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Il Cantuccio
90/100 (2812 ratings)
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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
Grossi Florentino
88/100 (2477 ratings)
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"A fabulous dining experience from beginning to end. We arrived early and had a drink at Ombré Salumi next door where the staff then personally..."
Louise Malizia
"Just dinned Upstairs and what a meal We had the 6 course menu. The food was amazing. The service was awesome and the staff had excellent knowledge..."
Michael Lumley
"Absolutely devine. The food was fantastic and the staff were exceptional. Do yourself a favour and get the Taglierini prawns zucchini. Our waiter was..."
Linda Vella
"Definitely the best Italian in Melbourne. The three pasta dishes we had where fantastic, could not fault. The rest of the meal was superb..."
Sergio Paglialonga
"We had an exceptional gastronomic experience in the dining room. Exquisitely presented delicacies as well as beautiful food from the al a carte..."
Gail Jenkins
"Dinner last night with my beautiful wife. Outstanding service so a big thank you to all the staff! Amazing food 10/10 for the chef the Venison was to..."
Todd Shone
"Been here several times over the years, with my wife. Grossi has never failed even once! From their service to the food and wine, nothing could be..."
Ash Jayasinha
"Perfect late afternoon lunch. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu options, specials and wine choices. Meals were the perfect..."
Narelle Kearney
"This is a must visit for me on any trip to Paris in Melbourne even though it's for Italian food and coffee. Not just any Italian food and coffee,..."
Rohan Squingle
"For my partner, Ruth and me this is an experience which comes rarely. We enjoyed every aspect of the experience, which for us as we journey with..."
Peter Whitefield
"Fabulous food, great service very nice decor but noisy. Not a deal breaker but it does need some acoustic dampening. I did eat at the grill..."
Mark Houston
"Awesome dinner. Degustation menu with matching premium wines. Personal appointed staff from beginning to..."
Murray O'Dea
"Known as one of Melbourne’s finer Italian restaurants, we were super excited to see what the hype was about.Upon arriving at at booking..."
Tony
"Yes I ate more than just their amazing desserts. From the ambience to the polite staff this place is not your ordinary dining experience...."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Hailed as a fine dining institution in Melbourne, we were more than excited to dine here. We got the 6pm reservation and was ushered in upstairs...."
Vi Dang
"Beautiful setting with very attentive service. The food comes out quickly and the flavours are for the most part good (just the whitlof is a tad..."
Dumba
"Well we ventured to the formal dining upstairs at this Melbourne tradition and all I can say is WOW!We decided in for a Penny in for a..."
Chris Kilpatrick
"This was a real 'Wow!' experience. The food was perfect. Literally perfect. Tasty, creative and exquisitely presented. The waiters were entertaining..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"At a place like this, you predict fine service. It was formal, Italian, considered and professional. From the little stools to rest your bag, to the..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"I’ve been walking past this place for years wanting to try it and finally decided to go for my partner’s birthday. We chose the Gran Tour menu..."
Chau Nguyen Evans
"Haven't been back to Grossi for years and we wondered why we waited so long to return.  Room has a lovely feel, waiters were attentive, some a bit..."
Melbourne Foodie
"There is a reason this place is one of the many food icons in Melbourne.Along with mulitiple glasses of wine it was a treat.We..."
Split The Bill
"Been to all three shops here...and it’s all good!!! Really a great place that keeps things simple and tasty! Very similar to Takumi Japanese..."
Great Restaurant Mentions
"I’ve always wanted to go to Florentino Upstairs. It’s an icon in Melbourne. I was surprised by the decor; it’s much more subdued than I..."
Honeylishuss
"Amazing experience. I’ve booked this place for my partner birthday. From the moment we set into the restaurant everything was on point. Friendly..."
Dublinese
"Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. We walked to the top of the stairs to be surprisingly greeted by Guy Grossi. He was relaxed and friendly. He kindly..."
Rita
"MFWF express lunch - Highly recommended!! The service are way above expectations (even better than some of the high end elite restaurants I’ve been..."
~Happy Neko~
"Upstairs serves spectacular food, lovely service, and a lovely environment. We often visit for special occasions and Grossi never..."
Graham Connolly
"Booked for a special occasion and we were treated quite specially. Hats off to the waiters, very professional and they know exactly what is in their..."
Prithvijit Roy
"We expected to be blown away with Gross Upstairs but were somewhat underwhelmed. The food was delicious, the service was perfect however we felt it..."
