Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

"Casa Tajine impresses with authentic Moroccan cuisine that is prepared with love by the skilful kitchen. Expect wonderfully flavoursome dishes that..."

Hungry Koala

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

Motorino

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"Sometimes the best restaurants are those suburban, family run establishments that have a lot of heart and who aim to deliver a fantastic meal to..."

Morgs71

"Have been to this wonderful establishment a number of times over the last year and it never fails to please. Prompt and friendly service, outstanding..."

Mandie

"Feel like and Pizza or Pasta instead of a fast food burger? This is the place to come. Great food at a reasonable price. Staff are friendly and..."

Michael Adams

"Great food and service every time. Delicious thin style pizzas. Haven’t had a bad meal yet. Great for kids with chalkboard wall out..."

Anne

"Fantastic customer service and great atmosphere. The pasta is soooo good, I’ve been to motorino so many times and the food is always amazing...."

Alex

"A lovely place with friendly, attentive staff and delicious food. The starters were average but the mains and desserts more than made up for it. All..."

Cat.n27

"I really wish I could score Motorino higher as the staff provided my family and I with a highly positive experience. They were friendly and conversed..."

Louise

"We really enjoyed our dinner here. On arrival and during the evening, the staff were warm, welcoming, attentive and helpful. The food was excellent...."

Louise Wardell

"So, so good! Book early - were fortunate to even get a table for 6 pm on a Saturday night. The pizzas are very well made; fresh ingredients and the..."

Patrick O'Brien

"We have been coming to this place for a long time, it always enjoyable to come back. Meals are always of good standard and don't change. Staff..."

Dan

"I can’t praise enough how accommodating Motorino was when I hosted a surprise birthday party for a friend tonight. All the staff were friendly &..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Really enjoyed my meal here. The mushroom pasta was beautiful and the seafood on the pizza was juicy and cooked just right, not overcooked in the..."

Tracy Jc Nguyen

"I am REALLY happy cos I haven’t gave 4.5 rating for awhile and finally found something! Hubby and I live really far away from here and we just..."

Mikki

"Friendly staff, none pretentious good quality Italian dining. Well priced and great all round dining experience. Will definitely go back..."

Michael Romeo

"It's been a while since I've come across a nice Italian restaurant such as this one. This staff are very friendly. Our BYO were immediately given a..."

Medium Rare Steak

"It was our first time here, we had the special - penne crema gamberi (creamy tomato sauce) with juicy prawns and mushroom it was lip smacking and..."

Poh Yee

"One of the best Italian restaurants in the suburbs. Very reasonably priced and excellent food. We've been coming here for quite a while now and would..."

Tim

"Second time eating there and the pizzas were once again fantastic. Pretty good value for money too. My only issue is that although it is a pizzeria,..."

Tassie Eleftheriou

"You can grab a pizza for under twenty dollars and the pizza is excellent quality. Everything from the base to the toppings. Love the juicy mushrooms..."

Garth

"Simple. This is bloody good Pizza!! If you're in the West make this place your pizza destination. The base & sauce are simple (as they should be) and..."

WestSlice

"Aaaaamazing!!! The food here is really beautiful, the service was great and it made the first dinner out with a new baby really enjoyable! Can't wait..."

MsLizzyK

"A hidden gem, you won't be disappointed at motorino. I came here one night after reading some reviews and was very impressed with the service,..."

JLN

"I was a bit concerned from reading the reviews that our old favourite had maybe gone downhill (we haven't been here in a while). Happy to say this..."

Nicole P

"Went here for dinner last night. It was quite busy and we hadn't booked so we sat outside. Staff were very friendly and happy to help. ..."

Clare

"Seriously amazing. The staff are so friendly, helpful, attentive and generous - our server offered us a free Mother's Day dessert despite being a day..."

CJ

"Pizza and Pasta is Excellent but a little bit Pricey....The Butcher Paper and Crayons is a great idea for the Kids:) Friendly environment..."

Simmo

"Great pizzas! Our favorite local venue on a Friday night when we want a good tasting quick dinner. Haven't been let down yet. The Tuscan sausage..."

Anna Reid

"Motorino is the real Italian place with a proper restaurant feel where you can eat a pizza on a real plate with cuttlery. The place is located in a..."

Peperoncino

"Best pizza in the west! Eat at least once a fortnight and it's my favourite meal each time. Paradiso is my go to, always delicious and crispy...."

Joseph Perese

"Fantastic place real Italian food all our meals were amazing and very yummmmmm.The service was really quick. Only negative thing we found it..."

William

"Since moving to Spotswood a month ago we have have had Motorio T/A at least once a week (some weeks twice)! I know its horrible of us but we love our..."

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Illya McLellan

"So delicious!. Delicious gourmet pizza and pasta here. Always quick service. Food is fantastic. Delivery also super quick. Favourite pizza place in..."

Anon

"Worth the visit. Great..."

Lee-Ann Hawe

"A Great night was had. Went to Motorino for the first time in ages. I was a little apprehensive given some of the reviews wondering whether it had..."

Big T

"Awesomarino. Lovely dinner here last night. Beautiful thin base pizza. We had the beetroot and goat's cheese pizza. Yum! The little side dishes..."

Raoul.mobius

"Wonderful....again!. Had a great meal last night here again. I tried the special asparagus pizza with free range eggs and pancetta - wow. Service was..."

Joelle

"BEST PIZZA EVER. Awesome pizza, fabulous service and great atmosphere. Definitely be coming back and highly recommend to..."

Pennib

"Never disappoints. My partner and I love this place. it has become our local, to this point (last night) we cannot fault this restaurant. If you..."

BITTER SWEET

"Awesome. Great pizza's! Cannot fault them at all. Only wish they had desserts that weren't pizza..."

Rino

"Excellent Pizza - worth the walk!. Taking Lee Wallace's advice (below) to heart we deliberately chose a later than normal arrival time on a..."

Artemis

"My favourite pizza!. Ok, so this place has ruined all other pizza for me. The quality of the food is absolutely fantastic and the service is..."

Ren

"Enjoyable. These pizza's are more homestyle pizzas. Ordered the Americana and Motorino salad. Boccocini used in salad was A+ ! Enjoyed the apple,..."

Yum I Love Food

"Beautiful delicious thin crust pizza, made me want..."

Brando The Pig

"What a fantastic place. Food really really amazing, ingredients so fresh & really really yummy. Highly..."

Mrs A

"When I am asked by non-Melbournians 'what is your favorite place to eat in melbourne?', I usually can't pinpoint one.Motorino has changed..."

Lycheee

"Fantastic find!. What a great hidden gem in the inner west. Amazing pizzas and delicious pastas. All generous serving sizes with attentive service...."

SGDB

"Absolute breath of fresh air to get a place like this in the Sth Kingsville/Newport area. The place has become so popular that the council had to..."

Spadian

"Started coming here about 9 years ago and have never been disappointed. Service always efficient and friendly. Portion sizes more than adequate and..."

Brendan Millett

"Eaten from here a few times both takeaway and inside. Reasonably priced. Service is fantastic and pasta was great. Pizza also decent although not..."

John D

"A Lamb pizza, topped with yogurt, and other trimmings that raise the tastebuds to another level. My wife, an Abruzzian Italian, who knows her pasta,..."

Waste Mates

"Took the visitors from Perth here and they said it was the best pasta they've had. Overall a great..."

FIONA KIRWAN

"Delicious food. I had the pizza with king prawns and shared garlic bread, mushrooms and bruschetta. Bruschetta would've been nicer on some crusty..."

Paul Tamburro

"I asked for olives but they missed it , regardless it was a nice..."

Imzy

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"The sushi bowl and vegetarian bowl were excellent! So yummy and good size serves. The kids love the shoe string fries. A local favourite!..."

GG

"I think the fact that I have been here twice in one week speaks for its self! The food is great. Such a great local cafe..."

Shereen Sleiman

"A cool, autumn morning and I desperately needed some comfort food. Ordered the chilli scramble and a soy mocha. The coffee really hits..."

Piggyeatalot

"AMAZINGGGG!!! I have no faults and everything was super. Every bite was just an explosion of flavour in my mouth! The staff were really friendly!!!..."

Zacquilinelao

Renata Musolino

"First time at Copper and Spoon after hearing great things about it from my friends. I ordered the salmon poke bowl which was $19. The dish was on..."

Olive

"What a cute place. Very cosy atmosphere. I had the falafel balls which were amazing, what a great combination of flavours.and my friend had the..."

Tabi Ei

"Super cosy cafe in Essendon. Im always keen to check out local spots rather than travelling far just for some simple brunch. My visit to Copper and..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Food was delicious, house-turned-cafe was very cute and the staff were lovely. We ordered the pumpkin bruschetta and the pork brisket eggs benedict...."

Emily_food

"The food here is amazing (in taste and presentation) and the staff are so attentive and friendly! I especially love the Poke bowl. So fresh and..."

Marli Stow

"A great job transforming this house into a wonderful cozy cafe with choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly attentive staff. Enjoyed fresh..."

Anne

"Friends delivered a coffee from Copper and Spoon to me today, and it made my day! Will have to visit more often. Cheers guys. What coffee do you..."

Shannon O'Brien

"Coffee was great and the staff were chatty and great people. The shop fitting and layout is awesome, it looks clean and neat and definitely is..."

Shane Harrison

"Delicious! What a lovely place to stumble across. We had the seasonal omelette and the brisket benny. Very impressive and good portion size. Great..."

Michelle Shipp

"Excellent service and excellent food loved it I have been here twice the first time I had the brisket sandwich and then the chicken salad special..."

Con Loizou

"I never knew this placed existed so either it's relatively new or I am not very observant. Good location with the downside being limited parking that..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"When your coffee is the perfect temperature and delicious and delivered with a smile, you really hope it all continues to be a great experience from..."

LTC86

"I've known Sang, Chef and Owner for a number of years, as he used to run a place in Richmond. I now travel from Richmond to Essendon just to enjoy..."

Mark Lynch

"A lovely little breakfast & brunch cafe on Fletcher st in the heart of Essendon. Such a cute little vintage Victorian era home that has been turned..."

Christine Tran

"I had chocolate banana bread and long black, it was so good! My bf ordered the chilli scrambled egg, it was a little bit too spicy for..."

Bella L

"Food was decent, not my cup of tea though. Drinks were served pretty quickly but food took a while..."

Anisa Anwar

"The prawn tacos were awesome, Great service and nice..."

Leydi Osorio

"One of the best cafes in Essendon! The food is fresh, creative and delicious - every single time. My favourite menu items are the Chilli Prawn..."

Vinna Baptist

"Good food and service. Inside place is modern with old touches. Being an old house, definitely needs little bit more cleaning. But coffee and good is..."

hemal patel

"I have been here many times before and each time the food has been outstanding and the drinks a hit for everyone. If you're wondering if you should..."

Aurora Nguyen

"Delicious!!!!!! Nothing better than having such an amazing lunch on my day off. Food and service there are always spot..."

kata HO

Simply Spanish Qvm

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"A friendly and cozy spot. The hot churros are..."

Adita

"Only had a cappuccino there but they even served a little churro alongside and the churro was so yummy! 😍 friendly staff; we sat outside and the..."

Priscilla Yeo

"My score 4.0 stars. I had a solo lunch here on Thu 5th Mar. J had a lunch platter special here some time ago – she really enjoyed the selection..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"This place is just amazing! The staff were fantastic. The food was amazing. The seafood paella was perfection. The churros were absolutely fantastic...."

Dawson Brister

"Having finally tried all three Simply Spanish locations in and around Melbourne, our favourite remains to be the store at South Melbourne Market...."

Penguineats

"Walked in slightly a bit late for their breakfast menu but their food was so delightful, that we ended up being pretty happy.What we love:..."

YUMLINGS Food Explorers

"I can’t start without mentioning the staff, absolutely beautiful people, so sweet and kind. In combination with amazing coffee and churros it makes..."

Kaitlyn Muirhead

"We had tried the seafood paella from The Queen Victoria Night Markets and it was really delicious and flavorful! The mussels were fresh and the rice..."

Win - FSC

"Stumbled across this gem just after lunchtime today. We were drawn in by the large crowds, both inside & out enjoying a range of amazing food. We..."

Jackson.mckendrick

"Voted the best paella outside of Spain! This is their city store close to the famous Victoria Market, the original is in South Melbourne Market...."

Kris L

"While shopping at QVM, grabbed a coffe and churro for take away. Really good spanish coffee and tasty churro. Hope to try more food from this..."

Nupur Bhople

"I can not express my love for this place enough. The food is outstanding, large size, and it’s inexpensive. The paella was so filling, and every..."

Food W/ Soph

"Cute little eatery on the outside of Queen Victoria markets. Service during our visit was friendly & efficient.We ordered the mushrooms on toast..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Ordered the seafood paella on Europa night market. Lines were really long however food smelt so good i had to wait. Once food was ordered though it..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Nestled in Melbourne's historic Queen Victoria Market, Simply Spanish QVM is a fun, relaxed space to enjoy a delightful Spanish fare. Let a creative..."

Robin

"Walked past simply Spanish and gave in to the great vibes and temptation.The food, however, was not what I hoped it would be. The chorizo..."

Sivashankar Sivam

"At the night market last night and was able to enjoy this well constructed beef dish. Great flavour given in was made at the stall. Beef and..."

Nay Nay

"Super cute staff. Super tasty Affogato ^^ with crunchy hot churro. What a wonderful morning from the view of this cozy small Spanish cafe...."

Trần Như Quỳnh

"Delicious!! Lovely staff, great spot out the front (weather permitting) and great food! We had 2 tapas to share and a paella which was enough for..."

Foodie

"The breakfast menu is brilliant bacon eggs and cheese are done fantastically . Location is perfect to not miss it. Lunch tapas menu isn't half bad..."

Pranav Ramji

"My experience here was a little worse than the South Melbourne store, albeit not a bad one. Spanish hot chocolate (served with a churro) was great...."

L

"This restaurant is in the hot spot of Victoria market , amazing feel around the street .. loved the food, went for breakfast .. it tasted yummy ....."

Deep Animesh

"Cute Spanish joint in the midst of everything else going on at Victoria Market! Reservations welcome. Service great.Food: Spanish meatballs..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"This is place is located very near Vic market which is great for a after shopping lunch. I rarely treat myself to Spanish food, in fact this was the..."

Ct.eats

"Came to Melbourne for a weekend workshop so grabbed the chance to visit the QV Market. Prior to the exploration, we chose to have lunch at this..."

Ronnielui2003

"So far the best Paella we have eaten in Melbourne, we had at the Wednesday Night Winter Market at Queen Victoria. Portion was quite big and filling..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Visited this petite eatery tonight and everything was simply top-notch. Didn't get to take photos of everything we ordered because we were too..."

Hungryfoxbb

"Great place to go for Spanish food. Their Market Hash (poached eggs with hash) was simple and done to perfection. Their Spanish Hot Chocolate though,..."

Wandering Ella

"U could see two big pans full of paella outside of the restaurant. I picked the seafood paella. The paella here is very wet and sticky. It tasted..."

Sherly Huang

"I used to go there all the time years ago until I got waited for nearly an hour. I wrote a bad review and thought I would never return. Years later,..."

Kimungie

"Simply Spanish is simply good! Didn't manage to order any tapas as I was only craving for some good paella. Generous portion and full of flavor, the..."

A. Chan

"Great food recommend the chicken Paella! Great service people seem to love working there! Award winning place and it gets top marks from me..."

Red 5

"So delicious! Ever since my sister told me that Simply Spanksh won the competition for the best paella outside of spain, ive wanted to come try! I..."

Thuaners

"Simply great food! The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy, and together with super friendly and genuine service, this place has a great vibe about it...."

Anna

"Cozy environment. Not a big restaurant, but enough for food lovers. Nice service and tasty food. What could I want more! Recommend the sea food..."

Summer

"Cozy little place! And really friendly staff, I love the service here;)We came here for lunch and ordered the lunch deal with churro. Everything..."

Joni Wang

"Services are really wonderful! Attentive and welcomed!A cozy restaurant just outside the QVM!Seafood pallea is just nice to share..."

Yolanda Wong

"Wanted to try their paella long time ago and finally came here and ordered the lunch deal. Overall, the food tasted good, but the meatball maybe a..."

Food_Is_Heaven

"Came here for their famous paella lunch deal. My friend and I tried the $19 lunch deal which comes with paella, potato tortilla and a choice of..."

Chewynoms

"Tapas entree of crochets and pork belly were great. Seafood paella was very good but would have been even better with some veggies in with the rice...."

Alan

"Had this in the night market at Queen Vic.. we chose this simply because it was said in their banner 'award-winning paella'. And i have to say, they..."

StepiiGM

"My partner and I stopped by this restaurant after having been to the Queen Victoria Night Market. The restaurant is quite small but the staff were..."

Ilovetoomnom

"If you have walked past the Elizabeth St side of the Queen Vic Market during lunch time, your nostrils will have no doubt been greeted by the..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Called in for a quick meal before a meeting nearby and was wrapped with everything. Service was great. Food was served super quick and the..."

Adrian

"Nice convenient place for a quick spanish lunch around victoria market. A dish of paella from the big pan was $13 and there was a $19 lunch special..."

MF

"With a firm ethos on using seasonal produce and going local where possible, the restaurant creates food which is fresh and delicious. Paellas are..."

Gastrology

"Very generous portion... Tasty and authentic Spanish dishes.Thanks to Dimmi half price special, get to come here twice with my friends. We..."

J88

"Lovely little place to stop by for a quick lunch. The $10 paella is a great steal, worth a shot! Beef cheeks were spot on and Portuguese tarts..."

Nosoundwithoutsilence

"We came here at the beginning of the year in January and the food was absolutely delicious. One of the best tapas style food I have had in Melbourne..."

Linda Maroukel

"Ordered the exact same thing as I did in South Melb Market (big pan paella, chorizo, meatballs, chicken cazuela) for some reason it does not taste as..."

Chisyelda Oey

"Good paella and sangria set for $15. Friendly service and vibrant staffs. Cosy atmosphere. Don't mind coming back for the lunch paella..."

