2 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Had a great night out with magnificent food - 3 on our table ordered the prawns with linguine. The prawns were so numerous that I was offered a..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"‘Luscious Lygon’Mouthwatering food that was so good that I have to rate it as the best I I’ve had since I can remember.I..."
Tripparooney
"Came to Donnini’s for Sunday lunch after reading promising reviews online. It definitely did not disappoint. I could not fault our meals or..."
Lara Murdoch
"Great home made pasta with ohh so fresh ingredients. This has been my pasta house for almost 20 years now.Great wine list on offer to match up..."
SamWasHere
"We visited Donnini’s last night. We ordered 2 entree size Pasta’s (Tris Pasta & Linguine w Prawns), one bruschetta, one garlic/cheese focaccia, a..."
Eleftheria Kalantzis
"I've been here twice and both times had some of the best pasta I've ever had!Really lovely Italian on Lygon, a nice change from the cheaper..."
Dj Meowmeow
"I have been here a number of times and every time is a good experience. The customer service is always excellent, they are obviously very passionate..."
Jon Row
"Had a wonderful meal at Donnini’s. The pasta was perfect and the bruschetta was delicious. The service was excellent. Will definitely be back..."
Justin
"Visiting from Perth and came on recommendations from friends. My partner and I shared - focaccia bread, lasagna and the tortellini mascarpone...."
LoveToEat?
"We come here often - the food and service are consistently of a higher standard. Yet to be disappointed. The 3 pastas - tris di pasta donnini -..."
Mary Pranjip
"Loved everything about this place, is well known and have heard all good things. The stand out was the trio pasta which gave so much variety and..."
Davisco Sprincorza
"I don’t often give 5* but this place deserves it. Good honest clean fresh Italian food. Great service and at a wonderful price. We are planning to..."
The Gift Girl
"PASTA TRIS that is all you need to know!!!PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRIS PASTA TRISThis is the best dish on Lygon..."
Moetfan
"Donnini’s at Carlton. I like the spaghetti with fresh prawn mussels calamari. Great Italian restaurant with good ambience. Fine dining restaurant..."
Steven Gu
"Such a nice little pasta place on Lygon Street! You'd be silly not to order the trio di pasta donnini 🍝 and get a taste of three..."
Deana Cannatelli
"THE BEST ITALIAN FOOD IN THE WOOOOOOORLDDDDD!! Best place everrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..."
Benny Macri
"My friend Duyen told me about this place a while ago, she said the pasta was amazing, and i finally got the opportunity to go today! And we ordered..."
Thuaners
"I kept it simple tonight and had a glass of Sangiovese along with the home made gnocchi. The Sangiovese was great but they always are. The star of..."
Shane Warren
"Great pasta, similar to what you might actually find in Italy. Recommend the tortelli. Very attentive service, being given a table right away and..."
2876998
"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne! 25 years I have been coming here and the food and family are as magical as have always been . Mi..."
Blake Ryan
"Huge fan. Pasta is excellent quality. Service friendly. Food comes quite quickly. They could easily accommodate my pram and baby slept while I..."
Andreas
"Review from February 2017The Donnini family's been serving Melbourne Italian food since 1952. At Donnini's on Lygon St, the handmade tortellini..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"Wow our lunch was fantastic. The service, the food and the atmosphere.The home made pasta and tiramisu was to die for.... its a must..."
Kyriacoum
"Nice italian food with a good wine list. Staff are always friendly and enjoying a meal al fresco on lygon street makes for a very pleasant lunch or..."
Gursharan Chana
"Love this place and have been going for years. They serve good food but for me it is an order of Focaccia and a Veal Piadina on arrival before a main..."
Cooper
"My all time favourite pasta treatI come here when I feel like spoiling myself with rich, quality, hand made pasta!Their pasta tasting plate..."
Jm
"The handmade pasta and gnocchi were absolutely delicious....probably the best I've had in a while. The snapper was cooked to perfection - crispy on..."
Elderblood
"Great food and excellent service. Went for dinner and each person has a different meal - we also ordered sides. None of the meals could be faulted...."