Charlie And Ko Reviews
"You absolutely can’t beat Grossi upstairs for service l, amazing food and the kind of lunch you want to settle in for until the early evening - or..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Very different, great food, very traditional yet very creative, definitely on the more expensive side for what it is.Worth the experience,..."
Dave B.
"Delicious Italian food and very traditional. Loved that they gave us a goody bag with pasta and sauce after dinner. In terms of atmosphere it was a..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Cannot be beaten one of Melbourne all time greats, wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful atmosphere 5/5 a dining experience we definitely..."
WePreferEatingOut
"Grossi upstairs is one of the finest in Melbourne. And possibly one of the original finest. The story about how it all started is quite interesting,..."
KnowingMelbourne
"What can I say? If I could, I would give this place 10/5. It was seriously that amazing. But perhaps I am getting ahead of myself. This is how fine..."
The Domestic Traveller
"Service was flawless- rare find of perfectly balanced silver spoon service with friendliness in Melbourne 10/10Sommelier knowledge and..."
Lily Fullgrabe
"We have been here 3 times and enjoyed the experience each time. The egg ravioli is amazing and the cheese platter is a thing of beauty! The service..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Last week, Gastrology joined  Grana Padano representative, Elisabetta Serraiotto in sampling rich, aged Italian cheese at Grossi Florentino where..."
Gastrology
"Went to Grossi Florentino at the end of February for dinner to celebrate my bday.My partner mentioned was my bday so when we arrived was a card..."
Cindire Do
"One of the top notch, chef hatted and award winning Italian premium restaurant in Melbourne city. Absolutely loved every single dish I ordered,..."
J88
"My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Grossi Florentino Upstairs. Pro- superb service. All staff were exceptional. Attuned..."
Foodaholic
"Warm and cosy ambience, good service and amazing food! We were on a set menu , Ink squid Risotto was great and lamb was cooked to perfection! Will be..."
Food Affair
"This is my second time at Grossi Florentino upstairs. The service was great although the food took a while to arrive. We had the lunch menu..."
Mizpiggy
"Dinner with friends at Grossi Florentino last night. You don't get to be a Melbourne dining institution without doing alot of things right. The word..."
Dave Ansett
"This restaurant is a Melbourne location that is special for so many people.Being inside this place is like being in an Italian high class dining..."
Christopher & Marian
"Having dined at the Grill a few times I finally managed to get a table at Florentino Upstairs, the fine dining experience from Guy Grossi. After..."
Aussie Meets World
"Our experience at Grossi Florentino was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we ascended the staircase we were treated like absolute..."
Schnitzel Von Krumm
"Always a delightful experience in dining, with traditional cuisine accompanied by a wide selction of aperitifs and wines, and inconspicuous but..."
Stephen Harrison
"After years of meaning to visit Florentino Upstairs, my wife and I finally took the opportunity on a day off work and we headed in for the Veloce..."
Tim Keong
"What an amazing restaurant! Came here for my 23rd birthday and was blown away with the quality of service and food. We were immediately greeted at..."
Nick Rogers
"Upstairs is the fine dining area, versus the more casual grill downstairs.  Lovely dining room, impeccable service, and lots of "extras" through..."
The Napoli Alert
"Really enjoyed our dinner last night. We had the 5 course Gran Tour, and loved it. Service impeccable, atmosphere lovely, and the food was top..."
RoxyMaxwell
"Had an amazing 5 course set menu dinner- each dish was amazing- Guy Grossi is one of Melbourne's premiere master chefs. The wine suggested to us..."
Christian Clarke
"Wow! I have never received such amazing service. I have many diary requirements which the staff catered to without a fuss. They completely modified..."
Ashleigh
"One of my absolute favourite restaurants to go to in Melbourne. The service is always impeccable, the staff make you feel very special. The food is..."
Gemma
"I would give 5 stars for venue and service, chef Guy Rossi was so sweet and kind. We even had little gift to bring home. Food was underwhelming, I..."
TT
"Absolutely beautiful meal and wonderful service. Can't believe it's taken so long to try it! Will definitely be back for more of that tortellini! ..."
Hummus
"I mean to visit this renowned two hatted restaurant since three years ago and eventually could have a lunch there last Monday. When we walked..."
Ronnielui2003
"Exceptional service and a delicious menu. We enjoyed the 5 course tasting menu that was tasty, interesting and perfectly balanced. Cannot wait to..."