Lamkk91

"Nice food. I have still to find a restaurant that has the flavours, textures and colours of the food in Spain, but this one does a good job at..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"After reading all the reviews on Simply Spanish from customers' point of view, I thought that it would be helpful for Urbanspoon's customers to have..."

Dee Dal Zotto

"Stumbled across a gem. Great food; good service.Shopping at Vic market and needed some breakfast to make sure I didn't buy too many trays of..."

V Thomas

"Delicious breakfast. Lovely breakfast options with helpful service and good..."

Woo1961

"Wow! What a gem. The best thing about writing this blog is the fact that I am forced to leave my comfort zone, take risks and try new things. This..."

Melbourne Food Review

Osteria Ilaria

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Food was excellent as was the service! We shared 5 dishes and really couldn't fault any of them. Was hard to pick which one was best. The cream foam..."

Rosemary Smeaton Grant

"I haven't had an experience as enjoyable as this in a long time. The relaxed atmosphere radiates through the venue, the food not over complicated,..."

Aaron RJ Skovell

"Exceptional food, wine and service. Sitting at the bar enhanced our dining experience 100 fold. Well done to the whole..."

Drea Muller

"201908 long have we eaten next door at Tip00, finally we made it to Osteria Ilaria. The wine list you see at the end is e x t e n s i v e but the..."

Nesscessities_gluttonness

"First night out post ISO. Felt surreal with minimal tables and reading full wine lists off your smartphone to reduce contamination. All dishes were..."

Mistermister

"In general a good place to go our for decent dinner. Good value of food and would be plenty if you order chef selection Service is ok but not so..."

Xiaolin.li0514

Aaditya Bajwa

"We six morphed into the quiet back room, duff, duff free. We all selected the two course $40 menu. Flexibility was permitted, anchovy sauce was..."

Check Please

"A beautiful restaurant that I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again. We ordered the Chef’s selection, all the dishes were perfection and it was just..."

Healthy Eats Melbourne

"As soon as you step into Osteria Ilaria, you know you’re in for an amazing treat - rustic and no frills decor, open kitchen; short no-nonsense menu..."

Kris L

"Pasta quality was good though erring on the slightly salty side towards the end. Scallops were light on flavour but still nice. The staff saw that..."

Jess T

"Second visit to illaria and the food is once again amazing！we ordered the croquettes, scallops, octopus, prawn pasta, spaghetti, lamb and gnocchi...."

Eat Good Melbourne

"We tried to get in at Tipo 00 with no bookin g for lunch. The lovely waitress said that a table will be in half an hour. To which we declined and she..."

Baba Gump

"Super love this wine picked by the staff! Good..."

Esme_X

"We are spoilt for choice in this city. A restaurant has to be good to survive, and as diners we are as discerning as any metropolis. Word-of-mouth is..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"Dinner for two. We ordered:• mushroom croquettes • swordfish • scallops • octopus • pasterri pasta..."

Catherine

"Went on a friend’s birthday. We had Sydney rock oysters, zucchini flower and mushroom croquette to started off, mushroom croquette is a star almost..."

Vissuta P

"Amazing! Definitely recommend the porcini mushrooms croquettes and the grilled/roasted cabbage - couldn’t fault my dining experience at all, and..."

Jlee

"We visited Osteria Ilaria for a late lunch without a booking and we were seated upon arrival. Being the sister restaurant of Tipo 00, we had high..."

Stelly

"Lovey atmosphere, good place to relax with good food and wine, I had prawns paccheri pasta was cooked perfectly and of course..."

Little Miss Adventure

"Been here twice, sat at the bar during dinner had amazing bar service and decided to go back for another visit. However, the second time was seated..."

Amy Wang

"I really enjoyed my meal at this restaurant. The ambience is lovely and the service is fantastic. We had the mushroom croquettes to start,..."

Nicole Lim

"We had an amazing time at Osteria - the staff were super friendly and the food was really good. I thought the flavours in their dishes really stayed..."

Fatcat

"We loved 😍The staff here were really friendly. We enjoyed the gnocchi and duck here. The sauce in the gnocchi was pleasantly light. The duck..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Nice cosy setting and just the start. Staff are exactly what you expect in such an upmarket dine in restaurant. The food.. where do i..."

Dennis Lay

"Definitely up there on my list for great Italian in Melbourne. Polite staff and great space too. Favourite is the chestnut gnocchi. Nice Italian..."

Linda Miller

"Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in CBD (if not the whole Melbourne lol) everything we had was so so so delicious. The pasta was cooked..."

What Do Yuwono Eat?

"Lovely dinner date, great service, but excellent food! Strongly recommend the octopus to go with the Paccheri pasta, the steak was cooked to..."

Chow Kit

"Will come back for:+ Pine Mushroom GnocchiCame here for a bite of lunch with some work colleagues and was super impressed with the..."

The Casual Diner

"The first good impression starts when you enter in the Osteria. The cosy atmosphere, the music and the decor make you feel at ease instantly. The..."

Gorgonzola

"We rocked up early without a reservation (just before 6pm), sure enough the restaurant was at full capacity shortly after. The space is much more..."

Mustard

"Superb find in little Bourke st. The smoked duck entree special was unique and my daughter’s pasta with goat was very very tasty. Last dessert of..."

Epicurusfoodie

"We were looking for a table at Tipo00 (1.5hr waiting time) and saw this restaurant next door and decided to give it a go. The atmosphere is..."

Anna

"Osteria Ilaria served tapas-style Italian cuisine. We went for the chef’s selection menu and the dishes that came out were simply delicious, unique..."

Angel Khong

"Absolutely delightful to dine here. Hands down has to be one of my favourite Italian restaurants. Everything from service to food was..."

WTR

"Incredible service, so lovely to dine somewhere where the staff are not only friendly but KNOW their food! Came for starters and a vino and..."

Lauren Neuro-Noopsie

"Fantastic Italian - gets busy so recommend booking. Authentic and great wines. Very polite staff. Perfect for a nice dinner with friends or family...."

D Thomp

"Been wanting to go here for ages. Caught up with a friend for a mid week lunch. I had the express set menu (octopus entre and osso bucco for $40) my..."

Karen

"Went there on a Friday night at 6pm as we (5ppl) couldn’t get a late booking a week before. The service was very good and the food was delicious...."

Ni Hao

"We had porcini mushroom croquettes as our starter. It tasted amazing. Mushroom flavour is really strong in a good way. Definitely recommended to try!..."

Eatwithbonny

"The wagyu was the stand out for me here! Amazingly tender and juicy with a great sauce to accompany it. Pair it with a nice glass of red and you are..."

Liinda Do

"Amazing food! They even manage to take humble pasta to another level. We ordered 1 entree and 2 pasta dishes. Octopus with salami paste was..."

Inem

"There are not too many places in Melbourne which are as good for lunch. The food is varied, exciting and oh so flavoursome. The service is efficient..."

Andrew Shelton

"An excellent Italian/Mediterranean restaurant next to Tipo 00. I opted for the chef’s selection menu $80, it was so delicious and value for money...."

J88

"To try:Honestly everything!! We were lucky enough to come during the first week of their new menu and I am so glad we did.- fresh warm..."

J.eats

"Had a quick visit tonight with last minute booking which they accommodated a table of 3. Thought I found the restaurant to be very hot inside as the..."

Nelson

"Everything is quite good. The price is reasonable. I really enjoy the kingfish. The pasta was alright. Wonder if it was homemade. Love the Panna..."

Charlotte Cooper

"The food here is original, full of quality ingredients and just plain delicious. The pasta is cooked to perfection, and the flavours on the wagyu..."

Foodforthought

"Went here for lunch and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere! I would recommend trying the mozzarella entree, it was delicious! I also had the..."

Srslyfoods

"Located conveniently and nice flavours overallMushroom croquette: crisp on the outside and juicy inside, a nice little starter Veal:..."

Tia Tan

"Excellent restaurant small menu but all meals were amazing. Pork sausage was my favourite but saying that the octopus was not far behind. Sorry..."

Domenico

"The sister restaurant to Tipo 00, this place does not disappoint. The interior is very sleek and modern with a rustic touch. I found the service to..."

Emma

"One of the greatest food experiences. You literately cannot go wrong with any of the food items. It was so flavorful, very appealing to the eye -..."

Tania

"We ordered the Chef’s menu. $80 per person. Dishes included deep fried zucchini flower, which was amazing!Grilled octopus was..."

Jennyabouttown

"We came here with a reservation to have a birthday dinner for 2 friends..and there was 10pax, so we had the private dining area at the back of the..."

LittleM

"Went earlier in the week and had the Octopus and Mushroom Croquettes to start... the croquettes were so good we ordered a few more. For pastas we had..."

Thelordlam

"The misses had booked this place for dinner and we decided to try it out as we saw good reviews. The place was quiet casual fine dining with great..."

Ayapom

"Caught up with a friend here and was a pleasant surprise considering I initially wanted her to try Tipo 00.Everything was simple in its..."

Pastanoodles

"Words cant describe our experienced, awesome food , good choice of Cabsav and lovely waitress. We will be back here very soon thats for..."

Alfredo Anaduta

"Wish I’d written this one up when I went so I could remember all of the dishes! As a girl’s dinner out we booked in to this cosy Italian eatery..."

YummyMummy

"Finally made it to the Osteria, the italian place on lt bourke street. We came on a monday night just after 6 so it wasn't too busy...."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Fresh food, good service. Tried the passionfruit beer was really surprise me. Even a weekday dinner also full house!! Will happy to come again try..."

AmBer Chow

"I’ve heard good things about Osteria ilaria and was very excited to try it out. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. I wanted to order the..."

Vicky Ho

"Love Osteria Ilaria! Highly recommend coming to this restaurant with a few friends! Amazing vibes and such a great view from the bar to watch the..."

Isabella

"Another iconic Italian restaurant in Melbourne.As expected, the service was great. Very attentive.All the dishes looked..."

Food Dine Roll

"A beautiful restaurant with top notch service and amazing food. Definitely one of my top Melbourne restaurants. This place has left a strong..."

Snuffed_Pankake

"Beautiful cozy place for a late Sunday lunch. 4.5 stars is the rating I would give this place if it was possible. Only let down was the tables are..."

A Black Sheep

"Osteria Ilaria is serving up delicious modern Italian food and like their first restaurant Tipo 00 (which is next door), people are lining up for..."

Olive Sundays

"Fantastic restaurant. It was our first time here trying their chef selection menu. The quality of pasta is great and the sauce is rich with layers of..."

Charles Su

"The staff who serve the foods he is so friendly and nice. it was hard to chose menu, but they are patient and recommending well. all the foods I..."

henry - (Milktea)

"This was such a good find by one of my friends and I am really glad I got to experience the food and wine here. Osteria Ilaria is not a super..."

Miles D

"First time visited Melbourne, so many places to choose from. Decided to try this place out after reading the reviews. Definitely didn't disappoint...."

Ian C

"First time at this restaurant and everything was perfect. The experience partnered with the food and drinks was just amazing. Ask for their specials..."

Anya Boediman- Suwanto

"Honestly a 4.5/5 for me, but it was a great experience and I’m happy to round up! Food was great, almost excellent, with standouts being the..."

Luke Smart

"Food was so good and we loved the open kitchen. We also had some cocktails which were all yum. Our table was near a speaker so it was a bit loud and..."

Durdashi Nemchand

"Words cannot describe. 1000/10. This place is beyond divine. Best meal in Melbourne. Of course do the chefs selection, 10 dishes over 2 hours. Dishes..."

Julia L

Mama Rumaan

"Amazing variety of food and tastes. Owner is very lovely and engaging. I would highly recommend the calamari, rice with slow cooked lamb, fried..."

J

"I had never had Moroccan food before and this was seemingly the perfect introduction as I am now a huge fan! 😍 The food was incredibly delicious,..."

Jake Stollery

"The best food I've had in a long time! The food is so fresh and the cauliflower dish is to die for! So flavoursome and we had mostly vegan dishes...."

Naser Pourazad

"Had a lovely Middle Eastern dinner experience at Mama Rumaan. We chose the 'feed me', vegan option and received a 6 course meal that was delicious...."

Daniel du Plooy

"Had a great team lunch. Everyone liked the food alot. The mixture of spices and flavors are perfect in each and every dish. Definitely recommend this..."

Vishal Gupta

"Great food, great service, great prices... We arrived at 9.15 (near the end of dinner service) but the staff were super helpful and friendly,..."

Zara MacAlister

"We have been to this middle eastern restaurant on a Friday night. It was almost the closing time when we arrived, the staffs were friendly and they..."

Sam

"Loved food here, many vegetarian options available. Ambience is also good, would definitely come back..."

Markande Shruti

Il Parco

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best pasta ever !!! The staff were amazing so friendly, funny and kind!! I was recommend a sausage pasta dish which was out of this world ! We..."

Julian Move Dineen

"I discovered this little gem in sleepy north essendon village about 2.5 years ago and have been an il parco 'groupie' ever since. There are very..."

Lynn Davis

"My family and I love this place! Best local Italian restaurant. My parents come from the region in Italy that this restaurant gets its inspiration..."

William Federico

"Very good italian cuisine - great flavours that capture true italian flavours. Friendly service, great authentic Italian food and drinks make for an..."

Alaster Jess

"Authentic pizza and pasta. My fave Italian restaurant so far in Melbourne. We keep coming back. Also great for..."

Karen Ann Sedano

"Best Italian food and great pizza ,I always have fresh oysters and seafood..."

Massimo Gugliotti

"Great authentic Italian food. Family business so the service is warm and inviting. Very creative menu! Highly recommend them...."

Michael Capraro

"Absolutely charming place! Great service and amazing food! Highly..."

Kai Atkinson

"The food, the service, the ambience, the welcome, the attention to detail, the customer care, the smiles, the pizzas, the calamari, and finally the..."

Maria Ruberto

"The best calamari we have ever had, so fresh and cooked to perfection. For mains my husband and I ordered the lamb ragu, absolutely amazing! Of..."

Kerry Macague

"One of THE most exciting eateries in the Moonee Valley area, this venue is easily in the top three along with Philhellene and... make that top two...."

Ange T Kenos

"Food is amazing and staff were very friendly and attentive. Cannot fault anything. Definitely will be going back!! Best food in..."

Josie Campanelli

"Yum yum and yum. Oh amazing service too � thanks again for a beautiful night out. Can't wait to come..."

Krystina Francese

"Fantastic evening with my parents at this local Italian restaurant. The food was lovely and fresh, all homemade, and the menu was so thoughtfully..."

Jessica Sturrock

"Great pizza, great Italian food and best service! :) I'll definitely go..."

Simone Ratti

"Easily the best wood fired pizza in Melbourne (authentic Napoletana style).. this place is a hidden gem right in the heart of Essendon.... A nice..."

Jaso

"Very friendly staff and very accomodating to our needs.Pasta was soo nice, would definitely be back again. Maybe next time will..."

Claire Smithies

"The Marinara was like I was back in Italy. My husband wanted carbonara which wasn't on the menu they made it for him using prosciutto...."

Pat Bergin

"Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Il Parco. Friendly staff, good ambiance and excellent food. Love the Italian music, goes will with the..."

Global Foodie

"We enjoyed our dinner last night at il parco! We tried the wood fired pizza and risotto. The pizza bases were SO good, they rivalled bases I have had..."

Emma

"This is such a cute Italian restaurant!! The service is outstanding, this is a family owned business and the staff go above and beyond to meet your..."

Alannah

"Beautiful! The service was lovely and the food was fresh and delicious! Our waitress was lovely, the pasta was cooked perfectly and the coffee was..."

Foodie

"We visit this delightful Italian family restaurant whenever we can. I like it for its reliability and consistency in the quality of the dishes,..."

Mary Pranjip

"Nice place but a bit overpriced for my liking. Pizza was good you just can’t beat Woodfire. Had an event there and the banquets were good portions..."

Brad Taylor

"E: After a disappointing visit to a different local Italian-cuisine establishment not too long ago, I was determined to mend my broken heart and heal..."

Kevin & Emily

"Pleasantly surprised by how good this place was! The menu and some parts of the restaurant are a little bit tired looking, though it is nice..."

Gia

"10/10. Top notch ambience, food and service. Family run business and it's obvious hospitality is their passion. Highly recommend the house made..."

Al

"Il Parco is by far my favourite Italian restaurant in the area. The food is consistently delicious and they've got the friendliest staff around, who..."

AlmostHangry

"Had dinner on Thursday night Me and my friend had beautiful timeFood was amazing, the pizza was unbelievable and the service was..."

Siiha

"What a little hidden gem close to home that I recently discovered. I took my husband here for his birthday & the food was very authentic & well..."

Adriana

"I loved when it was oscars and even love it more since it had changed. My first impression was defiantly the staff, so lovely and attentive. Also I..."

Mj

"Simply amazing food with the friendliest service in town!The restaurant is family owned and you can tell that pour their heart and soul into..."

Foodie Connoisseur Aficionado

"The friendliest staff are a big part of this amazingly set out restaurant. It doesn't stop there - their food - amazing! The homemade gnocchi is a..."

Chaz

"IL PARCO has great ambiance food was delicious and the new wood fire pizzas are amazing service was outstanding I would highly Reccomended this..."

Robert

"Recently moved to the area, previously residing in the likes of south yarra and yarraville where service and food can only afford to be nothing less..."

Jimmy Jaywalk

"My partner and I came here for lunch today for my birthday, the food was lovely and the service was very friendly. We had the seafood board starter..."

Emma J.

"Finally, a restaurant where you feel loved and appreciated. Family run from front of house to kitchen. Awesome food, great value and fantastic..."

Tonybaroom

"Have been here a few times and the steak has always been of high quality. The same can be said of their seafood platters and wine selection. My only..."

St!nger

"Want a quiet warm environment to celebrate a work end of year function? Want prompt service, warm food, tender steak, and a hot Christmas pudding?..."

Dottore Vince

"Unassuming Italian woodfire restaurant with a solid menu and wine list. Pizza (Tartuffe pictured) and pasta are staples and done well, however the..."

