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Geppetto Trattoria, East Melbourne, AU-VIC

Geppetto Trattoria

4.8
4.8
140 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian
78A Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, AU-VIC 3002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nino Cea
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business presentation, or planning a gathering of friends and family, our function room and private dining options provide a stylish and comfortable atmosphere for your event.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    East Melbourne
  • Cross street
    Wellington pde, close to the corner of Simpson Street, East Melbourne 3002
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    -tram #48 and #75 - stop number 13 is only 100meters away -Jolimont station is a 3 minutes stroll away-bus number 246 is also a 5 minutes stroll. stop at intersection wellington/hoddle
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • $39 Express lunch

    A$39.00 per person

    Jan 24, 2024 - Dec 10, 2025
    A choice of either: "Spiedini di gamberi" -grilled prawn skewers with roasted potatoes, mixed leaf salad & aioli OR "Polpettone di Vitello" - roasted veal meatloaf with tomato, white wine and sage served with mash OR "Penne Ortolalana" - tubular pasta with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, tomato and pecorino cheese" (Vegan Optional) ...served with a glass of either Clare valley Shiraz or King Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Peroni beer or soft drink. Can be served in under 15 minutes for a quick lunch for you and your guests
    $39 Express lunch Photo
  • AFL Pre-Game Dinner

    A$38.00 - A$65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Choose individually from any dish on our limited menu. OR opt for our $65pp 2 course Banquet which includes: 1) sharing antipasto & focaccia -> 2) a choice of any maincourse listed below Decide on the night. STARTERS House Baked Focaccia - 14 Mushroom Arancini - 22 Olives- Ascolane - 15 MAINS Crumbed Veal Medallions - 47 Penne Bolognese - 39 Grilled Fish Fillet of the Day (gf) - 47 Braised Lamb Meatballs - 45 Spaghetti Ortolana (v) - 39 Fettuccine al Pesto (v) - 39 Roasted Porchetta (gf) - 47 SIDES (gf) - 15 Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Garden Salad Potato Mash Sautéed Baby Spinach Chips Dietary requirements catered for. Gluten Free Pasta Available
    AFL Pre-Game Dinner Photo
  • Group Dining at Geppetto Trattoria

    A$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Looking to book in a special group dining experience. We take group bookings for 9-14 people with a very special curated menu designed exclusively by our Chef. for tables of 14-30 guests, please call the restaurant directly Includes our famous Antipasto to start with homebaked focaccia bread, then choose from any of our 6 signature maincourses as the second course. For full details of the maincourse options please visit our website; https://geppettotrattoria.com/function-room-private-dining/ For additional $15 you can include dessert (homemade cake & gelato) to come our with coffee
    Group Dining at Geppetto Trattoria Photo

What 140 people are saying

Geppetto Trattoria 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Italian

  • Inner City East

    Best Overall

  • Inner City East

    Best Food

  • Inner City East

    Best Service

  • Inner City East

    Best Ambiance

  • Inner City East

    Best Value

  • Inner City East

    Good for business meals

  • Inner City East

    Healthy

  • Inner City East

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inner City East

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Geppetto Trattoria offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "excellent" Italian cuisine and "very friendly" service. Guests appreciate the "authentic" atmosphere and "delicious" food, complemented by a "delightful" wine list. Ideal for both intimate dinners and family gatherings, this Melbourne gem is "highly recommended" for its "warm and welcoming" charm.

140 Reviews
  1. Laurie

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a pleasant Thursday business lunch. I had the Capetto (slow cooked goat) with polenta and my business colleague had the crumbed veal medallions with vegetables. Accompanied with a Shiraz and Rose respectively, the cuisine exhibited honest wholesome Italian flavours. A decadent chocolate pear with ice cream and 3 sorbets with side coffees, completed a great business lunch.

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  2. Denise

    Tropical QLD5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another superb meal at what is my favourite restaurant. A lunch special & a daily special were ordered & both meals were outstanding. The waiters are friendly, helpful & professional & add to the overall experience. I'll definitely be returning.

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  3. Maureen

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a special family dinner. The service from the beginning was amazing. The food and wine delicious and we had an awesome time. Thanks to everyone. Maureen Adams
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you Maureen for your ongoing support and for this lovely review! Grazie

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  4. Patricia

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty Italian food, very attentive and friendly staff. Adriano and the team never disappoint
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you Patricia! Grazie mille

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  5. Garry

    Melbourne8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    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!!!
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded 5 days ago
    such a great review Garry. Thank you. A presto da Trattoria Geppetto

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  6. Kean

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the lunch special. The meals were all fantastic and a good serve and a glass of wine. Service was very good and attentive. I will highly recommend Kean Mac.
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you Kean for your visit and for this lovely review. Hope to see you back soon at Geppetto Trattoria

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  7. Rob

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been many times and I’m always happy, keep it up
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you Rob! see you soon at Geppetto Trattoria!

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  8. Ric

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall classic trattoria experience. Great food.
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded 5 days ago
    Grazie Ric!

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  9. Ian

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiters are wonderfully friendly, chatty and (dare we say) cheeky. Food is very good too.
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded 5 days ago
    Grazie Ian! It's a pleasure having you as our guest!

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  10. Nicole

    WA1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, just a short walk from the MCG, with outstanding service – highly recommended.
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded 5 days ago
    Grazie Nicole! Hope to see you back soon! Ciao

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FAQs

Geppetto Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9417 4691.

Geppetto Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Geppetto Trattoria

78A Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, AU-VIC 3002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wellington pde, close to the corner of Simpson Street, East Melbourne 3002
  • Neighborhood
    East Melbourne
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    -tram #48 and #75 - stop number 13 is only 100meters away -Jolimont station is a 3 minutes stroll away-bus number 246 is also a 5 minutes stroll. stop at intersection wellington/hoddle
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nino Cea
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business presentation, or planning a gathering of friends and family, our function room and private dining options provide a stylish and comfortable atmosphere for your event.
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