The best Dinner in Melbourne | Sluurpy updated in May

"Prior to lockdown, I had the opportunity to finally visit @lucyliumelbourne. We opted for the 'let lucy choose' option and was surprised by 5 tasty..."

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90/100 (6 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

Krou Supan Thai Restaurant

"Nice food! You can meet Thai's king as well! Just the photo,..."

Ardeshir Bozorgmehr

"Fantastic food and quick service. Always fast on the delivery service..."

Courtney G

"yummy food, good service...so..."

Punjarat Komala

"Epic Thai..."

Dale Holden

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Alican Icten

Rokkbank & Co

"Everything about this place was great. The wait staff made sure we were looked after from the start, the menu was excellent. We had the feed me menu..."

Brunching

"This place is becoming a new favourite I think, loving that there is a place like this South Melbourne. The service to start was great, friendly,..."

Chronicles Of A Foodie

"There’s a new event in town called 8th at 8 and I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the very first one that was launched on 8th of September..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"My wife and I went to Rokkbank and co. For our anniversary and had a fantastic time. The food was delicious, beautiful, and served in a very timely..."

Steve Meloche

"The experience at Rokkbank & Co was amazing. The service was exceptional. All the wait staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was..."

Bethany Sefo

"My fiancé and I decided to give this new place a go and didn’t get to see any photo before coming so everything was a surprise. When we first..."

Ayapom

"Wonderful new venture featuring ex-Mattel’s chef,Gorgeous dining space with blue banquettes & underground cellar with glass..."

Foodie AC

"Exceptional dining at this recently opened restaurant in South Melbourne. Everything was perfect from flavourful, technical yet approachable Asian..."

Stuart Dobson

Ishiya Stone Grill

90/100 (1427 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent takeaway and so delicious! Very thoughtful packaging with little sweet treats. Can’t wait to dine in one day..."

Yen Ling Yap

"A friend of mine recommended Ishiya Stone Grill and since we’re on lockdown now, I decided to place a delivery order via DoorDash.I had..."

Annabelle Tam

"Always been my favourite foodie treat spot, especially for date nights! Sadly they're closed at the moment but can't wait to get back and enjoy some..."

Evelyn Dempsey

"Such a beautiful experience from the food, the atmosphere as well as the service. One of the most beautifully set up restaurants I've been to,..."

Donna Nguyen

"Three weeks ago I emailed Ishiya Japanese stone grille to begin planning a once in a life time event..the night I proposed to my now fiancé. Wincy..."

Ned Summers

"My husband has always wanted to try stonegrill and this experience definitely lived up to our expectations. The quality of the meat is..."

Maria Condello

"Great option for dining with a partner or friend, especially with the sets! I tried the custom set with my partner and there was plenty of food, and..."

Margaret G

"Excellent service and very lovely food. The prices are reasonable and the experience is everything you would expect when dining out.Customer..."

Nicole

"Had such an amazing experience for our 6 year anniversary at Ishiya Stonegrill, expensive but very well worth it for the experience and food. Would..."

Syra

"Definitely worth a try if you're in the CBD. My partner and I had the set and really enjoyed..."

FriesFiend

"The quality meat selection speaks for itself. Melt in your mouth flavour that has been perfect every time we've been there. But what's really..."

Lazar Savic

"Amazing food, great service and wicked drinks. Highly recommend anyone to go and try Ishiya for a great..."

Casper TheGOOK

"The sets are a great way to experience a little of everything and great for sharing. Staff were friendly and quite helpful. What a fantastic..."

DamoForce Food

"We went for my Mother In law Birthday, what a great place, the food is amazing we ordered the Set for 4 plus additional dishes. the oysters and..."

Duke Johnson

"Love love love. Everything perfect. All food and drink tastes amazing. Still one of my..."

Dina

"Soo good! Ishiya Stone Grill completely exceeded my expectations. The meat was exceptional! Service was excellent and I cannot speak highly enough of..."

Nicole Wamba

"If you love steak, you will love Ishiya Stonegrill . Some of the best steaks in Melbourne, cooked to the way you like it best. What a fantastic..."

Bryan Lukav

"My first stone grill experience and absolutely LOVED it! Steak cooked the way I like it, each slice able to dip into 4 different dipping sauces. More..."

Lauren Pinch

"I'm a big fan of stone grill, specially when the quality is this good! Melt in your mouth cuts. The Grill Sets are definitely the way to order, 5..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I was pleasantly surprised when I got to try my first stone grill place. They have the most caring and attentive..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Ishiya Stone Grill is a beautiful Japanese restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. Their specialty is, of course, Japanese Stone Grill - a DIY concept..."

Stelly

"Great experience at Ishiya the beef and tasting set was very fresh and tasty, we really enjoyed the service and food, definitely going back to try..."

BenxL

"Ishiya has to be one of our favourite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. Very intimate setting and unique dinning experience, great quality steaks,..."

Susanna Song

"The service is really friendly and Japanese food is really authentic, I love wagyu and salmon sashimi, it’s a good place for catchup with a closed..."

Wesley Lee

"There were so many dishes that I enjoyed but I think my favourite was the cheese soufflé rice dish. It came with a delicioussss cheesy sauce that..."

Connie

"This place has got to be one of the must try Japanese steak in Melbourne. You get served an partly cooked meat and an extremely hot stone, where you..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Lovely ambiance and interior, freshly renovated in July.Smoked potato salad, a great appetizer to appease the hunger.Oyster shots..."

