Best places: Italian restaurants in Melbourne, Australia

Classic Italian pasta dishes, plus steak & lamb, served in a polished restaurant.

Understated white-tablecloth restaurant, for refined mains, handmade pasta & imported wines.

👍👍 The best focaccia in Melbourne, hands down. I recommend the gourmet ones, especially Mortadella&Pistachio... or Octopus... or Salsiccia&friarielli... oh my God! To many good ones!!! They are all amazing. Also Jessica's desserts are to die for 🤤 I love the cosy atmosphere, and the super friendly...

👍👍 Focused on giving you the best quality and quantity to ensure every dollar is worth it. This place is efficient, the customer service is excellent and the pizzas are amazing! So lets break it down… Atmosphere:**** Reminded me of the local Aussie pizza store of the 90’s, which was awesome. Very sm...

👍👍 We recently had a wonderful lunch at The Little Black Pig. The oysters were amazingly fresh and were absolutely delicious with the apple vinaigrette and caviar. The squid ink pasta with the half lobster looked magnificent - and tasted even better. And you could taste the love in the handmade cavatel...

Polished, warm restaurant featuring Italian cuisine & handmade pasta, plus a robust wine list.

A menu of thoughtfully sourced, classic pizzas & pastas in a vibrant, relaxed Italian restaurant.

👍👍 It’s ABSOLUTELY 💯 amazing to visit Buono restaurant. Top of top quality food and service. Entrée CALAMARI with mint mayo and RISOTTO OF THE DAY ( scallops) and TAGLIATA (Sher Wagyu Rump) desserts with cute Tiramisù and another one but i can not remember , everything was remarkably good. Thanks for...

All-day Italian dining, plus booze & gelato cakes, in a laid-back fixture also selling deli items.

👍👍 Como Pizza surpassed my expectations with its delectable pizza. The girl at the counter provided top-notch service, and the manager's kindness added to the overall positive experience. A delightful combination of great food and excellent customer service.

👍👍 Cosy little place. Friendly owner & staffs. Great oat lattes. Homemade pastas. One of the best Calzone & Carbonara we ever had. fantastic lunch overall! We will definitely be returning!

👍👍 Tonight was our fifth visit to Rick's and again we had a lovely meal! Having moved into the area recently we needed a regular stop to eat out and this restaurant was a great find. Am working my way through the menu and everything has been good. Highlights so far have been the seafood pasta, the mush...

Refined dining room offering up a range of inventive Italian dishes that change each week.

Contemporary Italian dishes in a sleek, white-tablecloth establishment with a leafy courtyard.

Down-to-earth, glass-fronted restaurant cooking meals like pasta and ribs, plus vegetarian options.

😠 Waiting for years to get your order to be prepared. Lack of response from staffs about my order, despite knowing that I’ve been telling them and waiting for more than 30mins for the order to be prepared. Such a life long pizza making process 🤧. (Unfriendly environment)

Gourmet wood-fired pizzas in an industrial-chic setting with exposed-brick walls and outdoor seats.

Italian cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated laneway locale with an open kitchen and a marble bar.

Wood-fired pizza and traditional Italian mains in a simple joint with large windows and wood decor.

👍👍 This place is so well decorated it looks perfect in any angle. The pizza base made of spelt had a nice aroma coming out when you chew it. The pasta and slow braised lb shoulder were very yummy too. If you're not a drinker, don't try their shots. But if you are, you'll have a blast!