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

Scopri

94/100 (2962 ratings)

Restaurants

Italian

Gluten Free Options

Italian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Oyster

Pesto

Calamari

Fish

Risotto

Pork

Calamares

Antipasti

Ragu

Agnolotti

Ossobuco

Prawns

Beef

Tiramisu

Torte

Osso Buco

Pasta

Quail

Salad

Scallops

Lamb

Duck

Sit down

Italian

Street Parking

Cash Only

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Reservations

Free off-street parking

Full Bar

Seating

Free Wifi

Table Service

Accepts Credit Cards

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Absolutely delicious food in a beautiful intimate setting. Incredibly knowledgeable and attentive staff. Will definitely be back next trip to..."

Michelle Humphreys

"Amazing. Food Quality and menu options are fantastic, Service is excellent. Keep going back. One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. I always..."

Matt Petrucci

"I was down from Sydney and Scopri had been recommended. The service was delightful & the food was bliss. I dined alone and couldn't have felt more..."

Bern Burnett

"Scopri we couldn't have been more impressed last night! Your food and service was next level however I must single out the risotto which is as good..."

Ryan Dyson

"Absolutely loved this restaurant! A hidden gem! Myself and 3 friends went for a birthday lunch and every single course from starter to dessert, was..."

Fionnula Moore

"Amazing food and experience. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting to try an establishment, that is well worth all the recommendations it..."

Teresa Mercuri Rubini

"Amazing food, such depth of flavor! Duck Ragu out of this world! Can’t wait to go..."

Chris Kavadis

"Had a private wine dinner upstairs-the food was delicious, full of flavours, from the salmon starters through to the amazing..."

David McGregor

"Excellent service, best service in Melbourne and great food. Fantastic long..."

Remko Jacobs

"Such an amazing night had at Scopri!! The food, the serves , everything was just perfect and at a decent price. Totally recommend it to anyone and I..."

Smitty Smith

"Delicious food and excellent staff! We had the insalata caprese, osso bucco, panzerotti filled with broccoli rabe, the canelone and the chocolate..."

Jen Guha

"Had dinner with 4 girl friends last night, the service was fantastic and the food was divine. The staff were so attentive and their recommendations..."

Jo-Anne Barrett Carroll

"OTTIMO!!! how else to describe the atmosphere, staff, attentiveness, food, wine, flair, .... u name it, it's all there. can't wait to be back in dec..."

Bruno Woe

"The food and service was exceptional. Although the truffle risotto was standout, every other dish was also ! Look forward to going back..."

Gina Haitidis

"Warm welcome after a lengthy hiatus. Dishes and service absolutely on point and great to see a cherished establishment..."

Kevin Zy

"Amazing Italian food every time we go without fail! Seafood pasta and the spatchcock are my two standout dishes. The service is impeccable and It’s..."

HH24

"Amazing! It was my second time in the restaurant but 6th time to Scopri. We usually book the private room and do the Feed me menu (great..."

Sweetlikesugar

"So we are after a genuine Italian food experience, this is a must go restaurant. I come regularly for business dinners and we like bring our wine to..."

Khana Khazana

"Melbourne excels in Italian food again! Italian owned and run Scopri Restaurant, another of my favourites. Antipasto was superb then King George..."

Aaditey Bains

"Had a lovely dinner at Scopri. The waiter was terrific at matching our byo wines with our menu of Oysters, Beef Carpaccio, Calamari, Scallops,..."

Alessandro Marchese

"Great little italian restaurant will be back. food was..."

Simon Henderson

"Amazing food and service was impeccable. We don't normally tip but left $15 for the man serving us as he was so friendly, professional, and sung..."

Dan M

"Such a special dining experience The service here is so professional, attentive, knowledgeable and warm it’s really what makes it. The..."

Frances Mona

"My wife and I dined here last nightWe had a really great night! Food was great but the service was what made it really special We ordered..."

Chris Shearer

"We have returned to Scopri and dined there twice this month, and found it even better than when we last dined there. Outstanding select menu..."

Keepsmiling

"best tiramisu ever tasted❤️friendly staff and great servicegood place to go with your best friends and familylove the tiramisu and..."

Mitty

"Carlton stand alone restaurant, off the beaten track, in Nicholson Street. Convenient access with plenty of 2 hour street parking. We were warmly..."

Hans Moleman

"Italian food that never disappoints. Lots of regulars at this restaurant for great reason. Delicious food including truffle risotto, quail and pasta..."

Vman

"Great service. Amazing food, probably one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Although it is hard to make a reservation. If you don’t mind..."

Phoenix Gudic

"went for the option where you pay $90 to let them feed you, and it was a great experience! Five courses plus dessert, each course plays a great..."

Srslyfoods

"Food here is spot on! Everything we ordered was delicious escpecially the special of the day mushroom risotto. And it’s great because they allow..."

Megan Kong

"Delicious Italian fare in Melbourne! The service is very attentive and the food came out quickly. We had the quail for entree, it was the best quail..."

Jill

"Great food, everything was cooked so well. But i expected more from reading the reviews. It did not disappoint though. My favourite thing was the..."