Cookielessvee

"We were very kindly invited to dine at Ishiya in exchange for an honest review, and we had such a pleasant experience. The restaurant was a lot..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"Located in the heart of Chinatown, Ishiya Stone Grill offers a truly unique dining experience perfect for meat and seafood lovers. The..."

Gastrology

"Who knew self-service hot stone cooking would rock? Stone-grill dining is at the heart of Ishiya Stone Grill in Little Bourke Street. It brings..."

Donutsam

"Let me start from the good point first. Interior is nicely done, everything is so well built and designed. Service is attentive and friendly. The..."

Waiman Yuen

"Friends Birthday Dinner Celebrations at Ishiya Stonegrill, we ordered set menu for the whole group, we had so much food,we couldn t finish it...."

CheeYong Ng

"Entree Baked Scallop Takoyaki octopus pancakeMainMixed Seafood and meat StonegrillWe had a really good dinner, we..."

Annie Woo

"Great Birthday Dinner with Friends, We ordered set menu the meat was fresh and tasty. We ll be back for more. Warm decor and friendly service. The..."

Wincy Mok

"We came here on a Thursday night, we ordered a set menu for 2 with Wagyu. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the entree’s were really good. The..."

Andy Liu

"We had the Wagyu Tataki and the baked scallops and it was excellent! The Tenderloin Stonegrill was so so soft. Service was attentive. Will be back to..."

King Cheung

"What better than a sizzling good time over a slab of hot volcanic rock with juicy, tender, succulent cuts of quality beef to chase away those winter..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Great service makes such a difference when dining out. Someone greeting you at the door, taking you through the menu, making suggestions and checking..."

Karma Clarke

"🔥 stonegrill banquet🐟 truffle cured salmon tataki🐙 takoyaki🥩 scotch, tenderloin, beef ribs🍤 prawns🐚..."

Sense Of Food

"After relying on trip advisor for our food choices my partner just said “let’s try this place” so we did. The food was exceptional, the service..."

Isabella Lascelles

"Have you ever cooked your food on a hot stonegrill? Last week I got to try this for the first time at Ishiya. I like the idea of cooking..."

Tinmans Treats

"My boyfriend & I absolutely love this place aswell as the staff! Great quality meat and the presentation never lets us down, everyone we have..."

Sarah

"The restaurant is considered small, a booking prior will be recommended. I always love when japanese work with meat they just the right person for..."

Fuad Pratama

"We had dinner here with friends after seeing a show at the Melbourne comedy festival. The restaurant is small and the dining room is laid out with a..."

Samantics

"Where can I start. The atmosphere is beautiful, a hidden little gem on little Bourke St if you ask me. But once you find it you’re in a sort of..."

Joshua Cumine

"Ishiya stone grill is a restaurant situated in Chinatown. Not a big place, but was very hustle bustle with plenty of tables booked out as we arrived..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"4.2We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. I had the porterhouse and prawn stonegrill set. My companions had the seafood set and felt the..."

Two Sheds

"What a pleasent surprise. We were recommended this from a relative and was unsure. We had planned to give it a miss this trip. However after walking..."

Dean

"Where do I begin. This place wasn't much from the outside, but enter and you are greeted by amazing smells and a small busy restaurant. When you meet..."

Stacey Anderson

"My partner and I dined here last night. As I was invited I won’t comment on the service.We ordered a range of dishes including but not..."

Timinmelbourne

"4.5 It was a top notch experience from start to finish. The quality produce simply seared on the piping hot stone grill is definitely one of the best..."

Penguineats

"This would seem to be just another city Restaurant until you enter. Japanese decor, comfortable seating, obliging staff, but, of course, parking a..."

Srslyfoods

"This is by far one of my favourite restaurants that offers such a unique, inviting and most of all heavenly, appetising meals.Every time my gf and I..."

Mr S

"Already my boyfriend and mine’s favourite restaurant! Everything about this experience was perfect from the food and atmosphere, to the friendly..."

Meg Eats Everything

"Ishiya Japanese Stonegrill brings a different color of Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. They offer great high quality food and give the experience..."

Jeffry

"I've just finished lunch at Ishiya and it was nothing short of spectacular, and my Aunt whom I was dining with was equally thrilled with the meal. ..."

Unckieherb

"Lovely Food, fantastic Wagyu beef! Staff are very friendly and helpful. nice decor and ambience. Coming here on a Weekday is perfect date night with..."

B.Bling

"Wow.The staff were so spot on with service, i felt like i was in Michelin three restaurant.Initial impressions: nice little cozy..."

Liuxxx

"One of my favourite restaurants for special occasions. Love the scallops and salmon. The wagyu meat melts in mouth and I think it’s reasonable..."

Hungry Koala

"I came here with my boyfriend on a Friday night for his birthday and it was our first time. Upon entering the restaurant, we realised it was a nice..."

Ings

"This is one of my favorite ‘special occasion’ restaurants to visit. Over the years my boyfriend and I have come here so many times and have been..."

Laura Kaziavin

"I booked for a group of 10 on Friday night 26/10/2018 and from the moment of walking in to the intimate space I was warmly welcomed by King followed..."

L And D

"Great service, delicious food! Very quaint little restaurant, with very limited seating available. Had the set menu for 2 people, which was more than..."

