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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
Il Pizzaiolo
91/100 (808 ratings)
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"Now when I think of pizza, I think of here.Absolutely amazing and best pizza in Melbourne (and best I can remember anywhere even..."
Val86
"Frank's pizza restaurant is a local icon. Not only are the pizzas absolutely delicious but the menu also enables people with allergies (like me) to..."
Sophie Adams
"Googled local wood fired pizza and found this Gem. We had not made a booking but quickly were seated no problem. Warm friendly staff who know their..."
Facebook User
"Great restaurant to eat at. Been here many times, the service and quality of food has been excellent every time. The wood fire oven is spectacular..."
Food And Fun For Two
"Really nice pizza and friendly staff. This place makes my top 3 list for places to have pizza in Melbourne. The bases are so light but also have a..."
Jelly
"3.5. Ordered the salsiccia pizza for takeaway. The pork sausage was great and I really liked the small potato cubes. Crust was good. Friendly staff...."
Nalia
"Pizzas were beautiful, fresh and loved the thin crispy base. The atmosphere was cool and liked that we could actually see the chefs making our food...."
Hungry Caterpillar 🥑
"This place is always busy! Make sure you book in advance. The atmosphere of the restaurant is really nice. Staff are super attentive and friendly...."
Josephine
"Really lovely atmosphere, service and food. Gluten free bases are super delicious. Antipasto selection is just enough- Arancini I would..."
VeeC
"Have had this on my list to do for a long time. Finally went.... And was not dissapointed. The service from the moment we stepped foot in the door..."
Kiwi Living In The Big Smoke
"This place is always busy when we drive past and had a good rating on zomato so we have been keen to try it for awhile. Service was very good and..."
Nanas
"They had instant pizzas back in the good old days and they have them here at Il Pizzaiolo. Cooked just like they should be with the temperature high..."
Espy Eats
"Possibly the best pizza in Melbourne. There's very good reason this place fills up every night. Great staff and space, very efficient team that make..."
Johannes
"Casual relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and warm staff. Good selection on veg options on the menu. The cafe itself is pretty cool looking. Finding..."
Shil Grao
"This place is unbelievable! The food is absolutely amazing, best pizza I have had in a long time! The service was wonderful & the owner is great..."
Lauren Bannister
"Fantastic gluten free pizza!!! I've had a lot of Gf pizzas and this was up there with the best, if not thee best! They make any flavour with a Gf..."
Frittata
"One word ! Amazing. The pizza was so tasty and perfect. The service was friendly and efficient, it was a great night out Saturday. Would highly..."
Coffeeplz
"This pizza place was the best I've been to in a long time. The staff were friendly and the pizza was so good I was lost for words. Most definitely do..."
Mia
"Authentic Italian pizza. Simple and full of flavour. One of the best pizzerie in Melbourne! And lovely limoncello to finish off a beautiful..."
Mia Tua
"Best pizza in the north, hands down. Salads can be a bit hit and miss in terms of freshness, but I guess pizza is their thing. It's also pricy. But..."
Bobby
"Went here last night and thought I had booked a table for 7pm through Zomato- despite a confirmation SMS from Zomato there was no booking(!) Not sure..."
Beth Hardwick
"Quality 'real' Italian style pizzas dine in or take away. Simple tasty toppings and excellent, friendly service.The range of wines and beers to..."
J-dub
"The pizzas here are amazing. You have to dine in to really enjoy though as we had take away once and due to the base being thin it went cold quickly...."
Danielle
"Great find! Better to eat in, the experience is way better!! Great staff, very attentive. The pizzas are very light and the focus is obviously on..."
Jimmy V-Rod.
"Great find .....just streets away , great staff , great menu. These guys do a great job start to finish ! The menu is faultless and the staff / owner..."
Nick The Greek
"14 of us went to this place and it was fantastic! Everyone was super happy about the quality of food and and it was up there with the best pizza I've..."
FoodFitter
"Nice looking joint, dined Sunday nite around 6.30It was pumping. Service was friendly and attentive. Drinks and food came out quick. Pizza was..."
BIGSPAG
"Well what else can I say about this place other than this is THE BEST PIZZA IN MELBOURNE!!Pizza dough and sauce were delicious, they've really..."
Marianne Hanna
"Pizza is authentic Italian with great flavors. Staff are really friendly. Do not order take away though as pizza will become soggy before you get..."
Ldimm
"Good pizza, thin based and authentic Italian pizza. Would not suggest doing take away, pizza can go a bit soggy in that time. Otherwise good..."
Roxanne Hastie
"First our dessert....Italian doughnuts sprinkled with sparkles of fine sugar and a side of white melted chocolate and yes I had to share them but not..."
Romont66
"Great pizza (classico prosciutto is just so damn good), fast service and even faster take away orders. A must visit if you're a local. Highly..."
Boonie
"Okay, no beating around the bush, this is absolutely brilliant Italian food. Atmosphere is great, food is outstanding and the service is attentive...."
Daniel
"Hands down best Pizza I've had. I have lived in the northern suburbs as well as inner city locations and have pizza at find of places over the years..."
Mariah Petsas
"Easily the best traditional Italian pizza in Melbourne! Can't even give you a fav, there are too many to choose from. Excellent and attentive service..."
Lella Dee
"Great local pizza place!Fantastic service! Great menu!Pizza was good not the best I have had in Melbourne but good nonetheless!..."
Local 3078
"Went to this pizza place tonight on a friends recommendation. Glad I did, really attentive service, and really busy. The pizza's were great, light..."
Timinmelbourne
"The dough, oh mio dio. The base of these pizzas is amazing. We ordered about 7 pizzas, 2 salads, mixed olives. All of it was pretty good. They only..."
Darren Borg
"Been here few days ago with my family! Pizza were outstanding! I am italian and this pizze are exactly like in Italy. Good selection of wine and..."
Traveller123890
"Great pizza, lovely venue. My only minor complaint was that it was a little on the noisy side. Otherwise, brilliant service and delicious..."
Have Hunger, Will Travel
"We have been at Il Pizzaiolo several times; it is our favourite "pizza place"...The real Italian style pizza, at good price and very friendly staff...."
Stefania Invernici
"Absolutely the best pizza I have ever had. I have been here numerous times and will not stop. Frank, the owner has an awesome personality and always..."
Rob Psaila
"Had a delicious, proper Thin style pizza with quality toppings followed by bomboloni tonight after discovering this neighbourhood gem. Friendly and ..."
Accomplice Anna
"Like a beacon of light, in the middle of nowhere on Darebin Road, Il Pizzaiolo appeared - totally jam-packed and clearly attracting the locals like..."
