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Il Cantuccio
90/100 (2812 ratings)
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Carbonara
Calamari
Tortellini
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"We had the pleasure of an Il Cantuccio experience with great friends this evening, and what an experience it was!We had a table outside, and..."
Aaditey Bains
"Both spaghetti was so good and flavourful! The lamb cutlet was abit small but super delicious..."
Lois Low Qi
"I've been going to this place for many years. The people that run it are always very friendly and warm. It is what I would call authentic Italian,..."
Robert The Rosehorse
"A nice and cosy restaurant, perfect for a cold winters night. Service was friendly, welcoming and attentive. Food was flavoursome and generous for..."
Emily Harrington
"This is one of my favourite place in Melbourne . I have been keep coming back for 6-7 years . My favourite dishes include seafood polenta , pumpkin..."
Mindymengwang
"Salmon is recommended!One of the best i have tasted. (The best i have tried is a Japanese restaurant in Canberra)the veal is fresh and tender...."
Jiaqi987261
" Pros:- real italian style food. You can tell the food has not been rushed and is packed full of flavour.- my partner had the pasta..."
Sandra
"A must for Italian food lovers! It became our favourite restaurant to dine out, a very friendly service and food that never disappoints. Thank..."
Veta Bajaj
"Laigon Street has many great restaurants but Il Cantuccio is an Italian restaurant with powerful flavours and very big portions with also very..."
Foodaholic103
"Friendly attentive staff and delicious food to match. We ordered the Gorgonzola Gnocchi and the Spicy Meatballs and both tasted amazing! The..."
Nouri Groom
"I have been to Il Cantuccio twice already and I just love it! Its really a true Italian experience. I have been in Italy many times and I can say Il..."
Alejandro Maass
"Perfect ambious, great food and good service. Interior of the restaurant gives you Italian village kind feeling and it is perfect for group dinner..."
Kiri Aljita
"The interior is a step up from the other Lygon restaurants and is very cosy and rustic. The staff are all lovely and very accommodating. Garlic bread..."
Nalia
"What can I say? Very good flavoursome Italian food, and a very friendly boss who was gracious about my change in booking. I loved all the pastas we..."
Jeanette La Fame
"The best pasta on Lygon Street by a mile. Sensational noodles and the sauces are superb. Cozy little place with great value. Good choice for small..."
Jeremy K
"Really loved this place. Authentic food and beautiful service. My new favorite Italian. Suggest the carbonara, meatballs and calamari! Bonus it is..."
Sarah O
"I organised a group of 14 school friends for dinner on Saturday night and every one was impressed. The food was excellent, from the white bait entre..."
Ugo Tizi
"One of the best Italian restaurants Melbourne has to offer. Food was exceptional (mussles, garlic break, veal gamberi, spaghetti marinara), service..."
Kane
"Great food, attentive service and very flexible with the menu! Highly recommended - one of the best on Lygon St. spaghetti and meatballs a highlight...."
Brad
"Lovely atmosphere both inside & outside and such friendly staff! Every time I've ate here after watching a movie from Cinema Nova with some friends,..."
Oy
"Good quality authentic Italian cooking in a rustic and cosy setting. Great friendly service and very reasonable prices. There was a good variety of..."
Renegade
"Great food, great servings :) this is our favourite place on Lygon!! This place doesn't have pizza on the menu, which means that they focus on..."
Desisean
"Very impressed , great family run Italian restaurant in the heart of Lygon Street. Good range of Chefs specials and favourites , and they will..."
Nick The Greek
"What a little gem of a place! Tucked away behind beautiful bluestone walls, this restaurant is one of the very few authentic Italian restaurants left..."
Michy
"My family and I regularly visit il Cantuccio and it is the best Italian restaurant on lygon street. The staff are fantastic and the food is to die..."
Elisha Moorfoot
"I have been eating here with my family for over 20 years and the food and service has always been consistently fantastic. The seafood is fresh, the..."
Miss E
"This is easily the best Italian restaraunt I've ever been too. Pasta is cooked perfectly, not too heavy, and I am happy every time I leave. The venue..."
Dolly The Explorer
"Booked a dinner for 4 not knowing anything about this place and just going on the reviews here. When we first walked in we were hesitant but that..."
Nathan
"We had Meatballs Calabrese and Rigatoni El Diavolo. Both were well presented and delicious. Service was really good, couldn't fault it. The..."
Vicki Haspels
"This place has been a favourite of my families for a few years. The service is always amazing and the food is always delicious. Such a cosy friendly..."
Nikita Fernandez
"A gem on Lygon Street. Great atmosphere, love the rustic decor. It was a busy Friday evening when we went for dinner but the service was very..."
JKGasMan
"Fantastic restaurant. Have been here a few times and the food has always been on a high quality, fresh, hot and reasonably priced.Why this..."
Hayley Olsen
"Lovely little family restaurant - lovely attentive staff and flavorsome food.Definitely recommended if you're looking for somewhere to eat on..."
Nick Bassett
"This is my go to place for the best Italian on Lygon. Popular with the locals. Fresh pasta and excellent gelato for dessert. Authentic Italian in a..."
Gruby
"What a gem! I avoid Lygon like the plague as I have always had very basic, low grade food there, but this place is charming. The staff are incredibly..."
Jenzi
"Hotchillisauce has bounced back with a great pasta from this venue. Gnocchi was delicious, very flavoursome whilst the matriciana sauce blew my socks..."
Chillihotsauce007
"Love love love this place. This is a cute little family-owned Italian restaurant. The food has been great every time we've been here. Best cafe at..."
Karina Mirchandani
"This place is absolutely amazing. The food is delicious and most importantly, the two times I have been there all the staff have been super friendly..."
Marianna.xx
"This is my partners all time favorite place to eat and she never gets anything other then the chefa lamb shanks special and it is absolutely to die..."
Jade Bassetto
"A rare cosy and homely spot in the heart of lygon street. Can't go past the squid ink linguini, bistecca and tiramisu - Seriously delish! Staff are..."
Melissa
"Love this little Italian restaurant. The owners (I think) treat you as their special guest. The food is so tasty and so much choice and better still..."
Gez
"We had dinner there with some friends. We chose to sit outside as it was a nice night and there were plenty of heaters to keep us warm. The staff..."
Carmel
"Amaze. Food an staff were..."
Alias
"Nice home style restaurant. Had the fettuccine della casa, was nice but nothing to rave about. Desserts were good too. Service was a bit slow but..."
Dom87
"Had V's day dinner with hubby and loved every moment. Service was impeccable, food divine & ambience wonderful. Highly recommend the home made..."
Foodie
"Excellent service, amazing food. Staff accommodating above and beyond, allowing us a taster of the cheese prior to ordering. Could not fault this..."
Twiggy
"Love love love! I dined w.... Love love love!I dined with my parents and husband on Sat night. We had a wonderful experience. Fantastic..."
Sam E
"Bravo!. Went last night with some friends from Sydney. Fantastic service and amazing pasta, the best carbonara I have had in Melbourne made the..."
Susie
"Yet another great meal at Il Cantuccio. Every time I visit from Newcastle I come here to get my fix of authentic..."
Peter Shinnick
"Great atmosphere. Very nice restaurant, great food, a bit expensive but wouldn't complain about the price considering the quality of the..."
Elpapos2010
"Cosy atmosphere, friendly attentive staff, delicious and satisfying meal. Would definitely come..."
Lindsray
"Great service. Came here for dinner for the first time this week and was really impressed. The restaurant itself was a bit cold but the warm service..."
Food_lover
"Amazingly warm atmosphere :D. Only came here once, and I'm DYING to come back. First time I came here was with my father and brother. We were served..."
Redwavestasher
"Awesome food!!! Awesome service!!! Very very very..."
Porcupine.
"Wonderful evening. Lovely dinner at Il Cantuccio restaurant this past weekend. Great food, wine and service. The squid ink linguini and gnocchi were..."
Alannab
"Fantastic. This place is excellent, the stone walls really grab your attention from the street. As soon as you walk inside you are greeted with the..."
N_patto92
"What a little gem!. We came across this little gem of a restaurant after our dinner plans had been upturned at the last minute. What a fantastic..."
U4220859
"Lygon St at its Best !. This is Italian dining as it it should be...great food, great service, great value and as an 'out of towner' certainly what I..."
Lyn_nicholl
"Best Italian in Melbourne!. Absolutely the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne (and we've been to a few!) Mario and Loren have been there..."
LuAndRo
"It is hard to know where to eat on Lygon St, there are so many options, and so many of them average. Il Cantuccio is the mirage in the desert, very..."
Shil1402
"Very pleasant service, we ordered a variety of dishes, all were exceptional. Will definitely come..."
Sehchic
"Bellissimo!. A great little Italian restaurant! Warm, friendly & attentive service, lovely atmosphere, great food & good wine...the perfect..."
Suzanne
"Great food (highly recommend the meatballs from specials menu), awesome garlic bread and tiramisu - this place gets the basics spot on. Service also..."
Ali Ogilvie
"Romantic Evening Ever. Being a Lygon St Diner since the late 80s to now, I can't believe how I could have missed this place. I booked a table for 2..."
George.rocka
"An evening of good company and great wine. Looking for a place to escape the 42 degree heat of Melbourne city on a Thursday night, myself and some..."
Joshua Gonsalves
"Best italian restaurant ...excellent food, brilliant service, friendly as....I LOVE this place and can't wait to go back soon. I just ate my left..."
Vanessa Neagle
"Although we have been here a few times before, tonight is one of those special nights where everything has been perfect....to start with, the food,..."
PJ
"Just lovely! Had some dinner on a weekday evening and it was simply lovely- service was spot on as were the meals. Would definitely return and..."
Lauren
"Do you want garlic bread with that?. We went early on a Friday night and had the place almost to ourselves up in a nice cosy spot up the back. We had..."
Roger Kaputnik
"Excellent service, great food and reasonable prices. The restaurant had a traditional Italian vibe which we really..."
Jlikesfood
"I wanted to take a friend and her son visiting from NSW to an authentic Italian restaurant in Lygon St. I decided on Il Cantuccio and was very happy..."
Tanya Nabe
"When in Melbourne.... Not being local and therefore feeling a bit lost & overwhelmed by choice on Lygon St - picked this place to eat as it did NOT..."
Rach
"Fantastic food. Five friends & I dined here tonight and we were all VERY pleased with the excellent service and fabulous food. No complaints and the..."
Deb From Gippsland
"Nice... But disappointed?. Dined at Il Cantuccio after hearing some positive reports. Bruschetta wetted the taste buds and the 'melt in the mouth'..."
International Food Review
"The perfect Italian date night, dimly lit mood lighting, homely decor and the friendliest staff you'll ever find. Food was fresh, tasty and fast...."
Bonkanesan
"It was soooo good, excellent service & food. Defiantly come back when in..."
Myda
"Good pasta! Downside was that they DON'T have..."
Precious Taste
"Great place!!! I highly recommend it.. I had dinner here tonight as my friends from interstate wanted to check out lygon st. I never go there as I..."
Dina
"Good Italian Food. Thought that the food was above average, and great people watching from the outside seats. Service is was friendly but on the slow..."
Melb Foodie
"Great Italian food. Lygon Street is famous for its Italian food, there are a couple of places along the strip worthy of my business.Il Cantuccio..."
John
"Mind Blowing. Food was flawless, the waitress was very knowledgeable when I asked about the meal I wanted to order, also very friendly. Back to the..."
Jessica Rose
"For once a place that lives up to its great rating. Service was tip top. Lovely, friendly and accommodating, and gave great advice too. Started with..."
Laurandrews
"Amazing pasta, with friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere. Highly recommend..."
Zia
"We felt like guest at the family home - from the handshake at the door to the banter on settlinv the bill. The food was very well presented..."
John Clapton
"Great Food and Service. We had a great time here last night with a couple from overseas. Food were delicious, tried the chef special Risotto,..."
LC
"Loved it. The gnocchi with Bolognese and pollo asiago was magnificent. My fiancé and I had a great long conversation with the owner who gave us some..."
Nessalove
"Delicious! Beautiful ambiance and lovely service will be back..."
Katrina Anson
"Amazing. Thank you fellow urbanspooners - whilst visiting Melbourne I wanted to take my son to the famous Lygon Street for his favorite - Italian. Il..."
Sammiibris
"Excellent restaurant with very friendly staff and unbelievably good..."
Food Critic
"The BEST Italian restaurant I have ever been to! We had the minestrone to start. Steaming hot and totally full of flavor. It was the best I have ever..."
Emily G
"Good food, good service & reasonably priced. Will visit..."
Lee
"Friendly & nice food. Just been and have frequented a fair few times over the past. Owners and thier daughter also work there and serve & are..."
Ace1T
"Very nice- authentic and very traditional..."
Cathy-Baldwin83
"Fantastic food and service. Went to Il Cantuccio last night and everyone really enjoyed their meals :) It is a little pricey (as others have..."
Jodi
"Wow what a find .. Wow!!!!!! what a find out of these restaurants in lygon st good honest italian food with freindly staff will definitly go back...."
Jack Stewart
"Don't miss it.... ... and you'd be forgiven if you did because this place is almost as wide as its doorway!Small, cosy and friendly, this..."
Andy Zito
"I have one word for this place. Perfect. The location was quaint, the food was otherworldly and the staff were the most friendliest yet. I had the..."
Andrew Thian
"Absolutely delicious Italian food! The restaurant is rustic with a very homey feel to it. The staff were delightful! I loved the gorgonzola gnocchi!..."
Erica Campbell
"This place had literally the BEST food I have ever tasted in my life. I had a chicken dish and oh my I have never tasted anything so great. The staff..."
Nicole Bottazzi
"Il Cantuccio seemed to be one of the crowd’s favourite Italian restaurant on Lygon St, and we got to see some of the reasons why. They do their..."
Terry Hur
"I have been here last summer with my partner and her parents. Lovely location , outdoor well covered , inside fancy and warm feeling with the..."
Simone Rea (Simon)
"First time trying Italian but the person who served us was amazing and friendly, originally my sister and I wanted to get our Garlic Prawns take away..."
definitely not me
"We were lucky we arrived when they just opened and able to get a table without booking. It would be best to call ahead, it's definitely worth it. ..."
Michael Pham
"Without doubt, the best Italian restaurant across Mebourne and Sydney. The entree bruschetta is by far the best I've ever had. The meatballs were..."
Branna
Donnini's Restaurant
90/100 (2081 ratings)
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"Had a great night out with magnificent food - 3 on our table ordered the prawns with linguine. The prawns were so numerous that I was offered a..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"‘Luscious Lygon’Mouthwatering food that was so good that I have to rate it as the best I I’ve had since I can remember.I..."
Tripparooney
"Came to Donnini’s for Sunday lunch after reading promising reviews online. It definitely did not disappoint. I could not fault our meals or..."
Lara Murdoch
"Great home made pasta with ohh so fresh ingredients. This has been my pasta house for almost 20 years now.Great wine list on offer to match up..."
SamWasHere
"We visited Donnini’s last night. We ordered 2 entree size Pasta’s (Tris Pasta & Linguine w Prawns), one bruschetta, one garlic/cheese focaccia, a..."
Eleftheria Kalantzis
"I've been here twice and both times had some of the best pasta I've ever had!Really lovely Italian on Lygon, a nice change from the cheaper..."
Dj Meowmeow
"I have been here a number of times and every time is a good experience. The customer service is always excellent, they are obviously very passionate..."
Jon Row
"Had a wonderful meal at Donnini’s. The pasta was perfect and the bruschetta was delicious. The service was excellent. Will definitely be back..."
Justin
"Visiting from Perth and came on recommendations from friends. My partner and I shared - focaccia bread, lasagna and the tortellini mascarpone...."
LoveToEat?
"We come here often - the food and service are consistently of a higher standard. Yet to be disappointed.  The  3 pastas - tris di pasta donnini -..."
Mary Pranjip
"Loved everything about this place, is well known and have heard all good things. The stand out was the trio pasta which gave so much variety and..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"I don’t often give 5* but this place deserves it. Good honest clean fresh Italian food. Great service and at a wonderful price. We are planning to..."
The Gift Girl
"PASTA TRIS that is all you need to know!!!PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRISThis is the best dish on Lygon..."
Moetfan
"Donnini’s at Carlton. I like the spaghetti with fresh prawn mussels calamari. Great Italian restaurant with good ambience. Fine dining restaurant..."
Steven Gu
"Such a nice little pasta place on Lygon Street! You'd be silly not to order the trio di pasta donnini 🍝 and get a taste of three..."
Deana Cannatelli
"THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN THE WOOOOOOORLDDDDD!! Best place everrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..."
Benny Macri
"My friend Duyen told me about this place a while ago, she said the pasta was amazing, and i finally got the opportunity to go today! And we ordered..."
Thuaners
"I kept it simple tonight and had a glass of Sangiovese along with the home made gnocchi. The Sangiovese was great but they always are. The star of..."
Shane Warren
"Great pasta, similar to what you might actually find in Italy. Recommend the tortelli. Very attentive service, being given a table right away and..."
2876998
"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne! 25 years I have been coming here and the food and family are as magical as have always been . Mi..."
Blake Ryan
"Huge fan. Pasta is excellent quality. Service friendly. Food comes quite quickly. They could easily accommodate my pram and baby slept while I..."
Andreas
"Review from February 2017The Donnini family's been serving Melbourne Italian food since 1952. At Donnini's on Lygon St, the handmade tortellini..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"Wow our lunch was fantastic.    The service, the food and the atmosphere.The home made pasta and tiramisu was to die for.... its a must..."
Kyriacoum
"Nice italian food with a good wine list. Staff are always friendly and enjoying a meal al fresco on lygon street makes for a very pleasant lunch or..."
Gursharan Chana
"Love this place and have been going for years. They serve good food but for me it is an order of Focaccia and a Veal Piadina on arrival before a main..."
Cooper
"My all time favourite pasta treatI come here when I feel like spoiling myself with rich, quality, hand made pasta!Their pasta tasting plate..."
Jm
"The handmade pasta and gnocchi were absolutely delicious....probably the best I've had in a while. The snapper was cooked to perfection - crispy on..."
Elderblood
"Great food and excellent service. Went for dinner and each person has a different meal - we also ordered sides. None of the meals could be faulted...."
Sarah Farfalla
"Been here a few times now and really like it. Menu is limited though all the food I've has been spot on. Only issue I've had is the sauce for the..."
Mireille
"Food is so good of course, but that's not I want to say , the manager had given us a surprise because during the dinner we had a chat and he knew..."
Mac Wong
"One of the established Italian restaurants in Lygon Street, Carlton. With fewer Italian eating choices now in this once heart of Italian dining in..."
Waiter's Friend
"Excellent pasta on Lygon St. Had the tris di pasta, and my favorite was the tortellini among the three selections. The filling of mascarpone was..."
FoodieCCC
"Best pasta in Lygon St. Started off with a delicious, tasty bruschetta - the tomatoes must be organic to taste this good. Ordered the main serve..."
J-dub
"What a delight it was to stumble upon this magnificent restaurant! Not only was the food delectable and the 'real and authentic Italian deal', the..."
Fiona
"This is the second time my partner and I have eaten here when in Melbourne. Food is really good and the atmosphere is nice. The service is amazing as..."
Winston Maximus
"We have been here many times over the years and still keep coming back for that tris di pasta dish! The service is always impeccable, the waiters and..."
Sztefani
"I hadn't been back to Donnini's in more than 5 years but I always remember their pasta fondly ... Especially the pasta trio which I used to always..."
Occasionalist
"The trio of pasta is what I came here for and it was delicious... Tortellini with a ricotta sauce then a gnocchi pomodoro and a fettuccine bolognese..."
Birdman
"Love their lasagne. The best I have ever had. Come back for it for several times. Still the best! The price is a bit higher than..."
Chloe Wu
"We've been here twice now - loved it both times. Pizza and pasta to share between us. Satisfying in all aspects. Very friendly staff and atmosphere...."
Zara Mitchell
"Nice ambience, attentive and friendly waiters/waitresses, and above al, great food.Visited this restaurant the other day with a friend from the..."
Inuneko
"Best pasta on lygon street, big call but it's true ! You can rely on the sauce being perfect & the pasta fresh every time. Try the trio of pastas -..."
NK
"Even though we had to wait for a while, the taste was great! Especially the bruschetta, it was fresh from the oven and it had a very soft texture to..."
Foodaddict
"Great Italian food here! Totally worth the trek in the Rain. Nice ambience and great food, pricing is reasonable. Definitely would come back..."
Andre Ang
"---October 2018----Back again for a quick dinner on a Saturday night, luck was on our side as they were full and a table for two outside..."
Rennie
"When I'm in Lygon I come here for my favorite Italian. I usually order the pasta but the pizzas look also very good. Decent price, not cheap but not..."
Kasy
"It was absolutely amazing! I had the three pastas, all were amazing but the tortellini stole the show. Absolutely amazing, great service and amazing..."
Matt Without The Cravat
"Quick service, good home made gnocchi, I had the calamari but wish I'd had pasta as it looked really good. Filling mains so couldn't manage..."
Helen
"Lovely starter of crispy cracker-like bread with fior di latte and San Daniele prosciutto. Entree of tortellini in sage butter was a revelation...."
MellowFever
"We have been dining at Donnini's for a couple of years now and always look forward to the whole experience. The food is authentic, fresh and..."
Tralee
"Quick and attentive customer service. Fresh and tasty pasta. Totally loved it. Would go back for more. Ordered the Tri-pasta..."
Aussie Nawaab
"I love this place and used to come here pretty often a few years back. The pasta is really superb, and the service was very warm and personal. Other..."
Finding Resonance
"Donnini's is my favourite place to eat. The quality of food and its preparation are without parallel. Carlton is full of Crapitalian along with their..."
Cattlin
"Had the trio of pasta, came out reasonably quick. The ricotta tortellini (middle) is absolutely amazing, so I'm hoping next time that is on the menu..."
Sammy
"The spinach and ricotta tortellini is to die for. Pizzas are pretty good too. Very attractive waitstaff ;) great..."
Fiona_tudehope
"Loved the food. Loved the Prawn pasta and bruschetta. Their focaccia is..."
Muniche
"Great Afternoon of superb Pasta and company.. I can't reccomend Donninis enough, the food was awesome and the service spearheaded by Chelsea was some..."
Gavgalway
"Best Pasta EVER. Cannot fault anything at all with Donnini's, Firstly the service was amazing!!!! I had the tortellini and Have to honestly say it..."
Findcharliebrown
"The best Italian food on Lygon!. My boyfriend and I have been to Donnini's on several occasions and it has not once disappointed us. The food is..."
Emily Fioramonte
"A great restaurant is only as good as it's good...right, half right ...ok be it 3/4's then but "consistency is king" and by that, I am never let down..."
Michael D.
"Outstanding!. What a great example of first rate Italian food. This family owned and operated business never disappoints. From the helpful staff who..."
Annadeflowers
"Traditional Italian with a dash of Artisan thrown in, you will love Donnini’s. Went out to dinner on another gorgeous Melbourne evening, meeting up..."
Giulia Tesoro
"My favourite Lygon street restaurant. Went to Donnini's last night with ten friends. Food delicious, service impeccable. Six out of the ten had not..."
Jan
"Awesome. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. A great night out. Will be back. We highly recommend the potato and speck pizza, pasta trio and the..."
Emma Johns
"A good place for a business/work lunch, though if there are large groups around it can be a bit loud. Particularly enjoyed the antipasto and share..."
Feckless
"Amazing food and noticeably excellent service even though the reataurant was fully booked. The food all came out at a reasonable time & it really was..."
Dave Walker
"Food was fantastic. Service was great and staff were friendly... Very worthwhile lunch visit...."
Galakto
"Lovely fresh pasta and flavours. Very friendly waitress. Kids LOVED it which is always a plus, both kids scored..."
Tammy Bollinger
"This restaurant is amazing!!It's a little bit fancy pancy, but the food was so fresh & delicious and the staff were all really friendly. Ordered..."
Sammy
"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Food, service ( lovely waitress) can't recomend this place enough.Thankyou for a lovely Sunday lunch.I..."
Louisa Kenneday
"Lygon street places are often ordinary. Donninis is no such thing. Lovely food, great service and good prices. Had the calamari here tonight as a..."
Two Sheds
"Beautiful food and wonderful service! We ordered the rib-eye for entrée and it was cooked perfectly. For main, we got the trio of pastas because we..."
Emma Strommer
"Solid Italian restaurant. I had the daily special - gnocchi with clams - which was tasty, but could have used a bit more seasoning. Good espresso...."
Laura Kalra
"What to eat when in Lygon st? Italian of course! Booked in Donnini’s to have a taste of their pasta! Family friendly, welcoming hosts! We ordered..."
Emilie Yeo
"Our table was waiting on arrival. We were seated at front window, lovely view of Lygon St. Friendly and attentive service team, served sparkling..."
John W Newey
"We always go to Donnini’s for great pasta. Their Focaccia is great with extra virgin oil and sea salt. I love their linguine with southern..."
BeeYan & King
"Always amazing food and service. Consistently delicious 😋 for decades. Every time we travel to Melbourne this is a must..."
Michelle Obrien
"Exceptional service, delicious food and amazing serving sizes! Will definitely be..."
Evelyn A
Da Guido 365
88/100 (1685 ratings)
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Salmon
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Carbonara
Prosciutto
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"The best pizza I have had, excellent atmosphere, great staff, highly recommended..."
Bryce Collins
"PROSwonderfully unique and varied selection of both pizzas and pastas. Coming from a strong italian heritage, I'm often wary of ordering pasta..."
Bianca
"Authentic Italian home made but well presented food. The staff are friendly and attentive. A slightly hidden gem being on Little Collins St but well..."
Daryl
"Best pizza I ever had! An authentic italien restaurant with very good and high quality priducts. Very friendly and motivated..."
Aaditey Bains
"Beautiful fresh pasta, wood fired pizza with a thin base, makes this a great restaurant in CBD. Service is attentive and fast and prices are very..."
Annie
"Came here for a xmas party with over 70 and we had blast. Marco was a pleasure to work with when planning out the event. He was accommodating to all..."
Melb_Belly
"Came here on a TheFork booking and got 50% off food. The pizza had a nice crunch and was quite authentic (said our companion who has just returned..."
The World’s My Oyster
"The food was delicious, the server was lovely, and the atmosphere was great! Don’t miss out on the chance to experience Da Guido 365! Will..."
DaRekinator
"Had dinner there last night. Very friendly staff and great food in general. Ordered a pizza diavola and received a free appetiser on..."
Davide Falchi
"First impression is immediately the warm and cozy atmosphere, which is very welcome any time but especially on a chill Melbourne evening. Friendly..."
Alexei Gudimenko
"Came back for a second dinner visit after enjoying our first dining experience so much. Pleased to say it was just as good the second time! We had a..."
Michael
"We have to admit it was a thoroughly enjoyable Italian feast. From the quality produce to the near perfect execution, Da Guido’s newest venture..."
Penguineats
"Da Guido 365 is the business' second location in Melbourne, but third overall. Originating in Venice, Italy, the origins of this Italian restaurant..."
Nicole Tang
"Why would you go to Italy for food when the Italian food scene gets better and better in Melbourne every year?We started off with 2 pastas, the..."
Nathan Galea
"If you want to go to a place where its Nonna cooking then go here. Nonna is in the kitchen and it shows in the pasta. The pasta sheets were..."
Nay Nay
"We enjoyed our lunch at Da Guido 365 on a busy Friday lunch time. Our fusilli bolognese was fresh and delicious. The homemade bread and accompanying..."
Perpetuity Of Food
"Forget the air ticket to Italy. I am sick of the over complicated modern vegan small multi course bite size tasting portions served in so many..."
Kenny
"PROS - Great service - Cosy restaurant atmosphere with good location - Good food (recommend the salads, pizzas & lemon..."
Princeofharts
"Summary: We couldn’t fault the food here tonight and wine list had a good range of Italian wines to keep interest up. The Aperol Spritz was one of..."
Espy Eats
"We were invited to Da Guido last night a restaurant with some impressive heritage having existed in Venice for some forty years and then several..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Da Guido is a simple yet elegant Italian restaurant that serves up some of the best pasta I've had in Melbourne. Their Italian chefs specialize in..."
FOOD TRIP
"Took a largish group here and they were very accommodating. Service was lovely, the food (we got several pizzas to share) was excellent and at a very..."
Kate
"Food: Very GoodPresentation: GoodService: GoodAmbience: ExcellentLocation:..."
Debora Haus
"An absolute gem in the heart of the CBD. Conveniently located close to public transport, this pizzeria offers a thin menu of superb pizzas. The crust..."
Giorgio Barcaiolo Battaglini
"Brand new management here, and true authentic Italian cooking... Ordered SAN Daniele Pizza with salami and olives; what I received was amazing!!!..."
Nate
"My favourite favourite favourite pizza restaurant! I've dined here many times now and always leave happy and satisfied. The pizzas are so full of..."
Lilian Auduong
"Had the best night ever! The stuff was so lovely, the food was OVER THE MOON. I took my Italian friend and he got so emotional of how much da Guido..."
