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.
Johnny's Green Room
A rooftop bar above King & Godfree with great views, tunes and Italian inspired food and drinks.
Green Man's Arms
Green Man's Arms is an enchanting pub serving vegetarian and vegan cuisine with Israeli flavours.
D.O.C Espresso & Delicatessen
Pick up top-quality Italian coffee, panini, smallgoods and pantry staples.
Brunetti Classico
Brunetti Classico Carlton 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.
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