Best Italian Restaurants in Melbourne

von OpenTable Team

Aktualisiert 09. November 2023

Featuring everything from local neighbourhood pizza and pasta joints to upscale restaurants, the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne deliver it all.

Credit: Park Street Pasta & Wine

Di Stasio Citta

4.5

4.5 (514)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Melbourne central business district (CBD)

Über das Restaurant

Located on Spring St, opposite the Treasury Gardens, between Collins St and Flinders Lane, there emerges a truly unique space – imagined, created, curated – that lies at the nexus of all the Di Stasio energies that have come before it. Cittá is a culmination of sorts, a vibrant dynamic next step along a continuum of a challenge and of notions Rinaldo has been grappling with all his life. This is not only a commercial venture – though of course, he has never retreated from this aspect – but is also a vehicle to express and bring together all the aspects of Italo-Australian history, culture, place and heritage. It is an opportunity too to bring a long-standing dream to further fruition, celebrating Rinaldo’s influence on the Australian hospitality, cultural and artistic landscape, through a renewed celebration of Melbourne and the CBD where it all began and of his beloved spiritual and familial home, Italy.

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OpenTable Diner

Besucht am 17. Apr. 2023

Eines der besten Restaurants mit italienischem Essen. Viel besser als Spitzenrestaurants in Italien.

DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton

4.4

4.4 (566)

40 AUD und darunter

Pizzeria

Carlton

Über das Restaurant

D.O.C is real Italian eating and age old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair. A celebration of heritage. A joy in sharing. Authentic, exuberant and outrageously Italian.

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Beliebtes Gericht

Pizza DOC

Experiences

Two-course DOC Degustazione menu ($60)

Experiences

Three-course DOC Degustazione Menu ($70)

Rococo St Kilda

4.7

4.7 (1877)

40 AUD und darunter

Italienisch

St Kilda

Über das Restaurant

Im Rococo genießen Sie ein wunderbares Essen in einem belebten italienisches Restaurant auf der berühmten Acland Street. Wählen Sie Gerichte á la carte, die perfekt serviert werden. Die Mitarbeiter im Rococo nehmen Rücksicht auf besondere Ernährungsbedürfnisse und werden diese natürlich individuell genau beachten. Das Menü wird von einer umfangreichen Wein- und Cocktail-Karte begleitet, aus der Sie während des Essens wählen können. Zentral in St Kilda gelegen, bietet das Rococo seinen Gästen Sitzgelegenheiten im Innen- und Außenbereich. Das geräumige Restaurant mit modernen, eleganten Akzenten ist mit Holztischen und Stühlen eingerichtet. Das Rococo ist das perfekte Restaurant für ein Essen mit der Familie oder mit Freunden nach einem ausgiebigen Besuch der Touristenattraktionen. Es befindet sich nur wenige Minuten vom Luna Park, St. Kilda Beach und der Esplanade entfernt.

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OpenTable Diner

Besucht am 19. Feb. 2022

Amazing !!

Park Street Pasta & Wine

4.5

4.5 (822)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

South Melbourne

Über das Restaurant

Located in a historic corner building at 268 Park Street, Park Street Pasta & Wine is South Melbourne’s friendly neighbourhood pasta and wine bar from Italian Restaurateurs Luca Balbo & Lino Torre, combining their passion for food and experience in the hospitality industry.

Head chef Tommaso Bartoli whips up a creative menu that heavily draws on his Tuscan roots. Starting his career in the kitchens of Florence, he brings to Australia all the knowledge and passion for food that define with his personal style.

All our pasta is handmade in-house in the traditional ‘fatta a mano’ style. Our menu features inventive sharing plates, classic pasta dishes that nod to various parts of Italy, plus a few modern iterations, all reflective of seasonal quality produce. with a tidy selection of Italian, international and local wines to match.

We are located at 268 Park Street on the Corner of Park Street and Perrins St, just down from the iconic South Melbourne Town Hall.

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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.8

4.8 (1188)

101 AUD und daruber

Italienisch

Melbourne central business district (CBD)

Über das Restaurant

"Everything you want from a sophisticated city Italian restaurant is right here: atmosphere, admirable service, a menu long enough to allow for real choice, an expansive drinks list, flattering lighting, carpets and tablecloths to ensure that sound levels are low enough for a proper conversation."
Enjoy signature dishes - Seafood linguine, Veal Cotoletta and signature steaks from the Josper

One Hat – THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE
2006 - 2023

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Experiences

3 Course Fixed Price Menu

Il Solito Posto

4.8

4.8 (1151)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Melbourne central business district (CBD)

Über das Restaurant

One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list.

This is Il Solito Posto ..... The usual place..

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4.5

4.5 (700)

40 AUD und darunter

Italienisch

South Yarra

Über das Restaurant

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.

Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events.

Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours.

A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert.

Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.

Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

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Experiences

$65pp Classics Group Shared Menu

Experiences

$65pp Classics Shared Group Menu

Experiences

$85pp Premium Shared Group Menu

Trattoria Emilia

4.8

4.8 (1264)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Melbourne central business district (CBD)

Über das Restaurant

Die Trattoria Emilia ist ein authentisches italienisches Restaurant, das auf Gerichte der Saison spezialisiert ist. Sie beherbergt die Commerical Bakery, eine der kultigsten Bäckereien von CBD.

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A la Carte. Our Chef's choice is also available

Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana

4.4

4.4 (1084)

40 AUD und darunter

Italienisch

Melbourne central business district (CBD)

Über das Restaurant

Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana in the Melbourne CBD is serving rustic and authentic Italian food like its meant to be – flavoursome, simple and made with a healthy dose of Italian passion. The chefs behind this Manchester Lane restaurant are dedicated to following traditional recipes (just like Nonna used), using their knowledge from homeland Italy and adding just a touch of gourmet modernity. Freshly made pasta is undoubtedly the star of the show at Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana, ranging from gnocchi and tagliatelle to fettuccine and pappardelle. Yet the menu also offers rustic pizzas, traditional mains and homemade desserts that will satisfy any guest – especially when enjoyed alongside the Italian and Australian wines available. Better yet, the service and atmosphere of Maccaroni is both genuine and inviting. Located in the Melbourne CBD, this restaurant is understandably popular and making an advance booking is highly recommended.

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RandiK

Besucht am 12. Feb. 2024

Ein tolles Restaurant mit sehr leckeren Gerichten, bestellt unbedingt das Garlicbrot zu euren Gerichten dazu

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4.5

4.5 (365)

40 AUD und darunter

Italienisch

Carlton

Über das Restaurant

The third venue for the high-profile restaurateur couple Rinaldo Di Stasio and Mallory Wall, sits behind the King and Godfree complex on the corner of Lygon and Faraday Streets and has glamorous echoes of their Di Stasio Citta pleasure palace in the city.

Designed by architect Di Ritter of Hassell, also responsible for Citta, the pizzeria has three separate spaces inside, adorned with Reko Rennie artwork and Shaun Gladwell sculptures, and a courtyard bar centred around a fountain imported from the Roman countryside.

Chef Federico Congiu, who has worked with Di Stasio for five years, is making his own jersey milk mozzarella fiore di latte for the pizzas. Congiu has sourced five growers around the Yarra Valley to grow and preserve San Marzano tomatoes for pizza toppings and is having special durum wheat flour milled in Tamworth.

Osteria Renata

4.8

4.8 (361)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Prahran

Über das Restaurant

Osteria Renata is a neighbourhood diner inspired by Italy. Hosting friends, family and colleagues at the dinner table. Headed up by duo Chef / Owner Angus Cadden and Restaurateur / Owner Alex Ghaddab, our menu features inventive and classic pasta dishes, created in our designated pasta lab, as well as a seasonal selection of antipasti, larger plates, side dishes and desserts. Some of our classics include our gnocco fritto with 36 month aged Jamon Iberico, our spaghetti with Live Southern Rock Lobster and brodetto and our Mushroom filled Quadratti with parmagianno Reggiano. The old world bar, fashioned by hand from fine American oak, offers a full selection of artisanal spirits, amari, craft Italian beer, a dialled in cocktail program and a pan euro-Italian slanting wine list, appeasing any discerning palette. Wether it be in our main dining room, a perch at the bar, or an alfresco seat on High St, we look forward to welcoming you!

Teatro Gastronomia

4.3

4.3 (1035)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Southbank

Über das Restaurant

The theatre of food at Teatro is synonymous with a Italian marketplace. From delicious selection of Antipasti to Traditional Italian wood-fired pizza, and amazing Pasta dishes Teatro caters for all guests. Whether a quick dinner before a show at the arts centre, a wine or cocktail with the river view or a lunch before heading to the art gallery or the gardens of our beautiful city.
A fresh seasonal produce driven menu inspires our ever-changing Italian cuisine with plenty of vegetarian and Gluten Free options. The theatre itself remains constant, but the food and the menu are constantly evolving. Why not enjoy the stunning views of the Yarra River whilst indulging in some Chianti & dessert on Southbank Promenade.

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Experiences

Nona Set Menu $75pp/$90pp ($20pp deposit)

Experiences

Dolce Vita Set Menu $90pp/$100pp ($20pp deposit)

Neighbourhood Pizza

4.8

4.8 (380)

40 AUD und darunter

Italienisch

Armadale

Über das Restaurant

Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!

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Experiences

Set Menu $65 pp

Donnini's

4.6

4.6 (632)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Carlton

Über das Restaurant

Donnini's is a generational Italian eatery with a sincere focus on handmade pasta, real food, generous hospitality & well sourced wines.

Family owned and operated DONNINI'S relaxed atmosphere and honest approach to traditional cooking provides the perfect environment for family get-togethers, intimate dinners and business lunches alike.