Valerie Li
"Absolutely incredible food with great service. Everything we had was extremely yummy, full of flavour and beautifully cooked & presented. The..."
Chiara Pepe
"We have had takeaway from Da Guido 365 twice in a row now and the food is consistent, delicious and the pasta is al dente. I strongly recommend the..."
A Otago
"Best pizza I’ve ever had in Australia! It brought my tastebuds back to Venice! Amazing service ! The pizza was authentic beautiful, fresh, Light,..."
Matthew Cua
"Fantastic Italian food in the heart of Melbourne. Pasta was perfectly cooked, amazing sauce and the garlic bread is actually a fantastic mini garlic..."
John T
"I like the pizza, it was a wonderful experience. High quality Italian taste. Friendly stuff and great hospitality definitely i will be back..."
ALShareef
"Great little place near my hotel. Pizza was decent with the gluten free crust and good selection of antipasto. Only thing missing was..."
Sarah Keally
Ca De Vin
87/100 (2336 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Mediterranean
Australian
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Carbonara
Pasta
Chicken Wings
Salad
Paella
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Lamb
Calamares
Bruschette
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Ragu
Agnolotti
Prawns
Tiramisu
Eggplant
Sit down
Mediterranean
Italian
Pizza
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Loved our lunch at Ca de Vin! Pizza, salad and wine... what’s not to love. We ordered the calabrese pizza and goats cheese salad and spent a few..."
MelbourneLops
"Used to go there when I was a student and almost forgot this little gem hidden away near Bourke Street. Friend suggested to go again and it was a..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Great city cafe atmosphere. Very friendly staff and a great escape from the usual cafes. There's s good range of meals to keep anyone satisfied and..."
Rennie
"Overall, a good experience. Ordered Margherita pizza and grilled vegetables. Pizza base was very thin and not stodgy at all. So if you are looking..."
J
"The most surreal atmosphere! Such a well thought out menu that has been executed perfectly! Loved the outdoor setting and the furniture! Food was..."
Precious Anand ( The Indie Foodie)
"Honestly 0 complaints about this place. Service was attentive, quick, and friendly. Food was great with large portions and cooked to perfection. We..."
Christopher Carr
"We arrived at 9pm when they were closing at 10pm... however the staff were happy to serve us. Order the Jamon pizza - it was simply fantastic...."
Steph Coulton
"I really like the atmosphere and ambiance here. Very hip and trendy, I ordered the veal ragu, which was delicious, generous in size. I ordered a..."
Hayden Alsop
"A friend picked this place for our dinner catch up. A good picked up for nice dinner on Thursday night. The weather is hot, so the venue is perfect..."
Yulz
"I love this place ❤️ i love the atmosphere, the space and everything, great service, nice and friendly staff, good food, good price, and very..."
Quinn Tran
"The extra long pizzas to share served on a wooden paddle right in the heart of Melbourne CBD on bustling Bourke St Melbourne GPO is a long time..."
Arijit Das
"Came here for lunch today as recommended by a friend. It's such a lovely place in a nice little laneway. The heaters were on full blast making it..."
Bee
"Melbourne’s little European hideaway! Nestled against the old GPO, Ca de Vin has fast, attentive service and a real homey vibe from the moment you..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"After an evening of bar hopping, we were in search of a nice late night meal in the city. We passed Ca de Vin by chance, but the gorgeous..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"The ambience is stunning, especially if you visit late in the evening. The food is also good. It’s a busy restaurant so the service could be a bit..."
ZeNykhyl
"good quick service.pizza is nice. lamb scewers are tasty and the bread that comes with it is delicious. chicken main dish was also really..."
Hungrygypo
"A cute little italian restaurant hidden in postal lane on Bourke St. Came here for lunch for a work meeting and it was great! We firstly ordered..."
Daniela
"One of my favorite Italian eatery. Been there many times. There margarita pizza is really good, so is chicken pasta and stewer.Easy accessible..."
Varun Chandwani
"It's my go to pizza place after tiring Bourke street strolling. Ambience is 10/10 and love the stuff with thick accents.I actually love there..."
Ricky.katyal86
"Good food, good music, good service. A perfect place for a cosy eating. Pizza was nice thin and crispy,flavoring on the dot and not to heavy...."
Joji N
"Great pizzas- marinara could have more topping but presented beautifully, the meat pizza was delicious full of flavour and topping..great laneway..."
Rosie Raiti
"I love Italian food. Whenever I am in the city, this is the place I always go to. The industrial, dark, romantic, warm, candle-lit, surprisingly..."
Minimalanimal
"A nice place to go for a casual dinner. Food ok - my friend had the seafood pasta in a bag and it was well presented although was a little bland and..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Located in Melbourne's GPO, Ca De Vin serves up moreish Mediterranean cuisine. The eatery serves a range of food options that caters to a wide..."
Gastrology
"Located at the Melbourne GPO next to H&M, me and a friend were happy to discover this place while walking through the laneway.The place was..."
Ruizu
"Very nice,setting was amazing. Pizza was some of the best I've had in Melbourne, big serving. Pasta dishes were good along with the thin cut fries. I..."
Arron Conran
"Lovely little restaurant in the lame way between Myer and GPO. It's pricey but yummy. We have the mushroom pizza, calamari and the pasta pesto with..."
Jaymie
"Hard to fault. Friendly service, quick, delicious food (margarita pizza & carbonara), generous serves. Although fantastic, pasta was a little..."
Kane
"Great location. Great atmosphere. Food excellent.Had the lamb skewers and penne pollo which couldn't fault. Staff attentive. About to try the..."
Facebook User
"Ca de WIN!!!I have seriously walked past this place so many times and had no idea it even existed. Really nice venue with plenty of..."
POM
"My rating is based on:1. Their great linguini carbonara - tasty, not too heavy and makes me constantly want more2. The ambience albeit..."
Kayacrackerrs
"Summary:Food - 3.5Drinks - 3.5Service - 2Pram friendly - yes but need to leave pram on sidePet friendly -..."
The Harsh Critic
"Ca De Vin was a great find when I just finished doing some window shopping at MYER. The setting, atmosphere and food are all excellent - creating a..."
Jean
"Went there today, quite cool in a way, up an alleyway, pouring rain held up just ok.Ordered the Radicchio and Fig salad which was very nice. We..."
Kenji Maratimo
"Mum and I came here for dinner the other night. Food was amazing! Really fresh and tasty. Very well priced. Only thing was that hey bought the food..."
Jenna Brindley
"Carb loading on a weekend in a little laneway is there anything better? Had a perfect Margherita here in this distinctly Melbourne location. I have..."
Good Food Good Mood
"This little gem is a lovely Bourke St surprise almost hidden squashed in a narrow laneway between Myer and the old GPO. Great, efficient friendly..."
Sean
"Walking in from the busy Bourke st mall, where the queue for the Myer windows Christmas display stretched down to outside the laneway that hosts this..."
Bazz
"Nice place for drinks after work. Serves some good pizza so you can stick around for some good eats. Good central location in the middle of the..."
Mr Fox
"Lovely pizzas, nice thin bases and more traditional than some of the other "Italian" restaurants in town. Considering this restaurants so central I..."
Plummy Loves Yummy
"Port Arlington mussels a must here. Pizza great. Who would think this place is in Bourke street. Reasonable service, relaxed. Wine list not..."
Harrykarakinos
"I really love this hidden Italian restaurant:)for me they make the best pizza in Melbourne.When I'm craving for pizza I always come here.Also seafood..."
Rose
"Love the atmosphere of this place. The open air laneway is hard to beat. The service is attentive and friendly. Food is wonderful. A great place to..."
A C
"Great food great service. One of my favourite pizzas in town. Perfect location and atmosphere in the heart of CBD. Definitely will come back again..."
SchnitzelCalzone
"Won our hearts”Certainly very pleased with the ambience, service, food and drinks! We particularly loved the Margherita Pizza and the pasta..."
Amanda Chris
"One of my all-time favourite restaurants, wholesome beautiful Mediterranean food and friendly staff. I keep going back to this place; it has never..."
Diamado
"You only come here for the food. Don't expect too much from the service because it's absolutely rubbish. All the pastas are beautiful, pizzas..."
Josephine
"Surprise surprise! A touristy restaurant with quality! Great ambiance, in a cute little laneway, with candlelight. I've had the pizza and pasta, the..."
Mona
"I thought to myself,this place must be shite! It's tourist money here -- but no. I was wrong.The pizza I had was good. And the vibe was..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Tucked inside postal lane this is a very cozy space for dinner . Loved the salt & pepper calamari salad - tender and crisp , and their pear ciders!..."
May
"This little place is nestled next to the GPO building, or H&M. The first thing that struck me was the lanterns and candles, also a large wrought iron..."
Mary-mia Ioculano
"A lovely hideout tucked away in the heart of the city. We ordered the zucchini pizza and bruschetta to share, and espresso martinis. Service was very..."
T's Foodventures
"great PIZZA and a decent beer selection. punters ca find this place in one of Melbourne's iconic lane-way eateries.ill always return here for a..."
Niko Bellic
"It's in the GPO building. You might miss it entirely if not for the beautiful smells that waft through the air around the area. It's the perfect..."
CoolBeans
"A little piece of Italy hidden in a lane. Delicious pizzas and pastas, has a very cozy feeling in winter and a covered ans relaxing feeling in..."
Blueberrypie
"Ca De Vin is a hidden Italian gem located between Myer and H&M. The pizza's are of a high quality, with mouth watering toppings and excellent thin..."
TheTomato
"Loved this little gem for lunch hidden away in this great laneway, ordered the margerita pizza and radicchio salad to share, pizza was good although..."
Lari
"What a cozy Italian cafe hiding in between Myer and H&M. Great chilling place...Extraordinary presentation of bruschetta, freshly cured salmon and..."
J88
"I have been here so many times that now it feels like my go to place when I don’t know where to eat! The place seems like a comfort zone to relax..."
Spoorthy Reddy
"The atmosphere when you walk in is so calm, romantic and relaxing. You don’t even feel like you’re in Melbourne anymore. The food was so..."
James Ackland
"The food and service here was absolutely amazing. They were able to accommodate us even though we didn't have a booking (we'll be sure to make one..."
Tanja Genovese (muppet)
"Love this hidden gem! Great atmosphere for a relaxed lunch, romantic date or quick coffee. The pizzas are delicious, nice selection of wines and..."
Donna Krause
"This Italian restaurant has a beautiful outdoor atmosphere. While the thin-crust Margherita pizza was delicious, the risotto we had was quite bland..."
Myra Sze Min Ong
"Funky venue down an alleyway. The Agnolotti (spelling?)pasta with sage and butter was TO DIE FOR!! I could have eaten two servings though as it left..."
Anna Wild
Cargo Restaurant
87/100 (1694 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
European
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
International
Pizza
Australian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
After-hours
Eggs Benedict
Eggplant
Fish
Toasts
Waffles
Pasta
Salad
Meatballs
Calamari
Pork
Octopus
Calamares
Carbonara
Arancini
Paella
Fish & Chips
Seafood Paella
Tapas
Burger
Croquettes
Tacos
Souvlaki
Fish & chips
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
European
International
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had a great meal there the other night. Delicious food, attentive and helpful wait staff. My dietary restrictions were catered for with no fuss. It..."
Carol Pawsey
"We have traveled and drank and eaten at every place we have stopped at but the customer service in the cafes and bars and shops is so freshly nice..."
Don Willett
"A nice relaxed bar in Docklands looking over the water. Staff very friendly and attentive. Asked for a couple of requests in our order and the food..."
Katie Rose
"Excellent staff/service, food was beautiful and view was gorgeous!! A must if in Melbourne. Make sure you have a deconstructed cheesecake and the..."
Kelly Kessels
"Everything about this place is amazing! Great view, fantastic service from the staff and amazing..."
Neasan McGuinness
"First time to Melbourne, we kept going back to Cargo bar each morning for breakfast, also tried lunch menu and food is absolutely amazing! Quick..."
Tarah Pursell
"This restaurant is a must-visit when you visit Melbourne. I went there yesterday for a brunch. They served delicious food and the service was..."
Jacque Malazarte Urot
"Great place with friendly staff, food & drinks really good. Nice..."
Sue Grant
"Fantastic experience overall. Spent New Years Eve in Cargo. Lovely place, service was fantastic and food was amazing! Service staff were attentive,..."
George Lowe
"Excellent food.Fantastic service.The staff were very accommodating to our daughters vegan requirements. The food came out very quickly and the..."
Robbie Charleston
"Nice foods there and very good view facing the waterfront by Cody really enjoy the environment there surely to come back for the nice environment..."
Peter Chong
"Loved the food, the atmosphere thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend it to..."
Effie Triantafillidis
"I really like how you can dine with a view being the view of the waterfront assuming you get the table by the window ⛲️Decent food,..."
Steph
"Amazing..."
Vinicius Melo
"Coffee and food were both 10 out of 10! Would highly recommend the waffles. The view is incredible and service was great! Will definitely be..."
Kahlia McHugh
"Firstly the big highlight about this place is its location. Having a nice meal, looking over the water cannot go wrong. Especially there are very..."
We.eat.travel.love
"This restaurant have a delicious carbonara pappardelle..."
天军
"Absolutely love this place, right from the Ambience, the view, the food and the drinks.. Cargo's pretty close to my place and i go here often and..."
Madhu
"This place is definitely a go-to if you're looking for a place to chill. It's located right next to the port, hence, a pretty nice view from the..."
Sharon Jong
"I loved the cosy atmosphere in this place with one of the best views & great service. The food was amazing, and quantity was just right at reasonable..."
Amala Priya Shankar
"It’s a waterfront restaurant. Vegetarian and vegan friendly too. I went there with my friend, nice ambience, friendly staffs, nice views and yes..."
Sonam Jaiswal Anant
"Coming from a person who never likes carbonara, this place has a really tasty Carbonara Pappardelle, and I also love the ambience!..."
Teresa Tamika
"Went for dinner there on a wintery night. Perfect place with perfect view. The ambience and view does add a lot to the experience.The food was..."
Sonam Khanduja
"A sister restaurant to Berth next door, you could consider Cargo the cool, younger sister. Wheras Berth concentrates on an a la carte menu, Cargo is..."
Morgs71
"It’s Friday night, you’ve just clocked off from work, what do you do – well for us, we were recently invited to Cargo Restaurant’s..."
HEARD Magazine
"I’ve only visited for their new bottomless Cargo - bottomless pizza and selected drinks on Friday’s (4:30-6:30). The pizza was delicious - nice..."
Lee Crawford
"We attended the launch of the new ‘Bottomless Cargo’ where every Friday night during Winter, they serve unlimited selected pizza and drinks!..."
Dine And Dash
"I loved attending the launch of Bottomless Cargo. This includes unlimited pizza and drinks for $39 from 4:30-6:30pm every Friday night during Winter..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"very nice place to have dinner in. My friend were having her birthday and we chose there for both the location and the taste. It is very close to the..."
Cathleen
"This place is the best place with a thin based pizza. The view is absolutely spectacular and the sea breeze makes it fresh and cool. The food is a..."
Chi Vu
"I ordered Crispy Chicken burger and was delightfully surprised. The contrast of the signature barbecue sauce with the apple coleslaw was a very tasty..."
Harry
"Like a pretty view place in docklands. Heard this place years ago finally got chance to go there. Wedges with bacon is really yummy! Wood pizza is..."
FoodLoverQueenM
"Great service and good food. Have been back a couple of times and can’t go past the beef burger with Mac and cheese croquets as an entree. Awesome..."
Burgerman77
"To be frank with you Cargo is probably my favourite restaurant in Victoria! And the reasons why is you can get both paella and mac and cheese..."
Michael Bednarek
"Such a cool place! Had been to the Sydney cargo and wanted to check out Melbourne’s. We all opted for burgers which were amazing. Would love to..."
Lil Porker
"Amazing view and really great food to go with it. Was a lovely family experience and will definitely be back with friends or visitors to Melbourne...."
Irene Borges
"Been to Cargo a number of times. Staff are always lovely. Service is very quick. Food has always been great (I’ve had the fish and chips, and the..."
Jacqui Davies
"Quite at breakfast time around Docklands but this is a coffee gem if you happen to be there. Check my full review..."
Gary O'Brien
"Absolutely love this place. Especially for breakfast. The food is always fresh, delicious and definitely satisfying. Ambiance is wonderful...."
Sam M
"Nice busy restaurant, be ready to stand in a queue for space. Went on a date with my boyfriend recently and had an amazing experience. Very nice..."
Kavi Mevada
"Very pleasant. Beautiful location on the water with outdoor and indoor settings. Stone fired pizzas, good solid western food and friendly attentive..."
Sally Phillips
"Fantastic place, great quality brekkie. There is also a full selection of alternative milks and lactose free variants. My favourite is Sir..."
Milad Talebian
"All the staff were impeccable . Our server Pat should come in for special mention . The food was delicious and well priced . Great location , will..."
Brian Thrush
"We had this massive debate over which Paella to get because we both love seafood but like all seafood paella, the risk of it tasting like jack all..."
H&M Eats
"My boyfriend and I first came here on NYE. It was a great atmosphere, great food and drinks and a stunning view of the water. Have been back since..."
JJB
"We stumbled upon this place our first night in Melbourne and loved it. The cocktails were truly delicious, filled with fresh fruits, and we shared..."
Bonnie Dilber
"Note that thefo0die.com rating is a 3.5 but in Zomato's rating system, it is closer to a 4. Fo0die dined as a guest..."
The Fo0die
"Food was so good that I came back for dinner after spending lunch here. For lunch I had the saganaki which was really good! The dinner lamb shoulder..."
Annika Höfermann
"Cargo is a casual dining restaurant located on the water at New Quay, Docklands. Cargo has plenty of seating outside as well as a beautiful setup..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"Love Cargo, always come here for a quick dinner if Im in the area. we had a birthday dinner here the other day and it was lovely. Ordered..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Nice view of the quay. Came her for dessert and drinks only. Deconstructed cheesecake was delicious and not too heavy. Efficient and friendly staff...."
Miss T.A
"Cargo is the best Café in Docklands. My husband and I have been dining there for years now and it has never disappointed us. The quality of the food..."
Muzz
"Location - Perfect Music - Perfect Food - Good Service - Good Value for money - Very Good Company - Your luckVery good..."
Mahima Kumar
"Great venue, views, vibe, service and food. Had the wagyu burger and it was one of the best i have had in a while cheesy juicy charry and smokey all..."
JB
"We bring our club here every few months and always have a great time. The food is top quality and priced quite reasonably. Staff are great and..."
Mark Sewell
"On a wet, cold and windy day! Cargo is somewhere I would travel just to have lunch and a cup of warm mulled wine! The service here was..."
The_littlehungrylife
"Staff were amazing from the moment we walked in and complimented with mouth water food made a such a lovely weekend experience. I had a paella, beef..."
Daniel
"One of the best vegetarian food i have had in Melbourne. Mac and cheese croquettes were an absolute delight . Then came the vegetable paella full of..."
Mridul Agarwal
"4.5 instead of just 4. We simply love going to Cargo. Food is great, ambiance is beautiful and the whole vibe is positive....isn't it enough to have..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Great views and food! The saganaki is to die for, and the menu is great and reasonably priced. Couldn’t recommend this place enough to everyone...."
Byron Carelse
"Cargo is an amazing restaurant serving great food with stunning view of the Docklands harbour. We got to try a few dishes from their menu. Our..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"A beautiful dining location in the heart of the Docklands, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Melbourne Harbour, Cargo is a splendid..."
2wo Fat Girls
"It’s great, friendly staff, nice environment, beautiful sunset during my dinner wiz my friends, not too pricey. It s a very good choice to go..."
Cece Huang
"I was excited to receive the invitation to dine at Cargo having visited the restaurant when it was previously Mecca Bah many years ago. I was..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Got takeaway pizzas here today to take on the boat right nearby. Excellent service and great pizzas, light base and fresh toppings so you arent left..."
Foodie4Melb
"HadDinner here with my husband,beautiful viewstaff was friendly and food taste delicious😘it was good👍Will be coming back..."
Anna L. Boyce
"An amazing place located by the waters with a beautiful view of the city. If you are looking out for a place to capture the beautiful sunsets over a..."
Daryl Barboza
"Came for brunch, it’s located in a nice setting overlooking the water. Lots of outdoor seating. Food was nice but my husbands meal was cold,..."
Tige
"Outstanding food. I can highly recommend the spaghetti and meatballs smothered in a tasty, rich tomato sauce. Also the vegetarian paella is to die..."
Paul Colmer
"Had a nice late lunch, lovely views with friendly staff. Experienced some minor setbacks to the perfect dining experience. But overall enjoyable. Had..."
Vick Eats
"This restaurant is really beautiful, clean, amazing service and great food. It was so nice eating dinner and enjoying the water views. Food was..."
Kirsten Chloe
"Have a drink with your friends in weekend, riverside view. Tasty food. You sure will have a wonderful weekend in Cargo. I like their salad, never..."
Amandada_li
"Located by the water, sunsets are magically beautiful. On a nice warm evening siting down and sipping away wine is what I do every time I end up at..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Went for Sunday breakfast with the family of eight.We had a range of dishes which all arrived together. Good foodGood coffee Good..."
Sir Brunchalot
"Came here a few weeks ago for dinner. We had :-Seafood Paella.-Open Souvlaki ( slowed cooked lamb shoulder with tabouleh and herbs..."
Food Critic
"what a great day my wife and I walked all morning and when we arrived at dockland we decided to stop and have something to eat and drink. the German..."
Alessandro Love Good Food
"Located by the waterfront at Docklands, Cargo is a relaxed restaurant with stunning views and a broad menu spanning pastas, pizzas and a wide..."
Gastrology
"With bistro (pre order/paid) and restaurant dining options, cargo caters to all. A gorgeous position on the water in the Docklands, you automatically..."
@twogoodtoresist
"I tried cargo a few nights ago for the first time and the food was absolutely beautiful. I was tossing between the Huli-huli grilled chicken and the..."
Olivia
"Love it when a plan comes together, 8.00am Sunday morning we're at New Quay and so is the sun, after many days of hiding behind clouds. We were able..."
Coby
"Water front spot. Easy and short stroll from the carpark near the Giant ferris Wheel. Relax setting, friendly staff. Table for eight. Saturday arvo,..."
Luckyanne Leaaetoa
"Beautiful location, many spots around the edge to view the Docklands. The open souvlaki was delicious. Definitely will come back again. Great service..."
Milena Hutchinson
"The wood fire pizzas are amazing! There was nothing better than dining with views of docklands in such a welcoming and comfortable environment! Would..."
CRG
"Friendly service and fantastic ambiance overlooking the New Quay. We ordered the open lamb souvlaki with chips (good portion but the Lam was not very..."
Foodlovermelbs
"Good food with nice view. They get a real good fusion menu. Mexican, Mediterranean, Asian... Just name it Cargo won't let you down. The service is..."
VodkaO_ZS
"A large establishment seating up to 300 people overlooking the water at Docklands . We were impressed right away and then as each of our selected..."
Split The Bill
"Come to this place for the views alone or coffee if nothing else. We had lunch here & it was wonderful. Sat outside along the river & thoroughly..."
Junnay
"Went to Cargo with a big group, it was a bridal party after a wedding rehearsal at the function venue upstairs. I am still confused by Docklands, but..."
Trenise
"Exteriorly imitating a barge, Cargo restaurant is ideally located along the Docklands wharf overlooking the water. With views of newly built houses..."
Nicole Tang
"It was a brilliant start to the evening with the Wild Mushroom Arancini. Fried to a perfect golden brown, the crisp outer gave way to a cheesy and..."
Penguineats
"Beautifully cooked polenta chips. Crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. The cargo sliders -beef was tasty and juicy. Comes in 3 pcs. The Open..."
June Loh
"Great atmosphere, Beautiful to sit looking out over the water, food is good too, been a number of times now and consistently delicious.Polenta..."
Harvey
"A great place to catch up with friends over a cocktail or a coffee. The outdoor seating was such a pleasant experience facing the still waters of..."
Siya Thomas
"Came in for a celebratory lunch for my lovely daughter with my beautiful to wife on. Wednesday and we all enjoyed our dining experience. The food..."
iNX
"Beautiful outlook over the water of the Docklands with the cityscape/apartments towering in the background. Chilled atmosphere; very relaxed for any..."
Shell Belle
"Absolutely loved the iced coffee. Staff were nice. Good view everything seems fantastic will go back again! Would have given 5 stars if they had more..."
Daniella Corpuz
"Nice place right on the river. Great view and would be ideal in summer with all the outdoor seating. The food was quite good and generous..."
ALFINA A
"Great restaurant with quick service and a gorgeous view. Indoor and outdoor seating. One or two gluten free main meal..."
A. Fernando
"A nice place to sit back and enjoy the view while munching down delicious woodfire pizza. The serving size is also big so perfect for sharing. We got..."
Foodie Wanderer
Osteria 20
86/100 (1579 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
European
Vegan Options
Italian
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Calamari
Carbonara
Lamb
Pesto
Pasta
Sit down
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Pizza
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Private Dining
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Absolutely loved this place! We got take away, although the restaurant looked amazing and would love to go again for a sit down meal. The prices were..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Such a delicious meal with very generous portions! The ragu taste was really beautiful and paired perfectly with the peas, yum! The Affogato was a..."
Cmzajicek
"Really enjoyed dining at osteria 20. Pizzas and pasta were delicious. Lots of cocktails to choose from. Staff were very friendly, great service! The..."
Caz Melb
"We started off with the garlic pizza and the halloumi fries. Both were excellent. I then had the gnocchi... the gnocchi itself was cooked well but..."
Jess S.
"Love the venue, the risotto and the wine!Have been here a few times now - have ordered the mushroom risotto every time (I think), and have always had..."
Melbourne Madness
"We've been to Osteria multiple times now on friday nights over a space of a few months. It's a modern and spacious italian restaurant in the heart of..."
Taeyeon's Hamster
"Had a very pleasant time at Osteria 20, we ordered the Polenta Chips and Arancini to begin with, definitely Arancini is worth it, very well..."
Richard Tom
"Amazing pizzas and pastas with a really great menu! The honey and pear pizza was absolutely amazing - will definitely be back for that one alone. A..."
Em
"Came here with a pescatarian friend and decided to try a few dishes from the entree section. The arancini, roasted potatoes, entree size house salad..."
Silvia Sk
"Nice atmosphere with excellent floor staff; Kosta was fantastic there when we needed him and invisible when we didn’t. Food was very nice as well...."
JB
"We decided to have some hearty Italian on a cold night and we weren't disappointed. The lamb ragu pasta was great as was the salami pizza. Generous..."
VeeLee
"7/10 Better be good ... especially for the price that they are asking on ... $30.00 for their Pasta dishes.Modern, spacious, outdoor,..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"We had a lunch for 12 here. Roberta was so lovely and helpful to assist with organizing. The food was fabulous, staff were very attentive and we’ll..."
Marie
"Osteria 20 is a feast for your eyes, nose, mouth and stomach! The moment you walk in, your senses are bombarded by a variety of wonderful sights,..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Went with a friend to Osteria 20 on a Wednesday where pizzas are only $14 - an absolute bargain. Together we shared a prosciutto and capricciosa...."
The Brunchabout Diaries
"We called into Osteria 20 for a quick dinner before a movie down at the Lido. Always such a buzzy atmosphere here and a good spot for a quick turn..."
Espy Eats
"Fo0die dined as a guest of Osteria 20 and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service.Arriving for lunch on a..."
The Fo0die
"Wonderful service, great vibe, great food and great lunch specials! Highly recommend the pizza. Food came out quickly but was definitely..."
Sarah Zerafa
"The staff are very attentive and the venue is lovely. The meals were very delicious. Only complaint would be the volume of the music - far far too..."
Carol Lloyd
"Love this restaurant, the food was magnificent and the service was exceptional. We will definitely be back. Has become one of my favourite..."
Queen G
"It’s Sunday and we dropped in at 3pm on the off chance the kitchen was open. Well what a happy surprise Osteria turned out to be!! The environment..."
KLW
"Walked into this restaurant by chance last night and boy was it a good decision.  The restaurant had very lovely interiors and a nice atmosphere...."
Jon Ow
"What a sensational night. Thanks to Frank and tremendous staff. The service was impeccable and food was delicious, tasty and outstanding. Thanks for..."
Cath
"While a standard looking Italian menu they have their own take on most dishes. For example the Lasagne with Wagu beef - not minced, proper beef. Very..."
Mark Russell
"Really enjoyable experience here last night. We came in a big group and it was the perfect setting for us. The staff were attentive and the food was..."
Lisa Giles
"Lovely place for dinner in the heart of Hawthorn. Exceptionally attentive staff and high standard of service. Food was overall really nice, however..."
Lauren Chitty
"Came here for a work dinner. Great ambience that caters to a big group of people. Lovely food, we had the duck and lasagna which were delicious...."
Bear Noms
"Both of us enjoyed our meals here, shared calamari entree was delish, as were the two pasta dishes and shared tiramisu. Generous portion sizes...."
