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Leo's Spaghetti Bar

76/100 (1625 ratings)

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"I had dinner at this place twice when i was in Melbourne. I had the best seafood risotto and the best pizza in Australia. Its kids friendly as well...."

Musarat Hasan

"Love it, service and food to die for. First time I tried these guys was 3 years ago it was great then. I 've been harping on about Leo's ever since,..."

Andrew Comb

"The food was delicious and service first rate definitely go back there when in Melbourne/ St Kilda..."

Dawn Cordy

"Delicious Chicken Parmaggiana! Lovely nutty coffee too. Wish I had space for some of the cakes!!! Well worth a..."

Rob Hetem

"Great service ! Great food ! Great prices ! I will be..."

Scott Lockwood

"Awesome Food, Excellent Service, 7 nights in Melbourne, ate there 3 times, that says it all!! Definitely will be back when next in..."

Belinda Clark

"A food institution for pizza pasta and gelatin -..."

David Staughton

"Was very happy. Service and food. Great !!!! Happy to come back if we are here visiting..."

Abbey Alanne

"Eat regularly here , good food and friendly staff...what more would you..."

Lee Kelly

"Yes thanks so much for being SO welcoming to us and our Greyhounds. Your waitresses rock for being so patient and picking their way over our sprawled..."

Jessica Winstone

"As one of Melbourne's oldest venues, the spaghetti and gnocchi speaks for itself. A large venue with both inside and outside seating as well as a..."

Peter Smith

"Leo's has been a favourite of mine for a while, and now they're offering 2 medium pizzas for $20! Date night was definitely made much better by their..."

Evelyn Dempsey

"Bottomless Gnocchi!!!!! For only $30pp (all on the table must be involved) you can choose from 3 sauces and they’ll keep bringing out gnocchi until..."

Cmzajicek

"It had been a while since visiting, but glad I did! I saw them on social media and it reminded me of all the great times I had their as a kid. To my..."

Nitanitanita

"Insane pizza and pasta served up every time I've been there. And just when I thought there couldn't be another reason to go... they bring out..."

Lazar Savic

"Great range of pizzas and pasta here at Leo’s, which makes choosing something difficult! The staff were friendly and portion sizes were great..."

Margaret G

"I large restaurant perfect for both small and large groups. Pizza is good value, full of flavour. I visited during happy hour (3pm-6pm) and enjoyed..."

Duke Johnson

"A staple in St. Kilda with deep historical roots from the 50's!Leo's still standing tall after all these years to serve great food to both..."

Melbourne.Food

"When you're craving classic Italian food and don't want to drive to Carlton this is your go to. Perfect for the entire..."

Adam Sarfati

"Visited Leo's on the weekend and they were simply fantastic. Being a big carb lover, I had to go for the carbonara. It was fresh, delicious and super..."

@foodtom

"Great place for some simple Italian food. Loved the old school feel of the place. The pasta and pizzas were cooked every well. Service was efficient..."

Hung Huynh

"Always reliable and friendly. Good basic Italian and excellent..."

Kerala1

"It's hard to find a good classic Italian joint that you can take the family to and not break the bank. Leos, which has been around since 1956 is one..."

FriesFiend

"I love that it feels a little like taking a step back in time when you first walk into Leo's. It's been around since 1956 so I think that in itself..."

FoodieMelbourne2019

"If any venue has been around for a long as Leo’s, that is enough reason to know they are good. One of the best pasta places in Melbourne and one of..."

Bryan Lukav

"I was a little underwhelmed when my Saltinbocca Chicken arrived at the table but I seriously underestimated this dish, which tasted amazing! A real..."

Maria Condello

"Saw my friend came here and loved it so I had to check it out too. Loved their bolognaise, so meaty and saucy, exactly how I like it. My partner..."

Nicole Wamba

"Great spaghetti, great pizza and great atmosphere. Been in St Kilda since 1956 which is a huge accomplishment. They are doing some great things with..."

Lauren Pinch

"Great food, perfect portions. Delicious wine! When a small problem was found with a meal, it was handled quickly and professionally and the manager..."

