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Kinfolk

86/100 (1699 ratings)

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"Amazing food that just isn’t your regular interpretation but is a fresh take on classic breakfast meals. The coffee was great and can highly..."

Maria Holmgreen Kornbek

"Beautiful food, friendly service and chilled atmosphere. Highly recommend this place for brunch..."

Jess Vella

"The coffee and food where both delicious! The staff is very friendly and helpful and during our stay, we didn't felt rushed at all. Great place to..."

Nathalie Wallet

"Amazing food (the 63c egg is a must try), really lovely staff and it aids good causes as well! Love this..."

Gerard Meehan

"Great vibe, a wonderful mission statement, wholesome food, super friendly staff, and the BEST chai. Super happy to have stumbled across this gorgeous..."

Susan Gourley

"Great friendly & attentive staff and the B E S T food! High end quality ingredients that didn't reflect in the very reasonable prices. I love that..."

Kathy Mould

"Unexpectedly found this gem with my daughter after wandering across the road from Southern Cross Station. A friendly greeting at the door was..."

Karen Pearson

"Absolutely delicous food, welcoming environment, friendly staff, social enterprise and ethically spot..."

Jo Miller

"Love the mission of this cafe! Well worth supporting..."

Tim Devlin

"Lovely feel good atmosphere, great service, the food & coffee were delicious! Highly..."

Pixi Johnson

"Great coffee, great staff/volunteers, friendly welcoming atmosphere. Always pop in here whenever travelling to Melbourne for work just up the..."

Steven Jolliffe

"Fabulous idea! Seriously the best coffee I’ve ever had..."

Melissa Moore

"I chose the risotto of the day which was beetroot, blue cheese, pear and walnut. I’m still full and I’m still in awe of it three hours later...I..."

Rachael Santuccione

"This is a great cafe on Bourke St near Southern Cross Station. This cafe is run by volunteers who get work experience here, which is a great concept..."

Timinmelbourne

"I love the concept at Kinfolk. We headed in on a whim, just before we were due to leave Melbourne. We both ordered a coffee each that was really well..."

TheNailChronicle

"This place has so many things to appreciate. This cafe is run by volunteers and they are giving back to the community. Why not get a coffee at place..."

Nay Nay

"Fantastic coffee in a warm vintage-feel cafe. The best thing is that the staff are volunteers and the profits go to charity!..."

Karina J

"The cafe were located near from the tram stop. And it was kinda a hip place so u will notice once you’re there. Everytime I passed by,..."

Emily

"Cosy little not-for-profit cafe on the corner of Spencer & Collins serving really delicious seasonal food that is wholesome, honest and really just..."

Nini Foodie

"This cafe gets pretty busy during lunch hours and I can certainly see why. My friend and I came for a quick lunch and I was keen to try almost..."

Decent Feed

"I always enjoy eating at a "cafe with a cause" and this was no exception. Kinfolk is a volunteer-run non-profit that doesn't skimp on the quality of..."

Quince And Cheese

"Been passing this cafe for years but never got around to trying it - finally tried it today! It's got a nice warm ambiance inside, with a woody decor..."

Saakshi Chandra

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Kinfolk is a non for profit cafe that gives back to the community. I think this is really rare and is very special..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Cute, cosy little cafe right near Southern Cross Station that doesn’t disappoint.A great varied menu made with locally sourced produce..."

Annelise Van Rooye

"Had breakfast here with my friend and we really enjoyed our meals! I ordered the avo smash and my friend got the house beans! Would definitely return..."

Lilian

"Very nice coffee shop in the heart of cityVisited at lunch time, quite busy but we still have nice seat to enjoy the atmosphere.Staff are..."

Chang Chang

"We came around lunch time and were given a small menu with around 3-4 main dishes to order from. I don't remember the name of the dish i ordered but..."

Kathy Chen

"Fantastic coffee and food , great service and lovely atmosphere, only reason it doesn’t get five stars is that the yolk in my egg wasn’t runny..."

Linda

"Great little coffee shop, it served up some strong latte which was pretty great, we also had The Big Cheese which includes two slices of sourdough..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"OMG! I’d come back to this place anytime.The food was just heavenly good.The coffee was great too.The staff is super friendly and..."

Arnaud Michelin

"Profits made go to charity. That's the premise behind this cafe which fortunately does some great food. A thing to note is that their breakfast items..."

Mustard

"The staff were very polite and made us feel welcome. We were seated for lunch quite quickly and were served immediately. Would recommend the mushroom..."

Anna

"This place does amazing coffee and wonderful creative but homey brunch dishes. The volunteer staff are always smiley and welcoming, and the place has..."

Karma Clarke

"Great meals, delicious coffee, attentive service and pleasant dining space. Prices are fair and wait time for meals was reasonable. Delicious dessert..."

Nick X Thomson

"Even though there are construction in front of the cafe, it doesn’t effect its popularity. The place was small and cozy with super friendly..."

Jianierrrrrr

"Great social enterprise concept. Works on both levels, ie as an altruistic social enterprise and as a very good cafe.The decor is quirky..."

Two Sheds

"The place is great. We ordered the home beans and the egg. The food is good everything is a little bit salty, especially the mushroom and the cheese..."

Kkkkyi

"Great coffee, awesome breakfast. Kinfolk is very well known for their superb coffee so I won't rant on about it.What I will say is that their..."

JW

"This review is for the coffee only. This place is run by volunteers and the profit goes to charity, and I have to say they can make a damn good..."

Pandy

"Taking into account it's a social enterprise cafe, run by volunteers - it's freaking amazing. If it was a commercial enterprise, I'd still enjoy it...."

Tinmans Treats

"I've only ever gone to Kinfolk for breakfast and coffee and both of those I have enjoyed. The cafe staffed by volunteers has a very Richmond vibe to..."

