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Umberto Espresso Bar

92/100 (1772 ratings)

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"A very authentic Italian eatery in Thornbury, the food may not look presentable and fancy enough, but it surely taste better than most of it. I..."

Onehangryqueen

"The best Italian in the north side and possibly in Melbourne. Food comes out quickly and well priced. Can not recommend this place enough..."

Kathleen D

"Best pasta I’ve found in Melbourne, have tried quite a few different ones all yummy. Only complaint is it’s hard to get a table and service can..."

Olivia Jameson

"Absolutely amazing food, service is always good service and the specials are constantly changing. Greta outdoor area and we’ll sheltered. Food has..."

Jesmindah

"Really good night!We arrived on Saturday night and the place is buzzing. They only have one outside table in from of the book shop but you..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"This is a favourite in the area, The tastes are clean, subtle and honour the casa or home. The tiramisu is exceptional and anyone who knows anything,..."

Fotis

"From the moment you walk in the smiles and greetings are warm and even though the place looked full, a table was ready for us in a few minutes. I..."

The Pet Roo

"Hard to fault this authentic and very Italian eatery. The food is like eating at your Italian friends grandmas house. Classic flavours, good..."

Finger Lickin

"3.5. Have heard a lot about the pastas here and was excited to try it out. The space is cosy and intimate with attentive service, and food comes out..."

Nalia

"Between Papa WFYB and Mama WFYB’s dislike of noisy places and long queues, Mr WFYB’s limited palate and my numerous intolerances, it’s always a..."

Sonia Nair

"Finally! I got to eat pasta at Umberto!! It was worth my wait let me tell you! We shared the carbonara and the veal ragu and it was divine. Pasta..."

Deezarock

"Have never written a review before but had to for this one. Just devoured the carbonara and it was easily the best I've ever had...."

Milts

"So good! The coffee, the food, the service. This cosy establishment has exactly what you need to feel better about your day. It's no nonsense..."

Descartesmuse

"People did not exaggerate when they said they had the best carbonara... I have been waiting to go here for ages and finally when the time came..."

Aks

"Loved the food. We had the carbonara and the spaghetti aglio e olio and tres bruschettas. Just didn’t want my pasta to ever end. Both pasta dishes..."

Foodie2010

"Cosy authentic Italian restaurant in Thornbury. Limited seating so you have to book. We had the veal ragu which had a rich tomato based sauce which..."

Mrs Mark

"Dined in last night..... told everyone I know how good it was. Couldn't stop thinking about it so have ordered on ubereats tonight. Both spectacular...."

Ashlea Stirling

"Simple and elegant Italian food,Terrific service,Great atmosphere,Perfect location for localsNothing stopping you of coming here..."

Naomi_Northside

"Standout Italian restaurant. The calamari is delicate and the side salad adds a zingy freshness. The meat balls are to die for.Really cool..."

Me

"I tried the veal ragu via uber eats. The pasta itself was cooked al dente and the sauce was cooked slowly and there was a nicely developed flavour...."

John Somers

"Umberto espresso bar at Thornbury. I had the lunch in Umberto. Authentic Italian restaurant with a nice ambience. Spaghetti was nice and fresh cooked..."

Steven Gu

"This place is like visiting the Nonna you don't have - absolutely delicious authentic Italian food. I've been numerous times for dinner and every..."

Elissa Cohen

"Couldn’t love this place more. The pasta is incredible - possible the best I’ve had in Melbourne. Understated and very authentic. My favourite is..."

Oj_always_eating

"One of the best carbonara dishes I've had in Melbourne. The pieces of cured meat in the dish give it a unique flavor compared to the generic ham that..."

Deniz Benzetsel

"Beautiful food and atmosphere. We got the special of veal cotaletta for entree and it was amazing, should definitely be a permanent addition to the..."

Adrian Haynes

"A hidden gem! Hands down the best carbonara I've ever had. The other pastas are really good as well as their charcuterie boards but the..."

Jae Lee

"Enjoyed a quiet birthday dinner here and could not fault the food. The ricotta and zucchini fritters as entrees are to die for and you must MUST..."

Ro Can't Dance

"Above average lunch food for a cafe. Delicious pastas. The breakfasts I have tried are a bit plain and the portions are small. I will stick to their..."

Bobby

"I now have a massive soft spot for Umberto. The food was delicious, the staff gorgeous and the vibe of the place was relaxed yet buzzing. My new go..."

