My husband and I had dinner here during our stay in Southbank in late November. We arrived a bit…read moreafter 6 without a reservation and were seated outside on a Saturday night. This gave is a beautiful view of the promenade for when the fire show started. I ordered the lamb which was cooked deliciously medium. My husband ordered the swordfish which was also cooked just right, medium. We ordered a side of potatoes to go with our meal. To start we ordered asparagus. The preparation was delightful with the glaze and sauce evenly spread across all of the 6 asparagus. They had been cooked and chilled to the ideal texture for asparagus - not too soft and not too crunchy. We were assisted by Hannah, one of the sommeliers at the restaurant, to select an Australian wine to go with our meals. We were not disappointed in her recommendation. We our only disappointed in our inability to remember the name of the wine. Hannah also suggested when we were in Hobart to visit Sullivan's Cove Distillery for Whisky. This suggestion was even better than her wine recommendation. Now I could carry on reviewing the meals my husband and I had, but I won't. They were both equally delicious with impeccable presentation. The pace of the meal was such to allow for digestion and that is a welcome change from being in the States. The wait staff was all equally pleasant for a restaurant of this stature being in the base of The Crown Promenade Melbourne and at the higher end of the price point spectrum.

I have been to a few Italian restaurants and this is by far the best. The service was wonderful,…read morethe food was awesome. The entree, mains, desert they were cooked to perfection. The ambiance is beautiful. Highly recommend this place.

AMAZING GEM ON SPENCER AND LaTROBE STREET CORNER Foglia di…read moreFico is arguably Melbourne's best Italian restaurant. Sophisticated service in an intimate environment with dishes that are cooked to perfection. Pastas and breads are all made on site. The sourdough is a must! Staff are very attentive without being intrusive and the dining room is set out in a way that gives you your own space. Noise level is very low.

This Italian gem charmed me instantly with its cozy, intimate atmosphere. It's so small with wall…read moreto wall wine. The seafood pasta was perfection--fresh, flavorful, and cooked to the ideal texture. I love a solid Italian spot, Every detail, from the friendly service to the authentic decor, made it feel like a slice of Italy in Melbourne. If you're craving heartwarming Italian food, this is the place to go.

We went to Sopranos last night and had some wonderful food and great wine…read more It's a great place

Very good meal here. The bruschetta was especially good and resembled a small pizza. The pizza was…read moretop shelf too. Hari was a very gracious host. Make a point of asking for him.

We picked this restaurant because it was close to our hotel so when it turned out to be truly…read moreSPECTACULAR we were stunned. Even though Melbourne is filled with great restaurants this one was worth coming back twice in the week that we were here. It shone in every dimension. Memorable food ( absolutely excellent and innovative combinations but not crazy) lovely service, helpful and aware, and a cozy space. Excellent wine list and a delightful ambience. We recommend this most highly!!!

A wonderful restaurant in the heart of the city. The chefs choice meal was perfectly out together!…read moreThe service was perfect and the food delectable.

This place was jumping on a Saturday night, the host was kind and put us on the waitlist and we…read morecame back to our table in like 25 minutes, our server made excellent recommendations as well, strawberry cocktail if you like sweet and pasta. The food was superb, some of the best pasta I have had seriously! The restaurant sits in an alley and we had a quaint table outside, walking and car traffic, if you're in Melbourne say yes to this place for outstanding food and service!

The Vegan options here are amazing! I had a pizza and pasta and the change in ingredients did not…read morelack flavor at all.

Tipo 00 is a chic and cozy Italian joint serving up amazing fresh homemade pasta. I snuck in on a…read moreweekday with no reservation and was able to snag a window seat at the counter. The service was quick and efficient and their staff made wonderful recommendations. They've got a fantastic menu and cocktails and wine list! I enjoyed fresh oysters and their pappardelle with wagyu beef that was so rich in flavor. It was the perfect dinner and their Italian cuisine is the ultimate comfort food!

