TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated July 2024

Jungle Juice Bar

87/100 (958 ratings)

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"First time having the bagels here, and man was I blown away. Love the hole in the wall vibes. We’re back in NZ now and missing the..."

Vinny

"I love this place ! The owners Marcus & Annabelle are the loveliest people, great food and the grooviest ambience ! The crew behind the machine are..."

Les Mosonyi

"Every now and again you come across a quirky place that just ticks all your boxes. For me, that is Jungle Juice. Located in the ever funky short..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Lovely service, delicious food! Bagels were fresh and filling, and the coffee was superb. Would definitely go again. The barista / server seemed very..."

P

"Wonderful food and place, perfected with a warm, amicable service. The bagels are something— toasted just right and with a touch of sesame...."

Pinut Noir

"Amazing little joint for breakky.. it was packed early in the morning, seatings were small but not uncomfortable.. menus were cute too.. we had the..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Weather you are a tourist and would like to get lost in the Melbourne cute lane ways, or spending a weekend in the city or scape from office and want..."

Wolf Of Collins St.

"I grabbed a take away piccolo latte from here. The service was excellent, and the barista spot on. The barista asked me if I wanted a..."

Timinmelbourne

"Stumbled upon this small place in the alley. We found really good coffee and nice soft warm muffin and very friendly service! Very cute menu hidden..."

Kooka

"Great coffee and juices. Limited seating but staff don't try to shoo you out in a hurry. Great for casual breakfast and good range of bagels, nothing..."

Dani Boudville

"Yeah. You surely can have the best bagel in melbourne in here. Moreover they have pretty decent drink as well such as coffee and tea latte :)..."

Insoo Lee

"Cutest little cafe on one of Melbourne’s laneways, we were lucky to get seating. The staff were really friendly and accommodating in every way. The..."

Mollie DB

"In looooooove with friendly, fun & bubbly staff!!!! Highly recommended!!!!! Perfect little spot for when you wanna relax or fun or chat or etc......."

Piggyboo3

"One of my favourite places to grab a quick bagel breakfast. I always get their $12 takeaway deal which comes with a bagel (I usually opt for the..."

Adam Scarf

"Staff was definitely one of the main highlights of this little cafe - extremely friendly and smiley.The food was great, I chose the brekkie..."

Happy Foodie

"Great little hidden gem of a cafe!Highly recommend this place for great value for your money, the food is excellent and the service..."

Shiv

"Super friendly staff who served our coffees and food very quickly. Bagels weren't crazy fancy but so good and the coffee was nailed. A great..."

Jayy Burr

"The staffs were super friendly and I felt they love the shop very much. I ordered Kaiser bagle and that was fresh and very reasonable. The mayo souce..."

Harapeko Abacus

"Best bagels ever, and the service is awesome. All staff are super friendly. The owner is lovely. My boyfriend and I keep coming back whenever we can...."

Stephanie Grace

"Yummy food - fresh and cheap. Had smoked pork belly Bagel - the sour pickles and smoked pork was a very good combination. It was a hard place to find..."

Jia^_^

"Wow! Cutest place I have been to in a while, has a really cosy inside seating area and outdoor seating available. The service was positive which..."

Madison Jones

"It was my second time patronizing this small and quaint cafe and was still thoroughly impressed with their bagels. I personally like the omelette as..."

Yiling

"Extremely pleasant with the visit. Hidden gem in centre place, make sure you really go to every store to find out this place. It's signage well..."

Sher Win

"It's really easy to miss this place since it's a small cafe, but the bagels here are simply amazing! Very simple yet unique, freshly made and very..."

Colin Tian

"Tiny little place in the bustling Degraves Laneway. Amazing food, service and coffee. I had the halloumi bagel which was perfect. The bagel was fresh..."

Bea Adeline

"Love this place! Quintessentially melbourne, front house run by a lovely guy and the food is delish! Would be a 5/5 if the bagel maker smiled more..."

Sarah O

"Amazing...love this place soo much. The coffee and bagels are soul nourishing after a big night (Try the mcBagel) The John West bagel is the star..."

Lenny V

"What a compact cafe packed with awesome bagels and super friendly staff! I can never recommend Dirty Don more!!! Love the smoky sausages and the..."

Big Fat Layer

"I came here for a quick bite. I was welcomed by friendly staff. I ordered a long black and a salmon bagel. The serving of the salmon and the avocado..."

Jo Jo

"Awesome spot for a quick takeaway breakfast. They do a $12 bagel and fresh juice combo. It can be a bit confusing to order as the venue is pretty..."

Ashley8513

"Kind of had difficulty in finding this place honestly, because their 'Jungle Juice' sign is very small compared to the other cafés. The shop itself..."

Ignatia

"This place is awesome for great tasting breaky/ brunch/lunch-style bagels. Diverse range on the menu to choose from. In house juice blended on..."

Generous Serve

"One of my favorite places in Melbourne! I take out of Towners and locals here whenever I can or chill with a Vietnamese coffee on the tiny outdoor..."

Tomas

"This small cafe at inner side of Centre Pl with many other cafes & cute shops. Coffee is excellent & light taste of fresh juice with apple, orange,..."

Leena

"Tasty bagels at reasonable prices. Fresh juice of the day was delicious. Good for a quick bite to eat on your lunch break or after shopping in the..."

Tige

"This place has been here for over 15 years and this is the first time for me, relaxed attentive staff, we had the haloumi bagel, Yum, a couple of..."

Patrick

"This is my favourite place to eat in the city. I love the veggo bagel so much. I'm never disappointed when I go. The coffee and juice of the day are..."