Two Bears And A Fork
"Complimenti... Cosa c'è da dire, praticamente fantastico... Una piccola italia, vera, a Thornbury... L'ambiente è unico... Il mangiare senza..."
Agostino
"I was told about il Pizzaiola by a mate and being local, I knew I had to try it asap. Happy to say it lived up to the expectations! Absolutely loved..."
SB91
"Amazing Pizza and great service with very friendly staff will be definitely back here in no time. Left very pleased and full...."
James John Cassar
"Some of the best pizza in Melbourne (gives D.O.C. and 400 Gradi a run for their money) but is distinctly suburban, reminding me of my local pizza..."
Caffiend
"great service, i love the quirky idea of a wine on tap! sangiovese is delicious.antipasto is just like my nonna makes, particularly the yummy..."
Audrey Ess
"Didn't feel like travelling to far last Friday night after work . friends had recommended this place and we weren't disappointed Great atmosphere and..."
Ella Jacobs
"Booked a table for 8. When for a pizza tonight. Food, service, atmosphere was great. Keep up the great work guys. Nutella pizza was to die..."
Mr Hungry
"Great place... great pizza. Fantastic location without being crowded along high st thornbury. Frank is great always accomodating and generous. If you..."
E_192
"Authentic. Saturday night, busy but not chaotic. Fit my wife and I in for a cosy little dinner. The capricciosa was delicious, I could just eat the..."
Cellaraso
"Lunch was to die for. Frank was thr perfect host, I learnt about Naples, the culture of the dough, a levitating base - it was great fun. Will be..."
Jacqueline Galvin
"Just like the old country. I've been here twice after coming back from living in Italy, and I can surely say this is the closest you get to true..."
Jacinta
"Amazing!. This place has the best pizza I have ever eaten!! Absolutely delicious! I can't wait to go back to try all the other pizzas on the menu. We..."
Sherry
"This place goes up there on my 'MUST GO AGAIN' list. I have been to a lot of restaurants, let alone Italian ones, but I must be bold enough to say..."
Igor Markovski
"Wednesday night around three weeks after Il Pizzaiola opens, we already have to book a table. This place is small but so inviting and comfortable. I..."
Rosblogger
"Tried many a good pizza around melbourne , probably one of the best going around at the..."
LuciaEats
"Best Neopolitan style pizza in Melbourne. Experience eating many a pizza in Naples (and at other Naples style pizza restaurants around the world)..."
West Preston Diner
"Amazing!. Great set up, love the option of sitting at the bar and ordering a pizza and beer. The pizza is truly authentic Napoli pizza, best pizza we..."
Gatti
"A Little Gem. I was craving a good pizza and that is what i found at Il Pizzaiolo. At times, certain bites transported me back to italy, the flavours..."
Joey
"Simply the best.... Amazing pizza...best in the area by..."
Cherrybomb
"Amore!. Delicious pizza. All of them. Thin, crispy and the right amount of topping. Love the caprese salad. Wine is super cheap. Love the ambience,..."
Dos Delish
"The Best Pizza I've eaten ever. My friend had the fresh strawberry and nutella calzone which was huge and came with ice cream. We did our best to..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Booked a table of 10 for my mums birthday and it was perfect. Great value and great tasting pizzas, ambience is what I like in a authentic place like..."
Robert Gigliotti
"Not bad. One of those super authentic places with basically nothing but a bit of ham and mushrooms as toppongs.. Tasted nice but wouldn't go out of..."
Adso
"Best place ever! Wonderful vibe. family friendly yet would still be a perfect place for a date. The GF pizza bases have to be the best iv ever had..."
Annabelle Kent
"The pizza here is amazing, the best we've ever had. So simple and so good. All the staff were friendly and greeted thanked my boyfriend by name which..."
Charlie
"Great staff and service, very attentive. The pizza was so delicious with the perfect topping combinations that didn't make us feel heavy afterwards...."
Heather
"One of Melbourne's best. Certainly the best pizza in Northcote. Can't go wrong with well executed Buffalo mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes. This..."
Afbayer
"Australia's best pizza....but it'll cost you. Without a doubt the best pizza in Melbourne, if not Australia. However, the prices, like many..."
Luv2eat
"Fit us in last minute on a Sunday which was very obliging. Wait staff were lovely. Pizza not the best I've had but still good and will give it..."
Ivana Cupcake
"Frank and his great team just keep getting better. 10/10 for the best pizzas in Melbourne and brilliant..."
Brendan Harty
"Good local spot (dog friendly). Finally managed to get down for a late dinner on Friday. Without a reservation, you will find it hard to get a table..."
Lil' Kim And Big Ach
"Tried this for the first time last night and it was sensational! One of the best pizzas in Melbourne. Very traditional with a large thin crispy base..."
H
"Best pizza in the Northcote/Thornbury area. And probably further than that too. And covid hasn't changed that one little bit! You can get now..."
Kieren
"Delicious food. Friendly owner and staff. It was pretty busy but Service was still quick. Didn't get that excess salt feeling after eating pizza that..."
Sean Otto
"Best Italian woodfired pizza in Melbourne. price: Not cheap but the quality is the price Only open for dinners Wednesday to Sunday. Make a booking as..."
Manuela Scremin
"Yes, another pizza place. Is there room for another one, well, yes if it meets the expectations of a what a good pizza should consist of and this..."
BJ Turner
"Incredible pizza and lovely staff. A spelling mistake on the wall next to us was annoyingly all I could notice once I spotted it but it could all be..."
Sarah Louise wilson bayliss
"Delicious, unique rectangular pizza with great..."
David Toporzisek
"Delicious food, genuine and lovely staff, stand out service. 100% would recommend to friends and..."
Holly Foster
"Amazing Naples-style pizza. Fabulous owner and great staff. Our go to place in the local..."
Carla Alviano
Cibo
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"If I tell you all how eating here is like being served your nonnas yummiest dishes, that the meatballs are to die for and the staff just wonderful,..."
Doris Mallia
"Delicious food Good service Especially Garlic cheese pizza and garlic oil spaghetti is really really delicious..."
Yi Jun Wang
"Great..."
Vamsi Mohan
"Very generous portion sizes. Just like home made :..."
Emily Zilic
"Delicious veal dish, generous serving, friendly and prompt service and nice cosy venue. Coffee is great. I highly recommend lovers of fine dining try..."
George Harris
"Have loved this place for a long time now. Great value food, home style comfort food that has never disappointed. Highlights for me are the..."
Damo Blommers
"We were drawn to this beautiful restaurant because of all the reviews and we were not surprised. The food here is really so beautifully cooked, with..."
Roy
"Small restaurant with Italian cheap eats. Place is too small to dine in so takeaway is a better option. Food is always fast, fresh and tasty. Great..."
