Italian Restaurants

10 of the Best Italian Restaurants

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  The Empress Hotel Fitzroy North

  The Empress Hotel is a renewed and revamped take on an icon. This classic inner Melbourne pub situated in the north of Fitzroy, has been serving thirsty locals since 1873.
  
  At its soul, the Empress Hotel provides everything you’d wish for from your local pub, a relaxed public bar to share a beer with your friends, dining hall, pool room, beer garden, bottle shop and several functions spaces.
  
  While the spirit of the refurbished Empress Hotel remains very much intact, the addition of an alfresco outdoor dining area and modern Australian, Italian contemporary menu, with some old classics, complete the pubs reincarnation. Tables may be reserved for groups of two, four, six or 12 people.
  
  Doing away with the dingy and dank of corner pubs of the past, Publican Guy David has torn the roof off what was once a band room to reveal a sun filled beer garden perfect for long summer days and alfresco all-day dining. Now featuring a retractable roof, the beer garden can be enjoyed all year round, rain, hail or shine.
  
  Offering live sports, craft beer and concise yet exciting wine list the Empress Hotel really sets itself apart from other local pubs.

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  Cellini Lounge Bar Heidelberg

  Cellini has been elegantly renovated becoming a major icon of Burgundy Street. Our restaurant provides sumptuous food carefully crafted by our chef, John Demarte who has been the creative talent behind some of Melbourne's finest restaurants. John's magnificent blend of European and modern Australian cuisine is complemented by a balanced wine list showcasing wines from all over Australia and New Zealand matching and suiting a variety of magnificent dishes.

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  Vasko Restaurant Ivanhoe

  Vasko boasts a unique family presence, and a successful fusion of contemporary cuisine with a strong Mediterranean flavour.
  
  
  Private dinner, cocktail party, engagement, wedding, christening you name it, Vasko’s enviable reputation for creativity ensures your next special occasion will be a complete success. A private bar, champagne garden and al fresco deck seating are just a few of the many great features included in our private space.
  
  Vasko can accommodate up to 150 guests cocktail style, offering a broad range of canapés, finger food and grazer options. For a sit-down celebration we can cater for up to 70 people with a variety of set menus to choose from.
  
  Each dish on their cocktail and set menus are house made and are of the highest quality.
  
  
  For a conference Vasko’s private space can cater for your annual general meeting, training seminar/workshop, exhibition and more. The space is fully equipped with a comprehensive audio visual system including a wide screen plasma, DVD and i-pod facilities.

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  Totis European Pizza Bistro and Cafe Rosanna

  Toti's is a relaxed and family friendly pizza bistro and cafe, located in the heart of Rosanna, specialising in European influenced dishes (Italian and Greek) as well as traditional Australian cuisine.

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  Pizza Farro Thornbury

  Woodfired pizzeria specialising in Spelt and Gluten Free pizza and pasta.

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  Urban Grooves Cafe Greensborough

  Urban Grooves Café is fast becoming Greensborough's most well known establishment where you can enjoy great food, great coffee and friendly service in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
  
  We are open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner so why not drop in and try all that we have to offer.
  
  Whether it is for our fantastic coffee, our delicious food or our large range of cakes and deserts, Urban Grooves is known as the perfect place to catch up with friends.

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  Baldovino Thornbury

  Baldovino Cafe Bar Restaurant.
  
  Located next to our open kitchen you will find our modern restaurant. Seating approximately 30 people the restaurant overlooks our Mediterranean Courtyard. In the warmer months we open the doors to give you a summer Al Fresco dining experience. Originating from a passion for great food and superb wine Baldovino's menu selection is dedicated to the traditional Italian kitchen and will provide you with an amazing dining experience.
  
  Baldovino's courtyard is a beautiful oasis designed to inspire the experience of a sorrento summers day or night. Surrounded by olive and lemon trees it is a perfect space to enjoy a glass of chilled prosecco or a relaxed Al Fresco dining.

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  Cafe Bedda Northcote

  Cafe Bedda is a little Italian cafe in Northcote, with its checkerboard floor, artwork and simple wooden tables, has a distinct Sicilian leanings.
  
  People always ask us what the secret is. It’s easy!! Simple food made with great produce, the old fashioned way. We try to focus on how our mama and nonna would cook at home in the kitchen. In fact, you are bound to find nonna’s home made macheroni on the menu. Add the family-friendly service, a great wine list, you will be saying BEDDA all the way home.

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