Kaila Husband

"The meal began with their home-made bread. It was a country style loaf with white, dense but soft dough in the middle and a thick, strong crust. This..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"Tasty Italian on the good food side of Carlton. Quail and salumi starters very good as was the squid ink pasta main. Only thing that wasn’t good..."

Jim Fuoco

"Very great place to meet your friends and family. The food was excellent and staff was super nice to us. The prawn was fresh with fabulous texture..."

Laura

"Scopri has been around for a while but this was the first time I was able to get along to try some traditional Italian cuisine. It does not..."

Robin

"My favorite restaurant in Australia. I can't image i had the best steak. lamb. pasta in my life in one meal. Everything is perfect from the dishes to..."

Jiaqi987261

"This is an Italian restaurant with a very good environment, which is very quiet and warm. The owner is an Italian gourmet who is humorous and..."

Ruiyi Guan

"This place has to be one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne, let alone Carlton. The oysters were really fresh, the pasta was extremely unique,..."

Ryan Hosken

"Excellent Italian food in a cozy setting. The bread was delicious, the pasta dishes were full flavoured and the desserts were top notch. Service..."

Annannann

"I was recommended to Scopri by an acquaintance of Italian descent. We were not disappointed. We were warmly welcomed by the floor manager and staff...."

Crittenden Hennsesy

"The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne, hands down. Came here for my Birthday and Patrick our waiter was amazing, he was knowledgeable, kind and..."

Patrick J. Abade

"I had lunch here and it was a memorable experience. The restaurant had friendly staff and owner which made the atmosphere became pleasant. The..."

Duc4sse

"one of my favorite authentic Italian restaurants. the staff and the host were amazing. food was devine. we tried the banquet option and it did not..."

Doodiethefoodieblogger

"A friend recommended this place and I just want to say THANK YOU!Definitely the best experience we have had this year. As soon as you..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"This definitely is worth every penny spent. Service was excellent We ordered ‘serve your table’ optionIt’s now $85pp..."

Love Food

"Exquisite dining experience. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. I had the deboned spatchcock which was delicious. Everyone..."

Karina J

"Great service with quite traditional decor Very reasonable price with lots of food options, some of them even from their own organic..."

Gina Yin

"Came for special occasion and it was awesome. Staff provided recommendations but we choose the “let us feed you” option. 88 pp kinda expensive..."

Huani Neupane

"What a wonderful Italian eatery, I cannot believe it took me this long to find it. Friday night was my second visit in 3 months. We chose the..."

Marc C

"The moment we walked through the doors of Scopri to the time we left, we experienced the epitome of flawless customer service. Staff provided..."

Veta Bajaj

"This is definitely one of the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne. We ordered:1. Insalata Capresa (delicious but $22 for 3 pieces I think is..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Such a good dining experience with wonderful Italian food that basically bursts in your mouth after every bite, with the setting being wonderful and..."

Foodaholic103

"Always fully booked at night, came here for lunch instead. 5 star for the foods, 5 star for the customer service... we ordered 5 main dishes all was..."

Kwok.henny

"Beautiful Italian restaurant. Locally farmed produced, well cooked, served with warmth and pride. Amazing house made pasta, perfectly cooked fish,..."

A Choong

"Had a lovely evening here with two close friends. Our waiter Patrick was delightful, very helpful & accommodating. The ambience was buzzing, full of..."

Petit Gastounet

"What a beautiful person Patrick our suburb waiter was. Service here is second to none. This wonderful encounter perfectly complimented the atmosphere..."

Jaclyn Chew

"Had Lunch with two friends here. The tuna tartare was sensational. It was soft and tangy. He bread was really soft and delicious and I had a whole..."

FoodieGuru_770

"Don’t hand out 5 after one visit often but this place was amazing! Had a set menu in the private dining room so got to try a lot! Everything so..."

Denny Patron

"Finally tried this good rep Italian restaurant and experienced why this is one of the best in Melbourne! Definitely one of the best homemade pasta in..."

Angie Bone

"My 3 Key Pointers * House-made pasta was mouthwatering.* They are on fire in the Kitchen and burning out the flames on the floor,..."

MsConnoisseur

"This place is the best. One of my favourite dining experiences in my whole life. The food was next level, and the service was incredible. Our waiter..."

Jenna Schijf

"Beautiful authentic Italian restaurant! Amazing customer service. Great atmosphere. Food was so delicious that I forgot to take more photos before..."

S_foodie

"Speechless! The best dining experience we have had in Melbourne. Had always heard about this place and so happy we finally went. The food is..."

Ornella

"Without question one of my top 5 dining experiences I’ve ever had. Had very high expectations from friends that had been there many times and also..."

Birdman

"OH MY GOD THE TRUFFLE RISOTTO! It was my absolute favorite dish from here and I constantly find myself raving about it . The rest of the food here..."

Vivian

"Amazing Italian food, polenta so creamy , ribeye cooked to perfection.Great night all round even if our waiter was alittle to high..."

Picky ''C''

"They say when you take your last breathes you have flashes of your most cherished life moments, Scopri will be one of the moments. My anticipation..."