Imogen Giorgini
"Wow. How did this place be here for 6 years & we never noticed it? Beautiful simple food cooked without fuss and nice service. Great choices and the..."
North By NorthEat
"This place is a gem! I had one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had, with superbly cooked pasta and fresh roasted vegetables in a lovely sauce...."
Gia
"Excellent. Fresh and lively pasta dishes served in generous quantities. We found the service to be friendly and attentive throughout the evening...."
Hayden
"I love the prawn pizza here it is out of this world, this place is super cheap and offers you one of the best foods in the price range, I was given..."
Christy
"Great quality food. Been there twice and haven't been disappointed. The pizza's are delicious and rich. They don't use any artificial flavoring. The..."
Sudin
"Excellent take away pizza (pick up) for the price. Had to wait about 30 mins but were very nice pizzas.Could have had slightly less cheese but I..."
Marie Geary
"Loved this restaurant, great food, excellent service, good vibe. Started with the cheese pizza to share between 4, two of us ordered penne, one got..."
Nzsusier
"I really enjoy eating here every time. Friendly staff and a cosy little place to stop by on the way home. I always enjoy the pumpkin pizza......"
Chelbelt
"Ravioli. Very..."
Kylie Maxx
"A Friday night local. We often come here on a Friday night if we are too tired after work to cook. Our 3.5 yr old loves it because his favourite..."
Alwayshungry
"Excellent food - great value for money. Cibo serves excellent authentic Italian food. Delicious pizzas and salads and great value too. So many other..."
Mishka28
"There is a very relaxed and comforting feeling to this place, we could have sat for hours in here "eating" and sipping on our "Red".. The staff were..."
Leah
"YUMMY- Ate here Friday night and I have to say the pasta was delicious freshest seafood marinara I have had in awhile, We had a garlic cheese pizza..."
Tania
"Very friendly service, and good food. Intimate setting meant we were lucky to get a table walking in. Our waitress was new, so there was a mistake..."
Matt Herbert
"Fab food in a great location close to home. Great quality food! Worth the wait!! So..."
Dhineli Perera
"Such an incredible little place. Food is absolutely amazing, steak comes out perfectly cooked every time! Serves are substantial. Come here hungry...."
DangerZone
"Good Food Great Price. Have tried take away several times now, love the pizza and pasta, wait times are horrendous but have learnt to plan ahead. You..."
Lovesfood
"We dined there on a Sunday evening. We each had a pasta and shared a pizza. Yes, you can get better meals elsewhere, but at $10 a pasta dish you..."
Dave
"A slice of italy. Great food, great service, great prices. What more could you ask for. Such a great selection of food on the menu too. It's a cosy..."
JoshWa
"Great local. After a disappointing dinner at newly opened Fu Manchu and a negative Urbanspoon review to match, we began reflecting on how good our..."
Adam Douglas Nicholls
"Tried this little place out last night for the first time.. I was overly impressed by my pumpkin, caramelised onion etc pizza.. Totally to die for!!..."
Nerina
"The competition just got hotter.... ...for the best pizza in Preston. These guys have upped the ante so much more with their delicious pizzas. The..."
Francesca Pecoraro
"Amazing service and food. Went here for the first time on valentines day and it was the best pasta I have ever had! Insanely friendly, attentive..."
Hilfish_pony
"Friendly, efficient and yummy. Cibo squeezed us in on short notice for an early dinner with the kids. We had to order, eat and pay within an hour -..."
Freya
"Amazing food. Cheap prices! Almost don't want to advertise how good it is so I get to keep it to myself :) p.s. try the Chocolate..."
Luke
"Just ate at Cibo. Excellent service. Excellent food and prices are very fair. Finally we have a great local place to eat. I just had a pizza and can..."
George
"I'm so excited about this place! Freshly made pasta, pizza base was unbelievable, really very reasonable prices, and the staff are friendly. Yes..."
Melbourne Mel
"Great food. A bit slow but only their third day so I'm sure they will work things out. Cheap and family friendly meals, will definitely be going..."
Annette McShane
"Only opened 2 days ago so there are some teething issues with the speed of food service. It does take away also with pizza being the most popular..."
Anthony Caputi
Baldovino
85/100 (200 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Italian
Italian
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Italian
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Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"What a wonderful time we had enjoying Sunday lunch at Baldovino it started with the warm welcome we received through to the amazing deserts and..."
Rossco
"A family owned and run restaurant that serves great quality Italian food in a lovely setting. The staff are always friendly, welcoming and provide..."
Kaz
"I have been here once before so when friends invited us to join them for dinner we were happy to visit Baldovino's again.The restaurant is..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"This restaurant has been in Thornbury a good 10 years or so and was the first fine dining restaurant in the area. We were a large group and shared..."
The Pet Roo
"Fantastic upmarket family italian restaurant, very authentic with everything explained to you by the attentive staff who are mostly family too.  ..."
Lesley Rose
"I came here last night after scouring the nearby area for a place to eat!  It was very expensive with the house wine being $10 for a glass! ..."
Helen
"The chef is from Sicily and cooks every dish from scratch. Have eaten here 5 times and have only only great experiences. They know and love food and..."
Mrfigaroesq
"My husband and I have eaten at Baldovino's many times so we decided to have my mothers 70th Bday lunch in the upstairs function room. We were..."
Netta Regnani
"There are no words that can describe the food at Baldovino’s that would do justice. After spending many hours trying to decide where to..."
Amy
"Eat here all the time and it is always consistent with great food, authentic flavor and great service. Menu has sufficient variety and specials..."
JP Thorn
"What a winner. Went to google to get help for a restaurant for a birthday celebration. Very sceptical of reviews online as I always think that good..."
Roswen
"Very welcoming authentic Italian cuisine with a special's choice to spoil you. A family run business that is proud of its heritage and love of..."
Pino Monaco
"Italian Fine Dining at it's BEST!. I too am shocked at the negative review up top. It makes me question some people's..."
Mrskaterinaberry
"Bad manners. Great food that i would thoroughly recommend but no need to keep calling me darling or sweetheart.i don't want pretentious waiters but..."
Marymandanici
"My Absolute Favourite. Baldovino ticks all the boxes. Friendly service, warm cozy environment (and spotless), fantastic quality and beautifully..."
FussyEater
"My new favourite restaurant. Baldovino deserves a positive review, but at the same time, I want to keep this wonderful place to myself!I chose..."
A-bomb
"Delicious food & very friendly, down to earth staff. Thank you to the Baldovino Team for making such a great night..."
JulzieH
"Love it - take your time and enjoy. Every time we have been here we have loved it, especially sitting out in the courtyard. Staff so welcoming and..."