Chris Arabatzis

"It’s Amore. From the very first second the host greeted me, I could feel the warm welcome, family homeness, heartwarming atmosphere, tradition and..."

the.m.influence creator of the Project Love App

"This is definitely my favourite local ! Very welcoming . Food delicious. Italian food made with pride and attention to..."

Deidre Ireson

"Very nice food. The staff are friendly and will joke around with the..."

Shaun Donaldson

"This is a nice and friendly suburban restaurant serving good meals. Service was very attentive, although there were lapses, perhaps caused by kitchen..."

John Verpeleti

"Great service, staff remembered us from weeks before. Food was fantastic. We wil be..."

Ellen Stuart

"Love the food here !! We had not been for a little while. But great to see nothing has changed. Family always happy to see you and make you feel..."

Grant Evans

"This is the best experience we have ever had eating out. The service is really wonderful, the food is delicious and genuine. The restaurant is run by..."

Lauren Grech

Il Duca

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went here last night and was thrilled at the service provided. We called up before arriving to ensure they do gluten free options as im a celiac and..."

Shaz Williams

"My husband & I had dinner here on Friday night, the waiter that served us was very friendly & very welcoming. Was a great atmosphere to eat, the food..."

Melyn Salvestro

"Presently eating at this beautiful restaurant. Family run, very friendly, great service and delicious food. Highly recommend to my Sydney and..."

David Bourne

"Have been there twice for family get togethers. Food is first class , the staff our friendly and helpful, and the menu is great as there is something..."

Damian Turner

"During my numerous business trips to Melbourne, I often dine at Il Duca (for both lunch and dinner).David, Dominique, and their team..."

Aaditya Bajwa

"Ordered the Fish of the Day (Swordfish) paired with a Fat Yak Pale Ale. Lovely panfried fresh swordfish cooked perfectly and complimented with a..."

JKGasMan

"A great place to dine before an event at MCG or Rod Laver. There are not many restaurants in the area, so be sure to book as it was jam packed at..."

Split The Bill

"We were staying at the Pullman on the Park for a conference and a group of us wandered up the road for a meal. We came across Il Duca and decided..."

Harrysingh Rawat

"Great place for all food; but the Italian dishes are superb. As is the menu, the wine and the service. Go there if you want a great dinner and night..."

Robert Masters

"Really loved our visit here. This is a great restaurant if you're attending a show at the nearby tennis centre or MCG. Be sure to let them know if..."

Madamcafebeing

"A very classy Italian place with pleasant ambience. We came here for lunch and were quite pleased by the service and overall experience. The food..."

Kimmy_desu

"Visited for dinner with friends, not having been here for a few years. Not many patrons on the night we visited, but were told the restaurant had..."

William Field

"Had lunch with friends here over 6 months ago.We had the eye-fillet, twice roasted duck, a veggie pizza and vegetarian ravioli.+..."

Ruby Bui

"The Duke ....Classic Italian diner, great "family" ambiance and full with patrons. Much improved as it used to be in a smaller premise a..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Great ambient, great service and fantastic food! Highly recommended the seafood fettuccine, big serving and the amount of seafood was very..."

Joey

"Dined here soon after moving into the area. Great ambience and well patronised on a week night. The staff were attentive and friendly and the dishes..."

Rod Adkins

"What a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly, attentive and knowledgable. They showed a genuine love for the restaurant and looked after us..."

Karen Walker

"Absolutely gorgeous - perfect food, lovely lighting, warm and comfortable. Excellent service, very friendly, exquisite food and lovely..."

Katie.gold

"Delicious!. Not quite sure why the low rating on Urbanspoon, husband took me there for my birthday and we both really enjoyed our meal. Granted I..."

Azusa

"Went here for a friend's birthday in the private room yesterday and the food and service was delicious! Fresh and wholesome Italian..."

Candice Pope-Narsey

"Can't Wait to Go Back!. I love this restaurant, the menu has a great range of Italian dishes, my favourite being the meatballs! I've been to Italy 5..."

Kristenb_0388

"Just a gem. What a fantastic meal last night, Ralph and family make you so welcome. The gnocchi my dinner partner said was the best she has ever..."

Facebook User

"Service was attentive but not intrusive. I had the fish which was so fresh and absolutely amazing. It was served on a bed of vegetables, not like..."

Gastronome

"One word..."

Giuseppe U Silano

"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne!! Awesome service very friendly..."

Ant Marino

"Loved it. The food was traditional Italian and the pastas were perfectly cook. Wil go..."

Paul Barbaro

"We love Il Duca!. My partner and I come here at least once a fortnight, we are always thrilled with our food and the service is always friendly and..."

CJC

"One of the local places my wife and I frequent because the menu is very nicely put together and is quite well executed. However, there is no escaping..."

Jonathan

"Lunch club attended Il Duca and we were very impressed from the service from Ralph and his staff and the meals were of excellent standard. We highly..."

Lunch Club

"Il duca is like my second kitchen! We go there reguraly because the food is so delicious! The staff are also very..."

Greenbean

"Enjoyed the most beautiful meal (Chefs specially made a Carbonara), the entree size was perfect. My Husband had the lamb shanks which in his words..."

Lill

"So glad to have had the chance to have dinner here. I had the rib eye, my wife had the risotto, and my daughter had the gnocchi. All dishes were..."

Aleko

"This is a really great restaurant. The food is consistently at a high standard, the service is great and the owners are fabulous people who make you..."

Tim Lewis

"I met friends here for a meal prior to a footy match at the MCG. It was very busy but the staff were incredibly efficient and professional. The..."

Nick A

"Cozy and clean place, friendly staff with caring, delicious meal. We ordered a sweet potato soup, veg risotto and pene with slow cooked..."

Keun Young Kim

"What a great night, food fantastic, staff brilliant, atmosphere is wonderfully warm and inviting, listening to the songs of Carol King by sung by..."

Terry Kernan

"Ideal setting with a great atmosphere, excellent food and wine with very friendly service. Highly recommended whether you are in a business trip or..."

Leon Vermaak

"Fabulous place to get together and enjoy a magnificent meal! The customer service was fabulous - friendly, spot on with their advice and great family..."

Janet Congues

Movida Next Door

88/100 (4987 ratings)

"What can be better than a post tennis drink at this lovely bar? Sitting at the bar with cool wine and nibbles helped along by the obliging and..."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"MoVida Next Door is the next door to MoVida, yes, I’m serious. We came in on a Wednesday night at 7:45ish and sat on the bar seats. Most seats were..."

Jaime Eat&Fit

"I keep coming back here because the food is delicious and the service is generally very good. You cannot book here so you need to be a bit patient..."

Mel Cee

"Flavoursome and beautifully presented food. Lovely ambiance. Attention to detail is excellent. Felt some dishes (octopus) were quite small for the..."

Clare

"Tucked away on Hosier Lane is this amazing tapas restaurant that offers aS wide variety and they have specials on a board.The grilled octopus and the..."

M3lissa____

"Came here on a whim as it was a last minute decision after work, we must have been super lucky was our party of 5 were able to be seated pretty..."

LC

"Service was quick and the staff was welcoming! Staff know their menu and specials well and how to recommend so we just ordered one special from the..."

Justin R

"Oldie but a goodie. We rocked up here early anticipating a wait but we only had to wait 5 minutes for a table, sure enough the queue started to build..."

Mustard

"Great place for a late lunch (after the lunchtime crowd has dissipated). Good wine list, and a good range of specials. Mussels and churros are..."

Dumba

"Went there after the races for more champagne and some tapas. We asked the waitress to bring us whatever she likes, her choices were great. Loved..."

Tabi Ei

"3.5. Have been to Movida Original and Aqui previously but never to Next Door. There are more tapas and less raciones here than the Original, and the..."

Nalia

"I have to admit that I was expecting just another Tapas Bar, but was pleasantly surprised at the level of sophistication I experienced. It's not just..."

José

"4.3 is spot on. A cracking little place. The small dishes here are beauties. I had a few with my friend during our catch up today. We were..."

Two Sheds

"It's a bit tiny but cozy. Service was quick and staff were welcoming. Started with Sangria and it was pretty good, thanks to the bartender. Staff..."

Jessie

"Opened a whole new world of Spanish cuisine for me. Before this place, I had always associated Spanish cooking with paella. It is way more than just..."

Ferry Gondo

"My partner and I occasionally venture here for 'date night' and always enjoy it. The customer service is always lovely and their sangria is the bomb...."

Eatandbooze

"Came here with the family a few times and enjoyed it every time. Small and cosy place with dim lighting. Variety of dishes, great for sharing to..."

Bear Noms

"Always had amazing food and service, bit expensive but I guess u pay for what u get , will be back , great selection of Spanish taps , good option if..."

Simon Natoli

"Fantastic night out for dinner was had here.It is expensive so beware of letting your appetite get away from you.The seafood is delicious and tasty..."

Alik Evans

"Delicious, divine cuisine. I had a table by the bar, which was an interesting experience. The waiters were friendly and added to the ambience. Each..."

Abigail Pinto

"Excellent. Very delicious food. Good service. Great wine. Their tapas style menu and their bigger portions are all excellent. Could not fault one of..."

Melbourne Epicure

"Delicious Spanish/seafood tapas at decent prices. Great tapas selection as well. Their desserts tended to be more on the savoury side though. Great..."

Angel Khong

"Last night dinner, so good. Loved the barramundi wings and the croquettes delicious as always. Think I preferred the chorizo bun with the aioli over..."

Jen

"I purchased the cookbook some time ago but never got around to trying the food until now.We decided to give MoVida Next Door a go on a..."

Austin

"Always delicious!! Wine is good and love seafood dishes plus very good mood. Have to wait for enter but it's fair enough!!Definitely Number one..."

Hs.k

"Our meals were delicious and the service was excellent. Definitely want to try the other MoVida and will go back. So many GF options for someone with..."

Jami

"Great food, exceptional service and a buzzy atmosphere. Smaller space than its larger counterparts but turned out to be a great choice. Had to wait..."

Jackie Ellis

"Great place and nice atmosphere, next to the graffiti art alley.The food were tasty, just came to try out all of there finger food tapas, I..."

Foodie Guy

"This place honestly has the best Spanish tapas dishes in town! I love coming back because the food is always so consistent. I always come back for..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Awesome place with amazing elections of bar snacks, wine and staff. So get in early to ensure you have seats available.Paella is a must try..."

Larry Ma

"Oh wow! Another well delivered Spanish restaurant. Despite the no booking service, we were happy to swing by and waited 15 min for a seat. Tried a..."

Cynthia Giang

"Visited Movida during Whitenight. We had wonderful Tapas with great service. The Morcilla Blackpudding was delicious. The Croquettes were silky..."

Mr Bill

"We tried a few different dishes and each one was small and bite sized. My friends and I were left content however not satisfied. For the price we..."

Traceynn

"Called in for a snack. Got a table at the window. Service was fantastic. Waiter explained all the menu which made it very easy to order. Ordered..."

Lisajane

"Great Sunday lunch for 6 of us ending a huge weekend in the city. Left the ordering to our waiter Alex. Smart choice. Great food, his service..."

Peter Cracknell

"Love the food and atmosphere here. It's got a great vibe. Best for 2 or 4ppl. Not suited for larger groups. Else too squishy. If u go late at night,..."

Secret Taster

"Thoroughly enjoyed tapas and a drink here and it would have been even better with a friend or a group. It gets busy but didn't feel cramped. The..."

Pennae

"Food was good, as well as service. Loved the scallop with parma ham and brioche donut. Was a little pricey to me but normal for Melbourne's CBD area..."

Kristie Koo

"We wanted a table for 6 and had to wait an hour or so on an early Saturday evening. We eventually had to squeeze at a table meant for 4 but we were..."

Natasha Lim

"Loved having lunch here!Separate GF menu available allowed plentiful tasty options being coeliac.Couldn't fault any of the dishes my..."

Fiona Gass

"Great atmosphere to this place and a very convenient place to swing by after work for some Spanish dinner & drinks! I'll concede that the result..."

Jay Contor

"Waited just over half an hour which was expected for a Friday night. Restaurant was loud and crowded. Overall good Spanish tapas experience. Very..."

Catherine Tran

"On a Friday night, after work, I love this place. Great place for when you feel like a couple of tapas dishes, everything seems to be filled with..."

LaFussPot

"If you love spanish food - or even if you don't usually love spanish food but appreciate delicious, full of flavour food - then get yourself down to..."

On Sunday We Brunch

"Best Spanish food in town! Set menu is great to sample all the tapas this restaurant got to offer. Would definitely come back and recommend to family..."

TT

"Regular place, very very lovely and friendly staff and very delicious dishs ,but the price is a little bit ..."

Abdullah Hamad

"We stayed right next to MoVida on a recent trip to Melbourne, and my god it was delightful. Went for dinner one night and between the four of us,..."

Dxzx

"Hmm, I didn't enjoy this place as much as it's counter part however it is still pretty good. I loved some of the drinks they had going and well the..."

Darren Borg

"Had some tapas here. Really fresh, interesting food, a good range of sharing dishes and the service was great. This place gets packed so I'd..."

Timinmelbourne

"I've been here twice & the food is good. It's always busy & can get quite noisy. The banquet is always a good choice. The paella is delicious..."

Zuma Sinclair

"One of my favourite go to places in Melbourne. It's so different and perfect for when you don't feel like a formal sit down dinner. Love the casual..."

Nige12

"I've come here several times after work with my partner on date night. Reasonable prices, food is always delicious - specials normally change but..."

NF

"Loved it. Great food, delicious wine and friendly, sharp service. Can't fault this place. It's obvious why they are always so busy. Will be back for..."

Simone Louise

"Interesting decor and food. Staff friendly and prompt. On the negative the eggplant chips were oily. Also considering it was pretty casual it's..."

Priya George

"Went here last night and was not disappointed at all! We were able to book a table which is rare for Melbourne these day and sat at our table as..."

LittleMissPiggy

"A spinoff of Movida Restaurant, Next Door centers around a bustling bar and is a crowded, loud yet convivial eatery. Mosey up to the bar and meet..."

Jolee Pink

"Loved it here (again) had a 30 minute wait and started getting a little nervous as we were headed to the Taylor Swift concert, but as soon as we were..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Service:The bar waitress is really lovely n passionated. I guess she is the boss coz I never experienced so much enthusiasm from a person works..."

Lily Song

"Wow wow wonderful. We six negotiated the scary Spanish wine list with able assistance, then chose a dish each, mainly specials. Expert staff..."

Check Please

"Food is exciting and interesting. It's mostly hits, but there are some misses. I only wish that the service could be better. I sometimes feel that..."

An Antelope

"Great croquettes. Great atmosphere. Hammerhead sharks are overrated. But yeah oi Maney, Hey mate. Seeing Christine Anu tomorrow. Keen? Let us know...."

Adrian Ciconte

"Great venue. Great food. Great company. Very delicious meal and the service was great! Highly recommend. Oi Age what are you doing this weekend?..."

Sean Maney

"Awesome atmosphere! Food was devine and mindblowing Air DRY WAGYU IS Hatted Worthy dish. Holy Cow. Duck Patte is omgf! Guys drop ur pants and try..."

Howard Phung

"My first visit here, we came for lunch,Overall a terrific experience,Scottish ( I assume) big waiter was great, his service..."

Niceguy

"My girlfriend took me here for the first time. I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I could only wonder what i was about to get myself into while..."

Young Couple :)

"Came here for drinks early on a Sunday afternoon looking for some sangria and churros. We were lucky enough to get a standing spot by the window..."

Tay Tee

"Had late lunch! Great food! Loved the pinchos of codorniz. The tortilla was delicious, good beer. Good churros. Great place for tapas!! Recomend..."

Clemencia Liliana

"Good service, good food. We had a perfect spot on the bar, which give us superquick service. It's a little bit expensive, but worth it. De Toro..."

I. D.

"Small little tight restaurant. Found myself sitting on what seems to be bar stools for dinner, while not sitting at the bar. Not much privacy between..."

The Hungry Hippo

"Amazing little tapas restaurant, close to flinders st station. Always packed on the weekends, but delicious tapas. The green beans with bacon was..."

DumplingDoll

"We've been here quite a few times and it has consistently been a great place to go. Staff have been extremely helpful and managed to give us an..."

Tara

"My favorite restaurant in Melbourne. Great knowledgeable staff, and the food is always a dead-set knock-out. I've eaten there probably 10..."

Anthony

"We were lucky enough to get a seat as a walk-in. Been to this place so many times and thought I'd check it out again to see if has changed. The food..."

Hungry Ronin

"I love it ..."

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"Fantastic atmosphere. One of those busy crowded restaurants where you can hear the rumble of a thousand conversations without struggling to be heard...."

Ashley Dyson

"Great place for late night tapas. It is always crowded and they don't take bookings so expect a bit of a wait however if you have a late dinner you..."

One Piece Left

"Interesting for people watching. Great tapas if a little pricey. Worth it for the experience. Drink sangria in the summer and Spanish sherry in the..."

SusieQ

"Part of the MoVida Restaurant family, Next Door centers round a bustling bar and was a crowded, loud yet convivial eatery. We sat at the bar and..."

Jolee Pink

"Was craving for dessert with a HK tourist ... it's hard to find a place to have dessert on sat night... Luckily Movida Next Door gave us a great..."

Melbournespoon

"Really enjoyable food. The waiters/waitresses knew the menu items backwards and recommended well. A pleasant evening and looking forward to..."

DS

"GEM.as soon as you walk in, you know you stepped into one of melbournes gems, the place has a great vibe and great service food is of good..."

Levi Catalbas

"We came here on the off chance of having a meal before a show. We were very lucky. The staff were super friendly and gave us a table. We ordered our..."

Regallizy

"I prefer it to the 'real' movida. More casual and the food is great. If you can get in there either side of the peak dinner times it isnt too hard to..."

Elgar

"Love the atmosphere but the food too salty for my liking but the flavour was there. I'll need to book next time and try Movida. I'll visit this place..."

Con Stanley

"Great atmosphere, super yummy food! Highly recommend. Only lost a point as portions were super small for the price and the pork neck although tender..."

