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"Great experience made even better by lovely staff. The food was very high quality with fresh ingredients. We shared 3 pizzas and a pasta between 6...."

Melbourne Foodie

Good Food Good Mood

"Drinks on the deck... superb location particularly while the sunsets over the beach.Didnt get a chance to try the food this visit but we will go..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"We stumbled across Mr Lawrence while strolling around Port Melbourne! The location is ideal, so pretty! You can overlook the whole Port. The store..."

South East Nibblers

"Great location. Good service. Pretty good tapas. Slightly pricey, but reasonable sized tapas meals. Would highly recommend this place if you’re..."

Linda

"Ambiance and location is good, value for money is great but the food wasn't amazing it was just ok. The pizzas were certainly the standout as we..."

Samantha Riely

"Very good falafel, as was the sumac chicken wing starters, the pizzas here are probably the best baked bread pizzas I’ve had, really really good ...."

Izzfizz101

"My overall impression of this place was everything pleases. I could not fault it except for some of the decor but the food and the service was great...."

Bertram Daniel

"Went with living social voucher, so the value weighted against the price we pay is very very good. Housed wine is at average level, every entree..."

Yolanda Wong

"This was a little surprise. Mr Lawrence has moved out of the london and into its own residence with beautiful views In Port melbourne...."

Plummy Loves Yummy

"My friend and I went to Mr Lawrence on a Groupon voucher for the first time tonight. This is a great little place, the staff were welcoming and..."

Toni Pascoe

"Always great food! Change in venue hasn't been a negative thing either! Drinks can get a little expensive so beware!Mostly service is great..."

Flopsymopsy

"Amazingggggg food, especially the BBQ chicken & date balls. The layout is funky & cosy. The staff were really friendly. We will definitely be..."

Jessica

"Beautifully crafted dishes! Full of mouth watering flavours, that are very unique to their cuisine.My favourite dish was the basturma..."

Elysium

"Mr. Lawrence is a middle-eastern restaurant in Port Melbourne that brings the relaxed vibes from the beach across the road. The décor is colourful..."

Olive Sundays

"Loved the decor and presentation of this restaurant. Awesome view of the beach. Food was very tasty and flavoursome. Would definitely recommend!..."

NH

"Came here for a delicious meal on a week night. The place wasn't overly busy, however the service was impeccable none the less. The food was..."

Lauren.as

"A big switch-up has seen Mr Lawrence moving from its old digs at the London Hotel to the previous home of its sister restaurant, Tenpin. The large..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Mr Lawrence has bid farewell to its home at the iconic London Hotel, and started afresh down the road in a vibrant new standalone venue at 67 Beach..."

Gastrology

"Tasty Middle Eastern dishes, great wine list, $10 Turkish pizzas on a Monday, great service. I haven't been since they moved locations (such a shame..."

Lou

"Mr Lawerance is the place to be on a Monday night in Port Melbourne. If you can, reserve a table as it was very busy. We ordered the Monday night..."

Split The Bill

"Very interesting, superbly cooked and tasty dishes here - well set up for sharing. Brilliant Monday deal on Turkish pizza means it's always packed..."

George Cockerill

"Love this welcome refurbished version of the classic The London. The food is always delicious, fantastic selection of wine and beer and the..."

Griffo

"We were booked for dinner on a Saturday night. It was fairly busy but thankfully we got a window seat overlooking the ocean. The decor of the place..."

Rit Vika

"Had a birthday dinner for a group of 14 here on Saturday. It was easily organised. The suggestion of a set menu was good. The food was very tasty. My..."

Leslie Davis

"I recently discovered Mr Lawrence and it's already one of my fave summer spots. My preference is the share tapas plates and I highly recommend the..."

Manda Dolly

"We'd booked for lunch on a Sunday at Mr Lawrence at the London on the corner Princes and Beach st in Port Melbourne. It was reasonably busy inside..."

Andrew Turner

"Impeccable Turkish cuisine, & really great staff. Decent prices as well. edit: I've been here 3 times now and re-rating to a 4.5 overall (first..."

Chris

"We have had many a time here at The London with friends and family. And I heard around the grapevine that they are looking to redevelop the..."

John

"Summer is here and nothing better than a cruisey Sunday session at one of the many tables with ocean views. It's funny that I have been going for..."

Big Al

"Tried the $10 Turkish pizzas on a Monday. The food and drink was superb and the waiter was so attentive and polite. The menu was so interesting. I'll..."

Kimberley Shadbolt

"Great food , great service , we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere .The Turkish pizza are highly recommended .Although this place is..."

Aniiyyo

"Chickpea Squid - Amazing! To die for!Lamb pizza - freshly baked, soft bread with delicious minced lamb.Sticky date pudding - was a good..."

Ann Onymous

"In 1 word. Sensational, Pussycat loved it as well, great service and beautiful food, what else could one want on a Sunday afternoon, view is also..."

Peter Emmerson

"Was really pleasantly surprised by the the food at this restaurant! Loved the turkish pizza, would definitely like to go back to take advantage of..."

Keen For Cuisine

"Great food and fantastic service! We had meatballs, lamb pizza and chicken tangine. All very delicious! Great location too :) I highly recommend Mr..."

Christine Naumovski

"This is fast becoming my favourite restaurant, I've come here an embarrassing too many times in the last few months. Good service, beautiful view if..."

L

"The food was great. Staff were friendly. I had Turkish pizzas with red wine. Beautiful location. Definitely will visit again soon. Check this out..."

Christian Eliab Ratnam

"Amazing Turkish pizza!!! Monday night they have pizza specials, definitely worth the visit!! Beautiful location. Also great for drinks on night out,..."

Stephanie Watts

"5/5 - Oh what a gorgeous location! Sit outside on a warm sunny day and enjoy the views - especially at sunset! This place does amazing..."

ToorakM

"Been here a couple of times for work lunches. Nice location with views of the Spirit of Tasmania. Food portions, even pizzas are not large so you can..."

Miffy

"Place is beautiful and great location. The food is amazing. Always bring friends here because I know they will like the food and the..."

Nicky M

"The Turkish pizza's are delicious and the Turkish flavours have a great modern spin . We sat out the front looking over the road at the water and..."

Amber KH L

"Amazing Middle Eastern flavours in a beautiful setting whether it be outside watching the gorgeous sunset in Port Melbourne or inside in the..."

Steve Levon

"We recently stopped into Mr Lawrence for a quick bite and were pleasantly surprised. The food was tasty and the staff were friendly and attentive. We..."

Ash McCallum

"A definite favourite ever since they were able to find us a last minute table on Valentine's Day a couple of years ago. Excellent food, the lamb and..."

Lizabeth

"Some friends and I dropped in on a Sunday afternoon and it was the perfect choice for a sunny summers day. The food was delicious with great flavour..."

Finger Lickin

"This is my local and I LOVE it! Food, view and service is fantastic! Flavours and menu is awesome and caters to all food allergies! Define highly..."

Meghan

"my wife and I had lunch last week and we really liked it, the menu has a great choice and what we tried was very tasty, a broad selection of beers..."

Howardpeter243

"Catch up the girls for an early dinner... Loved the prawn haloumi fritters (yummy)...friendly staff, great atmosphere, cosy. Awesome local..."

Ang

"We were out and about in port Melbourne and hungry. The building has been around forever so we thought we'd give it a try. We were pleasantly..."

Christine A

"Fantastic venue with friendly staff. The pizzas were absolutely amazing and you get a great view of the ocean. Highly highly recommend this place...."

Emily Russell

"Went for lunch with a visitor from the UK on a Thursday. Really impressed with the service (both speed and friendliness). The dishes were all..."

MrsChoosy

"Good for vegetarians! Stopped in on a Monday lunch - $10 pizzas - perfect. We had a variety of dips pizza and salad. All fresh, nicely presented,..."

Sean Mitchell

"Really nice restaurant on the waterfront in Port Melbourne! The honey and orange pork ribs were delicious! As was the watermelon salad! The Turkish..."

Heidi

"Great location + Fantastic Food + Nice Beer on Tap. This place is more than value for what you pay for, especially in in such a prime location. Heard..."

Anguli Mala

"In summer this place is highly recommended- delicious craft beers, excellent food and friendly staff. I would recommend the pide pizza and chicken..."

Elizabeth Rose

"Great informal restaurant, which serves beautiful fresh food. We dined with children (5pm) & they were also catered for well.Great service &..."

Food Lover

"Fantastic place with friendly staffs and cozy space. Make sure you stop by here to chill under the summer sunshine if outside already felt too hot..."

Helenaconia

Irene

"I feel that this will become a new favourite. Great fit out with quality food that made me want to eat it all..."

Nathan W

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FoodieAboutTown

"A healthy lunch. A cafe that serves plenty of healthy food, the falafels are..."

Bower

"Food fabulous. Service..."

CeraK

"...a stylish yet cosy place for a meal, in an almost unmatched location across from the beach. Where things have changed, they are exclusively for..."

Fatcat

"Four dinner visits and great every time!The lamb & pinenut boureks and the ricotta & spinach fritters are just amazingThe broadbean falafel..."

Bec C

"Outstanding. Amazing dishes - fantastic service - good prices The flavors of all our dishes were brilliant - flatbreads Prawn pizza, pulled pork..."

Vincent

"Love this place.. My reg lunch of falafels with caulifloer/pomegranate salad..."

SaladGirlMelbourne

"Fantastic place. We went to Mr Lawrence for a Melbourne Cup lunch and were totally overwhelmed by the quality of the food, the caliber of the service..."

Mauricemm

"Fantastic food. We ordered a prawn Turkish pizza and a rocket salad for two to share. The serving size was a little on the small side for the price,..."

Satiety Society

"A bit overpriced but generally the good is good. Ideal for an afternoon in the sun and a bite to eat. Food is well presented and most of the dishes..."

JC

"Absolutely loved it, attentive friendly staff & great food,we came down with few friends and were well taken care off was a bit busy but food was..."

MelbFoodie

"Great food. Service started poorly but quickly picked up.Great looking restuarant.Tasty food with good sized portions.would go..."

Jacq

"Loved It!. We went here for Friday lunch on a Cudo voucher. The food was excellent. Such lovely flavours. We had prawns for entrée, pulled pork and..."

Humpty's Mrs

"Great place for dinner. A little culturally confused/(diverse) in both decorations and food, but they've picked some great dishes to mix and match..."

Mara J

"Great location, amazing food, service and atmosphere. Most certainly recommend and will be..."

Dilek Toygun

"Absolutley delicious food, i love the vibe of the restaurant too, very cool will be coming..."

Tia C

"Perfect dinner with great staff. Easy choice will go..."

Rhonda Kortum

"Beautiful restaurant and great location. Service is a little slow but it actually just made us enjoy the evening more and take our time with the..."

Kerry F

"Absolutely incredible meal! Fantastic flavours and reasonably priced. We orders a few entrees and one main which was more then enough for my wife and..."

Chris Ackland

Ombra Salumi Bar

86/100 (1469 ratings)

"Went for a drink and snack after a show. Lovely wine, food, great service. Complimentary tasting plate between 4:30 & 6:30 and great music added to a..."

Mandy Thorley

"Fabulous food. Great drinks and GF bread to die for. I'd go back for the gf bread alone. The salami platter was also something I'd have again and..."

Inez Bardell

"Some friends and I had the Mamma’s Menu last night for my best friend’s Hens Dinner upstairs. The food was absolutely incredible – we loved the..."

Mel Alforque

"We stumbled across this wonderful place on our way to the comedy festival. What a gem. Incredibly warm and friendly service. We felt really looked..."

Samantha Edwards

"Awesome place, great service, beautiful food, stepped in for a 'nibble' and left three hours later - full and satisfied. Will definitely visit..."

Elyssia Connolly

"The service was just so wonderful last night and the food delicious. We had a big group and the staff were so accommodating. Thanks so..."

Millie Hodgson

"Chiara, Paolo and Gianmaria could not have been more welcoming or attentive; it adds so much to any restaurant experience when the staff are so..."

Harry Dickinson

"Had the best time it was such an experience I learnt a lot from Miss Maggie Beer and met a lot of wonderful people..."

Teina Gallagher

"Awesome food and service. I can't pronounce or spell the stuff I ate but it was all extremely..."

Steven R K Beddoes

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND - gnocchi and prosciutto pizzaGnocchi was extremely silky-smooth and delicate, and also bursting with flavours! 💯..."

Full Time Foodie

"Had a lovely time dining here. Perfect atmosphere for a date or dinner with friends, not too quite but not at all noisy. Service was attentive...."

Therese Le

"Amazing food and lovely ambience. Guy Grossi is always friendly and appreciative when you choose to dine at Ombra. My favourite pizza and..."

Mary Apostolopoulos

"This.Places.Bangs. Highly recommend you start with a mix of Salumi & cheese (off menu).And share as many Cicchetti as your..."

Ross Howse

"We loved 😍All dishes here were amazing! The duck liver parfait was delicious and was a very generous serving size. The waitress was lovely..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Cool and cozy Italian restaurant! I had a very relaxing 😌 time here, the sharing plates were interesting and delicious! Recommend the Cauliflower..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Cosy little Italian eatery and bar. Décor gives the feeling of authenticity. We shared a Salumi selection platter with warm bread. Separately..."

Hans Moleman

"All the meals that we’ve ordered were so tasty. The service was great as well. The guy who were serving us was very attentive and gave us some..."

Priscillia

"While I do love this place, the food was yummy. Pizza in my opinion needed more toppings, but still yum! The service was a let down compared to..."

Agreekable

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I love the ambience of this place - both upstairs and downstairs. The staff are lovely and attentive...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Ombra Salumi Bar is based on the ideals of preservation and enjoyment. Inspired by the ‘Salumerie’ of Italy Ombra will focus on delivering..."

Robin

"Got the carrots, pumpkin pizza and margherita pizza. Service was abit slow however the food made up for it. Great flavours in all dishes! Pizza dough..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Quite happy with the food and service here. Started of with charcuterie boards, which had a good selection or meats bad cheeses. Only negative was..."

Christina Mathiasz

"A great place for a date night or a nice cost dinner. Amazing service and friendly staff that help you with ordering. The lighting and the decor is..."

Tabi Ei

"Visited Ombra on a weekday night. Easy to get a table. All meat is free range! Yay! And they seemed surprised we even asked. We shared a salumi..."

I. D.

"I joked that the reason that this place is called ‘Ombra’ (‘shadow’ in Italian) is because they can’t afford lights. In the end we did like..."

Mic.tom

"What an incredible Italian place. Such a happy and intimate atmosphere. Delicious food and friendly service. The salted caramel profiteroles were..."

Amy Read

"Great little Italian wine bar/restaurant. Concise food menu but enough to keep you interested and a more extensive wine menu. Great intimate..."

Whats On The Grill?

"Service was hit and miss, but who cares when the food and wine were outstanding! Italian food as it should be, just like Nonna's. And the wine list,..."

Brkfastlover

"If you like your Italian restaurants noisy, crowded and slightly eccentric on the service front this is the place for you.We had the salami..."

Austin

"My mother and I came here for their Mother's Day sharing menu on Mother's Day. For $75 dollars a head, I was really impressed as we got plenty of..."

Jayde

"had never heard of this place, but was very pleasantly surprised, nice Italian sandwiches/wraps (lunch only I think), also nice selection of sliced..."

Edgar Darmawan

"Second time here, first time 6 months ago. Quality remains the same. Pizza was really good, light, firm dough, not oily and good flavour on toppings...."

HobbityElf

"Can be hard to find a good place to eat in the CBD. They can often be hit or miss, and service questionable. We have a few favourites, so when we try..."

