Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

"Incredible views with food that delights all palates! We had a fantastic birthday dinner at Sassone! The food was authentic Italian cuisine with..."

Katerina Ana

Adonis Cats

"Great food great service. Balcony definitely best option if weather is right. The 8hr slow cooked ox cheek is sublime. The paella is perfectly cooked..."

Thomas Reeh

"Easily one of, if not the best Italian restaurants my partner and I have been too! Great service and attention to detail especially with a small..."

Anthony Pike

"Last minute find. 16 people and was accommodated with ease. Service was impeccable. Food even better. Had some sort of pesto with Italian sausage..."

ROGER LABBAD

Merchant

83/100 (1030 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Very impressed....without prompting, they offered to make a vegan meal for me. Lots of places force me to settle for vegetarian. This sort of..."

Dawn Sims

"My partner and I shared the 4 course meal. Absolutely amazing, a taste of what's on offer and really great quality food. I strongly recommend this..."

Tori Norrish

"Fantastic food from start to finish. Great simple Italian food that was good enough to make me forgive a few minor service flaws. We will be back. A..."

Scott Burchell

"Fabulous meal, attentive and experts at their craft - Chef's specials are definitely worthwhile. Noisy but that's an Osteria isn't it? Loved..."

Robyn Newson

"Our large family experience was excellent. The food, the staff, the fact that it is a busy environment all added to the experience. The wine list..."

Maggie Bain

"We are from out of town and my son chose this restaurant because he studies Italian and hospitality in Year 11. It was hands down the best dining..."

Meg Nichols

"Very good food and exceptional..."

Sherelee Rose

"Beautiful food and lovely staff - a veritably congenial dining..."

Thornton Christensen

"Amazing Atmosphere, brilliant food and wine! Highly..."

Jo Sabatino

"OMG I had the braised rabbit and it was..."

Stephen Loyer

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Fred Pugsley

"Everything was delicious. Service and food was 8/10. I would recommend and definitely would visit again. I would give the pasta a miss next time..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Our lunch experience was enhanced by our charismatic and super friendly waiter. The bread was lovely, but the highlight was the extra virgin olive..."

Custardbun

"Had a meal here last night, service was good and waiter allowed us to taste wine prior to ordering a glass as we were unsure which to go with. Had..."

Vege Eats

"enjoyed a spur of the moment lunch here today. Had beefcheek croquette for entree and shared the fettuccine spiced ragu (although couldn't taste any..."

Teddys99

"Had lunch at Merchant recently and it was very good. I had a grilled snapper dish with sides of roast potato and salad and everything was yummy...."

SDeans

"The food was mostly good, with the only disappointing dish being the beef carpaccio with horseradish and grain salad. The pacific oysters..."

Jesskaar

"Great food!!! We were a large group and the restaurant had organised a sharing menu. The food was well selected and a great balance of the..."

Ananya Singhal

"Great place for a work lunch, quality food and knowledgable wait staff without being too stuffy. Fit out looks great and the pasta dishes were all..."

Rick Nuddock

"What a suave venue. The Dear Luncher managed to walk on through to this place through the Rialto at random when the faint aroma of meat was detected..."

The Dear Luncher

"The food was OK. But not worth the price tag. I came for a lunch with colleagues and it took 40 minutes for our food to come out so we had to scoff..."

CCC

"I really like Guy Grossi's Merchant restaurant which can be found at the bottom of the intercontinental hotel. They serve delicious Italian food with..."

KnowingMelbourne

"DINNERThis place was great, it looked great, was clean I loved dining here. The food and service were great and it was actually pretty..."

Emma

"Enjoyed dinner here for a work function. A very comfy atmosphere to enjoy a few drinks and a very hearty Italian feast.Highlight of the night..."

Split The Bill

"Came here for lunch and ordered the day's special - some seafood spaghetti dish. It was pretty good. For a bustling venue at lunch time, service was..."

Looster_Foodie

"Great date night at this Northern Italian gem. Menu suited both of us and the drinks were definitely a good match. Overall a cozy restaurant and will..."

Sandra Carpinteri

"Great new menu, friendly and helpful staff. Very authentic Venetian food! Highly recommended! The ambiance was fancy but not pretentious at..."

David Enes

"I came for a work dinner (sorry, no photos) from a selected limited menu - three courses that I couldn't finish a single one of!!! I started with a..."

YummyMummy

"A wonderful experience at Merchant for a special occasion. The food was fantastic, and the service matched. The saffron arancino was crunchy on the..."

AP23

"Merchant Osteria Veneta is one of those Italian classics that never fail - sometimes forgotten, it's one of those places that every time you go you..."

The New Fave

"Highly Recommend!We dined here on Saturday evening and was greeted by each and every staff member working which automatically made us feel..."

Crispybacon

"Awesome. Amazing food and chefs. Very pleasant atmosphere. Great people. Love it. ..."

Paula Bacalhau

"Very good, food and seafood was cooked perfectly, service was great, place was clean. Nothing else to say. Maybee time for a menu change? Come here..."

Gaetano

"Been here many times before but this time around I nearly got lost as Rialto was going through a bit of a refurbishment and I couldn't easily see the..."

Occasionalist

"Great northern Italian food. Service always good. Fantastic risottos and grilled fish. This is a place that is always busy for lunch and caters..."

Stretts

"A little bit of Italy in the middle of the city. Not the tacky Italy that you can sometimes (not all) find on Lygon. You may be surprised at the $26..."

Food In My Tummy

"Been here a few times over the past couple of years and found it very consistent in quality. Awesome food and they obviously take great care in..."

George Martin

"The Swine loves the Intercontinental and Merchant. This place is quality Italiano all the way be it in main serve meals, deserts, drinks or coffee...."

The Swine

"So very very good!! Would go back in a heartbeat. Great food, service and wine. We were there for a midweek lunch so wasn't overly busy which was..."

Lois Lane

"18/Mar/2015Here for dinner after a long absence and the restaurant still looks great, modern and clean. We were shown to our table and..."

Rennie

"Had an great meal for a farewell of a colleague. Some of the group were not happy with the pasta but I thought it was delicious. Very simple and..."

Mophki

"Came here for a birthday dinner and had the set menu. The food was divine and there was so much of it! The cured meats and duck liver pate were a..."

Bopnbeep

"Haven't been in years but I have such fond memories of this place. The service was good, the ambiance was fantastic, and TV was visible out the..."

Princess_Porky

"Great place, great chef. Good sharing dishes, really nice quality and always good service. Great for a family outing for something special. ..."

Shane Lucas

"Simply the most wonderful Italian feast we've had in Australian for many many years. Coming from Sydney we get so disappointed with the standard of..."

Temples Markets

"A great evening and even better ambience.. The cocktails were served just right ! I love a good cocktail .. Vodka goose !! Some amazing..."

Sunaina Jaswal

"Very good..... But not as Great as I was expecting.Don't get me wrong, food was good, but seemed to be lacking something to make it a great..."

Ramand

"In an environment which potentially could be viewed as 'posh', it is surprisingly casual. It had a warm ambience and guests are encouraged to take..."

Thequestfornoms

"The Merchant is a restaurant located at the bottom of the Rialto Tower, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne. It’s a very mediterranean restaurant,..."

Dan From Melbourne

"Overall, it was a good experience mainly due to the pasta dishes being superb. I’m dying to go back to have more..."

Jaime

"Another magical pairing was between the superb Enkir saison (seasonal) pale ale of Birra Del Borgo from Italy and the Einkorn Tortellini, Cuttlefish,..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Went to dinner here for my 21st birthday and it was absolutely gorgeous. Fabulous staff and mouth watering food.Thank you..."

Madeleine In Melbourne

"An enjoyable experience. I have visited the Merchant Osteria Veneta a number of times over the years. Earlier this week I was staying at the..."

Esmerelda17

"Fantastic customer service, we dropped in here on the spur of the moment had a drink and nibbles. The food tasted beautiful, so fresh and enjoyable...."

Ilike2eat

"A true taste of Italy. I visit Melbourne quite often and make sure I have dinner at MOV every time I am there. Delicious, authentic and wholesome..."

Lisa P

"Sensational. What a lovely experience. This is a late review, we visited Merchant for lunch in November 2013.I'd highly recommend you share..."

MelbourneMiss

"Paying for the rent. Disappointed with the risotto's (we had two)... seemed like a generic risotto base to which the actual fare was added to, on..."

GetReal

"Reliable Northern Italian. We have eaten at the Merchant of Venice a number of times over last couple of years. It offers good Northern Italian food..."

Acidroadrider

"Polenta!!!!. Great to see so many polenta dishes available considering Northern Italy is known for its polenta!! A lot of risotto dishes to choose..."

