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Melbourne Italian Restaurants

Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
SHOP 225

SHOP 225

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Pascoe Vale

Award-Winning Pizza At Shop 225 PizzeriaBook NowJoin us at Shop 225 Pizzeria in Pascoe Vale for an award-winning Italian dining experience, home to Australia’s best pizza and ranked among the world’s top 30. Enjoy handcrafted Neapolitan-style pi...
Wednesday Burger Night + TriviaEvery WednesdayFrom zinger-style chicken to wagyu beef and battered fish, there’s a burger for everyone. All served with a side of chips and made for an easy midweek catch-up. Plus, your drinks are sorted with...
Stella Restaurant and Bar

Stella Restaurant and Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

South Yarra

A Stella Experience - The Yering Station Wine Dinner18th June Join us for an intimate wine dinner celebrating Yering Station Winery at Stella Dining & Rooftop's Cocktail Lounge! Enjoy canapés, a 4-course menu featuring smoked trout mousse, risotto pescatore, ...
BISTECCA SUNDAYS $35 Porterhouse Steak Enjoy a day of steak with our Porterhouse 300g MB+3 served for lunch and dinner every Sunday this winter.
Hotel Lombardo

Hotel Lombardo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Coburg

Happy Hour at Hotel LombardoTap Beer & WineM-F 4pm - 6pm $10 Lombardo Lager $10 Red &White Wine
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Italian"
King's Birthday Public Holiday Deal of the MonthReceive a Bottle of Mum Champagne, with the party of 10 or More. Group Must Dine in.
Cambio Vita

Cambio Vita

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Malvern

Nestled on Glenferrie Road in the heart of Malvern, Cambio Vita is an Italian restaurant born from a simple but beautiful idea — to bring people together over well-made, delicious food. Founded wit...
Mother Dough

Mother Dough

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Hawthorn

Fresh housemade pasta, delicious pizza and a traditional Italian experience await at Mother Dough on Burwood Road in Hawthorn. This well-loved restaurant oozes rustic charm with exposed brick, recy...
La Salita

La Salita

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bundoora

Nestled on Scholar Drive in Bundoora, La Salita is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant where the age-old tradition of woodfire cooking takes centre stage. With a passion for authentic Italian fl...
Amazon State Restaurant

Amazon State Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Hawthorn

Kaida Little DragonJapanese RestaurantKaida Little Dragon Japanese Restaurant NOW OPENED at Amazons State Restaurant in October 2025 We look forward to welcoming you!
Pastarami

Pastarami

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Richmond

Pastarami on Swan Street in Richmond is a stylish neighbourhood wine bar where handmade pasta, thoughtful drinks and seasonal ingredients take centre stage. Created by chef-owners Jonno Phillips an...
The Moat Restaurant & Bar, located in the bustling heart of Melbourne CBD, offers a delightful retreat where patrons can savour authentic Italian cuisine. Renowned for its handmade pasta, which is ...
Chef’s Signature Sharing Banquet$65 per person Gather your friends and indulge in La Calabrese Pizzeria’s Chef’s Signature Sharing Banquet for $65 per person (minimum two guests). This delicious Italian feast begins with burrata and wagyu bresa...
Casa Bianchet

Casa Bianchet

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Chirnside Park

New MenuWinter has arrivedSome more hearty dishes on the menu, including Osso Bucco, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Apple and Rhubarb crumble
Cafe Mambo Bar & Lounge

Cafe Mambo Bar & Lounge

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30 AM

Sunshine

Cafe Mambo, located in the heart of Sunshine North, Melbourne, offers a unique dining experience with its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic café cuisine. Guests are welcomed into a stylish yet relaxe...
La Famiglia

La Famiglia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Epping

Bringing a taste of Italy to Cooper Street in Epping, La Famiglia is a long-standing local favourite serving modern and traditional Italian cuisine since 2001. Built on the spirit of family, this w...
Il Caminetto

Il Caminetto

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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, ...
Voted #1 Pizzeria In Melbourne Circa 900Neapolitan Stlye When passion meets fire, magic happens. Circa 900 Pizzeria Napoletana has officially been voted Best Pizza in Melbourne 2025 by Good Food Friends —and one bite will tell you why. Our authentic Ne...
Meat Flour Wine Berwick

Meat Flour Wine Berwick

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Narre Warren

Siuated on Verdun Drive in Narre Warren, Meat Flour Wine Berwick delivers a modern Italian dining experience built around three simple pillars: meat, flour and wine. Premium Australian steaks are g...