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Lume

90/100 (1110 ratings)

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Full Bar

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Fine Dining

"My husband and I were lucky enough to be gifted “the road and pairing” a 14 course food and wine pairing. Amazing! The food was delicious, each..."

Kristy Russell

"Seriously, the best meal I've ever had. Service was incredible, cocktails and wine were perfect; courses came quickly but were not rushed. The chef..."

Cassandra Staer

"Unassuming little place from the front which then opens up into a beautiful well lit and delightful interior. We had the 5 course degustation lunch..."

Eoin Kennedy

"Amazing food - the whole experience is worth every cent ! Am so glad we went and thank you all for the outstanding service and some of the most..."

Michelle McCuaig

"Loved the space the atmosphere the knowledgeable staff. The food was a stand out the best we’ve ever eaten, it’s an experience. We will..."

Antonietta Di Pietro

"One of the best restaurant in Melbourne. Wonderful meal experience and excellent service. I love this..."

Kittima Niu

"With its number 1 rating expectations are high. Every aspect of this experience was wonderful. The space is calm & luxurious, the open kitchen was..."

Rhod Cunningham

"The best service and amazing dishes. Wine was matched perfectly and I felt very special on my birthday. Thank you to the head Chef and the amazing..."

Loren Whitefield

"Lisa and I had our second visit to Lume recently. Having enjoyed the magnificent full degustation experience earlier this year, chose the 5 course..."

Rod Tremayne

"Amazing staff & meal. Always opt for the beverage pairing, its definitely worth..."

Michelle Rebello

"Comfortable with no pretensions. Just excellent food served by excellent staff. The chef bends over backwards to make sure what he creates for you is..."

Jeffrey Tutty

"Last night we went to Lume on a recommendation from friends to celebrate my husbands birthday. The whole evening was AMAZING, a real gastronomic..."

Tee-Jay Ramnarain-Little

"Great food excellent service I highly recommend it ! Amazing experience thank..."

Melanie Gidon

"I dine out a lot & went to Lume with very high expectations only to have them completely exceeded! Incredible pre-drinks with friendly staff,..."

Andrew James Pascoe

"One of the best fine dining experience in Melbourne has to be at Lume. From the gorgeous interior, to the exquisite service, and finally the amazing..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Lûmé is located close to the iconic South Melbourne Market. It has an unassuming, classic Victorian terrace frontage and subtle signage. This is a..."

Andrew Lim

"This is truly a five star dining experience. Creative and inventive flavours with really unusual combinations. The servers were all knowledgeable and..."

GlennM

"We had a 7 course meal with matching wine. Highly recommend getting the wine to match. Beautiful setting and everything was attention to detail...."

Dublinese

"A long time has passed since I shortlisted this restaurant. After quick read of the recent review from the good food guide, three minutes before our..."

Fabian Diaz Moreno

"The vegan/vegetarian 7-course menus (which were almost identical to each other) were a delicious experience. So were the matched non-alcoholic..."

Poi Master

"Lûmé restaurant will provide you with a more relaxed contemporary fine dining experience, that is truly unique in its own right. From their..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Amazing, friendly and personal service. Food was delicious. Loved the pre dinner snacks and the chicken was the best chicken I’ve ever had. The..."

Sarah Johnson

"What an amazing experience! Food was amazing, setting and ambience was perfect, and the service was second to none! The wine and food knowledge that..."

Danny Slaviero

"Really great food and service! Most dishes had a little Asian twist to it, haven’t had something so nice for a while. Would highly recommend Lume..."

Facebook User

"Best degustation experience I’ve had, every dish was phenomenal. Staff were so lovely. Good background music.Very good vibes overall! Definitely..."

Vinceliu1990

"Amazing dining experience. The food was perfect in every way. The drinks are amazing. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. It’s a dining..."

Kenyellow46

"Fun fine dining by Executive Chef John Rivera, and the eccentric Lume team of restaurant renegades. Contemporary Australian cuisine with a focus on..."

Robin

"Had my birthday here last year so this is a late review. The chefs put on quite a display of skill and inventiveness though subtly projected in all..."

Sinfulorganiccook

"One of the nicest meals we have had in Australia. Certainly not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. the staff were some of the most..."

Srslyfoods

"Lume is such an amazing experience as soon as you book your meal. It’s a ticketed type process where you prebook your reservation either in full or..."

Postcards From Peta

"Tucked away inside an architectural building reminiscent of the olden days, Lume is what it is, a hidden gem.At 7 courses, time seemed to..."

Alphonse Le

"My opinion is that Lume is what modern Australian has become, or at least, what the expression should mean. Intelligent use of native and locally..."

Ben Lee Kong

"This is without a doubt one of my favourite places for a special occasion dinner or lunch. Today was my second time here and once again..."

Freeo

"Lume, definitely a sensory experience from being in the restaurant to tasting the dishes. The team chanting away the dishes to serve out sounded like..."

Food For Thought

"Last night I had my first modern molecular gastronomy experience. Their Looking Glass Virtual Reality Experience at Taste of Melbourne 2016 first..."

