birkett

"This place is always packed whenever I wander past. So we started with the mussels which were in a delicious tomato sugo with char grilled bread and..."

Gee

"Very rarely I find myself feeling speechless at a restaurant...and for a moment, I was...in a good way. I wanted to make sure that what I write does..."

Mojomomo

"Tasty food and a great aperol spritz. Extra points for the great service and atmosphere which make it a top experience. Dined as couple but great..."

PurpleFork

"This has every right to be touted a melbourne iconic restaurant. The food, service, ambience and wine is out of this world. I can bring interstate..."

Lady Masticator

"Warm and cosy. Felt like I was back in Italy. Service was very friendly. The oysters and octopus were delicious starters. We also had the sardines..."

Mistermister

"Came here for lunch was very busy and the food took 30 minutes to come out! Pasta was ok (don’t think it deserves the rating) but took way to long..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"This is a restaurant with food and service beyond aussie expectations and high levels. Welcoming... Informal... Yet highly professional like fine..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Got in early on saturday around 6pm and luckily beat the rush that ensued over the next hour. We were taken to a table early enough and the hostess..."

Vkap8

"We were walking down Flinders Lane in a hunt for a new dinner place when we came across Il Solito. We ordered the Linguine frutti de mare. The..."

Wandering Ella

"A true Melbourne institution. Been coming here since my grad days and many moons later on, it's still one of my favourite places for Italian food...."

Blissfully Sweet

"One of my favourite places for pasta places in Melbourne! Located off Collin Street, this authentic Italian restaurant makes fresh pasta daily. The..."

Van Nguyen

" Came here with a few gfs for dinner. Great atmosphere and really busy. Waited around 10-15mins at the bar for a table and made sure we were good for..."

AllyBelly

"Simple but amazing Italian food. Restaurant is intimate and cosy. The service is excellent. We ordered the squid ink pasta, rocket salad and a cheese..."

Anarcv

"Love this little cute restaurant down collins. Such a romantic atmosphere and the staff are lovely! One of the best vegetarian pasta I've had in my..."

JN

"Having my work at 101 Collins st and this lovely restaurant at the side is a blessing. Whether it be a quick or long dinner with my husband after..."

Evelyn Yong

"Hidden in a laneway off Collins street, this little gem looks to be a popular haunt for locals. It was buzzing on a Wednesday night. I was happy with..."

Msjazz

"Great food and service! Love the vibe in there. You feel like you're in a hidden restaurant somewhere in Italy. Definitely be back for more. Bravo..."

Katushki

"An oldie but a goodie. I've visited this fine little Italian bistro a few times over the last 10 years and haven't been disappointed once! It has a..."

Lily

"This is one of our regular haunts. The food is consistently good and the staff are attentive. It doesn't matter if you come for lunch or dinner, you..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Definitely book ahead of time if you plan to come here as it is always pretty busy. There is a casual dining area upstairs (ideal for larger groups)..."

Daniel Hill

"Enjoyed a Wednesday night dinner here recently - place was pretty full so bookings are definitely recommended. The Russell Crowe doppelgänger head..."

Cavendish

"Late night shopping with a friend Friday night and we decided to pop in for a bite to eat. I have had been here once before for a coffee so was..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"It must be the week for exceptional service and food. Walked up unannounced, no booking, place full of suits, dishes buzzing through high in the air..."

Kenji Maratimo

"We had a great night here. They were very busy and we had not booked. Waitress was amazingly helpful and knew the menu and matching wines. Can't wait..."

Kylie Ayres

"Have heard of this place from friends for a long time, tried it for the first time last night.Exceptional waiting staff. Very much felt at..."

OmNom

"One of my favourite Italian restaurants in Melbourne. Great ambience, friendly service and delicious food. Love their squid ink linguini..."

Baby Leopard

"Il Solito Posto came highly recommended and was a delightful meal.I enjoyed the Risotto special of the day - N'daju (spicy Italian sausage..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"An Italian restaurant buried beneath a laneway. The restaurant is in a basement with wines stacked shelves. Quite dim but warm and cozy with a touch..."

Meg

"Went to this place quite a few weeks back during a friday date night. Would recommend to make a booking as it can get quite packed. The place is..."

Foodgrubbie

"Absolutely amazing. The staff are really friendly, and I can't describe how amazing the food is. Despite the restaurant being full, we didn't have to..."

Brittany

"2nd time here and the food and service have always been consistently good ... coffee was above average and staff are friendly and professional..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"Great little Italian restaurant in the city. As you walk through the doors you are instantly transported into Europe. The food is very good, the..."

Shaun

"Very intimate and very Italian! Started with the antipasto which was nice. I had the King George whiting special for main which was good but needed a..."

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JZY

"My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and had a great time. Neither of us are big drinkers but the staff wine recommendations and beer..."

Claudia Kurrle

"Happy that we made the visit here on a Friday night. Located in a basement off Collins Street, there's plenty to admire about this venue. The..."

Jacob

"Celebrated an anniversary with my partner here a few weeks ago. Beautiful decor like a cantina in Italy with great ambiance. The menu was impressive..."

Luccio

"My favourite Italian restaurant period. Authentic Italian food with the service to match. When I lived in Melbourne I ate here regularly and was..."

Garth Christie

"I recommend you to only get their pasta here! Started off with some calamari which was terrible... But the tortellini and pork ragu was..."

