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"The best italian food in Melbourne.. the staff is amazing and friendly! The food give you that heavenly feeling with the first bite.. Authenticity in..."
Sachi Jay
"Absolutely delish, every mouthful a delight. We had the chef's menu, 3 entres, every mouthful was bliss, best gnocchi I've ever eaten, and truffle..."
Lauren Philp
"If you don’t enjoy everything this place has to offer, there’s something wrong with you... The “chefs menu” listed on the menu is priceless,..."
Ryan Lane
"Absolutely amazing food, service and atmosphere. The gnocchi and squids ink pasta were divine. I can not fault this restaurant, most definitely..."
Ingrid Pfanner
"My second visit to Tipo 00 and it was wonderful, yet again! We ordered starters, mains, and desserts. Then a short while later we smelled truffle...."
Jane Carpenter
"It was Italian food heaven last Saturday night after we were lucky enough to get a table at Tipo 00 in Little Burke Street, Melbourne. We opted for..."
Lyn Justice
"Simply world class food. The dessert I had was the best I have eaten anywhere, including Michelin Starred restaurants. Loved..."
Paul Wright
"After scouring top-rated lists of restaurants in the CBD, I selected Tipo 00 for my birthday dinner, and I was completely overwhelmed and delighted..."
Kirstie Ford
"Accosted with wonderful aromas walking in to the restaurant. Chef’s Menu- each dish was delicious and so flavoursome. Service was attentive yet..."
Julie Cha
"Everything was good - truffle pasta that will make the best dish ive ever eaten..."
Linda Coombe
"What an amazing meal. Braised duck gnocchi and scampi risotto. Cooked to perfection and washed down with a lovely Pinot Grigio. The service is..."
Mark Ward
"Delicious food, great wine list, great environment, and wonderful service to..."
Marie Stuart
"We just ordered heat at home meals from providoor.com due to the current stage 4 restrictions. Wow just wow! So delicious, easy to prepare. Haven’t..."
Bella1
"Ordered on providoor. Finished the cooking at home. Was quick and simple. The duck was the best pasta I’ve ever had. Loved the ragù and..."
Jessie Tran
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-WTH! It took me 2 months to get a..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"I have never had a bad experience eating at Tipo. Does the small space and the wait time turn me off? Noooo...The staff are accommodating..."
Turkiyem
"the food is so tasty, we quite like..."
Hoang Wah
"Date visited: March 11 2020Went into this restaurant as a group of 8 people. The food here is amazing and hands down one of the best in..."
Food_Voyageur
"Fantastic atmosphere that serves simple yet delicious food. Squid ink pasta in particular is my fav dish. We’ve also ordered calamari as our..."
Jelly9449
"Pros: just amazing flavours!! I love how the pasta sauces are not overpowering. Had the creamy truffle special pasta and the sauce was to die for,..."
Linda
"Always love coming here. Pasta is..."
Eric Alto
"The pasta is good but comes at a..."
Madam B
"Pasta was fantastic, tasted really fresh and hearty! Some of the pasta on the menu are a bit out there, not your standard pasta menu. Service was..."
Denny Patron
"In my top 10 Melbourne restaurants and my fave Italian. Degustation is amazing value. We always get the salty, buttery squid ink pasta and ask for..."
MissJY
"A local recommended this place. Had walked past many times and not given it a second thought. So glad we went in. Industrial feel. Concrete floors..."
ARMANEATS
"The food was incredible. There was an issue with my reservation, however the manager was incredibly hospitable and attentive, and made an effort to..."
Sayanasb
"Enjoyable experience. Staff were inviting and engaging Food was well presented and tasted wonderful Environment was noisy and busy Expensive for..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Hands down my favourite Italian restaurant in Melbourne. We’ve been twice and both times got the Chef’s Menu and it is such great value. Loved..."
Iris Liang
"Finally had the chance to try tipo00. We decided to try our luck for lunch during the week and were lucky enough to snatch up a table at the bar. We..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"We will keep coming back for the squid ink tagliolini, the ox tongue and the burrata. We only wish it were easier to dine here because of its..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"The portion of food was small for the price. High quality pasta but not much ingredients. We had squid ink pasta and the white truffle pasta with..."
June Loh
"The best pasta place in Melbourne... no..."
Elias Jones
"Tipo 00 is not for its high quality pasta and that is certainly what you get when you dine here! The food is on the pricier side, however, I’d pay..."
SouthEastEater
"I went without a reservation for late lunch and luckily it was just me as found a seat at the bar. I noticed other people come in and were turned..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"I went there with friends a few weeks ago. Both food and service was really lovely. It can be hard to get a table if you don't have a booking. If you..."
Annie Ye
"I can't fault this dining experience. Really yummy food for the price. The ox tongue was by far the best thing I ordered.It was quite busy..."
Amy
"I lived in Rome for four years, and without a doubt, this is the best pasta I have found in Melbourne. The Gnocchi are like little fluffy..."
Anu Gopal
"Good service and delicious food. The cabbage dish was just incredible. And the place has a nice atmosphere..."
Dulasha Fernando
"All the hype about this place, pasta is nice and worth to try but not necessarily worth the wait (booking also need to be made in advance if you plan..."
Fernando A
"True Italian food: simple, minimal but amazing big flavours that are executed well. The pasta is excellent. Service friendly and attentive. The menu..."
Mark Reservoir
"Beyond the bustle of Little Bourke Street lies an impressive Italian pasta bar-slash-café called Tipo 00 that’s nestled amongst its neighbours of..."
C
"Hands down my favourite pasta place in melbourne! Cannot go past ordering the squid ink pasta and the ox tongue entree every time I come..."
Karen
"IT'S A CARB KIND OF DAY: it took us 3 weeks to finally snag a table at the infamous pasta bar and boy was it worth it. Definitely try and get in..."
Josephine
"Welcome to the best pasta in Melbourne.Absolutely peak dining experience across the board. I’ve started to lose count on how many pasta..."
Farzad Rahman
"Lamb special ($30+)Riso carnaroli ($39)⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴Had to make a booking 2 months in advance to secure a table at this..."
Cafehoppingkids
"By far one of the best Italian experiences I've had in Melbourne. The food is not cheap but well worth the price tag. I recently sat at the bar which..."
Quince And Cheese
"Dined during lunch time on a Friday, and even so, a booking is highly recommend, the restaurant was packed! I ordered the tuna tartare and..."
Catherine
"Nice dishes but rushed environment. Loved the Lingua, and Aranchini balls!! The pasta was alittle salty, but still tasty nevertheless. Would come..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"I have been dying to try this pasta bar for ages 🙏🏼🙏🏼. Be mindful that it’s hard to get a table especially over the weekend, plus they..."
Little Picky Very Hungry
"Hands down my favourite pasta bar in Melbourne. If you wanna experience true ‘Al Dente’ pasta, you should try Tipo 00. These guys have never..."
Vizual.Eater
"One of the best pasta restaurants in Melbourne no doubt - but you gotta grab a reservation more than a week in advance. I was lucky to walk in at..."
Emsy-eats
"Absolutely incredible. High quality food and great service. Interior is not pretentious or over the top and gives it a tradition feel. Service is..."
Maddie
"Amazing pasta dishes !! Such a shame that there’s only one outlet and the wait is quite crazy sometimes but definitely worth it. Be sure to make..."
ELMM
"The restaurant is really small which I did not expect. So I think a reservation is a must. Best two dishes are ox tongue and Affogato. Gnocchi is..."
Gabrielle
"After hearing all the buzz about it, we decided to have lunch here. Pasta was beautifully and perfectly cooked but not sure about the buzz. Plenty of..."
RM
"I haven't written a comment to any of the stores before. But…I intend to write some points today... Firstly, I found out this store is cuz the..."
Veraaa Chow
"Finally i got to try on one of the famous italian restaurant in Melbourne. I booked the restaurant since ages ago through phone call, which is hard..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"Came here on a Tuesday night at 8:30 (with a booking) and the place was still packed!! I’m not sure if it was the hype from not being able to eat..."
Alinna Hou
"My new favourite Italian restaurant in Melbourne! The pastas are so fresh and so delicious. The service is very attentive. Can’t fault this place...."
Jill
"Authentic and as good as any pasta joint in Italy I have been to. Tried the tasting $70 tasting menu which came with focaccia+riccota + delicious..."
Jean Luc B
"Amazing home-made pasta!I tried the duck ragu gnocchi and it was to die for! The gnocchi was perfect pillows of light fluffy goodness. The ragu..."
Avolette
"We had made a booking, and it is advised that you do, because it gets very busy (and even at 12.15pm on a weekday it was completely packed!). The..."
Karma Clarke
"Rating 4/5Service ★★★★Food ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★★I don't normally dine Italian but this place is..."
Urban Muncher
"Such an amazing little restaurant. Food was incredible, never eaten gnocci that is so soft and fluffy. Ox tongue, gnocci and tipomisu are a must try...."
Samuel McCall
"Have been wanna to go for a long time web celebrity restaurant finally and small partners to clock in!Generally speaking, we are satisfied with..."
Sophia
"Discovered this small but quaint Italian restaurant during our time strolling around Melbourne city. Menu selection looked authentic & inviting and..."
Food_Glorious_Food
"Just amazing We had Spaghetti with Moreton bay bug Gnocchi with braised duck Fish of the dayOx tongue Everything was so..."
Adam James Sultana
"Finally got to dine here after hearing all the good things about this place. Pasta was fresh and delicious, well lived to their reputation. But the..."
Caroline
"Amazing food and very attentive service. The wine list is extensive and well thought out as well. Definitely recommend making a booking as it’s a..."
Sophie
"Been here twice and just adore the pasta here. The flavours are really original and not the typical you'll find in the usual joints. The polenta..."
Vivien 🍓🍙
"What can I say the food in Melbourne rocks. This is the best Italian I have had ever! They are always super busy. The staff are like ballerinas..."
SuziEats
"Well sorted menu, cozy atmosphere, nice dinning experience, but not one of the best squid inked pasta I have tried so far. Tips: booking is highly..."
Natalie Nguyen
"Usually pretty busy but if you go after the peak lunch and dinner hour, the place is half filled and quite pleasant. I ordered the Squid Ink..."
Dee Dee
"Always, always, always a delight. We have come here at least 3 times a year for the past few years because you can't go wrong with any of the dishes...."
Teeks
"Came here for a dinner on a Saturday afternoon. We thought at 4pm, we won’t have to wait - but we definitely thought wrong! The food was well worth..."
Kayotic
"We finally get to dine here after a couple attempts. Came here on a weekday lunch and managed to get a table for 4. Pasta is delicious, taste very..."
Sammy
"At Tipo 00, it was so hard to get a booking and/or a table - and once you were in, it was so small and tight inside. But, the freshly made, al dente..."
Angel Khong
"Had an awesome dinner here. The restaurant is a little tight and small but the food makes up for it. Bookings are hard to come by but worth it once..."
Nelson
"Finally got the chance to try this always-full restaurant. A really popular place for pasta, but the place is small, so it’s hard to get a booking..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Tipo 00 is one of the restaurants I will always visit whenever I’m in Melbourne. Located on Little Bourke Street smack bang in the CBD, and a short..."
Foodpornjournal
"Not eating seafood I felt like I was perhaps a little limited when it came to the menu, but boy did it push me out of my comfort zone and I’m so..."
Foodyfan
"Pasta here was absolutely delicious - I had the squid ink tagliolini and it was one of the best I’ve ever had. Crowds start to build at 5pm so..."
Lynne
"You need to book ahead of time for a table as theyre usually booked out a week in advance! But we did walk in with just 2 people , around 5 and was..."
Tania
"We were 6 people so we had to get set menu and we not sure we gonna like it that way, but the set menu was absolutely great! The food quality was..."
Soheil Mazhari
"Visited recently and tried zucchini flower starter and crab spaghettini which was quite good. Menu looks interesting and definitely plan to be..."
SDeans
"Absolutely worth the hype. I was with a large group and we got the chef’s menu. Great selection of dishes. We were all stuffed by the end of it...."
Savina
"Amazing! We opted for the chef's menu which is a selection of all things good that the restaurant has to offer. Drinks are also reasonably..."
Luke Summers
"The food is overall above average. We love the small portion of dishes so we could try a few different things and they could be paired up with drinks..."
5ilverr
"Amazing authentic Italian hidden in CBD Lane way. Pasta are perfectly done, ordered fettuccine and gnocchi and they are tasty! Remember to book in..."
Nomnom
"Highly recommended. This is definitely a 5/5 experience! If you are a first timer I recommend the chef menu, which includes a very well hand picked..."
Mia Tua
"The staff was friendly, helpful and very professional. We decided to select the chef’s menu and it went far beyond our expectations!! I..."
Srslyfoods
"It was my fave for pasta, the special snapper with spaghetti was very delicious.brought my family to try, ended up very disappointing.Maybe we..."
Junghoo Kim
"Been here a few times.Tried the popular squid ink pasta, tasted great.The tortelini also great.My fave is the snapper spagetthi that I..."
Hon
"I have heard about this place for years and finally get a chance to try it out! It didn’t let me down and it’s definitely the best pasta place I..."
Anjojoo
"been wanting to try this place for months but they are always all booked. tried my luck on a monday afternoon and manage to get 2 bar seats!..."
Kahmin
"Tipo 00 was recommended to us by a friend and I’m so glad she did! We were unable to get a reservation so we thought we’d try our luck and turn..."
Emma
"Hidden gems in the city! This little restaurant in the city has the delicious pasta you could ever ask for. Love the squid ink pasta, you will need a..."
Stevotango
"Beautiful place in CBD Melbourne with delicious food. The wait staff is always very friendly and helpful. If you like italian food and find yourself..."
Mazlum Yarrison
"Ate here twice now and the food is absolutely amazing with beautiful wines to match! The only thing which is frustrating is that there have been at..."
Alexander Stamatakis
"When you think of amazing pasta in Melbourne, Tipo 00 comes to mind. The pasta is handmade and they use only the finest ingredients. It’s a small..."
Olive Sundays
"There are plenty of good Italians restaurants in Melbourne, yet if you asked ten different people where you could find the best pasta, Tipo will..."
Beini
"What I appreciate about tipo 00 is that it thrives in providing comfort pasta meal. They do pasta very well - would recommend the pork sausage pasta..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Amazing pasta place! We were surprised that there wasn’t a huge queue just before it opened at 11:30, but Lo and behold it was packed by 12...."
Piggyeatalot
"i went to have my lunch today,and order for take away,the pasta was too al dente for me, portion was small,but pasta sauce is very..."
Cheney3148
"Tipo was so busy we had to wait 2 hours for a seat but it was totally worth it. They take your name & number down so you can wonder around the city..."
Wendy
"Was lucky enough to score a table for two on a Friday night with a bit of wait time and was completely worth it. Ordered two pastas- the famous squid..."
Jono
"Definitely the best pasta ever. We were so lucky to have a table that day. I somehow forget the name of my dishes. One of it contain the mussel and..."
Kathy Chan
"Every dish here is actually really good. Only down side of this place is, it's really hard to book or walk in. But it's worth experiencing and..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"Fiiiinally managed to book a table and try out this place, after months of being recommended to! And it certainly did not disappoint. The pasta was..."
Kris L
"Walk in on Thursday Afternoon without booking, But it's very lucky we just wait for a few minutes , the food was really great ,overall an enjoyable..."
Hehdhdbdhh
"Exceptional food .. service hit and miss.This is one of those places which leaves me feeling very conflicted.I've eaten at Tipo..."
Jayne Jackson
"Excellent service with accommodating and friendly staff. Food was excellent, best Italian food in Melbourne. Highly recommend..."
Sherry Wang
"Finally i managed to try tipo today, we walked in just at 12pm and got seated at the high table facing the street. So next time we’ll definitely..."
Clarinna
"This place is amazing, very hard to get a booking so we just decided to come in for an early dinner and had to wait about an hour.. The restaurant is..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"Visited here on a Wednesday night without a booking. We put our name and number down on the wait list and was told it would be around 45 minutes..."
Thuyteeisaboy
"Managed to snag a table for 2 on a Friday lunch. I've been here 3 times and I really love the free foccacia bread they give at the start. That's..."
Natalie_law123
"Be back #Arnold... we went here for early dinner because the place so busy.,. Worth every cents.. cant wait to be back here soon.. we ordered almost..."
Alfredo Anaduta
"A perfect restaurant! Amazing food, a good wine menu and exceptional service. We had a really good Saturday’s dinner. I’m sure I will go back..."
Mari Carmen Navarro
"It took us more than two weeks for a reservation of a table of 6 on Sat lunch, my friends and I were very excited to try because of the overwhelming..."
HildaLuv2Eat
"Soooo yummy! We shared the truffle risotto and seasonal pasta which was a ragu with jojoba oil and both were delicious. Very friendly and helpful..."
Hannah
"Visited for my birthday on a Monday evening. Was busy by 6pm but the service wasn’t rushed. Starters of calamari and buratta were fresh and tasty..."
Jessica Broome
"Came for a quiet birthday lunch. We booked ahead quite easily. The place itself is not huge but is cosy with a warm atmosphere...."
Q_blob
"Tipo 00 has a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. The black truffle risotto is to die for. Absolutely hands down, the most perfected risotto I’ve ever had..."
Kerry Leung
"It may have taken over a month to get a reservation here but good grief it was worth the wait!!! From the complimentary bread and cheese to the fresh..."
Chomp
"For such a hyped restaurant I was set up to be disappointed, and to be greeted with exorbitant prices. Neither was the case. The food was tasty,..."
Jeremy P.O
"Great food and very well coming staff. Tried gnocchi and Panna cotta which were amazingly good. I also loved the warm atmosphere. Don’t..."
Borzou
"Hands down the best pasta place in Melbourne. Loving their squid ink pasta. Booking is definitely a must at this place as it’s always packed. If..."
Pluviophile
"We have been to Tipo 00 before and each time we have really enjoyed our meal. The only thing that holds us back from coming more often is how far in..."
JM
"After many recommendations, I’ve finally made it! My experience did not disappoint! Buzzing atmosphere fabulous menu, great house specials and an..."
GG
"Came to this place for a Monday lunch with a friend. Ordered the gnocchi with braised duck. Saw the staff making the gnocchi in front of our eyes, so..."
A Black Sheep
"We walked in off the street and were lucky enough to secure a table that we had for an hour and a half before the next booking. The food was..."
Anna-Maria Megalogenis
"While there are better options available, it certainly offered good Italian food for a tiny cbd option. The main let down was the venue itself...."
Linda
"Absolutely incredible experience. Really nice staff that were super knowledgeable about both the food and wine. Super delicious food and great..."
Jalena
"There’s a reason this place has a high rating: it’s really good. So many Italian restaurants in Melbourne make you yawn because they serve the..."
Andrew Shelton
"Amazing. Went for the NYC-MEL special event. Fantastic service. They were packed out for the event. Photos first. Review to follow. I am definitely..."
Alan Tse
"Finally, after months of anticipation, having booked for a table of 5 almost 3 months in advance, we got to try this little (literally) gem..."
Aishath Thuhufa Fikry
"Will come back for:+ Grilled ox tongue (Lingua)+ Grilled King prawns (special)+ Squid ink pasta (Tagliolini al Nero)This..."
The Casual Diner
"Amazing pasta and amazing risotto! We ordered the crab spaghettini, truffle risotto, sausage pasta and the squid ink pasta. There was a very generous..."
Eunifoodie
"Best pasta I have ever had in Melbourne. I had been there twice and their food never disappoint you. Make sure you have made an appointment as it’s..."
QianYu Mandy
"Fit me in by the coffee machine as a table for 1. Wait staff kind and generously offered me extra focaccia to finish up my meal. Juniper and..."
Harry.rae38428
"We had the most wonderful meal with delicious, velvety smooth pasta and insanely tasty sauce. It is definitely worth the hype and the long wait to..."
Tash Sanchez
"come here with a few friends. I heard a lot about this place so I finally decided to try it. We had a selection of different entree and they were all..."
Veta Bajaj
"Came here at 3pm weekday, but the place is still busy!! Ordered the signature ink pasta. It’s good but with too much oil I think..the duck gnocchi..."
Kkkkyi
"We came to this restaurant for a birthday, to which two members of the family were gluten intolerant. The staff were able to cater to everyone’s..."
Gavin Gusling
"It's such a popular restaurant. We waited for nearly 45 mins and were reminded that we had to finish within one hour. Anyway, foods are fantastic...."
Juerong Qiu
"Very good pasta with added exciting changing specials. Satisfying desserts to finish. Keen but yet to try the Tartufo of chocolate and coffee with..."
A Choong
"Excellent service and even better food. Could not fault our dinner. Ordered items that probably would not have been our first choice but were..."
Yume Yume
"Great trendy place, really loved the ambient. The entree were all nice, the pastas were great, smart and simple dishes that is impossible not to like..."
Ciaoamicos
"Booked for a work lunch and was glad I did. It seems to be pretty hard to secure a table, which makes sense considering that a/ it’s a nice..."
Got_2_lunch
"Overall rating: 4.5-4.8This is a place you need to prepare to wait: it was Weds night and we waited about an hour (they called once the..."
Lancelthebard
"Looking for some good pasta in Melbourne and my fiancé and I had saw tipo pop up on a lot our friends Facebook pages. We decided to try ourselves..."
Ayapom
"On my second visit to Tipo 00 Pasta Bar it was a great experience.Both times, I went for lunch and the restaurant was always full. First..."
AngeLuvFood8
"So I thought this was fairly spectacular. Always a waiting list but today we walked in and got seats at the bar. Prompt and efficient service. I had..."
Gee
"We can’t get enough of Tipo 00 in the CBD and we love that we’re not the only ones who truly appreciate what the humble Tipo 00 has to offer...."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"I couldn’t get a Friday night booking so put our name down about 6.30/7 and were seated about 9.30. Well worth the wait. We did the tasting menu..."
Sophia
"Love this little Italian restaurant in the heart of the melbourne cbd, handmade pasta always as good as you remember. got some good wine selection..."
Mags Lim
"Late post from May. One of my favourite pasta restaurant with great food and service. Must try the gnocchi- light and airy packed..."
Hungry Caterpillar
"Nice pasta place but I didn't think it was thaaaat good for the hype.Ordered:- Gnocchi di patate: sauce was yum, gnocchi was pillowy-..."
Melissa
"Only been here once. Loved it. We had the chef choice. Loved every dish. Especially the squid ink pasta. Friendly staff. I..."
Secret Taster
"Food is amazing, but I wouldn’t recommend a solo visit. Before your visit, highly recommend to go through their menu first. My dish is..."
Annabella Yao
"Amazing food and service! We heard so many good things about this restaurant and it didn’t disappoint. Arancini balls were divine and pasta..."
Adam
"Great little pasta bar! Cosy and delicious and really well priced. Hard to get in due to no bookings and its popularity . Their dessert Tipomisu is..."
Smita Smita Maruti
"Got in really early to avoid the queue. This place can get really busy on weekend nights! Ordered a bottle of red, calamari, and two spaghetti..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"We ordered ox tongue to share, smoked eel carbonara & squid tagliolini + brocollini as a side. Love every dish we had, so simple yet so delicious...."
Adrian Christianto
"Tip 00 really changed the way i looked at ordering pasta in a restaurant. They say "Why order something you can cook at home." Well their is no way..."
Keysey
"Finally was able to get a booking here and it didn’t disappoint! It was all delicious and the ambience was great! I was really looking forward..."
Simply WonderFood
"Actually Amazing !!! I loved every single dish I had here, the flavors were so simple yet complex and the pastas were all cooked to perfection. Staff..."
Vivian
"To start with I have wanted to try this place for a long time. Very excited that whilst I couldn't get a booking as coming tonight was a last minute..."
Steve Levon
"Now this is seriously delicious!!!! Great (but small) wine list. Food has got to be one of the best Italian north side of the river..... service is..."
Peridingo
"Went here for lunch and I didn’t know it was right beside Baba Budan lol even though I went to Baba Budan so many times. I ordered Risotto with..."
Fitri Annisa Christiantoro
"Holy cow! Tipo 00 has a delicious chef’s menu selection with a variety of meat and fish options. Pasta was unreal, desert mind blowing, and..."
Bachd3
"This little restaurant has caused quite a stir on the Melbourne food scene since its opening 5 years ago. Hidden away in Little Bourke its unassuming..."
Hangry Dreamer
"I can see why it’s so difficult to get a table in this restaurant. These guys are the master of pastas. We ordered the squid ink pasta and..."
Maggie Hunter
"Excellent experience early Friday evening. Despite being full, staff found a table for 3. Food was wonderful, surpassed only by the..."
Gary Robinson
"Amazing food. Everything was delicious. Great customer service and an extensive list of drinks. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting..."
S_foodie
"I do so love a filled pasta. Tipo 00 delivered a plate of large flavoursome pillows of goodness and very efficient service on the night of my visit...."
Famished
"Never fails and Tash takes great care. As ever it’s getting a seat which will be the issue...Consistently outstanding food delivered..."
Rod Coleman
"A pasta bar in a little lane of Melbourne CBD… we were lucky enough to get a table for 3 on a Thursday night. I’ve tried several times from..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"Can’t really fault my meal here. Tried both the spaghetti with red mullet and duck gnocchi. Both were excellent but for me the fish pasta trumped..."
FoodN
"A faultless experience. The two of us sat at the bar and started with the zucchini flowers stuffed with spanner crab, shared two pastas - the squid..."
Jess
"I never give out nor read 5-Star reviews, believing them to be reserved for sycophants, but I can't convince myself that my experience at Tipo 00 was..."
Filet De Boeuf
"Great pasta. Worth the wait to be satisfied. Love the wine. They have great choice of wine that matches the choice of menu item you choose. They give..."
Evelyn Patrick
"Thankyou for not disappointing. To start, crunchy bread with a fresh ricotta & herb oil. All our meals were delicious. Pasta perfectly cooked...."
Dani-licious
"Nice little Italian restaurant!! After coming back from Italy we still havent found any Italian food as good as Florence or Tuscany.. For Melbourne,..."
Remy Matthew
"This up and coming little pocket of Melbourne rocks. Some gems have risen out of the pyre and blossomed on Little Bourke st. This gorgeous little..."
Elle
"We tried walking in a few times without a booking in hope for a table but each time the wait time was 2 hrs +. so, we tried calling up and making a..."
Emily Kwan
"Good service. Pasta a bit salty to my personal taste ordered the squid ink one. Dessert is pleasant. Seems quite busy throughout dining hours during..."
Gina
"I love gnocchi and the Wagyu steak.Foods is delicious but the place is too small. We came in 3 people but had to sit on the bar.Their..."
Elise Nguyen
"My friend and I came here for lunch, we have been told to finish by 1pm when we arrived around 11.40am. Fair enough because we just walk-in,..."
Perry
"Amazing food, service and all-around atmosphere. Staff knew what they were selling, and ensured that every request was met. Would highly recommend to..."
Elise Ciavarella
"Food was absolutely delicious. We ordered spaghettini and the squid ink Tagliolini. But I think there’s a lot of room for the service to improve...."
Roxanne
"The best meal of our Melbourne trip. We ordered the Squid ink pasta (must get), duck gnocchi (so soft and melts in your mouth), bay bug stuffed..."
Miilu
"So happy I could not get into Osteria Illaria, as I died eating this food. Every mouthful of every course (opted for a chef selection) was sublime,..."
Annabauer
"Had quick lunch at Tipo 00 , service was very welcoming & friendly . Risotto cooked perfectly ,the kind of risotto I like to eat . The portion also..."
Sam
"An afternoon meal post a very relaxing day spa treat over at Sensu was required to complete a perfect day. Having heard that Tipo 00 had the best..."
Our Foodie Finds
"I can see that this restaurant is a very busy and popular spot. The pasta is simple and nice. But I wasn't expecting a cold grilled ox tongue...."
Holly Jiang
"I went to this restaurant with a friend of mine and we were throughly enjoyed ourselves. We ordered the ox tongue (amazing), and the squid ink pasta..."
The Darth Zader
"Delicious Italian food at only slightly above average prices. We started with the crumbed eggplant with fluffy, melt in your mouth buffalo mozzarella..."
Hungry Tum
"As always, Tipo 00 never disappoints. Excellent service, quality food with high quality ingredients and the atmosphere is pleasant for taking out..."
Lucas
"First been here for lunch today , and am ordered Calamari and Riso vialone nano , The calamari is amazing, when you have it in your mouth..."
Xunbin Guo
"I arrived at the renowned Tipo 00 eight minutes late and was fortunate enough to have the lovely maitre'd remind me as such.We ordered the..."
Henry's Food Reviews
"Tipo is my go to for awesome Italian food in the CBD. Sometimes you just get that hankering for some good old pasta done really well, it may not be..."
John Michael Ong
"Had the ‘Spaghettini’ for mains, followed by the ‘Tipomisù’ for dessert. Before the mains arrived, a complementary dish was served; a very..."
.itadakimasu~
"Great place to dine in especially for their pasta, service is professional and attentive.  Always looking forward to come back.  Would like to..."
Jenny Mok
"If you want to visit,better make a booking.ordered two appetizers, recommend the ox tongue dish, super tender and flavorful.the pasta is a little bit..."
Rinny Wang
"Tipo00. A bit disappointed with the overall noodle cuisine. Squid ink is a bit average but the waygu beef is good. I like the Ox toungue. Very nice..."
Steven Gu
"I have been wanting to try this place for a very long time and it did not disappoint me! From the bread to starters to main course, everything was..."
Kat Tran
"It’s hard to get a booking for this place!Recommend to book a week ahead at least.Came here to celebrate my Mum’s birthday and had..."
Melody.mt.tang
"We couldn't make a booking but was told we didn't need to wait for a table if we arrived before 5:30PM. It was still busy on a Tuesday night and we..."
Vi Dang
"We finally managed to secure a table at Tipo 00 by booking one month in advance. The restaurant is quite small and can get quite loud. We ordered the..."
Hangry Horace
"My favourite place for pasta has gotten insanely hard to get a booking now after they won their chef’s hat. My favourite pasta is their squid ink..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Received a voucher for Tipo 00 as a birthday gift earlier in the year. Called to book for Saturday lunch in the same week over the phone and despite..."
Foodgirlmoodgirl2005
"Been hearing about this place for a while so we decided to give it a go. Everyone's saying about their alacarte dish is delicious but we are caught..."
Munching Pandas
"Arrived early with no booking and got a table, but it filled very quickly and there was a long wait. So either book or arrive early. We had a few of..."
Skb
"Amazing food, brilliant atmosphere and exceptional service! Can't recommend it more highly. Especially recommend the Cacesere and the..."
Raphael Afonso
"I have been wanting to eat at Tipo 00 for almost year now. Getting a booking that suited my schedule was a hard one. Finally managed to make it for..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"​Highly Recommended: All the pasta dishes, Spanner crab w/ saffron tagliolini, TipomisuIf you don't plan on travelling to Italy anytime..."
ThatFoodie
"The food here is to die for. Menu is simple but everything is done beautifully in lovely combination. I love my spaghettini with red mullet. The..."
Inem
"We came here last night to celebrate my partners birthday. We ordered the chefs menu each and it was so amazing so worth $65 each. You get a..."
Travelling Pom
"One of the best pasta place in Melbourne. Ordered a fish spaghetti, tortellini, and gnocci pasta. All were perfect, the best is the tortellini. They..."
Vania.linaya
"Always a fan of their rabbit pasta! :) Enjoyed a delicious lasagne which was definitely different from other lasagnas I've had. So flavoursome but it..."
Rachel Lai
"Always love bringing my family and friends here. I would definitely recommend the Chef’s menu as it is well worth the price. Service:..."
K N
"OMG. Loved their squid ink tagliolini!! Usually you can get sick from heaviness of oil, cheese or cream from the pasta. But their pasta was light and..."
Bambi
"Fantastic Italian place at CBD. Ordered 3 pastas and 1 dessert for two of us. Left very full. The best of all was the Tortellini with..."
Ferry Gondo
"I've heard good reviews about Tipo 00 and have been meaning to come here for a while. I had the Tortelloni with cauliflower, sage and parmesan. For..."
Tardar Sauce
"Service tends to be a bit snooty, but became more cheerful as the meal went on. Truffle risotto was excellent, squid ink pasta nice and delicate, and..."