Little Picky Very Hungry

"We went for my birthday and we ordered the 14 course degustation. Every single course was amazing! It's rare to find a restaurant where every single..."

Melbourne Foodie

"What an amazing experience and a very nice way to celebrate our anniversary! Each dish was creative, nicely decorated and of course delicious. The..."

Foodlover12

"Shaun Quade opened his multi sensory restaurant Lûmé South Melbourne in 2015, two hatted from the Good Food Guide. Named Australian Restaurant of..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"Sea Corn Taco. The corn is not real, it is made of corn and moulded back into the corn shape. Almost like a mousse jelly. Matched well with the taco..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"I love the set menu, very interesting and full of innovation! The happy duck and the butter is my favourite, the entire experience last for 4 hours..."

Yue Ma

"Heard a lot about this place and boy I was in for a treat! Got a spot at the kitchen counter which was the best since I get to be in the thick of the..."

Syahirah Halim

"With the old app this would have been a 4.5 but having to pick between 4 & 5 then it must be a 5. Attentive staff, extremely creative food, amazing..."

TheWhiteSherpa

"Overall, we had a great time at Lume. We had a fantastic table where we got to witness the hustle and bustle of the pass. All the chefs worked so..."

Vi Dang

"Well what can I say about Lumè? Innovative, outside the box, stunning interior with soft furnishings and understated elegance that reminded me of..."

TriedNBested

"Food AMAZING - up there with brae staff AMAZING - see above Music playlist - probably the best I’ve heard in a restaurant- nick cave to..."

LP79

"Such an amazing experience with brand new flavours, never tasted before. Certainly a breath of fresh air and full of adrenaline for the pallet!..."

Kim S

"A culinary journey! Albeit a very long one 14 courses of interesting Australian inspired creations that leave you wondering what you have..."

George David Michaelides

"Certainly the service and ambience makes for an enjoyable dining experience. The dishes were visually stunning. My only recommendation is perhaps to..."

Miss-d-Mena

"Me and my wife were at Lume for my wife’s birthday dinner. We had the 14 course dinner and enjoyed the majority of dishes. Warm ambience, very nice..."

Ali Moghimi

"I have been wanting to try Lume for a while now so Vi Dang took me for my 22nd birthday. We had the best seats in the house and were seated right..."

Quynh

"Excellent place to go for a birthday meal. From the moment we walked in they made sure we were well taken care of with our drink choices sorted. The..."

Rahul Barmanray

"What a place. So many people raved about Lume, and it did not disappoint but instead exceeded every expectation.Beautiful townhouse restaurant..."

MelbFood

"Came here for my birthday dinner and I just wanted to say it was phenomenal . Having been to Attica and Brae , I can say with confidence Lume is up..."

Vivian

"This was our second visit to Lume. First back in 2015 and absolutely loved it, back again in 2018.Wow what a restaurant. A true fine dining..."

Val86

"Lume was amazing! Had their incitation plus a couple of cocktails... we all really love the lemon cocktail - like the waiter said, it’s like they..."

Piggyeatalot

"Couldn’t fault any part of my dining experience here! My bf made a reservation here to surprise me, and I was blown away. From the moment we..."

Lisa Giles

"Our dinner was sensational! Unlike at Vue de Monde I loved that we weren’t rushed. We did The Road and it took 3.5 hours. Everything we had was..."

CCC

"Cheese is not cheese. Butter is not butter. What do I actually mean by this? Maybe you should come and try it yourself! Love this place where it..."

Chee Ching Low

"What a superb place. Amazing. Delicious. Messes with your mind and leaves you satisfied. We’ve done lots of top degustations and this is easily up..."

Ricky Zinn

"Great dining experience, professional staff. Loved the beautiful crockery too and interior design of the restaurant. Would recommend friends to go..."

Wonderwoman

"Favourite restaurant. I will be coming back often ! 10/10 customer service. 10/10 food. Chef catered to our needs even if we have been there..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Just had chance to review this restaurant - came here for my partner's birthday in May and it was located in a lovely little house like building and..."

Noray

"nice dinner lovely staff! But a little bit push, we haven’t finish the course yet, the staff come twice to collect the plate~ but not a big deal,..."

An Mi

"Fantastic fine dining experience. Really creative, innovative and avant-garde cooking. From the outside, the place looks like a classic Victorian..."

Ferry Gondo

"18 courses of deliciousness! Rich, creative and adventurous flavours. The ‘lemon’ dish is pure genuis. Presentation exquisite. Staff friendly and..."

LegalFoodie

"I was admittedly tentative prior to dinner, considering we had to pay for the meal upfront at the time of booking and it was non-refundable. We had..."

Nalia

"Went on a anniversary with my partner. This place is more at the modern side of the taste. Love the cosy environment and the super friendly staffs...."

FoodieLoveEatFood

"While I was researching information about restaurants down Melbourne for my last week's short trip, photos of dishes at the gallery of this renowned..."

Ronnielui2003

"I must say, this whole experience was very exciting. We had the 14-course degustation and every dish did not disappoint. When we started with the..."

Kevin Rolimpandoei

"Definitely our top 10 dining experience. Food presentation and flavour is amazing - great gastronomic adventure. Our only comment is that the manner..."