Bernard Haylen

"Lovely authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of St. Kilda. Some of the best pizzas within Melbourne, very close to the original. The tomato..."

Cludy Foodie

"The Famous Leo's opened its doors in 1956. Leo's Spaghetti Bar offers the best in El Fresco dining in its wonderful outdoor dining area on..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"My family and I had dinner here on Saturday night. We all thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience and were all impressed with the food. So..."

Nicole Austin

"Came here around 6 in the evening. Still pretty quiet. Ordered a Bolognese, Veal Scallopini and a Carbonara. The pasta here is amazing and the Both..."

Marcus Messi Chan

"Went here with 10 others before NYE for a feast of Italian food. I have also been here once before that. I can definitely confirm the servings are..."

Kate

"Old school establishment. Was here years ago. Had lunch today with two others. Eye fillet, porterhouse and pizza. Steak was good and chips were..."

John

"Absolutely delish food, generous portions and reasonable prices. Would 100% come back here again. Restaurant atmosphere was average, would have been..."

Shannon

"Amazing food and brilliant value. My partner had the Mexican Pizza and I had the slow roasted lamb with pasta. Both dishes were absolutely..."

Amy Jessica Walker

"Ive been coming to Leos since I first arrived in OZ, 35 years ago. Its about the most consistent and quietly brilliant family restaurant I have ever..."

Harry Williamson

"Nostalgic visit. My family used to eat regularly at Leo's in the 1960's so on this visit our group had to revisit this iconic Italian restaurant. It..."

Perth Eater

"What a yummy little spot. Hard to believe it's been around for 30 years and I've never been before given the amount of time I spend in the area...."

Good Food Good Mood

"Good food and good service. The risotto marinara was yummy and the volcano pizza was delicious. The meals were of a good size. Tiramisu delicious...."

Andrea

"Attended Sunday for lunch x 3 of us, food was wonderful, i had the Spag Marinara, it was one of the best Marinara's i hve had, and believe me i've..."

Paula

"Tasty buy 1 get 1 free basic large pizzas. Little bit over cooked and not "Italian" style.. More veges and less crispy. The cheese garlic bread was..."

Chantel Charchalis

"Pizza was GREAT! We had a Chicken Pizza from here delivered and it's up there with one of the best we've had delivered. Ever. Chicken..."

ToorakM

"Very friendly and attentive staff and a pleasant dining experience. The garlic bread was a little on the dry side. Ravioli was very nice. I would..."

Cameron McEwan

"A table of 18 who all want to select their own rather than share can be a formula for some complaint but not at Leo's; all meals were served at once;..."

Gary Charman

"Always a reliable establishment for product wholesome food. Menu is reasonable with a selection of the usual Italian dishes. Prices are also..."

Dean Sinclair

"Love this place! Generous portions for such a good price and super friendly service.I always get their garlic cheese bread, beautiful..."

Rita

"Leos' St Kilda. Went for a meal here on a Monday night, the service was exceptional and the food matched it. I had the lasagne and it rivalled any I..."

Smidster

"Motorcycle friendly. Always a delight and well priced meals with friendly..."

Sussren

"Great experience!. Best place to have Chicken Parma, generous size even for the special! It comes with nice crispy chips and salad . Service was..."

Len_setar

"Surprisingly good for buy one get one pizza. We decided to eat out last night and my partner suggested here since it's order 1 large pizza get one..."

Food Dine Roll

"Consistent. Went back for the third time on Saturday late arvo early evening and was not disappointed. Service was quick and friendly and the food..."

Sammy

"Friendly attentive staff. Tasty bolognaise with tortellini. Ice cream bar for kids. My husbands first tap beer was flat but was replaced without..."

Bidgie Bop

"Great Value. My partner and I came to Leo's Spaghetti Bar after I had looked online for a reasonably priced place to eat out and we were not..."

Elliek

"Nomnom!. Went here with friends, wow! Ordered a Mexicana pizza, absolutely delicious! Portion sizes for everyone were large-money well spent for..."

Molloyce

"Ace!. Went here with some friends and although hadn't heard of it before a few days ago, it was awesome!service was second to none, food was..."