Karunia Marshall

"Great Spanish tapas bar in a picturesque location in Melbourne with amazing street art along the lane right next to Fed Square. I’ve been attending..."

Edu VN

"Movida Next Door, the more casual dining venue to the original Movida @MovidaMelb, presents a bustling atmosphere where one can enjoy tapas and a..."

Shaun D'Monte

"Amazing and high quality food, each of dishes is authentic and flavorful Good vibe and reasonable prices (approx. 45 pp for two girls without..."

Minn Wu

"Food was absolutely amazing and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Highly..."

David Sou

"Great food, wine and atmosphere- a really great place for delicious food - very authentic Spanish..."

Danielle McNicol

"Loved our dunch! Great sitting at 4pm for late lunch/early dinner! Excellent service. Great food. Good vibe. Melbourne hospitality at its..."

Katrina Corr

"I would say my favourite Spain restaurant in Melbourne. Price is reasonable and taste is..."

Bella L

Da Guido 365

88/100 (1685 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Tsindos-the Greeks Restaurant

88/100 (3015 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A small, down-to-earth restaurant. Relaxed atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful service. Definitely..."

Anne Wallace

"Great food, the absolute best meal, service was exceptional, cannot recommend this restaurant highly..."

Neil Noack

"The food was on the more expensive side but every dish we had tasted amazing! The staff were friendly and luckily we went early as most of the tables..."

Elaine Richmond

"Fantastic food Awesome service Great people Highly recommend this restaurant They also had the best, most softest delicious ..."

Christopher Spiteri

"I love tsindos. Alex went out of his way to accomodate us and Georgina has to be the best waitress in the world. The food was amazing. The service..."

Shawn Bergquist

"Beautiful traditional greek food. Owner was personable and friendly. He went over and above to accomodate our gluten free needs... Definitely a must..."

Ilana Offman

"Best greek in Melbourne, not only the food but also the experience. Come here everytime I'm in melbourne and I'm yet to have anything other than an..."

Bec O'Brien

"I have to commend the owners and staff of Tsindos restaurant in Lonsdale St Melbourne. At our Christmas team lunch yesterday one of our colleagues..."

Judy Murphy

"Good food and even better service.. the staff and owner made sure that we were well looked after and food was simply..."

Maximus Amit

"Beautiful meal at a great price!! Came here in 2015 and tonight the meal was just as we remembered!! We will be back, thank you..."

Jodie Leigh

"Great service and great food. Would definitely recommend this..."

Carol Merrett

"beautiful food so yummy and friendly service even as it was late that I arrived for a meal...so would go..."

Athanasia Kalantzis

"Great food and great service, especially from my favourite waitress,..."

Jack Coupar

"Excellent food and service! Authentic Greek food and..."

Jenine Langridge Vuleta

"Food was exceptional, staff amazing & would highly..."

Tracey Jackson

"My dad was in town and craving Greek food so we tried this spot. It's quaint and cute and feels "authentic" so our hopes were high. We ordered a..."

Quince And Cheese

"We visited as a family of 8 and were not disappointed. The lady that waited on us was very patient with two elderly parents that we had with us who..."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"This restaurant has a nice homely feel when you enter. It was quite crowded when I came here for lunch but my friends and I were able to get a seat...."

Rhonni

"Great food, and the waitresses were amazing. I had the homestyle combo with their casserole of the day, rissole, and moussaka with roast vegetable,..."

Braden Hunt

"There was a big improvement on my two recent visits here, compared to many years ago. Taramosalata and Melitzanosalata were excellent, as were the..."

Christopher Alex Pavlidis Garkinis

"We came to Tsindos for our work Christmas lunch, a bit of an institute as one of the last remaining Greek restaurants on Lonsdale Street. Initially..."

Mustard

"If you like traditional Greek than you will like this place. The food is wholesome and homely. Each time I go there (twice now) I feel like I am in..."

Mira Listar

"The banquet here was enormous. Lovely selection of authentic Greek food. Highly recommended. Had to order a side of dolmades here, a little bit..."

Ciro

"Great Atmosphere, wasn’t packed, which was perfect for conversations without having to yell, meals were good and satisfies the spot, the main meal..."

Richard Tom

"A fantastic Greek joint in the CBD... nice relaxed atmosphere with simple tasty food. Ordered the lunch banquet... did not disappoint! Try..."

PedGetsFed

"A cool nice Greek restaurant in the CBD, went for lunch with colleagues and tried the lunch Specials have to say it was really fantastic and the..."

Christopher Jayakar

"Here is one of my favourite Greek restaurant. Before I mention the food, their set up is just great with a Greek touch and warmth. Their..."

Fatih Zeydanlı

"Best traditional Greek restaurant in the city. Come for proper meals, functions or events where you want to actually be able to talk and hear..."

Stephanie

"So, you want to try Greek cuisine? Book here! My wife and I ordered the standard banquet for two. Superb dips, fresh tasty salad, cutlets,..."

Chinook

"Quite impressed with the fantastic and welcoming customer service at Tsindos - made us feel like we were at a family gathering with way too much..."

Avolette

"Food and Service: We were really excited to visit this place. Loved the food. Meat was cooked to perfection. Loads of vegetarian options. Staff was..."

Aashish Lokhande

"Couldn't find any major fault with our Monday night meal experience, place was busy but staff were on the ball and food was beautiful with no long..."

Food Monster

"Great food, great wine, great service, GREAT restaurant. Had the dips, meat and vegetarian platters and saganaki all delicous. Worth a..."

Paul

"Busy and friendly Greek restaurant near our hotel. This place didn't disappoint, the staff were welcoming and helpful. I had a typical moussaka, my..."

Kerryj

"Delightful service, delicious food and huge portions - what more can one ask for?We came to Tsindos as a mother daughter pair of Perth..."

Keely

"Lunched today at Tsindos (one of Melbourne's iconic restaurants since 1984) at opening time of 11:30am, I chose the mixed souvlaki (4 x 6" marinated..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Traditional Greek cuisine on Lonsdale st. Once upon a time this was the Greek precinct in Melbourne- now there's maybe 4 Greek shops- Tsindos is..."

Christian Clarke

"We went here for a friend's birthday while on a trip to Melbourne. We booked a table for 8.30pm but when we arrived were told that they had sold out..."

K.bolton.11

"Enjoyable authentic Greek food. Busy but good service . Dishes were generous and meats tender. A good night. Proprietor had to turn several people..."

Tina Berrigan

"Love the food here, the staff and the simple but welcoming decor. Plenty to choose from, and vegetarian options too. Delicious! Oh, and one of the..."

Luke

"Good food and a great atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful. We loved the fact that we could all try the Greek wine before ordering a..."

Carmel

"Fantastic food. Beautiful food and keeps improving every time we go there. The staff are very friendly and the place has a very homely feel to it...."

Jayant

"We came here before a show and the Pros: great food and service ... Cons:when paying by credit card the waiter pointed out the tip button Bad taste!..."

Monte

"Great Greek!. We had our work Christmas lunch at Tsindos and it was a delicious success. Food was beautiful and the service friendly, efficient and..."

Michaela.lobb

"Traditional Greek Food. Excellent food and top..."

Hennequinj

"Night out in Melbourne. My wife and I had dinner at Tsindos on Saturday 2nd January. The service was excellent, the food was magnificent. We felt..."

Brent Bruns

"Absolutely delicious food- and staff were very attentive, was a Sat night also. Highly recommend..."

Elle G

"Good food @ good price!. Dined alone - wait staff were okay about my not wanting the table in the window so offered a discreet table on the side of..."

Foodie

"Tasty food, even better service!. Food was amazing. I had the combination where you got to try the moussaka, the cabbage rolls and the lamb and it..."

Nikita.s.khatri

"Incredible!. Extremely DELICIOUS and truly authentic Greek food. Massive portions, even by Melbourne standards, which really impressed us. Needless..."

JJ

"Excellent Meze. We had some entrees as a Meze the spicy lamb was excellent, the chargrilled calamari was perfect and tender, while the fried zucchini..."

Paul

"Fantastic food, fantastic service, brilliant night. Far superior than The Windsor Hotel, and without the price..."

Robbie D

"Great on a cold night. Enjoyed the food very much. All hearty, well proportioned and affordable. Small, family restaurant. One table occupied by..."

Saliero

"Really nice restaurant. Small so I would suggest booking a table as many people were turned away.Dips are yum & very traditional. Meat was a..."

Domini Carroll

""We had the "Banquet 2". The value was great; lots of food. The drinks list was very bare, and what I did have (Shiraz - the only one on the menu)..."

Part-time Foodie

"Love this place. When in Melbourne we always have to come.. Food has always been consistent and even though it's generally a long time between visits..."

Sweet Pea

"We had a fantastic night at Tsindos & would recommend calamari, lentil soup & souvlaki. Food was prepared quickly. Wait staff were attentive &..."

TravnRach

"Best Greek in the CBD. Simp.... Best Greek in the CBD.Simple fish, Greek salad maybe an authentic soup... Service is average,For a better..."

Leo

"Really awesome!!! One of the best meals that I have ever tried!!! 5..."

Alberto

"Very good. Take a friend or more and share the platters. Great food and generous portions. Best greek in melbourne. I'm a repeat..."

Timmy K

"Very good food, little overpriced. I dined at Tsindos recently for a work function. The food was very good, the service was prompt and attentive and..."

Sweet Tooth

"This place was amazing! Intimate, great decor. Friendly, attentive and helpful staff. Great menu that is reasonably priced. Food is AMAZING. Had the..."

Eugenia Flynn

"Everything here is delicious, especially the lamb..."

Helen H

"Best Greek food!. We took overseas visitors to this restaurant - we had a lovely, friendly waitress and service was fantastic. We had the banquet. I..."

Sarah Anderson

"When we've been away from Melbourne and come back we head for Tsindos. They make us feel like we've come home. The food is awesome..."

Sheryl O'Sullivan

"One of the best Greek food I had in a while, value for money and service was great. The waiter was really friendly. I would come back..."

Dublinese

"Fantaatic! Well priced, excellent food and service. Well worth a..."

Tracey Crump

"Super awesome 👌🙂 Had the large Mixed platter spit roast with Mixed dips, Pita bread, Feta&olives. Scrumptious food. Lively place. And of..."

Nancy Varkey

"One of the juiciest gyros you can fine in Melbourne, it's so soft and tasty!! The dips are also yummy to my taste, and pita bread was flesh,..."

Aiji Zhan

"This was my second time coming to this restaurant (years apart), and it was just as good as the first time I was here! This time I had the chicken..."

Janna Nystrom

"Second time came to this restaurant. You always find a queue outside restaurant but it’s moving quite quick. We ordered Hot sausages, Mixed Giros..."

Shirley Chan

"Stalactites is an iconic Greek restaurant with classic Greek dishes and a unique dining room experience with stalactites hanging from the ceiling..."

Daniel

"Had a three to share meat platter which is more than enough even for four of us. Taste good as well. The herbed snapper was delicious too! Pita bread..."

Stella Lim

Movida Aqui

88/100 (3687 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’m a caterer and the main chef in my business, going out for a meal is almost always a disappointment for me as I come from an authentic Spanish..."

Halo Nolan

"Fresh exquisitely prepared food. Smart flavours and great portions. Very friendly staff and lovely..."

Shannon Raffe

"Tapas are outstanding. Love the cauliflower cream and beef cheek. The chicken rice was a bit disappointing..."

Girlpower Celia (GirlpowerCelia)

"Amazing ambience,diligent and friendly staff and good food.The calamari burger was awesome.The portion of wagyu beef was a bit heavy in the set..."

Prathibha Ragesh

"Fantastic atmosphere and intriguing decor. Love the vibes here. It's a great place for a special occasion. We went for a triple date and had the..."

Adam Bell

"I had on this place on my bday and Oh, My boyfriend couldn’t had chosen better!! The environment is cool and relaxed, but with a really nice..."

Vanessa Wingert

"It's a great place for a fine meal and is known to book out as a result. The staff are friendly, polite and knowledgeable but it's the food and wine..."

Nick Wadsley

"Outstanding service. We had a member of the party with accessibility challenges and booking staff talked through possibilities for optimising their..."

Amanda Purdue

Portello Rosso

88/100 (2503 ratings)

"Friendly prompt service and amazing food! A bit of a wait with paella but so well worth it! Had tapas while waiting, specially loved the ham..."

Cristina De Leon Tolentino

"We are there for lunch. Beautiful attentive staff and service. The olives and pork belly were a great start to our skis lunch. Followed by duck and..."

Mandi Ashcroft

"Had a great meal and service here the waiter in the blue vest was very accommodating and friendly. The croquettes are amazing along with all the..."

Chris Varsamakis

"We celebrated our xmas party set menu was amazing. I will be coming back to try your seafood paella....sangria half a litre to myself was..."

Effie Mylonas

"The staff are extremely helpful and the food is excellent can't fault this little hidden..."

Glenn Oldfield

"Lovely atmosphere, great service and excellent food. Tried 2 of the sangria's and loved them both. Would definatley recommend to friends and will be..."

Ness Bushing

"Fantastic tapas. One of the best outside of Spain. Wanted to come this past weekend but was..."

Ivan Medard

"I looooove how cozy and romantic the atmosphere is here with its Spanish style decor. Highly recommend the tartar. Beef was fresh and the..."

Kitakai

"Portello RossoSensational Spanish Tapas and PaellaThis wonderful restaurant is slightly hidden in Warburton Lane so make certain you..."

Aaditya Bajwa

"Had the best dinner here on Saturday night! Love how Portello is hidden down a lane in the cbd - you'd never know it was there. The design of the..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"This place is a lovely little gem in the alleyways. I took my gf for her birthday here. The tapas did not disappoint and we had some..."

Mr S

"A regular haunt for me whether I’m with friends, colleagues or clients. Great tapas, fantastic wine and beer, superb atmosphere. A nice piece of..."

Dave Moolman

"Unlike most, I don't have much to say about the tapas. Me and my wife went primarily for one thing: the paella.Best paella in Melbourne! (Well..."

Mr NomNom

"Went there for my partners Birthday. We had a lot of fun there. Al the waitresses are really friendly. The food was very very good. We had a really..."

Alessandra

"Excellent spot, lovely atmosphere. I went with my wife for lunch and we were lucky to be seated on the chefs tasting table. We got a few..."

AJ

"First of all I want to thank the staff of Portello Rosso for providing exceptional service to us on my friend’s birthday. Thank you especially to..."

Caroline Beaney

"Hidden alley way gem! Some of the best tapas I’ve eaten in Melbourne. Love love love this restaurant! If it wasn’t so busy, I’d probably come..."

Great Restaurant Mentions

"Food is good and the service is good as well. A bit hard to order because the menu is not in English and there is no pictures for the food. Very nice..."

Yuxi Li

"We wanted to eat paella but actually it’s only on weekdays (tue-thurs) that was sad part but thats my fault I didn’t check the menu properly when..."

Ayakayaka701

"A hidden Gem! Definitely one of my regular spots for Melbourne, as all good finds, tucked away in Warburton Lane off Lt Bourke Street. This place is..."

Melbourne Food Girl

"Came here for dinner with work colleagues. Food was fantastic as well as the service. Loved it! Just too pricey so only for once in a blue moon kinda..."

Myrsz80

"It’s hard work choosing a parent-friendly restaurant when yours are a) hyper critical Asian parents who think they can make whatever it is..."

Sonia Nair

"The food was SO good!!! Servings sizes are on the small side so do order a few mains to share if you are in a group. Also do great churros..."

Evelyn Wu

"Beautiful atmosphere and very friendly staff. My favourite would have to be the grilled lamb chops, they were so succulent. But I'll definitely be..."

Fatcat

"As an avid tapas and all things spanish lover, I can honestly say that Portello Rosso once again you have knocked my socks off.The beef cheek..."

Natalie Rebershak

"We have been here several times and they are always awesome. Scrumptious tapas and plates of all denominations arrive as described. Make sure you..."

Michael O

"What an amazing little gem this is! Stumbled into this place by accident and what a surprise, it was wonderful. As a lover of all things tapas, this..."

Simply WonderFood

"OMG.. the food.. try as much as you can.. often you are met with bold flavours, then soothed by melt in your mouth moments. The servings are of a..."

Descartesmuse

"We have only been here once and had really enjoyed the food and service.I can’t even remember which tapas we had. Everything was..."

Secret Taster

"I am in love with this place. All the drinks and food were divine. My favourite was definitely the succulent lamb ribs. Staff were very accommodating..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"This place looks awesome on the inside and the staff are really hospitable. The entrees we ordered were lovely however nothing really stood out..."

Natasha Sonsini

"This is our first time trying a Tapas place. Hidden at a quiet corner, this tiny restaurant has a cosy ambience and great music. We were greeted..."

Sarah Tan

"nice place～the waitess is so nice!!!!!!!!!!!!We also enjoy the time we spent at there.Will be there again once we have another..."

Xin DU

"This place has all the markings of a great Spanish tapa restaurant - slightly hidden away, cosy and welcoming decor, warm lighting and a fairly..."

Foodme

"My friend decided to have her birthday dinner here and booked a reservation for 7pax. Since there was a group of us, we decided to go for the chef..."

LittleM

"We booked dinner for 2 at 9.00 pm on White Night Melbourne. We arrived on time and our table was immediately available. The staff welcomed us..."

Lindsay

"Was taken to this place for Valentine’s Day :). Upon first impression, I thought this place looked very nice and romantic :). We ordered the chef..."

Kira Dinh

"Lovely tapas restaurant with lovely staff and service. I has the Calamar which was grilled with a beautiful aioli. The Paella was delicious. Even..."

Aimseebaby

"My partner lived in Spain for half year and that’s the reason why I really want to try Spanish cuisine once. Probably that’s the way to pretend..."

Kaseyzz

"One of the best Spanish tapas restaurants in town! Got there slightly earlier than our reservation time so we were directed to their bar next door..."

XiaoHui Teo

"So full!!! We ordered the banquet and I like the pork belly the most. The skin is crispy and the meat is soft. But it is bit salty. The paella is..."