An

"Loved Ombra Salumi Bar. Cute little venue with a great vibe and delicious menu. Between 2 we shared the olive ascolane, the gin cured kingfish with..."

Kate Dougherty

"Cheap, humble, Italian food, in the heart of Melbourne CBD - near the theatre. What more could you ask for? This tight little Salumi Bar replicates..."

MELB JOURNAL

"Delicious, authentic, homely Italian food. A great place to go for dinner with friends! Everything was well seasoned, well balanced and perfect for..."

Queen Of Food

"This was the second time I had visited Ombra. The setting of the resturant itself is amazing and rustic.We ordered drinks that took 20 minutes..."

Kathleen Madafferi Di Rago

"Really liked this place. It is tiny but really lively. Service was super casual and friendly. Food is very well executed and tasty. With modern and..."

Melbourne Epicure

"Lovely ambience, attentive staff, great authentic food. Had a selection of the cheese, and salumi boards and several antipasto on the side to share,..."

Natasha

"Delicious food, amazing flavours. Recommend the meatballs, delicious marinara sauce. Nice atmosphere, with great music. Very helpful staff , pretty..."

Aleks Trajkovska

"I've been eagerly waiting for Ombra to return from their Christmas-New years break and counting the days. A lot of other restaurants are also closed..."

Eatabelle

"Came here for dinner last night after a recommendation from a friend. Pros were the pizza & the salumiCons were the somewhat pushy service..."

Rebecca R

"What more can I say other than 'mama mia?' We started off with some Aperol Spritz's which were made perfectly. We got the 'Mamas Menu' which..."

Il Ghiottone

"We wanted something quick and light so we shared a Pizza and Arancino. The wine recommendation was spot on, service friendly and genuine Italian and..."

Food And People

"Grossi just nails it again and again.This is a regular lunch time haunt for me but this time I came for dinner. Great service, amazing food and..."

Deep Dhanoa

"Friendly staff, quite a loud environment.We had the bruschetta that was really tasty but expensive for only one pieceMargarita pizza was..."

Maddie Chatley

"Now this is pizza on another level!! Bresaola, artichoke, fior di latte and rocket on a lovely thin crispy base, not your conventional pizza but..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Love the wines, the food and the service. We are starting to become Friday regulars at Ombra it's that good! Thanks for a great wine bar guys :)..."

Tardar Sauce

"Yum yum yum! Excellent service, with good recommendations.Wine went really well with the dishesMust try: The meatballs! 👍 and the..."

Grace Tan

"I really like this place. A great feel in a nice part of town. If you're lucky (which you probably will be) you'll get service with an accent as..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Well! Hello baby! An arm of the Grossi team this small Salumi Bar is some seriously good eats.Theo and the team looked after us a treat,..."

DRuz

"I'm gonna be really honest and direct: The place offers great atmosphere, staff is amazingly friendly, nice and helpful but the food was a little..."

Vanessa Espírito Santo

"A wonderful dining experience. My friends and I shared the 'mama' menu and we were in food comas by the end. Food was delicious and served quickly...."

Natasha Rigoni

"The food was delicious and the mama feed me was a generous amount of food. Service was good but we often were trying to get their attention to order..."

Bib

"Gorgeous food, gorgeous wine, and gorgeous servers. I asked for a wine recommendation with my pizza marinara, and was recommended a glass of a very..."

Emma Tutko

"Nice little place. Pizza base was a bit soggy. Expensive for small amount of cheese compared to their cheese and wine..."

Plummy Loves Yummy

"Great place to share a pizza and some meat balls. Very Italian with a great vibe. Would recommend for a intimate dinner experience or late afternoon..."

Addam Cao

"Cocktail was so-so but Mamma's Menu was yum! Nothing over the top just simple things done well. Set menu changes but ours consisted of charcuterie,..."

Milla Vanilla

"Came here with a group and were seated upstairs. Really friendly and helpful Italian waitress looked after us. We had the $45 menu and there was a..."

Gee

"Came for a weekday lunch. Luckily it hadn't filled up yet when we arrived but it soon did. We had the octopus and prosciutto pizza. The octopus..."

Blueberrypie

"Pizza and drinks with the girls....the classier kind!Late post as it's been a while since I've last been back but on the occassions we have..."

Mummy+Me Eats

"Details: The potato and olive oil pizza was incredible. I thought the base was so fluffy with fantastic texture. Also the croquettes were to die..."

T

"A place where the pizzas are more Italian than Australian (or Hawaiian...). There are no Capriciosas, Supremes or thick crusts overloaded with..."

J0yy173

"Thank you to Jack and his crew for a lovely early dinner - warm, relaxed yet professional service, excellent food and a lovely ambience. Delicious..."

Joy

"Music, music, music, turn it down! Friday late afternoon came in for some wine, sharing food and catch up with friends. The music downstairs killed..."

Ren

"Love love loved everything that came out of the kitchen! Banquet was great value and staff were friendly even though it was a manic Saturday night...."

Minh Nguyen

"Had the banquet menu ($45 for 5 courses). So much food, so delicious, so satisfied (so full)! Pizzas here are amazing, the crust is thin but somehow..."

Fatcat

"I love coming here. My favourites are the lunch time pockets, the eggplant frites, the pizzas and the profiteroles....... The staff are the..."

MandyToorak

"Great italian food, we ordered the eggplant frites, lamb racks and 2 pizzas. Reasonably priced food for the quality, service was good and love their..."

Mi55Bee

"I really enjoyed eating here, having a nice balance between a casual yet classy dining experience. It had a very relaxed and laid back feel about it...."

Deana Cannatelli

"Went on Thursday with a big group of people and we did the $45pp set menu - we had a fantastic time and the amount of food you got was amazing it was..."

Wiggy285

"So impressed - the Mamma's set to share is such good value for really nice food. We opened with a platter of Italian cured meats and sourdough,..."

Meeateor

"Shared the Mammas share plate for a substantial lunch. Sensational. Food and service great. Guy Grossi approached our table and welcomed us and son..."

Hard Candy

"I went to Ombra for the first time on Saturday. The venue itself is really nice and the staff were very attentive and helpful. We got the Mama's menu..."

Mathew Haines

"Great selection of wines and Italian style tapas. Pizzas are good value and toppings are well balanced. Good service too. Prices generally..."

Valina Whites

"I really enjoy Ombra's casual yet classy premise, making it an enjoyable place to catch up over some good quality Italian dishes and wine. I love..."

Kell

"Just loved it. Again. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable. Food was great. The salumi was varied and delicious. We have been coming here for a few..."

Tigerland

"Such a great experience. Popped by on a Friday with no booking- we offered to sit outside and within seconds heaters etc had been turned on. The..."

Esther Maree

"I've been here a couple of times for lunch. $10 meatball pezzos - absolute bargain! Delicious meatballs in tomato sauce and cheese yum! I've..."

Ben Johnson

"A lovely evening out for my wife's birthday - attentive staff with a eye for detail, delicious traditional food (Nonna's Menu) and relaxing..."

Jchristophers

"Great wine selection & their pate , antipasto platter goes very well. Staff attentive. Price not that expensive considering the fact that they have..."

MelbfoodCritic

"nice location and i like to be seated second floor where you can look out a busy city centre. I ordered terrine, meatballs, marinara pizza and some..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Fantastic date night here at the Ombra Salumi bar. We actually tried to get into grossi without a booking, but the staff were kind enough to walk us..."

Jinn Kan

"Excellent top notch Salumi Bar by the renowned chef hatted Grossi family. Located next to my fav Italian restaurant Grossi Florentino, Ombra offers..."

J88

"Attentive and predominantly friendly sevice. Good selection of Salami, salumi, cheese and wine although a little bit stingy with quantities. Felt..."

Bubba Gump

"Amazing. Eat here, such great food and service!The croquette was the best I've ever eaten the burrata was so tasty and the wine was exceptional...."

Sarah Nayton

"We popped into Ombra for a glass of wine and coffee and really enjoyed both the character and atmosphere of the place. The Italian (I am assuming!)..."

Foodinfocusz

"I've visited Ombra a few times now and find it to be a perfect balance of quality and value - especially if you visit during aperitivo..."

EHL

"This place is absolute delightful establishment. I have been here on multiple occasions and it never disappoints. The wine selection is great and..."

Khpn

"Great little find. We ordered the proscuitto pizza - very tasty with a nice crispy base. We liked the meatballs too. Service was attentive and didn't..."

MN-A

"Great Italian Flavours. Enjoyed a work lunch with ten of us at Ombra. We had the long table upstairs, which was a little sqeezed-in for comfort, but..."

Dave Ansett

"•A great place to grab a quick feed or a drink. Plenty of choices on the drinks menu and great vibes •We just got a quick drink and a small..."

Getinmybelly

"All the food was delicious! The pizza especially was a stand out, the bases were thin, crispy and tasty. Service was also very attentive upstairs and..."

Kim

"Lovely staff and restaurant. We booked for a dinner at 7pm and the table was all ready for us. The interior is dimly lit so the vibes were very nice...."

Judy L

"Great little restaurant two sections down stairs and upstairs a little more formal upstairs tasty food slightly focused on sharing plates, you can..."

Frank M

"A beautiful restaurant with fantastic food and excellent service that doesn’t disappoint. Third time visiting Ombra and I’ve made it a priority..."

J

"Really fantastic early dinner. Service was exceptional and everything was delicious. We will be back for..."

Caitlin Green

"One of the best Italian joints in Melbourne! The Prosciutto pizza is to die for. And the ribs - oh my goodness. Capped off with a couple of world..."

Adrienne Kher

"On the dessert alone ... If you like your #tiramisu and #profiteroles ... Coffee is not bad even with weekend surcharge ... Guy Grossi desserts are..."

Jeffrie Trika

"We went on a Sunday afternoon with a small group of five. Had the degustation which was generous and tasty. Service was friendly, cocktails and wine..."

Aaron Paul

Il Solito Posto

86/100 (2943 ratings)

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

Love It Or Like It

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

Kelly Belly

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

Hosu Ryu-Gillespie

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

AH

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

Kirbz-t

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

D.P

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

JMI

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

EmLou86

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

Tara Williamson

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

Keepsmiling

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

Mi55Bee

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

Alicia

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

Veta Bajaj

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

Michreviews

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

Linda

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

Grace Giuliano Mottram

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

Pete Thunder

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

Ash

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

Emily

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

Hungry For Chips

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

Kirthika Sandra Segaran

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

Azsh

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

Oj_always_eating

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

Tina Li

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

Lache Birkett

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

Gee

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

Mojomomo

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

PurpleFork

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

Lady Masticator

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

Mistermister

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

Ilovefoodsomuch

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

Global Foodie & Filmy

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

Vkap8

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

Wandering Ella

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

Blissfully Sweet

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

Van Nguyen

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

AllyBelly

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

Anarcv

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

JN

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

Evelyn Yong

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

Msjazz

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

Katushki

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

Lily

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

Pinch Of Bacon

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

Daniel Hill

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

Cavendish

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

Simmyeats.Melb

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

Kenji Maratimo

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

Kylie Ayres

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

OmNom

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

Baby Leopard

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

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

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

Meg

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

Foodgrubbie

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

Brittany

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

David Weng Yew Wong

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

Shaun

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

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JZY

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

Claudia Kurrle

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

Jacob

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

Luccio

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

Garth Christie

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

J.zee

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

Eat Drink Anon

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

David Food Leasing

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

Whats On The Grill?

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

Go Find Alice

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

MalvernCustomer

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

FoodieAboutTown

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

Wutnut

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

GaryZ

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

Rebecca Ng

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

Katrina Anson

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

Missdelish

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

Richard

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

Jason Marinelli

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

George

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

Sabrina Ip

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

J88

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

Oliver Goldsmith

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

Gossipgalaxy

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

Jenduong

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

JBN

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

Champagne

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

Lu

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

Kiran Dikshit

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

Honest Eats

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

JiTe

Jimmy Chew Food

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

David Liao

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

Melbourne Foodie

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

LiveToEat

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

Heidi

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

Kelly Shen

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

Ilovefood13

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

Windsor Foodman

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

Lucy Green

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

The Napoli Alert

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

Lady In Bread

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

Gagwood

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

RaDfooD

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

The World Loves Melbourne

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

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

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

Tubbymistress

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

Nicole Raynal

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

Red Jay

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

Saranya Radha

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

Lindt

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

Carole Sheppard

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

-PP-

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

Duncan

"Brilliant pasta . Worth every..."

Ninniku

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

Hungry Little Dinosaur

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

Maxi

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

Sen.titus.ng

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

Dooey

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

Tracy Battersby

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

Munching Baiyun

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

DP

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

Ho-Toro

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

Chan Hsu Mei

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

Zhuoyan Liu

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

Facebook User

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

Jhawk

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

Gastro

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

Mike

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

The White Rabbit

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

David

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

Aly

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

SusieG

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

Csbennett

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

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John Mangiare

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

Tardar Sauce

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

Zrizi

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

Clairesy6

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

Enigma

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

Christopher Alex Pavlidis Garkinis

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

Negative Spirit

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

Mark Wilson

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

Manny

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

Candi The Cacker

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

Meg

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

Alex

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

Vanessa Crivelli

"Very friendly and relaxed with excellent..."

Jonathan H

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

Lily

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

Denise Ouro

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

Simon Brady

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

Spurtle

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

Julian

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

Dino

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

Dave

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

Cassius

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

Edensflaw

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

Kerrie

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

Ally Barron

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

Shimmering_blue

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

Spp

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

Eva

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

Irwin M

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

Peaches

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

Mugsie

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

Denii

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

Anne Marie Lewis

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

TDog

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

Minny

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

Kevin McLeish

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

Gash

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

Sally Harvey

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

Anne

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

Houseofreeves

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

Vince

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

Nicki

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

Vansavv

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

Two Sheds

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

MuchLoveForAll

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

Charlotte McCann

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

Tastebuddie

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

Melissa Meehan

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

Astrid

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

Jason

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

B La Spina

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

Sam Wardan

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

John

"Cozy venue. Delicious..."

Alex Wilson

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

Stella Tenace

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

Lucy Beaumont

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

George M

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

Violet Polonski

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

Mercs

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

SD

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

Phil Redfern

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

Rachel

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

Lisa Torney

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

Allitnils

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

Natalie Daykin

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

Shane Parkinson

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

Ange

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

Jesspo

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

Munchcrunch

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

Twinkles

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

Agent86

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

MsPP

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

D M

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

Michael Rose

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

Belinda

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

GregFresser

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

Naify

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

Fox On The Prowl

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

Gavin B

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

Stuart Bailey

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

Tiffanie Nguyen

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

Vahid Shahani

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

Philip Bentley

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

Neve Vujas

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

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

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

Amaya V

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

Brendan Wendt

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

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"My friends love casual dining and I had a lovely experience of tasting some high quality foods, including classics that have been polished to..."

Munching With Mel

"Love the atmosphere, the service, the food... this place is a little gem we keep going back to every second month at a minimum... the desserts are..."

Caroline Caz Lloyd-Stephens

"Had a birthday dinner here for 10 guests and the staffs were very friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing too especially the steak ! Would..."

Nicky Tran

"Staff were very polite and friendly. Loved the pizza. The base was really light and crispy and toppings were simple, fresh and flavoursome. We..."

Annie Leung

"We love everything about this place, from the service to food! Perfecto! The ambience is nice, staffs attentive, food portion are good. We cant eat..."

MissCat

"Beautiful venue, food is fabulous, staff are really lovely. Great vibe, a new Melbourne favourite for me!..."