Ziggy

"Nice wine! Chilled atmosphere. Lovely place. really enjoyed the atmosphere . The walls around the booths are for writing on and are alive with past..."

Estelle Mae

"Delicious. The food here is fantastic. I highly recommend visiting merchant for a wonderful dining experience, from the open plan kitchen, the..."

Nick

"Regular spot for my morning coffee... Sometimes a line but good consistent coffee & professional service everytime. Decor and ambiance makes you want..."

Rosely

"Third visit in six months and doesn't disappoint. Great food matched by service. Chefs on display work like a well oiled machine. Would recommend the..."

Argus

"Loved it! We had a great night out at the Merchant. Free tapas at the bar while we waited for the rest of our friends. Once we were seated at our..."

Nicole Leech

"Great food, great wine and great service. Best night out in a long time ... Highly recommend..."

Daniela

"Leave room for dessert!. When we booked a table for lunch for 4 people, we advised that one of our party would be in a wheelchair and we were..."

Maureen Murphree

"True Melbourne. Not perfect, but thats not why you go. Have been 4 times and love the selection as well as entrees as tasting plates to share...."

Nick

"Terrific place. Excellent and attentive staff. Food fantastic and about the same price as pub food. Great quality and good size servings. Best duck..."

Viclegal

"Best coffee ever!. Friendly staff, absolutely great coffee. When I'm craving for a coffee, in the morning or any time during the day, it has to be..."

Shil Grao

"Great venue, great food, excellent service, give it..."

Warwick McCormick

"A pound of pork flesh!. Ok, so I went to this restaurant last Thursday and had a fairly mediocre experience. It just so happened that, by complete..."

Ruby-Jean

"FANTASTIC!. My partner and I ate at merchant last week. Service is fantastic!. Friendly, efficient and warm. We were welcomed and seated by a lovely..."

Eateneverywhere1234

"One of the best in Melbourne. Having heard only good things about this place my hopes were definitely high and I was not disappointed. Very attentive..."

Eggcupmoose

"A great place for a quick bite for lunch or a catch up over coffee. Plenty of seating inside and out (great people watching). Traditional Italian..."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"Cozy place for some regional Italian food. Service was great, although the food portion could be improved. The dishes weren't that spectacular as..."

Gen

"Cozy Italian restaurant tucked away from the main road. The place is dimly lit and offers a great selection of Italian dishes. Pasta is homemade...."

Isabelle Tran

"It's always a pleasure dining at Merchant. A broad range of delicious Italian dishes complimented by great coffee and a lovely selection of wines and..."

Nick Brittain

"Came in for lunch the other day. Had the sirloin, cooked to medium rare. I was honestly impressed. Meat was succulent and delicious. Will definitely..."

Elyas Daud

"It’s like being invited to step inside an Italian cookbook - delicious traditional Italian fare without pretentious hoo-ha. The lunch menu is full..."

Craig Lawrence

"Lovely Italian dining experience. Also a great spot for breakfast or a coffee..."

Evelyn Hamlett

Brunetti Classico - Carlton

83/100 (10397 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Heaven for sweet-tooth ☺️. I have never seen a single shop that presents you with huge range of cake, tart, bakery, eclair or any sweet thing you..."

Ada Smith

"Brunetti has been my favourite place to go to for any sweets or custom made birthday cakes. The price are so reasonable and great customer service...."

Saron Mogese

"Lots of variety to hot foods, drinks, ice creams, cakes and desserts. I tried the hot chocolate it was really nice not too sweet and very smooth and..."

Annie D

"Had some post movie coffee and cake at the famous Brunetti Classico! It’s lovely, spacious, with plenty of helpful staff. My darker roast double..."

Ben Sorensen

"After lunch around the corner 5 of us popped in for a little sweet treat. OK unless you a regular I don't know how you can pick quickly what you..."

Sam Keir

"It's my favourite cafe since the 90s... been to this cafe when it was only 1 shop... it's amazing to see how much it has expanded over the 30..."

Alex Chai

Duke Pizza

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-For study break, we decided to grab..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Best place in Melbourne to get a 24” Pizza! 🍕 Super friendly staff, the pizza was fresh and tasted absolutely amazing! Options for indoor or..."

Chloe

"Duke Pizza is a small but cosy place to visit. A solid menu, I decided to go for something different and ordered the Magic Fun-Guy which was a..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"So delicious!!! Actually exceed my expectations in terms of quality and taste. I ordered mr wolf and American boy, and both pizzas were top notch..."

Sunny Yuan

"The most underrated pizza joint in the city. Big slices, crispy crust, delicious sauce and affordable price. However, I do wish they have more..."

Avery

"Came here quite a few times already. Quality is great and consistent!!! Fair price for such quality. Please don’t increase the price tho...."

Hello

"Loved the atmosphere and the food at Dukes. Super friendly staff and not to mention the delicious pizzas..."

Andy Yin

"If you want great size and variety, this is the place. Offering a 24 inch pizza. Whilst also offering the wide variety of flavours and toppings you..."

Lauren Pinch

"We had gluten free vegan pizzas last night and they were amazing!!! The Pony Special and the Flying V had great fresh ingredients and I think the..."

Bernard Haylen

"Went there on Wednesday night, where they do a dollar an inch promotion. So worth! We went in hungry and went out satisfied. Had the smoking chook a..."

Ben Wee

"Hand down the best pizza you can find in the CBD! I think secret is in their fantastic dough and the great ingredient they use in their pizzas. They..."

Melbourne.Food

"Duke Pizza is one of my favorite pizza places within Melbourne. I usually get take away here whenever I am starving on my way home from work.The..."

Cludy Foodie

"Awesome pizza, thick American style not skimping on toppings. If that's your go then you will love this place. Also big shout out to the garlic bread..."

FriesFiend

"We had been craving for pizza and decided to try out Duke Pizza!The pizzas were pretty good overall with generous toppings and a thick and..."

Win - FSC

"When you hear Melbourne's biggest pizza pizza, you just have to go and check it out for yourself. Damn this thing was big! I think if I curled up in..."

Nicole Wamba

"After having a bad day, I took my pizza obsessed boyfriend here for dinner, and we both walked out with a smile and a full stomach. The Mary Jane..."

Maddi Bradford

"Straight up this is some of the best Pizza that you can find in Melbourne! They're consistently great, no matter the size or the flavour! You could..."

Food Josh

"Dessert pizza... SAY NO MORE. These guys make a HUGE dessert pizza, and for all you dessert lovers it's super tasty! Went with a few friends and we..."

@foodtom

"Definitely blown away by how good this place is!! The crust, oh my goodness, they were some of the best I've had, we didn't leave any. Generous..."

Maria Condello

"Holy Moly this was a great pizza! It may not be up to the standard of a burger, but if I were a pizza blog, this would be right up there at the top!..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"You need to venture a little out of the CBD to visit this store, but it is worth the hike for Duke's delicious Magic Fun Guy Pizza. I was served by a..."

Famished

"Ordered the magic fun guy and the magic chick and thoroughly enjoyed it. Wish it were in a more convenient place because I would definitely come..."

The Food Book

"Offering a true New York experience, the pizzas here certainly exceeded our expectations in more way than one.Duke Pizza is quite literally..."

Penguineats

"Best pizza in Melbourne. After seeing these guys pop up on social media I had to check them out. Loved the American style that they offer. Creative..."

WillAfon

"such light fluffy thin bread with delicious toppingz and cheese, whats not to love. we got this with uber eats. the garlic and herb pizza was the..."

Nit Mish

"I got the vegan meat lovers delivered. OMG. So delish. The mock meat and cheese tasted really good and the pizza was a decent size so I was really..."

Nomnom

"Amazing American style pizza. These slices are huge and packed with flavour. Our favourite m was the “Magic Fun-Guy”. You can’t go wrong with..."

Cheesy.boys

"The quality of the ingredients here is second to none! Best part is dipping your crusts into the house made dipping sauces! Great menu and really..."

Viva La Tang

"Dough is spot on, nice choice of pizzas so something for everyone. Dipping sauce for the crust is a great idea especially with the big pizza they..."

Nicholas Jolliffe

"Okay so I was very cautious going here only because reviews seemed really mixed (pretty average rating of 3.3 here, but then all the reviews are like..."

Connor

"Best pizza I’ve had! I can tell that a lot of love and care has gone into the makings of such a delicious pizza 👌🏽 The freshest and tastiest..."

Dickmont Jones

"The say that bigger is better and I’m going to have to agree. Duke pizza have not only the biggest pizza I have ever seen but it’s super..."

Olive Sundays

"This small takeaway pizza joint serves one of the biggest slice of pizza I have ever seen. The pizza itself is thin and you can order in either 13..."

Debby

"The food was lightning fast, so fast that a guy called me to ask me where I was. I said I was just coming through Kensington and he said hed put..."