MelbourneFood

"Very professional service. Food is excellent. Interesting ingredients and play on the ingredients and visual aspect. Would definitely return. No..."

Syt

"Illuminating. A visit to Lume on a recent Saturday night was a truly illuminating dining experience. The unassuming terraces that house it in South..."

Missdelish

"We nearly didn't go.....paying for a meal in advance (including a tip) is not something I've ever been asked to do before and it was a bit off..."

Evah

"In short a great experience. After visiting Brae and Attica in the last 6 months the bar was set pretty high. Shaun Quade and his team managed to..."

Jeff Suckling

"Since opening in 2015, Lûmé has always been about offering a theatrical and multisensory dining experience. We had the opportunity to speak to..."

The City Lane

"Lume provides for a wonderful, special occasion, dining experience. My partner and I visited Lume on a Saturday night and therefore had The Road. We..."

BrunswickBeetroot

"I first heard of Lumé at the Gault & Millau awards last year. A quick look at Lumé in the guide and I was hooked. I had a very underwhelming..."

Andrew Kelly

"Went for the set degustation menu, was not disappointed for the full experience wine match is a must the sparkling which was made from full Pinot..."

Sneha Arora

"I'll have to admit the whole booking process was a little wanky, having to pay first and the mandatory tip is way over the top we thought, luckily..."

Anh Nguyen

"Food and service were excellent. I enjoyed all the courses but the desserts were absolute standouts. The food was creative and very well balanced...."

Hangry Horace

"An incredible gastronomic experience that expands your imagination. A must do for all people living in or visiting Melbourne. The service..."

Dylan Thomas

"This was an incredible experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant was bright and intimate, but as well as very spacious. We were lucky enough to..."

Josephine

"Lume is my top 1 favourite degustation venue in Melbourne.It resides in a residential building in south Melbourne. Trendy decoration, great..."

Latteme

"We had a 10dish full course. I love the mini carrot and calamari, the emu ham is a bit salty. Really like the roast duck garnished with plums and..."

Hahapeanut

"Lûmé is a dining experience like no other, and should be on every adventurous foodie's bucket list.Head Chef Shaun Quade's creativity..."

Carolyn Stebbing

"Best restaurant in Melbourne hands down! The service is incredible, and I don't mean 'fake smile' incredible, I mean actual attentiveness and..."

Melbourne Food Lover

"Had a wonderful dinner at Lume in December - playful yet delicious food with a focus on provenance and unrushed service. The open kitchen and the..."

Useyourillusion

"Dined at Lume for birthday celebration on the New Year's eve. Opted for "The Road" vegetarian version in 14 courses. We're immensely satisfied and..."

Eatwithhendri

"Great food, good service, awesome vibe, definitely had a great night here. Love the “forest” concept of the new seasonal menu, using pine..."

Doris Wu

"Beautiful restaurant, with delicious food full of flavours. The abalone and John Dory were the stars for me - both perfectly cooked and wonderfully..."

S A

"I've never been a "foodie" but the food here has changed that. I've had two of the menus (the plantbased Ecosystems menu and the plantbased Autumn..."

tegan francesca

"Had a wonderful night with my friends tasting their new menu. Abalone is definitely a must-order dish if you come. Their cocktail and mocktail drinks..."

Ling Xu

"We selected Lûmé for their degustation menu. We wanted to try something special, but not get offal and ants etc in every other course. This menu..."

Bianca

"Spent the whole night on the tasting menu with wine pairing and it was an excellent experience! Alex the Som was a great addition so you must get the..."

Russell Hirschorn

"This is the second time I've been to this fantastic venue. We visited last night and once again were not disappointed. The service and staff were..."

Emrehan Goker

Lupino Bistro And Bar

90/100 (1570 ratings)

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Vegan Options

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Dinner

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Ragu

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Duck

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Pesto

Fish

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Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Dinner

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Mid-range

"A bit pricey but consistently good. Friendly service with helpful..."

Jerry MacMaren

"Enjoyed a birthday celebration and couldn't have picked a better place. No frills such as linen table clothes but the service and food were..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"Friendly and attentive service, delicious and comforting food. The menu selection was minimal, but every dish was thoughtfully designed with well..."

Avery

"It’s just..."

Zakibites

"A friend recommended we try Lupino, and we're so glad we did. The food was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Can't wait..."

E.N

"I love Lupino...."

Shuangwujasmine

"Exceptional food with good vibes..."

Sarah Chen

"I know this restaurant since back in the day when I used to live in Melbourne. Lupino has been consistently delivering high quality Italian food and..."

Rere_86

"Wanting to try something a little different, I decided on the Beetroot Agnolotti ($27), and I’m happy to say that my gamble paid off. The..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Great food and service, however the butter for the bread is served as individually plastic wrapped Western Star Butter. This is not conscious of the..."

Food Lover

"Preferred the mushroom risotto over the blue swimmer spaghetti but were both cooked perfectly al dente and well seasoned! Rocket salad was a good..."