Sarah O

"Our god mother had a function here and it was fabulous! The function room was perfect- rustic looking. Food and wine was delicious, staff were..."

Split The Bill

"Oh hello ciao cielo (and cucina; actually my fave is cucina)New location, bigger venue, twice as nice. I have a true weakness for..."

Plummy Loves Yummy

"Birthday Dinner at Ciao Cielo, such a satisfying me experience. The atmosphere was amazing and the service reached a new high. We got drunk off the..."

Giulia Goolia

"Great Italian place in a beautiful setting. I go here all the time- the staff are lovely and the food is consistently really delicious. Such an asset..."

Jenn.lucinda

"Great ambience looking through front rustic doors , unfortunately the main two areas were booked for a private function but we could still get..."

Nikki

"Ciao Cielo - literally translated from Italian as Hello Sky - is a sparkling addition to the Melbourne restaurant landscape. Situated on lively Bay..."

Robin

"From the very moment we entered, until our warm goodbyes we were made to feel part of the family.Amazing food, impeccable service and..."

Jay Marios

"Such a romantic charming ambience for Italian fine dining with a team of friendly staff and a beautiful and delicious selection of dishes! The..."

Long Black With Cinnamon

"Lovely food; great staff, excellent ambiance :) really enjoyed my pasta dishes here as well as entree ! Oh and the limoncello martini is to die for !..."

Angelique Markos

"This place is really nice if you're looking for a fancy dinner. The restaurant is really romantic and our waiter was lovely and so helpful. The food..."

Salad Lover

"EDIT. Moving from 4 to 5.Since the last review, we have been back here several more times. Stats speak louder than words...."

Secret Taster

"Housed in a Port Melbourne heritage listed courthouse, built in the early 1860’s, Ciao Cielo is a fine dining Italian restaurant with their more..."

Foodinfocusz

"Venue is amazing! Little side area is cute but it's a bit of a greenhouse as there's no ventilation. Bolognese ragu was really delicious. Meat just..."

Lole Lole Lole

"This is Ciao Cielo’s relatively new Restaurant at 115 Bay Street which is situated in an old Court House and is absolutely brilliant. Seats about..."

Veta Bajaj

"Incredible dining experience at Ciao Cielo. The staff were incredible helpful in making suggestions and very friendly the whole night.The..."

Gem

"Good menu, entree a little small, mains good size, great taste. Good service not impeccable, and a good selection of wines. Loved the atmosphere, i..."

HelloSpank

"There's of course the classics; simple italiano inspired by traditional recipes, executed faultlessly with a combination of fresh produce and teaming..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Ciao Cielo has been around for eight years serving up amazing Italian food and has recently relocated to a bigger more breathtaking venue. The..."

Olive Sundays

"Our top picks from the Ciao Cielo menu include the Spencer Gulf King Prawn risotto. Superbly executed, the rice in the risotto was puffy and..."

Gastrology

"Wonderful setting and service. Entree main and dessert were faultless. Best gnocchi I’ve ever had. Full of flavour, seasonal and fresh. We will be..."

Helen

"Great little restaurant pumping out great foodSmall in size so bookings would be recommended The spanner crab spaghetti was..."

Trentmdawson

"This is a lovely and intimate restaurant full of ambience. The service is excellent and our waiter's wine recommendation was spot on. The food..."

Nalia

"1st time there and certainly will not be the last. Atmosphere, the food and service were excellent. Went away feeling full without feeling sick or..."

John Simek

"I loved Ciao Cielo; four of us went along and all were impressed. It was $340 for 3 courses each with sides, coffees and a bottle of wine. It was..."

Big L

"Ciao Ciela is a charming old world restaurant serving truly authentic Italian dishes that makes you want to come back before you even leave. There is..."

TheBearReview

"The decor is very nice and romantic. Food is yum! Pan seared scallops are perfectly cooked. Love it! And the eye fillet steak and the pasta are great..."

Long Ka Vivian Chu

"Great little place that takes you back to Italy without the 20 hours of flying and jet lag!!Amazing decor equally matched with quality..."

Sjhawk9

"For a start, Ciao Cielo has a lovely ambience and warm welcoming staff. The decor is high quality Italian bistro and the music is well chosen. The..."

John Carver

"I brought my partner here for his birthday and I am so glad I did. The service and food were great. There was not a single dish we didn't enjoy,..."

Tigers_eye

"It is a very nice fine dinning restaurant. The food was very tasty. The venue was very cozy. The manager took care of order with cautious. The..."

Michelle Wong

"A great little gem in Port Melbourne!This restaurant is a very small venue with limit seating, but beautiful decor with a nice soft, calm..."

Ravvy

"Really love this place! We really enjoyed the service and the food here. I just came back from Italy and was so disappointed with Italian good from..."

Thien-an Nguyen

"I came here for dinner on a week night, a beautiful little local restaurant ideal for dates and small gatherings. Delightful decor, candle lit tables..."

Matt

"Fantastic! Been wanting to come here for a while and so glad the time finally came. I really couldn't fault anything with this restaurant...."

Kady

"Went there for lunch a couple of weeks back. Food was fresh and tasty and the service is great. Very friendly staff and the restaurant is cosy. Happy..."

Hungrygypo

"Superb food! Friendly staff and cosy and elegant environment. Will definitely come back. Definitely need to try the truffle potato dauphines! Soft..."

Rosie

"Had a most enjoyable Birthday lunch for my wife.The meal was superb and Kate knows how to make any meal for her customers a special..."

Stephen Gannoni

"This is the most amazing place to dine. Service is excellent and only surpassed by the quality of the food.The atmosphere is..."

Judy

"Came here for a birthday party with some friends and had a great time. The pasta special with Pine Mushrooms and prosciutto was very tasty and the..."

GarrySmart@hotmail.com

"Perfect! Best calamari I've had in a long time. Barramundi main was delicious. Tried some goat leg too. Tender and full of flavour. Staff were very..."

Pickycat

"I visited Ciao Cielo on a Friday evening in late April. We were warmly welcomed by Kate and Christian in the front of house. We couldn't resist the..."

Sonia Gowan

"Had my birthday dinner here, and was absolutely wowed by the whole experience. Beautiful food with wonderful textures and flavours, served by..."

Ross Norris

"great valueexcelent food very creative, good service, good choice of wines, small cosy place on busy bay street, port melbourne.we will be back soon..."

Tw9710894

"I visited ciao ciello on Valentine's Day and had the 3 course menu. Started with the zucchini and goats cheese bruschetta, it was really good! Also..."

Heidi

"A slice of European heaven!! Ciao Cielo is pure bliss! As you're walking through the very casual and laid back streets of Port Melbourne, the..."

Almeida

"Quaint place with a stylish fit out. The 'must have' dish is confit duck arancini balls with orange aioli. Fellow patrons will be able to hear you..."

ChrisC

"Absolutely fantastic experience. Service was amazing from the get-go (11/10), food was phenomenal (9.5/10). Overall, a lovely and intimate gem..."

Maddi

"Absolutely divine experience! We came on a warm night and were seated outside by the friendly staff who were more than happy to provide..."

Chris Borzillo

"I arrived at approximately 6:45pm, there were two other couples sitting a few tables away. I was slightly wary when it came to making conversation..."

H.E. Pennypacker

"Fantastic entree, main and cocktail dessert. Service was fabulous. The whole atmosphere was wonderful. Music set at a perfect level too. Love it!..."

Lou H

"Nice Supprise. Went with a group of 9... service and food was great will definitely be..."

Sally Humphries

"A surprising find. Went for Mother's Day and both my wife and my mum thought it was great...as did I! Excellent service, food and wine. The desserts..."

Sstaffa

"I am about to commit a mortal foodie sin. I am going to give away the location of a hidden neighbourhood gem. That's right, you heard me. I am going..."

The Baroness Of Melbourne

"I cannot say enough great things about my main, fish of the day, the cone Bay Barramundi fillet with pea veloute, pan fried gnocchi, shaved fennel..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Great little local restaurant. Food was excellent. My only criticism is we found service to be a little slow & tables just too close together (didn't..."

Queen Of Tarts

"We had 12 people for dinner the weekend before Christmas - it was fantastic. The staff were super helpful with a couple of us with allergy..."

Marsha

"Best coffee on the strip.... The staff are amazing; experienced, understanding, perceptive. They provided clear descriptions of the dishes and..."

Foo Dee

"Everything eaten was delicious! Best churros I've ever had and the best is that you get to pick what chocolate sauce you'd like. Great service..."

Sweet Tooth

"Nicest restaurant ive eaten at in agesVery intimate and cosyService A1Very very classyDefinately be back..."

Alison

"The best meal I've eaten in a long time! A fantastic find with incredible food, lovely and kind staff, and a wonderful..."

Maddy Reid

"Great little find..... Picture this.....a cold Melbourne day, meeting with beautiful friends to celebrate a birthday, a quaint Italian restaurant..."

Empty Nester Ready To Eat

"Returned again to our new favorite restaurant. Shifted to Albert Park recently and found Ciao Cielo! What a find, great cuisine and wonderful..."

Gemma Parker

"Came back again on Saturday night, and have to say it was sooooo good again! Thank you for always having great food and beautiful..."

Celest

"What a beautiful dining experience!The service is spot on and there is a very creative chef who takes pride in what is presented. Really really..."

Poached

"Wow, lovely!. My fiance & I went here for dinner on a saturday night, since we have recently moved to the area!We definitely did not regret our..."

Chiclife

"Foodie Paradise. Found Ciao Cielo because another favourite was full. What a blessing... The most innovative combination of flavours we have eaten in..."

Lady In Red

"I hosted a dinner there and it was fantastic. The food was innovative, delicious and matched with wine! The seared scallops with pea veloute,..."

AndrewS

"Absolutely everything was AAA+. Kate's service and passion for the food, experience etc was the best I've had in Melbourne thus far. Just do it..."

Louise Maree

"Lovely little place. I dropped in for a mulled wine in the courtyard (you don't have to have food - they are a bar too). Lovely atmosphere, nice..."

Karen Davies

"Great place for Sunday afternoons. We sat outside with the pork belly and meatballs, some sherry and listened to Alejandro on the guitar. Wonderfully..."

Dan Libbesson

"Service was courteous and obliging. Wait staff where present and attentive without pestering. Allowed us to relax and peruse the menu in our own..."

Alex Dunn

"Awesome place. Fantastic vibe. Set in what seems to be an old church. Great atmosphere with amazing music. Comprehensive wine list. Pretty keen to..."

keiran king

"We were here a couple of nights ago and all I can say is that this place is awesome. The food was delicious, everyone from our party enjoyed their..."

Brooke Roe

"Food is well presented, and ideal to share amongst a group. They have many interesting dishes that you don't always find, which would appeal to the..."

Kursat Sezai

"The food and atmosphere is amazing! Service is good and the staff is very friendly. The wood fire created such a nice ambience. We had an awesome..."

Karelien Vermaak

La Spaghettata

85/100 (1912 ratings)

"So many choices on Lygon street but always come back to this place. There’s a reason why this restaurant has stood the test of time.. authentic..."

Julie Minichiello

"A decade has passed & always a pleasure to wine & dine in beautiful atmosphere. The friendly staff pay a great attention to detail and all above the..."

Natasha Mihai

"Love this place. Love the vibes and the staff. They are amazing and just the best. Amazing food too. Highly..."

Brandon Tan

"The best food by far in Melbourne. Food was super fast, so fresh and absolutely delicious. The salads super fresh and the best. I was skeptic..."

Rebecca Belshaw

"Hands down best Italian restaurant in melb! Staff are so lovely, place is homely welcoming and warm and my god the food is..."

Beau Jess

"Amazing food! We had the pasta platter to share which was perfect as there was too many choices! Will be back without a doubt. Great atmosphere as..."

Dan Barre

"Best service, best food and best atmosphere on Lygon Street. Why would you go anywhere..."

Jason Buckner

"Amazing service, atmosphere and some of the best Italian we have had. Highly..."

Nessie Pleasance

"Best restaurant in Melbourne. The entire family and staff compliment the fabulous food, service and atmosphere. Fabio is every diners best friend -..."

Kerry Tucker

"Always love this place! Been a regular visitor for many years now. So many choice in the street, but always been truly happy with food, service and..."

Andrew Muller

"I've been to this eating heaven every time I come to Melbourne. The service is great and friendly but the food is beyond delicious. Every time I want..."

Patricia Bowden

"That was fabulous! Thank you for a delicious Mothers Day Dinner. Top marks for our waiter, too - very good service for such a busy..."

Karen Conrad

"Rating: 4Food: 4Value: 4Ambience: 3Service: 4Along Melbourne's busy Italian district, this hidden gem is run by a..."

Munching With Mel

"Very warm atmosphere. The staff is very..."

Raghav Anand

"Me and my friends visited this place since we were looking for an authentic Italian restaurant. The place was really cute and stood out as Italian..."

Sense Of Food

"The service was fantastic-nothing was too much trouble. We had the trio: scampi, gnocchi and spaghetti carbonara. Out of the three, the gnocchi was..."

BearNecessities

"We (the Wife and I) really enjoyed La Spaghettata, we had our wedding anniversary dinner here and it did not disappoint. great food (we ordered Steak..."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"Relaxing environment with very attentive service. If you couldn’t decide which pasta to choose, you should definitely try their pasta platter which..."

Fat Sushi

"Was in Carlton and visited la spaghettata, I have to say this is a really authentic italian restaurant .The bruschetta was like be in..."

Dean

"There is an abundance of Italian restaurants on Lygon Street, Carlton, but La Spaghettata is one that stands out from the crowd. The set up provides..."

Sylvia's POV

"Have come a few times and must say the Pasta dishes are some of the best I've had. The marinara is my favourite. Getting the 3-mixed option is a..."

Frank

"Have only ever ordered here from Uber Eats so have no idea what service or ambience would be like BUT the food we get every single order is amazing..."

Asia Ho

"Small restaurant but they serve nice food,big portion for share. very friendly waiter,real italian home made food! As starter,order olivette and it..."

Rosalia Dwita

"Our friends had already ordered by the time our party of four arrived. The restaurant was very accommodating and added another table to theirs so we..."

Alison Read

"I had a work Christmas lunch at La Spaghettata last week and was very happy with the experience. Our group got a range of share pasta platters..."

Nicole

"Really enjoyed dining at La Spaghettata, didn’t expect too much from the start as I was just looking for somewhere to eat, we arrived at the venue..."

Richard Tom

"Nice little Italian restaurant on Lygon St. Pasta here is delicious. I ordered the Tagliatelle Calabrese - loved the spicy hot salami which delivered..."

JKGasMan

"This is my fave Italian restaurant hands now. The owners are lovely and the food is amazing. Every time we go, we try out a different type of pasta..."

Eatandbooze

"Went here with a group. We loved sitting upstairs with the cool wooden cooking utensils handing from the roof and lovely Italian art work. Food was..."

Adel-phoodie

"Got the alla pollo because the everything is very pricey Overall the quality of the food was good, the sauce and everyone tasted nice and..."

YesNoMelbourne

"My go-to place for Italian. Love the food and the service! Every time I have come here with my friends we have never been disappointed. Definitely..."

Marianna

"Old fashioned, homemade style Italian. Great service and lovely wholesome dishes. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Huge selection of pasta dishes. Nice..."

Ramen_Girl

"Very good.very friendly staff and good service. The food is really yummy, especially the seafood pasta. Will definitely come again soon. Thumbs up..."

Sze

"This restaurant has been a family favourite for almost 40 years! My mother came here with her friends when she was my age, and the quality is..."