Stu Harvey
"Do: the a la carte so you can pick your own. Favourites are always the steak, the duck, pasta with liver, the risotto, the chocolate soufflé and to..."
David Food Leasing
"This place was fantastic. The service was exceptional and the food was even better. The wait staff were extremely knowledgable and seem..."
Claudia L
"One of the nicest fine dining experiences we've had in Melbourne. A class atmosphere with genuine and unpretentious service. Perfect for a date night..."
RyRy
"Perfect in every way.Setting, food, wine.I have been to many high-end restaurants over the years and this was as good if not better than..."
Richard
"Old charm Italian in a stunning setting Service is as good as it gets, wine service is beautifully Italian that gets really personal, a..."
Adam Smogurzewski
"We were at Grossi Florentino Upstairs last night with one of my close friend. First things first: Service and waiters were such gentlemen so..."
Sertac Tanriverdi
"After visiting Grossi Florentino Upstairs it is hard to find anything that can compete with the standard of food and service, I will always find any..."
Monique Alexandra Maclean
"I have been to Grossi florentino at least 30 times, not counting all the times I have been to both of the downstairs restaurants. Every time I..."
Nicole P
"Went for a special occasion, divine. Every dish was perfect. We had several additional tasting dishes given to us as part of the service...all..."
Peter Farrant
"Fist five star on zomato. Went for the truffle festival. Oh my goodness. One word. Truffle. Then. Heaven. Each dishes are well doing. Will come back..."
I_M_M_ND_
"Lovely lovely place. Supernice atmosphere, outstanding service and good food. Only downside... you've got to pay for it all ;) You get 3 courses for..."
I. D.
"Ox tongue pastrami and the honey ice cream were worth the trip to this establishment alone but the ambiance, stunning artworks and beautiful..."
Innafatkid
"Guy is a master at fine dining. This is a totally awesome place for a special occasion. Place looks like a museum and food is as good as anywhere in..."
Shane Lucas
"I had dinner here about 12 months ago and came away from that night thinking this place was one of the best 3 or 4 in Victoria.Was there again just..."
Richard
"Magic at every turnThere is nothing bad I can say about the experience we had hereWe came for Dessert. Not only were our desserts..."
Stuart Widdison
"2 visits in last month. This place has faltered in recent years but the swagger is back. Polished floor staff and Guy Grossi working the floor again..."
Uroldoc
"Had a lovely night here with friends. Beautiful setting and lovely food and wine. The prices are a bit high but this is to be expected for this..."
Pari Yass
"Anniversary dinner. Wanted to impress the new girlfriend and so I chose a place that I hoped would match the occasion and it definitely didn't..."
Yahya_eid
"Amazing food and simply flawless service!! The little bag chair is such a nice touch. Can't wait to come back. Thanks to the team at Grossi :)..."
Foodtingtons
"My husband & I had a lovely long lunch today, trusting our sommelier Joe to match the wines for us. It amounted to a thoroughly enjoyable dining..."
Joy
"There is a very good reason Grossi Florentino is called an institution. Just incredible on all levels and enjoyable in every way. Yes it is..."
Sheldon Florence
"one of the best restaurant, me and my friends had a great experience..."
Annie Ng
"Fantastic service. From the lady that helped seat us to all of the waitstaff - absolutely phenomenal customer service. By far the best I've had in..."
Ian
"Love this restaurant for it's consistently fabulous food and meticulous service. It's been a while, but it didn't..."
Carolyn Valka
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
85/100 (3520 ratings)
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Risotto
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Cheesecake
Pesto
Tiramisu
Cheesecakes
Bolognese
Lasagne
Carbonara
Cannelloni
Ice Cream
Gelato
Minestrone
Sit down
Diner
Café
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Campânia
Italian
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
Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana
82/100 (2904 ratings)
Restaurants
Sicilian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Southern-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Osso Buco
Salad
Cannelloni
Calamari
Minestrone
Risotto
Tagliatelle
Calamares
Cakes
Bruschette
Pesto
Ossobuco
Prawns
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Bolognese
Lasagne
Carbonara
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Vegan Options
Italian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cannelloni
Salad
Chili
Oyster
Lamb
Calamari
Bruschette
Risotto
Pesto
Calamares
Prawns
Meatballs
Bolognese
Lasagne
Carbonara
Pasta
Sit down
Australian
Italian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
After-hours
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
Tiamo
81/100 (1340 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Southern-Italian
Italian
Sicilian
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Ragu
Meatballs
Eggplant
Lasagne
Carbonara
Pasta
Tortellini
Salad
Tortelloni
Calamari
Cannelloni
Risotto
Prosciutto
Mussels
Minestrone
Calamares
Lamb
Prawns
Bruschette
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Antipasti
Tiramisu
Sit down
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Seasons Provedore
81/100 (1858 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Campania
Gluten Free Options
Southern-Italian
Italian
Neapolitan
European
Campania
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pasta
Torte
Salad
Meatballs
Crab
Bolognese
Scallops
Lasagne
Calamari
Carbonara
Risotto
Cannelloni
Mussels
Prosciutto
Calamares
Salmon
Arancini
Tagliatelle
Prawns
Bruschette
Pesto
Tiramisu
Sit down
Campânia
European
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Italian
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
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..."
