Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wheelers Hill

Young And Foolish

86/100 (1041 ratings)

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"We visited for an Saturday lunch. It was busy, but we didn’t have to wait for a table. This is a venue that I’ve eyed off for a while now and the..."

Kristy (Kids For Dinner)

"A gem of a cafe. Will definitely go..."

Ray Finck

"Amazing service! Great service and fantastic food. Menu is big but not too big, and the decor inside is peaceful and cosy. Highly..."

Barry Kennedy

"On a mission to try out local cafes. This cafe is very kid friendly, provides a colouring kid's menu and crayons. Food came pretty quick and friendly..."

Kerthefoodie

"Had lunch at Young and Foolish. Staff were super friendly and food came out promptly.We had the gin cured Salmon salad which was fresh and..."

Flabnbone Food

"Invited out for dinner on a kids eat free night (Wednesday & Thursday) we all had a great time.We started with the lamb ribs that comes in a..."

Melb_Belly

"Good for a coffee/lunch. Good atmosphere and awesome seating for summer. Definitely try the whoopee - a Cross between budge brownie and cake. Super..."

Ruth Li

"Awesome to see a modern café and coffee roastery in this area.The interior is open, clean, comfortable, and there are even outdoor booths –..."

Flying Forward

"Really nice and modern looking place. Food is well presented and tasted pretty good. Definitely worth visiting. We have being here a few time and can..."

TJH

"Stumbled across this cafe last week on rare visit to Brandon Park Shopping Centre and liked the look of it so, made an effort and returned today to..."

Maggie

"Had the pleasure of dining for dinner at Young and Foolish 🙌🏽 I absolutely love these guys! Everything from the vibe and cafe design to their..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"Good food, great atmosphere, polite service. Was very surprised to find such a great place for brunch in a shopping mall. Ordered an iced latte and..."

Melissa C

"Came here for lunch. We pre-ordered as we were short on time. food came out about 10 mins after we arrived. I had the chicken burger which was quite..."

Anq812

"Been here a few times now and the food is nice. Portions are perfect and the food is fresh and not heavy. Coffees are good. Service is polite and..."

Kay Tee

"Came here for lunch yesterday. We had the chicken parmigiana, coffee and tea , a golden gay time macaroon, and a strawberry swirl to go . Love the..."

Mrs Lavender

"An incredible new edition to Brandon Park Shopping Center and my favorite cafe in the whole area! Great coffee, amazing breakfast menu, plus an array..."

Eleanor Kate

"This place is pretty nice. It has great ambiance and the staff where really friendly, the coffee was very nice and well made ( though we did have to..."

The Judgey Barista

"We enjoyed our meal today. The corn fritters were delicious and the cheeseburger was very tasty. We enjoyed our meal so much we came back in the..."

Sue Chamberlain

"Amazing food and great service. Highly recommend their ice cream too. The workers are so nice and every time we visit they recognise us. Truly care..."

Kareen Ghattas

"Great food and atmosphere, the staff were lovely and accommodating, the only thing is that the cheeky Benny was quite smaller than expected so the..."

Tarlia100

"Service was fantastic, greeted and seated right away which is always a 5/5 for me. Polite and fast serviceCoffee is very good!! Food is..."

Kat_Eats_Mel

"Nice vibes, great food, good service, seems very popular- large groups would need bookings. Looks to be a good place for dinner parties. Lots of..."

Sarinasunwa

"I opted for 'Vodka-cured Salmon - finely sliced, cured Atlantic salmon served with grated egg, agro dolce fennel, red radish, dill, chives and warm..."

Miss Sage Sugar

"I've seen this cool cafe everytime I drive past Springvale Road so I decided id stop this time for a coffee. It's such a beautiful cafe so simply and..."

Nay Nay

"Arrived around 10am Saturday morning, not too busy but started to fill up by the time we left. Ordered the iced latte and cheeky benny. Was decent,..."

Lisa

"Went for brunch and had a very pleasant meal. The chilli scramble in brioche was delightful. Slight issue with our coffee getting lost in translation..."

Nick Currell

"I've visited Young and Foolish on a number of occasions now for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it has become one of our familly's new favourite..."

Foodiegirl

"A warm inviting and stylish cafe located at Brandon Park out of all places you wouldn't think this hip joint would be here. Had the Kale salad with a..."

Savvy And Lifestyle

"Yummy start to weekendMet friends with their toddler here, booked a table and we were sat in a booth in corner which was perfect. Coffee and..."

Cara Holland

"We stumbled upon this little gem yesterday for breakfast, will definitely be going back to try lunch & dinner, great food, coffee and friendly..."

Lesley Johns

"Lovely food. Great level of attention from staff. Bit noisy due to room design. Very happy to go here again. Great unisex/ gender neutral toilets..."

Jess Mills

"Came here today for brunch, the food and service was absolutely fantastic really impressed. This will definitely be my new spot from now..."

Rachelle Massoud

"New place in Brandon Park shopping center,coffee was really good,food nice and price reasonable.if can offer some water to coustmer will be..."

