Locale pulito e cibo italiano di buona qualità. Eravamo in…read moretre abbiamo preso due bistecche T-Bone piú insalata ed una pizza. Finalmente abbiamo trovato una pizzeria che fa una buona pizza nei sobborghi di Melbourne, la carne molto buona e cottura "medium rare", esattamente come richiesta. Siamo rimasti abbastanza soddisfatti. Un gran bravo ragazzo il proprietario Antonello.

Pizza is that great slightly burnt and puffy wood-fire variety, with some simple but delicious…read moreingredients. Big fan. Service is a lot less impressive. Website says there are two sittings and we booked for the second one, only to have to wait over 30 minutes outside when we arrived on time. Every 5 minutes they told us it would be another 2 minutes... It was only because we continually popped our heads in to ask for an update that they begrudgingly prompted a table from the first sitting to finish up. I don't blame the other diners - its likely they were not made aware of the two sittings rule - but don't advertise such a thing if you're not going to stick to it. No apology was made when we were eventually led to our table. Staff generally seemed to spend most of their time sitting down chatting with the family and friends who seemed to make up half the patrons. Great fun for them I'm sure, but the lack of interest in other patrons is obvious. Back to positives - and they have both a wine list with decently priced nice drops (quite a few good $35 bottles) and an unadvertised $10 corkage fee if you want to bring your own.

Bomba is wonderful. The food is delectible and exquisite. Clearly lovingly prepared and just so…read moretasty and beautifully presented. Service is friendly and brisk. Our party of four has been here twice now. Our friends are Italian and are critical when places don't measure up. No such issues here. We've loved it both times. In our view Bomba offers a serious dining experience at a reasonable price. We can't wait to return.

Amazing little restaurant and bar, great food and drinks!!! Extremely enjoyable night out..... if…read morearound the area do yourself a favour and pop im for a drink and a bite to eat, you WILL NOT be disappointed!

A godsend to the suburbs Il Sogno provides delicious and authentic Italian food at a reasonable…read moreprice. Head Chef Anthony Giarratana, who has trained under Guy Grossi, has created cuisine that possesses rich flavours whether it is entre, main or dessert. Specialties include the spaghetti alla marinara with fresh seafood, but I highly recommend the gnocchi with taleggio, walnut and pear - its very rich and filling but simply divine on a cold night. The specials are also worthy of attention with seafood and other fresh and local produce being adapted and invigorated with traditional Italian flavors. Desserts are particularly good and are a nice way to finish off the heaviness of the mains. The lavender infused panna cotta is one of my favourite desserts, and it is worth going to Il Sogno just to try it with a dessert wine or pot of tea. The restaurant is small but the staff have made great use of the space (you can hire it out for functions), and the service is friendly and competent. Because it is already very popular it may be worth booking ahead.

Il Sogno can be relied upon to produce meals of quality. Never been disappointed. And being BYO…read moreeverything one never feels "used" by high price for average wine. It is our Go To restaurant.

Tried Fiorelli's simply because I like Italian and I needed a quick meal before a movie at The…read moreRivolli across the road. It felt luxe. The food was good, the staff were great. I left wondering why I'd never tried it before. I think it looks more expensive than it is. You can get pasta or risotto in the 20's. I had chicken risotto and it hit the spot. Well worth a visit.

Very solid four star bistro. Works on all levels and deserves its rating as the best eating place…read morenear the Rivoli theatres. My prawn risotto was very tasty. No skimping on the prawns either, so full points there. My companions enjoyed their meals as well. The space here is very nice. Service is great too. Conclusion, this is a solid, reliable establishment.

No Nonsense, simply good "traditional" coffee. The original…read moreowner Stefano left, ongoing renovations looks good so keep up those good coffees coming .....

What a lovely local eatery this is. The staff are professional and very efficient - so friendly…read moretoo. I enjoyed their Greek Salad, which is generous, fresh and tasty. They are open every day from 11.30am until around 10.00pm, with no closure during the afternoon, so that's fantastic. The menu is mostly pizza and pasta, but I was very pleased with the salad. The bar is well stocked and there's seating both indoors and outdoors. I'll be back again, thank you.

