Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Preston

Tonda Italian

88/100 (1492 ratings)

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"We celebrated 20yrs wedding anniversary at Tonda last Friday night. A big thankyou to Lisa for making our night extra special. the food was amazing...."

Caroline Di Carlo

"What an amazing experience! The food was absolutely amazing. The staff were incredible and the host Lisa was awesome. I can’t recommend this place..."

Anthony Scott

"The food and atmosphere is always great here. Always greeted with a warm smile and the staff really make you feel at home. The best pizza bases we..."

Talia Notarfrancesco

"Thank you Tonda for a fantastic authentic meal and excellent service. I highly recommend this place if you love good traditional food, in a classy..."

Sue Dare

"Amazing restaurant! My family & I were there celebrating my belated 50th birthday & the Food was incredible but the highlight was the staff. Liza..."

Mirella Gomez

"What a hidden gem in Preston. Food was amazing. The host Lisa was excellent as well as our waitress Greta Will definitely be coming back. Don’t..."

Mia Ma

"Highly recommend this restaurant! Best Italian restaurant in the north. OMG, the Food was soo delicious and the customer service, on point!..."

Julie Sabol

"Looking for somewhere new to celebrate our 46th Wedding Anniversary - walked past Tonda Italian on our way home and decided to give it a try - the..."

Catherine Mirtsis

"It’s all about the customer service and quality of food old food. We celebrated my mums birthday and left speechless! Amazing amazing amazing!! I..."

Joseph Petea

"Best Italian food in Melbourne, Liza is the best hostess you will ever meet , she will go out of her way to make sure you enjoy your experience,..."

Greg Butera

"The family and I had a fantastic meal here tonight. The home made pasta set the spaghetti marinara above any I've had before. The baby calamari..."

Stephen Harrington

"Had a great meal staff friendly & service second to none highly..."

Darren Westbury

"If you truly want to experience the most Magnificent and authenticity of its Italian culture, then you must come to TONDA ! With flowing cured meats..."

Marysirillas

"We ordered Tonda delivery and fantastic service.We absolutely loved the dishes - filled gnocchi with truffle cream, spaghetti marinara and..."

Val86

"In January my boyfriend and I dined in for the first time and instantly loved the pizzas (mushroom and i think pork), calamari and polenta chips. We..."

Lauren

"We visited Tonda Italian for dinner last night and it was really good. The food was fresh and tasty and service was super friendly. Loved the..."

MelbourneLops

"The service is great! Love the fairy light's in the restaurant😍. The lamb ragu never disappoints, great Italian food! The only thing I'd have to..."

Richelle Garrick

"Have been wanting to try this local restaurant after hearing great reviews about it, and it didnt disappoint! From the minute my husband and I walked..."

Daniela

"Love the food, very attentive and great service! I will be back soon..."

Stephanie Jade

"I attended Tonda with my parents and I was impressed with the whole night. The staff was friendly and warm and the atmosphere was relaxed and..."

Paul Menotti

"AMAYZING! Some of the best Italian food in Melbourne. Service great. Wine list fabulous...."

Foraging Fiona

"Greeted by Lisa and immediately felt like we were with family. Started with and Aperol Spritz , on the house , followed by a beautiful antipasto..."

CAC

"first time here on a friend's recommendation, let's start with the anti pasto platter WOW! so feesh, absolutely cannot fault it, then we had the..."

Rebecca Tonkin

"We loved everything about Tonda!! From the warm welcome to the friendly chats, the beautiful cute atmosphere.. and then the amazing, delicious food!!..."

Cinzgirlxx

"Their home made pastas are so good, the texture of the pasta is so good and the sauce is so fresh and tasty. Also the pizza is so delicious. Will..."

Shirley

"I had been wanting to try this place for a while and it definitely lived up to our expectations! Authentic Italian food. Full of flavour and gluten..."

Hungry Caterpillar 🥑

"Unbelievable little establishment in the suburbs!I’m a local in the area and would no longer have traditional Italian food anywhere..."

Jonathan Voulgaris

"Great traditional Italian food with excellent service which is hard to find. We were 10 people in total in the courtyard. Although it was NY eve,..."

Tony Kabalan

"Attended for function as a guest. I'd heard great reviews and was looking forward to trying out the food at Tonda. Well I was not disappointed!! The..."

Dee

"Tonda Italian is a wonderfully understated and unassuming restaurant. It’s warm, inviting and has a lovely “homely” feel to it. The food is..."

Sarita

"I love this place. Great food and service. Lisa and her team are friendly and hospitable. They make the most unique and delicious gnocchi “cakes@...."

ICU

"So glad I found this place, the food was 10/10, very tasty and authentic... annoyed I didn’t discover this sooner. My only complaint is that one of..."

