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Donnini's Restaurant
90/100 (2081 ratings)
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"Had a great night out with magnificent food - 3 on our table ordered the prawns with linguine. The prawns were so numerous that I was offered a..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"ā€˜Luscious Lygonā€™Mouthwatering food that was so good that I have to rate it as the best I Iā€™ve had since I can remember.I..."
Tripparooney
"Came to Donniniā€™s for Sunday lunch after reading promising reviews online. It definitely did not disappoint. I could not fault our meals or..."
Lara Murdoch
"Great home made pasta with ohh so fresh ingredients. This has been my pasta house for almost 20 years now.Great wine list on offer to match up..."
SamWasHere
"We visited Donniniā€™s last night. We ordered 2 entree size Pastaā€™s (Tris Pasta & Linguine w Prawns), one bruschetta, one garlic/cheese focaccia, a..."
Eleftheria Kalantzis
"I've been here twice and both times had some of the best pasta I've ever had!Really lovely Italian on Lygon, a nice change from the cheaper..."
Dj Meowmeow
"I have been here a number of times and every time is a good experience. The customer service is always excellent, they are obviously very passionate..."
Jon Row
"Had a wonderful meal at Donniniā€™s. The pasta was perfect and the bruschetta was delicious. The service was excellent. Will definitely be back..."
Justin
"Visiting from Perth and came on recommendations from friends. My partner and I shared - focaccia bread, lasagna and the tortellini mascarpone...."
LoveToEat?
"We come here often - the food and service are consistently of a higher standard. Yet to be disappointed. Ā The Ā 3 pastas - tris di pasta donnini -..."
Mary Pranjip
"Loved everything about this place, is well known and have heard all good things. The stand out was the trio pasta which gave so much variety and..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"I donā€™t often give 5* but this place deserves it. Good honest clean fresh Italian food. Great service and at a wonderful price. We are planning to..."
The Gift Girl
"PASTA TRIS that is all you need to know!!!PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRISThis is the best dish on Lygon..."
Moetfan
"Donniniā€™s at Carlton. I like the spaghetti with fresh prawn mussels calamari. Great Italian restaurant with good ambience. Fine dining restaurant..."
Steven Gu
"Such a nice little pasta place on Lygon Street! You'd be silly not to order the trio di pasta donnini šŸ and get a taste of three..."
Deana Cannatelli
"THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN THE WOOOOOOORLDDDDD!! Best place everrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..."
Benny Macri
"My friend Duyen told me about this place a while ago, she said the pasta was amazing, and i finally got the opportunity to go today! And we ordered..."
Thuaners
"I kept it simple tonight and had a glass of Sangiovese along with the home made gnocchi. The Sangiovese was great but they always are. The star of..."
Shane Warren
"Great pasta, similar to what you might actually find in Italy. Recommend the tortelli. Very attentive service, being given a table right away and..."
2876998
"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne! 25 years I have been coming here and the food and family are as magical as have always been . Mi..."
Blake Ryan
"Huge fan. Pasta is excellent quality. Service friendly. Food comes quite quickly. They could easily accommodate my pram and baby slept while I..."
Andreas
"Review from February 2017The Donnini family's been serving Melbourne Italian food since 1952. At Donnini's on Lygon St, the handmade tortellini..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"Wow our lunch was fantastic. Ā  Ā The service, the food and the atmosphere.The home made pasta and tiramisu was to die for.... its a must..."
Kyriacoum
"Nice italian food with a good wine list. Staff are always friendly and enjoying a meal al fresco on lygon street makes for a very pleasant lunch or..."
Gursharan Chana
"Love this place and have been going for years. They serve good food but for me it is an order of Focaccia and a Veal Piadina on arrival before a main..."
Cooper
"My all time favourite pasta treatI come here when I feel like spoiling myself with rich, quality, hand made pasta!Their pasta tasting plate..."
Jm
"The handmade pasta and gnocchi were absolutely delicious....probably the best I've had in a while. The snapper was cooked to perfection - crispy on..."
Elderblood
"Great food and excellent service. Went for dinner and each person has a different meal - we also ordered sides. None of the meals could be faulted...."
Sarah Farfalla
"Been here a few times now and really like it. Menu is limited though all the food I've has been spot on. Only issue I've had is the sauce for the..."
Mireille
"Food is so good of course, but that's not I want to say , the manager had given us a surprise because during the dinner we had a chat and he knew..."
Mac Wong
"One of the established Italian restaurants in Lygon Street, Carlton. With fewer Italian eating choices now in this once heart of Italian dining in..."