Sarah Farfalla
"Been here a few times now and really like it. Menu is limited though all the food I've has been spot on. Only issue I've had is the sauce for the..."
Mireille
"Food is so good of course, but that's not I want to say , the manager had given us a surprise because during the dinner we had a chat and he knew..."
Mac Wong
"One of the established Italian restaurants in Lygon Street, Carlton. With fewer Italian eating choices now in this once heart of Italian dining in..."
Waiter's Friend
"Excellent pasta on Lygon St. Had the tris di pasta, and my favorite was the tortellini among the three selections. The filling of mascarpone was..."
FoodieCCC
"Best pasta in Lygon St. Started off with a delicious, tasty bruschetta - the tomatoes must be organic to taste this good. Ordered the main serve..."
J-dub
"What a delight it was to stumble upon this magnificent restaurant! Not only was the food delectable and the 'real and authentic Italian deal', the..."
Fiona
"This is the second time my partner and I have eaten here when in Melbourne. Food is really good and the atmosphere is nice. The service is amazing as..."
Winston Maximus
"We have been here many times over the years and still keep coming back for that tris di pasta dish! The service is always impeccable, the waiters and..."
Sztefani
"I hadn't been back to Donnini's in more than 5 years but I always remember their pasta fondly ... Especially the pasta trio which I used to always..."
Occasionalist
"The trio of pasta is what I came here for and it was delicious... Tortellini with a ricotta sauce then a gnocchi pomodoro and a fettuccine bolognese..."
Birdman
"Love their lasagne. The best I have ever had. Come back for it for several times. Still the best! The price is a bit higher than..."
Chloe Wu
"We've been here twice now - loved it both times. Pizza and pasta to share between us. Satisfying in all aspects. Very friendly staff and atmosphere...."
Zara Mitchell
"Nice ambience, attentive and friendly waiters/waitresses, and above al, great food.Visited this restaurant the other day with a friend from the..."
Inuneko
"Best pasta on lygon street, big call but it's true ! You can rely on the sauce being perfect & the pasta fresh every time. Try the trio of pastas -..."
NK
"Even though we had to wait for a while, the taste was great! Especially the bruschetta, it was fresh from the oven and it had a very soft texture to..."
Foodaddict
"Great Italian food here! Totally worth the trek in the Rain. Nice ambience and great food, pricing is reasonable. Definitely would come back..."
Andre Ang
"---October 2018----Back again for a quick dinner on a Saturday night, luck was on our side as they were full and a table for two outside..."
Rennie
"When I'm in Lygon I come here for my favorite Italian. I usually order the pasta but the pizzas look also very good. Decent price, not cheap but not..."
Kasy
"It was absolutely amazing! I had the three pastas, all were amazing but the tortellini stole the show. Absolutely amazing, great service and amazing..."
Matt Without The Cravat
"Quick service, good home made gnocchi, I had the calamari but wish I'd had pasta as it looked really good. Filling mains so couldn't manage..."
Helen
"Lovely starter of crispy cracker-like bread with fior di latte and San Daniele prosciutto. Entree of tortellini in sage butter was a revelation...."
MellowFever
"We have been dining at Donnini's for a couple of years now and always look forward to the whole experience. The food is authentic, fresh and..."
Tralee
"Quick and attentive customer service. Fresh and tasty pasta. Totally loved it. Would go back for more. Ordered the Tri-pasta..."
Aussie Nawaab
"I love this place and used to come here pretty often a few years back. The pasta is really superb, and the service was very warm and personal. Other..."
Finding Resonance
"Donnini's is my favourite place to eat. The quality of food and its preparation are without parallel. Carlton is full of Crapitalian along with their..."
Cattlin
"Had the trio of pasta, came out reasonably quick. The ricotta tortellini (middle) is absolutely amazing, so I'm hoping next time that is on the menu..."
Sammy
"The spinach and ricotta tortellini is to die for. Pizzas are pretty good too. Very attractive waitstaff ;) great..."