Mr. Hakuna Matata

"Really enjoyed the lamb gnocchi and spatchcock here! Don't miss the scallops as well! Very good and attentive service, and a good selection of wines...."

Rachel Lai

"Delicious, unpretentious Italian food in a classic restaurant setting. Went here with my partner and we really enjoyed our meal. We shared broccoli..."

Alex Butenko

"Came here for ur anniversary dinner. After seeing so many good reviews and with it being number 1 on trip advisor we had high..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"This is a lovely restaurant which ticks a lot of boxes. I’d been eager to come here for about three years as I watched it race up the ratings list..."

Two Sheds

"Excellent dinner with my uncle and my parents. Staff are really friendly and service is brilliant. Help us order slow cooked goat and two fish one..."

元霸李

"I've been scoping out Scorpi for sometime and was excited to have opportunity to try it recently. The only issue we had was, we wanted to try..."

Yuan Diego

"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Scopri. Particular highlights were the Fregola and Fettuccini Duck (also highly recommend the Truffle Risotto)...."

Aaron Carey

"Had a voucher for this joint, heard it was good but don't usually go for Italian much so was looking forward to trying it. Quite a small place, real..."

PedGetsFed

"Scorpi is the real deal. Authentic top end Italian food. The pasta was so rich and the meat melted In your mouth. The steak was cooked to perfection...."

Finger Lickin

"We took my Italian inlaws here for mother in laws birthday. All the dishes were very good. My rabbit ragu was full of flavour and delicious...."

Kasia.dagnolo

"Had a degustation for a function. All the food was top notch. The steak was probably the best I've had. The gnocchi with lamb ragu was amazing also...."

Arnie Vijayakumar

"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne. From the service, to the quality of food, we had a fantastic experience and all of the staff there should..."

AEEB

"Wow! Absolutely delicious, the taste in every dish was unique and full of flavor. A must try for any Melbourne food lover. I'll be back very..."

MrMena

"my favourite restaurant in melbourne! the food is just amazing, the service is impeccable, and the staff very friendly. A little piece of italy in..."

Ari

"As I eat out in Melbourne multiple times a week, I’m still wondering how it has taken me so long to discover this venue. But, I do believe it is..."

Justine

"O M G.... Yum yum & yum. We tried the feed me menu for lunch today and were blown away. The food is remarkable and service to match...."

Hakan Dogan

"I ordered the vegan gnocchi with tomato sauce and basil, which wasn't on the menu but the staff are VERY accomodating. My dad and sister ordered the..."

Adelle Yen

"authentic food and great service one of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne without all the pretensions. but its getting harder..."

Peter Staples

"Absolutely delicious. My new favourite place in Melbourne. I can't understand why this place doesn't have a hat. Outstanding service, impecable food..."

Predator

"The best restaurant in Melbourne! By far the best service, friendly and small place with outstanding pasta and desserts. It's BYO as well, which is..."

A.B.

"Everything about this place is spot on. Food and service cannot be faulted. The kitchen is very accommodating with any dietary requirements with no..."

Susie K

"Absolutely delightful Italian food. High quality ingredients and excellent service. The wine list is also impressive. I always have a wonderful time..."

Grace Houdini

"I have been to almost every Italian restaurant in Melbourne (not to mention loads more in Sydney, Italia, NYC, etc!!!). This is one of my all time..."

Ragazzo Tricolore

"Brilliant. Great food, exceptional service. I couldn't ask for a better dining experience. Just like bing entertained by family friends. Let them..."

Gourmet Diner

"Scopri is rapidly becoming a member of that small band of restaurants that form part of the deeply ingrained clique of Melbourne's elite dining..."

Professor_JER

"Food was amazing! Beautiful harmony of flavours from the separate elements, cooked with impeccable timing. Such great skills!!!Portion..."

Denii

"This place is divine!The food is simply beautiful - So much taste and finesse. I love the the focus on seasonal produce. Service is..."

Cassandra

"Have been here before so when I knew I was coming to Melbourne from Sydney I booked Scopri immediately. It is just that damn good.The setting,..."

Robbie

"Awesome meal. Superb Italian prepared with top quality local produce.Good wine list, nice balance between local and Italian wines. We..."

James

"Just had a great lunch with friends. We shared all the entrees and they were amazing... the bread is to die for! Had the rib eye for main & it was..."

Picc

"Beautiful menu, lovely setting and excellent service. This hidden gem is definitely worth a visit. Our waiter was very helpful with how to choose..."

Kate Bolton

"A hidden gem tucked away in Carlton has Italian peasant food with class from the greeting at the door to the servers at the table delivering meals..."

Darkeaglefeather

"Amazing Tortelli..... melts in your mouth! Bread was so fresh and soft too! Agnolotti was so simple but the flavours were brilliant! Will look..."

Foodie By Night

"Visited Scopri for lunch. Started with the angel hair pasta with prawns, an absolutely stunning dish, beautifully presented. This followed by the..."

Austar3411

"great food, attentive service and not too uptight atmosphere. Food is high quality and great selections to suit all types of eaters. my favourite..."