Timothy Jason Wicks

"Great place with cosy atmosphere. Pizza is 5 star, dough is incredible and the toppings on the Mr Wolf are to die for. Braised lamb shoulder, cheery..."

Joe Blogs

"Whenever I feel like American style pizza with lots of toppings, Duke Pizza would be the one! It’s nothing overly fancy, but the perfectly chewy..."

Kell

"Freaking huge.Pizzas are 'yuge' at Duke's. One slice is a solid feed.Toppings are generous and my favourite part is probably the..."

Turtle 🐢

"Really good Pizza, nice and simple, but yummy freshIngredients with a good balace of sauce and cheese, prawns and wee bit of chillieVery..."

Bob

"Duke is not just another pizza shop. Home of the largest deliverable pizza in Melbourne, Duke Pizza launched on the top end of Elizabeth Street, in..."

Gastrology

"Went here for the first time on Friday night and loved it. Nice crispy base and a great amount of toppings. Will definitely be coming back here again..."

Jack Ymer

"Absolutely delicious. My favourite style of pizza - thin but crispy base. Had the Flying V and was one of the best vege pizzas I've ever had...."

Georgia Clockstoppers

"Outstanding pizza, generous with the toppings, but well balanced so no one flavor over powers the rest. Great atmosphere in the store too, top marks..."

Akemi Ito

"I love Duke pizza especially their BBQ meatlover pizza. I always get it when I order there. They’re so generous with their toppings and the taste..."

Patricia Wongsodirdjo

"We enjoyed our visit to Duke Pizza this week. The Pizzas are very filling and the desserts are so delicious. Although, there could have been more..."

Lucy Rose

"Ordered here from Doordash, and was generally really pleased with how it all was! Usually pizzas delivered get soggy when they arrive but this was..."

Fitzroy Forager

"Absolutely delicious pizzas😋 The crust was soft with crispy around the side and full of flavor 👍definitely will order..."

Zoe

"This small takeaway pizza joint serves one of the biggest slice of pizza I have ever seen. The pizza itself is thin and you can order in either 13..."

Edwar Kartio

"Stupidly good pizza! Really great staff, we actually at outside and ate but then took the test home. Next time I might try single slices of a few..."

Laura Hook

Mentone Rsl

"Food and booze good. Alex Matthews very good tonight. Great fun Rock n Roll dancing to the music. Keep it going!!! Don't stop the..."

Roy Bunyan

"Biggest crowd I've seen in a long time obviously followers of the great The 4 Peace..."

Alara Boutique

"Great place for a gathering. Nice food and reasonably priced...Band on 3rd Friday of the month..."

Marion Hammond

"I go there to Paul and Anna's Latin dance lessons. Meals look great. Drink prices cheaper than most venues. Strongbow Cider stubble $6. Very..."

Graham King

"Wonderful venue. Friendly staff. Lovely meals and good covid..."

Jane Hickey

Nola Melbourne

Pepe's Italian & Liquor

83/100 (1004 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Thirty Eight Chairs

"Had a great lunch with the family here, very tasty. Quick..."

Georgios Manolis

"The dishes were great, especially the sources. Staff arranged dishes for us to share. It is very nice and sweet. As a normal cafe I can give 4..."

Subjective Opinion

"Very friendly staff. Good value priced. Excellent bacon, duck napoli, sourdough bread done well. Was having a bad morning with a mate, waiter came..."

Gustave Oon

"Beautiful food! We had the baked gnocchi, risotto and tomato, mozerella, cucumber, bread and caper salad and a fantastic rosé by the glass. The..."

M RM

"The food here was excellent. However the evening started with the waiter describing the wines to the white male at the table. The Asian male and two..."

Rosita Vila

"Where do I begin?? The BEST italian restaraunt in town! Had our sons 4th birthday lunch there today. Cannot fault anything. The service was FIRST..."

Rema Nader

"After 30 years of drinking long blacks, this is the best I have had. And excellent service, always happy and cheerful even if you are just having a..."

toniswain1

Stockroom567

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Called in for coffee but ordered veggie bowl, coffee was delicious but the veggie bowl was good that I am going to try to recreate at home - loved..."

Andrea

"Great coffee! Staff are really friendly. Keen to come back and give the food a try in the near future. It's really busy on a Friday night for drinks..."

Justin

"This place is a hidden gem. Word will get out soon about their food and the high level of service they provide. They remember my coffee order each..."

Johnson T

"At Stockroom567 there's a different pasta on the menu each day of the week. Today we were looking forward to trying the Wednesday special:..."

Pasta Of Melbourne

"We were hoping to try @stockroom567's #Maltagliati today, but end up having #buckwheat #tagliatelle #rabbit #ragu as they ran out of the specials...."

Rem

"Food is fabulous. Real sourdough bread made at the restaurant. Nick the chef there showed me the starter he makes for it. Had the beef brisket and..."

Tim Lewis

Nonna's Cucina

Wood 'n Chimney

Wheelchair Accessible

"Quick and friendly service.Very extensive menu and generous servings.Food are ok tasting, not the best, but certainly not bad. Pizza base..."

OmNom

"Amazing restaurant with yummy food. The waitress was so patient and kept a smile on her face. The bar guy not sure his name was really..."

F000D33333💞

"Great food, just be prepared to wait... pizza was yum... some pizzas have more toppings then others... but can't go wrong with he lemon grass chicken..."

Daniel

"Had a wonderful lunch with my colleague here. Booking was straightforward and the environment is very quiet. The service is excellent and the..."

Richard

"Not feeling too well today, I was looking for a venue where I could get a good feed with great nutrition - so glad I chose Wood 'N' Chimney!! The..."

Steve H

"I got some food delivered over and they were great! Especially the beef burger, must be the best seasoned patty I have ever had (and I have sampled a..."

Xuan Anh Nguyen

"Used a Groupon voucher stating the meal for 2 with drinks worth $90 ???...well according to my math I priced it at $74 worth going off the menu..not..."

R.d. Laing

"This is my go-to place for consistently good coffee and service in South Melbourne. I asked for my cappuccino to be strong and extra hot, and that's..."

TravellingFoodie

"With no expectations, we had the pizza with the lot and the gluten free pollo chicken and avocado penne. The pizza was fantastic and made on..."

Gavin Southern

"Nice. Dropped in one day after south melbourne markets. Delicious pizzas. Would be a regular if I was from the..."

Michy

"Festivus - Satisfactory. Would call this place a safe betMy breakfast was goodScrambled eggs with SalmonThe coffee was very good too..."

Deanricho_1999

"Great service, food tasted good, good value too. Staff member had a great attitude towards his job. like..."

Sunlili1961

"Good value. The food was above average, but good value, and the staff were friendly, will be..."

Steven7

"I wood go here again. So although when I entered the restaurant it was dead quiet (perhaps that's what makes people walk on to the next restaurant),..."

ChipCritic

"Delicious Alfredo pasta and 'pizza a lot'. Good flavour in the duck risotto, but it'd be fair to say there's not enough of duck in it. Service is..."

Nina

"Great service, food tasted amazing, good vibe. Staff member had a great attitude towards her job. Definitely he back. First time here..."

Renato Gelic

"Absolutely love this place! Get a coffee and muffin here almost everyday....great place to chill out......"

Sandyummy

"Fantastic!. Our first visit to woodnchimney in south Melbourne tonight (4/10/13) and it was a lovely experience from start to finish. Staff were..."

Julie Guiney

"So Cheap... So Delicious. I came here after driving by and being desperate for food and for once we made a great decision!I have now been..."

ToorakM

"Breakfast. Had a lovley breakfast and a fantastic coffee made by the beautiful Jodie.Thanks..."

AndyB

"Impressed. We dined at WoodnChimney in Sth Melbourne on Sunday 18/08/2013.4 of us arrived at 11.00am and sat down for breakfast.We were..."

Mark Salti

"Had dinner here recently and it was fantastic! We started with the trio of dips as an entrée which was huge and brought out shortly after ordering...."

Aaron

"Omg. I'm visiting Melbourne and have just had my first and not last encounter with wood n chimney. IT WAS AMAZING. The food was delicious, pizza so..."

Sam

"I went here two days ago. I really liked it.theres enough on the menu for all taste types. I got the pumpkin pizza yumm and some dip and bread! they..."

Potatogemma

"Nice restaurant! Food here is exactly what I expected, great flavours and great..."

Aki

"Some of the best take away in south melbourne. I just love the duck risotto, can't get enough of it. Good staff, friendly service, good food...."

Lady

"Some people don't have good taste. Food here is exactly what I expected, great flavours and great..."

Robin Campbell

"Excellent food and service. Myself, Fiancé and my two friends got vouchers from Ouffer for all you can eat for $25 for two.We were so impressed..."

Kellie Keegan

"Loved the food! great staff! will b back very..."