Fiona_tudehope
"Loved the food. Loved the Prawn pasta and bruschetta. Their focaccia is..."
Muniche
"Great Afternoon of superb Pasta and company.. I can't reccomend Donninis enough, the food was awesome and the service spearheaded by Chelsea was some..."
Gavgalway
"Best Pasta EVER. Cannot fault anything at all with Donnini's, Firstly the service was amazing!!!! I had the tortellini and Have to honestly say it..."
Findcharliebrown
"The best Italian food on Lygon!. My boyfriend and I have been to Donnini's on several occasions and it has not once disappointed us. The food is..."
Emily Fioramonte
"A great restaurant is only as good as it's good...right, half right ...ok be it 3/4's then but "consistency is king" and by that, I am never let down..."
Michael D.
"Outstanding!. What a great example of first rate Italian food. This family owned and operated business never disappoints. From the helpful staff who..."
Annadeflowers
"Traditional Italian with a dash of Artisan thrown in, you will love Donnini’s. Went out to dinner on another gorgeous Melbourne evening, meeting up..."
Giulia Tesoro
"My favourite Lygon street restaurant. Went to Donnini's last night with ten friends. Food delicious, service impeccable. Six out of the ten had not..."
Jan
"Awesome. Food was amazing. Service was excellent. A great night out. Will be back. We highly recommend the potato and speck pizza, pasta trio and the..."
Emma Johns
"A good place for a business/work lunch, though if there are large groups around it can be a bit loud. Particularly enjoyed the antipasto and share..."
Feckless
"Amazing food and noticeably excellent service even though the reataurant was fully booked. The food all came out at a reasonable time & it really was..."
Dave Walker
"Food was fantastic. Service was great and staff were friendly... Very worthwhile lunch visit...."
Galakto
"Lovely fresh pasta and flavours. Very friendly waitress. Kids LOVED it which is always a plus, both kids scored..."
Tammy Bollinger
"This restaurant is amazing!!It's a little bit fancy pancy, but the food was so fresh & delicious and the staff were all really friendly. Ordered..."
Sammy
"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Food, service ( lovely waitress) can't recomend this place enough.Thankyou for a lovely Sunday lunch.I..."
Louisa Kenneday
"Lygon street places are often ordinary. Donninis is no such thing. Lovely food, great service and good prices. Had the calamari here tonight as a..."
Two Sheds
"Beautiful food and wonderful service! We ordered the rib-eye for entrée and it was cooked perfectly.
For main, we got the trio of pastas because we..."
Emma Strommer
"Solid Italian restaurant. I had the daily special - gnocchi with clams - which was tasty, but could have used a bit more seasoning. Good espresso...."
Laura Kalra
"What to eat when in Lygon st? Italian of course!
Booked in Donnini’s to have a taste of their pasta!
Family friendly, welcoming hosts!
We ordered..."
Emilie Yeo
"Our table was waiting on arrival. We were seated at front window, lovely view of Lygon St.
Friendly and attentive service team, served sparkling..."
John W Newey
"We always go to Donnini’s for great pasta. Their Focaccia is great with extra virgin oil and sea salt. I love their linguine with southern..."
BeeYan & King
"Always amazing food and service. Consistently delicious 😋 for decades. Every time we travel to Melbourne this is a must..."
Michelle Obrien
"Exceptional service, delicious food and amazing serving sizes! Will definitely be..."
"Best food and cosy atmosphere.
So many good wines to choose from, an outstanding menu' and a superior design makes this place one of the best in..."
Andrew Canessa
"Really loved it here. Great food and drinks but most importantly really great staff that made the night fantastic. Thanks guys! Will definitely come..."
Lee Ton
"What a groovy place... The Moat hosted and I performed as part of the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The staff not only were..."
Kim Da Cruz
"Those chicken and feta balls are something else!! Amazing dish, we added a bowl of roasted potatoes and it was all perfect. Lovely wait staff,..."
Kerry Alderuccio
"Great place.. great food and wine selection..awesome service and very relaxing atmosphere..highly recommend..."