Andriana

"Nice coffee. The bagel is amazing. Friendly service. I had a nice chat with the owner while enjoying my breakfast: the kransky bagel. My bagel was..."

Inem

"Chose to get some lunch at Jungle Juice because of the extremely high score on zomato. When I arrived I realised that I had been here before. The..."

I. D.

"The bangle is so great and the yummy sweet and sour sauce in there tastes awesome that matches every flavour together. I can't wait to take the..."

Nicole Min

"This place is brilliant - albeit cramped! Didn't get the chance to try their bagels but they looked and smelled really good. A bit hard to locate but..."

Annie Bananie

"Alice in wonderland, that's how I feel when I first entered the shop. From the moment you are handed the menu in form of a storybook, it feels like..."

Kinnii

"I had no idea this cafe was called Jungle Juice as I was looking at the sign pointing to Hell’s Kitchen upstairs, but looking at JJ’s menu posted..."

Ta.be.tabi

"Very hard to find this tinny restaurant🌚 my haloumi bagel is good but my friend's eggmite is so strange. I think the cartoon menu is special，but..."

Lisa Ding

"My favourite place to start my mornings when I'm in the city. The coffee is perfectly strong and consistent. The 'Haloumi Bagel' is simple..."

Rohit Nair

"Staff was friendly. Hippy style ambiance. We had a bagel & their juice was good. Casual ambiance & price affordable. Too small space so if busy it's..."

MelbfoodCritic

"Has to be up there for the best coffee in Melbourne! The brooklyn bagel is might tasty too, been going here for years and it's just..."

James Hodgson

"their bagels are awesome. i personally love their kransky. a small cafe located in Degraves St. staff are friendly and very accommodating. their..."

Jen Lee

"Came here for a nice brunch, small cosy cafe with a nice atmosphere if you just want to chill with a friend. Ordered the BLAT and McBagel, both were..."

Eats

"Had the salmon and BLAT bagels. Loved the bagels as they were soft and warm. Fillings were decent. Loved that the bagels had sesame seeds on them..."

Joanne

"Trying to find this spot was part of the fun. It's definitely hidden where it's a hole in the wall cafe. You peer through and you see a dim litted..."

Danchi Nguyen

"There’s something very endearing about this place, being ignored by tourists while simultaneously being in a tourist trap location. It is perhaps..."

Mr Wang

"Still a great place after all these years. A solid rock in a laneway which is losing its charm. Delicious bagels and coffee with a good scene...."

Bamposs

"Best little hidden cafe in Melbourne. Awesome bagels, fresh juice, coffee and friendly staff, especially the curly head guy who is always happy!..."

Ben

"A great laneway discovery. I'm not a coffee drinker so I can't vouch for the coffee but the bagels served daily here are a great treat. I've returned..."

Kalise Chalwell

"Little hole in the wall local coffee stop serving the best coffee and bagels daily. Friendly staff. Definitely my go to for coffee in the Melbourne..."

Vanya Milinović

"Always great coffee and the McBagel is pretty tasty! My go to in the city for coffee. Love the menus in old children's books and the home style..."

Kate O'Connor

"Tucked away on degraves st, little hidden bagel joint is one worth looking for.Very small and busy, this place does coffee and bagels. Had..."

FoodiePhysician

"Lovely staff, the juice is FANTASTIC, and who can say no to bagels?! Don't be put off by appearances, this place is the bomb. For added charm..."

Megan Jayne Zabell

"Love this place! My partner and I have been coming here since we moved to Melbs two years ago! Vego bagel is delicious and the coffee is always great..."

Liz Elton

"We hit the sweet spot just after 11am, squeezed into the tiny cafe and enjoyed breakfast. One staff member in particular was hospitable and..."

Einas

"I love this place. The bagels rock. The coffee is great. I came three years ago, and I'm back now to check it out. It's as good as I remember it...."

Samuel Ryan

"This place lured us in with their range of bagels. Our water came in an old glass Coke bottle and I loved that the menus were all old children's..."

4chillies

"Grabbed a dirty ron to go this morning. God it is delicious! Creamy tasty Mayo with chorizo and the perfect friend egg sandwiches between the two..."

TheBearReview

"Bagels bagels bagels!!!! Holy moly the gourmet bagels that I've had here are just delicious. My personal favorite the haloumi bagel comes tomato,..."

Kate

"Fun little place for breakfast. Really enjoyed our bagels & my chai. Not great if you're a big boned individual. Its very very tiny and cute so we..."

Shannon Jennings

"Food is okay, coffee is great, and their cupcakes are to die for.Really friendly service.It is a small place, so it can get quite cramped..."

CBF Glutton

"I could eat this everyday. The haloumi bagel is AMAZING. Thank you to the owner.. You are so friendly and made us feel so welcome. The history of..."

Ay

"Haven't been here for the food yet, but the coffee here is great. Ill try some of the food and update this review when i do, but for now it's my go..."

William Lark

"Reuben bagel was so delicious! And the place feels like you're inside a little cupboard (in a nice..."

Giorgia Sala

"First off, I must say that this place is cozy. It’s possibly even smaller than Little Kings cafe and even on a fairly quiet morning will require a..."

Dan From Melbourne

"I also had a latte, which was really, REALLY good. The perfect temperature, not much froth but v smooth consistency, good flavour but not..."

Let Me Feed You

"Beautiful coffee and food. I came across this hidden gem today, very impressed! I really enjoyed my avocado and Tabasco bagel with a poached egg,..."

Nell

"Really yummy coffee and fantastic, friendly staff. I go to Jungle Juice often for their bagels; messy to eat but delicious. The space is very..."