Jonathan Ong
"Tippo 00 never disappoints! I've eaten here on humorous occasions and their squid ink pasta is the best I've had in Melbourne! Make sure you call in..."
FoodieMelb
"Although very hard to get a booking in this small packed restaurant, it has the best pasta I've tasted in Melbourne - in terms of combined pasta..."
Nalia
"Always wanted try this authentic little Italian eatery on little Bourke Street. It was pretty hard to get in on a Friday night but somehow managed to..."
Food Lover
"The restaurant was very popular, we couldnt book the table however thought to try our luck cos this is last night before we head back to Sydney. The..."
Onikiri
"ricotta and bread-averageox tongue-specialTagliolini-doesn't meet my expectation, didn't eat them outOyster-not..."
Alexis Chan
"I went to Tipo 00 with an Italian friend, with my Asian background I'm not sure if I'm qualified to review pasta & risotto. I was just there to find..."
Alice
"My sister and I came here for an early dinner, and we managed to grab a table without a booking at about 5.15pm. We were excited to see what all the..."
Lisa Giles
"Service was prompt, menu small but everything was a unique twist on a classic dish. Tasty as hell, well prepared, beautifully presented. Can be..."
Danny G
"Food-wise, this place is excellent. Grilled ox-tongue had real nous and great flavour. Rabbit was literally melt in your mouth stuff and the lasagne..."
Fresh
"Points for: quality ingredients, fresh pastaDine Time: weekday lunchYou come here because you've heard of the fresh made pasta. I love..."
Flying Forward
"Great service! Great food! We wanted to try Tipo 00 for long time. Finally got a chance today!!! Came here early around 5pm,and got a table!!The..."
Christy811215
"Definitely one of the best Italian food place. Great selection of pasta and wines. Beside the long waiting period and the "rude" service some times,..."
FoodieBear
"Had dinner at Tipo last night with a friend. We'd wanted to try this restaurant for ages due to its rating. We called earlier in the week to book but..."
Little Pink Piggy
"What a great place to eat. This cute little restaurant is a must, you need to book in advance!We had the octopus artichoke and..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Simply fabulous! Everything is so fresh. Love the pasta, especially the sauce of rabbit. Sensational. Definitely will go back. Service is attentive..."
Ye Liu
"Visited here with my boyfriend and another couple. We decided to dine here before going to the ballet and were given a 1.5 hour dining period which..."
Rebekah Jade Culhane
"The most memorable pasta dishes serve up here. We came here on Saturday night have to wait for 2 hrs but it worth it! All the dishes we order was so..."
Fay Godanda
"This is the real deal guys. Ever had pasta with next to no ingredients and told this is how the Italians do it? Ever had pasta that was obviously..."
JT
"I don't even know where to begin! Add an anniversary dinner with my foodie girlfriend and let me tell you guys this was a dinner to repeat! The..."
Bhuvan Gandhi
"Took my girl friend there for her birthday. We could only get in for a 4pm booking. The food is great.We ordered the calamari and octopus..."
PW Lou
"I pitched up at 5.30pm on Saturday (no chance of a booking when I called a month ago ask walk in it was) and told 45 minute wait so I went to their..."
Rachel P
"Finally got into Tipo 00 for Wednesday dinner this week.  I believe I had to book nearly 6 weeks in advance to get a table for 2, and I am happy to..."
Melissa Kate
"Everything is so good.We have Lingua,Scampi Risotto,Vitello.The Tipmisu is amazing.A good combination,not so sweet.The only thing is that the scampi..."
Joanna9186
"Came here for an early Sunday dinner around 5 and wow, it was already completely full! Luckily as I was only dining for myself, I was able to get a..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"We had walked past Tipo 00 numerous times during our visit to Melbourne and it was always heaving.Our curiosity got the most of us and they..."
Austin
"DO:*listen to your host, they know what they're talking about and the person we had was super friendly and made such good..."
Alice In Wonderland X Icebear
"You know that feeling when you've wanted to go somewhere for so long and that you've hyped it up so much that when you finally go, you're..."
Cocktails&Chocolate
"Amazing food! The squid pasta and gnocchi were to die for.. pasta was al dente and dripping with all that delicious sauce.. the beef ragu of gnocchi..."
FoodHedonist
"What an experience ! One of the best chef's menus in Melbourne ; another plus point is the affordability of it... Either 65 or 80 per head ! The..."
Asha
"After taking my mrs to DOC pasta, she insist we had to come here, and was she not wrong. Relaxing ambience, very interesting dishes and the highlight..."
Jack Lo
"LOVE the food here!Staff are very professional. Booking a table here is very necessary, and a bit of a pain - who doesn't take online booking..."
Denii
"A wonderful lunch spot. Sat at the bar watching chefs prepare meals. Staff a whirl of activity around us without being an annoyance. A lovely..."
Jennifer Wilkins
"My family came here for lunch, having booked a table 3 days prior. Remember to always try and book a table! The dinner bookings are insanely..."
Neer Ly
"The artichoke starter was delicious. The pasta main course meet expectations but the dessert tipomisu was the wow factor, totally blown..."
Foodfoolfoo
"Simple flavoursome fish spaghettini. Although the pasta was slightly off al dente, the fish flavours was well combined with into rich savoury sauce...."
GezaEats
"Melbourne really is a foodie town. And when you love the simple pleasure of sharing meals with friends, it certainly keeps the whole (crazy) food..."
Einas
"Second time coming to Tipo00 and I couldn't speak highly of it. The staff and the food is amazing and the service by Tessa makes the experience even..."
EmilyG
"Great service. Great food. Can be difficult to get a booking but it's worth the effort. We ordered the octopus special (not pictured - we ate it too..."
Yumyumfoodyum
"Service, Food, Wine and Ambience were all on point 💥 Well worth the wait. Ordered the Octopus special, truffle and mushroom special and rabbit..."
Hoops And Bomma
"LIT! ⭐️: Al dente is about right. The pasta was perfectly cooked. Of course try the popular squid ink! It's incredibly flavoursome and haven't..."
Jennitals
"Came back in for my second visit yesterday & I almost forgot just how good this place is. Pasta cooked to perfection, risotto special with mushroom &..."
Vincent La Posta
"Delicious food! Stand out was the squid pasta, dessert and wine. Service was also very good. Reading from the reviews it looks like they have stepped..."
Justin
"Great place, love it. Came here on a Tuesday night, was told to wait 90mins, so moral of the story is 'make a booking!' (We actually only waited for..."
Fatcat
"The most memorable pasta dishes served up here. My first visit, I tried the tagliolini - wow. Punchful of flavour with each spoonful, and the thought..."
Cynthia Giang
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Tipo 00 is a one hatted pasta joint that serves up some of the freshest,..."
Love At First Bite
"I was there for my birthday with my partner. It took me long to write a review. Anyway ,the Gnocci and Spaghettin was really yummmy but there was a..."
Juli
"Food was excellent; we had the truffle risotto, rabbit spaghetti and duck gnocchi. The desserts were very good as well, with my favourite being the..."
Celeriac85
"I have been This restaurant a couple times, it is still on the top of my favorite dinner places! Choose anyting on the menu, and you won't get..."
Hailee Mu
"Absolutely lovely food here, but the service needs to be fine tuned. My friend and I were turned away and told there would be a 40 minute wait. No..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"I love everything about Tipo 00. The scent of garlic, onion and herbs transport you as soon as you walk in, reminiscent of a pasta bar in Italy. I..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Tip 00 was highly recommended by a friend, it was so delicious and I have now been recommending others to go there. The staff offered additional..."
Maxnco
"This place is usually crowded but I was lucky enough to get seats at around 430pm! We had the highly recommended squid ink pasta as well as the pork..."
Yiling
"I went there on a Monday night alone. Initially they told me there was no seating, and said the wait is going to be 1 hour even though there was a..."
Kathycheng10
"Finally got to try Tipo00 and left happy but not dying to return. The waiter we had was quite, as some might say, abruptly Italian! I had the pine..."
Kylie Angelika
"We went here 3 times during our 6 days in Melbourne. The food is simply delicious and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Everything is on..."
Olidai
"We visited Tipo 00 on a Friday evening for dinner after work. Tipo can get packed very quickly especially on weeknights so it's best to come a bit..."
John
"Been trying to get dinner reservations for a few days, finally had to settle for lunch. The place is small, noisy and the greeting was a bit brusque,..."
Urban Foodie
"All in our party were looking forward to a late long lunch prior to the theatre and we were not disappointed. Tip 00 is a fabulous restaurant with a..."
Kriti Kapoor
"I visited for lunch on a weekday and we were able to get a seat quite quickly at the bar. We had the sardines to start, then gnocchi and ravioli for..."
TL
"Wonderful experience at Tipo 00 last night, service was excellent and the food lived up to expectations. Made a reservation to celebrate an..."
H
"This place gets busy fast and you if arrive during peak times he wait time can be extremely long as you can't take bookings and the place is..."
Tee Tr
"Very tasty italian food in a nice bustling atmosphere. This place has no reservations, but with Kirk's wine bar up the road, go and have a glass or..."
Gursharan Chana
"Taking its name from the flour traditionally used to make pizza and pasta, Tipo 00 has taken Melbourne by storm. With its slick fitout and simple,..."
Gastrology
"ordered the rigatoni (eggplant, pistachio & ricotta salata cheese), gnocchi di patate (braised duck, porcini mushroom & pecorino pepato), & tipomisu..."
Julia Liow
"A little cost place with Flavorsome pasta, great presentation and professional services. A bit pricy though. Tiramisu is a bit too sweet to my..."
Yasmine Y
"Awesome, awesome food!!! Could not have been more happy with the taste and quality of food. A little gem in the heart of the city that is worth going..."
Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha
"Amazing food! We had the set menu for $65 per person, group of 8 with a number of dietary requirements which the kitchen happily catered to. There..."
FoodFanatic
"Firstly, the food was outstanding! Each dish didn't disappoint. The starters were well portioned for the price and great for sharing between two...."
Taylor Duryea
"This place is worth the wait! Ranging from 30-90minsOnce the food hits your lips you'll understand how and why this restaurant has won so..."
QB
"We loved it! Delicious squid and calves liver entrees, followed by a spanner crab spaghetti :-). The service can't be faulted. We'll definitely be..."
L
"We had a lovely dinner here last night. The best thing about this place is the flavour in every bite! Even the tomatoes and little pickled cucumber..."
Alex Butenko
"The pasta is lovely and is al dente.They know their ingredients and elements well and dishes come in perfect harmony.The gnocchi was..."
Chee Ching Low
"not a bad place for seein' old friends. Good wine and services. just need to book a table before going or expect at least 10 mins' waitin'. Overall,..."
Cathleen
"My favorite restaurant in Melbourne. I have been several times and every time it is perfect. The food, the wine and the service. Tipomisu is a non-..."
Haley
"Have attempted 3 times to book to dine here with friends but failed each time to secure a booking. Yes, that's how popular it is! But today I'm so..."
PS91
"Always delicious, perfectly cooked pasta and dishes packed with flavour. Not the biggest fan of Italian, apart from pizza, but tipo can't be knocked...."
Tomlovestoeat
"LOVE Tipo00 for a regular authentic pasta fix. Reliably delicious and the specials are always a win. Gets very busy so get in early for a meal that..."
Marie
"I have been here twice and I can say the food is very consistent. The signature dish is the squid ink pasta and it is full of flavour and the pasta..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"i always visit tipo00 when im in melbourne, its a must! not only they'vw got the best homemade pasta, also they got the best tipomisu!!! even the..."
Dibya Sumendap
"Great handmade pasta! I've never tried anything that tasted bad here. However, there's always a wait and it's slightly pricey for a small serving of..."
Crooked Rain
"Great working lunch. Small Melbourne Italian. Beer list is slim, but a good range of wines, both by the glass and bottle. Nice Australian and Italian..."
James
"I like it. Busy and buzzy. Food is good. Couple of minor quibbles - salumi comes with one slice of stale, overly toasted, a bit too crispy bread. In..."
Hungry_One
"Being Italian and use to eating my Nonna's home made pasta every Sunday I don't often eat pasta when I go out as I'm usually disappointed when I do...."
Sabrina
"authinic italian restaurant in the heart of the city. booking is a must and best to book at ainimum 2 weeks before going. we had the salumi and..."
R.M INC
"This trendy tiny Italian place requires a booking or the other option is to get here at opening time at 5.30pm and put your name down. At 5.30pm on a..."
Dr S
"Pasta Perfection. So good to go to somewhere so highly rated and it not be overrated. Pasta and risotto cooked brilliantly, the saffron..."
Foodie AC
"Yum!!!! The food is really great- in particular the waygu tagliatelle. I would definitely recommend booking though, as it can get quite busy...."
Brunchisbest
"Outstanding Gem I've visited many such places. Though nearly all in Italy. Modest frontage, basic layout with wooden tables and no nitrogen in..."
Mike B
"Full house for a Monday lunchtime service says it all! Foolish me thought we would be able to rock up and get a table straight away, it was about a..."
Hungry Piksee
"Been here a couple of times since it was open and it has never disappointed! Amazing menu that excites me, making it very difficult to pick what to..."
Fattie Kat
"Very delicious Italian food! Must try! Came here for lunch and they get really busy so remember to book. Ordered the scampi riso. Licked the bowl..."
Lovefood
"This place offers the best Italian food I have ever eaten. An intimate atmosphere and our waiter had the most amazing wine knowledge. A 5 star..."
Robbie Neller
"While pasta is my kryptonite & I'll generally rate most of it highly, this place really took it up another level. Shared the Pappardelle, the squid..."
Chris
"Wow. Just wow. The staff are fantastic - so accommodating and friendly. The food is amazing (so much great gluten free stuff!). You might have to..."
Johnny Mac
"This well run establishment was one of my most memorable Italian pasta meals in Melbourne, and I will be bringing people here for years to come...."
Flytonewyork
"They do Italian. Tasty. Yum. Go.Truffle risotto - fav.Gets busy so booking is recommended.Sharing is a good way to go because you'll..."
Sallysfoodadventures
"The scampi risotto was a life changing experience. Chef Andreas has taken pure and fresh ingredients and executed them perfectly. The meal was a work..."
Nikki
"Such a delicious dinner at Tipo 00 tonight, especially the truffle risotto and tiramisu! They fit us in without a booking. Friendly and relaxed..."
Ami Spurway
"Food was incredible. So delicious, every dish was absolutely amazing. We purchased oysters to start off with and they were delicious, fresh and..."
Aleks Trajkovska
"I'm all about the squid ink tagliolini, jet black strands of al dente pasta, tossed through with wafer thin slices of tender squid. The broth in the..."
Helen | Grab Your Fork
"Great atmosphere! Delicious entree! And even better pasta! Would recommend the asparagus entree dish, squid ink pasta with calamari and the risotto..."
Quyen
"We arrived here without a booking and the lovely wait staff made us welcome and found us a spot by the window. The place was very busy but service..."
Josephine
"Enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Tipo 00. The pasta is to die for, the venue has a great atmosphere and the staff are warm and attentive. I had the red..."
K
"It's easy to find a place that serves pasta but not easy to find one that serves great pasta. This place is the latter. It's all about the pasta and..."
Arthur Lim
"Excellent service and food. Loved sitting at the bar looking at what was going on I the kitchen. Chef's menu was a bargain at $65. We had to take a..."
Khai Dinh Tuan Nguyen
"As the name implies, pasta is the main game here. The starters are delicious, the wines too. But the pastas are something else. I could've sat there..."
Onara
"service was efficient and friendly ... had the King Prawn linguini which was good ... pasta and prawns were fresh ... coffee was good too ......"
David Weng Yew Wong
"I have never been a massive fan of pasta, so went here for my girlfriend one night, who insisted i order a pasta, and what do you know, it was..."
Dom Impiombato
"BEST. PASTA. EVER. Don't even bother with the sides/appetizers, just make a beeline for the pasta and you won't regret it!! Love the cosy/intimate..."
Hungry Rambler
"Without question one of the best italian restaurants in Melbourne.   Small intimate space, friendly staff, and authentic food.   My advice is that..."
Jamin Ra
"Great pasta, great atmosphere, professional service, and reasonable price compare to the quality of pasta. What else can you ask.. It is hands down..."
Aurélien Fort
"Wanted to book for a table on a Wednesday evening but it was all booked out. Therefore I arrived at the restaurant at 4pm, hoping to have my name..."
Rachel Lee
"This place is spot on for excellent, freshly prepared and authentic Italian dishes.Wines are great as are also the staff.Always busy...a..."
Magpie
"Lovely pasta- squid ink, spinach (on special), papadelle (maybe spelled wrong 😅) are my favourite dishes from the last visit a couple of weeks..."
Foodie Hoodie
"My wife loves Italian Food me i love asian food and this is possibly the best Italian food I've ever had. we really enjoyed our night here and love..."
Anthony Martin
"Went to Tipo for lunch a few days back and I was pleased with the good service and awesome food. We shared the calamari and it was to die for. I also..."
Patricia
"I don't often rate a restaurant at 4.5.... But these guys are EXACTLY what they claim to be;Straight up, top-notch Italian food... No bullshit,..."
Dougie Thompson
"Been wanting to try Tipo 00 for a while and finally got an opportunity to do so recently. Went on a Saturday night without a booking hoping to be..."
Just Another Foodie
"The stooges and I have been trying to go to Tipo 00 but we keep forgetting to book. So we finally decide to commit and made a booking 6 weeks in..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"We read through the reviews in TripAdvisors and mentally prepared ourselves for bad services before we went there. And in reality - services are..."
Margaret Lung
"Never the one to actively eat Italian food but after reading all the great reviews I knew I had to try Tipo 00. Ordered the squid ink tagliolini..."
Mich.f
"One of the best Italian restaurants I've ever been to. Our party of four ordered the chef's menu and every dish was delicious! The smoked eel risotto..."
Kylie Clark
"The Grilled Ox Tongue was pretty sensational. Exceedingly soft and tender protein was flavoured and cooked to perfection. A slight charred outer..."
Penguineats
"Loved this place we came with a high expectation and it was our type of place crowded, and packed to the walls with people sitting in every inch of..."
TorS Morgan
"I couldn't fault Tipo 00, the service was excellent, the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable, the food is spectacular. I can't wait for my next..."
Little Red Elefant
"Yes it's yummy. Yes it tasty. Yes the service is good. But I'd be suprised if anyone described this as 'good value'. Portions are really very small...."
Yumyummo
"Had high expectations for this place and it was great, the squid ink pasta was delicious a real taste of the sea and the portion was perfect. Great..."
Cat
"Ordered the topinambur and the calamari starters which were a good prelude for what was to come. Between us we got the pappardelle with braised..."
Caroleezy
"Estatic for a friend's new job, we ventured to Tipo 00! In terms of spacing, it was a lot smaller than I expected, and having to book a month in..."
KevC
"Okay so there's no denying the handmade pasta is delicious. But for the prices, I expected a little more. Not in terms of quality, but simple the..."
Muester
"One of the best Italian places I've been to!Sauces were full of flavour (mine was a mix of lemon, butter and possibly some oil), rabbit..."
Keely
"Came here with my family for my Dad's birthday dinner and we weren't disappointed. Not only was the food delicious but the service was fantastic. The..."
Phoebe Rothfield
"Fantastic - squid ink tagliolini was subtle but flavoursome and tipomisu was unexpectedly delicious. Vibe is casual but nice. Highly..."
James
"My partner and i have been dying to try this place for a while and we finally had a chance to give it a go. Reletively small venue and seats are..."
Khpn
"Really good food and service!!!!!!!I like the course and wine recommended to me. Handsome staff,hahahha!I will go with my friends..."
Naomi
"Honestly do I have to comment on this restaurant? It was freaking amazing. I never thought pasta could taste this good. Trust me.. They put..."
Justin Wong
"After getting sick of heavy pasta or lasagna stuff, Tipo 00 truly offers something different. We ordered calamari as a starter, squid ink pasta ( the..."
Meiling Yi
"Full disclosure - I only had a take-away. It was the pappardelle with braised rabbit & hazelnut. It was one of the best pappardelle dishes I've ever..."
Maria Low
"Another visit to this smallish bustling Italian pasta bar. We chose well and my dining companion was suitably impressed with the Ocean Trout Terrine..."
Foodinfocusz
"And here’s my first Top 100 review from the newly released Gourmet Traveller 2017 list.  Tipo 00. People usually look at me blankly when I mention..."
Jacqui's Food Fetish
"The squid ink pasta was special. Not an average flavour you can find everywhere else. It seemed like a must-order menu from all the other reviews but..."
Elisha Lee
"I made a review few months ago, however it's interestingly disappeared. When we went there staff was kinda rude. Drops the plates on the table &..."
MelbfoodCritic
"One of the destination to get the best pasta in Melbourne CBD (no joke). For starter, I had some chef’s selection of Salumi followed with..."
Jeany Liong, TwoPaperPen
"Solid service by knowledgeable staff, great wine selection, amazing food with flavours that you would think only an Italian mama would be able to..."
Sweetslover1980
"Great food! We went there at 3pm and it was nice and cosy. I'd recommend the ox tongue 🙌🏼 hands down the best! And the panna cotta was yummy :)..."
Hannah Leong
"The truffle rissoto was heavenly made. I love the squid ink spaghetti and gnocchi too. Although we waited for our table for an hour but it was worth..."
Fion Koh
"The scampi pasta is a work of art. No, of science. Pure genius. It has the ability to warp space and time, and reach into your psyche in the future...."
Peter Wu
"Wanted to see what the hype was about- went for lunch one Friday and they squeezed us in (called 20 mins beforehand). It's a cute and very busy..."
Live2Eat
"Had to wait an hour for a table but nevertheless it was worth the hassle! Had the truffle mushroom risotto which was divine, generous shaves of..."
Mi55Bee
"Always an amazing place to have dinner- the squid ink linguine is our favorite meal! We came here on our wedding night and will be here for our 1..."
Wombat
"Wowee, Tipo 00 really lived up to the hype! We had the specials for entree - zucchini flowers and charred octopus. Mains - duck gnocchi, rabbit..."
Maikki Ryl
"Hands down for the best pasta bar in Melbourne! We ordered Lingua and Calamari as starters and they were great! For pasta, we ordered squid ink..."
292397559
"Sensational!!! Incredible food!!! Absolute perfection!!!Had the best dessert I have ever eaten. The pasta and risotto were amazing. We tried..."
Lord Vega
"Tipo 00 is definitely my favourite italian restaurant, squid ink pasta is the one dish I always get when dining here and would highly..."
Lanna Nguyen
"My friend and I had lunch at Tipo 00 and after that, we will definitely be coming back for their amazing food. The ox tongue was super tender and the..."
Traceynn
"I have eaten here a few times now, and every time the food has been delicious. Most recently, we tried the chargrilled octopus and Jerusalem..."
Bleong
"My goodness..... this will be the best pasta you experience.I had the squid ink tagliatelle and a stuffed zucchini flower - literally could..."
ChrisC
"Went here for lunch, the food was amazing & the waitress was friendly. The letdown was that we ordered rabbit pasta, and theres a bone in the rabbit,..."
Devin Fransiscus
"Another nice restaurant we found by accident, This italian eaterie was tiny with tiny name on the outside that easily mistaken as typo. We walk..."
MF
"Tipo 00 is aptly named after the type 00 flour used to make pasta and (surprise, surprise) has a strong focus on freshly made pasta. I had been..."
Ashanie Mekhala Perera
"The hype is deserved. We order the mozzarella entree, the tortelli and the rigatoni. Everything was so rich and delicious that each bite was worth..."
Sophia
"Expect a 30-45min wait if you're a 5pm walk-in on a booked out Saturday. Luckily GPO is around the corner!Had zucchini flowers, ox tongue,..."
Milla Vanilla
"So lucky that we got a table for two easily at lunch today. Having heard of the hand-made pasta in this restaurant for so long. Finally got he chance..."
Vivian Wu
"That would be the best pasta ever! Love the ink pasta w/ very tender squid n caviar. Recommended by the staff we had the riso vialone nano that is..."
Shuang Yang
"Couldn't fault it. One of my most favourite restaurants in Melbourne by far. Food was fantastic, price was completely reasonable, staff were lovely,..."
Kasi Metcalfe
"Most of meals tastes fresh. They did not try to use too much cheese and sauce to cover original ingredients. But they are just pasta, nothing..."
VodkaO_ZS
"Overall a nice experience, but not as that good as expected.Risotto is creamy and flavor some. Ink pasta is not the style I..."
Yolanda Wong
"Finally got here last night after trying to get in for a while, but the place is always so BUSY! Totally worth the wait, the pasta is ah-ma-zing and..."
Putfoodinme_
"Gave out names and went off walking around before returning an hour later for our table. We had the octopus for appetiser which was wonderfully..."
A. Chan
"I can understand why this has won so many awards. The food was to die for I had the tortellini and would recommend. Cocktails were great. Expect to..."
Maria
"To keep it simple, this place is a must for all. The special for the night was the zucchini flowers, the best I've had. And the truffle risotto...."
Tim
"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJ1. If you're looking for the best new Italian in town, it's gotta be Tipo 00 (the 'place..."
Judge Betty Cocker
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JZY
"It is hard to get a table even tried calling a few times. We ended up just walk in at 5:30pm and waited until 6pm. Definitely try their scampi pasta..."
Rosie
"We got lucky as walk ins and got a table without waiting around 6pm on a weekday. We really loved the food and the service here. We asked for..."
Duygu
"Had been trying to get into this restaurant for a long while and finally got in. Ordered a Ragu bolonese, unfortunately wasn't up to my expectation,..."
CL
"Yes this place is very good and the food is so fresh and clean. The service and atmopshere are impeccible as well. Love coming here feel at..."
Tyson Bickford
"Truly exceptional.If it were any easier to get a table on the fly, I would be here multiple times a week. It's best to book at least about..."
Tony
"While my friends back in Malaysia give their parents a sort of monthly stipend to help them out, I take mine out to Italian restaurants down dank..."
Sonia Nair
"Managed to grab a walk-in spot early on Friday night even though the place was fully booked. Beautiful pasta and rich flavoursome sauces to..."
Fullflavoureverything
"Tipo00 has the best pasta & service in Melbourne. I had the gnocchi with braised duck and it was perfection. The dessert with crepes was just..."
HG
"Amazing pasta! Incredible tortellini and off the charts scampi. Expensive scampi at $38, but every other pasta dish is great value. Good food in the..."
Felicity Lynnette
"i was so happy. Ordered Tortelli and and shared with my friend, it's almost like ravioli to me, in different folding, and tenderer, thiner in mouth...."
Zhitian Zhang
"Good food with good value. The four of us opted for the chef's menu which gave us a good sampling of this outlet's food. Between us we shared 4..."
Panda
"Second time lucky and we finally got a walk-in table! We got there at 5.30 and the place was already packed! After waiting for 1 hour we were seated..."
M.
"Beautiful venue, food and wine. The service was great very helpful and friendly. I had the tortelli it was all goodness the pasta was fresh and the..."
Kate Bolton
"Hands down the best Italian in Melbourne. The food does all the talking. The restaurant fitout is simple service is good but not overwhelming. ..."
David Liao
"This place is the epitome of too cool for skool. The food was okay, some of the flavours were overpowering. I liked the dessert the best. But the..."
Mrs Mark
"Went here for early leisure lunch on Saturday. They definitely serve descent modern Italian dishes. We started with rather ok entree, but their main..."
Ferolen
"If you're in the CBD, you have got to check this place out. The food is amazing, and I have yet to be disappointed. Although there may be wait, I can..."
Kim
"Tipo 00 is the best Italian restaurant I have ever had in CBD. It is very popular and we waited for 40 mins until the management called us back...."
Hello World!
"Tidy space. Venue is not designed for architects. It's a custom built dining hall. The kitchen is your music, your theatre and the heart.Wine..."
Mans C
"DELICIOUS!!! I can't wait to come back. The squid ink pasta was really yummy, simple but yummy. I didn't like polenta chips though, but I am not a..."
TJ
"I had been anticipating last night's dinner for weeks. I was really excited and knew exactly what I was going to order. Our family of 5 were swept up..."
Honeylishuss
"Delicious! Came here based on a friends recommendation and we were so thankful for it. We weren't super hungry and just wanted an early dinner before..."
Wn
"DELICIOUS!Initially when I was told we were going to a pasta bar for dinner I didn't have many expectations I just expected pasta like at..."
Small And Tall Eats
"Great night out. service was fast efficient and enthusiastic however to my mind it is more of a quick bite kind of place than a date..."
Latitudes
"I like their lingua (grilled ox tongue with balsamic vinegar & peppercorns) - my friend thought that it tasted a lil bit undercooked, but I like it..."
Somya
"Ever since their grand opening in 2014, Tipo 00 has truly made a mark in the Melbourne dining scene. Named after the super finely milled flour from..."
MyFoodBelly
"Tipo 00 is my favourite Italian food experience in Melbourne. The ambience of the restaurant is very nice and being quite small with only a handful..."
Brungiel
"I visited Tipo 00 at 1pm today with high anticipation. It was highly recommended by a friend who loves the tiramisu. It is a cozy restaurant which..."
Hungry Monkey
"My new favourite pasta bar! Squid ink pasta was the highlight - besides the amazing taste and the paper thin squid ribbons, the pasta is the perfect..."
Joy
"订这家餐馆真的是一波三折,天真的想在周五下午订当天晚上的位子被告知连周末都full..."
Bonnie Ke
"Walked in around 5.30pm on a Saturday afternoon, and manage to get a place without waiting. Friend and I ordered the pappardelle and tagliolini al..."
LittleM
"DO: salumi board, squid ink, polenta chips, scampi, risotto and gnocchi with duck breast. DON'T: overstuff yourself. The desserts look..."
David Food Leasing
"Hands down best pasta in Melbourne, other dishes were good too. Attentive service. Felt a bit rushed as restaurant is busy and they seem to rush us..."
TT
"Pasta like my Nonna makes. I had gnocchi with duck ragu and it was devine. Highly recommend. Generally you need to book to get a seat as the..."
Tish Piaser
"Delicate pastas, refreshing starters, balanced desserts - every dish is fantastic. A decent selection of Italian wines. A busy, busy little place..."
Meeateor
"Been trying to dine here for ages but they are always booked out so we decided to come for an early dinner to avoid the crowd. Ordered one of their..."
XiaoHui Teo
"This is definitely one of my favourite Italian restaurants, my fave dishes being the Rabbit Pappardelle and the Tagliolini al Nero - the restaurant..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"Came back a year later. The food still maintains its high standard and did not disappoint us at all! The downside is still the place. I have to..."
JiTe
"Faultless. What can I say? Service, speed and food was perfect! Chat grilled octopus, Anchovy Orecchietti, red mullet spaghettini, rabbit..."
Mistermister
"Absolutely loved this tiny restaurant.I was a walk in and managed to score a seat at the bar mid week at 12pm.Plenty to look at from the..."
The Tastebud
"Outstanding!Some of the best pasta I have ever had... and to top it off a very cheap price considering the quality of the food they deliver,..."
Ravvy
"Pretty classy Italian fanfare and very polished. Feels more corporate and modern than provincial or family. However the food is just wow - great..."
GaryZ
"Wow. I was amazed by the food at this little gem in the city. Party of 6, we opted for the chefs menu and it was simply fantastic. We were so..."
Nay
"Tipo 00 is a great little Italian restaurant to visit if you are seeking good food and wine, and a bustling atmosphere. Fresh pasta cooked to..."
Nicole Tang
"It's faultless. It's flawless. Find a critic and he won't find a fault. It's just amazing. The service is a little lacking but the food is just among..."
Finger Lickin
"Finally made it in after thinking about it for months. Walked in at 5.30pm, got a seat at the bar and ordered the orecchiette. Had a bit of the..."
Miffy
"The squid ink pasta is very very delicious. A plate of black pasta isn't very appealing but it was very tasty. Remember to book ahead of schedule...."
Johnathan Yue
"I wouldn't normally write a review for anywhere but this place is amazing. There were no tables available for reservation so we walked in put our..."
Vanessa Mac
"The tiramisu is must. It's a very modern take on the classic. It's more of a coffee brownie (hot) served with a salt caramel sauce and a think liquor..."