Alannah

"Very nice spaghetti platter, the steak is a little bit over cooked to be a medium rare. However, still a very good place to enjoy Italian food...."

TOM HAN

"I came in for a business dinner not knowing what to expect. The reviews as a whole appeared pretty good and boy they were not wrong! There were..."

R Rompamuro

"Really nice experience. Food was great and staff where helpful even though the place was jam packed and they where ran off their feet. Authentic..."

Arron Conran

"Great ambience and very good quality food especially the bruschetta, mushroom fettuccine and eggplant pasta. The downside is the poor service. That..."

Abhishek Mehra

"Tonight, I came here alone and I ordered the fettuccine, with avocado, mushroom and cream. I also ordered garlic bread. The garlic bread was very..."

Dine And Dash

"I had the delicious and very fulling gnocci. The atmosphere was great and the staff were friendly. Made for a throughly enjoyable evening. Will come..."

Dain Clarkin

"Lovely setting and welcoming decor. Staff were very warm and welcoming and very helpful. Great food and great service would come here..."

Zac Tasic

"I've been here for years and service is always great. I must picked the right day of all good chef and staff on Valentines day💕Today's..."

Leena

"Very enjoyable experience that the Pasta was good, it was raining heavily and the waiters were so helpful and nice. The house was full of people even..."

Cathleen

"Thank god for La Spaghettata!After a horrible experience down the road they were so accomodating and the food was Bellissimo! I don't review all..."

Ryan Michael

"Poor quality pasta that resembles something from the supermarket and service is pretty bad too. Fairly cheap though so I guess it is ok if other..."

Jean

"Great old school restaurant .. great food and great service .. very happy with the staff .. the food was perfect . Thanks for our great meal..."

Mariopapalia78

"Came across this place in lygon st and was drawn in by the friendly gentlemen at the front that assured us we would have a pleasant meal and even..."

Patrick

"Had the fettucine vongole which had clams. Was very nice. Nice delicate seafood flavour and simple presentation. The outdoor setting was very cosy..."

Vincent Lai

"This was the most yummy Italian restaurant I have been to in a long time. The service was impeccable and the pasta was delectable. I recommend this..."

CSav

"Yummy food definitely we'll come back! I enjoyed the garlic steak so good,everything's good.. Service is very good too..always busy but it's worth..."

April Bobadilla

"Absolute favourite restaurant that I’ve been going to for years which NEVER disappoints. If you want the best pasta, this is the place to be! And..."

Selin

"Came in without a booking. Was greeted by a warm and friendly waiter. Food came out quite quickly and the portion was huge! Not complaining! I got..."

Dilys Yeak

"Great food and service, I suggest the oysters, cheap able and delicious. A lot of people come on Friday night! Beautiful street site, it's really a..."

Chris Xiao

"Been here for many times. Great cozy place on Lygon. Very friendly staff, small shop but homely. Terrace is lovely, spaghetti is great. They also..."

Qingdong1022

"Came here after Melbourne cup win a couple of mate. Even without a booking it was fast getting a table. Awesome vibes and food. Would come..."

Alex

"A couple of friends and I ventured into La Spaghettata on a Sunday night. I ordered the Bruschetta as a starter, it was alright - certainly not the..."

Melissa

"Really good food. Highly recommend. We always come here and enjoy it. The service is excellent and there is a terrific family atmosphere. Tony always..."

Alex Arnokouros

"We came across La Spaghettata on a pumping Friday night where we were lucky to get a table. Italian vibes all round - felt like we had just stepped..."

ToFeedTwo

"We came here Saturday night, it is the most popular restaurant around that place. We got excellent service, all the staff are friendly. We ordered..."

MissCatCat

"I had dinner there for the first time last night. Let's just start by saying I would have giving them a 4 if it wasn't for their 5% surcharge and the..."

YumYum

"Came here in an group of 6 on a very cold night. It was warm, cozy and has a lovely homey ambience.The pastas were great, especially the..."

Issy

"Pouring in Melbourne and the waiter was pretty insistent that we eat at an outside table with an obvious drip, close to a heater though.Service..."

Ivy Walker

"A pasta house dedicated to pasta so you'd expect them to do it well! I wasn't disappointed and I love how they give you the choice to combine your 3..."

Thu Duong

"After having been turned off by many pushy restaurant staff attempting to gimmick us into their tables, La Spaghettata simply left us with "we've..."

Nafet5

"Good place to catch up with friends. Very inviting and cosy. The pasta was a little bland but the lasagna was good. Although this plate of food..."

Jess

"Had an enjoyable dinner with friends. The food and service was great! The restaurant ambience was nice and cozy. Would recommend and come..."

ALEX

"Has really good food - Risotto Alla Siciliana was bomb 👌🏼! Great service by waiter. Lovely italian restaurant. 10/10 would..."

Xxiiivixciv

"Good food and good service!!!Very nice waiter, friendly and..."

AliceInWonderland

"Great food and service. Love the table cloth and the aesthetics! Would recommend to other..."

Mez Popz

"Used our entertainment voucher, our moscato tasted very funny and we asked for another glass they were a bit surprised but did pour us another glass...."

M. A.

"Great meals here! A perfect place for dinner! It's my last day in Melbourne and this restaurant gives me fabulous memory of this..."

Maxingying1997

"The food was average. There are many good restaurants on Lygon street, not recommended this one. The service was bad. The staff were not..."

Honey Cat

"Loved it! Food and service was fantastic. Our waiter was lovely and very attentive. Meals came out quickly, and were absolutely delicious. We will..."

Melissa Petrolo

"A great family lunch at La Spaghettata. Great family restaurant delicious casalinga food. Service was impeccable. Children friendly and don't get..."

Brunswick Gal

"Delicious and fresh spaghetti for lunch!!! Their serving is quite huge, perfect for sharing. the service is also good, the waiter is very friendly...."

Catherine Widyaputri Suprapto

"(Saturday 6/5/2017)Was here for friend’s birthday party. The place always seems busy and crowded during the night.Staffs were..."

Pauliwag

"One of the oldest pasta restaurants on Lygon Street, keeping a very fresh and family warm atmosphere going, with great food. Whilst I am not a fan of..."

Ca Ho

"W.o.wService 3/5Food 4/5Ambience 4/5We ordered lamb and trio seafood and entree scampi.rocket salad and more but all was tasty..."

Rizkisari Maharani

Simply Spanish

84/100 (1268 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Apparently the best Paella in the World (2018). Good food w great cocktails (beers as well). We had a selection of seafood and a Greek Lamb..."

Tony Wenz

"Deliciously fresh and sweet grilled calamari and the big pan paella was so fragrant and colourful. Comparatively the squid ink paella was too subtle..."

Henry S

"We love this place. The friendly and attentive staff made us feel welcome and comfortable. Fried goats cheese was creamy and delicious. Chilled..."

Kathy Ruan

"The lamb paella tastes good. Love the churros. We enjoy the meal very..."

Rosanna Cheung

"Big pan pallea and squid were very nice! Staffs are kind but the garlic bread was too chewy to swallow...i think it's been for a long time in the..."

Y C

"Went here for the giant paella. Worth the 30 minute waiting time. In the meantime snacked on some ribs, it taste so good as well. Went here for a..."

Elisa Ngo

"I would go get paella a few years back from South Melbourne markets from this same team. Was very happy to learn that a few years later they opened a..."

S B

"It's been a long time since we were here and tonight's visit was a good reward for the tastebuds. This place is known for its gourmet paellas and..."

Joanne Lung

Merchant

83/100 (1030 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Cash Only

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Dawn Sims

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

Tori Norrish

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

Scott Burchell

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

Robyn Newson

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

Maggie Bain

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

Meg Nichols

"Very good food and exceptional..."

Sherelee Rose

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

Thornton Christensen

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

Jo Sabatino

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

Stephen Loyer

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Fred Pugsley

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

Tasteforyourbuds

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

Custardbun

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

Vege Eats

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

Teddys99

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

SDeans

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

Jesskaar

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

Ananya Singhal

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

Rick Nuddock

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

The Dear Luncher

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

CCC

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

KnowingMelbourne

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

Emma

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

Split The Bill

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

Looster_Foodie

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

Sandra Carpinteri

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

David Enes

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

YummyMummy

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

AP23

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

The New Fave

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

Crispybacon

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

Paula Bacalhau

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

Gaetano

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

Occasionalist

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

Stretts

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

Food In My Tummy

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

George Martin

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

The Swine

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

Lois Lane

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

Rennie

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

Mophki

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

Bopnbeep

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

Princess_Porky

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

Shane Lucas

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

Temples Markets

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

Sunaina Jaswal

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

Ramand

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

Thequestfornoms

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

Dan From Melbourne

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

Jaime

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

The World Loves Melbourne

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

Madeleine In Melbourne

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

Esmerelda17

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

Ilike2eat

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

Lisa P

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

MelbourneMiss

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

GetReal

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

Acidroadrider

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

Ziggy

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

Estelle Mae

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

Nick

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

Rosely

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

Argus

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

Nicole Leech

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

Daniela

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

Maureen Murphree

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

Nick

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

Viclegal

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

Shil Grao

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

Warwick McCormick

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

Ruby-Jean

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

Eateneverywhere1234

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

Eggcupmoose

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

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

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

Gen

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

Isabelle Tran

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

Nick Brittain

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

Elyas Daud

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

Craig Lawrence

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

Evelyn Hamlett

Teatro

83/100 (1493 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Jean Skeet

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

Bernie Wilborn

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

Hayley Mitchell

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

Diedre Dixon

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

Bob Hathway

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

Lida Wang

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

Natika Mockler

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

Robynne Hall Simmons

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

Sara Kramar

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

Becky

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

The Fo0die

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

Agreekable

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

Nay Nay

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

Food Review Australia

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

Tripparooney

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

Deep Animesh

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

Rach

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

Mike B

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

Anneliese

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

Dr S

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

CAC

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

Georgia Marett

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

Dumba

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

Jasmine

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

Mia.grinch

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

FoodLoverQueenM

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

Sandeep Pandit

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

The Unemployed 28

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

Cindyy

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

Nini Foodie

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

Scarlett Liu

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

Dvangee

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

Elletee

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

TheWhiteSherpa

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

Alison Read

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

Lole Lole Lole

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

Frittata

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

Michelle Fros Salvatore

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

The Spice Adventuress

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

We Nomz

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

Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff

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

Mary-mia Ioculano

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

Florence Ferdinelli Evangelista Rosete

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

Emily Choo

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

Impress Me

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

Michelle

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

Keith Lawrence

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

MandyToorak

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

Split The Bill

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

T

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

Harrykarakinos

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

Beiley Chen

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

Debra Kistler

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

Stav

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

Ankit Agnish

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

Amy Tatosyan

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

Loveroffood

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

Monita

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

Krishna Brannigan

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

Dixie

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

AaronN

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

Magda Hrisovergis

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

MF

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

Elena Pera

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

Timothy McCallum

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

Fernando Anthony Dimasi

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

So Fungry

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

Wayne And Cassandra

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

SpiceMike

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

Morgan

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

MelbFoodsta

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

Bhawna Gi

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

Samantha Telepe

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

Tim McGrath

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

Vince Goosen

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

Epicurious

"Shazzbeth. Love..."

Sharontaylor48

The Meatball And Wine Bar

83/100 (2229 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Wandered into this place looking for a quick bite before a show recently and was really happy with the delicious meatballs. We had pork meatballs..."

CSav

"A true diamond in the rough. Hands down, if the inquisitive nature of your everyday person, Cast the question, "Where do i recommend?". There is..."

Anthony Sniffs

"Absolutely delicious food with warm customer service. They initially forgot one of our drinks and compensated by giving us extra.This combines..."

Hugh Brown

"Will come back for:+ Lamb meatball with mushroom sauceVentured into this place for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the..."

The Casual Diner

"One of the best go-to 🐐 greatest of all time, Italian restaurant! For those who love their meatballs, this is a must-try! Great variety of..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"UPDATE 14/9. Came again with friends ordered the giant meatball dish with gnocchi that waste like eating fluffy pillows and ate divine. Also..."

Karen

"This classic restaurant located along the busy end of flinders lane and serves up the most delicious meatballs.. we came here on a Friday night for a..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"A great venue, fab vibe. Would be great to see some new items on the menu - but nevertheless I always go back as it's always busy and the staff are..."

Kerry Hale

"Let's talk about balls. I mean, meatballs. Yes I have the maturity of a 10-year-old. So, what makes for some great meatballs? They can’t..."

Beini

"We were invited to Meatball Wine Bar last night, somewhere I’ve never been before despite its rampant popularity because I’ve traditionally never..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Love the mix and match aspect of this place! You can choose a type of meatball, sauce and a base and combine into a meal. I got chicken meatballs..."

The Brunchabout Diaries

"I had a lovely Friday night dinner here with a group of friends. Pork meatballs with pesto green sauce were fantastic. The sauce went really well..."

Inem

"MEATY BALLS!I love this place, I come here often before a show at cherry bar and I'm never disappointed. The food is delicious and there's a..."

Dj Meowmeow

"Love the vibe and the food. The meatball pasta is so simple yet so delicious, really feels like good comfort food. The cheese and charcuterie board..."

Beverly

"Tried one of the infamous restaurant on Flinders Lane. The place is quite small with good atmosphere. Service is very attentive. We ordered..."

Eatwithbonny

"Nice restaurant. The food is good and the price is reasonable. The portion are generous and well presented. Drinks were served fast and..."

Janet Sheridan

"Great food with the service to back it up. Nice little venue with reasonably priced extremely tasty food. Will definitely be going back again...."

Matt O'Brien

"A very carb dense meal at the Meatball and Wine BarOrdered:🌭 [entree] Grilled sausage: Served with focaccia ($8.00)🍝 Spaghetti..."

Jasmine

"What a delightful little place this is. I took a few friends who've never been here before and boy they weren't disappointed. It's very small, but..."

Dish A Day

"Good meatballs. Good wine. Perfect as a date night restaurant, or even for a cheeky meal by yourself. Apart from the food, I really liked the..."

Leila

"Ermigod. Offering meatballs and wine, it was very unlikely that I would be disappointed by the Meatball & Wine Bar on Flinders Lane in Melbourne’s..."

Andy Quan

"Haven't been here in years and I just so happened to order the exact same thing as I did last time (judging from an older photo). The balls weren't..."

Mustard

"I have been to Meatball & Wine Bar at both Flinders Lane in the CBD and Swan Street in Richmond. On all of my visits I have been happy with the..."

Nicole

"One of my best finds through Zomato. This quaint restaurant has such a calming vibe & feel. I tried their assortment of meat balls (Beef, Pork &..."

Melissa Castellino

"Was actually so surprised how good this place was! I didn’t expect much as it was ‘just meatballs’ that I thought we were getting. We got the..."

Kiffdcosta

"Food: Tried pork w/pesto and beef w/tomato sauce meatballs with my partner and we both loved them. High quality food at a decent price. Herb bread..."

Daniel McManus

"Came here with my friends for a casual dining experience. The dim lighting set a warm and romantic atmosphere, but the noise level was off the charts..."

Vanessa

"Lovely date night spot, tucked into Flinders Lane and compete with dimmed candle light. We both enjoyed the highly customisable menu, which allowed..."

Yasmin T

"FABULOUS MEAL OUT - The meatballs were amazing alongside the friendly and efficient staff.Highly recommend this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..."

Benny Macri

"Well I was gonna give a 3 but gave 5 coz I don’t think some of the review below reflects the food here.Came here with my partner on a quiet..."

