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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
Scopri
94/100 (2962 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Quail
Salad
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Pesto
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Risotto
Antipasti
Calamares
Ragu
Agnolotti
Ossobuco
Prawns
Beef
Tiramisu
Torte
Osso Buco
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Cash Only
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious food in a beautiful intimate setting. Incredibly knowledgeable and attentive staff. Will definitely be back next trip to..."
Michelle Humphreys
"Amazing. Food Quality and menu options are fantastic, Service is excellent. Keep going back. One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. I always..."
Matt Petrucci
"I was down from Sydney and Scopri had been recommended. The service was delightful & the food was bliss. I dined alone and couldn't have felt more..."
Bern Burnett
"Scopri we couldn't have been more impressed last night! Your food and service was next level however I must single out the risotto which is as good..."
Ryan Dyson
"Absolutely loved this restaurant! A hidden gem! Myself and 3 friends went for a birthday lunch and every single course from starter to dessert, was..."
Fionnula Moore
"Amazing food and experience. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting to try an establishment, that is well worth all the recommendations it..."
Teresa Mercuri Rubini
"Amazing food, such depth of flavor! Duck Ragu out of this world! Can’t wait to go..."
Chris Kavadis
"Had a private wine dinner upstairs-the food was delicious, full of flavours, from the salmon starters through to the amazing..."
David McGregor
"Excellent service, best service in Melbourne and great food. Fantastic long..."
Remko Jacobs
"Such an amazing night had at Scopri!! The food, the serves , everything was just perfect and at a decent price. Totally recommend it to anyone and I..."
Smitty Smith
"Delicious food and excellent staff! We had the insalata caprese, osso bucco, panzerotti filled with broccoli rabe, the canelone and the chocolate..."
Jen Guha
"Had dinner with 4 girl friends last night, the service was fantastic and the food was divine. The staff were so attentive and their recommendations..."
Jo-Anne Barrett Carroll
"OTTIMO!!! how else to describe the atmosphere, staff, attentiveness, food, wine, flair, .... u name it, it's all there. can't wait to be back in dec..."
Bruno Woe
"The food and service was exceptional. Although the truffle risotto was standout, every other dish was also ! Look forward to going back..."
Gina Haitidis
"Warm welcome after a lengthy hiatus. Dishes and service absolutely on point and great to see a cherished establishment..."
Kevin Zy
"Amazing Italian food every time we go without fail! Seafood pasta and the spatchcock are my two standout dishes. The service is impeccable and It’s..."
HH24
"Amazing! It was my second time in the restaurant but 6th time to Scopri. We usually book the private room and do the Feed me menu (great..."
Sweetlikesugar
"So we are after a genuine Italian food experience, this is a must go restaurant. I come regularly for business dinners and we like bring our wine to..."
Khana Khazana
"Melbourne excels in Italian food again! Italian owned and run Scopri Restaurant, another of my favourites. Antipasto was superb then King George..."
Aaditey Bains
"Had a lovely dinner at Scopri. The waiter was terrific at matching our byo wines with our menu of Oysters, Beef Carpaccio, Calamari, Scallops,..."
Alessandro Marchese
"Great little italian restaurant will be back. food was..."
Simon Henderson
"Amazing food and service was impeccable. We don't normally tip but left $15 for the man serving us as he was so friendly, professional, and sung..."
Dan M
"Such a special dining experience The service here is so professional, attentive, knowledgeable and warm it’s really what makes it. The..."
Frances Mona
"My wife and I dined here last nightWe had a really great night! Food was great but the service was what made it really special We ordered..."
Chris Shearer
"We have returned to Scopri and  dined there twice this month, and found  it even better than when we last dined there. Outstanding  select menu..."
Keepsmiling
"best tiramisu ever tasted❤️friendly staff and great servicegood place to go with your best friends and familylove the tiramisu and..."
Mitty
"Carlton stand alone restaurant, off the beaten track, in Nicholson Street.  Convenient access with plenty of 2 hour street parking.  We were warmly..."
Hans Moleman
"Italian food that never disappoints. Lots of regulars at this restaurant for great reason. Delicious food including truffle risotto, quail and pasta..."
Vman
"Great service. Amazing food, probably one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Although it is hard to make a reservation. If you don’t mind..."
Phoenix Gudic
"went for the option where you pay $90 to let them feed you, and it was a great experience! Five courses plus dessert, each course plays a great..."
Srslyfoods
"Food here is spot on! Everything we ordered was delicious escpecially the special of the day mushroom risotto. And it’s great because they allow..."
Megan Kong
"Delicious Italian fare in Melbourne! The service is very attentive and the food came out quickly. We had the quail for entree, it was the best quail..."
Jill
"Great food, everything was cooked so well. But i expected more from reading the reviews. It did not disappoint though. My favourite thing was the..."
Kaila Husband
"The meal began with their home-made bread. It was a country style loaf with white, dense but soft dough in the middle and a thick, strong crust. This..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Tasty Italian on the good food side of Carlton. Quail and salumi starters very good as was the squid ink pasta main. Only thing that wasn’t good..."
Jim Fuoco
"Very great place to meet your friends and family. The food was excellent and staff was super nice to us. The prawn was fresh with fabulous texture..."
Laura
"Scopri has been around for a while but this was the first time I was able to get along to try some traditional Italian cuisine. It does not..."
Robin
"My favorite restaurant in Australia. I can't image i had the best steak. lamb. pasta in my life in one meal. Everything is perfect from the dishes to..."
Jiaqi987261
"This is an Italian restaurant with a very good environment, which is very quiet and warm.  The owner is an Italian gourmet who is humorous and..."
Ruiyi Guan
"This place has to be one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne, let alone Carlton. The oysters were really fresh, the pasta was extremely unique,..."
Ryan Hosken
"Excellent Italian food in a cozy setting. The bread was delicious, the pasta dishes were full flavoured and the desserts were top notch. Service..."
Annannann
"I was recommended to Scopri by an acquaintance of Italian descent. We were not disappointed. We were warmly welcomed by the floor manager and staff...."
Crittenden Hennsesy
"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne, hands down. Came here for my Birthday and Patrick our waiter was amazing, he was knowledgeable, kind and..."
Patrick J. Abade
"I had lunch here and it was a memorable experience. The restaurant had friendly staff and owner which made the atmosphere became pleasant. The..."
Duc4sse
"one of my favorite authentic Italian restaurants. the staff and the host were amazing. food was devine. we tried the banquet option and it did not..."
Doodiethefoodieblogger
"A friend recommended this place and I just want to say THANK YOU!Definitely the best experience we have had this year. As soon as you..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"This definitely is worth every penny spent. Service was excellent We ordered ‘serve your table’ optionIt’s now $85pp..."
Love Food
"Exquisite dining experience. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. I had the deboned spatchcock which was delicious. Everyone..."
Karina J
"Great service with quite traditional decor Very reasonable price with lots of food options, some of them even from their own organic..."
Gina Yin
"Came for special occasion and it was awesome. Staff provided recommendations but we choose the “let us feed you” option. 88 pp kinda expensive..."
Huani Neupane
"What a wonderful Italian eatery, I cannot believe it took me this long to find it.  Friday night was my second visit in 3 months.   We chose the..."
Marc C
"The moment we walked through the doors of Scopri to the time we left, we experienced the epitome of flawless customer service. Staff provided..."
Veta Bajaj
"This is definitely one of the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne. We ordered:1. Insalata Capresa (delicious but $22 for 3 pieces I think is..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Such a good dining experience with wonderful Italian food that basically bursts in your mouth after every bite, with the setting being wonderful and..."
Foodaholic103
"Always fully booked at night, came here for lunch instead. 5 star for the foods, 5 star for the customer service... we ordered 5 main dishes all was..."
Kwok.henny
"Beautiful Italian restaurant. Locally farmed produced, well cooked, served with warmth and pride. Amazing house made pasta, perfectly cooked fish,..."
A Choong
"Had a lovely evening here with two close friends. Our waiter Patrick was delightful, very helpful & accommodating. The ambience was buzzing, full of..."
Petit Gastounet
"What a beautiful person Patrick our suburb waiter was. Service here is second to none. This wonderful encounter perfectly complimented the atmosphere..."
Jaclyn Chew
"Had Lunch with two friends here. The tuna tartare was sensational. It was soft and tangy. He bread was really soft and delicious and I had a whole..."
FoodieGuru_770
"Don’t hand out 5 after one visit often but this place was amazing! Had a set menu in the private dining room so got to try a lot! Everything so..."
Denny Patron
"Finally tried this good rep Italian restaurant and experienced why this is one of the best in Melbourne! Definitely one of the best homemade pasta in..."
Angie Bone
"My 3 Key Pointers * House-made pasta was mouthwatering.* They are on fire in the Kitchen and burning out the flames on the floor,..."
MsConnoisseur
"This place is the best. One of my favourite dining experiences in my whole life. The food was next level, and the service was incredible. Our waiter..."
Jenna Schijf
"Beautiful authentic Italian restaurant! Amazing customer service. Great atmosphere. Food was so delicious that I forgot to take more photos before..."
S_foodie
"Speechless! The best dining experience we have had in Melbourne. Had always heard about this place and so happy we finally went. The food is..."
Ornella
"Without question one of my top 5 dining experiences I’ve ever had. Had very high expectations from friends that had been there many times and also..."
Birdman
"OH MY GOD THE TRUFFLE RISOTTO! It was my absolute favorite dish from here and I constantly find myself raving about it . The rest of the food here..."
Vivian
"Amazing Italian food, polenta so creamy , ribeye cooked to perfection.Great night all round even if our waiter was alittle to high..."
Picky ''C''
"They say when you take your last breathes you have flashes of your most cherished life moments, Scopri will be one of the moments. My anticipation..."
Mr. Hakuna Matata
"Really enjoyed the lamb gnocchi and spatchcock here! Don't miss the scallops as well! Very good and attentive service, and a good selection of wines...."
Rachel Lai
"Delicious, unpretentious Italian food in a classic restaurant setting. Went here with my partner and we really enjoyed our meal. We shared broccoli..."
Alex Butenko
"Came here for ur anniversary dinner. After seeing so many good reviews and with it being number 1 on trip advisor we had high..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"This is a lovely restaurant which ticks a lot of boxes. I’d been eager to come here for about three years as I watched it race up the ratings list..."
Two Sheds
"Excellent dinner with my uncle and my parents. Staff are really friendly and service is brilliant. Help us order slow cooked goat and two fish one..."
元霸李
"I've been scoping out Scorpi for sometime and was excited to have opportunity to try it recently. The only issue we had was, we wanted to try..."
Yuan Diego
"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Scopri. Particular highlights were the Fregola and Fettuccini Duck (also highly recommend the Truffle Risotto)...."
Aaron Carey
"Had a voucher for this joint, heard it was good but don't usually go for Italian much so was looking forward to trying it. Quite a small place, real..."
PedGetsFed
"Scorpi is the real deal. Authentic top end Italian food. The pasta was so rich and the meat melted In your mouth. The steak was cooked to perfection...."
Finger Lickin
"We took my Italian inlaws here for mother in laws birthday. All the dishes were very good. My rabbit ragu was full of flavour and delicious...."
Kasia.dagnolo
"Had a degustation for a function. All the food was top notch. The steak was probably the best I've had. The gnocchi with lamb ragu was amazing also...."
Arnie Vijayakumar
"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. From the service, to the quality of food, we had a fantastic experience and all of the staff there should..."
AEEB
"Wow! Absolutely delicious, the taste in every dish was unique and full of flavor. A must try for any Melbourne food lover. I'll be back very..."
MrMena
"my favourite restaurant in melbourne! the food is just amazing, the service is impeccable, and the staff very friendly. A little piece of italy in..."
Ari
"As I eat out in Melbourne multiple times a week, I’m still wondering how it has taken me so long to discover this venue. But, I do believe it is..."
Justine
"O M G.... Yum yum & yum. We tried the feed me menu for lunch today and were blown away. The food is remarkable and service to match...."
Hakan Dogan
"I ordered the vegan gnocchi with tomato sauce and basil, which wasn't on the menu but the staff are VERY accomodating. My dad and sister ordered the..."
Adelle Yen
"authentic food and great service  one of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne without all the pretensions. but its getting  harder..."
Peter Staples
"Absolutely delicious. My new favourite place in Melbourne. I can't understand why this place doesn't have a hat. Outstanding service, impecable food..."
Predator
"The best restaurant in Melbourne! By far the best service, friendly and small place with outstanding pasta and desserts. It's BYO as well, which is..."
A.B.
"Everything about this place is spot on. Food and service cannot be faulted. The kitchen is very accommodating with any dietary requirements with no..."
Susie K
"Absolutely delightful Italian food. High quality ingredients and excellent service. The wine list is also impressive. I always have a wonderful time..."
Grace Houdini
"I have been to almost every Italian restaurant in Melbourne (not to mention loads more in Sydney, Italia, NYC, etc!!!). This is one of my all time..."
Ragazzo Tricolore
"Brilliant. Great food, exceptional service. I couldn't ask for a better dining experience. Just like bing entertained by family friends. Let them..."
Gourmet Diner
"Scopri is rapidly becoming a member of that small band of restaurants that form part of the deeply ingrained clique of Melbourne's elite dining..."
Professor_JER
"Food was amazing! Beautiful harmony of flavours from the separate elements, cooked with impeccable timing. Such great skills!!!Portion..."
Denii
"This place is divine!The food is simply beautiful - So much taste and finesse. I love the the focus on seasonal produce. Service is..."
Cassandra
"Have been here before so when I knew I was coming to Melbourne from Sydney I booked Scopri  immediately. It is just that damn good.The setting,..."
Robbie
"Awesome meal. Superb Italian prepared with top quality local produce.Good wine list, nice balance between local and Italian wines. We..."
James
"Just had a great lunch with friends. We shared all the entrees and they were amazing... the bread is to die for! Had the rib eye for main & it was..."
Picc
"Beautiful menu, lovely setting and excellent service. This hidden gem is definitely worth a visit. Our waiter was very helpful with how to choose..."
Kate Bolton
"A hidden gem tucked away in Carlton has Italian peasant food with class from the greeting at the door to the servers at the table delivering meals..."
Darkeaglefeather
"Amazing Tortelli..... melts in your mouth! Bread was so fresh and soft too! Agnolotti was so simple but the flavours were brilliant! Will look..."
Foodie By Night
"Visited Scopri for lunch. Started with the angel hair pasta with prawns, an absolutely stunning dish, beautifully presented. This followed by the..."
Austar3411
"great food, attentive service and not too uptight atmosphere. Food is high quality and great selections to suit all types of eaters. my favourite..."
BD
"We live very close and have wanted to try Scopri for a long time. We came for dinner tonight and my only regret is that we did not come sooner. I..."
Haley
"beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.a booking is definitely recommended although I have managed to get a seat without booking once (right on the dot..."
Tony
"My new favorite restaurant in town. We celebrated a special occasion here and every single aspect of the evening was 10/10. The service:..."
AP23
"I finally got to try Scopri on Saturday night.One of my girlfriends and her family go there very regularly and is a family favourite so I could..."
Renata
"Came in without a booking on a Tuesday night at about 6pm. We got a nice table right by the street window, however, I think a booking is definitely..."
Min
"This was our first visit to Scopri and we loved it. The service made us feel like VIP guests, holding the doors, taking our coats, constantly topping..."
Fi The Foodie
"Great food, great service, great night :) We ordered squid ink linguine and Kid goat. Then a shrimp dish. Everything we ordered arrived..."
Emily
"Amazing food! this is our special occasion go to restaurant and for good reason. We always find something delicious to eat and the customer service..."
Alex Turnidge
"This is Italian done perfectly right. Italian food isn't usually my thing, mostly because of so many average examples that you stumble upon. No one..."
Iris Myandowski
"Warm atmosphere with every friendly & attentive service. Standing out to me was the eye fillet that was cooked to perfection. I didn't really like..."
TT
"Once again a wonderful meal at Scopri The food is reliably excellent, the service friendly and professional and, for what you get, it's very..."
Emptym62
"Been here in May 2015 served by someone called Peter to whom I owe a very favorable review. Impeccable service and food - finished on around $200..."
GaryZ
"Being of Italian background we decided to give this well recommend restaurant a run. Yes the food was very good on the whole. BYO is welcome but $15..."
Dottore Vince
"Fantastic food. Great service What a gem of a place. Wonderful traditional Italian food with modern twist. I will be bringing lots of friends..."
Vince C
"I went here recently for birthday date celebrations. Top marks for being BYO. It made the bill at the end of it affordable. We ordered the Sydney..."
Hannah Simon
"Exceptional cuisine and attentive friendly service. Flounder was amazing - beautiful bread, delicious salads and desserts. upstairs function room..."
Lindt
"Scopri is where you re-discover, or for many today I imagine, discover for the first time just how wonderful it feels to be looked after with a level..."
Michelle Louis
"We've been twice and both times it was fantastic. Friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. These people are passionate about food and it shows. Great..."
Niki
"Fantastic food. Ate the coniglio siciliano (Sicilian rabbit) which brought me back to the cooking of my nonna! Truly authentic Italian cuisine...."
Brungiel
"We came here for a work Christmas function and may I add by this point I was well over the large calorie-laden lunch and dinners, though Scopri was..."
Giovanna Isabella
"I attended a function here, so I didn't get to look at a menu nor choose any of the things I ate. But I know that everything was truly..."
Onara
"I don't like going to Melbourne's Italian restaurants much. I lived in Italy for almost 8 years and it kind of spoiled me, since I now think that..."
Chris Turner
"Great experience! Don't choose from the menu, just ask the owner to feed you and he will prepare a sequence of amazing home made Italian food. Great..."
Myrent.email.me
"Absolutely a "must return" restaurant! Service was warm and attentive. Food - incredible - Seafood ravioli has never been this tasty in memory. ..."
He Sun
"Our new favourite Italian Eatery. This is a fabulous Restaurant...... The perfect combination of amazing food and staff that help make the experience..."
Stephen
"Have been several times and always found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The food is always excellent and the place has a very pleasant..."
Nick
"My boyfriend took me to Scopri for my birthday upon the recommendation of a friend. I left with a smile on my face and a tummy full of beautiful..."
Little Pink Piggy
"A beautiful experience tonight. Food was elegant and delicious! Our waiter Patrick was so friendly and helpful. Loved the Italian atmosphere. I..."
Tekah Kisharn
"After a terrible experience on Lygon St earlier in the week, we decided to check Zomato for a highly rated restaurant and came across Scopri...."
Jonathan
"This is my new favourite.. BYO and great pasta and meat dishes ... A classic old style with great service and great season specials... Good private..."
Rod Hirst
"This place is the full bottle. Owners, Allison and Anthony are passionate and knowledgable about their food and wine. And it is reflected in..."
Geoff Birtles
"As part of a group of 14 for dinner in the upstairs private dining room on Saturday we were treated like special guests from start to finish.  The..."
PoleDancer
"Sublime food and exemplary service. Truly a wonderful restaurant doing everything well. Wine matching was perfect as was ALL the dishes we tried..."
Fat Teddys Crew
"First trip to Scopri and it won't be the last.  From the fresh baked bread through the mains the food and service were excellent.  It is a close to..."
Northernb
"Fantastic service and a wonderful meal. Great value. Lovely ambience and we appreciated the attention to acoustics. Staff were friendly, attentive..."
BarbaraR
"From the moment we walked in I have to say wow ! Have been wanting to try this beautiful little Italian Restaurant for a while now and after reading..."
Cazza
"A gem. Authentic. Well priced. Incredibly welcoming.. Lunch for 4 of us. A warm autumn day in Melbourne but the menu transports the soul to Italy...."
Mike B
"Perfect! Beautiful food and service..."
Danielle Maas
"CAPRETTO RUSTICO Kid goat cooked on the bone in white wine with potatoes, peas & grated..."
Sonia Chan
"Stop the presses. I only live around the corner from Scopri and had my first visit there a few months ago with my partner. A complete hidden..."
DutchyEatsWine
"Exceptional service in an ambient and relaxing location. The food is divine and not as expensive as you think! Everything was cooked to perfection...."
Nor
"Exceptional all round! Highly recommend the 'feed me' option. We were in heaven last night celebrating our wedding anniversary. Wonderful food,..."
High Expectation
"Just noticed that I had not provided feedback on my favourite restaurant and I have been going regularly for years! If you like authentic..."
Geoff
"An Italian lovers dream!. My partner and I dined here last night for the first time and we were VERY impressed. Having just returned from a 3 month..."
Vicvic
"Great romantic night out. Took my wife here to celebrate 10 year anniversary and was a perfect evening, great atmosphere, and the food was..."
JAC
"Faultless!!!!. Each time we dine here it just gets better! Having up to at least 5 mouth watering specials on selection as well as the current..."
Foodude
"Excellent service, great food. Loved the goat dish & chocolate torte...."
Foodie
"More than just good food. Lovely unassuming location near Alexandria Parade with plenty of off street parking. My friend and I had an enjoyable lunch..."
Jeffo
"I couldn't say that I disliked Scopri as technically it's faultless, great food n service, beautiful decor, but perhaps Scopri is a tad too precise,..."
Iceman
"I have mixed feelings about Scopri...As soon as I entered the door I was greeted by a smiling waitress - I didn't have to stand in awkward..."
Eilish
"The goat is..."
Pied-a-terre
"A gem. Down to earth and friendly. Passionate staff and a fantastic balance of flavours in an Italian cultural delightWon't..."
Ron Mejak
"PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. This place deserves the high ratings it has to-date. The service staff were attentative without being overbearing, the meals..."
The Professor
"7 of us dined at Scopri and between us we tried a massive chunk of the menu. We could not fault anything. All the meals were cooked perfectly and..."
Heartagram_angel
"A taste of Italy in Melbourne. There are thousands of italian restaurants in Melbourne who claim to bring a taste of Italy to our city. However,..."
Zane David Holloway
"Unpretentious Italian. Have eaten here a few times recently. Food is unpretentious, great tasting and good value. My clear choice for Italian in the..."
Anderson
"The food was lovely but the service, while attentive enough, was a little disappointing - a smile and a hint of personality never goes astray. We..."
Moose
"Food fantastico. Great wines too. Service equally..."
Silvia
"Highly Recomended!. The food was authentic and absoltely delicious, had a great selection of wine and the service was fantastic - will certainly be..."
Lauren
"Bday dinner. Table for 6. A few ppl had the beef carpaccio but i usually prefer the fish one. Had the clam seafood pasta for main, it remains me of..."
Blovedlay
"A proper dining experience. Went to dinner last night at Scopri and throughly enjoyed it. If you go out to dine and have an experience, this place is..."
Garbanzo Gonzo
"If you're a looking for a really Italian experience in terms of fine dining this is the only place in Melbourne to go. Great food and great..."
Andy C
"Excellent!. I was looking for a BYO restaurant in Clifton Hill / Fitzroy North / Carlton North area and found this place via a few rating websites...."
Bruce
"Great restaurant. This is a grown up italian restaurant great food great wine excellent service one of the best in Carlton funny how Nicholson St has..."
Liling333
"A gourmet experience. Last night we had a beautiful authentic Italian mealAlison, Anthony, and staff have created a most welcoming and..."
Anne Dangelo
"Excellent Italian. Husband and I love the food at Scopri, we ate dinner there last night and it didn't disapoint. For entree I had the Burrata with..."
Diane Rowley
"10/10 4me. Absolutely one of melbourne finest Italian..."
Mr Chef
"Highly reccommended. BYO!!!!!, great service, fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked, super tasty, beautiful atmosphere - perfect date night, and true..."
Anne
"Fresh and authentic. This is well cooked, simple food with quality produce. Couldn't decide on an entree so waiter suggested we try a tasting plate..."
Melbfoodie
"Cannot go wrong. Fine food at failry reasonable prices, BYO, great service. The menu is varied and inventive and the presentation stylish but not..."
Peter Hillis
"Great Italian food. I have eaten here many times both as Scopri and previously as Arrivederci , I think the present ownership has certainly improved..."
Chris Pow
"Terrific food and service. We have visited Scopri 4 times since discovering it recently. The food is great, service truly outstanding and a lovely..."
Fitzroylocal
"Worth a try. Nice place. Relatively inexpensive and comfortable. The waiters are very knowledgeable and try to create a relaxed dining..."
The_d_rock
"Cherob. What a great restaurant. A small, intimate place with a warm feel about it. The staff are very polite and welcoming and the intimate nature..."
Robert
"Discovered!. Where has this little gem been hiding its wares? At last, I've discovered it. Friendly service, fine food in a feel as if you are in..."
Epicurus
"Like the other rave reviews here say - great food and excellent service. Professional without being stuffy or pompous. Could easily spend what you do..."
Happyhunger
"Delicious. This was my second visit to Scopri and it was brilliant again. The service is fantastic. They know if you want to have a chat and don't..."
JC
"Very enjoyable. My wife and I dined on Saturday night for our second wedding anniversary and thought the was terrific. The service was attentive..."
Anthony
"Brilliant; attentive service, interesting menu & detailed wine list. Staff knowledgable re; food and wine and capable of match both well. Decor needs..."
Epicure
"Scopri. We had a large family function here on a Sunday. They opened especially for us. We went to quite a few high end Italian restaurants for..."
Lanihannah
"SCOPRI= great experience. In my experience of dining out in Melbourne, the term "traditional Italian" has been loosely thrown around. However, SCOPRI..."
Adriano
"One of my favourite Italian restaurants. If only I could stomach more, I would have ordered more. All the dishes were amazing and super hearty. The..."
Eat with Josephine
"I had been trying to get a dinner reservation for awhile and in the end settled for lunch. The food is well worth it, service is great, you can see..."
L. C.
"Authentic Italian food - so delicious. We managed to get a lunch reservation on a Wednesday afternoon due to a cancellation. The restaurant was..."
BC Q
"Had an amazing night catching up with friend couple last night. Started with champagne at their place then straight onto some yummy Italian food from..."
Eric Lam
"Amazing food and service. Great starters. Being gluten free is usually pretty hard for me to eat out. However, nothing is an issue at Scopri. GF..."
Alessandra Bortone
"One of the best places for Italian food in Melbourne. We got the home delivery box - all the ingredients were super fresh and vacuumed sealed...."
Michelle Laadeedaa
"Incredible farm to table meal box from Scopri. Everything was fresh, very easy to prepare and packed with flavour. The beef cheeks were out of this..."
Melbournelops
"You will never been disappointed of such authentic Italian restaurants. Tiramisu is highly recommended. Definitely worthy a second..."
Cathy Cai (Hikekeyo)
Giro D'italia
93/100 (538 ratings)
Restaurants
Romana
Lazio
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Romana
Italian
Southern-Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Tuscan
Tuscan
Central-Italian
Sicilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Central-Italian
Lazio
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Calamari
Calamares
Tiramisu
Lamb
Pesto
Pasta
Ragu
Salad
Sit down
Central-Italian
Romana
Lazio
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Tuscan
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have dined here 3 to 4 times over past 12 months.  Last week was my first visit in several months and was a reminder of how enjoyable it is. ..."
Ian Hawkins
"So delicious !!! I have been to Giro’s three times now and each time has been faultless. With a delightful atmosphere and friendly and..."
Don
"Myself and a group of friends came for dinner last night and loved it. We ordered some entrees to share; the zuchinni flowers and the arancini...."
Mr. Tokyo Curry
"After many recommendations to visit this restaurant, i was pleasantly surprised by the food and atmosphere that was given at Giro..."
Erika Cristofori
"We had a lovely dining experience at Grio D'Italia and felt truly looked after, not only the warm service the food was personal, sensory and..."
Emily
"Delicious authentic Italian cuisine from diffetent parts of Italy, good selection of wine including wine from the tap (4 types), friendly service...."
Laith De Marchi
"After driving past multiple times, and wondering what had just opened locally. My partner and I decided to have a little bit of a late dinner and pop..."
Sophie
"Spotted a review in the Herald Sun recently and decided to try it out.We were shown to our seats at the bar for our dinner. We..."
Pb3068
"The service was outstanding and the food was light not to heavy but a punch in the face full of flavour then the deserts I highly recommended the..."
Murray Tognolini
"Awesome restaurant, gnocchi was delicious, Staff very friendly, Dom the owner came and spoke to us for a good 5 minutes. Even received some freebies...."
Matt
"We booked a table for six after we heard that this restaurant was recently opened and thought we'd give it a go. It was simply wow for us! The entire..."
Rennie
"We’ve been here a few times now and it’s just fantastic. The food is exquisite, the service is impeccable and they cater to my dietary..."
Laura Duggan
"I went here on a recommendation, and it was a delightful experience. The food (two shared pasta dishes) was seriously good...delicious and genuine..."
Geoff Hopkins
"Found this little gem nestled away in trendy Rathdowne St. Authentic Italian owner from Bologna in Northern Italy, with a fabulous passion for food...."
Sebdan
"It was very busy and bustling on weekday nights. The place is decent size with seating inside and outside. Food are great. Pizza is thin and soft and..."
Edwar Kartio
"Warm and welcoming services with superb food. How good was it? 4 visits in a month 🤣😍. The pastas, pizzas and desserts here were all amazing!..."
Explore Nonstop
"Food was good. I enjoyed the pizza! My fiancé stated this is one the best pizza places he tried. It was nice as we got a little view of what Italy..."
Elisa Ngo
"Giro d’Italia has the best gluten-free gnocchi in Melbourne! Staff are friendly and the serving sizes are generous. We sit outside for that Italian..."
Michelle Newell
"In Melbourne for work and after a long day in the office I went to treat myself with some comfort food! I’m Italian and I was amazed for the menu..."
Nica
"We went there for lunch. Love the decor, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I had the sweet potato croquettes and spaghetti allo scoglio...."
Armina
"Ordered the spaghetti in napoli sauce and absolutely loved it! I love the places which can master the basic traditional dishes and this one was..."
Divya Sharma
"Amazing food! Prosciutto Pizza it’s beyond delicious! Tiramisu it’s to die for! Nice staff! Look forward to many visits in this amazing..."
Dolores Maria Castro Ferreira
Cecconi's Flinders Lane
91/100 (3612 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
European
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tiramisu
Salad
Chili
Osso Buco
Crab
Prosciutto
Scallops
Arancini
Duck
Quail
Oyster
Beef Cheeks
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Beef
Ragu
Prawns
Cotoletta
Pasta
Sit down
European
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fine Dining
"Iconic Melbourne restaurant Cecconi's has launched an exciting takeaway menu which is available for both pickup and delivery. We recently..."
Gastrology
"Met up with another couple after 20 years. Excellent food with above average service. Authentic vibe and experience but with pricey wine. Would..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne! Cecconi’s has absolutely delicious Italian food. Everything is full of flavour & tastes divine...."
Gluten Free Bible
"Fo0die dined as a guest of Cecconi’s and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service. Located on Flinders..."
The Fo0die
"This is such a great place for having a relaxing meal, enjoying some good wine and catching up with some good friends. The atmosphere and store..."
KEL
"One of the oldest establishments of Italian restaurant in the city. They have pasta, meat dishes along with a selection of entrees. The service is..."
Debby
"I’d never heard of Cecconi’s til they had reopened and everyone was talking about it. Upon a recommendation from a friend, we booked a table and..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Had a very lovely Italian dinner. The waiters were mostly attentive, and the food was all very good 😍🤤 Highly recommend their pappardelle (beef..."
Ji Song
"Basically a Melbourne institution, you will never leave unsatisfied from Cecconi’s. We have been here countless times for special occasions...."
Kris L
"My husband and I celebrated my 50th birthday and his recent work success at Cecconi's last night. Prior to booking, we looked long and hard for a..."
Olivia Stiles
"I was taken here for dinner on a first date and it was the best first date I’ve ever been on. The food was amazing as was the ambience. Great..."
J.c2
"Informal yet stylish, Cecconi’s Cantina provides the perfect location for catching up with friends and colleagues. Relax with a coffee, cocktail,..."
Robin
"Dinner here last night was absolutely delicious and service was fantastic. We were after a quick meal due to going to a show and they made it happen..."
ErinP
"This would have to be my favourite Italian restaurant in Melbourne. The restaurant is dimly lit, modern and very romantic with attentive Italian..."
Tommi Taylor
"Cecconi’s has been a favourite and I’ve only been there once! Their service was nothing to fault and their food was just delicious with also..."
Divya S
"Loved our night at Cecconi’s last week. Was there for a celebration and couldn’t have asked for a nicer environment or friendlier staff (they..."
Chelsea Matho
"Having received one Chef’s Hat consistently every year since 2006, and again this year, you know Cecconi is doing something right.The..."
Flying Forward
"Wonderful decor and very attentive service. My partner chose to take me here for my birthday dinner and we had a lovely night. To start we ordered..."
Queen Of Food
"I had the soup of the day. Which had a very weird taste to it. Wasn’t a fan at all. My fiancé had the squid ravioli and he said it wasn’t too..."
Leanne Dando
"Great place for Fine Dining, went for one of my friends birthday and it’s very high quality. Pretty pricey but it’s a great place to go when..."
TheIndianFoodie
"⭐️4.5 stars⭐️Came to Cecconis on a week night and it was bustling with warmth and cosiness. The staff were very friendly and..."
ToFeedTwo
"Fancy Italian food, fine wine and fondant come to mind when I think of Cecconi’s. They are well-known for their Italian food and wine in Melbourne..."
Olive Sundays
"10/10. The best Italian restaurant I have been to in a long time. The food is brilliant and the service impeccable. There is so much variety on the..."
High Expectations
"Cecconi’s is definitely one of Melbourne’s best Italian restaurants. Every time I come here I am blown away by the high quality of the dishes and..."
Eatable Melbourne
"Wonderful restaurant! Amazing food and service with a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The scallops with wasabi was delicious. The buttery..."
Anthonyinoz
"I fell in love with this place from the moment I walked into the establishment. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, minimalistic yet opulent. We were..."
Hungry Ham
"A delight: great ambiance, decor, food and service. All the food was excellent, including the specials.Not the cheapest, but certainly the best..."
Paul Mccormack
"Excellent food and friendly efficient and knowledgeable service. Had a great night here. Beautiful ambience too. Seafood pasta, Salmon and Arancini..."
Jez
"A treat night out.... something a little fancy with the girls. I enjoyed the salmon in vine leaf, it was coked to perfection but a touch salty for my..."
YummyMummy
"One of our favourites. Really like the elegant lookand feel, the food is always a delight and staff is welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable...."
Hungry Brunette
"Cecconi’s is really delicious - I have been here several times and have enjoyed it each time. Nice vibe inside and great location on Flinders Lane...."
Oj_always_eating
"I haven’t been to Cecconi for quite a long time and was impressed all over again with the menu and the presentation of the various dishes as they..."
Simon
"My friend and I came here for lunch during the week, a special treat and a catch up. They do a lunch deal, $39 for a two course lunch with a glass of..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"Cecconi has pretty much the best Italian food in Melbourne but their prices are sky high and their service is inattentive to the point of..."
Hungry Tum
"His review @ corporate function: Food: fantastic. Tiramisu (no photo) was yummy. Scallops were perfectly cooked and goats cheese ravioli was..."
TigerTreeEats
"Ambience and decor is beautiful. Very elegant and warm feeling. Exceptional service, with friendly and professional stuff. Ragu pasta and..."
Adriana
"I recently visited this place after a movie at the Kino across the road. It was meant to be a quick meal so we didn’t need anything too fancy - so..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Looking for a great Italian meal in Melbourne a friend recommended Cecconis. The service and ambiance was fantastic and great location to celebrate a..."
Nman
"It’s been 10 years since Cecconi’s moved to it’s current Flinders Lane location from Southbank, now hidden under street level. The family-run..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"We went for a friends birthday and had the two course lunch. Service was very good and meal was excellent. I had the gnocchi with duck ragu and..."
The Barrister Snob
"I love the braised beef tortellini😍 it was so good and pretty filling~ My mom order the risotto of prawn~ she likes it! But she thinks it is..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"Excellent food in elegant surroundings. Had a terrific dinner at Cecconis. Food was excellent and wine. Warm atmosphere and service was very..."
Chef Gabriel
"We came here for a friend's birthday celebration on a Saturday night . Our meal took more than an hour to arrive which by the time we have our main..."
Foodie In Paradise
"Cecconis is a smart and elegant restaurant with a suave fit out and gorgeous interior. Offering a great bar and fantastic Italian cuisine, cecconis..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Lovely dinner for the first time at Cecconis last night. Had an 8:30pm booking but still had to wait by the bar for around 10 minutes before being..."
Louise Elia
"I love this place. I mostly go for work but I leave always wishing I could have one of those long lunches with my wife. The service here is excellent..."
Marc
"First time to visit Cecconi and definitely not the last. The fish was a stand out for me, soft, tasty with a brilliant overall texture. The steak..."
MrMena
"Amazing staff. Great atmosphere. Extensive wine list. Then there's the food. There was 7 of us sharing so we sampled most of the menu. Everything was..."
Finger Lickin
"Lived up to every expectation! The service was superb. The space itself was lovely - I love the greenery on top of the entrance. The food..."
Kady
"We picked this place as you could walk there from the CBD hotel.It is a downstairs and has a nice outdoor area for snacks. Cecconis is a..."
Sneha Arora
"Very good food and service and good selection of drinks available.consistent standard of food and service every time we go there but it can get a bit..."
Jason
"Cecconi’s is undeniably a classy establishment and a popular one too and seems to be quite an attraction for the men in suits variety on a business..."
Foodinfocusz
"The food here is consistently good and we love stopping in for dinner. The service has always also been very good and the staff friendly. The..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Perfect date night or special occasion restaurant! It's refreshing that you can actually make a booking at this place and the food is amazing. And I..."
Yourmelbournefoodguide
"Came here for a spontaneous bite on Saturday evening at around 20.30 after a show at the Comedy Festival. When we walked in we could see it's..."
I. D.
"Tonight we ate Cecconi for a work dinner. Our 8 year old came with us. For entree we had oysters (i didn't have them but was told they were lovely),..."
Elena Boughen
"What a lovely restaurant. Great ambience down the stairs from flinders lane. Comfortable classy decor. Front doors a bit stiff though. Staff really..."
Heather Iphone
"Overall: Such an enjoyable evening! Amazing food. Lovely ambience. We went for our wedding anniversary, and will definitely return.Food: We..."
Faithful Freja
"Absolutely brilliant food. My entree of scallops were perfectly cooked, main of rib eye was rare as requested and dessert of blueberry mousse to die..."
#alwayshungry
"Renowned Italian restaurant serving up traditional fare in a basement setting on Flinders Lane. I had the Moreton Bay bug spaghettini and the roasted..."
Greedygreedyguts
"Lovely ambience and friendly attentive service can't disguise the fact that this is quite behind the times Italian. Standard dishes excuted well but..."
Foodie AC
"We love eating pasta and Cecconi's was recommended for us to try. A lot of people have compared Cecconi's to Tipo 00 (in favour of Cecconi's), and..."
Lyn
"The 4 weeks I spent travelling Italy in July did nothing to sate my relentless appetite for pasta. I mean really, why would it? You can never have..."
Krissie
"Vanessa: We recently returned from a five-day “Team FFS takes Melbourne” sojourn, that left our stomachs stretched, our wallets lighter and our..."
Forfoodssake
"The 4 weeks I spent travelling Italy in July did nothing to sate my relentless appetite for pasta. I mean really, why would it? You can never have..."
Krissie
"Hate to say it but I was expecting so much more from Cecconi's.  I had read the reviews before booking so I had very high expectations and sure the..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"A good option if you are looking for a high quality, fine dining experience. We tried the prosciutto plate, which was very fresh. The steak was..."
Redcat
"We still talk about memories of dining at Cecconi's years ago, before they moved to Flinders Lane. Being so memorable we booked a midweek dinner. On..."
Rhiannon Beck
"Got to join Cecconi's for the launch of their new winter breakfast menu.My favourite was the polenta porridge with fruit.  A beautiful..."
Melbourne Explorer
"Cecconi’s is run by 3 generations of the Bortolotto family. It was originally established by Lloyd Williams at Crown Casino in 1996, then..."
Ta.be.tabi
"In a city like Melbourne, where traditional Italian food is everywhere, is it possible to deliver something modern and different? Cecconi's is aiming..."
The City Lane
"Food here is excellent, service is top notch. My wife and I had lunch, oysters were fresh and tasty, and the seafood linguine was cooked perfect...."
Garth Christie
"One of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne. Classic, elegant, unpretentious food on offer. Everything is high quality and delicious, in a..."
Matt
"Loved the decor of Cecconi's and the idea of it being below ground. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed and wasn't overly loud and crowded! The..."
Deana Cannatelli
"If you're looking for a restaurant that is guaranteed not to disappoint this is the one. My favourite special occasion restaurant. Food, ambience and..."
Gina
"This is a fantastic restaurant with a cosy and romantic atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, nice wine and incredible food. We had the..."
Joey_kate83
"Nice Italian food with a cosy atmosphere. This place is what you would expect from Italian food and the wait staff are quite attentive. Haven't been..."
