The best After-hours in Melbourne | Sluurpy updated in April

Eau De Vie

94/100 (5996 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

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Eggplant

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Zabaione

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"Came here for drinks before dinner to see what the online buzz was all about. The place was packed and lively and the drinks were excellently..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"Been here a few times. Cocktails/drinks are decent. Tends to get pretty busy and noisy fri/sat nights so may find yourself waiting in line to get a..."

M&B

"Eau De Vie can be difficult to find in it's camouflaged location. Upon entering, you are quickly greeted and seated. There is an extensive and..."

Mad Dawg

"Great registration with very friendly waiter in a stunning setting. Extremely alcoholic cocktails..."

Steve Levon

"Well when you find this place it is well worth it. You feel like you are stepping back in time. Dim lights and cosy but also buzzing with a greasy..."

Food Hexe

"Tucked away down Malthouse Lane is this hidden Melbourne bar, we pretty much had to do a reversal to find this place! We managed to grab a table..."

Mustard

"The ambience of the place is incredible...."

Rhea Patel

"My favourite cocktail bar! Have been coming here for years and I always feel like Alice in Wonderland. From the hidden entrance, to the incredible..."

Val86

"This place deserves more than a 5 star review. It has really really good service, they explain everything to you when they serve you the drinks. And..."

Sharon Jong

"One of my favourite spots in Melbourne, it’s a bit hidden, love the cocktails menu, very interesting and creative, fantastic selection of whiskey,..."

FoodieInMel

"The hard-to-find-front-door is totally wanky. The fact that they throw you out after 2 hours is also excruciating. But it’s still 5 stars for three..."

Andrew Shelton

"Love love love this place. Great tasting cocktails. Just very hard to order your second round drinks. It's hard to get a waiter's..."

Parul Aggarwal

"Behind an unsigned posted door in one of Melbourne's laneways is where you'll find Eau De Vie. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and fantastic..."

Warren Louey

"This place is unique, professional, creative and fun. Each visit I’m compelled to try something new on their cocktail list. Each visit I’m not..."

PositivelyDelicioUs

"One among many famous Hidden Bars in Melbourne CBD, Eau De Vie does not just get the theateratics (of serving cocktails) right but the concoctions..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"One of the great find away tucked in little alleyway off flinders lane. It’s always pumping place full of mix of crowd and people queuing outside..."

Ricky.katyal86

"it was very difficult to find the entrance to the place but the place is beautiful the designs everything is a fabulous atmosphere we asked for a..."

Luis Vizcaino Perez

"Impeccable drinks, great service and lovely atmosphere! I did a cocktail making night here and it was AMAZING FUN! The drinks were all top..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Great hidden away bar, staff were friendly and patient. All the cocktails were unique yet crafted with care. A wonderful experience. All of my drinks..."

LiamzlEats

"Mar 2020: Came back with a small group of friends pre dinner and had an amazing 1.5h drinking cocktails in this beautiful bar. Tried the smokey rob..."

Nalia

"Love the decor and the atmosphere in this bar. We ordered a yuzu cocktail which was soooo yummy! We had a cheese platter which came with warmed..."

Piggyeatalot

"Amazing amazing amazing! The most delicious and visually exciting cocktails in Melbourne. The bar takes you back to the roaring 20s. Love..."

Megs Lewis

"The staff are almost that good the venue could serve up fresh air and people would still que up. The drinks offer is always great, this was the first..."

JB

"One of the best cocktail bar in Melbourne! This place owns every criterion for an outstanding successful bar. Atmosphere and food were so good! If..."

Charles Dexter

"Location was so hard to find but we eventually found it after 3 phone calls. Very large amount of choices of selections of alcohol. Great taste!..."

AQ888

"The best cocktail bar in Melbourne. Yup I said it. This place owns every criteria for an outstanding successful bar imho. Cocktails, Service,..."

Melbourne Food Girl

"A must visit bar - I take any friend that visits Melbourne here to experience the cocktail culture. They have such a wide variety of drinks, it's so..."

Unravelled

"Great little speakeasy down Malthouse Lane. The service is really good, and the cocktails are theatrical and innovative. Great ambience. Good for..."

Dumba

"Excellent hidden bar! You won't even notice this place since they don't have any sign. But one of my friend brought me here! It was nice ambiance and..."

Kaitlyn Farrer

"Tried the Aroa Arc and the guava flavour was the highlight in a Tiki Glass! My company had the Old Fashioned with a touch of wattleseed oil and the..."

The World’s My Oyster

"As much as I love those hip, ‘young’, trendy bars, Eau De Vie shines with its own beauty. Not an expert in cocktails but I was blown way by the..."

Ttan

"So hard to find! But once you’re in it’s like a whole little world tucked away from the rest of the night. Obviously the drinks are amazeballs..."

Clare

"Impressive. A fancy bar in a hidden lane in the middle of CBD. Love the vibe, music and decoration of the place. Me and my friend sat in a cosy booth..."

Tam Ha

"4.8. Not overhyped at all. This is a very, very, very good bar that is truly representative of the best of Melbourne. It has a..."

Two Sheds

"Fantastic hidden bar in the middle of Melbourne city. You won’t even know since they don’t have any sign. But the ambiance was good, waiters and..."

Stella Juvany

"Had a wonderful experience last night. All the drinks were divine and not expensive. Love the vibe in the bar, will definitely come back next time...."

Katherine

"This is a unique place, hidden from the crowd and magical like you just travelled in time. The vibe is so good, amazing expresso martini’s,..."

LL

"What a fantastic little place! Firstly, the ambiance, very dark and hidden, like a speakeasy back in the day. It's hard to find at first, but worth..."

Lana Murphy

"Eau de Vie is a fantastic hidden bar that makes you feel like you have travelled back in time. The service was great, the atmosphere was fun, and the..."

Veta Bajaj

"Wow.... just wow. Took my friend for his bday on a Tuesday night. We chose the whisky tours. Selection of whiskey & cheese was amazing. Waiter..."

Teresa

"One of those iconic Melbourne bars, you can find Eau de Vie at the end of Malthouse Lane. Maybe. There is no sign and the large metal door is always..."

Kim @FabulousDining

"One of the best hidden gems in Melbourne! Amazing cocktail menu! Eau De Vie never disappoints.Drinks: 4/5Service:..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"The epitome of Melbourne culture. Everything is far better than you would expect. The bar tenders are clearly knowledgeable and dashing, but they..."

Descartesmuse

"Been here a many a times. A must for any whisker drinker. The selection is divine, staff know their stuff and all the drinks are just damn yummy...."

Jason Lay

"I don't think there's a better (hidden) place for a cocktail night. Love the deco of the bar with oil lamps and menus that reminded me of the 1920s...."

Food For Thought

"It was suuuper crowded but they have a wide range of whiskeys as expected. Service was a little slow but understandable considering the amount of..."

Tan.ned

"My friends and I went on a Saturday night and it was absolutely packed. Nonetheless we waited less than 15 minutes and was offered a private booth..."

Kristy

"Hiding in a lane way is the best cocktail bar I have ever been in Melbourne. I have been here multiple occasions and hosted my own birthday party..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"I had the good fortune of visiting this place on my trip to Melbourne. It is a must do for anyone who loves a good bar scene and especially if you're..."

Gallivanting Ginthusiast

"VERY cool and intimate cocktail bar that mixes spectacle (starting with the plain black entrance door down an alley) with some great flavours..."

James Perrin

"This Venue has an amazing vibe to it. You can just come here and relax with friends, enjoy the music and try the various palettes of cocktails and..."

Swapnil Sawant

"Eau De Vie is a 1920s style prohibition bar which has a great atmosphere.Their cocktail menu is really easy to navigate and split into..."

Elizabeth

"Eau De Vie is a hip jazz infused cocktail bar that takes inspiration from 1920’s prohibition America. This classy hidden gem is located down a..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"This is hands down one of Melbourne's best bars. It's so melbourne because it's absolutely hidden and you wouldn't find it unless you were looking..."

Nay Nay

"Came here for "dessert" after dinner in the city. Really fun experience with lots of drama in all the presentations of the drinks. Staff..."