Waiter's Friend
"Excellent pasta on Lygon St. Had the tris di pasta, and my favorite was the tortellini among the three selections. The filling of mascarpone was..."
FoodieCCC
"Best pasta in Lygon St. Started off with a delicious, tasty bruschetta - the tomatoes must be organic to taste this good. Ordered the main serve..."
J-dub
"What a delight it was to stumble upon this magnificent restaurant! Not only was the food delectable and the 'real and authentic Italian deal', the..."
Fiona
"This is the second time my partner and I have eaten here when in Melbourne. Food is really good and the atmosphere is nice. The service is amazing as..."
Winston Maximus
"We have been here many times over the years and still keep coming back for that tris di pasta dish! The service is always impeccable, the waiters and..."
Sztefani
"I hadn't been back to Donnini's in more than 5 years but I always remember their pasta fondly ... Especially the pasta trio which I used to always..."
Occasionalist
"The trio of pasta is what I came here for and it was delicious... Tortellini with a ricotta sauce then a gnocchi pomodoro and a fettuccine bolognese..."
Birdman
"Love their lasagne. The best I have ever had. Come back for it for several times. Still the best! The price is a bit higher than..."
Chloe Wu
"We've been here twice now - loved it both times. Pizza and pasta to share between us. Satisfying in all aspects. Very friendly staff and atmosphere...."
Zara Mitchell
"Nice ambience, attentive and friendly waiters/waitresses, and above al, great food.Visited this restaurant the other day with a friend from the..."
Inuneko
"Best pasta on lygon street, big call but it's true ! You can rely on the sauce being perfect & the pasta fresh every time. Try the trio of pastas -..."
NK
"Even though we had to wait for a while, the taste was great! Especially the bruschetta, it was fresh from the oven and it had a very soft texture to..."
Foodaddict
"Great Italian food here! Totally worth the trek in the Rain. Nice ambience and great food, pricing is reasonable. Definitely would come back..."
Andre Ang
"---October 2018----Back again for a quick dinner on a Saturday night, luck was on our side as they were full and a table for two outside..."
Rennie
"When I'm in Lygon I come here for my favorite Italian. I usually order the pasta but the pizzas look also very good. Decent price, not cheap but not..."
Kasy
"It was absolutely amazing! I had the three pastas, all were amazing but the tortellini stole the show. Absolutely amazing, great service and amazing..."
Matt Without The Cravat
"Quick service, good home made gnocchi, I had the calamari but wish I'd had pasta as it looked really good. Filling mains so couldn't manage..."
Helen
"Lovely starter of crispy cracker-like bread with fior di latte and San Daniele prosciutto. Entree of tortellini in sage butter was a revelation...."
MellowFever
"We have been dining at Donnini's for a couple of years now and always look forward to the whole experience. The food is authentic, fresh and..."
Tralee
"Quick and attentive customer service. Fresh and tasty pasta. Totally loved it. Would go back for more. Ordered the Tri-pasta..."
Aussie Nawaab
"I love this place and used to come here pretty often a few years back. The pasta is really superb, and the service was very warm and personal. Other..."
Finding Resonance
"Donnini's is my favourite place to eat. The quality of food and its preparation are without parallel. Carlton is full of Crapitalian along with their..."
Cattlin
"Had the trio of pasta, came out reasonably quick. The ricotta tortellini (middle) is absolutely amazing, so I'm hoping next time that is on the menu..."
Sammy
"The spinach and ricotta tortellini is to die for. Pizzas are pretty good too. Very attractive waitstaff ;) great..."
Fiona_tudehope
"Loved the food. Loved the Prawn pasta and bruschetta. Their focaccia is..."
Muniche
"Great Afternoon of superb Pasta and company.. I can't reccomend Donninis enough, the food was awesome and the service spearheaded by Chelsea was some..."
Gavgalway
"Best Pasta EVER. Cannot fault anything at all with Donnini's, Firstly the service was amazing!!!! I had the tortellini and Have to honestly say it..."
Findcharliebrown
"The best Italian food on Lygon!. My boyfriend and I have been to Donnini's on several occasions and it has not once disappointed us. The food is..."
Emily Fioramonte
"A great restaurant is only as good as it's good...right, half right ...ok be it 3/4's then but "consistency is king" and by that, I am never let down..."
Michael D.
"Outstanding!. What a great example of first rate Italian food. This family owned and operated business never disappoints. From the helpful staff who..."
Annadeflowers
"Traditional Italian with a dash of Artisan thrown in, you will love Donniniā€™s. Went out to dinner on another gorgeous Melbourne evening, meeting up..."