Espy Eats

"The scaffolding outside the building couldn't mask the popularity of this much-loved spot. Staffed by volunteers with profits going back to charity,..."

J0yy173

"Busy bustling place, recommend to go for early or late lunch, we went around 12 and just managed to get a table. Lots of staff so quick service...."

April_eats

"Kinfolk is a volunteer run cafe that serves some great organic dishes, what I love about Kinfolk is that they donate 100% of their profits to..."

ThatFoodie

"First time at Kinfolk but definitely not my last. Location- Less than half a minute walk from Southern Cross Station. GREAT location...."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"Love the concept and great food and coffee. Never a bad meal and the place is always buzzing and busy. A little out of the way from the central CBD..."

Geraldine

"Extremely busy cafe, but adorably cute. Kinfolk is rustic. with its brick walls and mismatched furniture. The staff are volunteers which makes all..."

Cynthia Giang

"After reading some of the review about this place, i finally came here before work on a weekday. Ordered a mushroom dish with sausage. I really..."

Bon Bon

"Comfortable place to eatas it just in front of tram and train station. Service was friendly. Tried the mushroom risotto. The portion was pretty..."

Ferry Gondo

"Fantastic Coffee, this accounts for the 4.0 score. It's clearly staffed by volunteers, you do give some grace for this, but I wonder occasionally..."

BlueJay

"The food was great but the pasta and risotto that we had were a little too salty. Also keep in mind that there is construction happening outside the..."

Eliza Nguyen

"Kinfolk is a cafe which seek for volunteers to seek to gain experience at working in a cafe. Is got a very friendly vibe to the cafe and I appreciate..."

50% Coffee 50% Food

"I feel bad giving a 3.5, but if the food we had received hadn't been here, where I'm aware all the staff are volunteers and all money goes to..."

CCC

"Ordered: 🛎Ham + Salami Toastie: leg ham with salsa verde, caramelised onion, manchego cheese, jalapeño mayo and salami ($13.50)+ an..."

Jasmine

"Pros: Golden latte were soooo fragrantly good and well balanced. I love the spicy touch in each dish with wasabi, sriracha, jalapeño or any chili..."

Amalya Permana

"Kinfolk was the venue for a team breakfast on Friday and one of my colleagues was able to book the larger communal table for us. The team at Kinfolk..."

Minda Barley

"Amazing chai! Definitely recommended, plus the location is very strategic which is just across southern cross station ❤️ food is also delicious..."

Kristina Maria

"Visited for a good cause. The staff were very friendly, helped me to put my luggage in a safe spot. But I was a little disappointed with the..."

Trista Li

"Located on the less commercial end of Bourke Street short minutes from Southern Cross Station, this lovely cafe is easy to miss.The ambiance is..."

Sylvia's POV

"The soup of the day and salad were superb. Lunch menu from 11:15am. Beetroot and mushroom soup rocks. Thanks to the volunteers, 100% of their profits..."

Qipao

"Cool venue, lovely brick building with heaps of vintage character. Firstly, great coffee, and judging by the never ending take away q after we were..."

Sensaikai

"Visited kinfolk after seeing some good reviews for lunch the other day. I had the roasted red pepper risotto and my partner had the salami and ham..."

Mayuthraa Purushothaman

"This was a fabulous find as I was leaving Southern Cross Station. Beautiful food and an excellent Chai latte. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and ethos..."

Desré

"Great cause and amazing atmosphereCurries are great, and I love their coffee and raw desserts!Many thanks to all volunteers..."

Oladrel

"This cafe offers great food and coffee. thoughtful and relax. menu is simple, but the food was tasty. Perfect for a quick stop. Their..."

Latteme

"Bustling for good reason. I can rarely go past the risotto of the day. A smooth, richly reduced, full flavoured stock base makes for a truly..."

Julie Pearce

"Came to Kinfolk for brunch with a Girlfriend last week, and ordered the coconut porridge while she ordered the matcha salad dish. Firstly, points for..."

Sherena Ng

"Originally came in for just coffee but who could resist their tempting menu and inviting ambiance? I've heard about this place and now I know why...."

Sallysfoodadventures

"Great atmosphere, lovely staff and food done and presented very well. Had a very productive business breakfast here. The purpose behind Kinfolk also..."

George Cockerill

"Kinfolk is definitely a hidden gem! The atmosphere is so sweet and cosy, and the staff are very friendly. I ordered a vegetable curry with brown..."

Stelly

"Came here for lunch on a weekday at around 1.30pm. It was very busy, but we managed to get a spot on the bench. Got recommended the light salad, but..."

I. D.

"Kindred spirits. Another week, another impressive social enterprise. A social group l belong to needed a casual and inexpensive venue. With CBD..."

Missdelish

"Kinfolk - I fall short of words to express my admiration for this place. Keeping the review purely objective, I would not go into the novel ways of..."

Nischal Sharma

"One of my favourite places in the city! The food is always amazing, the coffee is great and the staff are fantastic! Super friendly! The prices are..."

Maddie Kingham

"Lovely place with a good range of vego/vegan dishes. Their service was great and their coffee was good. Would highly recommend the pumpkin and rocket..."

Sonia Wong

"Lovely cafe located conveniently near Spencer station. They offer a lot of healthy and vegetarian dishes and pretty well priced. I love their grilled..."

J88

"Excellent coffee (and cookie of course) for a quick morning bite. Didn't disappoint, just like last time I visited (albeit quite a while back). Keep..."

Jason Keir

"Risotto looked sooooo beautiful! Even though tasted bland. Menu was quite simple, there were not many choices. But I do like cafes with millions..."

FoodieCCC

"I was looking forward to a really good breakfast but the only thing that I really enjoyed was the thick cut maple bacon. Other than that, there's..."

