The other yelpers are right, it's the same menu for the last 20 years. Zero innovation and nothing…read moresuperb. The back is family friendly (because it's loud as hell) and they have BYO so a good place to get loud and rowdy. Prices a little on the high side. Food is solid but nothing is amazing. I tried 6 different things and nothing blew my skirt up. Service, contrary to other reviews was excellent but we are regulars. Place is always busy.

I went to Rossini's because I've been before and it was good (not great, just good). The one thing…read moreI especially love about this place, is that they'll basically let you create your own pasta dish. They're accommodating for sure when it comes to alterations and substitutions. Anyhoo ... Though we'd made a reservation a couple of days ahead, we were still "shoved" into the back room, where there was so much noise (not their fault for all the loud kids running around and screaming, but the acoustics in here are really bad), and no atmosphere. The staff barely cracked a smile, and seemed as if they wished to be anywhere else but here. Having said that, after ordering, the food came out promptly, and as requested. I ordered the Caprese Salad, which was nice, but I've definitely tasted better elsewhere. It lacked the basil taste I've come to love. Presentation was great, and the mozzarella was good, but the overall flavour was far more bland than I'm used to. Price was reasonable for size of the portion. For my main, I ordered a gnocchi with salmon and avocado. I've ordered it before and was really craving it. It was horrible. Filled with things I didn't order (like onion and other greens), and lacking a decent sauce. It was more oil than cream sauce and it literally made me feel ill. We didn't stay for dessert, so we paid the overpriced bill, and were met at the counter with an apathetic staff member who looked like she'd just tasted my main dish and disliked it as much as I did. With so many other good Italian restaurants in Melbourne, I do not see the need to rush back here again. I prefer to go somewhere with a warmer atmosphere (and better parking, too).

It might look like your regular average pizza/pasta restaurant, but Via Fratelli is above that…read more The food is always really, really good and the service is pretty much always spot on. It's a very casual restaurant, and certainly not fine dining, but if you're wanting that good, comforting and homely meal, that's what you'll get here. While I usually have their gnocci (which is always soft and beautiful) and have tried a chicken pizza once (and thoroughly enjoyed it), the last time I went, I ordered their special which was a homemade roasted pumpkin, sage and ricotta ravioli, with a delicious sage butter and cream sauce. It was delectable and yum. The bottom line is that with everything they have on their menu and the great service and reasonable prices, if you're after a reliable good, casual Italian meal, then this is the place. Lot's of parking on the street and a lot of space inside for a meal for two or a big party of even up to 20 or so.

DELICIOUS. I kind of didn't want to write a review so that it can stay hidden…read more Three starving girls left this place full and happy! Spacious and quite enough to talk with comfortable booth seats along the wall and you can see them making the pizza! We ordered the following: 5 tapas special for $50 Super worthwhile: Haloumi wrapped in prosciutto Chicken Polpettine w/ sugo Sicilian Scallops wrapped in bacon w/ aioli Mussels w/ garlic, white wine, Napoli sauce & homemade ciabatta bread Chilli & Garlic Calamari pan fried w/ Spanish onion, lemon zest & parsley Thin woodfire pizza: Salsiccia - Napoli, Mozzarella, Italian Sausage, Porcini Mushroom & Bocconcini Pasta: Spaghetti Marinara - An Odyssey of Seafood w/ Garlic, Napoli, Spring Onion, Olive Oil Great place to go with friendly service and the price matched the quality and quantity of food served.

Leaving work late on a Wednesday night we decided to give this place a try…read more Felt like I'd walked into Italy, fantastic service a great balance of being attentive and efficient. Good choice from the menu, again not overwhelming so we choose a couple of pizzas to share. Both were delicious and the wine was great value too. Who doesn't like a red from Italy! There was a table of three generation of Italians near us and they ordered the tiramisu, I had to follow suit and I wasn't disappointed!! Overall, a fantastic place and has BYO option. I'll be totally putting this on the top of my date night restaurants now.

I had seen this place for years and never gone in. I made a booking for the four of us to get…read moredinner mid week kind of at the last minute. Everything worked out great. The place is pretty big with the upstairs. The service was pretty good, fast and friendly. I was impressed with the menu. It had choice but didn't bombard you with a laundry list. The kids had a pizza, my wife the gnocchi and me the lasagna using the traditional recipe. All was enjoyed. Probably not a great place to take little ones (under 5) but you could do it. This would be a nice date night location.

Consistently great pizza. The boys behind the wood fire oven definitely know what they are doing…read more Keep up the good work. For the ultimate taste experience its best to eat in as the pizza bases are crispier when served fresh. Delicious! Fresh! Awesome!

Ordered Ghochi Carbonara online. Cost $13.00 and paid by Credit Card. My husband picked up the…read moreorder. The staff told him that their minimum order is $20.00 when you pay by Credit Card. If that's the case then why did they accept my order. My husband returned home with the meal and they had given us Spaghetti Carbonara. Rang them straight away and they told me to return and they would make the correct order. Got there and the staff member shows me the docket that the system had printed and when I went to show her my order, which I had got confirmation for by email, she didn't want to know about it. Really bad customer service. I ordered my dinner at 6.50 pm and I finally ate at 7.50 pm. Really shit service

We were a party of six for dinner. We had a great start when we were served bruschetta "on the…read morehouse" which was delicious. I ordered the duck served on a bed of rice with some kind of sauce. The duck was tender, and mixed with the sauce and the rice, was a taste sensation in my mouth. There were quite a variety of dishes ordered on our table and everyone was happy with the mains and desserts. The service was friendly and helpful even though it was quite busy and each table had a visit from the chef at the end of the evening. The only minus was that it got quite noisy and some extra sound suppression would be great. However all of us agreed that we would return again for some real authentic Italian home cooking.

oh my, how to love cafe Prima. Best service. Best food. Best coffee. Just under new management and…read morealready have undergone an amazing new reputation !!

Amazing customer service. Friendly staff. Great happy hour prices. Very good quality food. Busy…read moreafter work with friends and nice upstairs function room with bar.

If you like your pizza with a thin crisp base, sparse toppings, and lots of flavour, you'll love Il…read moreBorgo Cafe. These guys not only do a great pizza, but also all your usual Italian fare, from pastas, lasagne (which is really really nice), to meat dishes and poultry. And of course there are plenty of desserts, because would it really be an Italian restaurant without them? Il Borgo's combine great food, a family friendly atmosphere with great prices making it a winner all round.

After a recent name change and reworked menu, Il Birrificio still produces good quality wood fired…read morepizza, as well as pastas and things like fried calamari and arancini balls. They have tables at the back of the room as well as outside, but the vibe is still 'take away'. If you do eat in, avail yourself of the selection of beers by the jug and the interesting desserts. Oh, and plenty of parking out the back.

Great russian restaurant that welcomes every other nationality with its fun atmoshere,loud music…read moreboth english and russian you can dance to,lots and lots yummy european food that just doesnt stop coming to your table! Great for functions,birthday parties,celebrations! $65 a person doesn not including alcohol!