Clever Cheeks
"YOU MUST VISIT. Great customer service and great atmosphere. The place is buzzing with local office workers and the quality of the food is fantastic...."
Sweetandyummie
"Visited Tipo 00 for lunch with a group of friends. This place sure is popular! They only gave us a 1.25 hour window to dine in. After entree, our..."
Ringo
"The service is really great. The salmon dish was recommended to us as a starter. It tastes fresh and light even with the creamy source. Like the..."
Shirley
"Beautiful Italian food , mains and desserts were the standout dishes, service was average considering it is such a small venue it should be..."
Kate.christianopoulos
"Hearing many, many good things about this place from a friend I know said this place makes the best pasta in Melbourne, and while they haven't been..."
Ho-Toro
"A group of us went for dinner in the city at a place that everyone has been raving on about, which a booking is required.We were ushered in..."
ΑΩ ´Ιλιον
"Without doubt Melbournes finest casual restaurant / pasta bar. Maestro Andreas flaying his oversized tweezers like a conductors baton as he..."
Alan Stone
"Quick afternoon snack. We were told that this is def on the places we had to visit when in Melbourne. We orded the Tagliolini al nero - Squid ink..."
Amys_food_adventures
"Second time around was just as impressive. Ocean trout for entree, duck gnocchi and scampi pacceri for mains... All were delicious. Looking forward..."
MN-A
"Absolutely incredible. Top shelf waiters and waitresses. Food and drinks were fantastic. Definitely telling the world and friends to go..."
Markrenton18
"Summary: excellent food in a neat and stylish setting. The food were all very flavoursome and uses top notch ingredients. The beef tongue..."
Tony Chen
"The Rocks is a fabulous place to imbibe the best Australia offers; a superb destination for modern arts, bustling markets, chic restaurants, cafes,..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"I went here on my partners birthday through a friends recommendation! I must say the food is mouth watering! We had a $60 set menu which was chefs..."
Food Affair
"Being touted around as the best pasta place in town is a massive call, but Tipo 00 certainly made a big case of it on my visit. Firstly, the service..."
Hungry Ronin
"Excellent food. Could not fault a single dish in their chefs menu. Well balanced flavor at a reasonable price. Staff were friendly, professional and..."
Michael
"This is some of the best Italian food ever!! i love the fit out very simple but stylish and the food really is the star of the show, the waiters are..."
Lingtao887
"Incredible lunch at tipo - you must get their tiramisu. The pork and fennel sausage White ragu casarecce was superb. We also had their tortellini and..."
Smriti Arora
"So finally got to see what the fuss is about and they disappointment... the Tagliolini with spanner crab was light but tasty... and i couldn't go..."
Mickey Love
"Love this place. Beautiful, simple, well thought out dishes. Friendly service from staff who really know their stuff. Perfect wine suggestions to..."
Simone Louise
"Fantastic Pasta! ......service was impeccable! ..."
Q1138
"Went for lunch yesterday. Really busy but still felt the staff were attentive.. Beautiful food, from entrees to mains. Light pasta and everything..."
Jen Dorjee
"I'm not a pasta fan but I crave this place, the ambiance is electric with personable service with a professional edge. Love this place. Lucky to..."
Em J White
"I had heard amazing things from friends so I took my girlfriend here for dinner.I was expecting a big, bustling, old-school Italian place but..."
Patrickctully@gmail.com
"Voted as the Best New Restaurant and with a stellar rating on Zomato, Tipo 00 has a lot to live up to.The $60 chef's tasting menu was a good..."
The Epicurean
"Absolutely Loved their authentic Italian tasting menu.. 5 course for $60. A hidden treasure and up and rising star at little Bourke st. This place is..."
J88
"I didn't take any photos because I demolished every plate. It was sensational. The service was fantastic and the food was indescribable. I would be..."
Carol Saad
"Went for a company christmas dinner on Monday 21/12. Thought it would be quiet so close before Christmas and on a Monday night, but when I called..."
I. D.
"Delicious food, and even better wine. The only annoyance was that as the place is so popular the waiters tend to hover to get you out quickly...."
Emily Denise Meldrum
"This is a really yummy Italian restaurant, everything cooked to perfection, very friendly and thoughtful service as well, we had great time there :>..."
Small
"Celebrated my birthday here last night - the second time I've dined at Tipo 00.  Once again it was faultless.  The prices, for the quality of food,..."
Christine Newbury
"Came here for a late lunch during my downtime and it gets fairly busy, so you'd best make a reservation if you're planning on dropping by. The staff..."
Trisha
"Age Best New Restaurant. Small but intimate settings. Charming and attentive service. Pastas are the highlight with simple but attentive dishes well..."
Uroldoc
"We've done a decent amount of Melbourne dining over the years. This was hands down the best feed yet and now our current fave. I don't hand out 5s..."
Princess_Porky
"Super busy restaurant in the adventure precinct, with lovely friendly service. We left our name at the door and they called us when a table became..."
Lisa Farrell
"Amazing food and excellent service. The waiters were well informed and quick to provide options. The food was exquisite and i was blown away by..."
Facebook User
"In spite of having very high expectations after all we had heard and read, these were not only met but surpassed, in what would have to be our most..."
Grome
"Phenomenal pasta and beautiful desserts. I would gladly eat there every day, balloon to 400kg, have a massive coronary and die face down in a bowl of..."
Aaronmatthews000
"I love to stop by this place even if the place is full very often.  they definetly know what they are doing!   loved the pasta and ham !  best..."
Prahashin
"Absolutely amazing pasta. I cannot fault this place. Friendly staff, amazing menu. I have been back a few times and have never been disappointed...."
Miss E
"I have been here on Thursday for lunch it was really busy and I had to wait for around 45 minutes for table for two. I am not a big fan of pasta but..."
Eshine.jiang
"Recently awarded best casual dining in Melbourne by the Australia Good Food Guide (AGFG), expectations were high before I even set foot into the..."
Michelle Leong
"On our last day in Melbourne (back in June), we wanted to make the absolute most of our last dinner in Melbourne before our 7:30pm flight back to..."
A Food Fable
"Just want to add my positive comments about this place. All of us at dinner on the night are lucky enough to regularly spend time in Italy and we are..."
Arby
"We waited over an hour for our table but it was well worth it. Had the chef's menu and I would highly recommend this option because every single dish..."
Sparky
"Ordered the specials and they were fabulous: stuffed zucchini flowers and the crab pasta. Tiramisu dessert was a big hit. Great service. I'll be..."
Cathie B
"Their house-made focaccia is delicious!Had the linguine with king prawns recently, and was mightily pleased with the perfectly cooked prawns...."
Food Forme
"Another visit to this immensely popular Italian eatery. We opted for the same starters we had on a previous visit as they were so good. We had the..."
Foodinfocusz
"Tipo is so deserving of their recent Best New Restaurant award. The pasta was beautiful; the ingredients were thoughtfully chosen, and perfectly..."
Kay-Lene Tan
"Wonderful food, perfect presentation and incredible staff! Beautiful setting to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversaryStarted the meal with some..."
Jaks
"After reading a few positive reviews I thought it would be worth making a visit and dutifully we showed up on a Thursday night at 7pm without a..."
Rennie
"At the recent Age Good Food awards, Tipo 00 received the accolade for Best New Restaurant and also was awarded one hat. Given our recent dining..."
Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni
"Had the squid ink pasta here and it is AMAZING but cannot say the same for services by the boys here. They are rude (when I was trying to make a..."
Sue Ann Lim
"Don't know why I hadn't reviewed it earlier! Came here for a celebratory meal way back in Feb and did the chef's choice menu, nothing short of..."
Angela Yang
"Category: Italian Pasta CasualPrice:..."
Hosaki
"My first time trying out a real authentic Italian restaurant :D Friend and I have been looking for a good authentic Italian restaurant for..."
Rice Sistar
"I've been here three times and every-time it was amazing. The banquet is definitely the way to go- such good value for five courses. All the desserts..."
EK
"A cosy space serving lovely generous pastas and a nice combination of tradition and modern.  The burrata with the tomatoes is to die for.  I also..."
The Napoli Alert
"Cute little Italian restaurant with gorgeous house made pasta on offer.  We had the burrata cheese to start and loved it.  Followed it with..."
Melbourne Foodie
"A great add to lt Bourke st! Tipo 00 is a real Italian dining experience with a twist. Ingredients are chosen carefully and dishes are traditional..."
Andy C
"This place will melt away your fresh hand made pasta craving. Gnocchi on my first visit was sensational but it wasn't the same on my second visit...."
Lilian Baedeker
"A place where the ambience, service and food are just so on point. What a find. Our waitress was charming. Entrees were uncomplicated and a..."
MellowFever
"Tipo 00 has been on my radar since I heard it was in development. A pasta bar dedicated to serving up unadulterated home-made pasta dishes? Yes..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Went to Tipo OO for lunch yesterday after hearing mostly good things about it. We had limited time so we jumped straight into the$55 chef's menu,..."
Long Lunch
"Excellent authentic Italian food, with cosy atmosphere and great wait staff. It has to be in the top 5 best Italian restaurants in Melbourne. The..."
F&K
"If you love authentic Italian food then you'll Tipo 00. Friendly staff, nothing is a problem for them, they know the menu and are happy to make..."
LM
"We are here sat lunchtime.. Have to say I was very impressed. Staff were well experienced and friendly . The place was cozy and had a great ..."
Sinead Byrne
"Italian food at its best. I had the stinging nettles dish and it was delicious. However the tipomesu was a bit of a disappointment. Overall the..."
Instamato
"My third trip to this small bustling restaurant and it has been harder to get a table each time, but persevere people, because it is worth it. Try..."
Capt. Cook
"Great food, great service, great wine selection.I don't know of many restaurants in Melbourne that can brag about having all 3 of these things..."
Luke
"Fantastic food (pastas were all amazing!) coupled with great attentive and personable service. Only minor improvement would be the coffee. Make sure..."
Stan
"pasta dishes were excellent, the tagliolini was superb, the burrata starter was nice. nice design as you can see the chef preparing the plates in..."
Jason T
"Amazing! 😍 This is probably my favourite Italian place in Melbourne. The staff were friendly and attentive. The drinks and food were perfect...."
Winnieats
"Impossible to fault. Everything here from Oysters, to pasta is heavenly. The highlight of the menu is definitely the Spanner Crab linguine; its silky..."
Andie Porcaro
"Excellent food, best Italian around that part of the CBD, in fact best food and service in that part of the CBD . The pasta is very good and a superb..."
John Johnson
"Back in 2009 on a trip to Melbourne, I wandered up and down Lygon Street asking the spruikers if their pasta was homemade. I didn’t have much luck...."
Champagne And Chips
"Really good Italian in the CBD. I had the Chef's menu and was very satisfied. Pasta dishes were obviously fresh and cooked to perfection. The..."
Iluvfood
"One of the best pasta joints in Melbourne! Highly recommend the gnocchi and Tipomisu dessert 😍 - i don't even like tiramisu but holy wowsas,..."
Rbcatran
"Delicious food and a classy yet comfortable atmosphere. We brought our two year old with us for an early dinner, as Zomato had the restaurant as..."
Leah
"A very small Italian restaurant with quality pasta. I had the spanner crab pasta with chili. It was delish, the perfect amount too. Pannacotta was..."
Heidi
"The Italian food renaissance of Melbourne continues. It seems like there is a great Italian restaurant opening every week. In recent times I have..."
Out Of My Kitchen
"Seriously good Italian fare accompanied by good service despite the fact the place was packed! Standouts were the asparagus tortelloni and the..."
Foodinfocusz
"I had built great expectations for this place, and it truly did not disappoint. Soft pillowy parcels of gnocchi, sauce packed full of flavour...."
SazSoh
"Quality food, but is on the expensive side. Although the starters were well prepared and had interesting flavors I just don't see the value at $17+...."
Cheezles
"Very impressed by this restaurant. The gnocchi was delicious and the service was fantastic. Our waiter was attentive and gave us suggestions with the..."
Cheezels
"I enjoy Tipo00 so much I believe it deserves a second (updated) review! I've been here a few more times now and have always left the restaurant..."
Kell
"At Tipo 00 there are carbs a plenty to make you happy as pasta is their specialty.  Italian food in general too. The restaurant is quite small, but..."
Chewing Is Exercise
"Quietly located on Little Bourke street, this small, intimate and sophisticated restaurant definitely makes the perfect setting for a date night or a..."
ByTheSpoonful
"I spent a Christmas with family friends in northern Italy many years ago now, and it was a truly memorable culinary experience. Whenever I go out..."
Adventures In Winterland
"Tipo was a nice and cozy Italian restaurant. It was quite popular during lunch time. Limited seats but service was good. We ordered two starters: ox..."
Jianierrrrrr
"as bdp's time in melbourne draws to an end, we've endeavoured to catch up for dinner / brunch frequently with #matesbeingmates. . DL and I had been..."
Eat.more
"Great pasta, lovely wine and (seriously rich) beautifully prepared dessert - all topped off with perfect service for this style of dining, and that..."
BlueJay
"This is absolutely seriously brilliant pasta. It's the real deal. Great choice of Italian wines too. The simple things done extremely well.It's..."
JSPHFLCTT
"My new favourite Italian restaurant! The gnocchi with the braised duck is a must have - just melted in your mouth! The special entree of the night -..."
Kalai Chu
"Everything is good good good good.I want to come back and try all of the pasta i didn't try.  Highly recommend the Tagliolini with..."
Gianfranco Stella
"Good food, wine, right price. Been a couple times and always great. Well looked after by the staff, the pacing for chefs selection was perfect and..."
Daniel
"Magnificent Italian food in the cbd. Perfect for a business lunch as the service was efficient and professional from the 2 waiters on the day, they..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"Devine, food at its best. You cannot miss this amazing place. Food perfect. Service was friendly and professional. Do these guys know Italian..."
Hitch.linda
"Great Friday night catch up with the girls. I visited Tipo 00 for the first time last Friday. Pressure was on to impress! Tipo 00 did not disappoint..."
Sarah Garner
"Very enjoyable. Had dinner with friends. Or as we put it a "late lunch" as we had the early shift. The restaurant is good size with plenty of space..."
Mark From Melbourne
"It is hard to have not heard of Tipo OO if you read any of the national or Victorian based food press in recent months. What is the foundation of..."
Ben Lee Kong
"The gnocchi were draped with sticky braised duck and porcini mushrooms, the gravy rich and buttery, having extracted every last morsel of flavour in..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Really enjoy my meal here. All the dishes we ordered turn out to be good. Love the open kitchen idea, I can tell the chef & staff there really love..."
Chenny
"Yum Yum Yum. Had to wait 45 minutes to be seated on a Tuesday BUT it was definitely worth it! Had the gnocchi main was cooked to perfection! The..."
Skouzma
"Faultless. Great food, the best pasta I have ever eaten and friendly, down-to-earth waiters. I can only fault that they didn't resupply delicious..."
Emily Korb
"Fabulous food and very attentive service. Highly..."
CeraK
"Have you been looking for a tall, dark and handsome Italian  Well close down your Tinder app and unregister from RSVP because the Baroness has found..."
The Baroness Of Melbourne
"Named after the finely ground flour used to make pizza and pasta, Tipo 00 is a place that offers simple yet quality Italian fare. No wonder it was..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"My pre Christmas visit to Tipo 00 was overwhelmingly good so really it was time for another visit. Although since then I have had great pasta at..."
Minda Barley
"So good we went there twice in one weekend!. Seriously amazing Italian food. Each dish cooked to perfection. Great staff who are knowledgeable and..."
Rory McDonald
"Superb. In melbourne for a few nights and finished off with lunch at this place. By far the best dining experience of our trip. The pasta was..."
Ryan
"Yum. The staff are so chill and the food is delicious. Such a great place. I'd never heard about Tipo 00 before but now I want to go back every week..."
Huey
"Outstanding place for tasty Italian classics. The room is quite modest, but the pasta is absolutely first rate. Some of the best gnocchi , tagliolini..."
Maestro
"Tipo 00 is the kind of restaurant where you'd come from adelaide and be like holy craaaap melbourne is amazing. The perfect..."
Domislav Kestovich
"Love it!!!. Amazing!!! Incredible pasta, great atmosphere, excellent staff, the whole package. Will defininantly be recommending Tipo 00 to my..."
Bxynas
"Honestly Just Perfect!. Hubby and I ate here the other night and we loved it. Firstly the service was excellent and the staff were very attentive,..."
Happy Eater
"Great place to dine. This would have to be one of our favourite restaurants at the moment. Been here at least a dozen times and i cant fault any of..."
Juliew
"Exquisite!. After deciding to try this Italian joint after a great review in GoodFood, it lived up to every word of it. The atmosphere is authentic..."
Maevebarlow1
"Amazing pasta!! Full flavoured and fantastic service. I went with a friend and we shared each dish, the staff were so lovely, they split each meal..."
DumplingDoll
"Such an enjoyable experience. I've been here multiple times this month after finding out about it randomly. I fell in love with the first bite. I've..."
Adriana_amelie
"Now thats what I'm talking about..... At last, a real pasta place in Melbourne and yes it even gives A Tavola in Sydney a run.Thanks for..."
Luv2eat
"Really great fresh pasta here and the portion was reasonably generous. The downside is we (3 of us) asked for a 2nd serving top up of the bread and..."
Ally
"Just great honest, tasty food. No tricks or gimmicks, but they honour the produce. Service is super friendly and lacking the pretence, just like the..."
Hung Dong Long
"Gluten friendly grazing.. "I had the pleasure of having lunch here with a wine producer from Sicilylast Thursday. I am gluten and diary..."
Clerico
"Beautiful pasta!. Absolutely delicious fresh pasta with a tonne of flavour. Service is very friendly and attentive - our waiter offered us more bread..."
J.eats
"Fresh pasta to die for!. This place was awesome! I would highly recommend. I had the Rabbit Pappardella with hazelnut. It was fresh pasta and the..."
Tbn
"New favourite!. By far one of the best meals I've had in a long time, we had the chefs choice 4 courses and the serves were generous and the flavours..."
Norat
"Fantastic. Ate there on Saturday night. The service was attentive, the food came out in a timely fashion, best of all when it arrived each dish was..."
Peter Sherwood
"Great food and service. Being local residents in Little Bourke Street we thought we would give this new pasta bar a go. Very impressed with the new..."
Loveroffood
"This place was fantastic! The Turkish bread served with ricotta was a great way to start off. The squid ink spaghetti was exquisite and was as good..."
Antigone
"I haven't had pasta so perfectly cooked in such a long time. Staff were attentive and food was delicious, couldn't ask for..."
EmYap
"Perfect pasta. I don't normally write restaurant reviews but I had such a lovely time at Tipo 00 I wanted to share. The food was delicious,..."
A_toebs
"We had a fantastic night tonight, service was excellent - the food was sublime!Definitely a new..."
Nikki Toyama
"Exciting. There are two things I look for in a great restaurant experience: Knowledgeable, Attentive staff and Succulent Food. This new italian fresh..."
Orianna
"Amazing! With out a doubt the pasta I have ever eaten and with such good service to top things off..."
Ryan Haynes
"Tipo is definitely one of old faves - a sweet Italian restaurant nestled in Little Bourke Street, with its sensational food and reasonable prices,..."
The New Fave
"Tipo 00 is a fairly new establishment that I chanced upon on one Friday afternoon while we were trying to decide what to eat after work.The..."
Foodfortwo.melb
"Named for the flour with which one makes pasta, Tipo 00 is very much the pasta place of the hour. The first I'd been was only a few weeks ago and I..."
Snow Crab Nebula
"If I had to choose only one cuisine that I had to eat all my life it would have to be Italian. I love pizza and pasta, so when I heard about a new..."
Edge Of My Plate
"Terri had been wanting to try Tipo 00 for a while, and so had I, so we had a lovely ladies night over some good (not so) old-fashioned pasta and..."
Jess Carey
"Tipo 00 brings the soul of Italian cooking along with a couple more modern, technical twists. This isn’t about reinterpreting classical dishes, but..."
Eat Australia
"One of my favourite Italian restaurant in the city. Everything is aways good. If you couldn’t get a reservation online, please go to the restaurant..."
Priscillia
"Overall a great experience as always. The entrees - (tartare, ox tongue, calamari were all quite amazing. The mains, the pasta were slightly..."
Lina
"Sat outdoors with a table of 4 a few weeks ago. Compared to previous visits, the pasta this time was slightly underseasoned which impacted the..."
M So
"Finally tried Melbourne’s famous pasta bar, Tipo 00 (after many failed attempts at securing a booking) - and I gotta say, the pasta here is..."
Stelly
"Tipo 00 doesn't stop amazing me! The food is outstanding!! By far the stand-out was the tortellini cacio e pepe. The serving size is super generous..."
Jason
"Truffle night. Plus duck gnocchi. Excellent as always. Duck is a staple, and the truffle risotto is also a staple when truffle is on the menu. I'm..."
Cheuk-Hin Ho
"Tipo 00 was outrageous... Outrageously good. That's what Gordon Ramsey would have said and I completely agree with that. Great cozy atmosphere,..."
Niki-Veronika
+39 Pizzeria
90/100 (4629 ratings)
Restaurants
Sicilian
Neapolitan
Gluten Free Options
Campania
Central-Italian
Pizza
Lazio
Italian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Romana
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Healthy
Mediterranean
Italian
Southern-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Italian Beef
Risotto
Lamb
Bruschette
Pesto
Antipasti
Prawns
Ragu
Buffalo mozzarella
Polenta
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Lasagne
Pasta
Prosciutto
Salad
Focaccia
Crab
Sit down
Mediterranean
Italian
Central-Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Pizza
Sicilian
Campânia
Romana
Lazio
Healthy
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Delivery
Seating
After-hours
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great experience made even better by lovely staff. The food was very high quality with fresh ingredients. We shared 3 pizzas and a pasta between 6...."
Emily K
"Fantastic Pizza. I have had +39 Pizzas many times when I come to Melbourne and it is always delicious and great consistency. Below scores are out of..."
A Otago
"This is a lovely little Italian pizzeria. They have an extensive menu and the quality of ingredients is excellent. Ordered two white pizzas. The..."
Arthur Pendragon
"🍤 prawns & zucchini 🍕 margherita 🍝 salmon ravioli 🎃 zucca pumpkin & italian sausage 🍅 lasagne croquette 🧀 stracciatella cheese..."
Faa Papon
"Came here on Friday night, so clearly they were crazily busy. But we got seated really quick, food came quick and was delicious 🤤 the server was..."
Charlotte Zhou
"A great 4 star pizzeria. The kind of place that you do a hit and run meal. Menu is basic, but the food is good. Love the crushed ice in the drinks,..."
Russell Black
"Staffs are friendly and efficient. Focaccia is good. Right amount of fluffiness and crisp on the outside. Fresh pasta marinara is pure heaven...."
Jasalin Chen
"Brilliant! Attentive service, excellent food. Wait staff scanning for eye contact from customers, friendly but not familiar staff. Kitchen staff..."
Luke Kettley
Il Cantuccio
90/100 (2812 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Meatballs
Chili
Carbonara
Calamari
Tortellini
Risotto
Tortelloni
Mussels
Cannelloni
Profiteroles
Saltimbocca
Calamares
Ice Cream
Salmon
Gelato
Chicken Wings
Prawns
Beef
Polenta
Tiramisu
Pasta
Salad
"We had the pleasure of an Il Cantuccio experience with great friends this evening, and what an experience it was!We had a table outside, and..."
Aaditey Bains
"Both spaghetti was so good and flavourful! The lamb cutlet was abit small but super delicious..."
Lois Low Qi
"I've been going to this place for many years. The people that run it are always very friendly and warm. It is what I would call authentic Italian,..."
Robert The Rosehorse
"A nice and cosy restaurant, perfect for a cold winters night. Service was friendly, welcoming and attentive. Food was flavoursome and generous for..."
Emily Harrington
"This is one of my favourite place in Melbourne . I have been keep coming back for 6-7 years . My favourite dishes include seafood polenta , pumpkin..."
Mindymengwang
"Salmon is recommended!One of the best i have tasted. (The best i have tried is a Japanese restaurant in Canberra)the veal is fresh and tender...."
Jiaqi987261
" Pros:- real italian style food. You can tell the food has not been rushed and is packed full of flavour.- my partner had the pasta..."
Sandra
"A must for Italian food lovers! It became our favourite restaurant to dine out, a very friendly service and food that never disappoints. Thank..."
Veta Bajaj
"Laigon Street has many great restaurants but Il Cantuccio is an Italian restaurant with powerful flavours and very big portions with also very..."
Foodaholic103
"Friendly attentive staff and delicious food to match. We ordered the Gorgonzola Gnocchi and the Spicy Meatballs and both tasted amazing! The..."
Nouri Groom
"I have been to Il Cantuccio twice already and I just love it! Its really a true Italian experience. I have been in Italy many times and I can say Il..."
Alejandro Maass
"Perfect ambious, great food and good service. Interior of the restaurant gives you Italian village kind feeling and it is perfect for group dinner..."
Kiri Aljita
"The interior is a step up from the other Lygon restaurants and is very cosy and rustic. The staff are all lovely and very accommodating. Garlic bread..."
Nalia
"What can I say? Very good flavoursome Italian food, and a very friendly boss who was gracious about my change in booking. I loved all the pastas we..."
Jeanette La Fame
"The best pasta on Lygon Street by a mile. Sensational noodles and the sauces are superb. Cozy little place with great value. Good choice for small..."
Jeremy K
"Really loved this place. Authentic food and beautiful service. My new favorite Italian. Suggest the carbonara, meatballs and calamari! Bonus it is..."
Sarah O
"I organised a group of 14 school friends for dinner on Saturday night and every one was impressed. The food was excellent, from the white bait entre..."
Ugo Tizi
"One of the best Italian restaurants Melbourne has to offer. Food was exceptional (mussles, garlic break, veal gamberi, spaghetti marinara), service..."
Kane
"Great food, attentive service and very flexible with the menu! Highly recommended - one of the best on Lygon St. spaghetti and meatballs a highlight...."
Brad
"Lovely atmosphere both inside & outside and such friendly staff! Every time I've ate here after watching a movie from Cinema Nova with some friends,..."
Oy
"Good quality authentic Italian cooking in a rustic and cosy setting. Great friendly service and very reasonable prices. There was a good variety of..."
Renegade
"Great food, great servings :) this is our favourite place on Lygon!! This place doesn't have pizza on the menu, which means that they focus on..."
Desisean
"Very impressed , great family run Italian restaurant in the heart of Lygon Street. Good range of Chefs specials and favourites , and they will..."
Nick The Greek
"What a little gem of a place! Tucked away behind beautiful bluestone walls, this restaurant is one of the very few authentic Italian restaurants left..."
Michy
"My family and I regularly visit il Cantuccio and it is the best Italian restaurant on lygon street. The staff are fantastic and the food is to die..."
Elisha Moorfoot
"I have been eating here with my family for over 20 years and the food and service has always been consistently fantastic. The seafood is fresh, the..."
Miss E
"This is easily the best Italian restaraunt I've ever been too. Pasta is cooked perfectly, not too heavy, and I am happy every time I leave. The venue..."
Dolly The Explorer
"Booked a dinner for 4 not knowing anything about this place and just going on the reviews here. When we first walked in we were hesitant but that..."
Nathan
"We had Meatballs Calabrese and Rigatoni El Diavolo. Both were well presented and delicious. Service was really good, couldn't fault it. The..."
Vicki Haspels
"This place has been a favourite of my families for a few years. The service is always amazing and the food is always delicious. Such a cosy friendly..."
Nikita Fernandez
"A gem on Lygon Street. Great atmosphere, love the rustic decor. It was a busy Friday evening when we went for dinner but the service was very..."
JKGasMan
"Fantastic restaurant. Have been here a few times and the food has always been on a high quality, fresh, hot and reasonably priced.Why this..."
Hayley Olsen
"Lovely little family restaurant - lovely attentive staff and flavorsome food.Definitely recommended if you're looking for somewhere to eat on..."
Nick Bassett
"This is my go to place for the best Italian on Lygon. Popular with the locals. Fresh pasta and excellent gelato for dessert. Authentic Italian in a..."
Gruby
"What a gem! I avoid Lygon like the plague as I have always had very basic, low grade food there, but this place is charming. The staff are incredibly..."
Jenzi
"Hotchillisauce has bounced back with a great pasta from this venue. Gnocchi was delicious, very flavoursome whilst the matriciana sauce blew my socks..."
Chillihotsauce007
"Love love love this place. This is a cute little family-owned Italian restaurant. The food has been great every time we've been here. Best cafe at..."
Karina Mirchandani
"This place is absolutely amazing. The food is delicious and most importantly, the two times I have been there all the staff have been super friendly..."
Marianna.xx
"This is my partners all time favorite place to eat and she never gets anything other then the chefa lamb shanks special and it is absolutely to die..."
Jade Bassetto
"A rare cosy and homely spot in the heart of lygon street. Can't go past the squid ink linguini, bistecca and tiramisu - Seriously delish! Staff are..."
Melissa
"Love this little Italian restaurant. The owners (I think) treat you as their special guest. The food is so tasty and so much choice and better still..."
Gez
"We had dinner there with some friends. We chose to sit outside as it was a nice night and there were plenty of heaters to keep us warm. The staff..."
Carmel
"Amaze. Food an staff were..."
Alias
"Nice home style restaurant. Had the fettuccine della casa, was nice but nothing to rave about. Desserts were good too. Service was a bit slow but..."
Dom87
"Had V's day dinner with hubby and loved every moment. Service was impeccable, food divine & ambience wonderful. Highly recommend the home made..."
Foodie
"Excellent service, amazing food. Staff accommodating above and beyond, allowing us a taster of the cheese prior to ordering. Could not fault this..."
Twiggy
"Love love love! I dined w.... Love love love!I dined with my parents and husband on Sat night. We had a wonderful experience. Fantastic..."
Sam E
"Bravo!. Went last night with some friends from Sydney. Fantastic service and amazing pasta, the best carbonara I have had in Melbourne made the..."
Susie
"Yet another great meal at Il Cantuccio. Every time I visit from Newcastle I come here to get my fix of authentic..."
Peter Shinnick
"Great atmosphere. Very nice restaurant, great food, a bit expensive but wouldn't complain about the price considering the quality of the..."
Elpapos2010
"Cosy atmosphere, friendly attentive staff, delicious and satisfying meal. Would definitely come..."
Lindsray
"Great service. Came here for dinner for the first time this week and was really impressed. The restaurant itself was a bit cold but the warm service..."
Food_lover
"Amazingly warm atmosphere :D. Only came here once, and I'm DYING to come back. First time I came here was with my father and brother. We were served..."
Redwavestasher
"Awesome food!!! Awesome service!!! Very very very..."
Porcupine.
"Wonderful evening. Lovely dinner at Il Cantuccio restaurant this past weekend. Great food, wine and service. The squid ink linguini and gnocchi were..."
Alannab
"Fantastic. This place is excellent, the stone walls really grab your attention from the street. As soon as you walk inside you are greeted with the..."
N_patto92
"What a little gem!. We came across this little gem of a restaurant after our dinner plans had been upturned at the last minute. What a fantastic..."
U4220859
"Lygon St at its Best !. This is Italian dining as it it should be...great food, great service, great value and as an 'out of towner' certainly what I..."
Lyn_nicholl
"Best Italian in Melbourne!. Absolutely the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne (and we've been to a few!) Mario and Loren have been there..."
LuAndRo
"It is hard to know where to eat on Lygon St, there are so many options, and so many of them average. Il Cantuccio is the mirage in the desert, very..."
Shil1402
"Very pleasant service, we ordered a variety of dishes, all were exceptional. Will definitely come..."
Sehchic
"Bellissimo!. A great little Italian restaurant! Warm, friendly & attentive service, lovely atmosphere, great food & good wine...the perfect..."
Suzanne
"Great food (highly recommend the meatballs from specials menu), awesome garlic bread and tiramisu - this place gets the basics spot on. Service also..."
Ali Ogilvie
"Romantic Evening Ever. Being a Lygon St Diner since the late 80s to now, I can't believe how I could have missed this place. I booked a table for 2..."
George.rocka
"An evening of good company and great wine. Looking for a place to escape the 42 degree heat of Melbourne city on a Thursday night, myself and some..."