Derek Voce
"It's a great place,love the food the staff are friendly and it has a great atmosphere ....oh and a good..."
Dean Austin
"This place is amazing 10/10. Cannot fault them. Food, price & staff amazing. Cannot wait to go..."
Rach Wil
"I love it !! the food is delicious , very good selection of wine. Excellent service and the bartender makes the best espresso martini in..."
Ilanit Bard
"Amazing food and amazing staff!
How does it better than..."
Jovana Ohis
"Amazing food and a wonderful staff. Girls made us feel so special with their hospitality. Keep it up....."
Manvinder S Kang
"The Moat is a lovely hidden restaurant that is below street level. This makes it a little dark and moody, so it's a great atmosphere for a date..."
Morgs71
"Such a lovely small hidden gem!The food was well seasoned, great portion and you pay for what you get! Would definitely recommend for duos..."
Van Nguyen
"J’s score 3.5 stars. J caught up with her sister here (early in the week) for dinner quite a while ago. Chosen by little Sis - not the sort of..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Penang Duck Curry I am so glad we chose the Penang duck curry, it’s a little pricey but trust me it’s SO GOOD. We were kind of worried..."
Kathy Chen
"3.7A cold Monday night in Melbourne but it was lovely and warm inside The Moat. The decor was warm and inviting too. It’s predominantly..."
Two Sheds
"Cute hidden bar on the busy Lonsdale Street. I love their outdoor seating especially at night (beautiful strings of lights). Instagramable...."
Gece
"Could not recommend this place enough. My friends and I recently threw a surprise birthday dinner here. The staff were so beautiful and..."
Whitney.grewal
"Quiet, sophisticated, classy, with all the mood lighting.Perfect date casual spot or place to have an initimate catch up over a range of..."
Cocktail Life
"Great service, underground restaurant with olden day European vibes. Must get the deboned lamb entree. Braised beef was pretty good too, tasted like..."
Miilu
"I love the Moat. Having been a customer for over three years and an employer for 1 year (2016), I can vouch for the high quality food, drinks and..."
LJ Donnelly
"This is one of Melbourne's best kept secret! Warm, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious, honest food that is always fresh and..."
Anna
"Awesome and cozy restaurant in the heart of Melbourne.Lamb ribs were the highlight of the night.The brisket was very tasty as..."
Andrewcanessa
"Had rice with chicken ribs.Chicken was not good，that tasted like frozen one and I think it must be.Wifi is provided！Average..."
Alexis Chan
"Decor was modern but cozy inside the underground bit, lovely and open and breezy in the outside umbrella-covered bit. Staff were friendly and gave..."
Om Nom Nom
"Favourite place to relax from the intense CBD, delicious food, respectful staff and an overall quality experience. Only complaint is that I live too..."
Mark
"Great food and great service! always love seeing the friendly faces here. The old school atmosphere makes it a great hang out spot. Always..."
Bobby Sedrick
"Great atmosphere, plenty to look at, very inviting indoors area plus a comfortable outdoors area for the warmer nights. Friendly staff who give..."
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"Hidden underneath the State Library, you need go to the basement then can find it. The decoration of the restaurant was pretty old-fashion and..."
Jianierrrrrr
"An impromptu dinner with friends found us wandering the streets in search of sustenance. We eventually settled on the Moat as the hunger pangs became..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The manager was very courteous and understanding when our original booking of 10 people for the set menu was hijacked by unreliable people in our..."
Matt Fishbeck
"“Going underground (going underground), we’ll let the boys all sing and the boys all shout for tomorrow”The Moat is a truly unique..."
The Dear Luncher
"Superb service from the wait staff, 'feed me' menu had delicious variety and was great value. Missed out on their happy hour but something to look..."
James Day
"Tucked away on the side of the State Library, this gem was a cosy relief from the cold evening air. Dined inside, warm lighting and buzzing..."
Smitten Kitten
"Amazing food to die for. Excellent service. Nice decor and ambience. The banquet 'Feed Me' menu had more food than we could eat - we absolutely had..."