J.zee

"Good hearty Italian food in a sub-street level diner off the top end of Collins St. Very Melbourne. Nice service. Moody enough to have atmosphere,..."

Eat Drink Anon

"Do: the pork belly ragu, the duck, the potatoes, squid ink, the chocolate fondant and the tiramisu. Don't: leave without a coffee. Served..."

David Food Leasing

"Great moody atmosphere, with dim lights, half underground, and plenty of chatter amongst the tables (not too loud) that gives a good experience...."

Whats On The Grill?

"Service and atmosphere were both impeccable. I walked in without a reservation on a Thursday night for two. The restaurant was packed but luckily..."

Go Find Alice

"Favourite Italian restaurant. The bistro is wonderful but for a really special evening, the restaurant downstairs is amazing. The food is as good as..."

MalvernCustomer

"A sensational little spot in town for a great Italian meal and a lovely glass of wine. Just down off the chaos of Collins Street you step down into a..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Situated in a basement this place has great atmosphere friendly staff and great food and coffee. Their bircher muesli is the best we've..."

Wutnut

"I give it a high review on the basis of customer service. Despite being located in the posh end of town, staff are very down to earth and great place..."

GaryZ

"Another solo meal in Melbourne CBD, and again, it was AMAZING! I chose the Pork Belly along with a Pinot Noir. The meal was a definite..."

Rebecca Ng

"This place is amazing! Felt like we were back in italy the atmosphere is gorgeous! Food and service superb! Not easy to find yet very popular! Hidden..."

Katrina Anson

"Breakfast better. Il Solito Posto ("the usual place") has had its ups and downs. Long ago it was fab. Last time before this one it had deteriorated...."

Missdelish

"This place has two sections - the bistro and the restaurant. I have eaten at both.The bistro section is pretty average. This food is not up to..."

Richard

"Great city hangout, to dine in and enjoy an amazing meal or just chill out at the front of along the bar and graze on some delicious Italian..."

Jason Marinelli

"Never a dull moment here , I prefer the Bistro and the farfalle salmone is my favorite .Casual late night dining at its best with a real New..."

George

"-Environment: 4/5Good lighting, not too dark/bright Music volumn was just right-Service: 4/5Fast and prompt-Pricing: Abt..."

Sabrina Ip

"Mamamia!!! I must admit they serve the best Italian Antipasto in town! So tasty and generous portion.. Fresh and value for money. Always love the..."

J88

"I've been coming to Il Solito Posto for over a decade now. Its time for a review. Let me say straight out: I've never had a bad meal here...."

Oliver Goldsmith

"Came here for my sister's 21st & it was the best Italian restaurant that we've ever tried! Squid ink pasta & pork shoulder pasta are the must-try!!..."

Gossipgalaxy

"Enter in a laneway to get to this gem. Waiters were really attentive and friendly. The food was divine and I could not find any faults in the dishes..."

Jenduong

"A group of four of us had an enjoyable evening here. The service was very good. The wine list is extensive but a little overpriced. As with most, you..."

JBN

"Il Solito Posto is one of my favourite spots in the cbd. The bistro is always cosy and bustling, the restaurant the perfect place for a date, the..."

Champagne

"Met here for a coffee meeting and decided to stay for the always great calamari salad. I have been coming here for years and will continue to -..."

Lu

"Just wonderful and great Italian food... This is the 2nd time I have been to this place and have always enjoyed the food and excellent wine..."

Kiran Dikshit

"Quaint and tasty.There's very little to say about Il Solito Posto other than they deliver as promised, the food tastes as great as it..."

Honest Eats

"The chocolate pudding is the must try dessert if you are not in a rush. It was served warm with fluffy outer layer and soft centred. It was just..."

JiTe

"Very popular, have been waiting to eat here for so long as I had missed out on booking many times! I wasn't disappointed either. Ate in the main..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"A secrete hide away off Collin at which was spacious upon entering. The ink squid pasta with calamari was so yummy. Also a expansive selection of..."

David Liao

"Great little Italian restaurant that feels like you have transported to Italy. Love the pasta dishes here, always something different on offer. Mains..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Best Italian I've had in Melbourne!! Love this place. I've been recommending this joint to all my friends. This gem located on Collins street has a..."

LiveToEat

"Service was lovely. Little class Italian restaurant, beautiful handmade pasta! The squid ink pasta was delicious. I had entree size and then had the..."

Heidi

"We try to book the day before but it was all full so we just walked in that day after shopping around 8:30, waited about 20mins that was alright and..."

Kelly Shen

"What a warm and cosy place! Waitress was lovely and so confident in her recommendations. Great service too!Had calamari as entree, light..."

Ilovefood13

"What a warm and welcoming environment to step into. Staff with smiles from ear to ear, remembering almost all customers names and serving delicious..."

Windsor Foodman

"Il Solito Posto is our favourite breakfast spot in Melbourne serving great coffee, with just terrific service & food. Have had a couple of great..."

Lucy Green

"A Melbourne institution that can always be relied on. Have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner over the years and it is comforting, well..."

The Napoli Alert

"La La Larve. Quaint, downstairs, city rustic Italian with a knuckle coin swispe of switched on ambience with ease. What can I say? The first steps..."

Lady In Bread

"I don't think I have had a bad meal at Il Solito Posto before, and the service is always affable, I was particularly impressed with our waiter for..."

