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Geppetto Trattoria, East Melbourne, AU-VIC

Geppetto Trattoria

4.8 (149)
$41 to $100
Italian
78A Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, AU-VIC 3002

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

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Discover Authentic Italian Flavours at Geppetto Trattoria – Just Outside Melbourne’s CBD

Nestled near Melbourne's iconic landmarks like the MCG, AAMI Park, and Rod Laver Arena, Geppetto Trattoria has been delighting diners with home-style Italian cooking since 1981. Under the expert ownership of Nino Cea and his son Adriano, our restaurant offers a menu full of classic Italian dishes, from rich Osso Buco to fresh Spaghetti Pescatora. Craving comfort? Come in for lunch or dinner to try our homemade pastas, risottos, and fresh seafood, handpicked daily from local markets.

Perfect for groups, couples, and families, we cater to most dietary requirements, including an exclusive vegan menu, and offer a lunch special for a quick yet delicious experience. For larger gatherings, inquire about our private dining room and function options on www.geppettotrattoria.com

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

Offers

  • BYO Wine at Geppetto Trattoria

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 8:45 PM,Sat - 5:30 PM - 8:45 PM
    Bring Your Own Wine – A Personal Touch to Your Italian Dining Experience At Geppetto Trattoria in East Melbourne, we invite you to bring your favourite bottle of wine and enjoy it in the warm, rustic charm of our family-run restaurant. Whether it’s a special vintage or a casual favourite, pair it with our classic, house-made Italian dishes for just $18 corkage per bottle – available anytime you dine.

    BYO Wine at Geppetto Trattoria Photo

What 149 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

    Good for business meals

  • 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

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner City East

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner City East

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Geppetto Trattoria offers a genuine Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Patrons praise the "lovely atmosphere," friendly staff, and a welcoming ambiance. Consistently delightful, the trattoria is perfect for family gatherings or intimate meals. Its classic, homestyle Italian dishes, complemented by a thoughtful wine list, ensure a memorable visit.
149 Reviews
  1. Anthony

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took some people out for a business dinner, which was an absolute delight. This restaurant never fails to deliver a fantastic meal.

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  2. Peter

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the wait staff were friendly and attentive. Food service was very slow but worth the wait.

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  3. John

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great lunch, with great food and service. Credit to the entire team.

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  4. Sue

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delightful, great atmosphere and fabulous wait staff..felt like we were transported back to Italy

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  5. Stacey

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food and a lovely atmosphere. Loved it and will be back!

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  6. Laurie

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellant business lunch with great service and food. The Scallopini Maile (pork) with mushrooms and the Barramundi with seasons vegetables were delicious over a few glasses of wine.

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  7. Matilda

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had such a lovely experience and the food was delicious!

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  8. Mike

    Sydney8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always great food and super service. Geppetto’s never disappoints us, thanks for looking after us.

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  9. Stephen

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service, did get quite noisy though when the restaurant got busy.

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  10. Laurie

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    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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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 149 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 2 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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