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VIC 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...
Il Caminetto

Il Caminetto

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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 at 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 at 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...
The Classic ComboLunch Made EasyCraving a classic? Enjoy our delicious burgers paired with golden, crispy chips perfect for lunch or a quick bite. Eat in and relax, or grab your meal to takeaway if you’re on the go. Friendly serv...
Bar Taralli

Bar Taralli

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

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...
The CODE pizza bar

The CODE pizza bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Collingwood

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...
400 Gradi Mildura

400 Gradi Mildura

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Mildura

Authentic Italian Dining ExperienceMore Than PizzaExperience classic Italian cuisine at 400 Gradi Mildura. We offer wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas and rich seafood dishes in a warm, historic setting. Standouts include the iconic Margherita piz...
Handmade Pasta & Italian FavouritesBook today!Salute at Lupo's is all about comforting Italian classics done with care. The menu celebrates handmade pasta and bold flavours, from burnt butter gnocchi and chilli prawn spaghetti to lamb ragù fus...
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Bendigo

The brick-laden shopfront of Borchelli Ristorante on Mitchell Street effortlessly reflects the Victorian-era boomtown characteristic of Bendigo. Checked red and white tablecloths, friendly hospital...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Italian"
Centra Hotel

Centra Hotel

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Geelong

Fronting Yarra Street with easy confidence is Geelong’s Centra Hotel, an all-in-one dining destination for Italian-style cuisine. Bedecked in elements resonating with a modern public drinking house...
La Camera Southgate

La Camera Southgate

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Southbank

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 Italian Restaurant

Sassy Italian Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

West Melbourne

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...
Bucatini

Bucatini

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Mitcham

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...
For gourmet pizza to tempt all tastes on Great Ocean Road, head to Akuna Restaurant Pizza, Bar & Cafe Anglesea to appease ravenous hunger. This Surf Coast family-owned and operated dining destinati...
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...
Jettys Pizza Rosebud

Jettys Pizza Rosebud

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Rosebud

Every day is a good day for pizza at Jettys Pizza on Point Nepean Road in Rosebud. This beachside Italian restaurant on Rosebud Pier is famous for its 20-year-old family recipe, along with pasta an...