Best Italian Restaurants in Melbourne

Melbourne's Italian cuisine is characterized by its rich flavors and aromas, influenced by the country's northern regions. Traditional dishes often feature pasta, risotto, and polenta, as well as cured meats and cheeses. Melbourne's Italian restaurants frequently serve classic dishes such as osso buco and lasagna, while also offering modern twists on traditional recipes. This cuisine is often associated with the city's vibrant food scene.

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Last updated 14 Aug 2026

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Brunetti Oro
Melbourne CBD
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Gradi
Southbank
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1800 Lasagne
Thornbury
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400 Gradi
Brunswick East
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Baci
Southbank
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Bar Idda
Brunswick East
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Baybeach
Melbourne
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Bottega
Melbourne CBD
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Brunetti Classico Carlton
Carlton
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Ca De Vin
Melbourne CBD
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Café Andiamo
Melbourne CBD
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Café Di Stasio
St Kilda
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Cafe Gilli
Melbourne
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Caffe E Torta
Melbourne CBD
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Caterina's Cucina e Bar
Melbourne CBD
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Cecconi's Flinders Lane
Melbourne CBD
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Centonove
Melbourne
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Cervo
Southbank
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Chapelli's
South Yarra
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Cicciolina
St Kilda
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Criniti’s
Carlton
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Da Guido La Pasta
Carlton
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Daphne
Brunswick East
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Di Stasio Carlton
Carlton
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Di Stasio Città
Melbourne CBD
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Farro
Fitzroy
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Figlia
Brunswick East
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Firebox Pizza
Hawthorn
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Florentino
Melbourne CBD
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Flour Child
St Kilda
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Freddy's
Windsor
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Funghi e Tartufo
Melbourne CBD
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Grill Americano
Melbourne CBD
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Hardware 55
Melbourne CBD
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I Caursi II
St Kilda
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Il Bacaro
Melbourne CBD
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Julietta
South Yarra
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La Camera
Southbank
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La Casa Pizza & Pasta
Fitzroy
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La Cucina Melbourne
Melbourne CBD
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Ladro
Fitzroy
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Leo's Spaghetti Bar
St Kilda
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Mamma's Boy Trattoria
Brunswick East
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Marameo
Melbourne CBD
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Marios
Fitzroy
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Max on Hardware
Melbourne CBD
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Osteria Ilaria
Melbourne CBD
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Paninoteca S.p.A
Coburg North
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Park Street Pasta & Wine
South Melbourne
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Pellegrini's
Melbourne CBD
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Pino Pinelli
Collingwood
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Pizza Meine Liebe
Northcote
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Pizzateca Lupa
South Melbourne
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Renzo's Bar
Docklands
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Roccella
East Melbourne
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Rococo
St Kilda
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Rodd & Gunn Cellar & Wine Bar
Melbourne CBD
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Romanello
Melbourne CBD
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Rosella
Fitzroy
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Shawcross Pizza Joint
Fitzroy
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Shemesh Vegetarian Pizza Bar & More
Caulfield South
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Sofia Restaurant
Camberwell
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Stella
South Yarra
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Stokehouse Pasta & Bar
St Kilda
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Studio Amaro
Windsor
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Tazio
Melbourne CBD
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Teatro
Southbank
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The Hardware Club
Melbourne CBD
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The Meatball & Wine Bar
Melbourne CBD
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Times New Roman
Brunswick East
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Tipo 00
Melbourne
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Tippy-Tay
Melbourne CBD
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Tomi
Balaclava
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Topelz
Windsor
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Topolino's
St Kilda
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Triim
Melbourne CBD
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Umberto Espresso Bar
Thornbury
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Vapiano Flinders Lane
Melbourne CBD
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Vespa Caffè
Melbourne
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Vespa Rossa Degraves
Melbourne CBD
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Zia Teresa
Brunswick East
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Zita's Focaccia
South Yarra
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