Reviewer23
"Absolutely Fantastic!!. We booked our son's Christening lunch function here and were blown away by the amazing food, service and atmosphere. Daniele..."
Coffeeaddict123
"Was part of the large group that attended last night and am quite shocked and upset to read the previous reviewers words. The food was delicious and..."
Cheryl D
"Delightful Sunday Lunch Venue. Finding it hard to get a decent restaurant for Sunday lunch in Thornbury? Our early Mothers' Day get together with 3..."
Ros
"Make sure you book. Always a sign of a good restaurant when you pretty much need to book for most nights. Exceptional staff teamwork that can only..."
Nev Dunn
"Wonderfully authentic italian food. Have been visiting this place for a few years. I have NEVER been disppointed the meals I have had here. Having..."
Getstuffed
"A true Italian..."
Leah
"Definitely One of the Best!. I have the pleasure of coming in this restaurant. With my workmates, one is celebrating her birthday. We are16 people...."
Carmelita Sumalinog
"Just sensational and quality+++. What can we say this place is absolutely wonderful, the heart and soul of traditional good quality produce and fresh..."
Lizgaz
"Superb.. Great suburban restaurant that deserves a mention. Great food, very authentic and great service. Will definitely go..."
Luna
"Lovely home cooked food and fantastic service. Will be..."
Daron Letch
"A non-descript exterior belies an understated but pleasant decor. This is complemented by swift, efficient & charming service first of all by the..."
Adfualit
"Fantastic authentic italian food with wonderful service. We went there for a friend's birthday and will absolutely be back many times..."
Sean
"Authentic Italian. I generally don't like eating out with Italian food as I find that good Italian food is hard to come across. This place represents..."
Chef Maestro
"A Secret Treasure. Baldovino is one of the best dining experiences I have had in Melbourne. There is a a la carte menu but I suggest always choosing..."
Stancat
"I've been to this restaurant about 5 times over the last year. It really hits the mark. The food is excellent. Tasty and well priced. Good, fresh..."
Two Sheds
"Amazing experience! The food was incredible and we all still can’t get over how amazing the gnocchi was!! The owner and amazing waitress Azzura..."
Raquel Morlin
"This is a great place to go if you want authentic, wood-fired pizza with some of the freshest dough you will ever meet. I like the way the restaurant..."
Jay Shah
"Amazing food and even better service! Loved our experience with the family there..."
jason johanesen
"Last night we visited Baldovino for dinner. The food was really, really good. The three of us had different meals and we all raved about the taste,..."
Graeme Morse
"The food was amazing , excellent service will definitely be going back again! Highly..."
Babatunde Fifis
"I send my boss there with clients all the time. The owner is professional and always a delight to work with. Every experience is on point. I have..."
Laura Kate Gregory
Son Of A Pizzaiolo
85/100 (2085 ratings)
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Italian
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Mid-range
"One of the best authentic Italian restaurant and wood fire pizza I have ever been. Excellent food and service. Certainly we will be..."
Sundar Adhikari
"With no doubt. Best PIZZA on town! Proper italian recipe, easy to digest and gluten free..."
Liana Amatriciana
"Coffee/pizza shop had an art-over while I was away in April. Excellent coffee. Just how I like it. And, I now have a super value pre paid coffee..."
Tanvi Oza
"We lucked it in when we stopped for a bite on the way home. Never been there before but will certainly go back.. Friendly staff and yummy food..."
Robyn French
"Just had lunch here again with the family and the staff and food continue to impress. Highly recommend it. They put up with my little one which is..."
Chas Cogan
"Being a past cocktail bartender and barista, I have to say this place makes one of if not the best long and short macchiato going around in..."
Ange Morale
"I love this place ! Service is so friendly and food never disappoints, went for cup day lunch was packed and atmosphere was great would recommend it..."
Isabel Mascitti
"All i can say is WOW!!! Been here 3 times & always delish!!! Good service, awesome food especially the seafood pizza..."
Barb Anne Arino
"Great food The goats cheese pizza was fantastic First class waitress Couldn't be..."
Diane Townshend
"Great food, probably the best pizza by far, all the little appetizers are delicious .. It's our local little gem..."
Fabby Montanari
"Allora, Being in lockdown under Kim Jong Dan in the socialist state of Victoria, I have been curbed from Zomato reviews somewhat. However last night..."
Alessandro Calabro
"The pizza here is A1 but I feel as the rest of the food is not up to the same standard. I will keep coming back for the pizza though...."
Taylah
"I’ve been here twice now and I’ve been relatively satisfied with both visits. Both the service and atmosphere are warm and welcoming. The menu is..."
L.H
"Loved my experience here. Place is quite small but has that rustic, no drama and just-enjoy-the-food-and-company kinda feel. The pasta was amazing...."
Lole Lole Lole
"PERFECT pizza! We love coming here and tonight the pizza was extra delicious. Perfect leopard spotting, fluffy dough, high quality toppings. Friendly..."
Jolene
"From inception of entering the restaurant, it wasnt hard to see why this restaurant is so packed on a Saturday night. With a booking to reserve our..."
Kevin & Emily
"Best pizza in the north hands down. Friendly fast service, and in the several years of ordering from Son of a Pizzaiolo, I’ve never once had a bad..."
Aaron Stinson
"Wonderful food and incredibly tasty! Thank you, I’ll be back for..."
Dom Brown
"Super nice staff, thanks for the little surprise for my bday..."
Grace Liu
"It is one of my favourite pizza places I have been to recently. The margherita pizza is delicious. The shop is in a great place and I would recommend..."
Foooodylicious
"Absolutely amazing!!!! I was so impressed by the food, atmosphere and service. Thank you so so so much for making my birthday dinner one to remember..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"⭐⭐⭐⭐So this venue has some great outdoor seating options as well as a nicely designed interior. 
The staff were really..."
Jake Unsworth
"myself and a group of girls came for a birthday dinner recently and we really enjoyed our experience. the warm atmosphere and lovely waitstaff made..."
🍴
"Truly delicious food. Could not of been happier with the service, atmosphere and the food! Can’t wait to go..."
Zosia Van Dartel
"Great service and stunning Italian good- not basic. Try the deep fried doughnut dessert..."
Charles Pitt III
"This place is just located on Plenty Road and is easy to find. Made booking in advance and we gotten a cosy spot overlooking the street. Staffs were..."
Open-Kitchen
"We had lamb ragu and pizza. Both were amazing. We had fantastic service and I would definitely go back! Generous serving size..."
Pippa Knight
"Delicious food and drinks, friendly staff. Highly recommend!..."
Sarah
"Love their pizzas and pastas! One of my favorite restaurants in Thornbury. My family visit every weekends. Service is quick and staffs are friendly...."
