Top rated Italian restaurants in Melbourne, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2024)

Top rated Italian restaurants in Melbourne

Experience the best that Melbourne has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 602 places from Italian restaurant category.

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No22 Cafe

Sandwich shop

👍👍 The best focaccia in Melbourne, hands down. I recommend the gourmet ones, especially Mortadella&Pistachio... or Octopus... or Salsiccia&friarielli... oh my God! To many good ones!!! They are all amazing. Also Jessica's desserts are to die for 🤤 I love the cosy atmosphere, and the super friendly...

5.00 (281 reviews)

Pesto’s Ristorante Italiano

Italian restaurant

👍👍 I had the sage butter gnocchi followed by sharing the raspberry tiramisu and chocolate mousse. Everything was incredible and the portion sizes were perfect. Service was 5 star. If we weren't leaving Melbourne so soon I would definitely be returning as I wanted to try all the veggie options, and the...

5.00 (115 reviews)

Buono Restaurant & Bar

Italian restaurant

👍👍 It’s ABSOLUTELY 💯 amazing to visit Buono restaurant. Top of top quality food and service. Entrée CALAMARI with mint mayo and RISOTTO OF THE DAY ( scallops) and TAGLIATA (Sher Wagyu Rump) desserts with cute Tiramisù and another one but i can not remember , everything was remarkably good. Thanks for...

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4.90 (321 reviews)

Como Pizza Parkdale

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 Como Pizza surpassed my expectations with its delectable pizza. The girl at the counter provided top-notch service, and the manager's kindness added to the overall positive experience. A delightful combination of great food and excellent customer service.

4.90 (285 reviews)

458 Pizzeria

Italian restaurant

😠 Waiting for years to get your order to be prepared. Lack of response from staffs about my order, despite knowing that I’ve been telling them and waiting for more than 30mins for the order to be prepared. Such a life long pizza making process 🤧. (Unfriendly environment)

4.90 (256 reviews)

Cena

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Cena is my absolute new favorite restaurant in Derrimut. There is no Italian restaurant in this area and surroundings like Cena. I was told in Italian it is prounced Che-na, which means "dinner". The food - fantastic. Service is great and staff are happy, efficient and polite. Can’t wait to return...

4.90 (90 reviews)

Two mates place

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 I passed by here after get off work to eat my favorite pizza. I am very happy to enjoy the food... There seems to be a parking place at the door, and the waiter's attitude is very good. This is the third time I come for dinner. It is very close to where I live, and I will come again when I come down...

4.90 (45 reviews)

Shanikas Berwick

Italian restaurant

Classic Italian pasta dishes, plus steak & lamb, served in a polished restaurant.

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4.80 (2.5K reviews)

Scopri Italian Food and Wine

Italian restaurant

Understated white-tablecloth restaurant, for refined mains, handmade pasta & imported wines.

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4.80 (901 reviews)

Mr and Mrs Pizza

Pizza takeaway

👍👍 Focused on giving you the best quality and quantity to ensure every dollar is worth it. This place is efficient, the customer service is excellent and the pizzas are amazing! So lets break it down… Atmosphere:**** Reminded me of the local Aussie pizza store of the 90’s, which was awesome. Very sm...

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4.80 (716 reviews)

Little Black Pig & Sons

Italian restaurant

👍👍 We recently had a wonderful lunch at The Little Black Pig. The oysters were amazingly fresh and were absolutely delicious with the apple vinaigrette and caviar. The squid ink pasta with the half lobster looked magnificent - and tasted even better. And you could taste the love in the handmade cavatel...

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4.80 (631 reviews)

Foglia di Fico

Italian restaurant

Polished, warm restaurant featuring Italian cuisine & handmade pasta, plus a robust wine list.

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4.80 (629 reviews)

Chachi Yarra Valley

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Cosy little place. Friendly owner & staffs. Great oat lattes. Homemade pastas. One of the best Calzone & Carbonara we ever had. fantastic lunch overall! We will definitely be returning!

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4.80 (437 reviews)

Rick’s Place

Italian restaurant

👍👍 Tonight was our fifth visit to Rick's and again we had a lovely meal! Having moved into the area recently we needed a regular stop to eat out and this restaurant was a great find. Am working my way through the menu and everything has been good. Highlights so far have been the seafood pasta, the mush...

4.80 (405 reviews)

Del Monte's Pizzeria

Italian restaurant

Wood-fired pizza and traditional Italian mains in a simple joint with large windows and wood decor.

4.80 (336 reviews)

Al Dente Enoteca Restaurant

Modern Australian restaurant

👍 It was a great dining experience but minus one star for not quite meeting my high expectations for their pasta! The pasta was cooked to perfection but the flavours weren’t the best. Their pasta were generally too salty and lacking flavour. I was expecting something more. I also wish their signature...

4.80 (274 reviews)

Bottarga

Restaurant

👍👍 A real gem offering truly top level dining, service and atmosphere, all at very reasonable prices. The restaurant is not too large which has the nice effect of creating a sense of intemacy. The open kitchen area provides an full view of the quiet action taking place there. The service is warm and di...

4.80 (258 reviews)

Grazia Restaurant

Italian restaurant

👍👍 10/10! Do yourself a favour and enjoy incredible Italian food here! It’s close to Caulfield and Gardiner Station. Lots of strip parking along the road as well. Incredible restaurant with 2 dining floors and the 3rd floor has the spacious orange wallpapered bathrooms. White Lotus vibes! Heard such...

4.80 (214 reviews)

Firebox Pizza Hawthorn

Pizza restaurant

😐 This is a hard review to write cause it is based on so much personal opinion. The, atmosphere was great. Like the little dinning out the back. It was very cosy and cool. But music could have been a tad quieter. The service and staff were friendly and cheerful. Great customer service and help when...

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4.80 (200 reviews)

Mad Raven Hot Stone Pizza

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 We love Mad Raven pizza! The food is so delicious and well presented. There's a great variety of pizzas on the menu and so many vegetarian and vegan options too. The staff are beautiful and friendly and everything is delivered with a smile. The restaurant is small and so cosy, if you want to eat ins...

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4.80 (197 reviews)

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Top rated Italian restaurants in Melbourne, Australia