Albjh

"Great food, prices and location. Very satisfied with service and price. Above all, Pizzas,all kind of Spaghetti and Cesar salad are one of the best..."

Jelejero

"Delicious!. I love carbonara and this is one of the best one's i have ever had. i followed it up with a cake and coffee- the chocolate mudcake was to..."

Smutterfingers22

"Sunday dinner. Had dinner here with a few friends one random Sunday and it will be a regular haunt from now on. Service with a smile at the right..."

Aisling

"Great Place. Had the porterhouse steak, it was highly impressive. Char-grilled, cooked exactly as I asked for (medium rare, just the right shade of..."

Tudorm1982

"Highly Impressive!. We went for dinner on Saturday evening and we were extremely impressed with this restaurant. The service is excellent; very..."

Edel Maher

"Leos spaghetti bar was amazing! Loved everythig about it. Can't believe I hadn't eaten there before. Look forward to the next scrumptious gnocchi..."

Bronwyn

"I can see why Leo’s has been running for over 60 years! We came here to eat authentic Italian food and they did not disappoint. Generous servings,..."

Bianca Wacker

"Restaurant has good vibes, staff is really friendly and the food is good with great focus on overall food quality. Cons: low number dishes for..."

Ashish Khatana

"It was a Monday night the 1st February 2022. I was in Melbourne for a few days coming from Sydney. The place was about the close. I was really..."

Marina Semaan

"Good location near the beach. Fast service and serve Italian dishes and pizzas. Good value and..."

Nicholas Wong

"Simple tasty food which is made with Good quality ingredients & cooked with care! Reasonably priced. The Spaghetti Carbonara was Delicious, made with..."

Shan McDonald

"We adore this restaurant. I only discovered this restaurant maybe a month back but ever since we probably eat here a good 2 times a week. Staff are..."

Cathy Renou

"Just had a delightful experience having tried a variety of meals. Fresh, great textures and taste combinations, accompanied with excellent &..."

Hugh MacLeod

Pelican

72/100 (923 ratings)

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"Always reliable Pelican . Good flavours , service and price . Value for money . I always seem to return there . Staff are friendly and helpful . Good..."

Love It Or Like It

"Great place! Recommend it and I would definitely go once again! The food was splendid and the drinks were just as good. I recommend this restaurant..."

Elizabeth Williams

"Lovely outdoor seating and fantastic food. Very polite and friendly staff! I would definitely go again and strongly recommend this outstanding..."

Emma Williams

"Loved it. I didn't know what to expect from this place, but was definitely surprised us. It was a group of 6 and everything was just wonderful, from..."

Nicole Wamba

"Had dinner there last night and quite enjoyed it. Reasonably priced with standard pub style food. Pretty keen to check out the brunch menu one day...."

Nicole Austin

"Right in the heart of Fitzroy street in St Kilda, it’s the perfect spot to sit out on their deck and soak up the Melbourne summer. Staff friendly..."

DamoForce Food

"I have been wanting to try Pelicans for the longest time and I can say that I was right to have this bookmarked. The cocktails were so delicious..."

Vivian

"As soon as I tasted the Lemon Meringue cocktail, I was sold! The food on the menu was similarly excellent - the Harissa Chicken was a particular..."

Love At First Bite

"Visited Pelican last week for the first time and was immediately pleased with the location! Right in the midst of the happening area of St Kilda - I..."

Oj_always_eating

"Loved our visit down to the Pelican. Right in the heart of Fitzroy street in St Kilda, it’s the perfect spot to sit out on their deck and soak up..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"What a treat to visit this place with Melbourne Foodie Hub on a warm night. Located near the beach at the end of Fitzroy street. It is a perfect..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Went here the other night for dinner and drinks. Standout for me was the lemon meringue martini! It was seriously the best cocktail I've ever had yum..."

Connie

"I feel like I’ve walked passed this place a million times but I’ve never been in. I visited the other night with the Melbourne Foodie Hub and we..."

KnowingMelbourne

"I had the pleasure of being invited to a blogger event at Pelican in St Kilda. I admit to have wandered passed this well presented restaurant bar in..."

