Mamma Lina's Cafe Restaurant

Best Known For

Homemade meatballs cooked in napoli sauce, tossed with rigatoni.

On Mt Alexander Road in Essendon, Mamma Lina’s Café Restaurant blends modern Australian cooking with a refined touch of Italian influence. The result is a vibrant, contemporary menu spanning breakfast through dinner, showcasing fresh local ingredients and imaginative dishes crafted to satisfy a wide range of tastes. From generous brunch plates to refined evening meals, each dish is created with flavour, balance, and creativity in mind. Warm service and a stylish, welcoming setting make it ideal for family gatherings, casual catch-ups, or relaxed date nights. Mamma Lina’s delivers a beautifully balanced dining experience that celebrates the best of both culinary worlds in the heart of Essendon.