The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Melbourne, May 2024

Crave Pizza Bar Co.

92/100 (512 ratings)

Restaurants

Pizza

Italian

Fast Food

Drinks

After-hours

Dinner

Pasta

Pesto

Fast food

Pizza

Italian

Delivery

Takeout

Street Parking

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

After-hours

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"The food is always great. Fresh and just love my specially made pizza as I am pescatarian. Even my dad loves the meat pizza’s I order online for..."

Elizabeth Cagorski

"I ordered 3 pizzas and a good bread.My first pizza was a vegetarian pizza which was awesome. It was cheesy, well cooked and the base wasn't..."

Timinmelbourne

"Amazing host ..hearty portions ..great pizzas..pastas could be..."

Sucheta Devaraj

"Food was incredible especially given this place is a one man show. The owner was so friendly and made sure we were comfortable. It is a small place..."

Melanie Wong

"Tucked away in a small street, this place is a good find! We ordered the prosciutto pizza and gnocchi carbonara, we were pretty impressed with..."

Tiffany Tra

"Brilliant Customer Service.While we waited, the chef generously offered some on the house Garlic Bread. Much recommended and will come again..."

Yashvarya Arora

"Amazing service - the owner went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Pizza was generous in size, plenty of toppings and very tasty. Will..."

Fooodie

"Had the fettuccine bolognese and La Verdura pizza. Very fresh ingrediants. Tasty and good serving sizes. Small little place mainly setup for takeaway..."

Branden Fipps

"Their pasta is amazing and super tasty. Also, the owner is really..."

Vidita Karade

"Crave is our go to take away pizza spot. Their pizzas are fresh, hot and super tasty. Lots of options to choose from (not just pizza). Our top 2..."

MelbourneLops

"Pizza was awesome and the service was just as good! Absolutely legendary pizza place. Will definitely be back for..."

Zzzzzzz

"If you are looking for amazing food in a small and intimate setting then this place is for you. They have a small sitting area just by the side of..."

Thats My Food

"Couldn’t recommend this place enough! The food was all freshly made and was packed full of flavour! Highly recommend the pesto pasta! The owner was..."

Cindy & Leon

"It's a small cosy shop with friendly staffs and great services. Had bbq chicken and gambero which we enjoyed...."

Junyan Toh

"Ticking off Crave Pizza and Fresh Pasta Bar in South Yarra has been one of my bucket list places for this year and it was definitely worth it! A tiny..."

2wo Fat Girls

"Loved this place ! The pizza was so good..."

Henali

"This restaurant is probably one of the best if not the best pizza restaurant around. We tried the fettucine pesto and the fettucine carbonara. Very..."

Roberto Casavano

"Very satisfied with everything! Would definitely come back. Their pizza and pasta were amazing!!! The owner was very kind and their service was..."

Michelle Stevens

"Came to know this place through Zomato Gold. Really glad we did. The Gnocchi Carbonara and Fettuccini Pesto was really delicious. From the moment we..."

Richard

"Fantastic service, beautiful food, all made in store, fresh ingredients!!! Highly recommend, will definitely visit again, wish we were locals!!..."

Annie Ting

"The staffs are really friendly!Nice pizza~..."

Zixiao Wang

"We decided to visit this cozy petite Italian fast food place on a Tuesday night. It was a delite for a not a pizza person like me to be blown away..."

Suman Vind

"Words can't describe what an amazing experience this was. The place is quite cozy with limited seating but that only adds to the appeal. Pasta was..."

Honest Food Reviews

"This little joint has blown our mind with the quality of the food. The owner clearly has a passion in what he does and puts a lot of love into..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Yum yum yum. We have our local fave of pizza and thought why not branch out and try somewhere new that’s also close? Winner with Crave!..."

ToorakM

"I always judge a pizza shop on their margarita. If you can do that right, you can do anything right. They do it right. And god damn, get the garlic..."

Meataxe

"As the mural inside the store says 'life is too short for bad $5 pizza'. The top end of Chapel Street is craving for affordable tasty..."

Tinmans Treats

"Finally someone that does pizza the way it tasted 20 years ago! And the Best vegan pizza I’ve had and looking forward to the secret vegan menu!....."

James Elliot

"Delicious pizza, but not really a dine-in restaurant.Located next to Leonard's House of Love, off Chapel St in South Yarra, Crave boasts a..."

Food Fiend Melbourne

"I’m always CRAVING for Crave Pizza and Pasta including their antipasto platter cos they were all seriously AH-MAZING! Love it when a place nails..."

Kheng OMNOM

"4.5We dined in at Crave Pizza and Pasta on a busy Friday night. This cozy restaurant just off chapel street has an extensive menu to choose..."

Espy Eats

"We came to Crave Pizza the other night and boy were we blown away by the quality of food and passion the owner has for his cuisine and restaurant...."