Gagwood

"The food was delicious and our service was great (the waiter thought they were "serving us too quickly", so they gave us complimentary glasses of..."

RaDfooD

"Too good! It’s now 2 hours later and I’m still feeling the love and class of this tasty and hearty..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"To find Il Solito Posto you'll be looking down one such alley, for a restaurant tucked below street level. Inside you'll find a dimly lit, rustic..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Feel like pasta? Try Il Solito Posto. Tucked down a laneway off Collins St, this little bistro may look unassuming from the outside, but inside..."

Tubbymistress

"Flawless. Both the upstairs cafeteria and downstairs restaurant have a classic Italian feel, cosy and inviting with a touch of class. My family and I..."

Nicole Raynal

"Heaven, again. It's become a bit of a ritual to come here with my Dad. =)The hostess was lovely as always, the red-haired lady. Friendly,..."

Red Jay

"Italian Delight. Excellent warm hearted food and service!Great atmosphere. My boyfriend and I had no..."

Saranya Radha

"Excellent food, quick and attentive service Wine expensive..."

Lindt

"Truly memorable. I have now had the pleasure of dining at Il Solito Posto on two occasions. Both times the food enjoyed by myself and my companion..."

Carole Sheppard

"Very happy evening. The moment we walked in it was packed with people however with a very lively atmosphere which also gave a cosy feeling. The food..."

-PP-

"Consistently Amazing. This is one of the most consistent and delicious restaurants in Melbourne. This is the place you will reccommend without even..."

Duncan

"Brilliant pasta . Worth every..."

Ninniku

"Worth the carbs. Worth being fat for. Staff are fantastic, the food is classic italian - simple, with fresh ingredients.Always a..."

Hungry Little Dinosaur

"Satisfy your coffee craving and order some food while you're at it. This place is my go to place for coffee meetings as they make a great latte. The..."

Maxi

"Brilliant. Great service, delicious food, good atmosphere, as most of the reviews suggest - flawless. Would be back..."

Sen.titus.ng

"This restaurant is completely flawless in style, character, staff character, service and food. I would recommend everyone to try a taste of Italy. I..."

Dooey

"Authentic Italian. Enjoyed dinner with 8 friends at Il Solito Posto. The food was amazing and the staff were friendly, attentive and fun. Could not..."

Tracy Battersby

"TOO DAYUM GOOD. Was gonna go to Chin Chin for my friend's birthday but at 5.30pm, the queue was hella long. Friends and I decided to pop in here..."

Munching Baiyun

"Authentic taste. It's a must to visit and return. Love the place. Never fails to..."

DP

"They gave me the best pasta I've ever had.. This isn't a full review, but out of all the places I've been in Australia (Melbourne, Adelaide, and..."

Ho-Toro

"Yummy Italian. Very busy last Friday. King prawns as entree- fresh and oh so tasty. Wished I had more. Had the squid in black ink- excellent...."

Chan Hsu Mei

"Really good taste,it's better to book in..."

Zhuoyan Liu

"Just like Nonna's. My husband and I walked in on a Tuesday evening, without a booking and surprised at how busy it was. We were greeted by very..."

Facebook User

"Think you are in Italy. This restaurant is amazing, the bar area and upstairs eatery is equally as good as the downstairs fine dining. Faultless..."

Jhawk

"Do yourself a flavour... ...and order the eye fillet with parmesan crust and truffle fraiche...one of the best things I've ever..."

Gastro

"Great Italian in the CBD. Had the penne Amatriciana . Loved it. Good service and good..."

Mike

"Absolute favourite place. I've been to Il Solito Posto three times now and I've never been disappointed. It's actually the restaurant my partner took..."

The White Rabbit

"10th anniversary dinner on a busy Saturday night during the comedy fest. Staff were brilliant and personable. Food was fantastic. Timing impeccable...."

David

"Stunning pasta!. The first thing i loved about Il Solito Posto was they actually took a booking for a late Saturday night dinner! Tick! It has a..."

Aly

"A bit disappointing as my main meal penne pasta was not cooked and the tomato based sauce was lacking taste. I realise that pasta should be 'al..."

SusieG

"Our favorite restaurant. Never fails to please ! Again last night happy service beautiful food and great ambience . Eat downstairs for a romantic..."

Csbennett

"Liked it. My wife and I had dinner on Monday evening in Feb 2014 and we both enjoyed it. Service was also good. Its not cheap but we would..."

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John Mangiare

"Had the butterfly pasta with salmon - really good. Friend had the pumpkin risotto and staff forgot the chilli, so they gave her the meal for free...."

Tardar Sauce

"Fantastic. Had dinner the other night. I traveled alone so was happy to seat on the bar. The place was completely packed. I felt like I'm in a movie,..."

Zrizi

"Amazing food, wine and customer service. Will definitely return when next in..."

Clairesy6

"Top quality but don't feel the need to over-tip. This intimate space serves up top quality food - fresh, well prepared, and properly presented. The..."

Enigma

"This place is still briliant: Excellent olives, bread is hearty and rustic, Our entrees: beetroot carpaccio was okay but a little dissapointing..."

Christopher Alex Pavlidis Garkinis

"Failproof. These guys are amazing. Last minute bookings, brilliant service, food and wine list. This should be a staple of every italian culinary..."