Steve Levon
+39 Pizzeria
90/100 (4629 ratings)
Restaurants
Sicilian
Neapolitan
Campania
Gluten Free Options
Central-Italian
Lazio
Pizza
Italian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Romana
Pizza
Mediterranean
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Italian
Southern-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Focaccia
Crab
Italian Beef
Risotto
Lamb
Bruschette
Pesto
Antipasti
Prawns
Ragu
Buffalo mozzarella
Polenta
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Lasagne
Pasta
Prosciutto
Salad
Sit down
Mediterranean
Italian
Central-Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Pizza
Sicilian
Campânia
Romana
Lazio
Healthy
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Reservations
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
La Luna Bistro
90/100 (1892 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Australian
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Creme Brulee
Hanger steak
Pasta
Croquettes
Salad
Chili
Garlic Prawns
Duck
Lamb
Oyster
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Pork
Antipasti
Filet Mignon
Burger
Ribs
Prawns
Tiramisu
Crème Brulée
Beef
Prosciutto
Sit down
Australian
Steakhouse
European
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"You have to be a carnivore, but if eating meat is ok with you, then you couldn't do better. La Luna is a bit of a north Carlton institution. The food..."
Aaditey Bains
"Great food and service! Back again for what seemed to be an anxious dinner, could they live up to their previous great food and service? Yes they..."
Rennie
"The best eat out e experience in 2019. Was my first visit back in Nov 2019. We met a perfect model staff. She offered to change our seat coz the sun..."
Happyeater
"I for the most part really enjoyed dining at La Luna. The ambience was great and the service I’d had to say was immaculate, our server explained..."
Myni
"This is a great restaurant for a special occasion. The meals we had were amazing and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend this..."
Stu
"Stumbled across this place while browsing for great place for steak. Didn't know it is owned by a celebrity chef. Food is overall very yummy. Lovely..."
Savoury Girl
"Absolutely delicious! I have been here three times and the food has been amazing every occasion. The steak is amazing and well cooked as were the..."
Bianca Guerrieri
"The restaurant looks old school.The food was very tasty.- the gnocchi was very"tasty (sometimes abit too tasty become abit salty)- the..."
Hon
"Absolutely delicious!! Fantastic meal we had tonight. Everything was so delicious except their prawn wasnt as fresh as it should be. Apart from that..."
Caroline
"I want to give La Luna 4.5, but of course you cannot on here. If you’re looking for a good steak in a dimly lit, cosy and intimate venue - this is..."
Carlo Boscia
"Very happy with the service and quality at La Luna last night. We've been coming here for years now and everytime was a grand experience. We could..."
Crissan.d
"This was an absolute find. We went after seeing the menu online and wanting a nice steak. The butchers cut was excellent and well seasoned and the..."
Robin
"Have eaten at La Luna a couple of times in the past and love the cozy atmosphere. The staff is fantastic, very polite and knows how to make customers..."
Svenja Grabo
"Went to this place as we were planning for quite sometime. Staff very friendly & welcoming. Retro vintage\homely ambiance. We ordered Filet..."
MelbfoodCritic
"Great venue, great service and great food. An excellent venue and the food has a wonderful Balance of different flavors. The menu is obviously..."
Pip David
"Great service and a wide drinks list, some interesting and unusual wines. Food is done well and with care, very fresh and good specials..."
Gavin Gusling
"The steaks at this restaurant are phenomenal! I wish Zomato could let you do half stars, because I really want to give this place 4.5 ⭐️. Despite..."
Ash
"The pig ears were magic. Steak perfectly cooked. Splendid wine.What stood out to me was that this place is one of the rare hospitality..."
Thomas Galle
"Treated my husband as a Father's day gift! First time and loved it! Ordered the specials and the fish of the day was magnificent! Service was..."
Rosanna
"Amazing. Been coming to this place for over a decade and the most recent meal I’ve had there was the best so far. Delicious entrees, main and..."
MY1410
"Even better than the last time. We booked a last minute business dinner on Tuesday night. I have been going to La Luna for the last 10 or so..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"Tick, tick, tick! If Italy had a national pub this would be it! Modern yet pays plenty of homage to its heritage, the menu has Italian inspired..."
Blefdot
"Will come back for:+ Crispy Pig’s Ears+ Rib Eye Steak+ Slow cooked Lamb shoulder+ House Fries+ Mezze PlateIt’s..."
The Casual Diner
"Came here for the meats, stayed for the fries. The fries were so amazing that we just had to order another serve even though we were quite full from..."
Hello. Imnikki
"What a great night, my wife and I were last here two years ago and it was just as good this time if not better. Apart from the very loud table next..."
Nic
"We had my husbands 30th upstairs yesterday for lunch from the food to the service everything was perfect. The food was delicious. The staff were very..."
Sym
"Super enjoyable and relaxed dining experience. Had the rib eye steak which was mouth watering and cooked to perfection.  There's a nice warmth and..."
SeanyB
"Came here for fathers day a while ago, my dad is a huge steak eater and hard to impress and he loved it. Steaks are cooked to perfection, the hanger..."
Simon Miras
"Went for the MFWF sucking pig feast. It was the most amazing thing I had ever been to! I’m lost for words. The pictures speak for..."
Alan Tse
"A lovely restaurant in a nice setting. A classic brasserie style menu with a focus on steak. Definately one of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten...."
Brunch Diaries
"Amazing steak! Would come back all the time !! Cooked perfectly and everything else was delicious. Love the side dishes with the mains those were..."
Tasteforyourbuds
"In my opinion, best steak in Melbourne. We were lucky enough to have garlic prawns as an entree, they were finger licking good. The whole night was..."
Jack Thompson
"had the rib eye, butchers cut, fries, broccoli and carrots. everything was good! the rib eye in particular. the seasoning was great & real tasty...."
Jonathan Ong
"We came to La Luna for a friend’s birthday dinner with a group of six. I had the 400 gram rump (which was unsurprisingly very big, but..."
Trevor Johnston
"Great food, exceptional service provides for a highly recommended rating.  Apart from the delicious food & generous serving sizes, the staff created..."
Leon Torossian
"Nice atmosphere. Lighting was a little too dark and it was too noisy-you have to shout to the person beside you. The oysters were superb. We had..."
Viviann Do
"Loved this place. Only complaint is that I couldn’t fit more in. Went for my birthday with hubby. Welcoming and relaxed feel, great food...."
Facebook User
"I go every year for my birthday and I am happy to say that I will return (at least once a year) Food is done well and presentation is fantastic, too..."
Pepinyo
"Ill start with it was my birthday.The service was very attentive. The menu was very inviting....proper scenery...dim lights....all guests well..."
Chris Lemoine
"I have been here many many times at it is always excellent. Garlic prawns, garlic green beans, steak, burgers, slow cooked lamb all delicious...."
Clare
"Great service, all the staff were super friendly. Definitely recommend the tasting plate👌🏻 Steak was cooked to exactly how you asked as..."
Tania
"My favourite steak place in Melbourne ! A very nice service by all the waitress! Try the meat plater ! Theyre home made and crazy delicious!..."
Yohanes Satria Julianto
"Maybe I just expected too high. The atmosphere is great and foods are okay. But the service is just so so. With this range of price, I have had..."
VodkaO_ZS
"Dim lighting, peaceful music and attentive staff. The bacon croquettes are a must. Soft, creamy and flavoursome. Ribs with chilli and asian slaw is..."
Cookielessvee
"Decor = 8Food = 9Coffee = N/APrice = 8 Service = 7Walking into this establishment I didn't mind the casual decor -..."
Saff Ar
"Absolutely delicious! Bistro staff were wonderful!We loved the oysters, tartare, rib eye and italian wine recommended by the beautiful..."
Cindire Do
"Entrees blew us away. Mains and dessert were strong but not incredible. Attentive staff with a great, intimate ambience. Great date..."
Alex Be
"Garlic prawns for entree is a must , Amazing rump steak and the fish was a hit , creme brûlée was the best on the desert menu .... I'd definitely..."
Shady Gayed
"Amazing restaurant! Every dish was extremely tasty, standout dish was the steak and fish. We made room to fit in those lovely desserts and we are..."
MrMena
"Good little place on Carlton. Very good food, loved the dry aged ribeye and fillet mignon. Their desert was great. However, the staffs are not..."
Candranata Ng
"A chilling day in Melbourne,My friends and I visited La Luna on quite a typical day of Melbourne this season. We were greeted at the door..."
Hereandthere
"This was a genuinely excellent experience. I would not hesitate to recommend this.The service was impeccable and intelligent. By..."
L
"Our family returned to La Luna to celebrate my wife’s birthday. As usual, it was an excellent choice, as always, and is one of life’s great..."
Ron Matthews
"Nice atmosphere, good wine and tasty steak. I think I would rate a bit higher if the prices weren't edging towards fine dining scales, but would go..."
Gursharan Chana
"Rated as one of the best places in Melbourne for steak. The steak was cooked to perfection. Had a 1kg t bone and the fiilet mignon. On the sides had..."
Emily
"Have waited a long time to come here and well worth the wait! Nice restaurant with good service, but the food was top notch! The lamb filo pie was..."
Denny Patron
"Michele selected La Luna based on the reviews of the steak which she did order. The decor was very nice but the chairs were particularly..."
Ed Z
"The service was amazing just from the initial booking, the staff are very professional and friendly, great atmosphere and the food is absolutely..."
Michelle Germaine
"This is the best meal we have in Melbourne. Garlic prawns, rump, creme brûlée, and tiramisu! Service also perfect. Will definitely recommend my..."
Wen-Chi Rachel Lu
"I took my husband here for his birthday. From when we walked in until the end of the night we felt welcomed and looked after. We had the 'feast'..."
Angela
"Great food, service and experience though prices were a bit high. Disappointed with the dessert share plate as when it came out it was not what we..."
Sarah Chung
"It was a nice lunch experience on the Valentines's Day💕. The steaks are juicy and tender. My husband ordered the 550g rib eye and I ordered 300g..."
Tiantian Huang
"Magical night! Food, service and ambiance was amazing. We had the pleasure of attending a 40th at La Luna.Pros- Food was divine!..."
Foodaholic
"It is hard to imagine any steak could be better than the filet mignon I ate here at La Luna Bistro. I would definitely recommend La Luna to anyone..."
Royce Allen
"Arrived at la Luna on a Sunday evening for dinner with the wife and kids. My youngest (12yrs old) is a real foodie and loves to take photos of food,..."
Joe
"Can't fault any dish!By noon on a Friday we called to book and were given a table for two at 8:30. When we arrived we were welcomed and quickly..."
Luke And Hannah
"Can't fault this place. Atmosphere, service, food, wine selection (no need to bring anything from our cellar) location all on point. Time & time..."
BL
"This was our third visit to La Luna and we were grateful for a table as a last minute booking - originally told we would be upstairs we were..."
Dianne Heale
"Came here with friends and a nice bottle of Penfolds Grange and, oh my god!Everything was beautifully complimented. Steaks were fantastic..."
UNO
"Unfortunately our experience was a little disappointing. Service was good with a few errors. We had the Small goods Taster for start, the meat was..."
Haids
"I booked a table for myself and my boyfriend to have dessert for his birthday. The staff were incredibly obliging and managed to give us a table even..."
Lucinda Hayes
"Wonderful! Strongly recommendation this restaurant to yours!!!!!!!! Environment, service and steaks are sooooo good! Order Rump, Rib eye maybe are..."
Onlyggrraaccee
"A well earned 5-star rating both in service & food. They were very accomodating even letting hubby (birthday boy) take a pic with Richo himself &..."
Czarina
"Loved this restaurant. Its probably one of my fave. in Melbourne. Couldnt fault the dishes we ordered. And staff were amazingly friendly. Cant wait..."
Sezza
"This place came recommended by a chef who said their steak was pretty good... He was right! We had the "chefs plates" $98 each, well worth the..."
Foodlover12
"Had birthday dinner here with family, the food was okay, pork belly was not that nice, steak was not bad,sausage was okay, gnocchi fail, prawn was..."
MF
"Came here to try their well known cold meat platter and steak! Firstly, I recommend reservations as the venue was a little smaller than I thought...."
Nibble And Wander
"Tried their 60 days aged beef 400g rib eyes and rump steaks, 2 big pieces of good quality aged beef can feed 4 ladies plus two entries. No complaints..."
Annie Lu
"Visited at the request of a friend who had been waiting forever to try it out. Staff were very friendly on arrival and tried to reccomend a good..."
Sara J
"The steak is delicious. I had a medium rare rib eye, and it melted on my tongue, no kidding. I thought this beef must be aged at least 5 weeks? And..."
Sharon8000
"A full night of high quality food. This is fine dining in the inner suburbs.This place is well known for its cured meats, and although we..."
Erin
"Beautiful ! Amazing ! Soooo gooooood !!!! We had the rump and the flavours were incredible. Not only the food is good but great service too. Can't..."
Mercede
"I won't lie I had a high expectation of this place in terms of food and service, however it exceeded all my expectations! The staff were..."
Juicy Glutes
"What a pleasure to dine at La Luna! I normally would never order pasta because nothing compares to my Mum's pasta sauce, but Adrian Richardson has..."
Amanda
"Calling all meat lovers! If you have not yet visited LaLuna in Carlton, owned by chef Adrian Richardson, you are seriously missing out. Croquettes..."
Olivia Baillie
"Try as I may, I cant find my review notes or pictures from the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, La Luna's Suckling Pig event.  Given its been a few..."
Morgueman
"My partner and I had one of our best dining out experiences ever at this beautiful hidden gem - our evening meal was the perfect experience. Not only..."
Maeve
"Awesome meat restaurant with a fantastic wine list. This place is all about the meat - not just steak, but lamb, duck, crispy pigs ears (so good!) -..."
Food Doc
"Fancy some meat? Then You won't be disappointed here. Had a celebration dinner on a Friday night and floated out happily full with bacon croquettes,..."
Eat Drink Anon
"Faultless! Food and service was amazing. Had the rib eye which is probably one of the best I've eaten in a while. Desert tasting plate was shared..."
Leigh Mcloghlin
"Love the entree, it is special of the day, prawn with garlic sauce. The sauce and oil is fantastic. Both of us ordered fillet mignon wrapped in..."
Crazy Foodie
"Lovely location and atmosphere. Heard Adrian giving orders in the kitchen and he came out for a chat once we were finished which was much..."
Runourbloodthin
"Overall experience was good, just not entirely worth the $ or gushing praise. Would come again to try some of the other dishes but will lower my..."
Lainey
"Flawless! Adrian's menu small but everything you need to make your taste buds lose control. Good to see him watering his lush garden out..."
Tim
"Amazing food and the best service! The staff really work together and it shows. The entire menu is divine but the steaks and the desserts are really..."
Vickie Zarifopoulos
"Dined here with my family for lunch the other day. Food was delicious. The Duck leg served with herbed polenta and poached peach was very tasty as..."
Luccio
"Great food, great service. Staff obviously know what they're doing and know the food they are serving very well which is always a positive. There is..."
Katvkis
"From the moment we walked in, La Luna felt like it was a restaurant that was classy and professional. The service would be informative and insightful..."
Bc
"What an experience! These guys really do know what they're doing!Upon arrival we were greeted with smiles from all the staff. While waiting..."
Evarina
"Had a fantastic night last night. A group of four was seated upstairs. Our waiter was very very good, she was attentive and informative without being..."
Rob
"I have been here twice and would return again and again. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. I had the duck legs and the meat was so tender it..."
Foodie85
"Very, very good. Almost perfect. The service was professional and very attentive. A few pointers for food: pigs ears no need for coriander garnish..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Have been here for dinner on 2 occasions. Food was outstanding and service attentive and friendly. The banquet is a good option to try a..."
RD
"Long gone are the days when steak is considered a ‘luxury’ meal and in the current day cheap steaks are readily available from one’s local pub...."
The City Lane
"A special dinner at our fave - daughter turned 21 and chose la Luna as the venue to celebrate. Waiter reception v cool. Dinner menu - no drinks..."
Ilona Way
"Ordered the roast pork with crackling and steak. Both were extremely delicious and meal sizes are very generous. Restaurant has a very cozy feel with..."
Suitie
"We went to La Luna as a party of four and ordered the lamb, spinach and feta pie, with a tasting plate of I house small goods. The pie was too small..."
Gillian Fulton
"La Luna always provides a joyful dining experience. It's has a romantic atmosphere downstairs and a larger group dining area upstairs. The service is..."
AbbyM
"Fantastic, great food with a red meat focus. Great ambience, all together a wonderful spot that I would happily revisit. Highly recommended the..."
JJfood
"Latina is owned by chef Adrian Richardson for good chef bad chef fame amongst others. Have been going here for many years and never had a bad feed...."
Shane Lucas
"Delicious food- $95 tasting menu gave us a huge amount and a wide variety of food. I would have given this a five except for the fact the waitress we..."
IZ
"Lovely decor, food was quite nice too. I think we may have over ordered. Love the fact that it's BYO so we brought a top notch French with us that we..."
HH24
"Yum! Came here for my birthday celebration. For starter, we had the baby pork ribs, it was ordinary, wish it could be more smoky. I wanted to order..."
I Just Love Good Food
"I went to La Luna for a celebratory meal (and meats) over the weekend, and the steaks were cooked to perfection. An impressively well constructed..."
Nithya Nagarajan
"Love, love, love this place! We've been countless times and it's spectacular every time, both on the service and the food front. We couldn't get in..."
Ivonne Cianciullo
"In a small group, we had a pretty decent spread of main dishes, including steak, burger, duck, pork and the lamb shoulder along with a couple of..."
DJ
"Absolutely wonderful! We went for my birthday dinner, all of our food was well cooked with beautiful flavours. Beef cheeks was wonderful followed by..."
Laura Seymour
"I had dinner here with 4 friends and had a brilliant time spending our hard earned money here. We shared some great ribs, pigs ears and charcuterie..."
Iain
"We went to La Luna for a birthday celebration last week. We had been planning to get there for such a long time and it did not disappoint. We did the..."
Kylie Thomas
"La Luna is just excellence personified when it comes to meat. Great steaks, great venue and great staff. I would say that their steaks have been the..."
Finding Resonance
"Yum. Dined here a few weeks back for a special occasion and it was superb. The venue perfectly straddles that fine line between elegant and relaxed...."
Dani R
"Wonderful wonderful wonderful. Fantastic food lovely staff We were in the second sitting which was a little crowded two of our party kept..."
Donm
"Yum, yum, yum. We recently dined at La Luna Bistro and once again it was awesome! the Port Douglas oysters to start with were silky and..."
Vivien.renzella
"Love it!. Went to La Luna Bistro for my 18th birthday. What an experience, it was! The service was amazing as well as the food. As a group of..."
Stuart
"The fillet mignon, dry aged for 8 weeks was cooked to perfection. Wrapped in smoky bacon the fillet was tender and the aging was evident in the..."
Mish2201
"Twenty seven!!!! Just last week, I celebrated my 27th birthday with some friends and Le Boyfriend. For my pre-birthday celebration, Le Boyfriend..."
Beatrice
"Nestled inconspicuously on leafy corner of Rathdowne St, La Luna Bistro has been serving contemporary Australian cuisine with a Mediterranean..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Giant prawns bathed in garlic butter, chilli and parsley. the pool of buttery goodness was delicious with the accompaniment of extra slices of bread..."
Melina Han
"Andrew decided he was hungry enough to go for an entrée served size of the penne with lamb ragout. This was a hearty dish with stunning hand rolled..."
Dining Nirvana
"The menu is fairly heavy on the meats ...The duck flesh is so juicy and so tender, it quite literally melts in our mouths, a trait hard to come by..."
Popcornandtoast
"La Luna remains one of the best value options on offer; the produce and cooking are outstanding and Adrian and his staff are obviously bacon..."
Plate Licker
"La Luna understates it's..."
Fatboo
"This was also the restaurant where the manager came up to me questioning me about my SLR as they had a ‘policy’ about taking photos at the..."
Angel Khong
"Armed with a list of places I wanted to try in Melbourne, plus a few recommendations from friends that flowed in, meant that I was never going to..."
Mademoiselle Delicieuse
"Great table service (just enough), lamb shoulder was amazing (easily enough for 3 people) garlic prawns were awesome. unfortunatley was too full to..."
Muse
"I want to go back for more!!!. Had the best crisp duck leg and the ambience of the restaurant was very relaxing and slightly casual. I feel really..."
Beatrice
"Just love it, this is just perfect from the time you step into the restaurant... Great food and service first..."
Food 2 Run
"Most awesome meat fest I've ever..."
Sean Stevens
"Great little bistro. Have always experienced wonderful meals hear over the years,but i wish the menu changed items more..."
Lemon Tart
"Valentine's Day dinner. This was our second visit to La Luna and I must say highly anticipated after our first where the food was fantastic and..."
George M
"Crispy pork yes please. Wow the food here is so tasty. I had the crackling pork for main. It was cooked well and the crackling was nice and crispy...."
Ava
"My third & by far best visit to La Luna last night. The reason? The chefs choice banquet. Absolutely incredible value for money in an..."
Bill Granger
"Great lunch. Fantastic Sunday lunch. Our mains were cooked to perfection and full of delicious flavour. Servings are not huge, but so delish...."
Hamburglar
"Fabulous Steaks!. We had a celebration dinner at La Luna and it was superb! The service was professional, unobtrusive, friendly , and our waitress..."
Georgeandeileen
"Great place. Been here a bunch of times over the last 10 or so years, the food has been fantastic every time. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending it...."
Pekingducksoup
"Been dying to go to La Luna for quite a while now...Expectations were definitely met! Everything was spot on except one tiny thing I was given hot..."
Munch On Melbourne
"Nice find for us. We just finished lunch at La Luna and enjoyed it. The garlic prawns tasted like we were back in Spain (except it needs to be served..."
Rose Mercer
"Fabulous experience. The garlic prawns and beef tartare were superb. The 500g aged rump steak was beautiful, and the Mezza dessert platter exquisite...."
Karine
"Yeah expensive but worth it. Emphasis is all about the steak as it should be. Great place and will be back to try more delicious..."
Birdman
"Love it! Flavoursome food. Warm, friendly, attentive service. We arrived hungry and with high expectations. We left very full and extremely happy..."
Moose
"Absolutely fantastic. The service here was so great, each staff member took time to chat and ale us feel welcome. I took my mother here for her..."
Jacqui
"Exceptional steaks, wonderful menu & great service - world class - you must..."
Free Enterprise
"Favourite. Have been here several times now and have not been disappointed! Food is always fantastic and well presented, staff are helpful and..."
Norat
"Very pleased. I have wanted to eat here for ages. I was not disappointed. Attentive service, delicious food and warm atmosphere welcoming of young..."
Cat
"Enjoyable experience. Lovely food and service. We have been here a number of times and have always enjoyed the delicious food, from the gnocchi,..."
Arnottsmintslice
"Extremely Good - But Pricey. Sunday Lunch - our meats were cooked to perfection. As were the potatoes and the broccoli. The pancetta was too salty..."
Rita
"Not all was right. We have eaten at la Luna 3 times previously, always for dinner, this time for lunch. Food was excellent, as it always is,..."
Clyde Boyer
"What an absolute delight, when expectations about your meal is met. The food was as good as all the reviews I have read. Generous and very tasty food..."
Mosca
"We dined here last night to celebrate my husbands birthday and wow! Everything was amazing from the cocktails on arrival to desert! The house cures..."
Miss C
"Fantastic food and service. Quality which probably earns the price tag. Will be back for sure. Save room for the dessert tasting..."
Chopsticks
"Just delicious. Very highly recommended, every dish was fabulous... My partner got the pie and this was definitely the winner of the night. House..."
Megan M
"The bright Moon that shines over a quiet Carlton North. I have many reasons why I love this place but the most important one is that this restaurant..."
DutchyEatsWine
"Excellent. Superb meals. A lovely place to catch up with friends and enjoy a great meal. We love..."
Milli
"Beautiful. La Luna Bistro is a cosy and warmly lit restaurant on a lovely street, with very high quality food and talented chefs. My partner and I..."
Nicole Raynal
"Awesome. Came here for a friends birthday, staff were absolutely fantastic, customer service was was exceptional. The food is excellently presented,..."
Ben Morello
"Excellent food, the roast pork has an amazing crackling. Very friendly staff and good selection of..."
Andre
"Highly recommended. We travelled from Adelaide to dine at La Luna on the recommendation of a friend and I am happy to say it did not disappoint...."
JBN
"Came here for a Mother's Day lunch and was absolutely delighted. The food is delicious, although some portion sizes of the dishes weren't so great..."
EDB
"Great place!. As I'm a big fan of GCBC and visiting from Sydney, I made sure to book La Luna when catching up with friends in Melbourne. Even at the..."
Miffy7
"What a lovely evening we had at La Luna celebrating a friend's birthday. The food was excellent and the service from all staff superb. Thank you for..."
Gerhardus De Kock
"I visited here for my girlfriend's birthday with her parents a few days ago and we had an absolutely amazing evening. First off, the restaurant decor..."
Luke Nankervis
"Yum + Great Service. One of my favourite Melbourne restaurants, always good. Tasty, strong cocktails at good prices ($13.50), amazing steak,..."
Tenaglia
"It was delicious!!! Best steak I have had in a long..."
Mary Evangelakos
"YUM. Do yourself a favour and go! Absolutely delicious food. Thank..."
Abourne7
"Great bistro!. Had a really nice Sunday lunch at La Luna. The food was all very good. I especially enjoyed my hanger steak. The house Shiraz was also..."
Perez
"I love the environment, food and the culture of this..."
Yanina
"A must for all carnivores.. It's not hard to cook a steak. I cook steak four to five times a week, so one can imagine that over the years, I'd be..."
GetReal
"Perfect. Relaxed fine dining - the way it should..."
Michael Heffernan
"I took my parents to La Luna, who are not from Melbourne. We booked on a Sunday afternoon, end of lunch service. It was surprisingly very quiet and..."
Joann Smith
"Wonderful restaurant! The food is excellent, with high quality produce used, large portions and delicious flavour combinations. Extensive wine list...."
JJGG
"A place I will always come back to. So many places these days throw around the terms 'honest', 'home style' and 'paddock to plate' to the point that..."
Laurenm777
"9.5/10 - Amazing. First time here and I was simply blown away. Doesn't look like much on the outside but inside offers a warm dining experience. If..."
MyWisdomTeethHurt
"Une Belle Experience!. Wow, what a great evening we had. Thank you again to the lovely staff down at La Luna. A great meal. I was getting frustrated..."
Big Shot Tommy
"Another fantastic meal tonight! Garlic prawns are a must if they are on the menu! Even spotted Adrian lurking in the kitchen. Wave back next time!..."
RDY4ME
"Fantastic experience best steak in..."
Dr
"Perfect steak, wonderful service. What more could you want but a great steak perfectly cooked. Our family had a wonderful meal here recently. This..."
Yummy
"Still a Favourite. Visited La Luna on the weekend just passed, it was my first visit in a few years, and it reminded me that I must make it a shorter..."
HungryCat
"Stunning ... Don't miss this experience if you're in Melbourne. You know it's amazing when you should stop eating but just can't. Only regret is that..."
Leisa
"Nice enough. The service was great, but the food and price tag don't quite match up. I didn't know it was Adrian Richardsons place when I went and..."
Nik
"Our party cheered for the food!. We had a fantastic experience at La Luna as a party of 13 in the small private function room. It was a surprise for..."
Gourmate
"Fabulous! My husband had the gnocchi with pork ragout and I had the pepper encrusted hangar steak with spinach and salsa verde - OMG it was..."
High Expectation
"The best restaurant on rathdowne street. I've been here many times, you could never , ever complain about service, taste, or leaving..."
Brett Costa
"Spectacular!!. If you love meat like I do, this place is heaven! The cured meat tasting plate was delicious (pretty big, too!) The pork was..."
FoodFan
"Love Meat. Love meat? Love La Luna...."
Angus Jack Russell
"The chefs choice menu was amazing and the matched wines were very generous!..."
Sarah
"We went to la Luna for our anniversary and were not disappointed. Their staff provide an exceptional and personal service despite the restaurant..."
Glen Wallace
"Lovely food, service and atmosphere. Came here on a weekday for lunch and was surprisingly crowded. I ordered the double baked cheese souffle as a..."
Kell
"Have previously been here before a few times and also attended Feast on the Beast as part of the food festival 2 weeks back.Nothing short..."
RayJay
"Superb .....superb food ...superb service ...can't wait to come back again ...thanks Chloe and Lauren for great..."
Sam Rauda
"It never gets old!. I have been to La Luna at least 5 times over the past couple of years. I went again tonight and couldnt think it could get any..."
Grace Salemi Farchione
"Had the twice baked cheese soufflé and it was delicious. Also had the burger which was ok but the fries were a bit of a let down. Heaps of small..."
Sammy
"Yum food! Great personal service - will def go back. A little pricey but you walk out feeling content. Produce some of the freshest I have eaten to..."
Modsymod
"We went here on Saturday for my brothers 30th. The food was absolutely amazing. The duck was the best I have had. Service was 11/10. Very reasonably..."
Allison Montgomery
"Meat lover. Meat loves salt and salt loves meat and i love la..."
Red
"Love, love, love. Love La Luna. Don't know what else to say....food makes me feel warm and comfortable just like home, except, you know, it's about..."
Maebee
"I've been coming to La Luna for ever now, never fails, great concept, food is spot on and great wines to..."
Sarah Bear
"Amazing!. Any time someone asks for a great place to eat, for any occasion, this is the first place I recommend. Bloody fantastic non pretentious..."
Ocean Girl Charlie
"A rolling feast. Been here several times for functions upstairs and had the rolling banquet. All great food, but the entree dishes were my highlight...."
Alt-control
"Took my wife and two girls (6&8 yo) here for lunch for Mothers Day. Location is beautiful. We sat upstairs looking out a window onto the treetops...."
Tim Waters
"Flat Iron Steak. Really enjoyed it, you don't find a steak like this anywhere else. A nice balance between zesty and the taste of the meat. They take..."
Xikan
"Food and service was great! Ambience was perfect for anniversary dinner. Would def come..."
Pnb
"Love it. Went for lunch, my first time. Loved my burger! The girls are sensational, great service. We had a great..."
Veris
"One of my favourites. I love La Luna, one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Consistent food & service. The staff are always friendly & well..."
Dianna
"Just had an amazing night ! Great food so balanced , full of full flavours and more than generous serves , true excellence in service ! Not pompous..."
Kerrie
"The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. Has a great atmosphere. This is the place to go if you are a meat..."
Angelique Renn
"For special occasions. Have been twice with my partner and friends in 2012. It has been a special meal both times. For those of you who only go out..."
KDchamp
"GREAT STEAKS. Best steaks I've had in a long time.Texan BBQ Beef rib was soft and tender and tasted great with the avocado salsa served with..."
Alex Barcenas
"Delicious!had the degust (share menu option) and it was amaze!i def enjoyed all the entrees more than the mains as by then I was too full to savour..."
Fat_kid
"Well, finally got to go here tonight. place is awesome,we started with drinks, and the waitress's were fantastic easy going, wernt annoying over..."
Kate Procter
"Absolutely superb!! Food was sensational, as was the service. Could not fault them. We thoroughly enjoy La Luna every time. Highly..."
Gertrude
"Blokes night out. Went there with 5 mates and had great steak and red wine. Service wasn't really on the radar on this occasion, but it was good. We..."
Nick
"I Love this place and I love Michael!!. What can i say! This has to be by far my absolutely favourite place to eat. From savoury to sweet everything..."
Wadette Mouawad
"For me, La Luna epitomises what i love about Melbourne dining. Great service, great food, without the ridiculous prices (except for the $17.50 pb..."
Iceman
"Very tasty. I had the roast pork and my girlfriend had the slow cooked Moroccan chicken. We also went for a side of broccoli. Serving sizes are very..."
Tristan Morrissey
"A dinning favourite. A great restaurant that I seem to come back to year after year. Service staff are friendly, the ambience is cosy and relaxed. I..."
Vickdog
"Opulent meat feast. Absolutely divine dinner for a birthday party of 7.Garlic and chilli prawns bathed in a pool of golden buttery goodness to..."
Colossus
"Beautiful!. My favorite steak place! Beautiful, tasty and juicy steak. Wonderful 4 cheese souffle and a delicious bombe alaska. Have been here..."
Jason Yoong Chang
"Great steak. Nice bustling Restaraunt - with supurb..."
ED
"This is one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne I always know I will have a great meal and there is always something different on offer. This..."
Christine Bruse
"Quality food and service. Very impressed and food was simple but bursting with flavor? Will definitely be..."
Rocsta
"Drunk on Flavour!. I had a Sunday lunch with 11 people who were all highly impressed with the food. It was sensational! We had a terrific day here. I..."
Im_Hungry
"We came as a family to celebrate our daughter's 18th birthday and was greeted by the most amazing waitress. The service was outstanding and the meals..."
Marie Moore
"Excellent location I really like this part of Carlton , the food is excellent, fantastic service and bought the..."
Dc007
"Beautiful food. Went there for a anniversary, the food again was delicious, it was second time at la Luna, I had the ribeye which melted in my mouth,..."
Brendan Pangallo
"Loved every part of the dining experience at La Luna! from the starters to the dessert platter I was continually amazed by each dish! Lovely and..."
Nat
"Classy and delicious. My bestie and I had a wonderful dinner at La Luna Bistro last night. This is the sort of bistro you dream of finding- elegant..."
Yummy Mummy
"Beautiful staff! Really lovely service which made it all so comfortable! Liked it! But probably won't be returning anytime soon! Sunday night..."
Laura Fiera
"Second visit here last night. Had always wanted to return since our first amazing meal. This meal was no different. Absolutely exceptional...."
Daisy
"We LOVED everything about our experience at La Luna! From Adrian being in the kitchen where you could see him, and where you could see how he was..."
Cathy
"Excellent service and very tasty dishes...produce is nothing extraordinary but how it is cooked and served is definitely very unique and..."
Sparky
"I'm hard to please but I liked it!. Taken to La Luna for our birthdays we were ever so pleased to be shouted out. I was a little worried about the..."
Allan
"Great Experience. My husband and I had a wonderful Friday night dinner at La Luna last week. The food was great, the wait staff friendly and the..."
Ilana
"Meataterians delight!. I have been to La Luna on many occasions and consistently enjoyed the food and service. This is definitely a..."
Ruby-Jean
"Had a family dinner at La Luna Bistro last night. As a big fan of Adrian Richardson i was really excited about finally getting to dine here. In terms..."
Kate Dougherty
"Charcuterie to start with was suberb. Rump was a bit tough but that is the nature of that cut but flavour great and perfwctly cooked. Wine list a bit..."
James Blackmore
"So so good. Absolutely enjoyed everything. Had the 6 course set menu highlight being the housemade cured meats and the dry aged porterhouse. Will..."
Belly On
"Love it. I hav been to this resteraunt about half a dozen times and they nail it every single time.My favorite on the menu is the rolled..."
Shaunytea
"Went there for Mothers Day dinner, and it was great! Service was excellent couldn't fault it at all and very friendly. Food was great and wasn't..."
Beanie
"Nice hidden gem in Rathdowne Village - good find. Really top quality food! Entrees were superb in general. The cheese souffle is superb and..."
Omnidragon
"In love with this place!. Omg...I'm so in love with this place now! First time here on Mother's day, service was very good and food was just superb!!..."
Koube
"Exceptional dining experience. I had dinner at the wonderful place last night with 3 other friends and I have to say, it's been one of the best meals..."
Fluffy Penguin
"Charming bistro with some delicious steaks! The dry aged beef is worth ordering and is quickly (alas) devoured. The chili butter prawns are a..."
Dep Derp
"Another wonderful experience at La Luna. Only slight dissapointment was the beef carpaccio was made with cured meat and not raw - still tasty but..."
Rochelle Rosette
"Really enjoyed La Luna, our table did not fault one thing. Lovely food , well cooked, we' ll be..."
Anth
"Very hearty and satisfying meal at La Luna on Sunday night. Started with cheese souffle followed by suckling pig special and the dessert platter to..."
Tange
"Took my staff here for Christmas lunch. Great food and terrific service. Had the twice cooked duck...great. Took my wife there for our anniversary...."
Peter
"V impressed!!!. Just had a great lunch with my mother as part of the Melbourne Food Festival express lunch deal. At $35 for two courses, a glass of..."
Roxette
"Outstanding experience. Great food, best tasting home made bread, and desert was amazing. Had Creme brulee and choc pudding. Definitely coming..."
Yummy
"Absolutely sensational. Outstanding service from the staff. Outstanding flavours from the chef. Looking forward to dining here again..."
Paul Leighton
"We will definitely be coming here again. Food was great, service was outstanding and Adrian didn't seem bothered at all by all the patrons wanting to..."
Sally Leo
"Consistently outstanding. What makes La Luna a winner is the simple formula of great food and genuinely friendly service. It has been a stalwart of..."
Laura W
"Will go there again.... Went to La Luna Bistro with my friend for his farewell dinner. Environment and service was good. Although they kinda screwed..."
Christopher
"Fantastic restaurant! I got the pork n it was so tasty, my husband had a steak he said one of the best steaks ever, we will def be..."
Daniela Di Silvio
"Decent food, but wouldn't scream amazing from the roof tops! Food was good quality but not so great that I would be running back. If you eat out a..."
Thatgirl
"Pork that melts in your mouth. The Crackling roll of roast pork with slow cooked beans, cabbage & fennel is to die for! One of the best pork dish..."
Chompz
"Absolutely amazing! Great knowledgeable service, meeting the man was a bonus..."
Aj
"Great food...however.... My fiancé and I went on Sunday night for our anniversary (27/11) and the food was the absolute best I have ever had in my..."
ACulinaryTreat
"Wonderful meal, wonderful staff. Went to La Luna last nite and it was a cold and rainy nite too, so I was pleasantly surprised the moment we walked..."
Gordie Reid
"Delicious but..... I went to La Luna for dinner with my partner and upon entering it looked like whoever had decorated the place had not finished...."
FoodLover1986
"The food, atmosphere and service are faultless! I have to say, it was one of the best steaks I have ever eaten, even better than steakhouses in..."
Moccy
"Every birthday, anniversary and date night, my partner and I go to La Luna. Reliably amazing and delicious food. Eat a steak here and you'll never go..."
Emma Chow
"Steak. I only just started to eat steak rare after eating here. Amazing! It melts in your mouth. So good that it does not need any of there sauces!..."
Janice Fox
"Meat meat and more meat. Bring it on !! Love every aspect of this place. Food is tip top and so is the service. Very enjoyable night. Thank you Mr..."
Check Please
"Re Raw Meat Review. I don't normally make comment on reviews or post on line reviews, I love on line reviews & food bloggers. But I cannot..."
Douglas Thompson
"Lovely Luna. Although La Luna is a bit outside my area of residence, I would be more than happy to make the trip. I have been craving their special..."
Fiona-May
"Amazing. La Luna Bistro would have to be my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Every time the food is delicious and the staff and wonderful. Cannot..."
Mmmcupcake
"Deeelicious!. My dad and I went here for my belated birthday dinner and in one word it was delicious! Although the service started a little shakily,..."
Fiona Rowe
"First class. I dined at La Luna last night and it was a wonderful culinary experience. From the moment we walked in the staff were so attentive and..."
Caitie Pie
"One of Melbournes top restaurants. Specialty is pork and beef - both meats cured on site. Never had a bad dish here after 20+ meals over 5 years. Not..."
Ross Elliott
"Wonderful. Just enjoyed a great Saturday lunch. Food was excellent, the pork specialties are worth the visit and the steak and duck superb - topped..."
Darren
"Wonderful,Amazing,Could not fault one thing!. My boyfriend and I dined here on Friday night we are massive fans of Adrians and we had high..."
Giselle Hawkings
"Super lunch spot. My favorite restaurant for a lazy lunch away from the cbd lunchtime hysteria. A wonderful menu, excellent wine list and..."
Andrew
"Great steak......but. I really do like La Luna, this was maybe my 6th visit service always good. My disappointment this time was that my porterhouse,..."
Peter
"Steak it up. My third visit and we love the place.Adrian is a genuine nice bloke and I love what he is about.The lamb pie entree is..."
Trippentheplanet
"Go get your meat fix. This is a gem. There is nothing more impressive than walking into a restaurant and seeing the owner/chef on site, let alone..."
Foodiegourmet
"Excellent steak! Between our group we tried the rib eye, the porterhouse and the fillet steak and all were cooked to perfection. If you are a fan of..."
Zan
"Didnt quite hit the mark, but will be back to try again. Having been recommended many times, i decided it was time to try La Luna.I went with 3..."
Classic
"All i can say is amazing. It has been a long time between GOOD steaks, and la luna deliverd, a perfectly "cooked" blue steak, with meat that melted..."
AZK
"Vegan? Vegetarian? Forget about it.. One of my favourites. Been twice: once for the degustation, once for lunch. Was impressed both times. I'd say..."
Chris
"Best bolognese ever!. Most delicious gnocchi bolognese ever, just looking for an excuse to go..."
Bridie Murphy
"Met for a meeting here as the Rathdowne Food Store was closed on mid week nights. My colleague ordered rump steak on a bed of mash. She commented it..."
GregFresser
"A bit disapointing. Service was great. Location excellent. Should have been a great lunch for the 5 boys. But on a quiet Thursday afternoon, the..."
Mike B
"Been here twice in the last week, both times were fantastic. Consistant service, everything on the menu is spot on, can't go past a great steak..."
Tracey Hall
"Great food and consistency. Go for the..."
Mike
"Visited for the first time the other day. Very impressed. Service was solid and the meals were delicious. Courses were well spaced out as well. 8/10..."
Sanka
"Two words, kick..."
