The best Italian restaurants in Melbourne

Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

This iconic espresso bar serves authentic Italian food and of course fantastic coffee.

Waiters Restaurant

Serving unfussy, home-style Italian food to a late-night crowd since 1947.

Grossi Florentino

Grossi Florentino has set the bar for Italian fine dining in Melbourne since 1928.

Johnny, Vince & Sam’s Ristorante

Italian recipes, décor and ambiance from the Sooshi Mango trio.

Trattoria Emilia

An Italian hidden gem serving handmade pasta, gnocco fritto and warm Modenese vibes.

Tiamo

Tiamo is a traditional Italian cafe serving classic Italian dishes for decades.

Criniti's Carlton

Offering over 300 dishes, including wood-fired pizzas, pasta and seafood.

Amiconi

Family-owned Italian eatery with 65 years of tradition, steeped in history and Italian heritage.

Donnini's Restaurant

Authentic Italian eatery known for its handmade pasta and relaxed atmosphere.

Papa Gino's

Every kind of pizza you can imagine with a whole load of classic Italian mains as well.

The Hardware Club

Casual Italian eatery in the historic Hardware House building.

Jimmy Watson's

A piece of culinary history dating back to 1935, this could be Australia's first small wine bar.

Il Gusto

The Lygon Street staple serves a variety of pizza, pasta seafood and meat dishes.

La Spaghettata

Serves a diverse Italian menu filled with recipes passed down from generation to generation.

Brunetti Classico

Brunetti Classico Carlton boasts one of Melbourne's biggest arrays of cakes and pastries.

Universal Restaurant

Italian eatery serving comforting pasta, pizza and meat and seafood dishes.

Capitano

Casual Italian food with an excellent wine list.

Pepe's Italian & Liquor

An Italian restaurant located in a leafy enclave of Melbourne's central business area.

Tipo 00

High quality, artisan pasta with a great wine list.

Ronnie's

Inspired by family dinners, where friends and family meet to dine, wine and have good times.

La Camera

Classic Italian food overlooking the river at Southbank.

Marameo

Marameo is a fun, easy-going Italian eatery offering a range of pasta and mains.

Grill Americano

Offering Italian classics with signature Chris Lucas spin in sophisticated surrounds.

Di Stasio Citta

Combining fine Italian food and wine with art and culture in a contemporary space.

Tippy-Tay

A colourful Italian restaurant at the Garden State Hotel.

Il Bacaro Cucina e Bar

A fine dining experience, offering modern Italian cuisine in an intimate and relaxed setting.

Ombra

Guy Grossi's Ombra serves cured meats, Venetian tapas and excellent wines to share.

Trattoria Emilia

An Italian hidden gem serving handmade pasta, gnocco fritto and warm Modenese vibes.

DOC Delicatessen

Pick up top-quality Italian smallgoods and pantry staples.

Spring Street Grocer

Cheese, gelato, groceries, coffee and gourmet foods all under one roof.

Baker D Chirico

Artisan bread and sweet and savoury pastries including Italian bomboloni.

No22 Cafe

A modern Italian cafe, with an emphasis on food from Puglia.

Lil Lane

Freshly baked Italian-inspired focaccia sandwiches and a range of coffee creations.

Saluministi Docklands

Dining at Saluministi takes you on a journey through the flavours of Italy.

Romanello

Providing traditional pizza by the slice and schiacciata sandwiches.

il Mercato Centrale Melbourne

Il Mercato Centrale is a social melting pot where food and culture come together.