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Melbourne Inner City Italian Restaurants

Breakfast Done RightSaturday to MondayStart your day right at Baci in Brisbane, serving up a vibrant breakfast menu from 7 am–3 pm every Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Public Holidays. From classic and raisin toast to French toast, pancake...
SUD Food & Wine

SUD Food & Wine

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

A Night in Sicily: 5-Course Dinner at SUD25th October Experience a Sicilian 5-course dinner with wine at SUD Food & Wine on Saturday, 25 October 2025. For $139 per person, enjoy classic dishes including Scacciata bread, chargrilled octopus salad, bake...
Criniti's Southbank

Criniti's Southbank

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Southbank

Chef's Special$20 Dubai Chocolate PizzaA golden, crispy kataifi pastry base lovingly smothered with velvety pistachio spread, then crowned with luscious chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of pistachio crumble. ????? This masterpiece ...
La Camera Southgate

La Camera Southgate

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Southbank

Cheers to Better Happy Hours – Irresistible Cocktails Await!"$15 Cocktails Start your La Camera dining experience with a selection of $15 cocktails: 1/ Espresso Martini, 2/ Spritz Selections, 3/ Classic Margerita, and 4/Mojito. Available Thursday to Sunday from 3.30p...
Amici Trattoria

Amici Trattoria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

From Italy to MesopotamiaAuthentic, bold, timelessAMICI TRATTORIA brings the warmth of a traditional Italian home kitchen—fresh, wholesome meals made daily with seasonal produce, generous portions, and a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Now, discove...
Criniti's Carlton Melbourne

Criniti's Carlton Melbourne

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Carlton

COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH $ 15 Campfire MuleSmoky bourbon, zesty lemon, and rich maple syrup, blended with fizzy ginger beer, served over ice and crowned with a perfectly toasted marshmallow. Get ready to cozy up with our indulgent Campfire...
Argento Cucina

Argento Cucina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Fitzroy North

Friday Steak Night SpecialBook your steakFridays are made for steak at Argento Cucina. Sink your knife into a minimum 300g cut of the day, cooked just how you like it and served with classic sides of chips and salad, or mashed potato and ...
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...
Thursday Steak Night @ SassoneAll for $26Thursday nights just got a whole lot juicier. We're serving up prime cuts, perfectly grilled and paired with golden chips and rich gravy - all for $26. Ideal for winter nights and even better wi...
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
Tipo 00

Tipo 00

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Osteria Ilaria

Osteria Ilaria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 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...
Al Dente Enoteca

Al Dente Enoteca

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Carlton

14 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...
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...
Di Stasio Citta

Di Stasio Citta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Lagotto

Lagotto

Italian      Opens at 8:30 AM

Fitzroy

12 Chef Hat Award
Bar Olo