Lucas Smith
"Another delicious meal. Dropped by for the chargrilled steak, medium rare. The texture was terrific (it was a filet mignon...) Next time I'll get the..."
Jrgnsn_tjf
"I love this place. Each time I go I think to my self there is not a lot on the menu that I'd actually eat. After I have eaten I want to book again. I..."
John B
"Delightful. Go for breakfast! I couldn't get a table at Black Ruby one day and we ended up going here for breakfast. I would highly recommend it. may..."
Paul
"Great steaks!! And the mezze dessert is wonderful as well. Fantastic service and a good vin list tops it off. Love..."
Lisa
"Suckling pig.... I've only done breakfast here, but it was sensational. It's quite a fancy restaurant, but don't be scared off coming here for your..."
Hannah Babble
Ciao Cielo
90/100 (1770 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Chili
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Duck
Calamari
Calamares
Prawns
Tiramisu
Arancini
Quail
Pasta
Lamb Shoulder
Salad
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I've been here a few times since they re-opened into a bigger space in Port Melbourne and absolutely loved it. Experienced both the fine dining and..."
Matilda Raynolds
"Had an amazing night at Ciao Cielo the new restaurant is absolutely gorgeous feels like you are dining in a Tuscan Villa. We enjoyed a 4 course..."
Jane Morrison
"It’s our little neighbourhood gem. We love it the staff and food are great. Keep up the good work and we wish you all the best in your new..."
Antonietta Di Pietro
"Great little find, beautiful food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely be..."
Jennifer Kelly
"Fine dining at its best and great Vespa Martinis! Love the food and the service is first..."
Joanne Brown
"Highly recommend this gem !! Best Italian food in Melbourne and outstanding customer service..."
Claudia Slebos
"The best meal we've had in a long, long time - amazing attention to detail, beautiful food and excellent service. This place is a wee..."
Jo Scott
"The food is so so delicious / fresh / cooked with love. Exelent service they remember what you like even if you don't visit the place very often ...."
Camelia More
"Brilliant one of our favourite places great food good wines the whole deal and not over the top with prices a "little..."
Ric Lawler
"The food is superb at Ciao Cielo, only surpassed by the service. Professionally run, small and intimate, warm and welcoming - what more could you..."
Stephen Gannoni
"Absolutely loved our evening... delicious food... excellent service.... wonderful intimate..."
Karen Johnson
"fabulous venue, amazing tastes, gorgeous folk at Ciao Cielo, wonderful service. definitely worth the vist and many return..."
Donna Cotton
"My friends love casual dining and I had a lovely experience of tasting some high quality foods, including classics that have been polished to..."
Munching With Mel
"Love the atmosphere, the service, the food... this place is a little gem we keep going back to every second month at a minimum... the desserts are..."
Caroline Caz Lloyd-Stephens
"Had a birthday dinner here for 10 guests and the staffs were very friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing too especially the steak ! Would..."
Nicky Tran
"Staff were very polite and friendly. Loved the pizza. The base was really light and crispy and toppings were simple, fresh and flavoursome. We..."
Annie Leung
"We love everything about this place, from the service to food! Perfecto! The ambience is nice, staffs attentive, food portion are good. We cant eat..."
MissCat
"Beautiful venue, food is fabulous, staff are really lovely. Great vibe, a new Melbourne favourite for me!..."
Sarah O
"Our god mother had a function here and it was fabulous! The function room was perfect- rustic looking. Food and wine was delicious, staff were..."
Split The Bill
"Oh hello ciao cielo (and cucina; actually my fave is cucina)New location, bigger venue, twice as nice. I have a true weakness for..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Birthday Dinner at Ciao Cielo, such a satisfying me experience. The atmosphere was amazing and the service reached a new high. We got drunk off the..."
Giulia Goolia
"Great Italian place in a beautiful setting. I go here all the time- the staff are lovely and the food is consistently really delicious. Such an asset..."
Jenn.lucinda
"Great ambience looking through front rustic doors , unfortunately the main two areas were booked for a private function but we could still get..."
Nikki
"Ciao Cielo - literally translated from Italian as Hello Sky - is a sparkling addition to the Melbourne restaurant landscape. Situated on lively Bay..."
Robin
"From the very moment we entered, until our warm goodbyes we were made to feel part of the family.Amazing food, impeccable service and..."
Jay Marios
"Such a romantic charming ambience for Italian fine dining with a team of friendly staff and a beautiful and delicious selection of dishes! The..."
Long Black With Cinnamon
"Lovely food; great staff, excellent ambiance :) really enjoyed my pasta dishes here as well as entree ! Oh and the limoncello martini is to die for !..."
Angelique Markos
"This place is really nice if you're looking for a fancy dinner. The restaurant is really romantic and our waiter was lovely and so helpful. The food..."
Salad Lover
"EDIT. Moving from 4 to 5.Since the last review, we have been back here several more times. Stats speak louder than words...."
Secret Taster
"Housed in a Port Melbourne heritage listed courthouse, built in the early 1860’s, Ciao Cielo is a fine dining Italian restaurant with their more..."
Foodinfocusz
"Venue is amazing! Little side area is cute but it's a bit of a greenhouse as there's no ventilation. Bolognese ragu was really delicious. Meat just..."
Lole Lole Lole
"This is Ciao Cielo’s relatively new Restaurant at 115 Bay Street which is situated in an old Court House and is absolutely brilliant. Seats about..."
Veta Bajaj
"Incredible dining experience at Ciao Cielo. The staff were incredible helpful in making suggestions and very friendly the whole night.The..."
Gem
"Good menu, entree a little small, mains good size, great taste. Good service not impeccable, and a good selection of wines. Loved the atmosphere, i..."
HelloSpank
"There's of course the classics; simple italiano inspired by traditional recipes, executed faultlessly with a combination of fresh produce and teaming..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Ciao Cielo has been around for eight years serving up amazing Italian food and has recently relocated to a bigger more breathtaking venue. The..."
Olive Sundays
"Our top picks from the Ciao Cielo menu include the Spencer Gulf King Prawn risotto. Superbly executed, the rice in the risotto was puffy and..."
Gastrology
"Wonderful setting and service. Entree main and dessert were faultless. Best gnocchi I’ve ever had. Full of flavour, seasonal and fresh. We will be..."
Helen
"Great little restaurant pumping out great foodSmall in size so bookings would be recommended The spanner crab spaghetti was..."
Trentmdawson
"This is a lovely and intimate restaurant full of ambience. The service is excellent and our waiter's wine recommendation was spot on. The food..."
Nalia
"1st time there and certainly will not be the last. Atmosphere, the food and service were excellent. Went away feeling full without feeling sick or..."
John Simek
"I loved Ciao Cielo; four of us went along and all were impressed. It was $340 for 3 courses each with sides, coffees and a bottle of wine. It was..."
Big L
"Ciao Ciela is a charming old world restaurant serving truly authentic Italian dishes that makes you want to come back before you even leave. There is..."
TheBearReview
"The decor is very nice and romantic. Food is yum! Pan seared scallops are perfectly cooked. Love it! And the eye fillet steak and the pasta are great..."
Long Ka Vivian Chu
"Great little place that takes you back to Italy without the 20 hours of flying and jet lag!!Amazing decor equally matched with quality..."
Sjhawk9
"For a start, Ciao Cielo has a lovely ambience and warm welcoming staff. The decor is high quality Italian bistro and the music is well chosen. The..."
John Carver
"I brought my partner here for his birthday and I am so glad I did. The service and food were great. There was not a single dish we didn't enjoy,..."
Tigers_eye
"It is a very nice fine dinning restaurant. The food was very tasty. The venue was very cozy. The manager took care of order with cautious. The..."
Michelle Wong
"A great little gem in Port Melbourne!This restaurant is a very small venue with limit seating, but beautiful decor with a nice soft, calm..."
Ravvy
"Really love this place! We really enjoyed the service and the food here. I just came back from Italy and was so disappointed with Italian good from..."
Thien-an Nguyen
"I came here for dinner on a week night, a beautiful little local restaurant ideal for dates and small gatherings. Delightful decor, candle lit tables..."
Matt
"Fantastic! Been wanting to come here for a while and so glad the time finally came. I really couldn't fault anything with this restaurant...."
Kady
"Went there for lunch a couple of weeks back. Food was fresh and tasty and the service is great. Very friendly staff and the restaurant is cosy. Happy..."
Hungrygypo
"Superb food! Friendly staff and cosy and elegant environment. Will definitely come back. Definitely need to try the truffle potato dauphines! Soft..."
Rosie
"Had a most enjoyable Birthday lunch for my wife.The meal was superb and Kate knows how to make any meal for her customers a special..."
Stephen Gannoni
"This is the most amazing place to dine. Service is excellent and only surpassed by the quality of the food.The atmosphere is..."
Judy
"Came here for a birthday party with some friends and had a great time. The pasta special with Pine Mushrooms and prosciutto was very tasty and the..."
GarrySmart@hotmail.com
"Perfect! Best calamari I've had in a long time. Barramundi main was delicious. Tried some goat leg too. Tender and full of flavour. Staff were very..."
Pickycat
"I visited Ciao Cielo on a Friday evening in late April. We were warmly welcomed by Kate and Christian in the front of house. We couldn't resist the..."
Sonia Gowan
"Had my birthday dinner here, and was absolutely wowed by the whole experience. Beautiful food with wonderful textures and flavours, served by..."
Ross Norris
"great valueexcelent food very creative, good service, good choice of wines, small cosy place on busy bay street, port melbourne.we will be back soon..."
Tw9710894
"I visited ciao ciello on Valentine's Day and had the 3 course menu. Started with the zucchini and goats cheese bruschetta, it was really good! Also..."
Heidi
"A slice of European heaven!! Ciao Cielo is pure bliss! As you're walking through the very casual and laid back streets of Port Melbourne, the..."
Almeida
"Quaint place with a stylish fit out. The 'must have' dish is confit duck arancini balls with orange aioli. Fellow patrons will be able to hear you..."
ChrisC
"Absolutely fantastic experience. Service was amazing from the get-go (11/10), food was phenomenal (9.5/10). Overall, a lovely and intimate gem..."
Maddi
"Absolutely divine experience! We came on a warm night and were seated outside by the friendly staff who were more than happy to provide..."
Chris Borzillo
"I arrived at approximately 6:45pm, there were two other couples sitting a few tables away. I was slightly wary when it came to making conversation..."
H.E. Pennypacker
"Fantastic entree, main and cocktail dessert. Service was fabulous. The whole atmosphere was wonderful. Music set at a perfect level too. Love it!..."
Lou H
"Nice Supprise. Went with a group of 9... service and food was great will definitely be..."
Sally Humphries
"A surprising find. Went for Mother's Day and both my wife and my mum thought it was great...as did I! Excellent service, food and wine. The desserts..."
Sstaffa
"I am about to commit a mortal foodie sin. I am going to give away the location of a hidden neighbourhood gem. That's right, you heard me. I am going..."
The Baroness Of Melbourne
"I cannot say enough great things about my main, fish of the day, the cone Bay Barramundi fillet with pea veloute, pan fried gnocchi, shaved fennel..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Great little local restaurant. Food was excellent. My only criticism is we found service to be a little slow & tables just too close together (didn't..."
Queen Of Tarts
"We had 12 people for dinner the weekend before Christmas - it was fantastic. The staff were super helpful with a couple of us with allergy..."
Marsha
"Best coffee on the strip.... The staff are amazing; experienced, understanding, perceptive. They provided clear descriptions of the dishes and..."
Foo Dee
"Everything eaten was delicious! Best churros I've ever had and the best is that you get to pick what chocolate sauce you'd like. Great service..."
Sweet Tooth
"Nicest restaurant ive eaten at in agesVery intimate and cosyService A1Very very classyDefinately be back..."
Alison
"The best meal I've eaten in a long time! A fantastic find with incredible food, lovely and kind staff, and a wonderful..."
Maddy Reid
"Great little find..... Picture this.....a cold Melbourne day, meeting with beautiful friends to celebrate a birthday, a quaint Italian restaurant..."
Empty Nester Ready To Eat
"Returned again to our new favorite restaurant. Shifted to Albert Park recently and found Ciao Cielo! What a find, great cuisine and wonderful..."
Gemma Parker
"Came back again on Saturday night, and have to say it was sooooo good again! Thank you for always having great food and beautiful..."
Celest
"What a beautiful dining experience!The service is spot on and there is a very creative chef who takes pride in what is presented. Really really..."
Poached
"Wow, lovely!. My fiance & I went here for dinner on a saturday night, since we have recently moved to the area!We definitely did not regret our..."
Chiclife
"Foodie Paradise. Found Ciao Cielo because another favourite was full. What a blessing... The most innovative combination of flavours we have eaten in..."
Lady In Red
"I hosted a dinner there and it was fantastic. The food was innovative, delicious and matched with wine! The seared scallops with pea veloute,..."
AndrewS
"Absolutely everything was AAA+. Kate's service and passion for the food, experience etc was the best I've had in Melbourne thus far. Just do it..."
Louise Maree
"Simply the best!. Love love love this place.The duck arancini balls are just to die for. The staff are lovely.You can order anything in..."
Bronwyn Bennett
"Fantastic little cafe in the heart of Port Melbourne! Excellent service, hardly any wait time for the food. We ordered their chilli crab spaghetti..."
Simran Kaur Sinh
"Delicious!. I was delighted with the food and the service. I will be..."
TT
"Amazing! Brilliant menu, great customer service - the chef even made gluten free bread crumbs for my spinach and ricotta cake. Great general vibes..."
Mietta Van Dam
"Had an enjoyable Saturday lunch with family. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly, knowledgeable host and great food. Looking forward to visiting..."
Discerning Diner
"Pleasant Surprise. Dropped in to this lovely private italian restaurant off the cuff and was very pleasantly surprised. Great personal service and..."
RB South Melb
"Wow!!!. This restaurant was a truly superb experience : fantastic service, amazing culinary experience, spectacular presentation, flavours, colours...."
JazzyB
"Great Italian food. Service was very friendly. Was a bit pricey for a weekday meal. We would go back for a special..."
Mistermister
"Fab food. One the real gems in Bay street serving lush Italian cuisine which makes you dream of the flavours days later. The chicken in the..."
Miss D
"Classy and delicious. Went there for dinner with another couple and loved this place. Service was really good, our waitress was very helpful and..."
Monica
"Fantastic experience. Genuinely friendly waitstaff and classic menu items made for a very enjoyable evening. Steak cooked to perfect Medium,..."
DMoney
"On arrival you enter into an ambience of sofistication yet not pretentiousness. To have Lindsay & Kate know what you want before you ask for it,..."
Jason
"One of Melbourne's finest gems - good thing it's not famous so I can always get a booking. Very nice, cosy small restaurant in a fantastic location..."
Omnidragon
"Sophisticated Italian food. This is a great restaurant for a finer dining experience. The food is Italian without being predictable and there is a..."
Galexander
"Beautiful Ambience. This small restaurant has a lot of charm, from the service to the impeccable food!a must do in Port..."
Lisabell65
"Second time & not the last... Being British & generally spoilt by the food in Australia we happened upon Ciao Cielo by accident in December '11. We..."
Sara Silvertoes
"A hidden gem! Had an amazing meal tonight - the reviews on here are all true. The bug dish wasnt on the menu tonight but it just gives us an excuse..."
RH
"This place is my life! eat..."
Dan Newman
"Wow! what a beautiful little restaurant, wouldnt be suprised if they get a hat soon. loved the food and what a fantastic wine..."
Ebony Spencer
"Yummy breakfast try the spinach ricotta cake witn poached egg, service was also great... Id love to go back for..."
Sweetcheeks
"Just had the most amazing valentines day dinner out ever!!! I couldn't believe my eyes when my boyfriend took me to this tiny little place which was..."
Jenny Hamilton
"Great little place. Small menu but food is too die for. Staff friendly and brilliant dessert cocktails. I will definately..."
Garry Lorimer
"Quickly becoming a favourite. Yesterday's Oz day lunch was another visit to Ciao Cielo this time with a couple of friends who have never been there...."
Mahmut
"My husband and I ate here last night for the first time. What an absolute delight. The food is the best I have had in a very long time and the front..."
Robert B
"Quails and more. Went just before Christmas - 4 of us from work. 4 quails ordered. Wish there was more for the price paid, but in short...delicious!..."
LiveToEat
"Quails of delight. We have just bought a BBQ and I am thinking of taking it back. For after having the BBQ Glazed Quails at Ciao Cielo, there is no..."
Martineb
"Fantastic Food and Service. Have eaten here several times. The welcome is so warm and honest. It is such a pleasure actually enter the restaurant...."
Brett
"Really liked the staff so friendly food good, maybe a few more choices for entrees would be a good move. We will go back, we come from peninsular but..."
Meshoes
"Brilliant. Thank you Kate for looking after gs all from Toni&Guy across the road. I loved the pork belly, well loved it all actually. See you soon...."
Stu
"Fantastic place! A little taste of Italy with super coffee, great people and one of the BEST Bircher Muslei breakies around! Well worth a visit..."
Jacquiemc
"Best in Port. The best place in Port Melbourne for good quality food and wine. Chef Brian certainly knows how to cook and Kate has got the chat and..."
Stuart.antony.jones
"The Best duck arancini balls in the WORLD - and if you like gnocchi , try the mushroom with truffle - every mouthfull, well it's just mmmm. Oh did I..."
Graham Holmes
"Staying in Port Melbourne really opened us to a refreshing look of Melbourne. There are enough pubs to test the best of pub crawls, but we wanted..."
Eddie
"Spectacular food and attentive service. Gorgeous soft gnocci with mushroom a highlight. The pork belly was stunning and cooked to perfection. Dessert..."
Lisa Torney
"Great food lovely staff. We dined with grandma and Our 4 kids aged 7 to 17 all loved the food and so did we. . My advice go especially if you are a..."
Must Love Food
"Loving it!. Ciao Cielo is a great little Italian café/gelateria dining oasis in the heart of Port Melbourne. First things first: The..."
K_Lar
"Little Gem on Bay st. As locals and foodies, my sisters and I have made this place a frequent haunt. The pasta is our favourite, especially the home..."
Penelope Berger
"Great Food!. Had the fish of the day, baked salmon. It was one of the best salmon dishes I've ever tasted. The ladies nearby were having one of the..."
Karen
"Brilliant after the update. We dropped by Port Melbourne for lunch this weekend and stumbled upon Ciao Cielo. It has apparently just been taken over..."
Kwanghui
"Omg!!! The gelati is simply devine!!! The hazelnut and rum and raisin are my top picks! But every single one has been anywhere from nice to..."
Ny101
"Italian stunner in Bay Street. For handmade pastas with exquisite sauces, the young chef at Ciao Cielo is in a league of his own. The restaurrant is..."
Lisa Rentessis
"If anyone is visiting Port Melbourne and wants good Italian food, go to Ciao..."
Fatboo
"So good! Food: this place offers some seriously good Italian food! Everything was so good. Everything came out in a timely manner, and was super..."
David N
"We had my sisters baby shower at Ciao Ciello in the main room inside. The food was incredible. Everyone loved it, and they were all very full which..."
Elena K
"My husband, daughter and I dined in for the very first time and we were thrilled we chose to celebrate at Ciao Celo. The menu is extensive- made..."
Sara Sahely
"Great heated winter outdoor area, warm environment and atmosphere. Dog friendly is a plus. Above all, really delicious pasta. We had chili crab..."
He Qijing
"This beautiful looking place is huge, divided into fine dinning, open air and a casual donning area. And the casual area is loud.... like people..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"We had a lunchtime function for 20 people for a 90th birthday party with a private space with garden access. It was a perfect setting for our family..."
Marguerite Hall
"We organised an intimate family engagement and this amazing restaurant has left a wonderful experience on us and our guests. Not an easy feat with 3..."
Trish G
Il Cantuccio
90/100 (2812 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Meatballs
Chili
Carbonara
Calamari
Tortellini
Risotto
Tortelloni
Mussels
Cannelloni
Profiteroles
Saltimbocca
Calamares
Ice Cream
Salmon
Gelato
Chicken Wings
Prawns
Beef
Polenta
Tiramisu
Pasta
"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
Donnini's Restaurant
90/100 (2081 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tortellini
Chili
Tortelloni
Calamari
Focaccia
Risotto
Tagliatelle
Calamares
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Prawns
Pork
Antipasti
Ragu
Tiramisu
Tortelli
Meatballs
Lasagne
Pasta
Carbonara
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had a great night out with magnificent food - 3 on our table ordered the prawns with linguine. The prawns were so numerous that I was offered a..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"‘Luscious Lygon’Mouthwatering food that was so good that I have to rate it as the best I I’ve had since I can remember.I..."
Tripparooney
"Came to Donnini’s for Sunday lunch after reading promising reviews online. It definitely did not disappoint. I could not fault our meals or..."
Lara Murdoch
"Great home made pasta with ohh so fresh ingredients. This has been my pasta house for almost 20 years now.Great wine list on offer to match up..."
SamWasHere
"We visited Donnini’s last night. We ordered 2 entree size Pasta’s (Tris Pasta & Linguine w Prawns), one bruschetta, one garlic/cheese focaccia, a..."
Eleftheria Kalantzis
"I've been here twice and both times had some of the best pasta I've ever had!Really lovely Italian on Lygon, a nice change from the cheaper..."
Dj Meowmeow
"I have been here a number of times and every time is a good experience. The customer service is always excellent, they are obviously very passionate..."
Jon Row
"Had a wonderful meal at Donnini’s. The pasta was perfect and the bruschetta was delicious. The service was excellent. Will definitely be back..."
Justin
"Visiting from Perth and came on recommendations from friends. My partner and I shared - focaccia bread, lasagna and the tortellini mascarpone...."
LoveToEat?
"We come here often - the food and service are consistently of a higher standard. Yet to be disappointed.  The  3 pastas - tris di pasta donnini -..."
Mary Pranjip
"Loved everything about this place, is well known and have heard all good things. The stand out was the trio pasta which gave so much variety and..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"I don’t often give 5* but this place deserves it. Good honest clean fresh Italian food. Great service and at a wonderful price. We are planning to..."
The Gift Girl
"PASTA TRIS that is all you need to know!!!PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRISThis is the best dish on Lygon..."
Moetfan
"Donnini’s at Carlton. I like the spaghetti with fresh prawn mussels calamari. Great Italian restaurant with good ambience. Fine dining restaurant..."
Steven Gu
"Such a nice little pasta place on Lygon Street! You'd be silly not to order the trio di pasta donnini 🍝 and get a taste of three..."
Deana Cannatelli
"THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN THE WOOOOOOORLDDDDD!! Best place everrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..."
Benny Macri
"My friend Duyen told me about this place a while ago, she said the pasta was amazing, and i finally got the opportunity to go today! And we ordered..."
Thuaners
"I kept it simple tonight and had a glass of Sangiovese along with the home made gnocchi. The Sangiovese was great but they always are. The star of..."
Shane Warren
"Great pasta, similar to what you might actually find in Italy. Recommend the tortelli. Very attentive service, being given a table right away and..."
2876998
"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne! 25 years I have been coming here and the food and family are as magical as have always been . Mi..."
Blake Ryan
"Huge fan. Pasta is excellent quality. Service friendly. Food comes quite quickly. They could easily accommodate my pram and baby slept while I..."
Andreas
"Review from February 2017The Donnini family's been serving Melbourne Italian food since 1952. At Donnini's on Lygon St, the handmade tortellini..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"Wow our lunch was fantastic.    The service, the food and the atmosphere.The home made pasta and tiramisu was to die for.... its a must..."
Kyriacoum
"Nice italian food with a good wine list. Staff are always friendly and enjoying a meal al fresco on lygon street makes for a very pleasant lunch or..."
Gursharan Chana
"Love this place and have been going for years. They serve good food but for me it is an order of Focaccia and a Veal Piadina on arrival before a main..."
Cooper
"My all time favourite pasta treatI come here when I feel like spoiling myself with rich, quality, hand made pasta!Their pasta tasting plate..."
Jm
"The handmade pasta and gnocchi were absolutely delicious....probably the best I've had in a while. The snapper was cooked to perfection - crispy on..."
Elderblood
"Great food and excellent service. Went for dinner and each person has a different meal - we also ordered sides. None of the meals could be faulted...."
Sarah Farfalla
"Been here a few times now and really like it. Menu is limited though all the food I've has been spot on. Only issue I've had is the sauce for the..."
Mireille
"Food is so good of course, but that's not I want to say , the manager had given us a surprise because during the dinner we had a chat and he knew..."
Mac Wong
"One of the established Italian restaurants in Lygon Street, Carlton. With fewer Italian eating choices now in this once heart of Italian dining in..."
Waiter's Friend
"Excellent pasta on Lygon St. Had the tris di pasta, and my favorite was the tortellini among the three selections. The filling of mascarpone was..."
FoodieCCC
"Best pasta in Lygon St. Started off with a delicious, tasty bruschetta - the tomatoes must be organic to taste this good. Ordered the main serve..."
J-dub
"What a delight it was to stumble upon this magnificent restaurant! Not only was the food delectable and the 'real and authentic Italian deal', the..."
Fiona
"This is the second time my partner and I have eaten here when in Melbourne. Food is really good and the atmosphere is nice. The service is amazing as..."
Winston Maximus
"We have been here many times over the years and still keep coming back for that tris di pasta dish! The service is always impeccable, the waiters and..."
Sztefani
"I hadn't been back to Donnini's in more than 5 years but I always remember their pasta fondly ... Especially the pasta trio which I used to always..."
Occasionalist
"The trio of pasta is what I came here for and it was delicious... Tortellini with a ricotta sauce then a gnocchi pomodoro and a fettuccine bolognese..."
Birdman
"Love their lasagne. The best I have ever had. Come back for it for several times. Still the best! The price is a bit higher than..."
Chloe Wu
"We've been here twice now - loved it both times. Pizza and pasta to share between us. Satisfying in all aspects. Very friendly staff and atmosphere...."
Zara Mitchell
"Nice ambience, attentive and friendly waiters/waitresses, and above al, great food.Visited this restaurant the other day with a friend from the..."
Inuneko
"Best pasta on lygon street, big call but it's true ! You can rely on the sauce being perfect & the pasta fresh every time. Try the trio of pastas -..."
NK
"Even though we had to wait for a while, the taste was great! Especially the bruschetta, it was fresh from the oven and it had a very soft texture to..."
Foodaddict
"Great Italian food here! Totally worth the trek in the Rain. Nice ambience and great food, pricing is reasonable. Definitely would come back..."
Andre Ang
"---October 2018----Back again for a quick dinner on a Saturday night, luck was on our side as they were full and a table for two outside..."
Rennie
"When I'm in Lygon I come here for my favorite Italian. I usually order the pasta but the pizzas look also very good. Decent price, not cheap but not..."
Kasy
"It was absolutely amazing! I had the three pastas, all were amazing but the tortellini stole the show. Absolutely amazing, great service and amazing..."
Matt Without The Cravat
"Quick service, good home made gnocchi, I had the calamari but wish I'd had pasta as it looked really good. Filling mains so couldn't manage..."
Helen
"Lovely starter of crispy cracker-like bread with fior di latte and San Daniele prosciutto. Entree of tortellini in sage butter was a revelation...."
MellowFever
"We have been dining at Donnini's for a couple of years now and always look forward to the whole experience. The food is authentic, fresh and..."
Tralee
"Quick and attentive customer service. Fresh and tasty pasta. Totally loved it. Would go back for more. Ordered the Tri-pasta..."
Aussie Nawaab
"I love this place and used to come here pretty often a few years back. The pasta is really superb, and the service was very warm and personal. Other..."
Finding Resonance
"Donnini's is my favourite place to eat. The quality of food and its preparation are without parallel. Carlton is full of Crapitalian along with their..."
Cattlin
"Had the trio of pasta, came out reasonably quick. The ricotta tortellini (middle) is absolutely amazing, so I'm hoping next time that is on the menu..."
Sammy
"The spinach and ricotta tortellini is to die for. Pizzas are pretty good too. Very attractive waitstaff ;) great..."
Fiona_tudehope
"Loved the food. Loved the Prawn pasta and bruschetta. Their focaccia is..."
Muniche
"Great Afternoon of superb Pasta and company.. I can't reccomend Donninis enough, the food was awesome and the service spearheaded by Chelsea was some..."
Gavgalway
"Best Pasta EVER. Cannot fault anything at all with Donnini's, Firstly the service was amazing!!!! I had the tortellini and Have to honestly say it..."
Findcharliebrown
"The best Italian food on Lygon!. My boyfriend and I have been to Donnini's on several occasions and it has not once disappointed us. The food is..."
Emily Fioramonte
"A great restaurant is only as good as it's good...right, half right ...ok be it 3/4's then but "consistency is king" and by that, I am never let down..."
Michael D.
"Outstanding!. What a great example of first rate Italian food. This family owned and operated business never disappoints. From the helpful staff who..."
Annadeflowers
"Traditional Italian with a dash of Artisan thrown in, you will love Donnini’s. Went out to dinner on another gorgeous Melbourne evening, meeting up..."
Giulia Tesoro
"My favourite Lygon street restaurant. Went to Donnini's last night with ten friends. Food delicious, service impeccable. Six out of the ten had not..."
Jan
"Awesome. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. A great night out. Will be back. We highly recommend the potato and speck pizza, pasta trio and the..."
Emma Johns
"A good place for a business/work lunch, though if there are large groups around it can be a bit loud. Particularly enjoyed the antipasto and share..."
Feckless
"Amazing food and noticeably excellent service even though the reataurant was fully booked. The food all came out at a reasonable time & it really was..."
Dave Walker
"Food was fantastic. Service was great and staff were friendly... Very worthwhile lunch visit...."
Galakto
"Lovely fresh pasta and flavours. Very friendly waitress. Kids LOVED it which is always a plus, both kids scored..."
Tammy Bollinger
"This restaurant is amazing!!It's a little bit fancy pancy, but the food was so fresh & delicious and the staff were all really friendly. Ordered..."
Sammy
"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Food, service ( lovely waitress) can't recomend this place enough.Thankyou for a lovely Sunday lunch.I..."
Louisa Kenneday
"Lygon street places are often ordinary. Donninis is no such thing. Lovely food, great service and good prices. Had the calamari here tonight as a..."
Two Sheds
"Beautiful food and wonderful service! We ordered the rib-eye for entrée and it was cooked perfectly. For main, we got the trio of pastas because we..."
Emma Strommer
"Solid Italian restaurant. I had the daily special - gnocchi with clams - which was tasty, but could have used a bit more seasoning. Good espresso...."
Laura Kalra
"What to eat when in Lygon st? Italian of course! Booked in Donnini’s to have a taste of their pasta! Family friendly, welcoming hosts! We ordered..."
Emilie Yeo
"Our table was waiting on arrival. We were seated at front window, lovely view of Lygon St. Friendly and attentive service team, served sparkling..."
John W Newey
"We always go to Donnini’s for great pasta. Their Focaccia is great with extra virgin oil and sea salt. I love their linguine with southern..."
BeeYan & King
"Always amazing food and service. Consistently delicious 😋 for decades. Every time we travel to Melbourne this is a must..."
Michelle Obrien
"Exceptional service, delicious food and amazing serving sizes! Will definitely be..."
Evelyn A
Lupino Bistro And Bar
90/100 (1570 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Octopus
Salad
Tortellini
Chili
Tortelloni
Crab
Prosciutto
Duck
Arancini
Risotto
Croquettes
Mussels
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Swordfish
Antipasti
Ribs
Ragu
Prawns
Vitello tonnato
Agnolotti
Tiramisu
Eggplant
Meatballs
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
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"A bit pricey but consistently good. Friendly service with helpful..."
Jerry MacMaren
"Enjoyed a birthday celebration and couldn't have picked a better place. No frills such as linen table clothes but the service and food were..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"Friendly and attentive service, delicious and comforting food. The menu selection was minimal, but every dish was thoughtfully designed with well..."
Avery
"It’s just..."
Zakibites
"A friend recommended we try Lupino, and we're so glad we did. The food was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Can't wait..."
E.N
"I love Lupino...."
Shuangwujasmine
"Exceptional food with good vibes..."
Sarah Chen
"I know this restaurant since back in the day when I used to live in Melbourne. Lupino has been consistently delivering high quality Italian food and..."
Rere_86
"Wanting to try something a little different, I decided on the Beetroot Agnolotti ($27), and I’m happy to say that my gamble paid off. The..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Great food and service, however the butter for the bread is served as individually plastic wrapped Western Star Butter. This is not conscious of the..."
Food Lover
"Preferred the mushroom risotto over the blue swimmer spaghetti but were both cooked perfectly al dente and well seasoned! Rocket salad was a good..."
Milla Vanilla
"Love the cute place. Very welcoming staff. Everything on the menu sounded delicious even though how small the variety is. It’s definitely not a bad..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"I'm finding that places with smaller menus tend to have better food and Lupino is no exception. First came the complimentary bread and butter and..."
The Pet Roo
"Wonderfully delicious, fresh pasta. Both the agnolotti and spaghetti were full of flavour and cooked perfectly (the agnolotti in particular just..."
Moose
"Pleasant cozy little restaurant! The food was delicious and the portion sizes just great. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Perfect for..."
Samuel Braim
"Richard and team are a class act! One of the best Italian restaurants at this end of the city. Service and ambience are both 4+⭐️ and the food is..."
Closey Le Connoisseur
"Yum yum & yum! The waitress was so polite, helpful & customer service was high on the scale 👌🏽The food was so delicious! I would..."
Angeline Pyz
"I tried Lupino for lunch and absolutely loved it. I had a pasta special with pork. The pasta was home made with paper thin slices of pork that melted..."
Hungry Tum
"Lovely little restaurant, with a pleasant, cozy atmosphere. We did not book a table and got to sit at the bar. The food was delicious, and the..."
Marianna
"3.8. Nice place recommended by a sage like member of our dining party.I’ve always loved the positioning of this restaurant. It enjoys a..."
Two Sheds
"Hidden gem! Dined in on a Thursday night and had a fabulous experience all round. Set on Little Collins St, this place is easy to miss but has a..."
@esjaysam
"We enjoyed the fare here. We loved all the entree selections especially the crunchy cauliflower. We recommend the tagliatelle with the oxtail ragu...."
Harrysingh Rawat
"We called into Lupino for a Italian lunch on a lazy Monday. I had always walked past the red wolf neon sign and wondered what was inside, as there is..."
Espy Eats
"You can’t fault the food service or ambiance - my favourite Italian in the CBD - I had the Bianca sausage ragu today divine ! Well done guys molto..."
Natski001
"Lupino which means wolf in Italian , is a little gem tucked away in Little Collins street towards the treasury gardens side of the city. Only a..."
Freeo
"The house made gnocchi with fresh ricotta was absolutely Devine. Soft fluffy pillows of potato in a rich tomato sauce. The staff are always..."
Moetfan
"Awesome service. Knowledgeable staff. Food was exceptional. First time but will definitely be back. I need to try everything on the menu...."
Foodie007
"Great ambience - atmosphere was relaxed without pretense. Comfortable yet classy. Great place for a group night out or even that special date!!..."
Mysy
"Blurry pictures because I only recorded the foods and didn’t actually get pictures in. Went here with my family for my 18th and had several pastas..."
Christy
"Lupino lived up to all the positive reviews. Staff were very friendly, attentive and restaurant was nice and cosy! We ordered a few dishes..."
Jiji
"Got a spot at the bar with my out-of-town companion after a last-minute decision to eat at my favorite city Italian restaurant on a Sunday night...."
Subifoodie
"On the night I attended Lupino with my family they actually mixed up my order, initially sending out the wrong dish - and still the food plus their..."
Esme
"Lovely Italian food! I can't really fault this place to be honest. I had the risotto with asparagus, pancetta, and scamorza ($28); and thought it was..."
Amara
" Was interested in eating here based on the good reviews. Service is excellent and staff very helpful. The food is nice - however I think I walked in..."
Linda
"The restaurant itself is hard to find... It's the one with the fox mark. The menu is a bit hard to read, but the food itself is really good :)..."
Tanks Beatbox
"The food was really delicious and we got free bread and butter which was really good! They had an excellent wine list and our waiter was really..."
CCC
"Ordered:1. Arancini - really tasty, you can't really go wrong with this 2. Crab pasta - very tasty, full of flavour, pasta so fresh, it is..."
High Tea Queen
"Delicious dinner at Lupino tonight. Cosy atmosphere and fabulous traditional Italian menu. For entree we shared the cauliflower frito with aioli and..."
Kate Dougherty
"We came here on our first anniversary in hope of something a little special to top off a beautiful day. Our initial waitress was a little..."
John Dobson
"Service is good. Good place to go on a date. Love the vibe and atmosphere here. Open kitchen, the bar has a lot choice of alcohol to choose, even..."
Fay Godanda
"All the class without the price tag. Great ambiance delicious pasta and good drink selection. Service is very good also. The ravioli is delicious...."
Eatdrinkrepeat_
"Had the best pasta in Melbourne here - the agnolotti with sage sauce. Smelled this divine thing being made in the kitchen, and it did not disappoint...."
Meeateor
"Yum...just yum! Don't want to be gross but if I could have licked my plate, I would have. I only took .5 the score off because I found the bar..."
Elle
"If you're looking for a good quality Italian meal then this place will deliver. The pasta is fresh and the pizzas are delicious. The standout for me..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Amazing food and service! We booked for 4 and took my 6 month old niece. The table had enough room for 4 of us and the pram. Great spot, amazing food..."
Abbey Suckling
"Firstly, there was nothing exactly wrong with our experience. The restaurant itself is perfect for date night and the staff were very attentive. Yet..."
Ashley Rose
"Lupino is a gem of Melbourne serving up delicious Italian food. The decor isn't fancy, the bread comes in a wicker basket and the butter comes in..."
BrunswickBeetroot
"Great service. Amazing fresh bread and warm olives. Best cauliflower I've ever eaten. Delicious beetroot cured salmon had a great balance of..."
Kel
"I dined here a couple of years ago and completely forgot to write a review. I'm coming back to Melbourne, and suffice to say Lupino's has come back..."
Lara Wills
"Perfect! Wonderful pasta, excellent and diverse wine list, cosy interior and the ability to hear your dinner companions' conversation because you..."
Fleur
"Cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Food was superb, in particular the Veal & Amaretto agnolotti, the wine was 10/10, the service was..."
Tamara Archibald
"A hidden treasure. Warm, welcoming, honest, wholesome, heartwarming. ..."
Belle
"An absolutely perfect dining experience! Exquisite food that leaves you planning your next visit to try more. Wonderful service and lovely atmosphere..."
Jasmine Cruickshank
"I've been meaning to try this place for a long time now. The outside is nondescript with a red neon wolf outline and white brick, whereas the inside..."
Emsy-eats
"We didn't have a booking just walk in and they had a table available for us. It's been a while since I had good Italian food. But this place does..."
Dublinese
"Thinking of having a reasonably priced Italian meal with authenticity then I would recommendation Lupino Italian restaurant . The paste was cooked..."
Damon Mayston
"Lupino was a cosy little restaurant with amazing service and delicious food! We were running about 45 minutes late, but as soon as we walked in we..."
Deana Cannatelli
"We were very cheeky & popped in for an early dins at Lupino. We received a warm welcome regardless and they found us a lovely table.We started with..."
HG
"Interesting combination of flavours and tasty. Started with creamy crab mix, deep fried- was crisp outside, creamy mix on inside. It was..."
Razorededge
"Lupino is a place suitable for both business events as well as intimate date nights. Prices are on the higher end, but guests definitely pay for the..."
Kell
"Not a place for a cheap feed (pizza margarita 20!!!) but between 25 to 30 bucks you will get a good feed of pasta. A safe place to go for a dinner..."
The Don
"Someone described this place as a "business lunch place". I would like to pretend it was me. It wasn't. But this place is. Inoffensive, safe Italian..."
Melb Eating
"Flew into Melbourne, checked into our hotel and after a long day we wanted something delicious for dinner.We were delighted to find Lupino just..."
Flavietta
"I find this place has some of the best pasta in the city. Had Arancini, meat balls, pappardelle, octopus, and dessert. All great. Service was..."
Lachlan
"Went on a Thursday night. Had a margarita pizza to share between 4 - had the tortelloni and it seems they rotate the pastas our relatively often so..."
Mann Hing Khor
"The best pasta and dessert I have had in a long time. Had the veal and amaretto pasta with burnt butter and sage sauce!! Was a delight to my taste..."
Jane Calligaro
"first of all I must pointed out our waiter - couldn't recall his name - was very well presented. Fresh clean and genuine..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Excellent experience to be had at Lupino. We were squeezed in at the last minute for an early booking before a concert. Beautiful handmade pasta and..."
Emily Walsh
"Typical Italian fare served with a degree of excellence. Whilst the dishes on offer stick to their Italian roots they also highlights the chefs..."
DR
"I went to this Melbourne CBD Italian restaurant with relatives from the UK. We ordered in our family’s standard way when at Italian restaurants –..."
MelbourneFoodPaparazza
"Lupino never disappoints. A very chic and modern Italian restaurant. Classic Italian food made to the highest standard. Ordered the pork cotoletta,..."
Finger Lickin
"Finally got to Lupino's last week, can't believe we have not been here before now but it has been on the list for a while now.  Started with the..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Another long standing, premium and renowned Italian restaurant specialised in handmade pasta and pizza in the CBD. Watched news recently that it is..."
