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VIC Italian Restaurants

Il Bacaro

Il Bacaro

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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 5:00 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...
Italian Dining Made To ShareBook NowJoin us at Stellina for Plates With Friends, a celebration of warm vibes and authentic Italian dining in our beautifully restored heritage setting. Gather your table and enjoy seasonal dishes, from...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Regional"
Espousing a paddock-to-plate philosophy in Seymour is The Winery Kitchen. Located only an hour from Melbourne and tucked into Seymour’s picturesque Somerset Crossing Vineyard, this family-run resta...
Basilico Albert Park

Basilico Albert Park

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 4:00 PM

Albert Park

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. Book now via the link below.
Hotel Lombardo

Hotel Lombardo

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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.
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...
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...
La Famiglia

La Famiglia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Epping

Chef SpecialsAvailable NowLAMB SHANK
New MenuWinter has arrivedSome more hearty dishes on the menu, including Osso Bucco, Eggplant Parmigiana, and Apple and Rhubarb crumble
Mother Dough

Mother Dough

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Stella Restaurant and Bar

Stella Restaurant and Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 3:00 PM

South Yarra

EOFY Dining Offer At Stella Restaurant & BarValid Until June 30Celebrate the end of financial year with us at Stella Dining & Rooftop. Gather your team and enjoy a shared set menu for groups of 8 or more, with a 4-course option at $85pp or 5-course at $109pp, ...
Set on Healesville-Yarra Glen Road in Yarra Glen, Zonzo Estate is a winery, restaurant and event destination surrounded by sweeping Yarra Valley views. Housed within a beautifully converted old mil...
Zoncello Yarra Valley

Zoncello Yarra Valley

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Healesville

Situated on Maroondah Highway in Healesville, Zoncello Yarra Valley brings a vibrant Italian dining experience to the heart of wine country. Fun, lively and full of energy, it is a destination wher...
La Salita

La Salita

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 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 Tue 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 Tue 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...