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Papa Gino's

4.1 (48 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Fast Food
Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:59 PM

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Ann S.

First-time visiting. Came here based on the high reviews. Ordered their Super special pizza, medium size. Pretty large for 1 person but I finished all of it since I was pretty hungry. Served straight from the oven so it's burning hot. After a while, I got tired of the smoked mussels as the pizza got cold. Interesting combination of flavors though. Not too bad. Good amount of cheese. The staff is very friendly.

Evan K.

Traditional Italian Pizza's on Lygon Street. A cliche perhaps but if you're looking for heavenly homemade style pizza, then this is the place to eat. The pizza come in three traditional sizes (S, M, L), however don't be fooled - the large pizza is roughly double the size of your standard dominos pizza. If you walk in and order your pizza on the spot, you will not only get a feast when its ready but visually the process is grand to watch. The pizza's are made by two men, one older, the other younger. They work like a well oiled machine, not even looking at the dishes when placing the freshly made dough down or throwing on the ingredients on. Really a pleasure to watch. The pizza's are absolutely delicious, a bit on the oily side but nothing dramatic. The menu also offers pasta's, but i recommend sticking to the pizza. The pasta's are a large serve however lack the same quality of flavour offered in the pizza's, quite plain to be honest. If you're eating in, the service is quick and friendly but the venue is usually crowded and noisy, so not somewhere if you're looking to have an intimate conversation.

Miriam S.

This is one of my favourite places on Lygon. Coming here is just simple and easy. It might not be revolutionary cooking but you know what you're going to get every time - good comfort cooking. The bolognese pizza is quite interesting. I quite liked it but it does go soggy real quick so many people might not be too happy with that. The people there are great to talk to, I always manage to have hilarious conversation with owner, at least I think he's the owner. Keep in mind that Papa Gino's is always busy. One time I was lucky enough to get there when they were one table away from reaching maximum capacity. So, more likely than not you may have to wait for a little bit to get a table, as for the food though, they manage to get it to the table quick-smart. I know that sitting outside is the place to be but you have to experience sitting indoors amongst the old brick arches at least once.

ravioli with Puttanesca sauce  (olives, capers & anchovies in Napoletana sauce) it was awesome.
Mohamed A.

My wife recommended papa Gino's for a causal dinner . She used to come here a lot when she was at uni. Now I know why !! The pizza is amazing especially when you can watch the guy doing it in front of you, the throwing and everything it is like a side show. I love that. I had the ravioli with Puttanesca sauce (olives, capers & anchovies in Napoletana sauce) it was awesome.

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Nice meal, but ordinary service (took a while when not busy). No fresh Parmesan, only packaged (stinky) cheese.

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Love this place. An easy night out for dinner. Good, Easy, quick Italian food.

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Very good and affordable Italian food. Both the pasta and pizza are excellent. Well done Papa Gino!

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Cheap but good food. Can't complain about the serving sizes as they are a decent amount.

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4.1(23 reviews)
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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.