BD

"We live very close and have wanted to try Scopri for a long time. We came for dinner tonight and my only regret is that we did not come sooner. I..."

Haley

"beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.a booking is definitely recommended although I have managed to get a seat without booking once (right on the dot..."

Tony

"My new favorite restaurant in town. We celebrated a special occasion here and every single aspect of the evening was 10/10. The service:..."

AP23

"I finally got to try Scopri on Saturday night.One of my girlfriends and her family go there very regularly and is a family favourite so I could..."

Renata

"Came in without a booking on a Tuesday night at about 6pm. We got a nice table right by the street window, however, I think a booking is definitely..."

Min

"This was our first visit to Scopri and we loved it. The service made us feel like VIP guests, holding the doors, taking our coats, constantly topping..."

Fi The Foodie

"Great food, great service, great night :) We ordered squid ink linguine and Kid goat. Then a shrimp dish. Everything we ordered arrived..."

Emily

"Amazing food! this is our special occasion go to restaurant and for good reason. We always find something delicious to eat and the customer service..."

Alex Turnidge

"This is Italian done perfectly right. Italian food isn't usually my thing, mostly because of so many average examples that you stumble upon. No one..."

Iris Myandowski

"Warm atmosphere with every friendly & attentive service. Standing out to me was the eye fillet that was cooked to perfection. I didn't really like..."

TT

"Once again a wonderful meal at Scopri The food is reliably excellent, the service friendly and professional and, for what you get, it's very..."

Emptym62

"Been here in May 2015 served by someone called Peter to whom I owe a very favorable review. Impeccable service and food - finished on around $200..."

GaryZ

"Being of Italian background we decided to give this well recommend restaurant a run. Yes the food was very good on the whole. BYO is welcome but $15..."

Dottore Vince

"Fantastic food. Great service What a gem of a place. Wonderful traditional Italian food with modern twist. I will be bringing lots of friends..."

Vince C

"I went here recently for birthday date celebrations. Top marks for being BYO. It made the bill at the end of it affordable. We ordered the Sydney..."

Hannah Simon

"Exceptional cuisine and attentive friendly service. Flounder was amazing - beautiful bread, delicious salads and desserts. upstairs function room..."

Lindt

"Scopri is where you re-discover, or for many today I imagine, discover for the first time just how wonderful it feels to be looked after with a level..."

Michelle Louis

"We've been twice and both times it was fantastic. Friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. These people are passionate about food and it shows. Great..."

Niki

"Fantastic food. Ate the coniglio siciliano (Sicilian rabbit) which brought me back to the cooking of my nonna! Truly authentic Italian cuisine...."

Brungiel

"We came here for a work Christmas function and may I add by this point I was well over the large calorie-laden lunch and dinners, though Scopri was..."

Giovanna Isabella

"I attended a function here, so I didn't get to look at a menu nor choose any of the things I ate. But I know that everything was truly..."

Onara

"I don't like going to Melbourne's Italian restaurants much. I lived in Italy for almost 8 years and it kind of spoiled me, since I now think that..."

Chris Turner

"Great experience! Don't choose from the menu, just ask the owner to feed you and he will prepare a sequence of amazing home made Italian food. Great..."

Myrent.email.me

"Absolutely a "must return" restaurant! Service was warm and attentive. Food - incredible - Seafood ravioli has never been this tasty in memory. ..."

He Sun

"Our new favourite Italian Eatery. This is a fabulous Restaurant...... The perfect combination of amazing food and staff that help make the experience..."

Stephen

"Have been several times and always found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The food is always excellent and the place has a very pleasant..."

Nick

"My boyfriend took me to Scopri for my birthday upon the recommendation of a friend. I left with a smile on my face and a tummy full of beautiful..."

Little Pink Piggy

"A beautiful experience tonight. Food was elegant and delicious! Our waiter Patrick was so friendly and helpful. Loved the Italian atmosphere. I..."

Tekah Kisharn

"After a terrible experience on Lygon St earlier in the week, we decided to check Zomato for a highly rated restaurant and came across Scopri...."

Jonathan

"This is my new favourite.. BYO and great pasta and meat dishes ... A classic old style with great service and great season specials... Good private..."

Rod Hirst

"This place is the full bottle. Owners, Allison and Anthony are passionate and knowledgable about their food and wine. And it is reflected in..."

Geoff Birtles

"As part of a group of 14 for dinner in the upstairs private dining room on Saturday we were treated like special guests from start to finish. The..."

PoleDancer

"Sublime food and exemplary service. Truly a wonderful restaurant doing everything well. Wine matching was perfect as was ALL the dishes we tried..."

Fat Teddys Crew

"First trip to Scopri and it won't be the last. From the fresh baked bread through the mains the food and service were excellent. It is a close to..."

Northernb

"Fantastic service and a wonderful meal. Great value. Lovely ambience and we appreciated the attention to acoustics. Staff were friendly, attentive..."

BarbaraR

"From the moment we walked in I have to say wow ! Have been wanting to try this beautiful little Italian Restaurant for a while now and after reading..."

