Perfect pasta, delicious pizza, and other Italian dishes cooked to perfection… where’s the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne?
Perhaps it’s on Lygon Street, but maybe it’s somewhere else. It could be the best meals, or it could simply be a cheap but great eatery.
Share the secret – where’s the best place for Italian food in Melbourne?
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You can’t really go past Grossi Florentino on Bourke Street but for something more affordable, my favourite is Tiamo’s on Lygon St.
My pick is Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria at Docklands
Great food, lovely views, staff are always friendly. It’s even better on Tuesdays, they have 50% off food!
http://www.bellissimo.net.au
Ahh… but if you eat at the Cellar Bar at Florentino’s you get excellent value meals from the same kitchen as the two more upmarket restaurants there. Highly recommended.
i love the cellar bar. and pelligrini’s next door.
+39 Pizzeria on Little Bourke Street is a great little pizzeria.
I’ve recently been to Garden Tuscany (based in Moonee Ponds). It’s a very cute little cafe in Moonee Ponds serving a small selection of gourmet pizzas and salads.
http://www.gardentuscany.com
Cellar bar at grossi!
Il caminetto on pascoe vale rd in moonee ponds has the best Italian food by far!!! Real genuine taste that leaves ur mouth watering for more! Full of flavour and excitement, the venue is quiet and romantic, but full of life the kind of place everyone desires! Perfection!!!
Our local corner shop – Don Pepperoni on the corner of Gladstone and Harding sts, Coburg.
The Spaghetti Tree – Melbourne CBD and The Old Pepper – Prahan (if it’s still going!)
Lupino in Little Collins Street – simply brilliant!
I Saluti in High Street Northcote.
I’ve always had great service and dining experiences there. I don’t want to set a precedent, but one night they made a beautiful meal for my sister and I and also had a dairy-free version of one of their pastas ready for me to take home to my partner as I left. Awesome!
Il Solito Posto end of discussion
Amiconi north Melbourne
Garden Tuscany lovely little cafe
D.O.C. In Carlton and Mornington, you get tasty authentic Italian food and always busy. Hands down best.
Lupinos! Simply amazing.
Can’t believe nobody has said Woodstock on Nicholson St Fitzroy! Incredible food, prepared by Nonna and served by her grandkids.
Also, an old favourite of mine is Sammy’s on Sydney Rd in Brunswick. Cheap and fabulous, and the service there is great.
Love Spuntini in Elsternwick – very friendly service and a great food.
http://www.spuntini.com.au/
Bedda in High Street, Northcote for great Sicilian fare!