Hungry_mememel

Jula Sihapanya

"Ordered-Set for 3-4 people. Service was outstanding and very attentive. Meat and seafood was fresh and tasted amazing with the sauce plates..."

WhenFoodMeetsFiona

"One of my favourites!! I would always come here for the wagyu stone grill.. decor is lovely, although the place is a bit small.. the price is quite..."

Dina

"Had a superb meal here! The staff did a great job of explaining the menu, meats and sauces which made the overall experience absolutely pleasant! Did..."

Maki Eats

"I have been coming to Ishiya Stone Grill for many years and I can definitely say I absolutely love it and cannot complain about a thing! The set..."

Kirralee Davies

"Love that restaurant, my all time favourite very fresh and menu always gives me surprise. Highly recommend their entrees so thoughtful and unique..."

Christal

"Food is nice, atmosphere is great, price is high. It's a good place for romantic dinner but a little disappointing was the stone grill sauces for the..."

Lai2 Lau

"Been going here for years and it safe to say that I’ll continue to come here for many more. The best stone grill in Melbourne. Excellent side..."

ForForkSteak

"Lovely dinner date with hubby, fantastic entree ‘s especially the Wagyu tataki 😍 , friendly service and staff. We had the wagyu grazing plate..."

Lan Yin Cheung

"Great atmosphere! Absolutely loved and enjoyed the food. There are not many stone grills around anymore and this restaurant does not fail to..."

S_foodie

"Date Night with my lovely wife, what a great menu! Excellent steak and amazing entree s, staff is wonderful, have been there a couple times before..."

Yfleung819

"I normally avoid steak houses as I come from a house hold where steak was always well prepared and regularly eaten, meaning that restaurants like..."

Todd Boss Hog

"The lunch set meals are reasonably priced. The sashimi appetizer was fresh although the rice for the nigiri was a bit overcooked making it soggy.The..."

Melb_Belly

"Tucked away just shy of the corner of Russel and Little Bourke, Ishiya Stone Grill's unassuming storefront hides a decadent dining experience. I've..."

Luscious Silverlight

"Amazing dining experience! A pretty cool dining concept, mains are served on a hot stone, and you get to cook it on the table, it is actually really..."

Beth

Crossways Restaurant

"Beautiful Vegan and Vegetarian meals - simple and wholesome. Relaxed atmosphere, very central to the city. Very well priced and beautiful desserts -..."

Lisa Simpson

"Amazing restaurant, favorite place to eat in Melbourne. Fresh affordable vegetarian buffet with beverages included. Nutrition for the body and mind...."

Mudit Verma

"Food is really delicious. Would definitely recommend everyone....."

Baisakhi Bhattacharya

"Had lunch there on Saturday with my daughter aged 13 who is a vegetarian. We both loved the place. We will definitely be back next time we head back..."

Nathan Hallisey

"I loved the dessert yesterday and the meal was nice. Lovely people especially the guy behind the counter. Thank..."

Fi Ona

"Nourishment in several ways. Delicious vegetarian food and friendly..."

Anth McCarthy

"Cracking food at a great price, owned by really nice people. Thanks Vira for your kind words of..."

Jonathan Shoobridge

"I love this place. Great food, great relaxed atmosphere. Thank..."

Melissa Reoch

"Top notch food, top notch people.....love..."

Connor Higgins

"So fulfilling & tasteful. Once you’re done with first dish, you can go back for second but trust me, there won’t be even room for the dessert...."

Marina Nwachuku

"Lovely staff and wonderful food!!!! Very cool and calming place..."

Stephanie Charlotte

"Good cheap vegetarian food :) Always a great place to..."

Damien Warren

"It is the best service best quality food available in CBD, healthy as anything as well as tastier. Low cost meal for students is another remarkable..."

Gaurav Gautam

"If you want to have the best vegetation meal in Melbourne then visit..."

Jashwanth Gorige

"Amazingly Delicious food! So grateful! Thank you!..."

Hayden Crosweller

"Loved it, a little place of home away from home..."

Robin Miles

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Didn't expect to stumble into this..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Friendly staff with cheap and yummy food, everything there is tasty 😋 I keep coming back to the restaurant, definitely a high recommendation..."

Chaos Hime

"If I was on death rowe and had to pick my final meal - it would be a crossway's curry, crossway's dessert and let's not forget, the brilliant..."

Dennis

"Sometimes you want to eat healthy but tasty food and a lot of food, and don't want to spend a lot of money on it, places with all of these filters..."

Thats My Food

"Great cheap eats for when you can’t take the missus for a date at Costco for $2 hotdogs anymore.I’m all seriousness. A nice and cosy..."

Tommylicious

"Mostly Vegan - No Surcharge on Credit Cards We’ve been going here since 1989 - not much has changed until this week. New venue. No longer at..."

LeanGuy

"Amazing food for such a small price. the staff seemed very friendly too but you don't interact with them much (which is good if you're an..."

Tskylar

"A nice cosy place offering good indian vegetarian buffet. Students also get concession. I liked the curry taste, it was like made at home style. The..."

Amit Jena

"This is my favourite get together place while catching up with friends in the city.The place is always crowded but we can still manage to get a..."

SrPr

"Stumbled in by accident. Loved the idea of good proper food for a good price. Nothing fancy but perfect if you’re looking for proper, good and..."