Tonight was the opening night of Rosetta, the latest offering from Neil Perry of The Rockpool Group…read more-- and it was fantastic! We were the first booking, and I was the first in the door when the opened to the public -- a more complete review will follow, but, I wanted to get this into Yelp as soon as possible. The staff is a mix of Sydney Rockpool Group staff, The Waiting Room staff, as well as staff from Spice Temple and Rockpool Bar and Grill Melbourne -- and, of course, some new faces. They are still finding their way with the layout, the menu, and each other, but tonight's opening was truly a joy to behold. Pictures and more to follow, and I would give this 5 stars, but I felt that being opening night there is always something to learn and improve upon. Neil Perry was present for the evening, and was a fantastic host. Those of us who are "fans" will feel right at home. The menu is focussed, delicious, traditionally inspired, but creatively enhanced. The wine list is just right for the venue, and the desserts, well, YES PLEASE ALL OF THE ABOVE. Right, that's it for now. Really, just, wow, great start to what I truly hope will be a fantastic addition to Melbourne's foodie landscape. Great job Neil and crew, looking forward to the next visit! --- Update December 31st 2012: My wife and I have just finished our last meal of the year at Rosetta and it was the best yet. The entire meal was flawless; three hours of the best wine, food and service that you can get in Melbourne. I promised to update the review as soon as the crew had hit their stride, and boy, have they. There's a sense of flow between the staff and the location that only comes as people get to know one another and their environment. They know how to duck and weave, how to give way to patrons, to people carrying food and drink, and this "coming together" is reflected in all parts of Rosetta now. For dinner we started by sharing the Insalata di Mare - both my wife and I loved every bite, but the scampi was probably our mutual highlight here. Next, we shared one of the primi dishes: Tagliarini Neri. Described as "Hand picked warm mud crab with fresh chilli and lemon zest" the dish is likely one of the more complicated ones to prepare -- that hand picking is tedious work, and the server did say that since it's not done by machine, there may be a bit or two in the mix that isn't expected. We were more than fine with that, and in our case, no issues. The pasta was absolutely perfect and we both found ourselves using bits of bread to get as much of the lemon/oil as possible. This was probably our favourite dish at Rosetta to date. My wife went with the Maccheroni Giganti and I went with the Anatra - they slightly changed it, now it is served with braised cherries; last time we visited it was peaches and vinaigrette. I must say, I preferred it with the cherries. The skin was crispy, the flavour spectacular. We finished with some of the gelato (wow), and of course had a bottle of wine with our meal - but the experience at Rosetta has, to us, reached that level of enjoyment that is about far more than just the meal itself, it's the interaction with the staff, the way they truly seem to enjoy their jobs, and how much we look forward to going back as soon as we can.

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Rosetta - The bar at Rosetta, with a glass wall to the open kitchen behind.

The bar at Rosetta, with a glass wall to the open kitchen behind.

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Foglia Di Fico

5.0(4 reviews)
2.0 kmMelbourne

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.

Vitello Tonnato 28.5 USD Raw beef skin slightly grilled,…read moresauce is tuna mayonnaise concoction, with sweet potato crisps rich in flavor, very tasty, recommended to try! Capesante 28.5 USD Scallop meat with hummus, side dishes are mushrooms and corn, the scallop meat is very big and fat, fried really tender, also sprinkled with some pomegranate garnish, very sweet and refreshing Polpo Alla Grjclia $29.50 USD Charcoal grilled octopus jio, very chewy and served with a tomato sauce and some chopped parsley Cappellacci Neri di Mare 46.5 USD Ravioli with squid ink pasta skin, filled with crab meat and shrimp puree, very delicate, sweet and juicy, topped with four to five shrimp, very tasty and recommended to try! Bistecca di Manzo 59.5 USD The steak was medium, the flavor was ok but not amazing, a little less charcoal grilled, the side dish was black truffle flavored mashed potatoes and mushrooms, the mashed potatoes tasted good Tagliatelle ai Funghi US$44.50 Mushroom spaghetti, drizzled with white truffle oil so the truffle flavor was still pretty strong, with parmesan and buffalo mozzarella, it was pretty good Tiramisu Italian food must eat dessert , tiramisu flavor is also good, the top of the blueberry is also super sweet! There are 75 U.S. dollars / 2 courses and 115 U.S. dollars / 5 courses two sets of meals to choose from, the restaurant's environment is very good atmosphere is very good, quite suitable for a date, the service attitude is not to say, the taste of the food is very good, the presentation is also very delicate, it is worth to brush the restaurant again!

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Tipo 00

4.3(76 reviews)
1.6 kmMelbourne
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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".

Sat at the bar and enjoyed wine, complementary focaccia, an appetizer of fried zucchini flowers,…read morethe tortellini for our entree then their house brownie tiramisu for dessert. Delicious meal from start to finish, excellent service and one of the best Italian meals we've had. Highly recommend.

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Tipo 00 - Sitting at the Bar is so much fun !

Sitting at the Bar is so much fun !

Tipo 00 - Brownie Tiramisu

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Il Pomodoro Italian Eatery

Il Pomodoro Italian Eatery

2.5(2 reviews)
2.8 kmSouthbank
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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!

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