Erix Kypreos

"Delicious Bagels!. Great range of bagels starting from around $10. I had a John West bagel- 2 poached eggs, smoked salmon, avocado, capers, with..."

Teapot

"The staff here are on par with the food - absolutely ace! I love the burger bagel, the haloumi bagel and the chilli con carne but everything else..."

Callum McK

"This place rocks! Love their McBagel and Blat bagel sandwiches and fantastic coffee. Also, the menus are old golden books, which is pretty cool. Nice..."

Latte2go

"Reliably tasty bagels and coffee. This little hole in the wall has been a CBD fixture for nearly 15 years and it's great. It's my go-to place when..."

Mel

"Best bagels!. Had breakfast here a few weeks back. Coffee is delicious, menu is huge with too many yummy choices. I went with a Royale bagel, portion..."

DEVOUR

"Best!. Amazing Coffee! Highly..."

Melbournefeast

"Warm and welcoming. No fuss all character little hideaway on busy Centre Place. Friendly, young staff with excellent (eclectic) taste in music! We..."

Foodsnob

"Delicious bagels, fast service and great coffee, I love visiting this..."

Sweetness Overlord

"Two thumbs up. Always liked the atmosphere of this place, it never fails to..."

Katie Butcher

"Jungle juice is my favourite place in Melbourne for breakfast and coffee. The haloumi bagel is probably the best food ever made. Love Martin and all..."

Rebecca Moore

"Best bagel in town! Juice of the day is always great and coffee is awesome. What's not to..."

Iluvfood

"Great place for coffee and bagel. Great food and great people. I shall definitely go back to this tiny shop again and..."

Csleung.office

"Yum. Delicious coffee and bagels, friendly staff and super cute..."

Poppy

"Wonderful little Cafe with an amazing style. Staff are lovely and boss seems to really care about the business. I over heated it was..."

Lovesmyfood123

"This was the cutest little space selling bagels, coffee and freshly made juice. The service here was beautiful and the bagels were delicious and so..."

Tahnee Palaszczuk-Beattie

"Hands down the best bagels in Melbourne! Highly recommended, lovely staff good vibes and cozy spot. Need to try Humpty Dumpty an absolute..."

Sarah Al Salhi

"Couldn’t believe that places this small exist and do well nor the review of best bagels in Melbourne……..until I went here and tried for myself...."

Glen Wilson

"Best Bagels in Melbourne! If your looking for a cute Melbourne cafe to have breakfast or lunch, I highly recommend going to Jungle Juice Bar! Really..."

Jessica H

"I've been travelling this beautiful country for three years now and this quaint little place would have to have one of the better coffees I've had in..."

Callum Bamford

"Best bagels in Melbourne. Everything about the place from it's décor to music to staff is so lovingly authentic and unpretentious. My favorite..."

William Freeman

"Wish I could give this place more stars because this has got to be the best bagels I've had in Melbourne so far. But it's not so much the food, but..."

Kevin Nguyen

Cicciolina

87/100 (3624 ratings)

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"Delicious perfectly executed pasta and prawns, really making a difficult time..."

Ross Philpott

"They know how to make pasta sing!! The most simple of ingredients with the perfect amount of everything else and pasta cooked to perfection. I've..."

Aaditya Bajwa

"Love everything about Cicciolina! My partner and I both opted to try the pasta, he had the meatball ragu and I had the orecchiette. Both..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"gastronomic combinations that taste fantastic. I think it’s the best italian restaurant in Melbourne. Real gourmet stuff like brains, anchovy salad..."

Ads Davies

"Superb! Food was unbelievable and so was the atmosphere. Good wine list and the service was impeccable. It’s the wrong side of town for me but..."

Kon Tsigaras

"Great food and service. To top it off, comfortable seating inside. I cant understand why restaurants have such uncomfortable seating but not this..."

G Craske

"friendly staff and awesome Italian cuisine, loved the risotto, never disappoints, a must visit whenever around st kilda. it's around the corner and..."

Kevin Fernandes

"Love it! A good traditional rustic Italian restaurant that is not always about pizza and pasta!Came here on a Sunday Lunch, the..."

Judy Junyan Qi

"Ordered a spaghettini with baby spinach, olive oil, garlic & chili. The taste is fine, just a lil bit greasy for me. The service is friendly. Cozy..."

Lupita Wijaya

"From the minute we were welcomed by the delightful Irish waitress, we were made to feel very special. The service was superb and the food and wine..."

Harrysingh Rawat

"Cicciolina is an Acland St must do, it's been years since I have been here. As expected the restaurant was booked out when we arrived so we sat at..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"With the passing of Scheherazade along with the rest of the old guard, Cicciolina has become the grand dame of Acland Street. My memory’s playing..."

Gerd

"This is a sweet little restaurant on Akland Street St Kilda. had a simple Amatriciana pasta dish that was bursting with flavour, a rocket salad and..."

Tommi Taylor

"Ate there on Friday night before a show with a friend. Started with a beautiful bottle of Rose that the waitress recommended and was followed by one..."

Megan & Deon

"We have been here several times for food and drinks and it is always great. Often very busy too. Great vibe and great service. The cocktails served..."

Jo Eyweights

"Best place in Melbourne!! Literally the greatest Italian menu you can find in Australia. Staff are what makes this place too. Recco meant highligly..."

Richard V Hughes

"Went to Cicciolina for my birthday dinner. We had the eye fillet steak, pappardelle and pork, vegetarian risotto and the linguini.A few..."

Eric L

"Delicious food, generous servings and fantastic service in an intimate setting. It's no wonder this restaurant has been a consistent favourite over..."