Lisa Yung
"ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!last minute dinner out for my partner and I for our Anniversary, most places have Monday as a closed day but not..."
Totto
"Delicious mouth watering pizzas. Probably the best I've ever had. The food was amazing and I'm glad the service was on par too. We got the seafood..."
Eatenbymae
"Although my pasta was not up to scratch we had a great night. Everything else was great. They were happy to move us because the first place we were..."
Uliana Ludekens
"Really enjoyed the bases as they were light, thin and delicious...."
JDP79
"Beautifully authentic!!!Visited Son of Pizzaiolo in Thornbury on Wednesday night for a catch up with my wonderful friend. Loved the fact..."
Ebony Rose
"Delicious Woodfire pizzas! The vegan cheese was nice and I loved that their bases are nice and thin so I can eat the whole thing without being..."
Edithmarina.rock
"Staff were really friendly. The pizza was really good, glad it wasn't just your ordinary flavours but something different. The gnocchi was good but..."
Shannen Tieu
"Love the food here and have got it from Uber eats and gone to the restaurant for a pick up. Was pregnant at the time and the staff were so lovely..."
Tammi
"I’ve been wanting to try SOP for a while now but have put it off due to distance but when I saw they were a Zomato Gold partner it was the perfect..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Such a great experience! Amazing ambiance, friendly staff and the best pizza. Will be back again for sure! The Semolina chips are a must..."
Sharni Anderson
"Amazing pizzas. Wonderful base and crust, while the toppings are fresh and tasty. In addition to those pictured, I’ve had the Prosciutto and..."
Moose
"Experienced this delicious food just last night and have to say everyone at the table had ultra positive comments. Service friendly , good mood..."
Nikki
"⭐️ 4.5 stars⭐️ This place kept popping up on the social feeds so we had to pop in and see what it was about! Social Media is either..."
ToFeedTwo
"Delicious vegan pizzas and olives! Also love that they have the chili oil and sparkling water.But I wish there were more vegan options,..."
Kim
"Delicious pizzas and pastas! Can't fault any of the pizzas we have tried and the ragu is amazing! Awesome service too! Booking Online is quick and..."
Jay
"Very Thornbury. Cool pizza and pasta. Pasta ragu a winner. Pizzas well put together. Gnocchi not so flash. Enjoyed the dinner, service, food and..."
Nick
"Amazing fresh pizza that is authentic. Gnocchi is really good but portion is on the smaller side. Lovely decor and warm feeling to the shop. Good..."
Raymond Poliski
"Amazing restaurant which has delicious, authentic wood fire pizza. The restaurant has a great atmosphere even when it gets busy. The pizzas are super..."
Rob Ert
"This is my local and favourite pizza restaurant. The pizzas are fabulous and I stray occasionally to other restaurants but then kick myself because..."
Mad For Food
"Been searching for a new pizza joint. Tonight we discovered the best pizzas we’ve had in a long time, highly recommend this place. Can’t wait to..."
Robert Basso
"Friendly and polite staff. Made a booking and got a table at arrival. Pizzas came out in a timely manner and tasted amazing!! The chilli oil was a..."
Ann T
"Great food and lovely staff. A nice relaxed place to have a delicious meal. Kid friendly - high chairs available. Booked online and had no trouble...."
Stripey Sarah
"Soooo delishhhhh! You have to have the pappardelle ragu, broccolini salad and the eggplant lasagna! The service is also excellent, very friendly and..."
Fatty_boomba
"cute restaurant, pretty happy with the experience! friendly staff and quick service!the pizza was amazing, can’t fault it! i had the..."
Foodadventureswithliv
"Recently popped in for a second visit and have to say it’s the best wood fired pizza I’ve had in a long time! Service and atmosphere excellent..."
Michael Stephenson
"Ambience/decor: What can I say it’s in High St, has that old rustic feel which I love. We had dinner, it was busy and general vibe of the place is..."
Mia
"Local place for me. First time there, had their pizzas and they were absolutely delicious, love wood fire pizzas. Also recommend you must try their..."
Mary-mia Ioculano
"Started off with eggplant parmigiana for entrè and that was already a winner for me. Pizza had to be up there with some of the best I’ve had...."
Ilyavalon
"Absolute favourite pizza in all of Melbourne - perfect crust, perfect flavours! We love ordering from Carwyn Cellars and enjoying with some craft..."
Rachael Conway
"Woah woah woah woah woah. Hold up a second... Let me preface this by saying, and I say this with no bravado or ego, but I've eaten a lot of pizza, in..."
Michael Cavanagh
"At the moment this place sits on top of my list of favourite Wood Fired Pizza. After I tired it for the first time I kept going back once a week to..."
Kyah English
"Literally just left and just had to share how much I loved this place. Not only was the service on point- our waitress was lovely and attentive but..."
Amanda Kara
"Food is excellent as is the service. The pasta and pizzas are of high quality. The downside is the menu is too heavily weighted to pizzas for some..."
George
"Was an amazing night! Had my anniversary here and they had the table all set up beautifully with flowers, a candle and wine. The service was..."
Ned Ogley
"They fit us in with a last minute booking for 6 people. They were extremely accomodating & polite. They even sent me a text when my table was ready...."
Odette Lo Castro
"A flat 4 for me. These were reputed to be the best pizzas in near distance. Pretty good tip actually. We all agreed that the pizzas were..."
Two Sheds
"It was a good pizza place to have dinner with Family and friends. Friendly staff and very helpful for first timers. Reasonable price for the food as..."
Bikool
"Looking for a date venue with good vibes, amazing traditional wood fired pizza and friendly staff? Look no further, this place was absolutely perfect..."
Jo Louise
"Very popular on Saturday night - but the lovely staff managed to fit our large family gathering in at short notice. The pizzas were tasty and well..."
Ned Outback
"Nicely located near me, good food get it fairly regularly like the atmosphere and enjoy stopping every now and then when I can after I finish..."
Robert Hartie
"We really enjoyed the pasta (was a special) one of the best we have eaten in a long time.Pizza was good Staff were helpful and..."
Bites Of Melbourne
"Son of a Pizzaiolo is quickly becoming one of our favourite local pizza places for take away dinners. The pizza here really is amazing, so much so..."
Alec & Mara
"Fantastic venue to host your next party or function! Our sons 1st Birthday was absolutely wonderful!We were thrilled with the entire..."
J Busuttil
"Wow wow and wow. Amazing food with amazing service. Our waiter Troy was on fire. Quick service to us and everyone in our section, and great..."
Toby Chen
"Amazing Italian Food- love the pasta, pizza and the entree & antipasti! Cool vibes especially in summer, highly recommended for Northcote..."
Angelique Markos
"Cute little pizza place on High Street close to bars to wonder to after dinner. Pizzas are fresh and tasty. Service is attentive and nice atmosphere...."
