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Melbourne Inner City Italian Restaurants

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Expect traditional Italian cuisine with a modern twist at Argento Cucina on Queens Parade in Fitzroy North. Find a cosy vibe at this quaint restaurant, where fretwork adorns a bay window frontage a...
Criniti's Carlton Melbourne

Criniti's Carlton Melbourne

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Carlton

Combining food, fun, family and friends, dining at Criniti’s Carlton on Faraday Street creates memories with your loved ones. When you visit this rustic restaurant - voted Australia’s favourite Ita...
IL Gambero

IL Gambero

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Carlton

For more than 40 years, IL Gambero has been an icon of Lygon Street, an Italian restaurant that remains a favourite in Melbourne’s famous dining precinct. Revamped yet maintaining the rusticity of ...
Situated on Lorimer Street, Sassone Cucina Italiana restaurant offers panoramic views and the best of Italian cuisine in Melbourne's Docklands. Enjoy beautiful waterside vistas along with breakfast...
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La Camera Southgate

La Camera Southgate

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Southbank

Southbank Community Nights 2025New Events to Suit All!For the last 21 years, La Camera Southgate's Southbank Community nights have seen locals and regular patrons flock to the innovative events. 2024 was truly a year to remember as we celebrated two d...
With a colourful history spanning over a century, the Chef Hat awarded Grossi Florentino Restaurant, Grill & Cellar Bar has contributed to the cultural and culinary growth of Melbourne's dining sce...
Cecconi's

Cecconi's

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Caterina's Cucina E Bar

Caterina's Cucina E Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Enter through large art Deco gates to find underground bar and restaurant Caterina’s Cucina E Bar on Queen Street in Melbourne’s CBD. This city institution has taken more than 25 years to refine as...
Osteria Ilaria

Osteria Ilaria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Translated as ‘God of wine’, Il Bacaro is the epitome of Venetian style in the heart of Melbourne. First opened in 1995, Il Bacaro is certainly no stranger to acclaim and continues to impress diner...
Tipo 00

Tipo 00

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Traditional Italian trattoria, Piccolo Mondo on Carlton’s trendy Lygon Street dining strip is the place to head for authentic homestyle cuisine in a polished setting. With rustic bare brick walls a...
Al Dente Enoteca

Al Dente Enoteca

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Carlton

14 Chef Hat Award
Di Stasio Citta

Di Stasio Citta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Lagotto

Lagotto

Italian      Open Now

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
Scopri

Scopri

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Carlton

12 Chef Hat Award
We enjoy producing Italian regional dishes, as well as surprising you with our interpretation of classic Italian food.menu may include;Spezzatino rustico di Capretto al forno Seven Hills farm kid...
Bar Olo
La Spaghettata

La Spaghettata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Carlton

It’s easy to see why La Spaghettata on Lygon Street in the heart of Carlton is one of Melbourne’s most loved Italian restaurants. All dining elements combine in an authentic casual ambience of anti...