Patricia

"Loved the idea of this cafe! Has amazing soulful hearty food at great portions and prices. Amazing tea selection they have on offer too.I got..."

Yi Lin Inez Zheng

"This place is located on the busy Bourke St right across from Southern Cross station, making it a busy brunch place indeed! I ordered a chicken..."

Bella

"Excellent food made with quality ingredients..."

Littlebear

"good coffee and very nice lunch. Had pesto pasta as well on another day the comarad manchego toastie which was really delicious. Also I like the..."

Alessandra

"Absolutely amazing! There I was thinking of having a quiet relaxing lunch until I walked inside to find the complete opposite. It's loud and there's..."

Mimi

"Love the concept of this place. Makes you feel extra good leaving knowing you've supported a great business and charity. We had an awesome latte and..."

Mandy Mankowska

"I love the atmosphere here, it's small and vintage kinda place. The food is not impressed but good service. A nice place for brunch and catching up..."

Quinn

"Excellent customer service with a smile! Food came promptly and coffee was delish!!!! Excellent sweets selection to treat yourself too. Definitely..."

Minn Tock

"Kinfolk is a wholesome establishment that puts back into the community. It's awesome that volunteers provide their services to this place- and do it..."

The Swine

"I had a good time here. Got to sit in front of the massive window pane looking out at the shivering cold folk quickly scuttling past - always a joy..."

Phildho

"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJSUMMARY JUDGMENT1. Kinfolk is just the kind of place where the JUDGE is..."

Judge Betty Cocker

"Melbournians love their cafes, especially those that are housed in a quirky or vintage building from the Golden Age of Melbourne just like this one...."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Beyond the great community concept, I love Kinfolk's simple yet sophisticated, high quality brunch fare. Unlike other establishments in the CBD,..."

Kell

"The food is quite standard cafe format. But I can really not mark down this cafe as the service and idea behind is so..."

Yolanda Wong

"The hipster and/or hippy vibe of this place initially had me having doubts about the quality of the food, but don't be fooled. I had a very..."

MelbourneFoodPaparazza

"good for a quick meals! they serve quickly and has good customer service. coffee was great including our meal. Close to cbd and trams. Recommended:)..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"Friendly staff and atmosphere, the tables and decorations are pretty rustic and cool. Coffee was beautiful - sweet, creamy and rich, although..."

Hilda Lee

"Went in for brunch but there were hardly any options however the toastie and heavy salad were great. The staff were really lovely and atmosphere was..."

Lanaa

"Actually the food is 4 out of 5. One thing that I am not really satisfied is the service. Although the service is not so effective, the food is..."

Yk Lu

"Pricey but great customer service. Food is generally well prepared and very fresh. Been here couple of times for workday lunches when too lazy to..."

GaryZ

"An interesting one to visit for lunch, the deco is different (see picture attached) and the food is good, staff are very friendly and service is very..."

MyFood

"Wow what a great concept to give profits to charity. Amazing breakfast special, good coffee and perfect service. I'll definitely make the effort to..."

Ross

"Don’t hesitate - order the side of bacon! I never thought a slab of cured pork would transcend you through time and space but it does! The place is..."

David Maddison

"Went on a Friday brunch timing, no queue but the cafe was packed! The ambience was cosy but definitely busy. Ordered the pasta, seasonal soup with..."

Bendy Chua

"We ordered 3 different variations of egg special. Eggs and vegs were beautiful, would love more contents though. Nice coffee. Friendly and helpful..."

F Paul

"I really like this place. It’s very busy and hard to get a table a lot of the time, but it’s worth the wait. The menu is very diverse, there’s..."

Lauren Jones

"I thought the whole “buy a coffee we give the profit to charity” thing super appealing. But the service was a bit disorganized and I can already..."

Clarissa Eckold

"Super busy at lunch, at the point that it becomes really loud inside. The had an almond latte and it was delicious. I also ordered the smashed AVO..."

Martin Cardo

"The scaffolding outside the building couldn't mask the popularity of this much-loved spot. Staffed by volunteers with profits going back to charity,..."

Joanne Lung

Il Solito Posto

86/100 (2943 ratings)

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"Wonderful spot can’t wait to go back..."

Love It Or Like It

"Buzzy Italian in the heart of the city. Very accommodating finding a last minute table for us during the dining chaos that is the Australian Open...."

Kelly Belly

"My favourite Italian in Melbourne. Food and service are consistently great for more than 8+ years. Their linguine marinara is the best in..."

Hosu Ryu-Gillespie

"Il Solito was great, I can see why it’s been an old favourite in the city for a long time! The pasta was really well cooked and tasty. My only..."

AH

"Best place for ragu ever! Staff are super nice and welcoming. Food is always amazing. Sit in the bistro for a large bowl of heavenly amazing ragu..."

Kirbz-t

"An institution in its own right! Il Solito Posto is fantastic for walk-in dinners in the very charismatic bistro area or a pre-booked fine dining..."

D.P

"Really nice and cosy ambience, as well as very attentive staff. Ordered the oysters and antipasto for starters with two pastas and risotto for mains,..."

JMI

"I love this place. The setting is gorgeous and the staff are wonderful and attentive. My partner had slow cooked lamb and I tried the spaghetti alla..."

EmLou86

"Amazing little authentic Italian restaurant- so much flavour and really well priced! Also the staff were so friendly! We will definitely be back...."

Tara Williamson

"Outstanding food with excellent, friendly, efficient and unobtrusive wait staff. We also loved the cosy ambience.Only negative is too few..."

Keepsmiling

"5/5 rating for their amazing fresh pasta, we had the special truffle with egg, mushroom papadelle and seafood marinara. All so delicious and waitress..."

