Top Best Italian Restaurants in Victoria

"Established in the early twentieth century Grossi Florentino is one of the oldest fine dining restaurants in the Melbourne CBD area. When you go to Grossi, you enjoy more than food- and believe me, the food is good. You enjoy the love and passion of a culture steeped in service and honor."

"Located on Little Bourke Street within a small yet sophisticated laneway locale, Tipo 00 serves as a nice little reminder that eating spaghetti cooked al dente is good for the soul. Named after the finely ground flour used to make pizza and pasta, this venue takes an unfussy approach with clean, simple elements. Try one of the restaurant’s best-sellers including the squid-ink tagliolini or gnocchi with porcini mushrooms and braised duck."

"Tucked away in Melbourne’s CBD, within its laneway locale, Tipo 00 exemplifies my ideal type of dining- casual dining. The restaurant itself is unassuming and does not impose. What do I mean by this?"

"In the Italian language, La Camera means “The Room”; an unpretentious name for a stylish but modest restaurant, in a location where style is everything"

"Ronnie di Stasio’s institution of Italian dining and drinking is back for dine-in as of 1st June. A long boozy lunch or classy dinner, aided by bottle after bottle of the cellar’s finest wines – we can’t think of a better way to re-enter restaurant life. 31 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda"

"The word institution gets thrown around a lot, but Ronnie di Stasio's elegant Italian diner has well and truly earned the accolade. 31 Fitzroy Street,St Kilda"

"ArmadaleThe gist: Rina’s feels like home with it’s buzzing European-isms, empty magnum bottles, and A-grade banter, set in a small shop front on High St, Armadale, it’s a one-stop-shop for all things homemade Italian. Rina’s Cucina has literally been passed down the generations, from Zia Rina to chef Danny Natoli. Carrying on Zia’s legacy, Natoli makes everything by hand; the old fashioned way."

"Enter through large art Deco gates to find underground bar and restaurant Caterina’s Cucina E Bar on Queen Street in Melbourne’s CBD. This city institution has taken more than 25 years to refine as fo..."

"Pizza is definitely sexy at A25 Pizzeria – Lonsdale on Lonsdale Street in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. This Italian restaurant specialises in artisan pizza with a strong focus on handmade pasta in tr..."

"Spend the day hopping between eclectic cafes and small shops, and explore iconic places such as the State Parliament buildings, Shrine of Remembrance, Federation Square, Arts Centre, Yarra River, Fitzroy Garden and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Take advantage of the free tram service around the City Circle loop to get around!"

"This is one of those spots which only really works when there is some cloud in the sky to light up. With the sunsetting to the far left, when conditions are right the colours in the sky over Flinders Street Station, St Paul’s Cathedral and high rises beyond can be spectacular."