Ruth Cathcart
"Came here and tried the chimmichuri 2.0.Was a lovely pizza I really enjoyed the combination of flavours, something a little different. $20 is..."
George David Michaelides
"Lovely little cozy place, great atmosphere , delicious food.. perfect for a get together with friends or family for dinner, pizza's are..."
Lidija Jankovski
"Amazing place. The place to be. Best pizza 🍕 in town. Went with group of 10 people. Nice coffee and beautiful clean space. If you are Outdoors..."
Vaibhavbag
"Great place with excellent service and friendly staff. These guys serve standard pasta dishes with perfectly cooked pasta and great ingredients. The..."
Dimzib
"Let me just begin that coming here was a random drive by and I had no expectations whatsoever. The dinning experience they delivered here in..."
Dickmont Jones
"I went there with a friend of mine about two months ago but I really like my experienced. We weren't super hungry so we just shared a salad and had a..."
Melbourne Food Lover
"I’ve been to SOP a lot of times, and it never fails to make me happy. Delicious pizza with yummy toppings - base is nice and fluffy. Pasta is..."
Oj_always_eating
"Quick, casual and really tasty. People often overlook a simple, yet great quality pizza. You don’t know what you’re missing out on until you try..."
Daniel
"Had the prosciutto pizza and tiramisu for dinner. The pizza was a little soggy in the middle but I thought the pizza was really tasty. Really like..."
Lifecycle
"Lately pizza has been quite delicious at SOP! The 'bosco' pizza is one of my favourite! Only had pizzas which I was really happy with, I look forward..."
Mia Tua
"We dined as guests of Son of a Pizzaiolo tonight and experienced the most mind blowing zeppole of my life to date. Located on bustling high street..."
Good Food Good Mood
"delicious menu and reasonable price. Perfect for both lunch and dinner as the pizza is heavenly aswell. Would highly recommend the Nutella french..."
Emily Anderson
"We dined in recently and SOP., the restaurant is fitted out nicely with cosy indoor and outdoor seating, I particularly loved the graffiti wall on..."
Simmyeats. melb
"TOP CHOICE: Went in with my daughter to have dinner. This pizza place was GREAT! Nice, relaxing atmosphere. The service was super friendly and..."
The Kross Handed Golfer
"One of the most gorgeously welcoming restaurants ever! Giselle and Vivian were delightful, food and drink divine, and the bill much smaller than we..."
Megan Ady
"Great restaurant and delicious food. Ambience was amazing and the stuff were very nice. Prices also were reasonable. Definitely coming back. Very..."
Abdullah Alawad
"Probably the best pizzas I've ever had. Extremely top quality and worth every cent. The quality also appears to have improved recently which I found..."
Jordan Knights
"We had an absolutely delicious dinner here last night. Really great pizzas and a good selection of wines to compliment the meal. The pizza bases are..."
georgina brooks
"We had a delicious meal here last night - shared delicious entree, pizza, salad and dessert. The staff were lovely and very accommodating of our..."
Andrea Kelly
Joanie's Baretto
82/100 (513 ratings)
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Dinner
Mid-range
"Fabulous in every way. We hold a regular meeting in the function room. The staff are amazing and the venue perfect. I would strongly recommend for..."
Marisa Jane Lawlor
"We had our work Christmas party upstairs, and the staff where fantastic! So kind and down to earth, worked hard so that none of us where waiting and..."
Kit Paynter
"It was my first time at Joanie's and it won't be my last. Loved everything about the place. Definitely an ongoing regular for me!!..."
Amanda Westwood
"The space, the staff, the food & the drinks....love that we have access to such a cool bar in the north! Can't wait to come..."
Anthony Galgano
"An excellent place to relax and go for drinks. The Red Mule is the best drink to have..."
Vito Doria
"My partner and I have been going to Joanie's since it first opened, its our local and our absolute favourite! The staff are all so friendly and..."
Georgie Besliev
"Awesome place , great food and music in particular..."
John Ghilardi
"Loved it! The food, the wine, the stuff.. Such a great venue. Can't wait to come back...."
Karen Reyes
"Great Bar and service allways helpfull A nice range of wines . But guys now that it is getting colder can we warm the place up a..."
Clive Enos
"Love this place you can get something to eat have a drink listen to vinyls just a great..."
Trace Anne
"It is a welcoming bar with a chic city vibe and great decor- hence the photo of the pinocchio taps in the bathroom. The guy was fine w us looking at..."
Kate Cooke
"Great place for a drink with an excellent vibe. First Sundays of the month are fabulous...Food is..."
Rosanna Rostolis Panozzo
"Charming ambiance, lovely staff, great cocktails and..."
Kurt Wagar
"Great food, great music and goes without saying great staff. Oh and enjoyable..."
Michele Tsomos
"Great food, cosy, comfortable place and love the Italian..."
Agatha Jukic
"Great atmosphere, the food is delicious and loved the varied range of drinks to select..."
Paula M Shaw
"Love the atmosphere. Food was cheap and delicious...."
Foraging Fiona
"Really enjoyed. Relaxed, yet classy (staff likewise). Great ambience, lighting, music, candles. Lamb was some of the most delicious I've had. Hearty..."
Nick Doyle
"One of the best bars in Thornbury. I’ve been coming here off and on for a few years and each time I return it’s like coming home to friends...."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Very cute setting with friendly staff who know how to mix a drink! Loved the aperol spritz and beer/wine selection available! Next time looking..."
Hannah & Meilisa
"Cosy neighbourhood local! We were sitting outside under cover but with typical crazy Melbourne weather the rain blew sideways into us!! The lovely..."
Angie
"Excellent venue! Great vive, excellent music and amazing staff!Knowledgable bartenders and manager seem to make everyone feel welcome.This..."
Sterling Archer
"Absolutely loved the feel of this place. Popped in for a drink on the way home and the staff welcomed us in with a cracking smile. The food that I..."
JDP79
"Love love love Joanie's! What a great place for a meal or a glass of wine. Pastas are authentic and delicious. The veal ragu is really special. The..."
Bobby
"The best bar I have been to in ages! Great drinks/ cocktail list with beautiful nibblies and all reasonably priced. The place is bustling and even..."
Dee
"Atmosphere is fantastic, I could spend the whole day at Joanies's! Great cocktail list and good variety of Italian wines and grappa! Food is..."
Mia Tua
"Great place to spend an evening with friends. They have nice cosy booths & a great cocktail list! The girl that's always on, on a Sunday night is..."
Herjanesty
"Fab wine, nibbles and vibes. Such a gorgeous place to have a drink on a sunny afternoon. The fiano and sangiovese are great drops - they certainly..."