Giulia Tesoro
"My favourite Lygon street restaurant. Went to Donnini's last night with ten friends. Food delicious, service impeccable. Six out of the ten had not..."
Jan
"Awesome. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. A great night out. Will be back. We highly recommend the potato and speck pizza, pasta trio and the..."
Emma Johns
"A good place for a business/work lunch, though if there are large groups around it can be a bit loud. Particularly enjoyed the antipasto and share..."
Feckless
"Amazing food and noticeably excellent service even though the reataurant was fully booked. The food all came out at a reasonable time & it really was..."
Dave Walker
"Food was fantastic. Service was great and staff were friendly... Very worthwhile lunch visit...."
Galakto
"Lovely fresh pasta and flavours. Very friendly waitress. Kids LOVED it which is always a plus, both kids scored..."
Tammy Bollinger
"This restaurant is amazing!!It's a little bit fancy pancy, but the food was so fresh & delicious and the staff were all really friendly. Ordered..."
Sammy
"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Food, service ( lovely waitress) can't recomend this place enough.Thankyou for a lovely Sunday lunch.I..."
Louisa Kenneday
"Lygon street places are often ordinary. Donninis is no such thing. Lovely food, great service and good prices. Had the calamari here tonight as a..."
Two Sheds
"Beautiful food and wonderful service! We ordered the rib-eye for entrƩe and it was cooked perfectly. For main, we got the trio of pastas because we..."
Emma Strommer
"Solid Italian restaurant. I had the daily special - gnocchi with clams - which was tasty, but could have used a bit more seasoning. Good espresso...."
Laura Kalra
"What to eat when in Lygon st? Italian of course! Booked in Donniniā€™s to have a taste of their pasta! Family friendly, welcoming hosts! We ordered..."
Emilie Yeo
"Our table was waiting on arrival. We were seated at front window, lovely view of Lygon St. Friendly and attentive service team, served sparkling..."
John W Newey
"We always go to Donniniā€™s for great pasta. Their Focaccia is great with extra virgin oil and sea salt. I love their linguine with southern..."
BeeYan & King
"Always amazing food and service. Consistently delicious šŸ˜‹ for decades. Every time we travel to Melbourne this is a must..."
Michelle Obrien
"Exceptional service, delicious food and amazing serving sizes! Will definitely be..."
Evelyn A
Three Locals
77/100 (593 ratings)
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"Excellent quality good, from hearty basics to cafe-styled brunch. Friendly service, fresh ice-cream and shakes, GF cakes, consistent coffee. Lovely..."
Bon Appetit
"Service is attentive, open during new year holidays, large cafe, light, great place to do some..."
John MacIsaac
"We have yet to come across a place we don't like on Station Street, and Three Locals is no exception. My girls and I walk past Three Locals every day..."
Expat Gourmand
"Great coffee. Great food. Surprisingly quick service for a Saturday lunch. Generous serving of this fresh and tasty salad. Always a Fairfield..."
Lisa Joy
"Love Three Locals, ordered the smashed avocado (added bacon) which came with the perfect amount of food, filling and well done. The staff are very..."
Georgia M
"I had a very good experience a Three Locals Fairfield. Everything was really good, the service the food the setup was all amazing. I will definitely..."
Brooklyn Pilgrim
"I enjoyed my Halloumi Veggie Stack. The halloumi was well cooked and of a fine quality, which is something you can tell when its texture isnā€™t as..."
We Know This Place
"Amazing food, extremely recommended, we had the mushroom melt and club sandwich, which tasted fantastic, will try and come here again. Also fantastic..."
TJH
"Came here awhile back as it was in the entertainment guide and we were in the area.The staff are very friendly and the food was very nice...."
Sophie
"Lovely coffee here. My long macchiato and the worldā€™s most beautiful womanā€™s flat white were both superb. Service was friendly too. Nice to..."
Two Sheds
"The cafe was great! Food was awesome, the texture in my poached egg was beautifully done and was poached perfectly! I had Benedict was it was..."
Elastio
"Came in today only for coffee and it was perfect . It was smooth and creamy. Great looking cafe , will be back to try the food on the weekend. ..."
Coffeeplz
"Came here last week on a public holiday where everything else was closed. We were lucky enough that the kitchen was still open. Food was delicious..."
TrEATme
"Love this place! We come here often. The food is awesome and the service is great. We have got to know the owners (three locals) and they are such..."
AshyC
"Went in today for brunch. Ordered the four egg omelette with cheese, onions and mushrooms. It was very nice and filling.Ā  I thought reasonable for..."