Joshua Gonsalves
"Best italian restaurant ...excellent food, brilliant service, friendly as....I LOVE this place and can't wait to go back soon. I just ate my left..."
Vanessa Neagle
"Although we have been here a few times before, tonight is one of those special nights where everything has been perfect....to start with, the food,..."
PJ
"Just lovely! Had some dinner on a weekday evening and it was simply lovely- service was spot on as were the meals. Would definitely return and..."
Lauren
"Do you want garlic bread with that?. We went early on a Friday night and had the place almost to ourselves up in a nice cosy spot up the back. We had..."
Roger Kaputnik
"Excellent service, great food and reasonable prices. The restaurant had a traditional Italian vibe which we really..."
Jlikesfood
"I wanted to take a friend and her son visiting from NSW to an authentic Italian restaurant in Lygon St. I decided on Il Cantuccio and was very happy..."
Tanya Nabe
"When in Melbourne.... Not being local and therefore feeling a bit lost & overwhelmed by choice on Lygon St - picked this place to eat as it did NOT..."
Rach
"Fantastic food. Five friends & I dined here tonight and we were all VERY pleased with the excellent service and fabulous food. No complaints and the..."
Deb From Gippsland
"Nice... But disappointed?. Dined at Il Cantuccio after hearing some positive reports. Bruschetta wetted the taste buds and the 'melt in the mouth'..."
International Food Review
"The perfect Italian date night, dimly lit mood lighting, homely decor and the friendliest staff you'll ever find. Food was fresh, tasty and fast...."
Bonkanesan
"It was soooo good, excellent service & food. Defiantly come back when in..."
Myda
"Good pasta! Downside was that they DON'T have..."
Precious Taste
"Great place!!! I highly recommend it.. I had dinner here tonight as my friends from interstate wanted to check out lygon st. I never go there as I..."
Dina
"Good Italian Food. Thought that the food was above average, and great people watching from the outside seats. Service is was friendly but on the slow..."
Melb Foodie
"Great Italian food. Lygon Street is famous for its Italian food, there are a couple of places along the strip worthy of my business.Il Cantuccio..."
John
"Mind Blowing. Food was flawless, the waitress was very knowledgeable when I asked about the meal I wanted to order, also very friendly. Back to the..."
Jessica Rose
"For once a place that lives up to its great rating. Service was tip top. Lovely, friendly and accommodating, and gave great advice too. Started with..."
Laurandrews
"Amazing pasta, with friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere. Highly recommend..."
Zia
"We felt like guest at the family home - from the handshake at the door to the banter on settlinv the bill. The food was very well presented..."
John Clapton
"Great Food and Service. We had a great time here last night with a couple from overseas. Food were delicious, tried the chef special Risotto,..."
LC
"Loved it. The gnocchi with Bolognese and pollo asiago was magnificent. My fiancé and I had a great long conversation with the owner who gave us some..."
Nessalove
"Delicious! Beautiful ambiance and lovely service will be back..."
Katrina Anson
"Amazing. Thank you fellow urbanspooners - whilst visiting Melbourne I wanted to take my son to the famous Lygon Street for his favorite - Italian. Il..."
Sammiibris
"Excellent restaurant with very friendly staff and unbelievably good..."
Food Critic
"The BEST Italian restaurant I have ever been to! We had the minestrone to start. Steaming hot and totally full of flavor. It was the best I have ever..."
Emily G
"Good food, good service & reasonably priced. Will visit..."
Lee
"Friendly & nice food. Just been and have frequented a fair few times over the past. Owners and thier daughter also work there and serve & are..."
Ace1T
"Very nice- authentic and very traditional..."
Cathy-Baldwin83
"Fantastic food and service. Went to Il Cantuccio last night and everyone really enjoyed their meals :) It is a little pricey (as others have..."
Jodi
"Wow what a find .. Wow!!!!!! what a find out of these restaurants in lygon st good honest italian food with freindly staff will definitly go back...."
Jack Stewart
"Don't miss it.... ... and you'd be forgiven if you did because this place is almost as wide as its doorway!Small, cosy and friendly, this..."
Andy Zito
"I have one word for this place. Perfect. The location was quaint, the food was otherworldly and the staff were the most friendliest yet. I had the..."
Andrew Thian
"Absolutely delicious Italian food! The restaurant is rustic with a very homey feel to it. The staff were delightful! I loved the gorgonzola gnocchi!..."
Erica Campbell
"This place had literally the BEST food I have ever tasted in my life. I had a chicken dish and oh my I have never tasted anything so great. The staff..."
Nicole Bottazzi
"Il Cantuccio seemed to be one of the crowd’s favourite Italian restaurant on Lygon St, and we got to see some of the reasons why. They do their..."
Terry Hur
"I have been here last summer with my partner and her parents. Lovely location , outdoor well covered , inside fancy and warm feeling with the..."
Simone Rea (Simon)
"First time trying Italian but the person who served us was amazing and friendly, originally my sister and I wanted to get our Garlic Prawns take away..."
definitely not me
"We were lucky we arrived when they just opened and able to get a table without booking. It would be best to call ahead, it's definitely worth it. ..."
Michael Pham
"Without doubt, the best Italian restaurant across Mebourne and Sydney. The entree bruschetta is by far the best I've ever had. The meatballs were..."
Branna
San Telmo
90/100 (4070 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Latin
Grill
Grill
Steakhouse
Latin
Argentinian
Argentinian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Tapas
Ribs
Polenta
Hanger steak
Ceviche
Cakes
Beef
Lamb
Eggplant
Fish
Pork
Salad
Sit down
Steakhouse
Latin
Argentinian
Grill
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This Argentinian restaurant is a hidden gem in a small laneway in Melbourne, the decor, furniture, interior design, the open kitchen, even the front..."
Martin Carabott
"My husband and I had dinner on April 25th (Anzac Day) at San Telmo. We had no reservations and the place was full. We decided to wait and go for a..."
Diane Yanire
"I feel like writing one of those reviews that are so positive that people wouldn’t take it seriously. But I honestly can’t recommend this place..."
Adam Brown
"The very best food is served here with the very best service from the staff. We will definitely go again and also highly recommend it to our friends..."
Mario Messina
"We were lucky enough to have been recommended San Telmo. It's a hidden gem! We loved every meal we ordered. It was so hard to choose my favourite but..."
Kathy Friggieri
"Brilliant food, had the Ojo De Bife, best steak I've ever had. Try the burnt carrots, they're delightful, perfect to go on the side of the steak...."
Syaza Nadhirah Marzuki
"..Absolutely love this place! Great meat, wine, empanadas, quilmes, flan con dulce de leche, music �... best place in Melbourne..."
Enedina Tordo
"Wow! Just wow.. really delicious food! A bit pricey, but it was worth it! Would surely be coming back and referring the place to my..."
Czaracellane Valerio
"Loved our experience here. Had the empanadas for entree which were delicious. I can recommend the pork with crackling - best I have ever..."
Helen Nicholson
"A very nice place to visit to eat the tasty potatoes, grilled sardines with a very tasty sauce, the steak was first class. One of the best in..."
Chantal Jenkins
"Fantastic restaurant! Beautiful food and exceptional service. Would recommend to..."
Andrew Latter
"Have eaten here a couple of times, amazing food, excellent service, great atmosphere & the restaurant is decorated beautifully, love the cowhides..."
Lisa-Maree McKinnon
"First date night dining with the bf post lockdown. We pre paid the $110 set menu which came with empanadas, fried broccoli, chorizo, short ribs, and..."
Nicky Tran
"Came here for my birthday (feb) and it was soooo good! From the starters to the main! Now I get the hype about this place. They know their meats!!..."
Josephine
"My friends and I went to San Telmo as a last meal before covid. It still counts as one of the best decisions in my life!!Ordered:🌮..."
Jasmine
"Friend picked this place and we went on a Sunday night. Booked at 6.15 and it was a full restaurant, must be in for a treat! Everything we ordered..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"My partner and I had an amazing experience here at San Telmo. We ordered the Ceviche, Tartar, Calamar, Papas and Ojo de bife. The ceviche was okay..."
Tina
"First time at San Telmo but won’t be the last and must say that it was a super All round dining experience of Argentinian theme.Food was..."
ARMANEATS
"Delicious from the first to the last dish. Great wine list. Definitely visiting again..."
Michelle Hahm
"Excellent steak, excellent..."
Lachlan Chan
"We went to San Telmo on a Sunday evening and it was a full-house and bustling. The atmosphere was great - it wasn’t too dark yet the lighting was..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Had the ceviche, calamar, solomillo and ojo de bife.Ceviche was alright. Fresh and tangy but nothing special. Should choose something else..."
Assiral
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I’ve been here a few times and it’s always very consistent – I love the darker ambience which gives off a more..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"First time visiting San Telmo with a group of 8. We ordered the El Banquete ($90pp) for a 10 course meal. The team were extremely accommodating to my..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"Came in on a Saturday night and even though it was crazy busy, food still came out quickly, staff were friendly, and everything was delicious. Ojo De..."
Good Food
"Best Argentinian chargrilled steak house in Melbourne, highly recommend premium dry-aged Ribeye and roasted sweet potatoes. Great atmosphere for..."
Hexian Wang
"We visited San Telmo and my mind was blown by the fact that I’ve never been before, it certainly delivered to expectations and it’s sky high..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Super..."
Ginny XU
"Best Steakhouse in Melbourne that I've been to yet! Love the ambience, it's quite a classy and romantic setting - good for date night. Service is..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Although, the food is quite pricey, we love all the dishes that we had. The ribeye steak is definitely our highlight of thr meal...."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Always a great option for date night. You can tell there’s a lot of care put towards the food and drinks menu. The world class service creates an..."
Austin Wong
"Well presented food. Beautiful atmosphere. There were four of us and we ordered 3 appetizers, 2 sides, and 2 steaks.Appetizers and sides are..."
Valerie
"🍮 caramel flan salted peanut praline🍋 limón sorbet🥩 solomillo steak🥖 morcilla black spiced sausage🥟..."
Sense Of Food
"Came here last night to have a memorable good steak dinner on our last night in Melbourne. Hands down we had pur wish granted and this was probably..."
Rizkywahyu
"Came here a family dinner after hearing about all the good reviews. Arrived 15 mins early and we were sat down at the table near the kitchen so we..."
Foodiee
"We arrived without a booking, and were quickly accommodated at the bar.  It was great watching the kitchen go about their work in a calm manner, and..."
Al.bee
"Nice atmosphere, the food was great, we love the steak and the beef tartare there, recommend for sharing, the wine menu was quite impressive. However..."
FoodieInMel
"Absolutely fantastic, the steak was cooked to perfection, service was attentive to detail;My favourite was the flan- not usually a fan of these..."
Ss
"Absolutely love their steak, perfect place for meat lovers, the wine selection was lovely, the service could be improved however...."
FoodieInMel
"First class dining experienceGreat food, tasty, excellent meat cuts, innovative vegetables, great serviceWe will definitely come back..."
Marshall Segan
"We got the set menu for $70 per person that came with delicious homemade sausages for entree. the bread was average. The steak was a large portion so..."
Bear Noms
"We loved 😍If you love your steak but also like to order a bit of variety, this is the place to go. We ordered the kingfish ceviche and bread..."
Withaknifeandfork
"First time at San Telmo, a slightly more casual atmosphere to their sister restaurant Palermo.Probably better for a friendly catch up than..."
@eat.wit.chu
"Argentine steakhouse punches in! We booked the restaurant in advance and sent a text message to confirm. After arriving on time, the waiter showed us..."
Sophia
"Great Argentinian food - cerviche, flatbread with eggplant, cuttlefish and beef short rib are impeccable. Rib eye was a little tough and rare but..."
Thunder8621
"Came here for a birthday dinner and was absolutely stunned by the service, food and atmosphere. Dry aged steak was cooked to perfection, melts in the..."
Angela Fan
"Awesome steak house, great service. This place has a great wine selection as well.The meat is cooked perfectly to our liking, the only..."
Josh
"Definitely agree that they have nice espresso martini! The steak is decent but what stole my heart more is their mushroom empanada 💘 Blew my mind..."
Vivi Susanti
"Went to San Telmo with my friend. Overall the food was amazing, we ordered the crepes for dessert afterwards and it was perfect; just the right..."
Mchrista3
"Really enjoyed the feel and food of this Melbourne Argentinian restaurant. The place was packed and buzzing on a Friday night and our group were..."
Food_Glorious_Food
"This place was so busy on a Wednesday night. Just before our second part of Harry Potter theatre shows my colleagues and I decided to pop in here for..."
Split The Bill
"Great service, amazing wine list, and perfectly cooked steaks accompanied by delicious sides. Been to a few Argentinian restaurants now and this one..."
Cro.psi
"Great steak place with a rather unusual decor full of leather. Place is busy even on weekdays dinner. Great food, lovely atmosphere, delicious wine..."
Caroline
"Came here for birthday celebration after hearing great reviews from my friends. Love the different cut of steak offered. This place does a really..."
Sammy
"Following the Argentine ethos that eating, drinking and most importantly life are there to be enjoyed with friends, family and lovers. From midday to..."
Robin
"A little piece of Argentina in the middle of Melbourne cbd!Top service, great quality produce.The polenta chips are fantastic, but the..."
SamWasHere
"Came here last night and the food was amazing! Our server Alex was also fantastic! He was extremely friendly and professional. He also gave us some..."
Jemima Sung
"Wow!! We had no idea we were walking into a place like this!! The music, the atmosphere, the staff...THE FOOD!!!Absolutely delicious.. 100% coming..."
Maria Karavidas
"Came here for a special anniversary. The staff were real friendly and informative. Julia in particular was really friendly and helpful.The..."
Iliketoeat
"I organised dinner with 2 of my friends for our combined birthday celebration, When I made the online booking,I requested to have a seated table (and..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Wow, 5 stars on every metric. Do yourself a favor dine at San Telmo! The imported Argentinian grill ensures phenomenal meat dishes. The service and..."
Buddy Johnson
"Sat outside on a beautiful autumn evening. Awesome service - the waitress explained the menu wonderfully and we had the exact right amount of food...."
Lover Of Good Food
"San Telmo is hands down one of my favourite places in Melbourne. I'm originally from South America so I'm always excited to try South American..."
Simply WonderFood
"San Telmo is a delightful place with delicious food. The vibrancy and elegant interior reminded me of a beautiful classy hotel. The dining..."
Mr S
"San Telmo would now have to be one of The Dear Luncher’s favourite places to dine. As The Secretary of Steak, many places of equal stature in the..."
The Dear Luncher
"Came here for Valentines day, we really enjoyed our dinner. We love everything that we ordered, the staff are very nice, they are very helpful with..."
Kezia
"Fantastic experience. A must for steak lovers. The sides were delicious and complemented the meat well. Was tough to get our booking but..."
Roberto Gelvezon
"My one and only place I will go when im craving for steak. you name it, they have it, from a piece of decent steak to very high grade beef or dry..."
Foodninja
"4.3/5Food -Ceviche:Decent! Quality was well but the sauce lacked much taste. The fish has a very strong taste..."
Jimmy Nguyen
"Before come here,make sure to booked first otherwise you’re not gonna get a table for sure. I walked in, no staffs coming to welcome us,need to..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"Came here for our Christmas team lunch. Enjoyed the $80 banquet and excellent service. San Telmo had a very friendly ambience. The beef steak and..."
TV
"If you want to sit somewhere quiet, ask to sit where the bar is. Ordered the squid for entree which was underwhelming, will not be getting that..."
Jo N
"So so good!We came here for the New Years banquet and weren’t disappointed. From start to finish the food was amazing and the staff more..."
Cristian
"This restaurant does the best steak. Freshly prepared and they cook it right in front of you if you sit at the bar. The larger steaks take..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"When we arrived, my party and I had no idea where to start. Many of us hadn't been to this restaurant before so we were very, very indecisive...."
Anonymous Panda
"Pros: steak was phenomenal. It was cooked to absolute perfection. Quite rare when asked for medium rare steak that it is actually medium rare..."
Linda
"Came as a group of 4, all love this place so the expectations were high. Friendly and attentive staff. Wine: deliciousFood:..."
Linda
"Finally tried out the steak here at San Telmo and I could not have left more happy!We didn't have a booking and was seated at the bar which..."
Hillary Finds Food
The Grain Store
90/100 (1871 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
Cafe
Australian
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Halloumi
Duck
Cakes
Risotto
Juice & Smoothies
Pork
Salmon
Sandwiches
Polenta
Toasts
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Pancakes
Bagels
Salad
Sit down
Café
Healthy
European
Australian
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious and beautifully presented. The service is attentive. The coffee is also amazing as well. We ordered the salmon corn fritters and the..."
Shenny Penny
"It was a busy Wed morning! The food was great and place was buzzing. Loved the blue swimmer crab scrambled eggs on croissant! The toasty was also..."
Aylwin Pang
"The Grain Store is definitely one of my favourite brunch (and dinner? they used to do dinner but it doesn’t look like it anymore) places. They..."
Angel Khong
"The whole experience was incredible. Super friendly service. The food was yummy. Fair price and the portions are very well served. Their coffee is..."
Yves Belli
"Just had Sunday brunch in this gorgeous and delicious place. I asked for a veggie option of their bagle on the menue and it was just delicious. I..."
Jo Aigner
"A great spot for brunch, had their crab chilli scrambled and it was insane. The crab tasted so fresh and the scrambled eggs were so soft and cooked..."
Shane
"Absolutely Fantastic Wow Great Coffee and Had the Chilli Crab scrambled eggs and Breakfast Board Delishous worth every..."
michael kirk
Rockpool Bar & Grill
88/100 (3758 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Mac and cheese
Lamb
Crab
Pesto
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Tortelli
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Burger
Calamares
Beef
Prawns
Polenta
Octopus
Lobster
Sit down
Steakhouse
Australian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Service was fabulous from start to finish... we were greeted with a smile, we started with a nice Shiraz from Beechworth Simao & co and complimentary..."
Paul J Fisher
"service was outstanding but after our drinks, the bill hurt lol.. lovely..."
Show Me The Yummy
"Had my NY dinner with my girls earlier this year and it was splendid. Food was phenomenal but service was unfortunately very poor for such a..."
Tracey Loc
"I had a great experience dining here on March to celebrate my 2nd anniversary with my bf. We got to try lobster omelette, wagyu beef pasta, aged rib..."
FoodieQueen21
"Rating: 4.5Food: 4.5Ambience: 5Service: 5Value: 4.5My boyfriend took me out for my birthday and one word to describe..."
Munching With Mel
"Rockpool is beautifully elegant and classy in every way. From the professional service, to the menu and food options. I'd definitely recommend a..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Amazing service and a great meal. Gave me a complimentary birthday cake..."
Brady M
"Great service, lovely and friendly staff and perfectly seasoned food. My partner and I had dinner here a few weeks ago and we were really pleased...."
Queen Of Food
"Starters were good, nothing to boast about. The beef was so so so amazing! Great quality of meat, tender, juicy and was not overcooked.The..."
SAM TEOH
"Finally at last I made to Rockpool and the place did not disappoint! Atmosphere, service, knowledge, choice on menu , wine list, it was all there and..."
Timbo The Kitchen Bitch
"Went to Rockpool Perth for my bday and it was a great experience. So decided to try the Melbourne one for a week day lunch. It wasn't very busy, the..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"A simple menu executed perfectly. A perfect setting during the day for a business lunch and as the sun sets, the ambience changes for a more intiment..."
Ben
"The steak are so good, the best I have ever had. Great service as well. The staffs are really friendly and know the menu well. The restaurant is..."
Jingwen Yu
"My partner and I had a lovely dinner at Rockpool. Attentive staff and delicious food. Some things a bit on the salty side but all-in-all a lovely..."
Katerina Poropat
"Food was spectacular, everything was fantastic.Service was very good! Food came out fairly quickly.Expensive but well..."
Cass Eats
"Rockpool is an iconic steakhouse in Melbourne. Nestled amongst the high end stores inside Crown Casino, Rockpool is well liked by locals and..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"We began with cocktails. The Italian Sour was deliciously zesty and wasn’t overly sweet. The complimentary bread was fresh with crisp crusts and a..."
Karina J
"Took my family there for dad's big 60th- service and food were impeccable. The photos below don't do it justice (got lazy after a few and was dying..."
Teeks
"Absolutely incredible service, ambience and food. Never ever disappoints! Would recommend for any occasion. Well worth the little extra dough!..."
Nanos
"This place doesnt accept booking between 7 to 8pm, but luckily there wasnt any trouble to get a table for 2 on weekday thursday night. We had a..."
Amanda H
"A name associated with great meat and it surely didn't disappoint. My steak was cooked beautifully, tender and juicy. Very satisfied. Sides were big..."
A Black Sheep
"Came here for a date night. Food is perfect. The steak was extremely juicy. The staff always check up on you to make sure everything is ok. It's..."
Melbourne Food Spotter
"Came here with 10ppl to celebrate my friends birthday and spent $99++ include card charge.The place so nice, well decor. We start..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"We had an enjoyable meal at Rockpool for my partner’s birthday. For entrees we had the marinated grilled prawns and the wagyu sausages,..."
Lizia
"A very classy and interesting venue. Food was delicious. Highly recommend their steaks. I’ve been twice and every time they’ve been cooked to..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"Generally have loved this place over the years. Consistently excellent steak, delicious sides and alternatives if you wish with an extensive wine..."
Elle
"This restaurant was so good. It is upscale with white tablecloths & fancy waiters, but if you love good beef this place has it. They have a great..."
Srslyfoods
"🐚 MUSSELS OR MUSCLES? 💪🏽Portarlington Mussels steamed in White Wine, Jamon, Parsley and Chilli served with Bruschetta 🐚🌶..."
Melbourne Food Wanderer
"Great food, great atmosphere, excellent wine matching. Goats cheese tortellini with burnt butter sauce and prawns is a stand out, as is the four..."
David Malcolm
"Came here for my birthday and as you come thru the heavy door, you are welcomed with a dark interior which will then lead you to a big area full of..."
Xavian Ang
"Rockpool was faultless from start to finish. The staff were all just delightful from the moment we stepped inside and made us feel like we were so..."
Patsy
"Perfect from start to finish. Staff from greeters to serving staff on point. Food out of this world. The flavors kept dancing on my tongue. Ended on..."
Dee-Lila Sharp
"The steak was so tender and juicy. It was spot on with the taste and at medium rare. We ordered a few side dishes to share around and taste..."
Anthony
"The steak was spot on here. Omg it tasted succulent and tender. The service was exceptional. We ordered a dish to share and they spent the time to..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Last weekend was the first time that I have dined at Rockpool, it was a great Sunday afternoon. The food and service was excellent, I..."
Stephanie Yeoh
"We've been here quite a few times and this time round we ordered their their spanner crab noodles and slow cooked wagyu which was as good as their..."
Thelordlam
"Excellent restaurant on the river in Melbourne at Crown. The service and food were superb. Even the tomato in the salad was fantastic. Wine list was..."
Luke Robinson
"Oh My God. Tonight I came here with a friend in celebration of completing exams. Walking in, we were astounded at the decor of the..."
Dine And Dash
"Impeccable service and sophisticated ambience, food was good. Staff were nice, approachable and not over attentive, they are pretty knowledgeable..."
HildaLuv2Eat
"Rockpool is synonymous with Crown and Southbank, and is a classic establishment in Melbourne's CBD. If you haven't had a night out here before then..."
Flytonewyork
"I have heard a lot of good things about rockpool’s steak, and it did not disappoint me at all. The steak was amazing! We ordered a scotch fillet..."
Ivy Shen
"Give me service , give me steak 🥩 give me the bill yes I was overwhelmed by it all the meal was great , wine list on point , service sharp , I..."
Urban Cocktail
"Booked a family event for the significant others significant birthday! Were placed in the Private Terrace which comfortably accommodated the 17 of..."
CATD
"Rockpool is one of the few restaurants in Melbourne to offer beef from mature cows. Most people know what dry aging is and does, but meat from old..."
Kenny
"Was lucky enough to get in at the Sydney site just before it closed. Was a beautiful night with probably the best table waiting I’ve ever..."
Foodie McDoodie
"My partner and I usually go to Rockpool for birthdays every year and we absolutely love it. Food is amazing, I love the beef silverside and my..."
MH
"I think you know what you going for when you are going to Rockpool. Steak! And they do it perfectly. Great performance and great..."
MrJan
"Strong 4.5Second time here and still loving the steak.Service was much friendlier and more welcoming than our first visit, but..."
Nom Monster
"Incredible dinner had here. Ordered a few entrees with main meals be steaks and the meat was the best so tender and delicious. The sides were also..."
Phoebe Teevan
"First experience at rockpool you will notice upon entry it has it's own entrance door which makes it feel really sophisticated . All the staff look..."
Leesa Jane
"Consistently amazing food. Forget Rosetta, this is and always will be the place to go! Do yourself a favour, get the Mac and cheese and goats cheese..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Perfect place for a special occasion! Set inside the Crown Entertainment Complex, the restaurant has a lively after-dark atmosphere which created the..."
@esjaysam
"Came here today for lunch it was my first time dining here, it’s a really lovely restaurant and has such a nice vibe to it. There is a big..."
Nadia
"Place of choice for great steak, awesome service, special gatherings and just an intimate cosy dining experience to relax to with a glass of wine...."
PS91
"This place is expensive and fancy but it is the site of some of the best steaks I have ever had. All the food has been next level along with the..."
John Carver
"Rockpool is me and my boyfriend's anniversary celebration restaurant, because it has the best steak ever!!! It has never let us down on any food! 5..."
Caitlynn Zhou
"Worth a visit. Nice ambience, professional service and lovely food. Steak was exceptional. The main reason one would want to dine here. Everything..."
A Choong
"Absolutely unforgettable. My partner and I were here last week for dinner. The wagyu sausage we shared for starters was delectable. Loved the..."
Aye Mya Mya Khin
"I always love my steak cook to the perfection, here is one of the place you can have your meat cook to the way you prefer, paired with your juicy..."
Mags Lim
"BEST. STEAK. EVER.Rockpool is one of the select number of restaurants at Crown Melbourne that are actually exceptional and not purely based on..."
JW
"The sour mocktail is delicious. Steak was less cooked than I liked but really great after they redid it for a sec. Overall Rockpool feels like a..."
Chen Yingxuan
"We had Caviar with Toast and Creme Fraiche (Ars Italica Osietra 30g), Buratta with Eggplant Carpaccio and Grilled Bread, Whole Grilled King Prawns..."
Anishka Jayasinghe
"Has an old world 80’s charm and setting. Reminds me of these high end lunch places in India, my family used to take me to when I was a kid. The..."
Meera Batra
"An expensive yet excellent experience. The venue ooses comfortable class from the moment of entry. The table service was friendly and efficient. The..."
Geoff A
"I’ve been dining at Rockpool for many years . Consistent great food and professional service . I’m a huge fan of the comfortable seating always..."
WOLFIE WOLFIE
Geppetto Trattoria
87/100 (1603 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Calamares
Antipasti
Ragu
Polenta
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Ice Cream
Gelato
Arancini
Pasta
Focaccia
Salad
Lamb
Duck
Sit down
Italian
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice Italian restaurant. Foods are delicious and the service is great. The sauce in the seafood pasta, duck meat balls and baby octopus are great...."
C Zhao (Cody)
"I was having one of the toughest days of my life, I so badly needed a nutritious meal. I looked like a mess, I asked for a takeaway meal and the way..."
Peter Legge
"The food was amazing, really fresh, well cooked, well portioned and perfectly seasoned. We particularly love the focaccia and sardines starters. The..."
Meyvin Puspita
"I went to dinner here after I finished my shift. My fellow employees served me and treated me with the same respect and dignity that they treat their..."
grace garnaut
"I really enjoyed dinner here. Nice ambience, clean, pleasant non intrusive wait staff. The food was generously portioned, very enjoyable and the wine..."
Dennis King
"An excellent meal. The table in the window was very pleasant, the staff friendly and attentive - when the coffee they brought us had a tiny spill..."
Kevin Roberts
"The service here is always great! Tiramisu is one of the best we have had and very consistent. This time around when I went with my partner, the..."
Nellerichal Sreeju
Ombra Salumi Bar
86/100 (1469 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Arancini
Salad
Croquettes
Calamari
Lamb
Profiteroles
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Pork
Parfait
Tapas
Ribs
Polenta
Meatballs
Octopus
Eggplant
Lasagne
Prosciutto
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Wine Bar
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Went for a drink and snack after a show. Lovely wine, food, great service. Complimentary tasting plate between 4:30 & 6:30 and great music added to a..."
Mandy Thorley
"Fabulous food. Great drinks and GF bread to die for. I'd go back for the gf bread alone. The salami platter was also something I'd have again and..."
Inez Bardell
"Some friends and I had the Mamma’s Menu last night for my best friend’s Hens Dinner upstairs. The food was absolutely incredible – we loved the..."
Mel Alforque
"We stumbled across this wonderful place on our way to the comedy festival. What a gem. Incredibly warm and friendly service. We felt really looked..."
Samantha Edwards
"Awesome place, great service, beautiful food, stepped in for a 'nibble' and left three hours later - full and satisfied. Will definitely visit..."
Elyssia Connolly
"The service was just so wonderful last night and the food delicious. We had a big group and the staff were so accommodating. Thanks so..."
Millie Hodgson
"Chiara, Paolo and Gianmaria could not have been more welcoming or attentive; it adds so much to any restaurant experience when the staff are so..."
Harry Dickinson
"Had the best time it was such an experience I learnt a lot from Miss Maggie Beer and met a lot of wonderful people..."
Teina Gallagher
"Awesome food and service. I can't pronounce or spell the stuff I ate but it was all extremely..."
Steven R K Beddoes
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND - gnocchi and prosciutto pizzaGnocchi was extremely silky-smooth and delicate, and also bursting with flavours! 💯..."
Full Time Foodie
"Had a lovely time dining here. Perfect atmosphere for a date or dinner with friends, not too quite but not at all noisy. Service was attentive...."
Therese Le
"Amazing food and lovely ambience. Guy Grossi is always friendly and appreciative when you choose to dine at Ombra. My favourite pizza and..."
Mary Apostolopoulos
"This.Places.Bangs. Highly recommend you start with a mix of Salumi & cheese (off menu).And share as many Cicchetti as your..."
Ross Howse
"We loved 😍All dishes here were amazing! The duck liver parfait was delicious and was a very generous serving size. The waitress was lovely..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Cool and cozy Italian restaurant! I had a very relaxing 😌 time here, the sharing plates were interesting and delicious! Recommend the Cauliflower..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"Cosy little Italian eatery and bar.  Décor gives the feeling of authenticity.  We shared a Salumi selection platter with warm bread.  Separately..."
Hans Moleman
"All the meals that we’ve ordered were so tasty. The service was great as well. The guy who were serving us was very attentive and gave us some..."
Priscillia
"While I do love this place, the food was yummy. Pizza in my opinion needed more toppings, but still yum! The service was a let down compared to..."
Agreekable
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I love the ambience of this place - both upstairs and downstairs. The staff are lovely and attentive...."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Ombra Salumi Bar is based on the ideals of preservation and enjoyment. Inspired by the ‘Salumerie’ of Italy Ombra will focus on delivering..."
Robin
"Got the carrots, pumpkin pizza and margherita pizza. Service was abit slow however the food made up for it. Great flavours in all dishes! Pizza dough..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Quite happy with the food and service here. Started of with charcuterie boards, which had a good selection or meats bad cheeses. Only negative was..."
Christina Mathiasz
"A great place for a date night or a nice cost dinner. Amazing service and friendly staff that help you with ordering. The lighting and the decor is..."
Tabi Ei
"Visited Ombra on a weekday night. Easy to get a table. All meat is free range! Yay! And they seemed surprised we even asked. We shared a salumi..."
I. D.
"I joked that the reason that this place is called ‘Ombra’ (‘shadow’ in Italian) is because they can’t afford lights. In the end we did like..."
Mic.tom
"What an incredible Italian place. Such a happy and intimate atmosphere. Delicious food and friendly service. The salted caramel profiteroles were..."
Amy Read
"Great little Italian wine bar/restaurant. Concise food menu but enough to keep you interested and a more extensive wine menu. Great intimate..."
Whats On The Grill?