Freddy's Pizza

4.6

4.6 (258)

40 AUD und darunter

Pizza Bar

Windsor

Über das Restaurant

Ciao, This is Freddy's!

Your friendly neighbourhood pizzeria, nestled right in the heart of Windsor. Come for the wood-fired pizza, stay for the good times!

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Experiences

ROMANA MONDAYS

Officina Gastronomica Italiana

4.7

4.7 (385)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Prahran

Über das Restaurant

Officina Gastronomica Italiana is gastronomic workshop of artisan pasta, wine and espresso celebrated with true Italian conviviality.

We have indoor and outdoor seating available in our cosy courtyard. Which is covered and heated if necessary.

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Experiences

Firenze Set Menu $75pp ($30pp Deposit)

Experiences

Roma Set Menu $85pp ($30pp Deposit)

Experiences

Capri Set Menu $85pp ($30pp Deposit)

Italy 1 Camberwell

4.6

4.6 (282)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Camberwell

Über das Restaurant

Established in 1996, Italy 1 has maintained a firm focus on serving high quality Italian food that takes advantage of the freshest and seasonal produce available. Darren Venn completed his chef apprenticeship at Italy 1 in the late 1990s, then in 2006, he took on the role of Executive Chef at the Camberwell venue. The Italy 1 menu is produce driven and Darren’s passion for Italian cuisine is one that has endured. “I fell in love with Italian food when I began cooking at Italy 1 all those years ago.” We are big believers in using local produce and high quality Italian ingredients. Inspiration comes from what is seasonally available – that is quintessentially what Italian food is all about. I regularly visit the markets and that’s how I create the menu,” says Darren, who remains very much hands on, continuing to man the stoves in the kitchen as Executive Chef.

Da Guido La Pasta

4.7

4.7 (110)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Carlton

Über das Restaurant

Located in the heart of Lygon Street, Da Guido is the perfect spot for long launches with friends and special celebrations with your family.
Be prepared to experience tasty drinks and exceptional food.
To ensure genuine Italian taste and style, the dishes are exclusively prepared by Italian chefs trained in our Venetian restaurant in Italy.
We select our Italian wines only from small artisan winemakers who we personally know and trust.
Tagliatelle, maccheroni, fusilli and spaghetti are just some of the authentic handmade Italian specialities we serve for your palate's pleasure.

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MichaelS

Besucht am 11. Mai 2023

Ausgezeichnetes Essen und super nette Bedienung. Das Essen mit den Spaghetti Cozze war sehr lecker, insbesondere das Tiramisu Dessert war ausgezeichnet. Die Bedienung beider Mädels war sehr aufgestellt und freundlich. Grüsse Michael Schmidiger😀👌

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Beliebtes Gericht

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Zia Rina's Cucina

4.8

4.8 (220)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Armadale

Über das Restaurant

Modern trattoria in the heart of Armadale serving modern home style Italian with unique and playful touches of personal heritage.
All produce is sourced from the market and local farms.
We cook with soul and integrity and instinct, menus are created on a whim with whatever we feel is the best produce of the season.
$75pp Set Menu only
Please specify dietaries upon booking
BYO available at $25 per bottle

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Experiences

Rina's Set Menu

L'Artigiano Ivanhoe

4.5

4.5 (585)

40 AUD und darunter

Italienisch

Ivanhoe

Über das Restaurant

Our name encompasses our philosophy on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

We take great care in preparing authentic regional Italian cuisine using only quality, fresh and seasonal produce.

Our mission is to produce high quality artisan style food that has been carefully crafted and perfected, using time honoured methods.

Elma

4.2

4.2 (141)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Port Melbourne

Über das Restaurant

ELMA, a place to gather and enjoy a slice of Italy.

Simplicity, with all the flavour and fun of Italian dining.
Using simple, fresh and seasonal ingredients, Elma's authentic Italian menu features a large selection of pizzas, antipastos and more.

Elma Italian Pizzeria | Wednesday to Sunday | 1PM - 9PM

Elma Bar | Wednesday to Sunday | 1PM - 9PM

Elma Café is open from 8AM - 3PM serving coffee, fresh pastries, baguettes and sandwiches.

For Reservation Enquiries: 0401 564 788
*Please note, we are a cashless venue, we do not accept American Express or any gift card payments at this stage.

Oster

4.6

4.6 (387)

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Richmond

Über das Restaurant

Inspired by our Northern Italian roots, we bring the traditionally casual, regional osteria into an urban setting. And shake it up a bit.
Unfussy local food & wine hosted in a warm neighbourhood eatery. Strictly seasonal produce, championing regional growers & artisans.

Mr Roman

41 bis 100 AUD

Italienisch

Richmond

Über das Restaurant

Mr Roman is a contemporary pizzeria bar bringing a menu of authentic Italian staples straight to the foodies of Melbourne. Inviting you to experience the beauty of Rome through the magic of traditional Italian street food, enjoy the hot-blooded capitals unique teglia romana focaccia pizza, traditional Roman pizza, delicious antipasto plates and the freshest of salads.