Donnini's

Name: Donnini's
Address: 320 Lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC, Australia, 3053
Telephone: (03) 9347 3128
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (656)

$41 to $100

Italian

320 Lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Donnini's is a generational Italian eatery with a sincere focus on handmade pasta, real food, generous hospitality & well sourced wines.

Family owned and operated DONNINI'S relaxed atmosphere and honest approach to traditional cooking provides the perfect environment for family get-togethers, intimate dinners and business lunches alike.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9347 3128
Website
http://donninis.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
320 Lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053
Neighborhood
Carlton
Cross street
Faraday & Grattan Streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
1, 6, 8, 16, 64, 72 tram lines
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 656 people are saying

Donnini's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City North
Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Donnini's on Lygon Street offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "outstanding pasta" and "fabulous service." Guests rave about the "amazing hospitality," "beautiful food," and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu features standout dishes like "epic foccacia" and "best Arancini," making it a "favourite place to dine."

656 Reviews

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Joe
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great I have been going there for years Marco great person
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Sharon
Victoria8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our first time back at this restaurant for quite a few years - had always been a favourite. We did stick to the dishes that we had always loved and we were not disappointed. We will certainly be back and will not wait a few years before returning.
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Lynley
Melbourne7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. The staff are wonderful and the food excellent.
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Sarah
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Why is no one dining at Donnini’s? It was quiet in there. But gees, that pasta was some of the best I have ever eaten. Service was attentive. The place could do with a makeover, but you can’t go past the pasta. Better than Florentino’s and up there with Scopri.
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Louise
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food fabulous service thank you for a lovely evening
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Adele VIP
Melbourne11 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We shared the seafood spaghetti & pumpkin ravioli with the radicchio salad. It was all delicious and beautifully balanced flavours
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Teresa
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you don't eat pasta the menu selection is minimal. The sharing pasta dish for 3 was small compared to the main pasta dish.
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Michelle
Tropical QLD2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were welcoming and attentive Lovely food and drinks
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OpenTable Diner
Gold Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful staff, fabulous fast service and delicious food. Highly recommend. Nice ambiance so we could hold a conversation. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Will definitely be back. Thank you.
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LauraG
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch was great there. The staff were super nice and attentive, food came out fast & was delicious. I do wish they sold their pasta & sauces like they used to though!
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FAQs

Donnini's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9347 3128.

Donnini's is rated 4.6 stars by 656 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

320 Lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Additional information

Cross street
Faraday & Grattan Streets
Neighborhood
Carlton
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
1, 6, 8, 16, 64, 72 tram lines
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://donninis.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9347 3128

Donnini's

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