Sanne Brands

"Only wish they were open on Sundays too. Really good food and service. Serving portion is sizeable enough for such affordable prices. I..."

Akila Ravi

"This place is the best, $5.5 (for students) all you can eat is just too good to pass up. Whether I'm on my lunch break at work or grabbing some food..."

Zrocor

"Ambience : 5/5 (The feel of the place is great. No frills, a bit like a college canteen without the noise. A place somehow seems pious in..."

Sankar

"Been coming here since I was a 8 year old child. I used to cringe coming and eating in here as the decor and people used to freak me out. They still..."

George David Michaelides

"I love it! Strictly No Meat Allowed and a huge meal with drinks and dessert for only $8 in the centre of the city. This small patch of Swanton St..."

Iris Myandowski

"A meal can not be any cheaper than this. $7 all you can eat. 5 star for customer service, the staffs are very warm and friendly. Delicious and..."

Live To Eat

"My partner got me takeout from Crossways for a measly $6.50 and got entree, main and dessert. Everything was seriously tasty, especially the dessert..."

Vrycrise

"Before I came here I had my doubts. But it turned out to be a fine experience! Surprisingly good actually. The food was simple: plain rice, curry,..."

Ted Wu

"My partner and I came across this place just walking by and wanted to check it out. We have been back about 4 more times in the past couple of weeks..."

Hannah Daniels

"I love curry, I love cheap food, I love buffet style, I love meat free food, I love a relaxed and communal atmosphere. Crossways does all these..."

June

"if you ever fancied veg food and did not want to take the trouble for having to choose from a long menu..this is your place. self-service only. empty..."

Vj

"Perfect place for those looking for simple vegan vegetarian food. Its 5.95$ with concession and 7.95$ with no concession. Its all you can eat with..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"I’ve been here for lunch with my friend. It was packed with people. The food is sooo cheap and it’s all you can eat so you can get more food..."

Quinn

"I have been excited to visit Crossway for a while. Wasn’t disappointed! They do discount for student (yay!) so for less than $6, I got a large..."

Usagi

"This place is perfect for those on a budget but wants a hearty filling meal! 😉Ambience: Located on Swanston st, there is a small sign..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"The best value vegetarian restaurant. . Set menu main desert and drink. All you can eat. I have been coming here for years and will continue..."

Emma Stevens

"As a university student, cheap and good food is what I live for. It can be hard to find though, especially in the middle of the city. Crossways..."

Riley Fletcher

"Best vegetarian and value for money eatery in town. Decent ambience, quiet and peaceful. Should try the desert on saturdays. Would definitely..."

Vasisht Ram

"Canteen style food outlet with friendly staff and good service. Really cozy with a changing menu and provides good cheap warm food. Definitely a..."

Missunderstood647

"Unlimited food, dessert and drink with daily specials. Solid meal with great Indian flavours. Would come here any day for the amazing food, the..."

Jenny Jin

"Alternative Culture vego place.The regulars here are diehard vegetarians. Over the years, the food in this place has declined...."

Stacy KY

"The moment you enter here, listen chants of Krishna. Loved the way the food is served. Totally liked it. A place where my parents will definitely..."

Anoop Kwatra

"Awesome place! Service was terrific and the staff were very friendly. Unlimited food, how can you not like that! Furthermore the food is delicious!..."

Chowlui28

"A great option for vegans and very wallet friendly too. Have never left feeling unsatisfied. The staff are very friendly. Not to forget to mention..."

June

"If u r a vegan or a vegetarian or just soft hearted for vegetarian food, this place is a must to visit.Great and Tasty food,kind people &..."

Sai Kiran

"A very good option for vegans - this place serves indian dishes with a fusion touch. The prices are very reasonable too. The veggie lasagne and kofte..."

The Gastronaut

"Simple food, cheap and nice to have available in the city. I wish it was GF and Vegan, but you can't have everything in life. :) Peaceful..."

Tamara Brennan

"My weekly stop when I go to the cbd, cheap and good food! Vegan options for desert. I like the communal table and the kirtan music. I appreciate the..."

Merry Rourou

"The food is absolutely amazing! I'm shocked how good the quality is!!! And the date pudding is amazing!!! I didn't think this place was gonna have..."

Parnian

"A wholesome, cheap lunch.I don't like how they never stick to their daily menu and to be honest the mains are too salty for my..."

Liam

"i love the concept of this place - all you can eat for just $7.95. definitely worth it especially if you've got the appetite. they serve authentic..."

Julia Liow

"It is a great deal for students. Especially those from India. The place is run by the temple trust. That's is the reason the prices are so..."

Miss_live_to_eat ✔️

"Been coming here for yeaaaars. Love it so much. Crossways is a Melbourne institution. Good hearty simple comfort food. Cheap and healthy. Always left..."

Lilly Pilly

"May not look/sound appealing but try it!!!Really cheap at $5.95 (concession) which gets you a main and dessert (and free refills!! which you..."

Athena Lee

"I love South Indian cuisine and I'm definitely not disappointed. Food is vegan but almost makes me forget I'm not. Be prepared to queue and dine with..."

Hungry Jeweller

"Great and cheap place to eat! Best during lunch time where they serve papadums, they are the best. I personally don't really enjoy their..."

LingT

"Absolutely a gem for uni students and a cheap and always quick feed.I lived on this place for uni outings for lunch between classes. Always..."

Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff

"Great food, cozy ambiance and friendly staff. What more do you want? Bang for your buck? Hell Yeah!!!Hot food served with love makes a wonderful..."

Animesh Pareek

"My go-to treat whenever I'm in the CBD. The meals are delicious, very affordable, and include lassi and dessert. Moreover, it's a sanctuary from the..."

B

"Value for money ✅Hearty vegan food✅Friendly ambience ✅Best sticky date pudding and custard I have ever had so light not so sweet..."

JayB Pachai

"This is a national treasure you can almost feel the love. Happy crew, an endless stream of people from all walks of life and amazing food. Thank you...."

Check Please

"I've eaten at Crossways for lunch a couple of times and it's growing to be one of my favourite places in Melbourne. I'm a student so only having to..."

Vana

"Being a student and vegetarian, there aren't too many options in the city for a VFM restaurant. Unlimited food is a great initiative! Custards are..."

Kannan Kathiresan

"I've only been here twice and it's so different to your usual restaurant. It has that community vibe and a friendly/accepting atmosphere. The place..."

LeixD

"Home to Hari Krishna. Crossways offers a set menu, however change each day. U pay about $7-8 & you get a decent meal with a drink. It's delicious..."

MelbfoodCritic

"Cheap Vegan food in the central city! For what you pay and what you get its so worth it! You even get a drink and dessert for $7! #winning! It gets a..."

Nay Nay

"For the price point and in the heart of the City, excellent value for plenty of food on your plate.Recommended if you are vegetarian or..."

Sriguru Datta

"Massive portion of great food at an incredible price. Highly recommended for any vegans or anyone looking for a filling meal at a low..."

Joan H

"Unbelievable value for money! It's hard to believe it costs as little as $6 to eat - to eat ALL YOU LIKE, I might add - here; some regular Indian..."

Audrey Rose

"Great service, so organised, different meal for different days of the week, clean, spacious, generous portions with drink and dessert..."

Stephanie Brook

"Have been a customer for years!!!It has always been too good value for money for such amazing food. They now have takeaway/eftpos which makes it even..."

Med

"Went there on a Wednesday where they served a curry for a main accompanied with a berry pudding dessert. The curry was surprisingly light so you can..."

Tdiddy

"simple, fresh, clean and friendly..what more could you want when you're paying less than $10? but there is more, you can eat as much as you..."

Mr MM Smith

"I was very fortunate that a friend took me to Crossways! I didnt know what to expect, it was very far out of my comfort zone. The food was VERY..."

Jam

"Amazing food, cheap as well. Was a regular when I used to study in city. The dessert on its own is worth the money. Friendly staff as well. Very..."

Smacky

"Came here often as a poor student. All you can eat at a fixed (and cheap) price. The best value you will find in the city. I was concerned coming..."

Meow

"Verdict? Cheap and cheerful atmosphere with generous and delicious vegetarian fare - Crossways is exactly as I remember it from my student days and..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"Great food, friendly vibe, accepting atmosphere, interesting conversations. It is open til 8pm. An healthy option in the city, good for the tummy,..."

Meltoneater

"The cheapest, most delicious option for a meal in the city. This place is the perfect haunt for students. Run by the Hare Krishnas, the food here is..."

Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni

"I first wandered into Crossways out of curiosity at what on earth a $5.50 buffet would be like. I'm glad to say my expectations were blown.$7.50..."

Eater

"Have been eating here since the mid 1990s as a uni student and now bring the kids! 25 years on and the food is still top notch. Love their dessert..."

Sab

"Relaxed place with all you can eat for just $7.50. Includes main, pappadums, dessert and drinks. Different food depending on the day but only one..."

Mega

"Good hearty food with a heavy touch of we're all the same so lets eat! Long tables. Two storeys. Different menu each day of the week. All you can eat..."

Lady In Bread

"If you have ever walked down Swanston Street you have probably seen linen clad men standing around in bare feet holding a sign that says something..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Great food and great value. Enjoyed the food very much. loved the environment. there is even a discount for students and elderly! well..."

Sgao20

"The official name of this restaurant is “Crossways Food for Life” but I always think of it has just “the Melbourne Govindas.” It’s like any..."

Vegetarians Abroad

"The atmosphere is good upstairs; the space is light and bright, the people are from all walks of life (including some stingy suits like ourselves)..."

Cat

"Overall, a tad oily but food’s pretty yummy but recommended for it’s value for money..."

Mochii

"Fully vegetarian eating place. Nothing fancy, but I love how you don’t really need to make a decision as there is already a set meal for either..."

M C

"The staff at Crossways are particularly friendly and accommodating and service is very fast. You can purchase take away or you can eat there and..."

Ruby K

"A very good initiative by ISKCON to serve vegetarian/vegan food with a touch of love and warmth. Located at the heart of the city in Swanston Street,..."

Debajyoti Saha

"A pure Vegan Food Place in Melbourne 👌👌 I was surprised to visit this Eatery for first time ,, it’s running by Krishna Iskon People,, The..."

Harsimran Kapoor

"Fantastic value for money and hearty vegan food 🍲 very much canteen style and be aware the hare Krishna music is..."

Eve Cogan

"Tasty, Healthy cheap food. Limited options but eat until you are full on standard Meal. Discount for Students and Consession card..."

Lovepreet Sharma

"Amazing, functional, polite setting. Will definitely come..."