Belinda

"Fantastic food and service by very friendly staff. Risotto is a must try! We went to the Melbourne Central restaurant but from what I can see on..."

Need To Eat

"Very good food in unpretentious surrounding , duck risotto worth a try, pizzas great ...meal sizes for hungry dinners..."

Malcolm Moore

"Excellent duck risotto, aubergine chips were lightly crumbed and not soggy, chips were crisp and service was..."

J Tong

"Walked into this beautiful restaurant last Friday evening and it felt good. We were welcomed promptly and the staff were warm and lovely. The menu..."

Joyofcoorg Man

"Very friendly service, tasty pizzas and chicken wings. It has indoor and outdoor setting. Quiet and cosy..."

Richard G

"Every meal was a hit with us - pizza gnocchi burger and risotto! The wine list was polite but..."

Phil Matt

"Awesome staff and bar. The pool table is in a bit of an awkward spot so be..."

James P

"Really friendly service, and good happy hour..."

Lisa Green

Mr. Bond

"A cute little Italian place just off Chapel St. We both ordered the express lunch which included a glass of wine for $24 each. The bolognese was..."

Le Cat & Kate

"We love Me Bond and 38 chairs! The staff is amazing - they’re all so kind and helpful and willing to make adjustment to dishes for dietary needs...."

Alana Tendler

"Such a cosy little Italian restaurant by the same people from thirty eight chairs. Feels just like being back in Italy with the red checkered table..."

HH24

"Excellent food and great service. Absolutely fantastic place transforms you back to Italy. Owned by the same people who owns 38 chairs. They get..."

Mo

"Great Italian restaurant - a very cosy little setup. The service is fantastic and very authentic with delicious food. Happy to reminisce of Italy by..."

Steve Levon

"We originally had set our sights on Thirty Eight Chairs, but after discovering that they weren’t open for lunch that day, we decided to try Mr..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Came here for lunch and had a really good meal despite being a bit expensive. I enjoyed the salads they had, particularly the octopus salad. Our..."

Rebecca R

"Nice environment great breakfast Friendly staff with a real Italian feel.We had a simple breakfast however the flavours where..."

Justin

"Great place for breakfast! Good food and welcoming atmosphere - yummy bread, perfect poached eggs and amazing coffee! We're two fussy Melbourne..."

Ericka

"So far only had coffee here but gotta say, the coffee was good and at $3 for a long mac - value. Sat on stools outside in the sun but Inside there..."

Gerd

"Great spot. Personal and cosy. Great coffee and delicious food! Run and owned by authentic Italians who speak the beautiful language. Adds to the..."

Daniela

"Charming little spot on a South Yarra side street from the team behind Thirty Eight Chairs next door. Décor is very authentic Italian in the style..."

The Napoli Alert

"Effortless service at its best.. beautiful food .. I always make time to visit again and..."

Areti Stand

"We loved the pizza and they looked after us very well. Great Italian hospitality! Thank you, we'll be back many..."

silvia andrini

"This place is fantastic. It's a casual little place where all the staff makes you feel like family. The food is great, simple tasty dishes made with..."

Orlando

"Excellent coffee, nice outdoor space. Definitely the place to be if you are looking for a "not that usual" breakfast. The personnel is welcoming and..."

Emiliano Moroni

"Been going here for years, this place is so welcoming and the new fitout is amazing. Thanks Gino for always making us feel like..."

James Pridgeon

"Personalised service and good coffee at non-hipster prices! Great selection of homemade pastries and light meals..."

Loren Oranga

"Great service.. Great location.. and perfect coffee. The dog enjoyed sitting in the sun..."

Matt h

"Great food, amazing service, awesome venue. The Brazilian waitress we had was the..."

Nathaniel Viccajee

Etto

83/100 (2621 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Free off-street parking

"Had the gnocchi carbonara with chicken and was not disappointed. Huge serving and very tasty. Nice fresh cooked pasta place with lots of..."

Denny Patron

"One of my favourite places to hang out on Sundays. There’s not usually a lot of customers when I visit but sometimes I like to go to a place to..."

Alvin Lee

"4.5Etto has always been my go-to when I'm in the area for delicious and filling Italian food, and what really impress me is that it has..."

Hello. Imnikki

"This place is not very fancy. There are only few sitting tables. But this place is very busy for takeaways and delivery. There were back to back..."

Bharat Wadhwa

"I had the papardelle with bolognese ragu. Absolutely delicious! Food was served quickly and piping hot. Will definitely return for a pasta..."

Tessa

"Great food and service, was fast and price is reasonable, their staff is very friendly, tasty pasta, convenient location next to coles I will come..."

Sallyyang1988

"Pretty nice pasta here with the ability to mix and match sauces and pasta. Their pasta is done better than other Italian places like some of the ones..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"Absolutely love this style of pasta joint where you basically build the pasta you want. Went with the fettuccine basil pesto with a dash of cream and..."

Birdman

"Don't think I'll be going anywhere else when I'm craving fresh made pasta. Was an entirely different experience. Do not underestimate this place, it..."

Vanessa Tran

"Was craving some Italian foods and while browsing through Zomato I found this little beauty here. Decided to check it out because of the high rating..."

CALINSHA .M.Y

"The pasta portion is humongous here, worth the money (size and taste wise). The spicy Italian sausage linguine and the carbonara were very flavourful..."

MeganEatsEverything

"'How good can fast food pasta be?' i hear you ask. Well, pretty darn good if you're heading to Etto Italian Street Pasta in South Melbourne. And..."

The New Fave

"Very good pasta. Quick service and friendly staff as well. The truffle oil and salami fettuccine was amazing, 3 cheeses gnocchi also very..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"We went to the South Melbourne Etto Pasta Bar a couple of weeks ago. We have been to all 3 Etto Pasta Bar outlets and have enjoyed some lovely meals..."

Whenfoodsonpoint

"A little corner shop at South Melbourne.Tried the Spicy Italian Sausage and Carbonara w the double cheese Garlic bread. Foods better than..."

Ryan Jinn Huei

"According to The Urban List | Melbourne, this is one of the best carbonara dishes in the city. It's from Etto Pasta Bar in South Melbourne. I'm not..."

The Hand That Bites

"Good and cheap food. I like the pesto! Service is good. Basically you need to help yourself except ordering. It would be perfect if they can serve..."

ZzzPpl

"Used to dine here for lunch when I worked around the area. Quick and tasty pasta with a lot of creative modern variation to choose from. The place is..."

Ferry Gondo

"Came here and luckily people had just left for us to get a seat on a Saturday. Absolutely delicious, fresh, flavoursome and lovey..."

Janay Tahlia Casas

"One of the most delicious fresh pesto pasta ive ever had! well seasoned and filled with homely aromatic basil with grated parmesan cheese, ive added..."

Mi55Bee

"Love fresh pasta 🍝💕Ordered meatballs for entree but found it a bit over cooked...However the pasta was really good The truffle..."

Melody.mt.tang

"Hidden gem serving delicious Italian pasta and pizza. Three of us shared truffle & parmesan cheese chips, truffle and mushroom mac & cheese, spicy..."

Aleenoz12

"Absolutely best pasta in Melbourne hands down. So fresh and tasty! I had the pesto spaghetti and it was to die for! I love that when I ordered and..."

A Girl With Curves

"Small pasta restaurant in South Melbourne my favourite is the truffle salami pasta here! You can choose from many different types of freshly made..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"Etto is my partner and my favourite home delivery comfort food in the south Melbourne area (have racked up some serious Ubereats miles!... Seriously..."

Daniel Livingstone

"Absolutely love the pine nuts with the basil pesto pasta! It's great that the pastas are customisable too. Limited seating at the South Melbourne..."

Lsph

"Nice local takeaway pizza and pasta joint. Can be a bit inconsistent due to the change in staff leaving some of my experiences with a very watery and..."

Happyley

"I’ve had a mix of experiences with Etto across Melbourne, with the South Melbourne one being my usual go to due to proximity to my now former..."

Donutsam

"Delicioussss, fresh ingredients. I was really hanging for pasta and this place delivered. I had bolognase with chilli and it tasted almost like home,..."

Stephanie Grace

"Nice little pasta & pizza eatery. Limited seating. They probably do more takeaways & deliveries. Service was great, offering more Parmesan without us..."

Who Loves Good Food

"Don't let the photo put you off this is pasta in a box turned upside down !! This place makes some tasty pasta ! Favourites here are the truffle oil..."

George David Michaelides

"Cheap and delicious, recommend for a casual meal. We got the chicken cacciatore pasta with added bacon and the shredded chicken salad, which was..."

Yourmelbournefoodguide

"Chicken Cacciatore with fusilli and Spicy Italian Sausage. I give mine a 10/10. Going to go back and try the pesto. Cute little place for a quick..."