Mi55Bee

"I've been wanting to come here for a while and last night, we had our chance. We were off to the theatre so were eating early, by 5:45 there were..."

Alicia

"This is my favourite Italian restaurant for so many reasons. The setting - either in the cafe or in restaurant feels nostalgic and..."

Veta Bajaj

"Was here last Friday after 8pm with my partner’s family. Very interesting location, nice ambience and feels very cosy. We ordered 2 entrees-..."

Michreviews

"Such a cute venue! Feels so rustic and authentic. Pasta is perfectly cooked al dente and the sauces are flavoursome. The oxtail ragu was amazing. The..."

Linda

"Food was very good with the highlight being the squid ink pasta. Absolutely delicious though slightly on the smallsize. Cosy and..."

Grace Giuliano Mottram

"Never ever ever disappoints. I have been coming here for years and have introduced so many people to this place because it is simply brilliant. So..."

Pete Thunder

"The location and vibe of this restaurant is so romantic and authentically Italian. I came here a few weekends’ ago with some friends before heading..."

Ash

"Love this place. Cozy set up, great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food! Always have a great meal, and a lovely experience here. One of our..."

Emily

"Fabulous Italian in the city. Quite a few Italians recommended this place so it must be good! We came here on a Saturday evening with no booking. The..."

Hungry For Chips

"I went for my birthday with my family last night and this place is amazing !! Absolutely loved every dish that was on our table, and the wine was..."

Kirthika Sandra Segaran

"Accidentally found this Italian restaurant while walking around. We were amazed by its high standard. Delicious pâte and seafood linguini. Great..."

Azsh

"Have visited Il Solito Posto a couple of times and have always enjoyed it. Last time I went was late last year. I love the vibe in there - very..."

Oj_always_eating

"Stepping down into Il Solito Posto, we were immediately transported to Italy. The leathered furnishing against rows of wines set the tone for the..."

Tina Li

"I rarely ever order a risotto...however I went for the goat ragú risotto on the recommendation of the waiter and I was not at all disappointed...."

Lache Birkett

"This place is always packed whenever I wander past. So we started with the mussels which were in a delicious tomato sugo with char grilled bread and..."

Gee

"Very rarely I find myself feeling speechless at a restaurant...and for a moment, I was...in a good way. I wanted to make sure that what I write does..."

Mojomomo

"Tasty food and a great aperol spritz. Extra points for the great service and atmosphere which make it a top experience. Dined as couple but great..."

PurpleFork

"This has every right to be touted a melbourne iconic restaurant. The food, service, ambience and wine is out of this world. I can bring interstate..."

Lady Masticator

"Warm and cosy. Felt like I was back in Italy. Service was very friendly. The oysters and octopus were delicious starters. We also had the sardines..."

Mistermister

"Came here for lunch was very busy and the food took 30 minutes to come out! Pasta was ok (don’t think it deserves the rating) but took way to long..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"This is a restaurant with food and service beyond aussie expectations and high levels. Welcoming... Informal... Yet highly professional like fine..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Got in early on saturday around 6pm and luckily beat the rush that ensued over the next hour. We were taken to a table early enough and the hostess..."

Vkap8

"We were walking down Flinders Lane in a hunt for a new dinner place when we came across Il Solito. We ordered the Linguine frutti de mare. The..."

Wandering Ella

"A true Melbourne institution. Been coming here since my grad days and many moons later on, it's still one of my favourite places for Italian food...."

Blissfully Sweet

"One of my favourite places for pasta places in Melbourne! Located off Collin Street, this authentic Italian restaurant makes fresh pasta daily. The..."

Van Nguyen

" Came here with a few gfs for dinner. Great atmosphere and really busy. Waited around 10-15mins at the bar for a table and made sure we were good for..."

AllyBelly

"Simple but amazing Italian food. Restaurant is intimate and cosy. The service is excellent. We ordered the squid ink pasta, rocket salad and a cheese..."

Anarcv

"Love this little cute restaurant down collins. Such a romantic atmosphere and the staff are lovely! One of the best vegetarian pasta I've had in my..."

JN

"Having my work at 101 Collins st and this lovely restaurant at the side is a blessing. Whether it be a quick or long dinner with my husband after..."

Evelyn Yong

"Hidden in a laneway off Collins street, this little gem looks to be a popular haunt for locals. It was buzzing on a Wednesday night. I was happy with..."

Msjazz

"Great food and service! Love the vibe in there. You feel like you're in a hidden restaurant somewhere in Italy. Definitely be back for more. Bravo..."

Katushki

"An oldie but a goodie. I've visited this fine little Italian bistro a few times over the last 10 years and haven't been disappointed once! It has a..."

Lily

"This is one of our regular haunts. The food is consistently good and the staff are attentive. It doesn't matter if you come for lunch or dinner, you..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Definitely book ahead of time if you plan to come here as it is always pretty busy. There is a casual dining area upstairs (ideal for larger groups)..."

Daniel Hill

"Enjoyed a Wednesday night dinner here recently - place was pretty full so bookings are definitely recommended. The Russell Crowe doppelgänger head..."

Cavendish

"Late night shopping with a friend Friday night and we decided to pop in for a bite to eat. I have had been here once before for a coffee so was..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"It must be the week for exceptional service and food. Walked up unannounced, no booking, place full of suits, dishes buzzing through high in the air..."

Kenji Maratimo

"We had a great night here. They were very busy and we had not booked. Waitress was amazingly helpful and knew the menu and matching wines. Can't wait..."

Kylie Ayres

"Have heard of this place from friends for a long time, tried it for the first time last night.Exceptional waiting staff. Very much felt at..."

OmNom

"One of my favourite Italian restaurants in Melbourne. Great ambience, friendly service and delicious food. Love their squid ink linguini..."