Vinny M

"Been here for a lunch with my family. I'm not a huge fan of Italian cuisines and despite all the foreign with the menu, the staffs are very helpful..."

Quinn

"Not a five because of noise level which could be toned down with a bit of adjustment. Food was outstanding.Service was polite and..."

Christopher & Marian

"Had a first date here and it was a relaxed environment where we could chat and enjoy a nice meal and wineI enjoyed a lamb pasta special and..."

EatBeHappy

"Shared a bottle of Prosecco and few smallShare plates, The tuna carpaccio is and will always be my favourite dish. The service as usual is spot..."

GG

"Cicciolina's is one of the last remaining jewels in the epicurean crown of Acland Street, St Kilda. Always packed so delighted to walk in and get a..."

BonBonV

"Had a great dining experience here. Wanted the crab ravioli but they appear to have change their menu (maybe on occasion). Instead we had other..."

FoodieMania

"We loved the food here!!!!!! The service was great - the staff had big personalities that matched the big flavours of the food. A lucky find for us..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Best Italian we've had in a long time! The mushroom risotto was absolutely amazing. The food was so good, we even had a cheeky dessert or two (highly..."

Justin Lowe

"After walking past a million times I finally went to Cicciolina. I always relate this place back to the Melbourne gang land wars, and it definitely..."

Flowerbutton

"So so good great service and the food is so yum the staff were very friendly and very accomodating price was good also wasn't cheap but I don't mind..."

Paul Delaney

"I have heard a lot about this place and have heard people say it has been around since the dinosaurs roamed this planet, so I thought why not give it..."

Dean Pahek

"5/5 - I have walked past here oodles of times and as we had a toddler free day we came and sat inside - lovely homely decor with great staff today..."

ToorakM

"Though this is not a every day type place I have been fortunate enough to celebrate a few special occasions here. Delicious Italian food and..."

Tomas

"This is an old school restaurant. It gives the vibe of a typical Italian restaurant in Rome. Tables are tight with lots of dark wood..."

The Epicurean

"Fantastic lunch here today. Lovely space, sensational food and great service. Nothing much more you'd ever want to be honest. Entrees magnificent...."

Two Sheds

"My favourite restaurant did not disappoint last night! We had blue swimmer crab soufflé and tuna carpaccio for entré which was outstanding...."

La Plum

"Never disappoints. Great food, personalised, warm service... Love this place. The back bar is the perfect start to the evening with a bottle of..."

Seasidefoodie

"Melbourne institution. Service is great and pasta is delicious. We recently went with a large group for a birthday and they could not have taken..."

Sienna Thompson

"This place is brilliant! Service is impeccable, friendly and knowledgable. We had eaten a little snack before coming here but still managed 3..."

Shazzamataz

"Hands down the best establishment for italian food in the inner south east for as long as it has been open. Every time i come here i am blown away...."

StKildaYum

"I go here for the spaghetti bolognaise and a glass of red, great every time. Service so and so, but it doesn't matter. A great place to watch the ..."

Laura

"Favourite restaurant of all time! The staff are fabulous and so accommodating! The steaks melt in your mouth and are cooked to perfection...."

Brittany Duce

"Always amazing food. Authentic Italian. Love the freshly made pastas and variety of specials. Full body flavouring. Decent wine list. Good service...."

David Hewitt

"This Italian restaurant ticks all the boxes with regards to service, very good food and even sticks DOC rated Italian wines from the Piedmont r..."

Conisseur

"Food is very good in a classic Italian style. Wine list is solid and has a good import (italian) section. Service is ok. Prices probably equate to..."

Edward Schweitzer

"Consistently great food - love the Anti Pasta platter for around $20. Had the calamari from the Chalk Board this visit plus the roasted kipflers from..."

Sandy Spud

"Best restaurant in St Kilda. However no Tiriamasu for desert😔 boo hoo!Waitresses with a personality & love the history & artwork in the back..."

Kelly Toft

"Fresh tasty Italian cuisine, a little pricey but well worth it. One of my go to places when I have visitors. Shame they don't take..."

Billyt488

"This is definitely one of the all time Melbourne greats. It is perfect for a beautiful romantic dinner to celebrate a bithday, engagement, promotion..."

Simon

"Still my favourite restaurant on this earth. I have honestly never had a bad meal here and consider it to be one of the best dining experiences..."

Jimsghost

"Comfort food with a modern twist. Delicious, friendly, homely. Staff are on top of their game, and the kitchen and bar produce consistently..."

Onara

"Back Bar:Do yourself a favour and grab a bunch of your friends and head to the Cicciolina Back Bar! You won't regret it.We nestled up with..."

Fish

"Had the wagyu beef followed by the sticky date pudding. Both were delicious but that sticky pudding, wow! Definitely got to try it when you're there!..."

Michelle Peng

"fantastic food！cute waiter and waitress！lovely dinning environment. Must go and try！i tried tuna carpaccio，lamb shoulder spaghetti and..."

Yang Qi

"Loved it. Great food, great wine, great atmosphere which all leads to an awesome night. Restaurant is noisy but cosy and romantic at the same time...."

Kristie Cronin

"Clever Cooking with Great Produce. Two for dinner last night and first time visit. Right in the middle on the Acland St strip, you could walk by and..."

Mr Percival

"Go!. Love this place!!! Delightful food and..."

Jen Brennan

"Great food, great service and an excellent wine..."

Raukura Huata

"Heaven found!. Where should I begin? Greeted at the door by a very friendly staff member and seated within seconds. The service was attentive and..."