Miss Lil Lil

"The photos says it all - fresh pasta made daily served in delicious sauce using simple ingredients but bursting with flavours. We came here on a..."

Hungry Hieu

"Good pasta. Not great (at its price I was expecting more), but definitely not too shabby either. I had carbonara fussili and I was quite happy..."

Don Djoe

"It's inside the Clarendon Centre, so it's a very convenient place to have a meal when you go out to do grocery shopping at Coles. The pasta is just..."

Kevin Setiadi

"There is actually nothing like fresh pasta. I've eaten here a couple of times now and also grabbed takeaway on several occasions and it's always..."

Good Food Good Mood

"One of my favourites on a lazy night. The pastas are hand made and done well. Two defaults are the carbonara and bolognese. You can't go..."

Hungry Hippo

"Pretty decent bolognese, saucy without it being too tomato pastey, pasta cooked al dante and spice level included in the cooking! Great pizzas great..."

Elsa Doe

"My favourite pasta place in Melbourne! Recently, I've been ordering the ragu bolognese, it is delicious! I also really like the salami truffle pasta...."

Bree

"My favourite pasta bar, and have been ordering at least once a week especially the black truffle and salami with mushroom ravioli with the extras..."

Billy Runtung

"Came back for their pasta almost every week !! Probably more than 10 times now. Love their pasta and always crave for it!! Keep up good worksEtto!!!..."

All About Food

"I like Etto.My favourite would be the black truffle & salami on fettuccine. The truffle & parmesan chips are also delicious, as is the..."

Tony

"Came here tonight for a quick late dinner before heading out to the club on a Saturday night. We ordered a range of pasta dishes (carbonara..."

Minh Thuy Le

"Ordered on Deliveroo after a quick search to satisfy my sudden race for a red pasta. Happy with the food getting and it was delivered within 35 mins...."

Gina

"Went in for late lunch after church service in a Sunday, it wasn't busy then. Good pasta at a reasonable, big serving and it was a struggle to finish..."

LittleM

"Tried their new delicious creamy prawn and pea pasta today. The prawns were bursting with flavour and you can tell that why were fresh, I loved the..."

Gemma Dittmar

"Reasonable sized serve of linguini aglio e olio. Lovely flavour, fresh basil, bitey parmesan, the right amount of chilli kick for an Italian meal,..."

David Lew

"Consistent and affordable for quick & non nonsense pasta. This is our go to place whenever we are in the area. Great for eat in. For takeout, only..."

M&M

"Authentic homemade healthy Italian pasta.. I had the prawn and pea w creamy sauce and it was delicious and hearty lunch. Though it was little bland..."

J88

"MY DISHI had the special of the day, the white lemony pasta with prawns and peas. I wasn't expecting much, to be honest, but the pasta was good...."

Lulu T. Legrand

"Love the menu here and the fact that they do kids sizes of pasta for $10! This is perfect given their generous serving sizes and for small eaters..."

Kiss And Eat Up

"Everyone has them – those days when all you crave is a cheeky carb fest – and there’s nothing more comforting or satisfying than a big bowl of..."

MyFoodBelly

"Food: The black truffle and salami pappardelle turned out better than expected. It was al dente with texture variability from the crumbs, pasta etc...."

Teomelvin39

"Etto, my local pasta place. Can never fault it. The wagyu meatball is absolutely brilliant. I usually go for the standard napoli which never fails to..."

John Isaac

"I dropped by for a quick lunch a few weeks ago with two other friends and we all ordered the pasta of the day. I believe it was slow cooked bolognese..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"The place to be in if you're looking for some good quality, reasonably priced, fast-served pasta dishes with no complications. I had the pappardelle..."

Bayu Prasakti Tjandra

"Etto has spectacular customer service. Having a full day and many errands to run, I was late to pick up my pre-ordered lunch. By the time I arrived..."

Clarissa

"If you're looking for no fuss pasta this is the place to be. Freshly made pasta with a variety of sauces to choose from, you'll always be happy...."

Nancy

"One afternoon a few weeks ago I thought to myself, ” You know what? It has been a while since I have had good pasta. Like really good pasta…”...."

Karma Clarke

"What a great idea, to have a take away pasta place! Service was a bit slow, and it wasn't necessarily that busy, but the pasta was cooked perfectly..."

Adele

"Quick, awesome pasta. So many different options and they are always willing to make adjustments to orders. Their spelt pasta is really good...."

Kate Oh

"Wonderfully fresh pasta. This is the real deal! The sauces are delicious and creative. Salami and truffle- so delicious! The prices are really great..."

Karma Clarke

"All this (worthy) praise of their pasta-but how has no one mentioned their amazing pizzas yet? Ordered a Margarita Pizza to accompany my cream basil..."

Rachel Jaye Honner

"On our last day in Melbourne, York took me to a very nice Italian place in South Melbourne called “Etto Italian Street Pasta” . The place was 20..."

Winny

"David from Etto invited us to come back for lunch and I must say their food is amazing. As he suggested, I ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara. The dish..."

Nona Tukang Makan

"I’ve been wanting to try Etto ever since it opened. The concept of fresh, handmade pasta cooked to order and in a quick, casual manner was very..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"One of the best for a quick casual pasta feed. Hasn’t changed much since I first came here in 2013, except prices have gone up a little (still very..."

Donald Yip

"friend of mine wanted pasta for dinner, but the one in the city are closed, so we came to south melbourne’s outlet. there is no pizza today which..."

Lee Yu Xuan

"yum! ordered via uber eats - smokey bacon and persian feta - salami and olive pizza - carbonara each dish was a hit - we were so eager to eat the..."

AA Reviews

"Fantastic service and fantastic pasta. The matriciana sauce was perfect spice with fettuccini pasta. Spinach and ricotta ravioli with bolognese..."

Frank Papa

"Absolutely pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and service here! It appears more like a "cookie cutter" store however the food was..."

Umie

Mezzo

83/100 (1380 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Dinner between shows, this venue was perfectly situated for a quick, but delicious bite. The staff were friendly, the meals quick and all tasted..."

Sandra Vouch

"Decent pretheatre dining. Really great stone fire pizza with lovely toppings. Calamari was a little chewy but the salad dressing with is was lovely...."

Eater123

"Everything we ordered, ie pork belly pizza, porterhouse steak and Napoli pasta, was good except the pasta. Pasta was just mediocre for the price we..."

Jiang Ng

"Pros- Good location .Nice ambience. Good service . Friendly Staff.Cons - Value of food and taste was average.There are better Italian..."

Sree

"Beautiful food, friendly service and just around the corner from the Princess Theatre.The pumpkin and ricotta tortellini is very tasty,..."

Kayah Meehan

"Very much enjoyed our entrees and main meals in this lovely resturant, friendly service and stylish decor. We will be back here. Joshua Waddell..."

Brianna Marie

"My girlfriend and I dined here recently and found the food was great. So far i cannot fault the service or offerings. My pizza was delicious and my..."

Joshua Waddell

"Had a pleasantly surprising Saturday night dinner at Mezzo this weekend. We had booked for 6:30pm and the restaurant was only partially filled. ..."

Melissa Kate

"Attended Mezzo for the pre-theatre dinner option on a busy Saturday night. Ordered an shared entree, main and dessert. Throughly enjoyed..."

Mel

"Great value and service, food was awesome too, couldn't fault it. Will come back and be recommending to friends. Beef cheek is insanely..."

Ozavsfan

"Went for a birthday celebration and had a wonderful evening. The food was great and a reasonable price, coffee was good and the service was smart and..."

Rowena

"Where do I begin to describe this wonderful evening? The mango panna cotta was the very definition of food art. The service was exemplary. The..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Not an extensive menu but what we ordered was all excellent, good service without being overly attentive (had to ask for coffee and the bill), well..."

Allan Watson

"Best Italian food ever in Melbourne... Fresh dishes and good atmosphere... I suggest every one to try it... For an amazing experience in a typical..."

Calogero Giambarresi

"Well worth heading here after 7.30pm once the pre-theatre crowd clears out. Really nice food with an Italian influence, and reasonably priced as..."

Warwickdymphna

"My partner celebrated at Mezzo and I booked a table for 14 in advance. I had to change the number of guests a couple of times and each time I called,..."

Happy Foodie Melb

"Fantastic modern Italian food with enough options to please the whole family. The owner is very hands on and it shows, plenty of pride in what he has..."

Luke Banitsiotis

"Italiano was the order of the day and Mezzo was the eatery of choice. Mezzo is a beautiful higher end establishment. It is decked out rather..."

The Swine

"Had dinner with friends at Mezzo. Service was great and professional. Food also was at high standard. Atmosphere was nice not too noisy which I like...."