Justine
"Osteria 20 is a stunning Italian eatery on Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn. If you are looking for a sophisticated yet rustic Italian feasting..."
Gastrology
"I didn’t really look into Osteria 20 before visiting. Given its location I imagined it would be fairly student oriented: simple, no frills and..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Will come back for:+ Seafood chowder+ spaghettini pescatoreOsteria 20 is a great addition to the bustling Glenferrie Rd strip...."
The Casual Diner
"The food at Osteria 20 is excellent. The prosciutto pizza was the best that I've ever had and the pasta was so fresh - you could tell with each bite!..."
Love At First Bite
"Great food amazing staff and awesome ambience so its tick on all points .................... definitely coming back here..."
Aman Bhalla
"Quick and kids friendlyVery nice ambience and very spacious. So it is very conducive for large groups, families and prams. Menu was quite..."
Roland_8
"Friday 6 October 2017 at 9.30pm. Set on Glenferrie Rd, this should be a really busy restaurant (but unfortunately not). The staff are..."
🍀
"Been here couple of times, and really love the ambience, space and food. Original dishes that tempts, and doesn't fail to deliver. Will say one of..."
Two Chips
"The serving size was really generous which I got the rally satisfied. Also the taste of the Italian dishes was so classic and traditional, really..."
Milktealayer
"After a few false starts, Osteria 20 has certainly hit its strides!! Took some friends last night and we had an amazing meal! One friend is vegan and..."
Angela Domenica
"Eight One Eight didn’t seem to last very long on this competitive strip of Glenferrie Road, but it’s been more of a metamorphosis than a complete..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Have been here a few times now. The salmon is just delicious! Wasn’t a huge fan of the lamb.Starters were tasty - normally go..."
Laura
"As a new entrant to the ever expanding choice of Italian eateries in Melbourne, Osteria 20 offers patrons a taste of Italy that surely won’t..."
Penguineats
"Very local to me, went there last Friday night with girlfriends, really loved it. service was a bit all over the place to start, but improved..."
Tania Ruscoe
"Great night out! Guiseppe took my reservation at 4:30 for a table at 7:00 for four. Asked for a nice table and he delivered!Food was..."
Sfhroaming
"We shared a fabulous ‘Capricciosa – San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, ham, fresh basil ($21.00)’, which had a light and fluffy..."
Miss Sage Sugar
"A lovely space on glenferrie rd. The bar, kitchen and the actual layout is very impressive. We didn't make a reservation but was just lucky to get a..."
Yun Peng
"Fantastic dining experience, with tasty, Italian food done right. The wait staff were lovely and attentive, the restaurant fit out was impressive..."
March662
Da Guido La Pasta
85/100 (2468 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Carbonara
Salad
Focaccia
Scallops
Tagliatelle
Duck
Bruschette
Oyster
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Antipasti
Tuna
Ragu
Calamares
Squid Ink Pasta
Salmon
Prawns
Beef
Tiramisu
Pasta
Italian
European
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Buonissimo!! Fabulous food and service. We had the Italian cured meats and caprese salad followed by tagliolini al nero with calamari ragu and..."
Josie Danson
"Helpful staff explained lunch time menu. Tasty small serve of delicious pumpkin soup. We shared the tomato & basil spaghetti.. light, simple &..."
Deborah Cox
"I really recommend this Italian restaurant. It’s staff are welcoming and friendly, the ambience is elegant yet homely, the chefs are knowledgeable..."
YT Huang
"My favourite place for Friday lunch. Beautiful contemporary Italian food prepared fresh with great flavours, quality ingredients and with attention..."
Sabine Kass
"Fantastic authentic and fresh Italian food. My partner and I both tried something different that we have never had before and it was beautiful. The..."
Marina Anne
"The best pasta ever eaten in Melbourne and also the best coffee espresso I have ever had here. Trust me people because I'm Italian. I'll come back..."
Valeria Vanossi
"The best italian pasta! The flavours are perfectly balanced and I can't stop thinking about it after I have left. The service is very good..."
Helen Lee
"Have been to Italy many times but this was some of the best Italian food I have ever eaten. Will definitely go..."
Ann Ellyett
"We had an amazing experience on sat the 7th July the food was outstanding and the staff were so friendly and nice we loved everything about this..."
Lesley Davis
"We loved everything about this place from the moment we stepped inside. The service is warm and friendly, the decor elegant and the food is original..."
Kath Doret
"What a unique, beautiful and authentic modern Italian Restaurant in Carlton. Superb traditional style menu served with classic style. The..."
Robyn Poulton
"Wow! Amazing authentic Italian food, it was like I was in Italy again. Service was fantastic. Mouthwatering Beef and Oysters were the best. Highly..."
Lynda Morris
"Last night, once again, I had a wonderful experience. Amazing food, beautiful place, lovely staff, great service! Thank you!!..."
Laura Cozzolino
"Amazing food! Authentic Italian food and coffee ! I loved the place really cute everything was perfect even the service :) this place is a gem..."
Roberta Magrini
"It worth to go and have a dinner. Excellent food especially the pasta and dessert, relax and enjoyable atmosphere, great boss and..."
Hao Wu
"I’ve been coming to Lygon St for many years & tonight was absolutely the best night I’ve had. Delicious, fresh pasta, entrees & desserts. Lovely..."
KmTK
"Great atmosphere and vibe, very special place to dine. The food is so authentically Italian, simply a divine eating experience. I would definitely..."
Marianne Hanna
"I have never eaten pasta as amazing as this, homemade and traditional great value for such a great product and service. The decor and music was..."
Aaditey Bains
"We went there for late dinner. The place was fairly quiet since we went on a weekday night, which was good as it was peaceful.We were..."
Sense Of Food
"Good food and good service usually keeps the customers coming back for more. We had their pastas and pizzas and they were really good, the pasta was..."
M3lissa____
"Fantastic service and great food. Really appreciate their attentiveness. We felt there’s lack of options to choose when it comes to pasta, but..."
Jelly9449
"Loved this place, great food and drinks. The attentive Italian staff made us feel welcome without being intrusive. There's soft warm lighting, a..."
Michael Kuhle
"Absolutely amazing restaurant my partner and I loved it! The food was so delicious and the staff was super friendly definitely coming back :)..."
Tamarabell Linares
"What a nice place, with great wines to match the pasta. Great job Marco and Barbara. Last week we just walked in and this place just became one of my..."
John Kerry
"If you looking a real Italian location with a real italian pasta, stop to look around and book the table veloce veloce. I’m italian and i can..."
GL
"意面都超好吃的。点了三个,一个bluw swimmer..."
Qianqian Yun
"Da Guido is like dining in Italy- fresh, seasonal ingredgients cooked simply and presented elegantly. The service was so professional, warm &..."
Robin
"Generally good. Beautiful experience. But the preparation time is too long. Price is reasonable. Service is nice. And the surprise comes with the..."
Jiaqi987261
"Pasta is freshly made. Best pasta I have ever had. Service was excellent. Received complimentary pumpkin soup. Highly recommend Da Guido for your..."
Srslyfoods
"We had our wedding dinner here with a wonderful experience. Every dish is delicious and authentic. The decoration is so beautiful, as well as the..."
Lin
"Flavours , texture and scent of the food we had was amazing . The freshness of the buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes was delicious. The gnocchi was..."
Adrian Chau
"It’s always hard for an italian to have pasta at the restaurant. I always avoid that, especially having worked in restaurants and knowing the crime..."
Giorgio Barcaiolo Battaglini
"Wonderful little Italian restaurant. Service is always spot on, knowledgeable, very warm and attentive. Good wine list, they always bring out an..."
Ester
"The husband had booked us in for dinner at this very lovely restaurant 8 mins walk away from our CBD apartment. There is apparently one branch in..."
Evelyn Yong
"It’s a pleasant experience in a winter night. Warm and cosy dining area with an open kitchen. Friendly staffs, great service. Love their water..."
Amyna
"We had an excellent experience at Da Guido. The service was really outstanding and the food simply delicious. We had an excellent squid ink..."
Veta Bajaj
"The service we received was absolutely fabulous, we were well looked after when visiting for a birthday dinner. Portion sizes was a little on the..."
Foodandwinefan
"We had a wonderful dining experience at this hidden gem! We tried a variety of dishes and it was an amazing combination of fresh & high quality..."
FoodieQueen
"I took my friend here for lunch for her birthday. We received complimentary pumpkin soup and It was nice but I don’t like pumpkins. We ordered..."
Leanne Dando
"Food: 10/10Service: 10/10Guido serve an authentic Italian cuisine in an environment that is fitting for a candlelit dinner. The..."
Rob Anthony
"Took a friend of mine for a birthday dinner and thought this place was delicious. We ordered a few starters, Bruschetta and Caprese of Buffalo..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Fabulous food and service. 5 stars!!! Will come back with rest of my family. Very authentic Italian food that is genuinely from Italian..."
Henry Truc Nguyen
"Ane denger ini resto itali yang disegani but pasta. Beuhhh top bgt emang. Black tagliolininya muantebbh. Servis juga okeh! Balik lagi dah pokoke,..."
Sebastian Tobing
"My partner took me here for my birthday. We were craving really good quality Italian food for a while now and this place definitely did deliver! We..."
Melb_foodlvr8
"Review from September 2016Da Guido Melbourne only joined the ranks of Lygon Street's Little Italy in 2015, but their sister restaurant in..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"Had a fantastic lunch with the family at what I regard as the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne. (Our second visit here) A real stand out in..."
Claude
"Service was excellent and restaurant had a really great vibe. I had the ragu pasta, but unfortunately it wasn't to my liking. Pasta was overcooked..."
Mad Lamb
"Oasis in the desert Bright,fresh,clean!! This place is unique and really stands out in Lygon st A must for those who love quality Great selection of..."
Nik92
"This restaurant is very special place, because the atmosphere inside the venue is so relaxing and peaceful.Everything is so clean and because..."
Rodríguezp
"I was skeptical when my mate told me he'd booked dinner in lygon St Friday night, lygon st is full of shitty restaurants. Anyway, I had the..."
Meataxe
"Authentic and delicious italian food, served up in a great surrounds. Friendly staff and a good wine list make this place a must to try. Pricier than..."
Gursharan Chana
"Mi trovo da qualche mese a Melbourne con mio marito e, alcuni amici ci hanno consigliato il ristorante DaGuido che con sorpresa si e' rivelato..."
Loretta Gasparini
"Was a pleasure to discover a real Italian restaurant in Melbourne, after few days with no hope, me and my friends discovered a treasure. Incomparable..."
Jack
"Simple and special !!Really genuine and true Italian kitchen amazing experience with tagliolini, gnocchetti home made. My wife tried the tuna..."
Giovanni
"Locale accogliente, personale preparato e competente, cucina italiana, i piatti ben confezionati è molto buoni, una esperienza..."
Giovan Battista Casanova
"We had 4 lovely meals and great service. The waitstaff and even the chef were very welcoming. The pasta is housemate and the menu is authentic...."
Anne-Marie Curtis
"Great service and authentic Italian food. Staff very accomodating and met the needs of one of our group who needed special pans for cooking. Nothing..."
Jo Blannin
"I really enjoyed eating here! Honestly their steak starter is literally one of the best steaks I have ever tasted! Their pasta waa great as well...."
Mais Mustafa
"So impressive - from the moment we stepped in - greeted by gracious authentic Italian staff - I am highly recommending this restaurant - 7 people - 7..."
Eton's Mess
"Very very good pasta. If you were after an authentic Italian pasta meal, this would be one of the best choices you can make. Excellent service,..."
Tony
"Very good value for lunch. Had the lunch special and you have the choice of a pasta main, a green salad, small appetiser and foccacia for $24. Pasta..."
Julian Wu
"Went to this restaurant two days in a row. Staff were very friendly, nice ambiance and outstanding food. Definitely recommended! This restaurant is..."
Bella Olivia
"Fantastic style to the whole Restaurant look, beautiful food, great service and extremely friendly staff! I would eat at this restaurant again and..."
GFXerDave
"For great Italian pastas, desserts and service that will make you think you are in Italy, Da Guido is the place to visit. Feel spoilt with a..."
Nicole Tang
"Friendly and fast service! Delicious italian food and helpfull staff. Awesome home made pasta and tiramisù.Definetly need to come back..."
Cindy K.
"Enjoyed the atmosphere, the menu was of a great quality but not particularly well delivered. The service was above average but just shy of superb...."
Pink.rhapsody
"We had a perfect experience here. Can't wait to come back. The service was very friendly and helpful by a team that are polished and take a lot of..."
Melb Foodie
"Absolutely fantastic this is a true Italian restaurant with the spotless open kitchen you can see the chef getting ready your your fresh pasta and..."
Giuseppe Colosimo
"Had the seafood pasta. Great home made pasta with fresh seafood and herbs.Lovely simple and light Italian. With a clean quiet interior,..."
Daniel Weybury
"Just returned from lunch here and I'm so impressed I have to write about it. I live nearby and stumbled across the $19 lunch special so..."
Schnabeltier
"A very delightful dinner experience in the Lygon street. The host was warm and customer service was solid. We had excellent dishes (ask for their..."
Ray S
"Ambience: 9/10 Food: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Italian vibes for ambience. Very nice place for a date. Service was great and food was promptly. Very good..."
Eunice Lee
"I don't live in Melbourne but I'd move just for this restaurant. They give you complimentary bread which I'm pretty sure is house made. Need I say..."
Anya Cherepanova
"Easy to order as menu options are few. No specials of the day though which was a little disappointing.. unable to accommodate us inside which was a..."
Paul Henshaw
"The food was superb! Perfectly sized portions, flavourful, good menu and wine selection. Our waiter Valerio was excellent! He is very energetic and..."
Milena Teteris
"The carbonara was delicious, however the Wagyu ravioli that is very frequently mentioned in the reviews was not that great. The meat inside was very..."
Madi Elliott
"They source excellent ingredients and the pasta dishes are always fresh. The staff are really friendly and the place has a great atmosphere. The menu..."
Nathan Coates
"Really enjoyed this Italian dining experience. Excellent table service, including accurate info about the dishes on the menu. Menu has distinctive..."
Carmel Ross
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
85/100 (3520 ratings)
Restaurants
Neapolitan
Campania
Italian
Cafe
Diner
Diner
Cafe
Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Vegetarian Friendly
Campania
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After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Risotto
Cakes
Cheesecake
Pesto
Tiramisu
Cheesecakes
Bolognese
Lasagne
Carbonara
Cannelloni
Ice Cream
Gelato
Minestrone
Pasta
Sit down
Café
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Campânia
Italian
Diner
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"if your in melbourne CBD - a must!!..."
Show Me The Yummy
"Haven't been here for a couple of years. Always like to sit at the table in the Kitchen and watch a Nonna cook the food, but you have to get there..."
Hans Moleman
"Finally came here for the first time when all the other shops around had stopped serving coffee. The coffee is, admittedly, not great (although they..."
Quince And Cheese
"Loving this coffee shop since my first time visit to Melbourne 7 years ago. Its a must place to stop by. Have a sip here when you come down to..."
Naijee
"Looking for Melbourne's BEST Lasagna??? Well look no further!  Just like Nonna's, if not even better!  Forget about fancy schmancy presented..."
The Hungry Greek Girl
"Amazing pasta, super authentic and friendly atmosphere. Was a bit hard to read the menu on the wall, but I assume that everything is just as..."
Kate Bennett
"You don't go to Pellegrini's because the pasta's the best - it's probably not. You don't go here because the food/coffee is the cheapest - it's..."
Carlos Humphrey
"Absolute must if you are in and around Melbourne CBD, a great coffee place that did not change over the past 30 years, not a sight of a hipster..."
Rabani
"i came here because Hanson ate here when they were in melbourne, and Zach was right, its so good, just like your grandma would make (if your grandma..."
Thuaners
"Thank you Pellegrinis for so many good times.Your culture , food, coffee, everything is so good, and so much part of melbourne.What a..."
B Man
"The Lasagne that I had for lunch today at Peligrini"s was absolutely delicious I did wait close to an hour and a half for my food to come out which..."
Jim Baggio
"Had the most delicious vegan pesto tomato penne here! With fresh bread, and refreshing granita, it was the perfect dinner!! Such a..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"You would come here for comfort old school pasta in particular their spaghetti bolognese or lasagna. Place has old charm and well worth a visit...."
Caroline
"I’ve been living in Melbourne for nearly ten years and I FINALLY managed to visit Pellegrini’s. Now I’m kicking myself for for waiting this..."
Jessicaaaa
"Every time I am in Melbourne there is always at least one stop at Pelligrini’s. Even if it’s just for coffee and crostata. I get transported back..."
Marianna Tuccia
"A great institution of Melbourne and homage to the late Sisto Malaspina. Pellegrini's have served almost everyone from all walks of life who has..."
Nelson
"Hasn’t changed in the forty years I’ve been coming here. Coffee is great. Atmosphere is amazing. I’m sure some of the decor is original...."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Amazing amazing amazing! I have been coming to Pelligrini’s ever since I was little - coming from Sydney it is one of the first places on my ’to..."
Dakota O
"Date Visited: since 2013 - Newest: 30/09/20 18 I would like to say personally sorry for the loss of Sisto. A great..."
Rick Dalco
"Very busy and vintage style restaurant.I was attracted by the wonderful smell of pasta when I walked past and decided to try out this..."
Melody.mt.tang
"Great staff great atmosphere and great food.. but it’s italian so it was bound to be. the Minestrone is fantastic as is the polpette e lasagna...."
Alessandro Calabro
"This is exactly how I run my kitchen, no muss, no fuss eat your food! Nonnas in the kitchen churning out beautiful Italian comfort food. So good on a..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"A Melbourne Icon!I love coming here so much because of all the friendly owners and staff. The most welcoming place in Melbourne.I always..."
Moetfan
"Could I eat here every day? Highly reccomend Pellegrini’s if you are after traditional Italian cooking at its best. Pictured is the lasagne and..."
Beccy's Adventures
"If you're in Melbourne or visiting Melbourne you need to go to Pellegrini's Espresso Bar. The interior looks a bit like an american diner with stools..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"I mean if you haven't been here, you haven't really eaten in Melbourne yet. The food is amazing comfort food. It's exactly what your faux Italian..."
Descartesmuse
"We were on the hunt for some pasta and it lead us to Pellegrini's. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews of this institution and I can see why. The menu..."
Mustard
"Best pasta in Melbourne.Filled to the brim with personality and stories. Wonderfully kind servers, who welcome everyone like friends and family...."
Jordana Macpherson
"What makes this place unique is the authenticity surrounding it! The menu is fixed, not much variations, but if you are looking for some good Italian..."
Rishabh Shukla
"one of my favorite places in all of melbourne fresh pasta at a click of a button and awesome set up that like fine wine looks better with age..."
Joefess Dimento
"This place is a Melbourne icon, there is a lot of history here. I personally don’t think the pasta is the best you can find, but the atmosphere is..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Never ever change i wanna be mopping up spag bol when I'm 90 years old...."
Margarita Pracatan
"Spaghetti bolognese at pellegrinis for Australia Day. You can't get more Aussie than that. As usual, good homely Italian service, the same menu since..."
Steffo
"Haven't been here for ages. They still make a consistently good spaghetti bolognese, served with a fresh thick piece of bread and butter. Service was..."
Hungry Tum
"Classic Italian espresso bar with brilliant food and typical Italian service. The lasagne was brilliant and cheesy with the right amount of beef and..."
Atto
"Love this place, the look and feel is old but feels so comforting when you’re inside. Service is great, the lovely older Italian men are really..."
Max
"Friendly atmosphere with casual bar seating. Staff are friendly and can have a good conversation. Food was quick to come out. The Lasagne here was..."
Ryan French
"A unique dinning experience, the food is good but not exceptional especially compared to the price. It’s definitely an institution in its own right..."
Abhishek Mehra
"Awesome little Italian coffee shop at the top end of the city. Flat white and cheese cake for Sunday afternoon Tran was great. Have been there..."
Phillip Wilkie
"Pellegrinis is the definition of authentic Italian food. Served straight out of mamas kitchen, the pasta is Aldente and delicious! We highly..."
@twogoodtoresist
"This restaurant has not changed since ever, everything there looks old & original. The food is really simple in a good way & I love the pink..."
Alice
"I've been going to Pellegrini's since I was a child with my parents and I have always loved it. It's always consistently good and never lets you..."
MeowCat
"Came here for lunch and tried the beef cannelloni. I was served bread with butter while waiting for the food. Bread was not good, could definitely be..."
FoodHedonist
"It's a humble Italian affair with seating either along the counter or the wall but the best one in the house is in the kitchen, together with you..."
✈️🌍TravelNTastes🍷☕️
"Lives up to its name of being an institution. Jam-packed pasta bar that is ran by an Italian family. Very busy, with matter-of-fact service. Pasta..."
Whats On The Grill?
"Nearly 3500 reviews at the time of writing means pretty much all is covered I would suspect. I have been to Pellegrini's a number of times over..."
Martin C
"After a movie at Kino on Collins this was exactly what I felt like on a cold night, comfort food a busy vibrant community of people seeking..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Pellegrinis serves the best basic no frills authentic Italian. Great coffee. Quick and easy service. Friendly. Relaxed. Cheerful. Ambience is..."
Weddall Archer Debra
"Great coffee with fresh, home made Lasagna. The pasta was so light and delicate. Yum. Pellegrini's is an authentic Italian cafe. Specialising in..."
Mr Bill
"For 18 dollars a plate of pasta with nearly no toppings, its the traditional noona style canteen you are after. They were good, bolognese and pesto..."
Mi55Bee
"What can I say hmmmm Sitting in the kitchen is tops the chefs r so friendly the food is fast good quality cheap and they apple strudel in out of..."
Shrek Oh
"Review from September 2016There's a reason this place is a Melbourne institution. Generous plates of homestyle pasta, soft buttered bread on the..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"I was last at this iconic and simply fabulous Italian restaurant 44 years ago. Nothing has changed and co-owner Sisto is the consumate host. His..."
Arthur McKinley
"An authentic gem, tucked away in Melbourne CBD. The menu is not extensive, and is focused purely on tomato based sauces. Service is excellent...."
Lachlan Mills
"Love Pellegrinis 😍 - I'm pretty much living here at the moment.This place is generally busy so I recommend to come with only one other..."
Georgia Allen
"Very traditional Italian cuisine served in a relaxed authentic environment. Completely worth a visit. Sitting in the kitchen and hearing all of the..."
Dylan Thomas
"Want to eat a true tasty cosy Italian meal in a place filled with character where staff will welcome you with a big smile? This is the right place,..."
Vanessa Espírito Santo
"Absolutely the best Italian experience in Melbourne. You won't find more authentic, tastier Italian food and warm/friendly staff. I love the..."
Chris Gryg
"We were immediately transported back to Italy from the minute we walked in. The pasta was delicious (lasagna and carbonara) lemon tart was great and..."
Cassie O
"I know a lot of people have a serious gripe about this place, I love it! Food is good, coffee is great and I really couldn't give a bollox about..."
Tomlovestoeat
"We came here for a late night hot chocolate, well around 9pm. The hot chocolates were pretty rich but not too sweet being dark chocolate. The hot..."
Dulicieux
"Consistency goes a long way. At Pellegrini's you always know what you're going to get – the servings are always the same generous size, the sauce..."
Cranky Veg
"The Godfather Bar haha :)!! Was down in Melbourne for the greek festival so before i went oppppaa with the Greek food i had to go Pazzo at the..."
Billy
"With the venue and service being unchanged for decades, the daily freshly baked Italian delights paired with fine Italian coffee is what makes this..."
The Domestic Traveller
Classico
85/100 (426 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Swordfish
Tiramisu
Carbonara
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
European
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had fantastic night at this gorgeous little place. Classico served beautiful food, cocktails, wine recommendations and the service amazing. Bruno one..."
Marlene Verity
"Had a wonderful evening at Classico last night celebrating my wife and her brothers birthday. Food was fabulous & for 2 of our group that was coeliac..."
Gary Corcoran
"Fantastic service, food was devine. My son and I both again best lamb cutlets ever. Cooked to..."
Jacqui Moyle
"Omg eye fillet special was one of the best I've had. Waiter was brilliant front of house needs some..."
Tim Austin-Mills
"Warm and..."
Era Kennedy
"Dinner last night was so good that we returned for brekkie this morning. Well priced and..."
Jess Inglis
"Stayed at The Blackman Hotel above (Great Joint) and had dinner below at this Absolute ripper place! Started with meatballs and polenta chips both..."
Denny Patron
"I’ve had the gnocchi here for the last 7 years and it’s always incredible. I’m always craving it!!! The staff are all really lovely and..."
Kahlanipyrah
"If it's Italian you search for search no longer. Dined here when we stayed at the most amazing hotel The Blackman which is part of the Art Series..."
Birdman
"This restaurant is just so stylish and understated - Vasili and staff will welcome you like old friends - try the scallops too. I wish I lived around..."
Arthur McKinley
"I just love this restaurant. I've been here several times and despite the fact that we live close by I really think it's a top class place to..."
Footy
"Italian cafe and bar that's associated with the Blackman hotel and serves a nice selection of breakfast. Had the Italian continental which included a..."
Chilli Feli
"Some of the best pizzas in Melbourne. Willing to do takeaway for locals. Always friendly..."
Jorja
"I've been to Classico before, but tonight they excelled themselves, the best Saltimbocca I've ever had including internationally, so flavoursome, the..."
JiroMiki
"Classico. In one word.. Amazing! Loved the their thin crust pizza, ravioli was beautifully al dente with the right amount of filling and the sage was..."
Nina
"Cosy little bar. Popped in here last night to grab a drink and some tapas. It's such a lovely inviting space and really cosy on a freezing Melbourne..."
Miss D
"Favourite!. Staying in the Blackman hotel upstairs we initially went to this restaurant based on convenience, however, I would have traveled here if..."
Ashley
"Excellent Italian Wine & Craft Beer. Italian Pizza and Pasta joints are a favourite of mine, but rarely does a Melbourne version have such an..."
UrbanLove
"Stunned by the above review. Cant believe the review by SM, me and my partner go to this place every week its amazing. The English chef always takes..."
Newbee
"Delicious classic Italian food. love love love the..."
Ingrid
"Refined Italian. Fresh home-made pasta and thin base pizzas with classic toppings. It's worth seeking out this little Italian bar/bistro at the base..."
Andy C
"It's mainly pasta or pizza here, only a few choices but dishes are good. They use fresh egg pasta and feature Italian wines on the menu. Gelati and..."
Bettina
"Staff dinner! Ravioli was the stand out! And the potatoes were amazing like last time! Coming back!..."
Jayjay
"Excellent restaurant serving Italian food. Highly recommended. Great customer service. It’s a set menu restaurant but they can accommodate a la..."
Andy L
"Intimate, personable and absolutely delicious food. The wine selection I scrumptious and the people are great, perfect for a date or even a work..."
Maria Ramilo
"Traditional Sardinian cuisine and one of oldest Italian dining room with good reputation. The style of food is very rustic and great for sharing with..."
James Jeongsu Choi
"Had a delightful dinner here this week. Very intimate setting, amazing staff and just sensational food. Love the approach of not having set menus and..."
Felicity C
"Just a wonderful experience every time. Passionate and engaging staff, a cosy environment and fresh, organic cuisine. Classic farm to plate, natural..."
R K
"Excellent staff , Most delicious food. Great atmosphere. Will go..."
Priyanthi Ellawala
"I just love, love, love this place. Delightful people, great ambience and special food. We had the tasting menu and a lovely bottle of wine. Speaking..."
Stephen Duns
La Spaghettata
85/100 (1912 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Octopus
Salad
Bolognese
Chili
Lasagne
Calamari
Carbonara
Risotto
Tagliatelle
Mussels
Calamares
Bruschette
Pesto
Prawns
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Private Dining
After-hours
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So many choices on Lygon street but always come back to this place. There’s a reason why this restaurant has stood the test of time.. authentic..."
Julie Minichiello
"A decade has passed & always a pleasure to wine & dine in beautiful atmosphere. The friendly staff pay a great attention to detail and all above the..."
Natasha Mihai
"Love this place. Love the vibes and the staff. They are amazing and just the best. Amazing food too. Highly..."
Brandon Tan
"The best food by far in Melbourne. Food was super fast, so fresh and absolutely delicious. The salads super fresh and the best. I was skeptic..."
Rebecca Belshaw
"Hands down best Italian restaurant in melb! Staff are so lovely, place is homely welcoming and warm and my god the food is..."
Beau Jess
"Amazing food! We had the pasta platter to share which was perfect as there was too many choices! Will be back without a doubt. Great atmosphere as..."
Dan Barre
"Best service, best food and best atmosphere on Lygon Street. Why would you go anywhere..."
Jason Buckner
"Amazing service, atmosphere and some of the best Italian we have had. Highly..."
Nessie Pleasance
"Best restaurant in Melbourne. The entire family and staff compliment the fabulous food, service and atmosphere. Fabio is every diners best friend -..."
Kerry Tucker
"Always love this place! Been a regular visitor for many years now. So many choice in the street, but always been truly happy with food, service and..."