Coco

"Trendy and young is the last things you'll think of when it comes to Brandon Park - a centre that is overdue for upgrades. However, this cafe breaks..."

Fatty In Training ﭢ

"I've been here a bunch of times now because my partner and I live very close. Nearly every time I've gotten the eggs benny and nearly every single..."

Sheldyn _x

"Beautiful little cafe in suburbia. Loved the interior deco and spacious seating arrangement. Food was amazing and super affordable. We had the corn..."

Tina Zhang

"Great Cafe, modern decor, friendly staff, breakfast was spot on, fresh and well cooked Eggs, Spinach and mushrooms on a toasted Sourdough bread...."

Ash.Baker

"Popped in for a quick work lunch with a colleague. We both had the wagyu burger and coffee. The burgers were super simple and delicious. The burger..."

Zebedee

"We got the meatball risoni and the cured salmon and it was absolutely amazing, couldn't be more happier with the food. Would 100% go again! Service..."

Amanda Chau

"I couldn't believe my ears when I heard there was a 'cool new cafe' at Brandon Park Shopping centre! Nevertheless, we ventured out today and I can..."

Farzana

"We tried our this place after seeing the construction go on for quite some time, we most certainly were not disappointed. The fit-out is..."

Whenfoodsonpoint

"Amazing coffee and amazing food. Attentive and friendly service. The mushrooms on the young and foolish breakfast were melt in the mouth perfect...."

CC

"The look of the restaurant is amazing. The food varies from average to above average. The breakfast menu does need some adjustments , it needs more..."

Natasha

"So I’ve been telling people about this new brunch / lunch cafe in the local ‘burbs’ that just opened. Being food bloggers we’ve earned a bit..."

One Piece Left

"Solid 4/5 for the food and service. Great ambiance and desserts on top of that👍🏻 good place for photos too, would love to come back..."

Kelly

"Great service in a very family friendly environment. Cheeky Ben is absolutely recommended, tasted amazing and very well presented. The big breakfast..."

Negin Vaez

"A new "kid" in the block. Fantastic concept, good food keep simple and tasty. This place is great for gathering and it has nice comfortable chairs. 4..."

Y Foodie

"A great new place has just opened in the last week in Wheelers Hill and it is sensational. There isn’t another place like this in the area..."

Dills

"Great place. Love the renovation and the decor of this place just annoying with the escalator and people watching you eat. Feel like a zoo sometimes...."

Leanne Dando

"My husband and I went there for lunch today..Awesome staff, renovations were great! We shared a pulled pork burger and wagyu burger..Both..."

Laura Hope

Il Desiderio

82/100 (731 ratings)

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"Best italian place in Melbourne, we love this place and it’s around the..."

TG Melbourne

"Awesome place..friendly staff..good food Will definitely go..."

Mayank Ahuja

"Best pizza and Italian food this side of town .... Marco and the staff are spot on..."

Frank Turcino

"Amazing food, even better people. Highly recommend giving this spot a..."

Matrick Topping

"Visited last week & already planning to go back this week! Beautiful staff, fantastic food and at a great..."

Leeanne Rodgers

"Bellissimo !! Good menu and best Wood Fired pizza I've had in a while ....."

Norman Favaloro

"Everything was perfect, asked us how our food was, didn't have to wait to long for the food. Has the best nutella donut I've ever laid my eyes upon...."

Özer Sal

"Thank you to Bruno and staff for making my birthday dinner so very enjoyable with your excellent service, delicious food and most especially for the..."

Ligaya Acero Mendez

"The food was amazing! The staff friendly! Highly..."

Nichole Bell

"Love this place! Staff are always friendly and food is amazing ! Always a pleasure to come..."

Daniela Johnstone

"I'm very picky when it comes to pizza. It has to have a fresh base with flavours that leap off it. Il Desiderio does just that. I'll be back for some..."

Andrew Biz

"Thank you Bruno and all the staff last night for an amazing spread of great food!! A special mention to Paul Raffa on pizza duty. Great job!! We will..."

Robert Amato

"Been going here for nearly 3 years and can I just say amazing amazing amazing home-made Italian food! Never disappoints. Love sitting outside and..."

Victoria

"Came on a Saturday night and it was PACKED with steady streams coming and going as well as some take-aways. We ordered the Porkies pizza and the..."

PS91

"Best Nutella pizza I've ever had!! And for the price, you can't get better pasta in Melbourne. The staff are really lovely and always quick. Always a..."

Din

"We went there as a Groupon deal.The place was empty, but we were shoved into a table at the back,near the back door.The entree took 30..."

Tom Dutkowski

"Best pizza in the area hands down. Amazing crust and authentic taste. Very reasonable prices for quality Italian food, can't wait to go back..."

The Hungry Hungry Hippo

"Went on a Sat night, not the fanciest lookong place but that doesn't matter when the pizza is good!! Bother pizzas were nice, calamari nice flavour..."

DamoForce Food

"Great pizza and pasta with a generous serving size. I would definitely recommend the nutella and strawberry pizza! BYO wine is available for $5 a..."