J88
"Great venue. Not too big or too small. Food is gorgeous. Beautiful flavours. I had the special Linguine with lamb ragu. Perfect balance of richness..."
DanFoodie
"Eating at Lupino I was reminded of how spoiled we are for choice of restaurants in Melbourne. A great restaurant, staffed professionally serving..."
Dave Ansett
"Everything melted away to nothing in my mouth! I cant even tell you how long its been since I have eaten meat thats that tender. I would challenge..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Lupino is an absolute institution in the Melbourne food scene. The restaurant itself is nice, the staff are lovely and helpful and the food is just..."
Brungiel
"Fabulous place. We called in last night for a small eat and just loved the service, the food and the open kitchen - inspirational! We drank a..."
Footy
"My name is Alex and I am 10 years old. I love Lupino because the food is fresh and nice and the people are very friendly. The Pizza's were..."
Simon Ondaatje
"Great relaxing mood inside and staff are welcoming & warm.. Food is great without being too over the top or wanky.. open kitchen is quite..."
Highexpectations
"We had our work Christmas party here and the food was exceptional! Taking Italian to a whole other level... the cauliflower and octopus/salami..."
CU_Foodie
"Really really good. Crispy and fresh pizzas and delicious pastas as well. Reasonably priced for the area.  Make sure you make a booking otherwise..."
Mrs Mark
"My favorite place to eat at the moment and the veal Milanese with witlof, tasty tomatoes and cheese is to die for . Try the cauliflower fritters with..."
George
"Booked dinner on a Friday night for my husband's birthday dinner. Lovely family-run feel to the restaurant and the place was full of buzz. Although..."
Neetz88
"The food is superb! I've had numerous pastas in numerous places before, I often couldn't finish it because it's either too heavy, portion's too big..."
Antonia Yip Siew Pin
"Food was top notch. The quail saltimbocca just melted in the mouth and sauce on the veal ravioli was delicious. Service was great, including the nice..."
Ben Jones
"My partner and I made reservations for a Saturday based on a recommendation from friends. Our overall experience was not bad but not fantastic. Our..."
Todd Wallace
"Our waitress was very nervous and struggled with the specials, but the food is always delicious. Shame the carbonara wasn't on the menu, but I had..."
DumplingDoll
"Great service, food, wine and venue. Had a reasonable size group out for dinner and we tried most of the menu before we were done. Highly..."
DLC
"Amazing food - pasta is beautiful and dishes just melt in your mouth! Chef even made a special meal for my sister (it was her birthday).I would..."
R For Pres.
"After walking past this place at least twice a week, I finally stepped in for dinner. Sat at the bar and had the pasta with oxtail ragu. The ragu was..."
Ramen Girl
"The pasta here is absolutely amazing. It melted in my mouth and I thought I was going to go to into a food coma. We spent hours here pacing..."
Ellie K
"Hand-made fresh pasta at it's finest! The bread was crusty and delicious, brought back many Mediterranean memories for me. The staff are professional..."
Mr. Food
"Fabulous home made pasta and fabulous service! We didn't have a reservation, luckily there was room!!!! So accommodating, will def be back soon...."
Simone Busch
"Went for a pre-theater dinner. Had arrancinis, croquettes, cauliflower fritto, twice cooked souffle, and pork ribs. All very yummy. Attentive..."
Paulfoodie
"The idea of the Chef’s Table , where diners get to sit at an exclusive table in full view of the kitchen and its workings, is not a new concept..."
Trading Plates
"By far the best Italian restaurant I have been to in Melbourne! The tortelloni in brodo are to die for, the homemade pasta cooked to perfection! We..."
Anthea
"Retro slick. Remember those cool Italian restaurants from the eighties, very Conran, clean lines, lovely lighting?This is Lupino. Simple, well..."
Lovebunny
"Amazing spot and food..."
Food 2 Run
"If you can get a seat at the chefs bench, bypass the normal table and watch in awe at this amazing team dish up incredible food. Loved it. Thank you...."
I Like My Sushi Raw
"Hard to find treasure.. Booked last minute for a work dinner for 6 and they were more than happy to accommodate us at late notice.Love the no..."
Baristabear
"Love the food and great service!. Confession: I'm happy Il Solito Posto isn't open Sundays. Wanted some good Italian on a Sunday, but our fave ISP is..."
Red Jay
"Great food and excellent service. Pizzas were Italian style with thin, beautifully textured base and simple, fresh toppings. Chicken tortellini was..."
Capt Pants
"Lupino was a delight. Understated decor belighs the quality of the experience. The attractive young Italian waitor was extremely helpful and knew the..."
Craig Smith
"Perfect!. Service was fantastic, food was amazing (best pasta I've eaten!), nice atmosphere and enjoyable restaurant to sit in! Absolutely nothing to..."
Joz28ie
"Excellent food and service!. Presentation, food, service were all excellent! We had a lovely dinner here and left very satisfied. No..."
Ringo
"Being Italians ourselves , finding a simple traditional Italian restaurant who tries not too look to fancy on the menu is hard to find For once..."
LuciaEats
"Great Italian food experience. For ages I had walked past the Lupino little wolf light above their door and kept promising myself that I would go..."
Michaela.lobb
"You're the best......around. Delish....walked in off street. Sooo nice and great price. Service exceptional. Def coming back fo..."
Roigirl5
"An absolute favourite!!. We have been here so many times, and the experience just gets better with each visit!! Intimate settings, beautifully..."
Rach Freeman
"Welcoming and top notch. Picked out a Little Collins tapas bar as the pre-show spot to take my girlfriend for dinner, but on arrival the place was..."
Arnold Slang
"Warm and welcoming.. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Friendly and attentive staff, without pomp. Pleasing menu and guest friendly..."
S.MAMIL
"A little known gem. I had eyed of Lupino for a while and finally ended up heading in for a sunday night dinner. It was cold and wet outside which..."
Fish
"Lupino - Impressive in every way. It was great to visit Lupino with a friend last Friday 1 August 2014. It was a terrible wet winter's night, but it..."
Deanyjm
"Brought a client and my boss for dinner at Lupino after reading reviews. Glad we did! They were very accommodating (we were little late due to..."
Gabbys79
"Amazing food and amazing service. Just am awesome place I'm more than happy to pay for. Well done to Marco and all the guys there. Just..."
Pete
"Found this place on Urbanspoon as we were looking for a new city place to try. We were amazed. The food was wonderful. The penne with swordfish was..."
MalvernCustomer
"Reminds me of my Nonna!. Every so often, I stumble across an Italian restaurant that would play Frank Sinatra in the background. This place screams..."
Lisa Blackman
"Great slightly retro atmosphere, beautiful rustic Italian food and a very warm and friendly attitude to service. Will definitely be..."
Anna Connell
"Reliable. The house-made pasta is delicious (especially the tagliatelle when it's available) so you can't go wrong with ordering any of the pasta..."
Shitake
"Great Restaurant. We went here for the first time on Saturday for my birthday and it was an excellent choice. Great ambience, not too noisy and..."
Grome
"Very nice! Would definitely come back.Searched through urban spoon ratings and came across Lupuno thought we would try it and we were really..."
Christina Watt
"Lovely Place & Great Food!!. Had dinner here for my birthday. Booking process was easy. Had a large group with my grandfather who needs a fair bit of..."
Melinda Anne
"Magnifico!. Lupino has fast become one of my favourite little Italian spots in Melbourne. A casual setting, and simple, unpretentious, and..."
The Napoli Alert
"Great night, great place! The quail was amazing and so was the tortellini in broth! I would definately..."
Wendy Tran
"Mr Pucci thinks it's a great place. Been here a few times and never..."
MrPucci
"Exceeded my expectations on all fronts! You will not be disappointed, quality food & proffessional..."
Aidion
"Came to Lupino for Saturday lunch with a girlfriend and we really enjoyed the food. Had chicken and pumpkin risotto with marjoram which was perfect -..."
Babyleopard
"Good food. The food here was really good. When I walked in the front door I was a bit disappointed, the interior is pretty drab, feels cold and the..."
Richard
"Girl's Night Out. This is a little gem at the top end of town. Fresh, seasonal produce teamed with a gentle touch creates simple but satisfying food...."
Alli Mac
"Joyce, Don't Be Stupid.. Your review is terrible. You put an apostrophe in the word 'restaurant's' and you also went on to say that "Lupino is not a..."
SweetFaces
"This was a great find on the top end of little Collins Street. The menu is small but should cater for all tastes. Based on recommendations were going..."
Lord Tazz
"Amazing. Gnocchi is to die for as with everything else. The marinara was pretty pathetic though, two prawns for $30..bit..."
Bee
"Prowl-worthy. Lupino, meaning little wolf, is a busy, bustling Italian eatery in Lt Collins St, up from Bar Lourinha and on the site of the old..."
Missdelish
"If you're looking for great simple Italian food then this is the place for you. Quality produce, great wine list, great service! And to top off a..."
MissEM
"Finally an unpretentious good Italian restaurant. Wonderful simple food and lovely service to match. The octopus with potatoes and the gnocchi were..."
Marc Ferron
"Delicious. Superb ! Divine Italian cuisine (very impressive Marco and team !!) accompanied with delicious wines - wonderful 'space' and great view of..."
Pau
"BEST AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN MELBOURNE. I went to Lupino in a group of 8. From the minute we walked in, we all knew it was going to be a..."
GFarch
"Decent Italian but a bit overpriced.. Lupino has good italian food, however, for the price you pay it doesn't quite live up to in terms of taste...."
Gursharan Chana
"Delicious meal prepared with expertise and true Italian passion. Marco, the gnocchi rival those my Nonna used to make and your pizza base-..."
Willstar
"Delish Italian!!. Was wonderfully looked after the talented Marco, Richard and team at this fantastic restaurant! Enjoyed a divine, slow cooked lamb..."
Vanessa
"Beautiful food, generous portions!. I dined here recently for lunch with a friend. The service was excellent and the food did not disappoint! We..."
Clujen
"Left with a food pregnancy that I do not regret!. Pretty much awesome. I had the gnocchi for entree, Marinara main, Pannetore pudding for dessert...."
Kara Jerman
"I had dinner Saturday night on my own as my friend abounded me and was sitting infront of the chefs cooking. I suddenly didn't feel alone , the chefs..."
Susy
"Quality restaurant! Nice dining space, love the open kitchen, service was very good, friendly helpful and accommodating. Simple Italian dishes done..."
Luke
"Have been wanting to dine here for a while and finally had the opportunity tonight for our 6 month wedding anniversary. Booked a week prior for..."
Lulu2012
"Enjoyable meal had by all. Helpful and efficient service, excellent wine list and great Italian standards done very very well. Will come back soon..."
Nibblesnbubbles
"Had a great night out with friends. Food and wine was fantastic. Service great also. Thanks..."
Glenn
"A little pricey for the quantity you get, but it was a lovely place to have a drink and a casual..."
Danny Torode
"Shhhh.... keep this gem hidden!. We were looking for a dinner place, and this popped up. The reservation service was quick and easy, and on the night..."
Thurazin
"Really tasty quick and relatively cheap Italian! Had special pizza (so yum), ricotta gnocchi which melted in the mouth, caprese salad and homemade..."
Andrew Tregaskis
"Fantastic service from the staff at Lupino. Beautiful food too! Great environment... Unpretentious, inobtrusive, great value... Would go back and..."
Anna Walls
"YUM!. Love this place. Only been once but there's a nice laid back quiet atmosphere and the food was really yummy. My friends and I all ordered the..."
Kate
"Delicious!. Warm, relaxed atmosphere. Tasty Italian food at a reasonable price. Excellent service, will definitely be..."
Jessie
"Very good Italian-Australian! food nothing special.... A little bit expansive but the product is 100% Italian....I'm very envy about the..."
Roberto Catania
"Carmelo 1469. Great sexy restaurant..very good food very good experience and not..."
Liling333
"We turned up unexpectedly at 7pm on a Saturday night and were able to snag the last spot available. We Could not fault a single thing, so impressed I..."
Diana
"A perfect pasta fix. I am mad on fresh pasta and my man loves some carbohydrates after a big basketball game so after his match one night last week..."
Susannah Best
"Went to Lupino last night with friends and had a great night. Service was excellent and food uncomplicated but delicious. We shared a number of..."
I Love Minnie
"Took my husband to lupino for a date last Friday and very much enjoyed the experience. Lovely, simple Italian flavours, reasonably priced and served..."
Peet
"Simply delicious dining. Bravo Lupino! Very, very much enjoyed our experience at Lupino. By far the most delicious, honest Italian food in the CBD...."
Fe Black
"Elegant, efficient, excellent. Simple food, surprisingly well..."
Gasbrake
"Well priced simple Italian dinning. The dinner menu is very well priced with most mains under $30 and lots of starters to choose from. We were very..."
Puiyi Tiffany Pang
"Good pasta. Lupino is cosy and trendy with reasonably priced pasta dishes. I had the tortellino of chicken and garlic dumplings. While..."
Purple Bear
"Went here by default because next door was closed for renovations.without a booking,we were seated straight away despite the restaurant being quite..."
Fat_kid
"It's Saturday, my girlfriend and I take a chance on the cinema - but alas gold class is full. So we think "let's try mamasita" - but again beaten to..."
Bear Shields
"Buongiorno!!! Lupino!!!. I went there on Saturday night with a few friends we shared a couple of really well chosen bottles of excellent red, thanks..."
Jan Alles
"Anchovy pizza. Amazing light delicate and make sure you apply the chilling..."
Sean Kelly
"Great Place. The way the classics should be.Will be back soon, loved..."
Diner
"Great prices for delicious, Italian food in a great place. Lupino - delicious! A great, relaxed but cool inner city restaurant. The staff are really..."
Em Kaye
"Good, but a little pricey. Lupino is situated at the Paris end of Collins Street. Great location to get a bit to eat before seeing a show or catching..."
James Bond
"Great space and food. This new Italian eatery with pedigree, that is Richard Lodge and Marco Lori, has the X factor. The food is simple but..."
Diane Rowley
"Fantastic dining experience. I took my girlfriend out for dinner to Lupino with no prior knowledge of this place and I must say I was very impressed...."
Timmy Smalls
"A little bit of Italy at the Paris end of Collins. Lupino, a cute but classy new Italian restaurant in the site of the former champagne lounge in..."
Tom Kaye
"Lupino means 'little wolf' in Italian and this little wolf howls with Italian class and style. You can't miss the quirky red neon wolf sign on the..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"MoMo & Coco's "Guide to Doughnuts in Melbourne" -- elegantly restrained Lupino serves chewy nutella bomboloni, an ideal dinner before venturing to..."
MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents
"Lupino has been somewhere I have wanted to get to for a while and we are finally here! On a dark, cold Friday night we slip into our table and read..."
FoodieAboutTown
"A great little restaurant almost hidden away on Little Collins street. Friendly service and good..."
Petit Miamx
"Rustic, intimate, small but well executed menu. Great for dates (in my..."
Ashley
"That place was out of this world. Good proper Italian food. The waitress that served us was amazing and she was 2 weeks from giving birth but still..."
Aaron Lee
"Great place with a great atmosphere. Seems to be very popular too! Don't forget to ask for their daily specials - I had their pork..."
Wickd Chin
"Super friendly service and all the foods are scrumptious! Thanks for the nice service to Hola and Nicola! The food of the day= roast chicken with the..."
SH
"Lupino is a busy yet buzzy efficient restaurant with great food, ambience and prompt friendly professional service. A crisp lager comes out with warm..."
AZ von Muralt
"From the friendly greeting to the speedy first drink while we were waiting for our friends to arrive, this restaurant oozed attentiveness. Our waiter..."
Lyn Ferrall
"Amazing 👏 Food was exceptional. Staff were friendly and atmosphere was lovely and..."
Josie Trayte
"Exceptional service from Amanda! High quality cheeses, meats cooked with care and skill, all types of dietary requirements catered for and followed..."
leonie rizzi
"Quite enjoyed the day out in CBD, dining in at Lupino by the recommendation. Gnocchi, crumbled veal, tiramisu, and great selection of red wine..."
F Guan
Spqr Pizzeria
89/100 (2049 ratings)
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"I can't speak highly enough of this little pizza place in a laneway off Bourke street. The wood fired pizzas are to die for and the woodfired..."
St!nger
"Best pizzeria! SPQR is set on a laneway in the heart of the CBD in a typical Melbourne fashion. The menu is quite simple yet authentic...."
Ashleigh Michelle
"When you get excited about booking somewhere new and it turns out to be pants but then you leave and you end up at SPQR Pizza instead – it’s a..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Came here on Sunday evening. And apparently we have to book, but luckily we manage to just walked in. Couldnt remember what we got. But we definitely..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"We had a trio of pizzas on a full-on busy Saturday night here. All 3 didn't disappoint. The Margherita was a cheesy delight. Loved the..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"God damn that Quattro formaggi pizza is good! Dribble a bit of chilli oil on a slice to add a bit of kick and devour that beauty!Not a fan..."
Braden Hunt
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I was quickly impressed when the pizza came out, despite having a rocky start with the staff not welcoming me......"
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Delicious pizza, great wine list, great customer service. I've returned here and the food does not disappoint! Always jamming and there's a great..."
Le_orange
"Ordered a takeaway before the footy. I must say it is one of the best wood fired pizza places in Melbourne. The ingredients are quality and the staff..."
T-Roy
"SPQR Pizzeria is serving Neapolitan style sourdough pizza that's ready in 60 seconds thanks to a wood oven running at 420 degrees. Get it by the..."
Robin
"Really enjoy eating at SPQR, the woodfire pizza is amazing, very different toppings from your standard you usually get at some pizzerias, will be..."
Richard Tom
"If you know good pizza, you know DOC,  Lazer Pig and Takeaway Pizza are pretty up there right now, but I reckon this joint could take top..."
Hungry Habit
"4.5I came here today on a recommendation for lunch with friends. Wow I was so impressed, the pizza was magical, a super thin base with a lovely..."
Espy Eats
"Absolutely mindblowing when a restaurant's amazing entrees carries on to dinner.Ordered:🧀 Caprese (v): burrata mozzarella, heirloom..."
Jasmine
"Great for an easy family meal after/before the theater. Pizzas come out quick and they do gluten free. Has a funky feel and the service was..."
Andrew Carland
"Great pizza, friendly service although a little overpriced for what you get and also a very loud atmosphere. Was good overall and may return..."
Alex Rebbechi
"Senātus PopulusQue Rōmānus! Seeing the letters SPQR reminds The Dear Luncher of the “History of The World” movies by Mel..."
The Dear Luncher
"I always get SPQR pizza delivered because hubby love their truffle and potato pizza 🍕 I always like to try different pizzas and its always pretty..."
Piggyeatalot
"Simple, friendly and tasty.personal favourite pizza joint. Would highly recommend, amazingly authentic and spelt as though I was in Italy. Great wine..."
Charlie Francis
"Date visited: 02/10/2018.This Pizza restaurant is in my top 2 dining/pizza experience in my life!Not sure if I will be able to..."
Rick Dalco
"My family and I have been here twice and we absolutely love the pizza! So delicious, and the staff are very welcoming, friendly and funny/engaging...."
Claudia Lynch
"Such a rippa crew here! Can't wait to eat there again... great food amazing staff!! Delicious range of vegi options and they offer dairy and gluten..."
Sarah Liistro
"We came here on a late Friday night. I must admit we only ate here as all the other restaurants’ kitchens were shut. So glad we did. The pizzas..."
Hungry For Chips
"How difficult it is to find a simple Italian Pizza now adays?, and this joint does it well. Unique Melbourne iconic laneway entrance to cost wood..."
MelbfoodCritic
"Yummm, at last a really delicious pizza the prosciutto pizza was a standout and the bolognaise pizza was almost as good. The base was beautifully..."
George David Michaelides
"Beautiful rustic little restaurant tucked away in a alleyway. The Service was great and the food was to die for!! By far the best pizza we had for a..."
Maryke Fry
"Napoli with a twist. This is classic Neapolitan pizza, the fluffy crust, the soggy middle. But the difference is it’s sourdough. A blend of..."
Onara
"A delicious Italian wood fire pizza joint in a hip warehouse style space. The service was friendly and attentive and there was a wide selection of..."
Hungry Tum
"(4/5) SPQR is a cosy but surprisingly large restaurant filled with the wonderful aroma of pizza. The pizza menu on the wall has a great selection of..."
Julycheee
"S.P.Q.R pizzeria is a great place to get some some good wood-fired sourdough pizza in the city. They use quality Italian ingredients and have soft..."
Olive Sundays
"Went with friends for a casual dinner. The place was jam packed with people and we were lucky to get a table. We ordered pizzas and drinks. The..."
Shrish
"Not a bad option for a cheap and casual dinner in the city. Antipasto platter for two was really nice and quite generous. Pizzas were tasty but not..."
Kate Dougherty
"This underground pizzeria boasts an impressive wood fired pizza oven, it took no more than a minute to toss out a piping hot margherita to go. We..."
Mustard
"Great tunes, great vibes, great staff great food. Had a bottle of Pinot Grigio which was super crisp. Enjoyed the wood fired gnocchi of the day which..."
James
"YumyumyumyumYUM! I LOVE wood fired pizza! And this place was amazing. Friendly and knowledgeable service. Food is worth coming back for. Ordered the..."
Feast Meets West
"Great service and lovely pizzas - simple and not overdone with toppings. They are not crispy-based (if you're particular about that) but very nice,..."
L
"Hands down the best pizza I had ever and I’m not a pizza fan but the funghi one with white based made me a fan. Staff was really nice too...."
Fahad Jawaid
"I eat here at least twice a month and have had nearly every pizza on the menu.I absolutely adore the sourdough base. I'm a firm believer in..."
Jess Berger-Cross
"Dined here a few times now! Awesome vibe and ambiance. Great people. Funky music. Phenomenal pizza. And tiramisu! Top notch service. You’re missing..."
Vonlutge
"Amazing. Definitely one of my favorite pizza places in Melbourne. Service is great too - really friendly and attentive. A great place to grab a..."
EllyH
"The service was brilliant, the attitude of the staff was super friendly and upbeat. The pizza was amazing and the gnocchi was delicious. Would..."
Britt And Shane
"Great place for a work lunch. We ordered 3 pizzas to share amongst the 4 of us. They were quick and delivered hot with delicious melting cheese. We..."
Split The Bill
"Cosy, casual and great vibes. Awesome little pizza spot in Melbourne, the margherita is my go to, simple and delicious flavours. Wood fired gnocchi..."
Alex Gabriel
"Really enjoyed my Parma pizza, both times I’ve come it’s been consistently good. Nice rich sauce and not stingy on the topping! Friendly staff..."
Zoe Garkinis
"Love, love, love the pizza and antipasto platters here! I’ve been here so many times and have never been disappointed. Highly recommended..."
MSEAT
"- Staff are really enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the menu. - The base and crust is amazing. Thin and delicious. Seriously delicious. -..."
Stephanie
"Highly recommend the Monday special of a Margarita pizza and a glass of wine for $15! I'm also a fan of their nutella dessert pizza.Some of the..."
Kdiz
"I love pizza by the slice options (sometimes you just want to snack, or go on a pizza odyssey!), so SPQR is a welcome addition to Melbourne's pizza..."
Sean Romero
"Super fast service - we were able to get a table without a booking on a Thursday night. When we ordered our pizzas, it was as if the waiter spun..."
Tardar Sauce
"Incredible service, friendly helpful staff who went out of their way to make us feel really welcome, organised a high chair promptly and advised on..."
April_eats
"Have been here twice now for work lunches and both times have been impressed by quality and variation if the pizzas. Best wood wired pizza in the..."
PedGetsFed
"We had the Margherita pizza, gnocchi and Nutella pizza. Let me tell you, this was the best pizza and gnocchi I have ever had. The service was so..."
Jayde Mary
"Fabulous antipasto plate - mix of cheeses, meats, pickles and warm pizza base. $30 for 4 and impressive. Tasty pizzas - nice to see as many 'white'..."
Keith Lawrence
"My daughter was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in 12/14/2017. her condition was deemed terminal, although it was discovered that an oral..."
Finfrock JEFFREY A
"Very Nice!Busy Friday night, full of people, full of atmosphere and people having fun.Pizzas were right up there with the very best..."
Jpolinkos
"We'd seen this place advertised around the CBD quite a lot so were pleased when we walked past and "found" it. The interior is nice and spacious and..."
Clare
"Fantastic thin crusted pizza with a variety of toppings offered. Great beers on tap with a cool vibe. One of the better pizzas in the CBD. Would..."
Bachd3
"We went on Margherita Monday - $15 for a margherita pizza and glass of house wine (or beer). It was really lovely - authentic Italian pizzas, and..."
Tania Mc
"My mother and I went on Margherita Monday. Great value!!! Margherita pizza and house wine or beer for $15 and it was so filling.Lots of flavour,..."
Kiara Pocock
"Seriously good pizza! Have been meaning to check this place out since it has opened. The restaurant has a very cool casual atmosphere which is..."
MELB JOURNAL
"Love love their sour dough! Nice and simple toppings with great flavour! Very fast (thanks to the very hot oven apparently) and friendly service...."
Coco F
"I'll be back! Great pizza. Good atmosphere and location. Service was good but not "in your face". Loved the tiramisu - probably the best I've..."
Mim
"Two of the best pizzas we've ever had! One tomato base (Salumu), one cheese base (Tartufo).Service was friendly, fast and appeared right when..."
Norealcritic
"Good pizzaGo for red pizza selectionWhite pizza is not so flavoursome Good pizzaGo for red pizza selectionWhite pizza..."
Vinster
"Amazing pizza, service & music. Great concept! Fills a gap in the pizza market in Melbourne's CBD that's for sure. Will definitely be returning..."
Mike Gurrieri
"Hop over to SPQR, where you can get woodfired Neapolitan pizza by the slice, great for a quick feed to satisfy your pizza cravings and hunger pangs...."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"The service was very friendly and efficient here. The pizzas were better than other places that claim to have the best pizza like Gradi at Crown and..."
Dulicieux
"I visited SPQR in a group of 6 for a pre theatre feed. We were actually running about 15 minutes late and I gave them a quick call and they were..."
Minda Barley
"Amazing pizza joint! Staff are super friendly, great atmosphere situated in a cozy spot at the top of the town (easy parking and access via..."
Bennybadge
"Had a great time at this hidden away pizza joint... Super friendly staff, had a fantastic wine reccomendation  & all the pizza's we tried were..."
Daniel Robertson
"First things first, I have worked at SPQR as a Dj since it opened, so you may think this review is biased or sounds too good to be true, but the..."
Mr Lob
"One of those inconspicuous little spots you'd overlook, but is surprisingly decent. We couldn't get into Rice Paper Scissors (mad queue as always)..."
Kein
"I’ve instituted an informal rule for myself where I limit my intolerance breaches to three a week. And those aren’t three days, but rather, three..."
Sonia Nair
"Great pizza and great staff!! The calabrese pizza is just the right hotness!! Good selection. Will return. Music and ambiance good for a pre theatre..."
Jacqui Draper
"Funny DJ in the background but generally high quality pizza with an excellent amaro list.Prices about the same as every other good pizza..."
Il Snoberino
"This is literally the only pizza place I have ever reviewed. I came onto Zomato JUST to review this pizza place so I'll let you just IMAGINE how good..."
Nathan Murphy
"Really enjoyed my night at SPQR! Beautiful authentic woodfired pizzas, great entertaining service and a boozy tiramisu to finish off. Such an..."
Jessica Smith
"Took a group of 4 here for dinner and everyone loved it. I'm celiac and it was simply the best GF pizza I've ever had outside making my own. They..."
Andrew Hyde
"If you're after a Neapolitan style pizza go and check it out. The crust was perfectly cooked and fluffy, and the side salad of Broccoli is something..."
Laurie
"Stumbled across this fantastic new Pizzeria in between Exhibition and Spring streets. It's a Scandinavian style place with an open plan bar (quite..."
Jay Contor
"I'm Italian, and I tell you that SPQR would be a great Pizzeria in Italy as well!!! Best pizza i've had in Melbourne! It made me miss Italy!!! Soooo..."
Andrea Farina
"Great new addition to CBD. Service friendly and speedy making a quick lunch very viable. Space terrific - looks great for dinner too. Pizza base..."
Latitudes
"Nice and fluffy pizza bases with a good chewy bite.My favourite was the Amatrice with the guanciale pork cheek ham with the tasty San Marzano..."
Alpha Lau
"Pretty quiet when we popped in for lunch.ordered the marinara which had great flavour and a good Base. Staff friendly and overall a good..."
Phil
Cucinetta
89/100 (1733 ratings)
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"Wow. What an amazing place. The food, wine and service were truly amazing. I would definately recommend visiting this resturant for a rememberable..."
Mj Jack
"I almost didn't write this review because we don't want anyone else to discover our new family favourite! ;) But they truly deserve all the kudos and..."
Tasha Patel
"Amazing - highly recommend. Food is sensational, service spot on. Recommend to book as place is teeny tiny. I’ll be back for sure..."
Lisa-Anne MacGillivray
"Excellent little find in Murphy St. The place has a great buzz to it although it only seats about 20 patrons. Food is surprisingly excellent and the..."
Tony Maynard
"Our new local - Loved everything about this place - the service, the food, the vino glasses, the ambience, the bag hook under the bench. Attention to..."
Jessica Holmes
"What a hidden treasure to find in the heart of Sth Yarra! Amazing dinner with my gorgeous friend Scott Borg as his b'day never ends....Will so be a..."
Michele Phyman
"Small and charming little Italian place - Great service, exceptional..."
Arthur Lim
"Love this place. So small and cozy, delicious Parmesan wheel pasta, great..."
Sarah French
"Great place . Delicious pasta , great service and..."
Andrea Littlejohn
"Have been there a few times now and every time is a WOW moment. The food is amazing and so is the..."
Sue Green
"Amazing little restaurant! Staff were so authentic and food and wine were..."
Travis Paine
"Fav Italian restaurant - also my fav waitress is always so welcoming and lovely, Georgie. Manager should know she is a..."
Georgia Williams
"One of a kind ... Tasty dishes , cozy atmosphere ... good wines ......"
Claudia Palletta
"Beautiful down the strada little hidden gem. Like in Italy: comprehensive yet simple fresh menu every week, and great compact kitchen+floor ambiance...."
Berto Vaissiere
"Excellent food and staff!! Thank you..."
Giulia Miller
"Amazing!! Went there on Sunday that just past. With a group of friends. The food and drinks were amazing. Love everything about it. Would be going..."
Rebecca Grigg
"Fabulous flavours, simple but sensational mouth watering food - our new favourite place to eat in..."
Robyn Cherry-Campbell
"Love love love this place. Our little local favorite restaurant. Great food, wine and..."
Louise Sanger
"Another amazing meal at Cucinetta. Owner Ben and his chef really know how to create a dining experience. Delicious flavors of the best produce..."
Dani Richter
"Forza..."
Fabio Pisciottano
"Love this place. Awesome service and food. And Ben makes the best lattes in..."
Dani Hargreaves
"Perfect dinner - food is divine & the staff are..."
Lisa Ryan
"Nothing I don't love about this place!! Love the team, love the food, wine, space! Never fails to put a smile on my face ☺️ don't ever..."
Kristen Fitzmaurice
"Exceptional on all fronts - just don't tell people who aren't foodies, they will just take up space in this cozy pLace. Had dinner by myself tonight..."
Christopher Sferrazza
"One of my absolute favourites. So intimate, such great food and Ben and the team are very hospitable and make for a really enjoyable..."
Campbell Daff
"Awesome food, awesome service, awesome..."
Aaron Brown
"Beautiful little place to eat with amazing pasta, friendly host and relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely return..."
Kendall Legudi
"Fabulous..."
Jodie Maunder
"I've been wanting to come here for ages, but it's tiny and deservedly popular.  The staff were delightful and smoothly manoeuvred around the tiny..."
Soniagowan
"If I could give this place a 6 I would. If you want to feel like you're in Italy having amazing food in a great atmosphere this is the most..."
Steve Levon
"No pun intended but a true little Italian restaurant. From the moment you are greeted at door until you leave you are immersed in an Italian cultural..."
JB
"Cute and comfortable is how I’d best describe this restaurant. For a romantic night out this is the place to go. Thanks for the beautiful Italian..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"Possibly the tiniest fine dining restaurant we have ever eaten in, Cucinetta is only 29 square meters including the kitchen. So, the menu is small..."
Robin
"We had a birthday party here and they were amazing. They nailed every aspect and made it such an enjoyable evening. I can't recommend it enough. It's..."
Wiesel
"Absolutely perfect. Service was on point; the food was impeccable. The homemade spaghetti was perfection. Tasted even better than most pastas from..."
Hoang Le
"I could have died and gone to heaven when I tasted the pasta here. I don’t usually get overly excited by Italian restaurants but this understated..."
Kimbo
"A cozy little corner serving great food! The cacio e pepe with truffle is just a delight!Hubby devoured the ragu tradizionale.The..."
Sue_dyosa
"Cosy dining defined. If you want a memorable dining experience than Cucinetta is the place for you. The service; impeccable, the food; to die for...."
Wulffdylan
"A lovely little restaurant just off toorak rd. the warm and friendly service made us feel right at home as soon as we arrived. We happened to visit..."
Queen Of Food
"The restaurant was small and cozy which is just wonderful on a cold winter night. The staff was extremely warm and helpful and took time explaining..."
Whitney Yeow Chong
"Cucinetta is a cosy little space in South Yarra where they serve traditional Italian food with seasonal produce and change their menu every week...."
Olive Sundays
"From the outside, Cucinetta looks like any other small restaurant around the South Yarra area. However, they are one of only a few Italian..."
Melbourne Culinary
"I can’t get enough of this place. Ideal for almost any occasion. Wait staff are great and read their customers very well, food is terrific (their..."
Samantha Todd
"It was very tasty but I didnt think it was worth $29 plus $3 for truffle oil. My friend n I ordered the parmesan cheese wheel pasta. The pasta was..."
Coco
"As I walked into the front door, I immediately felt like I was in a cute little restaurant in Italy. We sat at the bar while we waited for our table..."
The Truth About Food
"Loved this restaurant! So quaint! Really feels like you’re in Italy being there, the staff are great, very knowledgeable and attentive, the food..."
Jenny Hetherington
"Fo0die dined as a guest of Cucinetta and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service. Cucinetta is a nice..."
The Fo0die
"Tiny restaurant tucked away in South Yarra.It is loud and cramped with a constantly-changing menu and very few options for fussy diners......"
Filet De Boeuf
"Service: great service, we were met and seated right away. The menu was explained to us in detail, which gave us a feeling of care and importance..."
Chrissy Halden
"Amazing little place hidden away just off one of South Yarra’s residential streets. Small, comfy and accompanied by great service this place..."
Jenny Jin
"Cucinetta is a tiny restaurant in South Yarra, so large groups must book ahead. Service was very friendly & attentive. The menu changes every week so..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Ratio Decidendi: If there was one single dish that I missed the most from my time in Europe it would be cacio e pepe, a simple pasta dish that..."
Dimsumforone
"Nice risotto, beautiful wines. The best place in South Yarra. I love Cucinetta. My friends and I love the pasta and we choose always this place...."
Nicolas Rosane
"Beautiful pasta. this place is one of the best in south yarra. Your pasta really is so good, you can not stop eating! Its admirable service and..."
Lore Rosane
"We booked this restaurant however our booking was not found. They were very helpful and server is. Great food and friendly staff. Not much more to..."
Jjoseph.h
"Brilliant. The Italians do it better. You won’t get more authentic Italian than this place, it was superb, main and delicious dessert. The cheese..."
Louiepepper
"One of the best Italian in Melbourne. Small, charming little place with exceptional table service. Menu changes on a weekly basis. We went..."
Arthur Lim
"Came to Cucinetta last night with my mama. The restaurant is busy, and bustling and cramped- in the best way! I was reminded of being back in a small..."
Maddie Kingham
"Waitress was awesome, really explained menu thoroughly. Small menu but changed weekly so understandable. Produce was super fresh, pasta was amazing...."
Emily Morris
"Meaning "little kitchen", Cucinetta is a stunning little Italian eatery in South Yarra. If you are looking for a truly authentic and memorable..."
Gastrology
"Translated directly as “Little Kitchen”, Cucinetta holds true to both their name and their Italian heritage.Dishing up some authentic and..."
Penguineats
"Absolutely would recommend this little restaurant to anyone in the area looking for great food and great service. My wife and I have nothing bad or..."
Anthony Gee
"INCREDIBLE food, atmosphere and services! Seasonal produce with the menu changing weekly. We were fortunate enough to enjoy the family size banquet..."
Annalise.browning
"IG: @hungrycookieee    Happiness is cheese and pasta and you can find happiness at Cucinetta. The cosy Italian Osteria opened in 2017. Since then,..."
Hungrycookie
"They say size matters but that's not the case for this little restaurant. I came here for the parmesan cheese wheel pasta and was blown away by the..."
MisoHungry
"Lovely little Italian joint in the neighborhood. Perfect for friends catch up or have a quiet dinner. Food is very authentic. My favorite is the..."
Alwayshungry
"The service and food here were absolutely perfect. My friend and I wanted to share a couple of mains so the chef split the dishes up so we didn't..."
Laura De Martino
"What a find! Cosy and intimate restaurant which serves authentic Italian food. The minute we walked through the door the service was outstanding...."
Ornella
"Cucinetta is exactly the kind of place you’d love to have as your Italian local. With a weekly menu that changes each Wednesday, you’re..."
Sub Urban
"Tiny place. Solid food. I had the duck and porcini tagliatelle and it was great. Panna cotta was nothing special. Overall an enjoyable evening...."
PK
"A magnificent restaurant with lovely food and wonderful service. The choices are few, however the food is divine. Everything is fresh, simple and..."
Pauline White
"I would have never expected to have such a good pasta outside of Italy! The place is very small and intimate, perfect for a casual lunch or a..."
Valentina
"This is some of the best food I have ever eaten.We arrived at this tiny restaurant on a Friday night and managed to score seats at the bar...."
Alison Read
"This intimate local Italian gem seats a maximum of 20 people & serves a delicious combination of classic & contemporary Italian cuisine that changes..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Cute little restaurant with a menu that changes weekly. I dined at Cucinetta for the first time tonight and loved the intimate atmosphere and..."
Kate Dougherty
"I have been meaning to eat here for at least 12 months and finally made it today. It was amazing - home made bread, pasta and amazing service. ..."
Miguel Sanchez Robertson
"Me and my partner have tried to eat here so many times but the tiny place was always full and for a good reason. Finally, I got there with a..."
Shlomi
"Came for lunch for the second time. I enjoyed their dishes a few month ago, and came back with high expectation.Ordered Casarecce with..."
M&M
"Had the Mascarpone & spring onion dip and Penne Aglio e Olio.. Sensational. Delish. Great host, great food, can't miss this little local italian gem..."
AnakGendut
"Fantastic little hidden gem in South Yarra. Ever changing menu and awesome food which keeps us going back for more . Staff and fun and friendly and..."
Robert Poulter
"Such a great find - this cosy, authentic Italian is some of the best food I've had in a long time.We booked a table (which you can if your..."
Rhi Godwin
"Delicious!!!Freshest pasta I've ever eaten & watched the chef prepping it just prior to service. Absolutely fantastic vibe created by the owner..."
Rach
"This is a very small place and the menu is very limited. They do a great job with whatever food they make! This is another favorite of mine. I..."
LizzieLiz13
"My go to local Italian. The menu is small, like the venue itself -  but there is always something for everyone. This is authentic Italian in a cosy..."
Kim Stephen
"We had a great meal at Cucinetta on Saturday, the slow roasted lamb seasoned with parmesan and roasted vegies was my favourite. A great spot for a..."
Hamilton
"Great little place. I came here with a close friend who moved to the other side of the world, and who I only see once a year now. Was glad we chose..."
Georgia
"Beautiful little restaurant. An excellent meal; fresh ingredients, great balance and flavours. The caramel panna cotta with currants was outstanding...."
Kernotsh
"Loved this place! Excellent service, fantastic food - highly..."
FingerLicknNiko
"THANK YOU urbanspoon for presenting this wonderful place to me. So incredibly..."
Breana Lawrie
"We were really impressed with the food and the ambience. Will definitely come..."
Joasiapen
"Great simple food. Great price. Lovely staff. Can't wait to go back..."
Elliot
"AMAZING! I'd pay just to sit in this restaurant and enjoy the atmosphere. In an area where you could eat at a different italian 7 days a week this..."
Sarah Wise
"My new favourite. We ate at Cucinetta for the first time on Wednesday and it sure has changed from the Sushi bar it used to be. The transformation..."
Elliotgill
"Great find. Lovely simple Italian food, personal service and so much passion - you can't go wrong eating here. Highly recommend checking it..."
Richmond Delights
"This is by far the best italian I have had this year. Fresh and creative menu, modern italian at its best, love the flavours!. Ambience is great,..."
Jackie
"Little Italian Gem. A few friends and I went to Cucinetta for dinner a few weeks back and had a fantastic night.The staff (Benny in..."
Marcia Allan
"Amazing Food. A fabulous little restaurant. Owner Ben makes an attentive host, and a tight menu of clever, seasonal foods meant we could..."
Fiona Newbold
"By far the best italian i've had in..."