Farsh

"Had the pre theatre sharing plates at $20 each for two, plus a bottle of wine, it was excellent. Service friendly and professional. And they do..."

Jane Russell

"OYSTER HAPPY HOUR! Happy hour has returned with half price oysters from 5pm to 6.30pm. Service and wine selection were good. If you like oysters I..."

Sandra Garcia

"A quick meal before Fiddler on the Roof. Great location and great staff - friendly and efficient. The restaurant was almost full but we had excellent..."

Jacinta Cloney

"A friend was visiting from interstate and I saw the 50% off deal via TripAdvisor, so we thought why not. We had a great time. The mixed olives were..."

MelbourneMiss

"The best meal my wife and I have had in Melbourne in years. We went there last night and ordered bruschetta and pizza and it was absolutely delicious..."

Lachlan Heshusius

"Loverly meal! Had a special for $39 per head for 3 course meal. Tasty share platter, calamari for entree. Mains and deserts were delicious :). Will..."

Cray

"Dinner service on a Fri was prompt and attentive. They ask if you are going to a show and have some pre theatre sets to get you on your way. They..."

BBG

"Love it. Went to Mezzo the other day for lunch. We shared two pizzas, best I've had in a long time. Great quality and affordable. Staff were..."

Roganjosh80

"Saturday night I had my mothers birthday at mezzo and was overly impressed with the quality of the food and service. The host who I think is the..."

PGS

"Overall, Mezzo is a great, reliable and quality place to enjoy some food, some wine and some good company. If you’re with a bunch of friends –..."

Dining Nirvana

"...the best outside of Italy, tiramisu della..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"Mezzo has a warm sophistication with white walls and linen offset by dark timber furnishings, black curtains, boudoir style red fabric light fittings..."

Mel D

"...we’ve had a brilliant time, couldn’t have felt more welcome and will be back as well as trying out their new venture Mister Bianco in..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Our table came to the mutual decision that the meal was satisfying yet there was no ‘wow’..."

FOOD CHEE

"Perfect service. Nice food too!. The only reason myself and two friends wanted to come here was because it was BYO and we had a special bottle of..."

CindyMichelle

"Delightful!. I found this delightful restaurant whilst looking online for a place to eat near the theatres at the top end of town. The food was..."

Tiffany

"Good quiet place. Went on Tuesday, nice food, attentive service. Good for nice quiet night..."

Tim

"Great for private parties. We had a small wedding celebration dinner at Mezzo in March this year and were very happy with the service and quality of..."

Bel

"Loved it. We went to Mezzo a few Saturday nights ago. We were very impressed. The food was beautiful and the staff were extremely attentive, well..."

Paulie

"Great food, excellent service-our waitress Alison was exceptional,will definitely be back! Thank you for the great service, highly..."

Met

"Love love Mezzo, left our meal choice to the staff twice now and haven't been disappointed...great wine list...will definitely be..."

Saffron

"Great location, food and service. Called in here last night, very elegant and resonably priced tried the pork belly, was cooked to perfection,..."

Perth Reviewer

"Last Friday night was preferably after Italian that allowed BYO in the CBD; Mezzo came up trumps on both fronts .. and then turned out to also..."

Al

"Relaxing atmosphere. Good service, food was lovely - not big servings. Convenient location to accommodation and theatres. Would eat here..."

Mish28

"We stayed across the road in a large group. Mezzo was a great location to all meet, have a quick drink bite to eat and head off! Staff are..."

Happy Farmer

"Getting a table on NY eve at the very last minute can be quite difficult. We were lucky to a get a table set up for 10. We had a really great time..."

FoodiE

"My partner and I came here for NYE dinner. We started with an antipasto array for 2. Then a main each. Great tasty fresh food and really generous..."

Redthing

"Another delicious meal at Mezzo! Having been a couple of times before, I was keen to introduce it to some friends who had not yet been. We shared a..."

PenC

"Excellent!! Had 3 course pre theatre menu. The food was thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. My steak & my mate's veal schnitzel were..."

Cuptart

"Casual italian. Except the steak is a bit over cooked, everything at mezzo is pretty good value, friendly staff and nice..."

Wen

"My friend and I had a fantastic experience here last night. The food was of a very high standard. We will..."

Kung-foo-die

"Greeted by friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Arinchini balls were amazing. Our pasta dishes were outstanding. Pannicotta was delicious. Prices were..."

Daniel Horne

"Flavoursome and interesting food and good variety. Matched to excellent wines. Service very professional, attentive and unobtrusive. the venue is..."

Darius Cheesman

"Had the grazing platter to share whilst waiting for a show to start at the theatre. It was exactly what we needed! Pricey, but you get what you pay..."

Kelly Falco

"A very nice casual dining experience. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. I really enjoyed the environment of the restaurant and the..."

AP MD4

"My son and I enjoyed an early dinner here in between sessions of Harry Potter at the princess theatre. It’s ideally located if you need a quick..."

darnell mcmillan

Teatro

83/100 (1493 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have no idea who mans the grill here, but Boy, can they grill meat. Succulent, soft, flavoursome meats, and sides to die for. Come, eat,..."

Jean Skeet

"Busy as anything, but they found us a table and delivered one of the best pizzas I've had. Even though it had olives on it (which we don't like),..."

Bernie Wilborn

"Thank you so much Teatro and the very helpful young waiter who made sure we were in and out in a very short period of time. Delicious food and the..."

Hayley Mitchell

"We thoroughly enjoyed our food and drinks 🍸 last night the food was delicious, staff very good. Definitely going to dine here..."

Diedre Dixon

"The welcome by the staff was fantastic. Bright and friendly people ensured our visit was enjoyed. We had the Paella and a glass of Shiraz, and the..."

Bob Hathway

"Great food! Great service! Except for the ambient lighting is abit dark and have weird blue tone at the corner..."

Lida Wang

"I couldn't recommend this place enough if I tried, food fantastic but service outstanding, every time we went they deliver beyond and above. Your..."

Natika Mockler

"Pizza was amazing service top notch Definitely recommend it loved it..."

Robynne Hall Simmons

"Perfect place for fantastic food, quality coffee, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere! Whatever you order, highly recommend pairing it with a..."

Sara Kramar

"Amazing vibes here and beautiful water side views as you dine! Their seafood selection is amazing and I highly recommend trying their oysters and..."

Becky

"Fo0die dined as a guest of Teatro and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service.We dined on a Friday night..."

The Fo0die

"If you are looking for that perfect bit of Mediterranean paradise in Melbourne? Head down to the heart of Melbourne by the Yarra and you will find..."

Agreekable

"I love the place by the yarra. The service here is on point. If you are after some good wood fried pizza and sangria this is a must. Well..."

Nay Nay

"This place make the best seafood paella and their dishes are top notch! Chef Miki is such an amazing chef and the staff in general were amazing. I..."

Food Review Australia

"’Terrific Teatro’Wanted to have a light lunch along the picturesque Southbank and stumbled into this place & what a Mediterranean..."

Tripparooney

"I would give a 5* for it’s happening location. And best crowd over the weekend . I love the friendly staff looking after us through out ur dining..."

Deep Animesh

"This place is great! Amazing location along the Southbank promenade. The food is tasty and the service is amazing. Our waitress was so attentive and..."

Rach

"Part of the Southbank complex and next door to the much admired Saké. An early dinner on a hot summer evening with a table overlooking the Yarra..."

Mike B

"Visited this restaurant as my family and I wanted to have a nice dinner along the Southbank. We liked how there was a tapas menu option or you could..."

Anneliese

"Ever since my contiki tour group visited the best bar in Marrakesh named Teatro, I wanted to do a catch-up in the Melbourne version of Teatro. It's..."

Dr S

"What a wonderful discovery ! The staff was super friendly and efficient.The food was excellent. The atmosphere was really happy. What..."

CAC

"Came here after an afternoon at the NGV and had a couple of glasses of wine and the best mussels in saffron sauce I have ever had! The flavours..."

Georgia Marett

"Busy place on the riverfront and close to the Arrs Centre. The happy hour is great and the sangria is refreshing. Tapas menu is really varied. The..."

Dumba

"Delicious vegetarian pizza overlooking the scenic Yarra RiverOrdered:Ortolana: grilled eggplant, zucchini, roasted capsicum,..."

Jasmine

"Normally we would go to saki, however we decided to go to Teatro instead for something new! Was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the..."

Mia.grinch

"I been there many times and I love the view from this place. Food are also good and professional. Love the pasta and fish. Staffs are..."

FoodLoverQueenM

"This is a nice Tapas place tucked away at the side of the Yarra River.The place is warm, friendly and the service is prompt.I’d rate them..."

Sandeep Pandit

"One fine Sunday afternoon, we attempted visit to the NGV Triennial in which we left after about half an hour of being swarmed by the sea of other..."