Hayley

"Been to a few pizza restaurants nearby from Mount Waverley and Glen Waverley. I am glad a little restaurant in Wheelers Hill actually could compete..."

Y Foodie

"We ordered the Frutti di mare, Capricciosa, Diavola and BM pizzas and all did not disappoint. The pizzas here are authentic and a cut above any..."

Drooberius

"Pleasantly surprised by this place. Would visit again. Very filling aswell a bit on the pricey side but I can see myself paying that again no..."

Doug Linder

"This is as traditional as I've found with original Napoletana style pizzas- it's actually run by Italians who have recently come to AUS to my..."

Signor-Gastronomico

"For a wheelers hill based pizzeria, I have never left this place unhappy! The pizza is fantastic and the staff are always friendly. Have never waited..."

T

"Delicious wood fired pizza and kids Spag Bol, Gnocci could have been a bit saucier but was still good. Service was fantastic, with a little coloring..."

Nicole Miller

"Nice cosy place, minimal decoration required for the space available, suits this restaurant.Absolutely fantastic pizza, crusty thin base,..."

Inamk62@gmail.com

"Very good italian food specially the wood fire pizza is the best! Really good job guys. Thanks & see you soon! Parking is on the weekend sometimes..."

T.v.L

"The pizzas are delicious! Ate the BM and Patata and the flavours were perfect. We had the pizzas take away so by the time we got home it had cooled..."

Patricia Cattolico

"The service here is absolutely fantastic and the food is delish!! We had the Quattro formaggi pizza and the alla Norma (pasta in Napoli sauce,..."

Manal Wish

"Pizza is the best in the area though that would t be hard - mount Waverley is terrible for traditional pizza . There dough is amazing - there..."

Tim Grout

"Wheelers wish fulfilment. Desiderio means wish and in the wilds of Wheelers Hill, it's a lovely surprise. A double fronted spot in a small clutch of..."

Missdelish

"The only authentic south Italian piza in Melbourne!Delicious and fresh!Very friendly owners!Bruno is the best!Loved the food ,the gelato and the..."

Sofia Gika

"Il Desiderio is a great place to eat, fabulous pizza and main meals are also just as good. Can't wait to dine there again soon. Friedly staff and..."

Maria

"I've tried a few wood fired pizza's and nothing compares to Il Desiderio! The food is so fresh and so beautifully presented! Great atmosphere! Best..."

Alissa Serena

"Was so excited to try this new upcoming pizzeria, and I was defiantly not let down! I was so pleased with the amazing fresh food I was served...."

Brittany Samperi

"This would have to be one of the best pizza restaurants that i have been too. Beautiful fresh ingredients. We ordered a variety of pizzas and they..."

Biljana Belinda Kostic

"Was recommended to try this place & was not disappointed. Best pizzas I have ever tasted! So tasty & light. The Nutella or white chocolate pizza is a..."

Sarah Rose

"Fantastic experience. Had a real Italian/Sicilian feel. The food sent me back to Italy the pizzas are the best pizzas in the south east. Definitely..."

Luisa Puliafito-Jakubicki

"This small gem is a gateway to italian heaven. We went as a group and it was one heavenly thing after the other. The pizza is out of this world and..."

Michelle D'Silva

"Great family service and beautiful food! If it's authentic Italian pizza your after you'll get it for sure! Eaten there several times now, thanks for..."

Trish

"Definitely would recommend this restaurant to all traditional Italian wood fire pizzas so good so yummy left the place still feeling nice and light..."

Taiawhio Raymond Wall

"Service was excellent complimenting the authentic nature of all the dishes especially the wood fire pizza. Would recommend to anyone looking for..."

Joe Triolo

"Il Desiderio definitely takes me back to italy. The owners are from italy and there restaurant will not disappoint. The menu is Sicilian based and..."

Rebecca Correnti

"My partner and I tried this place on a Friday night. Unfortunately we did not have a booking and they were packed out. Luckily for us the staff were..."

Marissa Starvaggi

"Il Desiderio is newly renovated and under new management, Bruno and Marco Cincotta have done a wonderful job of transforming this establishment into..."

Nicholas

"Had a great date night out at this restaurant! Usually don’t give reviews but I just had to after the amazing custom service that we experienced!..."

Michelle Lee

"Got the alla zucca (pumpkin purée and prosciutto pizza), mushroom and truffle gnocchi and the chips. Everything was so good. Have been here more..."

Thomas Lim

"Really charming place with a great cozy, authentic Italian feel. Pizza was cooked really well and is super thin but at the same time gives you a..."

Max

"The best ever italian food in Melbourne. Cooked with love and care, taste was just nice, blend very well in all the..."

Peiching Kuan

"I try the Bufala Margherita everywhere I go. The Queen Margherita here was honestly as good as 'Emma' in Rome. Nowhere else in Melbourne has made me..."

Dev Sharma

"Great food, great portions for the price. Exceptional customer service! Update on the second time I've visited this restaurant, blown away once..."

Manny Edwin

"Another hidden gem in a local Wheelers Hill. Dishes and pizzas made by real Italian flavours, reminded me of Napoli. Wood fired pizzas and pastas are..."

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