Milla Vanilla

"Love the cute place. Very welcoming staff. Everything on the menu sounded delicious even though how small the variety is. It’s definitely not a bad..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"I'm finding that places with smaller menus tend to have better food and Lupino is no exception. First came the complimentary bread and butter and..."

The Pet Roo

"Wonderfully delicious, fresh pasta. Both the agnolotti and spaghetti were full of flavour and cooked perfectly (the agnolotti in particular just..."

Moose

"Pleasant cozy little restaurant! The food was delicious and the portion sizes just great. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Perfect for..."

Samuel Braim

"Richard and team are a class act! One of the best Italian restaurants at this end of the city. Service and ambience are both 4+⭐️ and the food is..."

Closey Le Connoisseur

"Yum yum & yum! The waitress was so polite, helpful & customer service was high on the scale 👌🏽The food was so delicious! I would..."

Angeline Pyz

"I tried Lupino for lunch and absolutely loved it. I had a pasta special with pork. The pasta was home made with paper thin slices of pork that melted..."

Hungry Tum

"Lovely little restaurant, with a pleasant, cozy atmosphere. We did not book a table and got to sit at the bar. The food was delicious, and the..."

Marianna

"3.8. Nice place recommended by a sage like member of our dining party.I’ve always loved the positioning of this restaurant. It enjoys a..."

Two Sheds

"Hidden gem! Dined in on a Thursday night and had a fabulous experience all round. Set on Little Collins St, this place is easy to miss but has a..."

@esjaysam

"We enjoyed the fare here. We loved all the entree selections especially the crunchy cauliflower. We recommend the tagliatelle with the oxtail ragu...."

Harrysingh Rawat

"We called into Lupino for a Italian lunch on a lazy Monday. I had always walked past the red wolf neon sign and wondered what was inside, as there is..."

Espy Eats

"You can’t fault the food service or ambiance - my favourite Italian in the CBD - I had the Bianca sausage ragu today divine ! Well done guys molto..."

Natski001

"Lupino which means wolf in Italian , is a little gem tucked away in Little Collins street towards the treasury gardens side of the city. Only a..."

Freeo

"The house made gnocchi with fresh ricotta was absolutely Devine. Soft fluffy pillows of potato in a rich tomato sauce. The staff are always..."

Moetfan

"Awesome service. Knowledgeable staff. Food was exceptional. First time but will definitely be back. I need to try everything on the menu...."

Foodie007

"Great ambience - atmosphere was relaxed without pretense. Comfortable yet classy. Great place for a group night out or even that special date!!..."

Mysy

"Blurry pictures because I only recorded the foods and didn’t actually get pictures in. Went here with my family for my 18th and had several pastas..."

Christy

"Lupino lived up to all the positive reviews. Staff were very friendly, attentive and restaurant was nice and cosy! We ordered a few dishes..."

Jiji

"Got a spot at the bar with my out-of-town companion after a last-minute decision to eat at my favorite city Italian restaurant on a Sunday night...."

Subifoodie

"On the night I attended Lupino with my family they actually mixed up my order, initially sending out the wrong dish - and still the food plus their..."

Esme

"Lovely Italian food! I can't really fault this place to be honest. I had the risotto with asparagus, pancetta, and scamorza ($28); and thought it was..."

Amara

" Was interested in eating here based on the good reviews. Service is excellent and staff very helpful. The food is nice - however I think I walked in..."

Linda

"The restaurant itself is hard to find... It's the one with the fox mark. The menu is a bit hard to read, but the food itself is really good :)..."

Tanks Beatbox

"The food was really delicious and we got free bread and butter which was really good! They had an excellent wine list and our waiter was really..."

CCC

"Ordered:1. Arancini - really tasty, you can't really go wrong with this 2. Crab pasta - very tasty, full of flavour, pasta so fresh, it is..."

High Tea Queen

"Delicious dinner at Lupino tonight. Cosy atmosphere and fabulous traditional Italian menu. For entree we shared the cauliflower frito with aioli and..."

Kate Dougherty

"We came here on our first anniversary in hope of something a little special to top off a beautiful day. Our initial waitress was a little..."

John Dobson

"Service is good. Good place to go on a date. Love the vibe and atmosphere here. Open kitchen, the bar has a lot choice of alcohol to choose, even..."

Fay Godanda

"All the class without the price tag. Great ambiance delicious pasta and good drink selection. Service is very good also. The ravioli is delicious...."

Eatdrinkrepeat_

"Had the best pasta in Melbourne here - the agnolotti with sage sauce. Smelled this divine thing being made in the kitchen, and it did not disappoint...."

Meeateor

"Yum...just yum! Don't want to be gross but if I could have licked my plate, I would have. I only took .5 the score off because I found the bar..."

Elle

"If you're looking for a good quality Italian meal then this place will deliver. The pasta is fresh and the pizzas are delicious. The standout for me..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Amazing food and service! We booked for 4 and took my 6 month old niece. The table had enough room for 4 of us and the pram. Great spot, amazing food..."

Abbey Suckling

"Firstly, there was nothing exactly wrong with our experience. The restaurant itself is perfect for date night and the staff were very attentive. Yet..."