IloveMelbourne
"Nice setting, friendly staff, great coffee and food. Love the large selection in the menu. Will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu...."
LLcurry Chang
"I really enjoy going to Three Locals. The team are so lovely, the coffee is great and the food is excellent. The menu is not the standard cafe menu..."
Mez Crookes
"Good reasonably priced menu. Great coffee & great atmosphere. I had breakfast here on Saturday with my husband & 20 month old son. The staff are..."
Herjanesty
"The buttermilk fried chicken burger is amazing. Full of spicey flavour with a spicey coleslaw tops this right off. I ate here with 4 other people who..."
St!nger
"REALLY good coffee & nice friendly atmosphere, kid-friendly (games on hand) and lots of yummy brekky/lunch options (generous serves too!) will..."
Emily Scott
"Really pleasantly surprised with the creative menu and gluten-free and veggie (even vegan) options. Four of us had a great brunch with good coffee,..."
Mistystan
"Attended this cafe on the weekend and was really impressed with the atmosphere and food. Service was timely and coffees were perfect. Spanakopita and..."
Winney
"Awesome atmosphere and decor, great menu with super friendly staff who make you feel really welcome. I ordered the beef burger and it was superb! ..."
Xrazybean
"An update on the review below. I continue to go here most week days early for a coffee and sometimes have brekky. The coffee is excellent and the..."
Considered Opinion
"Great local cafe. Decor is tastefully done. I am always first to check out and critique the kitchen as to how clean Ā it is & I can assure it you it..."
Carol
"Have been here a few times. Food and coffee has always been nice. Friendly service. Menu is a bit basic and not much choice, especially for lunch...."
Missy Mahony
"First time here and nicely done, service was quickly presented, coffee was top notch! Lovely fireplace to keep warm and friendly staff. Great range..."
Pandas Chillax
"Just wanted you to know that we had a beautiful breakfast at Three Locals on Saturday. Four of us plus a newborn baby in a pram. Lots of room for..."
Anne Warren
"I popped in for brunch recently. The service was friendly and efficient. The coffee was fine, not exceptional but better than just ok. I had their..."
Phil Hare
"Friendly service, nice dƩcor, Very nice and tasty food. Was made to feel at home with their friendly polite attitude. Ample variety of seating..."
Morris
"Lovely food and friendly service! Patient with fussy children. I had a great lunch here with my five year old. My coffee, house smoked salmon and..."
Niki
"We love this place! Although we're not technically locals, we've stopped in a few times on our way through and it's always a good experience. The..."
GFC - Ginger Foodie Chick
"Three Locals is a new restaurant that recently opened in Fairfield. The restaurant before was called Qube and i had been going their for about 5..."
Kelly_n_gooch69
"what a pleasure to see this cafe resurrected from the previous abysmal owners. We enjoyed a very pleasant lunch and great coffee. Will be my weekly..."
Margannedavis
"What a lovely local place! The decor is eclectic and urban with a friendly atmosphere. New owners and new staff are enthusiastic and friendly. Their..."
Principal
"Excellent and unique food... I love how the menu is set up of common dishes like 'Eggs Benedict' but it is actually different. The macca cheese balls..."
Kimmie
"Great food, great service! Just what station street needed. I ordered the eggs my way with avocado and tomato with a skinny latte, couldn't fault it...."
Simone David
"Had a delicious brunch of eggs benedict with pulled pork, it was the perfect serving size and the food was amazing. Extremely friendly and prompt..."
Jaci Neal
"Great coffee. Got the beef burger with egg, burger was juicy and flavourful, chips were crispy on the outside soft and fluffy on the inside. Sat down..."
Jenny Fong
"Delicious breakfast! Ordered the Berry Chai bowl without granola as I'm allergic to nuts. It was beautifully presented and a generous serve. Added..."
Samantha Smith
"What a beautiful place, beautiful food and something nice and hot and juicy inside me to fill my appetite for..."
Villie Jo Galang
"Been a couple of times now. Lunch menu has a great variety and food are cooked to perfection. Breakfast is just as good. Offering the usual bacon and..."
J W
"Had a nice meal here with the kids. Service was friendly and food was served in a timely manner. They have gelato up the front as well as good..."
Wally Chiang
"This place has always got a warm vibe, the staff are welcoming and the food is nice too. We had the smashed avocado and Halloumi salad. Both were..."
Miss Nina
"Home delivery brunch! So delicious and as you can see, massive servings! Here's the surprise, it didn't cost a fortune! Thanks to 3Locals for giving..."
Matt White