Andrew Muller
"I've been to this eating heaven every time I come to Melbourne. The service is great and friendly but the food is beyond delicious. Every time I want..."
Patricia Bowden
"That was fabulous! Thank you for a delicious Mothers Day Dinner. Top marks for our waiter, too - very good service for such a busy..."
Karen Conrad
"Rating: 4Food: 4Value: 4Ambience: 3Service: 4Along Melbourne's busy Italian district, this hidden gem is run by a..."
Munching With Mel
"Very warm atmosphere. The staff is very..."
Raghav Anand
"Me and my friends visited this place since we were looking for an authentic Italian restaurant. The place was really cute and stood out as Italian..."
Sense Of Food
"The service was fantastic-nothing was too much trouble. We had the trio: scampi, gnocchi and spaghetti carbonara. Out of the three, the gnocchi was..."
BearNecessities
"We (the Wife and I) really enjoyed La Spaghettata, we had our wedding anniversary dinner here and it did not disappoint. great food (we ordered Steak..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Relaxing environment with very attentive service. If you couldn’t decide which pasta to choose, you should definitely try their pasta platter which..."
Fat Sushi
"Was in Carlton and visited la spaghettata, I have to say this is a really authentic italian restaurant .The bruschetta was like be in..."
Dean
"There is an abundance of Italian restaurants on Lygon Street, Carlton, but La Spaghettata is one that stands out from the crowd. The set up provides..."
Sylvia's POV
"Have come a few times and must say the Pasta dishes are some of the best I've had. The marinara is my favourite. Getting the 3-mixed option is a..."
Frank
"Have only ever ordered here from Uber Eats so have no idea what service or ambience would be like BUT the food we get every single order is amazing..."
Asia Ho
"Small restaurant but they serve nice food,big portion for share. very friendly waiter,real italian home made food! As starter,order olivette and it..."
Rosalia Dwita
"Our friends had already ordered by the time our party of four arrived. The restaurant was very accommodating and added another table to theirs so we..."
Alison Read
"I had a work Christmas lunch at La Spaghettata last week and was very happy with the experience. Our group got a range of share pasta platters..."
Nicole
"Really enjoyed dining at La Spaghettata, didn’t expect too much from the start as I was just looking for somewhere to eat, we arrived at the venue..."
Richard Tom
"Nice little Italian restaurant on Lygon St. Pasta here is delicious. I ordered the Tagliatelle Calabrese - loved the spicy hot salami which delivered..."
JKGasMan
"This is my fave Italian restaurant hands now. The owners are lovely and the food is amazing. Every time we go, we try out a different type of pasta..."
Eatandbooze
"Went here with a group. We loved sitting upstairs with the cool wooden cooking utensils handing from the roof and lovely Italian art work. Food was..."
Adel-phoodie
"Got the alla pollo because the everything is very pricey Overall the quality of the food was good, the sauce and everyone tasted nice and..."
YesNoMelbourne
"My go-to place for Italian. Love the food and the service! Every time I have come here with my friends we have never been disappointed. Definitely..."
Marianna
"Old fashioned, homemade style Italian. Great service and lovely wholesome dishes. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Huge selection of pasta dishes. Nice..."
Ramen_Girl
"Very good.very friendly staff and good service. The food is really yummy, especially the seafood pasta. Will definitely come again soon. Thumbs up..."
Sze
"This restaurant has been a family favourite for almost 40 years! My mother came here with her friends when she was my age, and the quality is..."
Alannah
"Very nice spaghetti platter, the steak is a little bit over cooked to be a medium rare. However, still a very good place to enjoy Italian food...."
TOM HAN
"I came in for a business dinner not knowing what to expect. The reviews as a whole appeared pretty good and boy they were not wrong! There were..."
R Rompamuro
"Really nice experience. Food was great and staff where helpful even though the place was jam packed and they where ran off their feet. Authentic..."
Arron Conran
"Great ambience and very good quality food especially the bruschetta, mushroom fettuccine and eggplant pasta. The downside is the poor service. That..."
Abhishek Mehra
"Tonight, I came here alone and I ordered the fettuccine, with avocado, mushroom and cream. I also ordered garlic bread. The garlic bread was very..."
Dine And Dash
"I had the delicious and very fulling gnocci. The atmosphere was great and the staff were friendly. Made for a throughly enjoyable evening. Will come..."
Dain Clarkin
"Lovely setting and welcoming decor. Staff were very warm and welcoming and very helpful. Great food and great service would come here..."
Zac Tasic
"I've been here for years and service is always great. I must picked the right day of all good chef and staff on Valentines day💕Today's..."
Leena
"Very enjoyable experience that the Pasta was good, it was raining heavily and the waiters were so helpful and nice. The house was full of people even..."
Cathleen
"Thank god for La Spaghettata!After a horrible experience down the road they were so accomodating and the food was Bellissimo! I don't review all..."
Ryan Michael
"Poor quality pasta that resembles something from the supermarket and service is pretty bad too. Fairly cheap though so I guess it is ok if other..."
Jean
"Great old school restaurant .. great food and great service .. very happy with the staff .. the food was perfect . Thanks for our great meal..."
Mariopapalia78
"Came across this place in lygon st and was drawn in by the friendly gentlemen at the front that assured us we would have a pleasant meal and even..."
Patrick
"Had the fettucine vongole which had clams. Was very nice. Nice delicate seafood flavour and simple presentation. The outdoor setting was very cosy..."
Vincent Lai
"This was the most yummy Italian restaurant I have been to in a long time. The service was impeccable and the pasta was delectable. I recommend this..."
CSav
"Yummy food definitely we'll come back! I enjoyed the garlic steak so good,everything's good.. Service is very good too..always busy but it's worth..."
April Bobadilla
"Absolute favourite restaurant that I’ve been going to for years which NEVER disappoints. If you want the best pasta, this is the place to be! And..."
Selin
"Came in without a booking. Was greeted by a warm and friendly waiter. Food came out quite quickly and the portion was huge! Not complaining! I got..."
Dilys Yeak
"Great food and service, I suggest the oysters, cheap able and delicious. A lot of people come on Friday night! Beautiful street site, it's really a..."
Chris Xiao
"Been here for many times. Great cozy place on Lygon. Very friendly staff, small shop but homely. Terrace is lovely, spaghetti is great. They also..."
Qingdong1022
"Came here after Melbourne cup win a couple of mate. Even without a booking it was fast getting a table. Awesome vibes and food. Would come..."
Alex
"A couple of friends and I ventured into La Spaghettata on a Sunday night. I ordered the Bruschetta as a starter, it was alright - certainly not the..."
Melissa
"Really good food. Highly recommend. We always come here and enjoy it. The service is excellent and there is a terrific family atmosphere. Tony always..."
Alex Arnokouros
"We came across La Spaghettata on a pumping Friday night where we were lucky to get a table. Italian vibes all round - felt like we had just stepped..."
ToFeedTwo
"We came here Saturday night, it is the most popular restaurant around that place. We got excellent service, all the staff are friendly. We ordered..."
MissCatCat
"I had dinner there for the first time last night. Let's just start by saying I would have giving them a 4 if it wasn't for their 5% surcharge and the..."
YumYum
"Came here in an group of 6 on a very cold night. It was warm, cozy and has a lovely homey ambience.The pastas were great, especially the..."
Issy
"Pouring in Melbourne and the waiter was pretty insistent that we eat at an outside table with an obvious drip, close to a heater though.Service..."
Ivy Walker
"A pasta house dedicated to pasta so you'd expect them to do it well! I wasn't disappointed and I love how they give you the choice to combine your 3..."
Thu Duong
"After having been turned off by many pushy restaurant staff attempting to gimmick us into their tables, La Spaghettata simply left us with "we've..."
Nafet5
"Good place to catch up with friends. Very inviting and cosy. The pasta was a little bland but the lasagna was good. Although this plate of food..."
Jess
"Had an enjoyable dinner with friends. The food and service was great! The restaurant ambience was nice and cozy. Would recommend and come..."
ALEX
"Has really good food - Risotto Alla Siciliana was bomb 👌🏼! Great service by waiter. Lovely italian restaurant. 10/10 would..."
Xxiiivixciv
"Good food and good service!!!Very nice waiter, friendly and..."
AliceInWonderland
"Great food and service. Love the table cloth and the aesthetics! Would recommend to other..."
Mez Popz
"Used our entertainment voucher, our moscato tasted very funny and we asked for another glass they were a bit surprised but did pour us another glass...."
M. A.
"Great meals here! A perfect place for dinner! It's my last day in Melbourne and this restaurant gives me fabulous memory of this..."
Maxingying1997
"The food was average. There are many good restaurants on Lygon street, not recommended this one. The service was bad. The staff were not..."
Honey Cat
"Loved it! Food and service was fantastic. Our waiter was lovely and very attentive. Meals came out quickly, and were absolutely delicious. We will..."
Melissa Petrolo
"A great family lunch at La Spaghettata. Great family restaurant delicious casalinga food. Service was impeccable. Children friendly and don't get..."
Brunswick Gal
"Delicious and fresh spaghetti for lunch!!! Their serving is quite huge, perfect for sharing. the service is also good, the waiter is very friendly...."
Catherine Widyaputri Suprapto
"(Saturday 6/5/2017)Was here for friend’s birthday party. The place always seems busy and crowded during the night.Staffs were..."
Pauliwag
"One of the oldest pasta restaurants on Lygon Street, keeping a very fresh and family warm atmosphere going, with great food. Whilst I am not a fan of..."
Ca Ho
"W.o.wService 3/5Food 4/5Ambience 4/5We ordered lamb and trio seafood and entree scampi.rocket salad and more but all was tasty..."
Rizkisari Maharani
Papa Gino's Pizza Restaurant
84/100 (1557 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Schnitzel
Bolognese
Lasagne
Carbonara
Minestrone
Focaccia
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"The best food in Melbourne every time!! , Pepper sauce to die for �� with amazing friendly staff. Highly recommended...."
Raylene Bryans
"My fav restaurant ever!!! Best chicken snitznel ever!!! Fast service food always hot and perfect! Garlic focaccia is to die for!! No matter how busy..."
Kacie Dempster
"Food is quality, beer is the best price in Laigon Street... staff are awesome.. Always go for dinner when I'm over from Perth......."
David Bloxsome
"Absolutely the best food out... staff are wonderful. But the food is so..."
Silvana Ellul- Bonacci
"Always fantastic. .amazing staff even better food..no wonder there is always a que outside..best place..."
Michelle Pepyat
"My family and lhave been going to Papa Ginos for over 30 years. The service is always spot on and the food is delicious. I always have the Mexican..."
Lee Wright
"Best and afforbanke place to eat when in Melbourne. Always amazing service and they are great with kids.. Orders taken and meals are out in no..."
Kylie Ann Goodwin
"We love Papa Ginos it's a favourite that we visit often. Love the no.21 pizza... Ortolana is so good! Highly recommend Papa..."
Karen Hatzi
"Best pizza ( specially the marinara one ). Would highly recommend to try it, thumbs..."
Aya Blackburn
"I went their a couple of times and I enjoy their food so much! They have the best pasta and lasagne! My sister also loves to eat their pizza and..."
Orla Lee
"A great lygon st institution. Had a capricciosa and the Vongole. Very nice! If you are in Lygon St definitely try this place at least once. It..."
Revolver
"I ordered their Ubereats and add extra shrimps & zucchini ... and they really gave me A LOT! Tasty & large portion! I’ll dine in there next..."
Scarlett Wang
"We have been goin here whenever we are in the neighborhood and feel like pizzas. Their pizzas are good , service is fast and staff are friendly . The..."
Putriku
"They have been around for ages and they serve amazing pizza and pasta. It does get busy on the weekends, might want to get in early.Love..."
M3lissa____
"Loved that the servings were generous. Had a meat lovers pizza and it was soo..."
Sancha Noranho
"My mates and I frequent this restaurant monthly. We’ve been doing so for years. The food here is always really good. Old school pizza. Not wood..."
Stuart Sutherland
"Food here is amazing. I don't eat a lot of Italian outside but this took my breath..."
Parul Aggarwal
"If you’re looking for an authentic Italian pizza, couldn’t recommended Papa Gino’s highly enough! Lovely family run business located in the..."
Nick Bav
"Single best Italian restaurant I have EVER visited. At peak times, you might have to wait 20 mins to get seated. But I can assure you, it's worth the..."
Sankalp Mishra
"My family was there last night, it was a great time. Nice ambience. It was super-busy but we got a table quickly. The food was awesome. We ordered..."
Sean Jackson
"Authentic Italian pizza and pasta!The place is very cozy, and the interior is very Italian. The serving was also big enough for 2 to 3 people. I..."
Darryn Galle
"Awesome food that makes you feel at home. Great atmosphere and service. Drool inducing cheesy garlic focaccia, therapeutic tortellini ah funghi and a..."
Casey Croucamp
"Had a late night margarita pizza with extra hot salami. It was probably bad for me.. but the pizzz was soo good. The cheese was extremely generous..."
Ji Song
"Best traditional old school style Pizza on Lygon. Pasta's are okay, nice but not amazing. Wait staff are friendly. Always busy and can get noisy,..."
Frank
"After some research, we found Papa Gino's as a place that served simple Italian food. We were blown away. Our pasta was perfectly Al dente, and the..."
That_Foodie_Friend
"It was a very nice pizza shop! I really enjoyed the foods. The pizzas were so fresh and crispy. Every ingredients; including prawn, veggies, ham;..."
Hannah
"Quattro Gustri ($22 large)⭐️ 4/5 ⭐️🍴Quite authentic Italian pizza that comes with a generous topping of ingredients and a thin..."
Cafehoppingkids
"Excellent establishment! Vibrant and delicious not to mention entertaining! Watching the chefs work the pizza dough, authentic pizza experience. I..."
Jesika Chaffey
"Cute little restaurant in Lygon Street which was very busy (a great sign). Ordering and table service was prompt and friendly. I ordered the..."
Lara
"Nice food. 2 large pizzas and 4 beers fed 4 large fellas and some. Good flavours and bases made for a pleasant night out. Beers were icy cold which..."
Grant Gibbs
"Food Rating: 😀4/5Atmosphere Rating: 4/5Service Rating: 👏4/5Came here because our usual Carlton spot was closed for the..."
Julia.eats
"Generous portion of pasta and seafood in the marinara. Prawns were overcooked and the pasta was slightly over al dente but that was likely due to the..."
Crabapples For Lunch
"Have heard so much about this place so we gave it a go. This restaurant is one of the busiest restaurants on Lygon. It is spacious. You better book..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Been coming to Papa Ginos for many years now and the quality of their food has kept its standard. Although the price has been slowly creeping up each..."
Thelordlam
"I was so excited to order the mushroom pasta with cream sauce as i'd read a review raving about the sauce. Sadly my serving was quite dry and lacking..."
Michaela Mvb
"Amazing food always. My boyfriend and I love this place and the staff are incredible. Always so busy and pumping. Thank you Gino. You’re the..."
Lexi Hansen
"Can't have a foodie adventure to Melbourne without hitting up Lygon St for some Italian! This time we decided on going to Papa Gino's, the queue was..."
ThatSeriousGirl
"Mate mate , what food , what a place . Love the pizza , love the veal Parma .Great place to go and eat . Mate Mate I would..."
Vinnie Furina
"Been going here for a long time. Their chicken Parma is to die for. Pizza and pasta are great too. Crowded during weekends and staff are super..."
Satyacena
"The staff is really friendly. And the food is nice as well. Me and my friends ordered a vegetarian pizza and a chicken Spinach potato dumplings. They..."
Wzhang2017
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Lorna
"One of the best pasta places in Melbourne for a decent price too compared to more expensive Italian restaurants that I have tried. The pasta is..."
Mandy
"Food was very delicious, staff were friendly, the restaurant was nice and cosy and had a lot of people, so there's not much I can complain about. The..."
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"I've heard this place for ages and finally checked! My friend and I came for lunch on weekday. No queue at 12:30. We started with some..."
Qianyi Lillian Li
"A cozy italian place with nice service. Seems like this place is always buzzing + the place is smelling delicious! 😋 the price is reasonable...."
Adinda Nasution
"The best traditional Italian pizzas and pastas you can find along Lygon Street in Melbourne. :) Feeds many, reasonably priced and worth the fill. For..."
Evelynwongyh
"For me its the best gnocchi marinara in melbourne spaghetti marinara and vongole was also on point the mushroom pizza is delicious and the dessert..."
Utiii
"Heard great things about this place and had quite a walk to be a bit underwhelmed. Pizza and pasta was the traditional flavours so can't really..."
The Food Book
"Papa Ginos this is one of the best Restaurants for the simple reason it's not expensive and if you like old fashioned PIZZAS this  is the place to..."
Garry Roberts
"The best such a great pizza base crispy and delicious we only had small mama mia Bella we came from Queensland for the word of mouth that we had to..."
Ruthie
"Got a meatlovers, vegetarian and margherita pizza. All were awesome, though I think the meatlovers was particularly good. Loved the cosy atmosphere..."
Jordan Wong
"The food is delicious and the service is amazing. The waitors are very friendly and polite. I came here on a cold night and immediately loved the..."
Minhhiendo.105
"Great family friendly place on Lygon Street. Had the Chicken Al Funghi with chips and salad and ate every bite of a large portion it was scrumptious!..."
Nikki
"They have definitely friendly staff and manner is a typical italian joinery along Lygon street, the food is not bad, is definitely not awesome. It`s..."
David Baldini
"One of many Italian restaurants along Lygon Street, Papa Ginos has been a long term business in that precinct. I met with a group of friends there,..."
Andrew T
"One of our favourite pizza places in Melbourne. The pizzas are authentic Italian and absolutely delicious every time that’s why we keep going back..."
Melbourne Foodies
"Service was great. The food was good and reasonable value for money. This was our first time here after walking past it for many years. Weekend there..."
Darren Wilton
"Great Delicious spaghetti. I had the Spaghetti marinara & it was delicious enjoyed every bit of it they don't mess around here too bring it out to..."
B Nel
"Definitely a great spot for dinner or lunch. Came here on a Tuesday night before it got busy. Staff were competent and friendly, if anything they..."
Vick Eats
"The style of the pizza appears like a gourmet one but geared a little more towards the american style with more generous portions of toppings. The..."
Zidane
"I love papa t's. I have been coming here and had every pizza on the menu the pasta is great too especially the home made ravioli. You get what you..."
Joshua Waddell
"Ordered 2 medium pizzas for $32 total which was a bit much. Service was brilliant in the friendliness of staff, and layout plus vibes of the..."
Fat_Steve
"Always a great place for pizza! The base is thin and the toppings are the perfect ratio! Would recommend coming early because peak times are around..."
Foodlover
"Very tasty pizzas and reasonably sized and priced. However, being cooked in an electric oven it just does not have the same taste as a woodfired..."
Rebekah Jade Culhane
"Authentic Italian food at its best , pizza is simply excellent and made to perfection and the pasta are just like homemade full of flavour and can't..."
Good Food = Happy Mood
"Theres nothing I love more than watching the art of crafting pizza dough and man, you can watch your entire pizza being created here before your very..."
Tash
"Yes the heat lamps were running and the service was efficient. The entree size is big enough to eat as a main which means this is really good value..."
Chantelle Hiley
"Great pizza and friendly accommodating staff.Generous servings and friendly vibe and atmosphere. Always a pleasure.Great food..."
Andrew Bartram
"Lovely service! My go to place in Carlton! It has everything you could ask for plus the service is good! It's easy for a casual meal, weather it be..."
Lily
"An iconic pizzeria on lygon street. We were here on a Wednesday at lunch time. It was busy with people lining up. While we waited we scanned the..."
Split The Bill
"Great pizza. Fresh ingredients used have been here quite a few times for lunch and dinner. Can get quite packed out and it isn't the biggest place..."
Jpad
"Pretty decent and waitress are kind. Have been multiple times and love this place. Entree size are still very filling and i never tend to finish...."
Alex William
"Ordered: 🌇Papa's Pasta Platter (min 2 people): $38.00 Fettucine VongolePenne AmatricianaTortellini Ai..."
Jasmine
"great italian pizza ,pasta restaraunt,  nice food,  went  here with some work colleages   sunday night,highly recommend,fast service.well done..."
Xaralambos Psihogios
"I have been eating pizza here since I was a child (so many years now) they still have the best quality ingredients and always great..."
Michelle Fros Salvatore
"Love the interior and buzzing busy feeling in this Italian. Had a lunch pizza and selected big one.. wov. Big it was LOL!! Fantastic flavours,..."
Finn & Filo Downunder
"Fantastic Pizza! Only been there once, but definitely coming again! It took a while for the food to come, but it was a busy night. Totally recommend..."
Tony Woolhouse
"Oh my goodness. Come here for delicious thin crust pizza! We ordered the small chicken pizza and the main vongole spaghetti and both were soooo..."
PS91
"Papa Gino's provides that perfect Italian comfort food. Great, hearty meals at affordable prices.You can't go wrong with their pasta or pizza..."
Melbourne Food Journey
"Love going to Papa Gino's for the gnocchi with cream sauce, chilli and tuna or the delicious calzone. The crepe suzette is also fantastic. The fact..."
Jean
"They are famous for their pizzas! Good service scope, many customers, traditional taste of Italy. Although my Al Funghi fettuccine looked and taste..."
Harry Lu
"Papa Gino’s serves up an affordable and hearty traditional Italian/Australia pizza. This is definitely one of the more low key eateries on Lygon,..."
James Lovery (internet_james)
"Food was so good!! We ordered Gnocchi al funghi and Fettuccini carbonara as main. Garlic focaccia as entree. Only feedback I would give is that..."
João Alfredo Santos
"Huge portions of great food for the most decent prices in all of Lygon - all complimented by super friendly staff and a cozy and welcoming..."
A Green Koala
"Great restaurant delicious food and friendly staff the food is delicious and reasonably priced will bring more friends next..."
Jeff
"YUMMY AS F*CK !!! very good pizza and very friendly staff - ordered a mexican pizza at an italian restaurant and the only people to make fun of me..."
Lily W
"The restaurant has nice decor and friendly staff!! Cosy. Portion sizes were decent. Enough to have some leftover to take away. The prices aren't too..."
Saba S
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"My girlfriend said that grilled calamari was “LIFE CHANGING!” The atmosphere was wonderful, the staff are the friendliest we’ve experienced...."
Tom Crvenkovic
"What a beautiful place! Tucked away, High above the Yarra River, we were lucky enough to get a balcony seat! The cheese arancini balls were..."
Katerina Ana
"Highly recommended restaurant. Very friendly staff. Excellent quality food & great coffee. A very nice atmosphere for couples,..."
Adonis Cats
"Great food great service. Balcony definitely best option if weather is right. The 8hr slow cooked ox cheek is sublime. The paella is perfectly cooked..."
Thomas Reeh
"Easily one of, if not the best Italian restaurants my partner and I have been too! Great service and attention to detail especially with a small..."
Anthony Pike
"Last minute find. 16 people and was accommodated with ease. Service was impeccable. Food even better. Had some sort of pesto with Italian sausage..."
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Etto
83/100 (2621 ratings)
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"Had the gnocchi carbonara with chicken and was not disappointed. Huge serving and very tasty. Nice fresh cooked pasta place with lots of..."
Denny Patron
"One of my favourite places to hang out on Sundays. There’s not usually a lot of customers when I visit but sometimes I like to go to a place to..."
Alvin Lee
"4.5Etto has always been my go-to when I'm in the area for delicious and filling Italian food, and what really impress me is that it has..."
Hello. Imnikki
"This place is not very fancy. There are only few sitting tables. But this place is very busy for takeaways and delivery. There were back to back..."
Bharat Wadhwa
"I had the papardelle with bolognese ragu. Absolutely delicious! Food was served quickly and piping hot. Will definitely return for a pasta..."
Tessa
"Great food and service, was fast and price is reasonable, their staff is very friendly, tasty pasta, convenient location next to coles I will come..."
Sallyyang1988
"Pretty nice pasta here with the ability to mix and match sauces and pasta. Their pasta is done better than other Italian places like some of the ones..."
Crabapples For Lunch
"Absolutely love this style of pasta joint where you basically build the pasta you want. Went with the fettuccine basil pesto with a dash of cream and..."
Birdman
"Don't think I'll be going anywhere else when I'm craving fresh made pasta. Was an entirely different experience. Do not underestimate this place, it..."
Vanessa Tran
"Was craving some Italian foods and while browsing through Zomato I found this little beauty here. Decided to check it out because of the high rating..."
CALINSHA .M.Y
"The pasta portion is humongous here, worth the money (size and taste wise). The spicy Italian sausage linguine and the carbonara were very flavourful..."
MeganEatsEverything
"'How good can fast food pasta be?' i hear you ask. Well, pretty darn good if you're heading to Etto Italian Street Pasta in South Melbourne.  And..."
The New Fave
"Very good pasta. Quick service and friendly staff as well. The truffle oil and salami fettuccine was amazing, 3 cheeses gnocchi also very..."
Nomafoodic Chipineats
"We went to the South Melbourne Etto Pasta Bar a couple of weeks ago. We have been to all 3 Etto Pasta Bar outlets and have enjoyed some lovely meals..."
Whenfoodsonpoint
"A little corner shop at South Melbourne.Tried the Spicy Italian Sausage and Carbonara w the double cheese Garlic bread. Foods better than..."
Ryan Jinn Huei
"According to The Urban List | Melbourne, this is one of the best carbonara dishes in the city. It's from Etto Pasta Bar in South Melbourne. I'm not..."
The Hand That Bites
"Good and cheap food. I like the pesto! Service is good. Basically you need to help yourself except ordering. It would be perfect if they can serve..."
ZzzPpl
"Used to dine here for lunch when I worked around the area. Quick and tasty pasta with a lot of creative modern variation to choose from. The place is..."
Ferry Gondo
"Came here and luckily people had just left for us to get a seat on a Saturday. Absolutely delicious, fresh, flavoursome and lovey..."
Janay Tahlia Casas
"One of the most delicious fresh pesto pasta ive ever had! well seasoned and filled with homely aromatic basil with grated parmesan cheese, ive added..."
Mi55Bee
"Love fresh pasta 🍝💕Ordered meatballs for entree but found it a bit over cooked...However the pasta was really good The truffle..."
Melody.mt.tang
"Hidden gem serving delicious Italian pasta and pizza. Three of us shared truffle & parmesan cheese chips, truffle and mushroom mac & cheese, spicy..."
Aleenoz12
"Absolutely best pasta in Melbourne hands down. So fresh and tasty! I had the pesto spaghetti and it was to die for! I love that when I ordered and..."
A Girl With Curves
"Small pasta restaurant in South Melbourne my favourite is the truffle salami pasta here! You can choose from many different types of freshly made..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"Etto is my partner and my favourite home delivery comfort food in the south Melbourne area (have racked up some serious Ubereats miles!... Seriously..."
Daniel Livingstone
"Absolutely love the pine nuts with the basil pesto pasta! It's great that the pastas are customisable too. Limited seating at the South Melbourne..."
Lsph
"Nice local takeaway pizza and pasta joint. Can be a bit inconsistent due to the change in staff leaving some of my experiences with a very watery and..."
Happyley
"I’ve had a mix of experiences with Etto across Melbourne, with the South Melbourne one being my usual go to due to proximity to my now former..."
Donutsam
"Delicioussss, fresh ingredients. I was really hanging for pasta and this place delivered. I had bolognase with chilli and it tasted almost like home,..."
Stephanie Grace
"Nice little pasta & pizza eatery. Limited seating. They probably do more takeaways & deliveries. Service was great, offering more Parmesan without us..."
Who Loves Good Food
"Don't let the photo put you off this is pasta in a box turned upside down !! This place makes some tasty pasta ! Favourites here are the truffle oil..."
George David Michaelides
"Cheap and delicious, recommend for a casual meal. We got the chicken cacciatore pasta with added bacon and the shredded chicken salad, which was..."
Yourmelbournefoodguide
"Chicken Cacciatore with fusilli and Spicy Italian Sausage. I give mine a 10/10. Going to go back and try the pesto. Cute little place for a quick..."
Miss Lil Lil
"The photos says it all - fresh pasta made daily served in delicious sauce using simple ingredients but bursting with flavours. We came here on a..."
Hungry Hieu
"Good pasta. Not great (at its price I was expecting more), but definitely not too shabby either. I had carbonara fussili and I was quite happy..."
Don Djoe
"It's inside the Clarendon Centre, so it's a very convenient place to have a meal when you go out to do grocery shopping at Coles. The pasta is just..."
Kevin Setiadi
"There is actually nothing like fresh pasta. I've eaten here a couple of times now and also grabbed takeaway on several occasions and it's always..."
Good Food Good Mood
"One of my favourites on a lazy night. The pastas are hand made and done well. Two defaults are the carbonara and bolognese. You can't go..."
Hungry Hippo
"Pretty decent bolognese, saucy without it being too tomato pastey, pasta cooked al dante and spice level included in the cooking! Great pizzas great..."
Elsa Doe
"My favourite pasta place in Melbourne! Recently, I've been ordering the ragu bolognese, it is delicious! I also really like the salami truffle pasta...."