Negative Spirit

"Fantastic restaurant with great atmosphere, amazing service and stunning food. Will certainly be back when next in..."

Mark Wilson

"Hi, my wife and I came here for our 10 year wedding anniversary the staff where great very good service too. The food was excellent it's..."

Manny

"This place has a great vibe and really great service. Food is very good too. Outstanding tiramisu. We will be..."

Candi The Cacker

"Delicious food, quality fresh ingredients thoughtfully combined flavours perfectly cooked. Friendly, switched on service with attention to detail...."

Meg

"Good but too expensive.. It is a very nice restaurant with friendly waiters and a very cosy atmosphere. The food was really good - but we had 4..."

Alex

"Pleasure to eat here. Well done thoroughly..."

Vanessa Crivelli

"Very friendly and relaxed with excellent..."

Jonathan H

"Good authentic Italian food! Pity the wines were expensive! The waitress recommended a Victorian bottle of Pinot and when the bill came, she forgot..."

Lily

"A beautiful restaurant with simple homemade Italian food. The service is quality. Definitely will be returning for another beautiful dinner..."

Denise Ouro

"Great meal Lovely Syrah win.... Great mealLovely Syrah wineVery cute waiter Simon..."

Simon Brady

"The meatballs are ace. Two of us dropped in here for dinner last night prior to seeing a film. We arrived just before service was due to start, so..."

Spurtle

"NIce and intimate. Great food and great service, the below area was a little to warm because of the heating, but bearable if you took of your jacket...."

Julian

"Beautiful meal - beautiful atmosphere. Will definetly go..."

Dino

"Il Solito Posto is a semi basement venue accessed off a cute laneway. The long and narrow venue has a romantic, intimate and European feel to it. We..."

Dave

"Sensational Modern Italian Cuisine.. Have eaten here many times over the years and have always had a great experience, and have never been..."

Cassius

"Charming host and owner , sat at the bar and had a beautiful red vino with some spicy spiral pasta with pancetta! Truly divine..."

Edensflaw

"Great service. ! Good food. ! Beautiful atmosphere ! Great night..."

Kerrie

"Came for a Birthday an had a great time. Great service and pasta & seafood was delicious...."

Ally Barron

"Consistently good. I've been coming here for years, and its never disappointed. My most recent visit was a Tuesday night with a friend from..."

Shimmering_blue

"Always fabulous service to match the amazing food. Has never..."

Spp

"My husband and I flew into Melb quite late and came here for dinner. The place has a great first impression and a rustic charm to it. The service was..."

Eva

"I recently had lunch here, the veal ragu was delicious. I like the cafeteria section of the restaurant, it's less formal than the dining room but the..."

Irwin M

"Classy establishment. High standards in food and service that keeps you coming..."

Peaches

"Beautiful dining experience. I have loved the intimate and cosy atmosphere of this Italian restaurant for years and found it to be incredibly..."

Mugsie

"Good food!. I come here for weekday lunches sometimes. i've always been happy with the restaurant. they make simple, proper food, with..."

Denii

"If you're going to eat pasta then do it here - yum ! Intimate or..."

Anne Marie Lewis

"Great lunch today.. Veal Ragu with Penne (gluten free pasta!). Plenty of wines to choose from with lots of great Italian reds. What is better..."

TDog

"Good italian food. Great Food and Services. It was abit pricy but worth the..."

Minny

"Great food. This is a great spot. The menu is small but very interesting and diverse. The wine list has a good selection of local and imported.i had..."

Kevin McLeish

"Proper food and great service. Went there for the first time. We had beef cheeks and Rabbit. Both dishes were excellent. Chocolate souffle was..."

Gash

"On a very busy wintry Friday night, we had great food and fabulous service in the restaurant area. Haven't been here for ages but was just as good as..."

Sally Harvey

"Never lets me down. Food is always tasty, good service, nice atmosphere and good wine list. Not cheap but hey, it is next to 101 Collins which is..."

Anne

"Fantastic!. Had a wonderful dinner for 4 on Fri, 20 July. The service was friendly, efficient, and very professional. The food and wine were..."

Houseofreeves

"Delicious food, great service. I had the beef cheeks and it melted in my mouth. What a great place to go for a meal on a cold winter..."

Vince

"This is what Melbourne dining is all about. In what other city could you find a restaurant down a laneway, in a basement but with this kind of an..."

Nicki

"Awesome! 10/10. Il Solito Posto is fabulous! We love going back there again and again.Warm atmosphere with friendly energetic and very..."

Vansavv

"Gosh this is a great place. It has all the elements. Warm homely space, great atmosphere, terrific food, great wines and excellent staff. It's the..."

Two Sheds

"You will not be disappointed.. A staple of ours for lunch and pre-show. Always busy, but they do their best for you if you just show up. I love..."

MuchLoveForAll

"Adore it.. I came here for Valentines day and had a wonderful experience. We had about a 10 minute wait for a table and were given a complimentary..."

Charlotte McCann

"Yummo!. My partner and I had a fantastic night at Il solito after a spur of the moment decision to eat out. We were lucky enough to get a table in..."

Tastebuddie

"Lives up to the name!. I've been having meals at Il Solito posto for the past decade and I still love the place! Great cosy european atmosphere in an..."

Melissa Meehan

"Gnocchi to die for!! Went on a Sunday night without booking, excellent classic relaxed service. This is an iconic place because it deserves to be -..."