Espy Eats

"I dined as a guest at Pelican last night with the Melbourne Foodie Hub. I’ve noticed this place for years as a friend lives right next door to it..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Great chilli scrambled eggs, with the smoky baked beans. Coffee terrific! Lucky to get a taster via Scoopon, but would happily return- sooner than..."

Mattcaneat

"Came down to Pelican's with a group of friends and was pleasantly surprised. They have an extensive breakfast menu as well as dinner and of course a..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Purchased a deal online for dinner. Very pleasantly surprised. We started with entrees of grilled calamari and southern fried chicken, followed by..."

Debbiegray563

"Appreciation for its character and endless vintageeeeeee .....A bit quiet on a Sunday morning .... the venue feels old, however it's an..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Good:Meatballs - tasted amazing!AmbianceFriendly Service Good Wine Selection Not So Good:Steak a little too fatty..."

Ayme

"Pelican had a nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. We enjoyed the panna cotta and the chili scrambled eggs. Thanks for a great..."

Tess H

"I'd have given 4 stars if I had not have burnt bread. Ordered egg benedict and it came to my table a bit cold. Over toasted multigrain bread and dry..."

Scrumptious GG

"We have hummus for appetizer. The turkish bread is so nice. We purchased the groupon, it doesn't have a lot of choice for the food. But the food is..."

Phyllis Dong

"Came here for the first time, amazing burgers defiantly try the beach and preach burger it was so good. I'll be back soon to try the rest of the menu..."

Kelly F

"Because mmmm bacon steak isn't a long enough review! I don't know what else to say! What an awesome breakfast. I wish we had found this place on our..."

Andrea

"Was working in the area and walked in early Saturday morning without knowing where i was.The main action on fitzroy st is the other side..."

Beachie111

"One of my all time favorite places to eat. Food is consistently good. Everything we ordered was full of flavor and delicious. Staff were attentive...."

Stephendiageo233

"The Pelican is a St Kilda institution. It's a great place for brunch or tapas and drinks. It's also got wonderful alfresco dining with a sheltered..."

Yvesi

"Love the Pelican. Tapas & breakfast always great. Dessert menu is delicious. Nice setting, been several times and will continue to return when in the..."

Hungry-Caterpillar

"Had brunch here and is quite a peaceful and chilled place for Fitzroy st. Brekkie was nice albeit a bit pricy. Wait staff were super friendly...."

Kanchana Perera

"Beautiful all round tapas kind of place, great atmosphere and ambience. We sat down and planned to get about seven dishes but the lovely staff warned..."

_raynbow_

"Pelican is on a corner on Fitzroy Street down the bay end of the street. It is a cafe which strikes me as being styled like a pub, it has a very nice..."

JJfood

"OMG this place just rocks. On the corner of Park and Fitzroy Streets, there used to be another restaurant/cafe here, can't remember it but love the..."

Carmilla5

"The food is nice, patatas bravas are good. It is always nice if you can get a table outside. Staff are friendly, there was a problem with a dish and..."

Richard Marchandise

"We went for lunch with a group of 6.The food was pretty yummy, great food to share with a group.The cocktail special wasn't great, but the..."

Michelle

"Always reliable, friendly staff, good food, nice spot to hang out. I'm glad the recently changed their menu to have more vegetarian/vegan options as..."

Claui

"This is my favourite morning spot in St Kilda. Great coffee, quick service, dog friendly on the big deck outside and a stream of interesting..."

Nick Haines

"With its delicious food, excellent service and convenient location, I was surprised that I hadn't been to, or indeed even heard of, Pelican..."

The New Fave

"Love this St Kilda gem! 15 years later and STILL the best croquettes in Melbourne! Nothing beats sitting in the corner table sharing some tapas and a..."

Emily

"Can't stop coming back here.Only been here for breakfast although it has been sensational every time. Coffee is great, bloody marys are..."

Sez

"Nice place to go in st kilda with some friends to enjoy some shared food and..."