Jordan McAllister

"Dropped by for a meal before we head for a play in CBD. Dim lighting for a romantic ambience. Delicious meatballs that’s worth a try! Only wished..."

Bear Noms

"First time here on Saturday night.... we had the $45 set menu which was awesome... great entree , delicious shared plates for mains and an ice cream..."

Freeo

"Arguably Melbourne's best date night restaurant at a reasonable price. Meatballs is nestled away in a lovers nest amongst Flinders Lanes shops..."

Mouth On A Mission

"From the time you walk in you feel relaxed, the ambience is romantic with dimly lit candles. Service is attentive and quick! The chef was happy to..."

Foodmaster

"Delicious food and big portions!The white creamy sauce with the beef meatballs is a must have; everything is such great quality.The..."

Sarah Williams

"We tried this place for the first time today. The restaurant Is really dark inside and the space between the tables are really small, I personally..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Ordered the special for the night that was Tender Beef Balls with Mozzarella on Rosemary Smash & creamy red sauce. Everything was great, rich hearty..."

Mat’s Munchies

"On a Thursday night, we walked in to Meatball in the city for dinner. It wasn’t a planned dinner venue so we didn’t make any reservation but we..."

Jolene Lim

"👍🏽: Delicious food!!! 😋My partner and I both ordered the Spaghetti and Meatballs w/ garlic bread 🍝. Great size, great taste and very..."

Jalena

"Good afternoon for chill and enjoy some good food and drinks with friends as the restaurant is not really crowded in early..."

Samalari88

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I have been here a couple of times and I love the vibes of this place, especially on a Thursday or a Friday night...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Awesome place. My go to place for weekday dinners. Beef, cream sauce and potato smash is all time favourite! Service is great too. If I have to be..."

The_chic_analyst

"For starters we ordered the parmessan cheese with honey served with foccacia. This was a little strange and random. You get a slice of foccacia honey..."

Jem Coco

"We stumbled across this restaurant while looking for dinner the other night and highly recommend it. Delicious food and wine, fantastic service -..."

Sarah Allen

"Came here with my partner last Friday night. Now we got advised this restaurants by friends for a perfect date night with good food and great wine...."

Rosita Greenwood

"Wonderful food! Came here quiet late with friends. We had the ball special, the house pasta and a side salad, mmm delicious! Service was..."

Lauren McGill

"Really like this place, great meatballs and accompaniments and good service too.What I like most is that, in spite of being fully booked and people..."

Mervin

"Had the beef balls with pasta the last time I was here. Food was alright. The meatballs were really yummy! My partner had the pork meatballs which..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"Delicious but over priced! I always order the pork, green and polenta meatballs and it's so delicious but you should get more than 3 meatballs!..."

CCC

"Very impressed by their customer service attitude. My wife ordered meatballs that turned out to contain cheese, which she can’t have. It wasn’t..."

Jesse Stratford

"Amazing food ! Went for a Saturday lunch and got a table straight away. I got the pork balls with tomato sauce and gluten free pasta! I then covered..."

Eliza D

"We came for a drink and a couple of bits to eat. Enjoyed both food and drink. Menu is a nightmare to read when you’re hungry and have the attention..."

Facebook User

"Before I bore you with my opinion of this restaurant, in the interests of transparency and disclosure, I should note that mince was a large part of a..."

Trevor Johnston

"Absolutely amazing, and will be back again! My partner got spaghetti with meatballs, and i had a trio of meatballs with red sauce on potato smash -..."

Kez

"Good Ambiance! Great Food.... Good Company and some wine❤️Meatball&wine bar just made my date wonderful! Next time i come to Australia ill surly..."

Rohan Sharma

"Say hello to the BEST meatballs in Melbourne, from the Meatball and Wine Bar! Choose your ball, your sauce and your base and get ready to feast. I..."

Melbourne Food Journey

"We came here Saturday lunchtime without a booking and got a table straight away. We had the meat and cheese board, the mini meatballs with 3 sauces..."

Tardar Sauce

"Ordered pork meatball with white sauce sitting on potato smash, it was awesome. Plate was big so I didn't finish. Service was good. Music was not..."

ZzzPpl

"Casual city meatball & wine bar. I found the menu slightly messy and confusing but you can work it out. Had the beef balls with red sauce & polenta..."

Whats On The Grill?

"I've been to this restaurant twice and I've always left satisfied! Pricing is not too expensive and the dimly lit ambience makes it perfect for a..."

Ilovetoomnom

"Good meatballs, very good pasta. Service was ok. The place was packed so I suggest you make reservations if you're planning on having dinner there...."

Janice Bautista

"I was a bit sceptical of dining out just for meatballs but this place does them so well! I had the beef meatballs with the tomato sauce and mashed..."

Littlemissyh

"Love this place! Always leaves feeling full and happy. My favourite is the mash with white sauce. The Italian bread is a must and their wine list is..."

Justin

"Ordered the pork balls and polenta with the pesto sauce. Really simple and flavourful. Only feeling was that it was a bit expensive for the amount..."

Louise Booth

"My partner and I love coming here. This our go to restaurant. Never a let down and always a recommendation to our friends and family! Can't wait to..."

Becky

"Enjoyable mood setting with the misses, reasonably priced if you looking for a quality night out, grab ya self some meat balls cause ya know you'll..."

Dano Neu

"Cheese & meat board came out to be a better pick over meatball sliders surprisingly. The board had different flavours to offer, perfect to go with..."

Uvika Sahni

"Well done guys nothing turn me on like a good serve off meat balls and a great glass off wine and conversation keep up the great work ,a she'll be..."

Andrew

"LIT!: oh wow I've been meaning to go here and boy did it serve. I chose the beef balls, pesto sauce with creamy polenta. My boyfriend chose pork..."

Jennitals

"Been here a lot as it is always lovely and something different. Last time I went I had the chicken meatball salad (pictured), but do try whatever is..."

Amarinda Long

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Meatball and Wine Bar is a Italian restaurant situated in Flinders Lane..."

Love At First Bite

"Food was brilliant, service was impeccable and great atmosphere! Shout out to the servers who were spot on with cocktail and food recommendations,..."

Jen Dinh

"As a vegetarian unsure about a meatball place but they have veg balls (quinoa etc) so looked forward to trying them. 5 of us shared garlic bread,..."

Sam Keir

"This is my Melbourne casual dining go to whenever I’m in town, and it does not disappoint. Tonight’s edition was the traditional beef, Italian..."

Pete Sanders

"Absolute favourite place for a cozy dinner! Their truffle sauce gnocchi is to die for!! Be it a quick lunch between work or a romantic dinner it just..."

Spoorthy Reddy

"Food was fantastic. The meatballs melt in your mouth. I’d go back for the pasta and the..."

RL

"Cosy, rustic and intimate atmosphere! Freya our waitress was absolutely lovely and super helpful in her recommendations with the menu. Food was..."

Maria Vu

"Balls and all, perfect place to dine drink wine and eat balls. The service was second to none , with the meatballs being some of the freshest and..."

Mathew Sharwood

Aunty Franklee

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"Aunty Franklee, I don't know where to start the review or how to review this place. I didn't do proper research before going into the place as my..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"Decided to check out this place through Zomato Gold’s offer. Absolutely loved it! Service is fast and really good! The food was fantastic! I..."

George Slavchev

"I've passed by a thousand times but finally went in today and boy was it a good decision! Serving up East Malaysian fusion, this quaint little..."

Shimona

"This small but trendy Malaysian restaurant doesn’t look like much from the front but the inside is decked out well and the food is delicious. I had..."

Jack McCardel

"Lovely little hole in the wall restaurant with a cosy atmosphere. The staff were lovely and service was fast. Our plates of Char Kuey Teow were..."

Daniel Masters

"It's amazing that Melbourne could have a place that serves some great tasting bak kuh teh. BKT has always been one of those massive subjective holy..."

Michael Nguyen

"Great service with decent food. We ordered old fashioned bak kit teh. It’s quite a lot. Felt very full after finished it. And I also order make my..."

橘子

"Delicious Malaysian food which i miss so much in New York - there just isn’t much over there. Char kuey teow (flat rice noodles sautéed in a wok..."

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The Moat

82/100 (1457 ratings)

"Best food and cosy atmosphere. So many good wines to choose from, an outstanding menu' and a superior design makes this place one of the best in..."

Andrew Canessa

"Really loved it here. Great food and drinks but most importantly really great staff that made the night fantastic. Thanks guys! Will definitely come..."

Lee Ton

"What a groovy place... The Moat hosted and I performed as part of the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The staff not only were..."

Kim Da Cruz

"Those chicken and feta balls are something else!! Amazing dish, we added a bowl of roasted potatoes and it was all perfect. Lovely wait staff,..."

Kerry Alderuccio

"Great place.. great food and wine selection..awesome service and very relaxing atmosphere..highly recommend..."

Derek Voce

"It's a great place,love the food the staff are friendly and it has a great atmosphere ....oh and a good..."

Dean Austin

"This place is amazing 10/10. Cannot fault them. Food, price & staff amazing. Cannot wait to go..."

Rach Wil

"I love it !! the food is delicious , very good selection of wine. Excellent service and the bartender makes the best espresso martini in..."

Ilanit Bard

"Amazing food and amazing staff! How does it better than..."

Jovana Ohis

"Amazing food and a wonderful staff. Girls made us feel so special with their hospitality. Keep it up....."

Manvinder S Kang

"The Moat is a lovely hidden restaurant that is below street level. This makes it a little dark and moody, so it's a great atmosphere for a date..."

Morgs71

"Such a lovely small hidden gem!The food was well seasoned, great portion and you pay for what you get! Would definitely recommend for duos..."

Van Nguyen

"J’s score 3.5 stars. J caught up with her sister here (early in the week) for dinner quite a while ago. Chosen by little Sis - not the sort of..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Penang Duck Curry I am so glad we chose the Penang duck curry, it’s a little pricey but trust me it’s SO GOOD. We were kind of worried..."

Kathy Chen

"3.7A cold Monday night in Melbourne but it was lovely and warm inside The Moat. The decor was warm and inviting too. It’s predominantly..."

Two Sheds

"Cute hidden bar on the busy Lonsdale Street. I love their outdoor seating especially at night (beautiful strings of lights). Instagramable...."

Gece

"Could not recommend this place enough. My friends and I recently threw a surprise birthday dinner here. The staff were so beautiful and..."

Whitney.grewal

"Quiet, sophisticated, classy, with all the mood lighting.Perfect date casual spot or place to have an initimate catch up over a range of..."

Cocktail Life

"Great service, underground restaurant with olden day European vibes. Must get the deboned lamb entree. Braised beef was pretty good too, tasted like..."

Miilu

"I love the Moat. Having been a customer for over three years and an employer for 1 year (2016), I can vouch for the high quality food, drinks and..."

LJ Donnelly

"This is one of Melbourne's best kept secret! Warm, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious, honest food that is always fresh and..."

Anna

"Awesome and cozy restaurant in the heart of Melbourne.Lamb ribs were the highlight of the night.The brisket was very tasty as..."

Andrewcanessa

"Had rice with chicken ribs.Chicken was not good，that tasted like frozen one and I think it must be.Wifi is provided！Average..."

Alexis Chan

"Decor was modern but cozy inside the underground bit, lovely and open and breezy in the outside umbrella-covered bit. Staff were friendly and gave..."

Om Nom Nom

"Favourite place to relax from the intense CBD, delicious food, respectful staff and an overall quality experience. Only complaint is that I live too..."

Mark

"Great food and great service! always love seeing the friendly faces here. The old school atmosphere makes it a great hang out spot. Always..."

Bobby Sedrick

"Great atmosphere, plenty to look at, very inviting indoors area plus a comfortable outdoors area for the warmer nights. Friendly staff who give..."

N

"Hidden underneath the State Library, you need go to the basement then can find it. The decoration of the restaurant was pretty old-fashion and..."

Jianierrrrrr

"An impromptu dinner with friends found us wandering the streets in search of sustenance. We eventually settled on the Moat as the hunger pangs became..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The manager was very courteous and understanding when our original booking of 10 people for the set menu was hijacked by unreliable people in our..."

Matt Fishbeck

"“Going underground (going underground), we’ll let the boys all sing and the boys all shout for tomorrow”The Moat is a truly unique..."

The Dear Luncher

"Superb service from the wait staff, 'feed me' menu had delicious variety and was great value. Missed out on their happy hour but something to look..."

James Day

"Tucked away on the side of the State Library, this gem was a cosy relief from the cold evening air. Dined inside, warm lighting and buzzing..."

Smitten Kitten

"Amazing food to die for. Excellent service. Nice decor and ambience. The banquet 'Feed Me' menu had more food than we could eat - we absolutely had..."

Matthew Nulty

"A cozy & intimate escape from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne CBD, this (literally) underground restaurant has a simple yet well considered (&..."

Retno Widyanti

"I've been here countless times and still love this place.Though I do prefer this place during off-peak periods just cause it's quieter.Food..."

Chee Ching Low

"If you ever wonder where to go eat on Friday or Saturday night - the moat.Music at the door step extensive drinks menu, wonderful..."

Latteme

"Moat is a cosy little resturant nestled underneath the state library. The set up is very vintage and old fashioned. They have amazing good..."

Sheemal Visun

"Exceptionally good share-plate style food at surprisingly reasonable prices. Good drinks list, especially happy hour from 4.30-6pm. Highly..."

Ben

"Underground bar beneath the Wheeler Centre is a smallish but stylish venue that has a literary feel. Always busy "outside" and an intimate "inside."..."

Ghannah_au

"The Penang vegetable curry was amazing, the salmon light and fresh, the dark chocolate tart decadent with a really interesting raspberry and aniseed..."

Theresa

"Moat is the perfect literary cafe and wine bar. Hidden beneath the State Library of Victoria and the Wheeler Centre (another must visit place), Moat..."

Tomas

"A good nice environment if you want to have a romantic date! Sadly I'm single. But the food is pretty nice and the ambience is second to..."

Rifan Thamrin

"Dropped by for a quick lunch, ordered the blowtorched salmon and the chicken ribs followed by the chia seed pudding. Flavours were great and so was..."

Duala

"Listed as one of the top ideal spot for a date night on Zomato, The Moat offers hearty European/French inspired dishes w beautiful romantic ambience...."

J88

"I've been here a few times for lunch and I absolutely love their decor and lighting. It's a nice escape from the city - however, it does get quite..."

Ms V

"My most fav restaurant/ bar / cafe / hangout spot. I bn going there for last 4 years & never disappointed me. It use to be quite but now ppl..."

MelbfoodCritic

"I thoroughly enjoyed dinner here. Staff were helpful, the space is very "hipster-cool" and trendy. Reasonably priced for a decent meal too. I had the..."

Beth

"Super adorable intimate little place. Was here for a friends birthday dinner, waiters all super nice and very accommodating. The food was excellent..."

Xin Shina Gao

"I was looking for a quiet place to catch up with an old friend and the moat perfect. Located in a convenient spot, hidden away from (sometimes) city..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Pretty little place in the basement! I like places with simple and small menu and sufficient vegetarian options :) this place ticked all the boxes!..."

Divya Sharma

"Great little bar hidden below street level on little Lonsdale St with some good food and drinks and even better service. Nice little spot for a quick..."

Steve Levon

"Great for after work or lunchtime dining. Reasonably priced, good house wines and solid vegetarian/vegan options! Happy hour is worth a look too if..."

Michelle

"Luckily, this venue is right across from my university. One of my three favourite coffee places in the CBD, it also features a beautiful ambient..."