Portia0

"Love this place!Beautiful Italian food.Great atmosphere.Good customer service.Very fancy Italian restaurant for down in Preston!..."

Anth Cavalli

"We had an excellent family night out at Tonda. Staff were fabulous, attentive and lovely. The food was spot on, homemade gnocchi was just like my..."

Carm

"Lil gem in the North side ,real authentic Italian cuisine ,nice atmospheres and rustic deco the only downside is a little chill temperature inside..."

Sylvia Da Silva

"Went here for a Tuesday night catch up with friends and what a gem this place is ! We ordered a couple of pizzas and the salmon and was..."

Panda

"Not only was the food absolutely amazing but the atmosphere was one that I haven’t experienced often. It was so homey and comfortable that we could..."

Nina Avdic

"It's was our first time at Tonda and found the Staff members Liz and Rebecca to be fantastic. They were both so welcoming and very friendly. The..."

Lozza

"We celebrated my dad's 70th birthday here last night and it was a perfect evening. Originally we'd planned on going to Sonny's Bottega nearby..."

Fazio Giovanni

"Excellent service and friendly atmosphere. Great food, will definitely be going back. Very traditional and loved the lemonchello. Highly..."

Domenico

"Just had a pizza delivered with uber eats. It's delicious, I can't fault it. I'm happy to have a great local option when there are so many average..."

Octomoose

"Great food ! Great Service. Make you feel like part of their family. Highly recommend the Baby Calamari and Stuffed Gnocchi with stuffed porcini..."

Jules

"Great food and amazing service! Recommend the seafood spaghetti, can’t wait to return and try other dishes. Very homely vibe which I love..."

The Official Food Hunters

"Spaghettini was very delicious !! Definitely coming back sometime soon! Would rather a tomato base like a marinara though.. Friendly staff & Great..."

Cav

"Tonda is an authentic family run business that serves up amazing delicious Italian food . They make you feel like family as soon as you walk in right..."

Vivian

"Best Italian in the inner North! Thank you Lisa and the crew, salmon with prawns scallops and a bisque.. Creamy and zest! Love it. Give these guys a..."

Bijan Búl

"Updated Review 20/04/2018 Tonda continues to be a gem in Preston for their authentic Italian dishes. We came in for a traditional Italian..."

Split The Bill

"We visited Tonda on a Saturday night with a large group and it was bustling! Service was attentive and friendly. The food was nice, we ordered the..."

Mabelle Bo

"The quality of food and service is fantastic. What a great Italian gem for Preston. We had the ragu, calabrese and capricossa. Delicious and highly..."

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"A great addition to Preston. The food was amazing and so fresh. The service was first class. Very reasonably priced and great quality food. The..."

Lebe Malkoun

"AMAZING! I cannot speak more highly of Tonda. From the most delicious authentic Italian to the warm reception and service provided by staff. I felt..."

Dempsey2544

"Thought we would try this place as it looked super busy! We ordered pizza and the spaghetti & meatballs. The pasta sauce was authentic and tasted..."

Naomi Perri

"I brought my girlfriend here for date night after it was recommended by a couple of friends and we were extremely impressed! We had the..."

Tim Peter

"Amazing food very fresh delicious. Great size portions. The service is amazing warm and friendly - highly recommend! Will make this a regular...."

Francene Panetta

"Amazing food with amazing service. The waitresses are very knowledgeable. The ambiance is fantastic. Would definitely recommend this to friends and..."

Shauna Shenz

"Came with friends and was pleasantly surprised to say the least. The gnocchi entree stuffed with caramelised onion spinach and truffle paste was..."

Agnes Tsetinis

"Got takeaway from here tonight and the food was amazing! We ordered the rucola salad, spaghetti with meatballs and the prosciutto pizza. Couldn't..."

MaraschinoM

"Had a beautiful meal with friends at this newly opened restaurant. The pasta and the bread are made on the premises. We shared calzone, marinara and..."

Zora Marko

"Fantastic authentic Italian food & amazing service. I shared a pasta & pizza with my husband we chose the spaghettini which had prawns, clamps &..."

Stama Tri

"New kid on the block! The food was awesome! The quality was excellent. Great ambience and staff were super friendly!! Highly recommend. Will..."

CT

"Preston should be very lucky to have a beautiful, authentic Italian restaurant like this. Home made pastas melt in your mouth, tasty pizzas and..."