PedGetsFed

"Long wait but absolutely worth it. Been there a couple times and tried a few cocktails. They were all very nice and well presented. Love the..."

Snow

"OMG, just wow, amazing cocktails, amazing waiters (love the prohibition look!). Yes it may be pricey, but its a cocktail bar in a lane way in the..."

Annabauer

"Hands down no questions asked 5/5!!!What a pearl of a place and the cocktails and atmosphere is second to none!!! That was at 4pm on a..."

Nikki

"One of Melbourne’s best and most hidden cocktail bars. Once you find the door, you walk in and it’s like you step into another world. Like..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Wow! Stepping into Eau De Vie feels like being in a Woody Allen movie where you’re transported back to a different time (specifically the 1930s)...."

Maddie Kingham

"Such a cool cocktail bar with professional bar tenders. Joyful enough to watch them making the drinks while we were sitting at the bar. Really good..."

GymEatSleep

"Highly recommend this.plavw for quiet, quaint and relaxing times. It feels very exclusive and the staff treat you like royalty! The cocktails are..."

Madeline Agnes

"There is no way in hell this place doesn't get a 5. We tied 5 cocktails. I am not drunk. 4/5 cocktails are awesome. You should try Banderillero,..."

Abi

"Adore this place, behind the doors is a secret not so secret gem. We booked a table so getting a seat was not a problem, great table service. The..."

Monica Iva

"I really like these hidden bars in Melbourne and this certainly was beyond my expectations.Wondering down the alley and behind the secret door..."

Split The Bill

"The service was friendly and the atmosphere is very mysterious. It was quite hard to find the place, due to no signs. The drinks were amazing and..."

Alijargalb

"As far as I could tell there was no name board so finding the place took a phone call for directions. But once inside, then you just have to try the..."

SDeans

"I really enjoyed our visit to Eau de Vie. It's a little hard to find,but that's part of the adventure. What awaits you is an old school whiskey bar...."

Alicia

"A bit hard to find but worth the search, we went for a drink before dinner but ended up sharing something small as the menu was really nice. Will..."

April_eats

"Most incredible place to go for intimate drinks - whether it’s someone you want to impress, or simply wanting to get away from the hustle & bustle..."

Ted Bajjali

"Best place for innovative cocktails in town. Every drink is a piece of art and genius in its own way. So delicious and presented so beautifully...."

The Food Baby Maker

"This place is just stunning! It's hidden in a secret laneway door and when you walk through it's like your transported into a movie. The cocktails..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"Very trendy and vintage cocktail bar with a vast selection of cocktails - so much it was mind boggling when it came to what to choose! I went for..."

FoodforThought

"Great hidden place either for small party, after work drinks or just because... this place is not going to disappoint. Try the Expresso martini, best..."

Lcche3

"One of the coolest bars you will ever chill out in. Massive range of drink options to keep everyone in you crew super happy and curious what to have..."

Bradley Davis

"Cocktail bar with a theatrical charm! My cocktail had a fairy floss 'cloud' with a tiny paper plane in it - truely matches the name of the drink..."

Kez

"Nice environment but very hard to find this place. I love the money to burn and aviator. Duck liver faifeit is very nice as well. Highly recommend..."

Steven Gu

"The best bar i've been in melbourne so far. The bartenders are awesome with great skills. Cocktails are spot on! Ambience is a bit small, can't..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"Somehow I have not been to Eau de Vie before this past weekend but a group of six of us were lucky enough to get a spot for some drinks on Saturday..."

Trevor Johnston

"Only came here for drinks and would not have been able to find it on my own as there is no signage and they have some great insulation so when the..."

Amy Davis

"What a gem. This place is so unsuspecting, with its lack of signs and just a fancy little door handle. Eau De Vie serves up some delicious cocktails..."

Cynthia Giang

"Came here twice! Both times it was absolutely delicious! Their cocktails and food as well. Definitely recommend the espresso cocktail on the fav's..."

Jean

"Pretty cool place that is hidden down a laneway, but by this point is fairly well known in Melbourne. The wait to get in was the only thing I could..."

Veggin' Around

"You'll have to queue but it's totally worth it, even if you queue for over an hour you will not regret this fantastic bar! Everything they do is..."

Billy Williams

"Have been to Eau De Vie several times and they never disappoint! Literally best cocktails in Melbourne. Recently had my birthday drinks there and..."

Olivia Xiao

"Heard a lot of positive reports about Eau De Vie, and Saturday night visit didn't disappoint. It is hidden behind a nondescript door in a quite..."

Jack Frost

"We decided to sneak a couple of cocktails in after work on Friday and I had heard of Eau De Vie but had never been. Eau De Vie is quite a hard to..."

Espy Eats

"Went to check out this bar one night and just as my partner and I were about to order our cocktails we realised that our pay hadn't gone through yet...."

Elizabeth

"Like all good Melbourne bars EDV is hidden in a laneway sans signage and on a scale of 1 to super difficult is a solid 7 to locate. It all adds to..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Cosy corners, delicious cocktails, extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff. Find the entrance, line up, enjoy all that Eau De Vie has to offer...."

AlliG

"Amazing hidden bar tucked in an alley along flinders lane - so Melbourne! Try their espresso zabolone with whiskey, love! My fav was the kitty at the..."

Mi55Bee

"Finished off a wonderful long weekend here at eau de vie, as we had heard about the wonderful selection of cocktails! And they did not disappoint,..."

Lisa Giles

"If you find it your doing well, if you get a table your doing better. Such a comedy show watching people stroll back and forth across where the door..."

Ashley Rose

"If this is your first time, you may question your sense of navigation. The excitement with Eau de Vie is present from the beginning, as you attempt..."

Sub Urban

"Definitely on the expensive side of life but a great experience and fun for cocktail night. Staff were attentive and helpful, bartender was happy to..."

Sib

"If you haven't been here before, this place is hard to find. There is often a line too, but it is worth the wait as they have a fantastic array of..."

Dulicieux

"Be careful you don't walk straight past this place! Just a doorway near a carpark, very deceptive. Be prepared to wait on a Saturday night. The decor..."

Nic D

"A bit overcrowded, but the wait is totally worth it! Cocktails here are awesome and by far the best I've ever had! Will definitely come back..."

William Lim Wei Yap

"Awesome drinks. Great vibe. Best speakeasy I've been to. Great choice of cocktails and lovely staff! We enjoyed all of the drinks and will..."

Lmcnamara88

"Wonderful cocktails, great service and fun to try and find. But either book ahead or be prepared to wait in line, groups over 4 will have to wait..."

Melissa

"Such a fun experience at EDV and it was great trying somewhere I had never been before. The whole experience was so novel, I can absolutely see..."

Amy Murphy

"They serve very creative and unique cocktails. Sgt Pepper. Vodka with honey, lime, orange and bell pepper jelly. It was super citrusy, perfectly sour..."

Katrina Jorna

"This place has a great atmosphere and vibe. Located in an unexpected ally way, the wait for a seat can take a while. Once in, the drink selection is..."

Chantale Richard

"LIT!: All I can say is that I went back a decade in France as soon as I entered- incredible jazz music and dim setting with never before seen tricks..."

Jennitals

"Don't let the name (French for "brandy") fool you - Eau De Vie is a KILLER cocktail bar in the heart of Melbourne. Awesome old school vibe with..."

Marie

"We regularly come here normally for a pre-dinner drink/cocktail or their famous espresso zabione after dinner. This time we decided to sample the..."

Tony

"Service was excellent, ambience and decor was outstanding. Highly recommend the popcorn and yuzu cocktails! Pricing is a wee bit on the dearer side..."

J87tran

"Loved this bar and it was extremely special. Tucked behind a hidden door near a carpark its an exciting journey to find it in the first place, and..."

Flytonewyork

"Everyone knows the cocktail here is amazing. But what I love is the fun of putting my faith in the knowledgeable, handsome waitstaff who know all the..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"Walk through the door into a space so special you can tell that eve the staff are excited to work there. Impeccably dressed waiters know their stuff..."