Ebonybedwards

"The moat is a lovely restaurant in the heart of the city, though I'm unsure if this is a place I'd come back again. While I enjoyed the dishes I..."

Kell

"Had dinner with a group of 5, ordered a range of plates to share meaning we managed to get through a good deal of the menu! Everything was..."

DL

"Loved this place below the State Library. The lemon and herb baked ricotta with caponata and crispy bread was so smooth and flavourful blended..."

J0yy173

"We recently discovered this gem of a place and loved it so much we had to share this with you! The Moat is located in the CBD and is tucked away..."

One Piece Left

"Tucked away in Little Lonsdale is The Moat. A all day basement Resturant in a 19th century bluestone building known for their European dishes. As you..."

Jen

"Very cosy and snug decor with a variety of tapas and share type dishes with fresh rich ingredients.I quite enjoyed the sardines, olives,..."

JW

"Seem to specialise in tapas and light foods, they do excellent antipasto and cured meat type fare, good to pair with their nice wines. Maybe not for..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"Cozy establishment with friendly staff. The ricotta was delightful and very refreshing. The beef brisket was excellent - flavour of the beef is great..."

Christian Kearsley-Pratt

"I had a thoroughly enjoyable lunch here recently. I found it so lovely and relaxing, right in the City Centre but manages to create a cosy space with..."

Bluebell 22

"1.5 points for the environment, 1.5 for the service, .5 for the food. Got the chicken wings from the afternoon menu, they were obviously a little bit..."

Zakibites

"Was treated to a dinner here by my girlfriend for my birthday a few weeks back. This place was picked by her over all other joints in Melbourne and..."

James Helsham

"Went to this place for a friend's birthday; we had a really great time. The food is really tasty, the waitress was very enthusiastic and the wine is..."

Food

"I have such mixed feelings about this place. The atmosphere and food is great, and top notch coffee and wine, but they have odd customer service..."

Bexchum

"Great food and drink, the Cuban chicken for 2 was awesome. It was a little loud inside but it was very busy. Wait staff were attentive and gave great..."

Mj

"The Moat is awesome. It is located underneath the state library and is booked themed throughout. The decor is adorable, and the light is moody,..."

Karma Clarke

"Best place in Melbourne to retreat from the wintery cold and indulge in a hearty meal.Went with a group of seven and it was easy to book..."

Rasabear

"Delicious lamb & eggplant ragout served in atmospheric underground setting. A hidden gem. Great service. Very pleased that when I requested bread to..."

C.gribble

"Had a lovely afternoon there a week or so back served by a delightful waitress with short black hair. We returned the following week with another..."

Graham

"The Moat is hidden within the corner basement of the State Library and Wheeler Center. Cosy and elegant, the underground feeling creates an intimate..."

Hungrycookie

"The Moat had some of the best food I have tried in Melbourne. It had perfect flavour combinations, fresh ingredients, great textures and just the..."

The Portly Pumpkim

"Food is consistently amazing! Highly recommend this..."

Mitchincognito

"Awesome shared meal. Brought a group of 21 people and had an awesome shared platter meal. Left the menu entirely to Rosie, which was a smart move...."

Llevin2

"Good food...service a little slow. I tucked into the Moat for lunch earlier in the week. The place is pretty cool and cosy housed underneath the..."

Miss D

"Prompt service and friendly atmosphere. A great place for an inexpensive light meal before events at the Wheeler Centre, better than anything else..."

Gunung2

"Brilliant dinner experience. Same day booking for an odd time -- sure, no problem. Booking changed from four to five people -- easy, no problem. We..."

Daniel Reeders

"Delish & Delightful. Thanks for a fabulous night, our overseas guests were truly impressed! The personal service we received coupled with the..."

Jill

"Tea Time. Love the tea and coffee and the atmosphere is amazing. The style makes it seem like something out of Harry Potter. The service is always..."

Chelsea MaC

"Can’t fault my experience here; great food, excellent vibe on a cold winter night, top service and delicious food & drinks. The old fashioned that..."

S C

"Great little discovery this one. The restaurant bar is located down stairs in a basement under the state library. Awesome eclectic relaxed vibe,..."

Paul Fisher

"Wonderful restaurant with a quiet but nice atmosphere. Friendly and attentive service. The food was delicious and they have an excellent cocktail..."

Siobhan Parker

"So good to have Melbourne open again!! We hadn't been to The Moat for about six months but as usual it didn't disappoint. For all you plant lovers,..."

Robert Frandsen

"Great service. Waitress very engaging and helpful. Happy hour menu from 4 to 6 pm. Felt like a Harry Potter film set. Very eclectic..."

Tania Hogan

"Nice place to sit and chat with friends. The outdoor was covered with big umbrellas (from the rain) and heater was provided to keep warm...."

Lilian Yap

"EXCELLENT ! what an awesome find ! beautiful food and amazing staff - nothing was too much trouble, we were made to feel genuinely welcome, and just..."

jennifer wilson

"The go to place for winter soul food. Had the lamb shoulder with some mash; prawn papardelle and a few glasses of mulled wine tonight. So..."

Steven Young

Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana

82/100 (2904 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stumbled upon this great restaurant when walking through Melbourne late on our first night down there. We were looking for something decent for..."

Jessica Crouch

"Awesome find! I highly recommend the spinach and ricotta cannelloni. Great vibe and reasonable prices. Will be a regular joint when we visit from..."

Ryls G Cole

"The service was fantastic at this restaurant and the found was great at very good prices. I recommend the gnocchi ! 😍 I don't even like gnocchi..."

Ellora Jane

"Looked for a restaurant with simple good food near Athaneum Theatre Maccaroni came up. From 1st contact felt really happy got good advice as to..."

Sue Evans

"excellent food, warm atmosphere and service at the top! We are delighted with our experience in this property and will be happy to return on our next..."

Sam Zirah

"Some of the best Italian food that I have ever had! Fantastic service, friendly staff, and a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back and..."

Rhiannon Williams

"Food is always delicious though they forgot to bring a liquor and other times the waiter could have been a bit..."

Pam Morr

"We had a tipical Italian antipasto and gnocchi, I can't really tell how good our lunch was. We are Italian and it was like to be in our home country..."

Jessica D'Imperio

"one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to. The food was simple, authentic and prepared with attention to..."

Tom Li

"Very delicious Italian restaurant with great ambience! The menu boasts a great selection, with lots of vegan options. The restaurant is great for..."

Annabel Khamly

"Lovely, clean ambience and we had a friendly and accomodating waitress. Pasta was absolutely fantastic and authentic Italian. Have seen this..."

Janice Liew

"I'd seen Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana before but finally got tempted to try it with Zomato Gold and I'm glad I did! The pasta and pizza were..."

Daisy

"Nice meal in quirky..."

Vesna Lombardi

"Fast and friendly service. We had the fettuccine lamb ragu and the maccaroni incasciati, both were very delicious. I’ve never had a specific..."

Grace Lin

"Been here a few times as the restaurant has Zomato Gold, and it’s always consistently good. The flavours are fresh and the staff are friendly. It..."

ARMANEATS

"Ordered the Maccaroni Incasciata and it was tasted great. Good portion. Quick service and friendly staffs. Definitely a recommended place to eat in..."

Marcel Putrastya Adhitama

"Had lunch here with a friend using the Zomato Gold 1 for 1 deal. I had the mushroom pappardelle. Pasta is nice and freshly made, the sauce was creamy..."

Marcus

"Atmosphere, staff, and pasta were great. Pizza base was somewhat..."

Stuart Summerville

"Came here around lunchtime on a Friday. I was not really busy. We ordered a seafood pasta and a pizza along with a side dish. The food came..."

Jenny QUINN

"Great Italian restaurant in CBD. It was a busy night and we visited here without a reservation, but the staff organised a table quickly. Thanks to..."

Chai

"A cute little Italian restaurant hidden in a laneway. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by our waitress. The place is very cozy. We went for the..."

Stelly

"Food is delicious and good ambience. ZG accepted here. Definitely will..."

Love2eat

"Nice restaurant with great atmosphere. IMHO, they have limited choices of pasta and the taste is..."

Grace

"3.5Pleasantly surprised! It was far from traditional but it was tasty comfort food. I had the fettuccine with bacon and zucchini and loads of..."

Gee

"Come one, come all, come hungry.Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana serves enough food on its $45 set menu that you wont feel the urge to eat..."

Mr And Mrs S

"Came in no booking for one in this bustling restaurant set in an alley way on route to a car park believe it or not.Once inside I was..."

Baba Gump

"Love the pizzas, i go there almost every week to eat. I guess this is by far the best place for pizza in Melbourne..."

Jd Narula

"Good service and great atmosphere.Tried the prosciutto pizza and the macaroni. The macaroni was great had great flavour and was baked in..."

Ray

"A great Italian restaurant in the city and one of Melbourne’s best kept secrets. They have gone through multiple renovations but the food remains..."

Kris L

"Perfectly cooked pasta. Some very interesting items on the menu including multiple vegan pasta options. Generous pasta servings and friendly service...."

Foodventurer

"We had lunch during the week, using the Zomato gold offer. The service was very friendly, the food came fast, and it was very refined and good. The..."

Loulou

"Slight overpriced but the pasta was really good! Love their maccaroni ! Wish they add more cheese in it. Spaghetti bolognese was so so but..."

WK

"Came back here for another dinner in a while because they recently joined Zomato Gold. We had 2 entrees, 2 pastas and a pizza for just $74 thanks to..."

Eat_Sleep_Repeat

"I’m so in love with this restaurant! The ambience and vibe and the service were all so perfect! Had the fettuccine pork belly & porcini..."

Priscilla Yeo

"Very good service. The pasta was firm and..."

Gourmet Explorer

"Overall food was great. Restaurant wasn't very busy at lunch time on a weekday. Quick..."

Alok Shah

"Went here previously in March 2019 and feel the pork belly and mushroom fettuccine was mote impressive on our first visit. The walnuts was more..."

The World’s My Oyster

"We came here on a Thursday night to take up on the Zomato Gold 1+1 on food offer for the first time (bill came up to a total $31 for 2 people..."

Jen Eats Away

"100% would recommend the mushroom pasta. It was amazing. Chips weren’t that amazing as they lacked..."

Vernice

"(3,5) Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Service:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Price: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Usually I don’t like eating..."

Larissa Mayumi

"Walk in and feel the chill vibes. Well lit restuarant with brown tables and vines that dangle above.Gnocchi sorrentina- imagine light balls..."

Cookielessvee

"Sometimes visit here cuz not too crowded inside and staffs are friendly food is overall okay. Zomato gold 1+1 dish is very worthy to use it..."

Dolphin

"Great food, Italian wine, service and value. Tucked away on a side street off Collins St, I am glad I found this restaurant on Zomato because I would..."

Ryan+Maryane

"Delicious gnocchi as per usual, kind staff and lovely warm..."

Mikip98

"3.5 stars ⭐️ Really like their lasagna here and their carbonara, but their calamari with chips was so so. The portion size is also a bit weird...."

Piggyeatalot

"Nice place, was pretty full as I imagine it would be each night. Food was fantastic as was the service. Just be aware if your after a quiet dinner..."

Gianni S

"A very good Italian restaurant with some very authentic, tasty and memorable dishes.Located on Collins St near Flinders, my friend and I..."

Kevin & Emily

"We loved 😍We ordered the truffle and mushroom pappardelle and it was absolutely delicious! We have ordered the same dish twice. It wasn’t..."

Withaknifeandfork

"There was great service and friendly as well. The food was great quality and fast really love the gnocchi was great dad had meatball speacial and..."

Ossie Osco

"We had Mother’s Day lunch here today and really enjoyed it! I had booked online but for some reason it hadn’t come up in the restaurants system -..."

Foodismyfave

"Will definitely be returning! I stuffed up my booking time and they were more than happy to accommodate us. Great meals and great customer service,..."

1BigFella

"Saw this spot had great reviews on Zomato so my friends and I figured we would have to check it out for dinner. We ordered garlic bread for..."

Hansi Dissanayake

"What a beautiful little spot! We were lucky to eat here before going to see a show at the Regent theatre. The food was really good, I had the..."

Dario Casale

"Undying is my love for Italian food. Yet another Italian place I visited recently as the craving for that fresh homemade pasta and wood-fired pizza..."

Cavin Daniel

"Service was fantastic. Super inviting and welcoming staff. Restaurant felt very relaxed and warm. Charming atmosphere. Yummy food. The highlight was..."

Melanie Potter

"Risotto marinara is absolutely amazing! Fresh material and best cooking. It surprised me. Rice is soft and tasty, best balance with the soup...."

Jingwen Hu

"Food:The fettucine pork belly was an absolutely delicious meal. The pasta was creamy and flavourful, the pasta was well cooked. The mix of the..."

Mr NomNom

"The place is very cosy and place where you can enjoy food and talk. The no wifi policy is very nice. This gives people chance to enjoy the food. The..."

Raghunath Kulkarni

"It was my friend’s birthday and we wanted to surprise her. Booking this place for the special event was the perfect choice! The food was good and..."

Mai Alday

"We were quite surprised that such a nice restaurant would be so quite at noon. The vibe and service was great, so did the food here! We ordered a..."

Chuhong Wu

"Came here for lunch with a friend as conveniently located for both of us. It’s a blink and you’ll miss location as located down an alley with not..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"We found this place while searching for a casual Italian restaurant and we had a great experience. It was last Friday so public holiday and they had..."

Clarinna

"Cozy restaurant with friendly staff. We ordered Caprese, Pappadelle Funghi, and pizza. The pasta was cooked to perfection. Rich sauce. Highly..."

Valerie

"Had dinner with a few friends on a Friday night after work. Ambience : 4/5. Cosy with warm dimly lights. Stylish contemporary decoration with..."

Moieats

"This place is warm and family friendly. The staff were friendly and offered suggestions. Their special lamb ragu pasta is the best as are their..."

Lauren

"Very good place. Shared a pizza and pasta and have to say they were both very very good. Quite impressed. Service was good however initially on one..."

Justin Reed

"Service 10/10Food 10/10This place is cute with the candle lights on the table, cute little restaurant for some delightful pasta. Would..."

Just Your Average Foodie

"My partner and I discovered the place whilst getting lost down one of the many lane ways Melbourne has to offer. The wine selection was superb, and..."

Lauren Bradshaw

"Thought we would change it up and try something new. They have a whole menu dedicated to vegan if you're after that. A great range of food. The..."

DamoForce Food

"I came here for a friend’s birthday dinner and upon entering, felt a warm and cosy atmosphere that screamed Italian. I think what must’ve added..."

Christy

"Went for dinner last Saturday, my friend and I were lucky to get a seat without a booking. The atmosphere was positive and light. Food and..."

General Foodee

"Came to Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana on a cold Tuesday night for dinner and left satisfied. Atmosphere: Cosy, with candles, perfect for..."

TimTamEats

"I have come here for quite a few times. You will come here over and over again if you try once. The best pasta ever had in Melbourne. Love the..."

Gn02406868

"Came here for the first time tonight before a show at the regent theatre. Staff were so friendly and welcoming; really cute place nice and cozy. We..."

Teneale Sharman

"I love this place! Visited this place a couple of times, but the crowd every time has been unpredictable. So best to book before you visit. On our..."

Spoorthy Reddy

"The pasta was great! Loved it! Pizza was sooooo salty, because of the olive and another little things which I dont know the name. Atmosphere is okay,..."

Hassan Kalantari

"Amazing place, Great staff and great food. The food was prepared promptly and was of a high quality. The atmosphere was nice with it feeling relaxed..."

Alek Liaros

"Absolutely fantastic 💯 Would recommend 👌 The service and the food was great. Was good to see Melbourne back to life. Great coffee and desert..."