Alisha

"Crab Souffle Heaven. The Blue Swimmer Crab Souffle is one of the BEST things i have eaten in this whole world... A decadent, heavenly, taste bud..."

LoveSunday

"The actual best. The food is outstanding. Just can’t get enough of this place. How can any other Italian restaurant compare ?! They don’t. Not..."

Wendy

"Delicious food!. Abosultely beautiful food. Best chicken breast dish I've ever had at a restaurant. Will definitely go back to try the pasta. Love..."

SB91

"Cicciolina’s has been a Melbourne institution since the early 90′s. Their kitchen has a seemingly simple and pure ethic – serving good food all..."

Decisive Cravings

"Throughout the extended dining experience service remained consultative and patient. Head chef Michelle Elia has devised a smart menu where the..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"Premium eye fillet char grilled to order (medium rare – obviously), served with a roasted potato fondant, wilted spinach and a basil and olive oil..."

Sdk1806

"An institution since 1993 there is something a bit naughty about Cicciolinas! From the naked outline on the website to the blatantly naked artwork on..."

FoodieAboutTown

"For years I have been waiting to try the famous Cicciolina's. Arrived early, greeted by friendly staff that took us to the uber sexy back bar,..."

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

"Its regulars swear by its superb, produce-driven cuisine and its chic, lively atmosphere - it is an establishment that is said to epitomise the best..."

PiCi And BC

"Cicciliona is a small, cosy, dimly lit and very atmospheric up market Italian restaurant. When we arrived there was a 30 minute wait so we decided to..."

Sarah Kemp

"Cicciolina don't take bookings like many restaurants in Melbourne, so the best bet is to arrive early to secure a table. By 6:30pm of the night we..."

Petit Miamx

"There's something incredibly addictive about this place. For me, it epitomises Melbourne. A friendly mix of laid back, simple but stylish atmosphere,..."

Greedy Diva

"Pasta Superb.... When I want a decent pasta I always go here. I never disappointed with the pasta here. The linguine it absolutely superb. The beef..."

Smarty_pants

"Limited menu and pricey for Pasta.$30.50 for pasta mmm ,It was nice but it's pasta!I guess we are paying for real estate..."

Rocco

"Lovely restaurant. Have eaten here twice and both times the staff were friendly and accommodating of dietary requirements, even offering to do dishes..."

Bel85

"Divine. This was a lovely treat, I had never been myself before, everything was perfect, every dish delicious, it was a wonderful experience, the..."

John

"Revisit on the cards. Haven't been for a long while. A visit is long overdue. Really enjoy this..."

Allycat22a

"The best steak. Whenever I crave steak I know I have to come down here. They best scotch fillet steak in my eyes. I love this place. The ambiance,..."

Eating Around Town

"Melbourne Institution. Great good, great atmosphere & always a great time! A Melbourne institution. Sometimes a bit of a wait for a table for dinner,..."

66JLJ

"Amazing. This place is amazing! Great food and service. The eye fillet and sticky date pudding are incredible!! Love the back bar too if you just..."

Luke Martin

"GREAT VALUE. Every things was pretty good. the service was quick enough and staff friendly. Food very..."

Giovanniomar85

"Always reliably fabulous!. We've been coming here for years. The food and service is always fabulous. And the back bar is great for an eat and drink...."

Larzapan

"Bit Expensive but Always Delivers Good Food and Service. Cicciolina's is a great little restaurant. It is not fine dining and not the sort of..."

Daryljames

"Birthday Dinner. Went to Cicciolina last night for dinner with my girlfriend. The waiters were friendly, the food was lovely, we had the..."

Matthew Counsel

"We dined here on the recommendation of our cousin who is a local regular. As they don't take bookings, we popped into the rear bar whilst waiting for..."

Ms Seaside

"I can't believe people use this site as a tool for nasty behaviour. I don't need to read about people's issues with hospitality staff every time I..."

Lady Nights

"Good food, good atmosphere and great great service, the waitresses were very..."

Caffineali

"A decade of fantastic and going strong. I've been coming here somewhat regularly for around a decade and it never disappoints.It's sitting well..."

Likefood

"Wonderful food and night, but rude waitress...... I decided to go to Cicciolina on the recommendation of my best friend. It really was terrific;..."

Michael

"Every now and again you find an unexpected gem and this was a diamond find. The food blew me away. The service was warm and friendly. The wine was..."

Food Rambo

"What a wonderful dining experience that was last night. The food was fresh and delicious, the cocktails were classy, the wine list was extensive and..."

Gabrielle N

"Best sticky date pudding ever. Great food & simple. The sticky date pudding was def the highlight. Never had one as moist as this..."

Li Li

"What a wonderful place. We went with our 4 and 5yo girls... They made us feel very welcome, arranged a smaller dish of spaghetti for our girls, gave..."

Catherine R

"Sets the standard, this is what other restaurants should aspire to.. Great friendly service and great food that simply let's the ingredients speak..."

Food Lover

"One of the better meals I've had .... I can easily rank this the best "Modern Italian" place I have dined in for the last several years! Superb..."

KaraokeKlazzik

"Fun, great food, great atmosphere. Always a pleasure to eat here, the atmosphere is always pleasant with the staff aiming to please and really..."

Sophia Howarth

"Delicious food and excellent service. I had polenta to start which was beautifully presented as well as tasting wonderful, and lamb rump for main...."

Morningpoppy

"We went here last night and the we got a great service with great food. Staff was very helpful as well. We are vegetarians and they catered for us..."

Aj

"Went there yesterday for lunch. Lovely. Had the spaghetti vongole. Very nice balance of flavours. Had a glass of pino gris with it and it was one of..."