Ashley Rose

"Lupino is a gem of Melbourne serving up delicious Italian food. The decor isn't fancy, the bread comes in a wicker basket and the butter comes in..."

BrunswickBeetroot

"Great service. Amazing fresh bread and warm olives. Best cauliflower I've ever eaten. Delicious beetroot cured salmon had a great balance of..."

Kel

"I dined here a couple of years ago and completely forgot to write a review. I'm coming back to Melbourne, and suffice to say Lupino's has come back..."

Lara Wills

"Perfect! Wonderful pasta, excellent and diverse wine list, cosy interior and the ability to hear your dinner companions' conversation because you..."

Fleur

"Cannot recommend this restaurant enough! Food was superb, in particular the Veal & Amaretto agnolotti, the wine was 10/10, the service was..."

Tamara Archibald

"A hidden treasure. Warm, welcoming, honest, wholesome, heartwarming. ..."

Belle

"An absolutely perfect dining experience! Exquisite food that leaves you planning your next visit to try more. Wonderful service and lovely atmosphere..."

Jasmine Cruickshank

"I've been meaning to try this place for a long time now. The outside is nondescript with a red neon wolf outline and white brick, whereas the inside..."

Emsy-eats

"We didn't have a booking just walk in and they had a table available for us. It's been a while since I had good Italian food. But this place does..."

Dublinese

"Thinking of having a reasonably priced Italian meal with authenticity then I would recommendation Lupino Italian restaurant . The paste was cooked..."

Damon Mayston

"Lupino was a cosy little restaurant with amazing service and delicious food! We were running about 45 minutes late, but as soon as we walked in we..."

Deana Cannatelli

"We were very cheeky & popped in for an early dins at Lupino. We received a warm welcome regardless and they found us a lovely table.We started with..."

HG

"Interesting combination of flavours and tasty. Started with creamy crab mix, deep fried- was crisp outside, creamy mix on inside. It was..."

Razorededge

"Lupino is a place suitable for both business events as well as intimate date nights. Prices are on the higher end, but guests definitely pay for the..."

Kell

"Not a place for a cheap feed (pizza margarita 20!!!) but between 25 to 30 bucks you will get a good feed of pasta. A safe place to go for a dinner..."

The Don

"Someone described this place as a "business lunch place". I would like to pretend it was me. It wasn't. But this place is. Inoffensive, safe Italian..."

Melb Eating

"Flew into Melbourne, checked into our hotel and after a long day we wanted something delicious for dinner.We were delighted to find Lupino just..."

Flavietta

"I find this place has some of the best pasta in the city. Had Arancini, meat balls, pappardelle, octopus, and dessert. All great. Service was..."

Lachlan

"Went on a Thursday night. Had a margarita pizza to share between 4 - had the tortelloni and it seems they rotate the pastas our relatively often so..."

Mann Hing Khor

"The best pasta and dessert I have had in a long time. Had the veal and amaretto pasta with burnt butter and sage sauce!! Was a delight to my taste..."

Jane Calligaro

"first of all I must pointed out our waiter - couldn't recall his name - was very well presented. Fresh clean and genuine..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Excellent experience to be had at Lupino. We were squeezed in at the last minute for an early booking before a concert. Beautiful handmade pasta and..."

Emily Walsh

"Typical Italian fare served with a degree of excellence. Whilst the dishes on offer stick to their Italian roots they also highlights the chefs..."

DR

"I went to this Melbourne CBD Italian restaurant with relatives from the UK. We ordered in our family’s standard way when at Italian restaurants –..."

MelbourneFoodPaparazza

"Lupino never disappoints. A very chic and modern Italian restaurant. Classic Italian food made to the highest standard. Ordered the pork cotoletta,..."

Finger Lickin

"Finally got to Lupino's last week, can't believe we have not been here before now but it has been on the list for a while now. Started with the..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Another long standing, premium and renowned Italian restaurant specialised in handmade pasta and pizza in the CBD. Watched news recently that it is..."

J88

"Great venue. Not too big or too small. Food is gorgeous. Beautiful flavours. I had the special Linguine with lamb ragu. Perfect balance of richness..."

DanFoodie

"Eating at Lupino I was reminded of how spoiled we are for choice of restaurants in Melbourne. A great restaurant, staffed professionally serving..."

Dave Ansett

"Everything melted away to nothing in my mouth! I cant even tell you how long its been since I have eaten meat thats that tender. I would challenge..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Lupino is an absolute institution in the Melbourne food scene. The restaurant itself is nice, the staff are lovely and helpful and the food is just..."

Brungiel

"Fabulous place. We called in last night for a small eat and just loved the service, the food and the open kitchen - inspirational! We drank a..."

Footy

"My name is Alex and I am 10 years old. I love Lupino because the food is fresh and nice and the people are very friendly. The Pizza's were..."

Simon Ondaatje

"Great relaxing mood inside and staff are welcoming & warm.. Food is great without being too over the top or wanky.. open kitchen is quite..."

Highexpectations

"We had our work Christmas party here and the food was exceptional! Taking Italian to a whole other level... the cauliflower and octopus/salami..."