Sinwellxiaowei

"I’ve been there years ago and revisited it recently again. The standard is still great. We had very good food and wine. One of the best Spanish in..."

Sarah Bear

"just amazing! Our fav in the cbd. A real romantic ambience, great food and fabulous drinks. Must try the pork belly (partner said it’s to die for!)..."

Aldotbrady

"I was excited about coming here with the Meetup group tonight and have some Spanish Tapas. Portillo Rossi is down a dingy looking laneway in the..."

Sarah Loves Food

"Portello Rosso is one of the Melbourne CBD's most popular and well regarded Spanish restaurants. Their menu focuses on their range of small dishes..."

Melbourne Culinary

"A Spanish hideout in the CBDDecor is good, we sat upstairs which I think was a good spot, those tables downstairs looked a bit tight for..."

Splendid

"Had 4 tapas.Scallop，small size but cooked good.Croqueta-ham hock，is that a flour ball？Tortilla，likes a egg pie mixed with..."

Alexis Chan

"Let's keep it short and simple! This place gives you the feeling that you are in Spain from decor to seating and location. Sangria was magnificent, I..."

Amid

"I went here with a group of friends and had the veggie paella and a few tapas with some wine. All the food was delicious, the staff were sweet and..."

Always Hungry

"The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious but alittle small for the price I think. Went for lunch with 5 other people and we ordered 5..."

Amysyder

"1) Ambience and Interior - the interior was really cute and it gave off really good vibes. I would say it's a great place to catch up with friends..."

CHRISTINE

"Paella is strongly recommended. One of my friend is allergic to seafood , so we order the other one. To my surprise, it's by far the best paella in..."

Aria L

"Always fun to wander down a Melbourne lane looking for a new adventure. started with some tapas and at the wait staffs recommendation we ordered 2..."

Brunny Girl

"Portello Rosso is an amazing restaurant. The food was delicious, the decor was fresh and the staff were friendly. The dishes that stood out for me..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"First of all, I can't thank the staff enough for being so accommodating on time when half of the guests were stuck on trains due to signal issues...."

Vincent Wang

"Saturday night dinner to celebrate my 31st birthday. The staff were very accommodating with our booking. Portello Rosso has a great feel. The wine..."

Emma

"I had a great time. Great starts and the pork belly was sensational! The paella too was sensational from memory. I would go back for sure as I..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Even though the food was pretty decent, was pretty disappointed with the portions of the food even though it was stated as mains (for communal..."

Yiling

"Really yummy food with amazing service in a cute atmosphere. Service was amazing. We had some tapas and paella. Churros to finish. Would definitely..."

Brianna John

"Have been looking for a good tapas bar for quite a while now and i think i have found the one. The food we received was worth every $$ and will..."

Lover Of Food

"When you walk in, you're greeted with mouth watering aromas that make you excited to eat the food! Absolutely incredible food! A little expensive but..."

Occasionalmelbfoodie

"Paella was the best I have ever had. Amazing. Ate till I burst the food was so good. Beautiful environment, fantastic service and a great atmosphere...."

Zoe

"Pretty good experience with my friend Jimmy. Lamb rib has too much oil but it can be understood. We share an egg cake together. Not many people..."

元霸李

"This place is lovely, I was taken here on a date and I enjoyed my time here and my company. The food is very delicious, and please note, it is tapas..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"Amazing service, atmosphere and food! Enjoyed many of the entree's and small plates, as well as the paella. Cocktails and drinks menu had variety and..."

Andy

"We were seated on the upper floor, which is a narrow dining space best for groups of 2-4. (I found the tables too close to one another.) The ground..."

Julycheee

"Whilst pricey， the food here was pretty good. We had the paella (amazing)，beef skewer (very good)，croquettes (very good)， patatas bravas..."

AaronN

"It had been a while since I'd treated myself to a more upmarket feed, and I was very happy that I'd made a good, safe choice with Portello Rosso. We..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"After a revisit to Portello Rosso due to a accidental mis-understanding, my partner and I had a great time indulging in the chef's menu, which..."

Ravvy

"Atmosphere 4/5Service 5/5Food 4/5This is a great place for spanish tapas. Good for catching up with friends or for a dinner date. Very..."

Kat_Eats_Mel

"Came to this lovely place hidden in a lane way in the middle of the CBD last friday night. We were warmly greeted and taken to our seats. The staff..."

M&A

"This is my go to place for Spanish food. The tapas had a lot of variety, some were a little bland but there's was a lot to choose from. The paella..."

Ray

"Almost there with the top Spanish restaurant in town but fall short. Great service and have a very nice ambient feel on the top floor. Medium sized..."

Thevangogh

"Reliable, tasty Spanish. Had croquettes, prawns, lamb ribs, salad, paella and drinks. All tasty dishes. Service is attentive and friendly. Will..."

Lachlan

"Little options for drinks if you aren't drinking alcohol 3.5/10Food overall was 7.5/10 LOVED the croquettes and desserts but wasn't a huge fan..."

Darian

"Great tapasNice food Make sure that you have booking before you go , the chance to get a descent table is very low Love the bar on..."

Aniiyyo

"This place was so accommodating - we only had an hour to spare before going to the theatre and they allowed us to prebook paella for 2 (which would..."

Monique Mike

"Lane way dining in Melbourne always opens up to new and exciting food. Portello Rosso definitely brings something new and exciting from its location..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Haha casual dinning that cost over $150 for two people! Sarcasm aside I just felt a little disappointed. Tapas was nice and fun to share but oily...."

Perky

"Place is 6/10Food is 7/10Service 6/10 Quantity 3/10Price per meal 4/10- all in all, nice for a catch up with friends but not..."

Zainab

"I absolutely loved this place.We made a reservation for 7 online. It was easy and they confirmed via email and text.When we..."

J

"I've been wanting to go here for a while. We were jammed in a corner upstairs which was slightly crampy and didn't reflect the vibe downstairs sadly...."

James Patrick

"Came here tonight for Mothers Day. Service wasn't super attentive to us which was a let down. The tapas "pequenos" and the larger sharing plates..."

Ammy Elle

"Came here for a special occasion and it was definitely the right choice! The ambiance was great and loved the decor too. While the restaurant was..."

Lime N Coconut

"The restaurant is not that easy to be noticed but really a good choice to eat Spanish food. I think the courses are all authentic, and the paella is..."

Siyou

Grossi Florentino

88/100 (2477 ratings)

Accepts American Express

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

Massi

88/100 (1340 ratings)

"Excellent food, atmosphere and friendly staff. Would recommend and will definitely..."

Adrian Formato

"Thanks to a Good Food voucher we got we used it at Massi. Noah was our waiter for the night and he helped us to have a great evening. From the..."

Anthony Cheeseman

"Just had the most delicious meal at Massi. If you're in Melbourne and are looking for a lovely lunch or dinner spot, drop in. These guys have only..."

Jo Puglisi

"Great meal from stuzzichini, through salmon special (rillettes) the gnocchi with caponata, pollo, piselli, polenta & carciofi to the light prosecco..."

Jeff Brady

"First time at Massi restaurant and have to to say very tasty food love the decor and the service great staff we will definitely come back for more..."

Grace Garofalo Polimeni

"Thoroughly enjoyed our meal at this great little place, so glad we found it while walking up Little Collins, certainly will be back. Delicious food..."

Lynette Harris

"I highly recommend the black spaghettini with blue swimmer crab, vongole, garlic and chilli. Top notch service too! I'll definitely be..."

Lou Pasmo

"Good food and great service. This was my first visit but certainly will go again when I go back to..."

John Logsdon

"Thank you Massi staff for a delicious dinner last night. Busy buzz about the place too. It was a dreary night in Melbourne but lovely, warm and..."

Amanda Clements

"Wonderful atmosphere - you feel like youre in Rome or Florence at a classic bistro. Food and service is amazing! We also love their sister restaurant..."

Shelley Jayne

"If you appreciate good food, then this is the place to go! The staff are very welcoming and very professional ! 100%..."

Massimiliano Minutoli

"Fernando is the best! What a way to serve people!! Thank you for all the laughters and..."

John K Jilesen

"Fantastic place for dinner .... make sure you have a Martinez cocktail �Cheers..."

Amanda Marie Connors

"Fabulous food and service. We will definitely be repeat customers. Excellent value for..."

Mel Strahan

"Absolutely fantastic!! Beautiful Italian food, great service and really lovely atmosphere. Went to Massi with a group of 10 for a Christmas lunch....."

Bernita Edwards

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-A beautifully Italian restaurant..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"A quality feast from a quality chef. A very authentic meal enjoyed by myself and my husband. We really enjoyed our anniversary dinner at Massi and..."

Nicole

"Delicious food, great service, lovely ambience! Highly recommend..."

Rubin

"Very impressed with our first visit to Massi. The food was great quality and super tasty with next-level flavours. Lots of GF and vegetarian options...."

RoxyMaxwell

"We had the most wonderful experience here. Staff were so welcoming and attentive, and the food was just delicious. We ordered the arancini and..."

Grace Fethers

"I went there for lunch today. We ordered the entree calamari and squid ink spagettini.Both were very delicious. In fact, 1 of the best..."

Terry Kong

"There are no words for how much I love Italian food for dinner - especially when it’s pasta and this tasty 😍!From the moment we walked..."

Cmzajicek

"Pretty epic tiramisu, entrees and main! Highly recommended but I think they were a bit understaffed so we had to wait a while before we got served/to..."

Carmen Mun Mun Wong

"Recently went here for lunch with a colleague. We started with calamari which was quite good but the stars were the pasta and the beautifully cooked..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"Went to Massi last Friday and were served by friendly waitresses upon arrival. They were attentive ie politely sat us on our table and offered to..."

Foodie Voucher Queen 👸🏻

"We loved 😍The croquettes were fresh and very filling.They were a good starter. If you were to order starters, just one of these would be..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Overall score: 18/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: simple but good Italian cuisine ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Really great ambience, was super cosy sitting in the booths. Our waitress was super nice and patient with us.Definitely need to try the zuchinni..."

Tania

"superb Italian restaurant. professional. Runs like clock work. The food is traditional but with modern twists and delicious. you can see they care...."

Peter Jones

"Fun night, great Ambience, amazing service and delicious food! We were warmly greeted at the door by Jade and the rest of the night just got better..."

2bytwo Adventures

"Intimate setting in the heart of Melbourne, although lacking a bit of character and a buzzy vibe the food was delicious! We had the zucchini flowers..."

Matchstick Reviews

"I called in here for a pre dinner drink. The service was absolutely charming. The waitresses were really attentive and this is the first time that..."

Timinmelbourne

"Small and cosy venue located on little Collins st. We had the cod roe dip and arancini to start which we both delicious and for mains we had the..."

Mills

"I love this place. The food was just perfect. The staff were hardworking and know their stuff. It’s pretty good value for money. We had a few..."

Rob Ho

"We ordered the burrata, cauliflower cheese croquette, squid ink pasta, ricotta gnocchi and chorizo brussel sprouts . For dessert, we ordered the..."

Jennitals

"Wonderful customer service, excellent value for money, romantic ambience and relaxed vibe, delicious Italian gins and house wines. Can’t wait to..."

Long Black With Cinnamon

"A hidden gem in one of Melbourne’s many laneways, this place is cosy and warm. Their menu has a good selection that caters to many palettes, and I..."

Kris L

"This little Italian restaurant tucked in the busy melbourne CBD area with very homey and warm atmosphere. Service is good with large selection of..."

Jianierrrrrr

"I had dinner at Massi with a 50% off food Dimmi deal. There was also happy hour which meant $7 wines and $10 cocktails. I ordered the squid..."

Caroline Beaney

"Class and sophistication. Massi delivers on both fronts. It’s not a huge venue but it is appointed in such a way that still provides a bit of an..."

The Dear Luncher

"The wait staff here had made our night. Charming, friendly. He was an absolute pleasure to talk to.I had booked this using my zomato account...."

Secret Taster

"Food was incredible and the service was even better. Staff we friendly and happy to help with whatever we needed. Will be back for sure, thanks for a..."

Maddie

"Warm, generous and gracious service and delicious food. Hats off to a professionally run establishment. Well done. Thank you Jade and the team of..."

Foodlifefun

"We ordered the duck breast and the lamb shoulder. The duck was cooked perfectly. It was tender and the skin was crisp. The orange sauce had a..."

Karina J

"Authentic italian food served with passion and love. Massi’s buzzing, busy and boisterous ambience is a testament to incredible food and service...."

@twogoodtoresist

"4.5A beautiful Italian Establishment that has food and service to match . We were welcomed upon arrival and started off our night with 2..."

Vivian

"Myself and a friend dined here and we were not disappointed.We asked them to provide us with a range of recommendations so we started with the..."

Holly Rogers

"Solid little Italian restaurant. The food was good, Excellent service and the coffee was great.Favourite Italian in Melbourne so far,..."

MelbourneHunger

"We were shown our table and our coats were kindly taken and hung up for us on the coat rack located in the entrance. After sitting down, we were..."

Crumbs Of A Foodie

"Finding it difficult to fault Massi - probably the best Italian food I’ve had in Melbourne. A really good selection of Italian wines, beautiful..."

Sophia Hoare

"Massi had lovely intimate ambiance & is great for business & romance. We came on a deal which I didn't realize was completely set, although after..."

Speccy

"We was looking through zomato and found this place , so decided to have our dinner here instead . We order the squid ink spaghetti, ravioli ,..."

Yeonginaa

"Love the food and deserts. The ricotta gnocchi was so soft, fluffy and so gooddd... def will be back to try other things. Service was good and..."

Nuk

"Good quality and consistently on the mark Italian favourite in the CBD. Can get a little noisy depending on the crowd but the food and service more..."

Anthony

"**Note - Online menu varies to actual menu offered at restaurant!! Extremely busy!! It was packed by 6pm 😵😵 The way my bread was..."

～Happy Neko~

"Food and service great authentic Italian and wines that match. Cosy setting and cramped but in a good way. Got 50% off food through the Dimmi app..."

Matt Berry

"Great deco to the place and lovely service. The cured kingfish with white anchovies and the smoked burata were the highlights for us. However the..."

Food For Thought

"Went for lunch today, it’s a wonderful little joint in the city, tried the chicken main, it was perfectly seasoned and char grilled, the..."

Christopher Jayakar

"Went to Massi last night for my birthday, so glad we did, we had a lovely time. We opted for the 3 course menu, the lovely waiter told us to go easy..."

RhiRhi

"My partner has a crush on Massi. We went for pre-dinner drinks and nibbles. There is extensive drinks list, and the bartender was more than happy to..."

Quesarahsarah

"Loved this place! Visited on a date night and was pleasantly surprised by the bistro feel of the restaurant. The staff were lovely and so attentive..."

Hangry Dreamer

"Overall very well run restaurant. Food is superb and the room is like stepping into Italy. Thank you for a fantastic night out and will..."

Ravioli Love

"Just an all round great Italian Restaurant. A quick drink or a great pasta. I ordered the spaghettini with clams and was 5 out of 5. It will be my..."

Amanda

"Absolutely fantastic. Pasta just like Italy, impeccable service, relaxed environment, able to book (always a huge plus). The only negative I've found..."

BlueJay

"Dined here for a date with the boyfriend... impeccable service and food knowledge. Appetisers were incredibly flavourful, however the gnocchi I had..."

Z

"An excellent variety in the menu - good selection of pasta but I find they tend to lack flavour and seasoning. However, the mains are good. The..."

Arthur Lim

"Great establishment. The service was perfect. Staff were very knowledgeable of the menu and were very attentive. The food is excellent and I left..."

Claudia L

"Impeccable service. Great food and ambience is very relaxing. Ordered the oysters (not the best to be honest, had that fishy smell that I don't..."

NOrio

"Great atmostphere, romantic lightings and surprisingly quiet even though is fully seated. The food is not bad. The aracini with black truffle is the..."

KH

"Exceptional service and food.If you're looking for a romantic table, ask to be seated on table 1. They will look after you well.Highly..."

Alessandro Capponi

"Absolutely decadent food and impeccable service. We enjoyed every single dish of the set menu and ended the evening so full that we could not even..."

Kimmy_desu

"It was nice food and good service ! Well done ! A small place by joseph vargetto after mister bianco. Never been to mister bianco but went to massi i..."

Yohanes Satria Julianto

"Dined here on a Sat night. The ambience was warm and inviting. Wine collection is predominantly from Italy. We settled on a red after a couple of..."

Rogue

"One of the nicer Italian restaurants I've been to in Melbourne. Dark & intimate setting. Service was attentive and were knowledgeable of the menu..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"Wow who would have thought that Mister Bianco's Little Sister would be better than the original!Food is superb: authentic, flavoursome,..."

Foodie AC

"Great little spot for Italian fare. Good flavours and perfectly cooked pasta. Friendly staff and attentive service. Loved the polenta chips. Super..."

David Hewitt

"Highly recommend you try Massi. A intimate restaurant with stylish decor. Great for a romantic dinner or quiet catch up with your friends. Upon..."

Getley

"Yes I love Italian food. And there's nothing better than finding a good, authentic, Italian restaurant that serves fresh, beautiful, flavourful..."

KnowingMelbourne

"I've walked past Massi on many a lunch break, and it's usually bustling with a besuited business crowd. Inside the charming heritage building, we're..."

Pasta Of Melbourne

"Outstanding service, delicious food and great atmosphere. We had a table of 10 and everything was fantastic. Cannot recommend highly enough. The..."

Ashleighlaurenfranklin

"I thoroughly enjoyed the attentiveness of the staff and their flair for persuasion when it came to describing the night's specials. The food came out..."

Daniel

"Love the food and the place. The staffs are very attentive. I ordered the gnocchi and i have to say it is one of the best i have eaten in Melbourne...."

Crazy Foodie

"Monday work lunch. Service was exceptional but in a non-fussy way. The food was excellent. Folks had gnocchi and others a light pasta with clams,..."

Marc

"A lovely Italian dinner with live music on a Friday night! The pasta was cooked perfectly and my fav was the seafood pasta. Dessert was just ok...."

