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Melbourne Italian Restaurants

Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Discover the quintessential Melbourne Italian dining experience at Il Bacaro on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Executive Chef David Dellai offers a simple yet refined approach to V...
Il Caminetto

Il Caminetto

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:00 PM

Moonee Ponds

Cacio e Pepe, Straight From The Cheese Wheel!Every TuesdayMake Tuesdays irresistible at Il Caminetto with their iconic cacio e pepe served straight from the cheese wheel. Watch silky pasta tossed tableside with cracked pepper and pecorino, creating rich, ...
Soho Restaurant & Bar

Soho Restaurant & Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Southbank

Happy Hour Monday to Friday Need an after-work drink? Soho Restaurant and Bar’s Happy Hour has you covered. Unwind in the heart of the city with great vibes and great value, Monday to Friday from 3pm–6pm. It’s the perfect exc...
Meat Flour Wine Berwick

Meat Flour Wine Berwick

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Narre Warren

Lunches now available at Meat Flour Wine Berwick!Available nowMeat Flour Wine Berwick is now offering weekday lunches from 11:30am until 3:00pm. Come in and enjoy a casual or business lunch any day of the week and experience wood fired pizza, coal cooked stea...
Gourmet Napoli-Style PizzaPure Pizza GoodnessDiscover gourmet pizza crafted the authentic Napoli way at Art Deco. Using imported Italian flour, creamy locally made Fior di Latte and premium fresh toppings, every slice highlights quality and f...
Donnini's Carlton

Donnini's Carlton

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Carlton

Memorable Gatherings with Italian flavours Celebrate at Donnini'sAt Donnini’s on Lygon Street in Carlton, we cater for group bookings of 12 or more with special set menus, perfect for celebrations, family gatherings, and social events. While we don’t have a sepa...
Bar Taralli

Bar Taralli

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:30 PM

North Melbourne

Italian Set Menus at Bar TaralliFrom $60ppExperience the flavours of Italy with Bar Taralli’s curated set menus, designed for relaxed, share-style dining. Choose the Nuvole Bianche two-course menu at $60pp, featuring classic antipasti and ...
Penny Young

Penny Young

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Moonee Ponds

Boozy Brunch Saturday & SundayPenny Young’s Boozy Brunch has arrived in Moonee Ponds. Step into a whimsical, Wonderland-inspired bottomless brunch in partnership with Hendrick’s Gin. Enjoy a two-hour sitting of flavour, fantasy...
Southbank Community Nights 2025- Innovative Dining ExperiencesWine & Dine, EventsSOUTHBANK COMMUNITY NIGHTS – 22 YEARS IN THE MAKING. For 22 years, our innovative Southbank Community Nights have been a favourite among members and locals alike, and in 2026, they’re getting even ...
Sassy SpecialsHappy Hour from $9At Sassy Italian, every day comes with something to look forward to. Enjoy Happy Hour from $9, Tuesday Large Classic Pizzas for $18 (Gourmet $22), and BYO Wednesdays with no corkage. Indulge in our...
Discover Bucatini Restaurant and Bar’s warm hospitality and sumptuous Italian cuisine, fronting Mitcham’s Whitehorse Road. Friendly, professional staff invite diners to relax in a room of black and...
Surrounded by rolling vines on Victoria Road, Chirnside Park, Casa Bianchet offers an easygoing Italian dining experience in a relaxed vineyard setting. The focus is on house-made food and estate-g...
Pizza Minded

Pizza Minded

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Ascot Vale

Functions at Con Noi Italian TrattoriaFunctions made easyPlanning something special? Let us host your next event! Our Italian restaurant now caters for functions of up to 20 people, perfect for workgroups, friends, or family gatherings. Enjoy an authenti...
"Italian fare crafted with passion"
Follow the aroma of wood-fired pizza to Pizzeria Romana on Market Street in Nunawading for Italian fare crafted with passion, knowledge and memory. Exposed brick and pendulum globes set a warm and ...
Ciao Cielo

Ciao Cielo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Port Melbourne

Beginning on Bay Street, Port Melbourne, Ciao Cielo is an enduring neighbourhood favourite that blends classic Italian hospitality with refined, relaxed dining. Open every day from midday until lat...
Breakfast at Mamma Lina’sBook Now!Start your day at Mamma Lina’s Café Restaurant with a warm and satisfying breakfast menu packed with crowd favourites. Enjoy fluffy pancakes, classic eggs benedict, hearty big breakfasts, omelettes...
Pizza Making WorkshopsDelicious Lunch ActivityDiscover the joy of authentic pizza making. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, our hands-on workshops are led by expert chefs who guide you through dough, sauce and technique from start to slic...
Private Dining Room8-12 guestsHost an unforgettable gathering in Stella’s Private Dining Cellar, a moody, wine-lined sanctuary hidden in the heart of Chapel Street. This exclusive space pairs a striking marble table with a worl...
Taste authentic Italian pasta, pizza and more at Baci on Whiteman Street in Southbank. Part of Crowne Melbourne since 1997, admire indoor and outdoor river views any time of the day or night while ...