Rosie Mansfield

"I have been to EDV twice but the first time, my friends and I didn't even realise we were standing outside it and right in front of its door. So, we..."

Kate

"Very quirky bar and small. You probably end up sharing a table with someone else. Also very busy and so therefore cocktails take a while to..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"This secret hiding place is a gem to find! The cocktails change with season, if you are looking to impress your other half or just want some quiet..."

Hungry Polar

"Loved this place! Walked in after having dinner down the road on a Friday night and was asked if I had made a booking. I didn't but it didn't take..."

Greg Wui

"Another one of those hidden bars in an alley that you wouldn't know exists until someone tells you about it. Only give away was the woman standing..."

Dr S

"You really need to know where to go to find Eau de Vie. Hidden behind large non-descript doors on Malthouse Lane, with only the smallest of signs to..."

Ashanie Mekhala Perera

"Awesome hidden Melbourne bar. We were transported back to the prohibition era as we walked through the unassuming door. The atmosphere was relaxed..."

Anh Nguyen

"Prohibition era bar. So hidden. So classy. Love it.The ambience was top notch. There are so many different seating options - at the shared high..."

The Epicurean

"Variety cocktail choices and also whisky. Friendly staffs. Only sometimes especially weekends , they are super busy that might wait for a while to..."

Adsfaag

"This place is awesome.....if you can find it. Great spot to finish off your night and have a whisky or a cocktail. I've been here a few times and..."

Alfred David

"*Came back to try some more drinks. Yuzu Mule was light and has a fragrant ginger aroma. Smokey Rob Roy for something stronger and..."

Justin Wong

"Great cocktails, great food, exquisite service.Having been unable to book online, with fingers crossed we walked cautiously down Malthouse Ln..."

Looking For The Perfect Bite

"For our anniversary we indulged in the degustation with matching cocktails. The food was fantastic, especially the lamb with sweetbreads yum! The..."

Emma Gualtieri

"What a smashing place. Service is exceptional. Cocktails were Devine will be back for the food another time as it looks smashing. No time..."

Luke Purcell

"Probably one of my favourite after dinner bars in the city. No.1 its hidden, which can make for a fun experience depending on how many wines were..."

Zoë Van Beek

"The espresso martinis here are the shiz! As are the eggplant frites and cheese! I think it was some type of French brie.. The best I've ever tasted..."

TheSkinnyFoodie

"Oh my, I loved everything about this place. We booked which guarantees you a spot as last time we decided against the long wait. Warm and intimately..."

Soleil

"First review but been here a lot in the past. Bookings are essential on Friday and weekends. One of the original speakeasy style bars in the CBD...."

Shaun

"Great place to come and hang out for a few cocktails, the theatrics are fantastic and there's lots of ohh's and ahhh's goin around each table. I'd..."

Hunger Pains

"Yum, yum, yum! I did not want to leave here. And definitely not after only 1!! Silly dinner plans. I had the Aviator cocktail - comes with a side of..."

Tardar Sauce

"Service was amazing, drinks were really great and had a good time with friends. The drinks were of a standard price but the food (mainly nibbles) was..."

Alyssa Ck

"Love the hidden location and interior of the place. However the person who waited our table on a Saturday night wasn't the best. He wasn't helpful..."

Steph

"Absolutely loved this place. Amazingly cosy, dimmed, candle-light, wood & leather atmosphere, great music (jazz&blues when we were there), delicious..."

Li-La

"Well If my friend didn't introduce me this awesome bar, I wouldn't find this place. We ordered The Aviator and Espresso Zabaione which were amazing...."

Michelle Ploypailin

"Cocktail making theatre at its best! If you can get a seat at, or near, the bar I recommend it. Big ups or having coat/handbag hooks under the bar...."

Shaz Does Food

"Love the vibe of this place! Came here with my partner,perfect for date night. Impressive range of cocktails and bartenders were really..."

Chieny

"One of my favourite bars in Melbourne. Fantastic atmosphere and great cocktails. All the waiters are charming and knowledgable about the menu, and..."

Jesskaar

"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJSUMMARY JUDGMENT1. Wowee. Eau De Vie is THE place that the COCKER goes to for..."

Judge Betty Cocker

"With an inconspicuous exterior to a blatant interior, this place is full of surprises. The cocktails are unique and the whisky list is extensive...."

GGx

"LOVE LOVE LOVE, stumbled across this place recently and had an amazing night. Haven't stop telling people about it since. Great cocktail, great..."

Kenneth Seymour

"Overwhelmingly good, a booze selection that an alcoholic would have a wet dream over. So much to choose from. The most intricate cocktails around..."

Garth Christie

"Eau de Vie is about as "hidden bar" as you can get. It's the black door next to a sign for Adina. Expect to wait a little bit at nights. We..."

Julycheee

"We loved this Speakeasy bar. Amazing cocktails to choose from. The Speakeasy theme stays true throughout the entire experience, down to finding the..."

Jerzgrl

"Such a wonderful venue to enjoy some cheeky cocktails and amazing whiskey. The food was delicious and perfect for sharing. Staff were extremely..."

Jennifer Anderson

"Fabulous venue to impress that special guest, before dinner cocktails or after dinner nightcap! The theatre, the choices, the fit out of the..."

Bucket List

"Good luck finding this place, there's no signage, just a random back alley door to look out for.You'd probably just walk past it, like we..."

MSY123

"This has been our second visit to Eau de vie after we were blown away by the cocktails and service on our first visit. If you are lucky enough to get..."

Elle

"You'll find this place hidden away in Malthouse Lane, just a small lamp above a door you might just walk straight past. It's a speak easy, and looks..."

TheHappyFoodie

"Second time to this venue last night before dinner and loved it even more than the first time. Chic glassware, top quality cocktails that have you..."

Mesmaty

"Such a fun little speakeasy bar! On recommendation from my friend's aunt we looked for "just a door" and stumbled into a packed bar with swing music..."

BigHairandHighHeels

"One of the best bars specially if you live whisky.. Staff are very helpful and knowledgable. Will keep going back.. The cocktails are special ..."

Sunnyummy

"Hard to find, and extremely busy are two great ways to describe this place. But neither of these are particularly negative comments IMO. Great..."

Food Etc.

"Eau de Vie specialises in cocktails and whisky - of which they have lots! So many in fact that the drinks menu is about 20 odd pages and, god help..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"This little secret place has a very cozy 1940s athmosphere. Great place for a date. Ordered the espresso zabaione and it was delicious. But the..."

Tom

"Awesome bar. Part of the intrigue of this venue is finding the entrance. Bar very speakeasy decor as are the staff. Fabulous interesting cocktails..."

SusieQ

"With almost 500 years of experience in glass making, Spiegelau has just launched the ‘Perfect Serve Collection’ by award-winning bartender and..."

The Food Society

"Eau De Vie is absolutely one of a kind! This little bar is hidden down Malthouse Lane and the first time you visit it can be tricky to find the front..."

Elizabeth215

"The EDV's version of Coffee Martini is the best! Loving the extensive list of cocktails & drinks. The staff are very friendly & confident in..."

Roslyn Foo

"like treasure this place is hard to find but worth it's weight in gold once you get there. cocktails are exciting and the bar wall is worth a photo...."

Gemma

"How can this place be kept as a secret?! There is no chance I would discover this place by accident. Eau de vie is very well hidden in one of the..."

GiGi MV

"Where has this gem been hiding? Wow! The best cocktails in Melbourne by far! From drinking out of skulls to having dry ice poured over your espresso..."

Christine S

"Came in a group of 4 at 11:30pm on a Saturday night and waited about 20 minutes for a table. Well worth the wait as the service we received was..."

Saucy Thyme

"This place is awesome. Tucked away off Flinders lane it is quintessential Melbourne. Have been here a number of times including with interstaters...."

MarkM77

"This place truly does transport you back to the time of prohibition. Finding the place deceivingly challenging, so it's a sense of trumph to be..."

Bianca Roberts

"Wow! Wow! Wow! Gorgeous flavours and theatre presentation of our drinks made this a great place to stop by on our way for dinner. Staff were..."