Annie13

"My workplace is just round the corner from Massi so I walk by during the day very often as I travel between our different CBD locations. I've always..."

Minda Barley

"The little brother to iconic Kew eatery Mister Bianco, Massi is inspired by chef and owner, Joseph Vargetto's travels through northern Italy and..."

Gastrology

"I’m a big fan of Mister Bianco, so Joseph Vargetto’s Massi became a must-visit when it opened in the CBD in May last year. Seating around 50..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Massi is one of my favourite restaurants, the atmosphere is wonderful. The staff are always welcoming and attentive. I have been there 3 times now..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"A sister restaurant of Mister Bianco, Massi is indeed another up and rising premium Italian restaurant in the CBD. Authentic flavoursome dishes..."

J88

"Service standard has improved a lots since first opening and it wasnt even bad before. Always good food, never disappoint but I like the way they did..."

Sambuca Sam

"Lunch at Massi, located on Little Collins, in section we have never explored before, the legal precinct. It seems almost like a place you have to..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"Great food, good service and amazing environment . Good place for catch up with friend (3-4 ppl) or dating . Pasta is the best! Oyster so fresh! And..."

Joychung

"Loved this place - my only regret is it's taken me so long to get here since it's been open! I don't understand the Zomato rating of 3.1 as all the..."

Wiggy285

"I went on a weeknight. The restaurant is very cosy. We had a few small starters and then with 2 mains. Food was ok. The braised octopus & squid..."

AC

"A colleague came to Melbourne from Sydney and I also wanted to take this opportunity to catchup with 2 of my ex-bosses, so it's time to search for..."

Sing Chongkijthavorn

"Loved it, delicious Italian meals and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had calamari, gnocchi, and squid ink spaghetti and cos parmesan..."

Sharon Booth

"Insta: melbfoodie_mark YT: MelbFoodieMark ** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne! - A beautifully Italian restaurant hidden on Little..."

MelbFoodieMark

"Ordered arancini, the zucchini flower and the duck breast. The arancini was my favourite. The duck breast was pink with crispy skin. Service was..."

Wenyi Tay

"Loved the swordfish! Very cool little restaurant. Will return..."

Danny Chow

"Totally amazing experience. One of the best Italian restaurants with wide variety of vegetarian options. Made my first anniversary totally memorable...."

jayati raichura

"Starters were amazing and slightly overshadowed the mains. The brisket could have been cooked longer as it wasn't falling apart. Butter was served..."

Jeremy Simpson

"Really enjoyed it! Food was fantastic with the Nonna's menu varied and filling with each dish on point. Waitresses are cute and friendly. Food is..."

Caleb Wu

El Rincon

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had two lovely times here at he El Rincon and loved the welcoming atmosphere as well as the very delicious food. We found this authentic jewel by..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"I first dined at El Rincon with a group of colleagues in late July (photos included) and the same group returned yesterday. Apart from tiny tables..."

Lin

"We enjoyed a nice tapas lunch here yesterday. The staff were helpful and friendly, the service was quick and the food was really nice. They offer a..."

Stu

"Just had dinner with my sister in law at this intimate little Spanish restaurant and wow! We were both extremely impressed with everything, from the..."

Veta Bajaj

"Delicious authentic food, wine and beer. Great atmosphere and staff were very accommodating even with our large loud group who stayed for 3 hours! We..."

Sophie Hodgson

"We were walking around the market to get coffee and got lucky because this small place was open. A friendly staff greeted and seated us. Tables were..."

Dian Octarina

"Excellent service and attentive wait staff! El Rincon is the real deal for authentic Spanish Tapas, Alcohol and Meals. I enjoyed this fantastic..."

Adrienne Awad

"I regularly walk past this place and decided to try it out one day. It's a little restaurant but has a lot of food to offer. It opens late and you..."

Hungry Koala

"Terrific ,friendly and welcoming place. Beautiful tapas and great wine list. Staff are friendly and knowledgable what a great accidental find. Will..."

Darrenchowman

"Great food, excellent service - highly recommended for a fabulous tapas meal. Yummy croquettes and friendly waiter. Lovely sitting outside under the..."

Fizz Dakin

"Absolutely beautiful. Everything hit the mark; authentic delicious food, incredible selection of drinks, beautiful decor and astonishing customer..."

Cazz

"This is my new favourite place. This quaint Spanish Tapas and Wine bar is close to the Queen Victoria Market and oozes with style, warmth and..."

CAZ MCLENNAN

"El Rincon is a Spnaish place in Queen Victoria Market. It has been opened for a few months now and already they are starting to see customers in the..."

Katherine Chiu

"Enjoyed a very tasty and delicious dinner last thursday night at El Rincon. Great food,service and ambience. Would highly recommend to..."

Katerina Potic Tasovski

"He encontrado este restaurant español despues de algun tiempo de vivir en Melbourne y ha sido una grata sorpresa la comida espectacular y su staff..."

Anna

"Great food,Big servings.Lamb melts in your mouth.Chicken and Pork chops were tender,Paella was delicious.A must try when you visit Queen Victoria..."

Apolmartinez

"Fantastic place. Very good place and food. Excellent food and very good actitudes. Very kind people. Excellent croquetas y montaditos chorizo...."

Alejandro Roig Hernández

"Awesome food and super friendly staff. I wanted to try some of the squid ink flavoured paella and they prepared some for me. Also, my kids eat only..."

Damir

"The little place is so cosy and beautiful with amazing food thats very authentic. The staff is absolutely stunning and the friendliest I've..."

Aldijana Dedic

"El Rincón is by far the most authentic Spanish restaurant I visited in Melbourne. Located next to Queen Victoria Market, this little gem has the..."

FFF

"Such a nice place in the heart of the city! It really reminds me of Spain! The best croquettas and the best sangria in Australia so far. We had 5..."

Wout Vervaart

"What a discover!!! I just found the most authentic spanish place in Melbourne if not in Australia. They have a great selection of tapas and wines...."

Mike

"Incredible service, amazing food and extremely pleasant environment. The atmosphere is enhanced by the perfect selection of music!Carlos and..."

Gavin Macleod

"Great food, great service, beautiful wines and awesome service from Carlos. Definitely worth repeated visits. One for locals and visitors to..."

Emergencyeats

"My husband HOWARD and I are on holiday from the UK we found El Rincon whilst exploring Victoria Market Manager Carlos and staff were friendly..."

Astrid Meadowcroft

"A great experience at a great restaurant! The food was amazing and the service was excellent. Highly recommending the paella and gambas..."

Eti

"Delicious food and a few complimentary dishes thrown in for good measure, great vibe and amazing location and very engaging staff.... will be back..."

Scott Anstey

"First time here ! Lovely place. Carlos was working and he is brilliant. Telling us about the specials. Lovely food and a couple of small..."

Todd Gilbey

"Excellent place to grab a little bite of Spain. The "Gallega Octopus" and the "Spanish Tortilla" were amazing! Don't hesitate to try this restaurant...."

B.blancoaramburo

"Great place for tappas! Love the wine especially and very friendly service from Carlos and Ana the chef! Will definitely be a regular here!!..."

Ilya Shteinberg

"We love this place. In the morning for an espresso and omelette, or the evening for sherry, tapas, or a delicious meal. So authentic, makes us think..."

David Benjamin

"Passing by and saw a sign for sangria on tap... why not stop. I'm beyond happy that we did. Outstanding service! Positive and welcoming vibe! Food is..."

Lass

"Melbourne’s favourite central food market is home to an array of multi-cultural cuisines, and El Rincon brings Spanish to the table. It’s part of..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"We stumbled into el Rincon needing coffee after the overload of the markets & had so much more! The tapas menu is extensive offering many tapas..."

Mirandajbw

"Good food, lots of variety and good vegetarian options. Great service (thanks Carlos!) attentive without being overbearing. Listen to Carlos when he..."

Bron Holdgate

"El Rincon, literally translating to "the corner", in reference to the location of the restaurant by Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market, is a small..."

Melbourne Culinary

"I highly recommend Eiir El Rincon a top class restaurant that offers REAL Spanish food served the traditional way with Sangria. The food was gourment..."

Aggie Koczwara

"El Rincón is an authentic Spanish Tapas bar located in the heart of the Queen Victoria Market. The restaurant boasts a large range of premium..."

Gastrology

"El Rincon is a beautiful little Spanish tapas wine bar located in the Queen Victoria markets. Everything they do here is authentic and based on..."

FOOD TRIP

"Can't beat freshly squeezed orange juice - on the house! Breakfast was very tasty and excellent customer service. Lovely little spot looking out on..."

Andrea

"Very good services! Amazing food is well!! My friend and I had very good time with them. I would like to visit them agin next time with my..."

Jiefeicarol

"Stopped in for refreshment after shopping. Drank some wine and shared some tapas. The food was all tasty the wine refreshing The service was great,..."

RandR

"Everything was perfect ,the staff is very friendly, the food is very good, the desserts are awesome! They have a large variety of wines, beers on tap..."

Altair Barsoom

"Great addition to Queen Vic Market! It opens till late and serves coffee and wine all day. Love it! The staff is amazing, had the meatballs and pork..."

Elynn Yong

"Viva El Rincon! what an amazing evening to mark my 30th birthday :) This place is full of character , sophistication and delecious wine. My tastebuds..."

Anna Akimova

"This place has a very cosy and feel to it and the staff are very helpful and friendly. The food is simple, but very tasty. This is a great place to..."

Leonardo Esposito

"The food is awesome and huge portion! Love the interior and atmosphere. Staffs are warm, friendly and super nice! Definitely coming back again and..."

Amy Chien

"Finally a Spanish place that doesn't sell boring paella!Great authentic Spanish food, large portions and incredibly reasonably priced!!..."

Elena

"Really good Spanish food. Excellent sea food paella!! Amazing croquet! And really delicious garlic & chili prawns!! Quite recommended. I'll come back..."

Sergio Morell Puche

"Great experience at El Rincon tonight. Excellent Sangria on tap, croqueta and paella. Shout out to the waitress who served us tonight; there is a..."

Bonnie Lau

"Restaurant started off saying they didn't have space for us inside despite us having a booking. Nonetheless, wanted to try the calamari and paella as..."

B Low

"This is easily the most authentic Spanish restaurant I have been to in Australia (I have lived in Spain and come from a Spanish family) Visiting from..."

Lachlan Norton

"Really authentic Spanish food. Tasted like home!!! Nice staff. Highly..."

Sara Gallego

"El Rincon turns out to be a warm place on a cold evening. We were served by two waitresses and my gosh they were so nice and welcoming, and yes..."

Karan Batra

"Located on the Victoria St side of Queen Victoria Market is this small, intimate, authentic Spanish tapas bar, run by some pretty amazing people who..."

Stephanie Rose

"Most amazing Spanish food in Melbourne! The mushroom & truffle croquettes are a must! Excellent customer service. Can't wait to come..."

Estefani Nieves

Cicciolina

87/100 (3624 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Ross Philpott

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

Aaditya Bajwa

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

Ashleigh Michelle

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

Ads Davies

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

Kon Tsigaras

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

G Craske

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

Kevin Fernandes

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

Judy Junyan Qi

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

Lupita Wijaya

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

Harrysingh Rawat

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

Simmyeats.Melb

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

Gerd

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

Tommi Taylor

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

Megan & Deon

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

Jo Eyweights

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

Richard V Hughes

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

Eric L

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

Vinny M

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

Quinn

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

Christopher & Marian

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

EatBeHappy

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

GG

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

BonBonV

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

FoodieMania

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

Pinch Of Bacon

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

Justin Lowe

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

Flowerbutton

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

Paul Delaney

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

Dean Pahek

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

ToorakM

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

Tomas

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

The Epicurean

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

Two Sheds

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

La Plum

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

Seasidefoodie

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

Sienna Thompson

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

Shazzamataz

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

StKildaYum

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

Laura

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

Brittany Duce

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

David Hewitt

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

Conisseur

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

Edward Schweitzer

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

Sandy Spud

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

Kelly Toft

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

Billyt488

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

Simon

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

Jimsghost

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

Onara

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

Fish

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

Michelle Peng

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

Yang Qi

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

Kristie Cronin

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

Mr Percival

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

Jen Brennan

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

Raukura Huata

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

Alisha

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

LoveSunday

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

Wendy

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

SB91

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

Decisive Cravings

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

Epicurean Of Southbank

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

Sdk1806

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

FoodieAboutTown

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

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

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

PiCi And BC

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

Sarah Kemp

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

Petit Miamx

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

Greedy Diva

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

Smarty_pants

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

Rocco

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

Bel85

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

John

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

Allycat22a

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

Eating Around Town

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

66JLJ

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

Luke Martin

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

Giovanniomar85

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

Larzapan

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

Daryljames

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

Matthew Counsel

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

Ms Seaside

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

Lady Nights

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

Caffineali

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

Likefood

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

Michael

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

Food Rambo

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

Gabrielle N

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

Li Li

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

Catherine R

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

Food Lover

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

KaraokeKlazzik

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

Sophia Howarth

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

Morningpoppy

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

Aj

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

Redthing

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

Frankll09

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

Janineskyer

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

Jingles

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

Justanotherwaitress

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

Italiano

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

George_Renee

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

MelbourneFergie

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

Ross_belinda

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

Tonyam11

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

Minnie

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

MalvernCustomer

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

Greg From Perth

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

Siobhán Pillai

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

Ross Elliott

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

Tragic_old_trout

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

BAL

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

J-Rod

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

Deb Shazam

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

Puddin

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

Becels

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

BNCI

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

Phineas

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

Matt Young

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

Maebee

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

Frank

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

Escargot

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

Froodette

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

Muriel Matters

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

Emma

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

Matty Mac

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

Roger Bosustow

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

Bluebird

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

Carlo Z

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

Rod Morris

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

Brenda Wang

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

Corrine

"Sensational food, service and..."

Rob Bowen

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

Lexi

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

Joseph Icken

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

Mark Wright

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

Brendan Cameron

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

Only Eat Local

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

Amanda

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

Jonathon Dempster

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

Pepper Pot

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

A Team

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

Wino 74

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

Patrick Mitchell

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

Carmilla5

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

Sirlunchalot

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

Rachel

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

Ald28

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

L.C

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

Francesca

"Yum food, yum..."

Chef

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

Kath

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

Lincolnlad

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

Phil

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

JLC

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

Andresfcm

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

Dom Behan

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

The Hungry Runner

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

Beverly

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

Marissa Tree

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

Dinner For Two

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

The Crowes

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

Momma Bear

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

Bne-eats

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

The Hungry Scorpio

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

Alex Lata

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

Old Style Chef

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

Aiken Drum

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

Andrew 'Cheddar' McGregor

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

Chanda Zendage

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

Sarah Higgins

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

Tomaz

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

Sandra

"Great..."

Sebastiano Armeli

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

Sky

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

Suzie

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

Foodeee

"Birthday Lunch. Everyone was..."

Stm96

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

FoodieMelb

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

Ellie

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

Anne

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

Michy

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

Eleanor

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

Vix

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

St Kilda Local

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

Stompy

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

Up.autkowsky

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

Ilovefood

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

Waz

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

Honkie

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

DT_Sanchez

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

SP

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

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

"Always a winner...."

Sally

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

GirlWhoEats

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

Ezio Hungary

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

Daniel

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

Jake

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

LKMELB

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

Aly

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

John Wintle

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

Droftim

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

Rachel

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

Missy

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

Lisa Sutherland-Fraser

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

Andie

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

Mark QN

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

Kat

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

Chindogucci

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

Fox On The Prowl

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

Madhu

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

Amanda

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

David

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

DanielB

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

Mike B

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

Claire O'Kane

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

Alex Cavallety

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

Tovia Va'aelua

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

Dirty Haz

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

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

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

stephen garth

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

kira kosh

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

Swell Traveller

Amiconi

87/100 (1288 ratings)

"The best Italian restaurant I have been too,beautiful fresh food,friendly staff and a great old fashion atmosphere.Highly recommend Amiconi..."

Anita Vicino

"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. Always a favourite of ours. The service and food is always first class. Michael is an excellent host who..."

Jill Maree Dixon

"We really enjoyed our meal and the service fantastic can't wait to come back to Melbourne and come back. A hidden secret traditional Italian..."

Debbie Natoli

"Just had the best meal I have had in a while. Service was amazing. The meals were big and full of flavour. Traditional Italian! Thank you Vince &..."

Dylan Mizzi

"Excellent meal the best gnocchi I've ever had and great..."

Margaret O'Neill

"Great food and great people. In the words of Molly Meldrum "Do yourself a favour" and try the calamari when you..."

Jason Webb

"Amazing as always. Want to try everything on the menu, but cant get past out favourites. Incredible service too. Must..."

Olivia Hazledine

"Lovely small Italian restaurant with a cosy atmosphere. Great food, great wine, great customer service - what more could you ask..."

Donna Tabone

"Best food in a long time!! Gnocchi was amazing, husband had Carbonara, also fantastic!! Wow, what a gem of a place. Definitely coming back for more..."

Bianca Dalton

"What a wonderful restaurant. Excellent food and service and amazing coffee. Just as I like it - Scalding! Thanks so much..."

Elizabeth Harris

"What can I say about this place, such an fantastic meal !!There were four of us dining, we thought we had booked ahead online, but somehow..."

Keith Eades

"With a craving for spag bol I made the right choice in heading to Amiconi. The staff were lovely, the service quick and they added in some garlic..."

Courtney

"I had a surprisingly wonderful experience at Amiconi! There are so many Italian restaurants in Melbourne and sometimes it’s tricky to know which..."

Mia Tua

"Delightful restaurant with handmade pasta and great sauces. Linguine and tiger prawns was divine. Tender veal. Old fashioned, gracious service. Small..."

Donna Hayes

"Authentic old-established Italian and excellent!Amiconi’s is a small, authentically Italian bistro in North Melbourne that has been..."

Veta Bajaj

"I've gone past this place on the tram every day to work and never expected anything, but this is a little gem hidden away in West Melbourne. Work..."