The Unemployed 28

"The squid ink spaghetti is a must! Absolutely delicious and fresh seafood that is not overly heavy but a perfect balance of flavours. Was walking..."

Cindyy

"We enjoyed a lovely pre-show dinner for 4 at Teatro on a Friday night. The menu is on the pricier side but also definitely on par with other..."

Nini Foodie

"sooooooo goodThe ink spaghetti and seafood paella is the best I ever eat in Mellast time also had some pizza, so nice Good place..."

Scarlett Liu

"Great location below Hamer Hall on Southbank. Lovely staff. Enjoyed the tapas. Others enjoyed the roasted fish and the baby calamari. Spanish..."

Dvangee

"On a Sunday afternoon, we were seated outside (with heaters), watching the Yarra and passers by at Southbank, with lovely winter sunshine. The $15..."

Elletee

"We went on a Friday night and ordered tapas. Some hit and miss: the croquette were excellent with a creamy filling, calamari were good, perfectly..."

TheWhiteSherpa

"Handy spot on the banks of the Yarra. Seating inside and out and a few spots at a lovely sleek bar as well. Drinks menu is extensive. We order..."

Alison Read

"Nice place by south gate with somewhat average service. Staff were attentive but why did it take 3 people to find out what was in the sauces?Got..."

Lole Lole Lole

"We headed here on a Friday night after a misunderstanding with a booking at another restaurant. We only had to wait 1/2 an hour with no prior..."

Frittata

"The most beautiful Mother's Day feast and excellent service. Staff were all super happy and helpful and delivered such divine food to our table...."

Michelle Fros Salvatore

"A great spot to catch up in the city all day long. We went in for an early dinner before the crowds arrived which was great. The service is quick and..."

The Spice Adventuress

"Ordered the special paella lunch and a red sangria. The rice texture in the paella is a little different to the paellas we have tried. It has a..."

We Nomz

"Absolutely delicious food and friendly staff.Have been here a few times and each time has been great.Only a small few flaws in..."

Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff

"Love the atmosphere of this place had late lunch having cocktails and paella, reasonably priced service was friendly. If you decide to have paella..."

Mary-mia Ioculano

"We only had an afternoon "snack" and drinks here so I can't really give an in-depth review of the place. What initally attracted us to this place was..."

Florence Ferdinelli Evangelista Rosete

"Upon our first visit, we found that Teatro exuded a welcoming yet sophisticated ambience, situated in a prime spot alongside the Yarra and adjacent..."

Emily Choo

"We came across this during happy hour hence the $5 Estrella We ordered a pizza which had a wonderfully thin crispy base and accompanied that..."

Impress Me

"Lovely Italian/pizza place overlooking the yarra. Food is good, but expectedly overpriced. Servings are generous, staff are helpful and service is..."

Michelle

"February 2020 and a revisit. 3 pizzas, 2 sides and a bottle of wine (an excellent Seppelt Shiraz) - almost same order as first review! Pizzas are..."

Keith Lawrence

"Had a nice meal here recently. Ate the Margherita Giorgio woodfried pizza, which at $22 is a little on the pricey side for Margherita pizzas in..."

MandyToorak

"We had a lovely experience at our ladies work lunch at Teatro, Hamer Hall.The service was excellent, besides the fact the waitress forgot..."

Split The Bill

"Been here on numerous occasions but the most memorable was when I organised my sister in laws hens night here! We caught a hummer from my house and..."

T

"Food generally very good. Pizzas ok. Service has almost always been disappointing. Forget sangria, not well made. A little expensive but it is by the..."

Harrykarakinos

"Great view of sunset beside Yarra river. Traditional paella is tasteful with chicken and seafood. The rice is well cooked and chewy. Food is in..."

Beiley Chen

"We had a gorgeous lunch today sitting in the sun. Wood fire pizza with a beetroot, lamb lettuce and goat cheese salad .... Superb !! Coffees were..."

Debra Kistler

"Went to Teatro on a Saturday night and it seemed to be booked out. We were a little disheartened as the menu looked great, but alas, they managed to..."

Stav

"Great setting for a late evening snacks or meet ups. Melbourne skyline view and chill of Yarra compensated by heaters. Ortolana pizza was..."

Ankit Agnish

"Great lunch place we found in southbank. Pizzas are great and some of the entrées like calamari and chicken ribs. Friendly staff and beautiful view..."

Amy Tatosyan

"Had dinner here - randomly selected and it was new at the time. Service was great and staff were friendly and attentive. Menu has tapas style as in..."

Loveroffood

"Great food and service. We were a group of 7 and managed to get a table last minute on a Saturday night. Staff were very friendly and helpful giving..."

Monita

"Lovely service to a wide range of diners today. Families, couples, singles and cultures enjoying a relaxed dining spot on the river. Id already eaten..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Had the seafood paella for two, delicious! Lots of crab, prawns, fish, scallops and octopus. Sangria was ok but didn't have much alcohol in it. Quite..."

Dixie

"Came here for a team lunch. We had the set menu. Food was pretty good (however the dessert of the donuts was quite a let down).Service was good...."

AaronN

"Had dinner here last night we ordered the vegetarian paella for two it was amazing so tasty and the tiramisu was to die for. Def coming back. Great..."

Magda Hrisovergis

"It's a very nice restaurant with a great view of the yarra river! 👍The inside looks classy and comfortable.Service was great, friendly and..."

MF

"We went there for dinner. We had some tapas and pizza. Food was good. The spanish sausage were great with the grapes. Focaccia was good but it should..."

Elena Pera

"Order the 'Prosciutto' pizza & prepare to be amazed, minimalistic, but takes directly to the heart of Parma, Italia. The Spanish doughnuts are a..."

Timothy McCallum

"Great place to go for dinner with a group of friends as they have a variety of share dishes with italian and Spanish tastes they also have pizza...."

Fernando Anthony Dimasi

"The venue was excellent for outdoor dining near water in Southbank~ The waiters were polite and friendly enough to have a chat about themselves and..."

So Fungry

"Came here with another colleague for lunch and I was very impressed with the vibe and decor on the inside. It looks and feels very upmarket, which is..."

Wayne And Cassandra

"Love this place every time..staff food vibe. One of my favourite spots especially sitting at the bar people gazing with the city..."

SpiceMike

"this is my second round dinner today😂... I love their pizza so much, which the pizza is thin one and it is well cook...wont be scorch！I..."

Morgan

"Perfect venue for a nice meal and a great atmosphere.Some great tapas to choose from and an easy to follow menu, not to mention the delicious..."

MelbFoodsta

"We ordered the veg pizza with drinks and Tiramasu.. Must say both the things were just amazing and melted in the mouth. Esp, Tiramasu had a strong..."

Bhawna Gi

"First time here and i am very impressed. The food was amazing and all cooked to perfection. The staff were very attentive. I will definitely be back...."

Samantha Telepe

"Excellent atmosphere on a Thursday night. Friendly, efficient service. Exactly the sort of eatery you need before going to the Arts centre. I had a..."

Tim McGrath

"Fantastic place. Very nice atmosphere. First time there and i will most definitely be back. Was a little pricey but you get what you pay for...."

Vince Goosen

"Ambience: perfect for a date night or simply dining out with family & friends. Overlooks the yarra river at southbank and the city lights across the..."

Epicurious

"Shazzbeth. Love..."

Sharontaylor48

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Isher Eggless Bakery

83/100 (1029 ratings)

"Everytime were in Clayton, we come here for a snack- especially the patties. They take me back to the ones in India. So flaky on the outside with..."

Soul Sista

"Excellent place to come if you have allergies (like my cousin) or if you are vegetarian. Opposite the clayton train station entrance. Well worth a..."

Johnnygs@y7mail.com

"This little bakery is not easy to get to due to limited parking and it's not easy to see from the road. I found it online because I wanted to order a..."

Helen

"My favorite place! And I would dare say a must-try place for all vegetarians, esp. those who don't consider eggs as vegetarian. A 100% vegetarian..."

Harish Vangala

"Great bread!. I've only tried the bread here, but it was fantastic: soft on the inside, firm on the outside, and less than $3 for a full loaf. I..."

Jenny

"The pie was edible. I stuck my head in Carinish Hot Bread after I got off the train on my way to work a shift at the psych ward in Monash Hospital,..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"Ordered the Vanilla pineapple 1/2 kg dahlia design cake for my daughters bday. Cake was very delicious, nice and light with a great fresh pineapple..."

Wiyada Kaewwinat

"Isher Gur saunf biscuit is too good in taste I just loved it. I will definitely try other flavours as..."

Vishal Chaudhary

"Learnt about this cake shop online and placed an order for a blackforest cake very easily through their site. I didn't place any follow up calls or..."