Ricardo S
"Menu is constantly changing to take advantage of what's best in season. Great local vibe, friendly service. Highly recommend. Great date..."
Sarah S
"Great locale. First time here, despite several walk-bys. Really enjoyed our evening, asparagus were very fresh, bean and pepper starter was yummy...."
Mark From Melbourne
"Perfect!. This hidden gem is wonderful - off the busy & noisy Toorak Rd, Cucinetta is the perfect place for authentic Italian & some very delicious..."
Stephanie Loupelis
"Beautiful authentic yet light and innovate Italian food sets cucinetta apart from the competition. Wonderful flavour coupled with excellent value and..."
Emma B
"$32 for 2 courses and a glass of wine, pasta mains. Perfect choices and snug seating, cozy, cute with awesome..."
MattW
"Lovely food. Sausage main was great. Service was..."
Scott Lamin
"It's dress rehearsal week and the food was amazing; wine lovely and friendly service. Imagine what they will do when they open completely. Will come..."
Karen
"The 29 cheese gnocchi was as one would expect: very cheesy, and very salty too. I love cheese and this dish definitely went above and beyond to..."
Anisa Anwar
"Booked in for a lunch on the last day of the cheese wheel cacio e pepe dish- glad we did! Really tasty pasta dishes, totally full after. Wish we had..."
Hayley May
"Everything was perfect!! I went last night to see what the hype was about and safe to say this is one of my top 5 favourite dining experiences in..."
Natarcha Jones
"I visited on a Sunday night at 7pm with a booking for two. The place is tiny so definitely book ahead. We went for the 29 cheese gnocchi event, so we..."
Bridget Cleary
"TOP SHELF PASTA. Yummiest risotto I've ever had. Caprese salad and Pepper Pasta were brilliant up. Flavour and freshness is unreal. (Note: cheese..."
Isaac Jacobs
"Cucinetta - Artisian Fettuccine ‘Cacio e Pepe’ w/ Truffle $36.99 - Button Mushrooms in Taleggio Fondue w/ Crutons $26.99 - Homemade Gnocchi w/..."
Mashi_soyo
"We couldn't fault anything at our visit to Cucinetta. We had to change the booking about 5 times due to Covid & other circumstances and had sent many..."
Pauline De Pasquale
"Gorgeous place with excellent food and really friendly service. We particularly loved the arancini entree and the cannoli. Fair warning though, if..."
Tim & Gabby Malone
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89/100 (1460 ratings)
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"Managed to grab dinner for two here on a busy Saturday night. No booking, under 5 minutes and we were seated. Good wine selection, with a variety of..."
David Parer
"Fantastic food - the potato pizza is to die for! Cocktails are amazing - you must try the espresso..."
Craig Stanford
"Such a lovely place. The service was fantastic, the food was incredible and I would highly recommend this place. We had 3 different pastas, all..."
Julie Blackley
"Loved their service. They cooked my meal on a separate pan when requested to ensure my meal doesnt come in contact with any meat. Really tasty food..."
Ishrat Hasan
"The food and the service were excellent. A great place for a quick bite or a leisurely three course meal. We'll be..."
Brad Keele
"Fabulous..we walked in off the street on grand final nigh..no tables but promised a call in an hour. 20 minutes later we had a table for 6 and..."
Tina Smith
"Visitors to Melbourne staying across the lane. This became our "local" for the couple of days we were here. Enjoyed dinner, coffees, cocktails and..."
Francine Traeger
"Greeted well as you enter the restaurant, delicious food, excellent service - nice wine list - has it all....we enjoy the dinner - Margaret Cunniffe..."
Margaret Cunniffe
"The most amazing food you can have!! The gnocchi melt in your mouth and 24hours later I can still taste the flavours from my truffle parmigiano..."
John Cardamone
"A great place to eat authentic Italian. The staff was very friendly and..."
Ken J Clifford
"Some of the best pasta I’ve had in a very long while, with delicious salads, sides and the desert was to die for.I can’t recommend..."
La Ola Es Mia Cocina.
"Great Italian, excellent knowledgeable service backed up by great food, wine selection and coffee. Highly..."
Chris
"Its been a while since I last visited Lello and I was pleasantly surprised by the improvements. The staff were professional, knowledgeable..."
Espy Eats
"Pretty busy place for weeknights. Good place to go after work. The service is pretty good. We've ordered few things but my favourite are the gnocchi,..."
Priscillia
"Been here a few times now! Consistent pasta, love the traditional flavours. Prices are reflected in the dishes and love the atmosphere. I have tried..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"Cozy Italian restaurant on the corner of flinders lane and Russell street. Lovely atmosphere and wonderful staffs. And of course the food was..."
Ann
"Excellent service. The gnocchi with zucchini was phenomenal. Great texture and loved the sauce. Ricotta ravioli with eggplant also tasted great...."
Whalesfoodadventure
"A wonderful place with amazing Pasta dishes and mains. The gnocchi with pomodoro sugo and the special Fish of the day were super fresh and tasty-..."
VeeC
"Walked in for a pre-show dinner on a blustery Friday night. We were eating early so did not bother making a booking. The after work bar queue left us..."
Umami
"From the food to the service everything we experienced was absolutely faultless. Little pumpkin arancini was to die for as was the caprese salad..."
Birdman
"Nicely located, nice interior, we were seated at table for 8 closest to kitchen and the soundproofing in the place seems well done, most places you..."
Sophie S
"Top dining experience all round, especially if you love Italian food with a difference. The staff were very professional and super friendly, making..."
Custardbun
"Very authentic italian cuisine. With the touch of expressive italian waitress that make the atmosphere sparkling even more. The ambience is on point...."
Fuad Pratama
"Amazing service - I had a suitcase because I was on en route to the airport - not a problem for the staff who promptly stowed it away. Next the..."
Sartaj.s.sandhu
"Lello is a sleek Italian cafe/restaurant on the busy Flinders Lane / Russell street corner. Nice fitout makes this venue aesthetically pleasing and..."
Espy Eats
"Came for lunch, had the kingfish and charred cauliflower. At first I was a bit put off by the $36 price tag.. but it was absolute value for money. It..."
Alex Bogart-King
"We ordered only 3 dishes but the 3 of us felt very full! The food and customer service are both excellent. Quiet atmosphere but nice warm feeling...."
Hoang Trang
"Probably some of the best pasta and lasagna I've had in melbourne all very fresh ingredients and everything is made from scratch. Highly..."
Dee Tuncer
"I had lunch there yesterday and loved it. My companion had the handmade potato gnocchi and I had these amazing zucchini flowers stuffed with goat..."
Angel Lewisova
"Seeing this is a pasta bar I’ll focus on that! The lasagna I had was probably 9/10 absolutely delicious. Can’t say the same about the calamari, I..."
Denny Patron
"Some of the best Italian I have had in Melbourne, the pasta and ingredients were so fresh and delicious! The atmosphere was very romantic and will be..."
Therese Rowan
"I love love love this place! Has the best cacio e pepe! Their pizza is also probably by the the closest to what you can get from Rome..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"My fellow diners and I had a great experience at Lello last night. The ambience was great (cheerful but not too noisy); the staff were delightful and..."
Sarina R
"If you work in the city, you’re in for a treat – the public transport system will get you there. If you are planning on driving in, and depending..."
The Domestic Traveller
"Lovely atmosphere, great service and the prawn pasta dish I ordered was quite nice and had a lot of effort put into it. The menu and the food..."
Dulasha Fernando
"I visited this place when it used to be Ostaria and I like the new look and menu!Lello has a very welcoming feeling, great ambience with..."
Eatabelle
"Can’t fault this place. Love it! The food, atmosphere and service 👌 have been a few times now and it never disappoints, highly recommend the..."
Beth’s Bites
"Great place for delicious Italian foods. The grilled calamari entree was super delicious with a charred flavour but still tender. The pine mushroom..."
AC
"The menu had pasta of the day which was veal pasta with truffle. It was so good, so that’s why I’m giving it a 4. Pizza was also pretty good and..."
Hungry Koala
"A friend suggested that we try Lello based on the good reviews on Zomato.We had some garlic focaccia to start and I decided to go for the..."
Ilovefood13
"Lovely ambience, great beer and good pasta. While the pasta tasted fresh and handmade it wasn’t bad but nothing extraordinary. I got the margarita..."
Christine Stephen
"The service is absolutely spectacular— incredibly engaged staff, warm, welcoming and with brilliant suggestions. The squid ink that was..."
Neer Ly
"Fresh home-made pasta! This place has my heart! Very friendly and relaxed. The venue is stylish and welcoming.I usually stop in for a quick..."
Sterling Archer
"I can only rate based on their coffee as I didn't have any of their food. Stopped in for a business meeting and the staff were friendly and very..."
Foodie4Melb
"I can't comment on their food as i didnt have any but their coffee? Wow. 👌Had a business meeting and the staff were courteous and friendly..."
Bigfatfoodie
"Excellent service, with good quality food. The pasta I had was al dente, and I thoroughly enjoyed the story behind the pasta told by the waiter who..."
Daniel
"Called in here last night for dinner before the theatre. We didn’t book and we managed to get a table for which we were really grateful...."
Timinmelbourne
"Delicious Italian fare! The Garlic Focaccia was just heavenly, and the calamari was nice and tender. I was really looking forward to the gnocchi but..."
Avolette
"Pasta made fresh daily, and serving Atomica coffee. Came for lunch. Food: Lamb ragu gnochi. Gnocchi pieces were beautiful, the perfect..."
SJFU
"Great pasta though I’d give it to Tipo 00 in a competition.Atmosphere and refinement a big step forward from what was here before...but..."
Rod Coleman
"The best place to enjoy a glass of wine and fresh home made pasta. We had the rabbit tagliatelle and the seafood pasta. To die for. We finished our..."
Andrea Agosta
"Had a vey nice evening here with my missus. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. Loved the Salumi plate and the seafood pasta. Looking..."
Luke Shaun Martin Jasper
"I did have the best vegemite toast on sourdough I've probably ever had this morning. Just the right amount of everything. It made me happier than it..."
Morag Longbottom
"Stumble upon this place randomly and decided to give it a try. Not many pepole when we first step in, but the place is full after we left around 9pm...."
Bubbles
"Lamb ragu pasta($29-$30). The sauce and meat tastes delicious. I think it would have been nicer if there was more sauce though and bigger cuts of..."
Christine
"This was by far one of the best meals we have eaten. The pasta was really delicious and a good size. The sprouted grain makes the pasta easily..."
HobbityElf
"A friend brought me here for a birthday dinner and I have to say, he picked very well. The decor was cosy yet trendy, and the staff were friendly and..."
Om Nom Nom
"Pasta Bar is a misnomer. I wandered in expecting a snack then thought I’d look like a complete goose if I walked out of what is in fact a lovely..."
Two Sheds
"Yak Italian Kitchen & Bar has now become Lello, which was the childhood nickname of head chef and co-owner Leo Gelsomino. Pasta is still the focus..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Tried this place the evening before the Melbourne marathon a couple of weekends ago. Hoping for a large plate of pasta to carb-load, I was..."
Liz Elton
"In the heart of the CBD on Flinders lane, the old Yak Italian Kitchen has transformed into a new dining experience named Lello pasta bar. All the..."
Olive Sundays
"Very good food quite great service a bit expensive always check beverage pricesRecommended to order burrata salad everything is season very..."
Anupatfirst
"Really enjoyed dinner at Lello. Whilst quite similar to the previous restaurant, Yak bar, the fit out is noticeably more refined. The service was a..."
Kate Dougherty
"Friendly service and cozy ambience. Pizza and baby calamari are perfect, but the dessert special recommended by the staff has a strange..."
Hahapeanut
"Amazing Italian staff and food. Great vibe, great place for a meal with friends and it's not so noisy that you can chat without everyone hearing...."
Christina Katsifolis
"Loved this place! We went here randomly after not being able to get in elsewhere. Lucky we were able to get in on a Saturday night without a booking...."
Maddie Atherton
"Food was very good. We had the pizza with the sausage and the turmeric potatoes which was different but it was nice. We also had the lasagna which..."
Occasionalmelbfoodie
"Between 3 girls we ordered 2 vegetarian pizzas, vegetable of the day (artichoke), calamari salad and fries and trust me, it's enough food, bill..."
Fiona Le
"Not a bad little place in the city. The food was decent but too pricey for what you get. The pasta was good and pizzas just ok. The service was also..."
Bec C
"Came here on a Friday night and was lucky didn't have to wait without booking. Had the rabbit with risotto and it was the first time I had rabbit...."
Melody.mt.tang
"Yak is a modern twist on Italian food. Came for lunch and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food is nothing overly fancy but it is good..."
Brungiel
"Yak bar...how have I not reviewed this place yet? Came in for a whisky after dinner. Great little bar where the suits usually hang out on Friday..."
Split The Bill
"Food is delicious, staff are a bit weird.. not sure if that's the snobby Italian self they have in them.Food can be overpricedHaven't come..."
Melbourneats
"Popped in for a quick bite to eat, the pizzas were delicious and cooked in a wood oven. The other food coming out looked good to and seemed to be..."
Tige
"Love this place is on trend at social media now. Very active on Instgram, fb and YouTube channel to share their love for Italian food. The family..."
Sambuca Sam
"A Melbourne institution in my mind. Have been here a number of times and have never been disappointed (with the food or service).Pizzas are..."
Themkc
"The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Express Restaurant lunches are a great way to try a new restaurant (or visit an old favourite) on a budget. For..."
Piecey Num Nums
"Wow...wow...wow !! Nice little restaurant/bar with awesome staff and fantastic food in a great location. Duck,Rabbit and pasta were our..."
Kate
"Can never go past the home made gnocchi! It's absolutely delicious. The tiramisu is maybe a bit cutesy in design but is light as a feather and very..."
Michelle
"I've been here twice now and I will be back! The gnocchi wins me over every time, so delicious. The pizza is also amazing. Would definitely recommend..."
Sandy Lozano
"Honest and hearty Italian cuisine in the middle of the exhibition street and little flinders lane. Absolutely loved their menu, and delicious half..."
J88
"Wonderful, friendly service. The pizzas had true Italian flavours. The chef was also accomodating to us as one person could not have cheese on their..."
Megha Koppa
"Getting busier over the years. Clear sign of consistency. Good on them. Food is always a winner. Pizza and rabbit dishes are the standouts and reason..."
M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.
"Nice selection of delicious homemade pasta and always dependable quality. They have upped their prices a fair bit and lose points on value. Good..."
Gourmet Globetrotting
"This italian spot isnt too bad. Some meals are ok and others are pretty good. However we found that the size portion for price paid and value wasnt..."
Rida Hakeem
"Arrived around 8 and waited only a few minutes for a table. Our orders were taken quickly by a friendly waitress who was only too happy to tell us..."
Benders Foodie
"A really nice and sophisticated ambience for a Saturday night dinner/drinks at the bar. We had the roast duck with semolina gnocchi- duck was..."
Thosemelbournianfoodies
"The pork belly pizza is my fav! Been there for lunch and dinner- quite a lovely venue for an Italian meal. Only thing negative I'd say is that the..."
Z For GoodFood
"Loved this place. Fresh home made pasta with tasty sauce, and pizzas are amazing also. Great friendly advice. Will be back here for dinner..."
Janella Davidson
"Worth yakking about!Every year I head to Melbourne for a girlie weekend with my bestie involving shopping, eating, drinking and solving the..."
Melisa Lewins
"Great breakfast. I had breakfast today it was absolutely Devine .I had mushrooms and eggs with Virgin Olive oil hollandaise sauce it was so yummy..."
Robert Doyle
"Hearty Italian Cuisine. Bustling restaurant, serving a wide range of tempting and authentic Italian dishes.I made a reservation weeks in..."
Famished
"Excellent Italian that is very authentic. They make their own pizza and..."
Alison
"A light casual Italian restaurant just tucked in Flinders Lane where I just happen walked into without a booking on a Saturday night. Waiting time..."
Frogfoodventure
"Yak Bar Pasta is an exciting restaurant that will take you on a journey deep into Italian cooking, moreover edgy pasta dishes. It’s a colourful,..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"It stands to reason that a kind of complacency sets in with any food that becomes a staple. Yak however is doing great things with pasta and..."
Plate Licker
"New wines are appearing on the winelist and the beautiful looking menu is, well,..."
Ed Charles
"We enjoyed our dinner at Yak, the salumi plate & pizza my fiancé and I shared was tasty. Service was outstanding. A little noisy, but all in all..."
ZaraEmilia
"Yummy Romantic Dinner. Went here for a dinner date on the Saturday right before Xmas and the place was quite busy. Got seated by the window side..."
Belinda-Mary BumbleBee
"Half Duck is Brilliant!!! Wow. Great food, well cooked and incredibly..."
Timbo
"Great service. We arrived late without a booking on a busy Friday night and were told there was a 20 min wait. The obliging host made room for with..."
Georgia
"Great vibe food and..."
Indigestion Kid
"Great pasta. Gets noisy..."
Lachlan
"Like it? No sorry I love it..... The food at this place is amazing and very fairly priced compared to other restaurants in the area, staff were also..."
Loves Pubs
"Get the pizza. Went here on a busy Saturday night hoping for good Italian food and was not disappointed. The restaurant was fairly busy but we were..."
Qtcat18
"Had a lovely lunch - wish we had more time to savour 3 courses. Will be..."
Foodie
"Delicious food (really well cooked steak and excellent chocolate fondants) Friendly, competent staff who manage to be professional but not..."
Mattym
"Well after being turned away by a restaurant just up from yak because we had our five year old daughter with us we were welcomed with open arms at..."
Peta Morris
"Authentic flavors well balanced and delicious traditional meals. Worth a visiting whilst in..."
Sundholm
"Ignore the naysayers. Went for dinner last night. We told the waitress that we needed to be out within 1hr15 to get to a show and they delivered...."
SLouise
"Delicious. Went here on a Wednesday night, the bar area was packed so found it hard to make our way through to the dining hall. But once there we..."
Madbishop
"The Italian fare at Yak Bar could well be the finest I've ever experienced. The spinach lasagne w Pork Ragout was nothing short of heavenly. YB is..."
Iceman
"Well worth the wait!. Had dinner there on saturday night the place was packed very busy. The food was excellent and i think a hidden gem in..."
Julia
"Amazing baby calamari and prosciutto San Danielle! Great service. Definitely recommend those two..."
Rebecca R
"Fabulous food, efficient and friendly service, sensational pasta. Well priced and authentic, big thumbs up! Thank you..."
Livvie Myers
"Love this place. Absolutely beautiful place with great food and..."
Josephine
"This place has some of the best pasta in Melbourne! Went with 7 people and everyone enjoyed their meal. Really generous with their ingredients (not..."
Hhunni
"Great coffee and Toast. I know this isn't a typical review - but I wanted to say that Yak does an awesome job for people looking for a quick and..."
MIKE Review
"Absolutely delicious food and top notch..."
Jess
"Beautiful pasta. Had an amazing pasta special here on Friday night. Think this place is a hidden treasure in..."
Alice
"Delish!. Great lasagne! Lovely vibe to this place somewhere inbetween a bar and a somewhat formal restaurant. Great menu but overall the lasagne is a..."
Marykiri
"Great experience. The staff at Yak Bar were very accommodating of our large group (20 ppl) and made us feel very welcome. The food was beautiful, and..."
Rhys McK
"Great night. Went with rellies on a Thursday night. The place was fairly busy but staff were helpful & attentive. We shared a variety of entrees -..."
Dragonfly Dazed
"Best desert I've ever had! Italian doughnuts with pistachio ice cream in a blood orange sauce, this is a dish that has the most incredible balance of..."
Diner101
"Mm comfort food with a nice touch. Our italian waiter greeted us warmly and explained the specials for the day, they always sound so much better with..."
Jess K
"When I want pasta I come to Yak bar. Ragouts are splendly comforting and the last time I went I had gnocchi, which I avoid like the plague but these..."
Mad For Food
"Recommend. Calamari entree, he sweet potato rosti..the gnocci delightful....good to see the pasta in the kitchen window hanging from the..."
Jamieblue
"Pasta was devine!. My friend and I were in the city and came across this place (after looking on Urbanspoon) and fell in love with its pasta dishes...."
Bmwz3roadstar
"Yummy and fun. Love this place. Great food. Fun..."
Elena Clayton
"Excellent. Great place - good atmosphere and amazing food.Had the tagliatelle with pork, and it was melt-in-the-mouth stuff.Wine..."
Keith
"Yum! Will be back.. We ate here for the first time Friday 13th May before a Comedy show. Very glad we did. The service was great - efficient,..."
TanyaC
"Great Food. Four of us ventured in on Sat night for a quick meal before a show.We were pleasantly suprised. the best pasta I have had for a long..."
C.K
"I love the pasta here. The pasta is cooked perfectly and deliciously fresh. The ragu sauce is rich, tasty and the meat falls from the bone. So soft...."
Biting Mammal
"Awsome Night With The Boys. Visted this place for the first time last night, could not fault a thing. Serivce was great and so was the food. Will be..."
Food Lover
"Everything was Delicious. Interesting menu and hard to decide what to order. The entrees of mushrooms and calamari were fantastic - with plenty of..."
Michelle Whalen
"TO DIE FOR. Had a beautiful lunch yesterday with my husband at the yak! The calamari were gorgeous and I had to stop myself from Dipping all of the..."
Patricia
"Delicious. What a find in the cbd, this is a great italian pasta bar. Home-made pasta is really good and reasonably priced. I recommend the gnocci,..."
Misty
"Good pasta at good price. Had tagliatelle with pork ribs in rosemary sauce. Tender pork ribs with meat falling off the bone, just right rosemary..."
Mihu Of The Woods
"Great value, good night out. Had a great time here with a girlfriend last night. We had a booking for 7.30 but bad weather and Saturday night traffic..."
SJMelbgirl
"Excellent place! I had the lamb gnocchi and it was absolutely amazing! The bread served with it was warm and crisp. We went in a large group and we..."
Sarah
"Value for money, with good service a bonus. I have been to the Yak Bar many times now. The food has always impressed me - value for money is hard to..."
Mr Lincoln
"Love Yak. The pasta is absolutely delicious. Have dined here many times, and love it every time. Yak is good people and good..."
A Person You Know
"Great lasagne. We went on a busy night, but they some how sat us down within seconds ( 2 people). I ordered the lasagne which was probably the best..."
P.P
"Was at Yak Friday night 6th August. I can't stop thinking about the gnocchi with ragu. Well worth a return trip. Service was great too. Just a..."
Chris McIntyre
"Surprisingly good. I'd always passed this place and written it off as it looked more pub grub than anything else. But after being asked to join some..."
Albo
"So much flavour, so little time.... With a show in town on Friday night and after reading a fresh, glowing review for the revamped Yak Bar we needed..."
The Hungry Badger
"Amazing new menu. Yak Bar has undergone an amazing change! The new owners/chefs (not sure which or both it is), have absolutely breathed new life..."
Bethiesee
"Fine dining food at pub prices. We wanted an early meal and stumbled upon Yak in the CBD last Saturday night. At 7pm it was full! Always a good sign...."
LizawithaZ
"New owners - bye bye pub food!. Went there last Saturday night as I'd been told that a new team had taken over. Italian in style with fresh pasta..."
Aussie
"I like it but.... The Yak Bar has two great things going for it: one, the delicious food (try the duck risotto - to die for!); and two, the Atomica..."
Ryan
"But…then Pierrick Boyer from Le Petit Gateau came with guns blazing with his first ever dessert pizza. Oh my goodness, what a showing! A homemade..."
Ashley
"Thanks @Lello 😀 my partner and I really enjoyed your restaurant! 🍝 Food was really nice, our pizza was nice and thin with plenty of..."
David Bartlett
"Pretty busy place for weekdays dinner. Better to books your table before. The place is pretty fun and service is pretty good. Good to go after work...."
Priscillia
"The food is very tasty. The pasta was filled with potato and mint 😋 The zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese were delicious, but my favourite from..."
Anita Elmaz
"We were very hungry and were quite pushed for time, but stumbled upon this restaurant and were served immediately, with complementary bread to keep..."
Lenny Peterson
"Service is friendly and the food gives Italy a run for their money. The pasta are all hand made including the gluten free ones, it was so good I..."
Katie Chuang
"We were a group of 7 booked over the holidays. The restaurant was very accommodating of several number changes within hours of our booking. We had..."
Kimberly S
"GOOD QUALITY ITALIAN CUISINE We dropped in without a booking before a show at the Regent Theatre one Saturday night at 6 pm. They were happy to seat..."
Ian Woodruff
Doc Pizza & Mozzarella Bar
89/100 (1789 ratings)
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Mid-range
"Wow, can’t believe I didn’t come here earlier! Ordered their lasagne on Uber eats and it was..."
Hungry Gal
"Last night I tried DOC pizza for the first time. It was takeaway but did not disappoint. It is clear that a Melbourne institution like this sustains..."
Tofi
"Tried the prosciutto pizza and it was really yum. The pork sausage with broccoli was average unfortunately. Service is great even though the..."
Missfoodieguide
"Hands down - the best pizza in Melbourne. Pay that little bit extra to top your pizza with buffalo mozzarella - you won’t regret..."
Ciro
"Pizza wasn't soggy, it has good flavor and texture. Service provided was very friendly and efficient. Highly..."
Kylie
"First meal in Australia and man it did not disappoint! Great location, outdoor seating and an amazing wine list! All pizzas were cooked to..."
Dinesh Bahrani
"Tried a lot last time and the food was super good. The best pizza I’ve ever tried. I’ll return with friends again just because of the amazing..."
Pentakill JackeyLove
"Gorgeous, authentic Italian pizzas - with premium toppings, sauces and bases. Great service, lovely building and a good drinks list - featuring..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"The food here has been, and will continue to be, some of my favourite. Lovely staff and great staple of the..."
Kelsey Gamble
"Not saying this in a hyperbolic sense, hands down the best pizza I’ve had in Melbourne thus far. Still dreaming of that mushroom truffle..."
Avery
"The pizza here is the best pizza I have had in a long time, even after a few trips to Italy. The staff were super friendly. The only thing was that..."
Srslyfoods
"Great restaurant! It gets busy, and there is a little bit of a wait but it is worth it. The lasagne was delicious and the coffee even better. Great..."
Foodie McFoodie
"Beautiful pizza with amazing Italian hospitality!The pizza was wonderful! It was so fresh and every ingredient you could tell was sourced..."
Jianne Yong
"If you love a light, crispy, doughy pizza then Doc is your guy! Staff are fantastic, pizzas are delicious, there’s always a vibe and the wine..."
MelbourneLops
"I was catching up with an old friend and decided to try out this place. I ordered the tiger prawns pizza, and it was very good. Service was all over..."
Melissa
"A high quality pizzeria that is usually full on the weekends with a casual vibe. I do enjoy the pizza here at DOC, however, maybe it was just this..."
Vizual.Eater
"A bit pricey, but very delicious. Pizza crust is crispy and the pizza itself is so full of flavour and very fresh. Service is average but not bad...."
Vivien 🍓🍙
"DOC was an Italian restaurant/delicatessen, serving a variety of gourmet-style pasta and pizza. The pastas that we had were pretty delicious; cooked..."
Angel Khong
"Love this place ♥️ always crave for their Pizzas! Especially with the truffle oil 😌 and extremely entertaining service too. Highly recommended..."
Hazelin Ng
"Had my son 21st here on Friday night 9/8/19 service was amazing, food sensational, would recommend Doc’s to everyone...."
Brenda Mills
"we came there for my friend‘s birthday party!actually the weather of 2019.08.09 in Melbourne is really gonna frive people mad…but luckily the..."
Savannah Pierce
"The pizza here is undeniably good - thin and crispy base, tasty sauce, perfect cheese. They don’t look like they could fill you up but they..."
L.H
"4.5 DOC never fails to surprise, and we are rather glad to have returned for such an amazing pizzas after such a long time.The authenticity,..."
Penguineats
"I ordered the pizza Margherita for lunch and it was a large pizza. I like the crispy and thin pizza crust. The sauce and topping was also very nice...."
Hannah
"It was the first time I have been to DOC but it definitely won’t be the last. I ordered both the Napoletana and the DOC pizza and they were equally..."
Kim Miller
"This restaurant has been an institution for years and it continues to be busy with people waiting for tables on most nights. The tables a comfortable..."
Rennie
"Food: excellent, probably the best pizza in Melbourne. Soft dough, thin crust, authentic, a lot of toppings. What more can you ask..."
Tim Deng
"Best Italian pizza in Melbourne!!! Must order San Danielle. The prosciutto is the bomb! Pizza with broccoli paste is nice, but a little salty to me...."
XinRu Ong
"My Uber driver from Naples said this was the best pizza in Melbourne, and I’ll have to say the Italians know their pizza. Combine that with..."
Alan Tse
"It is always busy, but the food exceeds itself. Every time I come I order something I wouldn’t normally get and it is beautiful each time. The..."
Maddy Chetcuti
"Hands down my favorite pizza place in Melbourne!! Thin crust done so right! Place is a bit far from the city but im glad theyve just opened a branch..."
Elephantpizza
"DOC Pizza is beyond expectations, it is literally the best pizza I’ve ever had. I love the DOC Special and the Soppressa! Definitely Melbourne’s..."
Tashveen14
"Cheesus crust, Doc Pizza sure took a little pizza my heart that night. I guess I can safely say that from now on I pepperonly have eyes for..."
Alexius Choi
"My favourite pizza joint on lygon street. Truffle mushroom pizza was the best! Great pizza dough and toppings. Prosciutto pizza the same as mushrooms..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"DOC never disappoints. Food is consistently well cooked but what stands out is the service. This one time my friend was being real picky and annoying..."
Linda
"Been going here quite a few times after my trip to Italy. The pizza is amazing and always takes me back there. Toppings are just right and high..."
Tim J Naismith
"It's good pizza but I think a little over rated. It's something you should try and see what the fuss is all about as it's very popular.  Not that..."
Mel
"The best pizza I have had outside of Italy itself! Amazing gluten free base it is so close to the real deal. It is very very popular so very noisy,..."
Nikita Sauer
"To be honest, this is the best pizza place I have ever been. The pizza is very fresh and tasty, tops are rich with very thin dough, which is really..."
CharlotteJiang
"Pizza here is pretty good, simple toppings with great flavour, only ever got takeaway as usually too small/ busy to find a seat without a booking...."
Tasting Notes Melbourne
"Never disappoints! Will always be my favourite pizza place in the world!!! SAN Daniele with rocket salad can never go wrong and of course Nutella..."
Jennifer Issa
"All I can say is OH MY GOSH..The Pizza is freakin amazing, the combination and the fresh ingredients is well combined!Also the staff very..."
Junghoo Kim
"This was probably the best margarita pizza I have eaten! Everything tasted really fresh & was reasonably priced! The service was slightly too high..."
Thebrunchgirls
"I also appreciate Italian food. Who doesn't love pizza and pasta? My impression upon entering here is that the restaurant has that positive vibe. An..."
Justin R
"Can’t go wrong with DOC!!! My girlfriend and I discovered this place along Lygon St, it has Incredible pizzas and has this authentic Italian vibe..."
Elliott Jacobs
"Delish! Flavours grown up enough to be enjoyable for the adults and yet the kids still loved them. Prompt, fresh, a great bite, beautiful tomato..."
Susan Susan
"DOC is a little bit of ITALY in Carlton. DOC captures the food , the atmosphere and the spirit of Italy. Thanks to the beautiful staff. ..."
CAC
"The food is great very traditional pizza the way it’s indented to be ! Meatballs where amazing would recommend them highly !..."
Dylan Davis
"You might need to wait for a bit for a table but it's worthwhile. Love their pizza and the service is always tentative and fast. Love the..."
Coco F
"The service was lovely! The food was tasty and the wine was beautiful. The place is also cozy and the staff was super Italian Friendly.  The basil..."
Sienna Sayers
"One of the best pizza in Melbourne! Good prices and great service. The lasagna was so good! This is so amazing. But the standout here though was the..."
Phoebe Johnston
"The food was absolutely delicious and beautiful! The table service was amazing. The combination of melted and fresh buffalo mozzarella make..."
Ethan Oxenham
"4.5Had this place on my list for a while and I certainly wasn’t disappointed! Had the margherita and it was perfect. The fluffy base didn’t..."
Gee
"What a beautiful little restaurant , off the main drag of lygon street, this truly authentic restaurant mixed with all Italian staff really makes..."
Sig
"Best pizza ever in Melbourne! The place is also so cozy and the staff were super Italian friendly. The dough of the pizza is extraordinary. It is..."
Handini Audita
"Still the best pizza in Melbourne!!! Always one of my favourites and goes perfectly with an aperol spritz. Good prices and great service always!..."
Jessica Genobile
"The lasagne was so good! This is amazing because I do prefer vegetarian lasagne. Ordered:🍝 Pappardelle: with Italian porcini..."
Jasmine
"It takes something pretty special to stand out from the almost endless number of amazing Italian eateries in Carlton, and D.O.C Pizza & Mozzarella..."
YAMFB
"Came here for my work christmas party. The food was absolutely delicious and beautiful. The table service was amazing. Best pizza I've had in a long..."
Ivan
"Amazing!Best pizza I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommend the broccoli pizza. The base is gorgeous, the cheese incredible and the service is great...."
Rosie
"DOC is definitely my favourite Italian/pizza place now. Every meat on the salumi board was delicious and fresh, and the buffalo mozzarella was..."
Daisy
"Beautiful pizza, good atmosphere, we tried 6 different pizza but my favorite was the san danielle with prosciutto and the cornuta, the antipasto..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"Highly recommend to try their Speck pizza! Went there on a Monday night, full house, tables were quite pack together, but friendly staff..."
HildaLuv2Eat
Da Guido 365
88/100 (1685 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Italian
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Focaccia
Salad
Pesto
Calamari
Antipasti
Calamares
Buffalo mozzarella
Salmon
Tiramisu
Bolognese
Beef
Lasagne
Carbonara
Prosciutto
Pasta
Sit down
Pizza
Mediterranean
Italian
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The best pizza I have had, excellent atmosphere, great staff, highly recommended..."
Bryce Collins
"PROSwonderfully unique and varied selection of both pizzas and pastas. Coming from a strong italian heritage, I'm often wary of ordering pasta..."
Bianca
"Authentic Italian home made but well presented food. The staff are friendly and attentive. A slightly hidden gem being on Little Collins St but well..."
Daryl
"Best pizza I ever had! An authentic italien restaurant with very good and high quality priducts. Very friendly and motivated..."
Aaditey Bains
"Beautiful fresh pasta, wood fired pizza with a thin base, makes this a great restaurant in CBD. Service is attentive and fast and prices are very..."
Annie
"Came here for a xmas party with over 70 and we had blast. Marco was a pleasure to work with when planning out the event. He was accommodating to all..."
Melb_Belly
"Came here on a TheFork booking and got 50% off food. The pizza had a nice crunch and was quite authentic (said our companion who has just returned..."
The World’s My Oyster
"The food was delicious, the server was lovely, and the atmosphere was great! Don’t miss out on the chance to experience Da Guido 365! Will..."
DaRekinator
"Had dinner there last night. Very friendly staff and great food in general. Ordered a pizza diavola and received a free appetiser on..."
Davide Falchi
"First impression is immediately the warm and cozy atmosphere, which is very welcome any time but especially on a chill Melbourne evening. Friendly..."
Alexei Gudimenko
"Came back for a second dinner visit after enjoying our first dining experience so much. Pleased to say it was just as good the second time! We had a..."
Michael
"We have to admit it was a thoroughly enjoyable Italian feast. From the quality produce to the near perfect execution, Da Guido’s newest venture..."
Penguineats
"Da Guido 365 is the business' second location in Melbourne, but third overall. Originating in Venice, Italy, the origins of this Italian restaurant..."
Nicole Tang
"Why would you go to Italy for food when the Italian food scene gets better and better in Melbourne every year?We started off with 2 pastas, the..."
Nathan Galea
"If you want to go to a place where its Nonna cooking then go here. Nonna is in the kitchen and it shows in the pasta. The pasta sheets were..."
Nay Nay
"We enjoyed our lunch at Da Guido 365 on a busy Friday lunch time. Our fusilli bolognese was fresh and delicious. The homemade bread and accompanying..."
Perpetuity Of Food
"Forget the air ticket to Italy. I am sick of the over complicated modern vegan small multi course bite size tasting portions served in so many..."
Kenny
"PROS - Great service - Cosy restaurant atmosphere with good location - Good food (recommend the salads, pizzas & lemon..."
Princeofharts
"Summary: We couldn’t fault the food here tonight and wine list had a good range of Italian wines to keep interest up. The Aperol Spritz was one of..."
Espy Eats
"We were invited to Da Guido last night a restaurant with some impressive heritage having existed in Venice for some forty years and then several..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Da Guido is a simple yet elegant Italian restaurant that serves up some of the best pasta I've had in Melbourne. Their Italian chefs specialize in..."
FOOD TRIP
"Took a largish group here and they were very accommodating. Service was lovely, the food (we got several pizzas to share) was excellent and at a very..."
Kate
"Food: Very GoodPresentation: GoodService: GoodAmbience: ExcellentLocation:..."
Debora Haus
"An absolute gem in the heart of the CBD. Conveniently located close to public transport, this pizzeria offers a thin menu of superb pizzas. The crust..."
Giorgio Barcaiolo Battaglini
"Brand new management here, and true authentic Italian cooking... Ordered SAN Daniele Pizza with salami and olives; what I received was amazing!!!..."
Nate
"My favourite favourite favourite pizza restaurant! I've dined here many times now and always leave happy and satisfied. The pizzas are so full of..."
Lilian Auduong
"Had the best night ever! The stuff was so lovely, the food was OVER THE MOON. I took my Italian friend and he got so emotional of how much da Guido..."
Valerie Li
"Absolutely incredible food with great service. Everything we had was extremely yummy, full of flavour and beautifully cooked & presented. The..."
Chiara Pepe
"We have had takeaway from Da Guido 365 twice in a row now and the food is consistent, delicious and the pasta is al dente. I strongly recommend the..."
A Otago
"Best pizza I’ve ever had in Australia! It brought my tastebuds back to Venice! Amazing service ! The pizza was authentic beautiful, fresh, Light,..."
Matthew Cua
"Fantastic Italian food in the heart of Melbourne. Pasta was perfectly cooked, amazing sauce and the garlic bread is actually a fantastic mini garlic..."
John T
"I like the pizza, it was a wonderful experience. High quality Italian taste. Friendly stuff and great hospitality definitely i will be back..."
ALShareef
"Great little place near my hotel. Pizza was decent with the gluten free crust and good selection of antipasto. Only thing missing was..."
Sarah Keally
Cafe Latte
88/100 (511 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Risotto
Calamares
Tiramisu
Pesto
Ragu
Calamari
Sit down
Italian
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"I have been going to Cafe Latte for years with my family & friends and every time I go it gets better and better. The staff are fantastic and the..."
Stevie Gringlas
"The staff are always courteous and helpful with menu choices. The only problem is deciding what to order as everything is great, fresh produce..."
Toby Primrose
"A group of us came here for a birthday dinner on Thursday. We ordered a range of entrees to share. I thoroughly enjoyed the gamberoni and calamari...."
Hangry Horace
"Fabulous little Italian restaurant. Service is excellent and wine and food delicious. Love the bread, burrata, fish and brussel sprouts. Spagattini..."
Cath Morris
"Originally only open for the breakfast and lunch trade, over the last 20 years Cafe Latte has evolved to include dinner service as well. Under the..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Celebrating 25 years in the restaurant industry, Cafe Latte successfully embodies traditionalism merging with progressive modernism. Since its..."
The City Lane
"Fantastic service and delicious food. The restaurant addressed my garlic allergy on a moments notice. The Ambience was great. A definite return for..."
Dmc41341
"Great food, friendly wait staff, candlelit ambiance, we'll be back! Home made pasta is excellent. Can't wait to try the other options on the..."
Vaenita Hari
"Our experience was just divine! Everything from the perfectly chilled beer to the beautifully presented tiramisu was excellent. The handmade pasta..."
Kelly
"The most delicious food with an excellent wine list to match. I hightly recommend you follow the staff guidence for food and wine matching. Very..."
Courtney Godfrey
"Stumbled upon this quaint place by accident today. We were completely blown away by our three course meal, everything was a 5/5 and that tiramisu..."
Teresa Tran
"WEll I went here and had a latte. How could I not. And everyone is in white shirts, the customers match the decor (white tablecloths)The..."
MandyToorak
"My wife and I visited Cafe Latte recently to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Once a more regular supporter of this well established and iconic..."
Rick
"This is one of my favourite Italian eatery- classy, cosy atmosphere with the best service! If you want real Italian food and not the 'touristy'..."
Melissa Ham
"25 years later...and still going strong! Love this Melbourne establishment. Comfort food, beautiful surroundings, great Italian service. Tick, tick,..."
ChilliTemple
"Me and my partner came for dinner on Saturday night and both agreed how outstanding this restaurant is. I had one of the beautiful pasta dishes with..."
Jasmine
"Nice place to come on a breakfast date or having a small catch up with a close friend. Delicious coffee. Friendly service. I would..."
Heather Humphreys
"Went there for coffee and breakfast , I enjoyed the breakfast , coffee was good , I am going to go for dinner and try there dinner menu , love..."