Andrew Mac

"Amiconi has the best Gnocchi I’ve ever had & the best staff. The customer service was really really impressive. Amazing atmosphere and such a..."

Ella

"Unbelievable!We first visited Amiconi approx 20 years ago and have visited quite a number of times since. Always pleased.The quality of the..."

Magpie

"Excellent authentic food with good service and a nice rustic decor. BYO is a plus.Both of the Calimari dishes both fried and grilled with..."

David McNeil

"Walked in on a Friday night, no reservations, near full, they made up a table for us, food came out super quick, main landed on the table as we..."

Dwayne Rendell

"Nicest meal we've had in ages. Friendly, efficient service. Best black risotto I've ever had, excellent pan fried calamari, simple but beautiful..."

Petar

"The gnocchi was lovely and smooth and the garlic bread was nice and generous with garlic which is good because there's nothing worse than garlic..."

Helen

"Amaconis' is definitely a money-making machine, and it does tell. The food is fantastic, but we found the rushed get-them-in-get-them-out a little..."

Phoenix

"We kinda stumbled into this place. We walked past this (on our way to another Restaurant). It was busy, had a 4.2 rate, so we tried it..."

Secret Taster

"Wow! Sensational! Attentive service, lovely atmosphere and divine authentic cuisine! Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. Will return..."

Ged

"So delicious! We decided on a quaint restaurant for a birthday dinner are must say we more than impressed with the friendly service, generous food..."

Charlie And Ko Reviews

"We recently went here after reading reviews and were not disappointed! Good classic home cooked Italian food. No fancy layout, just great staff and..."

Pub Grub Expert

"Great food. Great service. Love a place with history. Had the pasta of the day which had a beautiful duck and mushroom sauce. Would recommend to..."

Chris A

"This place us so homely. The food is a perfect comfort food italian style. Very fresh and very tasty. This is the perfect place to sit talk and eat...."

Misha

"Small cosy restaurant and very authentic Italian food. Antipasto plate to share and then Linguini Con Gamberi e Pistacchio for the main which was..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"This was a great last minute decision for dinner and I hadn't had carbonara for a very long time. The Caesar salad had a twist with balsamic vinegar..."

Krishna Brannigan

"Amiconi has been around for more than 50 years. I remember it as that great little place whet you could get 3 courses for $15!Well prices have..."

Marshall Segan

"This is a gem of a place,authentic Italian, warm hospitable staff great food, simplicity at its best- pasta was cooked perfectly sauce was tasty..."

Sugar_licks

"Great authentic Italian food. Terrific service. Very cosy atmosphere. Everything we tried on the menu was delicious. We cannot wait to come..."

Lgh_1

"May'17 update - Still love it and the meat is free range too!!Sept'16 - Love love love this place! It's always busy and the food is great...."

I. D.

"I've had recommendations about this place from a few people but finally managed to get there recently. It's a bit shabby but the place was packed....."

Jayne Jackson

"Good Italian food. Rustic pasta dishes. We had the shared plate and that was a good amount of food. The tiramisu was ok. I really liked the canolli...."

John Wall

"Pretty yumm. Not fancy or edgy like some of the restaurants and cafes in the area. I love fancy and edgy and too be honest I initially thought..."

Jeffery John Kingsley Yates

"Greatest place for authentic Italian food in Melbourne. Don't tell anyone else as it gets very crowded! The food is consistently AMAZING and staff..."

Frances Urqhart

"The best Italian meal I've had since being in Tuscany three years ago.The owners and staff are fantastic, felt like part of the family.The..."

Donm

"We ate there last night with a group of friends and decided on the $59pp banquet. A great selection of dishes with the eggplant parmigiana and..."

Chris Baldry

"Really enjoyed this place and the gnocchi were right up there and there deserts were pretty good as well. Would definitely recommend if you want good..."

Jm

"Seriously best Italian in melbs, I prefer to cook my own pastas but I Love there carbonara, great family service! Awesome venue with charecter...."

Mr Truth

"Amazing!!! We received awesome service and enjoyed delicious food. It will be hard to go anywhere else when staying in Melbourne in the future!! The..."

Ann Cunningham

"Delicious home style food and very generous serving sizes, the wine list is mercifully brief yet compliments the dishes on offer very well. The..."

Bill Richards

"came to the restaurant for my birthday and had the Da Vinci banquet it was AMAZING Every course was just at good as the last, i have uploaded a few..."

Anna Poleschtschuk

"Lives up to its rating. Amiconi is noisy,tightly packed and serviced by an absolutely marvellous staff which collectively gives the establishment a..."

Pwbgibbs

"Mums 75th birthday. We booked here for mums birthdsy and ordered the banquet and was amazing lots and lots of food . We couldn't fit any more food in..."

Nancy Ficorilli

"Very happy with the food and the service. Attentive without being over the top. Will..."

Ashley Foley

"Hands down best Italian in Melbourne. I dream about the calamari and tho I try and emulate the gnocchi I just can't get even close. This is a pizza..."

Gwen Peters

"The place had a warm, friendly feel to it. The staff were courteous and amicable, and our waitress was very helpful in her suggestions of how much we..."

Sheepish

"So much to like .. Excellent service, great pastas, veal & fish. If you have room for sweets, go the three deserts .., more than enough for three or..."

Willyrangers

"Nice surprise. We wanted good homestyle cooked Italian food and we weren't disappointed. Now I'm Italian and when you walk in and see a bunch of..."

Facebook User

"This restaurant I save for special occasions. It's not the fanciest but it warms my heart in every way. The staff, the home cooked flavours and the..."

Nemesia Shafaati

"Cosy little italian bistro. My parents have been coming here for years so I thought I'd continue the tradition.I was warmly greeted by the very..."

Angiemontana13

"Never disappoints. Beautiful flavours. The decor adds to the experience. Well..."

DP

"The Regular. This is my regular Italian restaurant. They are like family now after going there for several years. The service is exceptional to start..."

All Things Food Melbourne

"Love love love. Rib eye (bucket of sauce), Baby octopus yum. Quail yum. Chicken livers yum. Currently waiting for my passion fruit soufflé (cold)...."

B Thorn

"Lunch at Amiconi. If you're working in the area and want a semi-quick lunch, skip Amiconi. Our table of 6 (ok, there were a few of us for such a..."

Eat A Horse

"Very nice but I probably would not return. The menu choice & flavours were very good. Serve sides for mains were average for the price - which we..."

Lady In Red

"My first visit to Amiconi. I was given a warm welcome by Michele and his staff. My son and I enjoyed a wonderful meal during my recent visit to..."

Hilla2

"A traditional Italian restaurant that serves homemade style..."

Yanina

"Great lunch!. Lunch special is excellent value, service fantastic and beautiful food. Thank..."

Lou

"Continues to impress. Our party of four dined at Amiconi this week after a 20 year absence due overseas postings. It was a pleasure to meet Michael..."

Kevinski

"Searching the net for a nice restaurant in North Melbourne I decided on Amiconi after checking out their sexy website.Upon arriving my..."

Matt Johns

"The best Caesar salad in Melbourne. Also must try the balsamic calamari - all the pastas are perfect and fresh. Michael does a great job at adding a..."

James Huggett

"Good local Italian. This is a great little place for a nice atmosphere, great food and friendly service. I've only been on a Wednesday, so that..."

Andrew Smith

"If you are after something traditional , flavour , fantastic presentation and friendly staff. Amiconi would have to be one of the best places to go...."

Deneale Bennett

"Consistently great food, friendly staff and great environment. Love this place - have been going for about 20 years and its one of Melbournes best..."

Peter Gallagher

"I love this classic Italian family restaurant & have done for many many years. If you wish to experience friendly service & honest family style food,..."

Nicole Louise

"What a delightful meal experience...."

Lyn

"Consistently good. Went to Amiconi again last night, this time with interstate visitors. Food was very fresh and tasty. Homemade gnocci was a big..."

Joos

"Old favourite, still good. This restaurant fell off my radar for a few years, but have recently been a few times. Service always friendly and..."

Chillilou

"Italian Food at its best. This has to be the best italian restaurant going around , small , but the food never lets you down so much so that after..."

Enzo

"Quality meal. Really enjoyed the meal, calamari and eggplant parm are really..."

Mr Cafe

"Great Italian. I ate there last night with my partner and parents. We arrived at 6:30 and we were the only people there. It quickly filled up as we..."

Jon

"Me and my partner always go here. Like maybe once a week for the last 1.5 years. And there has never been anything to my disliking. Service is..."

Sara Orpana

"Perfect date. Enjoyed a lovely gnocci and profiteroles for dessert. Gnocci was to perfection. Would..."

U4220859

"Pasta perfection. We have been here several times over the last few months and on every occasion have found nothing to fault. The service is..."

Britishfoodie

"Great Food and Service. Nice cosy place which tends to fill up quickly so best to book ahead. Food is consistently great, as is the service...."

Sarah Marantelli

"Amazing!. Great italian food. One of the best antipasti I ever had! I can't wait to..."

Tomas

"Great little Italian restaurant. My wife and I went Friday night. Great spot, friendly staff, great food, byo, what else do you need. We had..."

Paul Roney

"Wow, what a lovely little restaurant! Great atmosphere, excellent service and the food is to die for. If you're after Italian this is the place to..."

Simon Yeo

"Little gem. Stumbled across Amiconi driving out of the CBD, looking for a quick meal to take home. Walked in as the restaurant appeared full bar a..."

MissT

"We were treated to the most amazing service in Melbourne and the most amazing Marinara! It contains seafood that is so fresh and moist it's like they..."

JC

"Amazing food. Worth every dollar and service is great. Always very busy for a reason and highly..."

Nathan

"Great gnocchi. Unpretentious but sophisticated Italian food. Ordered an antipasto plate to share, bread to share, linguini marinra for the wife, and..."

Oz SituAsian

"This is one for the favorites list. Cosy little place with excellent food and good service. We'll be..."

Greg Hatcher

"Wonderful food with wonderful staff. If you appreciate traditional Italian food then you can't go past this restaurant. Can't wait to experience it..."

Rebecca

"Warm Italian Classic. Usually packed but an option if you are eating out a little later. Great for a vegetarian with a vege parma on the menu.Best in..."

Melbourne Resident

"If you drive by - stop!. We came as a drive by (not my neighbourhood) and stopped because the restaurant was full on a Wednesday night and the diners..."

Clong

"Nice simple Italian food. It is a nice place. We had a set course meal for a our work Christmas party - it was good. Probably too much alcohol was..."

The_d_rock

"If you are a first timer to Amiconi's, you must try the banquet. Absolutely delicious. You will not be..."

Frank Marciello

"I have been dining at Amiconi for years and truly enjoyed my experience last Saturday. I started with their delicious bruschetta, followed with their..."

Melbourne Diner

"Eggplant parmagiana. Simply one of the best Italian restaurants that I have tried in Melbourne.The eggplant parmagiana is amazing here, as are..."

Brunny Girl

"BlueToad. Went there with a friend for lunch. We had the $28 express lunch which included a choice of entree, main and coffee, with a glass of wine..."

BlueToad

"Pat Forge. We booked a table for four and enjoyed great service, Wine was reasonably priced. Next time we'll BYO and hope the corkage charge is..."

Pat Forge

"Homely. Great homestyle food, you have to try the melt in your mouth gnocchi and eggplant parmagiana to name a few.Nice and cosy..."

You Had Me At Haloumi

"Home Style Italian. This is the place to go if you want to have good home style Italian food at a very reasonable price. Our first visit as we joined..."

Cedric

"Best Italian banquet. We went to amiconi last night for a bday dinner. Everyone ordered the banquet which cost $59 each. Corkage is only $3.50 per..."

Ladyjam

"Our original Italian choice was unfortunately closed on Mondays, so we asked our friend’s Italian friend, and they recommended Aroncino. They do..."

MePlusFood

Ca De Vin

87/100 (2336 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"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

Blue Stone Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"LOVED IT!! Pizza was incredible and my husband had the seafood pasta which was outstanding! Great service and lovely atmosphere. Can’t wait to go..."

LL

"What a great little gem! We ran in ten minutes before the kitchen closes and were served fantastic food, with a smile! ‘The Lebo’ was the best..."

Slikkermeijer

"Nice Sunday morning Breakfast brought us here as we were in the area, and my general rule of thumb when going to these places is putting their Big..."

Totto

"Great service and lovely traditional Mediterranean food, affordable, very filling portions and full of flavour, would go again anytime, thanks..."

John Blue Bravo

"Came here for dinner and it was beautiful! The gnocchi was soft and melts in your mouth. The pizza was so much better than 300 Gradi, Melbourne needs..."

Stephanie Jade

"Delicious food and great customer service. This is my go to pizza place. Had dinner here with friends and everyone was very happy with..."

Aamira

"went for my sisters birthday and they had Great food and service as well as atmosphere. And the best gelati I have ever had. Will definitely be going..."

Bella Grima

"I am a local and couldn't fault this restaurant. What a great place to have pizza, pasta etc. The pizzas are to die for! Staff are very attentive and..."

Julie D'Agostini Di Gianvincenzo

"Plenty of ambience in this fresh new restaurant. Window table for four booked. First time here for us. Very friendly staff brought water to..."

Phillip And Cherie Holmes

"Yummy pizzas and Mediterranean dishes. The coffee is really good and they have a nice selection of cakes. The staff here are super warm and friendly..."

Delish1984

"Sarah the waitress was very attentive and accommodating.Food was served promptly and was very delicious.Atmosphere is warm & friendly and..."

Andrew Giudice

"Amazing, amazing Italian food, some of the best I've ever had in Melbourne! We had the special, squid ink tagliolini and it was better than..."

Natalie Kate German

"Embracing the whole Mediterranean cuisine taken to another level,using daily sourced market fresh quality ingredients,made with passion & served..."

Salvatore Caccioppoli

"Blue stone kitchen used to be The Third Place there's new management really lovely people and the food is really good I recommend you give it a try..."

Caz

Zurouna

"Had the $49 banquet. Everything was tasty... good value and super yummy. Highly..."

Lin B

"Visited here on NYE, which could be a reason the service was a little slower. However, the food was superb. Another great accidental Halal find while..."

Food Perspective

"Solid Lebanese south of the yarra. Za’atar Calamari a highlight..."

Mounir Kiwan

"This place has really good food! Fresh, amazing sense aroma and just delicious! I would reckon, the waiters need to be more proactive as they tend to..."

Miya

"Love everything about this restaurant. Authentic Lebanese food. Full of flavour, ambience cosy but spacious, welcoming but funky. Great service! Love..."

Elle T-S

"Love love love this place! Fantastic! Consistently delicious tasty food! Highly recommend! Have been here for dinner a few times and each time it was..."

Natalie Grant

"Absolutely delicious food and great service! We had an amazing evening with our table of 10! We had the banquet and it was so filling and the timing..."

Anna Yaroslavsky

"Amazing Lebanese restaurant. I have been there few times. Very tasty food and Lebanese coffee.My favourite appetisers are cheese cigars, Fatosh,..."

ReemBesher

"Zarouna is really an awesome Lebanese restaurant in South Yarra. Just near to Chapel Street over Toorak Road. The restaurant has a magical atmosphere..."

Soham Roy Chaudhuri

"Had a booking for a Saturday night for 25 people. Service was outstanding, food was amazing and the vibe was perfect. We all had the banquet and..."

Michael Wayburne

"really good, fresh traditional Lebanese food. Nice venue. friendly, somewhat inefficient service but the great food and friendliness made up for..."

JS

"It was Sunday evening, great day for going out to a restaurant with the family, we pick up zurouna, the food was great and fresh, awasome atmospher,..."

Thecheftable

"Really good authentic Middle-Eastern food - mainly Lebanese. Service was friendly and efficient too. Decor is simple and modern, nothing special...."

Li-La

"We had the set menu, and wow just amazing. The service was great and so friendly. We had no idea what was coming so ate too much from the starter,..."

Live_in_melbourne

"@zurouna- This was the first time we went to this restaurant. It’s authentic Middle Easyern food leaning towards the Lebanese mainly. The..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"I think I have got a crush on one of the staff members! That might have factored into my rating :) Good food, fairly priced.Nice vibes overall. No..."

Homer

"Beautiful food and service! The decor could use an upgrade but we had a delightful experience here. The meat is cooked perfectly and there is so much..."

Georgia Sing

"Took the missus out for her birthday cause I've heard good things about this place.It's a nice venue. And the staff are lovely.Food..."

TheyCallHimX

"Amazing food. Incredible service. Fantastic staff. Each time, Every time!! Definitely recommend the banquet - best way to get a decent taste of..."

Ted Bajjali

"Totally brilliant! Amazing food and the staff were wonderful and attentive. We had 3 small plates and a main all to share ( the Egg plant&..."

Angela.balson

"Fantastic atmosphere with equally amazing food. Great range of dishes and exceptional service.Perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with..."

Andrew Jezard

"Small but busy restaurant with delicious food and friendly attentive helpful staff. The banquet is excellent value and the desserts are to die for...."

AbbyW

"One of the best places for middle eastern cuisine in Melbourne.excellent service, excellent food. do not forget to try Za'tar Calamari..."

Roshanak Samadirad

"Atmosphere: Came on a hot sunday arvo for lunch in a group. Besides two other people dining outside the place was empty. Spacious seating both inside..."

M&B

"Great food & service. Really enjoyed a lovely meal, staff were very attentive. The Moroccan lamb was full of flavour, loved the complimentary..."

Leonie White

"This place is so good. The food was amazing and it's great to share. We had the Moroccan lamb and Shish something or other chicken. A great combo for..."

Luke Newman

"Lovely place to take a date, we had a banquet and it was amazing. Portions are generous and customer service was great. Would highly recommend..."

At Junior

"The calamari dish is the best way to eat calamari known to man. It is generous, tender, slightly charred, with a light squeeze of lemon adding just..."

Kate

"First visit with the family to zurona on sunday night, the food was nice and fresh, the stuff were attentive and welcoming, on the negative side it..."

Waleedelbaz74

"Location is good, the design is great, service very attentive and food quality was of a high standard. 7 people with food and plenty of drinks at..."