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"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
Piccolo Mondo
78/100 (2197 ratings)
Restaurants
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Italian
Southern-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Sicilian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
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Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Octopus
Lasagne
Salad
Carbonara
Scallops
Cannelloni
Oyster
Arancini
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Prawns
Antipasti
Ossobuco
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Sit down
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
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Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
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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
University Cafe
77/100 (1583 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
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Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cannelloni
Cakes
Salad
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Fish
Antipasti
Prawns
Toasts
Meatballs
Pancakes
Sit down
Italian
Café
Pizza
Mediterranean
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
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Mid-range
"There is always a que here and it is popular amongst the uni students! Cheap and reasonable portion meals is what youll get..."
M3lissa____
"Had dinner here last night my wife had lasagna I had gnocchi gorgonzola, both meals came quickly and tasted great, service was excellent and very..."
Warren
"Took a lovely friend here as he had fond memories about the place years before as a student - he’s now a professor.It’s always interesting..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Its a restaurant with a classic look to it. Good value for price. Portions are the right size. Friendly staff.*ABBA is playing in..."
Suhujana
"Staff were quick to take my order and bring out the food . I had a vegetarian pizza which was very tasty . They were happy for me to make changes to..."
Jonathon L
"I really enjoyed my dinner here and the customer service was great and attentive despite it being so busy on the night I came. Food was delicious..."
Minhee
"Came here for lunch before seeing a movie. We ordered the spaghetti bolognese and penne amatriciana. The serves were huge and delicious. My only..."
Aubrey
"Very delicious decent servings too and nice and fast. All the staff were so lovely and friendly and all seemed amazingly authentic and great Italian..."
Olivia.mcfarlane1998
"Excellent Customer Service and the food is amazing. My recommendation is to try the Carbonara Pasta, it was perfectly creamy and the bacon was great...."
Damien Stefancic
"I’ve been to this place a couple of times, the food has generally been excellent, and the staff are wonderful...."
Samuel Pinches
"This is a nice modern Australian eating place. The food and service are good. All stable stuff with some good lunch options as well. Its often busy,..."
Descartesmuse
"Enjoyed our lunch here today. We ordered a minestrone, meatball pasta (daily special), and the tortellini. The tortellini was so lovely that I forgot..."
The Cranky Foodie
"I have visited University Cafetwice now with my family and both times we have left happy and talking about the next time we will come back. The food..."
Ryan Hall
"I got the gnocchi which was definitely made in-store, as it says - very soft and flavourful. The pizza and focaccia were also good with great bases...."
L
"Lovely service and great food. It’s easy to walk to since it’s not far from the city or the uni. Smiles of the staff delighted our day. Will..."
Willie Yang
"Surprisingly good. We went to Lygon today but find most of all fav places closed so we decided to try our luck here and it did not..."
Food Dine Roll
"Lygon Street is always a favourite when dining in Melbourne, and The University Cafe is a great example why. We dined here on a late Saturday evening..."
Jacqui
"Came here for Coffee. Stayed for the Gnocchi. Simply amazing. Second best I've had in Australia. I will be back for sure! With..."
Kyle Jones
"A relaxed Italian cafe experience with great "home style" cooked Italian food.Authentic and affordable. We enjoyed our Sunday afternoon...."
WePreferEatingOut
" We were in the mood for pizza when we came and were not disappointed. Considering they use an electric oven the pizza came out just as good as..."
Ellylovestoeat
"Chicken salad delicious and light, freshly squeezed juice perfect and chicken dish very tasty. Great service, fast and easy. Relaxing atmosphere..."