Jaan Sarab
"I went there with my friend coz we are living close by and we came there without booking but we got free table on Saturday night. The place is very..."
Michael.flag.cheung
"Love the ambience, the homemade Italian doughnuts in the arvo is a must try, and duck is simply outstanding................... ..............."
Desmond Louis
"Perfect once again! After reading the reviews on here I was scared to venture back to our old favourite, Cafe Latte, but I took the plunge and am..."
Macaulay Hey
"This would have to be the most authentic Italian restaurant in Melbourne. Simple Italian food, amazing flavours, great personal service. Can't fault..."
Caroline Cootes
"Get rid of the waiter. When ordering the meal, the waiter told my partner off, when he started to order. "Ladies first!" he said!,,Doesn't he..."
Teresa
"Amazing! The service was exceptional, the pasta was to die for and what a lovely little venue. Cannot fault... I will definitely be..."
Nessy
"Stunning. After 20 odd years Cafe Latte has stood the test of time, and rightfully so. Service is always impeccable, food delicious and the..."
Jimmy2
"Absolutely loved this cute authentic Italian restaurant. I had great service that was accompanied by great food. The pasta was amazingly fresh and..."
Lucy
"Perfect!. After reading all the whingers on here complain about service and food I can honestly say this was a terrific little cafe in Hawksburn..."
ToorakM
"By chance. After opting out of a nearby very noisy restaurant, lucked out getting a table for 4. Bravo on a couple of counts: 1. A real effort at..."
Juliehayesp1
"Love this place! The monthl.... Love this place!The monthly jazz upstairs has a New York feel. Always great food. Wonderful owner who's..."
Hendo
"Free Dessert!. We came here for just dessert one evening. The dessert was absolutely delicious. I forgot what we had, but I can honestly say that it..."
Tom V
"Caffe Latte - steady, without a zing!. I dined hear last night with two other friends. This restaurant is right in the heart of a good Melbourne..."
Ron Matthews
"I ate here 2 weeks ago with my mother, the service was superb, the coffee great and my mothers pasta excellent, however my rump steak was the worst..."
MB
"Pleasantly surprised. This was not what I expected at all. Beautiful setting, yummy menu, well versed waitstaff. All..."
Susie
"Fabulous Italian food and service - perfect venue for Sunday lunch with friends and..."
Lee Walker
"Visiting from Sydney, Cafe Latte was a very good choice for a cosy business lunch. Light-filled, and comfortable it felt like a classic Melbourne..."
Philip Crealy
"I am still thinking about how amazing my brunch was here. A menu unlike others, you will find unique dishes that aren't your run of the mill. The..."
Simmyeats. melb
"Well, I simply do not have words to describe how amazing the food was! I ordered the wild mushrooms and my partner the beef bourguignon, as you can..."
Monique Campos
"Amazing breakfast with a twist - we had the chili eggs and poached eggs on avo. Very attentive staff and nice..."
Felix Welckenbach
"If you’ve ever in Toorak area, this cute cafe is definitely where you want to be! Cafe Latte spot has been around for a while but they recently..."
Foodie Queen21
"Consistently phenomenonal food, lovely people and great coffee. Truley cannot recommend Cafe Latte highly..."
Harvey Richmond
"Love it, fresh innovative food, great..."
Roland Semaan
"Amazing Cafe, food and drink was phenomenal. Like nothing else in the area. Great service..."
Georgia Knight
Grossi Florentino
88/100 (2477 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Suckling Pig
Crab
Octopus
Duck
Lasagne
Oyster
Tortellini
Calamari
Tortelloni
Risotto
Cannelloni
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Antipasti
Prawns
Beef
Ragu
Wild boar
Tiramisu
Tortelli
Pasta
Sit down
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"A fabulous dining experience from beginning to end. We arrived early and had a drink at Ombré Salumi next door where the staff then personally..."
Louise Malizia
"Just dinned Upstairs and what a meal We had the 6 course menu. The food was amazing. The service was awesome and the staff had excellent knowledge..."
Michael Lumley
"Absolutely devine. The food was fantastic and the staff were exceptional. Do yourself a favour and get the Taglierini prawns zucchini. Our waiter was..."
Linda Vella
"Definitely the best Italian in Melbourne. The three pasta dishes we had where fantastic, could not fault. The rest of the meal was superb..."
Sergio Paglialonga
"We had an exceptional gastronomic experience in the dining room. Exquisitely presented delicacies as well as beautiful food from the al a carte..."
Gail Jenkins
"Dinner last night with my beautiful wife. Outstanding service so a big thank you to all the staff! Amazing food 10/10 for the chef the Venison was to..."
Todd Shone
"Been here several times over the years, with my wife. Grossi has never failed even once! From their service to the food and wine, nothing could be..."
Ash Jayasinha
"Perfect late afternoon lunch. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu options, specials and wine choices. Meals were the perfect..."
Narelle Kearney
"This is a must visit for me on any trip to Paris in Melbourne even though it's for Italian food and coffee. Not just any Italian food and coffee,..."
Rohan Squingle
"For my partner, Ruth and me this is an experience which comes rarely. We enjoyed every aspect of the experience, which for us as we journey with..."
Peter Whitefield
"Fabulous food, great service very nice decor but noisy. Not a deal breaker but it does need some acoustic dampening. I did eat at the grill..."
Mark Houston
"Awesome dinner. Degustation menu with matching premium wines. Personal appointed staff from beginning to..."
Murray O'Dea
"Known as one of Melbourne’s finer Italian restaurants, we were super excited to see what the hype was about.Upon arriving at at booking..."
Tony
"Yes I ate more than just their amazing desserts. From the ambience to the polite staff this place is not your ordinary dining experience...."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Hailed as a fine dining institution in Melbourne, we were more than excited to dine here. We got the 6pm reservation and was ushered in upstairs...."
Vi Dang
"Beautiful setting with very attentive service. The food comes out quickly and the flavours are for the most part good (just the whitlof is a tad..."
Dumba
"Well we ventured to the formal dining upstairs at this Melbourne tradition and all I can say is WOW!We decided in for a Penny in for a..."
Chris Kilpatrick
"This was a real 'Wow!' experience. The food was perfect. Literally perfect. Tasty, creative and exquisitely presented. The waiters were entertaining..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"At a place like this, you predict fine service. It was formal, Italian, considered and professional. From the little stools to rest your bag, to the..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"I’ve been walking past this place for years wanting to try it and finally decided to go for my partner’s birthday. We chose the Gran Tour menu..."
Chau Nguyen Evans
"Haven't been back to Grossi for years and we wondered why we waited so long to return.  Room has a lovely feel, waiters were attentive, some a bit..."
Melbourne Foodie
"There is a reason this place is one of the many food icons in Melbourne.Along with mulitiple glasses of wine it was a treat.We..."
Split The Bill
"Been to all three shops here...and it’s all good!!! Really a great place that keeps things simple and tasty! Very similar to Takumi Japanese..."
Great Restaurant Mentions
"I’ve always wanted to go to Florentino Upstairs. It’s an icon in Melbourne. I was surprised by the decor; it’s much more subdued than I..."
Honeylishuss
"Amazing experience. I’ve booked this place for my partner birthday. From the moment we set into the restaurant everything was on point. Friendly..."
Dublinese
"Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. We walked to the top of the stairs to be surprisingly greeted by Guy Grossi. He was relaxed and friendly. He kindly..."
Rita
"MFWF express lunch - Highly recommended!! The service are way above expectations (even better than some of the high end elite restaurants I’ve been..."
~Happy Neko~
"Upstairs serves spectacular food, lovely service, and a lovely environment. We often visit for special occasions and Grossi never..."
Graham Connolly
"Booked for a special occasion and we were treated quite specially. Hats off to the waiters, very professional and they know exactly what is in their..."
Prithvijit Roy
"We expected to be blown away with Gross Upstairs but were somewhat underwhelmed. The food was delicious, the service was perfect however we felt it..."
Charlie And Ko Reviews
"You absolutely can’t beat Grossi upstairs for service l, amazing food and the kind of lunch you want to settle in for until the early evening - or..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Very different, great food, very traditional yet very creative, definitely on the more expensive side for what it is.Worth the experience,..."
Dave B.
"Delicious Italian food and very traditional. Loved that they gave us a goody bag with pasta and sauce after dinner. In terms of atmosphere it was a..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Cannot be beaten one of Melbourne all time greats, wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful atmosphere 5/5 a dining experience we definitely..."
WePreferEatingOut
"Grossi upstairs is one of the finest in Melbourne. And possibly one of the original finest. The story about how it all started is quite interesting,..."
KnowingMelbourne
"What can I say? If I could, I would give this place 10/5. It was seriously that amazing. But perhaps I am getting ahead of myself. This is how fine..."
The Domestic Traveller
"Service was flawless- rare find of perfectly balanced silver spoon service with friendliness in Melbourne 10/10Sommelier knowledge and..."
Lily Fullgrabe
"We have been here 3 times and enjoyed the experience each time. The egg ravioli is amazing and the cheese platter is a thing of beauty! The service..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Last week, Gastrology joined  Grana Padano representative, Elisabetta Serraiotto in sampling rich, aged Italian cheese at Grossi Florentino where..."
Gastrology
"Went to Grossi Florentino at the end of February for dinner to celebrate my bday.My partner mentioned was my bday so when we arrived was a card..."
Cindire Do
"One of the top notch, chef hatted and award winning Italian premium restaurant in Melbourne city. Absolutely loved every single dish I ordered,..."
J88
"My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Grossi Florentino Upstairs. Pro- superb service. All staff were exceptional. Attuned..."
Foodaholic
"Warm and cosy ambience, good service and amazing food! We were on a set menu , Ink squid Risotto was great and lamb was cooked to perfection! Will be..."
Food Affair
"This is my second time at Grossi Florentino upstairs. The service was great although the food took a while to arrive. We had the lunch menu..."
Mizpiggy
"Dinner with friends at Grossi Florentino last night. You don't get to be a Melbourne dining institution without doing alot of things right. The word..."
Dave Ansett
"This restaurant is a Melbourne location that is special for so many people.Being inside this place is like being in an Italian high class dining..."
Christopher & Marian
"Having dined at the Grill a few times I finally managed to get a table at Florentino Upstairs, the fine dining experience from Guy Grossi. After..."
Aussie Meets World
"Our experience at Grossi Florentino was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we ascended the staircase we were treated like absolute..."
Schnitzel Von Krumm
"Always a delightful experience in dining, with traditional cuisine accompanied by a wide selction of aperitifs and wines, and inconspicuous but..."
Stephen Harrison
"After years of meaning to visit Florentino Upstairs, my wife and I finally took the opportunity on a day off work and we headed in for the Veloce..."
Tim Keong
"What an amazing restaurant! Came here for my 23rd birthday and was blown away with the quality of service and food. We were immediately greeted at..."
Nick Rogers
"Upstairs is the fine dining area, versus the more casual grill downstairs.  Lovely dining room, impeccable service, and lots of "extras" through..."
The Napoli Alert
"Really enjoyed our dinner last night. We had the 5 course Gran Tour, and loved it. Service impeccable, atmosphere lovely, and the food was top..."
RoxyMaxwell
"Had an amazing 5 course set menu dinner- each dish was amazing- Guy Grossi is one of Melbourne's premiere master chefs. The wine suggested to us..."
Christian Clarke
"Wow! I have never received such amazing service. I have many diary requirements which the staff catered to without a fuss. They completely modified..."
Ashleigh
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants to go to in Melbourne. The service is always impeccable, the staff make you feel very special. The food is..."
Gemma
"I would give 5 stars for venue and service, chef Guy Rossi was so sweet and kind. We even had little gift to bring home. Food was underwhelming, I..."
TT
"Absolutely beautiful meal and wonderful service. Can't believe it's taken so long to try it! Will definitely be back for more of that tortellini! ..."
Hummus
"I mean to visit this renowned two hatted restaurant since three years ago and eventually could have a lunch there last Monday. When we walked..."
Ronnielui2003
"Exceptional service and a delicious menu. We enjoyed the 5 course tasting menu that was tasty, interesting and perfectly balanced. Cannot wait to..."
Stu Harvey
"Do: the a la carte so you can pick your own. Favourites are always the steak, the duck, pasta with liver, the risotto, the chocolate soufflé and to..."
David Food Leasing
"This place was fantastic. The service was exceptional and the food was even better. The wait staff were extremely knowledgable and seem..."
Claudia L
"One of the nicest fine dining experiences we've had in Melbourne. A class atmosphere with genuine and unpretentious service. Perfect for a date night..."
RyRy
"Perfect in every way.Setting, food, wine.I have been to many high-end restaurants over the years and this was as good if not better than..."
Richard
"Old charm Italian in a stunning setting Service is as good as it gets, wine service is beautifully Italian that gets really personal, a..."
Adam Smogurzewski
"We were at Grossi Florentino Upstairs last night with one of my close friend. First things first: Service and waiters were such gentlemen so..."
Sertac Tanriverdi
"After visiting Grossi Florentino Upstairs it is hard to find anything that can compete with the standard of food and service, I will always find any..."
Monique Alexandra Maclean
"I have been to Grossi florentino at least 30 times, not counting all the times I have been to both of the downstairs restaurants. Every time I..."
Nicole P
"Went for a special occasion, divine. Every dish was perfect. We had several additional tasting dishes given to us as part of the service...all..."
Peter Farrant
"Fist five star on zomato. Went for the truffle festival. Oh my goodness. One word. Truffle. Then. Heaven. Each dishes are well doing. Will come back..."
I_M_M_ND_
"Lovely lovely place. Supernice atmosphere, outstanding service and good food. Only downside... you've got to pay for it all ;) You get 3 courses for..."
I. D.
"Ox tongue pastrami and the honey ice cream were worth the trip to this establishment alone but the ambiance, stunning artworks and beautiful..."
Innafatkid
"Guy is a master at fine dining. This is a totally awesome place for a special occasion. Place looks like a museum and food is as good as anywhere in..."
Shane Lucas
"I had dinner here about 12 months ago and came away from that night thinking this place was one of the best 3 or 4 in Victoria.Was there again just..."
Richard
"Magic at every turnThere is nothing bad I can say about the experience we had hereWe came for Dessert. Not only were our desserts..."
Stuart Widdison
"2 visits in last month. This place has faltered in recent years but the swagger is back. Polished floor staff and Guy Grossi working the floor again..."
Uroldoc
"Had a lovely night here with friends. Beautiful setting and lovely food and wine. The prices are a bit high but this is to be expected for this..."
Pari Yass
"Anniversary dinner. Wanted to impress the new girlfriend and so I chose a place that I hoped would match the occasion and it definitely didn't..."
Yahya_eid
"Amazing food and simply flawless service!! The little bag chair is such a nice touch. Can't wait to come back. Thanks to the team at Grossi :)..."
Foodtingtons
"My husband & I had a lovely long lunch today, trusting our sommelier Joe to match the wines for us. It amounted to a thoroughly enjoyable dining..."
Joy
"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
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
Lamb
Duck
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Calamares
Antipasti
Ragu
Polenta
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Ice Cream
Gelato
Arancini
Pasta
Focaccia
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Accepts American Express
Wine and Beer
Street Parking
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
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
Shop 225
87/100 (787 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tiramisu
Pesto
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beautiful pizza, fresh ingredients, light base, absolutely delicious toppings. I'll miss this place when I move house. Delivery on time..."
Mr MM Smith
"Shop 225, one of my favourites for pizza in Melbourne, recently launched a new menu. Calamaro Piccante is full of spicy and punchy flavours. This..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Authentic Italian flavours, quality ingredients and maximal flavour makes the journey to the ‘burbs WELL worth it. Their pizzas are popular with..."
Theycallmemaggie
"If it’s one thing we both love, it’s Italian food. Shop 225 Pizzeria is a humble, suburban Italian restaurant in Pascoe Vale South that features..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Vegan pizza? Okay, I’m in 🙋‍♀️🤩I’m pretty sure that Lorenzo is one of those people that as a child, would be playing in his..."
Ines Fernandes
"Beautiful traditional Italian food with excellent Gluten free & Vegan..."
James Doria
"Nearly everything on the menu can be made vegan and gluten..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Shop 225 is managed by the same team as Il Caminetto, however the menu differentiates with a bigger offering of vegan and gluten free pizzas. Our..."
Ta.be.tabi
"What do you think when you’re visiting Authentic Italian Restaurant? Surely most of you will be thinking of Pizza, Pasta and Arancini. Yeap,..."
Jeffry
"I am low key obsessed with this restaurant! I have come here many times and each time I am blown away with what I eat. Tonight I ordered a pizza on..."
Olive
"Coeliac Aus certified and easily the best GF pizza you’ll find in Melbourne. The food was exceptional with so so so many GF vegan options (which is..."
Jade Brodie
"Fantastic experience going to Shop 225. As a Coeliac I’m always on the hunt for great gluten free food that taste like normal food, and this..."
Alex Doria
"I was invited to try the food at Shop 225 Pizzeria and I was very impressed with what they had to offer. They have a lot of really awesome dishes..."
Thats My Food
"This spot is an absolute dream if you're vegan or vegetarian. They can make nearly every item on the menu free of meat, eggs and dairy yet they taste..."
Quince And Cheese
"Really good pizza, and friendly service. Le conto sulle dita delle mani le pizzerie così buone, in..."
Angelo Battistella
"penne bolognese – which is one of the most flavoursome bolognese’s I’ve had in. Melbourne - is another excellent choice. And of course, it’s..."
The New Fave
"The staff were absolutely beautiful and the meals were cooked with love. 10/10 recommend this place..."
Zarapropa
"Super duper delicious food. Been a couple of times and the food just gets better!! Service was a little slow tonight, but has been better previously...."
Erin Bennett
"Very busy shop, even on a Tuesday night. Lots of sit-in customers plus a steady stream of Uber drivers collecting take away. Warm, friendly welcome...."
MelbourneMiss
"🎶 hey yumbo, yumbo Italiano 🎶This place really puts the ‘mamma’ in Mamma Mia, as in, ‘Mamma Mia that was delicious, cheers..."
Biscuit Jeff
"An absolute treat and worth every calorie! This is our usual pizza place and I love their mushroom and truffle oil pizza. The dough is light and..."
RM
"Amazing pizza and great service!! The food came out very quickly from the kitchen and it was fabulous! Keep up the great work guys !! Highly..."
Krizan
"Absolutely delicious pizza and pasta!! Hidden gem, i highly recommend if you are craving pizza or pasta. Staff were really friendly its a cosy..."
Madlineyako
"The good ratings on Zomato took us to this local pizzeria and wow was it good or what?! So ecstatic to have such a yummy pizzeria in our hood...."
VinChan
"Small and simple little Italian Pizzeria. Service QUICK. Employees all Italian so have a conversation with them in Italian if you can hold one...."
Adam
"The only reason there isn’t more photos to go with this review is because the food was SO DANG GOOD there was no time for photos on top of enjoying..."
Courtney (@rawpublic_)
"Best calzone ever! We had a pizza and a calzone and they were both really good! The pizza dough was this,fluffy and well cooked. Ingredients were..."
Mia Tua
"I’m so glad we came across this little local gem. The restaurant itself doesn’t seat many people and we watched people come in and out picking up..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"seriously delicious! almost every thing has a vegan option which was amazing and the service was great. defnantly recommend the vegan verde pizza and..."
Palofee153
"Service is impeccable, menu is delicious and all the vegan options whether you’re vegan or not, are incredible and definitely don’t lack flavour...."
Georgia Maccan
"Food and service here was great. The arancini was moist and cheesy, and the seafood pizza I got was delicious. The pizza bases here were one of the..."
AaronN
"Yes, I gave it five stars. The best pizza in Melbourne hands down!! The dining area is pretty small but you can book a table, which is handy. This is..."
Food Junkie
"So good !!Was highly recommended to us.Really authentic Italian atmosphere , Real Italian people running the joint.Bloody good Pizza..."
Lawrencemcsim
"Amazing vegan pizza.  The base is excellent - chewy, crunchy, soft and delicious.  The vegan tiramisu has destroyed me - I crave it..."
Bobby
"This is the best pizza I have tasted in Melbourne. The pizza base is very tasty and light. I love the prawn pizza but all pizza I have tasted from..."
Eina
"Great service and pizzas came out real quick. Pizza dough tasted amazing and great texture. Mushroom pizza was best out of all! Would come..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Looking for an authentic Italian place in the inner suburbs of Pascoe Vale? Shop225 have an amazing range of delicious Italian! The must haves..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"First time coming here for my vegan friends bday. This place does excellent Italian food and doesn’t really compromise vegans and gf. I found the..."
Suzysays
"Superb! As a vegetarian, it's tough to find places with options but this restaurant is amazing!Delicious food. The carbonara (which we..."
Preethigiyer
"Delicious food and beautiful staff. We made an error with our order after realising our food came out, it was completely our fault! The staff were..."
Catherine
"What a hidden gem on Melville road! Not only was their pizza second to none, their customer service and restaurant atmosphere was so inviting...."
Sophie
"Really good traditional Italian pizzas with thin bases. We ordered takeaway barone and carbone pizzas which had excellent toppings. The crust was a..."
Nalia
"Excellent dough, one of the best (if not the best) I’ve tried in Australia! And quick service too. Brings me back to Italy! Will definitely go..."
Annalisa Nardi
"DID YOU KNOW?- These guys are accredited for producing GLUTEN free pizza, pasta;- (Almost) the whole menu can be available for..."
Edible Melbourne
"If Bell street was a real bell, then this place is the clapper (the swinging bit that makes the ringing sound). Intelligent food for forward thinking..."
Jen Mangan
"During the week Coeliac Australia announced their most recently accredited restaurant. Shop 225 in Pascoe Vale has been a favourite amongst the..."
Ashlee Adams
"It's so great to have a place like this in the area. So conveniently located by the tram stop that we stop in for dinner after work. The service is..."
Truth Hurts
"Best pizza I have EVER had!! This cute little piece of Italy blew me away with their vegan options, and I cannot recommend it enough. The owner,..."
Miriam Haug
"A hidden gem. Great pizza and pasta! Potentially the best in the area. Particularly enjoyed the vegan cheeses used, so creamy and satisfying:) will..."
Josh Smith
"The vegan pasta here was boarder-line nostalgic ♥️ Service was great and the pizza was almost perfection! Sitting next to the front door on a..."
PositivelyDelicioUs
"I visited Shop 225 the other day for lunch before going to DFO Essendon and ordered the Bufula Pizza ( bufala mozzarella, cherry tomatoes , basil and..."
Vivian
"Friendly service , legit Italian hand tossed pizza topped with high quality ingredients cooked in a wood fire oven. What more do you want? The..."
Jjaass
"Love the gluten free options here! Pasta and pizza are both amazing. Nutella pizza is a great simple dessert. Pizza oven is out in front of you too..."
Shannon Taleb
"Love it here. Been here a few times, great pizza options. Brother had the gnocchi once and it was soft af! Staff are really nice as well. Great to..."
Mic.tom
"The best pizzas in this side of town. My husband and I wouldn’t go anywhere else for pizza. Maybe the prices are slightly pricey but totally worth..."
Syaf
"Delicioussss food! I will definitely be back. My friend and I loved it so much. We got the vegan zio pino pizza (replaced truffle oil with olive..."
Kim
"Humble and homely, these guys sure know how to make a pizza dough (and a few other things). Shop 225 is a must visit for any Italian food lover...."
Suzie Scribbles
"I was invited here by a friend and being a massive pizza lover I had to say yes. A small pizzeria but very welcoming, with a few tables outside if..."
KnowingMelbourne
"This place is legit. Authentic wood fired pizzas and great service. Ordered my pizza and it was ready in 5 minutes! 👌🏼 I got the Barone pizza -..."
CB Curl
"Visited Shop 225 for lunch. We ordered the spaghettini alle vongole & pizza with prawns and pancetta. I am very fussy when it comes to Italian food..."
@thefoodiealgorithm
"Best choice of Vegan pizza so far in Melbourne. The place is extremly cozy and warm. Is definetly a "modern italian pizza shop", of course they don`t..."
David Baldini
"Owned by Lorenzo Tron and Roberto Davoli, Shop 225 Pizzeria is an upcoming pizzeria located in the heart of Pasco Vale South. The restaurant..."
Dine And Dash
"Lovely service, food came out fast and was absolutely delicious, we got the vegan zucca and vegan capricciosa, all the vegan “meat” and cheeses..."
An Wa
"Really really delicious, simple yet exciting pizza ! On a nice night the restaurant was busy and humming with people enjoying their meal, waiting for..."
Yume Yume
"This venue is perfect for all dietary requirements. Most items on their menu can be made vegan or gluten free by request. You will need to ask though..."
Caroline Beaney
"Best pizza I've had in Melbourne. Authentic, thin and great flavour. They can accomodate to any nutritional requirements and the owners are friendly..."
Natlovesfood
"One of the best pizzas we’ve had since Italy! We have driven past this place plenty of times and always thought about trying it, I am so glad we..."
Ana Palfrey
"Have just been to this venue with hubby and a friend and yes we know our pizzas!!This didn’t disappoint. I had the zio Pino and it was just..."
DP
"This place is fantastic, a small place in Pascoe Vale that serves one of the best pizzas in Melbourne. We had the Bufala, Zio Pino and a..."
Secret Chef
"Shop 225 Pizzeria is a local Italian favourite owned by Lorenzo Tron and Roberto Davoli, who’ve given us our own slice of Italy in Pascoe Vale..."
The City Lane
"Without a doubt the best vegan pizza in Melbourne and it's so good to have a great restaurant where I can bring my vegan and non vegan friends to eat..."
Shelby Crane
"Bravo to Lorenzo and his team for bringing a true Italian pizzeria experience to the Northern Suburbs. In this unassuming space you can..."
Lxnaz
"Went to Shop 225 for dinner as a group of 11 for the first time. We sat in the courtyard which was very cute and ordered pizzas and pastas. I really..."
Reva
"Shop 225 may be the new kid on the block but these guys have already quickly established themselves as maestros of the Melbourne pizza scene. If you..."
Gastrology
"One of the best authentic pizza joints. Crust is crispy and soft inside. The base is thin, not soggy and holds the toppings well. Pizzas are..."
Cookielessvee
"Great local vibe, friendly but not fussy, which suited us perfectly. Delicious pizza - flavoursome light bases and tasty sauce (the basis of all..."
MissM
"The pizza every time!! Only recently discovered this place! Genuinely Italian!! I’m literally addicted!!!! Thank u guys!!!! The best pizza I’ve..."
Anna Bogusz
"Hands down these guys even topped my favourite “Gradi” at Eastland. 🍕Booked a table of 12 for my 21st as I frequently enjoy their..."
Liam Walsh
"Pizzas, who doesn’t love them? Now, what about wood-fired pizza? Yep, I’m salivating too! Well you  lucky north-siders, there’s a pizzeria..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Went to Shop 225 Pizzeria on a Sunday evening and sat in the courtyard area, cosy little space suited our group well. Our group ordered pizzas and..."
Tamer Sahin
"Delicious vegan food, friendly service and reasonable pricing. It's a good idea to reserve a table as the place is quite cosy. My favourite is the..."
Tereza Candioto
"Easily the best pizza in Melbourne!! The pizza base is perfectly light enough so you don’t feel guilty the next morning. Their cannoli was so tasty..."
Mary
"Service: great, prompt service, happy to answer questions Vegan pizza: amazing! Had the zio pino. Soy based cheese but it seriously did taste..."
TigerTreeEats
"Yummo! Kid friendly pizza joint, super authentic pizzas made with warm smiles & delicious quality ingredients! One pizza perfect for a family of..."
Lscig1980
"I can only speak for the vegan pizzas. They taste great but the presentation can a bit messy sometimes, like the pizza was made in a hurry and..."
Dee Dee
"I had the best time today for lunch! The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. There are so many things on the menu, and the..."
emma chamberlain
"The wafting smell of wood fired pizza @Shop_225 right opposite the tram stop made me place a takeaway order. Il Dottore Pomodoro, fior di latte,..."
Shaun D'Monte
"Great food, friendly Italian staff, pleasure to watch the food preparation as well. This place is an Italian..."
Alon Cohen
"Incredibly tasty pizzas! Plenty of vegan options! This pizza shop gets busy! And it’s for good reason. Generous toppings, flavoursome food and..."
Mark F
"This restaurant was just delightful and I cannot wait to visit again! My sister and I visited Shop 225 after we were recommended by a friend who has..."
Elle Groves
"Had yet another excellent pizza here tonight. Brilliant atmosphere and service. Incredibly welcoming and authentic too. Always our number one choice..."
Joshua Robinson
"Beautiful food made by beautiful people! Seriously, this is the best pizza in Melbourne. We had food allergies in our party so they made sure..."
C. West
Ca De Vin
87/100 (2336 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Mediterranean
Australian
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
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After-hours
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Lunch
Brunch
Carbonara
Pasta
Chicken Wings
Salad
Paella
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Lamb
Calamares
Bruschette
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Ragu
Agnolotti
Prawns
Tiramisu
Eggplant
Sit down
Mediterranean
Italian
Pizza
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
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Dinner
Mid-range
"Loved our lunch at Ca de Vin! Pizza, salad and wine... what’s not to love. We ordered the calabrese pizza and goats cheese salad and spent a few..."
MelbourneLops
"Used to go there when I was a student and almost forgot this little gem hidden away near Bourke Street. Friend suggested to go again and it was a..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Great city cafe atmosphere. Very friendly staff and a great escape from the usual cafes. There's s good range of meals to keep anyone satisfied and..."
Rennie
"Overall, a good experience. Ordered Margherita pizza and grilled vegetables. Pizza base was very thin and not stodgy at all. So if you are looking..."
J
"The most surreal atmosphere! Such a well thought out menu that has been executed perfectly! Loved the outdoor setting and the furniture! Food was..."
Precious Anand ( The Indie Foodie)
"Honestly 0 complaints about this place. Service was attentive, quick, and friendly. Food was great with large portions and cooked to perfection. We..."
Christopher Carr
"We arrived at 9pm when they were closing at 10pm... however the staff were happy to serve us. Order the Jamon pizza - it was simply fantastic...."
Steph Coulton
"I really like the atmosphere and ambiance here. Very hip and trendy, I ordered the veal ragu, which was delicious, generous in size. I ordered a..."
Hayden Alsop
"A friend picked this place for our dinner catch up. A good picked up for nice dinner on Thursday night. The weather is hot, so the venue is perfect..."
Yulz
"I love this place ❤️ i love the atmosphere, the space and everything, great service, nice and friendly staff, good food, good price, and very..."
Quinn Tran
"The extra long pizzas to share served on a wooden paddle right in the heart of Melbourne CBD on bustling Bourke St Melbourne GPO is a long time..."
Arijit Das
"Came here for lunch today as recommended by a friend. It's such a lovely place in a nice little laneway. The heaters were on full blast making it..."
Bee
"Melbourne’s little European hideaway! Nestled against the old GPO, Ca de Vin has fast, attentive service and a real homey vibe from the moment you..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"After an evening of bar hopping, we were in search of a nice late night meal in the city. We passed Ca de Vin by chance, but the gorgeous..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"The ambience is stunning, especially if you visit late in the evening. The food is also good. It’s a busy restaurant so the service could be a bit..."
ZeNykhyl
"good quick service.pizza is nice. lamb scewers are tasty and the bread that comes with it is delicious. chicken main dish was also really..."
Hungrygypo
"A cute little italian restaurant hidden in postal lane on Bourke St. Came here for lunch for a work meeting and it was great! We firstly ordered..."
Daniela
"One of my favorite Italian eatery. Been there many times. There margarita pizza is really good, so is chicken pasta and stewer.Easy accessible..."
Varun Chandwani
"It's my go to pizza place after tiring Bourke street strolling. Ambience is 10/10 and love the stuff with thick accents.I actually love there..."
Ricky.katyal86
"Good food, good music, good service. A perfect place for a cosy eating. Pizza was nice thin and crispy,flavoring on the dot and not to heavy...."
Joji N
"Great pizzas- marinara could have more topping but presented beautifully, the meat pizza was delicious full of flavour and topping..great laneway..."
Rosie Raiti
"I love Italian food. Whenever I am in the city, this is the place I always go to. The industrial, dark, romantic, warm, candle-lit, surprisingly..."
Minimalanimal
"A nice place to go for a casual dinner. Food ok - my friend had the seafood pasta in a bag and it was well presented although was a little bland and..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Located in Melbourne's GPO, Ca De Vin serves up moreish Mediterranean cuisine. The eatery serves a range of food options that caters to a wide..."
Gastrology
"Located at the Melbourne GPO next to H&M, me and a friend were happy to discover this place while walking through the laneway.The place was..."
Ruizu
"Very nice,setting was amazing. Pizza was some of the best I've had in Melbourne, big serving. Pasta dishes were good along with the thin cut fries. I..."
Arron Conran
"Lovely little restaurant in the lame way between Myer and GPO. It's pricey but yummy. We have the mushroom pizza, calamari and the pasta pesto with..."
Jaymie
"Hard to fault. Friendly service, quick, delicious food (margarita pizza & carbonara), generous serves. Although fantastic, pasta was a little..."
Kane
"Great location. Great atmosphere. Food excellent.Had the lamb skewers and penne pollo which couldn't fault. Staff attentive. About to try the..."
Facebook User
"Ca de WIN!!!I have seriously walked past this place so many times and had no idea it even existed. Really nice venue with plenty of..."
POM
"My rating is based on:1. Their great linguini carbonara - tasty, not too heavy and makes me constantly want more2. The ambience albeit..."
Kayacrackerrs
"Summary:Food - 3.5Drinks - 3.5Service - 2Pram friendly - yes but need to leave pram on sidePet friendly -..."
The Harsh Critic
"Ca De Vin was a great find when I just finished doing some window shopping at MYER. The setting, atmosphere and food are all excellent - creating a..."
Jean
"Went there today, quite cool in a way, up an alleyway, pouring rain held up just ok.Ordered the Radicchio and Fig salad which was very nice. We..."
Kenji Maratimo
"Mum and I came here for dinner the other night. Food was amazing! Really fresh and tasty. Very well priced. Only thing was that hey bought the food..."
Jenna Brindley
"Carb loading on a weekend in a little laneway is there anything better? Had a perfect Margherita here in this distinctly Melbourne location. I have..."
Good Food Good Mood
"This little gem is a lovely Bourke St surprise almost hidden squashed in a narrow laneway between Myer and the old GPO. Great, efficient friendly..."
Sean
"Walking in from the busy Bourke st mall, where the queue for the Myer windows Christmas display stretched down to outside the laneway that hosts this..."
Bazz
"Nice place for drinks after work. Serves some good pizza so you can stick around for some good eats. Good central location in the middle of the..."
Mr Fox
"Lovely pizzas, nice thin bases and more traditional than some of the other "Italian" restaurants in town. Considering this restaurants so central I..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Port Arlington mussels a must here. Pizza great. Who would think this place is in Bourke street. Reasonable service, relaxed. Wine list not..."
Harrykarakinos
"I really love this hidden Italian restaurant:)for me they make the best pizza in Melbourne.When I'm craving for pizza I always come here.Also seafood..."
Rose
"Love the atmosphere of this place. The open air laneway is hard to beat. The service is attentive and friendly. Food is wonderful. A great place to..."
A C
"Great food great service. One of my favourite pizzas in town. Perfect location and atmosphere in the heart of CBD. Definitely will come back again..."
SchnitzelCalzone
"Won our hearts”Certainly very pleased with the ambience, service, food and drinks! We particularly loved the Margherita Pizza and the pasta..."
Amanda Chris
"One of my all-time favourite restaurants, wholesome beautiful Mediterranean food and friendly staff. I keep going back to this place; it has never..."
Diamado
"You only come here for the food. Don't expect too much from the service because it's absolutely rubbish. All the pastas are beautiful, pizzas..."
Josephine
"Surprise surprise! A touristy restaurant with quality! Great ambiance, in a cute little laneway, with candlelight. I've had the pizza and pasta, the..."
Mona
"I thought to myself,this place must be shite! It's tourist money here -- but no. I was wrong.The pizza I had was good. And the vibe was..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Tucked inside postal lane this is a very cozy space for dinner . Loved the salt & pepper calamari salad - tender and crisp , and their pear ciders!..."
May
"This little place is nestled next to the GPO building, or H&M. The first thing that struck me was the lanterns and candles, also a large wrought iron..."
Mary-mia Ioculano
"A lovely hideout tucked away in the heart of the city. We ordered the zucchini pizza and bruschetta to share, and espresso martinis. Service was very..."
T's Foodventures
"great PIZZA and a decent beer selection. punters ca find this place in one of Melbourne's iconic lane-way eateries.ill always return here for a..."
Niko Bellic
"It's in the GPO building. You might miss it entirely if not for the beautiful smells that waft through the air around the area. It's the perfect..."
CoolBeans
"A little piece of Italy hidden in a lane. Delicious pizzas and pastas, has a very cozy feeling in winter and a covered ans relaxing feeling in..."
Blueberrypie
"Ca De Vin is a hidden Italian gem located between Myer and H&M. The pizza's are of a high quality, with mouth watering toppings and excellent thin..."
TheTomato
"Loved this little gem for lunch hidden away in this great laneway, ordered the margerita pizza and radicchio salad to share, pizza was good although..."
Lari
"What a cozy Italian cafe hiding in between Myer and H&M. Great chilling place...Extraordinary presentation of bruschetta, freshly cured salmon and..."
J88
"I have been here so many times that now it feels like my go to place when I don’t know where to eat! The place seems like a comfort zone to relax..."
Spoorthy Reddy
"The atmosphere when you walk in is so calm, romantic and relaxing. You don’t even feel like you’re in Melbourne anymore. The food was so..."
James Ackland
"The food and service here was absolutely amazing. They were able to accommodate us even though we didn't have a booking (we'll be sure to make one..."
Tanja Genovese (muppet)
"Love this hidden gem! Great atmosphere for a relaxed lunch, romantic date or quick coffee. The pizzas are delicious, nice selection of wines and..."
Donna Krause
"This Italian restaurant has a beautiful outdoor atmosphere. While the thin-crust Margherita pizza was delicious, the risotto we had was quite bland..."
Myra Sze Min Ong
"Funky venue down an alleyway. The Agnolotti (spelling?)pasta with sage and butter was TO DIE FOR!! I could have eaten two servings though as it left..."
Anna Wild
Caffe E Cucina
86/100 (2907 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Crab
Bruschette
Scallops
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Pork
Mussels
Ragu
Calamares
Salmon
Prawns
Beef
Tiramisu
Tagliatelle
Salad
Sit down
Mediterranean
Italian
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Each time we visit Melbourne this is one of our favourite restaurants for dining. Great Italian cuisine with daily specials as well as the regular..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Wow, what a place! We have been living merely a block away for two years, and feel deep regret for not going sooner. The food is incredible - we..."
Tara Nelson
"An institution. Classic Italian food and drinks. Personally. I love the coffee here and have their pasta. Staff are great and standards are always..."
FRIDGEMAGNET
"Very delicious past and very friendly staff. The decoration is also amazing! Love the..."
Alice
"The atmosphere here was lovely and food plentiful and delicious. I can definitely see myself coming back again. That seafood linguine in the baking..."
Tran Quoc Giang
"Loved the service. Loud vibrant restaurant. Food was amazing. I had the marinara and would definitely recommend...."
Pippa Knight
"Don’t worry about the seemingly higher than usual prices here, the food, service and atmosphere is top notch and worth it! The staff were just..."
Cmzajicek
"All the staff speak in Italian to each other.. when you walk in the door, it's like you've hopped off a plane in Italy. Old-worldly, soft lighting..."
RichEats
"What a delightful dining experience we had here. I can’t rave about it enough. The service was outstanding. The food was amazing, the homemade..."
Lisa Giles
"Best overall meal and experience I’ve had in a while.Great atmosphere. Fantastic and warm service and beautiful food. The tiramisu is to..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Came to this quaint little cafe for lunch on a Sunday. Service was excellent. Ordered the carpaccio, seafood linguini and tagliatelle with lamb ragu...."
Sue C
"This place takes you to the heart of Italy! This restaurant is great for dates and special occasions. The wait staff are extremely friendly and..."
Kris L
"Amazing dinner in an authentic italian restaurant. We tried the specials and the seafood linguine ot was perfect! the wine was good and the waitress..."
Marine Jarroussié
"I travel to Melbourne regularly for work and always try and fit in a meal at Caffe e Cuccina. The ambiance, staff, food and drink selections are..."
Robin
"Traditional Italian restaurant. Great food. The ragu was amazing. Service was attentive and impeccable. Had an ‘old fashioned’ with a crystal..."
Akilastoutzoglou
"I'd give 4.5 if it was possible. The food is fantastic (really fantastic!), but what makes this place is the staff. Everyone was incredibly welcoming..."
Tasting Melbourne
"Caffé e Cucina is one of the pioneer of authentic Italian restaurants established in South Yarra, Melbourne since 1988. The vision is to introduce..."
Jeffry
"This is close to the best Italian in Melbourne . The staff are superb and the food greatThe veal is one of my favourite dishes and selection of..."
Eden
"4.5 Caffe e Cucina takes you on a journey through Tuscan fields, Florentine Piazzas and Venetian streets with their top notch Italian dining and..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Gorgeous authentic Italian restaurant on chapel street. Staff were lovely and food was excellent. The complimentary extras of bread and olives were..."