S-foodie-d

"I have been to pelican a few times for brunch and always enjoy my meal - the environment is cosy, the staff are friendly and the coffee is up to..."

Trevor Johnston

"Thank goodness some things never change. A St Kilda favorite.. Love the wood inside and out. Great little private-ish tables available if you're..."

Constance.russell

"It's a fantastic place to park yourself for the afternoon while enjoying tapas… our cunning plan exactly.... I do love my lamb – so when I saw..."

Dining Nirvana

"Good old Pelican, you can't go past this place for a great breakie, full on brunch, afternoon graze or a slap up dinner! In the long time we have..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Pelican - still wonderful and I am still in love! Seriously one of the best spots in Melbourne! Breakfast? Exceptional! Brunch? Fabulous! Afternoon..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Consistently good service and food - it's been nearly 8 years since I was introduced to Pelican and it is maintains the same levels of brilliance! I..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Excuse the commentary, but seriously?? What in the world of decadent, moorish heaven was..."

Joanna

"St Kilda in Melbourne will present any prospective diner with the conundrum of, "My god, where oh where do I eat?!". The styles, atmospheres, smells,..."

Food Floozy

"Absolutely amazing food! Fantastic service and great atmosphere! I'm glad we stopped here for lunch on a whim! We will be back for..."

B Maree Dorward

"Great date venue. Super attentive service without being too in your face. Food was classic and speedy. Definitely making this place a..."

Kyle Trenbaum

"Love Pelican. Service is consistently of a high standard. Staff are professional and friendly. Go there often and highly recommend. Very surprised by..."

Ann Talty

"Top Notch.. Great breakfasts and coffee. Friendly, efficient service with a smile. This place will set even the grumpiest customer up for the day...."

Phoenix

"Wow. For such a nondescript looking venue to deliver such outstanding food was completely unexpected. Everything I tried, the chorizo croquettes, the..."

Leo Hogan

"Best coffee and service in St kinda all time. Lived in the area about 6 years, come here regularly and never disappointed once. Super friendly and..."

Vicky

"Love it. My partner and I have been to Pelican a few times for brunch and love it. Both the food and the coffee are consistently yummy. Plus the menu..."

For_forks_sake

"Consistently Impressive In Every Way. Food 10/10Atmosphere 10/10Service 9.9/10Pelican in St. Kilda has been a favourite of..."

The Ginger Beard Chef

"Good was average at best, bad coffee, bad service! Typical of Fitzroy..."

Anthony G

"Tapas. Nice share platter. Lots of..."

LOVELEONIE

"Was there tonight..first date alway nervy but choose Pelican as I've been before and the place just has a great feel to it. Relaxed good wine list..."

SPS

"I love the place! I don't want to say too much as I go nearly every day but the menu is great and the coffee perfect...the staff used to have..."

Sammy

"Amazing food and great service! Tapas style share plates! All amazing food!! Must..."

Sam

"I can die after eating here, beyond..."

Scott Griesberg

"Food was fantastic! Service was meh. Beef cheeks, chorizo, lamb ribs all were delicious, in fact all the food was great. Service was a bit lacking,..."

Nico Refiti

"So I came back again with a friend with a rushed schedule to the airport (1752 skybus on Fitzroy Street) and requested to have a rather quick dinner...."

June Lau

"As soon as I tasted the Lemon Meringue cocktail, I was sold! The food on the menu was similarly excellent - the Harissa Chicken was a particular..."

Daniel Tram

"Love the food! Awesome Staff! Great Location! Took my friends here for a birthday treat and had a great time. Would definitely go again. Those of..."

Aarushi Arora

"Cool place for a drink or a meal, with friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Food is good and drinks are cold, reasonable prices as well. Outside..."

Glen Strengers

"Very relaxed atmosphere with good tunes, efficient , friendly service and delicious food! Great portion sizes for the price . Highly..."

Katie Oshea

"Good food and coffee. We had two burgers and they were both delicious. Reasonably priced too. Staff were very..."

Susan

"Absolutely loved the Espresso Martini - I couldn't stop at one so had 4! Amazing, would highly recommend if you are in the St Kilda..."

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