Astrid

"When one thinks Melbourne Icon, exceptional service and true definition of Italian cuisine the first restaurant that comes to mind is Il Solito..."

Jason

"It's like been in Italy, the hustle and bussell the great selection of old world and new world wines, the great service. Fantastic keep up the good..."

B La Spina

"Food "Fantastic" .. Wine = great selection to choose from Service = 5..."

Sam Wardan

"There is a good reason as to why it's a Melbourne institution; pasta keeps me coming back again And..."

John

"Cozy venue. Delicious..."

Alex Wilson

"As good and honest as it gets. I first was taken to Il Solito Posto 7 years ago on a "first date." I saw the guy only once after that, but have been..."

Stella Tenace

"Delicious Italian food, fantastic service, yummy pasta, gamberini and good wine. Gem of a place. Will be..."

Lucy Beaumont

"George m. What a nice feeling to come back to a restaurant after being away for awhile and find it is better than ever. Renovated but still intimate,..."

George M

"Violet Polosnki. My favorite place for all occasions. Newly renovated and great atmosphere. Amazing food, wine and..."

Violet Polonski

"Not just Duck.... That's right not just Duck but double coocked to perfection and I dont use that freely I mean it. It was a great experiance where..."

Mercs

"Mmmmm So good. Sensational service, loved the Risotto Gorgonzola and the bread is so tasty with the dipping oil and salt. Finished off with a lovely..."

SD

"I went here for dinner on my own on a Friday night. Being from Sydney I wanted a typical Melbourne experience - a cool, underground laneway vibe...."

Phil Redfern

"I imagine this is what dinner would be in an Italian home. I could just about imagine someone's nonna directing the kitchen. Lovely homely and warm..."

Rachel

"Fantastic food! Generous serves - we couldn't fit dessert in no less. Attentive service and I asked if they could turn the music down as my father..."

Lisa Torney

"Ticks all the boxes.. What can't Il Solito Posto do?Not much, it would seem.They follow the perfect recipe of what constitutes a fantastic..."

Allitnils

"Love it!. Beautiful homely and delicious food with friendly service! Loved the lamb, marinated olives and crumble for dessert! Memorable evening out,..."

Natalie Daykin

"Being with a foodie in Melbourne means there are certain places you have to go, this is certainly one of them! While I find the whole "not being able..."

Shane Parkinson

"I have been twice now. Once to the bistro and once to the restaurant. The restaurant is very cosy, the service is excellent. Friendly and attentive,..."

Ange

"Another Melbourne Treasure. My partner and I ate here in the fine dining section, and were blown away by the service, food, and wine. For the fine..."

Jesspo

"Good food and atmosphere. Very good service too. They were out of figs for the quail dish and out of tiramisu which was disappointing. The food is..."

Munchcrunch

"Can you find a better Tirra misu in Melbourne?. This place is good! Really good!! Went here on a mate's recommendation as they know I love my Italian..."

Twinkles

"Mine and my Wife's favorite Italian restaurant! Service rocks and we never feel compelled to spend any more than we have to. Food is always fresh and..."

Agent86

"Consistently wonderful. I've only ever eaten the more casual bistro over the years, and the food has never failed. It is super yummy Italian food,..."

MsPP

"Consistentently wonderful!!!. I hadn't been to Il solito for a while but it had always been a winner in the past so I wasn't suprised when I had yet..."

D M

"Beautiful pasta, and charming service. My new favourite Italian place in Melbourne..."

Michael Rose

"Gnocchi to die for. Definitely great place for pasta lovers!The gnocchi was the best ever, pan fried and so soft. Always hunt for really..."

Belinda

"Just thought this buzzy spot was the ant's pants. From the moment I walked in, the place got me. Whether it was the waiter who has an uncanny..."

GregFresser

"Justlike sitting in Italy-the best authentic pasta in the..."

Naify

"Charming and romantic. Quite rustic Italian with switched on ambience. The pasta is absolutely perfectos, as is the service. Excellent delivery of..."

Fox On The Prowl

"Il Solito Posto has lost none of it's charm nor ability to delight with food & wine. I've been a customer on & off for the better part of 10 years..."

Gavin B

"A great place for a long lunch but a tad pricey, get a table at the cafe section if you want to be faster. All the menu is fab. Great service they..."

Stuart Bailey

"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne! Haven’t tried a better one yet. Simple food done extremely well. Super fresh, vegetarian options, and..."

Tiffanie Nguyen

"What an amazing experiences of Italian restaurant. Quiet and a bit dark environment give you more relaxing and enjoying time with your delicious..."

Vahid Shahani

"Really enjoyed our dinner here with the family. Nice cozy atmosphere with a good hubbub of noise. Great meals with the pumpkin/pancetta risotto and..."

Philip Bentley

"Amazing meat balls on polenta. School prawns are out of this world - pure poetry in the plate. Child friendly in style. Staff is amazing, friendly..."

Neve Vujas

"A fabulous authentic Italian restaurant with traditional dishes to satisfy all tastes. The specials are always a great choice and add to the usual..."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"This is our first time here. Alana was so friendly and extended a warm welcome. She guided us through each course beautifully. We started with School..."

Amaya V

"Food was very good, although portion size might be slightly small for the price, but it is Melbourne! What is fantastic, or should I say who is..."