"Service was hit and miss, but who cares when the food and wine were outstanding! Italian food as it should be, just like Nonna's. And the wine list,..."
Brkfastlover
"If you like your Italian restaurants noisy, crowded and slightly eccentric on the service front this is the place for you.We had the salami..."
Austin
"My mother and I came here for their Mother's Day sharing menu on Mother's Day. For $75 dollars a head, I was really impressed as we got plenty of..."
Jayde
"had never heard of this place, but was very pleasantly surprised, nice Italian sandwiches/wraps (lunch only I think), also nice selection of sliced..."
Edgar Darmawan
"Second time here, first time 6 months ago. Quality remains the same. Pizza was really good, light, firm dough, not oily and good flavour on toppings...."
HobbityElf
"Can be hard to find a good place to eat in the CBD. They can often be hit or miss, and service questionable. We have a few favourites, so when we try..."
An
"Loved Ombra Salumi Bar. Cute little venue with a great vibe and delicious menu. Between 2 we shared the olive ascolane, the gin cured kingfish with..."
Kate Dougherty
"Cheap, humble, Italian food, in the heart of Melbourne CBD - near the theatre. What more could you ask for? This tight little Salumi Bar replicates..."
MELB JOURNAL
"Delicious, authentic, homely Italian food. A great place to go for dinner with friends! Everything was well seasoned, well balanced and perfect for..."
Queen Of Food
"This was the second time I had visited Ombra. The setting of the resturant itself is amazing and rustic.We ordered drinks that took 20 minutes..."
Kathleen Madafferi Di Rago
"Really liked this place. It is tiny but really lively. Service was super casual and friendly. Food is very well executed and tasty. With modern and..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Lovely ambience, attentive staff, great authentic food. Had a selection of the cheese, and salumi boards and several antipasto on the side to share,..."
Natasha
"Delicious food, amazing flavours. Recommend the meatballs, delicious marinara sauce. Nice atmosphere, with great music. Very helpful staff , pretty..."
Aleks Trajkovska
"I've been eagerly waiting for Ombra to return from their Christmas-New years break and counting the days. A lot of other restaurants are also closed..."
Eatabelle
"Came here for dinner last night after a recommendation from a friend. Pros were the pizza & the salumiCons were the somewhat pushy service..."
Rebecca R
"What more can I say other than 'mama mia?' We started off with some Aperol Spritz's which were made perfectly. We got the 'Mamas Menu' which..."
Il Ghiottone
"We wanted something quick and light so we shared a Pizza and Arancino. The wine recommendation was spot on, service friendly and genuine Italian and..."
Food And People
"Grossi just nails it again and again.This is a regular lunch time haunt for me but this time I came for dinner. Great service, amazing food and..."
Deep Dhanoa
"Friendly staff, quite a loud environment.We had the bruschetta that was really tasty but expensive for only one pieceMargarita pizza was..."
Maddie Chatley
"Now this is pizza on another level!! Bresaola, artichoke, fior di latte and rocket on a lovely thin crispy base, not your conventional pizza but..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"Love the wines, the food and the service. We are starting to become Friday regulars at Ombra it's that good! Thanks for a great wine bar guys :)..."
Tardar Sauce
"Yum yum yum! Excellent service, with good recommendations.Wine went really well with the dishesMust try: The meatballs! 👍 and the..."
Grace Tan
"I really like this place. A great feel in a nice part of town. If you're lucky (which you probably will be) you'll get service with an accent as..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Well! Hello baby! An arm of the Grossi team this small Salumi Bar is some seriously good eats.Theo and the team looked after us a treat,..."
DRuz
"I'm gonna be really honest and direct: The place offers great atmosphere, staff is amazingly friendly, nice and helpful but the food was a little..."
Vanessa Espírito Santo
"A wonderful dining experience. My friends and I shared the 'mama' menu and we were in food comas by the end. Food was delicious and served quickly...."
Natasha Rigoni
"The food was delicious and the mama feed me was a generous amount of food. Service was good but we often were trying to get their attention to order..."
Bib
"Gorgeous food, gorgeous wine, and gorgeous servers. I asked for a wine recommendation with my pizza marinara, and was recommended a glass of a very..."
Emma Tutko
"Nice little place. Pizza base was a bit soggy. Expensive for small amount of cheese compared to their cheese and wine..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Great place to share a pizza and some meat balls. Very Italian with a great vibe. Would recommend for a intimate dinner experience or late afternoon..."
Addam Cao
"Cocktail was so-so but Mamma's Menu was yum! Nothing over the top just simple things done well. Set menu changes but ours consisted of charcuterie,..."
Milla Vanilla
"Came here with a group and were seated upstairs. Really friendly and helpful Italian waitress looked after us. We had the $45 menu and there was a..."
Gee
"Came for a weekday lunch.  Luckily it hadn't filled up yet when we arrived but it soon did.  We had the octopus and prosciutto pizza.  The octopus..."
Blueberrypie
"Pizza and drinks with the girls....the classier kind!Late post as it's been a while since I've last been back but on the occassions we have..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"Details: The potato and olive oil pizza was incredible. I thought the base was so fluffy with fantastic texture. Also the croquettes were to die..."
T
"A place where the pizzas are more Italian than Australian (or Hawaiian...). There are no Capriciosas, Supremes or thick crusts overloaded with..."
J0yy173
"Thank you to Jack and his crew for a lovely early dinner - warm, relaxed yet professional service, excellent food and a lovely ambience. Delicious..."
Joy
"Music, music, music, turn it down! Friday late afternoon came in for some wine, sharing food and catch up with friends. The music downstairs killed..."
Ren
"Love love loved everything that came out of the kitchen! Banquet was great value and staff were friendly even though it was a manic Saturday night...."
Minh Nguyen
"Had the banquet menu ($45 for 5 courses). So much food, so delicious, so satisfied (so full)! Pizzas here are amazing, the crust is thin but somehow..."
Fatcat
"I love coming here. My favourites are the lunch time pockets, the eggplant frites, the pizzas and the profiteroles....... The staff are the..."
MandyToorak
"Great italian food, we ordered the eggplant frites, lamb racks and 2 pizzas. Reasonably priced food for the quality, service was good and love their..."
Mi55Bee
"I really enjoyed eating here, having a nice balance between a casual yet classy dining experience. It had a very relaxed and laid back feel about it...."
Deana Cannatelli
"Went on Thursday with a big group of people and we did the $45pp set menu - we had a fantastic time and the amount of food you got was amazing it was..."
Wiggy285
"So impressed - the Mamma's set to share is such good value for really nice food. We opened with a platter of Italian cured meats and sourdough,..."
Meeateor
"Shared the Mammas share plate for a substantial lunch. Sensational. Food and service great. Guy Grossi approached our table and welcomed us and son..."
Hard Candy
"I went to Ombra for the first time on Saturday. The venue itself is really nice and the staff were very attentive and helpful. We got the Mama's menu..."
Mathew Haines
"Great selection of wines and Italian style tapas. Pizzas are good value and toppings are well balanced. Good service too. Prices generally..."
Valina Whites
"I really enjoy Ombra's casual yet classy premise, making it an enjoyable place to catch up over some good quality Italian dishes and wine. I love..."
Kell
"Just loved it. Again. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable. Food was great. The salumi was varied and delicious. We have been coming here for a few..."
Tigerland
"Such a great experience. Popped by on a Friday with no booking- we offered to sit outside and within seconds heaters etc had been turned on. The..."
Esther Maree
"I've been here a couple of times for lunch. $10 meatball pezzos - absolute bargain! Delicious meatballs in tomato sauce and cheese yum! I've..."
Ben Johnson
"A lovely evening out for my wife's birthday - attentive staff  with a eye for detail, delicious traditional food (Nonna's Menu) and relaxing..."
Jchristophers
"Great wine selection & their pate , antipasto platter goes very well. Staff attentive. Price not that expensive considering the fact that they have..."
MelbfoodCritic
"nice location and i like to be seated second floor where you can look out a busy city centre. I ordered terrine, meatballs, marinara pizza and some..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Fantastic date night here at the Ombra Salumi bar. We actually tried to get into grossi without a booking, but the staff were kind enough to walk us..."
Jinn Kan
"Excellent top notch Salumi Bar by the renowned chef hatted Grossi family. Located next to my fav Italian restaurant Grossi Florentino, Ombra offers..."
J88
"Attentive and predominantly friendly sevice. Good selection of Salami, salumi, cheese and wine although a little bit stingy with quantities. Felt..."
Bubba Gump
"Amazing. Eat here, such great food and service!The croquette was the best I've ever eaten the burrata was so tasty and the wine was exceptional...."
Sarah Nayton
"We popped into Ombra for a glass of wine and coffee and really enjoyed both the character and atmosphere of the place. The Italian (I am assuming!)..."
Foodinfocusz
"I've visited Ombra a few times now and find it to be a perfect balance of quality and value - especially if you visit during aperitivo..."
EHL
"This place is absolute delightful establishment. I have been here on multiple occasions and it never disappoints. The wine selection is great and..."
Khpn
"Great little find. We ordered the proscuitto pizza - very tasty with a nice crispy base. We liked the meatballs too. Service was attentive and didn't..."
MN-A
"Great Italian Flavours. Enjoyed a work lunch with ten of us at Ombra. We had the long table upstairs, which was a little sqeezed-in for comfort, but..."
Dave Ansett
"•A great place to grab a quick feed or a drink. Plenty of choices on the drinks menu and great vibes •We just got a quick drink and a small..."
Getinmybelly
"All the food was delicious! The pizza especially was a stand out, the bases were thin, crispy and tasty. Service was also very attentive upstairs and..."
Kim
"Lovely staff and restaurant. We booked for a dinner at 7pm and the table was all ready for us. The interior is dimly lit so the vibes were very nice...."
Judy L
"Great little restaurant two sections down stairs and upstairs a little more formal upstairs tasty food slightly focused on sharing plates, you can..."
Frank M
"A beautiful restaurant with fantastic food and excellent service that doesn’t disappoint. Third time visiting Ombra and I’ve made it a priority..."
J
"Really fantastic early dinner. Service was exceptional and everything was delicious. We will be back for..."
Caitlin Green
"One of the best Italian joints in Melbourne! The Prosciutto pizza is to die for. And the ribs - oh my goodness. Capped off with a couple of world..."
Adrienne Kher
"On the dessert alone ... If you like your #tiramisu and #profiteroles ... Coffee is not bad even with weekend surcharge ... Guy Grossi desserts are..."
Jeffrie Trika
"We went on a Sunday afternoon with a small group of five. Had the degustation which was generous and tasty. Service was friendly, cocktails and wine..."
Aaron Paul
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..."
Tomlovestoeat
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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..."
Acidroadrider
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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..."
Tyclonex
Shakahari Too
85/100 (1523 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Polenta
Lasagne
Croquettes
Laksa
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had visitors from New Zealand and Sydney and my guests requested to have vegetarian and one of them is Vegan. I did a search online and found..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Wholesome and delicious vegan food in a spacious and beautiful venue. Everything is made fresh-to-order, yet the service is quick and professional...."
Dana Sole
"Wow! The flavours are spectacular. LOVED the satay. By far the best. I can't stop thinking about it. Also make sure you get the Tofu Caramel for..."
Facebook User
"As a carnivore and newcomer to vegetarian cuisine, this place has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants. I can't believe that I've become a..."
Harryk
"Such a lovely place with delicious food and friendly staff!! The only thing is that it’s a bit pricey, but we will definitely be coming back to try..."
Mins
"Went there for my friends anniversary and the other couple happened to be vegetarian. Hence this place was chosen. I can definitely say that one of..."
Adi
"Although I have been a vegan for 4 years, I was quite concerned about the obscureness of this menu. However, Shakahari Too did not..."
Hungrylittleshrew
"Love their vegan lasagna! It is a dish I get every time I go. It is my ‘go to’ dish.Their laksa is amazing too.A great place..."
Jennyabouttown
"By no means am I a vegan or vegetarian, but this restaurant did not make me miss meat! Food was super tasty and rich, but not too rich, so we..."
Xtina
"I haven't been to Shakahari yet, but it should be great if Shakahari Too is anything to go by. It's a really cute, quaint little spot with incredibly..."
Quince And Cheese
"Definitely one of my favourite (vegetarian) restaurants. Had avocado magic/croquettes chinamoon and saffron polenta/satay shakahari - every element..."
Angel Khong
"Simply brilliant. Has the best tempeh I've had outside of Indonesia. The papaya salad makes an amazing starter with perfect balance of sweet, sour..."
Hungry Ronin
"We get to this restaurant by luck. A very good vegetarian restaurant which serves Asian fusion cuisine. We had choose from their luch menu which has..."
Abhinav Khandelwal
"The green laksa was a delicious bowl full of delightful surprises. The matcha tofu unfortunately tasted quite bland. The staff here make you feel..."
An Antelope
"The food is nicer and different from other places, they have their own style and I really appreciate that! It was a full experience for non vegans..."
Merry Rourou
"Great service, generous meal servings, healthy and delicious! A menu with a variety of options but not overwhelming. We ordered the laksa, the..."
Tay Tee
"Had a business lunch here this week. So tasty, fresh and impressive. Attentive but unassuming serviceOutstanding!!  In particular..."
Sachin B Patel
"Lovely little Asian Fusion restaurant on Clarendon st. Place was practically empty when we came, so I can't tell you what it's like when busy but the..."
Veggin' Around
"Food was good, most of it was a bit spicy so be aware. Avocado entree is definitely a go-to dish. Overall good experience and no issues whatsoever..."
Sib
"I have been here twice, once with friends and once with family. On both occasions the party was full of omnivores, however everyone found something..."
Adele W
"One of the best vegetarian restaurant in town!!! Their Avo fritters are to die for!!Must go place. Loved the capsicum sauce too. Would definitely go..."
Rbms
"What a beautiful meal. I can't really explain how nice it was! You must try this place if you are vegan or vegetarian. The avocado entree was..."
Eat To Live
"After some fantastic eating at Shakahari, I was extra keen to check out their newest location in Clarendon Street of South Melbourne. Shakahari..."
Donutsam
"Been here a couple of times and overall had a really pleasant experience. The food is healthy, vegan friendly and tasty, and there are lots of..."
RubenTheGoodGuy
"Fantastic food!! For a purely vegan menu, Shakahari Too does extremely well! Ordered the red vs white with quinoa, chickpeas and veggie stew. Really..."
Loz Arthur
"Amazing food! Everything is so delicious...and pretty too! My friend and I shared the satay skewers, croquettes, caramel tofu and vegan cheesecake...."
Kim
"Had the Flat bread Around and the Mushroom Walnut Agnolotti and a Lassi. Very nice, great mix of flavours. Very nice food with warm, friendly..."
Bothead
"Serving a deliciously innovative vegetarian menu designed to be balanced, nutritious & appealing to even the most stubborn of meat eaters. Full..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"The food. Oh God the food! In our second bite of the Shakahari Too experience my vegetarian and I took to the tables with anticipation, as our..."
Oni San
"Nice tasty food, no mock meat (thank God). The place has a suburban, local feel. Depending on your individual financial circumstances, not really a..."
Meeateor
"Service and atmosphere: Nice! Been here at a quite Sunday night. Staffs are quite attentive!Food: Entree- matcha matcha tofu, I have to say..."
Yolanda Wong
"Best vegetarian food I have ever tasted. I constantly find myself craving their croquettes! Excellent service with very welcoming staff. Great..."
Simon
"True it's probably some of the best vegetarian food around (without trying to pull off "fake meat" and all that). It's also nice that each dish is..."
Julycheee
"Best Vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne.This restaurant is the sister to Shakahari in Carlton. It's not open as frequently but it's less..."
Julian
"If vegetarian tasted this good more often, I would become one! We started with the Avocado Magic entree and it was such a surprising blend of..."
J0yy173
"The restaurant we chose was Shakahari Too. I was actually pretty keen to try this place, given that I had only ever been to the original Shakahari in..."
Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni
"The Carlton branch of Shakahari is a bit of a stalwart of vegetarian restaurants in Melbourne, so I was keen to try this new branch. The menu is..."
Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni
"Amazing variety of flavours. Don't miss meat at all when cooking is this good. Avocado magic is a must. Dumplings were delicious too. Staff are very..."
Pickycat
"This restaurant offers a small range of yummy vegan options. Whilst some dishes are a standout, others were a bit of a miss. They do have great..."
Believeinyourself
"Amazing vegetarian food, in fact clearly the best vegetarian restaurant I have been to in Melbourne. The food is great in taste and quality however..."
Mommyinmelbourne
"Awesome Food!. This place is just as good as their twin in..."
Amulya Merit
"One word : delicious! !!. Unlike any other vegetarian cuisine I have ever tried. The flavours and combinations made for a delightful evening...."
SS
" In my experience, there appears to be two types of vegetarian food – the faux ‘meats’ (or meat imitations), or genuinely tasty vegetables that..."
Sheepish
"Very wow healthy good for you food. I really enjoyed myself here. The staff were nice, the food was pretty good. The pricing very reasonable.The..."
Madam Boots
"Fabulous food!. This place has absolutely delicious food! We were visiting Melbourne from interstate and decided to give this place a go after seeing..."
Perthvegetarian
"Thumbs up. Had dinner last night with my partner who's a vegetarian. Being a carnivor, it would be hard to please me without meat. however this place..."
Mr. Brunch
"Best Restaurant in Melbourne!. Best cuisine and service in Melbourne. I can't say enough good things about this Restaurant.The food is to die..."
Jcdc
"Great vegetarian food. Been here a few times and can't fault it!Food is excellent! Service great! Value brilliant! Note that..."
Monkey Man
"Awesome meals! Huge and filling :)Delicious. Place could be a little warmer, patrons all kept their jackets on, but it's a small..."
Lungs
"Enjoyed by a non-vegan. Fantastic service and even better food. Would recommend the Avocado Magic & Satay..."
Laura
"Absolutely delicious meal. Fresh flavours and very creative meals. Wonderful to eat without onions and garlic for those of us who can't digest them...."
Netty
"Great place. I had a dinner with my husband yesterday evening. Food was great. Specially sauces, spices combinations. When I go to a restaurant, if I..."
Solmaz Tufan Miller
"Amazing choice!. Having had dinner here we are so impressed with the food, so amazing to have so much vegan and veg choice with tasty fresh food and..."
Siobhanmbailey
"Yum. Not usually into hipster, vegan, raw etc... But this place makes it easy to stomach. In fact the only hipsters were the staff. Food was..."
Elm92
"Excellent vegetarian. Had the avocado magic and tofu for entrees, and then the quinoa croquettes and laksa for mains. The avocado and quinoa..."
Shitake
"I'm not a vegan by any means, but I think this place is good. Had the chestnut dumplings and the pasta dish, which were so so tasty. I can't specify..."
J
"I love Shakahari, the food is always delicious. Every dish I've had is loaded with fresh, distinct flavours and I've tried nearly all of..."
Renee Mead
"AMAZING!. Such great food!! Went for lunch yesterday, was my third visit there and have never been disappointed, the food is mouth watering..."
VeggieGirl
"Awesome vego! Get the laksa it will rock your..."
Nathan
"Worth going vego for. Until recently, I thought vegetarian food was good food with something missing. If you still think like that and need..."
Mouthful
"You don't miss the meat!. It was a risk taking five non vegetarians to a vegetarian restuarant but with fond memories of the Carlton restaurant from..."
PoleDancer
"Excellent interesting vego. These people already own another Shakahari plus one of my favourites Isthmus of Kra..the food and service at the new..."
Geeps
"Flawless. Amazing food and cheerful service. Highly recommended!..."
Mrs Robinson
"Sue. Have been to the new Shakahari 4 times now and the food is excellent.Service was very good and the meal was well priced.WIll..."
Sue
"If you think healthy, organic, fresh ingredients with a genius chef putting together eclectic tastes then you might be able to imagine the wonders of..."
Bob Weis
"If u wanna spent ur time and relax with ur families or frens or with some one special for out door dinner or lunch....i must say shakahari is de..."
Karma
"Really enjoyed, satay exceeded expectations! Biriani was OK. Would be a great place for take away, but prices are a bit..."
Bob Yuletime
"SHAKAHARI TOO!. Shakahari has built a big reputation for offering a purely vegetarian menu that everyone will enjoy. Not just vegetarians, but all..."
Caleb Caliban
"All of the materials are good quality and I was told most of them are organic too. Moreover all of the staffs are very friendly and handy in doing..."
Neysavaleria.lcbmeta
"Not always a popular suggestion to hit a vegetarian restaurant but if you ever had any doubts Shakahari Too should help clear them! This is such a..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Delicious food, beautiful murals and the service was flawless. Fantastic range of vegan and gluten free options. We're neither vegan or GF, but still..."
Liza Wei
"Dear Shakahari Too, Today wasn’t the best day. It was the greatest day. My mouth was wet with the watering from thy food. I did not die of my nut..."
Harrison Storm
"This was our first stop on our trip to Melbourne and it did not disappoint! We had the udon, which was delicious. As vegetarians, it is so nice to be..."
Alison J.
"Had such an amazing night at Shakahari Too! The service was PHENOMENAL! As soon as we walked through the door, we were greeted with such kindness and..."
Holly C
"AMAZING food!! All vegan, delicious, nutritious, incredible service, so so happy. We went as a group of 5 and shared everything, they catered to a..."
Enna Blake
"Oh my golly jeepers! My friends and I literally had THE greatest evening. We shared almost every dish on the menu, and loved them all! Delicious..."
Emily Coatman
"I must admit the satay it’s super tasty! The place is really cute and intimate. I would definitely come back to try more dishes on their menu...."
Priscillia
"Absolutely amazing food and great service. I've been here a couple of times and every dish was on point. This restaurant is fantastic, even for..."
Loc Tran
Chez Dre Cafe
84/100 (2201 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
French
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Macarons
Duck
Juice & Smoothies
Macaroons
Eclairs
Cassoulet
Cakes
Lamb
Pork
Polenta
Sandwiches
French Toast
Burger
Toasts
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Baguette
Croque Monsieur
Salad
Sit down
Café
Australian
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome food, Amazing service. Highly recommend the french toast. Cute little hidden gem for french..."
Nicole Waldock
"Amazing food presentation great food and fantastic service I will recommend it..."
Camelia More
"I didnt eat.. but my friend with me had an omelette whi h he says was amazing. I had a refreshing drink wigh ginger that was fantastic. The service..."
Fiona Barrett
"we had the lemon tart and pecan tart aside from coffee and stuff . Had to get more tarts for takeaway as well because so good!! Please don't raise..."
Cha Ris
"Great service beautiful food and the best hot chocolate..."
Margaret Walpole
"Have been & will return. Brioche french toast is to die for & don't get me started on their almond croissant ( better than in Paris). A true taste..."
Belinda Marsh
"Really enjoyed glad introduced to me by very special person. A little gem thoroughly enioy my gnocchi beautiful, coffee great. Definitely will be..."
Marlene Verity
"This gorgeous setting serves up some beautiful dishes. The staff were extremely friendly and their suggestions were superb. Love this place and will..."
Shelley Wright
"Guess who’s back, back again? My pick today was the warming porridge, keep your eye on the specials menu as there's always something pretty..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Really love Chez Dre - great little spot for a breakfast meeting. I love their green seats and the service is absolutely lovely. Food is delicious..."
Miagoreng.com
"Amazing ice cold coffee! Delicious Brunch! I believe the Barista’s name is..."
Tomás Lema Habash
"Came her on Sunday and it was packed. Luckily we didn’t have to wait for long to get our seat. The cafe is very spacious with lots of..."
Eatwithbonny
"Have been here 3-4 times (or maybe even more). And guess what, it was so good that I am happy to drive about 30 minutes and enjoy the coffee &..."
Wolf Of Collins St.
"Best almond croissant of my life! French toast great too, recommend paying extra for the melted chocolate but would have loved for a slightly larger..."
Em
"Roasted Camembert, fig, sourdough bread & honey! Delicious combination that will take us back again! Recommend visiting earlier in the day as it can..."
Sally Phillips
"Easy going cafe. All good food and ambiences. Probably will visit there few times in the futures. Coffee with nice bread will be good for nice..."
Be Honest
"Delicious French cafe food. Pretty busy and usually a bit of a wait on the weekends but worth it. I am a sucker for the croque monsier however..."
Melb_Belly
"3.5Chez Dré leaves me rather conflicted. Some parts of the meal were excellent, but on the other hand, there were parts that weren't so..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Restaurant located down laneway off Coventry Street South Melbourne. Nice vibe with friendly service. We ordered Kale and grain salad and eggs. The..."
Paul J Fisher
"Quite a busy cafe right next to the South Melbourne Market. We came here on a weekend, so there was a short wait. Its worth trying their pastries..."
Tania
"Great brunch place. I had the truffle mushroom bruchetta dish which smelt of delicious truffle! Couldn’t really fault their grand petite breakfast..."
Hong Truong
"The avo dish was absolutely delish. the nuts had such a nice flavour and added great texture to the dish. the portion was very generous with 2 large..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"What a pretty cafe this is! The staff is attentive, friendly and quick. Coffee is amazing. You can expect some wait to get a table around weekend..."
JaneDoeEats
"Really good cafe, the food is delicious and the environment is cosy and rustic! I had the omelette and my friend had the truffle mushroom on toast!..."
Agreekable
"Good quality of foods and drinks.But to be honest, the burger doesn't taste good... only the burger, the other foods are really good.I..."
Akio Otsuka
"We had a good brunch today, service is excellent. Staffs are attentive, and food was served quite fast. Coffee is superb too, I will def be back for..."
MissCat
"We had a great walk in today to Chez Dre, it was full and bustling food was delicious, presentation was great. We ordered a big breakfast, wagyu beef..."
Lyonee Dang
"One of my favourites in South Melbourne!I love this cafe, it’s so cute and the courtyard out the back is great for a sunny day. The menu..."
Amy Flood
"Chez Dre was one of my favourite brunch places in Melbourne (alongside The Hardware Societe!). I loved their savoury dish and sweet treat selections;..."
Angel Khong
"Use to be my hang out place with friends. Just came here recently and found out the food wasn't as good as before.The pastry and coffee still..."
Junghoo Kim
"They are great with the pastry & cakes!The owner Chef Andrea went to France to learn all the goodnes that we can enjoy here in..."
Hon
"This brunch place used to incorporate the cakes from Bibelot before the owners decided to separate the two into a brunch place and separate dessert..."
Crabapples For Lunch
"Really good food, simple and quick. Lotsa of space for large groups of friends. Good outdoor dinning area. The steak is well cooked and the truffle..."
Y Foodie
"Been here a number of times and doesn’t disappoint. We had the croque madame and Monsieur. They were superb! Also the ragu burger which was..."
Revolver
"Chez Dré offered brilliant customer service, their service was both efficient and mannerly. The food which I ordered was absolutely delicious, the..."
Chloe
"Truffle Mushroom Bruschetta - Initially quite skeptical about this because there wasnt a clear picture of the dish (all I could see was a huge black..."
Belinsha Youzchalveen
"Had a lovely brunch here one Sunday. Big place so we had no trouble finding a seat. I had a lovely muesli-style dish and my partner enjoyed the big..."
Erin Aus
"Wonderful atmosphere perfect for a weekend brunch, well catered to all group sizes from solo diner to larger groups. Prompt and attentive..."
Stephanie
"My girlfriend surprised me with a birthday breakfast at Chez Dré this morning in South Melbourne. Upon arrival we were greeted by friendly..."
Ciro
"I always go here with my husband friends and daughter its my go to place love the coddled egg always get coffee and cake or macaroons. Bread is so..."
Brooke Koneska
"We came here on a Saturday, just after the lunch peak. We were seated straight away and the waiters were quite attentive. Ordered the granola, spiced..."
Yan
"Hands down the best cafe croissant! I was here few years ago for their brunch but it wasn’t that impressive and recently went back for their..."
Lilian Wong
"Not the cheapest option for brunch but nonetheless a hidden gem for delicious croissants. I usually grab a croissant on the way to work for my..."
Hungry Hieu
"Stopped in for a late brekky during the week and as always, the food didn't disappoint! Had Poached Eggs with Avocado and Hollandaise. The..."
Johnno
"One of my favourite brunch place in south Melbourne. Always gets busy during the day however i easily got a table from the staff during lunch rainy..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"I think it's pretty funny we can go to brunch and order 2 slices of sourdough w/ a coffee for $10 think it's pretty cheap haha anyway the butter..."
Truman Tang
"YUM! Chez Dre is one of my favourite places in South Melbourne! It has such a broad range of options that if you're feeling like a simple breakfast..."
Simply WonderFood
"Came here on a Sunday afternoon around 1pm and to my surprise, me and my friend were able to get a table straight away. I ordered the..."
Ruizu
"Always wanted to try this famous place and finally came around here. Ordered the french toast which is my go to dish now. It was nice and fluffy not..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Chez Dre is a very sharp and classy operation. The moment you walk in you get a real “this is going to be good” vibe about it. It’s a sprawling..."
The Dear Luncher
"Day: SundayTime: Breakfast No. of people: 2 Food orderedHam and cheese croissant: the croissant was flaky and full of buttery..."
Ilovefood
"Lovely place to spend your Sunday morning, catching up with your friend. The chai latte was okay and the food was a bit medium but overall it was..."
Eunyoung Yoo
"Fabulous coffee so good I had two and plan on coming back for more! I had the French toast on brioche, it also had berry compote, lemon ricotta,..."
Split The Bill
"Courtyard is beautiful on a nice day, and it's cosy inside for a cold one. Chai and coffee are both nice. I've tried the kale/grain salad with salmon..."
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"Authentic cafe with consistently good food and coffee. Cozy inside on a winter’s day and refreshing in the lovely courtyard in summer. Staff is..."
Julia Stehli
"Great cafe, Great Food, Great Ambience. Need I say more love the alley way opening that leads me to Chez Dre. Such a great menu which delivered the..."
Nay Nay
"Really enjoyed our brunch here. The front garden area has a beautiful, relaxed vibe and the staff are ultra friendly. Coffee and food was..."
Aneta N
"Went for breakfast this morning had the smashed peas on toast and a coffee. Nice atmosphere solid food and coffee okay. Service needs a little bit..."
James
"Menu now different from what is currently on here. Babychino comes with homemade marshmallow, nice. Was lucky to get seating straight away. Small but..."
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Shakahari Vegetarian Restaurant
84/100 (1459 ratings)
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"A great place for asian-fusion vegan food. Heaps of labelled gf options which make life much easier for dietary requirements. The service is always..."
Fallon Cashell
"Had dinner here on a Sunday night without a reservation. Plenty of tables available. I really don't like the atmosphere, not cosy at all. We had the..."
I. D.
"Homely restaurant serving comfort food. The satay was delicious - definitely worth a try! Their seasonal strawberry lassi was also delicious...."
Fatcat
"Visited Shakahari and tried the laksa and the satay. Holy moly! They were good! The laksa was “to die for”, exactly as the waiter had described...."
Courtney (@rawpublic_)
"Fantastic food. It was very comforting and homely whilst also being incredibly unique. The minimalist design of the restaurant itself juxtaposed the..."
Jem Ryan
"Amazing service! Food came out fairly quick. Ordered mushroom agnolotti, eggplant with paella, and a lasagna. Mushroom agnolotti had so much flavour..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Asian fusion. The menu says it's vegetarian, but I think it's almost vegan. The fried skewer of beancurd in Legendary Satay is tasty. As for dessert,..."
Lesley Luo
"This restaurant is such a lovely cozy place to have dinner. The food was very delicious and healthy with great presentation. We had hotpot with..."
Hân Trịnh
"Went to this place with some friends on a Saturday night.  Have to say it is some of the best veggie food I have ever had and very creative and well..."
Glenn Cogar
"checked it out with partner on vday. was a cosy place with eclectic design and decor - south east asian meets refurbished victorian. looked after by..."
Soymilkisagoodbeverage
"Absolutely enjoyed myself! We booked ahead of time just in case but there were still tables available. We ordered three mains to share as we all..."
Loz Arthur
"Finally got to try Shakahari! I had originally booked the table for 14 people but in the end I had 18 people so I was really happy that Shakahari..."
Caroline Beaney
"Shakahari is a sorted restaurant for the vegetarian s and vegans in Melbourne. I had been here for dinner with friends few weeks ago. We ordered..."