If you are not in a hurry, this is a nice place to enjoy gourmet pizza and some other tasty…read moreselections. I went here with a group of six on a weekday for lunch. We had booked so they were expecting us. We waited over an hour for our food. The food was lovely when it finally appeared but we were so hungry we were almost over it. Such a pity about the slow service, but being a reasonably new establishment, hopefully they will work it out!

THIS is the definition of a hidden gem. Oh my God, we had such a fantastic dining experience here…read more It was my sister's birthday, and she is a complete foodie, and has been everywhere yet wanted Italian. Grossi, Cecconi's etc were all off the list because she'd either been there or knew it, and I needed a surprise. Some searching brought up Centonove. It seemed odd, being where it is, but reviews/driving past the place told me to go for it. She had never heard of it when we got there, and it did not disappoint from start to finish. One of the best dining experiences I'd ever had in Melbourne. Super friendly owners and staff who are there attending to your every need in a friendly and non-intrusive way. Intimate brick walls and decor. Minimal but very homey and welcoming. And the food and wine were all spectacular. Between us all we had a mixture of the duckling, ribeye, beetroot and feta, linguine special with clams, oysters, flounder, etc etc. Lots of excellent options food. The menu is small, but EVERYTHING was superb and spot on, and the wine list is huge, with knowledgeable staff to guide you through it objectively. As a result, we got to try a lot of new nice Italian wines we'd never heard of that matched the food perfectly. This place is amazing. And I think its secret, is that its hidden away in Kew, away from the tourists and the regular crowds. I almost feel upset reviewing it and popularising it haha, but that's what Yelp is for! But the Kew locals know it about it, as does the Age who have voted it as one of their top restaurants 5 years running, and it was packed. I'd also suggest sitting upstairs, it's much more spacious, although downstairs where the bar is is cool too. There's also a private wine room, but it seemed a bit claustrophobic in there. Centonove IS certainly an expensive dining place. But if you're looking for that type of night, either as a group, or just two people, this place is excellent. Unquestionably one of the best dining experiences I've had in Melbourne. Highly recommended.

We called and made reservations, as someone mentioned that it's difficult to walk in. We called at…read more5:45, and made a reservation for 6:15. It is definitely upscale, we were taken upstairs and it was very quaint. The staff was very professional. Service was amazing(as with the price-point it meets such service). My husband had a big appetite and he said his pasta was the best he'd ever had(and were Italian). Wish we had room for dessert!

If you're in Camberwell and in need of some exciting and authentic Italian flavours look no further…read morethan Italy 1. I particularly love the beetroot salad as a starter ($18.50), which is served with goats cheese, watercress and fig vincotto. It's very light and the sharpness of the beetroot is cut with the creamy cheese. For a hearty main I recommend the gnocchi with braised lamb shoulder and green olive and tomato ragu ($29). This is melt-in-your-mouth soft and so rich, its perfect accompanied with a bottle of red. Italy 1 boasts a decent wine list, and it's always worth consulting with the maître de about which drop to choose. Make sure you've got room for dessert - my favourite is the lemon tart with yoghurt sorbet ($14). The great thing about Italy 1 is that there are so many options and each one is beautiful. Be sure to book well in advance, it may be a small restaurant but it's in high demand.

Lovely restaurant, a 4.2. Nice exterior and interior. Long and not so wide a space inside but it…read morefeels good and the space has been cleverly used. It feels warm and welcoming as does the service which was wonderful tonight. We were warmly greeted on arrival and the warmth lasted throughout the evening. The food was delightful. Every entree was wonderful including the peppers and the arancini. The scallops though were nothing short of a triumph. My barramundi for main was lovely. There were lots of nods for the other mains. The osso bucco looked particularly good. I would have ordered it had it been winter. One last comment. Finally a restaurant that serves decent sized sides. The two salad sides we had were spectacular (seriously). They were large, excellently composed and immensely satisfying. We left really happy. This is a lovely restaurant and it deserves to do very well.