Stef was very kind and he knows how to have a laugh with the food if the chef sees this keep up…read morethe good work. Now the food yummy pizza perfect crisp and soft. The bruschetta was lovely. The 100 layer lasagna was sooooo good. The inside was nice and open and ect

I could sing the praises of the delicious pizza, the friendly service and warm atmosphere but hey…read moreyou all know about that - right? But did you know you can BYO wine here. $15 corkage or on Monday night just $5 which all goes to local charity. There's never been a better time to crack open a bottle of vino and eat carbs in the name of a good cause.

Solid Italian food with a great atmosphere. You feel like you are eating in an old-school Italian…read moreplace. I had the gnocchi and it was very good. We had an appitizer combo plate that was also very good.

A couple of friends have been talking this place up for a few years now and I finally got the…read morechance to visit. Often I find if something is given a big review it can be built up too much & you come away feeling unfulfilled. But in this case, their comments were definitely justified! The food was beautifully cooked and full of flavours that worked well together. The tiramisu was delicious and my friend says the pannacotta is the best she's ever had. The menu was quite extensive. The service was friendly and very helpful. The staff know what they're doing, were always nearby if we needed anything but didn't float around too closely! They knew the menu and their wines very well. A lovely genuine Italian restaurant with a great, cosy, friendly vibe! All in all, worthy of the cost.

The Experience We visited for a pre-theatre meal and it was…read moreeasily the highlight of our evening. The atmosphere at Di Stasio Città is electric--it feels like stepping into a sleek, brutalist art gallery where the energy is high and the service is impeccably sharp. It's the kind of place that feels "special" the moment you walk through the door. The Food We decided to share three dishes, and it was the perfect way to experience the menu. Each plate was absolutely beautiful, striking that rare balance between sophisticated presentation and soulful, authentic Italian flavor. You can tell they source the finest ingredients; everything tasted vibrant and intentional. The Verdict If you're looking for a refined yet buzzy spot before a show in the Melbourne CBD, this is it. They managed the timing perfectly, ensuring we weren't rushed but still made it to our seats with plenty of time to spare.

Quality of Food and Service is best in class…read more This Spring Street Gem just keeps giving. A must for a small or large celebration.

We had a lovely dinner at this cozy white tablecloth Italian restaurant on a busy Friday. Our…read morereservation (absolutely a must) was for 5:30 when they opened and we were dining with some local Ozzie friends. The menu features traditional Italian dishes with interesting local twists. My wife and I enjoyed the caprese salad with luscious tomatoes and fresh burratta and even though we split it-the portions were still huge. Our friends enjoyed the sesame encrusted tuna tartare. We all got pastas as our mains-me the lobster/angel hair, my wife the ravioli and another guest the risotto feature. Delicious sourdough bread with olive oil was also a part of the meal. The extensive wine list has hundreds of selections including a wide range of Italian and Australian wines. Service is fast and efficient but don't plan to linger too long as this small restaurant is in high demand and they will likely be needing your table after 90 min. Recommended.

This is one of my fav places, the ambience is perfect for date nights…read more I especially loved the spaghetti vongole. Giorgio was so kind and helped settle us in. I highly recommend if you love italian!

I arrived before the kitchen was open, but they seated me and I ordered a glass of wine while I…read morewaited. A couple minutes before the kitchen opened they took my order. I ordered a pear and arugula salad and one of the house specials, rigatoni bolognese. The salad had very small slivers of pear and thin slices of parm cheese. I believe it was supposed to be a balsamic dressing but it seemed to be mostly olive oil and lacked any real flavor. The pears were so thin I almost missed them entirely. However, the main course was perfection. The pasta was perfectly cooked to al dente. The sauce was meaty and flavored softly with tomato. I loved this dish and would recommend it. The service was fantastic and the ambiance does remind one of a small Italian restaurant. While the salad was disappointing the pasta more than made up for it and I would love to return and sample another dish.

Very friendly place with terrific specials including a delicious truffle risotto. Rocket salad,…read moreNegroni. Perfect meal for one on a cold night in Melbourne!

The food and wine at Trattoria Emilia was delicious and the meals are prepared in a very gourmet,…read moreauthentic Italian manner. I enjoyed the Kingfish main course and pitashio Cremeo dessert. The service was excellent as well. The restaurant is in a refurbished garage building in an alley off of Little Collins.

Consensus of this group of 11-outstanding. Service was done so smoothly with great humor and…read morefriendliness. We started with antipasto and moved on to main dish. The salad was great as well and we had with antipasto which was a good choice as the mixed group meant it was a bit of a challenge to make everyone happy (mostly vegan, Keto, and gluten free). Barramundi was awesome and the risotto also was a popular favorite in our group. I had plain pasta with red sauce and they brought me peppers to make it spicy which was awesome as they were in olive oil so I used them and then olive oil over the pasta and it was delicious. The other mention is the duck -which, for my friend, was perfectly fine with great flavor and a rich sauce. The bread to start was amazing with the olive oil that felt like freshly made. Best olive oil I had ever had. I recommend this charming spot very highly!

Pellegrini's is a classic and a required visit when in Melbourne. While it calls itself an espresso…read morebar it is also an informal Italian restaurant. Well aged it's in counter format and likely has not changed much over the years. I ordered the lasagne which was good. Even better was this creamy smooth espresso in a proper cup. Delicious. Service is pleasant but you are there to go back in time, perhaps a simpler time.

This is a very late review. 13 years ago in 2009 I and my wife we were backpack traveling and…read morevisited this place two times in one an half days, the food/drinks were good, but what made me remember this place so long is the hospitality of the staff, when he found out that we are leaving Australia soon he offered free cake/ice cream and a simple of some pasta, not just this, he also give us a discount and told all customers (not too packed on that'll day) "they are not coming back tomorrow, the day after tomorrow and next week, why don't I give them some discount", what a warming memory! Since then I have moved to US and visited Italy a couple of times, visited so many Italian restaurants/espresso bars, I still remember this place so well, today I'm looking my old blog and saw the pictures I took during that trip, why don't I just post an review and let everyone know this place has good food/drink, and nice staff. Hope I can visit this place sometime in the future!

10/10. Firstly the service is outstanding ! My family and I came around 10-11am while they were…read morestill serving breakfast, we were looking for pizza, but this was no problem. They started up the pizza oven just for us. The pizza came out relatively fast but was OUTSTANDING. This is some of the BEST pizza I have ever eaten and I have had pizza in Italy. I would very very highly recommend you eat here. The atmosphere and location was also amazing.

Excellent service and selection. Had a very fresh and tasty salad followed by a mushroom pizza. The…read morecrust was delicious as was the wine. Highly recommend!

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.

Very good pasta! Ink spaghetti is great. Love the garlic bread and the minestrone soup. Best of all…read moreis the service 1st class, promt and friendly.

First dates can be tricky. You can often run out of things to talk about, one person always likes…read morethe other more and then what do you do when the cheque comes? I was taken on a first date to Il Cantuccio and it was incredible. It was a very brave choice by the gentleman concerned considering this venue is quite intimate and romantic - perhaps more an Anniversary destination than a first date. The wine list is extensive and the staff have that warm, family feel and will help you match your wine to your meal and assist with any other queries. The food is traditional Italian but not the greasy, cheesy kind you can so often find in other restaurants on the Lygon street strip. This food is filling, classic and made with love (yes, with love.) This is a great destination when you are trying to romance your partner - it worked on me!