Kate Dougherty
"We were delighted to be invited to Caffe e Cucina in South Yarra, which recently celebrated its 30th birthday. This romantically lit restaurant had..."
Espy Eats
"I was excited to finally visit Caffe e Cucina as I have been wanting to come here for almost a year now. Upon entering the restaurant I found it..."
Vivian
"A charming restaurant which is cosy and quaint, service was top notch.  We started off with beef carpaccio for entree, pastas for main and then..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"We ordered the Tagliolini, Tagliatelle and Linguine Di Mare for mains, and the semi freddo, Caffe E Cucina Affogato and Creme Brulee.  The food was..."
Katy L
"I go here all the time and have never been disappointed! This is a great restaurant for a date due to the dim lighting, beautiful Italian waiters and..."
Tommi Taylor
"Oh WOW! Got a booking on the night! Restaurant has great atmosphere and staff are friendly and polite. The veal ‘Alla Milanese “ was superb. The..."
RK
"We love this restaurant which in my experience is the most authentic Italian Restaurant in Melbourne. I must be right because our lovely Italian..."
KLW
"Have to love this place , this place has been there for 30years I recall? Just like old days and the food will never let you down . The size of the..."
James Moulziano
"Ah, where do I start. Beautiful restaurant, with beautiful food. Very cozy. One of the nicest Italian meals I have had in a very long time. I highly..."
Jimmy Dee
"The best Italian Restaurant in Melbourne. Cosy, romantic, beautiful food, wonderful staff and a fabulous wine list. Booked a table online, it was our..."
Goodfoodgoodwine
"This was one of my favourite locals when I lived in the area. The food is always delicious and the staff adorable. Great for a date or a catch up..."
Tiges
"Authentic, delicious, fresh and pretty.I would say the parcel wrapped pasta marinara (called something much more fancy on the menu) is the..."
Elle
"Beautiful low lit Italian restaurant with relaxing atmosphere.Great location,excellent food. The service is impeccable. Excellent pasta with a great..."
Victor Lee
"It's not often you have a dish which completely transports you back to your childhood memory of indulging in fresh ragu made by Nonna. The menu is a..."
Josh
"5 of us had a booking for dinner here. It's a real cosy restaurant setting, a bit cramped though, with dim lightings. We were seated at a table..."
LittleM
"I like this place for three reasons. The wine is outstanding if you are willing to part with $20 a glass. The service is second to one. The food is..."
Ads Davies
"Caffeine e Cucina is a beautiful cosy Italian restaurant. In fact Iconic. My experience was amazing. The food was delicious and fresh. Simple menu..."
Anna Singh
"Walking into Caffe e Cucina is akin to being transported to Italy. The waiters all speak the language and dress the part, the lighting is moody and..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Great food, very very nice polenta, the boar was Beautifully cooked, great flavour. Great stuff. I was served by Luca, very charming and welcoming..."
Freddie Diaz
"Went there one month ago, the place is very small and the tables as well. The food was nice but nothing exceptional. The serves are not very big...."
Ananda Purnam
"Went to Caffe e Cucina for dinner and ordered a few dishes to share. Overall everything was fresh and delicious! My favourite pasta for the night was..."
Jiji
"I have to say they got tasty foods, great service and nice staff. Have a wonderful night with friend. Will definitely come back again. Love the..."
Maxyuer
"Definitely one of my favourite traditional Italian restaurants in Melbourne. Simple menu and vibrant flavours. Their beef carpaccio and seafood..."
XiaoHui Teo
"Service - wonderful, very warm and friendly. Credit to all the staffsFood- exquisite. One wordWine list- plenty to choose from..."
Lily Fullgrabe
"We visited for dinner on a Friday. The service was great, very attentive, and our meals were delicious. In our group we had the special risotto,..."
TL
"A must do dining experience for any real foodie! Great service from the staff, all very welcoming and friendly - lovely Italian gentlemen.A true..."
The Broneills
"Now being an Italian myself, it’s hard to find a restaurant that my set of Nonna’s couldn’t cook circles around. However, Melbourne seems to..."
On The Chopping Board
"My bf and I came here for dinner Saturday night. Service and atmosphere was so lovely, I felt like I was back in Italy. The wait staff were friendly..."
Channing Louise
"Been here multiple time with the friend and family. Always a nice place for chat, food and nice place with good scenes. I used Liven and got my $50..."
James Raftkis
"A nice Italian restaurant is always the perfect entree to a movie! When all we could find was a 9:40PM movie session at Jam Factory, we just knew..."
One Piece Left
"The pasta is fresh and have a good texture. The risotto is really good. It's creamy and the flavour is vibrant. For the dessert, tiramisu is..."
Andreas Saputra
"I spent my 10th year wedding anniversary diner here last night. We took the balcony private dining option for minimum spend $230. I have to say the..."
High Expectations
"quick and friendly service ... bread was one of the best I've had in a long time ... crispy crust with chewy dough ... passatelli with zucchini and..."
David Weng Yew Wong
"We could have been in Italy! Great atmosphere, food and service. The seafood linguine was amazing! Just a shame we were too full for pudding. We will..."
Clare
"It's been over 20 years since I last visited Caffe e Cucina - it was one of my favorite cafes and despite my best intentions I never manage to get..."
FatCat
"What an incredible find. The waiters deserve kudos for the beautifully precise service. For entree we had the bruschetta with a mortadella/ricotta..."
Emily
"My husband and I found this place by accident and by chance we were allowed to dine on the balcony. I love the fact that the pasta is homemade as it..."
Melanie SRG
" Came here for lunch and were greeted with very friendly service. We sat down on possible what was the smallest table ever but we ran with the them...."
FoodFoodFood
"Gastrology recently indulged in Caffe E Cucina's pasta night where 3 courses (comprising of 4 different pastas) are served. We loved each of our..."
Gastrology
"Loved coming here for date night. I had the gnocchi which was delicious, creamy & tasty. My bf got the seafood linguini which he also said was great...."
Kiffdcosta
"very delicious Italian. well worth a try!the carpaccio di manzo, the capesante gratinate, the tagliatelle al ragu di agnello, the linguine..."
Tony
"Amazing food, and friendly, polite, attentive service. Traditional Italian food and hospitality at its finest. Great night! Highly recommend...."
Claire Bella
"Ok, This is our wrap. Cafe e Cucina has now been around for 20 odd years. It Continues to set and re-set the standards of italian cuisine. Period!..."
Restaurant Rescue
"My favorite Italian restaurant Authentic Italian cuisine, I've been dining here for years and never been disappointed Keep up the good work..."
Christian Clarke
"Nice little unassuming restaurant. Have been here twice and loved it twice. De finely a place to go to. Good quality Italian food done the way it..."
Tony
"Great food, but that's what I'd expect for the price. The crispy skin salmon was cooked perfectly and the additional elements on the plate were also..."
David Lew
"It was the experience of dining with friendly Italian staff and a friendly ambiance more than the food. The Parmesan ice cream with raw beef is a..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Great homemade pasta ragout, coupled with great ambience and staffSmall little place but don't be fooled has great foodThank you..."
Andrew Stephens
"My partner took me their for my birthday. It was actually quite nice, the service was friendly. The food was nice and not too heavy. I will..."
Richard Marchandise
"Servizio molto premuroso.Ambiente, sicuramente un buon rinnovamentoIl nostro tavolo sembrava una seduta spiritica :)Il food buono come..."
Cucina A Modo Mio
"Italian food institution. Caffe e Cucina is one of those Melbourne restaurants that immediately transport you to Italy for the price of a plate of..."
Missdelish
"as someone who travels to Italy often and loves italian food, caffe and cucina is simply outstanding!!!!!           will definitely go back..."
Roger Grummidge
"Old school Italian with atmosphere which can't be replicated. Excellent for date nights. Great selection of Italian wines. Best pastas in south..."
David Liao
"Amazing dining experience! Now I am Italian and hardly ever eat Italian food out however I Had a dinner here last Friday night and from the moment..."
Ornella
"Escalate service as food! The gnocchi was incredible, and the accompanying wine went perfectly with the recommendation of staff. Beautiful atmosphere..."
Alexandra Scherrer
"The food was absolutely delicious 😋. I really liked the way they done their pasta. The texture was different from most fresh pasta dishes. I..."
Dani Bhatt
"Stumbled across as we walked down Chapel St shopping. Welcomed with open arms, greeted with beautiful italian accents and service impeccable. Food..."
lara harley
"Simply amazing place. The cocktails were divine, the meals were cooked perfectly and perfectly portioned. The meals tasted fresh and delicious. The..."
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"Very authentic Italian. It's an experience. Great service and..."
Robert
"The service here was fantastic, and the food was delicious. The staff are all incredibly accommodating, allowing us to enjoy the romantic atmosphere..."
Freezing alex
"Being half Italian I'm no stranger to Italian cuisine and Caffe e Cucina did not disappoint..."
M 82
"The food is exquisite. The staff very accommodating. We got lucky enough to be served in the small balcony. Its the only table (can only fit 2) so..."
Nikki Young
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
Da Guido La Pasta
85/100 (2468 ratings)
Restaurants
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Salmon
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Serves Alcohol
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Highchairs Available
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Mid-range
"Buonissimo!! Fabulous food and service. We had the Italian cured meats and caprese salad followed by tagliolini al nero with calamari ragu and..."
Josie Danson
"Helpful staff explained lunch time menu. Tasty small serve of delicious pumpkin soup. We shared the tomato & basil spaghetti.. light, simple &..."
Deborah Cox
"I really recommend this Italian restaurant. It’s staff are welcoming and friendly, the ambience is elegant yet homely, the chefs are knowledgeable..."
YT Huang
"My favourite place for Friday lunch. Beautiful contemporary Italian food prepared fresh with great flavours, quality ingredients and with attention..."
Sabine Kass
"Fantastic authentic and fresh Italian food. My partner and I both tried something different that we have never had before and it was beautiful. The..."
Marina Anne
"The best pasta ever eaten in Melbourne and also the best coffee espresso I have ever had here. Trust me people because I'm Italian. I'll come back..."
Valeria Vanossi
"The best italian pasta! The flavours are perfectly balanced and I can't stop thinking about it after I have left. The service is very good..."
Helen Lee
"Have been to Italy many times but this was some of the best Italian food I have ever eaten. Will definitely go..."
Ann Ellyett
"We had an amazing experience on sat the 7th July the food was outstanding and the staff were so friendly and nice we loved everything about this..."
Lesley Davis
"We loved everything about this place from the moment we stepped inside. The service is warm and friendly, the decor elegant and the food is original..."
Kath Doret
"What a unique, beautiful and authentic modern Italian Restaurant in Carlton. Superb traditional style menu served with classic style. The..."
Robyn Poulton
"Wow! Amazing authentic Italian food, it was like I was in Italy again. Service was fantastic. Mouthwatering Beef and Oysters were the best. Highly..."
Lynda Morris
"Last night, once again, I had a wonderful experience. Amazing food, beautiful place, lovely staff, great service! Thank you!!..."
Laura Cozzolino
"Amazing food! Authentic Italian food and coffee ! I loved the place really cute everything was perfect even the service :) this place is a gem..."
Roberta Magrini
"It worth to go and have a dinner. Excellent food especially the pasta and dessert, relax and enjoyable atmosphere, great boss and..."
Hao Wu
"I’ve been coming to Lygon St for many years & tonight was absolutely the best night I’ve had. Delicious, fresh pasta, entrees & desserts. Lovely..."
KmTK
"Great atmosphere and vibe, very special place to dine. The food is so authentically Italian, simply a divine eating experience. I would definitely..."
Marianne Hanna
"I have never eaten pasta as amazing as this, homemade and traditional great value for such a great product and service. The decor and music was..."
Aaditey Bains
"We went there for late dinner. The place was fairly quiet since we went on a weekday night, which was good as it was peaceful.We were..."
Sense Of Food
"Good food and good service usually keeps the customers coming back for more. We had their pastas and pizzas and they were really good, the pasta was..."
M3lissa____
"Fantastic service and great food. Really appreciate their attentiveness. We felt there’s lack of options to choose when it comes to pasta, but..."
Jelly9449
"Loved this place, great food and drinks. The attentive Italian staff made us feel welcome without being intrusive. There's soft warm lighting, a..."
Michael Kuhle
"Absolutely amazing restaurant my partner and I loved it! The food was so delicious and the staff was super friendly definitely coming back :)..."
Tamarabell Linares
"What a nice place, with great wines to match the pasta. Great job Marco and Barbara. Last week we just walked in and this place just became one of my..."
John Kerry
"If you looking a real Italian location with a real italian pasta, stop to look around and book the table veloce veloce. I’m italian and i can..."
GL
"意面都超好吃的。点了三个,一个bluw swimmer..."
Qianqian Yun
"Da Guido is like dining in Italy- fresh, seasonal ingredgients cooked simply and presented elegantly. The service was so professional, warm &..."
Robin
"Generally good. Beautiful experience. But the preparation time is too long. Price is reasonable. Service is nice. And the surprise comes with the..."
Jiaqi987261
"Pasta is freshly made. Best pasta I have ever had. Service was excellent. Received complimentary pumpkin soup. Highly recommend Da Guido for your..."
Srslyfoods
"We had our wedding dinner here with a wonderful experience. Every dish is delicious and authentic. The decoration is so beautiful, as well as the..."
Lin
"Flavours , texture and scent of the food we had was amazing . The freshness of the buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes was delicious. The gnocchi was..."
Adrian Chau
"It’s always hard for an italian to have pasta at the restaurant. I always avoid that, especially having worked in restaurants and knowing the crime..."
Giorgio Barcaiolo Battaglini
"Wonderful little Italian restaurant. Service is always spot on, knowledgeable, very warm and attentive. Good wine list, they always bring out an..."
Ester
"The husband had booked us in for dinner at this very lovely restaurant 8 mins walk away from our CBD apartment. There is apparently one branch in..."
Evelyn Yong
"It’s a pleasant experience in a winter night. Warm and cosy dining area with an open kitchen. Friendly staffs, great service. Love their water..."
Amyna
"We had an excellent experience at Da Guido. The service was really outstanding and the food simply delicious. We had an excellent squid ink..."
Veta Bajaj
"The service we received was absolutely fabulous, we were well looked after when visiting for a birthday dinner. Portion sizes was a little on the..."
Foodandwinefan
"We had a wonderful dining experience at this hidden gem! We tried a variety of dishes and it was an amazing combination of fresh & high quality..."
FoodieQueen
"I took my friend here for lunch for her birthday. We received complimentary pumpkin soup and It was nice but I don’t like pumpkins. We ordered..."
Leanne Dando
"Food: 10/10Service: 10/10Guido serve an authentic Italian cuisine in an environment that is fitting for a candlelit dinner. The..."
Rob Anthony
"Took a friend of mine for a birthday dinner and thought this place was delicious. We ordered a few starters, Bruschetta and Caprese of Buffalo..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Fabulous food and service. 5 stars!!! Will come back with rest of my family. Very authentic Italian food that is genuinely from Italian..."
Henry Truc Nguyen
"Ane denger ini resto itali yang disegani but pasta. Beuhhh top bgt emang. Black tagliolininya muantebbh. Servis juga okeh! Balik lagi dah pokoke,..."
Sebastian Tobing
"My partner took me here for my birthday. We were craving really good quality Italian food for a while now and this place definitely did deliver! We..."
Melb_foodlvr8
"Review from September 2016Da Guido Melbourne only joined the ranks of Lygon Street's Little Italy in 2015, but their sister restaurant in..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"Had a fantastic lunch with the family at what I regard as the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne. (Our second visit here) A real stand out in..."
Claude
"Service was excellent and restaurant had a really great vibe. I had the ragu pasta, but unfortunately it wasn't to my liking. Pasta was overcooked..."
Mad Lamb
"Oasis in the desert Bright,fresh,clean!! This place is unique and really stands out in Lygon st A must for those who love quality Great selection of..."
Nik92
"This restaurant is very special place, because the atmosphere inside the venue is so relaxing and peaceful.Everything is so clean and because..."
Rodríguezp
"I was skeptical when my mate told me he'd booked dinner in lygon St Friday night, lygon st is full of shitty restaurants. Anyway, I had the..."
Meataxe
"Authentic and delicious italian food, served up in a great surrounds. Friendly staff and a good wine list make this place a must to try. Pricier than..."
Gursharan Chana
"Mi trovo da qualche mese a Melbourne con mio marito e, alcuni amici ci hanno consigliato il ristorante DaGuido che con sorpresa si e' rivelato..."
Loretta Gasparini
"Was a pleasure to discover a real Italian restaurant in Melbourne, after few days with no hope, me and my friends discovered a treasure. Incomparable..."
Jack
"Simple and special !!Really genuine and true Italian kitchen amazing experience with tagliolini, gnocchetti home made. My wife tried the tuna..."
Giovanni
"Locale accogliente, personale preparato e competente, cucina italiana, i piatti ben confezionati è molto buoni, una esperienza..."
Giovan Battista Casanova
"We had 4 lovely meals and great service. The waitstaff and even the chef were very welcoming. The pasta is housemate and the menu is authentic...."
Anne-Marie Curtis
"Great service and authentic Italian food. Staff very accomodating and met the needs of one of our group who needed special pans for cooking. Nothing..."
Jo Blannin
"I really enjoyed eating here! Honestly their steak starter is literally one of the best steaks I have ever tasted! Their pasta waa great as well...."
Mais Mustafa
"So impressive - from the moment we stepped in - greeted by gracious authentic Italian staff - I am highly recommending this restaurant - 7 people - 7..."
Eton's Mess
"Very very good pasta. If you were after an authentic Italian pasta meal, this would be one of the best choices you can make. Excellent service,..."
Tony
"Very good value for lunch. Had the lunch special and you have the choice of a pasta main, a green salad, small appetiser and foccacia for $24. Pasta..."
Julian Wu
"Went to this restaurant two days in a row. Staff were very friendly, nice ambiance and outstanding food. Definitely recommended! This restaurant is..."
Bella Olivia
"Fantastic style to the whole Restaurant look, beautiful food, great service and extremely friendly staff! I would eat at this restaurant again and..."
GFXerDave
"For great Italian pastas, desserts and service that will make you think you are in Italy, Da Guido is the place to visit. Feel spoilt with a..."
Nicole Tang
"Friendly and fast service! Delicious italian food and helpfull staff. Awesome home made pasta and tiramisù.Definetly need to come back..."
Cindy K.
"Enjoyed the atmosphere, the menu was of a great quality but not particularly well delivered. The service was above average but just shy of superb...."
Pink.rhapsody
"We had a perfect experience here. Can't wait to come back. The service was very friendly and helpful by a team that are polished and take a lot of..."
Melb Foodie
"Absolutely fantastic this is a true Italian restaurant with the spotless open kitchen you can see the chef getting ready your your fresh pasta and..."
Giuseppe Colosimo
"Had the seafood pasta. Great home made pasta with fresh seafood and herbs.Lovely simple and light Italian. With a clean quiet interior,..."
Daniel Weybury
"Just returned from lunch here and I'm so impressed I have to write about it. I live nearby and stumbled across the $19 lunch special so..."
Schnabeltier
"A very delightful dinner experience in the Lygon street. The host was warm and customer service was solid. We had excellent dishes (ask for their..."
Ray S
"Ambience: 9/10 Food: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Italian vibes for ambience. Very nice place for a date. Service was great and food was promptly. Very good..."
Eunice Lee
"I don't live in Melbourne but I'd move just for this restaurant. They give you complimentary bread which I'm pretty sure is house made. Need I say..."
Anya Cherepanova
"Easy to order as menu options are few. No specials of the day though which was a little disappointing.. unable to accommodate us inside which was a..."
Paul Henshaw
"The food was superb! Perfectly sized portions, flavourful, good menu and wine selection. Our waiter Valerio was excellent! He is very energetic and..."
Milena Teteris
"The carbonara was delicious, however the Wagyu ravioli that is very frequently mentioned in the reviews was not that great. The meat inside was very..."
Madi Elliott
"They source excellent ingredients and the pasta dishes are always fresh. The staff are really friendly and the place has a great atmosphere. The menu..."
Nathan Coates
"Really enjoyed this Italian dining experience. Excellent table service, including accurate info about the dishes on the menu. Menu has distinctive..."
Carmel Ross
Ecco
85/100 (1023 ratings)
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"Always a wonderful experience going to my favourite Italian restaurant....it has a warm friendly atmosphere with obliging staff and an excellent..."
Lori Fusella
"We recently celebrated my son's birthday here, and not only were they incredibly accommodating, but the food and service was wonderful! They also..."
Iwona Clarke
"Ecco is reminiscent of a warm and welcoming family trattoria with it's rustic paved walls, dim lit ambience and antique style bar. Wine bottles..."
Domenico Antonaglia
"I’ve been to Ecco a few times and the food and service was amazing every time! Especially the two specials: pumpkin risotto and the pizza with..."
Kevin Melessen
"A wonderful and true Italian restaurant. A booking for 16 people, we were all individually and as a group well looked after. Everyone’s food..."
Eden Di Sipio
"Wow. Great food and fun service. So hard to find amazing Italian food. My favorite cuisine and this place is up there with the best. So..."
Kevin Panozza
"Great food, amazing service, truly Italian atmosphere! Feeling like having dinner in one of those little Italian cuisine in Rome! I love..."
Ubaldo Aglianò
"Sono stato in vacanza a Melbourne e cercavo un ristorante italiano dove mangiare bene e spendere poco: "Ecco" è stata la scelta giusta! Un saluto a..."
Daniele Abbacuccio
"Great night at Ecco, love the new fitout. Loved the ravioli even more...."
Daniela Santilli
"Fantastic food, beautiful venue, amazing service! Catered for vegan with delicious food options also. Cheeky waiter is cheeky..."
Natalie Michelle
"Lovely atmosphere and delicious specials on a weekly basis. The fish of the day is amazing and usually have meat specials too, my go to local..."
Ev Ev
"First time at this restaurant and loved its atmosphere and its food. Excellent service with good knowledge of what they serving. Definitely will..."
Ale Vargas
"Fantastic food! Loved it, first time eating there will definitely be..."
Lou Cosgrave
"Incredible food, great service. Thanks for a memorable dining experience..."
Karyn Miller
"If it's fantastic quality Italian food that you are seeking, head no further than the amazing Ecco in South Yarra. From it's beautiful but relaxed..."
Morgs71
"There food is excellent, really fluffy wood fire pizza crust, authentic as it..."
Duke Johnson
"My partner and I grabbed some gnocchi and capricosa pizza takeaway from here. Great flavours, size and value! Thanks..."
Evelyn Dempsey
"5/5 - Weekend lunch may well be a weekly thing here as wow... the food was outstanding in every way. With no children in tow, it was time..."
ToorakM
"Lovely classic on the busy strip of South Yarra!Walk into a classic and yet classy Italian restaurant which serves up woodfire pizza. There..."
M3lissa____
"A beautiful, authentic Italian restaurant in South Yarra, we were invited to try the menu. We started with a classic Caprese salad, simple,..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"Invited out for dinner my first impression was sophistication. The restaurant has a classy yet casual feel to it. We started with the beef carpaccio..."
Melb_Belly
"It's such a great pleasure to have visited this amazing Italian in downtown of South Yarra and was pleasantly amazed with the intimate and elegant..."
Eatwithhendri
"Delicious Italian experience in the heart of South Yarra. We had the Tagliatelle Lamb Ragu, Crab Spaghetti and the Pepata pizza to share. Just wow...."
Lazar Savic
"A stunning balance between fancy and casual, Ecco is a cosy Italian restaurant that is perfect for all occasions. With a focus on using fresh..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Their woodfired pizza is great and the service is top notice as..."
DamoForce Food
"authentic italian served with passion and flare, we loved our visit to Ecco Gusto. To start we shared the pictured caprese and Rach has a delicious..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Oh my the food here is melt in your mouth!! We started with calalamari fritti to share which was just delicious! For mains I had the ravioli, the..."
Margaret G
"We escaped the chaos of buses replacing trains and busy peak hour on Toorak Road to step inside a beautiful classic style Italian restaurant just up..."
Espy Eats
"110% would recommend, had seen this place online for so long looked amazing, always so satisfying wanting to try a place for so long and the food..."
Ruwannnnn
"Cosy, excellent service and..."
Petras Butkevicius
"Ecco is an authentic and cozy Italian restaurant in South Yarra that sure know a thing or two about good Italian food. We ordered the caprese salad..."
MelbourneLops
"Lovely Italian in South Yarra. Came here with a big group of family and everyone was please with how their meal went. Service as great, we were..."
Stephanie Leonard
"If you are looking for a nice place to relax, enjoy your time and have amazing food - this is the place to be! We were blown away by the service and..."
EatorTreat
"I was lucky to have the opportunity to try Ecco’s new menu, and I was very impressed! We came on a Saturday night for an early dinner, and by the..."
Stelly
"We were kindly invited to dine at Ecco and chose lunchtime on a Sunday to visit. Upon arrival we were seated, provided menus and water. We..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Friday night is usually date night for us, and this week we found ourselves at Ecco Gusto Italiano in Toorak. A cozy yet relaxed Italian restaurant..."
Daisy Never Too Sweet
"We went to Ecco on Saturday night for dinner which happened to be the Grand Final day and surprisingly the restaurant is pretty packed. On the night,..."
Harmony
"These guys make the best pizza in a woodfire oven and the service was phenomenal! If you are looking for a good Italian restaurant, I suggest you..."
Food Review Australia
"Came here for a birthday with a bunch of my mates. The guys at Ecco really delivered great service and food. We highly recommend this place to..."
Hung Huynh
"My friends came over from Brisbane and I have to treat them something distinct and good, so I looked up and found this gem. I have no idea what we..."
Lei Liu
"Came here with my significant other. We really enjoyed the gnocchi, the sauce was perfect. They use a woodfire oven and it makes for the perfect..."
Adam Sarfati
"Ecco catered for all tastes for our birthday group of 19 upstairs last night. The choice of dishes from The Greatest Hits selection was perfect. The..."
Kay Hannaford
"Have ordered take away pizza from and have sat it this restauarant. It has truly amazing Italian food and wonderful service. I will definitely be..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"We had a table of 12 and NO complaints from the whole party!! All comments about the food were exceptional, and the service was perfect. Cant wait to..."
Lauren Pinch
"Came to Ecco on a date without the kids, with an intimate romantic setting and a well crafted menu, attentive polite and professional staff. The food..."
Nicole Wamba
"What a great place to have a family dinning! Amazing food, ambience & service. A must try.. Had the best gnocchi till date. Loved it.Will be..."
Raveena Kamble
"Really brilliant traditional Italian food. The Pizza are wood fired and cooked to perfection. I had the Gnocchi sorrentina, the sauce was full of..."
FriesFiend
"Went here on a whim cause I walk past it most days on the way to work! Was so yummy! Very different pizzas but fantastic and highly recommendable!..."
Bernard Haylen
"MELBOURNE'S BEST LAMB PASTAWhen we walked into this small restaurant on Toorak Road, we didn't know we were in for a treat but, boy, were..."
Edible Melbourne
"I live in this area and this place is hands down one of my most favourite Italian restaurants. The menu is very authentic. Their Italian style pasta..."
Melbourne.Food
"Forget sushi pizza, rainbow cannoli and other culinary fads saturating your Instagram. Ecco Il Ristorante transports you to humble Italian roots with..."
Food Comatose
"Ecco is such a cute little Italian place in South Yarra. I love their fresh home made pastas, and the cured meats are delicious. It’s a nice place..."
Nicolette
"You can find this little gem on Toorak Road close to the South Yarra station.It's a small charming Italian restaurant that serves authentic woodfire..."
Cludy Foodie
"Come for the pizza and stay for the espresso Martini's. Loved the base and fluffy crust of the pizza, very authentic! The Martini was almost perfect,..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"An intimate and quaint Italian restaurant which despite being on Toorak Rd in South Yarra was excellent value. The food was utterly fantastic and the..."
Phil Rowe
"We came to Ecco for pizza night and it was delicious! Entrees consisted of mussels and calamari and my favourite salad , the..."
Vivian
"Great place on Toorak Road! Absolutely enjoyed dining here - from the mussels and calamari to start with, to the pizzas to the fabulous desserts like..."
Miagoreng.com
"I had an incredible foodie night at Ecco ! They have an amazing array of the classics and their own twists too! A favourite was the Tartufata pizza -..."
Bigmelbappetite
"When you walk into a restaurant and see a big beast of a wood-fire oven you can't help but want to try the pizza. Alongside a range of Italian..."
Olive Sundays
"A touch of Italy at half the price . I became a Paesano in the first 5 minutes . The vegetarian egg plant parmagiana is excelent. No complaints..."
Michael Adams
"Ecco il Ristorante located at the heart of Toorak Road just literally 5 minutes walk from South Yarra Station. It gives you the premium, neat and..."
Jeffry
"The food at Ecco was delicious. We were presented with Midori spritz’ which were a delicious take on the Italian Apertif the Aperol Spritz!..."
Food Josh
"Such a cosy environment with super friendly staff. Had their calamari as entree, shark bay crab meat spaghetti and finished it off with a Nutella..."
Goodfoodpapi
"We were invited to an event at Ecco tonight which was literally just down the road from another pizza place I’d recently visited. The difference at..."
Good Food Good Mood
"As one of the many upmarket Italian eateries dotted along Toorak Road, Ecco certainly not disappoint.With a true Italian at the helm and..."
Penguineats
"Ecco! What can I say, delicious AF pasta. The menu was a little small but they absolutely will blow you away with how good it tastes & they have a..."
@foodtom
"Coming from someone with a large Italian family, we had some of the best pasta in Melbourne here at Ecco. The spaghetti was a 10/10, rich tomato..."
Maria Condello
"Exceptional service, best pork belly I haveEver experienced! Great back area and courtyard for large groups. Awesome deserts. Can’t wait to go..."
Maggie Quach
"We had a groupon for some Mexican place that treats groupon buyers like crap. Had I known, I wouldnt have bought my first groupon. While waiting for..."
DineByNine
"Super awesome food, romantic atmosphere, friendly staff made our anniversary celebration night an extra special one.For a moment we felt like it..."
Pramitha Ranshika
"Went there for dinner a few days ago to catch up with some friends I hadn't seen in a while. Well established and classy establishment with fine food..."
Ernest
"A wonderful and true Italian restaurant. A booking for 16 people, we were all individually and as a group well looked after. Everyone’s food..."
Eden Di Sipio
"This place is absolutely fantasticI been here many times and it never disappointThe food is 100 % italian and the management at his..."
Giuseppe Colosimo
"Was here for last year Valentine’s Day dining! Early Bookings are required for occasional dining , but other wise also this place is quiet crowded..."
Deep Animesh
"I came on Valentines Day with a friend. I was so impressed with this place. The food, the wine choice and the staff were exceptional. would have to..."
Vanessa
"Amazing food, classic Italian food. A real pleasure 🍺🧀Chefs technique with a classic Woden oven it was impressive, amazing service,..."
Jesus Cortes
"Today I visited Ecco in South Yarra for lunch. I didn't expect much, last time I went the food I had wasn't anything to write home about. However,..."
Pestaterian
"I went there on Mel Cup Eve. It was nice and busy. The service was great and the food was yummy. I recommend the sticky fig pudding. Will..."
Happy Tummy
"Been going there for years and has never disappointed. Great Italian food, great service. Antipasto are great. Pizzas are thin and delicious...."
Mr_blueberry
"Like that place. Been here a few times and always same good quality. Service a bit poor but the pizzas are really nice. We can really taste the wood..."
Fanny Foodie
"Ecco! When it comes to authentic wood fire pizzas, you will not be disappointed here. Came to have a quiet dinner with a friend and thoroughly..."
Robin Yang
"I have been going to this place for years and truly enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. The pizzas are always freshly made. Entree and..."
Emi Sui
"Nice Italian food old style but super tasty! Gnocchi, agnolotti, spaghetti alla chitarra all suggested dishes! Pizza, really nice, Roma style, not..."
Marco Cedriano
"Great for big groups!Gorgeous courtyard out the back. I hosted a birthday dinner with 15 people, we had the courtyard to ourselves and enjoyed..."
Georgie Jenkins
"Simply the best authentic Italian pizza in the area. Many try, but none come close to Ecco. If you're after a Naples-style pizza as a break from the..."
Filet De Boeuf
"Had Australia day dinner at ECCO with my family. The food was so good. The menu has a decent number of vegetarian options and most importantly the..."
Karthick Narayana
"Favourite Italian in Melbourne. In particular, the gnocchi is outstanding. Amazing above and beyond service, manager recognises us and make us..."
Ashyveggielover
"Lovely, simple Italian! Been here twice and both times were pleasant. The restaurant is small but so cosy with a great ambience. Great for a date..."
Alexia Kara
"This was my first time been here. The food was amazing especially the dessert pannacotto, and the atmosphere was nice and warm, made you feel like at..."
Elle Chen
"Lovely simple Italian, sweet romantic atmosphere, pleasant family style service. What more could you ask for?I have come back here again a..."
Kate
"Detail: have come here a few times for dinner and never been disappointed. The pizza is very tasty, nothing unique about it but it is still..."
T
"Great pizzas , awesome food. Great service. Just probably needs a little refurbishment inside but food never disappoints. A little gem in South Yarra..."
Harrykarakinos
"We used to go to this place almost every Friday evening and stopped going a couple of years ago since the quality of food dropped. We tried this..."
Nooshin_ha
"Very good pizza. Thin, simple and fresh. ..."
Slobodan Bradic
"First up, I had Ecco pizzas delivered through Suppertime. I didn't dine in. When you order something in this form, you have to expect that..."
Kate
"Service not too bad, although it was a bit warm and had to ask for the air conditioning to be turned on. Also ran out of table water quickly and..."
David Lew
"Enjoyed midweek lunch at Ecco with friends.   Just walked in without booking - plenty of tables available.   Food was excellent.  I enjoyed my..."
Lindsay
"Firewood pizza. The pizza were good but I think there is not much to eat on them. So the good point is firewood pizza that's it ! Service was good..."
Roomain Liger
"Some of the best Italian in Melbourne! The seafood spaghetti was to die for! The flavor of the sauce is married beautiful with the flesh of the..."
Mariposa
"Good Italian. Beautifully made dishes and a nice cosy place.We've ordered the Carpaccio for a start which was really tasty with fresh rocket,..."
Shlomi
"Came to celebrate my boys' birthday with the family~ Manager provides the warm welcome and great service with details, if the staffs can also smile..."
Cube of L L
"We had lunch here today on a whim, as we were in the area. The service was utterly delightful, with a gorgeous young fella who was so warm and..."
Charlotte Harris
"Highly recommend - one of the best pizza base I've had! Love this local gem 🧡 Food is deliciously cooked and very welcoming service...."
Karmen Lau
"I decided on a whim to give myself a treat and stop by at ECCO for lunch. I have been wanting to try the The Taglioni Al Granchio. The Shark Bay crab..."
J M
"Came here today for Mother's Day - made my Mum feel really special. The food was beautiful - the pizzas are some of the best pure Italian-style..."
Chris Cap
"We as a group of 4 enjoyed a good Italian homestyle meal with good, not over priced Italian wine. Our favourite dishes was the ox cheek and duck..."
Antony Winiarski
"Hands down the best Italian restaurant I've been to in Melbourne. The food itself was alien... Out of this world. Ordered the lamb ragu, absolute..."
Lex Xiao
"Found this place close to where I parked had some beautiful gnocchi for dinner! True Italian style it was flawless! The waiter was excellent bought..."
Mark Eaves
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
85/100 (3520 ratings)
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"if your in melbourne CBD - a must!!..."
Show Me The Yummy
"Haven't been here for a couple of years. Always like to sit at the table in the Kitchen and watch a Nonna cook the food, but you have to get there..."
Hans Moleman
"Finally came here for the first time when all the other shops around had stopped serving coffee. The coffee is, admittedly, not great (although they..."
Quince And Cheese
"Loving this coffee shop since my first time visit to Melbourne 7 years ago. Its a must place to stop by. Have a sip here when you come down to..."
Naijee
"Looking for Melbourne's BEST Lasagna??? Well look no further!  Just like Nonna's, if not even better!  Forget about fancy schmancy presented..."
The Hungry Greek Girl
"Amazing pasta, super authentic and friendly atmosphere. Was a bit hard to read the menu on the wall, but I assume that everything is just as..."
Kate Bennett
"You don't go to Pellegrini's because the pasta's the best - it's probably not. You don't go here because the food/coffee is the cheapest - it's..."
Carlos Humphrey
"Absolute must if you are in and around Melbourne CBD, a great coffee place that did not change over the past 30 years, not a sight of a hipster..."
Rabani
"i came here because Hanson ate here when they were in melbourne, and Zach was right, its so good, just like your grandma would make (if your grandma..."
Thuaners
"Thank you Pellegrinis for so many good times.Your culture , food, coffee, everything is so good, and so much part of melbourne.What a..."
B Man
"The Lasagne that I had for lunch today at Peligrini"s was absolutely delicious I did wait close to an hour and a half for my food to come out which..."
Jim Baggio
"Had the most delicious vegan pesto tomato penne here! With fresh bread, and refreshing granita, it was the perfect dinner!! Such a..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"You would come here for comfort old school pasta in particular their spaghetti bolognese or lasagna. Place has old charm and well worth a visit...."
Caroline
"I’ve been living in Melbourne for nearly ten years and I FINALLY managed to visit Pellegrini’s. Now I’m kicking myself for for waiting this..."
Jessicaaaa
"Every time I am in Melbourne there is always at least one stop at Pelligrini’s. Even if it’s just for coffee and crostata. I get transported back..."
Marianna Tuccia
"A great institution of Melbourne and homage to the late Sisto Malaspina. Pellegrini's have served almost everyone from all walks of life who has..."
Nelson
"Hasn’t changed in the forty years I’ve been coming here. Coffee is great. Atmosphere is amazing. I’m sure some of the decor is original...."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Amazing amazing amazing! I have been coming to Pelligrini’s ever since I was little - coming from Sydney it is one of the first places on my ’to..."
Dakota O
"Date Visited: since 2013 - Newest: 30/09/20 18 I would like to say personally sorry for the loss of Sisto. A great..."
Rick Dalco
"Very busy and vintage style restaurant.I was attracted by the wonderful smell of pasta when I walked past and decided to try out this..."
Melody.mt.tang
"Great staff great atmosphere and great food.. but it’s italian so it was bound to be. the Minestrone is fantastic as is the polpette e lasagna...."
Alessandro Calabro
"This is exactly how I run my kitchen, no muss, no fuss eat your food! Nonnas in the kitchen churning out beautiful Italian comfort food. So good on a..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"A Melbourne Icon!I love coming here so much because of all the friendly owners and staff. The most welcoming place in Melbourne.I always..."
Moetfan
"Could I eat here every day? Highly reccomend Pellegrini’s if you are after traditional Italian cooking at its best. Pictured is the lasagne and..."
Beccy's Adventures
"If you're in Melbourne or visiting Melbourne you need to go to Pellegrini's Espresso Bar. The interior looks a bit like an american diner with stools..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"I mean if you haven't been here, you haven't really eaten in Melbourne yet. The food is amazing comfort food. It's exactly what your faux Italian..."
Descartesmuse
"We were on the hunt for some pasta and it lead us to Pellegrini's. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews of this institution and I can see why. The menu..."
Mustard
"Best pasta in Melbourne.Filled to the brim with personality and stories. Wonderfully kind servers, who welcome everyone like friends and family...."
Jordana Macpherson
"What makes this place unique is the authenticity surrounding it! The menu is fixed, not much variations, but if you are looking for some good Italian..."
Rishabh Shukla
"one of my favorite places in all of melbourne fresh pasta at a click of a button and awesome set up that like fine wine looks better with age..."
Joefess Dimento
"This place is a Melbourne icon, there is a lot of history here. I personally don’t think the pasta is the best you can find, but the atmosphere is..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Never ever change i wanna be mopping up spag bol when I'm 90 years old...."
Margarita Pracatan
"Spaghetti bolognese at pellegrinis for Australia Day. You can't get more Aussie than that. As usual, good homely Italian service, the same menu since..."
Steffo
"Haven't been here for ages. They still make a consistently good spaghetti bolognese, served with a fresh thick piece of bread and butter. Service was..."
Hungry Tum
"Classic Italian espresso bar with brilliant food and typical Italian service. The lasagne was brilliant and cheesy with the right amount of beef and..."
Atto
"Love this place, the look and feel is old but feels so comforting when you’re inside. Service is great, the lovely older Italian men are really..."
Max
"Friendly atmosphere with casual bar seating. Staff are friendly and can have a good conversation. Food was quick to come out. The Lasagne here was..."
Ryan French
"A unique dinning experience, the food is good but not exceptional especially compared to the price. It’s definitely an institution in its own right..."
Abhishek Mehra
"Awesome little Italian coffee shop at the top end of the city. Flat white and cheese cake for Sunday afternoon Tran was great. Have been there..."
Phillip Wilkie
"Pellegrinis is the definition of authentic Italian food. Served straight out of mamas kitchen, the pasta is Aldente and delicious! We highly..."
@twogoodtoresist
"This restaurant has not changed since ever, everything there looks old & original. The food is really simple in a good way & I love the pink..."
Alice
"I've been going to Pellegrini's since I was a child with my parents and I have always loved it. It's always consistently good and never lets you..."