Brendan Wendt

"Great friendly service and certainly reasonable prices. Bookings and vax proof a..."

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"Always a wonderful experience going to my favourite Italian restaurant....it has a warm friendly atmosphere with obliging staff and an excellent..."

Lori Fusella

"We recently celebrated my son's birthday here, and not only were they incredibly accommodating, but the food and service was wonderful! They also..."

Iwona Clarke

"Ecco is reminiscent of a warm and welcoming family trattoria with it's rustic paved walls, dim lit ambience and antique style bar. Wine bottles..."

Domenico Antonaglia

"I’ve been to Ecco a few times and the food and service was amazing every time! Especially the two specials: pumpkin risotto and the pizza with..."

Kevin Melessen

"A wonderful and true Italian restaurant. A booking for 16 people, we were all individually and as a group well looked after. Everyone’s food..."

Eden Di Sipio

"Wow. Great food and fun service. So hard to find amazing Italian food. My favorite cuisine and this place is up there with the best. So..."

Kevin Panozza

"Great food, amazing service, truly Italian atmosphere! Feeling like having dinner in one of those little Italian cuisine in Rome! I love..."

Ubaldo Aglianò

"Sono stato in vacanza a Melbourne e cercavo un ristorante italiano dove mangiare bene e spendere poco: "Ecco" è stata la scelta giusta! Un saluto a..."

Daniele Abbacuccio

"Great night at Ecco, love the new fitout. Loved the ravioli even more...."

Daniela Santilli

"Fantastic food, beautiful venue, amazing service! Catered for vegan with delicious food options also. Cheeky waiter is cheeky..."

Natalie Michelle

"Lovely atmosphere and delicious specials on a weekly basis. The fish of the day is amazing and usually have meat specials too, my go to local..."

Ev Ev

"First time at this restaurant and loved its atmosphere and its food. Excellent service with good knowledge of what they serving. Definitely will..."

Ale Vargas

"Fantastic food! Loved it, first time eating there will definitely be..."

Lou Cosgrave

"Incredible food, great service. Thanks for a memorable dining experience..."

Karyn Miller

"If it's fantastic quality Italian food that you are seeking, head no further than the amazing Ecco in South Yarra. From it's beautiful but relaxed..."

Morgs71

"There food is excellent, really fluffy wood fire pizza crust, authentic as it..."

Duke Johnson

"My partner and I grabbed some gnocchi and capricosa pizza takeaway from here. Great flavours, size and value! Thanks..."

Evelyn Dempsey

"5/5 - Weekend lunch may well be a weekly thing here as wow... the food was outstanding in every way. With no children in tow, it was time..."

ToorakM

"Lovely classic on the busy strip of South Yarra!Walk into a classic and yet classy Italian restaurant which serves up woodfire pizza. There..."

M3lissa____

"A beautiful, authentic Italian restaurant in South Yarra, we were invited to try the menu. We started with a classic Caprese salad, simple,..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"Invited out for dinner my first impression was sophistication. The restaurant has a classy yet casual feel to it. We started with the beef carpaccio..."

Melb_Belly

"It's such a great pleasure to have visited this amazing Italian in downtown of South Yarra and was pleasantly amazed with the intimate and elegant..."

Eatwithhendri

"Delicious Italian experience in the heart of South Yarra. We had the Tagliatelle Lamb Ragu, Crab Spaghetti and the Pepata pizza to share. Just wow...."

Lazar Savic

"A stunning balance between fancy and casual, Ecco is a cosy Italian restaurant that is perfect for all occasions. With a focus on using fresh..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Their woodfired pizza is great and the service is top notice as..."

DamoForce Food

"authentic italian served with passion and flare, we loved our visit to Ecco Gusto. To start we shared the pictured caprese and Rach has a delicious..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Oh my the food here is melt in your mouth!! We started with calalamari fritti to share which was just delicious! For mains I had the ravioli, the..."

Margaret G

"We escaped the chaos of buses replacing trains and busy peak hour on Toorak Road to step inside a beautiful classic style Italian restaurant just up..."

Espy Eats

"110% would recommend, had seen this place online for so long looked amazing, always so satisfying wanting to try a place for so long and the food..."

Ruwannnnn

"Cosy, excellent service and..."

Petras Butkevicius

"Ecco is an authentic and cozy Italian restaurant in South Yarra that sure know a thing or two about good Italian food. We ordered the caprese salad..."

MelbourneLops

"Lovely Italian in South Yarra. Came here with a big group of family and everyone was please with how their meal went. Service as great, we were..."

Stephanie Leonard

"If you are looking for a nice place to relax, enjoy your time and have amazing food - this is the place to be! We were blown away by the service and..."

EatorTreat

"I was lucky to have the opportunity to try Ecco’s new menu, and I was very impressed! We came on a Saturday night for an early dinner, and by the..."

Stelly

"We were kindly invited to dine at Ecco and chose lunchtime on a Sunday to visit. Upon arrival we were seated, provided menus and water. We..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Friday night is usually date night for us, and this week we found ourselves at Ecco Gusto Italiano in Toorak. A cozy yet relaxed Italian restaurant..."

Daisy Never Too Sweet

"We went to Ecco on Saturday night for dinner which happened to be the Grand Final day and surprisingly the restaurant is pretty packed. On the night,..."