Redthing

"Try the Pasta. Love the Pasta. It tasted just like my mum cooked it. Pretty..."

Frankll09

"Reservation for two. Cicciolina is my restaurant of choice for special occasions. It's romantic, personable, beautiful food and private.The..."

Janineskyer

"Crazy Amazing. Came here for a Friday night dinner at 10.15pm, 45 minutes before the kitchen supposedly closes, to avoid having to wait for a table...."

Jingles

"A++. Started in the bar with wines and tapas. Didn't wait too long for a table in the restaurant. Food was great. Service was fantastic. Atmosphere..."

Justanotherwaitress

"Great food - modern style.. We were there last night -This place has changed a lot over the years. The lunch menu has more of the traditional Italian..."

Italiano

"Food Delicious, space small. We loved the food here and it has an excellent choice of beverages to choose from. However, we found space was a bit of..."

George_Renee

"A Musical dinner. We had the most gorgeous dinner at Cicciolina last night with the talented John Hoffman, in town for shows this week at Bennetts..."

MelbourneFergie

"“Consistently great food and excellent service. This is one of those rare species of restaurants where the food and service has been outstanding..."

Ross_belinda

"Old fave. Never disappoints this place! Great food great staff and great bar for continuing drinking late into the..."

Tonyam11

"Excellent Service!! Foodies Recommendation!!. Where fine dining meets decent sized servings. Went there on Sun 18th. Staff were absolute..."

Minnie

"Always wonderful food and exceptional service. Have been going here for years and never had a poor meal or bad..."

MalvernCustomer

"Terrific food, wine & service. What more do you want? Oh yes, it was good..."

Greg From Perth

"Ah Cicciolina! It's so cosy, the food is ALWAYS spot on and the staff are brilliant. I'm always so happy to sit in the back bar with a bottle of..."

Siobhán Pillai

"Magnificent meal & wine list. Crab soufflé unbelievable. Eye Fillet steak sensational. Great reds. I'll be..."

Ross Elliott

"Great food. It's places such as this that make coming back to melbourne a treat. very good, polite service, good prices. keep it up..."

Tragic_old_trout

"This is a restaurant we return to often. The food is consistently good. A specials board display changes regularly. The staff are friendly slick and..."

BAL

"One of Melbourne's best. FIrst time back in 5+ years and thankfully it hasnt changed! Cosy setting, great service and beautiful food. Luckily we only..."

J-Rod

"YUM!. A group of 4 of us had lunch here on Monday (public holiday).Great atmosphere - bustling, small, Italian restaurant - warm and cosy - felt..."

Deb Shazam

"Excellent. Great food, great service. Always worth the..."

Puddin

"One of Melbourne's Best. Still one of my favourite places to eat - it is intimate, relaxed and serves some of the best pasta in..."

Becels

"Favourite restaurant in Melbourne! Always walk away from this place totally..."

BNCI

"Good old fashion Italian food done well...."

Phineas

"Great food again as always. Although you forgot our drinks at one point, but I'll give you a free pass given credits in the..."

Matt Young

"Favourite. This is one of my all time favourites! Always great food and fantastic..."

Maebee

"Love this place a personal fave.SERVICE attentive but relaxed and food wine..."

Frank

"Cuddles. Grab "The Red Telephone" and make a lunch reservation at Cicciolina.I have eaten here at least 50+ times - maybe 100!! It is our..."

Escargot

"Ok. After going for over 10 years - I can't fault the place. The BEST vongole in Melbourne. Crispy pork belly is astoundingly good. Great wine..."

Froodette

"Timeless classic!. This place is a Melbourne treasure. The food is classic Italian-Australian, always ingredients-driven and no funny business. The..."

Muriel Matters

"Cicciolina is our favourite restaurant for a romantic lunch. We come here often and have never been disappointed. The staff are friendly but also..."

Emma

"Best Back Bar. An institute in St.kilda. Great food. Definitely get the crab entree. Love the bar out back..."

Matty Mac

"Always excellent. Never disappoints, always busy but there aren't many places to be waiting for a table than their back bar. The mud crab and..."

Roger Bosustow

"Class!. Amazing food and ambience, never disappoints. Guaranteed great..."

Bluebird

"Simply The Best. I Love Cicciolina. Have for years, and still do. The food, service, menu and artwork are fantastic. Keep it..."

Carlo Z

"As always food great, service friendly unobtrusive and professional not stiff... my local go to restaurant in st kilda.. consistency is the..."

Rod Morris

"Not as good but ok. Still ok..."

Brenda Wang

"My hearts in Ciccias. This is still after over 10 years of dining here - one of my all time faves! Thanks guys wish I was still a St Kilda local..."

Corrine

"Sensational food, service and..."

Rob Bowen

"I'm in heaven. Beautiful restaurant with beautiful food, absolutely delicious and we were well looked after! Lovely staff, but expensive. This is a..."

Lexi

"Fabulous after all these years. Still love cicc! the girls have never been the 'coolest' on the block.. hence just a consistent great business /..."

Joseph Icken

"Heaven, heaven, heaven. My favorite..."

Mark Wright

"Great little eatery with stunning food. love how you can't book. will def head back here in..."

Brendan Cameron

"Man alive! What is this website that allows such crap to be written, lies to be published and such trivia to be perpetuated?! And what's with people..."

Only Eat Local

"Never fails to impress. I have lost count of the number of times I have dined here and I am never ever disappointed. I am pretty boring in that I..."

Amanda

"Just because the Ciccolinas red carpet wasn't available for her that night I think the previous reviewers comments are misplaced! Unless you are the..."

