Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Melbourne

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Melbourne? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

I Carusi II

4.7

4.7 (110)

$41 to $100

Italian

St Kilda

About the restaurant

I Carusi II is a hidden little St Kilda gem. Open since 2004, it has first provided some of the best Napolitan pizzas in Melbourne. It has grown over the years and is becoming the friendly unpretentious neighbourhood restaurant that is missing in St Kilda and the bayside. I Carusi II still offers its legendary pizzas but the menu now offers many other Italian favourites, with a function area for up to 25 people, home delivery and daily seasonal specials. Open 7 nights a week.

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Angela

Dined on Mar 20, 2025

We absolutely love coming every week. Best pizza with equally great service ❤️

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Kids Margherita Pizza

TAVOLATA

4.8

4.8 (354)

$41 to $100

Italian

Preston

About the restaurant

Italian Pizzeria and pasta restaurant. Take a seat at the table and enjoy some homemade dishes, the best pizzas and Italian food, with some of the best wines from Italy and cocktails too! Showcasing our love for good food and good wine! A friendly environment for all to enjoy in Preston!

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simon

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

I had the most delicious Pasta Alla Gricia, and the Tropicana salad was just as amazing! What a great meal!

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4.8

4.8 (1095)

$41 to $100

Italian

Glen Iris

About the restaurant

Grazia is a classic, authentic and casual Italian restaurant with a modern twist.

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Peter

Dined 2 days ago

Generously sized pizzas and an extensive drinks / wine list with competent and professional staff. What else would you want!

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4.7

4.7 (331)

$41 to $100

Italian

Kew East

About the restaurant

One Hat – The Age Good Food Guide 2025

One Hat – The Age Good Food Guide 2024

Australian Wine List of the Year Awards 2024 - Three Glasses

The Top 10 Hatted Italian Restaurants in Melbourne, The Age January 2024

Star Wine List Awards 2024 (Global) - Winner Best New Wine List in the World.

Top 25 restaurants in Victoria for 2023 - Herald Sun

One Hat Award – The Age Good Food Guide 2023

Enoteca Boccaccio is an award winning restaurant from the legendary D'Anna family. Situated above Boccaccio Continental Supermarket, it is a destination for some of Melbournes best cheese, salumi, and an Italian/European menu from hatted head chef Andrew Beddoes.

The wine list is a dynamic and ever evolving selection of our favourite wines from local and international producers. It is curated by our team to best reflect the vintages and compliment the menu offering. We offer BYO Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night dinner service and Friday/Saturday lunch service with $20 corkage per bottle.

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Barbara

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Food was great experience Service excellent Welcoming atmosphere 5Star

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Popular dish

spaghetti cacio e pepe

Experience

Boccaccio to Basque for one night only

Trattoria Emilia

4.8

4.8 (1341)

$41 to $100

Italian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.

At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.

Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

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Lydia

Dined 2 days ago

Incredible vibe and service. Food was absolutely beautiful and the staff were delightful and welcoming.

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Experience

3-Course Menu – 'Choice of'

Experience

Chef's choice degustation - 5 courses

Experience

A la Carte. Chef's choice is also available

Geppetto Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (136)

$41 to $100

Italian

East Melbourne

About the restaurant

Located in the bustling heart of Melbourne, adjacent to iconic venues such as the MCG, AAMI Park, and Rod Laver Arena, Geppetto Trattoria has been a cherished dining destination since 1981. Under the skilled ownership of Nino Cea and his son Adriano, this restaurant has earned a reputation as one of Melbourne's best spots for authentic home-style Italian cooking.

Geppetto Trattoria offers a menu that features a variety of famous dishes that have delighted diners for decades. From the rich and savoury Osso Buco to the classic and comforting Spaghetti Pescatora, each dish is prepared with care and expertise, capturing the essence of traditional Italian cuisine.

Whether you're craving the hearty flavours of the Lasagna al Forno or the freshness of the Eggplant parmigiana made with locally grown tomatoes, Geppetto Trattoria ensures the best of Italian gastronomy. Step into this welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Geppetto Trattoria.

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Garry

Dined 1 day ago

A lovely, intimate dining sensation. Very professional, friendly staff who clearly love their work. Beautiful, traditional Italian food proudly prepared & presented. a A delightful, corresponding wine list. Ideal for lunch or early evening dinner. Enjoy!!!

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Group Dining at Geppetto Trattoria

Scugnizzo

4.8

4.8 (28)

$40 and under

Italian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Serving fresh italian meals since 2010, Scugnizzo Ristorante is the perfect place to go when you are craving traditional Italian. Born and raised in Naples, Italy, Head Chef Carmine puts together Italian dishes made with freshly made pasta and rich Italian flavours.

Serving authentic Italian meals since 2010, Scugnizzo Ristorante is the perfect place to go when you are craving traditional Italian. Born and raised in Naples, Italy, Head Chef Carmine puts together traditional Italian dishes made with fresh house made pasta & rich Italian flavours.

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Andrea

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Amazing dishes as always. Pasta was delicious and the steak cooked to perfection together with a reasonably priced lovely bottle of Italian Chianti. We will certainly be back. On of our family favourites when we are in the city.

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Experience

Group Set Menu - $65pp

Cucina & Co

4.8

4.8 (226)

$40 and under

Italian

Brighton

About the restaurant

Cucina&co loves to be known as a pizza restaurant for the family. From toddlers to nonno & nonna come and share wonderful food with us.

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Hemmat

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Good food Nice atmosphere Family feel Owner Peter and chef keeps an eye to make sure all goes well Nice meal experience Hemmat Nasrallah

Vatutto Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (74)

$41 to $100

Italian

Ivanhoe

About the restaurant

Vatutto is a family run restaurant, Owners Paul and Myrto Recinella moved from their 16 year Institution at Zios East Melbourne to the Ivanhoe location in 2015. A full renovation was completed recently creating a modern yetelegant atmosphere. Vatutto translates from Italian to ‘Everything goes’ the menu here has a diverse flavour selection from all corners of the earth. Produce here is sourced from premium suppliers, and we use sustainable seafood from Australian or New Zealand waters, Wagyu beef from Gippsland, organic eggs, fruit and vegetables, and quality imported cheese, dairy products and flour. Bread is baked daily and all desserts, pastries and ice cream are all made on the premises using quality ingredients.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

Incredible place Food is world class and definitely not expensive, ambiance fantastic, waiters world class. This place is like your in heaven. Kudos to everyone at VA Tutto. Will be coming back a lot.

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Experience

Mother's Day at Vatutto

Neighbourhood Pizza

4.8

4.8 (405)

$40 and under

Italian

Armadale

About the restaurant

Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!

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