A

"Really friendly staff. Set meals which change daily. Breakfast, lunch and dinner also change daily but a weekly cycle. Really tasty and simply..."

Fally Choo

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Citrico

"Cassava chips are amazing. The tiger milk dish is also very yum! The only bad thing about this place is that the food does take a big while to be..."

Momojojo

"The only bad thing I have to say is the octopus entree dish was a little too salty. Otherwise food and service was phenomenal. Best steak I’ve had..."

Chantel Pušetić

"I’ve been here 3 times and it has always been great. My partner and I normally get a cocktail, share 3 entrees and then order one main with 2/3..."

Dc

"Overall an excellent place to indulge the taste buds of South American cuisine and enjoy fine wine (excellent Malbec at $50 is always welcome!). The..."

Keith Lawrence

"Citrico Concina is a South American restaurant blending in many cuisines, Chilean, Peruvian and Argentinean were the ones that stood out for me the..."

Mustard

"Not too long ago, a new Chilean and South American bar and restaurant opened up in Fitzroy North. It’s a warm and friendly environment to spend..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"3.8. We had the set menu here for our group Xmas celebration. First offering was a platter of meats, pickled vegetables and Peruvian flatbread. ..."

Two Sheds

"Lovely renovation of this space, delicious food- the fried chicken (polo chifa ) and the steaks are delicious, cocktails are delicious (the pisco..."

Gords Mar

"Had a wonderful meal here and we found the staff to be super awesome. They make a nice pisco sour and recommended a fabulous wine to accompany our..."

Stu

"The brainchild of Nan Kroll and Julio Forteza, Citrico Cocina is a restaurant dedicated to the world’s southernmost country, Chile. Together with..."

Gastrology

"My grandpa is from Argentina and I grew up eating a range of South American foods that he lovingly prepared for me. Of them, empanadas and alfajores..."

Quince And Cheese

"Really enjoyed this new addition to Queens Pde. Ceviche was so fresh and tasty. Corn cake was probably my highlight with some eggplant sandwiched..."

Melbfoodie

"what a great experience for our first time there. Staff were excellent and friendly but the food! so so good. Mouth watering and..."

Ingy Dee

"Perfect experience for my partner and my first date night since covid - wowsers…food was exceptional, pricing/portion size masterful ( which shows..."

Nicole Kindred

"Amazing food! Very, very tasty. This is a quality restaurant where the portions are small but you are paying for the flavor, the quality and..."

Dulce Arellano

"The first mouthful made me audibly gasp "Wow". I went with some extended family; we got a bunch of share plates. The standouts were these fried..."

Michael Gilbert

"First time going to a Peruvian restaurant and we had a great experience. We ordered a set menu and all the dishes were delicious! They came in in..."

Yos William

"Absolutely beautiful food and incredibly friendly service. What a warm and gorgeous place to be fancy but comfy. Had a wonderful time thanks so..."

Kara

"In the words of our dinner date guests: "In the top 5 restaurants in Melbourne!" The steak was to die for, the sweet potato entree worth writing home..."

Omikami Bailey

"3.8. We had the set menu here for our group Xmas celebration. First offering was a platter of meats, pickled vegetables and Peruvian flatbread. ..."

Two Sheds

Scugnizzo

90/100 (1285 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Delicious pizza and the homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli is just gorgeous .. highly recommend for a first class Italian Restaurant .. see you..."

Julie Julz Merlino

"I fell in love with your Seafood Pasta which was your Special that night we came for dinner. I am not a huge fan of Pizza Margherita but that one was..."

Theresa Aiza Bajao Cui-licot

"Thank you for an amazing dinner, the food was AA+ and the service was AAA+. You all went beyond all expectations with our little ones even lettung..."

Clayton Schmidt

"The best and most authentic Italian restaurant in Melbourne city..."

Juventino Lu

"The food was delicious. The service was friendly and welcoming, thanks for a great evening and dining experience. Next time we come to Melbourne we..."

Ben Hidalgo

"A very pleasant find this evening. Charming staff and a lovely..."

Alan Milligan

"Great food, exceptional service. Will definitely come back..."

Cissy Ellison

"Quality food, fully licensed. Good service and great..."

Greg Tymms

"Best butterfish on earth! Compliments to the..."

Angie Chong

"Amazing authentic italian food. Awesome hospitality and great Chef. will be back..."

Mo Hamdouna

"Best dining experience in a long time! Amazing food, friendly, attentive service and great drinks selection! Very highly..."

Andy Smith

"A random Italian lunch with my friend. We ordered two Entree dishes and two pastas. The croquettes were impressive with crispy outside and soft..."

MissCatCat

"Really attentive and lovely staff. LOVED THE duck it was amazing. We also had the lasagne and salmon croquette. I’d recommend this place..."

Carmen Mun Mun Wong

"Work hosted a dinner here and it was nice of them. As an italian food fanatic I wasn't going to refuse the offer. The place was very cosy as you..."

Nay Nay

"The staff were absolutely lovely and ensured my friends and I had a great night eating here. Our waiter was hilarious and we were very well attended..."

Meg Eats Everything

"I’ve come here a number of times for lunch, but this was my first time for dinner. We had the lobster bisque, clam and muscle spaghetti, with a..."

Heidi

"Excellent food and wine. Service was also fantastic, especially given how busy they were with limited staff. Would rate even higher if the menu was..."