Jonathon Dempster

"I want to shout it out!!!. I've been there with my husband a few times. I've been there with the kids,every time was like an experience more than a..."

Pepper Pot

"Had to wait about an hour before we got a table... But well worth the wait (and I HATE waiting)!! The food was unbelievable. I had the special, which..."

A Team

"Full house, yet quick and efficient,. We have been there in Sep 2011, before I joined Urban Spoon, however they really deserve all the praise and the..."

Wino 74

"Heavenly!. What an oasis this back bar is..no backpackers, no pints, no bright lights just gorgeous wine, food and booths..An old hidden..."

Patrick Mitchell

"I'm always reminded within 2 secs of coming to Chich why I love it so much. First time: 13/2/1999. To meet a new g/f who turned out to be the one. 13..."

Carmilla5

"One of the best. Had a late lunch here with a friend started with the anti pasti plate everything on there was tasty a great start to the meal. Wine..."

Sirlunchalot

"Unbelievable meal! Up there with the amazing melbourne restaurants - the chin chins and longrains etc. Ordered mostly off the specials board. Tempura..."

Rachel

"Great risotto. I have been to Cicciolino 3 times now and seem to be one of the lucky few to get a table instantly each time. Went again recently in a..."

Ald28

"One of my favourite European Restaurants. I'm a fan of risotto and they cook it very well here, with wonderful variations and service.On..."

L.C

"Really nice. Went there last week for a friend's birthday dinner. loved it. great food, large servings. dessert was the absolute highlight.be..."

Francesca

"Yum food, yum..."

Chef

"Love this place, some of the best steak going around. Been here around 5 times now, always a hit. Last time we went though, we had a weird waiter. We..."

Kath

"Took my wife for a birthday dinner and had a fantastic time. Food was amazing and you can tell this is a top class restaurant. Will be back again to..."

Lincolnlad

"Delicious ... Dinner last night was so tasty, had the vegie entree and it was incredible, followed by orecchiette pasta and that was to die for!..."

Phil

"Delicious.... Went: Friday night in Jan. Positives: Food was amazing, service is attentive.Negatives: No booking, you have to wait in a bar..."

JLC

"Stay for dessert!. We arrived for a spontaneous late lunch on Thursday and were delighted to be shown to a table immediately. The atmosphere was..."

Andresfcm

"Had lunch at cicciolina today and was utterly impressed with the service, food and winelist. Got home and started reading reviews on urban spoon and..."

Dom Behan

"In my Melbourne top 5!. I've been to Cicciolina several times, either in a group setting or with one-on-one, and I've always had a great time. Unless..."

The Hungry Runner

"Terrific. My husband and I love this place. great food and a terrfific wine list( my husband said). I only wish you could book, Its a little noisy..."

Beverly

"Great food, fantastic ambience but service a little lacking - was difficult to get anyone's attention to order anything. If you dont like waiting for..."

Marissa Tree

"That's how you make Italian. Very happy with the food here. Large pasta servings that there is no need for entrees unless you like to push your..."

Dinner For Two

"Consistantly Amazing!. What an impressive place for all occasions. The food, service, staff and wine list are all fantastic but it is the feel and..."

The Crowes

"Always fab, one of my all time faves. Service a little slow but food makes up for..."

Momma Bear

"One of Melbourne's best restaurants. Make sure you stop next time you are in St Kilda. You will not be disappointed. Excellent wine list, fantastic..."

Bne-eats

"Best Gal on the street. There is a reason why this Acland street icon is full every night and in one word its LOVE. Cicciolina is most beloved..."

The Hungry Scorpio

"Great atmosphere, both in back bar and in restaurant. Good food and good wine..."

Alex Lata

"Best sticky date pudding with caramel sauce I've ever..."

Old Style Chef

"Why has it taken me so long to get here? Top class food, atmosphere, service. Will be back..."

Aiken Drum

"Very busy restaurant and a one too many tables in such a small place. However the food, wine and service was excellent! Highly recommend to..."

Andrew 'Cheddar' McGregor

"THE BEST MEAL EVER !!!!!!! We ate at Cicciolina on the weekend and it truly is a gem of Melbourne, everything about this restaurant is faultless..."

Chanda Zendage

"Outstanding!. What can i say but awesome, awesome, awesome! Couldnt fault virtually anything. The food, service and surroundings were all top notch...."

Sarah Higgins

"EVERY TIME WITH OUT FAIL! we have consistently had amazing food and wine and really professional service here and we just can't fault it. Dinner last..."

Tomaz

"Two words .Black pudding !!!!! Ok one more word..."

Sandra

"Great..."

Sebastiano Armeli

"Institution. I have been going here for years and it never disappoints. Service is fast and furious and I often wonder how they do it.... but they..."

Sky

"We have heard about how divine the food at Cicciolina is for some time now and last night we finally made the trip out ti St Kilda ... And we are do..."

Suzie

"Oh my god ..... We ate here on sat night and I have to say it's the best meal we have had in a long long time ! Best steak and especially scotch..."

Foodeee

"Birthday Lunch. Everyone was..."

Stm96

"Go go go!. Absolute star performer. Always right. Stunning food. Great service. Will come back a million times until I..."

FoodieMelb

"Amazing amazing amazing! Perfect for my anniversary, loved it! Best meal I have had for a long..."

Ellie

"Delicious, Authentic. Great, friendly unpretentious service. No frills and down to earth restaurant with authentic italian charm. Food was also..."

Anne

"Great. I love this lace. Always very consistent & the staff are..."