Zoe D
"Good place to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends. Drinks in the back court yard and a good ranbe on the menu. We came for a special event BBQ and..."
Nick The Greek
"I believe that Joanie's is affiliated in some way with the Umberto Cafe a few doors down. The two venues serve amazing Italian Food, only Joanie's..."
Andrew Dodds
"Have been to Joanie’s a few times as it’s walking distance to my house and it’s a pretty consistent place in Thornbury. The staff..."
Beau James
"Joanie's started as a spin-off of Umberto's, but quickly developed its own character and independence.1. Outlook: the interiors are finely..."
Andrea Mattia Marcelli
"Great bar lovely nibbles and great to be able to enjoy a simple bowl of pasta from down the road. A really terrific late evening hide out in the..."
Enjoy It
"Great bar which serves a good selection of wines by the glass and makes a great Spritz. Their salumi platter is delicious. Nice place to have a quiet..."
Maxi
"Piadina. Veg options..."
Lella Dee
"Best place. Finally a bar that is super comfortable! there are many parts to this comfort...outdoor seating / bar/ front tables/ booths very..."
Foodandfood2014
"I love Joanies! Such a good place to come for drinks and nibbles. If going for a main the lamb chops are always tasty - well seasoned and cooked..."
Melissa Tan
"Really friendly staff, good drinks and delicious food. Awesome little local..."
Simon Evans
"Quaint, good selection of beers and wines, food was cooked on point, polenta chips are more some, calamari cooked spot on not chewie, and staff very..."
Phil Holliday
"The Italian atmosphere is strong. Spritz and pasta... need i say more? Highly recommend the summer spritz drinks on the menu. Rather refreshing with..."
Monish Ambekar
"Amazing food but if you order drinks you might be waiting 20..."
Louise Bartley
"Traditional Italian food that is absolutely delicious! You do have to order drinks & food at the bar, as well as get your own cutlery/napkins. Apart..."
Silvana Tsipiras
Farro - Organic Spelt Pizzeria - Thornbury
77/100 (1560 ratings)
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Dinner
Mid-range
"absolutely AMAZED with Pizza Farro! i was extremely pleased with the service, loved the interior and extremely happy with the amount of gluten free..."
Foodadventureswithliv
"Chose this pizza place on a whim and was not at all disappointed. Some of the best pizza I’ve had in a while I would even dare to say. The base was..."
Yume Yume
"As regular customers for dinner, we chose to have our son’s first birthday here and were so impressed with the amount and quality of food and..."
Maree_larusso
"Exceptional, I am consistently impressed with the food that comes out of the kitchen here.The Italian-nutrition wizard-yogi-chef is a master of..."
Alfred
"Classic woodfire pizza done right! Delicious ingredients on a good base. Had the osso bucco pizza which was amazing. And the lamb ragu pasta was..."
Therese Rowan
"I love the pizzas here! They are cooked perfectly and they have a substantial amount of topping. The pizzas also came out within 15 mins.. The staff..."
Natalie NC
"Delicious gluten free meal and fast service on a Monday night in a big group. The polenta chips and Zucca on gf base were the highlight but also..."
The Gluten-Free Foodie
"This is my favourite place for pizza. Amazing gluten free bases, great topping options, fantastic vegan selection and ONLY $20 for any pizza and..."
April May
"This is a solid choice if you're looking for a decent pizza feed in Thornbury. The Polenta chips are incredible, the pizzas are delicious and the..."
Jake Unsworth
"The pizza is chewy with slight woody charred bits on the crust, the salads are fresh, vegetarians and vegans are more than catered for, the spritz's..."
Molly Mckew
"Authentic Italian wood fire pizza. Has beautiful gluten free bases they make to order as well. Good service and delicious Italian dessert were an..."
Reviewer
"Where I'm going to start...So the athomosphere and vibe of the place is warm and cozy. On a Saturday night is not so busy. Which is good.I..."
David Baldini
"I've never had a bad experience here! The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are great. Best GF pizza I've had in Melbourne! The tiramisu is..."
Hot For Food
"Absolutely delightful pizza. The crust was perfection and even after indulging in an entire pizza, it doesn’t leave you feel bloated. Apparently..."
Thu Duong
"I love the pizza at this place. Their gluten free base is to die for and my partner even likes it better than the regular base which is an amazing..."
PippityPop
"Give a try for dinner. Great foods, both entree and main dishes were tasty good. Desserts were delicious. And services were good. Nice decoration...."
Alexander Laurent
"Really good pizza for the northern suburb's locals. Pretty cool ambience with the rolling pins hanging above but tables could do with an ugrade. The..."
Andranik Kazaryan
"This is one of the first restaurants to score a 30/30 in my pizza quest. With a spelt base as opposed to a traditional wheat base, the crust is a..."
Pizza Professor
"Enjoyed our dinner at Pizza Farro with the family. Delicious pizza, pasta and arancini and the decor is simply lovely. Service could have been more..."
BellaItalia
"Glad to have been able to  find a local favourite , first time visit , loved the atmosphere , our waiter was friendly and attentive. I ordered the..."
Patricia Daisy
"Cozy and relaxed atmosphere, usually very busy. My partner and I tried both spelt and gluten free pizza options and we really, really loved it! Thin..."
Marta Smarta
"Been here a couple of times and have not been disappointed. Great pizza options especially for special dietary requirements like gluten free. Tasty..."
Kat Williams
"Excellent service in Cosy environment and very big menu with a lot of flexibility for changes for vegans!! Especially good Italian wine - will go..."
Abbey
"We are regular diners at Pizza Farro because we just LOVE IT . Francesca is the perfect host and the meals are always FABULOUS. The staff is..."
Carlo Corallo
"Guaranteed gluten free & tasty. Only gluten free pizza I would eat and trust. I am looking forward to trying other menu..."
Jami
"Pizza Farro does this fantastic deal on a Monday night where you get your choice of pizza with a drink. Their pizza's are fantastic - the gluten free..."
WineLover
"Amazing food, great service, great menu. Highly recommend the polenta chips, caprese salad and the prosciutto pizza. For breakfast, the baked eggs...."
Portia Clementine
"Excellent pizza. The prosciutto pizza the best one, my favorite. Laura the waitress was really nice with us, also the rest of the staff. The place..."
Thibaud Jeannas
"The staff were gorgeous and our GF bases were not your typical processed nasty bases that I've had at other venues. We watched as the dough was..."
Ivonne Cianciullo
"Best Campari in Town. There IS an art to serving a Campari. As for the pizzas , 110%. Love this place. Francesca is a gem. The gluten..."
CAC
"My family and I are regular customers, we absolutely love the pizzas here- best in Melbourne. Gluten free bases are best in Melbourne as well!!!..."