Harmony

"These guys make the best pizza in a woodfire oven and the service was phenomenal! If you are looking for a good Italian restaurant, I suggest you..."

Food Review Australia

"Came here for a birthday with a bunch of my mates. The guys at Ecco really delivered great service and food. We highly recommend this place to..."

Hung Huynh

"My friends came over from Brisbane and I have to treat them something distinct and good, so I looked up and found this gem. I have no idea what we..."

Lei Liu

"Came here with my significant other. We really enjoyed the gnocchi, the sauce was perfect. They use a woodfire oven and it makes for the perfect..."

Adam Sarfati

"Ecco catered for all tastes for our birthday group of 19 upstairs last night. The choice of dishes from The Greatest Hits selection was perfect. The..."

Kay Hannaford

"Have ordered take away pizza from and have sat it this restauarant. It has truly amazing Italian food and wonderful service. I will definitely be..."

EatsOfMelbourneAus

"We had a table of 12 and NO complaints from the whole party!! All comments about the food were exceptional, and the service was perfect. Cant wait to..."

Lauren Pinch

"Came to Ecco on a date without the kids, with an intimate romantic setting and a well crafted menu, attentive polite and professional staff. The food..."

Nicole Wamba

"What a great place to have a family dinning! Amazing food, ambience & service. A must try.. Had the best gnocchi till date. Loved it.Will be..."

Raveena Kamble

"Really brilliant traditional Italian food. The Pizza are wood fired and cooked to perfection. I had the Gnocchi sorrentina, the sauce was full of..."

FriesFiend

"Went here on a whim cause I walk past it most days on the way to work! Was so yummy! Very different pizzas but fantastic and highly recommendable!..."

Bernard Haylen

"MELBOURNE'S BEST LAMB PASTAWhen we walked into this small restaurant on Toorak Road, we didn't know we were in for a treat but, boy, were..."

Edible Melbourne

"I live in this area and this place is hands down one of my most favourite Italian restaurants. The menu is very authentic. Their Italian style pasta..."

Melbourne.Food

"Forget sushi pizza, rainbow cannoli and other culinary fads saturating your Instagram. Ecco Il Ristorante transports you to humble Italian roots with..."

Food Comatose

"Ecco is such a cute little Italian place in South Yarra. I love their fresh home made pastas, and the cured meats are delicious. It’s a nice place..."

Nicolette

"You can find this little gem on Toorak Road close to the South Yarra station.It's a small charming Italian restaurant that serves authentic woodfire..."

Cludy Foodie

"Come for the pizza and stay for the espresso Martini's. Loved the base and fluffy crust of the pizza, very authentic! The Martini was almost perfect,..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"An intimate and quaint Italian restaurant which despite being on Toorak Rd in South Yarra was excellent value. The food was utterly fantastic and the..."

Phil Rowe

"We came to Ecco for pizza night and it was delicious! Entrees consisted of mussels and calamari and my favourite salad , the..."

Vivian

"Great place on Toorak Road! Absolutely enjoyed dining here - from the mussels and calamari to start with, to the pizzas to the fabulous desserts like..."

Miagoreng.com

"I had an incredible foodie night at Ecco ! They have an amazing array of the classics and their own twists too! A favourite was the Tartufata pizza -..."

Bigmelbappetite

"When you walk into a restaurant and see a big beast of a wood-fire oven you can't help but want to try the pizza. Alongside a range of Italian..."

Olive Sundays

"A touch of Italy at half the price . I became a Paesano in the first 5 minutes . The vegetarian egg plant parmagiana is excelent. No complaints..."

Michael Adams

"Ecco il Ristorante located at the heart of Toorak Road just literally 5 minutes walk from South Yarra Station. It gives you the premium, neat and..."

Jeffry

"The food at Ecco was delicious. We were presented with Midori spritz’ which were a delicious take on the Italian Apertif the Aperol Spritz!..."

Food Josh

"Such a cosy environment with super friendly staff. Had their calamari as entree, shark bay crab meat spaghetti and finished it off with a Nutella..."

Goodfoodpapi

"We were invited to an event at Ecco tonight which was literally just down the road from another pizza place I’d recently visited. The difference at..."

Good Food Good Mood

"As one of the many upmarket Italian eateries dotted along Toorak Road, Ecco certainly not disappoint.With a true Italian at the helm and..."

Penguineats

"Ecco! What can I say, delicious AF pasta. The menu was a little small but they absolutely will blow you away with how good it tastes & they have a..."

@foodtom

"Coming from someone with a large Italian family, we had some of the best pasta in Melbourne here at Ecco. The spaghetti was a 10/10, rich tomato..."

Maria Condello

"Exceptional service, best pork belly I haveEver experienced! Great back area and courtyard for large groups. Awesome deserts. Can’t wait to go..."

Maggie Quach

"We had a groupon for some Mexican place that treats groupon buyers like crap. Had I known, I wouldnt have bought my first groupon. While waiting for..."

DineByNine

"Super awesome food, romantic atmosphere, friendly staff made our anniversary celebration night an extra special one.For a moment we felt like it..."

Pramitha Ranshika

"Went there for dinner a few days ago to catch up with some friends I hadn't seen in a while. Well established and classy establishment with fine food..."

Ernest

"A wonderful and true Italian restaurant. A booking for 16 people, we were all individually and as a group well looked after. Everyone’s food..."