Baby Leopard

"Il Solito Posto came highly recommended and was a delightful meal.I enjoyed the Risotto special of the day - N'daju (spicy Italian sausage..."

Meatballs And Beef Cheeks

"An Italian restaurant buried beneath a laneway. The restaurant is in a basement with wines stacked shelves. Quite dim but warm and cozy with a touch..."

Meg

"Went to this place quite a few weeks back during a friday date night. Would recommend to make a booking as it can get quite packed. The place is..."

Foodgrubbie

"Absolutely amazing. The staff are really friendly, and I can't describe how amazing the food is. Despite the restaurant being full, we didn't have to..."

Brittany

"2nd time here and the food and service have always been consistently good ... coffee was above average and staff are friendly and professional..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"Great little Italian restaurant in the city. As you walk through the doors you are instantly transported into Europe. The food is very good, the..."

Shaun

"Very intimate and very Italian! Started with the antipasto which was nice. I had the King George whiting special for main which was good but needed a..."

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JZY

"My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and had a great time. Neither of us are big drinkers but the staff wine recommendations and beer..."

Claudia Kurrle

"Happy that we made the visit here on a Friday night. Located in a basement off Collins Street, there's plenty to admire about this venue. The..."

Jacob

"Celebrated an anniversary with my partner here a few weeks ago. Beautiful decor like a cantina in Italy with great ambiance. The menu was impressive..."

Luccio

"My favourite Italian restaurant period. Authentic Italian food with the service to match. When I lived in Melbourne I ate here regularly and was..."

Garth Christie

"I recommend you to only get their pasta here! Started off with some calamari which was terrible... But the tortellini and pork ragu was..."

J.zee

"Good hearty Italian food in a sub-street level diner off the top end of Collins St. Very Melbourne. Nice service. Moody enough to have atmosphere,..."

Eat Drink Anon

"Do: the pork belly ragu, the duck, the potatoes, squid ink, the chocolate fondant and the tiramisu. Don't: leave without a coffee. Served..."

David Food Leasing

"Great moody atmosphere, with dim lights, half underground, and plenty of chatter amongst the tables (not too loud) that gives a good experience...."

Whats On The Grill?

"Service and atmosphere were both impeccable. I walked in without a reservation on a Thursday night for two. The restaurant was packed but luckily..."

Go Find Alice

"Favourite Italian restaurant. The bistro is wonderful but for a really special evening, the restaurant downstairs is amazing. The food is as good as..."

MalvernCustomer

"A sensational little spot in town for a great Italian meal and a lovely glass of wine. Just down off the chaos of Collins Street you step down into a..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Situated in a basement this place has great atmosphere friendly staff and great food and coffee. Their bircher muesli is the best we've..."

Wutnut

"I give it a high review on the basis of customer service. Despite being located in the posh end of town, staff are very down to earth and great place..."

GaryZ

"Another solo meal in Melbourne CBD, and again, it was AMAZING! I chose the Pork Belly along with a Pinot Noir. The meal was a definite..."

Rebecca Ng

"This place is amazing! Felt like we were back in italy the atmosphere is gorgeous! Food and service superb! Not easy to find yet very popular! Hidden..."

Katrina Anson

"Breakfast better. Il Solito Posto ("the usual place") has had its ups and downs. Long ago it was fab. Last time before this one it had deteriorated...."

Missdelish

"This place has two sections - the bistro and the restaurant. I have eaten at both.The bistro section is pretty average. This food is not up to..."

Richard

"Great city hangout, to dine in and enjoy an amazing meal or just chill out at the front of along the bar and graze on some delicious Italian..."

Jason Marinelli

"Never a dull moment here , I prefer the Bistro and the farfalle salmone is my favorite .Casual late night dining at its best with a real New..."

George

"-Environment: 4/5Good lighting, not too dark/bright Music volumn was just right-Service: 4/5Fast and prompt-Pricing: Abt..."

Sabrina Ip

"Mamamia!!! I must admit they serve the best Italian Antipasto in town! So tasty and generous portion.. Fresh and value for money. Always love the..."

J88

"I've been coming to Il Solito Posto for over a decade now. Its time for a review. Let me say straight out: I've never had a bad meal here...."

Oliver Goldsmith

"Came here for my sister's 21st & it was the best Italian restaurant that we've ever tried! Squid ink pasta & pork shoulder pasta are the must-try!!..."

Gossipgalaxy

"Enter in a laneway to get to this gem. Waiters were really attentive and friendly. The food was divine and I could not find any faults in the dishes..."

Jenduong

"A group of four of us had an enjoyable evening here. The service was very good. The wine list is extensive but a little overpriced. As with most, you..."

JBN

"Il Solito Posto is one of my favourite spots in the cbd. The bistro is always cosy and bustling, the restaurant the perfect place for a date, the..."

Champagne

"Met here for a coffee meeting and decided to stay for the always great calamari salad. I have been coming here for years and will continue to -..."

Lu

"Just wonderful and great Italian food... This is the 2nd time I have been to this place and have always enjoyed the food and excellent wine..."

Kiran Dikshit

"Quaint and tasty.There's very little to say about Il Solito Posto other than they deliver as promised, the food tastes as great as it..."

Honest Eats

"The chocolate pudding is the must try dessert if you are not in a rush. It was served warm with fluffy outer layer and soft centred. It was just..."

JiTe

"Very popular, have been waiting to eat here for so long as I had missed out on booking many times! I wasn't disappointed either. Ate in the main..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"A secrete hide away off Collin at which was spacious upon entering. The ink squid pasta with calamari was so yummy. Also a expansive selection of..."

David Liao

"Great little Italian restaurant that feels like you have transported to Italy. Love the pasta dishes here, always something different on offer. Mains..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Best Italian I've had in Melbourne!! Love this place. I've been recommending this joint to all my friends. This gem located on Collins street has a..."