Anjali Bhat
"Shakahari never disappoints. The restaurant is set in a restored old house - with warm colours, polished floorboards and open fireplaces. The staff..."
Itsbetterthanbaditsgood
"One of the best restaurants I've ever been to! Delicious, innovative, well presented and tasty food. I loved the Avocado Magic and Legendary Satay...."
The Gluten-Free Foodie
"Comfortable restaurant away from the bustle of Lygon St. The food was surprisingly very good quality, my expectations of Vegetarian restaurants are..."
José
"Very tasty food, great service and the food comes out really fast. The laksa is a great size and delicious, not stingy on any ingredients, highly..."
Kim
"Shakahari is a great place to visit as they offer a range of vegetarian and vegan dishes that are well thought out. Their menu shows that they've..."
Vera7
"Very cozy place for a hearty vegetarian meals. The curry is great! Will surely return to try out more on the menu. Must try for all vegetarian out..."
Jericho Law
"Positives: Avocado fritters- Crisp and creamy bites of delightNonya curry- Filling- A flavoursome, tasty and creamy..."
Jennie Diep
"a great spot to have modern indian vegetarian cuisine with vegan options available as well. brought my mum and a friend who are vegetarians to dine..."
Foodie Panda
"I have been here, of course, a long standing institution for vegetarians and vegans. It is admittedly some time ago since I last visited, but the..."
Andrew T
"This restaurant serves really tasty vegetarian food. There were 4 of us and we ordered the quinoa croquettes, saffron quinoa,rice + rice and the..."
LittleM
"A fantastic meal! Couldnt recommend it more. Starter & mains were cooked perfectly. I used to think the Vegie Bar slop was good vegetarian! Now..."
David Ensor
"I came here alone as I was just moving from Sydney to Melbourne and was in need of some gluten free and vegan cuisine.I ordered the..."
Rebecca
"Had my birthday dinner here with my friends 2 weeks ago, mind you none of us are actually vegetarian but the food are just amazing and we are really..."
XiaoHui Teo
"Very healthy lol! A good place to come to if you are on a hard diet. The food was all nice enough, not very satisfying though, I was super hungry..."
Michelle Young
"Tasty vegetarian food that makes it feel as though you never need meat in a dish. Satay skewers were probably a stand out followed by their curry...."
Little.miss
"I’ve previously heard some great things about Shakahari, and with an eclectic menu and vibrant service it served as an excellent choice for a..."
Donutsam
"Very nice South-East Asian oceanian fusion food in a hidden lane way right besides the Italian eatery street. The menu is short but with great..."
Full Time Wholesomeness
"Looks smaller from the outside but quite roomy inside with simple decor and pleasant ambience. For entree I had the avocado magic which was delicious..."
Helen
"Avocado magic entree was very good if a little small, and the main courses were delicious. We ordered the satay shakahari and the lasagna, both were..."
Emma
"Melbourne is the place where you don't get food only vegetarian food easily. So for people like me who is here for a short visit, this place is a..."
Parth S Rawal
"We hadn't made a booking at Shakahari, but got a table towards the back of the restaurant easily enough when we visited on a Friday evening,..."
Andrew Turner
"Lovely vegetarian restaurant. Food is always  delicious, the receipes are well elaborated and the dishes are quite creative. I recommend the..."
Williams Alex
"ive been coming to this place for a number of years - menu never changes, but consistency of food always remains the same; tasteful and authentic!..."
Linda Nguyen
"I came here the other day with a vegetarian and a meat eater. We shared the mushroom dumplings and avocado magic for entrees. Loved both of these..."
Fainzee
"My first visit to this lovely place with high ceilings and umber/burnt orange walls. Couldn't decide what to order; so many interesting options...."
Vegogutz
"this is a good vegetarian staple, the meals are inventive and a little exotic, making it tricky to decide what to have (I am saying that's a good..."
Academic013
"We came back here after a long time between visits to catch up with our favourite vegetarians. The croquettes as always were lovely, and would..."
Rahul Barmanray
"I appreciated the warm, homely ambience of Shakahari - a very welcoming presence as you walk in. Our meals came out pretty quickly which was great. I..."
Gabby
"I came here with a group of friends a while ago and this place was packed. The menu was quite broad and the menu items looked quite creative. I..."
Khpn
"Service is nice and fast!Food: Entree-avocado tempura is nice, but not as good as reviews. I would prefer Japanese tempura . But the..."
Yolanda Wong
"I really loved this place! I ordered the Urban Spaghetti dish; it was tasty, fresh and a good portion. I also shared the cheesecake which was also..."
Teeny Reeny
"Delicious food, large servings, quite expensive. Lovely home restaurant vibe, especially when sitting near the fireplace. The setting can be a little..."
Mim D
"Pretty yummy food. I tried the avocado fried in tempura. Love the location and was treated to very friendly service too. Great experience..."
Sasha19
"Enjoyable and tasty. The Quinoa croquettes were a real standout. Would highly recommend, but beware on a hot night as there is limited..."
Michael Byrne
"As a significant other to a vegetarian, finding a truly exceptional dining experience where both herbivore and carnivore can be equally happy is a..."
Oni San
"Had dinner here with my boyfriend and the service was absolutely amazing from all the waiters. They were very polite and accommodating, even when we..."
Jackie Pipe
"Great option for vegetarians. Absolutely loved Avocado Magic.  We were hoping to try lasagna but it wasn't on their menu anymore. Enjoyed the food..."
Food Explorer
"Fantastic food. Ambience a little old school considering the contemporary menu items, but brilliant, tasty and creative upscale veg dishes...."
ShaSha
"Food was delicious, staff were friendly, decent atmosphere. I would recommend it to non vegetarians and people who cant eat gluten as well as other..."
Alicia Fox
"Great indian vegetarian dishes. Had a get-together after a successful project. Portions are reasonable, but expects it to be on the expensive side...."
Kimky
"With so many enticing dishes on offer, we decided to share an entree - a signature dish called Avocado Magic (vegan, non-dairy and gluten-free). ..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"Absolutely amazing place, would recommend to any vegetarian, people who enjoy eating vegetarian (aka me) or even people trying to start trying..."
Food1995
"Shakhahari is a legendary place to dine at. A place which is more for love for food than any fancy thing. People there are sweet and trust me..."
Jashan Kumar
"Simple and elegant dinning. Serving interesting food shakahari celebrates flavoursome combinations of food and spice. Good seating options and..."
Mondale
"I have been here a few times and have always been happy with my food. There are always so many good dishes to choose from and they seem to update the..."
Esther
"Great place to take Vegos and even your more sceptical meat eating friends. Great atmosphere and delicious food, always a hit.The staff are..."
Ali Ward
"Enjoyed dinner here tonight. Had the potato, veggie and chestnut pie . Very warming on a cold night , really delicious. Tasted Hubby's curry, also..."
Netty
"Great Place!. Always a pleasant experience! They have a courtyard too, which is nice in..."
Amulya Merit
"Shakahari seems to be doing rather well given they also have one in South Melbourne and it isn’t surprising because they’ve managed to make..."
Typical Food Blog
"Oh my. I ate one and a half desserts today. I’m so stuffed. But it was worth it. Shakahari has it all: great food, friendly service and a relaxed..."
Mochi Jungle
"Shakahari is quite an unassuming restaurant. Appearing as if it’s been converted from a Carlton house, it’s easy to miss if you’re walking..."
Francesca Hambly
"Entrees this evening was a hard decision within itself. The tables favourite of the evening would have to be the Kerabu. Here they combine a salad of..."
Em Belden
"This bowl came with braised turnip, ginkgo nuts, spicy tofu and braised seitan. It takes me back to Asia, very asian influenced. No strong sauces..."
SylviaOng
"It has a very homely feeling. To start off with we had drinks. They do have wines and beers on offer as well as non alcholic drinks such as..."
Katherine Chiu
"The space is a converted home with polished floor boards and yellow walls (infusing the relaxed and casual feeling that typifies the university..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Shakahari is one of Melbourne's vegetarian instutitions, having been around for over 18 years. The menu definitely has a slight Asian skew to it, but..."
Ashley
"Simply Delicious!. As a masterchef judge would say " Food made with love". Had some laksa for a team get together and the experience was awesome...."
SrPr
"It's so great to have a place to eat where all but two options on the menu are vegan !! the ambience here is great, the food is divine and the..."
Zara McDermott
"Awesome quality food!. Had a really good meal at this place and the prices were very affordable. The menu offers alot of variety. Only problem was..."
Roy Boy
Merchant
83/100 (1030 ratings)
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"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
The European
83/100 (2725 ratings)
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"Went here last night with a partner and absolutely loved the service and the food! The sardine entree was divine, full of flavour and very fresh. We..."
Jacinta
"I came across this lovely restaurant and just entered to have a sit. I decided to have a cup of coffee and then a small dish to eat for lunch. I..."
Phan Nữ Uyên Nhi
"Not perfect but the atmosphere this restaurant exudes makes up for it. We love that the furniture is a bit rickety, it's small and tight spaced..."
Rennie
"Last night we dined at The European on Spring street for a family birthday. This elegantly fronted building is equally elegant on the inside and..."
Espy Eats
"European in Spring street. One of the most famous restaurants in Melbourne city. A lot of business men get together during the lunch time for..."
Steven Gu
"Have been here a few times, most recently for dessert on a Saturday night. We shared the bombe Alaska for two and it was simply delicious. My hot..."
Aubrey
"Went for business lunch. Amazing wine and food. Lovely spot for casual lunch as well and beautiful collection of wine. We had lunch special mani and..."
FBriacliff
"My all time go to favourite restaurant. It serves the best food and desserts. My more recent favourites include:- Pancakes which is thick and..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"Sunday brunch in Melbourne. The wait at Cumulus was 45 minutes so we thought we’d head here instead. It’s got a lovely old-fashioned feel about..."
Andy Quan
"A small cosy restaurant that packs each dish with such flavour! Favourites are the buffalo mozzarella, pan fried gnocchi, and duck leg cassoulet...."
T Collins
"We ordered the pork rack and the steak. Both dishes were perfectly presented and the flavours were extremely well balanced. The service was..."
Karina J
"Authentic European food, rich in flavour and freshly made. Steak was a tad chewy at its thickest, however rest of the order was on point. Amazing..."
Ruby Jiang
"We eat here very regularly, breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner we cannot fault it. Some of our favourites are steak tartare, salmon bilinis, whole..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Still the best breakfast venue in Melbourne in my opinion. The coffee is outstanding and the eggs Atlantic are worth coming out into the cold morning..."
MalvernCustomer
"It’s was good not great. Atmosphere is created by yourself. Service was ok waiter was very attentive. Food great to see service that care..."
Sticky Rice
"We had a feast here and the dishes kept coming out. Every item was excellent and tasted amazing. The presentation of each plate was beautiful and..."
Foodmaster
"A solid, reliable bistro at the top end of town, there’s good reason it’s scoring above 4 on Zomato. We chose the entrees on specials board -..."
Gerd
"We were extremely lucky in finding a table, without a reservation, at this restaurant on a Friday night before the Theatre.  No doubt this place has..."
Rita
"My favourite restaurant in Melbourne, if not the world. Best gnocchi ever! Amazing oysters and wine selection, the sparkling Chardonnay is divine...."
Sarah O
"Iconic Melbourne location. Had this place book marked for long time and we were around the corner so decided to go down and check it out. At first..."
Finger Lickin
"A little taste of Europe .... Paris?Perfect spot, Spring St, Paris end, Parliament House, Princess Theatre and the Windsor a stone throw..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"I love having a G&T at the European. It has a real old world charm about it and is the perfect spot for a date. The staff are delightful and..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We had breakfast here and it was lovely. Very pleasant sitting outside and the meals were all a good size and enjoyable. Service was very friendly..."
Breaking Bread Australia
"Varied menu items and ample drinks list. Have been here for breakfast, dinner and desserts many times. Every time there is something new on the menu...."
Pina
"The environment is comfortable and the service is quite good. Staff are very friendly. I love the white and black pasta. The steak is average, a..."
Naomi
"Great place for brunch. The place makes you feel like you are in Europe, so appropriate with its name. The crumbed soft eggs are absolutely amazing...."
Elonie
"Convenient spot just a couple doors down from Princess Theatre. Had post-show lunch and shared pumpkin arancini, tuna tartare, terrine and mushroom..."
Milla Vanilla
"Delicious food and great service - my partner and I shared the chateaubriand steak which was cooked perfectly and came with a generous serving of..."
Willtravelforfood17
"have been to this place quite a few times, and i was never disappointed. love the decor, food, wine, and nice staff. the breakfast menu is also very..."
Jing
"One of the best places in the city to go and have a drink. On a hot night it's worth going upstairs on the roof. Drinks are on the higher price side..."
Tango
"A great place to stop by for a drink, I love sitting on the terrace outside under the gas heaters with parliament lit in the background and trams..."
Trevor Johnston
"It really is no surprise that Spring Street is considered the Paris end of Melbourne. With the grandeur of Parliament House and the historic Princess..."
Sub Urban
"I remember The European from a few years back and recalled good vibes and good food. Safe to say, both are still very much existent! I love the..."
Demi
"The food and atmosphere are lovely. Cosy with good service & dim lighting. Very intimate for date night. The houlumi with fig is an amazing combo...."
Brijlata Carroll
"Had my birthday dinner there food was superb and service was excellent! The aged stake on special menu was outstanding. Highly recommend it and we..."
Sarah Bear
"Fantastic place to come if you're seeing a musical at Princess theatre next door. Fast and friendly service with a very European ambience inside:..."
VegoLover
"I have dined here on several occasions. The menu items are mind boggling. Excellent mains and sweets. Superb choice of wines. A bit expensive,..."
J Steven Lasher
"Had a delightful after theatre supper with excellent petit fours. Returned for Sunday breakfast. Breakfast portions are smaller than normal...."
Collette Watson
"Went for dinner last night.Got a big table for just 2 of us, so we could sit comfortably.For Entree: Zucchini flower & Moreton Bay bug..."
Sabrina Ip
"unpretentious place but service and coffee were really good ... wait staff was friendly and food was good without the fanfare which is the hype..."
David Weng Yew Wong
"After another restaurant lost the reservation for our party of 7 we found ourselves stranded in the CBD not really sure where to go.  Fortunately a..."
Jade C
"I can't recall how long ago I first came to the European, or perhaps I would rather not as it reminds me of the all too scarily swift passage of..."
Enjoy It
"We've been here twice for lunch in December and both times the food, wine and service were outstanding. I had (different) vegetarian pasta both times..."
Helen Appleby
"You open the door to rustic romance, almost Sicilian with complimenting decor and lively atmosphere. The seating arrangement is quite compact so if..."
Manjari
"Amazing service and food! We ordered the mushroom risotto, pasta marinara, gnoochi, entrees to share. Portion was good and we had ample to share,..."
Mi55Bee
"The European on Spring Street is number 65 of the 100 Top Australian Restaurants and spoken of fondly by locals. Popular for breakfast it had good..."
Michele Walton
"I had really high hopes coming here for my birthday. I cannot say that it is better than the other Italian joints I have been to in Melbourne. The..."
Cynthia Giang
"Food is excellent in terms of taste as well as presentation. Service was very average, chairs were staggering. Some exclusive wine list by bottle if..."
Gina
"It had been a while since I had been back to The European . It still hasn't lost it's charm. Great food an excellent selection of wine. The..."
Esseland
"The European on Spring Street is number 65 of the 100 Top Australian Restaurants and spoken of fondly by locals. Popular for breakfast it had good..."
Michele Walton
"This is sometimes a "treat your self" place, I've been here twice with my friend for celebrations and it went up to $200 for the night or more, but..."
Cara Pockett
"What a lovely dinner we had. The staff were nice enough to arrange a table as soon as they could for us even though we didn't have a booking for..."
Natasha Lim
"One of the best cafe/restaurants in Melbourne. Coffee is always good and they have plenty of seats outside. When the weather is good it's one of the..."
Jbloom92
"ordered the mushroom risotto ($21), really really yum, plenty of mushrooms, I was satisfied. The basil salad and sprouts with chestnut were both..."
May
"Four of us dined here on Saturday night before we headed off to the theatre. We were all greeted and welcomed when we arrived and anything we wanted..."
Barbara Hogg
"Delicious food, intimate atmosphere, amazing selection of wines. We had the crab linguine which was yum and the porterhouse which was cooked to..."
B3bz
"Put simply, The European deserves its high reputation. The food and service are outstanding. The wines, being almost all imported, were a hard pick..."
Adrian Jameson
"Booked the Tea Room for our staff dinner at The European and loved every single minute and bite of it. The food and drinks were only beaten by the..."
A.a
"Nice service and romantic place it is a enjoyable dinner. the food is a little bit salty but the sea food is fresh and yummy i recommend the Wayagu..."
Crystal Du
"Great classic food. Nothing particularly unusual, outgoing or risky about the ingredients, but the classical combinations do work, and these guys..."
David Lew
"Lovely ambience about this place. It is literally like stepping into a nice restaurant in Europe.The menu uses classic combinations cooked..."
Nelly
"Superb food and excellent service. We sat outside under the heaters on a crisp winter evening and enjoyed a magnificent meal complimented by an..."
Ben Shields
"I really enjoyed the quality of the service and food. Friendly staff and great set up. Didn't have to wait too long for food. I ordered oysters and..."
Zdenka
"Located in a central part of Melbourne's CBD, The European  produce nice pub meal. I'm a big believer in the param and chips and The European do it..."
LaFussPot
"Apologies on the darkness of my photos but I have to tell you, the food here is incredible. Great service, great wine selection and overall, one of..."
Carlo
"An old favorite of mine- countless boring business lunches made gr8 because of the food- many boring dates where I've resorted to talking about the..."
Christian Clarke
"Love this place, been here for a nice brunch on the weekend and ordered potato blini with avocado and mushroom. The salmon was absolutely amazing!!!..."
Katherine
"Top end of the city opposite Parliament, top end prices. But it's an 'old faithful' that's been here years and hopefully will be here for many more..."
Keith Lawrence
"Lovely birthday celebration last night . All the staff very friendly , smiley and made my night extra special . Special Thankyou to Jess , Barry (in..."
Drlill
"The food is delicious and the staff is very nice. I like the environment inside and i will recommend my friends to have dinner here. Maybe next time..."
Chang.liu0516
"If there is one thing I know when coming to Melbourne, it is the fact that I will enjoy good food, amazing coffee and European vibe. And it doesn't..."
The Happy Tummy
"Exceptional in every way. Service is intuitive and subtle. Breakfast would have to be one of Melbourne's best and the coffee sublime. A great place..."
MalvernCustomer
"Step in to a Gentlemen cafe that is the European where people who serve you have much better posture and eloquence than you at a posh event. This..."
Mojomomo
"Well worth it, if you have not been here try it, excellent service by staff who know the food being served. We had the chateaubriand which was..."
Sven C Nilsson
"Had breakfast at The European whilst I am flying solo in Melbourne's CBD for a couple of days, and it was stupendous. I did not know what to..."
Rebecca Ng
"Been going here for 10 years. These guys never disappoint. Enjoyed my breakfast there. Poached eggs cooked perfectly. All day breaky til 5, can't go..."
Generous Serve
"More seats outside than inside I enjoy coming here for a coffee before work. You should step inside as it makes you feel your on a holiday....just..."
Goose
"Fantastic place as always with attentive staff that offers genuine customer experience. Well done to team European 👌🏼seafood dishes were a..."
Abby Deniz
"Old school Italian! A Melbourne institution. The gnocchi was amazing. Soft and pillowy. Best I’ve had. Polenta chips are also a must every time we..."
AJ
"Last time I came here for a lunch before the lockdown. Last night we came Here for drinks and I couldn’t help myself to order a dessert. It was so..."
Priscillia
"It’s always good here. Lovely atmosphere, sophisticated and delicious food, good wine list and top staff. Hard to beat at any time. Highly..."
Two Sheds
"Excellent service from the staff. I had the porterhouse steak and it was delicious. My wife had the grilled octopus and the steak tartate which she..."
Tiago Sanco
"Not perfect but the atmosphere this restaurant exudes makes up for it. We love that the furniture is a bit rickety, it's small and tight spaced..."
Ayaan Ali
"Great dinner. The Schnitzel is non standard but a nice cut of a..."
Amit Talmor
The Meatball And Wine Bar
83/100 (2229 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Contemporary
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Breakfast
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Salad
Tapas
Polenta
Meatballs
Lamb
Beef
Pesto
Fish
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Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Reservations
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
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Mid-range
"Wandered into this place looking for a quick bite before a show recently and was really happy with the delicious meatballs.  We had pork meatballs..."
CSav
"A true diamond in the rough. Hands down, if the inquisitive nature of your everyday person, Cast the question, "Where do i recommend?". There is..."
Anthony Sniffs
"Absolutely delicious food with warm customer service. They initially forgot one of our drinks and compensated by giving us extra.This combines..."
Hugh Brown
"Will come back for:+ Lamb meatball with mushroom sauceVentured into this place for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the..."
The Casual Diner
"One of the best go-to 🐐 greatest of all time, Italian restaurant! For those who love their meatballs, this is a must-try! Great variety of..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"UPDATE 14/9. Came again with friends ordered the giant meatball dish with gnocchi that waste like eating fluffy pillows and ate divine. Also..."
Karen
"This classic restaurant located along the busy end of flinders lane and serves up the most delicious meatballs.. we came here on a Friday night for a..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"A great venue, fab vibe. Would be great to see some new items on the menu - but nevertheless I always go back as it's always busy and the staff are..."
Kerry Hale
"Let's talk about balls. I mean, meatballs. Yes I have the maturity of a 10-year-old. So, what makes for some great meatballs? They can’t..."
Beini
"We were invited to Meatball Wine Bar last night, somewhere I’ve never been before despite its rampant popularity because I’ve traditionally never..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Love the mix and match aspect of this place! You can choose a type of meatball, sauce and a base and combine into a meal. I got chicken meatballs..."
The Brunchabout Diaries
"I had a lovely Friday night dinner here with a group of friends. Pork meatballs with pesto green sauce were fantastic. The sauce went really well..."
Inem
"MEATY BALLS!I love this place, I come here often before a show at cherry bar and I'm never disappointed. The food is delicious and there's a..."
Dj Meowmeow
"Love the vibe and the food. The meatball pasta is so simple yet so delicious, really feels like good comfort food. The cheese and charcuterie board..."
Beverly
"Tried one of the infamous restaurant on Flinders Lane. The place is quite small with good atmosphere. Service is very attentive. We ordered..."
Eatwithbonny
"Nice restaurant. The food is good and the price is reasonable. The portion are generous and well presented. Drinks were served fast and..."
Janet Sheridan
"Great food with the service to back it up. Nice little venue with reasonably priced extremely tasty food. Will definitely be going back again...."
Matt O'Brien
"A very carb dense meal at the Meatball and Wine BarOrdered:🌭 [entree] Grilled sausage: Served with focaccia ($8.00)🍝 Spaghetti..."
Jasmine
"What a delightful little place this is. I took a few friends who've never been here before and boy they weren't disappointed. It's very small, but..."
Dish A Day
"Good meatballs. Good wine. Perfect as a date night restaurant, or even for a cheeky meal by yourself. Apart from the food, I really liked the..."
Leila
"Ermigod. Offering meatballs and wine, it was very unlikely that I would be disappointed by the Meatball & Wine Bar on Flinders Lane in Melbourne’s..."
Andy Quan
"Haven't been here in years and I just so happened to order the exact same thing as I did last time (judging from an older photo). The balls weren't..."
Mustard
"I have been to Meatball & Wine Bar at both Flinders Lane in the CBD and Swan Street in Richmond. On all of my visits I have been happy with the..."
Nicole
"One of my best finds through Zomato. This quaint restaurant has such a calming vibe & feel. I tried their assortment of meat balls (Beef, Pork &..."
Melissa Castellino
"Was actually so surprised how good this place was! I didn’t expect much as it was ‘just meatballs’ that I thought we were getting. We got the..."
Kiffdcosta
"Food: Tried pork w/pesto and beef w/tomato sauce meatballs with my partner and we both loved them. High quality food at a decent price. Herb bread..."
Daniel McManus
"Came here with my friends for a casual dining experience. The dim lighting set a warm and romantic atmosphere, but the noise level was off the charts..."
Vanessa
"Lovely date night spot, tucked into Flinders Lane and compete with dimmed candle light. We both enjoyed the highly customisable menu, which allowed..."
Yasmin T
"FABULOUS MEAL OUT - The meatballs were amazing alongside the friendly and efficient staff.Highly recommend this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    ..."
Benny Macri
"Well I was gonna give a 3 but gave 5 coz I don’t think some of the review below reflects the food here.Came here with my partner on a quiet..."
Jordan McAllister
"Dropped by for a meal before we head for a play in CBD. Dim lighting for a romantic ambience. Delicious meatballs that’s worth a try! Only wished..."
Bear Noms
"First time here on Saturday night.... we had the $45 set menu which was awesome... great entree , delicious shared plates for mains and an ice cream..."
Freeo
"Arguably Melbourne's best date night restaurant at a reasonable price. Meatballs is nestled away in a lovers nest amongst Flinders Lanes shops..."
Mouth On A Mission
"From the time you walk in you feel relaxed, the ambience is romantic with dimly lit candles. Service is attentive and quick! The chef was happy to..."
Foodmaster
"Delicious food and big portions!The white creamy sauce with the beef meatballs is a must have; everything is such great quality.The..."
Sarah Williams
"We tried this place for the first time today. The restaurant Is really dark inside and the space between the tables are really small, I personally..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Ordered the special for the night that was Tender Beef Balls with Mozzarella on Rosemary Smash & creamy red sauce. Everything was great, rich hearty..."
Mat’s Munchies
"On a Thursday night, we walked in to Meatball in the city for dinner. It wasn’t a planned dinner venue so we didn’t make any reservation but we..."
Jolene Lim
"👍🏽: Delicious food!!! 😋My partner and I both ordered the Spaghetti and Meatballs w/ garlic bread 🍝. Great size, great taste and very..."
Jalena
"Good afternoon for chill and enjoy some good food and drinks with friends as the restaurant is not really crowded in early..."
Samalari88
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I have been here a couple of times and I love the vibes of this place, especially on a Thursday or a Friday night...."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Awesome place. My go to place for weekday dinners. Beef, cream sauce and potato smash is all time favourite! Service is great too. If I have to be..."
The_chic_analyst
"For starters we ordered the parmessan cheese with honey served with foccacia. This was a little strange and random. You get a slice of foccacia honey..."
Jem Coco
"We stumbled across this restaurant while looking for dinner the other night and highly recommend it.  Delicious food and wine, fantastic service -..."
Sarah Allen
"Came here with my partner last Friday night. Now we got advised this restaurants by friends for a perfect date night with good food and great wine...."
Rosita Greenwood
"Wonderful food! Came here quiet late with friends. We had the ball special, the house pasta and a side salad, mmm delicious! Service was..."
Lauren McGill
"Really like this place, great meatballs and accompaniments and good service too.What I like most is that, in spite of being fully booked and people..."
Mervin
"Had the beef balls with pasta the last time I was here. Food was alright. The meatballs were really yummy! My partner had the pork meatballs which..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"Delicious but over priced! I always order the pork, green and polenta meatballs and it's so delicious but you should get more than 3 meatballs!..."
CCC
"Very impressed by their customer service attitude. My wife ordered meatballs that turned out to contain cheese, which she can’t have. It wasn’t..."
Jesse Stratford
"Amazing food ! Went for a Saturday lunch and got a table straight away. I got the pork balls with tomato sauce and gluten free pasta! I then covered..."
Eliza D
"We came for a drink and a couple of bits to eat. Enjoyed both food and drink. Menu is a nightmare to read when you’re hungry and have the attention..."
Facebook User
"Before I bore you with my opinion of this restaurant, in the interests of transparency and disclosure, I should note that mince was a large part of a..."
Trevor Johnston
"Absolutely amazing, and will be back again! My partner got spaghetti with meatballs, and i had a trio of meatballs with red sauce on potato smash -..."
Kez
"Good Ambiance! Great Food.... Good Company and some wine❤️Meatball&wine bar just made my date wonderful! Next time i come to Australia ill surly..."
Rohan Sharma
"Say hello to the BEST meatballs in Melbourne, from the Meatball and Wine Bar! Choose your ball, your sauce and your base and get ready to feast. I..."
Melbourne Food Journey
"We came here Saturday lunchtime without a booking and got a table straight away. We had the meat and cheese board, the mini meatballs with 3 sauces..."
Tardar Sauce
"Ordered pork meatball with white sauce sitting on potato smash, it was awesome. Plate was big so I didn't finish. Service was good. Music was not..."
ZzzPpl
"Casual city meatball & wine bar. I found the menu slightly messy and confusing but you can work it out. Had the beef balls with red sauce & polenta..."
Whats On The Grill?
"I've been to this restaurant twice and I've always left satisfied! Pricing is not too expensive and the dimly lit ambience makes it perfect for a..."
Ilovetoomnom
"Good meatballs, very good pasta. Service was ok. The place was packed so I suggest you make reservations if you're planning on having dinner there...."
Janice Bautista
"I was a bit sceptical of dining out just for meatballs but this place does them so well! I had the beef meatballs with the tomato sauce and mashed..."
Littlemissyh
"Love this place! Always leaves feeling full and happy. My favourite is the mash with white sauce. The Italian bread is a must and their wine list is..."
Justin
"Ordered the pork balls and polenta with the pesto sauce. Really simple and flavourful. Only feeling was that it was a bit expensive for the amount..."
Louise Booth
"My partner and I love coming here. This our go to restaurant. Never a let down and always a recommendation to our friends and family! Can't wait to..."
Becky
"Enjoyable mood setting with the misses, reasonably priced if you looking for a quality night out, grab ya self some meat balls cause ya know you'll..."
Dano Neu
"Cheese & meat board came out to be a better pick over meatball sliders surprisingly. The board had different flavours to offer, perfect to go with..."
Uvika Sahni
"Well done guys nothing turn me on like a good serve off meat balls and a great glass off wine and conversation keep up the great work ,a she'll be..."
Andrew
"LIT!: oh wow I've been meaning to go here and boy did it serve. I chose the beef balls, pesto sauce with creamy polenta. My boyfriend chose pork..."
Jennitals
"Been here a lot as it is always lovely and something different. Last time I went I had the chicken meatball salad (pictured), but do try whatever is..."
Amarinda Long
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Meatball and Wine Bar is a Italian restaurant situated in Flinders Lane..."
Love At First Bite
"Food was brilliant, service was impeccable and great atmosphere! Shout out to the servers who were spot on with cocktail and food recommendations,..."
Jen Dinh
"As a vegetarian unsure about a meatball place but they have veg balls (quinoa etc) so looked forward to trying them. 5 of us shared garlic bread,..."
Sam Keir
"This is my Melbourne casual dining go to whenever I’m in town, and it does not disappoint. Tonight’s edition was the traditional beef, Italian..."
Pete Sanders
"Absolute favourite place for a cozy dinner! Their truffle sauce gnocchi is to die for!! Be it a quick lunch between work or a romantic dinner it just..."
Spoorthy Reddy
"Food was fantastic. The meatballs melt in your mouth. I’d go back for the pasta and the..."
RL
"Cosy, rustic and intimate atmosphere! Freya our waitress was absolutely lovely and super helpful in her recommendations with the menu. Food was..."
Maria Vu
"Balls and all, perfect place to dine drink wine and eat balls. The service was second to none , with the meatballs being some of the freshest and..."
Mathew Sharwood
The Mess Hall
82/100 (1543 ratings)
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"Great food, excellent service from the friendly and knowledgeable staff. An old favourite of mine for years now and probably the best place to grab..."
Joshua Crawford
"One of our favourite spots in the city to just sit, relax, sip a vino and watch the city roll by. Awesome food, great wine list and the staff are..."
Shaun Bassett
"The food was spot on! Arancini, prosciutto wrapped gnocchi and the veal were amazing! Staff very accommodating to our young children and..."
Lisa Corica
"A unique place to sit back and enjoy great food , wine and company. Great coffee ☕️Positioned near the top part of the Bourke Street . Truly a..."