Tahlia Jolly

"Not just one of the best places to eat in Thornbury, but in the whole of Melbourne. The food is so delicious, and authentically Italian. And it has..."

Ben To

"Best Alio e Olio ever! This is something everyone needs to try. Been going here since 2012 with my best friends and we rarely go anywhere else for..."

Maria Le

"I usually pop in to Umberto when waiting for a haircut across the road, and I definitely look forward to each occasion. The range of..."

Beau James

"Really cool place - great decor and good service from knowledgable and genuinely interested staff.The menu is quite varied too- food was all..."

Chris Cappola

"Coffee was ok. Meals were great. My mum and I had pasta which was not too oily and tasted great. Partner had scrambled eggs (il campagnolo) which..."

Milli Wan

"But what I was really keen on was the Spaccatelli Carbonara ($19). I’ve never had a proper carbonara before, and I have to admit that this was a..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Umberto Espresso was on out menu today as we felt like eating Italian food ☺.The venue is really rustic, simple and very 'Northern'..."

Must Be Hungry

"This place makes you feel you're back in Italy! Best carbonara EVER! Such a cute little place with great atmosphere and it's authentic Italian..."

Dee

"Everything about Umberto's is fantastic. The food, the atmosphere and the service. Assaggini and pasta are super delicious and the weekly specials..."

Mia Tua

"This is the closest to my mums and nonnas cooking! The best Italian food! I have been for breakfast and dinner and never let down! My partner and I..."

Jay

"Best carbonara I've ever had!! Not too heavy, and great portion size. The fish and potato balls were also super delicious. Great service, and a fab..."

Gluttonous Gabi

"Went with my husband during the week Place was nice, food was good, but small portions had to order a bit of food to full us up but otherwise was..."

Lucyyy019

"We got the aglio e olio, and the carbonara. First bite was amazing, but the pasta was quite oily, by the time we got to the bottom there was a big..."

Chardos

"Ordered via Deliveroo Calamari (main) and pannacotta and both were very disappointing. For a main course, it was an extremely small serve of..."

Greta Kenny

"Stumbled upon this beauty when I googled "good pasta in the northern suburbs" and it is great! The only downside I would say is you can't make..."

Rajveer Sandeep

"So a girlfriend and I were looking for a decent pasta in my local area. I'd heard great things about Umberto's & it did not disappoint.Both..."

Tash Misale

"Hands down my favourite place to eat out in Thornbury. Relaxed atmosphere, wonderful italian food, all made in house (including salumi). My very..."

Miranda Louise

"Love Umberto. Authentic Italian food. Serving sizes focus on quality over quantity (not a back handed criticism, I prefer this) so plan for an..."

Jesse Elisabeth Dean

"Order the carbonara. You absolutely won't regret it. It'll be amongst the best you've ever had. (The cardio can wait)P.S. Your wallet will also..."

Letthemeatcake

"Awesome coffee, great breakfast and very friendly staff .. keeps me going back time and time again ! Not to mention a very authentic, Italian feel..."

Alfred Drummond

"Night out for drinks with my gal pal espresso martini and negroni, custard donut and orange torte. Exciting buzz in the bar, service was ok but the..."

Sweet Chilli

"Nice coffee. Very smooth. Interesting designed. Cool staff doesn't talk much but friendly. Maybe a little bit shy? Will come back for sure...."

Elyar Azat

"Pick this place up and send it to Italy. 11/10 best Italian restaurant in Melbourne. Pasta is 100% traditional and is amazing. Feels like your in..."

Brianna M

"Went here for a morning beverage and it was an absolute delight! It was so authentically italian that I received a smirk for ordering a soy hot..."

Sarah

"Great food. We ordered the spaghetti marinara. Delicious. Was highly impressed with staff. They were helpful in matching food with drinks. Highly..."

La Plum

"A friend suggested we have lunch at a small "cafe/milkbar which was a family-run place serving simple Italian food", not far from him in..."

Mark From Melbourne

"Friendly staff, warm atmosphere, great selection of Italian beers and good coffee. The pasta is absolutely amazing and you must try the spaghetti..."

William Rizk

"Delicious, filling and heart warming food. Perfect place for a cold winter night. The broccoli and the potato sides are a must. Have yet to leave..."

James Callaghan

"Extremely friendly staff who was always attentive and full of smiles. The two dishes we got was served fairly quickly and it is definitely a place im..."