Chris Cap

"I cannot get enough of the food at this beautiful restaurant! Not only are the staff friendly and wonderful , the food is amazing !! Every time ,..."

mich k

"Second time dining at this restaurant. Our friend took us here the first time, we ordered pasta and pizza and thoroughly enjoyed it. This time we had..."

craiglahhh

"Honestly best Italian food I've had in a very long time. The fresh homemade pasta is seriously so delicious. Service is so welcoming and warm. You..."

ned m

"Scrumptious food, great service and down to earth atmosphere! Will be going back again to introduce others to this fine..."

Mabel Quai Hoi

"Every time I come to Tonda it never disappoints. The antipasto platter is a must and I always struggle to choose from the amazing pasta dishes. I..."

Adam Henson

"Stuffed gnocchi was amazing and the young waiter who attended to us was lovely. All of our food was delicious and sticky date pudding was incredible...."

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Noi Pizzeria

85/100 (980 ratings)

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"These are the best pizza in Melbourne. They are delicious. Try Mike, it’s very original and never seen in another Restaurant. Promise you won’t..."

Stephanie

"Most authentic Italian pizza around. Came with my kids, we had pizza and pasta...and of course Nutella pizza for dessert! Yummy and felt like I was..."

Leanne

"The best Italian food in Melbourne, full traditional menu, and amazing atmosphere, amazing customer..."

Luke Occhipinti

"Definitely would return..."

Margarita

"Delicious pizza! Came with a big group and they were accommodating of the vegans and GF people. Service was friendly, and the pizzas came out quickly..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Pizza fantastici. Good pizza here . don’t go to the other “pizzeria” down the road or nearby which call themselves pizzerias but arent. come..."

Alessandro Calabro

"I dined here last night with my girlfriends. I had the noi pizza and really enjoyed it! Nice thin woodfired bases. One of my friends is coeliac and..."

Emma

"Friendly service and great timing with food as both dishes arrived at the same time. We ordered the Amici pizza to share and the mushroom risotto. I..."

Mabelle Bo

"Best woodfired pizzas in Preston. I am a regular and get the salame and add basil. Super quick if you're getting takeaway, like less than 5 minutes...."

Amarinda Long

"Delicious tasty and best pizza around never had an issue with food or service. That is all I need to say.P.s Dont forget try the dessert..."

HungryHippo

"Noi's pizzeria was a place that I had chosen to go to dinner with for my cousins and I. On first impression it had a very modern and indie interior..."

KevinTheHungryFoodie

"I've been up and down High Street many times but have never seen this place until last week. The pizzas were on point and the seafood gnocchi was..."

Robert Thomas

"They managed to fit us in on a busy Friday night without a booking, which was great. The service was excellent, and the pizzas top notch. The..."

Justin Spicer

"Great Preston pizza joint. Authentic Italian style pizzas using high quality ingredients. Simple, well made and delicious. The pizza bases have been..."

Matt

"Wonderful setting, although can be noisy when full. Friendly, prompt service. Pizzas are delicious and authentic to Italian style. Great for groups,..."

TrickyGee

"Good authentic pizzas done well, found my new local pizza place! I've been wanting to try Noi for a while and got some take away pizzas recently and..."

Luke

"Love the set up of this place. It's an old warehouse conversion. I had the gluten free pizza base with vegetarian topping. The base was nice and..."

IloveMelbourne

"Food is really good, hospitality is great thanks to the friendly owners. Just as good as the joint they used to own in Burgundy Rd..."

Tim De Beauvoir

"Great pizza, very italian style. Service was excellent and very welcoming. Creative rustic decor. Been a few times now and always happy with..."

Lesley Rose

"Service was fantastic - waitress allowed me to put together my own pizza which I enjoyed. I enjoyed my cousins 4 formaggi pizza with olives much much..."

Mireille

"I have gotten take away pizzas from here many times, and the pizzas are always fresh and delicious. Service is very efficient and friendly. My go to..."

Ben Johnson

"Absolutely delicious pasta but hands down the best pizza I have ever had! Service was also great, had a great selection of pizza too. Definitely..."

Susie Tran

"Delicious pizza, great friendly service majority of the time and good decor. Definitely a visit that turns into a regular occurrence, with no regrets..."

Felicia93

"I'm not sure how this place has such an overall low rating?!? We loved it! We were a table of 6 and had pizza, dessert and wine for about $25-30..."

Castle Kella

"Simply awesome. The pizza is fantastic, the pasta is great and their is a vast selection of wine on offer. Great place to bring a date for an..."

Pooch

"Gone are the days of pizza hut and pizza haven - this is how pizza should be made. Fluffy and light dough where less is more so that each ingredient..."

Clam

"Their pizza is delicious and their special calzone I tried was incredibly good. Would recommend any pizza lover to try it. All the staff were..."