Jac

"The drinks menu on it’s own was incredibly expansive, not to mention appetising and it was nearly impossible to settle on any one drink (no, the..."

JoJo X LiLi

"What to pair with cheese? Normally it's wine, the nuances of which perfectly match the nuances of cheese. But wait! Eau De Vie surprised with a..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Went there for my birthday and didn't have a reservation but they were able to fit the 4 of us in! Great service! Coffee drink with liquid..."

Keri Clarke

"One of the best bars melbourne has to offer. Tucked away on one of the veins that run off Flinders lane, you'll find a 1920's themed cocktail bar..."

Luccio

"Eau De Vie never disappoints. So beautifully done cocktails specially the espresso Zabaione. The atmosphere, the staff, the decoration and the drinks..."

Mona

"Visited Eau De Vie on Saturday night. The place was very busy when we arrived at 645pm. Had emailed ahead to make a reservation as had family..."

Haley.fitzpatrick

"A great place to try out drinks from a massive range if you're a fan of spirits! For people who'd like to stick to a cocktail, there are many options..."

Prageeth Silva

"Yes EDV serves us well. A large non descript door, and then enter into luxurious surrounds in what actually feels like a private club. Add to this..."

Dave Geralt

"Wat an Awesome hidden bar behind a hidden doorway down a dark alley in Melbs CBD!! Can't get over the extensive bar and the cocktail book- not list-..."

HoneyBintheCity

"Love this hidden little gem of a bar, it's just so Melbourne with that Unrecognizable, unnamed door down that little alley of the lane. Cocktails..."

HH24

"Hidden away, no sign and an unassuming entry with a covered piano will welcome you to eau de vie. Past this is a bar with oodles od mood and charm...."

Kate Liggett

"So a special occasion - 4th wedding anniversary - Idea was to celebrate it over 4 days and first day being Tuesday. I knew what I wanted to do?? this..."

Simrata Anand

"Pretty cool place hidden away in an alleyway just off Findler st. Its pretty classy and elegant.Does nice cocktails and has a wise range of..."

FoodiePhysician

"Eau de vie is a honest whiskey bar. It's hidden presence add to the appeal. The waiters are all very skilled in their craft and have great advise on..."

Finger Lickin

"This is one of those quintessential Melbourne places that is nearly impossible to find if you don't already know about it. This is one those places..."

Jay Mody

"Presented like a sundae but it ain’t your usual icecream sundae. This is Eau De Vie’s famous Espresso Zabaione, which is their take on the..."

Mz_J

"A definite must for all cocktail lovers - especially whiskey lovers! Glad my friend knew where he was going...I would never have come across this bar..."

Loz

"It can get pretty busy and loud to the point your ears and throat start hurting from all the shouting. The selection of spirits is quite good but can..."

Mark

"March ‘18 - Still love this bar. One person on our table didn’t like her cocktail because it was too spicy for her and they let her choose..."

I. D.

"If you are familiar with my reviews on the Y-Place, then you'll know that the first time I give a review of a location I don't typically go higher..."

Gdayhowyagoin

"Been here twice now, drinks are pretty dam cool in terms of presentation and the place is always packed as (well every friday night). Place is tiny..."

Vinny

"Eau de Vie was the last stop on our evening around town a few weeks ago. They served up an amazing atmosphere coupled with a kick-ass cocktail or two..."

Ang Khocolateman

"Eau De Vie is a hidden whisk(e)y bar in the city. If you are a whisky connoisseur, like a great selection before making a choice and get a rush..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"The hardest thing is finding the place.Once you have done that ,the risk to get addicted of it is quite high. Simply best cocktails in Melbourne and..."

Gigia

"Super trendy place-pretty packed on a weekend, so either make a booking or get in early. Sampled 5 cocktails off their list-all very nice, especially..."

Rachel Jaye Honner

"Once you find this place (not signed just a large wooden door) you are transported to the prohibition era. Uber selection of whiskeys and other..."

Misha Purdy

"Although the cocktails are expensive, they are definitely worth the price. I went out with a few friends and was able to try quite a few drinks..."

Alanna Chloe Grossman

"Fantastic spot for a classy cocktail, that is if you can find the magic door down Malthouse Lane. Order the Blazer for a nice little..."

Kurt Dimmock

"Everyone I know loves this place. And it is awesome, but it's just not for me. The cocktails and food are spectacular. The ambiance is..."

PoleDancer

"A nice experience. Hard to find but that's kind of the appeal, feels like your entering a secret club. Service was very attentive and the server was..."

Jesse

"Such a tricky place to find! Down malthouse lane, it's the wooden door with a fancy handle at the bottom of the alley on the right! Feels like you..."

Heidi

"Of course we got totally lost trying to find, perfectly Melbourne location: down a dark alleyway with absolutely no signage. However it's like..."

Fat Teddys Crew

"I do love this quintessential Melbourne bar! We go early to avoid the crowds pre dinner and it's always great for atmosphere. Cocktails are a little..."

Amelia

"Great ambience, perfect for a cocktail or two after a dinner date, which is what my partner and I did. We had two cocktails each it was awhile ago..."

Melbournian

"Came here with a booking and cute cosy place though was rowdy but can still hear enough to have conversations - waiter was attentive though was a bit..."

Eat Dance Travel

"Finding this place was a little mysterious but walking in it was like entering another little world. The theatrics when serving your drink.. The..."

Casey V

"Up there with Melbourne's best! This hidden gem should be on everyone's list. Hard to find but that's all part of its charm. When you walk through..."

Nicca

"Wow what a place!!!We only went for cocktails but was extremely impressed. Their knowledge of whiskeys was great, and the liquid nitrogen over..."

Haydn Morrell

"Hiden at 1 Malthouse lane . I really love this place . It's not a usual bar .Apart from the huge variety of drinks they have , there are some unusual..."

Julia Ye

"Went here for the cocktail degustation and didn't really expect too much from the food but it was brilliant. Had a really great night, was a fun..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Definitely a place to visit in Melbourne, cocktails are great, music is fantastic matched with great and simple food. Lovely selection of..."

Maximilian

"Always good, always special. Go early and avoid the queue. Personally prefer the whiskeys over the cocktails but watching the barmen and women's..."

MelbourneBee

"Hidden lane way 1920s style speakeasy. Weird and wonderful cocktails served with style. Dress up if you want to be part of it. Gets loud and tinny,..."

Daniel May

"Hidden away in a Melbourne laneway is one of the city’s best kept secrets- Eau De Vie. A speakeasy cocktail bar with a difference, Eau De Vie is..."

Trading Plates

"What's there to say about this place that hasn't already been said. Yes there's a wait to get in if you haven't booked, yes the place is expensive..."

The City Lane

"Pretty hard to find. Ask around when lost. Great selection of beverages. Particularly liked the whiskey and cheese combo. Very nice but crowded..."

I4n9

"What an absolutely delightful bar! Superb service! Amazing selection of drinks! Love..."

Mak3upandfood

"Would have to b the worlds best cocktail bar - this place is amazing. From the moment we walked in we were blown away at how cool this place is. The..."

Ang

""Hidden" treasure. 1 Malthouse Lane- took me sometime figuring out where it was. Small door with no sign up front- like an old time speakasy (not..."

Manukashyap

"Located behind a wooden, innocuous door; from the moment you enter Eau De Vie you get the feeling that you have stepped into a different era. From..."

Table To Paper

"There literally is just a yellow lantern hanging outside that apparently determines whether its open depending on if its lit or not. Inside you’ll..."

Theeighthoursblog

"A couple of weeks ago we went to Eau De Vie, which is a 1960's style bar. All the bartenders wear suits and they all look very snazzy. Kim and i have..."

Dale Stewart (Noliwarts)

"Eau De Vie means, 'Water of life'. This French bar would transport you back to the past, as far as the 1920s. That being said, ask for your own..."

Evelovelle

"Surprising venue. Behind closed doors. You would never find it. Great wait staff. Cocktails magnificent. Very atmospheric..."

SusieQ

"Definetly hve to look to fins this place. A cousin recommended it and I ended up walking past it three times. Worth the struggle though it's a..."