HeraldSun Reviews

"Excellent food! Best Middle Eastern food I've tasted in Melbourne so far. Food is always fresh and full of flavour. It's 100% authentic and it's..."

Lord Vega

"After hearing Zurouna being spoken of very highly and deemed 'the best authentic Lebanese restaurant' in Melbourne we decided it was worth trying on..."

Farzana

"A hidden gem in Melbourne. Great ambience complimented by yummy food. The portions are decent and presentation immaculate. This is now on my list of..."

Chetna Gakhar

"100% my favourite place to eat out. No regrets with their banquet. You've gotta try it, you'll leave so full and content. The flavours are so..."

LookingForFood

"I had a beautiful birthday dinner here - we got the banquet plus a bottle of Lebanese wine and cocktails. Service was wonderful and the meal was..."

Bianca Baykara

"The food was great. Service needs improving though. We were still eating our entrees when the mains came out at the same time. Very strange. By the..."

Trish Armstrong

"Love love loveee this place! The food is excellent, the Shish tawouk ( which actually one of my favorite dishes ever) and the hummus was super!..."

Lanaa

"We ordered a range of entrees as well as mains. Every dish was exceptional, made to authenticity. The freshness of the ingredients came through in..."

Tabi Ei

"Very enjoyable food and varied menu. Wonderful flavours and generous serves. Loved the dips,fresh and flavoursome with very generous serve of breads..."

Sally Steele

"selected ingredients，and good services！the sausages r mixed with various herbs. and the dessert plate tastes lovely！such a mouthwatering..."

Old King/kt

"Amazing middle eastern food...servings are small but food is delicious! Went with a group of six and everything was beautiful. Service was..."

Prahran Local

"We love this place. Authentic middle eastern and modern cuisine. We booked the place for our wedding and tried it successfully beforehand. Not a..."

Dina Kerr

"Amazing food and service!Zurouna is great value for money and their food is always tasty (definitely get the calamari and lamb kofte). They're..."

NJ

"Mid-high price range of Middle Eastern food with a homely taste but good value. Managed to get a last minute table for 4 on a Friday night at 8pm....."

Joey Wong

"Hmmm, what can I say about this meal. It reminds me of the time I was climbing a mighty mountain in Alaska. When we got to the top we have a..."

Massi Bass

"Zero in on Zurouna. This Middle Eastern place has only been around for a year or two, but it's a very welcome addition to the inner south, even more..."

Missdelish

"Great service with friendly staff. Ambience was very good with middle eastern music playing and an open setting. Food was amazing. Will be visiting..."

Misha

"My goodness! Just arrived back home from my Lebanese food fix. It was sensational. Hospitality fantastic, food to die for and the atmosphere..."

Jim Wilkinson

"Zurouna: A word meaning visit us- implying in this context to drop in and indulge in a delicious meal. Fantastic location, excellent service and warm..."

Mariposa

"Elegant placeGood quantity for two ( mixed grill. Fatoush. Hommos) But expensive (51 dollar) The restaurant was empty when we arrived..."

Mosha

"Really enjoyable experience. The food was great, the setting atmospheric and the service very adept. Try the haloumi and the vegetable tagine...."

Tian

"Loved this place!Great atmosphere!We trialled a few dishes and were very impressed!The desserts were beautiful!Would certainly go..."

Tekah Kisharn

"Wow, what a find. Our party of four loved it here. Beautiful fresh tasty modern Lebanese food. We couldn't fault it for taste, value and service. ..."

Two Sheds

"Had dinner there last night and the food was exceptional very authentic Lebanese flavors with an uplifted modern style balanced well together ,..."

Roben

"I had banquet mezza- $55pp and was pleased with the range of dishes served. Food is fresh and yummy. Service is great and friendly.Seating..."

LifeForFood

"Love this place!!!! my favourite restaurant. Having lived in the middle east for 10 years...I love the food here..fresh , authentic and the owner is..."

Shreerao7

"Nice food, great service. Very happy with the food, dips, mains and specially the delights. Been there two times; Both times every thing was great...."

Pegah.paquita

"Dropped in.. As invited by their website we "dropped in" after an early evening film at the Como over the road. A balmy evening so we sat outside...."

Silvers

"Great food but Poor Service. I was looking forward to my meal here after reading the rave reviews. I have to admit the service could have been more..."

Saranya Radha

"Amazing food!! I'm of Lebanese decent and the food is better than my mum has ever cooked. My mother is an outstanding cook, the food is just that..."

Zed

"One of the best places for Middle Eastern/labanees food. Different fantastic dishes. MUST..."

Mohammed Alzubaidi

"Delicious. A little pricey, but worth it. Went there with 2 friends, and had the dip platter, cauliflower, & falafel as entrees. Ordered lamb cutlets..."

Karine

"Fantastic food, delicate flavours, elegant interior too, had a great lunch sitting..."

Badapple

"Absolutely excellent food and service. Wine list could be..."

Cath Morris

"Great food and great..."

Juan

"Food was really great, service was fantastic. Very friendly staff. Highly..."

Nad H

"Loved the variety on the set menu, went here with a group of friends on a Saturday night, great food and..."

Foodjunkie

"Excellent food and service was good to. Lots if good quality food and some of the best mezze. Well done we will be..."

Mercs

"Really great tasting Lebanese food. The banquet was fresh with a lot of variety. I was really full after the meal. Ive been back a second time and..."

Hungry Tum

"Delicious!. The food is here is so tasty!! Went here with 3 friends before watching a film, the food came out quickly and it had fantastic middle..."

Theresa M

"Amazing middle eastern best ive ever had by far! Great value / will definitely be..."

Angelique M

"One of my favorite places. This restaurant is really great , very tasty food and great service , please stay the same and keep your high standards..."

Momojaan

"Great location on a warm night, got lots of dishes to share, all tasty. Calamari a highlight. Probably on the pricey side for serving sizes but a..."

Stella Gold

"Turkish Delight!. Came here on a Saturday night, no need for a reservation but the place as buzzing! Seated and were brought drinks quickly...."

SazRaz

"Came here in a group of 14 for lunch today. The decor was great, the service was good and the food was impeccable!For our..."

SezW

"The food was so delicious and the staff are really sweet too. I highly recommend and will definitely be coming back. Nice to eat somewhere that is..."

Tommy Boyce

"Wow! Yum yum yum!! Amazing and authentic lebanese food. Great setting also. Banquet was delicious and generous servings! Can't wait to..."

Melbourne Food Blogger

"Oh wow! This place took me back to the Middle East, the food is delicious and so authentic. The music was spot on. At times when it’s hard to..."

Abdurahman Katamish

"Well I am writing this review as we wait for room in our stomach's to fit in dessert. This place is a blast, friendly staff, great atmosphere, plenty..."

Chip Ip

"We were very unimpressed by this place from the start. We had made reservations for 5 only to arrive to find that there was no table for us. They..."

Bahjat Alirani

"Comfortable and inviting space on busy Toorak Road, where you can have authentic Lebanese cuisine made only with the freshest and highest quality..."

Christo Hattingh

"Delicious Lebanese cusine, lamb cooked to perfection, calamari was also fantastic. Rustic wholesome tastes, highly recommended, service was warm and..."

Winston Ng

Dalmatino

"Had a celebratory dinner at Dalmatino yesterday. I must say the food exceeded our expectation. Caterina and Liz have created an amazing atmosphere at..."

Royz J

"Great friendly service. Beef cheeks were nice and..."

James Stuart

"NOTE - this review was done when the original owner owned it. It has now been sold to some Feminists. I will leave my original review but i no longer..."

Davor Baresic

"The food was a bit hit and miss, the staff were very nice, but the music was quite..."

David Mendelson

"Loved it! The service was amazing, we felt very well looked after. Staff are very friendly and professional. The food is very homely, and absolutely..."

Anupam Sharma

"Visited last night with my partner for dinner and the whole experience met our expectations. Every order that arrived on our table was presented well..."

Bill Kats

"The menu has changed from Croatian to more generally Mediterranean but is very tasty from entree to dessert. The staff were friendly and attentive..."

Lukas Matovinovic

Simply Spanish Bourke Street

86/100 (1219 ratings)

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"Spanish is one of many go-to foods for us. We love visiting Spain and love their food there and anywhere else. On a short visit to Melbourne and..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"It was my first time here and I went with my work crew. I must say I was so amaaaaaaaze by the quality of food. I’ve never had what I reckon was a..."

LenaIsabelle

"Food 3.5/5Service 5/5Ambience 4/5Came on a Tuesday night quite early so we had our choice of seating, with indoors and outdoors..."

Kwee

"Simply Spanish is most well known for serving up the best paella outside of Spain. I remember my eyes lighting up when I saw the big pan of paella! ..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Voted the best paella outside of Spain! This is their city store, the original is in South Melbourne Market. It’s still as busy and bustling full..."

Kris L

"Fairly good Spanish food in Melbourne CBD. This place is near my work place hence I have been here quite a few times. They have really good Paella..."

Cavin Daniel

"We came to dine in on a busy Thursday lunch. We ordered a roasted cauliflower salad and a paella special of the day. We were told by the..."

Hoang Trang

"Quality Spanish tapas. All of the tapas were flavoursome and cooked perfectly. Crispy where it needed to be, seafood was handled respectfully,..."

Linda

"Simply Spanish is serving, as the name suggests, uncomplicated traditional Spanish food. They recently had a Moro Masterclass at their Bourke street..."

Olive Sundays

"The beef cheek on potato mash with Moro Intenso EVOO was our favourite dish from the event – the flavours of this beautifully hearty dish was..."

Gastrology

"We went to an event at Simply Spanish today and had the amazing opportunity to try their signature paella dish which recently was crowned the..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Simply Spanish is a safe option for Spanish food, located in a contemporary food courtyard. I love the large paella pan cooking outside on..."

Flying Forward

"A nice Spanish restaurant hidden in the by-lanes of Bourke street. My first experience of Spanish cuisine and it was a great experience. The service..."

Sunil Nataraj

"Very good español food. Like paella best! Service is also great. Recommend: king prawns, paella, last item of Tapas(forget the..."

Mufeng Du

"Choripan Montadito & Bravas. The bravas and salad was okay :) tasty tho. Yet the choripan montadito is amazing! Basically it was chorizo hotdog..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Finally got to try the paella from Simply Spanish. Packed with flavour and the rice was cooked well. It feels like an authentic experience. I think..."

Tinmans Treats

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I have been here many times and the paella doesn’t get any better than this. It is especially busy during..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"The Spanish seafood rice is soooooo nice. The portion is big for two people. And the service is good as well. Full at night so better book before..."

Yuxi Li

"Friendly and lovely service. Dishes are tasty and garlic prawn is the one must order! Really impressive and irresistible. Went with my friends and we..."

Ying Fang

"I love Spanish Food! This place is great even though it's a little hidden and tucked away. It's a great vibe. The option of Sangria Jug and Seafood..."

Nay Nay

"Really cute place and the food was tasty! The staff were so lovely! We ordered everything on the tapas menu and the seafood paella. Everything was..."

Virgil

"Took my Japanese work colleagues to this restaurant and what a wonderful dining experience. We opted for sharing several large dishes (Raciones) with..."

Mira Listar

"Unfortunately today i was so hungry so I don’t have any photos of the beautifully presented food. But everything was a delish. The ceviche, is well..."

Fabian Diaz Moreno

"Simply Spanish is a great place with great atmosphere. The food has perfect decorations. Staff here is nice and friendly. The Paelle tastes a little..."

Jessie Foodie

"I haven’t never had these delicious foods ever!!!!!We cannot stop eating. I recommend happy hour for drinking:pThe waitress is quite kind..."

Mimi

"Freshly made Paella, not dry at all, generous portions and good value. Most of the staff were Spanish speakers, they may not all be from Spain, but..."

José

"Quite a pleasant experience, the feel is quite how you say Espanol. The wine and food was delightful, perhaps the Paella was a little dry and don't..."

Kenji Maratimo

"My friends and I went here for dinner the other night after our meeting. We wanted to try something different so we decided on Simply..."

Hashwina Vimalarajan

"Came here for lunch with my dad. My dad ordered the Paella- which looked and smelled amazing, and he said tasted amazing too, and I got the Special..."

Maddie Kingham

"Came here for dinner with some coworkers and had a great time with their lovely staff. We orders the seafood paella and some pintxos from their new..."

Emma Rangel

"Came here for a work colleague birthday lunch. Great lunchtime environment with live music in the courtyard. Quick and friendly service and the..."

Dan

"Had dinner her last week. Tapas were quite average except for the mushrooms which were scrummy. But the seafood paella was fabulous and a huge serve..."

Melbournefoodie1901

"Simply Spanish is simply that - good,decent priced Spanish food. Good choice of paella (will try the prawn next time - order ahead as there is a 30..."

Arijit Das

"This place has it all. Great food, great friendly service and most importantly great value for money considering it is in the CBD. Definitely worth a..."

Red 5

"I went there for happy hour and it was awesome. Having good sangrias and spanish beers. Ambiance pretty nice and fun spanish music. Great services..."

Jess

"Good prices Tapas night on thursday, we tried all of them !! amazing food and staff pretty kind! ..."

Juan B.

"Amazing ! Went there for a friends birthday! We had some paellas , tapas and mains , beef cheek was my favourite and pork belly so Juicy ! @..."

Richie

"Amazing food. I went there because I felt like tapas night. I was in the city close by. The tapas were tasty and fresh. Mains were also amazing. The..."

Soren Medina

"The $17 express lunch was quick and tasty and the included sangria complemented the meal beautifully. The Spanish music, the Spanish accents all..."

Bazz

"Wonderful place and great food. Don't understand why it only rates 3.2... The mushroom starter is fantastic and the slow cooked beef rib is juicy and..."

Facebook User

"Warm service and good food. We went in at 2:45pm hoping to get the $17 lunch deal. At first they said the kitchen was closed but then they quickly..."

Kimmy_desu

"Service was great! Happy waiters, quick service. Food was tasty, though small. I would go here again, though I think there is better value for..."

Nate

"Pretty cosy place just few shops down from Queen Victoria Market. Prices are definitely affordable and portions is just enough for one. Especially..."

Besleo28

"I had an enjoyable evening here. It was a bit hard to find - a hidden gem of yummy authentic Spanish food. Tapas tasted great. I highly recommend..."

An Antelope

"For a quick bite across the street from my wife's office, this does not disappoint. Quick friendly service with yummy familiar Spanish flavors. Papas..."

Chad

"Excellent find, beautiful lunch mid week. Food is fresh, vibrant and delicious. Cute little twists on spanish classics - smoked chicken + squid in..."

Sagar Puri

"Very delicious and tasty Spanish food menu.. We had the paella and tapas and really enjoyed it! Thanks for the great service and evening!..."

J88

"Wonderful restaurant for all! Perfect for a beautiful Saturday night dinner. Delicious Cured Salmon, Squid Croquettes and Gourmet Seafood Paella....."

Ivan

"Highly Recommend. 5 stars for Simply Spanish CBD. I went with a couple friends for lunch and we started lunch off with their red wine sangria. For..."

Ajsiwa

"5 star lunch!. Fantastic staff and even better food! Absolutely loved our lunch there today. Highly..."

Erindoidge

"Great food and gluten free lots of vegetarian options and the paella is soo tasty and gluten free bring it on..."

Miguel

"Great find! Booked in the dinner set menu with work colleagues. For an extra $20 we had the matching wines with our tapas. What a great deal! Loved..."

Arabellamr

"Great for a team lunch. Went to Simply Spanish for a team lunch a few weeks ago. The food was great and the service from the staff from the time we..."

Little Babushka

"Spanish 2.0. Good food; great service.Second Simply Spanish I am visiting. is it the Spanish culture? Because both times the the service was..."

V Thomas

"Just had lunch today and we loved it, not the first time that we're going there and we are always enjoying how attentive the staff are "tired of..."

Elvis

"WOW. This is the best Spanish food outside of Spain,at one stage I closed my eyes and thought I was back in Barcelona that is how good this food..."

Stevemooney

"New menu. Have been here a few times but heard about the new summer menu, so took my wife for dinner as was curious to try it. I think I loved..."

Giorgio John

"Best lunch ever. The lunch was great, definitely my option is the Paella of the day, delicious!-----20 Nov, 2014-----Tapas..."

C Salazar

"Om nom nom. Both me and my hubby work in the CBD, and often end up eating in the city, before heading home to the 'burbs.We've eaten at Simply..."

In_the_blender

"Great food, great people, I love this place. Keep up the good work guys! Chefs Daniel and Ricardo are interactive and friendly amongst customers and..."

Hungryhippo88

"Scumptious!. Got this chicken stew dish, in a sort of tomatoey-white wine based sauce, with couscous, and the stew was hearty, zesty, with a complex..."

Trimac20

"Great dinner + wonderful staff. Never wrote a review before but felt the need to after dinning here. Ate here on a Friday night with a scooupon and..."

Kwok Lam

"Want a Paella? Best in the World (2018). Nice open atmosphere at the South Melbourne Market. Loved the Greek Lamb Paella with a Tom Collins! Sit..."

Tony Wenz

"8 of us work colleagues went here early on a Thursday evening for dinner. Place soon filled up so I recommend booking. The waitress alerted us to the..."

Karen Edwards

"What a find! Everything we had was delish! Paella with seafood and another with chicken were both very good. The desserts were surprisingly good as..."

Leah RTK

"Delicious menu with a wide range of mouth watering Spanish dishes. The crumbed chicken ribs was great, the seafood paella was generously..."

Q H

"Absolutely amazing paella - very generous portioning of the seafood and meats, the paella was just packed with..."

Johnson Huynh

"IG: melbfoodie_mark 📍Simply Spanish, Melbourne Finally got a chance to visit Simply Spanish! Visited for my friend's birthday. We got Croquetas,..."

MelbFoodieMark

"Really yummy food, you can have a great dinner just ordering through the tapas menu, although the paella are delish too. Staff all super friendly...."

verity

"Great food and service to suit. The paella is almost fresh and consistently good. The prices are a bit high but I guess the fact that I return..."

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