Anthony

"For my personal dinning experience the food was really good. I had the salmon fillet served on a bed of oyster risotto and burrata cheese, my wife..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"Very pleasant first visit. "Fried Calamari' with Lime & Chilli Mayonnaise" was cooked perfectly, however it lacked seasoning and the Mayonnaise was..."

Michael Wilson

"Lovely ambience with south Italian deco. The food was amazing especially the home made pappardelle with mushroom , pork & fennel sausage and mustard..."

May

"Nice little joint to enjoy dinner with a group of friends where you can have a conversation without getting too loud. Delicious pork belly and..."

LoveFOOD Hate BADservice ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

"I've visited Scugnizzo several times for lunch. It's close to work and the food is always delicious, and the service is prompt and attentive. If you..."

MelbourneMiss

"The aroma of woodfired pizza fills the restaurant and is complimented by the smiling faces of wonderful and attentive staff...."

LK

"Good food & great service. Went there for dinner with wife. simple setting and comfortable ambience. food tastes great, i was amazed by the entree,..."

Diner

"Beautiful evening. The risotto and ravioli were perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. Before our beautiful garlic pizza entrè arrived we were given..."

Facebook User

"Function for my daughter's communion. We booked the restaurant for our daughters First Holy Communion celebration. As we had over 60 guests, the..."

Massimini

"Great night here at Scugnizzo! Quality meals and service at a reasonable price. Looking forward to my next visit. I highly recommend this..."

Live To Eat Don't Eat To Live

"It was OK. Don't understand all the negatives. Service was good [except the waiter referred to us a 'mate']. Food was of high standard [my risotto..."

Mac 501

"Delicious generous food The three times I've been for dinner. Passionate chef and appropriately suave Italian waiters who give a big pour of vino..."

Oliolioli

"We had so delicious Italian food with very romantic and warm atmosphere. I really loved chef's hand made pasta! Dolce (strawberry chocolate mousse)..."

Megumi Japan

"Best Italian in Melbourne. I've lunched here occasionally and have never been disappointed. The service is personal and impeccable, particularly from..."

Anna K

"Thinking about trying? Do!. Dined at Scugnizzo for the first time on Saturday night (31/08/13) as i) I could get a discount via the Entertainment..."

Al

"Best Italian in Melbourne. My introduction to Scugnizzo came about as the result of a now well-worn routine, namely, attempting to find the best..."

FJ

"It's because of restaurants like Scugnizzo that we love Melbourne! Food fantastic, service impeccable...we didn't just feel welcome, we felt LOVED!..."

Eilish

"Authentic and great location. A great find for us the restaurant has a great ambience, good location off a laneway and a very clean and welcoming..."

Rennie

"Fantastic!. Great food, to die for tiramisu, a hidden lounge section to indulge in a post-meal coffee - We loved it, great value and great chef!..."

Tamar Erickson

"Amazing Food & Hospitality. If you get to Melbourne then make sure you give this little gem of a place a visit - you will not be..."

Liz McCann

"The food was perfect and the service was even better! I wouldn't hesitate to dine here..."

Louise Dugdell

"The best bresaola I’ve ever had!. I had never heard of this place until friends suggested dinner here. We shared a charcuterie to start which was..."

Ange

"Among the best Italian in Melbourne. Good vibe and great food all kinds of great fish, meat, and veg. Big thumbs up and good wine list..."

Jim

"Tucked away. You would have to be directed to this restaurant to find it. In an out of the way location, it is set in a long narrow room and I think..."

Richard

"Brilliant! Food was amazing and the best part was that the chef brought it out to us himself! Staff were extremely friendly and made us feel welcome...."

Miss K

"Best italian resturanat in town!. Maybe, and maybe not, but its definitely from the best!! Great food (You will feel you are in that small restaurant..."

Mo

"Loved it. Scugnizzo and was the perfect place for our first visit to a "good" restaurant with our almost three-year-old son. Excellent food, great..."

Walon Hol

"Best ever. From the moment we walked in, we where treated like family. The food was mind blowing, I kept saying that I haven't had italian this..."

Just-in To Food

"Italian food lover. Had a dinner here with my family, it was superb. Service very good, food amazing.The waiter knew his wines, recommended a..."

Linda MacGregor

"Great Place and Food. Great food, excellent chef and great atmosphere. The quality of the ingredients and presentation are excellent.The..."

Dinnerate

"Just beautiful.... The ambience was beautiful, the staff was lovely, the food absolutely divine... i just love Scugnizzo! Authentic, fresh Italian..."

LK

"Excellent food and service. My steak was cooked to perfection and the price was very reasonable. Authentic Italian..."

Jenny Fan

"Super delicious risotto and the homemade pasta is..."

Mishie-lah

"Scugnizzo. Really Really Really liked this place. The staff are great and the food was better. If you're wanting to take someone out on a date this..."

Nutty

"Great place! Friendly atmosphere and awesome..."

Sebastiano Armeli

"My favourite. Out of all the restaurants I have tried in the past 6 months in Melbourne on a temporary stay (I am from Switzerland), Scugnizzo is THE..."

Carl L

"One word...AMAZING!. This is the place to eat!! Scugnizzo have the three main ingredients that make for a great dining..."

JJ

"Almost hate to recommend it.... Because then it'll become popular and we won't get a table...but this place deserves the business, so, here we..."