Vivian

"The best house-made pizza and pasta I've had in a very long time!Conveniently located near the Jam Factory off Chapel Street, Crave is a..."

Teresa.active.foodie

"If you are looking for a relaxed place to grab some home style pizza and pasta this is your place. Its not on main Street Chapel Street but its off..."

Nay Nay

"Crave Pizza & Fresh Pasta Bar is located on Wilson Street in South Yarra. Just off Chapel Street it’s a tiny place but the owners make up for that..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"We were invited to Crave yesterday, a tiny pizza and pasta space just off chapel st. What they lack in size they certainly make up for in warm..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Simply amazing! They use fresh and homemade ingredients making the pizza one of the best I had in my life. The staff is also very friendly and..."

Ichinohe.makoto

"There is always something special about a restaurant that has an owner that such passion for what he does. We loved our visit to this amazing Italian..."

Agreekable

"our score is 4.5/5This new hole in the wall restaurant is a MUST DO in South Yarra! Serving up amazing authentic pasta and pizza – all..."

Eat Play Live Melbourne

"Amazing pizza, amazing pasta, amazing people. They go above and beyond to accommodate my gluten free needs. Incredible hospitality! Definitely..."

Shannen

"Got delivery from here and was amazed. Was super full but didn’t want to stop eating.Got the prosciutto pizza that was delicious, so much..."

Ray

"Crave Pizza and Fresh Pasta Bar, recently under new management, is winning South Yarra over one smile and one great pizza at a time. Dine in, take..."

Suzie Scribbles

"After what can only labelled as a shocking experience with Uber eats, waiting 35min and then when the driver being 4min away then the delivery being..."

Martin Balsim

"Excellent, was here about 1 week ago and was extremely happy with the freshness and the taste of the food. Pasta was fresh and authentic and the..."

Morris Mannella

"What a find, CRAVE, (Under New Management), tucked away!!..the vibe is amazing..The food, what I can say..BLOWN AWAY....Good to see home made..."

Sophia Avramidis

"Having a big day at the races all I wanted was something fattening but then I wanted Something healthy, Couldn’t decide!!The group we were with..."

Ana Tsa

"Great value, excellent flavour and not overpriced like a lot of pizzas in the area. Friendly people. Highly recommend. Well done to the new..."

Miriam

"I ordered delivery and it came in less than 30 minutes ! the pizzas are super delicious ! i tried the pesto chicken and aussie pizza. Would..."

Emileeelovesyou

"Crave is under new management, and they have gone above and beyond with reaching out to disappointed customers from the previous ownership. The new..."

Julian

"This place is under new management, old reviews are not fair to these new guys. The new management is real and boy have they done a mega job turning..."

Vipe _VR

"New ownership! Off the bat, the service was amazing, considering we rocked up after 10pm to “dine in”. Wasn’t expecting service considering..."

Laetitia

"Hi all, we are the new owners of crave pizza. We have renovated, re branded and renovated opened so we look forward in seeing everyone.Home..."

Crave Pizza And Fresh Pasta

"Is this place under new ownership? I was recommended the food here by a friend, I must admit the review from a few months ago did scare me BUT WOW!!!..."

Mirellaki Mirellski

"Ordered a pasta carbonara with garlic bread and it was one of the best pastas ive had. Excellent and fresh. Delivery was quick as well and very..."

Carly Becker

"Amazing pizza and pasta was home made! Tasted real and never had it like that before, You got me addicted now to having it.Al..."

I Love Food

"OMG we just got a late night vegan pizza and it was amazing, such delicious toppings and also generous amounts of vegan cheese! I wish we found..."

Veggirl

"Hidden gems are called so coz they're not easily visible but they're invaluable! Let's call this cute lil pizza joint a Hidden..."

Divy

"Crave is our go to take away pizza spot. Their pizzas are fresh, hot and super tasty. Lots of options to choose from (not just pizza). Our top 2..."

Melbournelops

"I ordered 3 pizzas and a good bread. My first pizza was a vegetarian pizza which was awesome. It was cheesy, well cooked and the base wasn't..."

Timinmelbourne

"If you are looking for amazing food in a small and intimate setting then this place is for you. They have a small sitting area just by the side of..."

Aaditya Beri

"Huge craving for four cheese pizza satisfied by this hole in the wall restaurant. Pleasantly surprised by how tasty it was, nice thin crust, nice..."

Tommi H

"Very friendly place, staff are nice. Small place but looks can be deceiving as they do a good pizza. I would recommend giving these guys a chance to ..."

Jordan Roberts

"After what can only labelled as a shocking experience with Uber eats, waiting 35min and then when the driver being 4min away then the delivery being..."

Mr B

"New management have resurrected this shop from the dead, cannot believe the turnaround these new guys have pulled off in a short time, seriously well..."