MeowCat
"Came here for lunch and tried the beef cannelloni. I was served bread with butter while waiting for the food. Bread was not good, could definitely be..."
FoodHedonist
"It's a humble Italian affair with seating either along the counter or the wall but the best one in the house is in the kitchen, together with you..."
✈️🌍TravelNTastes🍷☕️
"Lives up to its name of being an institution. Jam-packed pasta bar that is ran by an Italian family. Very busy, with matter-of-fact service. Pasta..."
Whats On The Grill?
"Nearly 3500 reviews at the time of writing means pretty much all is covered I would suspect. I have been to Pellegrini's a number of times over..."
Martin C
"After a movie at Kino on Collins this was exactly what I felt like on a cold night, comfort food a busy vibrant community of people seeking..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Pellegrinis serves the best basic no frills authentic Italian. Great coffee. Quick and easy service. Friendly. Relaxed. Cheerful. Ambience is..."
Weddall Archer Debra
"Great coffee with fresh, home made Lasagna. The pasta was so light and delicate. Yum. Pellegrini's is an authentic Italian cafe. Specialising in..."
Mr Bill
"For 18 dollars a plate of pasta with nearly no toppings, its the traditional noona style canteen you are after. They were good, bolognese and pesto..."
Mi55Bee
"What can I say hmmmm Sitting in the kitchen is tops the chefs r so friendly the food is fast good quality cheap and they apple strudel in out of..."
Shrek Oh
"Review from September 2016There's a reason this place is a Melbourne institution. Generous plates of homestyle pasta, soft buttered bread on the..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"I was last at this iconic and simply fabulous Italian restaurant 44 years ago. Nothing has changed and co-owner Sisto is the consumate host. His..."
Arthur McKinley
"An authentic gem, tucked away in Melbourne CBD. The menu is not extensive, and is focused purely on tomato based sauces. Service is excellent...."
Lachlan Mills
"Love Pellegrinis 😍 - I'm pretty much living here at the moment.This place is generally busy so I recommend to come with only one other..."
Georgia Allen
"Very traditional Italian cuisine served in a relaxed authentic environment. Completely worth a visit. Sitting in the kitchen and hearing all of the..."
Dylan Thomas
"Want to eat a true tasty cosy Italian meal in a place filled with character where staff will welcome you with a big smile? This is the right place,..."
Vanessa Espírito Santo
"Absolutely the best Italian experience in Melbourne. You won't find more authentic, tastier Italian food and warm/friendly staff. I love the..."
Chris Gryg
"We were immediately transported back to Italy from the minute we walked in. The pasta was delicious (lasagna and carbonara) lemon tart was great and..."
Cassie O
"I know a lot of people have a serious gripe about this place, I love it! Food is good, coffee is great and I really couldn't give a bollox about..."
Tomlovestoeat
"We came here for a late night hot chocolate, well around 9pm. The hot chocolates were pretty rich but not too sweet being dark chocolate. The hot..."
Dulicieux
"Consistency goes a long way. At Pellegrini's you always know what you're going to get – the servings are always the same generous size, the sauce..."
Cranky Veg
"The Godfather Bar haha :)!! Was down in Melbourne for the greek festival so before i went oppppaa with the Greek food i had to go Pazzo at the..."
Billy
"With the venue and service being unchanged for decades, the daily freshly baked Italian delights paired with fine Italian coffee is what makes this..."
The Domestic Traveller
Classico
85/100 (426 ratings)
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"Had fantastic night at this gorgeous little place. Classico served beautiful food, cocktails, wine recommendations and the service amazing. Bruno one..."
Marlene Verity
"Had a wonderful evening at Classico last night celebrating my wife and her brothers birthday. Food was fabulous & for 2 of our group that was coeliac..."
Gary Corcoran
"Fantastic service, food was devine. My son and I both again best lamb cutlets ever. Cooked to..."
Jacqui Moyle
"Omg eye fillet special was one of the best I've had. Waiter was brilliant front of house needs some..."
Tim Austin-Mills
"Warm and..."
Era Kennedy
"Dinner last night was so good that we returned for brekkie this morning. Well priced and..."
Jess Inglis
"Stayed at The Blackman Hotel above (Great Joint) and had dinner below at this Absolute ripper place! Started with meatballs and polenta chips both..."
Denny Patron
"I’ve had the gnocchi here for the last 7 years and it’s always incredible. I’m always craving it!!! The staff are all really lovely and..."
Kahlanipyrah
"If it's Italian you search for search no longer. Dined here when we stayed at the most amazing hotel The Blackman which is part of the Art Series..."
Birdman
"This restaurant is just so stylish and understated - Vasili and staff will welcome you like old friends - try the scallops too. I wish I lived around..."
Arthur McKinley
"I just love this restaurant. I've been here several times and despite the fact that we live close by I really think it's a top class place to..."
Footy
"Italian cafe and bar that's associated with the Blackman hotel and serves a nice selection of breakfast. Had the Italian continental which included a..."
Chilli Feli
"Some of the best pizzas in Melbourne. Willing to do takeaway for locals. Always friendly..."
Jorja
"I've been to Classico before, but tonight they excelled themselves, the best Saltimbocca I've ever had including internationally, so flavoursome, the..."
JiroMiki
"Classico. In one word.. Amazing! Loved the their thin crust pizza, ravioli was beautifully al dente with the right amount of filling and the sage was..."
Nina
"Cosy little bar. Popped in here last night to grab a drink and some tapas. It's such a lovely inviting space and really cosy on a freezing Melbourne..."
Miss D
"Favourite!. Staying in the Blackman hotel upstairs we initially went to this restaurant based on convenience, however, I would have traveled here if..."
Ashley
"Excellent Italian Wine & Craft Beer. Italian Pizza and Pasta joints are a favourite of mine, but rarely does a Melbourne version have such an..."
UrbanLove
"Stunned by the above review. Cant believe the review by SM, me and my partner go to this place every week its amazing. The English chef always takes..."
Newbee
"Delicious classic Italian food. love love love the..."
Ingrid
"Refined Italian. Fresh home-made pasta and thin base pizzas with classic toppings. It's worth seeking out this little Italian bar/bistro at the base..."
Andy C
"It's mainly pasta or pizza here, only a few choices but dishes are good. They use fresh egg pasta and feature Italian wines on the menu. Gelati and..."
Bettina
"Staff dinner! Ravioli was the stand out! And the potatoes were amazing like last time! Coming back!..."
Jayjay
"Excellent restaurant serving Italian food. Highly recommended. Great customer service. It’s a set menu restaurant but they can accommodate a la..."
Andy L
"Intimate, personable and absolutely delicious food. The wine selection I scrumptious and the people are great, perfect for a date or even a work..."
Maria Ramilo
"Traditional Sardinian cuisine and one of oldest Italian dining room with good reputation. The style of food is very rustic and great for sharing with..."
James Jeongsu Choi
"Had a delightful dinner here this week. Very intimate setting, amazing staff and just sensational food. Love the approach of not having set menus and..."
Felicity C
"Just a wonderful experience every time. Passionate and engaging staff, a cosy environment and fresh, organic cuisine. Classic farm to plate, natural..."
R K
"Excellent staff , Most delicious food. Great atmosphere. Will go..."
Priyanthi Ellawala
"I just love, love, love this place. Delightful people, great ambience and special food. We had the tasting menu and a lovely bottle of wine. Speaking..."
Stephen Duns
La Spaghettata
85/100 (1912 ratings)
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Calamari
Carbonara
Risotto
Tagliatelle
Mussels
Calamares
Bruschette
Pesto
Prawns
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Private Dining
After-hours
Drinks
Breakfast
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Mid-range
"So many choices on Lygon street but always come back to this place. There’s a reason why this restaurant has stood the test of time.. authentic..."
Julie Minichiello
"A decade has passed & always a pleasure to wine & dine in beautiful atmosphere. The friendly staff pay a great attention to detail and all above the..."
Natasha Mihai
"Love this place. Love the vibes and the staff. They are amazing and just the best. Amazing food too. Highly..."
Brandon Tan
"The best food by far in Melbourne. Food was super fast, so fresh and absolutely delicious. The salads super fresh and the best. I was skeptic..."
Rebecca Belshaw
"Hands down best Italian restaurant in melb! Staff are so lovely, place is homely welcoming and warm and my god the food is..."
Beau Jess
"Amazing food! We had the pasta platter to share which was perfect as there was too many choices! Will be back without a doubt. Great atmosphere as..."
Dan Barre
"Best service, best food and best atmosphere on Lygon Street. Why would you go anywhere..."
Jason Buckner
"Amazing service, atmosphere and some of the best Italian we have had. Highly..."
Nessie Pleasance
"Best restaurant in Melbourne. The entire family and staff compliment the fabulous food, service and atmosphere. Fabio is every diners best friend -..."
Kerry Tucker
"Always love this place! Been a regular visitor for many years now. So many choice in the street, but always been truly happy with food, service and..."
Andrew Muller
"I've been to this eating heaven every time I come to Melbourne. The service is great and friendly but the food is beyond delicious. Every time I want..."
Patricia Bowden
"That was fabulous! Thank you for a delicious Mothers Day Dinner. Top marks for our waiter, too - very good service for such a busy..."
Karen Conrad
"Rating: 4Food: 4Value: 4Ambience: 3Service: 4Along Melbourne's busy Italian district, this hidden gem is run by a..."
Munching With Mel
"Very warm atmosphere. The staff is very..."
Raghav Anand
"Me and my friends visited this place since we were looking for an authentic Italian restaurant. The place was really cute and stood out as Italian..."
Sense Of Food
"The service was fantastic-nothing was too much trouble. We had the trio: scampi, gnocchi and spaghetti carbonara. Out of the three, the gnocchi was..."
BearNecessities
"We (the Wife and I) really enjoyed La Spaghettata, we had our wedding anniversary dinner here and it did not disappoint. great food (we ordered Steak..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Relaxing environment with very attentive service. If you couldn’t decide which pasta to choose, you should definitely try their pasta platter which..."
Fat Sushi
"Was in Carlton and visited la spaghettata, I have to say this is a really authentic italian restaurant .The bruschetta was like be in..."
Dean
"There is an abundance of Italian restaurants on Lygon Street, Carlton, but La Spaghettata is one that stands out from the crowd. The set up provides..."
Sylvia's POV
"Have come a few times and must say the Pasta dishes are some of the best I've had. The marinara is my favourite. Getting the 3-mixed option is a..."
Frank
"Have only ever ordered here from Uber Eats so have no idea what service or ambience would be like BUT the food we get every single order is amazing..."
Asia Ho
"Small restaurant but they serve nice food,big portion for share. very friendly waiter,real italian home made food! As starter,order olivette and it..."
Rosalia Dwita
"Our friends had already ordered by the time our party of four arrived. The restaurant was very accommodating and added another table to theirs so we..."
Alison Read
"I had a work Christmas lunch at La Spaghettata last week and was very happy with the experience. Our group got a range of share pasta platters..."
Nicole
"Really enjoyed dining at La Spaghettata, didn’t expect too much from the start as I was just looking for somewhere to eat, we arrived at the venue..."
Richard Tom
"Nice little Italian restaurant on Lygon St. Pasta here is delicious. I ordered the Tagliatelle Calabrese - loved the spicy hot salami which delivered..."
JKGasMan
"This is my fave Italian restaurant hands now. The owners are lovely and the food is amazing. Every time we go, we try out a different type of pasta..."
Eatandbooze
"Went here with a group. We loved sitting upstairs with the cool wooden cooking utensils handing from the roof and lovely Italian art work. Food was..."
Adel-phoodie
"Got the alla pollo because the everything is very pricey Overall the quality of the food was good, the sauce and everyone tasted nice and..."
YesNoMelbourne
"My go-to place for Italian. Love the food and the service! Every time I have come here with my friends we have never been disappointed. Definitely..."
Marianna
"Old fashioned, homemade style Italian. Great service and lovely wholesome dishes. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Huge selection of pasta dishes. Nice..."
Ramen_Girl
"Very good.very friendly staff and good service. The food is really yummy, especially the seafood pasta. Will definitely come again soon. Thumbs up..."
Sze
"This restaurant has been a family favourite for almost 40 years! My mother came here with her friends when she was my age, and the quality is..."
Alannah
"Very nice spaghetti platter, the steak is a little bit over cooked to be a medium rare. However, still a very good place to enjoy Italian food...."
TOM HAN
"I came in for a business dinner not knowing what to expect. The reviews as a whole appeared pretty good and boy they were not wrong! There were..."
R Rompamuro
"Really nice experience. Food was great and staff where helpful even though the place was jam packed and they where ran off their feet. Authentic..."
Arron Conran
"Great ambience and very good quality food especially the bruschetta, mushroom fettuccine and eggplant pasta. The downside is the poor service. That..."
Abhishek Mehra
"Tonight, I came here alone and I ordered the fettuccine, with avocado, mushroom and cream. I also ordered garlic bread. The garlic bread was very..."
Dine And Dash
"I had the delicious and very fulling gnocci. The atmosphere was great and the staff were friendly. Made for a throughly enjoyable evening. Will come..."
Dain Clarkin
"Lovely setting and welcoming decor. Staff were very warm and welcoming and very helpful. Great food and great service would come here..."
Zac Tasic
"I've been here for years and service is always great. I must picked the right day of all good chef and staff on Valentines day💕Today's..."
Leena
"Very enjoyable experience that the Pasta was good, it was raining heavily and the waiters were so helpful and nice. The house was full of people even..."
Cathleen
"Thank god for La Spaghettata!After a horrible experience down the road they were so accomodating and the food was Bellissimo! I don't review all..."
Ryan Michael
"Poor quality pasta that resembles something from the supermarket and service is pretty bad too. Fairly cheap though so I guess it is ok if other..."
Jean
"Great old school restaurant .. great food and great service .. very happy with the staff .. the food was perfect . Thanks for our great meal..."
Mariopapalia78
"Came across this place in lygon st and was drawn in by the friendly gentlemen at the front that assured us we would have a pleasant meal and even..."
Patrick
"Had the fettucine vongole which had clams. Was very nice. Nice delicate seafood flavour and simple presentation. The outdoor setting was very cosy..."
Vincent Lai
"This was the most yummy Italian restaurant I have been to in a long time. The service was impeccable and the pasta was delectable. I recommend this..."
CSav
"Yummy food definitely we'll come back! I enjoyed the garlic steak so good,everything's good.. Service is very good too..always busy but it's worth..."
April Bobadilla
"Absolute favourite restaurant that I’ve been going to for years which NEVER disappoints. If you want the best pasta, this is the place to be! And..."
Selin
"Came in without a booking. Was greeted by a warm and friendly waiter. Food came out quite quickly and the portion was huge! Not complaining! I got..."
Dilys Yeak
"Great food and service, I suggest the oysters, cheap able and delicious. A lot of people come on Friday night! Beautiful street site, it's really a..."
Chris Xiao
"Been here for many times. Great cozy place on Lygon. Very friendly staff, small shop but homely. Terrace is lovely, spaghetti is great. They also..."
Qingdong1022
"Came here after Melbourne cup win a couple of mate. Even without a booking it was fast getting a table. Awesome vibes and food. Would come..."
Alex
"A couple of friends and I ventured into La Spaghettata on a Sunday night. I ordered the Bruschetta as a starter, it was alright - certainly not the..."
Melissa
"Really good food. Highly recommend. We always come here and enjoy it. The service is excellent and there is a terrific family atmosphere. Tony always..."
Alex Arnokouros
"We came across La Spaghettata on a pumping Friday night where we were lucky to get a table. Italian vibes all round - felt like we had just stepped..."
ToFeedTwo
"We came here Saturday night, it is the most popular restaurant around that place. We got excellent service, all the staff are friendly. We ordered..."
MissCatCat
"I had dinner there for the first time last night. Let's just start by saying I would have giving them a 4 if it wasn't for their 5% surcharge and the..."
YumYum
"Came here in an group of 6 on a very cold night. It was warm, cozy and has a lovely homey ambience.The pastas were great, especially the..."
Issy
"Pouring in Melbourne and the waiter was pretty insistent that we eat at an outside table with an obvious drip, close to a heater though.Service..."
Ivy Walker
"A pasta house dedicated to pasta so you'd expect them to do it well! I wasn't disappointed and I love how they give you the choice to combine your 3..."
Thu Duong
"After having been turned off by many pushy restaurant staff attempting to gimmick us into their tables, La Spaghettata simply left us with "we've..."
Nafet5
"Good place to catch up with friends. Very inviting and cosy. The pasta was a little bland but the lasagna was good. Although this plate of food..."
Jess
"Had an enjoyable dinner with friends. The food and service was great! The restaurant ambience was nice and cozy. Would recommend and come..."
ALEX
"Has really good food - Risotto Alla Siciliana was bomb 👌🏼! Great service by waiter. Lovely italian restaurant. 10/10 would..."
Xxiiivixciv
"Good food and good service!!!Very nice waiter, friendly and..."
AliceInWonderland
"Great food and service. Love the table cloth and the aesthetics! Would recommend to other..."
Mez Popz
"Used our entertainment voucher, our moscato tasted very funny and we asked for another glass they were a bit surprised but did pour us another glass...."
M. A.
"Great meals here! A perfect place for dinner! It's my last day in Melbourne and this restaurant gives me fabulous memory of this..."
Maxingying1997
"The food was average. There are many good restaurants on Lygon street, not recommended this one. The service was bad. The staff were not..."
Honey Cat
"Loved it! Food and service was fantastic. Our waiter was lovely and very attentive. Meals came out quickly, and were absolutely delicious. We will..."
Melissa Petrolo
"A great family lunch at La Spaghettata. Great family restaurant delicious casalinga food. Service was impeccable. Children friendly and don't get..."
Brunswick Gal
"Delicious and fresh spaghetti for lunch!!! Their serving is quite huge, perfect for sharing. the service is also good, the waiter is very friendly...."
Catherine Widyaputri Suprapto
"(Saturday 6/5/2017)Was here for friend’s birthday party. The place always seems busy and crowded during the night.Staffs were..."
Pauliwag
"One of the oldest pasta restaurants on Lygon Street, keeping a very fresh and family warm atmosphere going, with great food. Whilst I am not a fan of..."
Ca Ho
"W.o.wService 3/5Food 4/5Ambience 4/5We ordered lamb and trio seafood and entree scampi.rocket salad and more but all was tasty..."
Rizkisari Maharani
Trattoria Emilia
85/100 (2801 ratings)
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Serves Alcohol
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Mid-range
"The best Emilian Romagna chef in melbourne Francesco Rota !!! Great guy i recommend this place to anyone that wants have a traditional emilian..."
Giuseppe Demarinis
"We had the tasting menu tonight and loved every single mouthful. Every course was beautiful. The staff were wonderful. Very friendly and..."
Michelle Goldfinch
"What's a wonderful place We have a chef choices menu Everything's 10 of 10 The booking The welcoming The services The food was delicious The..."
Pier Barel
"A hidden gem. Following a recommendation we visited this restaurant tucked away in one of the many side streets. From arriving to leaving nothing was..."
Richard Sugden
"Great night with the Aussie family food awesome great staff great place ten out of ten..."
Dave Broadbridge
"We go to Emilia EVERY Saturday morning we can. It’s the perfect way to start our weekend and only ever miss it if we’re out of town! We’ve..."
Louise Stockfeld
"A sensational mix of fabulous gnocchi, lamb shoulder and rugged house baked bread, coupled with great Heathcote red and sensational service. A new..."
Barbara Sattler
"Heaven ! Found it late after wandering Melbourne streets for something yummy. Beautiful service from all of the boys & yummy food...."
Natalie Bowers
"The whole experience was great. From the food, the wine and the staff. A great night, where everyone will not be..."
Anna Arquilla
"Walked in with no booking and staff quickly made room for us. Service was great, wine and food fantastic. Lovely atmosphere, relaxed but with a..."
Doreen Ross
"Was one of the best italian we have ever had totally..."
Narelle Pitcher
"WOW...... We eat here saturday night for our 24 anniversary food, service, wine everything was absolutely amazing. We will be back. THANK..."
Alessandro Abraham
"Excellent food, great atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. Thoroughly..."
Steve Hogan
"Amazing food, amazing atmosphere.. defo a place to..."
Marco Gallerani
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Hands down my favourite restaurant..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Been here a few times now and we all know there are so many good Italian restaurants in Melbourne let alone the CBD. However, I'm always impressed..."
Sophie S
"This restaurant is charming and has character. The left side of the menu changes daily. The right hand side is consistent. There is a $15 charge if..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"Delectable hand made pasta. Little pillows of delicious goodness.The lamb rack was cooked nicely and very tasty. Garnished with fresh green..."
Baba Gump
"I came here for lunch with my colleagues. I’ve been wanting to try this place since it’s been awarded one chef hat. I had the Linguine and my..."
Eat_Sleep_Repeat
"Incredible!!!! The vibe of this place and the food that goes with it teleport you to Rome!..."
Foraging Fiona
"Trattoria Emília had been on my list for a long time and I was excited to finally go. The space is beautiful and traditional and I loved that it..."
Simply WonderFood
"We absolutely love this place! Emilia is tucked away in a little alley which gives it a lovely authentic Italian vibe to it. The food is amazingly..."
Kris L
"Lovely cosy Italian restaurant in a small alley.Free wholemeal bread at the start of the meal was just fantastic, gluten was well formed and..."
J
"This was our second visit to Trattoria Emilia and, like the first, we loved the relaxed, rustic atmosphere and of course, their food. The housemade..."
Foodinfocusz
"My second visit here and have ordered the Tortellini Emiliani on both occasions because it is soooo good! The pasta is delicious and all the..."
Aj4452
"Went here for a team lunch. The food was very good and service excellent but was disappointed with the portion sizes. Nothing worse than needing a..."
Hbomb
"We loved seeing the various oils used in the different dishes. The canape of Bruschetta with buffalo mozzarella and tomato was perfect with the..."
Gastrology
"Trattoria Emilia last night with a large party for dinner. We ordered the special antipasto platter where a range of small appetisers came for..."
The Daily Feed
"Great laneway find! Dined in on a Tuesday evening and found the food to be both great in taste and reasonable in price (you’re also able to BYO..."
@esjaysam
"What a wonderful surprise! Found Trattoria Emilia by searching on Trip Advisor. Thank you TA!! The food was heartwarming comfort. The..."
Veta Bajaj
"WOW. What amazing night I had with my wife on our 24th anniversary. service outstanding wine list really good and food amazing. We had the tuna..."
Alessandro Love Good Food
"Came here for a work lunch yesterday. Up a little laneway this place would be easy to miss. The service was excellent the staff were really..."
Timinmelbourne
"Nice italian place in the city with beautiful fresh pasta. The food here is good but the service is a bit under standard. It took us ages to order..."
Kevin
"Down a dark alleyway with a beautiful big door, this restaurant is gorgeous. In an old warehouse, the decor is beautiful with lovely old brickwork..."
Hanah Penrose
"A non-descript hidden little gem, that looks deceivingly small. The service was excellent. I was invited by friends and as a vegan, I didn't expect..."
Yas Hamood
"You need to explicitly look for Emilia if you want to dine here. I think it's a standalone restaurant on a side street which has nothing else. It may..."
FoodHedonist
"This is my first time to Trattoria Emilia since it changed from Gill's Diner. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT.We were in town to run some errands on..."
Jaymie
"Definitely a go-to in Melbourne for great Italian (which can be hard to come by on reasonable prices)! Great ambiance, selection of wines and general..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"I was super impressed with the food at this Italian trattoria. The starters were delicious and in particular I tried the most unique thing I've had..."
KnowingMelbourne
"As good as it gets if you want to eat authentic Italian food when you are not in Italy. Great choice of wines too. A little pricey (especially the..."
Maryella
"Formerly Gills Diner, this authentic Italian trattoria – located down a laneway in the heart of the city – will transport you to the rich..."
Sub Urban
"Family member recommended we visit trattoria emilia for dinner. For entrees we had olives which were beautiful, pork belly was average but I..."
Jules
"Review from March 2017A lunch special of paccheri with lobster and bugs at Trattoria Emilia: super al dente pasta, tender seafood and a tasty..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"I ordered the pork belly entree and the linguini with lobster and Moreton bay bugs. The pork belly was disappointing, there was no crackling at all..."
Lizia
"We cannot get enough of this place!! The atmosphere, the decor and the lighting in the restaurant is just magnificent, romantic and relaxing! The..."
Ornella
"Tucked away in the heart of the city, Trattoria Emilia takes you away to a familiar yet dreamy location. Impeccable service, honest food,..."
DW
"Outstanding experience all round from the attentive, friendly service to the exquisite food. The antipasti platter was a stand out as was the..."
Ian.m.whyte
"Had a very nice Italian dinner at Trattoria Emilia. Service was impeccable, as staff were friendly and attentive. The cosy ambience makes it..."
Inner Suburbist
"In what used to be the cosy hidden Melbourne favorite Gills Diner you'll find this Italian diner. Brighter and less cosy and now offering Italian..."
Eat Drink Anon
"Trattoria Emilia is with out a doubt the best Italian restaurant In Melbourne . Trust me - I've eaten in them all! The staff are friendly, attentive..."
Lisa Courtney
"Has to have the best coffee I have tasted in Melbourne, using RomCaffe italian coffee brand. Your coffee is prepared using a manual hand lever coffee..."
Anthony Francis
"Simply special! The food is real authentic italian flavour. I had gnocco fritto with salumi and tortelloni emiliani, so yummi!!! Highly..."
Federica
"Trattoria Emilia has character, a nice Italian vibe, great music,  fabric napery, something I always enjoy, and nice staff.   I had the..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Being a long-time fan of Gill's Diner, I visited its replacement several months ago with great excitement. Its welcoming dining room and traditional,..."
Andie Porcaro
"One of my favourites but didn't deliver at all last night. Mixed antepasti we're delicious are usual as were the cocktails (even though..."
JS
"nice atmosphere, warm and casual, very authentic Italian menu.  We shared a delicious and interesting veg antipasto selection, then risotto with..."
Miriam Faine
"I came here with my partner on Saturday night for my birthday and was absolutely blown away by this amazing little gem of a restaurant!We..."
LillianEvelyn
"Good homemade bread made the rather small, and short, lunch here perfectly acceptable. Prompt lunchtime service and will certainly return for another..."
Bronwyn
"A terrific long lunch here earlier today. Simplicity, warmth, restraint, and food of the Emilia-Romagna done very, very well. Gorgeous pasta;..."
Darcy Brown
"Back in Melbourne and my fiancé took me out to this delicious modern Italian restaurant which I have to say is now my favourite Italian restaurant..."
Lana Juresko-Krpina
"Humble Italian food and friendly service, warm overall atmosphere.  Not as good as Lupino or Tipo 00 but tasty simple fare.  Did love the..."
The Napoli Alert
"Lovely dinner, regional food showcasing Victorian produce. Bread and salumi to die for, gnocchi so delicate with a pumpkin and sausage sauce which..."
Libby
"Great wine and really good service. Atmosphere was authentic Italian and food was delicious. We had the antipasti platter - arancini were spot on!..."
Kate Hills
"Came here for dinner tonight. Ambience and fit out is beautiful. The first thing you smell when you walk in the door is fresh bread! Food was nice..."
Haley
"Friendly staff & quaint setting made this a great pit stop on a cold and dreary morning. Could be great place to get regular coffee fix or sneaky..."
Tim Trotman
"What a great experience. Atmosphere is great and food is AMAZING. We had the tasting platter for 2 to start and it came out in little bowls and..."
Deb Petersen
"Quite difficult to find if you don't know exactly where it is, but worth it once you do. Very nice food and a good atmosphere, but I would have liked..."
Philam
"Great atmosphere and attentive staff for dinner. Very interesting wine list. I have to say I was a little unprepared for the amount of offal in this..."
Suse
"We decide to share an entrée: a selection of six antipasti. Visually attractive, the Antipasti Misti is every bit as tasty as it looks. A golf-ball..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"Once known as Gill's Diner, this Italian restaurant is tucked away in Gills Alley in the very same building, away from the hustle and bustle of the..."
JoJo X LiLi
"Just like being there! Having come back from Bologna recently, we were excited to try this place, and very happy to report that it was just like..."
Melb Eating
"Outstanding service,delightful food absolutely nailed it. Wonderful experience. Try the ravioli & lamb, excellent wine list. Olives & bread to die..."
Lynda Horton
"I had a business luch today here and it was simply Fantastic. Great vibes and Italian food done properly in all it's simplicity. If your looking for..."
ItalianAffair7
"Went there for work Christmas dinner. It offered a large variety of entrees. We ordered everything was so good. My favourite was the king fish..."
Alwayshungry
"I don't know what's better, the smoky beetroot and goats cheese roll, or the latest roasted eggplant, tahini, feta with or without lamb.  Shoot me,..."
Nick Kotsopoulos
"A surprise visit to this restaurant was fabulous. great hospitality and excellent service. Great wine suggestions and delicious food. We had the..."
Sue Roff
"Posted by Chasing a Plate in Melbourne CBD on 09/11/2015. I liked Gill’s Diner...."
Chasing A Plate
"The former Gills Diner has had a Mediterranean makeover and I love it. Been here to this laneway gem twice for a business lunch and the food is..."
Misha Purdy
"Trattoria Emilia Melbourne is the new incarnation of Gills Dinner. Walking down Gill’s Alley and not much has changed however as soon as you walk..."
The City Lane
"You can take your pick from either dining in the main room, which is slightly more elaborate, or relaxing in the side bar. Ambiance a little bit of..."
Il Snoberino
"No idea what the negative reviews were about. The atmosphere wa exactly what a trattoria should exude - animated and relaxed. The food was great - ..."
Noble_rot
"If you are italian and you miss your country or if you just want to have a true italian experience go in this little gem! We have been here just for..."
Gigia
"After just coming back from Italy on holiday in Modena, Bologna, Emilia Romagna I can say that this place is authentic. Fantastic Ragu, great service..."
Joemcguiz
"As a fan of Gill's Diner I decided to check out its new incarnation as Trattoria Emilia with a few friends. I was pleased to discover that the..."
Kate Dougherty
"There seems to be an abundance of exceptional Italian restaurants popping up in the CBD at the moment, and I'm far from complaining. The latest venue..."
The New Fave
"Found this gem while walking around the city for a quick lunch. The cafe section was small with just bench window seating. My fiancé and I were..."
Timablessed
"Cute little place! Grab a coffee, nice bread or have a fancy dinner at night. This place hit the mark with all of it. Recommended if you like..."
Andy C
"Just when you think you're over Italian, this regional Italian wonder opens up in the neighbourhood. Don't be afraid to try old classics here, they..."
David Gonzalez
"First time visit here. Superb fit out - clash of old style Europe with some modern inserts. Nice strong coffee to get the heart started -..."
TBMoftheWEST
Da Noi
85/100 (1247 ratings)
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"We were three of us , we walked in with no reservation, it looked like walking into someone's house, it felt warm, cosy and welcoming.. The waitress..."
Maurizio Luongo
"Fantastic restaurant. An accidental discovery google searching nearby The Olsen. I was a bit nervous about the chef feeding us concept but perfect..."
Emma Bean
"We crushed last night with no reservation because it was my birthday and wanted somewhere intimate and nice, and it absolutely nailed it. Every dish..."
Natalia Ojeda
"Thank you for a wonderful Saturday evening. We celebrated our Wedding anniversary with a wonderful meal, great wine and delightful staff. The chefs..."
Giulia Marinucci
"After all the years in south yarra we never have this place a thought. But definitely glad we did. We turned up on Saturday night with no booking..."
Dan Budgeon
"Not only every single course was a 10 out of ten every single aspect on the plate was utter perfection! The service was also lovely, we both have a..."
Sabina Gugler
"My favourite restaurant of all time, I love everything about it, great food, great wine and amazing..."
Pete Walstab
"Superb, staff are amazing and knowledgeable in what is being presented for the courses and the food is beyond amazing. Our favourite restaurant in..."
Melly Morgan
"Probably one of the best restaurant in Melbourne, the food it's just simply amazing and the owner-chef Pietro love to tell you about the food who you..."
Francesco Eri
"Absolutely beautiful, the atmosphere was serene, comfortable and angelic. My snapper fillet was divine on the bed of mashed broad beans. A..."
Pauline White
"As per usual Da Noi did not disappoint. Not one for Baby Showers... I decided on an intimate lunch there yesterday with a few friends and family in..."
Nashee Rose Stubbings
"Awesome food without the pressure of needing to choose! (And great wine..."
Sue Crew
"You will really feel like you are 'at their place' - strongly recommend letting the chef just serve you! What a magnificent treat. And the Italian..."
Cheryl Lardner
"This was one of the truest incredible dining experiences. The food was outstanding, every course was amazing. Beautifully presented, fresh,..."
Srslyfoods
"Da Noi is one of the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne! The food is outstanding!! The wine list include some of the best varieties from all over..."
Simona Esposito
"What a lovely anniversary dinner this turned out to be! My partner and I are no strangers to fine dining and degustations, but Da Noi made a great..."
Jamie
"A truly wonderful experience which commenced the minute you walk in and see the young lady at the front window making pasta by hand (like my nonna..."
Maurie Mauro Torelli
"Came for dessert. Sublime semi freddo and peach mousse. Service was impeccable and friendly. The owner chef Pietro even came out and had a chat with..."
Peter Wu
"Da Noi is just an all around fantastic experience where the food is exquisite and the staff are knowledgeable, friendly and clearly love what they..."
Marc
"Amazing place and service. Was bought here for my bday. Can’t say enough words for the food and service. Every thing was exceptional. Best thing..."
Pratibha Tiwari
"Lovely food fresh from the farm. The staff are very friendly and have very good knowledge of the food & wine. Flexible degustation menu to suit all...."
Bridget
"Great food with warm and intelligent service. What a joy not to have to think and just have someone feed you. Wine list a little brief and could do..."
Hung Dong Long
"Showcasing Sardinian food with seasonal produce from their farm.  Great service, ambiance and beautiful presentation. We had the chef's 'feed me'..."
Obie
"what a find, fantastic food in an interesting location. The service was great, very knowledgeble. The wines very good, not great. The food is what..."
HelloSpank
"Tiny restaurant on Toorak Road. We ordered the degustation meal, and we were presented with 4 dishes chosen by the chef. Service is attentive, the..."
TheWhiteSherpa
"Staffs are very nice and served nice food , small but high quality. Worth place to go again. Pasta is good and garden salad is also special...."
FoodLoverQueenM
"4.5. This was a wonderful dinner and I loved the concept of the 'feed me' meal where we were fed the dishes the chef decided to serve up that day and..."
Nalia
"Amazing food and our waitress was very nice and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is great. Only downside is some of the dishes were slow to come out...."
Food Lover
"What a great evening. We had not eaten here for some time but decided to return for Audrey's birthday dinner to again eat whatever the kitchen..."
Matty
"Sardinia In Melbourne...Walk through the door into the implausibly narrow restaurant and be transported to a far away place settled by..."
Geoff
"I have been to this place twice for dinner and a few times for lunch. Great food and wine. If you do not have a big appetite, lunch is the best..."
Emi Sui
"Enjoyed another exceptional meal at this beautiful intimate restaurant. A seasonally inspired menu updated daily and using the freshest of local..."
Sneha Arora
"Well hell, what an establishment we have here, one that does not adhere to nouveau fare and all those queers.  Centurial couplings of spinach and..."
Alex
"Fantastically wonderful! Everything about Da Noi is 5 star. The food was divine and the staff very attentive. A fantastic list of wine and all of..."
Le Cat & Kate
"Love this place! The best pasta you will ever get outside Italy. Had the feed-me menu, every dish was exceptional. Service fantastic, atmosphere was..."
Esmerelda
"Last minute booking for four and we arrived to our crisp white table cloth and linen napkins. Tap or bottled water was brought to the table with..."
Alison Read
"Awesome delicious sourdough - this place seems to know its sourdough. The bread was really fresh and yummy. Had a scoopon for 4 courses inclusive of..."
FoodieMania
"What a neighbourhood gem.Exceptional Italian food in a cosy setting. Authentic yet a bit different. Great lamb. Best gnocchi I have ever eaten...."
Foodie AC
"While very expensive, eating here is a really beautiful experience. Everything is fresh, well considered, and perfectly done (and local if I'm not..."
Kate
"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. Places like this are far and few between! Simple, beautifully cooked Sicilian food. They use local..."
Nomnom
"Excellent Italian . Everything is practically organic, fresh and authentic . And the setting is exclusive .I will definitely be coming here..."
Jermayne Williams
"What a hidden gem out the far back door! We are super glad we sat out the back next to the gigantic fireplace! It felt like our own little world...."
Mistermister
"Food was good to very good, music a little bit out there but ok.The big insult is that when you arrive with a couple of bottles of red on a..."
Johnbradley
"My favorite Italian restaurant in Melbourne, hands-down. The range of dishes is ever-changing, there's always something new to try, always authentic..."
Dave Ansett
"Went there a few years ago, and i love the concept of the menu based on the fresh produce of their farm, this guys reinvent themselves everyday!..."
José Luis R
"We went here for Valentine's Day. We had no idea about prices or the menu and it was all a bit hush hush. The service was top notch, the food was..."
Sophie
"Authentic Italian at a premium price. Look, it's worth experiencing don't get me wrong, but it IS pricey. Then again, this is a perfect example of..."
John Isaac
"Da Noi was wonderful! Great atmosphere, ambience. Loved it! Staff were fantastic. The fact that they knew what they were serving and how it was..."
YuMMM.com
"Had a lovely degustation menu experience here, from the food to the service. The menu at Da Noi is quite unique and changes daily. They source..."
Andrew Stephens
"Food felt authentic and cooked with love, full of flavour. Service was wonderful. Not at all loud, calm atmosphere. Left feeling very full and..."
Simon Johnson
"A gem. A friend from Adelaide and I went for dinner and loved the truffle pasta ( an optional and expensive extra). But the fish and other small..."
Leigh Mackay
"Strongly reccommend. Myself and parter bought the degustation with truffle. Delicious. I love the concept of everything being from their farm, so own..."
Kotix
"Excellent service and very good food with excellent decor. We discovered this place by accident and it was a surprise with having. We highly..."
Terry R Barca
"Had dinner with friends here recently and was blown away by the service and delicious food with wine to match. Our waitperson kindly ordered from the..."
Minyip
"The restaurant looks small outside, but it was actually very nice inside and the food was fantastic. The service was very good and staff were very..."
Food Food Food
"One of the best pasta we have in Melbourne. Very low key restaurant but we were impressed with the main. The entree were tasty too. Love their..."
JiTe
"Excellent food and good value for money. All the courses were cooked and presented beautifully and the service was very cordial. The highlight was..."
Monte Olivo
"Always love a trip here love the gorgeous light silky pasta and selecting the chefs menu always a couple of surprises. Didn't enjoy tucked away..."
Enjoy It
"Well, I wasn't disappointed. Deja vu hit me big time as more and more of us came into a specially booked room that Pietro was kind enough to set..."
A Foodie's Joy
"Da Enoi in South Yarra is intimate high-end dining. The dining room is small and white with restrained flourishes of tasteful art and cheery yellow..."
Lunchosaurus
"So I'm about 10-12 blog posts behind, with posts from the Philippines and Shanghai to get up, but I thought I would skip forward and do this one..."
Ashley
"Da Noi (South Yarra) used to be a huge favourite but fell out of favour on our last trip - we felt the $65 chef's menu was steep for the fatty, cheap..."
Greedy Diva
"Mum 60th Amazing.. I didn't know what to expect from a restaurant with no menu, but was excited. We were seated out he back (i wouldnt want to be..."
Nelly
"Food looks amazing but doesn't deliver on taste.. Is it just me or when you go to an Italian restaurant wouldn't it be nice to have a few known..."
Constance.russell
"Sublime!. Just sulbime.Need I say more?We will be..."
Holtmarcia1
"Very good all round, if you want a romantic, Italian styled night with great food, wine & service then head there. The fact you just can eat a 4..."
Terry T
"Sheer Dining Pleasure - A meal to be experienced. This is the best Italian restaurant I've ever been to in Melbourne. Da Noi offers fine Sardinian..."
Melbournediner
"My favourite restaurant in melbourne. Full of surprises. Outstanding quality. So much fun when your table is served a completely different meal to..."
The Food Doctor
"As good as it was in 2002. Pietro, I'm returning to give your steaks a go! Thanks for a lovely..."
SUOBjective101
"AMAZING! Will be back, highly..."
Alberto Sordi
"Authentic Italian Cuisine. Da Noi is my favourite restaurant. Such a romantic feel, and the food is beyond amazing. Pietro Porcu &..."
Lucialina Pizzeria
"Proper Italian. If you live in Melbourne or are visiting and want to experience rustic Italian food the way its meant to be eating than don't waste..."
SpaghettiCarrot
"I organised my 30th birthday dinner at Da Noi. The food was absolutely amazing, the service was perfect - they were all so kind and patient as we..."
Li-La
"Outstanding!. Beautiful, delicious food and incredible service. Fine dining at it's..."
Peter Sherwood
"Fantastic service, fabulous food. Strongly..."
Shtik
"Very Good ... Nothing more to..."
Andrew Brown
"A favorite,,,,but. Da Noi is an institution. Unique spaces. Most memorable meal was the Saturday night at the start of the gas crisis ( a few years..."
Rogue Spoon
"Classic. A decade of classic rustic Italian..."
Peterigniteignite