CU_Foodie

"Really really good. Crispy and fresh pizzas and delicious pastas as well. Reasonably priced for the area. Make sure you make a booking otherwise..."

Mrs Mark

"My favorite place to eat at the moment and the veal Milanese with witlof, tasty tomatoes and cheese is to die for . Try the cauliflower fritters with..."

George

"Booked dinner on a Friday night for my husband's birthday dinner. Lovely family-run feel to the restaurant and the place was full of buzz. Although..."

Neetz88

"The food is superb! I've had numerous pastas in numerous places before, I often couldn't finish it because it's either too heavy, portion's too big..."

Antonia Yip Siew Pin

"Food was top notch. The quail saltimbocca just melted in the mouth and sauce on the veal ravioli was delicious. Service was great, including the nice..."

Ben Jones

"My partner and I made reservations for a Saturday based on a recommendation from friends. Our overall experience was not bad but not fantastic. Our..."

Todd Wallace

"Our waitress was very nervous and struggled with the specials, but the food is always delicious. Shame the carbonara wasn't on the menu, but I had..."

DumplingDoll

"Great service, food, wine and venue. Had a reasonable size group out for dinner and we tried most of the menu before we were done. Highly..."

DLC

"Amazing food - pasta is beautiful and dishes just melt in your mouth! Chef even made a special meal for my sister (it was her birthday).I would..."

R For Pres.

"After walking past this place at least twice a week, I finally stepped in for dinner. Sat at the bar and had the pasta with oxtail ragu. The ragu was..."

Ramen Girl

"The pasta here is absolutely amazing. It melted in my mouth and I thought I was going to go to into a food coma. We spent hours here pacing..."

Ellie K

"Hand-made fresh pasta at it's finest! The bread was crusty and delicious, brought back many Mediterranean memories for me. The staff are professional..."

Mr. Food

"Fabulous home made pasta and fabulous service! We didn't have a reservation, luckily there was room!!!! So accommodating, will def be back soon...."

Simone Busch

"Went for a pre-theater dinner. Had arrancinis, croquettes, cauliflower fritto, twice cooked souffle, and pork ribs. All very yummy. Attentive..."

Paulfoodie

"The idea of the Chef’s Table , where diners get to sit at an exclusive table in full view of the kitchen and its workings, is not a new concept..."

Trading Plates

"By far the best Italian restaurant I have been to in Melbourne! The tortelloni in brodo are to die for, the homemade pasta cooked to perfection! We..."

Anthea

"Retro slick. Remember those cool Italian restaurants from the eighties, very Conran, clean lines, lovely lighting?This is Lupino. Simple, well..."

Lovebunny

"Amazing spot and food..."

Food 2 Run

"If you can get a seat at the chefs bench, bypass the normal table and watch in awe at this amazing team dish up incredible food. Loved it. Thank you...."

I Like My Sushi Raw

"Hard to find treasure.. Booked last minute for a work dinner for 6 and they were more than happy to accommodate us at late notice.Love the no..."

Baristabear

"Love the food and great service!. Confession: I'm happy Il Solito Posto isn't open Sundays. Wanted some good Italian on a Sunday, but our fave ISP is..."

Red Jay

"Great food and excellent service. Pizzas were Italian style with thin, beautifully textured base and simple, fresh toppings. Chicken tortellini was..."

Capt Pants

"Lupino was a delight. Understated decor belighs the quality of the experience. The attractive young Italian waitor was extremely helpful and knew the..."

Craig Smith

"Perfect!. Service was fantastic, food was amazing (best pasta I've eaten!), nice atmosphere and enjoyable restaurant to sit in! Absolutely nothing to..."

Joz28ie

"Excellent food and service!. Presentation, food, service were all excellent! We had a lovely dinner here and left very satisfied. No..."

Ringo

"Being Italians ourselves , finding a simple traditional Italian restaurant who tries not too look to fancy on the menu is hard to find For once..."

LuciaEats

"Great Italian food experience. For ages I had walked past the Lupino little wolf light above their door and kept promising myself that I would go..."

Michaela.lobb

"You're the best......around. Delish....walked in off street. Sooo nice and great price. Service exceptional. Def coming back fo..."

Roigirl5

"An absolute favourite!!. We have been here so many times, and the experience just gets better with each visit!! Intimate settings, beautifully..."

Rach Freeman

"Welcoming and top notch. Picked out a Little Collins tapas bar as the pre-show spot to take my girlfriend for dinner, but on arrival the place was..."

Arnold Slang

"Warm and welcoming.. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Friendly and attentive staff, without pomp. Pleasing menu and guest friendly..."

S.MAMIL

"A little known gem. I had eyed of Lupino for a while and finally ended up heading in for a sunday night dinner. It was cold and wet outside which..."

Fish

"Lupino - Impressive in every way. It was great to visit Lupino with a friend last Friday 1 August 2014. It was a terrible wet winter's night, but it..."

Deanyjm

"Brought a client and my boss for dinner at Lupino after reading reviews. Glad we did! They were very accommodating (we were little late due to..."