Mayellow

"Very busy cafe , good selection on the menu and the coffee is very smooth. Try the spaghetti marinara .Make sure you leave room for a jam donut for..."

Nick The Greek

"If you ever want traditional Italian food, then Umberto's is the place to go. Rather than focusing on complicated dishes, they stick to traditional..."

Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni

"Decided it was time to try this place after being told about it from my friend....and I was not at all disappointed. The calamari were lightly..."

Romont66

"Really good night, we dine here regularly and tonight was an outstanding , started off with the special on offer, minestrone,full of flavour, really..."

Tomina

"Because I wanted pasta, and we were starting to fill up, we shared a bowl of the ragu di vitello con spaccattelli – home made veal sauce. And it..."

Jess Carey

"I came here for breakfast. Ordered Casa and Salmone were both very delicious. Coffee has beautiful aroma with cream texture. Really great to come and..."

Leena

"Go to place for your Italian food fix. Serious home cooked goodness with great service. I'll definitely be coming back here. The Olives are a trip..."

Charlie Galea

"Prob best coffee in the area... They do a few things, and they do it well. I found that the service is not simply friendly, it is personable...."

Jimmy V-Rod.

"If you want authentic Italian cuisine, your first stop should be Umberto Espresso Bar. The food is generously portioned and delicious! The vibe of..."

Chris

"I have been to Umberto Espresso Bar many times & have never been disappointed. Food, coffee and overall experience is excellent. Love going there for..."

Paul M

"Beth and I visited Umberto Espresso Bar today with Annie. We sat in the cosy back courtyard under a little olive tree. I believe that the back..."

Andrew Dodds

"That classic, simple Italian Espresso feelingOld, classic, traditional looking cafe minus the accent. Simple but vibrant atmosphere inside,..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Instant love for this place; the coffee perfection, the concise but yummy sounding menu, the generous glasses of wine, and the delicious pasta. ..."

Betsy

"Dinner with friends. Two of us had the specials and two had pasta. All very happy with our food - my veal delicious. Also enjoyed the desserts - tira..."

Paddy Montana

"Perfect taste. Beautiful scramble egg and nice coffee. Great service and friendry Italian staff. Indeed this cafe is very..."

Leena

"It is hard to overstate the qualities of Umberto Espresso Bar, which is decidedly one of High Street's gastronomic strongholds.This place has a..."

Andrea Mattia Marcelli

"Solid performer. Warm and comfortable on a chilly winter day. Coffee was quality. Service was friendly, attentive and quick. Meals weren't amazing..."

ThePrestonProwler

"This is our absolute favourite restaurant...maybe in all of Melbourne. The food is simple, good quality Italian, in a venue that feels relaxed as its..."

Rebecca McLennan

"Always enjoy visiting. One of my favourite places on the High St to grab a coffee. And great coffee it is too, but it's the staff, esp...."

666monkeyboy

"Umberto is quintessentially Italian and is serving some of the best coffee in Melbourne. The menu focus here is on traditional dishes that utilise..."

Maxi

"The coffee, food and ambience are all fantastic at Umberto's with the service being a highlight - the staff are always friendly and helpful...."

R0bsta

"Wanted to try the pasta but it was too early so had to try their breakfast. It is simple breakfast but hearty and flavoursome. Very friendly and..."

JiTe

Grk Greek Kitchen & Bar

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"Have been to this restaurant twice and both times left feeling full and happy. The food was amazing and the staff were equally amazing. The staff..."

Mina Palmieri Paterra

"My husband found this place and we decided to give it a try. This place is phenomenal and so busy for a weeknight! The waitress there was so helpful..."

Priya SN

"After 3 months of no restaurants, we came here for birthday . The staff were super friendly. We ordered tzaziki and bread for entree which was good..."

Amid

"The best greek food in Melbourne by far.This place knows what they are doing. Highly recommend for large groups as their banquet/set menu is..."

Liz Tigana

"We had quite a feast at GKR. We eat a lot of greek food and this is one of the better restaurants. Service was attentive and warm and the food..."

Lifecycle

"Amazing service, beautiful Greek food. Always busy, great atmosphere. Complimentary desserts, house baked bread and shots of grappa make for a good..."

Jessica Maree

"My fav Greek restaurant Always busy so book if you plan on going Good for groups Loud inside as so busy The lamb is my fav dish..."