Michy

"My mother took me here to celebrate my finishing year 12 (many years ago now) and it was a very special meal. The steak was totally melt in your..."

Eleanor

"Love it!. Sooo good -my favourite..."

Vix

"Updating required. I've been here several times over the last couple of years - and in general food is of a good standard with excellent staff and..."

St Kilda Local

"I had a pre-theatre dinner here, arriving at about 5pm, so no trouble getting a table. Food was nice enough, but by no means the best Italian food I..."

Stompy

"Always a winner!. Low key, yet special. Great food. Not pretentious. Nights at Cicciolina have always finished on top in my books. Like in many..."

Up.autkowsky

"On a Tuesday night, my friend and I wandered into Ciccolina. We managed to get a table outside straight away. The service was excellent and the pasta..."

Ilovefood

"Get here early...!. ...To avoid disappointment of it being booked out. The wagyu beef carpaccio with pomegranates and balsamic vinegar was music to..."

Waz

"Surprised, impressed!. Wow! i may of had the best pasta here in my life so far.. it was delicious. A bit pricey but worth it, the service & staff was..."

Honkie

"Worth the wait...if you have to!. We dined at Cicciolina recently after reading reviews in urbanspoon. We arrived and there was a couple of tables..."

DT_Sanchez

"Lovely Dinner for Two. Food 8/10, Service 3.5/5, Ambience 3.5/5, TOTAL 15/20.My partner and I dined at Cicciolina's on Monday night, we..."

SP

"Worth the wait. For years I have been waiting to try the famous Cicciolina's. Arrived early, greeted by friendly staff that took us to the uber sexy..."

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

"Always a winner...."

Sally

"Great food...did feel a bit rushed. The tuna carpaccio is amazing and well worth the trip. As too was the goat's cheese souffle. Brains wrapped in..."

GirlWhoEats

"Walked in to this restaurant with my friend as other restaurants around are fully booked. The door person was so polite every she had to deal with..."

Ezio Hungary

"Restaurant is tiny and you will be bumping elbows all night so a quiet romantic evening is off the books here. The food however is awesome, the best..."

Daniel

"Hype?. Solid performerexcellent service, excellent wine list, food was good but not..."

Jake

"EXCELLENT!. Have been to Cicc for dinner over 40 times over the past 4 years and am always impressed. Really love this..."

LKMELB

"Favourite in St Kilda. The eye fillet is the best I've had in Melbourne - It's amazing! The staff is relaxed, unpretentious and friendly, and the..."

Aly

"Set back in one of Melbourne's most colourful suburbs, Cicciona does not dissapoint. The food and service was good, and the waiters knew their wine...."

John Wintle

"A regular treat. We were in again last week and scored a table immediately even though it was the start of 'peak hour'. We always love the food and..."

Droftim

"Absolutely marvellous. A sparkling diamond in the Melbourne fine-dining firmament. A haven of excellent service and delicious, stylish food on the..."

Rachel

"Mrs reliable. I used to go to "Cicc" a bit years ago and went there recently for a late night super. Don't expect fine dining Italian style food,..."

Missy

"Always perfect. Been going since my anniversary 11 years ago, where we first met. On this occasion (6.3.2010) it was again perfect. From the warm..."

Lisa Sutherland-Fraser

"It's sexy, intimate and worth the $. Great wine, service and nibbles... And that's jut the back bar as you wait for the fine restaurant out..."

Andie

"Great food, great service, treated children really well, no problem with speed of service, (it was 7pm on Wed night)...Go eat and..."

Mark QN

"An oldie but a goodie. I have never had a bad meal here and I have eaten here a lot. This place is fantastic for serious foodies. Its no fuss and..."

Kat

"Long lunches at cicciolina are the best. Love..."

Chindogucci

"Yummo. The food is beautiful but it takes a long wait to enjoy..."

Fox On The Prowl

"Take your vacation here!. The best long, boozy, playing hooky from life lunch in Melbourne! Leave work early and spend the afternoon here. You'll go..."

Madhu

"Great food the most amazing antipasto any where in Melbourne . Just go early that's the..."

Amanda

"Usually great, this time OK. We have been to Cicc a few times. It is always hard to get in, and if you don't get in, there aren't too mayny similar..."

David

"The food is only surpassed.... ...by the wonderful staff. Two words...crab..."

DanielB

"Great lunch. Busy, and a great place to watch the world go. Pea and ham soup followed by Porcini risotto was an excellent choice. Friends had the..."

Mike B

"We started of in the back bar which was amazing- good selection of wine, although some are well overpriced, and fabulous bar food. In the main..."

Claire O'Kane

"This restaurant it’s unbelievable! I came here in 2019 and I loved it! today, after few years ago, I found still operating and serving the most..."

Alex Cavallety

"Beautiful authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of St. Kilda. Ordered the sardine pasta for mains and the tiramisu for dessert. Partner in crime..."

Tovia Va'aelua

"Upmarket vibes As we walked up to Cicciolina I noticed a famous rapper from shepparton eating out the front. Good signs from the get go. We entered..."

Dirty Haz

"Love this place. A great pop in place before dinner at Cicciolinas or for a drink and nibbles, there is a great selection of share plates (the..."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"Such a great place to eat. Magnificent food, reasonably priced, and portions that were the perfect size for us. The waitress we had was fantastic (i..."

stephen garth

"I just moved to st kilda, I’m a huge foodie. So so glad I found this place. I went here with two friends, who like to try different restaurants..."

kira kosh

"Before COVID hit last year, I had the intention of dining at the famous Cicciolina in Acland Street. Sadly no. BUT...Great things come to those who..."

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