Anthony Muni

"I can say, without hyperbole, that the pumpkin gnocchi was the best I have ever had. My mother loved the salmon gnocchi. Excellent service and timing..."

James O'Dwyer

Il Gambero

82/100 (1299 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service, great food! Very attentive and made our dining experience easy (even with 2 young ones). Oysters, seafood platter and Frankie pizza..."

Jess Watts

"Amazing food and service! On our 6 night holiday in Melbourne we ate here on 3 separate occasions and were mind blown. Best carbonara I have ever had..."

Jessica Munro

"Heaps of options for someone who is gluten free so that was amazing! Impossible to find gluten free options for Italian food usually. Loved..."

Ella Renwick

"Coming down from Darwin for work I was lucky to have amazing friends surprise me by taking me to this fantastic restaurant. My taste buds were..."

Kim Power

"Frequented this place when I was at univ 38 years ago. My fave was their spaghetti marinara. So sampled again recently, the quality is still the..."

Werner Sutanto

"The food and service here is exceptional. Our new fave place to dine..."

Lisa Grumley

"All the food we had was amazing . Bought back childhood memories of when dad used to take us. We will be..."

Carol Fernandez

"Have been coming here for years and years and it never disappoints. The food is absolutely fabulous with the best focaccia ever! Love..."

Mandy Hafey Strongman

"I can't speak highly enough of our experience here. Food was exceptional, service was without fault. We had an amazing night and I highly recommend..."

Paige Beriman

"Love love the seafood taster platter!! Always guaranteed a great..."

Angela Limanis

"We had a plate of bistecca alla gambero, which is a 500gms of an eye fillet steak topped with oyesters, prawns, mushrooms, even macaroni, scallop,..."

Aditi

"Food was well priced and good portion. I think it is authentic and tasty. Although the garlic bread and chicken parma are both on the salty side...."

Helen Liu

"Wanted a quick meal before movies and I only ordered penne calabrese. The spicy taste was done to perfection just like the pasta. Perfect comfort..."

Dran

"Found them on the entertainment book and thought we will give it a try. They definitely did not disappoint, they serve authentic Italian pizza and..."

M3lissa____

"🍕 Pizza 5/5 ⭐️The best way to measure an Italian’s restaurant standard of pizza is to order a margarita. Il Gambero’s margarita calls..."

Foodie Voucher Queen 👸🏻

"Had a wonderful lunch with friends at this little Italian restaurant. Ordered the Il Gambero and Angnello pizzas, and both were great!! 😊 the..."

Ji Song

"I walked passed this restaurant so many times and never thought of trying until today. the interior decor is very welcoming and warm. the staff and..."

Bon Bon

"Regular dinner spot for my family and I. Welcoming Italian restaurant with rich, nourishing, tasty food. Have tried nearly all the pasta & risottos..."

Meg Gro

"My kids and I are very frequent diners at Il Gambero. I only rate 2-3 Italian joints on Lygon St and Il Gambero is at the top of my list. The..."

Mullsy

"Had a family lunch here on a Saturday with 14 in the group including little kids. The restaurant was very accommodating with great service. Nice..."

Ajcajc

"Back after a very long time and I had to admit I was really impressed with our meals. The interior looks fresh and contemporary. There's ample..."

Rennie

"Our first time at Il Gambero after deciding to try a different spot from our usual on Lygon St since we had the Entertainment book voucher and we..."

Lil’MissNyonya

"Food is good and atmosphere is lovely too! My partner and I had the princess pasta (not too saucy and has a tinge of spiciness which we love) and the..."

Xuanly

"Il Gambero is the place we frequent with family and relatives. It’s a homey restaurant that’s great for large groups. The pasta and pizza..."

Kris L

"Have eaten here quite a few times now. I think it is the best value pasta on Lygon street. It is delicious- perfectly aldente, full of flavour and..."

Karma Clarke

"Lovely food. Their pastas had generous portions of quality ingredients, not just overloaded with pasta. The staff were also very friendly and super..."

Emmy_femmy76

"Had takeaway but the restaurant was also very nice inside. Really nice arrabiata gnocchi and very friendly and quick service. Quite a few vegetarian..."

Megejane

"The PRINCESS pasta was GOOD!!! I love mushroom and prawn so this is exactly what I want. The sauce was just perfect, not too cheesy or dry. Highly..."

Trang The Foodie

"Located in the heart of Melbourne's Little Italy, Lygon Street, Il Gambero is a delightful Italian restaurant turning out fresh, high quality Italian..."

Stelyios

"Located on Lygon Street amongst the Italian restaurants hub, this outlet is quite visible from a distance although the decor and displays could be..."

Food Expert Puru

"Il Gambero is right opposite Argyle Place Park in Lygon, and we came in here to pick up some Italian for dinner. We ordered the Super Special Pizza..."

The Casual Diner

"Truly holds onto traditional Italian values where good food is best enjoyed sharing, and in groups.Reservations here are easy and a must if..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Went with a group of around 20 people, and was thoroughly happy with the food, service and venue at Il Gambero. I ordered the mixed platter of..."

Nick

"Place is nice and cozy with a nice atmosphere.Pizza that was gluten free based that my wife ordered was a bit undercooked. Base tasted..."

Brunos Food Safari

"Love the food. I’ve had the princess gnocchi and a pizza recently, both great. Definitely worth coming back.Staffing is very friendly and..."

Luiz Fellipe Lopes

"First time here was fairly full but sat us quite quickly as others were leaving (waited about 5 mins) I had pollo con gamberi it was really nice you..."

Susy Leonard

"Good food , big portion and with reasonable pricing. We order two pasta il gambero and parmigiana. Definitely recommend the il gambero as the Napoli..."

50% Coffee 50% Food

"Reliably the best Italian restaurant on Lygon St. Whilst not the cheapest and not the largest sizes (order a large pasta even if you don't usually)..."

BH

"I visited their sister restaurant in Queensland last summer (Marios) and I fell in love with Italian again. So as soon as I returned I took..."

Angey

"Pizza Super for lunch. Nothing to complain.. asked extra blue cheese to my pizza, all as ordered. Pizza size was good, definitely enough for one..."

Finn & Filo Downunder

"Excellent service, great food, good ambienceEnjoyed my birthday dinner here. Our waiter was very patient with our group and very helpful,..."

@melbourne.cheapeats

"Another of my dad's favorites. Pasta was not bad although a little overcooked. The white marinara was a particular highlight though. Other dishes..."

Edgar Darmawan

"A good italian restaurant serving up the classics. Ambience is nice and the service efficient and friendly, prices are reasonable. Worth a..."

Gursharan Chana

"This is a lovely place with great food, drinks and wonderful service. The price is also very reasonable if combining and sharing with family and..."

Jean

"Very rarely does a restaurant nail entré / mains & dessert but these guys did. Highly recommend this beautiful establishment. Thank you 👌🏻 ..."

Rachel Ritz

"Friendly and accomodating staffs, great authentic Italian food. The bruschetta (fresh tomato with vinegar and olive oil on a pizza base) is..."

Rachel Yuanyuan Wang

"Went here last weekend for the second time, the service level dropped. Fried Calamari, Gnocchi and BBQ Chicken pizza is definitely a must..."

Madeleine Allbright

"We were a large group and the restaurant was full but the staff were very friendly and accomodating. Meals were served quickly and there was no..."

Queen G

"Lovely venue, friendly service but average food.We were here during the Christmas holiday period and luckily this place was still open and..."

Luke And Hannah

"Lovely service! This Italian restaurant is easy to find on lygon street. The staff are really friendly and are willing to help you to decide what to..."

MF

"Il Gambero located in Lygon st, and it's speciality is Italian and seafood! We ordered a seafood plate and a marinara pizza. They all tasted good,..."

Hello World!

"The rating seems appropriate as I am not a pizza and beer man - but more of a person who loves good food, spice, uniqueness and..."

Timbo

"We come here twice a year or so, somehow this was different. The pasta was on the oily side and the flavours weren't as strong. The marinara didn't..."

YummyMummy

"Dinner was perfect. The food was top quality and the staff very attentive. We had pizzas and pastas and desertsWill return as well worth..."

Nickinya

"Came for dinner recently. Prompt and friendly service & good food. Had the Il Gambero (GF), spicy prawn and scallops risotto, spaghetti bolognese and..."

Amy

"Lunched today at 11:15am at Il Gambero & I chose their Pollo penne entrée size (Pan-fried chicken pieces, mushrooms, spring onions and cream) which..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Tasty food. Good kid options. Kid meals are $10. Actually real calamari and it was very tender. Served with salad. Service was..."

John Regos

"Very nice place for family dinner. Generous food and taste good. Can tell the place is kids friendly, and it makes me really happy for it. Pasta is..."

Eatcoffeelove

"The food is really nice but the desert is super disappointing. The peach cake was so dry and tasteless and the tiramisu was average. Overall, the..."

Nick

"They have great pizza: lovely, fresh base and toppings! Best value for Italian food on the street! Trendy and modern venue, with a great..."

James Fabian Farelli

"This place is great! Went at about 8pm on a Friday night.The place is really nice with truly homely feeling food!Had to wait a..."

Justin Jub Bai

"Very tasty italian food with a lot of choice in the menu. The prices are a little bit on the high end of Lygon's street standards but the service and..."

Foodielicious

"I'm biased, my cousins work and are part owners, so I always love the food and atmosphere - reminds me of my childhood. Great Italian food served..."

MM

"We came here as we had a voucher in the entertainment book. We had an early meal on a Saturday night. Service was excellent & the menu had lots of..."

Franji

"Great food and great service. The menu is very diverse with lots of delicious options. It is a little expensive compared to some other Lygon options..."

Shelly

"My wife and I had Friday lunch using the discount from the Entertainment Book. The restaurant was very busy but the staff still provided..."

Lindsay

"Brilliant gnocchis! Fresh, smooth and delicious dishes. A well located place to visit with family and friends for reasonable prices. Service was..."

Juan

"Il Fantastico! Beautiful Italian food, good prices and friendly staff. The only downside is that we couldn't get a refill on our drinks after..."

Luke

"Excellent experience overall. There was a short wait for a table but was well worth it. Their focaccia herb and garlic bread pizza was a nice entree..."

Emma Harding

"Il Gambero consistently provides friendly and efficient service with delicious and filling food. Often on Lygon st I can feel like I am being pounced..."

Madeleine Scerri

"Chicken Parma. Succulent chicken; perfect amount of topping; nice variation to the salad accompaniment; potatoes were crisp and fluffy. Great..."

Daniel

"They serve fresh pasta and prompt food service. I am going to make another visit for..."

Neysavaleria.lcbmeta

"Nice food. Great service. Gluten free friendly. Nice food. I had pan seared prawns. Good quality & quantity. Staff friendly. Well..."

Maria Papa

"Best gnocci you will ever have!. A range of pasta to choose from but you should try the..."

Wilzt

"Absolutely delicious pizza! Ordered the il gambero and the mexicana, they tasted so fresh and the crust was so yummy! Not too thick not too thin,..."

Miss Olives

"Very happy.. I came here with a total of 8 people and was very impressed with the service, here are some of the reasons why.1) I booked online..."

Drim Srim

"Consistently Great Food. My wife and I really enjoy coming to Il Gambero on the Park. We originally discovered it by accident but for the past few..."

Mightymoe510

"Wonderful gem down the other end of Lygon Street. Was very pleasantly surprised when I took my mother to eat here. Portions were generous and the..."

Mon

"I'm in love. Last night we dropped in with some friends and I didn't know what to expect, and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised with..."

Jennifer Lea

"Definitely amazing gnocchi! They're a must have!! Service was fast and friendly. The marroncino was excellent, but the chocolate mousse and crepes..."

C.A.T. TV

"I’ve been here twice in a month. I love it so much! Great food, friendly service and very well priced too. I recommend the carbonara, and any pasta..."

Leenathelawyer

"Great atmosphere and wine. The tempranillo was beautiful. Thin crust woodfire pizza was pretty fire as well. Would love a bit more saltiness on the..."

Lincoln J Lim

"Excellent experience here. Friendly staff welcomed us in. Took our orders quickly and food wasn’t long after ordering. My white wine was cool and..."

Maggie Triantafillou

"Walked in and there wasn't anyone to greet us besides kitchen staff. It was clear they were still organising the restaurant as they had just opened..."

James Aslan

"Found this restaurant just walking through Lygon Street and was not disappointed. Food was delicious and staff were..."

Melissa Darley

"Quite delicious and generous portion sizes, staff there are also super friendly and..."

Duyen Tran

Rosetta

81/100 (3699 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The spatchcock was delicious and the roast pumpkin was divine. The twice cooked potatoes were tasty but very filling. The eye fillet was cooked..."

Helen

"Second time coming to this venue and this time sat outside on the terrace instead of the main dining room. Definitely a more casual atmosphere yet..."

Cherise

"My friends took me to this elegant restaurant situated in Crown for my birthday. I enjoyed all the food that was ordered: Lamb rump, bolognese,..."

Tien Ngo

"Been to Rosetta twice and just beautifully cooked simple pasta. Kids loved the gnocchi dish and enjoyed some classic Italian food (just before the..."

RM

"FOOD ✅✅WINE ✅✅✅SERVICE ✅✅Dress up and enter a world of velvet (George Constanza would love this) and exquisite..."

Food Traveller

"Came here for lunch had ordered from the weekday Pranzo lunch menu. Definitely great value for money and the hanger steak was simply amazing!..."

Sue C

"4 stars is an accurate reflection here; the service usually is very good, the decor is fantastic. The whole roasted goat shoulder is fantastic, the..."

Carlo Boscia

"This was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. We had our own waiter for the evening, who catered for everything we needed. Nice, comfortable..."

LeanGuy

"5 star all the way!! Elegance and style as soon as you walk in with a tantalising menu to complement the extensive wine list. We had the chargrilled..."

Flaming Goose70

"Very heavy front door. That's it for complaints. Food was stunning. Service was faultless, attentive, intuitive, friendly and open. Menu knowledge..."

Srslyfoods

"Will come back for:+ Braised Pork PappardelleI’m eating my way around town of all the different Pappardelles at the moment, and..."

The Casual Diner

"I had a great time having dinner with my husband at Rosetta. This place will not disappoint you, the service is pleasant, waiters really know the..."

Vanessa Carolina

"Wonderful, elegant Italian fare. Been here a few times, it's always been very good. Great wine parings with all courses. Ticks all the boxes for an..."

David Malcolm

"Sophisticated restaurant with an opulent atmosphere and refined Italian menu. To start we were all offered a range of breads to select from. I went..."

Kate Dougherty

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Ive heard great things about this restaurant and I am so glad I finally got a chance to try. 🍩Lizzie..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Great restaurant great service and food. Most comfortable place ive been. I go here a lot for special occasions. Menu changes are seasonal which is..."

Brooke Koneska

"Lovely food and very glamorous decor. We were able to sample several items on the menu as a larger group and overall the consensus was there..."

Yume Yume

"Love the decor in here feels like I’m in Monte Carlo. The seafood linguine was some of the best I’ve ever had, the veal cotoletti and the goats..."

George David Michaelides

"Beautiful restaurant for a special night out. Staff were very attentive and friendly. We ordered the truffle pasta and scallops to start, then the..."

Rita K

"We came here for dessert on a Tuesday night to celebrate a birthday. The waiters were friendly and staff were attentive. Decor is truly beautiful...."

ToFeedTwo

"The staff was professional and amazing, the food was above par, had I had better company, I would have given the place the fifth star. Over all..."