Rosie Raiti
"The gno-key to my heart - velvety pillows of potato enveloped in a divine sugo, finished with a basil drizzle. At no point did it feel heavy, I am in..."
Ilja Spence
"Came on a Saturday night and was surprised how quickly we were able to get a seat outside due to it being a consistently busy place! Sadly the..."
EsmeEats
"Delicious gnocchi, lasagna and pizza here. Home made and fresh with efficient and friendly service. Unfortunately we were all too full to fit in..."
Helen
"Italian food and generous serves make this a must visit in Carlton. Sit inside or out. Water brought to the table and menus and specials and drinks..."
Alison Read
"We started off with a foccacia with garlic and cheese which was as delicious as you would expect. The bread tasted like it was freshly made. For..."
Irene Khoo
"Came for brunch & ordered customised egg bene; toast with poached eggs, salmon/bacon. Pretty average. Only bad with the choice of toast, slightly..."
Huiyi
"I've been coming here for years and this place still never fails to disappoint. I got the tortellini Bolognese, and without question it is the best..."
Michael Bagnato
"The environment is great, but didn't really like the service. Staff doesn't look approachable and it is hard to speak to a staff when I am seated on..."
Aki
"Solid and reliable every time. I've visited this establishment over 15 times and always order the same main- marinara spaghetti. It is the best dish..."
Little Pink Piggy
"I found myself in a Garfield mood – in that I was craving a meaty, cheesy lasagne. It is very rare that I will eat pasta at a restaurant and I..."
Skinny Glutton
"EXQUISITE!!! our first time has been very pleasant! Entrees, drinks and coffee amazing. The mains - Tortellini Fungi and Broccoli and Prawn pasta was..."
Ann Marie
"This mushroom risotto was very well-cooked and had the perfect amount of flavour. There were plenty of sizeable pieces of mushrooms and the..."
Jenster
"The best pasta I've ever had at a restaraunt. I normally steer away from pasta when eating out because I find it to never be as good as when you make..."
Hannah Ryan
"Pleasant ok. I had their risotto with sausage and rugola and it was massive in size and quite tasty. My friend had the universita pasta and liked it...."
Lulu T. Legrand
"Nice pasta dishes. Came in for dinner, had the Spaghetti with chili and mushrooms and the cannelloni. Good pasta, tasted..."
AaronN
"Enjoyable lunch. I caught up with a friend that I hadn't seen for years at this casual cafe. Friendly service, the food was tasty and the pastas were..."
Mikey
"Wonderful atmosphere. Great restaurant, food, service and price excellent. Would..."
Deeree
"Excellent. Hadn't been for awhile, but as always it was excellent. Had a special - the fetuccini veal ragu. Yummy...."
Joan Robinson
"Great Authentic Italian!. I was on Lygon Street with a group of friends deliberating where to eat, and the University cafe caught our attention. One..."
Mumba Foody
"THE LAST ORIGINAL. This place is the last of the original Italians. The guys have been here over 30 years, Giancarlo, Paul and Brett know how to look..."
Ed
"Good food great service. Worth going back..."
Vera
"Came here for lunch with a group of 5 on Monday. Lunch menu is basically pizza and pasta. Very quick service as we ordered pizza, pasta, ceasar salad..."
Richard
"Real Lygon Street experience! Served rigatoni from the specials menu by an extraordinarily charming Italian-sounding waiter. And the food was good,..."
Linda
"Lovely food and prompt service..."
Anna-Maria
"This place rocks but midispiace in wrong places...old giancarlo is after 30 odd years still the main reason to be..."
Salvatore
"You get what you pay for. Ordered the chicken parma here and the dish is served in a boat-like plate because the serving size is MASSIVE. Definitely..."
Kell
"The seafood risotto was quite nice, but I was jealous of my husband's Parma! It tasted like it was made by a nonna. Coffee was okay, not outstanding..."
HDE
"Great service… fresh cook pasta and food.. I prefer this restaurant over Papa Gino.. in terms of both the food and service 👍👍👍 although..."
Joyce L.
"Nice and Soft gnocchi. Decent carbonara. Nice coffee. Chai latte, milk with coarse spices....recommend to skip this. Recommend to eat the bread..."
Jia Yin
"They serve gluten free pasta feel free to choose. Pizza is..."
Wasserman C
"Very delicious and reasonably priced. Zuppa di Pesce, pizza and calamari were all very yummy. The young waiter with small moustache is a legend! Will..."