Lucas Michael Westen Calvi

"The best pizza ever! My friend took me here as she has been banging on about it for ages. She tried Noi when it was in Heidelberg. Beautifully..."

Tab Leigh

"I was happy with place !!! Battle of the pizza these days is getting ridiculous !! Dough and toppings and a glass of wine , shouldn't cost you more..."

Grazia Prochilo

"A nice place to go, I had a nice experience of the restaurant.Overall the food was good about the service nothing outstanding.Had antipasto..."

Marcus Tiga

"I have visited this little gem several times, and on the odd occasion, have had to wait awhile to get a table, but I know why- the food is..."

CheekyMonkey

"Great pizza. Great atmosphere. Family friendly. Excellent service.The crust is really light. Pizza came really quickly. We did come for a..."

Quantopia

"The pizza here was fresh and very very yummy. Great atmosphere and the customer service is really good. Makes you feel like you're in Italy hearing..."

Foodie87

"Magnifico!. We went there last night for the first time to celebrate a special birthday.Food was absolutely sensational, starting with arancini..."

Don Ross

"Nice pizza, but the place is a little loud. Perhaps next time I'll get some take away...because the pizza is very..."

Liz

"User reviews. We had take away pizzas. High..."

NapoleonDynamite

"Authentic pizza with good quality toppings. This pizza place is large, noisey, suited to groups. Pizza is authentic , perfect crust thickness and..."

Anna

"Delicious food and fantastic serviceThank you to the blonde woman and her daughter (sorry didnt cath your names) for going over and above to..."

Vanessa

"Nice pizzeria. Tried out this place its at the end of thornbury/start of preston , service is friendly.its a nice simple pizzeria, their..."

Foodandfood2014

"Has become my take away pizza joint. Fresh, fast, very friendly. The restaurant set up is..."

Ajcajc

"Amazing Italian style wood fired pizza . Had the San Nicola pizza and tasted divine. Ingredients were very fresh. Definitely..."

Adam30

"Overall enjoyable. I had this place on my list of places to eat for a little while, having heard it was a new place by the Amici people. I knew that..."

Rebecca Edmonds

"One of the pizzas in..."

RayCharles

"Great traditional woodfired pizza. I have no hesitation in recommending – treat yourselves to delicious traditional wood fired pizza complimented..."

Steve

"Great service! Our pizzas arrived quickly and we're delicious 10/10 defiantly will be..."

Claudia Pulice

"We've missed you, great to have you back. Can't wait to get down see you all in High St; we have missed you in Heidelberg. C U..."

P And D

"Wow what a fab addition to the Preston eating scene, we went after work with two small children and they brought the kids pizza in record time - the..."

Hannaht

"Delicious - an absolute MUST !!. This pizzeria is on the money ! Friends introduced us to this wonderful pizzeria last week - genuine authentic..."

Pau

"The best in the business are back! Go to Noi - you won't regret it.. The best pizza making team are back in their own new restaurant and the lives of..."

Lizie

"Fabulous fabulous pizza. We have long been fans of Michele's pizzas, and Elena & Michele's hospitality. Their latest venture at Noi Pizzeria doesn't..."

D.fernando

"Just like in Naples!. We're so spoilt for good pizza in the north but this one might be the best! Amazing food, beautiful service and so welcoming..."

Francesca Pecoraro

"Best place in the world, loveliest wait staff, beautiful ambience away from the typical hipsters of high street. No pretence, just great pizza!..."

Izzy

"Came here last nite with friends good food , good service great ambience ,..."

Roc

"Went to Noi Pizzeria for the first te tonight after walking past since they opened. Was truly amazing. Food was great and service exceptional. Noi..."

Phillip

"Yummy pizza...friendly staff. Happy to live close by to this place. Will definitely be..."

Nadia82

"Fantastic..."

Lilly

"Magnifico!!!!!. Welcome back into business Michele and Elena , if there is another word to say the best please tell me because the food and the..."

Giuseppe U Silano

"It's about time you can get a great wood fire oven pizza that you don't need to max the credit card on . Great Pizza that still had top self products..."

Picky ''C''

"The pizzas here are amazing. And the service is impeccable. There is nothing better than eating great food with chefs and waitresses who really want..."

Ray of Light

"These guys are awesome! They let us in even though they were about to close, let us sit down to eat, and even gave us fresh bread on the house!..."

Fr JB

"Warm atmosphere and enticing aromas of garlic and wood fired pizza, friendly efficient staff and great tasty..."

victor maz

"The staff, from the front of house to kitchen staff, are all delightful and make you feel very welcome. We visited with our toddler and he was kept..."

Lucy Chisholm

"The best service for children! From the moment we walked through the door, our son was greeted and welcomed like a VIP. The waitress brought him..."

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