Gabbys79

"Amazing food and amazing service. Just am awesome place I'm more than happy to pay for. Well done to Marco and all the guys there. Just..."

Pete

"Found this place on Urbanspoon as we were looking for a new city place to try. We were amazed. The food was wonderful. The penne with swordfish was..."

MalvernCustomer

"Reminds me of my Nonna!. Every so often, I stumble across an Italian restaurant that would play Frank Sinatra in the background. This place screams..."

Lisa Blackman

"Great slightly retro atmosphere, beautiful rustic Italian food and a very warm and friendly attitude to service. Will definitely be..."

Anna Connell

"Reliable. The house-made pasta is delicious (especially the tagliatelle when it's available) so you can't go wrong with ordering any of the pasta..."

Shitake

"Great Restaurant. We went here for the first time on Saturday for my birthday and it was an excellent choice. Great ambience, not too noisy and..."

Grome

"Very nice! Would definitely come back.Searched through urban spoon ratings and came across Lupuno thought we would try it and we were really..."

Christina Watt

"Lovely Place & Great Food!!. Had dinner here for my birthday. Booking process was easy. Had a large group with my grandfather who needs a fair bit of..."

Melinda Anne

"Magnifico!. Lupino has fast become one of my favourite little Italian spots in Melbourne. A casual setting, and simple, unpretentious, and..."

The Napoli Alert

"Great night, great place! The quail was amazing and so was the tortellini in broth! I would definately..."

Wendy Tran

"Mr Pucci thinks it's a great place. Been here a few times and never..."

MrPucci

"Exceeded my expectations on all fronts! You will not be disappointed, quality food & proffessional..."

Aidion

"Came to Lupino for Saturday lunch with a girlfriend and we really enjoyed the food. Had chicken and pumpkin risotto with marjoram which was perfect -..."

Babyleopard

"Good food. The food here was really good. When I walked in the front door I was a bit disappointed, the interior is pretty drab, feels cold and the..."

Richard

"Girl's Night Out. This is a little gem at the top end of town. Fresh, seasonal produce teamed with a gentle touch creates simple but satisfying food...."

Alli Mac

"Joyce, Don't Be Stupid.. Your review is terrible. You put an apostrophe in the word 'restaurant's' and you also went on to say that "Lupino is not a..."

SweetFaces

"This was a great find on the top end of little Collins Street. The menu is small but should cater for all tastes. Based on recommendations were going..."

Lord Tazz

"Amazing. Gnocchi is to die for as with everything else. The marinara was pretty pathetic though, two prawns for $30..bit..."

Bee

"Prowl-worthy. Lupino, meaning little wolf, is a busy, bustling Italian eatery in Lt Collins St, up from Bar Lourinha and on the site of the old..."

Missdelish

"If you're looking for great simple Italian food then this is the place for you. Quality produce, great wine list, great service! And to top off a..."

MissEM

"Finally an unpretentious good Italian restaurant. Wonderful simple food and lovely service to match. The octopus with potatoes and the gnocchi were..."

Marc Ferron

"Delicious. Superb ! Divine Italian cuisine (very impressive Marco and team !!) accompanied with delicious wines - wonderful 'space' and great view of..."

Pau

"BEST AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN MELBOURNE. I went to Lupino in a group of 8. From the minute we walked in, we all knew it was going to be a..."

GFarch

"Decent Italian but a bit overpriced.. Lupino has good italian food, however, for the price you pay it doesn't quite live up to in terms of taste...."

Gursharan Chana

"Delicious meal prepared with expertise and true Italian passion. Marco, the gnocchi rival those my Nonna used to make and your pizza base-..."

Willstar

"Delish Italian!!. Was wonderfully looked after the talented Marco, Richard and team at this fantastic restaurant! Enjoyed a divine, slow cooked lamb..."

Vanessa

"Beautiful food, generous portions!. I dined here recently for lunch with a friend. The service was excellent and the food did not disappoint! We..."

Clujen

"Left with a food pregnancy that I do not regret!. Pretty much awesome. I had the gnocchi for entree, Marinara main, Pannetore pudding for dessert...."

Kara Jerman

"I had dinner Saturday night on my own as my friend abounded me and was sitting infront of the chefs cooking. I suddenly didn't feel alone , the chefs..."

Susy

"Quality restaurant! Nice dining space, love the open kitchen, service was very good, friendly helpful and accommodating. Simple Italian dishes done..."

Luke

"Have been wanting to dine here for a while and finally had the opportunity tonight for our 6 month wedding anniversary. Booked a week prior for..."

Lulu2012

"Enjoyable meal had by all. Helpful and efficient service, excellent wine list and great Italian standards done very very well. Will come back soon..."

Nibblesnbubbles

"Had a great night out with friends. Food and wine was fantastic. Service great also. Thanks..."

Glenn

"A little pricey for the quantity you get, but it was a lovely place to have a drink and a casual..."

Danny Torode

"Shhhh.... keep this gem hidden!. We were looking for a dinner place, and this popped up. The reservation service was quick and easy, and on the night..."

Thurazin

"Really tasty quick and relatively cheap Italian! Had special pizza (so yum), ricotta gnocchi which melted in the mouth, caprese salad and homemade..."