Jessy Xie
"A tasty a cafe, a place, the people never changed , for many years ...same owners for 20 plus years ...a true establishment and classic. The food and..."
Jo Sé
Spaghetti Tree
76/100 (2526 ratings)
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Pasta
Carbonara
Salad
Tortellini
Duck
Tortelloni
Calamari
Cannelloni
Risotto
Calamares
Lamb
Bruschette
Fish & Chips
Pesto
Fish
Prawns
Tiramisu
Fish & chips
Meatballs
Bolognese
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
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
La Spaghetteria Ristorante
72/100 (1558 ratings)
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Pasta
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Salad
Fish
Risotto
Salmon
Prawns
Lasagne
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Serves Alcohol
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Full Bar
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Mid-range
"We often come to this restaurant it’s one of our favourites in lygon street!the service and food was outstanding and the best food we have eaten at..."
Jenna Oneill
"A friendly and welcoming place with all the Italian your expect. The food is delicious with prompt turn around time at lunch. Good for all..."
Descartesmuse
"Walking Lygon Street looking for lunch and the waiter convinced us to come in. Sat outside, which was lovely and comfy. Big menu with heaps of..."
Hanah Penrose
"Food: The food was great, exactly what you’d expect from an Italian Restaurant. Service: We had a beautiful woman named Cass, she was the..."
Belle
"Really liked this restaurant sat outside and was really impressed with the food and service, will definitely go back again! I had the calamari with a..."
Queen G
"Came here not knowing this place had such bad reviews To be honest I liked this place The gnocchi was very nice and the flavours of..."
YesNoMelbourne
"After long day I finish work I drive past on Lygon street Carlton. I felt like fish so went inside and order the best grill barramundi fillet I ever..."
Lucio Gelsomino
"Wonderful service and excellent food the ortolana pizza and spaghetti marina is to die for thank you to this amazing place always on my..."
María E Galván
"Excellent service! Amazing food! What a experiences! Best Italian food in lygon st! Definitely will come again! Must try at La Spaghetteria!..."
Shuu Abz
"Don't know why the low review. My friend and I were pressed for time so we made a quick decision to come here. I gotta be honest, i wasn't expecting..."
Dog
"We were walking towards the steakhouse further down, when the good looking fellow out the front sweet talked us and promised us a good steak. We..."
Fallon H
"Food was nice and service friendly, pizzas were hands down much better than the pastas and the coffee was good. Nice selection of desserts and..."
Stacey Carnovale
"Not sure why the rating is so low, me and my partner love this place! we're going here tonight and we'll be getting our usual; bruschetta, prosciutto..."
Ruby.s.t
"Amazing place to have Italian food. The servings were huge. Everyone enjoyed and the service was good as well. It was nice and cozy as well..."
Neha Bhatia
"Had an unplanned dinner here with a few friends, was put off by the rating, but turned out surprisingly good.My Gnocchi Primavera had a nice,..."
MSY123
"I ate the Linguine with clams and garlic, I was salivating whilst eating it. Would definitely recommend that dish. I also had the Morton bay bugs, I..."
Natalie Dëë
"Great service and good for families. Kids had pizza which was fantastic, and my wife had bbq garlic prawns which were great. I had fettuccine pollo..."
Foodlover
"La Spaghetteria is a great family owned restaurant. To start I will say it's been quite some  since I've eaten there but I know from past..."
Matthew Moor
"Always a regular at Lygon Street, Carlton so visiting this restaurant was always on my agenda. Reading through the reviews which are mixed however..."
Mahs
"We had a great time here. The staff where friendly, helpful and funny! My gnocchi main and the other's pizzas were out of this world. The mixed..."
Stoffel
"Yummy if you feel like a big bowl of pasta! Fabulous service from the young girls there. Probably wouldn't go again as it wasn't a stand..."
Ay
"Great family resturant !. Loved this place !Good wholesome and great portions !We had "The Lot" pizza to start between the four of us,..."
Dreammaker
"All on our table were impressed. Amazing pasta dishes with great flavours. Beautiful slow cooked meat dishes with a good range of wine to match each..."
Dale S T
"Great old restaurant on Lygon. I come here every visit Carlton. Recommend for honest Italian..."
Michael Pearce
"2 visit to lygon. So our first visit to lygon street was at johnny carenos..DONT GO THERE..so our second visit was at la spahetteria and i must say..."
Michael
"Went there last night and all I got to say is well done!! The food was served hot and the meals were very nice. Great place to dine in Lygon st......"
