10/10. Firstly the service is outstanding ! My family and I came around 10-11am while they were still 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. read more

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

Loved this restaurant. Italian is hard to do badly but perfection is also out of reach for most. Not this place!

Not only was the food and wine prepared to perfection, but Ricardo was our server and he honestly made our day. He seemed so genuinely happy to be there and put a smile on everyone's face the moment we stepped within the vicinity. A huge thank you to him for excellent service and an all-around lovely personality! We were seated outside on the outer edge of the area, right next to a street musician. Gorgeous atmosphere all around. This was both mine and my partner's last day in Melbourne and we couldn't have picked a better location for our final meal here. Everything was delicious and the pizza I ordered was finally a vegan version with plentiful toppings as opposed to most places that serve only plain ones. I was thrilled! Even the dough was prepared wonderfully. It had a soft, fluffy, and moist inner texture with just the right amount of crisp on the outside. Please do give this place a try! You'd never regret it. read more

Il Tempo - Italian Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

A great place to dine al fresco on the ever popular Desgraves Street! Dining in this laneway is a very quintessential Melbourne experience that you have to do and Il Tempo makes it worth it. Its towards the end right across from Flinder Street Station. Interestingly, you will spot an Il Tempo restaurant and then another one right across from it. So that means plenty of seating available indoors and outdoors. The margarita pizza was delicious, albeit not as good or Neopolitan as you can get elsewhere in Melbourne. I would say that the star dish is the chicken parmigiana, which is a gargantuan, heaping portion of chicken with chips. The chicken was tender and juicy inside, while crispy and well-seasoned outside. It was undoubtedly the best chicken parmigiana I've ever had! A solid restaurant in the area. Recommend! read more

If I could, I'd give Il Tempo 4.5 stars. Il Tempo is incredibly delicious Italian food right on the beautiful Degraves St. One of the best parts of Il Tempo was the appetizer. We got the garlic bread for appetizer, which should be more accurately called garlic cheese bread. It was one of the best things I've ever had. It was LOTS and LOTS of cheese with LOTS and LOTS of garlic smothered over the top. It was incredible. Decadent. Rich. Delicious. I honestly could not stop eating it that I didn't have enough room for dinner. Nonetheless, I obviously still ordered dinner. I got the lamb ragu with Tagliatelle. I wanted to indulge in the fresh pasta, hence why I got the Tagliatelle. The fresh pasta mixed with the ragu was an awesome combo that I'd highly recommend for any consumer. However, as you can tell, I would order the garlic bread over and over again as my main meal if I were ever to visit Melbourne again. read more

Amazing all around! Great food, great atmosphere and great service. We had calamari, spaghetti and garlic pasta. All were so fresh and tasty. This is real authentic Italian food! This is a must try restaurant. We heard the pizza was amazing too. We also had coffee and it was unreal. read more

Wonderful pumpkin gnocchi hubby had salami mushroom pizza. Spicy salami!! Nice walk through the alleyway and good vibes on a Sunday evening. We enjoyed talking w our waiter and received tips and hot spots of the area. Worth a visit for a casual taste of Italy. read more

Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Decor & Style: 3/5 The Italian pizza and flatbread was A-OK. Good enough for me to eat it all, but nothing that stands out. The Gnocchi was a-okay as well. I'd like to give this place another try though. read more

Great little Italian restaurant down a quaint little alley off Flinders street in downtownn Melbourne. We sat out front on street side tables. We had the Chicken Peri Peri pizza. Crust was totally yummy, but pizza was a little bland. I wanted to add spicy red pepper but all they offeered was a black pepper grinder. Our friends had the Proscuitto pizza and loved it. Quick friendly service read more

If you're looking for a pizza you'd find in the heart of Roma, you've found it. Making a pizza is not hard, making a good pizza is a art. And these guys make one of the best pizzas in Melbourne. Forget all that "triple cheese crust with shredded ham" crap you get from every local pizza joint. These guys know pizza. The pizza base was cooked to perfection. Light and crispy. Most important the ingredients are amazing. Fresh, tasty and meld together. And, as like a lot of pizza joints out there, I didn't wake up thirsty (you know what I mean). The service was personable and I'll defiantly be back. And soon! read more