VeeC
"Pizza faro serves great quality Italian food. One may argue that they're a little more on the pricey side however the pizza bases are delicious and..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Gf nutella calzone: beautiful, sweet and the calzone base itself was tasty. Gf gnocchi: melt in the mouth, creamy and full of..."
Gf Queen
"Used our groupon voucher and had the mashed peas and prociutto and the ricotta hotcakes. Great value. The mashed peas outshone the hotcake by far...."
Sweet Chilli
"Delicious pizzas, highly recommend a visit! We shared both the Salsicce spicy sausage and the Osso Bucco pizzas, both were amazing and very generous..."
Kat
"More than just a Pizza house .... On the breakfast alone (18/09/2016).We weren't too sure what to expect going for breakfast to a place..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Just Average. Nothing bad but also nothing outstanding. Pizza is much better than their pasta. Gave extra point because of great staff service..."
Kirby McLeay
"best known for spelt pizza and for me I didn't even know what's spelt until then. recently added to breakfast trading, i'll say it's very substantial..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Pizza Farro have the best pizzas in the Northcote/Thornbury area. Always have amazing taste and happy to accommodate anyone who is allergic or..."
Bonsaisly
"Loved everything about this place - the cosy fit out, amazing 80s music, the service, but especially the food. Spoilt for gluten free options and the..."
Monique Mike
"My friends surprised me with a birthday dinner at Pizza Farro. I expected the standard pizza place where all the usual suspects were on the menu, but..."
Mel
"Fit out 100% effort thought and attention!! Very good!Coffee and drinks not sold! Seems average! So much focus of pizza! Pizza is..."
Fatman FEED Me
"Ordered the funghi pizza - Mozzarella, taleggio, cup mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, parsley & truffle oil on a spelt pizza base. I don't know the..."
Mireille
"We had a pre birthday dinner on Sunday Night with the family. We all ordered different entrees and different main meals - the service was excellent..."
Mary Rose Debono
"I was introduced to Pizza Farro by my wife. She is gluten intolerant, which would normally mean that she would have to specify having a gluten free..."
Andrew Dodds
"Glutard-friendly Italian restaurants aren’t easily come by, so Pizza Farro really stands out with its offer of low gluten and gluten-free Italian..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Took advantage of their Good Food Month special in November. $20 per head for 2 people comes with shared entree and a main dish each. Place was..."
John
"Delicious gluten free pizzas that are so good they just taste like your normal pizzas! Very authentic italian and fresh flavours 👌 will definitely..."
Rbcatran
"Fantastic place for dinner. Delicious pizzas with high quality toppings and lovely staff. We had the Calamari as a starter and the Prosciutto and..."
Daniel Gia
"Came here for dinner tonight and the woodfired foccacia and pumpkin pizza was outstanding! The crusts had a really beautiful, earthy flavour, given..."
AH
"If you are after the best Gluten Free pizza in Melbourne this is the place to go. The base is amazing and the toppings are delish. The Mushroom pizza..."
Hannah Lake
"A good honest dining experience. Not the slickest of places, actually rather vague at times, I think due to pizza orders backing up, but I say go..."
Betsy
"Delicious pizzas, friendly service. The warm and friendly atmosphere they create is just as good as their pizzas! Love their spelt pizza bases. I..."
Saemyi Han
"Award winning pizza North-side that just so happens to be made from 100% spelt and is gluten free. Delight in eating pizza with a base that won’t..."
Decisive Cravings
"I will cut straight to the chase and order the Nutella..."
Charles Whyte
"Came with a large family for a birthday dinner staff are friendly and pizza is beautiful lovely base to the..."
Mj
"Fantastic!. Such good, authentic pizza. The prosciutto is to die for. Highly..."
Coffeelovercollingwood
"Nice place, like the setup. Polenta chips and arracini were good, pizza ok.the kids loved the spag. I think the pizzas were pricey but its same..."
BIGSPAG
"Tasty pizzas. I was a little worried about dining at Pizza Farro given the many negative reviews. My concerns were unnecessary. We arrived at 7pm on..."
PC
"Great pizza that you won't feel bloated after..."
Daniel
"All of the pizzas my table had were delicious! The nutella & pear calzone for dessert was amazeballs (esp seeing as though I don't normally like..."
Simone
"Great gluten free. I was very impressed with Pizza Farro. The selection on the menu is great and the pizza is beautiful! We had both the Gluten free..."
VanessaT
"Delicious as..."
Samantha
"Great pizza. Wonderful atmosphere and friendly..."
Penguin
"I Love this place..Great tradition Italian food with fresh..."
Mandi Vegan
"Great pizzas however slow service. Yummy woodfire spelt based pizzas. Service was however slow which can be the case when you go to eat woodfire..."
Vickdog
"Lovely! We took our 18 month old here and she loved it as much as we did. friendly wait staff. Great food. We're going to come once a..."
The Stone Rose
"Impressed. Possibly the best dessert calzone i have ever tasted in my life filled with fresh Nutella and raspberries, will definitely be back to try..."
Christopher James
"Amazing Gluten Free Bases. I absolutely love the gluten free bases, the best I've had so far.I've had three pizzas so far and one herbed..."
Charlie NM
"Speltacular. This is one of the best pizza places in Melbourne (especially the Patate, Broccoli and Paesan). Friendly, great quality healthy..."
Jeronimo
"Pizza Farro is back!. I am a regular customer at Pizza Farro and am so happy to say that it is finally back to its old amazing standard in pizza's...."
Yummy
"Love the toppings!. Really love Pizza Farro. Always friendly staff, never a disappointment and so delicious. (It is lacking in a bit of salt but..."
Francesca Pecoraro
"Great pizza and pasta very friendly staff. We went here to celebrate a birthday and the staff went the extra mile to sing happy birthday for our..."
Nhi Tran
"First reviewed in 2021:( 2022 review posted below this one/ 2022, 2nd review as below) Recently visited Farro after our long lockdown. This was..."
Q Q
"What a great night! From the warm greeting we received from start on arrival to the amazingly authentic Italian food, we enjoyed everyone moment of..."
Katherine Innes
"I visited Farro Pizzeria about a month ago with a large group of girlfriends. The booking reservation was a breeze, our waitress was absolutely..."
R H
"Amazing staff, always so professional and with a smile no matter how busy they are. The food is beyond anyone's expectations: cooked with love with..."
Florence Melinand
"Kicking myself we haven’t visited sooner! Have always heard good things about Farro but I was blown away by the freshness and quality of the food..."
Fiona Lopez
"I've been a client of Pizza Farro Thornbury for years now and I have never been disappointed. The food is delicious. I also recommend this place for..."
Giulia Milizia