Bree
"My favourite pasta bar, and have been ordering at least once a week especially the black truffle and salami with mushroom ravioli with the extras..."
Billy Runtung
"Came back for their pasta almost every week !! Probably more than 10 times now. Love their pasta and always crave for it!! Keep up good worksEtto!!!..."
All About Food
"I like Etto.My favourite would be the black truffle & salami on fettuccine. The truffle & parmesan chips are also delicious, as is the..."
Tony
"Came here tonight for a quick late dinner before heading out to the club on a Saturday night. We ordered a range of pasta dishes (carbonara..."
Minh Thuy Le
"Ordered on Deliveroo after a quick search to satisfy my sudden race for a red pasta. Happy with the food getting and it was delivered within 35 mins...."
Gina
"Went in for late lunch after church service in a Sunday, it wasn't busy then. Good pasta at a reasonable, big serving and it was a struggle to finish..."
LittleM
"Tried their new delicious creamy prawn and pea pasta today. The prawns were bursting with flavour and you can tell that why were fresh, I loved the..."
Gemma Dittmar
"Reasonable sized serve of linguini aglio e olio. Lovely flavour, fresh basil, bitey parmesan, the right amount of chilli kick for an Italian meal,..."
David Lew
"Consistent and affordable for quick & non nonsense pasta. This is our go to place whenever we are in the area. Great for eat in. For takeout, only..."
M&M
"Authentic homemade healthy Italian pasta.. I had the prawn and pea w creamy sauce and it was delicious and hearty lunch. Though it was little bland..."
J88
"MY DISHI had the special of the day, the white lemony pasta with prawns and peas. I wasn't expecting much, to be honest, but the pasta was good...."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Love the menu here and the fact that they do kids sizes of pasta for $10! This is perfect given their generous serving sizes and for small eaters..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"Everyone has them – those days when all you crave is a cheeky carb fest – and there’s nothing more comforting or satisfying than a big bowl of..."
MyFoodBelly
"Food: The black truffle and salami pappardelle turned out better than expected. It was al dente with texture variability from the crumbs, pasta etc...."
Teomelvin39
"Etto, my local pasta place. Can never fault it. The wagyu meatball is absolutely brilliant. I usually go for the standard napoli which never fails to..."
John Isaac
"I dropped by for a quick lunch a few weeks ago with two other friends and we all ordered the pasta of the day. I believe it was slow cooked bolognese..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"The place to be in if you're looking for some good quality, reasonably priced, fast-served pasta dishes with no complications. I had the pappardelle..."
Bayu Prasakti Tjandra
"Etto has spectacular customer service. Having a full day and many errands to run, I was late to pick up my pre-ordered lunch. By the time I arrived..."
Clarissa
"If you're looking for no fuss pasta this is the place to be. Freshly made pasta with a variety of sauces to choose from, you'll always be happy...."
Nancy
"One afternoon a few weeks ago I thought to myself, ” You know what? It has been a while since I have had good pasta. Like really good pasta…”...."
Karma Clarke
"What a great idea, to have a take away pasta place! Service was a bit slow, and it wasn't necessarily that busy, but the pasta was cooked perfectly..."
Adele
"Quick, awesome pasta. So many different options and they are always willing to make adjustments to orders. Their spelt pasta is really good...."
Kate Oh
"Wonderfully fresh pasta. This is the real deal! The sauces are delicious and creative. Salami and truffle- so delicious! The prices are really great..."
Karma Clarke
"All this (worthy) praise of their pasta-but how has no one mentioned their amazing pizzas yet? Ordered a Margarita Pizza to accompany my cream basil..."
Rachel Jaye Honner
"On our last day in Melbourne, York took me to a very nice Italian place in South Melbourne called “Etto Italian Street Pasta” . The place was 20..."
Winny
"David from Etto invited us to come back for lunch and I must say their food is amazing. As he suggested, I ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara. The dish..."
Nona Tukang Makan
"I’ve been wanting to try Etto ever since it opened. The concept of fresh, handmade pasta cooked to order and in a quick, casual manner was very..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"One of the best for a quick casual pasta feed. Hasn’t changed much since I first came here in 2013, except prices have gone up a little (still very..."
Donald Yip
"friend of mine wanted pasta for dinner, but the one in the city are closed, so we came to south melbourne’s outlet. there is no pizza today which..."
Lee Yu Xuan
"yum! ordered via uber eats - smokey bacon and persian feta - salami and olive pizza - carbonara each dish was a hit - we were so eager to eat the..."
AA Reviews
"Fantastic service and fantastic pasta. The matriciana sauce was perfect spice with fettuccini pasta. Spinach and ricotta ravioli with bolognese..."
Frank Papa
"Absolutely pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and service here! It appears more like a "cookie cutter" store however the food was..."
Umie
Cafe Andiamo
82/100 (1576 ratings)
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"3.8 out of 5. This is an iconic Degraves Street cafe by now, I suppose. It’s well known and well regarded. It was mighty chilly mid..."
Two Sheds
"It’s delicious, but definitely not a real carbonara. I tried the linguine carbonara and the taste was really good, the pasta was “al..."
Larissa Mayumi
"So many places to choose from on Degraves Street, and most have very similar menus. Andiamo won out as they had one table left outside, but it was a..."
Stephy_NakiGirl
"Amazing food. Prompt, friendly and helpful service. Server's recommendation for coffee was great - my new favourite drink. Perfect place for a date...."
Tuna + Subay
"After a debacle at another cafe around the corner I saw this cafe and decided to give it a go. The cafe was absolutely buzzing, really..."
Timinmelbourne
"Service was amazing ! Super quick and very friendly. Coffee is good, quite traditional and creamy. Breakfast menu has something for..."
Sophie
"Staff were very attentive with great customer service & the food was great! Smashed avo was perfect, the pomegranate was different but complimented..."
Kcfoodieee
"Cafe Andiamo was one of the first cafes I had explored when I started food blogging and I have not forgotten my experience since..."
Win - FSC
"This is my favorite cafe in Melbourne. Although a bit pricey, the quality of the food is unbelievable! The pizza is to die for and feels like..."
Ashpren
"Friendly and competent staff. Food and coffee is pleasing compared to many, but not amongst the very best. Unfortunately, and for obvious reasons,..."
Jdon1807
"Train delays and altered services saw me Turn up to Flinders street in need of a quick coffee and breakfast option before I race around the loop in..."
Espy Eats
"Went out to Degraves St on such a busy day and found a spot right in front of this cafe so we decided to try it out. The bagel and the eggs benedict..."
Rizka Natasya
"Food: We visited for lunch and both order pasta dishes. The food is a little pricey, but is nice quality and the portions are fairly..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Came here for brunch , food was served on time and as expected with a pretty nice coffee. Pretty much met expectation considering the price for..."
Amid
"Only tried the desert and coffee which was fantastic, probably the best chocolate cake I've had in Aus. Only giving a 4.5 due to the fact we didn't..."
Arron Conran
"A post-exam pick me up was greatly required after (what feels like years) neglecting my love of food and new dining experiences. Dropped by here..."
Cynthia Giang
"The pollo funghi is spot on but the sauce is a little too watery me thinks. Chicken Parma is just ok. Service was quite fast though someone next to..."
Lilian Wong
"Waiters were friendly. We were in a hurry. The food came quickly and was tasty. We only ordered Italian standards: matriciana and bolognese. Both..."
John
"The friendly service is what sets this cafe apart from others on Degraves Street. The waiters are warm and very welcoming, treating you like they..."
Split The Bill
"Penne Pollo Avocado was delish, garlic bread was thick and crisp, aswell as the flavoured coffees tasted relatively nice, although went cold decently..."
Kade.h.harley
"I dine here infrequently but Café Andiamo has yet to disappoint me over the last five years. I have tried their pizza, pasta and lasagna and all..."
HP
"been here this morning with a couple of friends and we had  breakfast. the food come out quickly really nice coffee is good as well, great service...."
Alessandro Love Good Food
"My cousin from interstate always drags me to Cafe Andiamo whenever she's in Melbourne (at least three times a year) to get her coconut latte fix...."
Good Food Good Mood
"Carbonara and Mafiosa ordered; prompt service on a busy day, pasta was excellent, service with a smile, just a lovely place. Great people watching as..."
Kellygrace347
"Lovely Italian food which was sadly hindered by the dismal service received, the waitress didn't know what moscato was and questioned what type of..."
Rachel Heysen
"Ordered: pomodoro basilico and funghi pasta, cake for dessert, and a mocha and soy latte. Verdict: precisely what we were after, thoroughly..."
Vegieface
"Great cafe in the heart of the CBD , Melbourne's Laneway and coffee culture combine in one location. Great place for a quick coffee and / or..."
Nick The Greek
"The lemon meringue pie was the best I've ever had. It was to die for. The service was lacking though they were very unattentive even though they were..."
Maria
"Very cosy place - outdoor heaters were perfection on a cold Melb morning. Soup of the day was delicous (bacon & potato), pizza & foccacia were just..."
SJ87
"The food was really delicious! However when we first arrived the guy who greeted us didn't make us feel welcome. Then we were served by a lady who..."
Tabby Weston
"The Greek meatballs here were wonderful! Juicy and fresh and generous with thick homemade tomato sauce and Turkish bread! Filling and warm :) my..."
Tessa Peach
"I've been to this place multiple times and for some reason it sums up a quintessential Melbourne laneway resto experience. Easy to stumble into on..."
Kimi Pangilinan
"Busy laneway cafe with lot of friendly staff. Flat white was very creamy. Brioche buns by noisette, bacon, fried egg and mozzarella was..."
B & M
"Quick to grab a spot for lunch on a Sunday. Ordered some pizzas to share which were fresh and delicious. Would recommend for a spot of..."
Rachel
"Located at the busy hallway of D'Graves in Melbourne. Food ✔️✔️✔️. Location ✔️✔️✔️. Customer experience ✔️✔️✔️. I..."
Darryl Ventura
"Wow, the pollo avocado was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere of the laneway only adds to this restaurants beauty. Probably one of the better..."
Khamsin_17
"I adore the cultured, bustling Degraves street - it's the perfect representation of Melbourne. Café Andiamo is a restaurant that provides quality..."
Food Comatose
"Had the chicken parma here and it was very delicious :) The salad was a bit bland without dressing, but who really cares about salad when the parma..."
Simple Eats
"So many Cafes to choose from but I'm so happy we ended up at Cafe Andiamo ! I had the eggs benedict with smoke ham and my god ! AMAZING ! It's a very..."
Manly Boutkaska
"Nice setting in Degraves street with lots of hustle and bustle. Decent coffee, but for me the standout is definitely the cheesecake! Several to..."
Mark Strathmore
"I had the eggs and mushroom on thick toast - the Eggs were cooked to perfection, and the coffee was amazing! Will definitely come here for breakfast..."
Aviv Mintz
"I've had the steak here twice and it's been delicious - tender and tasty. But for me it's the only reason I'd go back. The interior is cramped and..."
Jo
"Without fail, I always go the extra distance to get coffee from Cafe Andiamo. Rain or shine, the coffee is always spot on. Whether you're a soy..."
Duyen Tea
"This is a must-go restaurant in Melbourne. Situated in Degraves street, it's a cute cosy venue with delicious Italian and modern Australian menus..."
Elisha Lee
"We ate here tonight after shopping in the city we thought it would be to late to eat by the time we drive home and get changed so we stopped..."
Darion
"Service was excellent especially given how busy they were. Coffee was also very good. Food was ok but not great. Reasonable value..."
Paul
"...I felt like something crunchy as oddly as that sounds. I got myself a chicken parmigiana focaccia. It was good but lacked..."
TWARH
"Cafe Andiamo is a great little cafe in iconic Degraves Street with fast and friendly service and not without excellent ambience. Come inside this..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"Prompt service on a busy Saturday - food was quite delicious and had good presentation. Hollandaise sauce was really unique - in a good way. Coffee..."
Faelyn Young
"👍 Wow! Absolutely LOVE Cafe Andiamo, the meals were delicious, the wines were exquisite and the desserts were something else - their tiramisu is..."
500k
"A very nice cafe. The hot chocolate was delicious, and was decorated with chocolate running down the inside. The bacon and eggs were delicious but..."
Joshua Faulkner-Tuck
"Super breakfast/brunch location recommended by my local friend. Ordered omelette and I like they used sourdough for toast. Unfortunately, it was not..."
Leow Hou Teng - UX Designer
"One of the gems of Degraves St! Tasty breaky and very nice coffee to be had. Staff were really friendly and helpful, and meals came out pretty..."
Justin Streatfeild
Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana
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"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)
Restaurants
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Chili
Oyster
Lamb
Calamari
Bruschette
Risotto
Pesto
Calamares
Prawns
Meatballs
Bolognese
Lasagne
Carbonara
Pasta
Cannelloni
Salad
Sit down
Australian
Italian
Full Bar
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Max Bar Restaurant
81/100 (3055 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Tiramisu
Pasta
Meatballs
Salad
Lasagne
Calamari
Carbonara
Risotto
Arancini
Calamares
Paella
Salmon
Seafood Paella
Lamb
Burger
Bruschette
Pesto
Ribs
Prawns
Fish
Beef
Pork
Surf And Turf
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"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..."
Mikey Lee Ray
Tiamo
81/100 (1340 ratings)
Restaurants
Southern-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Sicilian
Southern-Italian
Italian
Sicilian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Lasagne
Carbonara
Pasta
Tortellini
Salad
Tortelloni
Calamari
Cannelloni
Risotto
Prosciutto
Mussels
Minestrone
Calamares
Lamb
Bruschette
Prawns
Beef
Pesto
Fish
Tiramisu
Antipasti
Meatballs
Eggplant
Ragu
Sit down
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Italian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our experience was awesome, service was very good, food ordered and received meals with 10-15 mins from order being taken. Atmosphere was beautiful...."
Jules Clydsdale
"First time here and the food does not disappoint. We are still hungry and will be ordering dessert now..."
Xajin Jian
"Wonderful trattoria style Italian food and service for those who know what that means. We have been regulars over the years and it was my fave..."
Lisa Barbarossa
"Great food made by staff that understand what Italian food should taste..."
Tony Tracie Agnello
"Amazing food , great atmosphere and fantastic staff! We’ll definitely be..."
Sarah Clark
"This place was recommended by a friend and it didn't disappoint, I will happily return when i'm in Melbourne..."
Leon Yeates
"Awesome seafood platter and great service. We will be..."
Samantha Wheeldon
"What a great place, wonderful crew, great food, excellent coffee, ticks all the..."
Peter Lewis
"Fantastic service , amazing food � ����� The staff we're so lovely and warm..."
Kassi Skerget
"Came here for a quick bite before a movie, our party of three had two pizzas and a pasta dish, such a lovely dinner! Will be back to enjoy..."
LC
"You can come across a lot of italian food around here; Lygon Street, but Tiamo is one of the best. Pizza and pasta are both so good. Try the mushroom..."
Sheila Monalisa
"It’s always good to go to Ti Amo for a quick plate of pasta, especially during the week. The restaurant it’s always busy but you can always leave..."
Mia Tua
"Came here on Saturday night for dinner, we ordered garlic bread, the pasta with meatballs and eggplant and sausage pizza. The food here was tasty,..."
Chomp
"My friend and I were craving pizza, and since it was at an awkward time (around 2pm ish), quite a few of the restaurants we were planning to go to..."
Ahh_Blueberry
"A great place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine with generous portions. Ordered couple of pizza, pastas and breads. Everything was made to..."
Abhishek Saini
"Great ambience, beautiful pasta and pizza, quick service and overall a great experience. Highly recommended! We chose to sit outside and the..."
Amisha Patel
"Great pizza for a great price ! Portions were generous shared amongst 5 people, pizza and pasta were fresh and delicious. Awesome place for..."
Meowktail
"Nothing better then eating a nice cultural Italian meal.Love being Italian and love scoffing down our traditional foods!!The pastas were..."
Anth Cavalli
"Absolutely delicious. We came across this place on a Saturday afternoon, we tried the sausage pizza which was so yummy, minestrone soup and garlic..."
Hungry Little Caterpillar
"Pizza and pasta is high quality. There are many Italian restaurants vying for your service but this is the classier and most romantic of them all...."
Revolver
"Overall great food with a home-made vibe and taste. Great place to visit if you want a relaxed italian dinner. Recommendation: Macaroni della Zia -..."
Kai Fuong
"Some of the best food I've had on lygon street. The pesto gnocchi and the eggplant parmigiana are ABSOLUTELY delicious. I always recommend this place..."
Caitlin Jane
"I had lunch two days ago at Tiamo's (my first visit) with 2 friends. My friends commented that their meals were great including Spaghetti Don..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"This place was a lovely find, the service was very friendly and the food was great! I ordered the Spaghetti Don Giovanni and it was very yummy!..."
Sarah
"Tiamo is my go to Italian restaurant on Lygon Street. It’s by far the best place on Lygon St. The pasta is super fresh and tasty. And it’s a..."
SuziEats
"Its loud, crazy and you have to shout to be heard... and THAT is how you know that your in an authentic Italian restaurant.Welcome to Tiamo..."
Mr And Mrs S
"I have ordered the mussels at Tiamos 100’s if times over the years. But I swear they get better every time. Today’s were a little different - and..."
Antoniette Santoro
"Non pretentious food, classic Italian home meals. The antipasto options are amazing.Whenever they have the house made granita running do..."
SamWasHere
"timeless place to enjoy some good Italian meal, it surely wears the "Melbourne institution" badge with honours. Always a great selection of antipasto..."
FoodieGary
"Wanted a quick dinner before a movie. We were seated quickly and menus delivered ordered pasta, though i think the place specializes in pizza. The..."
Karen
"Food 3.5/5Service 4/5Environment 5/5The food is average except the black squid risotto, which tastes so soft and juicy. We tried..."
Paul In OZ
"Visited with some friends after a tip from another friend. Had a bottle of the Italian Pinot Grigio which was lovely and very easy drinking. We..."
I. D.
"We love the food here! All dishes we ordered are very delicious especially the squid ink risotto! We also love the cozy environment and the vibe!..."
5ilverr
"Tortellini Tartufo : 😍 Amazing Ortolana Pizza : 😍 Amazing Maccheroni della Zia : 😍 Amazing Wow! Can I just say what an..."
Grace
"Tried the lasagna and margherita pizza. The cheese just melts. The pizza thickness is good as well. I love both food! And the service was pretty good..."
Svsj
"Amazing service that I cannot fault for our waiter. The food. Mouth watering !. The tortellini was delicious with just the right amount of cream and..."
Susan
"This place is such a amazing find! Literally everything on the menu is so good! And the customer service is incredible. We go here so often that some..."
Edie
"Dropped by Tiamo for a quick late lunch last Sunday, I and my friend weren’t really hungry so we order 2 pastas - Carbonara and Saltati with..."
Usagi
"The Piccante pizza was delicious and we also had a linguine pasta with garlic, prawns and chilli from the daily specials menu which was excellent..."
MSG_Traveller
"Great spot serving sumptuous Italian food. We had the mushroom pizza special which had a good truffle taste, but as with many of the more traditional..."
Crabapples For Lunch
"Finally a pizza that fits my taste! I dislike burnt pizza and this one isn’t burnt 😍😍😍 i don’t eat pork and we can change it into..."
Foods Storybooks
"Best pizza I have ever had in my entire life. The margarita pizza is the best. Apart from pizza you should also try the hot chocolate which will make..."
Namaya Khanna
"Food was delicious, service was fair considering late night diners coming in at 9.45 for dinnerOne minus point is we ordered a glass of their..."
Wilson
"Good all rounder here with a twist.  Great stuff always busy and staff are only to happy to help you with your order or if you have..."
Alessandro Calabro
"Tiamo is one of Melbourne’s gems. My friend and I were served quickly with great service on a busy Saturday night. Whether you sit indoors or..."
Emilie
"Tiamo’s is my go to pizza/pasta place on Lyon Street. This place is an absolute institution. I love the vibe in the place and the wait staff are..."
Me
"The pastas were absolutely lovely, especially the carbonara. The pesto on the other hand, is snout average. Pizza was thin crust, and nicely done -..."
William Cheah
"Some Lygon St “institutions” trade on their former glory but now produce food which is mediocre on a good day. Not Tiamo. The coffee here has..."
Andrew Shelton
"Good traditional Italian food. I prefer their pasta and main dishes to their pizzas - a great choice for a traditional. Spaghetti or gnocchi. They..."
Hungry Tum
"This place was recommended by a friend and we were not disappointed at all .Best Italian food we have had in Melbourne . We ordered pizzas and pastas..."
Lasanthi Ratnayake
"Food: 🌟🌟🌟🌟We loved our dining experience at Tiamo. We ordered a Marinara Pasta and the Four Mushroom Special Pizza to share. Not..."
The Hunger Trail
"Love love love ti Amos. It is our go to place if we ever can’t decide on what to eat. Everything is delicious and priced well. We especially love..."
Elizabeth Laura Donald
"The place to go for delicious, quick, authentic and high quality italian food.  Rigatoni Beef Ragu and cheesecake are top notch.  Service is..."
Pete
"Tiamo is a classic Italian restaurant we keep returning to! The pasta is great, the atmosphere is lovely, and the food is reasonably priced...."
Hayley
"Will come back for:+ Mushroom chowder+ Spaghetti Don Giovanni + Pizza Calabrese You can taste the love and care in every..."
The Casual Diner
"What I can said about this place? is just amazing! Is a traditional italian cuisine I am in love of the food If you want to try Italian food this is..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"One of the older venues in lygon st that hasn't lost any of its character. The pizza's are among some of the best on the street but the real winner..."
George David Michaelides
"Good food and reasonably priced. Service was a bit slow but once we got a new waiter it was good. Food came out fast. Would be back again because..."
Saza_Lives_To_Eat
"Situated in famous lygon street, you cannot miss this place.The crowd always tempts you like a magnetic force and guess what, their food is..."
Sivashankar Sivam
"Love the pizza here so damn much. Even tho the portion is not that generous but is really tasty. The pizza base is so chewy. We also tried..."
Qianyi Lillian Li
"The best place for pasta on Lygon street, food is always good and the place has a great atmosphere. Be prepared to wait for a table but don't worry..."
Cedric Pires
"Everything i have ever eaten here has been amazing! Service is good. Food is spot on every time. Prices are decent. What more could you want?..."
Jolean Juratovac
"Everything is good here from pasta, to lasagne to dessert to coffee. Service is usually quite good and it’s always busy, lunch and dinner but..."
Jenny Huynh
"午饭时间去的 人没有很多 直接进去了。晚上人会很多 得排长队. 点了奶油蘑菇小饺子意面 Tortellini tartufo..."
Christinana
"This is a great spot, the pasta was sensational, pizza very good and the service flawless. Terrific atmosphere, great value, a treasure on..."
Jacqueline Galvin
"Tiamo is your stereotypical Italian restaurant- expect wooden chairs and tables, dimmed lighting, parmesan and cracked pepper and all your favourite..."
Natalie Dolan
"You know the pasta is good when we go back two days in a row. Rich with flavour and perfect portion sizes. Also available upon request is chilli oil..."
Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀
"Good service - we were attended to quickly and our food came out in good time despite being a very busy Saturday night. Both the pastas and garlic..."
L
"Time: Saturday LunchFood: Margherita Pizza- Flavoursome, generous amount of toppingsLighting: Near Non-existent, very dark inside..."
TimTamEats
"I had a grewt dining experience here. Highlight dish was the mushroom with truffle oil pizza. Simple but the flavours were such a great combination...."
Treesaregreen
"This place is a great classic Italian restaurant with a menu that can suit anyone in the family. The atmosphere is chill and cool. They offer an..."
Deji H
"Before trying this place, we did not realize this restaurant had been around for years. Definitely a hidden gem (although the queue say otherwise)...."
Edwar Kartio
"Great atmosphere right on Lygon - recurring customer for quite some time now. Fairly tentative staff with food coming out in adept..."
The Gourmet Foodi
"Co-ed bathroom causes some confusion at first...but adequate privacy and facilities for all humans. Espresso Martini is delicious, food is great,..."
Megan Richards
"A small unassuming deli with indoor and outdoor seating. The food however is freshly made from scratch and mindblowingly tasty! Staple Italian..."
Nancy Varkey
"Tiamo is one of the most popular Italian places on Lygon - and I can’t believe I’ve never tried it till now! We were in the area and decided to..."
Stelly
Gradi Crown
81/100 (1096 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Campania
Southern-Italian
Tuscan
Gluten Free Options
Tuscan
Central-Italian
Central-Italian
Pizza
Neapolitan
Italian
Campania
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Meatballs
Pasta
Pesto
Bolognese
Salad
Carbonara
Crab
Ice Cream
Oyster
Prosciutto
Calamari
Fish
Gelato
Risotto
Pork
Antipasti
Arancini
Mussels
Ragu
Focaccia
Calamares
Margherita Pizza
Prawns
Beef
Lamb
Tiramisu
Bruschette
Sit down
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Tuscan
Italian
Pizza
Campânia
Central-Italian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Such a beautiful place and environment. This is an amazing restaurant to catch up with friends and family. Staff are one of the best points of this..."
Vahid Shahani
"Eliza the waitress at Gradi was kind, polite and professional. Even though she was busy, she made time to check in on my table regularly, and..."
Dora Liosi
"Beautiful restaurant. Great customer service and lovely atmosphere. Would certainly dine here again. Below scores are out of 10 Customer Service ..."
A Otago
"Food were fine and the cocktails were exquisite. All meals were very filling, there were 6 of us but almost didn’t get to finish them all. The..."
Valerie Bayhon
"It's not possible to fault the taste sensations which I experienced here. Pictured are two pizzas. The Ortolana and 154 cheese. The 154 cheese is a..."
Quatermass
"Gradi has been the winner of the best Margarita Pizza for good reason, all dishes were well presented and really flavoursome, even the humble..."
Jeremy Gray
"Really busy. Bit on the pricier side but not too expensive. The food is mostly really good. The risotto was the only disappointing dish out of the 7..."
Janarthan Muraliharan
Carmine's Bistro
81/100 (565 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
European
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Ragu
Calamares
Tapas
Meatballs
Carbonara
Tortellini
Tortelloni
Lamb
Bruschette
Pasta
Pesto
Calamari
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It was really really good, but unfortunately when I and my families try to get there for dinner again tonight, the restaurant shut down on Saturday..."
Alce Chan
"Extremely accommodating staff and fantastic food! My partner and I arrived quite close to C.O.B expecting the Kitchen to be done for the night, but..."
Wulffdylan
"Delicious Italian food at Lygon street, topped up with great customer service. Had my birthday dinner here last weekend and the staff are great and..."
Jennifer
"Chowing down on a 750g steak... what could be sweeter than that? The food, service and ambience are all very food. Worth a trip down to Lygon St. any..."
Daniel
"Really enjoyed my dinner here the other night ! The standout dish was defs the Carmine Pizza! All the ingredients were super fresh and tasted amazing..."
Connie
"Our impromptu visit to Carmines was great! We were accomodated straight away & seated at the round table at the front of house. This was great for a..."
Kathleen Madafferi Di Rago
"Carmines you deserve 10 stars!! My wife and I had the feed me deal and we literally had 7 courses, traditional bruschett, 3 tapas plates, 2..."
Moh Town
"Heard so much about Lygon Street, I decided to go explore today. This is one of the best places I've eaten at in Melbourne so far. The restaurant is..."
Chey_ct
"We walked in here and we really enjoyed this chic, stylish and modern large restaurant. With a gorgeous chandelier this really set the scene for what..."
Split The Bill
"Amazing food and atmosphere, incredible service too! Best place on Lygon St! Highly recommend the Gnocchi Gorgonzola, it literally melts in your..."
Jess Quin
"I have to say I have been to this place twice such a lovely environment such a great place I enjoyed the food I enjoy the way they serve the food the..."
Zainab
"What to expect on lygon street but some delicious pasta accompanied by a few glasses of white wine. Love their 3 pasta dish option allowing us to try..."
TweeVy Ngo
"Food is extremly tasty, highlight dishes are pizzas for sure! We had a range from antipasto to muscles to meatballs to pizza and pasta and garlic..."
Nikki
"I went with friends on a groupon deal and it was absolutely fantastic the staff were very friendly and attentive. Did not wait long for the food and..."
Mary-mia Ioculano
"Well what can I say about this beautiful restaurant apart from well done, service is awesome and food is amazing not to mention the yummy Creme..."
Chrys23
"When a friend suggested this for dinner I was very disappointed to see they didn't have pizza available. Maybe it was the universe implementing a..."
Good Food Good Mood
"I have been to Carmines a few times but brought a group last weekend. Food was fantastic as always. I had the gnocchi and a couple of others at the..."
Il Ghiottone
"Came sunday night warm welcome, Food was delicious , had pollo di fungi and carbonara yummy.........outside area with heater match the perfect..."
Adam John
"At Lygon street your option is Italian. Walked street through and found Carmine's the most appealing today and stepped in for lunch...."