Bites Of Melbourne

"THE BEST GREEK FOOD IN MELBOURNE!This is seriously my parents favourite place to go and I don’t blame them. I’ll get to the food shortly but..."

Potatolover

"I had dinner here with a couple of mates. The service was good, and the food tasty. I enjoyed the beers and the service. We ordered some..."

Timinmelbourne

"Was looking to grab a quick bite on a Sunday night and happened upon this place. It was extremely busy and buzzy with lots of Greek families eating..."

Jjaass

"Best authentic Greek food by far!All the staff are accommodating and eager to please. Would recommend to anyone for a fresh authentic Greek..."

Markella

"Such a lovely environment, staff amazing, food to die for. Love the calamari :) catered to all styles of eating including vegetarian, low carb etc..."

TVTeena

"Wonderful tasty food cooked to perfection, attentive friendly service, love the inviting atmosphere, you need to make time and visit GRK for..."

Anthony Lack

"We walk past this place so often and it is always jam packed. Took the rents there tonight and can now see why. Food is first class along with..."

Joshbramham86

"Very nice food with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. Friendly and attentive wait staff. They also bought us free dessert after our meal and a..."

Jess Gill

"Great Authentic cuisine. We chose to go with the banquet and everything we had was extremely tasty, fresh and clean. The service is very warm wich..."

Yun Peng

"Went on a Friday night for a birthday. I had panzari which is beetroot. They were nice but a lot of garlic. The salads and potatoes were also nice...."

IloveMelbourne

"Best ever Greek food. Definitely make it a regular place to eat at. The gyros and octopus were spectacular and the staff were exceptional. Thank you..."

Costa Pappas

"Been a number of times and always busy. Obviously due to great quality if good. Highly recommend the Kleftigo - slow cooked lamb. Reasonably priced...."

Maria Papa

"One of our local favourites. Food and staff never disappoint. Very authentic Greek cuisine. It’s always packed, book ahead if you don’t want to..."

Ememdossantos

"Prompt friendly staff. Great taste. Nothing to complain about. All positive. Will recommend anyone and everyone who is up for Greek Food and because..."

Kirby McLeay

"The first time we went there the waiter recommended too much food (it wasn't cheap!) so my partner refuses to take me there again:( To be..."

Lian Ai

"This place has an atmosphere like no other. From the moment we walked in we were greeted by a smiling face and given a choice of a few tables. The..."

Food Fairy

"All mains, sides and desserts were amazing. Staff were also very accommodating despite being fully booked when we walked in so be sure to book!..."

Jo Muscat

"Wow! This place is fantastic. Delicious, fresh, traditional cuisine. Reasonably priced and service second to none. Free dessert and tea and..."

Djdannij

"Venue was packed out last night! And with good reason, their food is great! It was a little too tight to be honest but we managed. Im very happy with..."

Angey

"We ordered the banquet for 4 people and felt that it was great value. So much food! The slow cooked lamb would have to be my fave, it melted in the..."

Daniel Hill

"The food was extremely delicious!! The owner came over to the table and was super friendly. They were very accommodating. I cannot wait to go back!..."

SaMi Louise Camilleri

"I absolutely love this Greek reataurant. Im an Aussie that adores Greek Cuisine.They certainly get it right.I live in St.Kilda and travel..."

Natalie Jay

"Dinner this evening. Fast, friendly, efficient. Tasty. Nothing overly garnished (think lemon red onion parsley/corri etc) went with a table of 12 or..."

Talon Weaving

"Jimmy and Nick, I want to thank you from the depths of my heart for the ideal working conditions you offered me. You both are wonderful people, who..."

Maria M.

"Amazing potato chips! Must order the slow cooked lamb. It falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. The staff were warm and friendly. Nice,..."

The Hangry Chick

"Delicious food. Great food. Will be definitely returning. It is a must try. ..."

Lydia Claire

"One of the best meals I've had in Melbourne full stop. I did not think one dish was of lesser quality, all top notch. Very friendly and professional..."

Michael Piels

"Not a fan! The food lacked flavour and portion sizes were quite small. The pork skewers were nice as was the chilli feta dip and the hand cut..."

Kady

"Loved the food, was delicious. Had the zucchini fries which tasted amazing, saganaki was good as always, only thing is chicken souvlaki was more like..."

Alycec

"Delicious food, great staff! A modern take on the more traditional greek taverns. parking in north vote can be difficult though. the chili feta dip..."