Il Tempo - Italian Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Despite being a really busy day, service was great, lucky enough to get a table outside on a glorious day. COFFEE WAS DELICIOUS! Both of us were very happy with our eggs. My poached were lovely and gooey, beans freshly made with a light Napoli sauce. read more

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Came here for a quick lunch during a cold day, hoping hot pasta would help with the chill. We ordered a couple of the lunch specials - gnocchi and the spaghetti bolognese. I would recommend none of these - the gnocchi seemed like uncooked dough, completely dense and flavorless. On the contrast, the only flavor of the spaghetti was salt - it was incredibly hard to eat. Maybe pizza is the only thing to get here as the pasta was bordering gross. read more

Love this place. I brought my date and she love it. Good pasta and pizza. Totally recommend it

Food: We ended up here by chance after the restaurant we planned to go to was full. I order the lamb gnocchi which was a special and I have to say it was delicious. The gnocchi was light, and the lamb ragu was lovely. Only disadvantage was it was a little greasy. It's also pricey, and while good, there are definitely better options in the CBD for a much lower price. Atmosphere/service: The service was friendly, but a little disorganised. We had people try to take our order more than once, even though we had already ordered, and it seemed as though they were sharing staff with their sister restaurant on the other side of the laneway. It just ruined the experience a little, as it felt very disjointed and was difficult to order drinks during our meal as there were no staff around. Would I recommend it: Yes, the food was very enjoyable, and while a little annoying, the service was fairly good - the friendliness of the staff helped balance out the disorganisation. It needs a few tweaks, but it's definitely one of the better restaurant I've visited on Degraves Street. read more

Il Tempo - Lamb gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Il Tiempo is a cafe/bar/restaurant in the degraves st, one of the awesome laneways that make Melbourne so great. Serving Italian fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, his is a great place to enjoy a meal or a coffee, or just to soak up the atmosphere of the area and its charms. They offer a great lunch deal here. It has a couple of variatiions and options, but my favourite is the $24 deal, which includes a pasta dish, a house beverage, and the choice of bruschetta, entree or dessert. Such a hard decision .... their bruschetta is awesome though, so I generally choose that! The staff are really friendly, and are always up for a chat when they're not busy.It just adds to the relaxed vibe, and makes Il Tiempo the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon on one of their outdoor tables. read more

Il Tempo - Italian Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Really great pizza! We had the Margherita pizza which was simple but good. Crust and cheese make this a classic NY style pizza. Highly recommend. Beer selection is limited but wine was reasonable. Great cafe for an afternoon of people watching. read more

Il Tempo - Italian Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Don't ask me how I found this place or why I decided to come here, but it was SO WORTH IT. I literally found this place after I flew in from New Zealand on my tour and within an hour of stepping foot into a city I had never been to in my life, I had one of the biggest plates of chicken parmigiana and garlic bread I have ever seen. It almost pains me that I live on the other side of the planet or I would come here again and again. it pays to " get lost " and eat like a local. read more

Il Tempo - This is the massive chicken parmigiana topped with ham and a side of cheesy garlic bread. Easily 2-3 meals on one plate. - Italian Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Tried the Calzone pizza while a friend tried the seafood linguine. Both were absolutely delightful and their coffee (had a strong latte) totally nailed it. Service was great as the staff were friendly. The next time I come to Melbourne, I'll definitely pop by. read more

Yummm!!!! Ended up stopping in a couple times because their pizza was just THAT good. The traditional margherita was to die for! It was like stepping back to Rome or Naples. Wish I lived closer read more

If you want good pizza a personalised service with a simile ... if you haven't been here you are missing out read more

Il Tempo - Italian Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Very good bruschetta and spaghetti carbonara. Good service with an Italian staff. Small but outside seating helps. They evidently do breakfast too. I would go here again. read more

Il Tempo - Italian Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

So good we had to go there again. We were in Melbourne only for 3 days on our trip to Australia from the U.S. and ate at Il Tempo, 8 Degraves St, twice. We felt lucky to happen across the place, as the restaurant was located on a charming, small street that had multiple restaurants but doesn't allow car traffic. There were tables inside and also along the sidewalk. The Margherita pizza was excellent, with tasty, yeasty crust and tasty sauce. The chicken parmigiana was very good, the chicken risotto was outstanding, and the spaghetti marinara was outstanding, with great sauce and several types of seafood in it. The good flavor of the vinaigrette dressing on the salad was a nice surprise. The manager was very Italian and she talked to the customers. The waiters and waitresses were friendly, service was fast, and we loved the place. I highly recommend it. read more