LiveToEat

"Service was lovely. Little class Italian restaurant, beautiful handmade pasta! The squid ink pasta was delicious. I had entree size and then had the..."

Heidi

"We try to book the day before but it was all full so we just walked in that day after shopping around 8:30, waited about 20mins that was alright and..."

Kelly Shen

"What a warm and cosy place! Waitress was lovely and so confident in her recommendations. Great service too!Had calamari as entree, light..."

Ilovefood13

"What a warm and welcoming environment to step into. Staff with smiles from ear to ear, remembering almost all customers names and serving delicious..."

Windsor Foodman

"Il Solito Posto is our favourite breakfast spot in Melbourne serving great coffee, with just terrific service & food. Have had a couple of great..."

Lucy Green

"A Melbourne institution that can always be relied on. Have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner over the years and it is comforting, well..."

The Napoli Alert

"La La Larve. Quaint, downstairs, city rustic Italian with a knuckle coin swispe of switched on ambience with ease. What can I say? The first steps..."

Lady In Bread

"I don't think I have had a bad meal at Il Solito Posto before, and the service is always affable, I was particularly impressed with our waiter for..."

Gagwood

"The food was delicious and our service was great (the waiter thought they were "serving us too quickly", so they gave us complimentary glasses of..."

RaDfooD

"Too good! It’s now 2 hours later and I’m still feeling the love and class of this tasty and hearty..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"To find Il Solito Posto you'll be looking down one such alley, for a restaurant tucked below street level. Inside you'll find a dimly lit, rustic..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Feel like pasta? Try Il Solito Posto. Tucked down a laneway off Collins St, this little bistro may look unassuming from the outside, but inside..."

Tubbymistress

"Flawless. Both the upstairs cafeteria and downstairs restaurant have a classic Italian feel, cosy and inviting with a touch of class. My family and I..."

Nicole Raynal

"Heaven, again. It's become a bit of a ritual to come here with my Dad. =)The hostess was lovely as always, the red-haired lady. Friendly,..."

Red Jay

"Italian Delight. Excellent warm hearted food and service!Great atmosphere. My boyfriend and I had no..."

Saranya Radha

"Excellent food, quick and attentive service Wine expensive..."

Lindt

"Truly memorable. I have now had the pleasure of dining at Il Solito Posto on two occasions. Both times the food enjoyed by myself and my companion..."

Carole Sheppard

"Very happy evening. The moment we walked in it was packed with people however with a very lively atmosphere which also gave a cosy feeling. The food..."

-PP-

"Consistently Amazing. This is one of the most consistent and delicious restaurants in Melbourne. This is the place you will reccommend without even..."

Duncan

"Brilliant pasta . Worth every..."

Ninniku

"Worth the carbs. Worth being fat for. Staff are fantastic, the food is classic italian - simple, with fresh ingredients.Always a..."

Hungry Little Dinosaur

"Satisfy your coffee craving and order some food while you're at it. This place is my go to place for coffee meetings as they make a great latte. The..."

Maxi

"Brilliant. Great service, delicious food, good atmosphere, as most of the reviews suggest - flawless. Would be back..."

Sen.titus.ng

"This restaurant is completely flawless in style, character, staff character, service and food. I would recommend everyone to try a taste of Italy. I..."

Dooey

"Authentic Italian. Enjoyed dinner with 8 friends at Il Solito Posto. The food was amazing and the staff were friendly, attentive and fun. Could not..."

Tracy Battersby

"TOO DAYUM GOOD. Was gonna go to Chin Chin for my friend's birthday but at 5.30pm, the queue was hella long. Friends and I decided to pop in here..."

Munching Baiyun

"Authentic taste. It's a must to visit and return. Love the place. Never fails to..."

DP

"They gave me the best pasta I've ever had.. This isn't a full review, but out of all the places I've been in Australia (Melbourne, Adelaide, and..."

Ho-Toro

"Yummy Italian. Very busy last Friday. King prawns as entree- fresh and oh so tasty. Wished I had more. Had the squid in black ink- excellent...."

Chan Hsu Mei

"Really good taste,it's better to book in..."

Zhuoyan Liu

"Just like Nonna's. My husband and I walked in on a Tuesday evening, without a booking and surprised at how busy it was. We were greeted by very..."

Facebook User

"Think you are in Italy. This restaurant is amazing, the bar area and upstairs eatery is equally as good as the downstairs fine dining. Faultless..."

Jhawk

"Do yourself a flavour... ...and order the eye fillet with parmesan crust and truffle fraiche...one of the best things I've ever..."

Gastro

"Great Italian in the CBD. Had the penne Amatriciana . Loved it. Good service and good..."

Mike

"Absolute favourite place. I've been to Il Solito Posto three times now and I've never been disappointed. It's actually the restaurant my partner took..."

The White Rabbit

"10th anniversary dinner on a busy Saturday night during the comedy fest. Staff were brilliant and personable. Food was fantastic. Timing impeccable...."

David

"Stunning pasta!. The first thing i loved about Il Solito Posto was they actually took a booking for a late Saturday night dinner! Tick! It has a..."

Aly

"A bit disappointing as my main meal penne pasta was not cooked and the tomato based sauce was lacking taste. I realise that pasta should be 'al..."

SusieG

"Our favorite restaurant. Never fails to please ! Again last night happy service beautiful food and great ambience . Eat downstairs for a romantic..."

Csbennett

"Liked it. My wife and I had dinner on Monday evening in Feb 2014 and we both enjoyed it. Service was also good. Its not cheap but we would..."

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John Mangiare

"Had the butterfly pasta with salmon - really good. Friend had the pumpkin risotto and staff forgot the chilli, so they gave her the meal for free...."

