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  • Long row of tables and chairs on wooden floor leading to front window, artwork on wall.
  • Bowl of filled pasta in yellow sauce.
  • Bowl of gnocchi in tomato sauce with grated parmesan.

Donnini's Restaurant

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  • Casual dining

This authentic Italian eatery is known for its handmade pasta, traditional cooking and relaxed atmosphere. The menu is seasonal, but you can expect dishes such as prosciutto with figs, chilli calamari or jumbo scallops, or local snapper, prawn and zucchini ravioli with saffron butter.

It’s the ideal spot for family get-togethers, intimate dinners and business lunches.

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  • 12pm - 10pm 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday
  • 12pm - 10pm 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday
  • 12pm - 10pm 12pm - 10pm
Thursday
  • 12pm - 10pm 12pm - 10pm
Friday
  • 12pm - 10pm 12pm - 10pm
Saturday
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Sunday
  • 12pm - 10pm 12pm - 10pm

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Donnini's
320 Lygon St
Carlton 3053

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  • telephone number: 03 9347 3128
  • email address: info@donninis.com.au
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