Keira Jane

"Love!. Easily one of my fabourite venues. Unbelievable atmosphere, exceptional cocktails and the knowledgable and extremely friendly staff make it..."

Emily

"Cocktails. As far as cocktails go, this is our favourite place in Melbourne. A place to drink for drinkers. The wine and beer is fine as well. Love..."

BCA

"Came here late at night for a cocktail. No sign out the front but packed out solid. A great indication of how special this place us. Do your self a..."

Indigestion Kid

"Pure class. Love this place. Such a great hideout in the city and the vibe, music and lighting make for a great night spot. The cocktail list is as..."

Fish

"New favourite cocktail bar!. There are a couple of bad reviews here which I simply don't understand. Our host, Jack, was wonderful! I know his name..."

Bena Reilly

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Chris

"Excellent. Tasty drinks made with decent ingredients, good chat from the unpretentious staff and great food. Thoroughly enjoyed our degustation..."

Sian Daley

"Cocktail timetravel. There is a high amount of exclusivity associated with hidden bars .EDV is no different with their secluded wooden door down..."

Allen Tong

"Eye opener. What a great experience! It was me and my wife's anniversary and I was looking for a special place to celebrate, came across Eau De Vie..."

Chfoong

"Fantastic little cocktail bar! Great..."

Kane Bennett

"This was perhaps one of the most delicious meal experiences of my life. We had the degustation menu and it was faultless in every way. Drinks were..."

Teeny Reeny

"Special indeed.. From the minute we found the door to this secret wonderland, to the minute we left in an haze of Absinthe, everything about this..."

SB

"Loved the experience. I took my partner here for a Cocktail Degustation and it was fantastic. Our waitress, Michelle did a fantastic job. Our food..."

Martini_love

"COCKTAILS!!!!. Wow, we loved this place. A bit hard to find but once we entered it was a wonderland! Amazing bar and great service, will be back for..."

Foxy

"Despite being a little difficult to find as there is no signage - just look for the big wood door down Malthouse lane - once you enter you are taken..."

Lord Tazz

"Wonderful (once you find it). So once you find this place and step inside, be prepared for wonderful cocktails and truly delicious snacks! We had..."

MelbourneMiss

"It's all amazing. Amazing cocktails! Amazing whisky list! Amazing pate! Amazing decor!Amazing..."

Droopycheeks

"Had the cocktail degustation last night. It was one of the most incredible eating experiences of our young lives. Everything was exceptional. Will be..."

Alice Maeve

"I cannot stop raving about EDV, and believe me, I've tried to keep this place a secret as I would hate to see it become over crowded and..."

Sweetie Pie

"Ambience and exceptional cocktails!. We found this place by accident - not by wandering past (it would be hard to imagine anyone finding Eau de vie..."

Dom Wilkinson

"Duckboard Empire - well, not quite.. Nobody finds EDV by accident. I’m almost certain someone out there is, as we speak, devising an entry portal..."

C M

"Ok so we know now you go to Eau De Vie if you want grade A cocktails, bar staff that put their passion and love into each and every drink served and..."

Eating-For-Me

"In short- Omg. I have been to a few places tonight, this is the first place worth a write up. Blew my mind; and my tastebuds. Pork belly was the..."

Andrew Shugg

"Great find. An unmarked door at the end of a small laneway leads to EDV which is a real find (it's before the bend in the laneway near Medina stairs,..."

Kate Parker

"Ambience, Cocktails Magic. Love the direction of this place. Read a great review on a blog and checked it out on the odd occasion of being in the..."

Jean S

"Phenomenal! Great food, awesome drinks and friendly service. Had nearly every dish on the menu over 2 consecutive nights and am still salivating at..."

Pink_Tulips

"Wow! Not been this impressed for a long long time! Had some tapas which damm tasty with some cocktails that we're superb. Attention to detail ,..."

Maree

"The food is nothing short of amazing. I was truly blown away by the quality, the overall sophistication of the entire menu and the sharing..."

Dangerousduplicity

"We have spent the last few weeks in some of Melbournes great bars – most of them with intimate lighting that results in shocking pictures! But if..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Was suggested this place by a colleague of my brothers as a must while in Melbourne. They are absolutely correct. We came with no reservation and..."

Rustlers Steakhouse

"The atmosphere, service and amazing cocktails are all outstanding. Definitely an experience that should not be missed. Set up like a 1920's speak..."

Duane Watkins

"We had a ball here! Such friendly staff. The ambience of the place is a little noisy (wouldn't go here for a quiet drink), but fun and happy. The..."

Fiona Henderson

"This place is behind the secret door. Never been disappointed with a variety cocktails. Fancy but not sacrificing tastes and aroma. Served with..."

Thammanoon J

"Perhaps one of the best bars in all of the world (and I feel after visiting 48 countries I can say this!) I've done corporate events, degustations..."

Mathanki Aru

"Atmosphere is wonderful. Staff are spectacular, and the service is top-notch. Do yourself a favour and order a martini, which will be chilled with..."

Megan Smith

"What a spot! Loved the whole experience these guys have created! I got to try the nitro cream on the espresso and the mezcal horn one, and the..."

TheLifeof Marissa

Scopri

94/100 (2962 ratings)

Restaurants

Italian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Italian

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Lunch

After-hours

Dinner

Ossobuco

Prawns

Beef

Tiramisu

Torte

Osso Buco

Pasta

Quail

Salad

Scallops

Lamb

Duck

Pesto

Oyster

Fish

Calamari

Pork

Risotto

Calamares

Antipasti

Ragu

Agnolotti

Sit down

Italian

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Reservations

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Seating

Accepts Credit Cards

Table Service

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Cash Only

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Mid-range

"Absolutely delicious food in a beautiful intimate setting. Incredibly knowledgeable and attentive staff. Will definitely be back next trip to..."

Michelle Humphreys

"Amazing. Food Quality and menu options are fantastic, Service is excellent. Keep going back. One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. I always..."

Matt Petrucci

"I was down from Sydney and Scopri had been recommended. The service was delightful & the food was bliss. I dined alone and couldn't have felt more..."

Bern Burnett

"Scopri we couldn't have been more impressed last night! Your food and service was next level however I must single out the risotto which is as good..."

Ryan Dyson

"Absolutely loved this restaurant! A hidden gem! Myself and 3 friends went for a birthday lunch and every single course from starter to dessert, was..."

Fionnula Moore

"Amazing food and experience. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting to try an establishment, that is well worth all the recommendations it..."

Teresa Mercuri Rubini

"Amazing food, such depth of flavor! Duck Ragu out of this world! Can’t wait to go..."

Chris Kavadis

"Had a private wine dinner upstairs-the food was delicious, full of flavours, from the salmon starters through to the amazing..."

David McGregor

"Excellent service, best service in Melbourne and great food. Fantastic long..."

Remko Jacobs

"Such an amazing night had at Scopri!! The food, the serves , everything was just perfect and at a decent price. Totally recommend it to anyone and I..."

Smitty Smith

"Delicious food and excellent staff! We had the insalata caprese, osso bucco, panzerotti filled with broccoli rabe, the canelone and the chocolate..."

Jen Guha

"Had dinner with 4 girl friends last night, the service was fantastic and the food was divine. The staff were so attentive and their recommendations..."

Jo-Anne Barrett Carroll

"OTTIMO!!! how else to describe the atmosphere, staff, attentiveness, food, wine, flair, .... u name it, it's all there. can't wait to be back in dec..."

Bruno Woe

"The food and service was exceptional. Although the truffle risotto was standout, every other dish was also ! Look forward to going back..."

Gina Haitidis

"Warm welcome after a lengthy hiatus. Dishes and service absolutely on point and great to see a cherished establishment..."

Kevin Zy

"Amazing Italian food every time we go without fail! Seafood pasta and the spatchcock are my two standout dishes. The service is impeccable and It’s..."

HH24

"Amazing! It was my second time in the restaurant but 6th time to Scopri. We usually book the private room and do the Feed me menu (great..."

Sweetlikesugar

"So we are after a genuine Italian food experience, this is a must go restaurant. I come regularly for business dinners and we like bring our wine to..."