Vipe _VR

Matcha By Chokolait

92/100 (1177 ratings)

Dessert

Bakeries

Coffee & Tea

Cafe

Café

"Deliciously rich dark chocolate mudcake wiith extra cream and strawberries on the side to balance out the velvety mudcake. A must..."

Jane Choi

"3.5. I loved the mocha from this store. The bitterness of the coffee and the richness of the creamy chocolate is balanced so well.The..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Had this on my list to visit for so long and finally went yay, they had only just opened for the day when we got there but they still gave us great..."

@Holaitsjuliesfood

"The smallest slice and this Lava Cake will bursts with warm Chokolait sauce! 🍫😋 The most delicious chocolate treat you can possibly..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"Chocolate lava cake was extremely good!!i cant believe i found one of the best best best produce cake place in melbourne! even the chef was very..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"Been visiting this location for a number of years now, discovered it by accident actually and have been revisiting ever since. The staff are very..."

Fiona Kennett

"This place was recommended by a local tour guide as the best chocolate place in Melbourne (based on his personal opinion). It is somewhat hidden in..."

Srslyfoods

"We came here based on the recommendation from my colleague. The place is tucked away in a small alley way on lt. collins. I was immediately drawn..."

.rednosekuma

"Lovely desserts and matcha latte/drinks. Might be on the pricey end but no regrets. The Matcha slices,cakes are beautifully presented. The hot matcha..."

Ling Yap

"This is an instagram worthy dessert place if you want those aesthetic flicks! The desserts are creatively presented and the ambience was nice to have..."

Kimm V

"Love, love, love this place. Just stumbled on it and it was a fantastic choice. Delicious desserts perfectly balanced and iced dark chocolate was..."

Loki

"Chokolait’s Little Collins was the original store, later opening a second location in Emporium, but a recent change has seen Little Collins..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"I had been eagerly wanting to try this matcha mecca for as while and finally got the chance to drop by. My friend and I had a filling meal beforehand..."

Sylvia's POV

"Not a fan of matcha, but I was told this was the best and I actually fell in love! The matcha ice cream, matcha lava cake and the matcha hot..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"This lovely hidden gem (used to be known as just Chokolait) is hidden in the royal arcade just off Bourke St and Little Collins. It's very secluded..."

Kylie

"I was invited along to sample a selection of soon to be launched Hojicha desserts and hot chocolates at Matcha by Chokolait. This Hub arcade cafe was..."

Espy Eats

"The best dessert I have ever had in Melbourne!!! It is not like others super sweat. The presentation is fabulous and the atmosphere is decent. But..."

Jessie Foodie

"It was actually hard to find the place because it is inside a small alley. Anyways, and I didn’t expect the size of the waffle👏🏼 and it..."

Phillis Zhu

"I was very excited to try this dessert house because matcha is one of my favorite flavors. Not like most of the chokolait super sweet desserts, the..."

LittleMushroom

"If you're looking for the place to sit and chat in peace, I found this to be just the place, at least this Sunday lunch time. It's located in an..."

Bun's Food Diaries

"The owner and pastry chef is nice polite a hard worker and inspiring. He places a lot of love in his business and his creations. His desserts are..."

Evelyn Patrick

"I went to six different places before deciding to get my MIL'S 80th bday cake from Matcha by Chocolait. Ross was so amazingly pleasant and friendly..."

Angel Ng

"Arguably the best place to have Pavlova-Australia’s national dessert !!!!The super decadent dessert with a meringue base and nuggets of..."

Vivek

"Chocolate brownie was very nice. Warm brownie with warm melted chocolate! The pavlova was quite sweet with cream on top. The banana cake had a strong..."

Veronica Lin

"LIT!: slightly hidden area with a peaceful and luxurious atmosphere. We were so full and tried the classic pavlova. I'm not a pav fan but this was..."

Jennitals

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirsbite_aus Chokolait is a Melbourne chocolate and dessert cafe situated in Emporium...."

Love At First Bite

"Missed out the green tea version of pavlova but the original one was nice as well! Hot chocolate was so smooth and creamy without the oily after..."

H.L

"Enjoyed the chocolate pavlova when I came on holiday a few years back. It's a bit of a find but once you're there the menu items will reward you - no..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Have been there twice in a row, every one piece of cake or chocolate is like delicate art. The matcha chocolate goes with matcha pavlova has a rich..."

Frances Tang

"Friendly and warm service, delicious special dessert. Good location, when you are tired and want to have a little rest during your shopping, don't..."

Xuxinyumeida

"The hot chocolate is really sweet and since I have a sweet tooth, I really enjoy it ~ the cake with strawberry is acceptable but fails to meet my..."

Yihui

"I ll say that its a good chocolate store. I like the cakes and drinks, but still trying to find a better place for chocolate pieces.Can..."