Finn & Filo Downunder
"Good food and friendly customer service. The guy who looked to be the owner was very friendly and talkative. Definitely go back and would..."
Aaron Port
"Great food and service definitely coming back to Carmines real Italians experience from the staff to the kitchen love you guys and thanks for make my..."
Alexian Codra
"Coming from an Asian family, I've always cringed when mum made gnocchi as it was a substitute for rice. Coming to carmines has changed my whole..."
Hao Wang
"Delicious food, service and vibe! Yum yum yum!!! Always come here when I am on Lygon - the friendly stuff make it even better! Highly recommend..."
Remy Mazloum
"Ate here on a Sunday night, and had fantastic food and service. Front staff were very friendly and helpful, all our meals ordered were superb, and..."
Robyn Hunter
"Absolutely delightful night at a restaurant that delivered scrumptious meals. All staff were friendly providing amazing service. Four of us dined..."
Jazz Rolton
"Amazing food.....had feed me and was superb.....the last dish of pasta...my god was so tasty and amazing.....I can't wait to go back here.....the..."
Kate
"There is just something special about Italian food. It is comforting, warming, brings people together. Whenever I am organizing an event I know that..."
Foodiemelbourne
"After we was welcomed inside the restaurant I noted the beautiful decor and atmosphere.....after we place our order wasn't too long to be..."
Michael
"Been here on a late Thursday night and we asked if the restaurant still open.We was offered a table and our waiter served us a beautiful..."
Karen
"Was looking for a place to have some drinks and tapas and randomly walked in carmines which has very friendly and humorous waiter to help us order..."
Lina Liu
"Finally an authentic Italian restaurant.The decor was adorable and very welcoming.We was a group of 6 and all our mains was amazing especially..."
Jasmine
"Had bruschetta to share for start were was absolutely beautiful.Our mains was spaghetti marinara quatro formagio and they was out.Service can be..."
Jacky
"When Instagram shots of Carmine’s parmas started popping on to my radar I knew it was one we had to try. Massive schnitzels covered in mountains of..."
Parma Daze
"Firstly, the service is always excellent and the atmosphere is great. Tonight we had the special which was the risotto with pear, gorgonzola, and..."
Remington Watson
"Best customer service on Lygon by far! I went there for my birthday and they treated us all so so well! We love going there and having a good quick..."
Kubra Arli
"I'm on the mission to find the best Gnocchi that melts in your mouth in Melbourne. The Gnocchi tonight, it was smooth and melted in..."
Rosie Raiti
"Ordered gnocchi and lasagna for dinner with a friend. I thought the gnocchi was going to be really cheesy. However, it was quite light and wasn't as..."
Judene Messi
"The pizza was nice and the dough was nice and fluffy. The pasta was okay, a bit lacking in taste but still good. So food was nice, despite small..."
Choc Pudding
"Great authentic Italian food. Great service. The traditional bruschetta was delicious and the gnocchi with gorgonzola was to die for.Will..."
Galevskihome
"Great authentic italian food loved the chicken parmigiana with side of fries. The outside seating atmosphere was really good but would prefer on..."
Patric Hewitt
"Decided to come here as the man luring people in was not desperate (playing hard to get which all ways works), as well and i could bring in 2 bottles..."
Eda Corr
"Excellent service! We had fettuccini carbonara and tortellini festive, both of which were really delicious. We also tried the pesto chicken pizza..."
Danelle Lim Yun
"Been here sometime last year and only had the chance to rate it now because I just joined Zomato. Lol. We ordered pizza and gnocchi and food was not..."
Lil' Foodie
"When Carmine offered me a table I couldn't refuse I sat down somewhat weary if not intrigued but as his staff began to bring me the antipasto plate..."
Nicky Norsii
"Lygon street in Carlton is the heart of Italian dining in Melbourne. And Carmine’s Bistro is one that stands out for creating authentic Italian..."
Olive Sundays
"We thought Carmine's Bistro had some tasty and filling food. Service was fast and we were able to enjoy watching the street goers, as well as some..."
Cora Chen
"Ive been here a couple of times and both times i enjoyed my food, pizza was well cooked with a thin crust and fresh topping, pasta was very tasty..."
Francesca
"We walked by Carmines bistro and hadn't seen it before so thought we would give it a go. The ambience and decor was beautiful, warm and welcoming. We..."
Thosemelbournianfoodies
"I went here last night with my friends.We had few dishes.Was all amazing!My favorite dish was seared scollops, And spaghetti..."
Kj
"Carmine's is one of my favorite restaurantThey never make me disappointed !!Always the food is nice and fresh :)Absolutely full of..."
Smile
"Food was great, love the warm, comfortable environment and design. But what really stood out was the service. Excellent service by the Italian..."
Imhungry
"Really enjoyed the food. Nice Decor inside. Service was very good, our waiter was friendly and attentive. The only negative was that the big guy who..."
Matt Lawrence
"Went here for a New Years Eve feed with my girlfriend and rolled out thereafter with no room left in our bellies. Service was prompt and attentive,..."
Leo Hogan
"Lygon street in Carlton is the heart of Italian dining in Melbourne. And Carmine’s Bistro is one that stands out for creating authentic Italian..."
Olive Sundays
"Tonight, we went to Carmine's bistro!That was the most amazing food i had since i been in italy.I defenitely recommend this..."
Katiuscia Katia Di Stefano
"When I was recently invited to try out Carmine's Bistro, I knew I didn't even have to ask L whether he was going to join me. We're both lovers of..."
Edge Of My Plate
"Not on their menu, this playful creation was whipped up by the chef on the day of our visit. The meatball itself was abundant in flavour owing to..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Absolutely delicious food and wonderful hospitality. Left there with full bellies and a smile on our face. Highly recommend getting the feed me..."
Keen For Cuisine
"Had a fantastic experience at Carmine's Carlton! Food was superb (calamari,  scallops and mussels were absolutely delicious and fresh as well as..."
Elena Tolchenova
"The warm welcome as we arrived was amazing and the service was outstanding the best I've ever experienced in Melbourne! The food was delicious..."
Bianca
"Carmine’s Bistro satisfies families and gourmet diners alike. The dining room possesses a warm familial atmosphere with views of the vast wine..."
Gastrology
"Apart from the Lygon Street vs Google maps confusion that happens to me way to often…. Getting the Carmine’s was very easy! It’s a Springy..."
FoodieAboutTown
"There is just something special about Italian food. It is comforting, warming, brings people together. Whenever I am organizing an event I know that..."
Foodiemelbourne
"Posted by Chasing a Plate in Carlton on 27/07/2015. Chasing a Plate dined as..."
Chasing A Plate
"Food was excellent. Staff very helpful and polite. Music was on point as well! You have to try their home made desserts as well, phenomenal...."
Trevor Brum
"Came here recently with a group to try out a brand new vegan menu and it did not disappoint! The chef had never cooked vegan food before and I was..."
Hungryandbroke
"So good! Buonissimo!!! Service great, food great, atmosphere great! Will definitely come again! Alesandro was great too! Will definitely be coming..."
Lene Van Den Berg
"Pizza & spaghetti were ok. Very crowded at..."
Atlana Yoon Jiwon
"Extremely accommodating staff and fantastic food! My partner and I arrived quite close to C.O.B expecting the Kitchen to be done for the night, but..."
Dylan Wulff
"Had a late lunch here over the Easter weekend with my cousins from overseas. The service was excellent and the food was great. The waitress who..."
Paul S
"Came here for a late lunch. My wife mentioned that it was our wedding anniversary and they brought out dessert and the most delicious orange shots...."
David Hill
"Me and my wife stopped here on a Friday night. Staff were amazing. Friendly and very accomodating. Food was absolutely delicious! Best tortellini and..."
Jeremy Nicholl
Seasons Provedore
81/100 (1858 ratings)
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Carbonara
Risotto
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Calamares
Arancini
Salmon
Tagliatelle
Prawns
Bruschette
Pesto
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Pasta
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Campânia
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
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Serves Alcohol
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Highchairs Available
Dinner
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Mid-range
"Sensational food and service, I had my first visit almost two years ago and thought it was fantastic then.. well everything has only improved. I..."
Victoria Ross
"Authentic Italian food in a cosy setting. All their pasta and gnocchi is hand made. I had the Gnocchi Sorrentina and it was buonissimo ��Please..."
Grace Giuliano Mottram
"Had an early dinner after the football. 2 x Adults and 2 x Kids. Had beautiful options for all of us. Had Garlic bread, Arancini balls, Purple..."
Russell Jarrett
"One can quite easily walk past this restaurant. Apart from the gnocchi that melt in the mouth, fresh hand made pasta, garlic bread and yummy desert,..."
Maria Torcasio
"The food was fresh and delicious, with great wines to match 🍷The staff very welcoming 😀Highly recommend you..."
Donna Kennedy
"Delicious food every time we visit. Pasta made on premises is to die for. Service staff are always genuinely welcoming & friendly. We'll be back..."
Marija Marijić Barbir
"Travelling from the Barossa we love Lygon Street in Melbourne for the food...and we were wholeheartedly not disappointed. Every tasty morsel from..."
Jodie McNamara
"Great home made pasta with marinará was so yummy. Desserts was to die for. Myself and hubby are European so we know good food. Could not fault food..."
Paloma Martinez Ciavarella
"The food... 6 star � the staff and customer service 10 star � Well done to all that work here!! What a wonderful experience it was eating in..."
Kristena Higgins
"Amazing aronchini and pasta. Love watching them make it in the window. Friendly and prompt service. The same excellent establishment we visited 3yrs..."
Katherine Campbell
"Seasons Provedore is a small, cozy restaurant in the middle of the ever-popular Lygon street. Upon passing by, it’s hard to miss the impressive..."
Julianna
"We came here accidentally on Valentine’s Day for my partners birthday. He loves Italian and we were disappointed. All the food we had was..."
Nanas
"House made gnocchi was outstanding, service good despite a very busy New Year’s Eve crowd. Will definitely..."
Aaditeya Bajaj
"House made gnocchi was outstanding, service good despite a very busy New Year’s Eve crowd. Will definitely..."
Aaditey Bains
"This restaurant hand makes the gnocchi in the window and is so light and fluffy it just melts in your mouth. No feeling later of feeling sick and..."
Sam Ty
"This would be the best Italian food we have ever eaten! Amazing food, excellent service! I cannot express how delicious the food was. We ordered both..."
George San
"Prompt service and a lovely feel with the footpath seating. Cheesy garlic bread is to die for and the squid ink pasta was delicious. However, the..."
Audrey Kate
"Crudo e Bufala - San Daniele prosciutto and creamy buffalo mozzarella, with toasted sourdough bread (10/10) Probs the best prosciutto..."
Priscilla Yeo
"Seeing someone make pasta in front of you through a window is definitely hard to avoid , good by the restaurant to catch your attention and it..."
JustCruizing
"Refreshingly different from the stock standard Italian venues along Lygon Street. House made pasta, modern, open restaurant with a good buzz. We..."
Alicia M
"We had heard from other reviews that this Italian in Lygon st was nice so we decided to check it out. The gnocchi was AMAZING! Best we’ve ever had..."
Robin
"Had the most amazing Gnocchi Four Cheese. This was hands the best gnocchi I have ever eaten in my life!It was on the specials menu, but just ask..."
Dixitpatel1985
"Went here for a quick bite after seeing the offer in EatClub. It doesn’t disappoint, we were very happy with the dishes: spaghetti carbonara,..."
James B
"Decent authentic Italian and reasonably priced too. I love that the pasta is homemade and the staff is always lovely.Had a few pasta dishes..."
Svenja Grabo
"I’ve come back here 5+ times because they have the best carbonara in Melbourne. It is also a nice touch seeing the pasta be made in the window. In..."
Elizabeth Laura Donald
"It's hard for an Italian to find an authentic place, and Seasons Provedore didn't disappointed me. I had the best time there and food was awesome!..."
Harrysingh Rawat
"the pasta itself was to die for although the sauce was a bit underwhelming (only got 3 pieces of mushroom!?)also was a bit confused about the..."
A
"Chose to eat here last night after walking up and down looking for something good. The hand-made pasta in the window caught my groups eye and we..."
Brenton Wallace
"Tried the marinara special and the carbonara during lunch. Waitress was attentive and very polite and friendly. I was left stunned..."
Ashy Sheppard
"Love this place! I am amazed by the gnocchi made of purple potato. The food is delicious. Squid ink spaghetti is a must have as well. Will definitely..."
Yibei Jessie Shen
"Authentic hand made purple gnocchi made with purple potato! We tried squid ink spaghetti marinara, it is a must have. Awesome place. Kids love the..."
Arnold De Hond
"Honestly the most delicious pizza and pasta i have tried!! The quality of the handmade noodles were way beyond my expectations, and i am looking..."
Tkfkddl1995
"Amazing best italian food ive ever had. I highly recommend the vegetariana(?) pizza and the marinara spaghetti and the tiramisu. There coffee was..."
Ellapark0626
"The gnocchi here is great! I've been here 5 or more times and you can't go wrong with the gnocchi.The portions are a little small and it's quite..."
Mary Dal
"Food: We ordered the Gnocchi Pesto and the Gnocchi Napoli. The gnocchi was delightfully soft and pillowy. (Some may prefer a firmer bite to their..."
Nom4423
"Excellent place if your up for some awesome home made pasta. You can't beat home made pasta!! I had the gnocchi and it was very tasty and light...."
Belinda
"Best gnocchi in Melbourne, in our opinion.  Fresh handmade pasta along with excellent service.  It's located among many Italian restaurants along..."
Gina Idda
"This small space in the heart of logon, offers excellent pasta & gnocchi hand made each day. The service is friendly with a hint of typical Italian,..."
Jim
"Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. Probably the best restaurant I've been to. The food was all great without exception, the serves were..."
Thomas Olthof
"We celebrated mothers day dinner tonight, we were book for 7pm but the table still not available so we have to wait for few minutes, Lorenzo one of..."
Maribeth Rodriguez Ramos
"The best thing with Seasons is that they make their own pasta. This is good Italian fare. It isn't fancy but it is tasty which is what counts. I love..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Authentic flavours, attentive service and reasonably priced. The tiramisu was one of the best we've had & limoncello was delicious. The fresh pasta..."
Fotini
"Excellent seafood supper.Home made tasty tomato broth w plenty of seafood.Fresh made pasta available.V authentic Italian..."
PTHL
"Loved the fresh in-house made pasta. My husband and I both had the seafood marinara, one with squid ink fettuccini - divine. The kids were catered..."
Cathy Nguyen
"Was a brilliant experience, the food and service was exceptional. I can't wait to come back again and I'll definitely be recommending this place to..."
Bradley Garrett
"Hand made gnocchi!!!!! Treated well and had a great feel overall. Had the bruschetta and gnocchi with sage. Definitely would come back..."
Shaun Ziegenfusz
"The food is nice and tasty ordered the bolognese , lasagne and the rice ball , totally awesome . And the price is reasonable 2 person around 55 + ...."
Pierre Pie
"Delicious! Their homemade gnocchi was creamy and very tasty! Service was friendly and complimentary bread accompanying the pastas was a bonus. Loved..."
Thooha Saleem
"Stopped in for lunch with wife and 2 kids. The staff were friendly and the restaurant/location is very good. The menu is quite good with a good..."
Bwilsondomain
"I've eaten here twice, the first time was fabulous but the second time average, but I would still recommend them as one of the better Italian..."
Mo
"Mmmm purple nocci! Good service, great setting. Good lunch date and a treat for the little ones..."
Ziggy B
"What a beautiful restaurant, feels so authentic, love the pasta in the fridges ! We just adored it. In agreeance with everyone who has had the..."
Uberfrauline
"I've been meaning to try a main meal at this family owned restaurant for such a long time and today was the day!! And I'm so glad that I did!! :)..."
Steve H
"Both the food and service were wonderful.  Food was cooked perfectly, tasted amazing and looked beautiful while our waitress and all staff were very..."
Jarita Stubbs
"Nice food. The home-made pasta was very tasty. The gnocchi was so soft and fluffy. Great friendly service as well. Very accomodating. Would..."
Spondy
"This tiny restaurant services great pasta made on the premises and served with love and understanding that takes you to the heart of Italian cuisine..."
Simon
"A little pricey but great service and all pasta and pizza is fresh and home made, thoroughly enjoyed it and would go back. I had the 4 stagioni and..."
Liz_p24
"Walking past the first thing that seized my attention is the chef creating his pastas! Yes you can a rally watch him handcraft these tantalising..."
Cathryn
"The service here was excellent. The servings were generous, cheesy and delicious! I tried the cannelloni and my friend had the pizza. The pizza was..."
Danelle Lim Yun
"Trying to pick a place to eat at Lygon street can be a pretty daunting task, it is nicknamed Melbourne’s “Little Italy” for a reason, there is..."
Cheronnie
"When in Lygon Street, eat Italian.Our lunchtime dining destination was actually Easey's in Collingwood and were only passing by this homely..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"I came here today for lunch, the service was great, all the staff were attentive and made the effort to ensure you were enjoying yourself. I ordered..."
Wendy Tseng
"The customer service from this one gentleman fellow was so good that i felt like i needed to register myself for zomato to express how good his..."
Ojunior Xavier
"Excellent pasta, all home made on site. Good selection of drinks and wines with knowledgeable staff. A little slow on service but well worth the..."
Gavin Gusling
"This is a good place for a quick meal, nice salads and desserts, good service, vibrant atmosphere.I had a good salad at this place...."
Roshanaksamadirad
"The most amazing Gnocchi I have ever had in my life - reminds me of my earlier days in Italy - truly authentic!! Soft as a pillow absolutely..."
Almeida
"What a lovely place. The place makes you feel warm and homely. Went there for a dinner and immediately liked how at the window a chef makes the pasta..."
CoolBeans
"I was lucky enough to stumble across this restaurant on a recent trip to Melbourne, lured in by the promise of the best gnocchi I've ever tasted...."
Food Is Loved
"Italian food and service just as its meant to be. Antipasto platter and gnocchi were perfect. A relaxing evening and dinning experience. We will..."
Greg Foulds
"Absolutely brilliant food, delicious omelet, fantastic coffee and such friendly and welcoming staff and service. Couldn't recommend this place..."
Michael
"The coffee here is just spot on. More Italian style (strong flavour) than Melbourne style (really milky) but great for when you want that hit...."
Vee Johnson
"Authentic and cute place. Home made pasta. Had the $19 antipasto to share as starter. Wow. Plenty for two! Then homemade Pasta; Spaghetti marinara..."
Charlotta Adolfsson
"Absolutely delicious hand made gnocchi! Great friendly service. Great pasta. Highly recommended! Tiramsu to die for. Definitely coming back for..."
Judy Stangret
"Service is very good. Food is relatively cheap compared to other restaurants in Lygon Street. The pasta was pretty good. A place I definitely would..."
I4n9
"The service was lovely and the gnocchi was..."
Aimee Mary-Kate
"Highly recommended!. Delicious pasta! the handmade tagliatelle with bolognese sauce was of beautiful quality (my boyfriend had the Napoli version,..."
Pastry.loving.foodie
"Far out good coffee with soul. A delicious strong dark soul. Had an out of body experience tasting this café's unassuming soy flat white. Well maybe..."
Shannon E. Spaulding
"Wonderfull food, highly recommended to anyone coming down lygon for real authentic..."
Mike
"We visited today and had the lunch special which was pasta or pizza plus a glass of wine for $17.90. The pasta was handmade and with the bolognese..."
Kath Day
"Get yourself a coffee STAT. Authentic food, authentic staff and above all else beautiful authentic coffee. Not too hot, not too cold. Reminds me of..."
Tom Chard
"Yum!. Did the lunch time special. $16.90 pasta was delicious and fresh. Got a red wine with the meal, included in the cost. Was..."
Stedonnskis
"Great night - there's quite a few rip offs on lygon at but we had a super dinner. The surf n turf for only $35 was the..."
Nathan Gurarie
"They had me at squid ink pasta. We were actually on our way to eat at our favourite fast Italian restaurant when I saw the specials board out the..."
Get Your Eat On
"Seasons provedore. The anti pasta was great. Fresh tasmanian oysters better.Then we had a pasta with blue cheese. Exceptional.GOOD..."
Tony
"Gluten Free, Yes Please. I went to this place with friends, nervous because I am gluten intolerant and Italian food can be my worst nightmare, either..."
Caitlin.mateer
"My partner and I were on our way to dine at another restaurant, however the freshly made pasta in the window caught our eye and thought we would give..."
Monique
"AMAZING!!!!! We ate here to.... AMAZING!!!!!We ate here tonight, was beautiful!My partner got the scotch surf n turf and it was yum!I..."
Dylan Welsh
"Quality Gnocchi, friendly service. Visiting from Brisbane with my girlfriend we did a lap of the Lygon street before deciding on trying Seasons..."
Mitchellmerritt
"We had delicious gnocchi, definitely can't describe how good it was however the service is something they really need to improve on. We waited for..."
Van Ravo
"Came from another Restraunt (Johnny's) which had terrible food and service to Seasons which was the exact opposite.Amazing service, the..."
Lawson
"Wonderful surprise,great service and food.Really well priced. Coming back..."
Shaneb
"Surprisingly simple good food. We had dinner here with family and friends who were in Melb for a short visit. We wanted to show them Lygon St but..."
Jacyn24
"Beautiful gnocchi, the best in Melbourne! A meeting place for my friend and myself, we come only for the handmade gnocchi, which you can often see..."
Alex Looyen
"There is a new chef now and the food is yum! Especially the flathead. The service is also..."
Srchapman.sheila
"Had dinner here the other night and was pretty happy with the food here. The pastas are very nice particularly the gnocchi with pesto sauce. The surf..."
Jac
"Food that's good for the soul :)We wandered up and down Lygon St until finally deciding on Seasons. Very happy with our decision - could not..."
Erin Fergus
"Best gnocchi on Lygon. Made even better by the Mediterranean butter and sage. Friendly staff who go above and..."
Daniel Simone
"A great meal- delicious seafood marinara- homemade spaghetti with generous amount of quality seafood and served in a pot! Had the white sauce without..."
Budgieboys
"Hungry Coeliac & Vegan enjoy. My Literary friend had come down from Queensland for her Swinburne Graduation ceremony at the Melbourne Convention..."
Marilyn Robertson
"Very friendly staff, reasonably priced, delicious food, would highly recommend a visit to check it out for yourself..."
Deb Wright
"Absolutely the BEST coffee n homemade Tiramusu in Lygon. Had brekkie here this morning and it was yummy n plentiful. And the owner is not bad either..."
Jenni G
"Love seasons. Have been going there since it opened. Breakfast is amazing. The coffee top class, everyone has to try..."
B Lucia Leal
"Simply amazing, had the chicken and avocado pasta, home made. The best I have eaten for only 14.90. I would recommend this over any place on lygon..."
Bradley Wright
"Had a lovely meal last night... The gnocchi were perfect as was the Eggplant Parma from the specials menu! Lovely service was a..."
DiningFine
"Will return. Food and service are of excellent..."
Bree La Marca
"Had the gnocchi, was absolutely delicious! Great service, nice..."
Morz
"Lovely meal. Great service will walk away happy. Highly..."
Lionel
"Good choice in restaurant 'crowded' Lygon St. Carlton. After having made a booking, only the day before we dined and having asked for a table inside,..."
EatlikeaCorgi
"Delicious, well priced and friendly service. Would recommend....if u like eggs Benedict or gnocchi then definately worth it. Coffee delicious..."
Julie P
"Very expensive dessert, but it was..."
FueledbyFood
"Only had coffee here, but it's true. Coffee here is excellento mama..."
Brando The Pig
"Great customer service, friendly and informative without being pushy like some others on this street. Amazing food, very reasonably priced with good..."
Ewa
"Yummy, Yummy. Went seasons for early dinner on Sunday night. Just picked it out of all the others as we walked by. Lucky me...It was fantastic...."
Jenny
"I had the spinach and ricotta canelloni and it was delicious! Very..."
Melanie Russell
"Fabulous Frappe. Hot day needed a cool coffee alternativebut not just milky ice coffee with ice cream. After 10 tries finally found somewhere in..."
Coffe With Friends
"Amazing the best on lygon..."
Hijacfood
"Great Egg Breakfast. Great place for breakfast. Staff are friendly and their variations on the traditional scrambled egg breakfast are very..."
Chad
"A must try for breakfast in Lygon St. I was over from Perth and ate at the Season Provodore by happenstance. I wouldn't normally bother adding a..."
Nick Langford
"BEAUTIFUL FOOD & SERVICE. Dined here recentlywith my daughter after reading great reviews on urbanspoon. Was not disappointed. Delighted at quality..."
Paula
"Good friendly service and enjoyable food. I had an enjoyable and filling seafood..."
Andrew
"Made Fresh Before My Eyes!. I watched the lady making the gnocchi right before my eyes then it came out on a plate in front of me with a delicious..."
Tashii
"I absolutely love this place , I have been to nearly every cafe in Lygon in the last few years and this tops them all .I am there nearly every day..."
ANyO
"I love it!. This is my favourite cafe on Lygon Street..."
Addy
"FANTASTIC SERVICE, FOOD AND PRICING. The business I work for started using Seasons Provedore for catering after we had bad dealings with 2 previous..."
Rosy
"I had the Broccoli, sweet peas and dill soup; it came with some buttery croutons on top and soy and pumpkin seed bun on the side. I loved the soup;..."
Addy
"The bad: Not a fan of the Pizza crust. The sauce in the mussels was also a bit too salty. The saffron seafood risotto was overcooked. The good: The..."
sunrainsky
"Picked this place at random and I was not disappointed! The gnocchi was honestly the best I’ve ever had. It was literally like butter and oh so..."
T Tavarez
"Favourite Italian spot on Lygon! Hands down the softest and creamiest Gnocchi you'll ever have. It melts in your mouth and the sauce tastes like how..."
P. Bills
"Top top notch gnocchi and pizza, penne less satisfying (one of our group is allergic to eggs). We dream of their gnocchi every time we come to..."
Cashew Ssss
"We have dined here a couple of times & food is always great. We had Gnocchi with porcini mushrooms & Diavola pizza. Gnocchi melts in your mouth & has..."
Julie
"Delicious homemade pasta! Arancini balls are huge and super yummy ! Love their cheesy garlic bread! Cosy dinning and friendly..."
Honey
"Try the gnocchi! It melts in your mouth and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients used - definitely worth visiting this little spot for..."
Jasmine C
Universal Restaurant
79/100 (890 ratings)
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Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
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Table Service
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"we dined here tonight to celebrite a double birthday .and t was a delightful experience .kisrty was serving us she was wonderful. .she a precious..."
Eirini Kf
"Great place, huge servings and so affordable. But what impressed me the most was the staff - all very young, very friendly and when i left every one..."
Stephen Andrews
"Always had an amazing steak or Parma! Highly recommend great..."
Justin Smith
"Outstanding. Value and quality. Italians get into this place it does us proud. Great..."
Joseph Marraffa
"25 years since I was a regular here and the food is still as good as I..."
Sam Hatzi
"Best parmas we have ever had... EVER! Excellent menu, amazing prices, great..."
Emily Calogero
"The service was great but the prices went..."
Eva Nikoleta
"Amazing! Delicious and great..."
Gaynor Read
"Service:As covid19 restrictions are in the early stages of being eased, they are still taking precautions so a max of 20 patrons are allowed to..."
LT X EATS
"Hands down fav Italian restaurant in Carlton 🙌🏻 Their chicken parma is a definately a popular one, never fail to order it when dining-in 🥩..."
Steph
"Universal is THE restaurant which is quite representative of melb. Or at least melb uni culture. The chicken schnitzel never disappoint; the portion..."
Priscilla Yeo
"The chicken schnitzel and parma were massive and very worth it for $14. The service was fuss free and food came out..."
Carmen
"I have come a few times here for the Vegan Karma (which is their version of a vegan parma) as it one of the best ones I have had. Service can..."
KindnessThroughFood
"Classic parma and schnitzel was great, mushroom sauce was delicious! Great to have for lunch due to location being near University...."
Luke Huynh
"Went here for weekend lunch (approximately 1300hrs) with the brother. Fortunately, we appeared to have arrived at a fortuitous time as there was no..."
Quesarahsarah
"This time we only had drinks and shakes. But my friend has visited before and said the good is actually decent. We saw the chicken parmigiana on the..."
Sense Of Food
"Great food, great prices, pleasantly generous portions! Go there when you have an appetite. There's always a line but only ever waited less than five..."
ARMANEATS
"One of my favs in Melbourne. The parma with bolognese sauce is amazing and the serving size is super generous. The mussels are also fantastic and..."
Hansolo
"Great place for a cheap delicious dinner. Where else can you get a huge Parma with chips and salad for $14!? Service is quick usually but you often..."
Better Sooner Than Latté
"4.5We came here finally as everything was still closed from the new years closure and it was so busy. We ordered an entrée Pauls..."
Vivian
"Yes, most people will say that you can get a better Parma in Melbourne, and those people would be right. You come to Universal to gorge yourself on..."
Brandon Huang
"Finally found a good spot for tasty gluten free pasta. Absolutely loved their gluten free pasta in pesto sauce, cooked to perfection and full of..."