Issy D

"Had a great experience with this bakery, had to get a vegan cake last minute for my 21st and this just happened to be the closest place to my house..."

Kate Draeger

Cellar Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"It's better than 5 stars probably the best Italian in Melbourne. Flourless cake, lemon tart, lasagna, gnocchi all were amazing. Coffee is superb just..."

Manish Sahjram Dharma

"Always enjoy coming here. Great Italian food. Service is good, very professional and attentive. Pasta cooked al dente, however some of the..."

Foodz0r

"Quite the spot for a gentle or aggressive session, depending on the mood. The walls looked steeped with history and if they could talk I'd imagine..."

The Dear Luncher

"One of my favourite Italian places in the city. The food here is everything I love about Italian: it’s rich, it’s creamy, it’s decadent. The..."

Belle Eats Melbourne

"Narrow and dimly lit, this place is a good find. We had 3 pastas, all were delicious. The gnocci was so light and melted in your mouth, just as you..."

HobbityElf

"Have been coming here for over 20 years so thought it was about time I reviewed it.The food has always been consistently good - great value..."

South Melbourne

"Good service and good food. The staff here has been well trained on the menu so they know exactly how to answer any questions about it. Had the..."

Happyley

"Consistently good food and service. Have eaten in the grill and cellar a few times but often just pop in for coffee and sweets. The tiramisu is..."

Kat

"Me and my partner happened to pass by this cozy look bar and decided to give it a try. It was full but we managed to grab a seat at the bar counter...."

GoodFood HappyTummy

"This placr has authentic pastas and dishes. This place is underrated. It is a little claustrophobic though and dimly lit. Good for a romantic night..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Went twice in my Melbourne visit. Loved it. Great minestrone and spaghetti bolognese. Staff were great. Absolutely loved it and will certainly be..."

What's Cooking Good Looking

"I've been here countless times and it always hits the spot. The pasta dishes are perfect, I always go for the one with a hearty, rich sauce. I love..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Excellent food, excellent service. The bruschetta was one of the best I've ever had and will have to try and replicate at home. The creme caramel..."

Siân Cole

"The Lasagne was very tasty and was definitely the crowd favourite. Loaded with an abundance of cheese, the layers of pasta sheets were cooked to a..."

Penguineats

"Authentic Italian in the heart of Melbourne. My favourite Italian go to and yes they have cheese wheels!!!! Delicious lamb ragu, lasange, and freshly..."

World Eats Food

"Very decent restaurant, highly recommended for special occasions. I love seafood and fish. Their oysters are so fresh and the fish taste so..."

Alice Toovey

"Another great casual eatery turning out beautiful food without a hefty price tag. Snagged a table outside on a busy night and although busy service..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Wonderful spot for a delicious lunch with superb food, wine, coffee and service. We sat outside and really enjoyed the ambiance. Mr Grossi was..."

Helen Appleby

"Old world, strict service. We had the creme caramel before lunch! Food is wonderful- esp. the freshly baked bread as a starter and the Parpadelle..."

Petal Loves Food

"We came here looking for a delicious Italian lunch, with a cheaper price tag than the main Grossi Florentino restaurants next door!Located..."

M.

"This is a great spot for a lovely post work plate of pasta made with care and glass of wine. My boyfriend and I love it for an inexpensive date...."

Kate

"Food was okay and service was average. We were not told about the specials but ordered the gnoochi and chorizo pasta. It was better than expected but..."

Mi55Bee

"“We were lucky enough to eat here every morning for brekkie, as it was just around the corner from our hotel. Such a great atmosphere, a little..."

Postcards From Peta

"Always reliable love the consistency the atmosphere and the service. The maitre d is a stand out. I have tried all three aspects of florentinos many..."

Enjoy It

"Very authentic italian food, always feel warm and welcomed here. The ragu pasta is one of the best in Melbourne, also my must have on my every visit...."

金金

"We had a great night here. It was a busy, rainy Saturday, so we sat at the bar and had a couple of drinks and some antipasto. The olive oil was the..."

Jodie

"This is a nice little bar, suited to couples and small groups. We had proscuitto and octopus to start, both very good. I really enjoyed my pork..."

MN-A

"Always reliable spot. Lovely to sit outside on a sunny afternoon w a plate of delicious pasta, soft bread and decent hearty glass of red. Polite,..."

Oliolioli

"A neat little find. We ate on the footpath on a lovely warm evening. The mozzarella was a bit ho hum but the bread and olive oil made up for it. The..."

Everhopeful

"Everything was amazing!!! The wine was delicious, octopus and cod appetisers were were fresh and amazing. Then the pasta was perfectly al dente and..."

Lizzy

"A legendary dining establishment in Melbourne from days gone. It's held on to its hat now run by famed chef Gut Grossi.Florentinos takes us back..."

Evdokia

"Came here for a Friday dinner with a friend. We were lucky to get a seat in 10 mins. The service is friendly and they look after you pretty well. Got..."

FoodHedonist

"Popped in for breakfast - Great service! Amazing food! Had the ham steak and egg with tomato relish - cooked perfectly, great flavour! Only negative..."

Local 3078

"Do: the pasta (any) and of course the steak with lemon (simple it is not. Devine it is). Don't: be a loser. Eat at the bar, talk to nearby..."

David Food Leasing

"Stuck in Melbourne for work and had to get out of the hotel, so grabbed a book and headed down Bourke Street to find something.Found this..."

Bianca Lazar

"This was one of the most amazing restaurants my friend and I had a chance to visit on our trip to Melbourne. Both the food and the staff were..."

Taylor Lawes

"The service here is what brings me back. Even though this is the economical option in the grossi centre - you're treated to a level of service that..."

Bamposs

"What a treat!! Definitely amazing food for a reasonable price. We had for antipasti: calabrian caviar (spicy whitebait) and very tender octopus. For..."

Marcel S.

"Lunch time favourite, Mariano is probably one of the best waiters. Excellent service always all the time. I've tried most of their food on the menu,..."

DumplingDoll

"Best pasta that I've ever had in my life! Went with a group of 3 and we ended up getting another dish of pasta to share (not pictured because we were..."

Elizabeth Duong

"My friends and I were craving for a good pasta in the city, and Grossi Florentino Cellar Bar came up as the first few options for good Italian on..."

Evelovelle

"I don't understand how this place has flown under the radar. It's small, but effective interior impressed us. From the cosiness to the home styled..."

FizzleO

"Just visiting Melbourne and was cold so stopped in for tea and coffee...absolutely amazing service and the best green tea I've had in a while. Would..."

Bryanna Husking

"Clams Vongole was delicious! Also had the date pudding...was good but needed more sauce, will definitely revisit! Felt like I was in a restaurant..."

Chai Latte

"Cheap, somewhat fast, and delightful.Service is quite good yet a bit slow at times.Ambience is quite average.Well worth the..."

CBF Glutton

"One of the best cheesecakes in Melbourne. My husband and I stopped here for a coffee after dining elsewhere tonight. We usually stop a few doors down..."

Kimhillson

"Staff - Lovely.. Lovely and friendly staff - I feel comfortable coming in to dine or to have a drink any time of day or night. Well done - Great..."

Honey Gummy Bears

"Had food on a busy night. Excellent food excellent service. Will come back for..."

Mandy

"Reminds me of Florence. I had the Spaghetti Vongole and mussels- just absolutely amazing. We enjoyed a beautiful evening here and the hospitality was..."

Neen

"“After a delicious dinner at Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar next door, the three of us decided to stop at Grossi Florentino Cellar Bar for some coffee..."

Melbourne Food Baby

"To those who are familiar with the name, Guy Grossi is the real deal. Italian to the core he brings food to life in a manner that is homely, rustic..."

Queen Of Bad Timing

"Favorite Spot. I have lived in so many places in the world and this brings me back to Europe! Staff are just as authentic as the food. Not one fault..."

Roxy.powers2

"Cannot fault it. A little piece of Europe right here. Every dish was delightful. Service very..."

Miss Pedantic

"Amazing pumpkin tortellini & tiramisu, great service, cosy atmosphere, highly..."

Klo

"Garganelli with spiced veal ragu just blew my mind. I had it with a glass of Sangiovese, dinner for one, and walked down Burke St afterwards in shire..."

Hula Jarmusch

"Love the authenticity of the food but with a twist - being able to access fresh, Australian ingredients which makes all the difference! Prices are..."

Ann

"Great breakfast menu. Exceptional wait staff, perky, polite and perfect timing for a busy morning. Polenta Frittata with Poached egg was..."

Cinntonic

"The perfect venue for a midweek dinner . Very reasonably priced and the service was very friendly and efficient. The oysters were exquisite and you..."

Kiss And Eat Up

"We enjoyed home made pasta dishes and a glass of prosecco for $30. Service was excellent and we sat outside by the heaters which was warmer and less..."

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