Helen Dan

"I really enjoy it dessert. It's really really nice. It's not very sweet but I love the chocolate cake. The chocolate is..."

AManda Chen

"The best pavlova in town! Also love their dark hot chocolatte ( they really melted the choc not from choc powder). The milk hot choc is too sweet for..."

Jen

"Having lunched elsewhere in the CBD I ventured off in search of a dessert restaurant & came across Chocolait and after deliberating for a good 10..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"I'm usually not a massive chocolate lover but I was craving for a hot choco with the cold wintery weather in Melbourne so I sneaked in Chokolait and..."

Karine Thai

"Came here with a scoopon voucher for their chocolate degustation platter and if you are a chocolate lover then this is a must! All the hand crafted..."

Foodie Duo

"I like the drink and dessert. The drinks were not too sweet. They was tasty and nice. Pavlova cake was nice taste but it was a bit strong white egg...."

Anton

"Always come here in winter for their hot chocolates which are always thick and delicious. Had an iced chocolate the other day when it was 37 odd..."

Gee

"The shop is hidden in lower ground and just a few sign to find this cafe in heritage building. Love their chocolate and cake, would..."

Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen

"#1 pavlova in Melbourne! And they serve delicious hot chocolate, not MILO as many other places! I have been coming here for a year now and the..."

Sergey Makshakov

"The chocolate tastes alright with one cup is big (for me) 👍 The atmosphere is good for people love quiet place. Would love to try some more cakes..."

Kate N.

"special thanks to the wonderful lady who stayed open an extra 10 minutes after closing time so I could feed my chocolate addiction!! Try the dark..."

Alisha Murphy

"Hidden gem of Melbourne. I have been selfish and didn't tell too many people about this chocolate shop as I wanted to keep this delightful find to..."

Avolette

"The dark hot chocolates are good, and its nice that you can pick your level of spice for the chilli! However, while it was certainly delicious, I..."

AH

"Best hot milk chocolate can be found here. I came here alot for it. As for the rest of the things, especially sweets do not recommend..."

Abdullah Hamad

"The best dark ice choclate. Not an obvious store that's quite and goof for relax! Anyway it's absolute a good store. I always suggest my friend been..."

Mina Tsai

"This place is located hiddent inside the Hub Arcade of Bourke St. I like their pavlova! Best pavlova cake that I hv ever had in Melbourne! Their ice..."

Meilia Clarissa Tejasoewita

"My absolute favourite hot chocolate in Melbourne. Its incredibly rich and a meal on its own! Also try the melted chocolate pots. This outlet is..."

Rizzler

"I was thrown by surprise when this chocolatier produce such amazing desserts. I went for the winter testing plate and god were they stunningly..."

Arv Sharma

"Comfy, little chocolate cafe. Good place to get together with friends and eat, the drinks here were nice, found my iced mocha abit too watery, but..."

Denny V

"Never to early for Chocolait! A Monday morning mousse was on the schedule and although they had run out from the weekend, the staff were very..."

Luke

"Beautiful. Loved my iced mocha, and my friend's hot chocolate was everything it should be: proper chocolate, great milk, rich and creamy - just yum...."

MelbourneMiss

" While it was a nice place, we'd recommend try it once, but the hot chocolate was simply just too rich. Hence he won't be back till next year, and I..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"If you are in the mood for something sweet after a hard days shopping in Burke street mall, I do recommend popping in and trying them out. Five years..."

Dan From Melbourne

"I found another chocolate gem in the city! Cleverly hidden in Hub Arcade, I never knew that this place existed until Jass brought me..."

Addy

"Chocolait use genuine Belgian courveture chocolate and they know how to treat it with the respect it deserves. You can taste the love (and quality)..."

Rhiannon Owens

"The meringue creaked under the weight of succulent strawberries and cool, thick cream, but before it had a chance to collapse, we had eaten it..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"The Dark Hot Chokolait was freshly made to order and was thick and smooth and sadly I struggled to finish it. I much prefer Chokolait than Koko..."

Oh-ayana

"Chokolait is a chocolate shop that located in one of the arcade building in Melbourne CBD where in between Bourke St and Lt Collins St. A small shop..."

NicholasT

"Best dark chocolate. This place has been one of my must-revisited places everytime i am back in Melbourne (at least once a year). Whatever chocolate..."

Eatwithhendri

"Just love it. Been there couple of times, love the food. Nice service as well...."

Gavin MOK

"This is a 'must' visit for lovers of chocolates. I was not a hot chocolate lover by any measure until I had the Ecuador dark hot Chokolait tonight...."

Swee Cheng Chew

"For the chocoholics. My favourite place for a chocolate..."

Ani

"Chocolated out. If you really love chocolate this is heaven. If not take care in what you order. I ordered a milk chocolate drink and a warm..."

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