Miss N

"Had the banquet here with the family last night. Delish falling apart lamb and really tasty chicken wings. Calamari and octopus were good, though a..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Amazing!! We had a function at GKR today and everyone was amazed by the food and service. The food is delicious, the seafood was so fresh! We got to..."

Petra

"This place is amazing for real Greek food!! All dishes we had with amazing and so fresh! The owners of the restaurant are amazing - it was my mums..."

Krystal

"Loved it - although we felt guilty eating here as the Greek restaurant Mesa is literally across the road from where we live... :)It's big,..."

Keith Lawrence

"Best Greek & Cypriot food in town 😁😁Ps: Put Lamb & Pork souvla on your menu... Greek people love it..."

Chris Andronikou

"Excellent Greek restaurant, highly recommended. Tried the vegetarian souvlaki, grilled calamari and Cypriot salad as mains, preceded by incredibly..."

TheEnforcer

"What a great addition to this strip. We are here on Wednesday night, glad we booked as it filled quickly. The food is great, honest flavours,..."

GoNorth

"Great traditional Greek food and extremely great service. Place was full but everything was great.. Staff made it worth coming back all the time..."

Steven Liberatos

"Great addition to the local area , be sure to book as it was standing room only the night we went. Great mix of Greek and Cypriot meals and if you..."

Nick The Greek

"Great place! The special roasted peppers were very enjoyable, flavourful. Service was great, friendly atmosphere, priced appropriately. I do prefer..."

Skellie

"Fantastic food and well priced compared to most Greek restaurants in the nearby suburbs. Very nice waitress who was so attentive. Lamb cutlets just..."

Emma Williams

"Great food. We dined on a Friday night and the restaurant was very busy. Our waitress was lovely and attentive. The food arrived promptly. We were..."

Laura

"Went here on a Sunday night. A couple of big birthday groups made the experience a loud and jovial one! Normally this might be an annoyance in a..."

Rick Bob

"Noisy but cheerful venue with terrific food. The grilled octopus was delicious and the slow cooked lamb and potatoes was perfect and far too much to..."

David Grove

"Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Variety of Greek food on the menu. Disappointed with how long it took for food to come out and then to have..."

Hazzag G

"We enjoyed Greek Kitchen and Bar. The food was delicious and staff were very friendly. The atmosphere was nice. However 3 hours into the banquet and..."

Ann Marie

"Really good fresh Greek food. Had the Kalamari, Horta, Greek Salad, the pork and lamb rissoles and chicken souvla. Lots of fresh herbs and lemon with..."

Sophie Dawson

"Went there with 5 other people 6th January, to celebrate daughters birthday, had lots and lots to eat (2x saganaki, 2x char grilled octopus, 3x..."

Chris Spanos

"Excellent atmosphere, great variety of authentic Greek food, service was good. Overall we had a great night and can't wait to go back..."

Anna

"Been to a few Greek Restaurants over the years and must say this is at the top for flavour. The service was great, the food came out fast and staff..."

Harris

"Great food and great atmosphere. Staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. Best chicken souvlaki I've had. The chicken was cooked to..."

Jessica Kolevich

"Arrived at this gorgeous Greek Resturant that had been recommended by my Nouna. The food was amazing, fresh and came very fast and lots of it and..."

Kathy Bryan

"NO ONE DOES LAMB LIKE A GREEK, Seven chicks out for a great meal, shown to our table our waiter was knowledgeable and very friendly, menu has a..."

Kat 7

"Was there friday night with some girlfriends had the banquet great food; so fresh and so so much, service was the best I've had in a long time and..."

Debra Braidwood-Bezzina

"very traditional home cooked food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. my favorite has to be the chargrilled seafood, homemade dips and of course..."

Stevie

"Very fresh, beautiful and authentic Greek food. The old projected Greek films, traditional music and decor create a fantastic atmosphere. A definite..."

Chris

"Awesome local find with such delicious authentic Greek food! The calamari, lamb, dips, scallops, chamomile tea were all to die for. Great staff and..."

Elise Ho

"Fresh, good quality produce, light non greasy traditional Greek food. Warm atmosphere with knowledgeable friendly staff. Definitely a..."

Zerrin Uygun

"Great food and atmosphere. Portion sizes were decent and the menu was reasonably priced. Friendly and helpful staff too. Will definitely be..."

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