Manu Bhardwaj
"UniversalChicken Parmigiana and Carbonara Fettuccine.Lygon Street has always been Melbourne heart for Italian cuisine. The portion to..."
Vincent Vu
"Ordered the schnitzel with extra grilled cheese. Huge portion size at an affordable price! I could easily share this with another person and we’ll..."
Alvin Lee
"Their schnitzel is incredible value and the biggest I've ever seen. The chips are perfect and the side salad is also huge.Other Restaurants..."
Srslyfoods
"*3.5/5 but rounded up for zomato If you’re after a cheap meal Universal is the place to go. The decor is very simple and nothing special, but..."
SouthEastEater
"Huge portions, required less crowds and long lines, 1st September 2018, yummy calamari..."
Melbourne Halal Food
"Oh wow! What can I say? The Chicken Parma at Universal is HUGE and cheap too ($14). Comes with a fresh and tangy coleslaw salad and thick cut chips...."
Flabnbone Food
"The chicken snitzel was..."
The Melb Foodie
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: the best and cheapest schnitzel in town. It’s like the best comfort food and I’ve come here time and time again..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Great place at Lygon street for continental food! Loved the parma and steaks!!! Watch out for huge servings... not for someone looking for "small"..."
Ajay CM
"Came here after hearing some amazing reviews from my friends. And, I'm happy to say it lived up to my friends reviews. Nice location, both indoor and..."
TheFoodHunter
"Really best deal around - but only if you are keen to get Parma. Watch out as the other prices aren't as low and the Parma is the catchy one! :)..."
Giovana Bertagnoli
"After hearing so much about Universal, I decided to try it out for myself. Walking over to Lygon Street, I noticed a queue outside Universal. I was..."
Andrea Gonsalves
"Worth the queue! Try to go there before dinner time to avoid the queue but the massive chicken schnitzel is SO GOOD and can feed multiple people or..."
YUMLINGS Food Explorers
"Universal is always a great place for dinner after a long day of uni. The food is tasty and comes in large portions, making it extremely affordable...."
Daisy
"Food was delicious, ambiance was comfortable. Highly recommended for affordable, quality Italian..."
Sophia Collantes
"Extremely tasty! Me and my partner came here for a nice dinner since we were craving Italian, and it’s safe to say that we were satisfied! We..."
Raelene Pagala
"❤️ Parma ($14)👍 massive service size for the price; friendly customer service; good ambiance and outdoor seating; delicious flavours..."
The Superscript Diner
"We came here for desserts and I cannot find the right words for it. The Universal’s Butterscotch Milkshake was by far my favourite of the three,..."
Carlton Dsilva
"You know its popular among the locals when there is always a que in front of the restaurant. No frills, just simple food at a reasonable price. The..."
M3lissa____
"The portions here are enormous for the price of the meal. Everyone around us had the $14 Parma which was well worth it’s price. A great spot for..."
Alfonso
"Very popular place to eat, did have to wait a while to get seats. Staff were nice and friendly. Good portions and worth the price. Location is good...."
Jenny Cao
"Literally perfect if you can avoid the line. Food comes to the table FAST, and the food is GOOD. Huge schnitty, chips, slaw and mushroom sauce for..."
Natalie Ryan
"There’s always a line outside Universal whenever we walk by, and it was no exception when we went at around 3pm for a late lunch. The line took..."
Ahh_Blueberry
"A jam-packed Italian restaurant with huge portions worth the price. I only come for one dish that's the absolute best "Universal Chicken Schnitzel"..."
Walter
"Huge portions so the prices are definitely justifiable. However, slightly overrated with the long wait times to get a table. I guess it's an..."
Eatenbymae
"4.5Pocket friendly italian restaurant.After such a long time I finally tried this place out. There was always a line, even on a..."
JOELLE
"Great food reasonably priced, excellent chicken parmas, ragus and lasagne. Fast service even when the place is packed! I eat there at least once a..."
Jose Mendoza
"This is a unique Italian restaurant with famous $14 parmas and schnitzel and crazy long queues that can stretch 50m outside the door! My partner and..."
Thunder8621
"The best place in Melbourne for Chicken Schnitzel and Chicken Parma both in terms of taste and price. The parmas are king size and are served with..."
Komal Minhas
"Always crowded in lunch and dinner time, but I didn’t have to wait long in line at 1.30. Fast service, quite tasty food with large portions, this..."
Lovefood
"This place was recommended to me by my friend... We went during the peak time so there was a considerable wait and queue as this place is really..."
Roland Leon Tauro
"Omg. I can’t believe I had never been here before. I took my family here for lunch on a Sunday (with booking), and the place was bustling and had a..."
Peanut Butter Cup
"Went here many times since 2 years ago with a group of friends. Fortunately we went there fast so don’t need to wait from long queue. The food..."
CSL
"Amazing chicken schnitzel, would recommend ordering extra mushroom sauce for your chips. The schnitzel was huge, I couldn’t even finish..."
Jenn
"Honestly a great place for their famous cheap gigantic schnitzel. I actually prefer their schnitzel over their Parma as I think the mushroom sauce..."
Tifa Cheung
"Came here right before dinner rush. And when I say dinner rush, I mean expect to wait in line behind 30 customers before you get a seat! My..."
The Honest Glutton
"One of the best place to go to. Weekend queue is hectic and so is it during the weekdays too. Went for my partner’s birthday dinner. Service was..."
Tan T
"The Chicken Parmigiana was yum. We had a Veggie Super Special Pizza. The base is soft and the flavours just explode in your mouth. The food is cheap,..."
Shreya C Chakravarthy
"Visited twice in the short span of 2 weeks. Absolutely massive portion sizes, definitely get the signature chicken parmigiana and schnitzel with..."
Jun Jie Goh
"Best place to go to for amazing parma’s and pizzas. The quantity is huge at a very reasonable price. Weekdays the wait time ain’t that bad..."
Maddy Surapaka
"At first we were shockrd by the position size and quality! Both are excellent so make sure you go there hungry. The chicken parmigiana was..."
Carlos Sander
"Very popular space around lunch time. Staffs are friendly and heartwarming. The portion of the food is great! Very fulfilling and well combined. It..."
David Chan
Piccolo Mondo
78/100 (2197 ratings)
Restaurants
Southern-Italian
Italian
Sicilian
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegan Options
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Salad
Carbonara
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Cannelloni
Oyster
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Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
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Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Antipasti
Prawns
Ossobuco
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Octopus
Sit down
Southern-Italian
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Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
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Mid-range
"It was the second time we dined here on Saturday night and the atmosphere, staff, service and food on both occasions have been very consistent. We..."
Doha Khodr
"AMAZING service and food to die for!!! Wish I lived in Melbourne so I could eat here all the..."
Chelsea Steele
"The best restaurant in Melbourne ���� love everything about it! Food, service,..."
Madison Smith
"I personally think it’s the best Italian restaurant in Australia!!!..."
Cynthia Costa
"Delicious food, perfect Italian atmosphere and amazingly genuine staff! Thank you for a wonderful night with my husband and our 2 year..."
Jess Harper
"Idilliaco!...obbligo fermarsi, mangiare (si mangia da favola), e rispecchiarsi negli occhi stupendi, delle bellissime..."
Matteo Elia Del Duca
"Joseph had AMAZING customer-service skills!!! Definitely deserves a pay rise! He made the restaurant more attractive and had inclined me to DEFFS..."
Naseem Radmehr
"Every trip to Melbourne I try to dine at Piccolo Mondo Italian Restaurant! Its only 50 metres from my chosen motel on Lygon St and the waiter is very..."
Aaditey Bains
"We went to Piccolo Mondo last night. The four of us enjoyed our pasta dishes very much. The service was excellent as was the ambience. Real authentic..."
Jennifer Jacobsohn
"My mum and I came across this place after she picked me up from uni and we decided to have lunch in Lygon Street. We were not disappointed. We were..."
Abby Boniface
"Very, very fresh fish, you absolutely have to order their fish of the day if you visit Piccolo Mondo. Spaghetti Bolognese was piled high on a plate..."
Wendy Mikkil
"Visited Piccolo Mondo on a Monday evening recently - welcomed in and shown in - very attentive service and a pleasurable evening - food and drink..."
Robin
"I’m a Carlton local, so I tend to steer clear of the parts of Lygon St where the touts try to coerce foot traffic with free garlic bread. A New..."
Mullsy
"Amazing atmosphere, with amazing food and hospitality. I had the bbq calamari for entree and the gnocchi Palermo for my main, and wow! It took me..."
Joseph Primerano
"The first time I came here, I had the gnocchi with meatballs. They were both nice but not different to what you can get at other places and short of..."
Chey_ct
"Surprised by the relatively low rating of this restaurant as I thoroughly enjoyed my meal there.We had the massive seafood platter which..."
Tony
"We went in on a Monday night for a nice dinner. We were immediately greeted by extremely friendly waiter who accompanied us the entire evening. We..."
Veta Bajaj
"One of the best meals I've ever eaten! Had the Seafood Marinara and my partner had the gnocchi, both were amazing!! Had the sticky date for dessert..."
Jillian-Jean Keizer
"We was about to try some Italian restaurant along Carlton when the owner called us to try their food. He was very convincing and told us we didnt..."
Claudia Buntaran
"We had pasta dishes with fish. We were talking to one of the owners... they go fishing every week, and basically use what they caught in their menu...."
Rocco Brilla
"Seriously good. We came here with a couple of friends and were lucky enough to get a spot out on the front porch. Even though it was the middle of..."
TonkleChicken
"Been to this small world and had a great feed thanks to all the Italiano mothers that cooked for me ♥️ Chow ,see you soon piccolo mondo..."
Andrew
"Fantastic food, lovely staff, and great wine. What more do you want from a restaurant! Carbonara was creamy and full of flavour. Gnocchi was average..."
Shannon
"It's GOOD, we had the grilled calamari, oysters diavolo & caprese salad.POSITIVE: the friendly owner who convinced us to try the seafood,..."
Veronica_Veezus
"My dining experience at Piccolo Mondo was lovely. I booked a table for four for my birthday. The staff was attentive and helpful and helped my night..."
Daniella Engelhardt
"One of great restaurant in Melbourne Super fresh seafood,friendly staff.Nice and cozy environment.Must try spaghetti whiting and bbg..."
Facebook User
"The food was very good, service very friendly and quick, considering it was Xmas night and the place was packed. I had the best tiramisu slice in my..."
Dante Grabianni
"Quite nice spot on Lygon, great fresh mussels, lovely waitresses and friendly boss. Good Italian cuisine but no pizza served. Strongly recommend..."
Jessica Han
"Stayed near Lygon street recently and ended up at Piccolo's for lunch. We chose grilled calamari, rocket salad and bruchetta. All very nice with a..."
Markpres.perth
"Love this restaurant. What a fabulous dinning experience every time I go there. Wonderful staff, great service fabulous food very friendly and..."
Queen G
"Generous portions and plenty of fresh ingredients which made us happy and satisfied. Nothing overly exciting about the food but nothing you can pick..."
Kimmy_desu
"We were initially looking for focaccia when Cavallino is closed on Monday, the man at the front was so nice to show us 2 places near by which have..."
Jackie Nguyen
"Piccolo mondo omg I love! Service was great food was amazing! Defiantly great for good group catch ups best food for winter to keep warm..."
Mel
"Mmmmm dinner. A surprise stop in for my birthday dinnerI love, love love pastaafter walking along Lygon street trying to decide where to..."
Bernie Kaye
"Very good food BBC calmari you must tray very good service.every thing was so excellent. One of the best restaurant on Lygon st pasta is so yamiiiii..."
Facebook User
"Delicious pastas and friendly staffs are here!. I had the mixed pasta(we can choose 3 kinds from the pasta menu!). All were amazing!!! Especially I..."
Hiropi-1211
"Loved it, great good and excellent..."
Nicola
"Pasta was delicious!!!. Came here with a group of four. We were attended to immediately. I ordered their spaghetti carbonara (gluten free). It was..."
Drim Srim
"Best In Melbourne. By far the best freshest seafood and pasta you will find in Melbourne. Authentic Italian home style meals with a touch of class. I..."
Cynthia.costa82
"Exceptional Dinning. The service was second to none and the food was..."
Facebook User
"Absolutely LOVED Piccolo Mondo! Went for a walk along Lygon St with 2 friends trying to decide where to eat and were very glad we stopped here! Our..."
Yarravalley321
"Oyster. Love the creamy cheese..."
7ina
"Piccolo Mondo is an amazing place! Food was fantastic and they we're very friendly and took us in at 11pm on a Sunday night! Highly..."
Adriana Furnari Agostino
"The food was excellent, and the service exquisite! I highly recommend this restaurant, particularly the penne and..."
Richard Lyons
"Amazing authentic Italian, best calamari linguine I have ever had. The staff are hilarious, the wine is fine and the prices are relatively low..."
Tess James
"Excellent food and good service. Would certainly come back..."
Stephen Jury
"My boyfriend and I had a wonderful anniversary dinner here on a Saturday night. Incredible food, friendly staff and perfect atmosphere. I had the..."
Rachael Louise
"Great food great service. Rib eye is..."
Facebook User
"Great good. Great wine. Great service!! The whole..."
Melbelll
"Very delicious food! Great service! Good atmosphere! Definitely recommend this dinning..."
Sarah Fisher
"Amazing food. Both the food and service were amazing. Beautiful food at a reasonable price. I will be back..."
Stephanie
"Was very yummy!!! Definitely the place to visit on Lygon..."
Rieanna
"Authentic Italian. After the endless Lygon Street "free offerings" it was a breath of fresh air to be greeted with "good evening to you".The..."
Ibot
"Love the experience. Kind, entertaining and welcoming staff. Food is..."
Sally
"Excellent customer..."
Lina
"A great restaurant with amazing food, one of my favourite restaurants! Must try for sure! Great service and friendly..."
Tahmina
"Great service and great food. Go there regularly and they have never let me down. Amazing food!..."
Samira Rahimi
"Amazing service, I will always come back here. Great company and amazing..."
Shab Roshan
"In a word... WOW..! Amazing fine dining with service to match. We had the seafood platter (for 2). Being huge seafood eaters this is our outright..."
Andre
"Wow! What great food and the service was open, honest and genuine - a nice change to the hustle and bustle of Lygon Street. This has just become my..."
Jenny
"Pefect meal!..."
Danny
"AMAZING TRULY AMAZING food , service , ambiance! !!!! All..."
Gerald
"I really enjoyed having dinner here, I ordered parmigiana, it was the best parmigiana I ever..."
As
"Omg!!! Piccolo mondo is the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to and I have been to a few as I love Italian food. The food is full of flavor..."
Melissa Pace
"A cute little Italian place with delicious traditional food, incredibly friendly staff, and a charming, peaceful atmosphere. Will definitely come..."
Morgan Clayton
"A quaint spot on Lygon Street with amazing food and..."
Jasmine
"A relaxing, charming place with friendly staff and delicious food. Excellent service, a wonderful place to stop for an evening..."
Laura Soppelsa
"Absolutely fantastic food and the service was brilliant! Will be coming back..."
Jordyn
"Great atmosphere, even better service and amazing food. I'd highly recommend..."
Irena Simic
"Had the most amazing authentic food. Great service, welcoming and warm. Our waiter Angelo was so lovely and friendly. Highly..."
M_simic
"The food and the service was amazing I recommend it to..."
Jessica
"The service was outstanding... The food was delicious... I'll come back..."
Lolita Varrasso
"By far one of the best, and possibly most underrated, Italian restaurants I have ever eaten in. My interest was piqued when the man outside..."
HSDF
"This place was beautiful. Food was beautiful. Service was great and the atmosphere was one of the best on Lygon. True Italian..."
Ravi Singh
"What an amazing place, after coming here for numerous times the family friendly service gets better and better. The whole menu is fantastic with..."
Mark
"Awesome Italian Fod. What an awesome restaurant! This is coming from an Italian who knows her food! Fantastic service and great personalities!..."
Melinda Kostoglou
"The food is delicious, specially the spaghetti pescatore who are really tasty. As a french woman, I was surprised about the quality of this..."
Marie Madranges
"Gorgeous place, delicious food with incredible..."
Kate Saunders
"Had the calamari here and it was beautiful! I had never tried it before and it was definitely a good first experience. Would happily dine here..."
EmmaRose
"I had the most freshest & delicious BBQ calamari for lunch. The serving size was generous & the accompanying salad was just as fresh. Most enjoyable..."
Nicole
"I really enjoyed the food. It's delicious. And the service is excellent the staff are friendly. I really recommend it to everyone...."
Diana
"Food was incredible calamari was outstanding best I ever had will definitely return great..."
Matthew
"Best customer service I have received in a very long time. The food was amazing. . I had the prawn pasta. . WOW!..."
Elly
"Amazing Food. Whilst strolling through Lygon Street in Carlton amidst a stream of restaurants we came upon Piccolo Mondo. The only reason we stopped..."
Karynpatching
"Honestly the best italian resturant on lygon..."
Wen Tseng
"I've been coming here for the past six months. I've found no reason since to go anywhere else on lygon. The food is always magnificent. The service..."
Kathryn
"Loved my meal I came here recently and had gnocchi with alla pana sauce it was so good ! Loved..."
Christina
"First time at the restaurant, excellent food and service. Head of house, Charlie and part owner Pino, extremely friendly, warm and professional..."
Sam
"Beautiful real Italian restaurant!! We haved really good pasta dishes and rib eye stake, friendly..."
Franky
"Piccolo Mondo. Bellisimo best food ever melts in your mouth. Service was amazing. Perfect kids menu & I must say latte is just sensational comes with..."
Blonde_diana
":) !. Free wine and delicious food! Great service from really friendly staff. Will definitely be back..."
Mel-92
"Truly amazing! The experience begins with the friendly Lygon st banter of Charlie (the owners son) who informed us they had the best mussels in..."
Karina Rende
"First time at this restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Will be returning for..."
Sarah Canvert
"BACK AGAIN!!!!!. Have been coming here for many many years. Went for lunch on Saturday with guests from Canberra. We had the Bruschetta and..."
Ctodesco
"Better than Italy. We came from Italy for vacation and we stopped at this restaurant because the food from other customers who were sitting it looked..."
Mi10int7
"We came here on a Sunday night as we bought a 3 course dinner voucher from ouffer. We had the garlic bread/ bruschetta as a starter (one piece each)..."
Iheartfood_melbourne
"My husband and I dined in at this restaurant last night. Having a husband who is very picky and fussy with food especially with service, in my mind,..."
Simone
"Been at this restaurant before with my partner and tonight (6/01/14) we decided to bring the family. Again the food was amazing, beautiful it sat..."
Malina McLean
"I really have no idea why everyone seems to think they are food critics around here! I have been to this restaurant several times and cannot say a..."
Renne Walker
"This restaurant came recommended to us by friends and we were not disappointed. We don't usually dine on lygon st but love our Italian food. This by..."
Jamie Thompson
"Classic food in a vintage setting - a feeling like your eating in VeniceWell worth a try - had a lovely..."
Modsymod
"2nd time I've visit piccolo mondo and just one word SENSATION service, ambience and food a must try you'll be back I know I..."
Diana Fernandes
"New Italian born owners. V.... New Italian born owners. Very humble and friendly atmosphere. Reminds me of Europe, ordered Muscles allo..."
Juliana V Garces
"Buonissimo!. Fantastic scampi! Very nice atmosphere ... It's almost like being home!! Definitely coming..."
Deniz
"Beautiful Food, Beautiful people! Would recommend this restaurant to..."
Mellyx
"A returning customer to this place and absolutely never regret it. FRESH gnocchi with creamy Gorgonzola, and super delicious fresh grilled calamari...."
ThatFoodie
"Fantastic Memories. After going back to this Restaurant 21 years after last time, we didn't know what to expect. We were hoping to have a great..."
Rachell
"Thank god new owners are here.I had such a great night lasr week, I took friends from Queensland to experience genuine italian cooking and they were..."
Mrs Tori
"Genuine and friendly Italian staff. We let them order their recommendations and we were more than impressed. Whiting cherry pasta was exceptional and..."
Steve Pelecas
"Staff are genuine and warm. Great friendly service, good position on lygon. I recommend ordering the whiting and cherry tomato pasta, so fresh and..."
Rachelle Pelecas
"Was here for dinner last night with friends and loved it. service was great and food was perfect and well worth it .we will be back..."
Josef
"Fantastic food. Dined at piccolo mondo on the weekend and was absolutely impressed with the excellent quality of the food and a beautiful atmosphere...."
Jasmin Ciavarella
"Atmosphere is nice for couples.Fine dining place. Food is gorgeous. Service is excellent.Recommended. I will definitely come..."
Katrina
"I think everyone is carrying on like pork chops. Have been here several times, food has always been excellent, prices are average to lygon st prices...."
Braidon Marshall
"Great Italian!. Fantastic service and great Italian food! Would highly recommend the olive coste (?) and the chilli mussels for entree and of course..."
Lcclarke
"Eleanor Woodward. Recently took a friend to lunch @ Piccolo Mondo. What a treat, felt like I was in Europe again...on a cool bright sunny day in..."
Eleanor Woodward
"BEST Gluten Free Pasta. I have recently being diagnosed as a coeliac and I am nervous about eating out. I am Italian and I struggled with the idea of..."
Chiara-Rose
"Ms jan rowe/Ronnie Beasley. The meals were the best the seafood was very fresh and the service was what you expect it to be first..."
Jan Rowe
"Mrs Jurica. I can not express how fantastic the service was at Piccolo Mondo's when we were there last month dining, not to mention how friendly and..."
Boza Jurica
"I just had the most magnificent stuffed calamari at Piccolo Mondo tonight. The staff are so friendly and the ambience is very warm and romantic...."
Maggie
"Fantastic restaurant. The best on lygon st! Have been to italy and the food here is just as, possibly even more delicious than the food I tasted in..."
Jackie
"Great Food, Service and Atmosphere. Went there on Saturday for lunch. Lovely owner very attentive and friendly. I had spaghetti marinara and it was..."
Lisa
"My fav Italian restaurant. The food here was amazing! me and my friends had a great night, the staff were funny and helpful and the night turned out..."
Cee013
"Ate at piccolo mondo last weekend with my wife and 10 month old. Couldnt be happier. Fanastic service and food at descent prices. a highchair was..."
Lucio Klau
"My partner and I decided to come here after getting harassed by all the other restaurants down the street. They stand in front of you and don't even..."
Chantelle Marianov
"New customer to piccolo and would recommend this restaurant. The pasta was cooked well. Friendly service and reasonable prices Will be visiting..."
Elizabeth C
"UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Hi everyone, we are delighted to announce we've become the new managers of Piccolo Mondo. Thank you to our recent diners for..."
Tyresetome
"Great Food Great Company. Friday 31 May, I attended Piccolo Mondo with a ground of 10 friends for a birthday. It is under new management and I had..."
Ksan
"New Owners. I Could not ask for more.. I recently went to this restaurant for a function and was a little hesitant as I was there mid last year and..."
Silvana
"Scoopon experience. 6 course Italian feast.Was very apprehensive after reading reviews on this restaurant but had a Scoopon voucher to use..."
Logansam
"Dined here on a week night, was a very enjoyable experience for us. Male waiter was just the right amount of attentive - very helpful but not overly..."
BreakfastLover
"Had a great time!!. We went for lunch on 6 Jan with Deals vouchers. We were a bit aprehensive due to so many bad reviews, and we were surprised by..."
Liliana
"Love the pasta here. Quite simply, when I want good home cooked type pasta, this is the place to go. Never..."
Debbie Patton
"Great food. Great service and food. Had a really good night. Would..."
Evelyn
"Awesome. Took the family for dinner - food fantastic - lamb cutlets amazing, husband's neptune steak fantastic. Happy staff, good service, great..."
Boyd28
"The new gnocchi is to die for! Fresh homemade cooking you can't beat..."
George Young
"Great food, great atmosphere, great service!!. I went to this restaurant on a Thursday night a few weeks ago with 5 other friends after Uni, and was..."
Lauren
"Love a good vegan meal! Plus the staff are..."
Phil
"Great night, great food. Went to Piccolo Mondo for my sisters birthday, staff were really friendly, food was excellent, especially the veal milanese,..."
Southyarra
"It's overpriced but I still like it. The pasta was nicely cooked as was the eye fillet. It's nicely located on lygon street particularly on a warm or..."
Two Sheds
"Italian Dinner. I have been to this place twice. First time was a quite few years ago and it was terrible. I did go back there with a voucher not..."
Sammy
"Great food and great service. I had dinner there with my partner last week using a voucher I had almost forgotten about. We had an amazing 3 course..."
Ben Williams
"Awesome feel, great service...excellent food!! Pastas were huge and tasty. Shouted us a beautiful red and bruschetta. Two thumbs up!! Will..."
Alison
"Second favorite pasta joint on Lygon. The scoglio here was very generous in portion and indigridients. This was the only place in the strip that used..."
Tony Funaki
Waiters Restaurant - Italian Waiters Club
78/100 (1698 ratings)
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"This restaurant opened in the 1940s and was largely a secret find. It still stays almost hidden upstairs, down a laneway, but is definitely not..."
Sandra Mitchell Canil
"I have never had such authentic Italian in any other restaurant other than ones in Italy! Their Porcini Risotto and bruschetta are to die for. Pasta..."
Aakriti Jain
"Simple heartwarming food that reminds you of a simple but fulfilling home cooked meal. Nothing pretentious. Portions are generous as well. Great..."
Nina Lichtenstein
"Cozy, no frills and well located, this is going to be in my go-to list for Italian restaurants in the city. The menu, which is on a chalkboard on the..."
Simply WonderFood
"Visited on a wet Monday night and the place was bustling within 15 minutes of opening - impressive! The pappadelle ai funghi, penne calabrese and a..."
Foodme
"Hard to find up the lane-way but it's cute little spot for some pasta. Simple and cheap but a nice place to take someone special for a..."
Huyt
"Small, tucked away little Italian restaurant. Very comfortable vibes. The dishes we had were cooked very well. Love how the menu items are all..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"Simply Italian . I delivered bread to Waiters Club in 1975 as a vacation job. I was impressed then on its authenticity and 44 years later , I’m..."
CAC
"The Waiters Restaurant was a recommendation by a Melbourne local.The history of being an after hours restaurant for those in the hospitality..."
Rocky Marando
"Wanted some pasta but why is pasta upwards of $40 a bowl in Melbourne? One of the reasons why I consume more noodles from Asian restaurants these..."
Mustard
"Absolutely classic Melbourne. All the menu on a chalk board and changes regularly. The chicken livers are sublime. Came for lunch with some..."
James
"Have a great dinner here with friends, the waitress was amazing answering our questions with a smile and honesty. Food was amazing and super..."
LC
"Busily restaurant tucked away up a lame up a flight of stairs. The menu is posted on the wall without prices but ranges between $20-$30 per meal...."
Chantelle Hiley
"A Melbourne staple that has been pushing out good pasta for years. Be prepared for it to be busy but the atmosphere is great and the pasta no matter..."
SteveK
"Ordered: 🍛 Lamb alla Romana: $25🍝 Spaghetti Bolognese: $19.50Review:It was an adventure coming here. The staircase..."
Jasmine
"The Italian Waiters club, location- secret, cuisine- well 🤔 🤐! This place is discreet and feels like you are in Italy in your Nonna’s living..."
Vegbourne
"This was my first time at Waiters Restaurant. The decor is plain and simple (no fuss). The service is good. and the food is also good. There are no..."
Peter Parsons
"A friend took me to this hidden gem last night for some late night carbs and omgggg it’s the best pasta I’ve had in Melbourne! Simply delicious,..."
Linda
"This is a cute little restaurant hidden down a lane way and up a nondescript set of stairs. Once inside, it has a lovely friendly busy atmosphere. ..."
Lindsay
"Great food, great prices and a relaxed and authentic atmosphere. Had the spaghetti carbonara (which is authentic and not with cream). Recommend the..."
C R Macera
"Gnocchi Gorgonzola.. twice in two weeks. Why ? Because I had too... I had to go back for more. Soft, light pillows of yum. Next time, maybe I’ll..."
I Bite
"I had the best vegetarian lasagne last night at The Waiters restaurant! It was on the specials menu so I hope they will make it a regular. The..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"My sister recommended this place before going to a show one night and after a quick google I willingly obliged! Melbourne is known for its 'hole in..."
Caitlin White
"This popular spot serves tasty, home style Italian food at reasonable prices. We had garlic bread, salad and 2 delicious pasta dishes for less than..."
Suzie Lee
"A fabulous, small little restaurant that's tucked away near Collins. Always delicious gnocchi and awesome staff. Can't stop raving about..."
Charlotte Starr
"I would say the Waiters Restaurant it is one of my favourite Italian restaurants in Melbourne. I love it’s unpretentious, unsophisticated feel and..."
Trevor Johnston
"The Waiters is a very friendly, quite bright open space restaurant on the first floor of a building. Less ambient and you can have dinner with your..."