Cazza

"A gem. Authentic. Well priced. Incredibly welcoming.. Lunch for 4 of us. A warm autumn day in Melbourne but the menu transports the soul to Italy...."

Mike B

"Perfect! Beautiful food and service..."

Danielle Maas

"CAPRETTO RUSTICO Kid goat cooked on the bone in white wine with potatoes, peas & grated..."

Sonia Chan

"Stop the presses. I only live around the corner from Scopri and had my first visit there a few months ago with my partner. A complete hidden..."

DutchyEatsWine

"Exceptional service in an ambient and relaxing location. The food is divine and not as expensive as you think! Everything was cooked to perfection...."

Nor

"Exceptional all round! Highly recommend the 'feed me' option. We were in heaven last night celebrating our wedding anniversary. Wonderful food,..."

High Expectation

"Just noticed that I had not provided feedback on my favourite restaurant and I have been going regularly for years! If you like authentic..."

Geoff

"An Italian lovers dream!. My partner and I dined here last night for the first time and we were VERY impressed. Having just returned from a 3 month..."

Vicvic

"Great romantic night out. Took my wife here to celebrate 10 year anniversary and was a perfect evening, great atmosphere, and the food was..."

JAC

"Faultless!!!!. Each time we dine here it just gets better! Having up to at least 5 mouth watering specials on selection as well as the current..."

Foodude

"Excellent service, great food. Loved the goat dish & chocolate torte...."

Foodie

"More than just good food. Lovely unassuming location near Alexandria Parade with plenty of off street parking. My friend and I had an enjoyable lunch..."

Jeffo

"I couldn't say that I disliked Scopri as technically it's faultless, great food n service, beautiful decor, but perhaps Scopri is a tad too precise,..."

Iceman

"I have mixed feelings about Scopri...As soon as I entered the door I was greeted by a smiling waitress - I didn't have to stand in awkward..."

Eilish

"The goat is..."

Pied-a-terre

"A gem. Down to earth and friendly. Passionate staff and a fantastic balance of flavours in an Italian cultural delightWon't..."

Ron Mejak

"PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. This place deserves the high ratings it has to-date. The service staff were attentative without being overbearing, the meals..."

The Professor

"7 of us dined at Scopri and between us we tried a massive chunk of the menu. We could not fault anything. All the meals were cooked perfectly and..."

Heartagram_angel

"A taste of Italy in Melbourne. There are thousands of italian restaurants in Melbourne who claim to bring a taste of Italy to our city. However,..."

Zane David Holloway

"Unpretentious Italian. Have eaten here a few times recently. Food is unpretentious, great tasting and good value. My clear choice for Italian in the..."

Anderson

"The food was lovely but the service, while attentive enough, was a little disappointing - a smile and a hint of personality never goes astray. We..."

Moose

"Food fantastico. Great wines too. Service equally..."

Silvia

"Highly Recomended!. The food was authentic and absoltely delicious, had a great selection of wine and the service was fantastic - will certainly be..."

Lauren

"Bday dinner. Table for 6. A few ppl had the beef carpaccio but i usually prefer the fish one. Had the clam seafood pasta for main, it remains me of..."

Blovedlay

"A proper dining experience. Went to dinner last night at Scopri and throughly enjoyed it. If you go out to dine and have an experience, this place is..."

Garbanzo Gonzo

"If you're a looking for a really Italian experience in terms of fine dining this is the only place in Melbourne to go. Great food and great..."

Andy C

"Excellent!. I was looking for a BYO restaurant in Clifton Hill / Fitzroy North / Carlton North area and found this place via a few rating websites...."

Bruce

"Great restaurant. This is a grown up italian restaurant great food great wine excellent service one of the best in Carlton funny how Nicholson St has..."

Liling333

"A gourmet experience. Last night we had a beautiful authentic Italian mealAlison, Anthony, and staff have created a most welcoming and..."

Anne Dangelo

"Excellent Italian. Husband and I love the food at Scopri, we ate dinner there last night and it didn't disapoint. For entree I had the Burrata with..."

Diane Rowley

"10/10 4me. Absolutely one of melbourne finest Italian..."

Mr Chef

"Highly reccommended. BYO!!!!!, great service, fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked, super tasty, beautiful atmosphere - perfect date night, and true..."

Anne

"Fresh and authentic. This is well cooked, simple food with quality produce. Couldn't decide on an entree so waiter suggested we try a tasting plate..."

Melbfoodie

"Cannot go wrong. Fine food at failry reasonable prices, BYO, great service. The menu is varied and inventive and the presentation stylish but not..."

Peter Hillis

"Great Italian food. I have eaten here many times both as Scopri and previously as Arrivederci , I think the present ownership has certainly improved..."

Chris Pow

"Terrific food and service. We have visited Scopri 4 times since discovering it recently. The food is great, service truly outstanding and a lovely..."

Fitzroylocal

"Worth a try. Nice place. Relatively inexpensive and comfortable. The waiters are very knowledgeable and try to create a relaxed dining..."