Eden Di Sipio

"This place is absolutely fantasticI been here many times and it never disappointThe food is 100 % italian and the management at his..."

Giuseppe Colosimo

"Was here for last year Valentine’s Day dining! Early Bookings are required for occasional dining , but other wise also this place is quiet crowded..."

Deep Animesh

"I came on Valentines Day with a friend. I was so impressed with this place. The food, the wine choice and the staff were exceptional. would have to..."

Vanessa

"Amazing food, classic Italian food. A real pleasure 🍺🧀Chefs technique with a classic Woden oven it was impressive, amazing service,..."

Jesus Cortes

"Today I visited Ecco in South Yarra for lunch. I didn't expect much, last time I went the food I had wasn't anything to write home about. However,..."

Pestaterian

"I went there on Mel Cup Eve. It was nice and busy. The service was great and the food was yummy. I recommend the sticky fig pudding. Will..."

Happy Tummy

"Been going there for years and has never disappointed. Great Italian food, great service. Antipasto are great. Pizzas are thin and delicious...."

Mr_blueberry

"Like that place. Been here a few times and always same good quality. Service a bit poor but the pizzas are really nice. We can really taste the wood..."

Fanny Foodie

"Ecco! When it comes to authentic wood fire pizzas, you will not be disappointed here. Came to have a quiet dinner with a friend and thoroughly..."

Robin Yang

"I have been going to this place for years and truly enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. The pizzas are always freshly made. Entree and..."

Emi Sui

"Nice Italian food old style but super tasty! Gnocchi, agnolotti, spaghetti alla chitarra all suggested dishes! Pizza, really nice, Roma style, not..."

Marco Cedriano

"Great for big groups!Gorgeous courtyard out the back. I hosted a birthday dinner with 15 people, we had the courtyard to ourselves and enjoyed..."

Georgie Jenkins

"Simply the best authentic Italian pizza in the area. Many try, but none come close to Ecco. If you're after a Naples-style pizza as a break from the..."

Filet De Boeuf

"Had Australia day dinner at ECCO with my family. The food was so good. The menu has a decent number of vegetarian options and most importantly the..."

Karthick Narayana

"Favourite Italian in Melbourne. In particular, the gnocchi is outstanding. Amazing above and beyond service, manager recognises us and make us..."

Ashyveggielover

"Lovely, simple Italian! Been here twice and both times were pleasant. The restaurant is small but so cosy with a great ambience. Great for a date..."

Alexia Kara

"This was my first time been here. The food was amazing especially the dessert pannacotto, and the atmosphere was nice and warm, made you feel like at..."

Elle Chen

"Lovely simple Italian, sweet romantic atmosphere, pleasant family style service. What more could you ask for?I have come back here again a..."

Kate

"Detail: have come here a few times for dinner and never been disappointed. The pizza is very tasty, nothing unique about it but it is still..."

T

"Great pizzas , awesome food. Great service. Just probably needs a little refurbishment inside but food never disappoints. A little gem in South Yarra..."

Harrykarakinos

"We used to go to this place almost every Friday evening and stopped going a couple of years ago since the quality of food dropped. We tried this..."

Nooshin_ha

"Very good pizza. Thin, simple and fresh. ..."

Slobodan Bradic

"First up, I had Ecco pizzas delivered through Suppertime. I didn't dine in. When you order something in this form, you have to expect that..."

Kate

"Service not too bad, although it was a bit warm and had to ask for the air conditioning to be turned on. Also ran out of table water quickly and..."

David Lew

"Enjoyed midweek lunch at Ecco with friends. Just walked in without booking - plenty of tables available. Food was excellent. I enjoyed my..."

Lindsay

"Firewood pizza. The pizza were good but I think there is not much to eat on them. So the good point is firewood pizza that's it ! Service was good..."

Roomain Liger

"Some of the best Italian in Melbourne! The seafood spaghetti was to die for! The flavor of the sauce is married beautiful with the flesh of the..."

Mariposa

"Good Italian. Beautifully made dishes and a nice cosy place.We've ordered the Carpaccio for a start which was really tasty with fresh rocket,..."

Shlomi

"Came to celebrate my boys' birthday with the family~ Manager provides the warm welcome and great service with details, if the staffs can also smile..."

Cube of L L

"We had lunch here today on a whim, as we were in the area. The service was utterly delightful, with a gorgeous young fella who was so warm and..."

Charlotte Harris

"Highly recommend - one of the best pizza base I've had! Love this local gem 🧡 Food is deliciously cooked and very welcoming service...."

Karmen Lau

"I decided on a whim to give myself a treat and stop by at ECCO for lunch. I have been wanting to try the The Taglioni Al Granchio. The Shark Bay crab..."

J M

"Came here today for Mother's Day - made my Mum feel really special. The food was beautiful - the pizzas are some of the best pure Italian-style..."

Chris Cap

"We as a group of 4 enjoyed a good Italian homestyle meal with good, not over priced Italian wine. Our favourite dishes was the ox cheek and duck..."

Antony Winiarski

"Hands down the best Italian restaurant I've been to in Melbourne. The food itself was alien... Out of this world. Ordered the lamb ragu, absolute..."

Lex Xiao

"Found this place close to where I parked had some beautiful gnocchi for dinner! True Italian style it was flawless! The waiter was excellent bought..."

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