Fritter Lover
"mmmm -pasta. Bring a bottle or 3 and a table of friends. No corkage charge either. Expect a loud night. Pasta is served quickly and the  bolognaise..."
Brunny Girl
"I was a little hesitant due to the very mixed reviews but I really liked this place. Tucked away in an alley at the top end of Bourke Street, up a..."
Donna Bagnall
"This is one of my favourite Italian restaurants in Melbourne. I love the cosy, non pretentious vibe and the staff are always really down to earth...."
Eunkovich
"Nothing else needs to be said, all the good reviews this place has had over the years and that it's still going strong is a testament to the no..."
Siew Hooke
"We were intending to go to Pellegrini's but there was no room. Looked on Zomato & saw this place wasn't far & had decent ratings. It's down an alley..."
Freya Thomas
"Amazing food, great service and great prices !!Traditional Italian, highly recommend it !!We'll be back :) !!Oh, and..."
Altenator27
"Visited Friday last with 4 in our group and as was expected had a bit of a wait. Once we were seated, we had a lovely experience with staff who were..."
Anthony K
"Was kinda ashamed I hadn't even heard of this joint despite loving and frequenting old school Melbourne haunts like Pellegrini's for years and years...."
Stunsail
"Value for money.  Simple food and good service.  A bit rushed.  Very olde-school and good atmosphere.  Been there forever and we love the place...."
Mndrdg
"This has been in my top ten list of Melbourne restaurants for a long time. It's where I go in the CBD when I don't want to think, and I know exactly..."
Katchya
"Well.... I've been coming to this place for a long time now and just returned recently for another no frills fan fare feed... as I enter the upstairs..."
Pippo
"Great find close to home for a quick no frills dinner, the spaghetti marinara was great with plenty of seafood included.  Chicken parmigiana was..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Modest Italian place. A well made selection of pastas and other Italian delicacies. Staff are very friendly and competent. You don't need to go to..."
FionaC
"The story goes that, many years ago, the Waiters Club Restaurant was a small, no frills hole in the wall restaurant where Melbourne waiters used..."
The New Fave
"This is a great place to catch a quick meal before going to the theatre or a concert.  Always fast and efficient service and the pasta is really..."
Penny B
"I've been dining at The Waiters for a very long time. It's consistently good on every level. Good value, good service and really good food. Last..."
David Dann
"Ordered the gnocchi and it was out of this world and so was the tiramisu... Garlic bread was nothing amazing just very plain white bread... I will..."
Christina Platz
"service was fast and efficient ... food was hit and miss ... 5 of us had garlic bread for starters ... we ordered pasta marinara, tortellini, veal..."
David Weng Yew Wong
"Without a doubt the best pasta in the city. Not the place to go for a fine dining experience. But if you want delicious Italian food that's well..."
Gemma G
"Well done all at the newly revamped Waiters Restaurant. I have been eating at this place for over 30 years, it is a tradition in our family. I took..."
Sue M Roll
"Perfectly satisfactory Italian fare. This is a Melbourne institution, mostly I suspect because of nostalgia and late night food. I had a spaghetti..."
Joel Aarons
"The Waiters Restaurant had been recommended to us by our overseas visitors. (To be honest we didn't know it existed) We were a little hesitant when..."
Alice Ferro
"Ok. So I visited the waiters tonight- an old time favourite and to My surprise it's been slightly renovated and reinvigorated. Same vibe same style..."
Nat
"This is a secret I almost don't want to share. It's a little hard to find from the street you have to go up what look like backstairs to the first..."
Simon
"Visited first time about a decade ago and it's still the same. Always order the garlic bread and tortellini alla crema. Right in the middle of the..."
Dixon
"Went there for the first time in almost 20 years (been eating in London most of this time)! I'm not sure it's changed at all, except it's now legally..."
FoodieSteve
"We dined at The Waiter's Restaurant because it was highly recommended. We wanted to go somewhere that would line our stomachs before late night..."
Hungry Cro Foodie
" I love Waiter's Club so much that if I could marry a restaurant, I would be well and truly off the market. See you there in..."
Melbourne Patron
"The Waiters Club is one of those Melbourne institutions that apparently never changes. I had been meaning to try it out for about two years, when my..."
Expensive Delicious Habit.
"A no frills restaurant that let's the food do the talking. No menus, which for the visually impaired is really frustrating but the waitress was..."
Liv Nix
"I had the Pappardelle Al Polo aka creamy chicken mushroom pasta along with the special, lamb shanks. The pasta was great but the lamb shanks were..."
Ozzy Dcunha
"It’s a quirky little restaurant in the CBD - 20 Meyers Plc. There are 2 sittings for lunch. 12pm and 1pm. The service is very efficient especially..."
Thomas Reeh
"An absolute hidden gem that needs to be discovered by everyone. Delicious, large servings at affordable prices. Homely, buzzing, warm. be back many,..."
Amanda Sim
"I had never been here before and it was such a treat! Fresh, authentic pasta and it was absolutely delicious. Served quickly, staff attentive and not..."
Emily Crowley
"The wine glasses were in cups but otherwise a nice cosy place with great..."
Bryan Terliatan
Cafe Corretto
77/100 (2130 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Meatballs
Bolognese
Carbonara
Beef
Bruschette
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best food and best service... will be back for sure!!! Maggie thank you for the best dining experience... she's the..."
Kshama Mahajan
"Pizza could do with a tiny bit more sauce on the base but other then that the place is great, customer service is good and you can relax and eat your..."
Adiidas Holland
"The food has always been of the highest quality, extremely generous serves, (the entree size is plenty for me, and I’m a good eater) the service..."
John Tierney
"The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were really friendly. We had pizza and pasta and it was so tasty. Highly..."
Kate Di Giglio
"Great food. Good service and friendly staff. Please visit if you are going to..."
Steve Christie
"Had a very enjoyable and delicious meal on Sunday night .The service was excellent. Vincent our waiter was very professional and friendly..."
Michael Hughes
"I loved this place 20 years ago and today i love them still. The same taste of pizza Paesana brought back many..."
Sharon Yip
"My daughter and I were visiting Melbourne for an extended weekend and wandered up Lygon St for some pasta. I was going to have veal parmigiana but..."
Karen Clarkson
"Great traditional food, friendly staff. Pizza was..."
Julie Dale
"My daughter and I passed through yesterday seeking shade from the crazy heat, a meal and chilled wine. Our waitress was lovely, very friendly and..."
Sylvia Mirabile
"By pure chance we chose this place, mostly because it would easily seat 7 of us at 7pm at night whereas we’d walked passed a few places that had..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Tasty for a quick meal!! Pasta was pretty good. Decor is also not my style but still quite..."
Vivien 🍓🍙
"Cafe Corretto's an old staple. I've had at least 10 differents items here and they're all great!The Scuderia Ferrari memorabilia is just a fun..."
Carlos Humphrey
"My favourite seafood fettuccine in Melbourne. Reasonably priced and good portions, great for a quick dinner or catch up with family. Pizzas here..."
Lisa
"One of the cheaper Italian places on Lygon that I have been going to for over 10 years. Flashy Ferrari themed decor and good sized portions of pastas..."
Crabapples For Lunch
"One of the busies spots in Lygon st. We ordered two small pizzas, margarita and tropical. The ham top on are so generous. We also had a..."
Qianyi Lillian Li
"A nice Italian place that serves up hearty meal! The ambience is cozy and the service is fast and friendly. I ordered the Corretto special pizza and..."
Adi Marco Tobie
"One of my favourites on Lygon Street for hearty Italian fare. The mixed pasta is great for sharing if you can’t decide on one pasta. The cardinale..."
Bopnbeep
"This is my friend’s favorite restaurant in Lygon Street. I ordered salmon pasta which taste great,creamy and full of flavor.my friend still go for..."
Rinny Wang
"Great, simple Italian restaurant. Been there since my uni days and their food quality been quite consistent. Their salmon pasta is my favourite and..."
Y Foodie
"Had an excellent experience at this authentic Italian restaurant. Ordered the Fettuccine Marinara and it was heavenly! Great prompt service as..."
Antonila Eglosios
"Reviewing it for what it is which is a very well priced and cheerful Italian joint in Carlton. The Corretto Special is the pizza of choice.....tasty..."
Wedders
"Café Corretto is well and truly a Melbournian institution. The first Saturday of each month, me and some friends come and dine amidst this wondrous..."
Petros Ketsakidis
"Went with a group of 20 people, ordered the salmone pasta entree size. It was very tasty and salmon was fresh! I tried my friends bococinni pizza and..."
Sylv
"I went here this afternoon for a lunch with my sister after wandering around the Carlton Italian Festa. The place wasn't too crowded. I noticed that..."
Perseus Jackson
"Have eaten here a few times now and enjoy it so much. The pasta is cooked well, sauce is well seasoned and sevice is friendly. The pizza is also..."
ThatGirlAlice
"One of my favourite Italian restaurants in Lygon street.They have the great steaks that come out on a hot sizzling plate.Pizzas and pastas..."
Melbourneats
"I am a regular visitor here. Had dinners with my lover, my parents and friends many times here. Food is great, service is great, and this warm, sweet..."
Spear
"Wonderful place that never disappoints.Kailee Hallam and I come here every few months purely to order our favourite pasta, a tortellini..."
Renae Kleef
"Best Italian restaurant I've ever been too. Have been coming here for years and have never had a disappointing meal. Always have the garlic focaccia..."
Kailee Hallam
"Great Italian place with lots of Ferrari memorabilia. The mixed pasta is a great deal for two people with a selection of three different pastas. The..."
Chris Armstrong
"We've been going here since we were kids and the food has always been amazing it's never changed. You don't go here for the service, but you can't..."
Britt And Shane
"Probably one of my favourite Italian places on Lygon Street, they have such a wide variety with vegetarian options as well! I took my mum hear for..."
Sanj Tanya
"My favourite restaurant in Melb! I have been coming here since I was young with my family and still continue to choose Corettos for most going out..."
CK
"Cafe Corretto has been one of my fav Italian restaurant in Melbourne. The pasta there are just too good to resist. Strongly recommend spaghetti with..."
Gwendolyn Huang
"Nice Marinara Risotto, definitely will come again! Really creamy and tasty!! 🍝 😋😋 Better with cheese powder~!!..."
Fullmoon
"Love the pizza and pasta here. Just tradition pizza with spaghetti bolognese but I was really impressed by this restaurant. The sauce really boost..."
Ruby Nguyen
"this place has been one of the favourites amongst my friends and i to dine in a group with as they have a wide range of choices to choose from. my..."
Foodie Panda
"Had the alla tuna (with linguine) and the Irish coffee. The noodle is great, with fresh sauce, chewy linguine, not overboiled or overly soft. The..."
VodkaO_ZS
"Have been here three times now and every time has been so yummy! We've had pizza, pasta and bruschetta... and don't forget the generously priced..."
Lauren Thayer
"the best Italian restaurant i've been, the garlic breads, pizza and passta, they are just perfect, taste just right! will come back for sure...."
Cherry Chen
"Had a mexican steak and mushrook steak. Good serving size 400g enough and very filling. I must say this place is known for its mushroom steak and i..."
Andrew
"Not the fastest service but that gave us time to take a deep breath, slow down, relax and take in the Italian racing car atmosphere. Complete rock..."
JeannetN
"Love me a Correttos Pizza! Hubby and I still come here regularly as we love the pizza and pasta. The Capricosa is so good! I have also had the pasta..."
Alexia Kara
"My families favourite pizza place EVEEEER growing up..... has finally begun to go down hill. When I was younger the corretos capriciosa would have..."
T
"There is plenty of choice for Italian cuisine in Lygon Street, but this cafe is one of my favourites . I have been here numerous times dining with..."
Andrew T
"A special place with Ferrari decorations, looks so special, it's definitely a reastaurant I'd like to recommend to others. Pizzas and pastas are..."
FoodieCCC
"Sunday afternoons are a treat for Yvonne and I. We  regularly take in a movie at Nova and then adjourn to Cafe Corretto for a late lunch /..."
Ron Brown
"Had their focaccia prosciutto and risotto marinara tonight, and I gotta say it blew my mind. Pizza crust is thin and crispy, very delicious, best..."
Kimberlly Ng
"Wow, this restaurant has it all, great food, excellent, polite, friendly & efficient uniformed staff, fantastic décor (a cameraman's dream..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"This amazing bunch of chefs have absolutely made my day!In addition to the outstanding food we enjoyed at this Italian Restaurant, the..."
Sakina Chappalwala
"Friendly staff. Great food. Good atmosphere and heaters during the winter so outside dining is enjoyable. The staff are always friendly and pleasant...."
Shane
"This has to be one of my favourite restaurants on Lygon St. It's not the flashiest or most expensive but it has a certain charm that keeps me coming..."
Troy Mortleman
"Today we all shared the Pasta platter and garlic bread. Both tasted great. Especially the carbonara. Service was average. Waitresses didn't have a..."
Antoniette
"In our top three of favourite pizzas in Melbourne, and we've compared dozens. Really tasty, light base. Perfect spot for a hot melbourne summer..."
Facebook User
"I usually have various kind of pasta in this restaurant. A rival of next door restaurant. And can be very crowded on weekend. Popular with local and..."
Kimky
"Best pizza on Lygon street. The 'zucca' pizza is one of the tastiest things I've ever eaten to be quite frank - however the timeliness of food..."
Emma
"My place to go for generous-portion pasta on Lygon. Dishes have satisfying proportion and of relatively lower prices compared to the surrounding...."
Aki
"So I just had a main of Quattro Formagi Ravioli Pasta. It tasted great, everything was delicious. But the portion I give it a 2/5 not as filling as..."
Tom
"All is not lost with a chicken Parmesan. Granted, the meat sauce took away some from what I would prefer, but it was still good, because I cleaned..."
Brian
"Great pizza and pasta. We have eaten here on quite a few occasions and keep coming back (and not just because my hubby loves f1). The food is..."
Andrea June Osborne
"had a really nice pizza here for lunch, thin base and lots of toppings. would recommend it. happily pop back in next time I'm on lygon..."
Andre Medina
"The spag bol with meatballs and seafood risotto were yummy and fresh. It was nice to see the two owners treated their staff nicely. Let us face it....."
Natasha M
"We walked Lygon St and chose Cafe Coretto because of the authentic woodfire pizzas. They did not..."
Mel D
"Really nice food and vibes! We had dinner outdoors on a Tuesday night, and we spent a really nice time. They have a wide variety of pizzas and..."
Karen González
"Very nice menu, very nice taste.. value for..."
Shruti Kohli
"Have been coming to Cafe Corretto for years now, as the food and Service never seize to amaze. Thus if you are into Good Food and Fast Cars, this is..."
Frank T
Spaghetti Tree
76/100 (2526 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Carbonara
Salad
Tortellini
Duck
Tortelloni
Calamari
Cannelloni
Risotto
Calamares
Lamb
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Fish
Prawns
Fish & chips
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Bolognese
Lasagne
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"For appetizer, we tried the bruschetta. it's yum, so fresh. the bread was perfect. not too crispy. nor soggy. For main, I ordered Penne Alfredo and..."
Hungry Hippo
"The food was pretty decent. We got two appetisers, a trio of dips and a calamari fritti, both were excellent. I ordered the special pasta linguini..."
Braden Hunt
"What a blast from my past coming here after many years of dining elsewhere. It has to have been in the late 70’s that I first came here and really..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"We hadn’t visited this place in ages and were pleasantly surprised at our meals as well as the service. I got the Linguine Puttanesca for main and..."
In A Food Mood
"I was very happy with the food and service My daughter is vegetarian so asked for the parmesan cheese to be omitted and it was no problem for..."
Cheese
"Went here on the weekend & were greeted by friendly stuff. Our waiter that night was really nice & helpful! I got the fettuccine carbonara & garlic..."
Eating With Ebony
"Went to dinner with a friend before the theater. Service was great and quick, first question asked by staff was 'are you attending the theater..."
Debbie S Parker
"Tried here for the first time with family and absolutely loved it! Atmosphere is great vintage movie star feel with an elderly man playing a..."
Nicole765
"Very convenient location with good ambience. Food is not something u feel WOW about. We ordered potato wedges with some pesto gnocchi which turned..."
Bhagyaramolia
"Exceptional service and food. Catering for those in a hurry heading to the Theatre or movies or those just lingering longer. In and out in 45..."
Brendan Cunningham
"Perfect place if you’re off to the theatre. They were able to give us plenty of options that would come out quickly before a show! I ordered the..."
Theknifeandforktalk
"I am surprised by the mixed reviews of this place. I had a take away fettuccine matriciana, the service was great and handled my dietry requirements..."
Katherine Scott
"AMAZING. Unbelievable spaghetti. The best spaghetti bolognese i have ever had. The service is great and always a good atmosphere. 5/5 for me. This..."
Dyl
"My partner loves the Spaghetti Tree, he always gets the same dish. I on the other hand have tried a few different dishes and i have to say the meals..."
Erin Helstroom
"Not sure what is going on with all the shitty reviews..... this place was absolutely lovely. Service was great, food was AWESOME and prices were..."
Tania Mc
"Ordered the Veal Saltimbocca and my mother ordered Alberto Chicken. Without doubt one of the best meals I've ever tasted. Veal was tender, plenty of..."
Kiara Pocock
"This restaurant was recommended by a coworker. The place looked very intimate from the outside, but when you step in the place is grand. I was quite..."
Goldentongue
"Went here for dinner tonight, I had the blackstrap steak and veggies, omg it was beautiful. The staff where outstanding, the manager even gave..."
Kym
"It was New Years so very busy but the service was friendly, personable and quick. We had 5 kids so this place was perfect. Everyone said they enjoyed..."
Kerrie Smith
"Impeccable service and delicious meals.We often go there before a show and have tried many of the wonderful dishes. Never had a bad meal...."
Emilly
"How fantastic restaurant!!!!!there have many great spaghetti bolognaise!!!!!❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋💋💋💋I will come to this restaurant..."
AManda Chen
"Have been to this place a few times now and the food is always amazing. The staff are also very good. Gnocchi with pesto tonight. Highly recommend..."
Dan
"A very popular place for the theatre-goers so this place is always busy. I've eaten here several times and always receive friendly service and..."
Brianna
"Admittedly we were a walk in on a Saturday night - we were told we'd have to wait 15 minutes for a table so we asked if we could sit at the bar and..."
Elletee
"Went here a while back, stopping in hungry for lunch. The interior is beautiful and it engulfs you, making you feel like the melbourne streets are..."
Foodies.and.Coe
"This place smells amazing from the outside and the ambiance and atmosphere is very charming. The customer service was really respectful and kind. The..."
Paul Vourloumis
"We had a school reunion today at the Spaghetti Tree & we had the best day! The staff were just fantastic,  the food was lovely & the ambience was..."
Kathy Ebert
"The fact that people have provided reviews which speak to the high quality of food and service of this restaurant yet provided a ranking of less then..."
Luke Dudzik
"Very satisfied! Organised a corporate lunch here for 30+ people and the food, service and restaurant were impeccable. Staff were very accommodating..."
Alex
"J ordered Linguini with Meatballs @ $19.50. The meatballs were succulent and tender, not those dry and MSG-filled ones at IKEA. The linguini were..."
Lydiapebbles
"Food is fine...service is very questionable. If I were the owner, I would rethink hiring the current..."
Cookie84
"Great everything!. The veal saltimbocca was deliciously out of this world as was the home made tiramisu! The staff were excellent - very impressed..."
Foodie
"Good food. Good service and fast. Would eat here again next time I visit..."
J
"We ordered the spaghetti and gnocchi with the napolitana sauce. Yummy! The food was great, service was good too although it was made ever better by..."
Roger Ramjet
"Quick, Easy and Reasonably. We went to Spaghetti Tree at the last minute with no booking. Despite it being very busy we were quickly found a table..."
FoodGloriousFood
"Old school. This reminds me of dining out in the 80's. nothing flash. I like the daggy decor and retro menu.... Old skool spag Bol with no..."
Moov
"We'll be back!. Had a lovely meal tonight. We had the Gnocchi Ciocara & Fetticini Marinara for mains and Tiramisu & Sticky date pudding for dessert...."
Kezza
"Perfection - loved the Spaghetti Marinara - fresh tomato flavor and garlic - generous serving of seafood throughout ... Spaghetti was just..."
Eton's Mess
"I thought this place had a great atmosphere, this plays a big part in dining out the food was fresh ,clean, well presented and and with a true..."
Mitch
"The atmosphere, food, service and everything in between at Spaghetti Tree was sublime. One of the loveliest restaurants I have been too. Each of the..."
Shakira93
"Came here for lunch, food was tasty and portions were good. The decor was amazing: Some describe is at quite kitch, however it reminds me of classic..."
Andrew R Buchel
"Solid, honest old school pasta. Just like Nonna used to make! I know a lot of reviews have bagged the decor, but I like the fact it's so old school...."
Hungry Dude
"Spaghetti Tree is a slightly quirky Italian restaurant filled with knick knacks, photos and other bits 'n pieces to give the place a really..."
Robert Falloon
"it was a late night after seeing candle light show at Fed square, that show was awesome. after that we weren’t so hungry but wanna have a drink, we..."
Lee Yu Xuan
"It’s a nice experience having dinner here. The restaurant looks so nice with the vintage portrait displays and the live music. Cool venue,..."
Swarna Bhumireddy
"It was an amazing experience having dinner at this place. The waiters were very accommodating and friendly. The hot chocolate with marshmallow is..."
Arpit Srivastava
"Such a cool restaurant! Very unique, loved the vintage feel. The pasta was quite average but delicious nonetheless. Staff were friendly and..."
Jasmine Bancan
"Lovely restaurant. My friend was craving for some pasta and was recommended this by Google maps 😂. The pasta was amazing. We almost had seconds...."
Thaddaeus Kwok
Il Pom Italian
75/100 (1568 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Carbonara
Salad
Prosciutto
Calamari
Prawn Salad
Risotto
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Prawns
Tiramisu
Bolognese
Lasagne
Pasta
Sit down
Pizza
Mediterranean
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We visited today due to it being in the entertainment book and we were able to sit outside in the lovely sunshine. They serve the sort of food that..."
Good Food Good Mood
"We have been here before and know the pizzas are nice... but today we had a main meal - Steak. I had Pizza which was great, my husband had eye..."
Andrea
"My rating isn't based on this place being the gastronomic centre of the universe or a wannabe 'foodie' review. Rather based on relative price and..."
Sam
"What on earth could see me, my sister, and nephew, strolling the streets of the city, all of us so far from home?. Why… much like Dorothy, we..."
Smikg Needs Coffee
"Went here last night as it is conveniently located in Federation Square. Staff were friendly and helpful and the layout was quite..."
St!nger
"Had a nice staff function here yesterday. I had the lamb shank with polenta. Was a nice dish. Also had tiramisu for dessert which was very good too...."
Brunos Food Safari
"Great stop on a sunny day. Was worried it was a little expensive but was worth it. Pizza was fresh and delicious. The crust authentic and divine...."
Comfy Chairs
"Highly recommend the salami pizza or the linguine. Both were delicious and great portion of seafood in the pasta. Great little Italian restaurant in..."
Louise Elia
"A great spot for a quick bite. The pizza here is one of the best quality pizza's I have had in a long time (yes I eat other things besides burgers)...."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Located at Feb square, a great spot on weekends to view various festivities. Food is served really fast. Great pizza. Starters were nice..."
DamoForce Food
"Met my friends in the city for a dinner and drinks. We gave il pom a go. Glad we did. Great pizza. Starters were nice and the cocktail above..."
Lauren Pinch
"Italian at it's finest in the cbd. We loved to pizzas, very tasty and light. Everyone loves cocktails and they do them well! And the tiramisu..."
Nicole
"Dinner tonight was good Not spectacular. I did order the polenta fries and got the chips instead so that was disappointing. gnocchi was ok...."
Rebecca Kleeberg
"The vego pizza is surprisingly very tasty and huge.Located at Feb square, a great spot on weekends to view various festivities. Food is..."
VegoLover
"A very convenient location at Federation Square. I came here on a windy day and the inside was warm and comfortable. Service was nice and efficient...."
MF
"Our service was wonderful. Entrees we choose were very tasty and enjoyed by all four of us bruschetta was fresh, we had ricotta dumplings and a,..."
Edwina Deledio
"Popped in for lunch today after going to the Ian Potter. The service was really impresses right from the start. The food came quickly and was really..."
Simon
"We have been here a couple of times before going to watch the rugby. Parking available at fed square makes this restaurant easy to access in the..."
Shelley1
"Friendly service, pretty good food and a home made tiramisu to die for, in fact the best I have ever had. Reasonably priced. If you go between 4 and..."
Jane Russell
"Great food, service was brilliant and no waiting. Very friendly staff. Will definitely come back. The ambiance was great sitting outside. ..."
Ian Osborne
"Our second visit here and it was as great as the first visit. Fantastic service, beautiful food, overall a very enjoyable lunch. Wouldn't hesitate to..."
Glenda Collins
"Il Pomodoro is known as classic little Italy in the heart of Federation Square. Before 2015 not many people liked it as it was known for bad service..."
Katherine Chiu
"Reasonable but not amazing service (nothing to complain about but nothing to rave about either)Food was tasty and well cooked, again no raving...."
Hilarey Barton
"i came here on saturday night with my family. we couldnt find anything else around the area that wasnt fully booked so we settled with il pom,..."
Sophie Lang
"OK so you're in Fed Square and this may not be the most quaint or authentic Italian restaurant But: the food is good/ service relaxed and you can't..."
Flavietta
"The lady boss walked by and asked who gave the seats to us. Before we could say anything or order our food, she told out menus away from us! I was..."
Lydiapebbles
"Ok service, a little slow at times but mostly good. Reasonably good prices. Fantastic food and quite a varied menu with some classics (such..."
Kelly Hoinville
"What with Fascinating varied Décor, Great Food & Service Provision - iL Pom has it all - except it's Lasagne. Myself & a close friend visited for..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"Love this place! One of my favourites in Melbourne... Pizzas highly recommended. Will be back..."
James
"Great authentic Italian cuisine. Really good quality and tasty Italian food. We have been when its busy and when its quiet and the staff were always..."
PaulineMary
"Lovett Kids Love It Here. I've been here many times on busy nights & have loved it but before today, I wouldn't have recommended bringing the family...."
Lovettarmadale
"Great restaurant. We recently tried this restaurant and the food and service were great. We went on a Monday. They were doing a brisk trade. Service..."
Rob
"Good pizza. We stopped in for a light lunch before visiting the NGV on Sunday and shared a very nice pizza topped with good quality ingredients,..."
Gmc20011
"Lovely wait staff.. Delicious pizza & the best chocolate pudding.. Nice place to grab a bite.. Will come..."
Landslide
"Very nice pizza. Enjoyed the pizza and view over Fed Square at night. Pretty expensive but that's due to the location. Would..."
Tastebuds
"Had lunch here today. Great pizza and friendly service. Frantically busy but cool vibe with fun music. We will be..."
Enzo
"Lunching. Guys, youve gotta give these gals a go. $19 meal and wine with really friendly service. Whats not ta love. I give them..."
Hector
"Friendly staff, good food. We went for an early dinner on Tuesday night and were not disappointed. We didn't have a booking but were given a nice..."
Joos
"Very nice. Even thought I only had a light bite here, and not a full meal, I can say that the Chips were a perfect mix of crunchy and soft, and that..."
Christopher Alex Pavlidis Garkinis
"Yumo!. Stumbled across the place for dinner, turned out it was the first day of the new menu with a new chef. I couldn't fault the place modern..."
Simon Boogert
"Pizza mains and dessert are really good,good selection of wines and beers,the waitress are beautiful and smiling! I had a wonderful..."
Diego
"Went here for lunch yesterday. Friendly, prompt service and good food. Had the spinaci salad and fungi pizza. I have been twice now, and enjoyed it..."
Dom87
"Good service, very good pizza!!!! Nothing to complain about..."
Rachel Johnson
"Surprisingly good. Loved it. My partner and I had an early dinner here on a Monday evening. Prompt and personable service, nice looking menu and..."
DukeW
"Good for a meal before a show!. Ive been here twice now, both times I found the food to be fairly average for an Italian restaurant. Pasta is cooked..."
Steven English
"Oh wow! I had the most tasty pasta two weeks ago! One girl from the staff, Valeria, very polite and friendly, recommended me the special and it was..."
Pedro Rodriguez N
"Friendly and smiling staff. Menu is in Italian but don't be afraid to ask. Great food at a reasonable price considering its in CBD. Nice imported..."
ジェイソンJason
"Lovely staff with Italian accents. Ate there twice just to taste the pizza again! Gorgeous crust. Fantastic way to end a day, sitting in the golden..."
Lynlee Sloper
"Love love love the food and drinks here. Carbonara is sooo good. I know only a hand full of places that can make a good traditional Carbonara and..."
Aishwarya V
"We had an amazing anniversary dinner here. Tasty food and incredible deserts. Interior is nice..."
Acidinka Izyuminka
"Nice for Italian food . Very close to Australian open venue..."
sumit Saurabh
"Very yummy. Varied menu sure to get your taste buds talking...."
Rodney Carter