The_d_rock

"Cherob. What a great restaurant. A small, intimate place with a warm feel about it. The staff are very polite and welcoming and the intimate nature..."

Robert

"Discovered!. Where has this little gem been hiding its wares? At last, I've discovered it. Friendly service, fine food in a feel as if you are in..."

Epicurus

"Like the other rave reviews here say - great food and excellent service. Professional without being stuffy or pompous. Could easily spend what you do..."

Happyhunger

"Delicious. This was my second visit to Scopri and it was brilliant again. The service is fantastic. They know if you want to have a chat and don't..."

JC

"Very enjoyable. My wife and I dined on Saturday night for our second wedding anniversary and thought the was terrific. The service was attentive..."

Anthony

"Brilliant; attentive service, interesting menu & detailed wine list. Staff knowledgable re; food and wine and capable of match both well. Decor needs..."

Epicure

"Scopri. We had a large family function here on a Sunday. They opened especially for us. We went to quite a few high end Italian restaurants for..."

Lanihannah

"SCOPRI= great experience. In my experience of dining out in Melbourne, the term "traditional Italian" has been loosely thrown around. However, SCOPRI..."

Adriano

"One of my favourite Italian restaurants. If only I could stomach more, I would have ordered more. All the dishes were amazing and super hearty. The..."

Eat with Josephine

"I had been trying to get a dinner reservation for awhile and in the end settled for lunch. The food is well worth it, service is great, you can see..."

L. C.

"Authentic Italian food - so delicious. We managed to get a lunch reservation on a Wednesday afternoon due to a cancellation. The restaurant was..."

BC Q

"Had an amazing night catching up with friend couple last night. Started with champagne at their place then straight onto some yummy Italian food from..."

Eric Lam

"Amazing food and service. Great starters. Being gluten free is usually pretty hard for me to eat out. However, nothing is an issue at Scopri. GF..."

Alessandra Bortone

"One of the best places for Italian food in Melbourne. We got the home delivery box - all the ingredients were super fresh and vacuumed sealed...."

Michelle Laadeedaa

"Incredible farm to table meal box from Scopri. Everything was fresh, very easy to prepare and packed with flavour. The beef cheeks were out of this..."

Melbournelops

"You will never been disappointed of such authentic Italian restaurants. Tiramisu is highly recommended. Definitely worthy a second..."

Cathy Cai (Hikekeyo)

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"A workmate and I were staying next door so went here for breakfast on the way to the office on our first morning. We placed our order and I made a..."

Michelle Craik

"Interesting place in a unique way. I have enjoyed my breakfast there and their coffee was best. The staff greeted us nicely and served me well...."

Emi_aikawa

"Cute and cosy cafe tucked away between apartments in the busy backstreets. I couldn’t go past the halloumi bruschetta, but felt like it was missing..."

Sarah

"I came here for brunch with a group of friends! It’s a small brunch spot but really cute and gives off a homely vibe. The coffee here was good,..."

Amysyder

"The porridge: is one of my favourite “treat yo self” breakfasts, healthy start with a bit of chocolate to satisfy those cravings straight away..."

Chrissy Halden

"A modest and cosy little cafe tucked away on Yarra Street, where parking may be difficult to come by, but there’s always the train station or tram..."

Hello. Imnikki

"My boyfriend and I just went here for brunch and we absolutely loved it!We usually get one sweet and one savoury dishes, so we got the açai..."

Liliana Nanji

"Einstein's Relative has not only a smart name, but also offers tasty food with good and healthy ingredients. It is an excellent choice for..."

Mhparbete

"Great coffee, food and service. I have my morning coffee at this cafe every working day, and I'm pretty sure they make the best almond lattes in..."

Tamara

"Delicious food, friendly staff and service. Quantity was above the expectation and price was reasonable. Like the healthy version of the menu. Love..."

Kalpan Jhaveri

"Love this cafe! Hidden along Yarra St, it's definitely not one to miss! The staff are beyond friendly and attentive. The porridge was incredible-..."

BIRCHER QUEEN 👑

"Had our brunch this Saturday at this quaint little cafe! The coffees were great and so was the breakfast. We were happy to see vegetarian options on..."

Shivani Dharkar Desai

"Excellent food and service staff well briefed of all items on the menu. Had a really good selection of options and mine was the classic smashed avo..."

Chinmay Pandya

"Best food I've eaten in months. Had the soup special with Chorizo, delicious and well presented. Always busy, had to sit in the lobby area. Nice..."

Joel

"Ordered the superfood quinoa salad with a nutella and peanut butter milkshake! Delicious! The staff here are so accommodating and the food comes..."

@twogoodtoresist

"A nice little cafe tucked away in a little food hub in south yarra. Great service and friendly staff. The food was fresh and a good balance of..."

Queen Of Food

"My friend emily told me about this place, her fav cafe! I was near the area so i had to go check it out! Itsasmall place, right next to south yarra..."

Thuaners

"I really enjoyed breakfast here! The staff are so polite, and friendly, which in itself is rare these days, I really noticed how attentive and lovely..."