Matthew Nulty
"A cozy & intimate escape from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne CBD, this (literally) underground restaurant has a simple yet well considered (&..."
Retno Widyanti
"I've been here countless times and still love this place.Though I do prefer this place during off-peak periods just cause it's quieter.Food..."
Chee Ching Low
"If you ever wonder where to go eat on Friday or Saturday night - the moat.Music at the door step extensive drinks menu, wonderful..."
Latteme
"Moat is a cosy little resturant nestled underneath the state library. The set up is very vintage and old fashioned. They have amazing good..."
Sheemal Visun
"Exceptionally good share-plate style food at surprisingly reasonable prices. Good drinks list, especially happy hour from 4.30-6pm. Highly..."
Ben
"Underground bar beneath the Wheeler Centre is a smallish but stylish venue that has a literary feel. Always busy "outside" and an intimate "inside."..."
Ghannah_au
"The Penang vegetable curry was amazing, the salmon light and fresh, the dark chocolate tart decadent with a really interesting raspberry and aniseed..."
Theresa
"Moat is the perfect literary cafe and wine bar. Hidden beneath the State Library of Victoria and the Wheeler Centre (another must visit place), Moat..."
Tomas
"A good nice environment if you want to have a romantic date! Sadly I'm single. But the food is pretty nice and the ambience is second to..."
Rifan Thamrin
"Dropped by for a quick lunch, ordered the blowtorched salmon and the chicken ribs followed by the chia seed pudding. Flavours were great and so was..."
Duala
"Listed as one of the top ideal spot for a date night on Zomato, The Moat offers hearty European/French inspired dishes w beautiful romantic ambience...."
J88
"I've been here a few times for lunch and I absolutely love their decor and lighting. It's a nice escape from the city - however, it does get quite..."
Ms V
"My most fav restaurant/ bar / cafe / hangout spot. I bn going there for last 4 years & never disappointed me. It use to be quite but now ppl..."
MelbfoodCritic
"I thoroughly enjoyed dinner here. Staff were helpful, the space is very "hipster-cool" and trendy. Reasonably priced for a decent meal too. I had the..."
Beth
"Super adorable intimate little place. Was here for a friends birthday dinner, waiters all super nice and very accommodating. The food was excellent..."
Xin Shina Gao
"I was looking for a quiet place to catch up with an old friend and the moat perfect. Located in a convenient spot, hidden away from (sometimes) city..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Pretty little place in the basement! I like places with simple and small menu and sufficient vegetarian options :) this place ticked all the boxes!..."
Divya Sharma
"Great little bar hidden below street level on little Lonsdale St with some good food and drinks and even better service. Nice little spot for a quick..."
Steve Levon
"Great for after work or lunchtime dining. Reasonably priced, good house wines and solid vegetarian/vegan options! Happy hour is worth a look too if..."
Michelle
"Luckily, this venue is right across from my university. One of my three favourite coffee places in the CBD, it also features a beautiful ambient..."
Ebonybedwards
"The moat is a lovely restaurant in the heart of the city, though I'm unsure if this is a place I'd come back again. While I enjoyed the dishes I..."
Kell
"Had dinner with a group of 5, ordered a range of plates to share meaning we managed to get through a good deal of the menu! Everything was..."
DL
"Loved this place below the State Library. The lemon and herb baked ricotta with caponata and crispy bread was so smooth and flavourful blended..."
J0yy173
"We recently discovered this gem of a place and loved it so much we had to share this with you! The Moat is located in the CBD and is tucked away..."
One Piece Left
"Tucked away in Little Lonsdale is The Moat. A all day basement Resturant in a 19th century bluestone building known for their European dishes. As you..."
Jen
"Very cosy and snug decor with a variety of tapas and share type dishes with fresh rich ingredients.I quite enjoyed the sardines, olives,..."
JW
"Seem to specialise in tapas and light foods, they do excellent antipasto and cured meat type fare, good to pair with their nice wines. Maybe not for..."
Jimmy Chew Food
"Cozy establishment with friendly staff. The ricotta was delightful and very refreshing. The beef brisket was excellent - flavour of the beef is great..."
