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DOC Espresso, Carlton, AU-VIC

DOC Espresso

4.3
4.3
76 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for groups
D.O.C is real Italian eating and age old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair. A celebration of heritage. A joy in sharing. Authentic, exuberant and outrageously Italian.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9347 8482
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Cross street
    Lygon street, University Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Melbourne University/Swanston St #1
  • Additional
    Cafe, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 76 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

76 Reviews
  1. Eri

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have enjoyed coming to DOC in the past, however the quality of the food has decreased. The pappardelle we have always ordered was extremely salty and the flavour was terrible. We won’t be back again unfortunately.

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  2. Gaia

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The waiters are fabulous but the getting prawn pasta was pretty mediocre. I tried this pasta a week before and it had fresh prawns not precooked prawns like the dish we were served this time. The antipasto was good.
    DOC EspressoResponded on August 1, 2024
    Ciao Gaia, Grazie for your honest feedback, we are super contenti that i nostri camerieri could make for such a great evening. We have passed on your feedback relating to the prawns to our chefs, grazie for drawing it to our attention. Ci vediamo presto! Francesca

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  3. ValeriaEsposito

    Melbourne

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top Italian place to eat on lygon, friendly service and yummy pasta, will be back soon
    DOC EspressoResponded on July 14, 2024
    Ciao Valeria! Grazie per il vostro continuo supporto in vari dei nostri locali, ci fa sempre piacere vedervi. Ci vediamo presto Francesca

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  4. MatteoM

    Perth

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lygon Street classic, great pasta and antipasto selection, will definitely be back for another night with warm and great service. Grazie !
    DOC EspressoResponded on July 14, 2024
    Ciao Matteo, Grazie ancora for taking some time to leave such positive feedback, it was an absolute pleasure having you join us for an evening with wine and pasta. See you again soon! Grazie Mille Paolo

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall we were very happy. Service was great and food delicious.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was arrogant, dismissive and rude. 35 mins after ordering I asked if the food was still coming and I was rudely and curtly dismissed and told it’s coming. Turned out they hadn’t even begun cooking it and forgotten the order, so we waited another 20 min. The meal itself was nothing special and quite boring and bland, I ate it in 5 min. My date did not finish theirs because they felt something was off about the food. Completely overrated.

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  7. Marffff

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    11/10! Thanks DOC for your warm hospitality, your great gnocchi and your amazing bar list. I'll be back.

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  8. AdaB

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This place is better for lunch. One of the pastas at our recent dinner was claggy … the others just OK. Wine was good. Service very friendly. Music too loud.

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  9. EmilyL

    Victoria

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service! Always love coming back for a comfort meal.

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  10. MichelleS

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location in Carlton serving excellent pasta dishes

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FAQs

DOC Espresso offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9347 8482.

DOC Espresso is rated 4.3 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

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Google Map for DOC Espresso

326 Lygon St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lygon street, University Street
  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Melbourne University/Swanston St #1
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cafe, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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