Ashleigh7713

"Went there for a friend's catch up and I'm glad we ran into this gem of a place. It's a very small cafe but it's ideal for people who even want to..."

Saranjah

"This hidden gem near South Yarra train station is definitely a great place for brunch! It wasn't too crowded on a Sunday and we got table for 2 near..."

Jolene Lim

"Nice coffee. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Doesn't look like much but the number of locals who drop in for a coffee or get it to go..."

Mat

"Really attentive service, delicious and pretty coffee and great brekkie options! I had the Sabich which was awesome with green tahini, eggplant and..."

Burt Reynolds

"Close to the station, but somehow feels far away from the railways. This is a place you can't pass up. I had a cold drip/long black over ice style..."

MandyToorak

"Unassuming alleyways full of amazingness is I guess what Melbourne is known for. Einstein's Relative sits on a less unassuming alleyway between brand..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Super friendly owner and delicious coffee/food down the street from the South Yarra station. Looking forward to trying their Acai bowl next time!..."

Dean C

"We visited Einstein's relative on a monday morning. The cafe was compact. We were greeted by friendly staff. The usual long black and cappuccino that..."

Jo Jo

"Great place for brunch and spending time on a lazy weekend.The best thing about this cafe is that the service is always good. You can also bring..."

Shlomi

"My local cafe, very lovely staff. The food has middle eastern influences, yum yum. My favorite dishes are the Middle eastern Sabich which has a..."

FoodieMum

"It's not the food, although is very good. It's the coffee, sublime and served with care. It's the staff, more than lovely. It's the cafe itself,..."

Giorgio Barcaiolo Battaglini

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JZY

"Had brunch here on a Monday afternoon a couple of weeks ago, small cafe but nice and cosy. I had a cauliflower and sous vide chicken salad, it was so..."

Quynh

"Einstein's Relative is a small cafe in South Yarra, the next street down from South Yarra station and close to Two Birds One Stone and Adriano..."

Delightfullytasty

"My favourite place to eat!Best coffee I've had in Melbourne, amazing food (my favourites are the smashed avo and the Acai bowl. My partner loves..."

Millie

"Amazing food, so fresh, tasty and full of flavour. The staff are friendly and attentive. I will be back for the middle eastern. The coffee was also..."

Nds

"Loved this place, not your usual cafe setting given the location but if your hungry and want some damn fine tasty good with good coffee then look no..."

Coffee And Food Enthusiast.

"We ordered Middle Eastern Sabich Brekky and Chicken Toastada. The frist one is very very delicious but the other dish was not.Also, we ordered..."

Abdullah Hamad

"One of the best breakfasts I've had!First of all, I had the best soy chai latte ever. My boyfriend thought the coffee was very good..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"Small cafe tucked by the roadside parallel to the trains. Offers delicious breakfast food with a reasonable price. Had the smashed avocado toast and..."

May

"Cosy little café with a cute Einstein based concept. The drinks were awesome, but food was average. Chai Latte (powder form) $4.50. Beautiful art on..."

FOOD TRIP

"Like it a lot. good coffee and great Front of house team. Especially the hidden away tables in the foyer are perfect to escape and with no..."

Dan Late

"Best iced latte I've ever had! So yummy! It was just the right flavour and strength! The guys that work there are lovely too! Great work!!! (Yarra..."

A Girl With Curves

"First day open for 2016 and they didn't disappoint.It was a scorcher of a day in Melbourne so all seats were taken inside the air conditioned..."

IsFoodIsGood

"Had brunch here on a Sunday morning strange eating it in an apartment block lobby but we didn't have to wait long and service was good! Brunch..."

Wiggy285

"Came here for the first time today and whilst underwhelmed at first by the general appearance, by the time I left, I had a full blown horn. The..."

Pepsi

"This little cafe tucked away on a side street was a delightful find. It's got a very chilled out vibe, perfect for a Sunday brunch.I got the..."

Mchh003

"My favourite place to have Acai bowl (before I learnt how to make it - super easy!). The service was lovely, though the space is quite limiting. Good..."

World In A Bite

"Tiny place but great coffee and amazing food. Always wanted to go here after visiting Einstein's 251 and was not disappointed! Staff are friendly as..."

Emily Russell

"Cosy little cafe with a menu boasting favourable classic sandwich varieties. Had the Banh Mi which was simple, easy and hit the spot. Ordered a magic..."

David Facciolo

"Always good service. Nice coffee. Their specials are interesting, different from typical cafe. Worth to pay for it. I always eat Rueben or Banmi, The..."

Melfoodie

"Cute little space next to south yarra station. Yummy menu that will please anyone and the service is nice. Highly recommend the haloumi..."

Keen For Cuisine

"So glad to have landed this place next door to our spot in Melbourne.After being generally disappointed with the coffee elsewhere in..."

Rhi Godwin

"Went on a Saturday so they were busy but not crazily so. A tiny cafe tucked under an apartment block, you wouldn't expect it to be good! The food was..."

Shalini Raj

"Love this place! Small and cozy cafe that has a really cool concept. Great service and yummy food. The bacon and egg roll is my favourite and a MUST..."