Khana Khazana

"Melbourne excels in Italian food again! Italian owned and run Scopri Restaurant, another of my favourites. Antipasto was superb then King George..."

Aaditey Bains

"Had a lovely dinner at Scopri. The waiter was terrific at matching our byo wines with our menu of Oysters, Beef Carpaccio, Calamari, Scallops,..."

Alessandro Marchese

"Great little italian restaurant will be back. food was..."

Simon Henderson

"Amazing food and service was impeccable. We don't normally tip but left $15 for the man serving us as he was so friendly, professional, and sung..."

Dan M

"Such a special dining experience The service here is so professional, attentive, knowledgeable and warm it’s really what makes it. The..."

Frances Mona

"My wife and I dined here last nightWe had a really great night! Food was great but the service was what made it really special We ordered..."

Chris Shearer

"We have returned to Scopri and dined there twice this month, and found it even better than when we last dined there. Outstanding select menu..."

Keepsmiling

"best tiramisu ever tasted❤️friendly staff and great servicegood place to go with your best friends and familylove the tiramisu and..."

Mitty

"Carlton stand alone restaurant, off the beaten track, in Nicholson Street. Convenient access with plenty of 2 hour street parking. We were warmly..."

Hans Moleman

"Italian food that never disappoints. Lots of regulars at this restaurant for great reason. Delicious food including truffle risotto, quail and pasta..."

Vman

"Great service. Amazing food, probably one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Although it is hard to make a reservation. If you don’t mind..."

Phoenix Gudic

"went for the option where you pay $90 to let them feed you, and it was a great experience! Five courses plus dessert, each course plays a great..."

Srslyfoods

"Food here is spot on! Everything we ordered was delicious escpecially the special of the day mushroom risotto. And it’s great because they allow..."

Megan Kong

"Delicious Italian fare in Melbourne! The service is very attentive and the food came out quickly. We had the quail for entree, it was the best quail..."

Jill

"Great food, everything was cooked so well. But i expected more from reading the reviews. It did not disappoint though. My favourite thing was the..."

Kaila Husband

"The meal began with their home-made bread. It was a country style loaf with white, dense but soft dough in the middle and a thick, strong crust. This..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"Tasty Italian on the good food side of Carlton. Quail and salumi starters very good as was the squid ink pasta main. Only thing that wasn’t good..."

Jim Fuoco

"Very great place to meet your friends and family. The food was excellent and staff was super nice to us. The prawn was fresh with fabulous texture..."

Laura

"Scopri has been around for a while but this was the first time I was able to get along to try some traditional Italian cuisine. It does not..."

Robin

"My favorite restaurant in Australia. I can't image i had the best steak. lamb. pasta in my life in one meal. Everything is perfect from the dishes to..."

Jiaqi987261

"This is an Italian restaurant with a very good environment, which is very quiet and warm. The owner is an Italian gourmet who is humorous and..."

Ruiyi Guan

"This place has to be one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne, let alone Carlton. The oysters were really fresh, the pasta was extremely unique,..."

Ryan Hosken

"Excellent Italian food in a cozy setting. The bread was delicious, the pasta dishes were full flavoured and the desserts were top notch. Service..."

Annannann

"I was recommended to Scopri by an acquaintance of Italian descent. We were not disappointed. We were warmly welcomed by the floor manager and staff...."

Crittenden Hennsesy

"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne, hands down. Came here for my Birthday and Patrick our waiter was amazing, he was knowledgeable, kind and..."

Patrick J. Abade

"I had lunch here and it was a memorable experience. The restaurant had friendly staff and owner which made the atmosphere became pleasant. The..."

Duc4sse

"one of my favorite authentic Italian restaurants. the staff and the host were amazing. food was devine. we tried the banquet option and it did not..."

Doodiethefoodieblogger

"A friend recommended this place and I just want to say THANK YOU!Definitely the best experience we have had this year. As soon as you..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"This definitely is worth every penny spent. Service was excellent We ordered ‘serve your table’ optionIt’s now $85pp..."

Love Food

"Exquisite dining experience. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. I had the deboned spatchcock which was delicious. Everyone..."

Karina J

"Great service with quite traditional decor Very reasonable price with lots of food options, some of them even from their own organic..."

Gina Yin

"Came for special occasion and it was awesome. Staff provided recommendations but we choose the “let us feed you” option. 88 pp kinda expensive..."

Huani Neupane

"What a wonderful Italian eatery, I cannot believe it took me this long to find it. Friday night was my second visit in 3 months. We chose the..."

Marc C

"The moment we walked through the doors of Scopri to the time we left, we experienced the epitome of flawless customer service. Staff provided..."

Veta Bajaj

"This is definitely one of the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne. We ordered:1. Insalata Capresa (delicious but $22 for 3 pieces I think is..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Such a good dining experience with wonderful Italian food that basically bursts in your mouth after every bite, with the setting being wonderful and..."

Foodaholic103

"Always fully booked at night, came here for lunch instead. 5 star for the foods, 5 star for the customer service... we ordered 5 main dishes all was..."

Kwok.henny

"Beautiful Italian restaurant. Locally farmed produced, well cooked, served with warmth and pride. Amazing house made pasta, perfectly cooked fish,..."

A Choong

"Had a lovely evening here with two close friends. Our waiter Patrick was delightful, very helpful & accommodating. The ambience was buzzing, full of..."

Petit Gastounet

"What a beautiful person Patrick our suburb waiter was. Service here is second to none. This wonderful encounter perfectly complimented the atmosphere..."

Jaclyn Chew

"Had Lunch with two friends here. The tuna tartare was sensational. It was soft and tangy. He bread was really soft and delicious and I had a whole..."

FoodieGuru_770

"Don’t hand out 5 after one visit often but this place was amazing! Had a set menu in the private dining room so got to try a lot! Everything so..."

Denny Patron

"Finally tried this good rep Italian restaurant and experienced why this is one of the best in Melbourne! Definitely one of the best homemade pasta in..."

Angie Bone

"My 3 Key Pointers * House-made pasta was mouthwatering.* They are on fire in the Kitchen and burning out the flames on the floor,..."

MsConnoisseur

"This place is the best. One of my favourite dining experiences in my whole life. The food was next level, and the service was incredible. Our waiter..."

Jenna Schijf

"Beautiful authentic Italian restaurant! Amazing customer service. Great atmosphere. Food was so delicious that I forgot to take more photos before..."

S_foodie

"Speechless! The best dining experience we have had in Melbourne. Had always heard about this place and so happy we finally went. The food is..."

Ornella

"Without question one of my top 5 dining experiences I’ve ever had. Had very high expectations from friends that had been there many times and also..."

Birdman

"OH MY GOD THE TRUFFLE RISOTTO! It was my absolute favorite dish from here and I constantly find myself raving about it . The rest of the food here..."

Vivian

"Amazing Italian food, polenta so creamy , ribeye cooked to perfection.Great night all round even if our waiter was alittle to high..."

Picky ''C''

"They say when you take your last breathes you have flashes of your most cherished life moments, Scopri will be one of the moments. My anticipation..."

Mr. Hakuna Matata

"Really enjoyed the lamb gnocchi and spatchcock here! Don't miss the scallops as well! Very good and attentive service, and a good selection of wines...."

Rachel Lai

"Delicious, unpretentious Italian food in a classic restaurant setting. Went here with my partner and we really enjoyed our meal. We shared broccoli..."

Alex Butenko

"Came here for ur anniversary dinner. After seeing so many good reviews and with it being number 1 on trip advisor we had high..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"This is a lovely restaurant which ticks a lot of boxes. I’d been eager to come here for about three years as I watched it race up the ratings list..."

Two Sheds

"Excellent dinner with my uncle and my parents. Staff are really friendly and service is brilliant. Help us order slow cooked goat and two fish one..."

元霸李

"I've been scoping out Scorpi for sometime and was excited to have opportunity to try it recently. The only issue we had was, we wanted to try..."

Yuan Diego

"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Scopri. Particular highlights were the Fregola and Fettuccini Duck (also highly recommend the Truffle Risotto)...."

