Best Italian Restaurants in Melbourne

Featuring everything from local neighbourhood pizza and pasta joints to upscale restaurants, the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne deliver it all.

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24 Restaurants

Updated March 01, 2023

Restaurants:	Di Stasio Citta, DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton, Rococo Acland Street…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Italian, Pizzeria…
Neighborhoods:	Melbourne CBD, Carlton, St Kilda…

Di Stasio Citta

$$$$

Italian

Melbourne CBD

4.6

245 reviews

Di Stasio has becpome our 'go to' for birthday celebrations for the past few years. The staff are very good. Prompt, efficient and knowledeable. The food is magnificent. Just love it. I love the person in the water on the wall, but I reckon we could get an update on the bearded guy on the other wall. Perhaps a couple walking and chatting?

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DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton

$$$$

Pizzeria

Carlton

4.5

334 reviews

Nice pizzas and a good vibe for friends to chill out on a Wednesday night

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Rococo Acland Street

$$$$

Italian

St Kilda

4.6

1471 reviews

So pleased that it was open on a public holiday. I took some "senior"American friends and my adult children . The Americans thought it was fabulous ( just a bit too noisy). We had a most enjoyable evening.

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Park Street Pasta & Wine

$$$$

Italian

South Melbourne

4.6

720 reviews

Proper Italian in every way. Didn't disappoint.

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Cecconi's Flinders Lane

$$$$

Italian

Melbourne CBD

4.7

895 reviews

As always, wonderful service and filling, delicious meals that are made with the best ingredient and utmost care. Such a treat!

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Tipico

$$$$

Italian

Windsor

4.6

369 reviews

Great food/wine in a relaxed setting with friendly waiters

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Il Solito Posto

$$$$

Italian

Melbourne CBD

4.8

626 reviews

Lovely atmosphere, very quick service and great food

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Gilson

$$$$

Italian

South Yarra

4.4

466 reviews

Waiters were good but they could have a more positive attitude/ energy

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Trattoria Emilia

$$$$

Italian

Melbourne CBD

4.7

878 reviews

The venue, food and ambience was wonderful..great little very Italy Restaurant in the middle of town.........we loved it....and most certainly will be back soon and recommend to others

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Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana

$$$$

Italian

Melbourne CBD

4.4

646 reviews

Was our last night in Melbourne and really craved some good Italian. This did not disappoint. This was hidden down an alley great little spot. Highly recommend everything was super tasty and not long of a wait for food to arrive.

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Di Stasio Carlton

$$$$

Italian

Carlton

4.3

175 reviews

Great food in the traditions of all of the De Stasio group. Lovely wait staff and beautiful food.

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Osteria Renata

$$$$

Italian

Prahran

4.6

207 reviews

we recently went to osteria renata for dinner. the food was AMAZING, my favourite vodka pasta in melbourne (and gluten-free friendly). service was also very friendly and prompt. we had roberto as our server, who was so kind and accommodating. super happy and will be back soon!

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Oster

$$$$

Italian

Richmond

4.5

270 reviews

10’s across the board! Absolutely outstanding food, service, and ambiance. Highly recommend!

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Mr Roman

$$$$

Italian

Richmond

4.8

83 reviews

Nice freshly made Italian food with great service

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Teatro - Southbank

$$$$

Italian

Southbank

4.0

739 reviews

Service was excellent. Very happy staff, food came out quickly which was great as we were going to a show afterwards. This will become my regular pre-theatre restaurant

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Neighbourhood Pizza

$$$$

Italian

Armadale

4.8

243 reviews

Great vibe in comfortable decor - not many places can still do geniune candlelight with wax and all. I love the bar (tall) table option when it’s cold/wet outside. Staff are awesome - friendly, fast and lovely people. Best to book early as it is a busy and popular restaurant on the groovy Beatty Rd strip. Highly recommend 👍

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Donnini's

$$$$

Italian

Carlton

4.6

526 reviews

Excellent food particularly the pasta and the salad.

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Freddy's Pizza

$$$$

Pizzeria

Windsor

4.8

181 reviews

Attention, pizza enthusiasts and cheesy connoisseurs! I have stumbled upon a pizza joint that will send your taste buds into a frenzy of flavor. Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the one and only Freddy's Pizza! So, gather your pizza-loving pals, put on your stretchy pants, and embark on a journey of pizza bliss at Freddy's Pizza. Trust me, it's a taste adventure you won't soon forget!

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Officine Zero

$$$$

Italian

Prahran

4.5

198 reviews

We went for breakfast and had the ricotta pancakes, sweet polenta porridge & poached eggs with bacon & avocado. Delicious! The coffee is to die for. Service was friendly and fun. Thank you

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Italy 1 Camberwell

$$$$

Italian

Camberwell

4.6

238 reviews

My wife and my second visit to Italy 1 and it has got bettereach time, we;ll be back. An outstanding and wonderful experience. Cheers Peter

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Da Guido La Pasta

$$$$

Italian

Carlton

4.7

51 reviews

The personal service and the food was great. The gnocchi was like little pillows of deliciousness and combined with the duck ragu, superb 🥰 Will definitely be bringing more people here!

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Zia Rina's Cucina

$$$$

Italian

Armadale

4.7

156 reviews

Loved our dinner with friends at Zia Rina's. So lovely to have a menu where you don't have to choose!

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L'Artigiano Ivanhoe

$$$$

Italian

Ivanhoe

4.6

438 reviews

L’Artigiano is the perfect spot to enjoy good food and good wine with friends and family, in a warm and welcoming environment.

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Elma

$$$$

Italian

Port Melbourne

4.0

133 reviews

Yum food, strange vibe but helpful for the area we needed to be in.

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