Hubs and I were starving upon arriving into Melbourne from Hobart. Our hotel wasn't very far, before we literally turned. Corner and stumbled upon this food arcade, and there was Il Tempo! We walked the entire length of the arcade and didn't find anything that pushed this place down the list, so we thought we'd give it a try. They had a great menu, not the most extensive you ever saw, but had all the basics you'd expect from any Italian place. There is an Il Tempo and an Il Tempo 2 right across the alleyway, serviced by the same kitchen. We ordered garlic bread for a starter, which was quite possibly the best I've ever had, made on a fluffy pizza dough crust but with a healthy amount of cheese and garlic, OMG it was amazing! For our mains, I ordered spaghetti bolognese, and the hubs ordered the mushroom risotto. Mine was good for sure, but the risotto was out of this world good! If you're in the mood for Italian and are in the Flinders area, you've got to check this place out! read more

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Very good food, excellent service! The wine was tremendous. I would definitely come here again. read more

We came in here for dinner after a day of walking around Melbourne, and decided to split the pumpkin, feta, kale, and red onion pizza. There was a little bit of a mix-up in the kitchen, so our food was delayed, for which the staff were very apologetic. The pizza itself tasted fine, but the toppings were a little sparse for our liking. Overall OK but I'm not sure we would go to great trouble to come back. read more

I encourage you all to pay a visit to Il Tempo. I had a really nice dining experience here last night. They have an array of specials, which the very helpfull staff take the time to explain. With impeccable timing we arrived at happy hour, where I'm told the house red was lovely. I though, let the staff select a reasonbly priced shiraz for me, which went perfectly with the bruschetta starter and the black sesame crusted tasmanian salmon I devoured. Now I like my salmon and this was impressive. I'm told the talgliatelle was beautiful and given both plates were cleaned, I hope the chef saw that as a positive. Il Tempo is at the flinder st end of degraves st, look out on the right as the awning may cause you to miss it. All in all a big thumbs up from me! read more

Best Pizza in Australia so far!! Very nice and friendly service, great choice of pasta and pizza

Was starving one night in the city and just wandered down degraves and saw this joint. It's okay. We had some salads and a pasta dish. Nothing particularly memorable. I wouldn't necessarily intentionally return, if I was hungry in the area I might try another spot, but there was nothing bad about it either, just as the review stars say: A-OK. read more

Fantastic authentic pizza! I ordered the vegetarian pizza, and was treated to juicy eggplant, zucchini, and mushrooms on light and fragrant dough. Couldn't have asked for anything more. Staff was friendly and attentive. Would definitely revisit. read more

Had a perfectly cooked snapper, nice and crispy topped with rocket, served on a salad of spring veggies with olives. Great tasting low carb dinner. Quick service too. Would go again. read more

Can't fault them. Super friendly service. Short wait time. Pizza was delicious. Good option.

Great service and servers with wonderful and friendly attitude. Beautifully presented food. Delicious food. Great location. Romantic quiet setting so it's on my 'date' places to eat list! read more

Great personal service with a smile and good humour. The salami pizza is really the one to try! Highly recommended. read more

What a gem! Located on Degreaves Street, in a laneway right off Flinders Street, Il Tempo is a must-do if you're out and about in the CBD. Excellent food, a very complete wine list and friendly, top-flight service makes Il Tempo a must-visit destination, every time my partner and I are in Melbourne. The atmosphere, especially if you can grab a window seat, is excellent, and the food is worth the tram ride. A good year-'round restaurant that always delivers a memorable dining experience. read more

Very small portions with big prices. Food wasn't that flash with undercooked chips. We spoke to two waiters about this - they brushed this off and at the end, one still asked for me to put money in his tip jar! Very disappointed. read more

I came here to Melbourne for a holiday and I heard that there is good food and I tried il tempo and it was the best italian I have ever tasted and fast service and very cheap read more