Christian Kearsley-Pratt
"I had a thoroughly enjoyable lunch here recently. I found it so lovely and relaxing, right in the City Centre but manages to create a cosy space with..."
Bluebell 22
"1.5 points for the environment, 1.5 for the service, .5 for the food. Got the chicken wings from the afternoon menu, they were obviously a little bit..."
Zakibites
"Was treated to a dinner here by my girlfriend for my birthday a few weeks back. This place was picked by her over all other joints in Melbourne and..."
James Helsham
"Went to this place for a friend's birthday; we had a really great time. The food is really tasty, the waitress was very enthusiastic and the wine is..."
Food
"I have such mixed feelings about this place. The atmosphere and food is great, and top notch coffee and wine, but they have odd customer service..."
Bexchum
"Great food and drink, the Cuban chicken for 2 was awesome. It was a little loud inside but it was very busy. Wait staff were attentive and gave great..."
Mj
"The Moat is awesome. It is located underneath the state library and is booked themed throughout. The decor is adorable, and the light is moody,..."
Karma Clarke
"Best place in Melbourne to retreat from the wintery cold and indulge in a hearty meal.Went with a group of seven and it was easy to book..."
Rasabear
"Delicious lamb & eggplant ragout served in atmospheric underground setting. A hidden gem. Great service. Very pleased that when I requested bread to..."
C.gribble
"Had a lovely afternoon there a week or so back served by a delightful waitress with short black hair. We returned the following week with another..."
Graham
"The Moat is hidden within the corner basement of the State Library and Wheeler Center. Cosy and elegant, the underground feeling creates an intimate..."
Hungrycookie
"The Moat had some of the best food I have tried in Melbourne. It had perfect flavour combinations, fresh ingredients, great textures and just the..."
The Portly Pumpkim
"Food is consistently amazing! Highly recommend this..."
Mitchincognito
"Awesome shared meal. Brought a group of 21 people and had an awesome shared platter meal. Left the menu entirely to Rosie, which was a smart move...."
Llevin2
"Good food...service a little slow. I tucked into the Moat for lunch earlier in the week. The place is pretty cool and cosy housed underneath the..."
Miss D
"Prompt service and friendly atmosphere. A great place for an inexpensive light meal before events at the Wheeler Centre, better than anything else..."
Gunung2
"Brilliant dinner experience. Same day booking for an odd time -- sure, no problem. Booking changed from four to five people -- easy, no problem. We..."
Daniel Reeders
"Delish & Delightful. Thanks for a fabulous night, our overseas guests were truly impressed! The personal service we received coupled with the..."
Jill
"Tea Time. Love the tea and coffee and the atmosphere is amazing. The style makes it seem like something out of Harry Potter. The service is always..."
Chelsea MaC
"Can’t fault my experience here; great food, excellent vibe on a cold winter night, top service and delicious food & drinks. The old fashioned that..."
S C
"Great little discovery this one. The restaurant bar is located down stairs in a basement under the state library. Awesome eclectic relaxed vibe,..."
Paul Fisher
"Wonderful restaurant with a quiet but nice atmosphere. Friendly and attentive service.
The food was delicious and they have an excellent cocktail..."
Siobhan Parker
"So good to have Melbourne open again!! We hadn't been to The Moat for about six months but as usual it didn't disappoint. For all you plant lovers,..."
Robert Frandsen
"Great service. Waitress very engaging and helpful.
Happy hour menu from 4 to 6 pm. Felt like a Harry Potter film set. Very eclectic..."
Tania Hogan
"Nice place to sit and chat with friends. The outdoor was covered with big umbrellas (from the rain) and heater was provided to keep warm...."
Lilian Yap
"EXCELLENT !
what an awesome find !
beautiful food and amazing staff - nothing was too much trouble, we were made to feel genuinely welcome, and just..."
jennifer wilson
"The go to place for winter soul food. Had the lamb shoulder with some mash; prawn papardelle and a few glasses of mulled wine tonight. So..."
Steven Young
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