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  • The trio of comedians of Sooshi Mango, in character costumes, eating food off plates they hold in their hands, one drinking a glass of red wine, in a lounge room like setting.
  • The interior of a restaurant that looks like a lounge room with kitsch artworks on the wall, chandeliers, and lace curtains.
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  • An old cube style TV on a wooden table in the corner of a wood paneled room, with a selection of six cocktails displayed around or on top of the TV.

Johnny, Vince & Sam’s Ristorante

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Comedy superstar trio Sooshi Mango, best known for their much loved ethnic dads characters, Johnny, Vince and Sam, have opened a traditional Italian restaurant.

Johnny, Vince and Sam’s Ristorante in Lygon Street uses the old world charm that Sooshi Mango is famous for, and translates it into Italian recipes, décor and ambiance.

The comedians behind the concept, Australian-Italian brothers Joe and Carlo Salanitri and their best friend Andrew Manfre, have replicated the feeling of eating at your Nonna’s house, complete with décor befitting any traditional Italian home.

The menu for their first restaurant has been designed by award winning Italian chef, Johnny Di Francesco of 400 Gradi. Renowned for his authentic Italian cuisine and for winning the title of Australia’s Best Pizza, Johnny has worked with the Sooshi Mango boys to create a menu that takes food seriously, without losing the fun of the concept or the people behind it.

Walk-ins only; no bookings.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Thursday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Friday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Saturday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm
Sunday
  • 12pm - 11pm 12pm - 11pm

Location

306-308 Lygon St
Carlton 3053

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  • telephone number: 03 9021 9995
  • email address: info@jvsrestaurant.com.au
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