John
"When I first saw the score I was worries but now am shocked by the low score. I emjoye the food and both quantity and quality. Ravioli..."
Angelo
"I looked at urbanspoon after I sat for dinner ... 34% .. Hum I got scared ! Honestly it's not reflecting the reality - service very nice - food good..."
Vincent H
"I can't believe the low rating of this reataurant - the food was delicious, we could not fault any of the dishes. Tried pizza, pasta and a veal dish..."
Alicia Harrington
"Very prompt & friendly service. Food came out quite quickly. Lovely outside dining area with outdoor heaters. I had spaghetti, my fiancé has garlic..."
Jodie
"Amazing food. I came here with a few of my girlfriends not that long ago, the food and service were top notch! However, when we were sitting down..."
Claudia
"Consistent and good food couldn't ask for more recommended..."
Jackie
"I have been here twice and it's been great both times! As a visitor from Sydney, I venture to Lygon St each trip craving a good hearty Italian 'home..."
Elphaba Thropp
"Good food. I had marinara pizza and it was so so good! The waiter that served us was also very friendly. On top of that, the best thing is my friend..."
Foodeater
"You will love it! Been to a few places in lygon this is one place that is always consistent..."
James
"Service is fantastic and food is always great and consistent. Very friendly Highly..."
Pat Capogreco
"I have been to this restaurant quite a few times now and I am never to be disappointed. Great friendly service, good food and amount of it :), heaps..."
Jason Barrett
"Great food I always enjoy the food here, big sizes, great taste, friendly staff, especially the bald man on the front door!! He gave me a free drink..."
Mr Spearmint
Vons Restaurant & Bar
72/100 (1008 ratings)
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Eggs Benedict
Lobster
Toasts
Pancakes
Pasta
Salad
Cheesecakes
Scallops
Cannelloni
Calamari
Paella
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Cakes
Lamb
Cheesecake
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Beef
Pork
Ribs
Surf And Turf
Sit down
European
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Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
After-hours
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Mid-range
" Melbourne is famous for it lane ways characterized by Vibrant Street art, secret shops and fashion boutiques and a plethora of eating joints...."
Radheeka Mittal
"Had a Saturday dinner date at Vons. We were persuaded by the guy at the front, and regret nothing. We had an entree, main for 2 of us, dessert and a..."
Nicole Bsian
"Back on Hardware Lane again for breakfast this time and I decided to go to Von's. Was met by a nice, friendly, elderly gentlemen who offered me a..."
Mikey Lee Ray
"If it hadn't been for a voucher offer, we probably wouldn't have make it as far, running the touting gauntlet of Hardware Lane. There are lots of..."
Rose Mercer
"Good food, good service. definitely recommended, friendly staff, and very good value for money, one problem, my lamb ribs, got too much meat and I..."
Luke Ellen
"Walking to hardware lane to find a place to dine and came across this. Ended up being a good steak that I ordered. Happy with the mushroom sauce...."
Phuong Phan
"This place is pretty good and friendly service. I've been here a few times and it's pretty good. The pasta which is my favourite, is..."
Experiencejoysoflife
"The calamari entree dish is very nice. it is fresh. The chicken avocado paste is so so as it is not a strong creamy favor. The other main is good,..."
Donnali919
"Amazing food and service! First time eating there and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! They were very accommodating and I could not fault..."
Elisha McLean
"I had a great meal here. Staff were great. I say ignore the low ratings and give it a go. Lucky I didn't look at ratings before choosing it. I had a..."
Anne Becka
"I'm honestly surprised as to why this place is rated so low. I wasn't going to eat at this place because the reviews were terrible, but I decided to..."
Melanie Jarina
"Don't know why this place has such low ratings...the service, staff and food was AMAZING!!!!!! Lucky I didn't check Zomato first bc I probably would..."
Prahran Local
""...WHY THE LOW SCORE...??? WE WERE VERY WELL FED AND VERY WELL LOOKED AFTER...WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT...!!!"Early this week, we took advantage of..."
Tee Ice
"Wife & I have used a voucher few months ago. No negative comments, even told the waiter who served us 'we will be back'. Indeed! Just bought another..."
Ming Chew
"I'm not sure why all the bad reviews. We dined last night using a voucher that my friend had purchased. The menu was extensive and to our delight we..."
Havachatkiwi
"Plesantly surprised. Went with a voucher on a Monday night. Was a little unsure as it had a bare 51% rating.Hardware Lane is a mini-Lygon..."
