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Lygon Street Italian precinct
Stroll along leafy Lygon Street in the heart of Carlton and discover Little Italy – the place where Melbourne's famous cafe culture was born.
Running from Queensberry Street in the south to Elgin Street in the north, this part of Lygon Street is crammed with Italian restaurants, ice-cream shops, boutiques and bars.
Eating and drinking
Jimmy Watson's
A piece of culinary history dating back to 1935, this could be Australia's first small wine bar.
Pidapipo Gelateria
Authentic, artisanal Italian-style gelato in the heart of Carlton's Lygon Street.
Milk The Cow Licensed Fromagerie
A licensed cheese shop with over 180 cheeses from all over the world to choose from.
Green Man's Arms
Green Man's Arms is an enchanting pub serving vegetarian and vegan cuisine with Israeli flavours.
Brunetti
Brunetti’s Carlton headquarters boasts one of Melbourne's biggest arrays of cakes and pastries.
Lygon Street attractions
Lygon Court Shopping Centre
A retail complex on Lygon Street housed within historical buildings built in 1871.
Readings Books & Music
Readings offers an outstanding range of products, from cutting-edge music and DVDs to classic texts.
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