Sanika Chitnis

"Excellent interior, good service and ok food. I have been here a couple of times. The food like risotto, pasta and steak is quite similar to what..."

Ashley Evete

"We went here for our anniversary for the 6pm seating and had a great evening. The service from walking in the door to seating and all throughout..."

Just Eating

"PRO: Good food, slick service, and not as expensive as expected. We would definitely return for a special occasion.CON: Location is not..."

Bec C

"Was my first time at Rosetta and I must say, we had a great experience.Both our pasta dishes were delicious and fresh, accompanied with them..."

Melbourneats

"One of the finest Italian restaurants in Melbourne. The service and quality of food is second to none. The restaurant looks amazing! The fitout is..."

Nick Page

"Rosetta is amazing. High quality Italian food in a glamorous setting served by professional and knowledgable staff. We had a pasta starter and a main..."

RRJosh

"I like this restaurant, I don’t know why the rating is only 3.5 , maybe people shouldn’t totally reply on the ratings including mine lol . The..."

Sam

"Wow, what a gorgeous space! Visited this amazing restaurant recently for a special occasion. The staff were absolutely delightful, friendly,..."

DEVOUR

"Wow what a treat! Left Melbourne for an hour and landed somewhere in a beautiful trattoria to indulge in some high-class home cooked hearty Italian..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Had a evening meal with client and his wife found food and service up to its excellent standard Crab Paster excellent and Pork Rib Eye not leaving..."

Bruce Collins

"I have been dining at this restaurant for several years and each time I have had an amazing experience and delicious food! All the staff look after..."

AllThingsFood&Wine

"Rosetta in a word? Devine. Brought to you by Neil Perry, this exquisite Italian fine dining venue not only has an incredible authentic vibe, the..."

The New Fave

"Very nice looking place the restaurant has wonderful food my pasta was cooked perfectly but i the deserts need a bit of work. My friends took me..."

John Solos

"Beautiful decor inside with the fluffy curtains.Located outside Crown at the front near the Yarra river, both indoor and outdoor seatings were..."

VegoLover

"Excellent food and very hearty. For an up market restaurant the servings are generous. Great and friendly service . Great pasta and the chicken was..."

TellEmWhatYaThink

"We have enjoyed some of our most favourite Melbourne meals at Rosetta!The food is so delicious and tasty words can't really express it, you..."

Elle

"Beautiful decor, great service and good food. We chose the lunch option where you get an antipasti , second and a glass of wine for $50. The red wine..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"DO: The spanner crab or braised pork pastas. DON’T: Forget the prawns or burata (cheese) to start. TIP: Entrance is on the..."

David Food Leasing

"I remember my first visit to Rosetta Ristorante and I was wowed by the elegance, the food and service. Subsequent visits (twice) I have felt..."

Foodinfocusz

"Came for dinner last night, walked in and was wowed by the decor, chose to sit outside and I’m glad we did. Started with oysters and steak tartare,..."

Markii_

"Amazing surroundings and atmosphere. So beautiful to look at when you are dining! The blue cheese is melt-in-your-mouth amazing! I'd highly..."

Georgia

"From the warm welcome, we were led into the beautiful and elegantly decorated dining room. At 12.45 on a Sunday afternoon it was still quite..."

Flavietta

"Rosetta, with its exceptional service, was a delight to dine at. We had an attentive waiter who started us off with some complimentary breadsticks,..."

Dr S

"This place had great service and ambience, went in on a Monday night and although it was quite the staff were attentive and the food was delicious -..."

Cat

"If I had to eat Italian food everyday for the rest of my life, I would choose Rosetta any day❤️Beautiful good quality food, amazing staff service..."

Mica Denila

"This place is amazing. Excellent service, have been here 3 times now and each time has been great. The entree prawns and calamari dishes are..."

Loves It

"Great Italian food at reasonably good prices. The service was great - catered us with blankets since we sat outdoors. Each dish was enjoyable. I..."

Mary Tran

"Firstly, I was taken back by how beautiful the restaurant is. Honestly one of the nicest fit outs in Melbourne. Secondly, I loved the attentiveness..."

Yourmelbournefoodguide

"Very unusual for me to go out and do some 'fine dining', however on this occasion. It was truly wonderful.The food was exceptional. I had..."

Food4Lyf

"When you think Italian, you think of larger portions, Rosetta is not that sort of Italian ristorante, it is a place of fine atmosphere, excellent..."

All_You_Can_Eat

"Rosetta isn't of the class of Rockpool and not the same in flavour as Spice Temple. The other two Neil Perry establishments at Crown are better than..."

Armin Muminovic

"Been here at least 4 times, mostly business dinner. Food is rather average, however, the duck dish I keep ordering is pretty decent. I guess it is..."

Facebook User

"The atmosphere of the restaurant is a little garish, but the food was nice and with a decent wine list. I would rate higher I think if the prices..."

Gursharan Chana

"Very nice staff. Efficient operations and good food. I'd give it 5 stars, but a bit pricey, therefore 4 stars make more sense. Fish is great and many..."

Luiz Fellipe Lopes

"Rockpool, Spice Temple, Eleven's Bridge - I didn't expect less, Neil Perry. Ive not have gnocchi with meat and the gnocchi with lamb was very..."

Valerie L Jovee

"Went here with a friend from overseas and we were both really impressed. They took a while to get us drinks, however, we enjoyed the ambience and..."

Richa Walia

"Had a conference that ended pretty late and many restaurants were not taking anymore walk-ins.Thankfully, the staff at Rosetta gave us a..."

Stephanie Li

"Always a pleasure dining at Rosetta. The food, wine, service, atmosphere and decor are all top notch. My picks of the menu are the Agnolotti del Plin..."

Filet De Boeuf

"Warm and cosy ambience.Had a dinner here four of us had the pasta and rissoto and it was yummy one of the best Italian place if you are looking..."

James Tully

"Italian fine dining on the elegant riverfront promenade. The atmosphere and dining experience emulates the best that Italy can offer, a decor that..."

Michela Zanata

"Love the place, interiors and the food. It is easily accessible situated in the crown complex. They have got ample seating for small and big..."

Pragya Gupta

"I loved the restaurant's extensive menu and elegant design. The staff members were friendly and professional and the food was really delicious and..."

Alexandros Karvounis

"An absolute classy restaurant that is a must visit when in Melbourne. Food, drinks service and ambiance cannot be..."

Peter Solomon

"Excellent service, beautiful food and the venue is gorgeous, everything makes a perfect atmosphere. Thank you to all the team, specifically to..."

Paula Alejandra

"We have been to Rosetta's s few times and it never disappoints. The food was amazing! Our party of four raved about the dishes that they ate. The..."

Sue Kennedy

"Rosetta is a beautiful Italian restaurant with a very warm ambience and luxury fitout. The service here is true silver service, from taking your..."

Aaron Soroka

Max Bar Restaurant

81/100 (3055 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had diner here on a Monday night place was packed !! Great staff ... red wine was always full.... great food and venue !! Loved there pizza and..."

Gerard Medcalf

"Me and Hubby were here last night for the first time and the food was amazing, Hubby ordered the surf and turf and their steak was cooked to..."

Hulya Samanli

"Fantastic service, staff & food. Highly recommend to anyone to eat here. Thanks for a fantastic..."

Diane Hallam

"Absolutely amazing food and service. Would have to be without a doubt one of Melbourne’s best restaurants!..."

Gisella Donato

"Great restaurant! The food was exceptional and the service was on point. Also, it was a very comfortable..."

Josh Kirkegaard

"Great place good food , good staff best atomsphear recommended..."

Sam Cugnetto

"Great atmosphere and excellent food. The seafood paella was delicious and one of the best I have had in..."

Adrianna Mortier

"Love this place.... my favourite restaurant in Melbourne, delicious food & great..."

Tracy Johnson

"Best meal in a long time! Food and service was great, reasonably priced and the atmosphere completed with a guitar player and friendly staff was just..."

Joshua Smailes

"What a fantastic atmosphere, service and most importantly the food was devine. The pork belly was tender with beautiful flavors of Italian decent,..."

Donna Long

"Fabulous food fabulous staff had a great meal and a great night would definitely go again..."

Rich N Jo Savage

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: it’s always so lively here especially during lunchtimes -there’s ample of space as it takes over two restaurant..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Celebrated my brother’s birthday here and made a booking for 6. The service was really friendly. We ordered a dish each among us. Food came out in..."

Annyeongjen

"Love this place so much. One of my favourite Italian places in Melbourne. It’s good for its price and the quality is great. Been here a couple of..."

Food W/ Soph

"Casual dining. No complaints, reasonable prices, tasty food and no long wait times and it has atmosphere. Would recommend the tasting..."

Jayde

"I liked how big their menu was - they offer breakfast, lunch and dinner here. I had some breakfast. Staff were welcoming and promptly seated the two..."

E

"One of the many restaurants on Hardware Lane. The food is good, and the service is fast and efficient. Not a bad place to stop by for a quick bite to..."

Dumba

"4 stars because the waitress who served us was genuinely so sweet and lovely, checking on us to make sure we were ready for drinks or meal etc. It..."

Misskitchen

"Max on Hardware is one of my favourite places to go when I'm in Melbourne, all of the dishes I have tried on their menu is delicious. The service is..."

Sarah Mosley

"Originally booked another place nearby but had a change of mind last minute due to lack of service there. So we walked in to Max. Peter our host was..."

Food Monkey

"Seafood Paella •The dish was massive, it was quite overwhelming with that much orange rice in front of your face. I was really surprised by..."

Kathy Chen

"This is well established restaurant in Hardware lane, a must visit area. I love the atmosphere here, you dine with open air and street music. Lamb..."

The Gastronomist

"Nice location with great food, paella was the best from all of our order ! Definitely worth a try and also don’t forget to try their pesto..."

Dickson Chong

"The food was good, but a bit pricey. Staff were prompt but also quite casual, as they were standing around laughing at talking. I don’t mind this,..."

Louise India Suckling

"My friends and I were looking for an Italian restaurant on Hardware Lane and we were roped in by the mention of free drinks. We ordered a main each..."

Jin Jau Liau

"Came here on a week day night to catch up with some old friends. Service was really friendly and quick.We ordered a platter to start with..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Ordered takeaway meals, staff were lovely and accommodating in dietary requirements. Food cooked and we were out the door within 10 minutes. Food was..."

Jordan Bonner

"There are so many cafes on Hardware land but this one is one of the best cafes I have ever . The Service is great the staff are very attentive...."

Sabrina Trung

"The staff were really friendly however the staff advertising were quite persistent. The food was pretty average but the burgers were exceptionally..."

Katerina

"The Dear Luncher was impressed with the attentiveness of the staff and their ability to co-ordinate large groups settling in for festive feasts this..."

The Dear Luncher

"Visited this place for a weekend dinner. The ambiance is great and food was good. Loved the Arancini Balls, Chili prawns and the Mango Daquiri. The..."

Nupur Bhople

"This place has 10/10 food and great service. We ordered pizza, steak and gnocchi, everything was delicious and arrived promptly...."

Ruba

"In the busy street of Hardware Lane, we came across Max. Feeling hungry and everywhere else being full, we decided to try it out and it was a darn..."

Win - FSC

"Staff are excellent service out of this world Do change anything such a breathe of fresh air in my dinning experience for Melbourne CBD..."

Marc

"I'd gone with one of my mate last weekend( Sunday) we had ordered for couple of drinks. The hospitality is superb. Service is impeccable. However the..."

Sanjana Pundir

"Was with a party of 7 on a Thursday night. Very friendly staff, service was great and food came out very quickly considering how busy it was. Had the..."

Brinda Pandiyan

"It's truly an Italian dinner. The best pasta here in Melbourne so far. I ordered the penne pesto and my boyfriend had the fettuccine carbonara. I..."

Clueless_Chic

"Waiters are very attentive, friendly and with great recommendation of red wine. Barramundi and calamari was great, bugs is a bit dry. Overall good..."

Rae

"We really enjoyed our meals here, so the average reviews were a surprise. My entree tasting plate was very tasty, with tender calimari and standout..."

Hooray4bread

"Highly recommend! Whether it was the late night carb hit or the complementary glass of wine-this place was wonderful!Customer service was..."

Crispybacon

"I ate early (around 4:30pm) so plenty of tables available. Staff are courteous and friendly. Just good food - the Pumpkin Risotto was excellent,..."

Francesbutler64

"The staff here are extremely kind, friendly and helpful. We went with a big group and service was great despite it being busy. They kept our birthday..."

Dishti Sasan

"I had the homemade spinach gnocchi and it was very delicious! The menu is quite extensive with plenty for the whole family to choose..."

Descartesmuse

"It has been 2 years since we ate here and still talk about it and agree it would be one of the best dining experience we have ever had. From the..."

Michellebrackebush

"Amazing restaurant, from the moment we walked in. Staff were great and the food was amazingly divine. I can not fault this restaurant. Easily one of..."

Queen G

"Wonderful dinning experience from Max, professional service from the waiter, and the spaghetti taste and portion were both so nice, lots of..."

Sally Wu

"Had the lasagna which was amazing! My husband had the Diavola pizza which was okay. Will be back for the lasagna alone! That sauce is to die..."

YMac

"Good place with an extensive menu (including good vegetarian options). We went here for lunch couple of days back and ordered Penne Pesto pasta,..."

Ashmita

"In the city for a relaxing weekend, decided to try little Lygon St, Hardware Lane for a nice dinner. Settled on Max, as it had the most people..."

Neil The Foodie

"Arrived in Melbourne at a quite late hour, me and my friend was wandering around Hardware Lane and the staff at Max was very attentive and welcoming,..."

Bie

"Been there twice, had Paella, Pasta, calamari and salads. The fish salad was really nice, very young and soft fish with vegetables and tomatoes...."

Cathleen

"We had breakfast here after a friend's wedding reception. The choice of hardy filling food was welcome. The staff were polite and attentive, and the..."

Joshua Yates

"I ordered one of their most popular dishes which was the lamb pizza. I really liked it although I wished that there was more toppings on the pizza...."

Danielle Nguyen

"Awesome food even better service. They catered for my family, stored away my pram safely and even gave me a private room to change my baby...."

Yumm Food

"I love dining on hardware lane. While the foods not necessarily the best there’s just something atmospheric and so very Melbourne about laneways..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Good vibe and great quality food with excellent presentation and variety. Service is fantastic, maybe a little too constant and rushed. No huge wait..."

JustEatIt

"Good food and quick service. Had the lemon lime bitters, it was made perfectly! The outdoors seating is great and staff makes you feel welcome every..."

Marcia Rodrigues

"We went here with a big group and were really impressed with the service and quality of the food considering how busy the restaurant was! Would..."

Melbourne Food Journey

"It is decent and edible. We got free moscato on the house with free appetiser which sweetened the deal. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice -..."

Rae Prendol

"Hi, here in Melbourne .Breakfast today before heading home to Perth.Hardware Lane is lively and difficult to choose between places to..."

Carolynevans2

"Had the chicken risotto it was very delicious! and they had an offer for free drinks with every meal which was great! It has a nice outdoor seating..."

Nadz_berry_crunch

"Awesome place, haven't been to Melbourne before walking the streets to find somewhere. Not to pushy really great service! Amazing food! Will be back..."

Shae Ramsey

"Just like to give a shout out to Max on Hardware for a great lunch. We arrived without a booking for looking for a table of 12 and Max was able to..."

Matthew Mersin

"Pizza to the Max :)My food adventures in Hardware Lane are drawing to a close now and I felt like a nice, light sendoff so I headed in to..."

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