Gdayhowyagoin

"What a find! Great food; fine wine list combined with attentive and knowledgable service all at a reasonable price. Highly..."

David

"Lovely food and great room, perfect for long lunch or dinner with friends. Great list of Italian wines and sensational coffee. Service is excellent...."

Tim

"I have eaten here and it was fantastic it is now opening for dinner Thursday and Friday nights a must..."

Reservations

"Wow! Loved every single dish we ordered along with the delicious crusty bread. Diavola pizza was fabulous, scotch fillet with roast potatoes and..."

Fiona

"Couldn't have asked for more friendly and caring staff for both patrons and the love of the dishes served. The gnocchi were delicious pillows of..."

Mitchell Mavrinac

"Excellent food, very traditional Italian taste, good vibe and nice..."

Billy Ping

"This place is an absolute gem. Despite the restaurant and hospitality industry in Melbourne being absolutely devastated in the wake of COVID, this..."

Christy Nordin

"We had the specials this time which may change soon. Great service, excellent food. We will be..."

Andrew Pang

"Loved the food. I normally don’t eat beef. But I was in love with the way it was cooked. And the pasta it was 😚 definitely coming back ❤️..."

L.A Amarawathi

"A hidden gem in one of Melbourne's little alleys. I sat outside so didn't really get a good look of the inside. The food will speak for itself. I had..."

Dianne Lowe

"Fantastic little venue. Good variety of drinks, great atmosphere. Pinball, board games and best of all Crash Team Racing! If you want a nice place to..."

William Burrows

"Really cool place, good vibe. Need to cone play some more games here. Will definitely be back. Lots of big tables so lots of room, kind of quiet but..."

Shannyn Oberegger

"This place deserves more likes! Bartender is a cool guy! Decor is awesome, definitely has an island feel with comfy couches and cushions :) We..."

Mad Lamb

"Great little bar, we'll decorated and with nice vibe. Toilets were clean and there is an outdoor area for the dirty smokers. Loved the pinball..."

Andrew McDonald

"The aesthetic and soundtrack are awesome! Comfy lounges, nice outdoor area, solid theme, fun pinball machines, and the best part - the talented and..."

Victoria Creighton

"Great fun place , games, drinks, books hidden surprises ,Must check it..."

Eliza Beth

"Had an awesome experience! Just found this bar when looking for somewhere to play boardgames! And I definitely recommend! Loved the style of the..."

Tiernan Khoaz

"If you wish to recreate part of your youth, but as an adult and with alcohol then this is a good place to go. A nice variety of beer, cider, spirits,..."

Jason Krell

"Lovely bar right by the Vic Market. The drinks are very good, and the pinball games make the environment lively. Highly recommend to visit when in..."

Rosalie Ruelens

"Sampled less of the bar & pretty much went straight on up to the Pinball Paradise floor; which features a wide range of machines! One machine was..."

Carnival Illustration

"Sydney, the bar staff at Island was very friendly and made some wicked cocktails. The hidden staircase, pinball and other board games make this spot..."

Morgan Downie

Maker & Monger

90/100 (570 ratings)

Quick Bites

Speciality Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

"Its so adorable how people who give Maker and Monger 1 star want to keep the place under wraps. I know buy posting this review I will literally be..."

Jessica Bellamy

"One of the best cheese shops in Melbourne! The employees are so lovely, they're so informative and have great suggestions on what cheese to pair with..."

Jasmine Rhonita

"I’ve been buying the most delicious cheese and THE BEST toastie in the world (Fondue!) from these guys for the last few years. Awesome service,..."

Jo Aitken

"Can’t get past a good cheese toastie from Maker and Monger. Also caters to vegan diets as well. What’s not to..."

Nam Tonthat

"Without doubt the All American is the best toasted cheese sandwich I’ve ever had, topping Borough Market in London. Crispy outside, gooey..."

Barry P

"The selection of cheese is amazing, but its not just the selection (which you may be able to find elsewhere), its the way in which they are stored,..."

Bianca Jacq

"Awesome range of cheese... fats and salt - the two best things you can offer your taste buds. Make sure you try out their flaming reuben..."

Hakan Tarakci

"Maker and Monger bring a wealth of experience and professionalism to the Prahran Market. I have been delighted over many years with a wonderful..."

Tim Barnes

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"Dandy lil' dive bar situated in the neck of China Town. Extensive food and drink options, $1 Wings being an all day feature. The trivia on Wednesday..."

Malcolm Young

"Went their for a free burger promotion I saw a Facebook, and was very impressed by the food and atmosphere! The only thing was just that music was..."

Emily Li

"Whilst I was sad to see the Belleville go, what's sprung up in its place is probably a much cooler Melbourne venue, that really suits the location..."

Anthony Scundi

"Groovy live music and cheap eats venue. Plenty of vegan/vego options available and lots of space to eat, drink and..."

SOLLiD Cymbal Repairs

"Came in here around 9pm on a Tuesday. Last meal before a prolonged fast. They make a real mean burger. My partner and I got a cheese burger and a..."

Joey Bradfield

"The Band was awesome for Bandaoke! Get there for some random fun. Great variety of music for everyone. The venue looks great and the food was really..."

Klint Kerber

"Why is it always the rock & roll/dive bars that make the best burgers?? Hands down my favourite burger joint in Melbourne. And yet the burgers aren't..."

HeldBack

Manze

Donnini's Restaurant

90/100 (2081 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

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