Andrew Tregaskis

"Fantastic service from the staff at Lupino. Beautiful food too! Great environment... Unpretentious, inobtrusive, great value... Would go back and..."

Anna Walls

"YUM!. Love this place. Only been once but there's a nice laid back quiet atmosphere and the food was really yummy. My friends and I all ordered the..."

Kate

"Delicious!. Warm, relaxed atmosphere. Tasty Italian food at a reasonable price. Excellent service, will definitely be..."

Jessie

"Very good Italian-Australian! food nothing special.... A little bit expansive but the product is 100% Italian....I'm very envy about the..."

Roberto Catania

"Carmelo 1469. Great sexy restaurant..very good food very good experience and not..."

Liling333

"We turned up unexpectedly at 7pm on a Saturday night and were able to snag the last spot available. We Could not fault a single thing, so impressed I..."

Diana

"A perfect pasta fix. I am mad on fresh pasta and my man loves some carbohydrates after a big basketball game so after his match one night last week..."

Susannah Best

"Went to Lupino last night with friends and had a great night. Service was excellent and food uncomplicated but delicious. We shared a number of..."

I Love Minnie

"Took my husband to lupino for a date last Friday and very much enjoyed the experience. Lovely, simple Italian flavours, reasonably priced and served..."

Peet

"Simply delicious dining. Bravo Lupino! Very, very much enjoyed our experience at Lupino. By far the most delicious, honest Italian food in the CBD...."

Fe Black

"Elegant, efficient, excellent. Simple food, surprisingly well..."

Gasbrake

"Well priced simple Italian dinning. The dinner menu is very well priced with most mains under $30 and lots of starters to choose from. We were very..."

Puiyi Tiffany Pang

"Good pasta. Lupino is cosy and trendy with reasonably priced pasta dishes. I had the tortellino of chicken and garlic dumplings. While..."

Purple Bear

"Went here by default because next door was closed for renovations.without a booking,we were seated straight away despite the restaurant being quite..."

Fat_kid

"It's Saturday, my girlfriend and I take a chance on the cinema - but alas gold class is full. So we think "let's try mamasita" - but again beaten to..."

Bear Shields

"Buongiorno!!! Lupino!!!. I went there on Saturday night with a few friends we shared a couple of really well chosen bottles of excellent red, thanks..."

Jan Alles

"Anchovy pizza. Amazing light delicate and make sure you apply the chilling..."

Sean Kelly

"Great Place. The way the classics should be.Will be back soon, loved..."

Diner

"Great prices for delicious, Italian food in a great place. Lupino - delicious! A great, relaxed but cool inner city restaurant. The staff are really..."

Em Kaye

"Good, but a little pricey. Lupino is situated at the Paris end of Collins Street. Great location to get a bit to eat before seeing a show or catching..."

James Bond

"Great space and food. This new Italian eatery with pedigree, that is Richard Lodge and Marco Lori, has the X factor. The food is simple but..."

Diane Rowley

"Fantastic dining experience. I took my girlfriend out for dinner to Lupino with no prior knowledge of this place and I must say I was very impressed...."

Timmy Smalls

"A little bit of Italy at the Paris end of Collins. Lupino, a cute but classy new Italian restaurant in the site of the former champagne lounge in..."

Tom Kaye

"Lupino means 'little wolf' in Italian and this little wolf howls with Italian class and style. You can't miss the quirky red neon wolf sign on the..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"MoMo & Coco's "Guide to Doughnuts in Melbourne" -- elegantly restrained Lupino serves chewy nutella bomboloni, an ideal dinner before venturing to..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"Lupino has been somewhere I have wanted to get to for a while and we are finally here! On a dark, cold Friday night we slip into our table and read..."

FoodieAboutTown

"A great little restaurant almost hidden away on Little Collins street. Friendly service and good..."

Petit Miamx

"Rustic, intimate, small but well executed menu. Great for dates (in my..."

Ashley

"That place was out of this world. Good proper Italian food. The waitress that served us was amazing and she was 2 weeks from giving birth but still..."

Aaron Lee

"Great place with a great atmosphere. Seems to be very popular too! Don't forget to ask for their daily specials - I had their pork..."

Wickd Chin

"Super friendly service and all the foods are scrumptious! Thanks for the nice service to Hola and Nicola! The food of the day= roast chicken with the..."

SH

"Lupino is a busy yet buzzy efficient restaurant with great food, ambience and prompt friendly professional service. A crisp lager comes out with warm..."

AZ von Muralt

"From the friendly greeting to the speedy first drink while we were waiting for our friends to arrive, this restaurant oozed attentiveness. Our waiter..."

Lyn Ferrall

"Amazing 👏 Food was exceptional. Staff were friendly and atmosphere was lovely and..."

Josie Trayte

"Exceptional service from Amanda! High quality cheeses, meats cooked with care and skill, all types of dietary requirements catered for and followed..."

leonie rizzi

"Quite enjoyed the day out in CBD, dining in at Lupino by the recommendation. Gnocchi, crumbled veal, tiramisu, and great selection of red wine..."

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