We were looking for a restaurant that was less touristy than many of the others along the laneways,…read moreand we came upon Tipo 00 so we made a reservation. We're glad we did! Here's what we noticed: - It was difficult to get a reservation at prime dinner hour, so we opted for a 3:30 PM late lunch/early dinner which worked out perfectly for our schedule. - The place overall has a great vibe, good music, and it is pretty small. - There were some really interesting drinks and good wines to choose from...we went with wine since we had other plans later that evening. - We decided to start with the salad with pear and honey, and then my wife and I split both the black squid ink pasta, and the special pasta that had Moreton Bay Bugs. The salad was incredible perfectly dressed... Having it first gave us away as Americans for sure, but it was perfect. The squid ink pasta was every bit as good as everyone said in reviews, and so was the special pasta. - Service was great, not overbearing. They even brought us some extra bread so we could sop up the sauce from our pasta. Bottom line: There are so many great restaurants in Melbourne and Tipo 00 is right up there and should be on your "to try list".

Absolutely the best restaurant since we arrived in Melbourne. Service was top notch, food was…read moreamazing, nothing disappointed us!

We had the pizza Carnivora to start and then we each ordered pasta. I had the carbonara and it was…read moreso delicious! As was the pizza! We actually just had pizza the other day in town from a place that came highly recommended and it didn't come close to this pizza. Our server was great and the restaurant itself was upscale. It was a great experience and food came out quick! Would return if we're ever back in Melbourne.

I seriously love this place. You can't beat freshly made…read morepasta with hearty and well flavoured sauces. Plus they are generous servings and less than 15 dollars a bowl. The best sauce is the smoked salmon, capers, lemon infused olive oil and dash of cream. So so so good. Light but still full of flavour! The black truffle and salami is also yummy. Their garlic bread is also fantastic. It is $7 for a ciabatta filled with homemade garlic butter. It is crunchy on the outside and melty on the inside. Possibly my fave garlic bread ever. I'm looking forward to visiting again and again!

My pasta was well cooked, the sauce was delicious, and it was $12. Not bad really for fresh pasta…read morelunch cooked while you wait. I expect these will be popping up all over the place. Fast, fresh and filling. The whole office was a fan. Salads are pretty rockin' too and there's corn spaghetti and quinoa pasta for the gluten free brigade. The quinoa pasta was a little stodgey, but think that's the norm?

The food here was excellent and big portions. The service was great. So friendly. The ambiance was…read moreamazing and so interesting. The music was incredible. Go eat here you will love it.

Great location on the riverwalk. No problem getting a table for a party of four on a beautiful…read moreweekend. Service is standard. No frills. Great coffee but my breakfast toast was bland and nothing special. Could have been jazzed up with not much effort.

A great high energy Italian food outlet at the food court in the Crown Entertainment Complex. Their…read morepizza's are of a generous serving for a great price; although they can be a little cold at times. Any of their pizzas (including the meat lovers) are great to consume on a Saturday night for a snack before eating something more substantial later. Buy your pizza, go outside and enjoy the spits of fire overlooking you with a loud hiss along the yarra. The sauce is refreshing, with an abundance of fresh toppings. A little more cheese could be great. There are moments you would like to ask if there is a microwave nearby to heat up your pizza; although the staff can and do put it in a warm conveyor like toaster to heat up your pizza for you; although the problem with that method is that the pizza becomes too crunchy. Best to order these pizza's when fresh. The cheese is just sensational then, and your pizza is also piping hot. Amen. Great food at the right time, and the service is quite pleasant as well. The staff are fast and efficient. If there is a queue (which there sometimes will be) don't worry too much about it; you will be served in no time.

The restaurant is well placed but really not worth going to. The pasta dish I ordered was dry,…read morebland, cold and way overpriced for what was served. My other two guests made similar comments. We did request that the chef be given our feedback yet we received no acknowledgement or apology for the poor standard of food. We certainly will not be going back!