Tardar Sauce

"Fantastic. Had dinner the other night. I traveled alone so was happy to seat on the bar. The place was completely packed. I felt like I'm in a movie,..."

Zrizi

"Amazing food, wine and customer service. Will definitely return when next in..."

Clairesy6

"Top quality but don't feel the need to over-tip. This intimate space serves up top quality food - fresh, well prepared, and properly presented. The..."

Enigma

"This place is still briliant: Excellent olives, bread is hearty and rustic, Our entrees: beetroot carpaccio was okay but a little dissapointing..."

Christopher Alex Pavlidis Garkinis

"Failproof. These guys are amazing. Last minute bookings, brilliant service, food and wine list. This should be a staple of every italian culinary..."

Negative Spirit

"Fantastic restaurant with great atmosphere, amazing service and stunning food. Will certainly be back when next in..."

Mark Wilson

"Hi, my wife and I came here for our 10 year wedding anniversary the staff where great very good service too. The food was excellent it's..."

Manny

"This place has a great vibe and really great service. Food is very good too. Outstanding tiramisu. We will be..."

Candi The Cacker

"Delicious food, quality fresh ingredients thoughtfully combined flavours perfectly cooked. Friendly, switched on service with attention to detail...."

Meg

"Good but too expensive.. It is a very nice restaurant with friendly waiters and a very cosy atmosphere. The food was really good - but we had 4..."

Alex

"Pleasure to eat here. Well done thoroughly..."

Vanessa Crivelli

"Very friendly and relaxed with excellent..."

Jonathan H

"Good authentic Italian food! Pity the wines were expensive! The waitress recommended a Victorian bottle of Pinot and when the bill came, she forgot..."

Lily

"A beautiful restaurant with simple homemade Italian food. The service is quality. Definitely will be returning for another beautiful dinner..."

Denise Ouro

"Great meal Lovely Syrah win.... Great mealLovely Syrah wineVery cute waiter Simon..."

Simon Brady

"The meatballs are ace. Two of us dropped in here for dinner last night prior to seeing a film. We arrived just before service was due to start, so..."

Spurtle

"NIce and intimate. Great food and great service, the below area was a little to warm because of the heating, but bearable if you took of your jacket...."

Julian

"Beautiful meal - beautiful atmosphere. Will definetly go..."

Dino

"Il Solito Posto is a semi basement venue accessed off a cute laneway. The long and narrow venue has a romantic, intimate and European feel to it. We..."

Dave

"Sensational Modern Italian Cuisine.. Have eaten here many times over the years and have always had a great experience, and have never been..."

Cassius

"Charming host and owner , sat at the bar and had a beautiful red vino with some spicy spiral pasta with pancetta! Truly divine..."

Edensflaw

"Great service. ! Good food. ! Beautiful atmosphere ! Great night..."

Kerrie

"Came for a Birthday an had a great time. Great service and pasta & seafood was delicious...."

Ally Barron

"Consistently good. I've been coming here for years, and its never disappointed. My most recent visit was a Tuesday night with a friend from..."

Shimmering_blue

"Always fabulous service to match the amazing food. Has never..."

Spp

"My husband and I flew into Melb quite late and came here for dinner. The place has a great first impression and a rustic charm to it. The service was..."

Eva

"I recently had lunch here, the veal ragu was delicious. I like the cafeteria section of the restaurant, it's less formal than the dining room but the..."

Irwin M

"Classy establishment. High standards in food and service that keeps you coming..."

Peaches

"Beautiful dining experience. I have loved the intimate and cosy atmosphere of this Italian restaurant for years and found it to be incredibly..."

Mugsie

"Good food!. I come here for weekday lunches sometimes. i've always been happy with the restaurant. they make simple, proper food, with..."

Denii

"If you're going to eat pasta then do it here - yum ! Intimate or..."

Anne Marie Lewis

"Great lunch today.. Veal Ragu with Penne (gluten free pasta!). Plenty of wines to choose from with lots of great Italian reds. What is better..."

TDog

"Good italian food. Great Food and Services. It was abit pricy but worth the..."

Minny

"Great food. This is a great spot. The menu is small but very interesting and diverse. The wine list has a good selection of local and imported.i had..."

Kevin McLeish

"Proper food and great service. Went there for the first time. We had beef cheeks and Rabbit. Both dishes were excellent. Chocolate souffle was..."

Gash

"On a very busy wintry Friday night, we had great food and fabulous service in the restaurant area. Haven't been here for ages but was just as good as..."

Sally Harvey

"Never lets me down. Food is always tasty, good service, nice atmosphere and good wine list. Not cheap but hey, it is next to 101 Collins which is..."

Anne

"Fantastic!. Had a wonderful dinner for 4 on Fri, 20 July. The service was friendly, efficient, and very professional. The food and wine were..."

Houseofreeves

"Delicious food, great service. I had the beef cheeks and it melted in my mouth. What a great place to go for a meal on a cold winter..."

Vince

"This is what Melbourne dining is all about. In what other city could you find a restaurant down a laneway, in a basement but with this kind of an..."

Nicki

"Awesome! 10/10. Il Solito Posto is fabulous! We love going back there again and again.Warm atmosphere with friendly energetic and very..."

Vansavv

"Gosh this is a great place. It has all the elements. Warm homely space, great atmosphere, terrific food, great wines and excellent staff. It's the..."

Two Sheds

"You will not be disappointed.. A staple of ours for lunch and pre-show. Always busy, but they do their best for you if you just show up. I love..."

MuchLoveForAll

"Adore it.. I came here for Valentines day and had a wonderful experience. We had about a 10 minute wait for a table and were given a complimentary..."

Charlotte McCann

"Yummo!. My partner and I had a fantastic night at Il solito after a spur of the moment decision to eat out. We were lucky enough to get a table in..."