Kellie Craze
"Amazing restaurant with really friendly staff! They have The Best Seafood Tagliatelli of Melbourne. Strongly recomend the..."
Eric Del Barrio
"We have been there for lunch and loved it, last night did not disappoint. Really great meal. Service was excellent. We will be..."
JulieTrevor Walker
"Went to Mess Hall looking for a quick but delicious meal and we were not disappointed! We needed to be at a show within 45 min and the waitress..."
Alexandra Tanos Lambadaridis
"This is my morning coffee place for a reason. The coffee is excellent, and the staff friendly and intuitive. The hand-made pasta is the best I have..."
Benjamin Shields
"Had seafood taglatelli was delicious my daughter had the duck again very good. My Bicycle pale ale was nice and her pinot noir also. The service was..."
Jean Johnson
"Excellent food, great staff, good prices, relaxed friendly atmosphere.... its become my regular place for..."
Catherine Elizabeth
"Love the Mess Hall breaky. The best bacon in..."
Nathan James Bull
"Really delicious coffee and a fantastic granola, so much flavour, simply presented, and I enjoyed that it was deconstructed so could as as much or as..."
Cmzajicek
"Lunch in Melbourne city for a weekend away, right on Bourke St. greeted immediately, seated outside and order taken in good time. We moved inside..."
Neil The Foodie
"Really great food and friendly staff. We couldn't decide between the lemon ricotta hotcakes or waffles and the waitress recommended hotcakes for us...."
Emily
"Came here a few drinks ago but only had drinks and a small share dish!Food looked very good and well presented.Service was also..."
Rowland
"The Mess Hall as mentioned in a separate review is next door to Sempre Pizza and Calzone. They're from the same restaurant group so you can order..."
Mustard
"The Mess Hall served great Italian/pasta meals. We had the gnocchi, meatballs and a side of rocket salad. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly, the..."
Angel Khong
"I’d read some good things about Mess hall and thus suggested the location for dinner with friends not realising it is in no way associated to Mess..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Perfect combination of Good service +friendly staff and good quality of food.I strongly recommend the Beetroot Ravioli and Tiramissu..."
Camila Fonseca
"I had a really good experience at this restaurant. Amazing food with really friendly staff. They have The Best Seafood Tagliatelli of Melbourne!..."
Eric Del Barrio
"Thank you for the beautiful evening at The mess hall.We loved every single dish,flavour and presentation of the dishes.Very nice place to..."
ALM
"I felt my experience here ticked all the right boxes! Couldn’t find an earlier time of booking that could match our departing flight from..."
Chow Down
"We came here with friends from interstate. Well this place was fabulous we enjoyed a few cocktails I could not resist a dirty martini with gin was so..."
Split The Bill
"Was a nice little find walking around Burke Street and randomly walking past this little hidden gem. The staff were superbly welcoming. Amazing..."
Benjamin Tang
"We went for lunch and I ordered the chicken salad. it was the best chicken salad I have ever tasted....and i order them a lot! Just delicious...."
Dimi P
"The pancakes were quite small however they were delicious. Always love a bit of chilli with smashed avo. The food was prompt however, the service..."
Britt And Shane
"The black and white linguine w/ seafood rates as one of the best seafood pasta dishes i've ever had. Seafood was fresh and cooked spot on, but..."
Where's My Burrito
"The pasta is just so amazing here 🍝 The restaurant will change the selection of pasta from time to time. But no matter when or which pasta I order..."
Makayla
"The Mess Hall in the CBD is the perfect spot for a mid week lunch - quick and friendly service for those who need to stick to a one hour time..."
The New Fave
"Another great place for Breakfast when you have time to wait, but it was well worth it.Staff really friendly and they serve the most generous..."
I Bite
"I love the pasta here❤️Been here a few times already it's always delicious.Service a bit slow but friendly.It's a bit pricy..."
Melody.mt.tang
"Yes it was a mess hall in a War. A place to comfort and give succour to those beset by the anxieties of war. Beautiful food north facing for winter..."
Geoff
"Didnt know what to have and walked by this place. Had a lemon ricotta hot cake and a cup of mocha next to a window seat. A nice and warm dish to..."
Lia
"Went here after a comedy show in the city because Cellar Bar was packed. Pretty quiet in there with a few people sitting outside. Menu focuses on..."
Edward Schweitzer
"I wasn't quite ready for this. Went with colleagues here for a Friday night drink to meet with a former colleague. Things are going very well as..."
Two Sheds
"The Mess Hall was busy on Sunday morning so we sat at the 'sister restaurant' next door. The waitress was really nice and attentive but everything..."
EmLou86
"Highly recommend for a small team lunch or even just a breakfast in the CBD. It's never disappointing and always delicious. Great place for a bowl of..."
Anonymous Hungry Hippo
"Good modern Australian/Italian restaurant in the heart of the city.Very intimate with an area upstairs for event. The service is great and..."
Melbourne Explorer
"Had pasta dishes here a few times and really liked them! Heaps of vege options and you can order pizza from next door as well - they have lunch..."
Mi55Bee
"The owner Frank and others have a another restaurant in the CBD on little collins street. He knows what he's doing when running successful..."
Sweet Chilli
"Came here for breakfast and ordered the ricotta hotcakes - a gentle sugar hit for a non-morning person. Hotcakes were soft and fluffy, coffee was..."
Fatcat
"Went to the Mess Hall on a weekday night fairly late. They had plenty of space. Service was very friendly. We both took a dish of the day. I had a..."
I. D.
"Good brekky and a constant stream of customers for take-away coffee, most obviously regulars. Interesting menu items that are changed regularly. I..."
Pennae
"A vibrant cafe recommended by my foodie, in the know, brother. Busy but not frantic, warm and welcoming on a wet Sunday morning.I'm delighted..."
Flavietta
"Had an absolutely delicious lunch here today! Ordered the duck ragu gnocchi. There was lots of delicious duck pieces that melted in the mouth, the..."
Teeny Reeny
"Lovely quiet cafe in the CBD for a Sunday breakfast. Friendly staff and great food! We had the corn fritter and poached eggs with avocado on..."
Rachel
"Went here for breakfast this morning, staff were super nice and friendly. Food was delicious and moderately priced, though it was a small menu to..."
M. T.
"Good dishes with good service. But they do not have all day breakfast. The risotto is priced at $22 for the lunch hour. I don't want to spend that..."
Ricotta Hotcake Lover
"Absolutely delish. Could not rate any higher. Top eats: polenta chips, the salmon gravlax (the pickled beetroot is outta control) and the choc tart..."
Tom S
"Nice hipster interior & pleasant ambiance. Staff pleasant & attentive. We ordered mushroom & truffle oil pasta & it was fantastic despite am..."
MelbfoodCritic
"Need to come before work to get my caffeine fix. Nicely located across from the tram stop in the top end of bourke street this is the best coffee you..."
The Don
"Came here w a friend for a quiet dinner, wasn't in the mood to line up for a hipster meal. We ordered the antipasti platter, generous servings,..."
DumplingDoll
"I sometimes come here for breakfast, the smoked turkey bagel is great. Also tried lunch here, had the squid ink pasta which i was pretty satisfied..."
MN-A
"We visited the Mess Hall on a warm summers evening and momentarily thought about sitting outside. ...before heading inside to stick with the table..."
Andrew Turner
"Had an Espresso Martini here that was strong with the espresso and the vodka, and not overdone on the sugar, which I like. Price was standard, at..."
MelbourneFoodPaparazza
"A good consistent coffee in the city. I am a regular here for the mid morning pick me up and the staff at the mess hall are great. I have only eaten..."
Danni Staley
"They have a breakfast menu out front in the mornings and I just love it here. Decided to go for the vegetarian option and it was very pleasant and..."
Trisha
"Great high quality tapas and seafood experience. Excellent service and outdoor location. ..."
Michael Swinsburg
"Nice little eatery which was not packed because the swaying was neatly spaced. Good service, water and cups weren't just dumped on our table but..."
Nomnom
"They have this weekday lunch special...pasta and wine... Ok, their pasta made me so happy 😛. Staff are really nice... Great customer service..."
Marietta
"Nestled at the top end of Bourke Street, across the road from the big dogs of Melbourne’s Italian restaurant scene, The Mess Hall is a modest..."
Rob Y
"I've been having my fair share of eating out a lot during lunch lately and I'm glad for it. Sometimes I feel good that I'm not stuck at my desk all..."
Sinfulorganiccook
"Had a late lunch here today. Had a beautiful pumpkin risotto and a latte. Superb on both fronts. Can't find a fault in the service or the food...."
Ethan Mosely
"We came here for lunch when the sun was shining. We ordered a lovely beetroot salad and some polenta chips. The chips were a golden brown colour,..."
The Red Dress Melbourne
"Polenta chips and beetroot gnocchi - need I say more? Giving 'modern Italian' a thorough run for it's money, The Mess Hall is fabulous on flavour..."
Kat - Oats And Cheesecake
"Wandering along Bourke Street in search of brunch, the buzz of people outside The Mess Hall caught my eye. It’s a welcoming space, stretching..."
Adventures In Winterland
"Had Poached eggs on Dark Rye bread with Bulgarian feta and avocado for brekkie, extremely tasty . Definitely recommend. The place itself is..."
Sammy
"The Mess Hall in Melbourne’s CBD is a great example of quality and yummy Italian style food, without the overs you would expect to pay considering..."
Trading Plates
"Friend and I ate at The Mess Hall and sister restaurant Sempre next door. The Mess Hall serves top quality pasta and risotto style meals and Sempre..."
Steven L.
"If theres an appropriate analogy this resto, its like the "Mr Tulk" of dinner restaurants. Good food but expensive for Melbourne standards. I like..."
Melbourne_Robot
"Always a trusty brekky spot when galavanting around the CBD. Corn fritters are my go to. Need to visit for dinner as have heard the pasta is..."
The Other Jess Tuck
"Good pastas.Decent portions.Price is slightly expensive.Decor is simple but nice.Ambience is average.Service was..."
CBF Glutton
"What a hidden gem. I booked the upstairs section for 10 people. The food was great. Tasty and not too salty. All meals were served at the same time..."
Sharon
"Beautiful atmosphere. Well priced. Delicious. It doesn't have a huge shopfront though so it's a bit easy to miss. It's near the corner of McIlwraith..."
Mary Ryan
"Blueberry and ricotta pancakes with maple syrup. Don't be deceived by the pretty berry topping, this is a man's dish. Would feed my whole family,..."
Never Too Full
"Demie's brunch choice was very pleasing to the eyes. So colourful! Loved it. She gave me one corn fritter cause she was so sure she wouldn't be able..."
May Lim
"Probably trying a bit too hard to be fancy, when it's really not..."
Tanya
" Overall a yummy, carefree breakfast; perfect for a catch up with old friends...."
Krissie
"Squid ink pasta at The Mess Hall - tastes simple, fresh, not too seafood-ey, but oh so filling… It wasn’t a cheap dinner but it was well worth..."
B.L.Y
"The Mess Hall’s probably not the ideal venue for your anniversary or important business dinner, but it’s a great place to catch up with friends..."
Amy W
"There is a very good reason Grossi Florentino is called an institution. Just incredible on all levels and enjoyable in every way. Yes it is..."
Sheldon Florence
"one of the best restaurant, me and my friends had a great experience..."
Annie Ng
"Fantastic service. From the lady that helped seat us to all of the waitstaff - absolutely phenomenal customer service. By far the best I've had in..."
Ian
"Love this restaurant for it's consistently fabulous food and meticulous service. It's been a while, but it didn't..."
Carolyn Valka
Rosetta
81/100 (3699 ratings)
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Italian
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"The spatchcock was delicious and the roast pumpkin was divine. The twice cooked potatoes were tasty but very filling. The eye fillet was cooked..."
Helen
"Second time coming to this venue and this time sat outside on the terrace instead of the main dining room. Definitely a more casual atmosphere yet..."
Cherise
"My friends took me to this elegant restaurant situated in Crown for my birthday. I enjoyed all the food that was ordered: Lamb rump, bolognese,..."
Tien Ngo
"Been to Rosetta twice and just beautifully cooked simple pasta. Kids loved the gnocchi dish and enjoyed some classic Italian food (just before the..."
RM
"FOOD ✅✅WINE ✅✅✅SERVICE ✅✅Dress up and enter a world of velvet (George Constanza would love this) and exquisite..."
Food Traveller
"Came here for lunch had ordered from the weekday Pranzo lunch menu. Definitely great value for money and the hanger steak was simply amazing!..."
Sue C
"4 stars is an accurate reflection here; the service usually is very good, the decor is fantastic. The whole roasted goat shoulder is fantastic, the..."
Carlo Boscia
"This was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. We had our own waiter for the evening, who catered for everything we needed. Nice, comfortable..."
LeanGuy
"5 star all the way!! Elegance and style as soon as you walk in with a tantalising menu to complement the extensive wine list. We had the chargrilled..."
Flaming Goose70
"Very heavy front door. That's it for complaints. Food was stunning. Service was faultless, attentive, intuitive, friendly and open. Menu knowledge..."
Srslyfoods
"Will come back for:+ Braised Pork PappardelleI’m eating my way around town of all the different Pappardelles at the moment, and..."
The Casual Diner
"I had a great time having dinner with my husband at Rosetta. This place will not disappoint you, the service is pleasant, waiters really know the..."
Vanessa Carolina
"Wonderful, elegant Italian fare. Been here a few times, it's always been very good. Great wine parings with all courses. Ticks all the boxes for an..."
David Malcolm
"Sophisticated restaurant with an opulent atmosphere and refined Italian menu. To start we were all offered a range of breads to select from. I went..."
Kate Dougherty
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Ive heard great things about this restaurant and I am so glad I finally got a chance to try. 🍩Lizzie..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Great restaurant great service and food. Most comfortable place ive been. I go here a lot for special occasions. Menu changes are seasonal which is..."
Brooke Koneska
"Lovely food and very glamorous decor. We were able to sample several items on the menu as a larger group and overall the consensus was there..."
Yume Yume
"Love the decor in here feels like I’m in Monte Carlo. The seafood linguine was some of the best I’ve ever had, the veal cotoletti and the goats..."
George David Michaelides
"Beautiful restaurant for a special night out. Staff were very attentive and friendly. We ordered the truffle pasta and scallops to start, then the..."
Rita K
"We came here for dessert on a Tuesday night to celebrate a birthday. The waiters were friendly and staff were attentive. Decor is truly beautiful...."
ToFeedTwo
"The staff was professional and amazing, the food was above par, had I had better company, I would have given the place the fifth star. Over all..."
Sanika Chitnis
"Excellent interior, good service and ok food. I have been here a couple of times. The food like risotto, pasta and steak is quite similar to what..."
Ashley Evete
"We went here for our anniversary for the 6pm seating and had a great evening. The service from walking in the door to seating and all throughout..."
Just Eating
"PRO: Good food, slick service, and not as expensive as expected. We would definitely return for a special occasion.CON: Location is not..."
Bec C
"Was my first time at Rosetta and I must say, we had a great experience.Both our pasta dishes were delicious and fresh, accompanied with them..."
Melbourneats
"One of the finest Italian restaurants in Melbourne. The service and quality of food is second to none. The restaurant looks amazing! The fitout is..."
Nick Page
"Rosetta is amazing. High quality Italian food in a glamorous setting served by professional and knowledgable staff. We had a pasta starter and a main..."
RRJosh
"I like this restaurant, I don’t know why the rating is only 3.5 , maybe people shouldn’t totally reply on the ratings including mine lol . The..."
Sam
"Wow, what a gorgeous space! Visited this amazing restaurant recently for a special occasion. The staff were absolutely delightful, friendly,..."
DEVOUR
"Wow what a treat! Left Melbourne for an hour and landed somewhere in a beautiful trattoria to indulge in some high-class home cooked hearty Italian..."
MelbFoodHunter
"Had a evening meal with client and his wife found food and service up to its excellent standard Crab Paster excellent and Pork Rib Eye not leaving..."
Bruce Collins
"I have been dining at this restaurant for several years and each time I have had an amazing experience and delicious food! All the staff look after..."
AllThingsFood&Wine
"Rosetta in a word? Devine. Brought to you by Neil Perry, this exquisite Italian fine dining venue not only has an incredible authentic vibe, the..."
The New Fave
"Very nice looking place the restaurant has wonderful food my pasta was cooked perfectly but i the deserts need a bit of work. My friends took me..."
John Solos
"Beautiful decor inside with the fluffy curtains.Located outside Crown at the front near the Yarra river, both indoor and outdoor seatings were..."
VegoLover
"Excellent food and very hearty. For an up market restaurant the servings are generous. Great and friendly service . Great pasta and the chicken was..."
TellEmWhatYaThink
"We have enjoyed some of our most favourite Melbourne meals at Rosetta!The food is so delicious and tasty words can't really express it, you..."
Elle
"Beautiful decor, great service and good food. We chose the lunch option where you get an antipasti , second and a glass of wine for $50. The red wine..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"DO: The spanner crab or braised pork pastas. DON’T: Forget the prawns or burata (cheese) to start. TIP: Entrance is on the..."
David Food Leasing
"I remember my first visit to Rosetta Ristorante and I was wowed by the elegance, the food and service. Subsequent visits (twice) I have felt..."
Foodinfocusz
"Came for dinner last night, walked in and was wowed by the decor, chose to sit outside and I’m glad we did. Started with oysters and steak tartare,..."
Markii_
"Amazing surroundings and atmosphere. So beautiful to look at when you are dining! The blue cheese is melt-in-your-mouth amazing! I'd highly..."
Georgia
"From the warm welcome, we were led into the beautiful and elegantly decorated dining room. At 12.45 on a Sunday afternoon it was still quite..."
Flavietta
"Rosetta, with its exceptional service, was a delight to dine at. We had an attentive waiter who started us off with some complimentary breadsticks,..."
Dr S
"This place had great service and ambience, went in on a Monday night and although it was quite the staff were attentive and the food was delicious -..."
Cat
"If I had to eat Italian food everyday for the rest of my life, I would choose Rosetta any day❤️Beautiful good quality food, amazing staff service..."
Mica Denila
"This place is amazing. Excellent service, have been here 3 times now and each time has been great. The entree prawns and calamari dishes are..."
Loves It
"Great Italian food at reasonably good prices. The service was great - catered us with blankets since we sat outdoors. Each dish was enjoyable. I..."
Mary Tran
"Firstly, I was taken back by how beautiful the restaurant is. Honestly one of the nicest fit outs in Melbourne. Secondly, I loved the attentiveness..."
Yourmelbournefoodguide
"Very unusual for me to go out and do some 'fine dining', however on this occasion. It was truly wonderful.The food was exceptional. I had..."
Food4Lyf
"When you think Italian, you think of larger portions, Rosetta is not that sort of Italian ristorante, it is a place of fine atmosphere, excellent..."
All_You_Can_Eat
"Rosetta isn't of the class of Rockpool and not the same in flavour as Spice Temple. The other two Neil Perry establishments at Crown are better than..."
Armin Muminovic
"Been here at least 4 times, mostly business dinner. Food is rather average, however, the duck dish I keep ordering is pretty decent. I guess it is..."
Facebook User
"The atmosphere of the restaurant is a little garish, but the food was nice and with a decent wine list. I would rate higher I think if the prices..."
Gursharan Chana
"Very nice staff. Efficient operations and good food. I'd give it 5 stars, but a bit pricey, therefore 4 stars make more sense. Fish is great and many..."
Luiz Fellipe Lopes
"Rockpool, Spice Temple, Eleven's Bridge - I didn't expect less, Neil Perry. Ive not have gnocchi with meat and the gnocchi with lamb was very..."
Valerie L Jovee
"Went here with a friend from overseas and we were both really impressed. They took a while to get us drinks, however, we enjoyed the ambience and..."
Richa Walia
"Had a conference that ended pretty late and many restaurants were not taking anymore walk-ins.Thankfully, the staff at Rosetta gave us a..."
Stephanie Li
"Always a pleasure dining at Rosetta. The food, wine, service, atmosphere and decor are all top notch. My picks of the menu are the Agnolotti del Plin..."
Filet De Boeuf
"Warm and cosy ambience.Had a dinner here four of us had the pasta and rissoto and it was yummy one of the best Italian place if you are looking..."
James Tully
"Italian fine dining on the elegant riverfront promenade. The atmosphere and dining experience emulates the best that Italy can offer, a decor that..."
Michela Zanata
"Love the place, interiors and the food. It is easily accessible situated in the crown complex. They have got ample seating for small and big..."
Pragya Gupta
"I loved the restaurant's extensive menu and elegant design. The staff members were friendly and professional and the food was really delicious and..."
Alexandros Karvounis
"An absolute classy restaurant that is a must visit when in Melbourne. Food, drinks service and ambiance cannot be..."
Peter Solomon
"Excellent service, beautiful food and the venue is gorgeous, everything makes a perfect atmosphere. Thank you to all the team, specifically to..."
Paula Alejandra
"We have been to Rosetta's s few times and it never disappoints. The food was amazing! Our party of four raved about the dishes that they ate. The..."
Sue Kennedy
"Rosetta is a beautiful Italian restaurant with a very warm ambience and luxury fitout. The service here is true silver service, from taking your..."
Aaron Soroka
Siglo
81/100 (2007 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Bar
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Bar
Wine Bar
Australian
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Drinks
After-hours
Polenta
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Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
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Mid-range
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Classy, good selection of wine and great service 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: I loved the vibes of this rooftop..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Called in here for a drink and the service was excellent, very attentive and helpful.The drinks are good, my mate had a negroni and I had..."
Timinmelbourne
"I really do love this rooftop bar, Especially in Spring & Autumn 🍂. They have a well stocked bar & humidor. The staff are helpful & know their..."
Mark Chalker
"One of my favourite spot in Melbourne, great view, great vibe, rooftop views, perfect place to catch up with friends with couple of drinks and cigar,..."
FoodieInMel
"Drinks tonight at Siglo took us a world away from the hustle and bustle of Spring Street. We sat down on the nicely padded park benches and had table..."
Espy Eats
"My absolute favourite place in the whole of melbourne, the drinks are impeccable and reasonably priced for the quality that you get, the service is..."
Karrin Kose
"It's been some time since I visited Siglo, what a lovely space this bar is to be in.  A must visit if you haven't been before. Set above..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Cute, quiet, hidden gem and super romantic rooftop bar. It can get crowded on a Friday night so come early and get a good seat outside on a cool..."
Yuiisama
"Love everything about this place! Feels like sitting in a bar in Paris. Friendly helpful, knowledgeable service. Haven't tried the food yet, but will..."
Elle T-S
"Great ambiance and amazing service. Tucked nicely on top of the melbourne supper club, Siglo really delivered on being a premier cigar bar. Outdoor..."
Kevin Kaluarachchi
"On a warm evening there’s simply no better bar in Melbourne. This outdoor bar has excellent drinks and a fine selection available. Unequalled views..."
Andrew Shelton
"Great atmosphere, service is excellent. It does get quite busy but that adds to the great vibe it has. Great drink menu, good selection of cigars and..."
Seantoast
"Great view over the rooftops of Parliament. Interesting wine list and fun to go to late night for that after dinner cigar. Can be chilly at night,..."
Brunny Girl
"Classic Melbourne.. not just another roof top bar, one of the roof top bars of Melbourne. it has it's own unique charm a d class which is not for..."
Descartesmuse
"I absolutely love this place! It is still, after many years, my go to after-dinner place to go once we get kicked out of our closing restaurant. The..."
Melbourne Epicure
"Another one of my favourite rooftop bars overlooking one of the prettiest parts of town. You can see the tree tops from this bar and the spectacular..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Stunning place. I've been here a few times for drinks in the past, and was lucky enough to be reminded of how fantastic it is when my work booked our..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"I love going to Siglo, it’s got a great view of the parliament building from the balcony area. The balcony has a European feel to it, so relaxed..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"I love Siglo. So much so that I failed to get any photos. I’m either inspired or appalled by the view here across to the Victorian Parliament. ..."
Two Sheds
"Quintessential Melbourne! Perfect place for a late night drink and snack. View is spectacular. Polenta chips are a must. Cocktail list is extensive -..."
Adriana
"Absolutely amazing! Cocktails were out of this world. Definitely one of the best in melbourne! We stopped for a drink before Book of Mormon and we..."
Renee
"I love this place! Since arriving in Melbourne (2012) I've always brought friends here for drinks and nibbles. It's my go to showing off Melbourne..."
Tomlovestoeat
"Great cigar bar! beautiful views, great ambience and a really beautiful selection of wines. My husband and I had a great time just chatting and..."
Tish Piaser
"A nice space nestled away from the busy streets. The music and decor of the place whisks you away so you feel like you're in a rooftop in London. ..."
Justin
"Absolute favourite in town, beautiful venue, fantastic atmosphere any time i visit. Staff very friendly and a brilliant selection of cocktails and..."
Harry Bordonaro
"Melbourne's most famous rooftop bar, Siglo. Located above the Melbourne Supper Club, and accessed via several flights of stairs, Siglo denotes casual..."
Sub Urban
"Superb ambient for hanging out with friends for drinks or food! The view would be even nicer if not for the construction across the road...."
Z For GoodFood
"Awesome place for a late night drink and snack. They have a very extensive collection of whisky and wine amongst many others. Good selection of..."
Shaun
"came here for drinks after the Snakehips concert last night! lots of bars in the city were closed at the hour and this place was recommended by a..."
Foodie Panda
"One of the best bars I have lately visited! An incredible selection of drinks. The cheese platter is divine 👏🏼 Service was alright. Really long..."
Saloni
"Delicious cocktails, cosy seating - suits both under cover and outdoor (ashtrays provided). We were able to join our 2 tables together and it was no..."
Tardar Sauce
"Beautiful view of the parliament and very tasty cocktails! The service was a bit slow but it was a busy Friday night! It depends when you go, it can..."
Lily
"If it wasn't for the service, this place would be pretty bloody close to a 5. Awesome drinks, super fresh food in a really comfy and relaxing rooftop..."
Whats On The Grill?
"Siglo has been always our must go place when we visit Melbourne but our recent visit was disappointing. The ambience has changed and it has lost its..."
Kerry
"Such awesome ambience up here like a little piece of Paris. It gets super busy so it's good there is a wait list for seating instead of trying to..."
Jingles
"The venue rocks Great view and music It's expensive. But I knew that. But 30 minutes for a glass of tap water....Come on guys ..."
Chris Gooden
"Tried this place a while ago. It was a pleasing experience. Beautiful ambience, very romantic view. We ordered some small bites, along with cheese..."
Jenn Angelina Weidya
"Lovely atmosphere and drinks. Beware the 15% surcharge on Sundays and public holidays. That stings when it already costs $10 for the cheapest..."
Madison
"Awesome hidden bar in CBD! great ambience, nice place to visit for a drink. Variety of drinks to choose from. The outdoor area is just beautiful...."
Alexia Kara
"Hidden entrance, up the stairs and you're transported to another world of rooftop heaven! Extensive drinks menu with good selection of finger food..."
Food For Thought
"Great location , beautiful roof top terrace. Good selection of foods to go with the extensive drinks list. Cigars on the menu ..but very pricey..."
Nick The Greek
"A Melbourne institution. With views of the steeple, stiff drinks and good company this place is where you want to be after dinner on Saturday night...."
Harrykarakinos
" Cutest cigar bar which you would never expect!! You walk through a door that you don't even think would be anything and BAM you're in a bar......"
T
"I've finished off many a big night at this place....from what I remember, it is good!  Great place to go and have a cigar and a drink, and has good..."
Alfred David
"really beautiful view - lovely ambience and nice service. Highly recommend this rooftop bar to sit back and enjoy Melbourne night life in the cbd...."
Vivalaivy
"Soak in the stunning views of old World Melbourne, from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Parliament House, all whilst relaxing at this beautiful rooftop..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"My favourite bar in Melbourne - great cocktails, great atmosphere and the food is phenomenal. Where else are you gonna get the best sausage rolls in..."
Carlo
"Excellent bar with a great range of drinks, food and cigars. The view at night is spectacular. Open until 4am, making it the perfect place to finish..."
Tom Curney
"Always been a big fan of siglo bar. Great drinks, great service, knowledgeable staff and great Melbourne views. Perfect spot for a Friday drink or..."
Matt
"Cocktails and party pies on a rooftop- I'm sold!!Great atmosphere, but as others have mentioned you will be in for a night of passive smoking if..."
Chris
"Love Siglo. A bit hidden away, go through the huge old door next to the theatre, up the stairs past the supper club and up to the roof, where you'll..."
Brungiel
"Loved this place, the big door to enter looked like a door from a dungeon lol but I loved it, beautiful venue both downstairs and upstairs we sat on..."
Queen G
"I ordered Versper Martine here, taste really good! Compare with the drink, the view is not that perfect because of the limit of open view~sometimes a..."
Siyou
"An absolute Melbourne institute. Fantastic and always has been due to the long hours, days of trading and the stunning rooftop. Whats more is a part..."
Chris Luca
"Love the sticky date pudding and cocktails here! Service is great but atmosphere is ruined when people smoke on the rooftop. I have came here twice..."
Eating Sushi
"Rooftop bar overviewing parliement house with great ambience. Been there many times and still want to come back for more. Extensive drink list, good..."
Yury Reksomarnoto
"Went to Siglo on a Friday night at about 8.30 hoping to smoke a cigar with other cigar lovers. Even though we had to wait over 30 mins for a 2 person..."
HomeBrand
"Mr 3 cents (that’s what mumsy bear calls him…translated it to vietnamese because she couldn’t say his name…) and I thought it was time to..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Hidden behind an unassuming door, nestled between restaurants on Spring Street you will find a Melbourne institution that will transport you to your..."
Megan Engelhardt
"This place is awesome for after work drinks and to get some finger foods. I was here last Friday on the rooftop area and it was perfect. The drinks..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"I'll just try a piece... maybe just one more to be sure... and just one more... I've been to Siglo rooftop bar a few times for drinks but this is the..."
LittleMsEden
"Good place to enjoy a chat, drinks and some cigars with friends. The crowd seems to be predominantly business-types but maybe that's just when we've..."
Ling
"Great atmosphere, desserts, and drinks. So nice on a cold night, and a fabulous place to hang with ya man friend. ..."
Vivien
"This is where I go with the boys. Some caviar, a whiskey & a few cigars. Enjoy the night air (it can sometimes be quite cold & windy) chat with..."
Out & About
"Great bar snacks, even better cocktails, but really you are coming here for the Euro atmosphere and the views out onto Spring St. You could easily..."
Dumplings For Breakfast
"Always good quality food; a broad selection of excellent wine. Elegant location. I would say half of the staff are delightful and professional, the..."
CM
"Siglo overlooking Spring Street is one of those places in Melbourne that has a really special ambiance about it. Known as the cigar bar perched on..."
Trading Plates
"When I was recently posed with the question of where one can eat and drink but also smoke cigarettes, I thought of the tables outside of European on..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"The best thing about this parisian-esque bar is that they serve the fancy cocktails, the fancy wine, the fancy food and then at the bottom of the..."
The Other Jess Tuck
"I was so surprised when we got to the top of the stairs to find another set of stairs which leads out onto the rooftop with views of the parliament..."
Nina And Kran
Higher Ground
79/100 (4582 ratings)
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Café
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Full Bar
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Mid-range
"This is quite honestly the best breakfast I have ever had! We went back the second day it was so good! The eggs with seed crispbread is to die for..."
Kate Chapley
"Dined here last night and every dish was outstanding! From ambience, to service and food couldn't fault one thing. Highly recommend the oyster blade..."
Georgia Eve
"Great spot for brekkie. Interesting menu options and great atmosphere. Lots of people lining up for tables and waiting. Although a bit of a pain to..."
David Casbolt
"Nothing was too hard for the friendly and approachable staff at Above Ground. Although I remained at the Cafe from 8:10am till closing time with my..."
Shaphan Williams
"The food, staff, location all amazing. The hot cakes were super delicious and the staff were the best we encountered on our trip to..."
Samreen Sabha
"My Husband and I had Breakfast here this morning. I'd been wanting to check this place out for a while- considering the stunning building. We live in..."
Kelly Stenz
"Mt wife and I had a great dining experience here. The decor is low key and simple but very stylish. The staff, particularly Alex and Max, were all..."