Aaron Carey

"Had a voucher for this joint, heard it was good but don't usually go for Italian much so was looking forward to trying it. Quite a small place, real..."

PedGetsFed

"Scorpi is the real deal. Authentic top end Italian food. The pasta was so rich and the meat melted In your mouth. The steak was cooked to perfection...."

Finger Lickin

"We took my Italian inlaws here for mother in laws birthday. All the dishes were very good. My rabbit ragu was full of flavour and delicious...."

Kasia.dagnolo

"Had a degustation for a function. All the food was top notch. The steak was probably the best I've had. The gnocchi with lamb ragu was amazing also...."

Arnie Vijayakumar

"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. From the service, to the quality of food, we had a fantastic experience and all of the staff there should..."

AEEB

"Wow! Absolutely delicious, the taste in every dish was unique and full of flavor. A must try for any Melbourne food lover. I'll be back very..."

MrMena

"my favourite restaurant in melbourne! the food is just amazing, the service is impeccable, and the staff very friendly. A little piece of italy in..."

Ari

"As I eat out in Melbourne multiple times a week, I’m still wondering how it has taken me so long to discover this venue. But, I do believe it is..."

Justine

"O M G.... Yum yum & yum. We tried the feed me menu for lunch today and were blown away. The food is remarkable and service to match...."

Hakan Dogan

"I ordered the vegan gnocchi with tomato sauce and basil, which wasn't on the menu but the staff are VERY accomodating. My dad and sister ordered the..."

Adelle Yen

"authentic food and great service one of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne without all the pretensions. but its getting harder..."

Peter Staples

"Absolutely delicious. My new favourite place in Melbourne. I can't understand why this place doesn't have a hat. Outstanding service, impecable food..."

Predator

"The best restaurant in Melbourne! By far the best service, friendly and small place with outstanding pasta and desserts. It's BYO as well, which is..."

A.B.

"Everything about this place is spot on. Food and service cannot be faulted. The kitchen is very accommodating with any dietary requirements with no..."

Susie K

"Absolutely delightful Italian food. High quality ingredients and excellent service. The wine list is also impressive. I always have a wonderful time..."

Grace Houdini

"I have been to almost every Italian restaurant in Melbourne (not to mention loads more in Sydney, Italia, NYC, etc!!!). This is one of my all time..."

Ragazzo Tricolore

"Brilliant. Great food, exceptional service. I couldn't ask for a better dining experience. Just like bing entertained by family friends. Let them..."

Gourmet Diner

"Scopri is rapidly becoming a member of that small band of restaurants that form part of the deeply ingrained clique of Melbourne's elite dining..."

Professor_JER

"Food was amazing! Beautiful harmony of flavours from the separate elements, cooked with impeccable timing. Such great skills!!!Portion..."

Denii

"This place is divine!The food is simply beautiful - So much taste and finesse. I love the the focus on seasonal produce. Service is..."

Cassandra

"Have been here before so when I knew I was coming to Melbourne from Sydney I booked Scopri immediately. It is just that damn good.The setting,..."

Robbie

"Awesome meal. Superb Italian prepared with top quality local produce.Good wine list, nice balance between local and Italian wines. We..."

James

"Just had a great lunch with friends. We shared all the entrees and they were amazing... the bread is to die for! Had the rib eye for main & it was..."

Picc

"Beautiful menu, lovely setting and excellent service. This hidden gem is definitely worth a visit. Our waiter was very helpful with how to choose..."

Kate Bolton

"A hidden gem tucked away in Carlton has Italian peasant food with class from the greeting at the door to the servers at the table delivering meals..."

Darkeaglefeather

"Amazing Tortelli..... melts in your mouth! Bread was so fresh and soft too! Agnolotti was so simple but the flavours were brilliant! Will look..."

Foodie By Night

"Visited Scopri for lunch. Started with the angel hair pasta with prawns, an absolutely stunning dish, beautifully presented. This followed by the..."

Austar3411

"great food, attentive service and not too uptight atmosphere. Food is high quality and great selections to suit all types of eaters. my favourite..."

BD

"We live very close and have wanted to try Scopri for a long time. We came for dinner tonight and my only regret is that we did not come sooner. I..."

Haley

"beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.a booking is definitely recommended although I have managed to get a seat without booking once (right on the dot..."

Tony

"My new favorite restaurant in town. We celebrated a special occasion here and every single aspect of the evening was 10/10. The service:..."

AP23

"I finally got to try Scopri on Saturday night.One of my girlfriends and her family go there very regularly and is a family favourite so I could..."

Renata

"Came in without a booking on a Tuesday night at about 6pm. We got a nice table right by the street window, however, I think a booking is definitely..."

Min

"This was our first visit to Scopri and we loved it. The service made us feel like VIP guests, holding the doors, taking our coats, constantly topping..."

Fi The Foodie

"Great food, great service, great night :) We ordered squid ink linguine and Kid goat. Then a shrimp dish. Everything we ordered arrived..."

Emily

"Amazing food! this is our special occasion go to restaurant and for good reason. We always find something delicious to eat and the customer service..."

Alex Turnidge

"This is Italian done perfectly right. Italian food isn't usually my thing, mostly because of so many average examples that you stumble upon. No one..."

Iris Myandowski

"Warm atmosphere with every friendly & attentive service. Standing out to me was the eye fillet that was cooked to perfection. I didn't really like..."

TT

"Once again a wonderful meal at Scopri The food is reliably excellent, the service friendly and professional and, for what you get, it's very..."

Emptym62

"Been here in May 2015 served by someone called Peter to whom I owe a very favorable review. Impeccable service and food - finished on around $200..."

GaryZ

"Being of Italian background we decided to give this well recommend restaurant a run. Yes the food was very good on the whole. BYO is welcome but $15..."

Dottore Vince

"Fantastic food. Great service What a gem of a place. Wonderful traditional Italian food with modern twist. I will be bringing lots of friends..."

Vince C

"I went here recently for birthday date celebrations. Top marks for being BYO. It made the bill at the end of it affordable. We ordered the Sydney..."

Hannah Simon

"Exceptional cuisine and attentive friendly service. Flounder was amazing - beautiful bread, delicious salads and desserts. upstairs function room..."

Lindt

"Scopri is where you re-discover, or for many today I imagine, discover for the first time just how wonderful it feels to be looked after with a level..."

Michelle Louis

"We've been twice and both times it was fantastic. Friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. These people are passionate about food and it shows. Great..."

Niki

"Fantastic food. Ate the coniglio siciliano (Sicilian rabbit) which brought me back to the cooking of my nonna! Truly authentic Italian cuisine...."

Brungiel

"We came here for a work Christmas function and may I add by this point I was well over the large calorie-laden lunch and dinners, though Scopri was..."

Giovanna Isabella

"I attended a function here, so I didn't get to look at a menu nor choose any of the things I ate. But I know that everything was truly..."

Onara

"I don't like going to Melbourne's Italian restaurants much. I lived in Italy for almost 8 years and it kind of spoiled me, since I now think that..."

Chris Turner

"Great experience! Don't choose from the menu, just ask the owner to feed you and he will prepare a sequence of amazing home made Italian food. Great..."

Myrent.email.me

"Absolutely a "must return" restaurant! Service was warm and attentive. Food - incredible - Seafood ravioli has never been this tasty in memory. ..."

He Sun

"Our new favourite Italian Eatery. This is a fabulous Restaurant...... The perfect combination of amazing food and staff that help make the experience..."

Stephen

"Have been several times and always found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The food is always excellent and the place has a very pleasant..."

Nick

"My boyfriend took me to Scopri for my birthday upon the recommendation of a friend. I left with a smile on my face and a tummy full of beautiful..."

Little Pink Piggy

"A beautiful experience tonight. Food was elegant and delicious! Our waiter Patrick was so friendly and helpful. Loved the Italian atmosphere. I..."

Tekah Kisharn

"After a terrible experience on Lygon St earlier in the week, we decided to check Zomato for a highly rated restaurant and came across Scopri...."

Jonathan

"This is my new favourite.. BYO and great pasta and meat dishes ... A classic old style with great service and great season specials... Good private..."