Tastebuddie

"Lives up to the name!. I've been having meals at Il Solito posto for the past decade and I still love the place! Great cosy european atmosphere in an..."

Melissa Meehan

"Gnocchi to die for!! Went on a Sunday night without booking, excellent classic relaxed service. This is an iconic place because it deserves to be -..."

Astrid

"When one thinks Melbourne Icon, exceptional service and true definition of Italian cuisine the first restaurant that comes to mind is Il Solito..."

Jason

"It's like been in Italy, the hustle and bussell the great selection of old world and new world wines, the great service. Fantastic keep up the good..."

B La Spina

"Food "Fantastic" .. Wine = great selection to choose from Service = 5..."

Sam Wardan

"There is a good reason as to why it's a Melbourne institution; pasta keeps me coming back again And..."

John

"Cozy venue. Delicious..."

Alex Wilson

"As good and honest as it gets. I first was taken to Il Solito Posto 7 years ago on a "first date." I saw the guy only once after that, but have been..."

Stella Tenace

"Delicious Italian food, fantastic service, yummy pasta, gamberini and good wine. Gem of a place. Will be..."

Lucy Beaumont

"George m. What a nice feeling to come back to a restaurant after being away for awhile and find it is better than ever. Renovated but still intimate,..."

George M

"Violet Polosnki. My favorite place for all occasions. Newly renovated and great atmosphere. Amazing food, wine and..."

Violet Polonski

"Not just Duck.... That's right not just Duck but double coocked to perfection and I dont use that freely I mean it. It was a great experiance where..."

Mercs

"Mmmmm So good. Sensational service, loved the Risotto Gorgonzola and the bread is so tasty with the dipping oil and salt. Finished off with a lovely..."

SD

"I went here for dinner on my own on a Friday night. Being from Sydney I wanted a typical Melbourne experience - a cool, underground laneway vibe...."

Phil Redfern

"I imagine this is what dinner would be in an Italian home. I could just about imagine someone's nonna directing the kitchen. Lovely homely and warm..."

Rachel

"Fantastic food! Generous serves - we couldn't fit dessert in no less. Attentive service and I asked if they could turn the music down as my father..."

Lisa Torney

"Ticks all the boxes.. What can't Il Solito Posto do?Not much, it would seem.They follow the perfect recipe of what constitutes a fantastic..."

Allitnils

"Love it!. Beautiful homely and delicious food with friendly service! Loved the lamb, marinated olives and crumble for dessert! Memorable evening out,..."

Natalie Daykin

"Being with a foodie in Melbourne means there are certain places you have to go, this is certainly one of them! While I find the whole "not being able..."

Shane Parkinson

"I have been twice now. Once to the bistro and once to the restaurant. The restaurant is very cosy, the service is excellent. Friendly and attentive,..."

Ange

"Another Melbourne Treasure. My partner and I ate here in the fine dining section, and were blown away by the service, food, and wine. For the fine..."

Jesspo

"Good food and atmosphere. Very good service too. They were out of figs for the quail dish and out of tiramisu which was disappointing. The food is..."

Munchcrunch

"Can you find a better Tirra misu in Melbourne?. This place is good! Really good!! Went here on a mate's recommendation as they know I love my Italian..."

Twinkles

"Mine and my Wife's favorite Italian restaurant! Service rocks and we never feel compelled to spend any more than we have to. Food is always fresh and..."

Agent86

"Consistently wonderful. I've only ever eaten the more casual bistro over the years, and the food has never failed. It is super yummy Italian food,..."

MsPP

"Consistentently wonderful!!!. I hadn't been to Il solito for a while but it had always been a winner in the past so I wasn't suprised when I had yet..."

D M

"Beautiful pasta, and charming service. My new favourite Italian place in Melbourne..."

Michael Rose

"Gnocchi to die for. Definitely great place for pasta lovers!The gnocchi was the best ever, pan fried and so soft. Always hunt for really..."

Belinda

"Just thought this buzzy spot was the ant's pants. From the moment I walked in, the place got me. Whether it was the waiter who has an uncanny..."

GregFresser

"Justlike sitting in Italy-the best authentic pasta in the..."

Naify

"Charming and romantic. Quite rustic Italian with switched on ambience. The pasta is absolutely perfectos, as is the service. Excellent delivery of..."

Fox On The Prowl

"Il Solito Posto has lost none of it's charm nor ability to delight with food & wine. I've been a customer on & off for the better part of 10 years..."

Gavin B

"A great place for a long lunch but a tad pricey, get a table at the cafe section if you want to be faster. All the menu is fab. Great service they..."

Stuart Bailey

"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne! Haven’t tried a better one yet. Simple food done extremely well. Super fresh, vegetarian options, and..."

Tiffanie Nguyen

"What an amazing experiences of Italian restaurant. Quiet and a bit dark environment give you more relaxing and enjoying time with your delicious..."

Vahid Shahani

"Really enjoyed our dinner here with the family. Nice cozy atmosphere with a good hubbub of noise. Great meals with the pumpkin/pancetta risotto and..."

Philip Bentley

"Amazing meat balls on polenta. School prawns are out of this world - pure poetry in the plate. Child friendly in style. Staff is amazing, friendly..."

Neve Vujas

"A fabulous authentic Italian restaurant with traditional dishes to satisfy all tastes. The specials are always a great choice and add to the usual..."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"This is our first time here. Alana was so friendly and extended a warm welcome. She guided us through each course beautifully. We started with School..."

Amaya V

"Food was very good, although portion size might be slightly small for the price, but it is Melbourne! What is fantastic, or should I say who is..."

Brendan Wendt

"Great friendly service and certainly reasonable prices. Bookings and vax proof a..."

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