Martin Dumbrell
"Amazing place for a brunch. Beautiful interiors and fancy menu options. Pleasing taste and great service. Loved it..."
Akshita Jindal
"I enjoyed every second of it! The staff were very friendly and sociable. It is a place that is good for socializing and for reading a book, which I..."
Antony Maiolla
"Higher ground is a very busy cafe, love the setup and decor. It was hard to pick what I wanted to eat but I was interested in trying the hot cake...."
Lisa
"It’s one of the best cafes in Melbourne for a reason 🙌 I dined in today without a booking order a coffee and the kale and cauliflower salad. The..."
Split The Bill
"One of the BEST brunch locations I have been to so far! Me and my partner came unexpectedly and instantly loved the vibe. I never thought we..."
Raelene Pagala
"Super busy place in the city, beautiful cafe! Loved the high ceilings. Food came out really slow. The lamb sausage roll was quite dry but the..."
Vi Tran
"👏👏👏 I’ll start by saying this... higher ground is definitely worth the wait! You’ll queue for a table but once in you’ll be happy you..."
MelbourneLops
"Lovely..."
Kira T
"Went here for weekend breakfast/brunch. Avoided the crowds by going there before 9am.Ordered the mushrooms with fried polenta, which was..."
Quesarahsarah
"Breakfast, lunch, or dinner--yes, dinner--Higher Ground will not disappoint. I think the salt and pepper on each table is there just for decoration..."
ARMANEATS
"An evening walk got me at higher ground. Enjoyed the ambience and sipped coffee along with starter. A bit pricey but tasty..."
FoodFanatic
"In Melbourne there are a handful of venues that are considered must visits. Icons within the food scene. Higher Ground is one of these. This..."
Morgs71
"Food were good, no question with that. But because of the cafe is always full and busy, you will feel like you need to finish quickly. It seems like..."
Kaitlyn
"Amazing place! It seems very popular because we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The food was legendary. The ricotta hot cakes were the best..."
G
"Tried the Mushroom Truffle with Poached egg and it tasted soo..."
Gracia.winarta
"Higher Ground was our first stop when we arrived Melbourne. The food was amazing and very cozy atmosphere. The hotcake was huge - way out of our..."
Ting Huang
"Today we are sharing this place where we love to go quite often and that is @highergroundmelbourne ..This is such an amazing venue serving..."
We.eat.travel.love
"Lovely ambience. Service was very fast and attentive so we didn’t have to wait long for a table. Food itself was pretty delicious, drinks were..."
Kelvinchewsv
"Nice place for brunch in the..."
Antoine Nguyen
"Wonderfully balanced and soft flavours mixed with your breakfast favourites. This place is a Melbourne hot spot and is always busy. Beautiful setting..."
Queen Of Food
"Heard a lot of good things of this place. The interior of this cafe is unlike with other brunch place. They have high ceilings with several greens..."
Eatwithbonny
"Higher Ground is definitely worth the wait! This place is a bit of a brunch icon in Melbourne, so I was excited to try it out and it definitely lives..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Worth the 15mins wait. Surprised there is a waiting list for Fri lunch as friend picked the place. Good vibe but feels a bit noisy environment...."
Gina
"This place has a nice vibe. Great coffee, chilled to take a friend or great for business meetings. Great service, very central to the city. And could..."
I Love Melb Food
"Such a good place to go grab breakfast, brunch or lunch. Food is good and pretty too so get your insta pics. Very open space and high ceilings, so..."
Elizabeth Tran
"Loved the decor. This place was packed! But the wait staff were attentive, quick and friendlyThe coffee was great, I had two. And the low carb..."
Chan Can Eat
"Points for: spacious café, well executed menuThe popularity of Higher Ground is still strong, as you may have to wait a while for a table..."
Flying Forward
"The place is really cool. It looks like an old church with concrete columns and steel beams. It has this warehouse feel to it.It was a bit..."
Arnaud Michelin
"Woke up extra early to meet a friend for breakfast before work and flight out. Well worth the effort! Food was amazing, recommend the mushroom and..."
D
"The ambiance, and the atmosphere was great. Yeh food was very good and it made sense. Loved it...."
M Toaha
"I think the restaurant may be a little 'over-hyped'. But if you're after a beautiful cafe experience in Melbourne this cafe would be great. The..."
Caitlin Jane
"Very popular cafe with gorgeous interior. Only came here once but the ambience and decor were memorable.Staff was friendly. Great customer..."
Joshua
"Good place for brunch. Food was delicious. There’s always a line but it’s still worth it. The place is big and modern. Has the aesthetic feels..."
Jessica Xu
"Multi levelled , high ceilings, exposed bricks and bustling atmosphere makes Higher Ground a great place to catch up for a coffee or..."
Melb_Belly
"The ambience is fantastic! The large warehouse style environment with lots of plants makes the space feel really comfortable. Food was..."
Aszy
"Ordered the ricotta hot cakes cos it was famous. Really good! They were generous with the fruits and toppings which complemented the hot cake really..."
Claire Yuen
"What a dreaboat of a cafe. I'd heard about it's reputation for a while but boy should I have come sooner.Impressive in both design..."
Bel Wilson
"Good ambiance and delicious food. Poached egg was my favourite. Recommended for brunch lovers. Definitely will come back for more in the..."
SkTan
"came here a while ago and had to wait for 40 minute to get in which was slightly frustrating considering it was freezing outside. However once inside..."
Jerry Spring
"Came by with a friend a few weeks ago during the week.. Despite this there was still a 45min wait. We were seated at the bar which by then we didn't..."
Foodforthebrokensoul
"Nice place with high quality food and friendly staff. will recommend to friends. it was busy even on weekdays,it still worth your time and..."
Yuanz0812
"Good food and excellent service. Expect to wait when you arrive, we were there on a weekday for late brunch and still had a 15 minute wait (which was..."
Lachlan Stott
"Great spot for breakfast and brunch, their food is above average and coffee was well made! Loved their decor and vibe of the restaurant too...."
Jennifer. H
"As a party of 3, there was a 20min wait to get in and a 30min wait for the food itself (because we ordered the hotcake, which we were told would..."
(g)rain
"Great ambience and cool industrial style interior. Very popular cafe, waited 25 mins for a seat at 11:30am. Ordered the ricotta hotcake which was so..."
Tummy Buddy
"I’ve visited them a couple of times before. And every visit has left me craving more. This recent visit was no different. The coffee was good, but..."
Maliha Khan
"Yes, the ricotta hotcakes live up to the hype. If you’re in Melbourne you have to visit this cafe! The interior was beautifully decorated and very..."
Judy L
"The food was fantastic! Presentation was excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food did take over 40 minutes to arrive as it was..."
MrKKMF
"A great place for any type of occasion. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the range makes it hard to choose just..."
John Skene
"Tried this place for breakfast, we booked a table for 815am and the place was getting busy ! The service was really good and the food amazing. I had..."
Jeremy
"Not your standard cafe vibes. An inviting and comfortable space, good tunes and good ambiance. Staff are very attentive and on top of things! Food..."
Jacinta Brinsley
"Quite famous place to get brunch. It is very cool how they maintained that construction under the high-rise building. The columns go through the roof..."
Ruben Sanchez
Father's Office
77/100 (1487 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Vegan Options
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Pork
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Mid-range
"Very cool... Great atmosphere and the menu was awesome. Cool “dude food” type dishes taken to to the next..."
Jaso
"5 stars for doing everything right! Despite having so many options in the city, this unexpectedly ended up being high up on the list. The staff were..."
John Customer
"A little expensive affair but really good ambience and vibe. I enjoyed the outdoor seating with a balcony. The crowd is usually young and the food is..."
Snigdha Kotnala
"Funky bar x restaurant in QV.The entrance is beside San Churros in QV, leading to the venue on 2nd floor. The place is pretty big, with..."
JOELLE
"First, amazing prompt customer service. The lady who looked after me was absolutely wonderful and put up with some inane questions I had about the..."
Gabi Russo
"Great lunch for $15 plus any drink for your choice even including alchohol!!!!Was thinking, what could u get for $15 but to my amaze the lunch..."
Littlefoodiekiki
"Came here on a Saturday night between 6:30-8:30. Great atmosphere and service. Good happy hour drink deals. Ordered the sharing platter for $30,..."
Annabel Khamly
"Gluten free lunch and it comes w a drink either alcoholic or non alcoholic! The chips with herbs and spices are yummy. Monday to Wednesday, lunch set..."
Annie Lu
"Had a few drinks here the other night- quite a good location and also price for the cocktails- especially during happy hour.frozen pina..."
Connie
"Oh my God. The best parma i’ve ever had. Perfect blend. The salad was refreshing. The staff was very friendly and organized. Beautiful place with a..."
Khushboo Gupta
"One of our favourites but may need to give restaurant a little spruce sometime soon. Great menus and location. Wonderful spot to bring visitors and..."
Irene Borges
"Hospitality is 10/10 here at Father's Office - friendly is an understatement. The manager and his team were very attentive, always checking back if..."
Minnie Chia
"Highly rate the $20 lunch menu! The range of food is really good so suits a large group! $20 gets you one main & one drink, really good value in the..."
Thebrunchgirls
"Very nice place to go for a catch up with friend on the weekend.Spacious bar and they have the outdoor seatinfg that overlook melbourne central,..."
Hon
"Father's Office is great. Overall this place has quite a few things going for it: - Extensive bar menu - Moderately priced- Central..."
Mr NomNom
"Good place for after hours catch-up. Good food and good service. Friday’s are busy and expected noisey, so plan accordingly. Location is right at..."
LifeForFood
"A totally chilled place to go and have a few drinks and chill with your friends. They have amazing happy hours and good food as well. Music was good..."
Sirisha Vijayakumar
"Great Cheap drinks. Good Pub food. One of the best pubs in Melbourne CBD.Food 4/5Service 4/5Ambiance 4/5OVERALL..."
DESIPOTBELLY
"Great cocktails in a cool atmosphere! We tried the cosmos and margaritas and both were extremely tasty and very strong. The drink service was..."
Karina J
"On a Friday night this place is nothing but booming out of its seams. Given how busy it was had a great vibe and good customer service offered..."
Nay Nay
"A must visit for the view of the bustling city, father's office is a great bar to go to at nights. I've also had their special $15 lunches (I had the..."
Prachi Tyagi
"The best nachos ever!! The chilli mince is delicious and full of flavour. I constantly crave these!! The polenta cubes are amazing...and the chicken..."
Linda
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: A great bar with a good crowd no matter what time of day! 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: the tasting platter is..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"amazing service and atmosphere - they absolutely stand out compared to other restaurants 💅 very enjoyable overall and extremely happy 👍 the..."
THE PARMA COUPLE
"I need to start off by saying this place had great service! We had several non food requests for the waitress and she happily and attentively..."
Mills
"Nice dining. Went there with some pals.The restaurant is pretty and stylish, located at the corner of Q.V.. The entrance of the restaurant if..."
Cai Clarice
"Really good drinks in happy hour. Also good time for happy hour. Really nice snack foods and a large variety of cocktails. Would recommend for a nice..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Friendly staff, good atmosphere. Food was great and moderately priced, lots to choose from. Make bookings beforehand though as it is almost always..."
Beans
"Father’s office has a nice atmosphere, a nice outdoor seating for the smokers and a great view of melbourne central.The cocktails are really..."
@foodtom
"I loved my visit to fathers office! It’s been awhile since I’ve had pub battered fish and chips, and the GF fish and chips did not..."
Nicole Windley
"The office is one of my favourites for a post work beer, mainly because $15 jugs are just too good to pass up. Good atmosphere, food & staff...one to..."
Robert Greer
"Love the happy hour specials, you can't go past $12 jugs of Improved Cosmo. They do a really good cheeseburger and the smoky BBQ wings are..."
Susan Chin
"Had a wonderful experience at Fathers Office the other day! The mash potato in our lamb cutlets dish was divine, and the sweet pineapples in the..."
Vy Nguyen
"Father's Office just opposite Melbourne Central, close to the state library and inside-ish of QV was a delightful find. We had a group..."
Dr S
"Can get really crowded during peak after work hours but it's conveniently positioned near melb central station and has a lovely view of state library..."
Madeline Agnes
"I really enjoyed our experience today. The decor is pretty cool - I can imagine it would rock on a Friday night after work. We were offered the..."
Nean
"Went here with my friend during the happy hour promo so the place is packed! Everyone seems to be enjoying the whole ambiance and the servers are..."
Rizka Natasya
"Father's office is a sneaky winner in the barfood awards. They manage to do decent bar atmosphere, and very good quality food. Plus, how can you go...."
InnerWestWayne
"I was introduced to this place a couple of years back when it first opened and I was keen to check it out after it became more popular. After 2..."
The Domestic Traveller
"Father's Office has been our go-to place since we moved to Melbourne. The food and the drinks are reasonably priced. The place has a good vibe on..."
Prathan Kamalesh
"Out of all the night hangouts I would recommend this the most. It has an amazing ambience, good menu, and an awesome vibe. The prices are nominal...."
Miss_live_to_eat ✔️
"Great bar which looks onto Melbourne State library. Drinks are reasonably priced and service is fast. Another great little hide away my friend and I..."
Split The Bill
"Great place for a Friday night drink. Great nibbles, popcorn chicken is delicious. Always have some sort of special on food. You can't go wrong when..."
Skyemaree12
"Surf n turf was amazing! Steak was cooked perfectly, seasoned lightly and super tender! The mix of pork belly, chorizo and prawns on the plate was a..."
Mel
"I haven't tried their food, but they have good collection of alcohol there. Service is very friendly, and quick. The ambiance is really cool. They..."
The Gastronaut
"Cajun wings, Love love! Food is great in general. Seating available inside and on the balcony as well. Not a fan of the cocktail range. Good beer..."
Chakshu Datta Bhawsar
"Used my scoopon voucher. And spent my birthday here. 50$ worth spending for 2. Parade of flavours! Every bite was delightful. Happy tastebuds. I like..."
Blec Gacs
"Posh, great ambiance for meet ups. Food and drinks come in wonderful varieties. Location is very accessible, right in the heart of the CBD so no one..."
Sheera Brown
"Great vibes, DJ and music was on point. The food is ok if you are after fast food or deep fried meal. Has happy hour almost every day which is great..."
Antonina Sinina
"I bloody love this place. The cinnamon calamari really gets the party started but where it's really at is the desserts. Go the dessert box so you can..."
Good Food Good Mood
"A cool place with interesting decorations. We booked a table on a Saturday night for dinner. Staff were friendly but not very attentive. It was a..."
Saladzzz
"I really like this bar and restaurant. It gets quite busy but has a cool vibe for Friday night drinks and the Food is really delicious. If you like..."
KnowingMelbourne
"I've been here a few times and it delivers decent grub, their lunch specials from Monday to Wednesday are great for $15 combined with a drink. The..."
Mustard
"The food here is absolutely delicious! I wasn't expecting too much looking at the menu and it's fairly typical American food, but was blown away..."
Hungry Panda
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_ausHave been here several times for lunch and for drinks. A great lunch menu for a quick burger with..."
Love At First Bite
"An awesome venue in QV with even better food! Always a busy place for drinks of Friday and Saturday, we came on a much more chilled Monday night. The..."
Must Be Hungry
"I absolutely love what they done with the place. It's has that old school 50s 60s jive going for it. It felt a lot like your in the movie "The Great..."
Diamond_Weapon123
"Everything at this place is rich and delicious.. full of flavor.. has the right crunch..Tried their chicken burger, arancini balls and fries..."
Aimee
"Great atmosphere and location. Friendly staff with great customer service. Quality ingredients therefore great food. Event tastes fresh and..."
N
"Friendly staff but service was a little slow given place was only half full. Beef, Apple and Beetroot burger was nice and juicy. The patty was a bit..."
Marcelo Grosso
"It can get a bit noisy and the red wine list is pretty basic. But, the spicy salmon salad is so moreish. Filled with crunchy peanuts, fried shallots..."
Brunny Girl
"Always saw Fathers Office as a place where people come here for after work drinks, so never thought of coming here for food. It was when I got the..."
Albert Cheng
"Used a scoopon. Very satisfying meal, the fries were the highlight of the meal. The entree were a mixture of calamari, apple sauced crispy pork..."
KH
"Beautiful place, excellent vibe. Staff were amazing. Good: Canadian club and ginger ale served in jug, loved it. Nice music. Good was excellent..."
Anand Samuel
"Loved this place! In my short Melbourne stay they were like family. So incredibly friendly we ended up having a ball together. Just ask for the Alex..."
Alex Tamas
"Good experience! I had beer course with the bartender and the beer was great. The waitress was amazing, friendly, warm & funny. You will definitely..."
Samuel T (Sam)
"Great venue, with lovely staff, we ordered 3 x Gluten Free meals & the staff were very knowledgeable, even advising us there would be a small delay..."
Benno H
"I am an Ubereat food deliverer. She (staff, manager) is very friendly and how to say. She brought a glass of water for me for..."
Alex King
"Came here last week and forgot to leave a review. Had a great waiter today, sadly I didn't get his name but he was friendly and gave recommendations..."
George Barlow
City Wine Shop
76/100 (1955 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Wine Bar
European
European
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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After-hours
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Drinks
Oyster
Risotto
Tapas
Polenta
Schnitzel
Fish
Pork
Duck
Sit down
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Australian
Wine Bar
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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Brunch
Mid-range
"Lovely shop with a good (albeit pricey) selection of wines and some spirits. I’ve never dined in but I’ve had good experiences when shopping. The..."
Quince And Cheese
"One of my favourite spot in the city, love the atmosphere, seating outside in the nice weather have some lunch or dinner are the best, the menu..."
FoodieInMel
"One of my all time favourites!..."
Foraging Fiona
"Really nice atmosphere with good selection of wine. Interesting selection of bites. Would recommend the goat’s cheese as the honey was really..."
Sandra Tan
"This was a bit of a hidden gem! I must've walked past this place a lot without even realizing it was there. Went here for dinner with some friends..."
TheMadHatterOnTea
"Food and wine are both delicious. Friendly service and we were seated inside. I love their daily specials on the black board. My Pinot Blanc was..."
Leah Xiang Li
"This review marks my 450th! Whoo hoo Haha  If there was ever a review to celebrate than this is it!I have been here once before many years..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Just came here for coffee. The staff are friendly and the coffee is good. Great location next to the Princess Theatre... good for people watching and..."
Dumba
"Gorgeous food and wine! It was extremely loud in the small space for awhile when we dined unfortunately as there was a few big groups on the long..."
Dulasha Fernando
"4.5We descended on City Wine Shop an hour before closing time (apologies for being THOSE customers), and were still greeted warmly by the..."
Hello. Imnikki
"So good! An absolute go to for a balmy evening or any time really. Well priced, quality food offering and well priced take away bottles.Only..."
Sam Blackman
"One of my go to dinner places in the city. Nice and cosy with quality wine and great food.Got my usual of steak and it was on point as..."
Me
"Came here for brunch over the weekend with a cute puppy 🐶 We sat outside the waiter was very attentive :) the smoke salmon was very nice, house..."
~Happy Neko~
"I came here on a beautiful sunny autumn day for lunch and sat outside soaking in all that is best about Melbourne.The wine list, as you..."
TonkleChicken
"Fabulous switched on staff, outstanding wine list, great food - mozzarella salad with prosciutto alongside spaghetti meatballs out of this world !..."
Carlton_Mama
"If you're a wine lover like me you just have to experience this place at least once. Amazing wines and the food is surprisingly crazy delicious. Come..."
SparklingWineConnoisseur
"This place great to go for a drink with friends, which is exactly what I do! When the weather is good, I wonder down from work and have a glass of..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Spaghetti with meatballs + truffle fries for two people~ the portion is quite decent for the spaghetti and pretty light as well. Pretty filling as..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"We came here before a show and found a table under a shade for 5 and it had a distinctly Parisienne feel. Ordered drinks and had bruschetta with a..."
Helen
"Full of flavour food with good portions and lots of choice. Meatballs are slightly cold but he huge in size. The gnocchi is tasteful. Cheese board..."
Katie Dav
"Great wine list for wine lovers! Tiny shop in the middle of the city. The atmosphere is great! Good for a catch up with friends of a business..."
Mia Tua
"We arrived on a cold rainy night to have a quick meal before the theatre. No space available but we were told we could drink near the bar and they'd..."
Alison Read
"After we had dinner in the city we were on the hunt for a great dessert place and got an insider tip to try the wine shop. Although it was quite..."
ScoopScoop
"My favourite little wine bar to perch at for drinks. The wines are always delicious and the service is fast and efficient. Came here during the week..."
Split The Bill
"Really lovely place for a date...super wine and food is pretty good too! $20 corkage fee on the bottles you buy there but still really good quality..."
Michael Dunne
"A personal fav, whether it's breakfast lunch or dinner. Pasta is some of the best in the city (those meatballs are incredible), a v impressive wine..."
Elliot Giakalis
"Being half Italian, I rarely eat Italian outside of my Nonna's house (especially when it comes to pasta, which needs so many things to go right to be..."
Sean Romero
"Is there a more laid back, oh so cool pre-theatre pit stop than CWS? I'm hard pressed to come up with one. And whilst the dishes and specials may be..."
Hungry Ronin
"Hey fellas, the autumn is here and we are feeling Parisienne ;) this is the time you should visit this long standing and good natured establisment...."
MandyToorak
"Great food - fig and goats cheese bruschetta and salted fish croquettes. Fabulous wines - Shiraz Viognier and top tunes.... Isaac Hayes and Donald..."
Gary Foster
"Another stellar evening here; this place can't really be faulted. Wine is sensational, if on the pricey side by the glass. I recommend going inside..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Love this place! Tremendous selection of wine by the glass, chicken schnitzels and good coffee. It's never to early there for a cheeky Fernet Branca..."
Stan Smith
"Great food and service! Only problem is the teeny tiny restaurant size and lack of lighting. Staff did an excellent job of seating people asap and..."
Emily
"We have only just discovered the delights of the food and wine at The City Wine Shop.  We have been 5-6 times now for lunch and dinner and love it!..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Love this place,dinner with interstate friends.I have been coming here for years, love the ambiance, the eclectic staff from all nations.A..."
C.K
"Went here before heading to the theatre and what a pleasant surprise. The wines of course were excellent but the foods was so very good too. I am..."
Silvia Sk
"Great spot.  My only gripe is, that it is hard to get a seat.  Seems to be only about 20 seats available, and your feel like a bit of a nigel no..."
Alfred David
"Aug'17 update - went again after dinner at Pellegrinis and before a show. Shared a lovely bottle of wine with some friends. Unfortunately we didn't..."
I. D.
"Went to two rooftop bars nearby but was packed on a friday night, opted for this wine bar instead and wasnt dissapointed! Service was good..."
Mi55Bee
"Came here on a busy Friday night and the service was great. Staff were very attentive and made sure to offer us drinks as we stood waiting  and..."
K
"One of my favourite spots in Melbourne hands down. Fantastic, friendly service, great atmosphere, top notch wines and some of the best meatballs in..."
Farah Parkinson
"One of the truly great places to drink wine in Melbourne. Your Dear Luncher enjoys parking his portly frame on the outside tables and just sip wine,..."
The Dear Luncher
"The Wine Company is the perfect place in the city for a wine lover. Its also one of the best places for a quick unplanned celebration. The..."
Food Lover
"Dinner slick service. Wine selection is incredible. Food was great. Cheese was a highlight. Friendly staff. Great vibe. More places like this...."
Greg
"Fantastic cheese & drink selection. Staff were very attentive & friendly. it's nice to sit out on a Sunday & stuff your face with all the cheese it..."
Ben McDuffie
"Ive been coming here for years with the guys at work for lunch. We order the same thing every time - Chicken Schnitzel, polenta chips washed down..."
LulaLula
"Love City Wine Shop! The coffee is excellent, fit out is excellent... We bought our beer & wine from here for our engagement party - all excellent...."
Tardar Sauce
"5/5 for a wonderful nibble and drink! Had a lovely waiter here and we sat out front of the doors moron the path but up the steps and it's..."
ToorakM
"I don’t have pasta a whole lot, so when I get a plate of Spaghetti and Meatballs with Parmesan ($22), it’s a big deal. And you know what? The..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Lovely cute little venue where you sit at the bar for a nice plate of pasta. Only had the creme brûlée but would love to come back to have a main...."
Some Like It Hot
"Date of Experience: 05/06/2016Amazing & cozi atmosphere, exceptional menu and huge wine range!!! Very good prices and highly professional..."
Mari.Ka.
"I had the pleasure of visiting this little bar recently on a Sunday night. Brilliant wine list. Very different range of French and Italian wines..."
Antoniette
"I have been a regular at this place for years and reckon there is no better chicken schnitzel with Italian coleslaw anywhere; comparable with the..."
Crispymelbreview
"Sophisticated takes on classic dishes along with great wines (of course!). The chicken schnitzel and Italian coleslaw was a standout - chicken was..."
Melb Eating
"Coffee is pricey but the latte are very smooth. Good milk temperature and texture. Nice European feel to the restaurant. There is also a good..."
Bean Been
"This is the place to go for a quiet drink. I love to sit here and people watch as the people walking past are so eclectic. The service here is..."
Timinmelbourne
"Still one of my favourite places in Melbourne. The food menu is small but perfectly formed and there's a great range of wine by the glass. Of course..."
Bargirl
"Quintessential Melbourne restaurant/bar offering a brilliant wine list and a delicious menu of tapas style dishes as well as a selection of quality..."
Kate Dougherty
"Good place for having wine, good wine selection, but the service is bad. Not the worst, but is no good. I sit there for so long, and no one came to..."
I Am Cheng
"Huge fan of this place. Have been coming for years. Always have a good wine selection, which is the main reason I visit. Food is always consistent...."
Hung Dong Long
"Never let me down with its spot-on flavours, European - leaning menu , exquisite wine offerings and bustling vibes. A gem in my stable of 'reliable,..."
Noble_rot
"Great selection of wine to choose from! Realty good atmosphere, great for people watching!! The polenta chips are amazing too, a must..."
Heidi
"So... Good wine and people watching? Boom, I'm there. Every time I go to this place, I have a great time. I don't think I'd ever sit inside though,..."
Darren Borg
"The staff was incredibly helpful and pleasant making our experience rich and delicious. The cheese here is a must do for any travellor, the wine is..."
Orin Markle
"I just love this simple non pretentious place. If you enjoy wine and you know what you like, then this is the place for you. If your like me you will..."
Comment Mike
"Love this place. Fantastic atmosphere, excellent food, and a seriously great selection of wines. Always experienced impeccable service. Would eat..."
Eater Of Food
"I love the simplicity and the idea of the place. Some great wine paired with a variety of cheese and well thought of food. The seating arrangement..."
Rhys Eric
"I love so deeply this place...I had my best memories there...drink list is huge and the food is so good too..I love the atmosphere and the staff is..."
Gigia
"So much love for the shop of wine. A wine wall for starters. Who doesn't love that. Fantastic food all day every day. Tuna Nicoise never disappoints...."
The Other Jess Tuck
"Great wine and cheeses. Pick your selections which are all on full view. Gets very busy, but luckily outdoor is heated. Service is great when you..."
Gtime
"Plus you are surrounded by liquid courage and sharing is caring at the City Wine Shop. If you grow weary of dessert franchises (by growing weary, I..."
Hungrycookie
"When people ask it’s always top of my list of ‘Places to go in Melbourne’. I find excuses to drop in for a glass of wine whenever possible;..."
Champagne And Chips
"On last Friday’s unexpected balmy evening, there was really no other place I would pick for a nice glass of vino and a side plate or..."
The Other Jess Tuck
"Couldn’t find a big breakfast option on the menu so had to settle for toasted sandwich and fruit toast. I want to come back to try the legendary..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"I settled for a freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice that perfectly hit the spot. Definitely a great choice if you;'re not looking to drink. Also..."
Addy
"I was pleasantly surprised by City Wine Shop. Here's a place that does casual dining right, in my opinion. Even places like Cumulus Inc., Andrew..."
Cloudcontrol
"One of my favourite top-end spots. The City Wine Shop is a place I always go back to. It's simple, the food is magnificent - thanks, Mr Curly. The..."
Opinionista
"Amazing Lunch. What a great find. This place is awesome. We had the Polenta chips, Ploughmans Lunch and Smoked Salmon with a couple of wonderfully..."
VictoriaV
"Always good. Homely rustic cooking and an amazing wine..."
Melbournefoodreviewer
"Dragged to the City Wine Shop by my partner because the Polenta Chips "are the best". Don't tell her, but once again she was spot on. This place..."
Redbull
"Great wine list (of course). Eating at rustic tables is not really my thing but the City Wine Shop has good inexpensive food when you don't want to..."
Gunung2
"Fairly quiet for a Friday but staff were attentive and as usual chatty and polite. We took our 4&5yo for the first time, we’ve been many times and..."
Simi Batterham
"An old favourite for me in Melbourne. European bistro style vibes. You get a cute well stocked wine shop with great wine options and amazing food..."
Dalena Pham (msdalena)
"Waiters with great wine knowledge - happytochat and share tips and suggestions. Great..."
Sotir Stojcevski
"only came in for wine, very friendly and attentive service, extensive wine selection reasonably priced. will definitely come..."
Angie
"Awesome seasonal food with extensive wine list. One can expect quality, attentiveness and a good time at this joint. I have visited this place for..."
Ayaan Ali
"Love this place to catch up with friends, business meetings or just yourself has everything you could want, staff are great and could tell you..."
Mark Marky
"I should have started this earlier...befoe I started eating. I had the European Steak Tartare (which was excellent)...."
Greg Clarke
Script Bar & Bistro
70/100 (461 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Polenta
Lasagne
Beef
Beef Cheeks
Pasta
Salad
"Script is a lovely place to go for a bite and chat with a friend before a show. The atrium is cheerful in colder months when you still need some..."
Taliehelene
"LIT!: the papadelle and lasagne was hot and delicious. The service was great! Thanks for replacing all our cutlery since we dropped everything.. haha..."
Jennitals
"We always head to Script before a show at the Southbank theatre and have never been disappointed yet. It can get really busy so booking in advance is..."
Helen Tutton
"I ordered the chicken. Very enjoyable and lovely flavours. Almost tasted like I was in Barcelona Service was wonderful and the wine was even..."
Kiara Pocock
"Great dinner location. Marian and I met up with friends for dinner in this reliable eating place. Good service and better than average wine..."
Christopher & Marian
"After reading some of the reviews on here, I was a little scared when I got invited to dinner here. But it turned out my experience was surprisingly..."
L
"I ordered the delicious risotto special with artichoke & potato, which was excellent except for the fact fresh coriander wasn't mentioned on the..."
Susie Langley
"Really friendly and fast service. The calamari was to die for and the antipasto platter and pork sausage orichetti were basic, but made with top..."
KatMmm
"We both enjoyed the food & great service. The waiters and waitresses were all really nice and fun. Food didn't take long and was good, too. I'd..."
Raspberry
"Great Food & Service. We came here before seeing the production of Private Lives at the MTC. From the moment we were seated our lovely waitress asked..."
IHeartFood
"Much improved. The pork cutlet is outstanding. Current wine list (Oct 2013) has plenty of good well-priced..."
Lil Al
"Fab!. A very convenient location and a very nice place. Fantastic gnocchi and some lovely..."
Winchester_crazy
"Great atmosphere. Went to scrpit for a drink before a show, was welcomed by a warm friendly smiling faced waitress and was well looked after, they..."
Vinnie Robinson
"Terrific place. We had about 40 mins between concerts tonight and were fed and watered in time. In fact, I love that when we went in to ask if it was..."
Rose Mercer
"Does its purpose well. Situated at the entrance to Melbourne Theatre Company's Sumner Theatre this establishment mainly caters for before show..."
Frequent Foodie
"Beef Gnocchi and I saw God!. Please go to try the house made potato gnocchi with slow cooked beef daube and caramelised onion ragu.The most amazing..."
MuchLoveForAll
"Friendly staff and amazing..."
Ryan Anderson-Smith
"Great. Early on it was quite noisy due to the rowdy people excited to get into the theatre but by about 7.30, most had cleared out and it was a..."
Jeremy Fisher
"Very Happy. We had dinner at Script on saturday night and loved it!The place was very busy but we still managed to get friendly and attentive..."
GK