Rod Hirst

"This place is the full bottle. Owners, Allison and Anthony are passionate and knowledgable about their food and wine. And it is reflected in..."

Geoff Birtles

"As part of a group of 14 for dinner in the upstairs private dining room on Saturday we were treated like special guests from start to finish. The..."

PoleDancer

"Sublime food and exemplary service. Truly a wonderful restaurant doing everything well. Wine matching was perfect as was ALL the dishes we tried..."

Fat Teddys Crew

"First trip to Scopri and it won't be the last. From the fresh baked bread through the mains the food and service were excellent. It is a close to..."

Northernb

"Fantastic service and a wonderful meal. Great value. Lovely ambience and we appreciated the attention to acoustics. Staff were friendly, attentive..."

BarbaraR

"From the moment we walked in I have to say wow ! Have been wanting to try this beautiful little Italian Restaurant for a while now and after reading..."

Cazza

"A gem. Authentic. Well priced. Incredibly welcoming.. Lunch for 4 of us. A warm autumn day in Melbourne but the menu transports the soul to Italy...."

Mike B

"Perfect! Beautiful food and service..."

Danielle Maas

"CAPRETTO RUSTICO Kid goat cooked on the bone in white wine with potatoes, peas & grated..."

Sonia Chan

"Stop the presses. I only live around the corner from Scopri and had my first visit there a few months ago with my partner. A complete hidden..."

DutchyEatsWine

"Exceptional service in an ambient and relaxing location. The food is divine and not as expensive as you think! Everything was cooked to perfection...."

Nor

"Exceptional all round! Highly recommend the 'feed me' option. We were in heaven last night celebrating our wedding anniversary. Wonderful food,..."

High Expectation

"Just noticed that I had not provided feedback on my favourite restaurant and I have been going regularly for years! If you like authentic..."

Geoff

"An Italian lovers dream!. My partner and I dined here last night for the first time and we were VERY impressed. Having just returned from a 3 month..."

Vicvic

"Great romantic night out. Took my wife here to celebrate 10 year anniversary and was a perfect evening, great atmosphere, and the food was..."

JAC

"Faultless!!!!. Each time we dine here it just gets better! Having up to at least 5 mouth watering specials on selection as well as the current..."

Foodude

"Excellent service, great food. Loved the goat dish & chocolate torte...."

Foodie

"More than just good food. Lovely unassuming location near Alexandria Parade with plenty of off street parking. My friend and I had an enjoyable lunch..."

Jeffo

"I couldn't say that I disliked Scopri as technically it's faultless, great food n service, beautiful decor, but perhaps Scopri is a tad too precise,..."

Iceman

"I have mixed feelings about Scopri...As soon as I entered the door I was greeted by a smiling waitress - I didn't have to stand in awkward..."

Eilish

"The goat is..."

Pied-a-terre

"A gem. Down to earth and friendly. Passionate staff and a fantastic balance of flavours in an Italian cultural delightWon't..."

Ron Mejak

"PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. This place deserves the high ratings it has to-date. The service staff were attentative without being overbearing, the meals..."

The Professor

"7 of us dined at Scopri and between us we tried a massive chunk of the menu. We could not fault anything. All the meals were cooked perfectly and..."

Heartagram_angel

"A taste of Italy in Melbourne. There are thousands of italian restaurants in Melbourne who claim to bring a taste of Italy to our city. However,..."

Zane David Holloway

"Unpretentious Italian. Have eaten here a few times recently. Food is unpretentious, great tasting and good value. My clear choice for Italian in the..."

Anderson

"The food was lovely but the service, while attentive enough, was a little disappointing - a smile and a hint of personality never goes astray. We..."

Moose

"Food fantastico. Great wines too. Service equally..."

Silvia

"Highly Recomended!. The food was authentic and absoltely delicious, had a great selection of wine and the service was fantastic - will certainly be..."

Lauren

"Bday dinner. Table for 6. A few ppl had the beef carpaccio but i usually prefer the fish one. Had the clam seafood pasta for main, it remains me of..."

Blovedlay

"A proper dining experience. Went to dinner last night at Scopri and throughly enjoyed it. If you go out to dine and have an experience, this place is..."

Garbanzo Gonzo

"If you're a looking for a really Italian experience in terms of fine dining this is the only place in Melbourne to go. Great food and great..."

Andy C

"Excellent!. I was looking for a BYO restaurant in Clifton Hill / Fitzroy North / Carlton North area and found this place via a few rating websites...."

Bruce

"Great restaurant. This is a grown up italian restaurant great food great wine excellent service one of the best in Carlton funny how Nicholson St has..."

Liling333

"A gourmet experience. Last night we had a beautiful authentic Italian mealAlison, Anthony, and staff have created a most welcoming and..."

Anne Dangelo

"Excellent Italian. Husband and I love the food at Scopri, we ate dinner there last night and it didn't disapoint. For entree I had the Burrata with..."

Diane Rowley

"10/10 4me. Absolutely one of melbourne finest Italian..."

Mr Chef

"Highly reccommended. BYO!!!!!, great service, fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked, super tasty, beautiful atmosphere - perfect date night, and true..."

Anne

"Fresh and authentic. This is well cooked, simple food with quality produce. Couldn't decide on an entree so waiter suggested we try a tasting plate..."

Melbfoodie

"Cannot go wrong. Fine food at failry reasonable prices, BYO, great service. The menu is varied and inventive and the presentation stylish but not..."

Peter Hillis

"Great Italian food. I have eaten here many times both as Scopri and previously as Arrivederci , I think the present ownership has certainly improved..."

Chris Pow

"Terrific food and service. We have visited Scopri 4 times since discovering it recently. The food is great, service truly outstanding and a lovely..."

Fitzroylocal

"Worth a try. Nice place. Relatively inexpensive and comfortable. The waiters are very knowledgeable and try to create a relaxed dining..."

The_d_rock

"Cherob. What a great restaurant. A small, intimate place with a warm feel about it. The staff are very polite and welcoming and the intimate nature..."

Robert

"Discovered!. Where has this little gem been hiding its wares? At last, I've discovered it. Friendly service, fine food in a feel as if you are in..."

Epicurus

"Like the other rave reviews here say - great food and excellent service. Professional without being stuffy or pompous. Could easily spend what you do..."

Happyhunger

"Delicious. This was my second visit to Scopri and it was brilliant again. The service is fantastic. They know if you want to have a chat and don't..."

JC

"Very enjoyable. My wife and I dined on Saturday night for our second wedding anniversary and thought the was terrific. The service was attentive..."

Anthony

"Brilliant; attentive service, interesting menu & detailed wine list. Staff knowledgable re; food and wine and capable of match both well. Decor needs..."

Epicure

"Scopri. We had a large family function here on a Sunday. They opened especially for us. We went to quite a few high end Italian restaurants for..."

Lanihannah

"SCOPRI= great experience. In my experience of dining out in Melbourne, the term "traditional Italian" has been loosely thrown around. However, SCOPRI..."

Adriano

"One of my favourite Italian restaurants. If only I could stomach more, I would have ordered more. All the dishes were amazing and super hearty. The..."

Eat with Josephine

"I had been trying to get a dinner reservation for awhile and in the end settled for lunch. The food is well worth it, service is great, you can see..."

L. C.

"Authentic Italian food - so delicious. We managed to get a lunch reservation on a Wednesday afternoon due to a cancellation. The restaurant was..."

BC Q

"Had an amazing night catching up with friend couple last night. Started with champagne at their place then straight onto some yummy Italian food from..."

Eric Lam

"Amazing food and service. Great starters. Being gluten free is usually pretty hard for me to eat out. However, nothing is an issue at Scopri. GF..."

Alessandra Bortone

"One of the best places for Italian food in Melbourne. We got the home delivery box - all the ingredients were super fresh and vacuumed sealed...."

Michelle Laadeedaa

"Incredible farm to table meal box from Scopri. Everything was fresh, very easy to prepare and packed with flavour. The beef cheeks were out of this..."

Melbournelops

"You will never been disappointed of such authentic Italian restaurants. Tiramisu is highly recommended. Definitely worthy a second..."

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