Oh DOC you never disappoint. Had to try out the newish one at Albert park which is close to home…read more Started off with a salumi board which came with a beautifully smoked mozzarella that was delectable. The cured meats selection, San Daniele prosciutto, mortadella, bresaola and pancetta were all fresh and delicious paired with some rustic Italian bread drizzled in olive oil. We then proceeded to share a pizza, the daily special which combined prosciutto, fig and Gorgonzola. It was cooked to perfection and the pastry so delicious I didn't want to miss a mouthful. The rocket, parmesan and pear salad . Although just a side was amazing with a special honey dressing. Have to say can not wait to go back. Even though it was hot the courtyard was well shaded and pleasant. The salumi board is definitely a good option for the summer weather.

Their pizza tastes just like it does in the Michelin pizzerias in Naples except the buffalo…read moremozzarella on top is cold? Can't imagine why you wouldn't bake that too. It's half the size and twice the price of other great pizzas in Melbourne. If you're in the top income tax bracket, Go here. You might need more than 1 pizza, though. Also, these types of pizzas need to be eaten immediately, so forget takeaway.

Fantastic food, amazing service, delicious pasta and salads. Just absolutely brilliant. Best pizza…read morein Port Melbourne - so fresh and authentic. Amazing flavours to choose from. Love this place!

Food was top tier, the service was so good and the staff were friendly will go again!read more

Basilico is a good, reliable Italian restaurant. Very much child-friendly, this is the place to…read morecome with the family for a fuss-free meal. Offering a nice alternative to the more pricey establishments on Albert Park's ritzy Bridport Street, Basilico has become a fast favourite. Perfect for those days when you're feeling too lazy to cook but not quite lazy enough to call for takeaway. While the food isn't going to change your world, it sure is good. Think classic italiano fare, with wood fired pizzas and a wide range of pastas. All the favourites are there from spaghetti bolognese to the good old fashioned supreme pizza. However Basilico's extensive pizza list does come with a few quirks. Thin crusted and cooked to perfection, this place offers a whole lot more than the soggy Hawaiians. The Zia Diana is particularly great, with zucchini, eggplant, peppers, olives, artichokes, goats cheese and pesto. Basilico is the kind of local restaurant that you come to rely on, an easy Sunday night alternative that leaves you feeling stress-free.

Just had an amazing meal! The staff made you feel like family. Lovely spit and you can tell there…read moreare many regulars. Was recommended by our good friend Manny and he was spot on. We had the house risotto that was divine a the salads were perfect. Would go back next time in Melbourne!

This place is without a doubt, my favourite restaurant in all of Melbourne. It is so unbelievably…read moregreat in every conceivable way. Firstly, stepping into the restaurant, the staff are warm, attentive and treat you like friends/family. Even on my first visit here, they were hospitable and friendly. They've got terrific memories, and know you by the time you make your second visit (and believe me, you will). They really take the time to go over the specials, and answer any questions you have regarding the menu. Secondly, the decor. Yes, it's a small restaurant, but it gives it a homely feel and it's cozy on wintery nights, and open on summer nights with the big sliding French doors. It can get noisy, but not overwhelmingly so. Parking is easy; there's usually a space right outside. But I'd never come here without making a reservation first, or you could be disappointed. Thirdly, the food. It is DELICIOUS. I've never, ever had a problem with the food. It comes as you order it (i.e.. if you make any amendments, they honour it and are very obliging. Everything comes as you'd imagine; hot and as if it were homemade. It's fresh and unique. The special board is always changing and there's plenty of variety. It may be a teeny bit pricey for some, but to me, it's worth every penny. I could go on and on about how much I love it here, but I think what you should do is try it for yourself and I'm sure you'll agree with me. It's simply outstanding!!!