Adriannalovesfood

"The service is amazing! The staff is so warm and welcoming and very patient with any dietary inquiries. The atmosphere is suitable for family or..."

Michfish

"Easy place for breakfast or brunch. Very small space so I'd assume it would be hard to get a table to sit at during peak times but the coffee,..."

TheSkinnyFoodie

"Dee-licious! Have not had a bad meal here. Came for coffee when it first opened and have been coming ever since for brekky and lunch. I love that the..."

Ramen Girl

"I'm a science lover and the moment I saw the funkiness of this shop, I knew I was in for a treat.The food is delicious and is visually..."

Isaiah Marquez

"Delish! Yes small menu that has not changed for the year, but I am still coming back for the chicken tostada! Make sure you try one of the..."

Littleadventuresmelb

"Had lunch at another place nearby and popped in here for coffee and cake. Service was lovely and friendly, coffee was delish and carrot cafe -..."

Bayside Ladies Who Lunch

"1/9 Yarra St, South YarraIntrigued by the odd name of this café and having seen some dishes plated up on Instagram, I headed out for..."

Thebrunchhunt

"Breakfast here was quite nice, but not super. I had real food envy because the smashed avo and haloumi dish looked incredible, while my chicken salad..."

Redcat

"A little gem in South Yarra next to the train station, the coffee was rich and tasty (I'm not great with coffee descriptions, so bear with me) with..."

Julia Clarke

"Mexican Burger (special): 200g Wagyu Beef Patty, Fiery Chipotle Mayo, Cheese, Lettuce, House-made Salsa served with Char-grilled Corn: $16.50 (2nd..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"I love everything about this place! Interesting decorations. The staff are very friendly. And tasty, healthy menu. I will return in the future for..."

Sasha19

"Awesome food and delicious smoothies. My partner had the pulled pork banh mi. He was impressed with the flavoursome succulent pork, sweet bun and..."

Nicole Raynal

"Super cute. This adorable little cafe is tucked away off Toorak Road, and is a lovely change from the average cafes that populate the South Yarra..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Key to south yarra. Best coffee and food in the area. I regularly go for a coffee and bacon and egg roll as no other cafe in the area beats..."

Stylishcoffee

"Haloumi Bruschetta. Made gf and with a poached egg added, absolutely..."

Facebook User

"Great vibe - love this place. Had breakfast here on the last day of my work trip - great food, beautiful presentation, friendly staff - overall..."

Andjxx

"Good stuff. Great food, menu is original& creative. Service is super..."

Cpatrizia

"Stumbled across this place and had breakfast. Amazing place. Small but really gorgeous! Will recommend and return!..."

Hannah Mae

"Love it!. Love the coffee here. took me a small while to get used to the taste but now it's definitely one of my favourite spots to get a coffee...."

Facebook User

"Nice people, great coffee and food. I recommend smashed avocado on toast with added eggs and bacon, comes on the table steaming and..."

Daniel E

"Special - Thai Shakshouka. Not on..."

TheFoodOfMelbourne

"Amazing food, vibe and staff. Had the acai granola - incredible! Great coffee and chai (had mine with almond milk)...."

Rage

"Grate little place was on service and good food. Must..."

Coffee Man

"Awesome spot. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Great healthy food and coffee. A million times better than Outpost (Outhouse as some of us used to..."

NickLovesMelbs

"So close, sooooo yummy!. I love this place! South Yarra needed a non-pretentious quality cafe like this. coffee, food & staff are consistently..."

Nicole Petsch

"Newly opened and there is clearly a lot of fresh and excited energy. This little place may not seat all that many people, but it's truly a gem. Staff..."

Julycheee

"A great addition to the south Yarra scene. The meatball special brought us back 3 times in one weekend. The friendly staff and great menu put this on..."

Jen Fein

"This place has the equal best coffee in South Yarra. try the halloumi bruschetta, very nice. would be good to have corn fritters on the..."

Muse

"Came here in the first week it opened and was super impressed. Coffee is fantastic and had the Bahn Mi which was one of the best pulled pork rolls..."

CBass

"Really friendly staff, good coffee, and an interesting brunch menu with plenty of middle eastern inspired dishes. Meatball sub was out of this world,..."

Jonathan - Pixel Collective

"Love this place! One of mine and my partners favourite brunch spots! Most friendly staff I've ever had the pleasure of being served by. I'm sure it's..."

Miles Taylor

"This place is fantastic! Such a creative menu - but not so out there that you'll be confused by what you're eating. Hearty brunch with a twist. Love..."

Hanna Burrows

"Great bacon with my eggs. Coffee tasted good bit was a little cold. We also had a bacon and egg sandwich and the relish was a little sweet. I liked..."

Ian

"Meatball sub was incredible and coffee was really great aswell Service was incredible Wait time was..."

Brandan Murray

"Suprised me! Was staying nearby and came here for a quick feed and coffee. Quirky little place with a cool science titbits around. I had an egg and..."

Adam Brown

"My boyfriend and I just went here for brunch and we absolutely loved it! We usually get one sweet and one savoury dishes, so we got the açai bowl..."

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