Spice Of Life
"Amazing night out!!!!!. Very brilliant food and service. tried their special' lamb shank' with gravy which was heavenly delicious. my friend had..."
Joeycheng7752
"Beautiful night out to celebrate a friends birthday. The osso bucco was so delicious and tender, the cheese balls, finished them off in a minute...."
MJ2M
"Beautiful night out.. Purchased a groupon voucher as an xmas present, and boy, was I pleasantly surprised. We ordered cheese balls and calamari for..."
Drim Srim
"Amazing night out!!!!!. Very brilliant food and service. tried their special' lamb shank' with gravy which was heavenly delicious. my friend had..."
Joey Lee
"Not too bad a place to eat. I was talked aggressively to eat but i walked away. I came back round not realizing I have wandered back to Hardware..."
Belinda
"Definitely will be back! All 3 courses were cooked to perfection, calamari for entree, shared rib eye and lamb rack for main- perfectly cooked to..."
Lisa Mamone
Tono On Borsari
70/100 (2673 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Drinks
Osso Buco
Salad
Cannelloni
Chili
Chicken Wings
Crab
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Bruschette
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Calamares
Fish
Ossobuco
Prawns
Lobster
Lasagne
Carbonara
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
After-hours
Mid-range
"I wandered in with two friends on a Sat night, and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. The menu and wine selection is amazing. 10/10 to..."
Kahtan Sobh
"The short version. The gnocchi is perfect and the service is epic.This was an amazing dinner. My girlfriend and I went for a bit of Italian..."
Trent Marshall
"Beautiful food and amazing service! We ordered the arancini, allnido pizza and pesto pasta. All tasted amazing and we were so blown away by the..."
Allie McDougall
"fantastic service and food quality. owners are lovely and staff are fantastic...."
Anton Cattafi
"I don't understand the bad score. Food was good, nice ambience first drink was for free, friendly staff, fresh handmade pasta. Garlic bread was not..."
Felipe Hormazábal
"Went to borsaris with a friend of mine and wasn't disappointed at the kind of food and service I got. The service was impeccable by Veena who was our..."
Rahul Narayanan
"I went there with my friends and I must say Pizza I had was best pizza i ever had in my life. Thanks for extra egg plants on my..."
Bhardwaj1166
"We really enjoyed our food. We ordered two pastas and one pizza, all seafoods. The food portion is big and the seafoods are really fresh. Good..."
Wen
"Service was really great had a lovely waiter ensuring we had water at all times and helping with food selection. Oysters were very fresh and overall..."
Juj
"They claim to give their diners quick, healthy seafood and they are not wrong. Delicious seafood, cooked to perfection- appropriately sized portions..."
Kanish Popli
"My girlfriend and I dined here last Monday night after a bit of resturant hopping on lygon street and this was the place that we didn’t want to..."
Lolly
"We celebrated my daughters birthday last night with friends, and enjoyed the amazing food at Tono on Borsari. The pasta was so fresh and..."
Christine J
"Amazing food and service! We came here as a group of 30 and the staff were fantastic. Quality of food was also exceptional and we will definitely be..."
Jenny Mekaiel
"I don’t mind this place actually! We’ve visited twice now and it’s nothing special but good place to take friends for cheap, acceptable food...."
Timothy Case
"Great food! I had the chicken and mushroom pasta and my partner had the Neapolitana which she also enjoyed. Good service and we were given a free..."
Daniel Kalisperis
"I had a great time with my family for dinner here. The boss has a good sense of humor and was very welcoming. The waiter was very attentive and..."
Twlrga
"A quiet, decent Italian restaurant on Lygon Street Carlton. Ambience was decent, lot of space to accomodate privacy . Restaurant has a good..."
Food Expert Puru
"Fabulous food best gnocchi marinara ever. Everyone very happy so good didn't take photos. Lovely service, very authentic Italian food. Thank..."
Isabella Valentine
"The food is very, very delicious! The taste is authentic of an Italian handmade food. The restaurant exceeded my expectations. It was the best..."
Arthur Felipe Andrade
"Quite a good Italian restaurant. Highly recommended. The atmosphere is great and there was a guy making fresh pasta on the spot. Quick service and..."
Konstantin K
"Just had a lovely spaghetti ragu with a glass of wine here, for the second time in as many weeks. The house made pasta was Al Dente & the ragu tasted..."
G Hunter