We found this restaurant by accident, because we were in the area, and were really craving Italian…read morefood. Being from Europe, I'm used to a more traditional type of pizza (thin crust, thin layer of toppings), so when I went ahead and ordered a large "Special" pizza... well let's just say I didn't expect to only finish half of it. The amount of toppings was just a bit overwhelming. The crust was very thin though, and not soggy at all, which was nice. I'd give the pizza a 3/5, but the service was pretty fantastic, which explains my overall ranking of 4/5. Super friendly staff, especially the girl with the blonde braid was super nice. Next time I'll definitely try their pasta, which looked amazing (and a bit more traditionally Italian :) ).

Sometimes judging a book by its cover can be a good thing. Such was the case of Cafe Rosco, with…read morethe cutesy and curly lower-case "r" letter smacked in front of the wooden background. After not having eaten in too many hours, becoming cold during a night walk, and losing some energy, I saw folks gathered here and figured it must be halfway decent. Indeed, it was more than halfway decent. Had I known this was a place known for their pizza, I would've ordered that instead but it was only halfway through my meal that I noticed how much pizza was going out. But it's okay - I ordered the ravioli, a pasta dish I hadn't had in AGES and it hit the spot and did the job. Well done, Rosco.

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.

Have you figured out I'm a fan of almost all cafes, bars and restaurants in St Kilda?…read more I think its because most of these venues realise the value and importance of superior customer service and scrumptious food to keep people coming back, usually put together with great, live entertainment. Renix is one of these places. I'm so happy I stopped bypassing it on my way to Greasy Joe's and decided to give it a go one day. Serving traditional, Italian wood fired oven pizza's and pasta. It's not a massive menu with a lot of variety, but what they do they do perfectly! Oh - and they deliver!! I've been back a zillion times since my first try and I can recommend just about anything and everything on the menu. If I had to narrow it down to a few faves they would be; the charcoal chicken gourmet pizza, the Renix special tradish pizza and the Agnolotti pumpkin pasta. The difference a wood fired oven and the best, freshest produce makes is definitely noticeable here. With a wine and beer menu, and different offerings of vodka, as well as live entertainment on weekends, Renix is definitely my most favourite and authentic Italian restaurant in all of Melbourne! (Hang on, wait, I haven't reviewed any Lygon restaurant's yet so I may have to eat my words in future!!)

Woodfired pizza to perfection. Friendly casual atmosphere…read more For a quick easy meal they are surprisingly above average in quality and authentic Napoli style pizza. Definitely on our regular list now.

Chili calamari was spectacular!…read more Gourmet pizza (carciofi) was amazing These dishes truly world class today!

Tonight we had people travel from Frankston, Geelong to this restaurant and unfortunately we are…read moreall bitterly disappointed . Service extremely slow and disjointed. Food obvious sitting in the kitchen and when they delivered them they were just warm. CHILDRENS meals taking 85 min and served last. One meal served 30 min above all other and it was a main meal. 7 adults will share this experiences. Don't bother with this restaurant even the staff were disappointed. All the fish dishes were terrible. Finally gave up on outstanding drinks. Other customers now complaining very load. A big failure.

The pizza was really good! I would recommend it to others as well. And the service was also very…read morenice

Awesome pizza by the slice! Open late which suited and had a vibe of its own. Suited all ages…read more Can't wait to get back when I Melbourne next

This is our favourite pizza place. Incredible pizza bases and the gnocchi is amazing. They open at…read more5 and are very tolerant of the younger customers who can be demanding after a tough karate session. Kids meals are quick and the ice cream is delicious. Can't wait for summer when they open up the outdoor area again!

We were a group of 10 people for dinner on a Friday night with reservation in advanced. The food…read moretook one hour and 45 minutes to come to the table. We were told by the manager the wait was long however we never expected that long. I ordered a rocket salad with pear and walnuts which was very basic. They could've done better especially with the dressing. The salad and pizza came fast. The rest of the food that took so long was quite good. The service was great and waiters very attentive. They need to desperately hire more people to work in the kitchen more so during the evenings and weekends.