Farm Viagno was amazing. We were blown away but how we were taken care of by Susie and her team…read morethe lead up to and the day of the wedding. The set up was exactly what i had envisioned for our day and the team executed it perfectly. We chose Farm Vigano for the stunning views and the exceptional food and neither one disappointed on the day. The amount of compliments we had about this location was not surprising. I could not recommend Farm Vigano enough for anyone looking for a stunning wedding location all in the middle of the suburbs. Thank you to all the team as you made our wedding day run with ease.

3.7. Good place…read more We were invited to a milestone birthday lunch here today for 16 people. Farm Vigano is very Italian and there's lots to like about that. We had the $55 sharing menu which is said to be in celebration of traditional Italian dining custom. It is a very good feast and makes this restaurant well worth seeking out. We started with a superb anti pasto. It is a very generous size and offers stunningly fresh and delicious produce. One of the best of its type I've had in good old Oz for sure. I'd be hard pressed to pick a favourite item. They were all excellent. The accompanying bread was excellent too. Light, fluffy and very tasty. All in all, this is a great starter. We had nice pizzas next. Three different types. All had a light base with good tasting toppings. I was talking too much and sadly didn't get the names of any of the pizzas. They are good sound pizzas without being spectacular. Next we had very good looking pork and lamb. Both dishes looked really great when they arrived. The meat was very pleasantly done but not brilliantly and it lacked just a little bit of flavour for me. This course came with well cooked baked potatoes and a nice rocket salad. A couple of our party had cannolis for dessert. I had a taste. They were good. My long black to finish was great. Very well made coffee. Service here was very impressive throughout. There's a good number of mainly young servers and they were all efficient and affable. It is a good restaurant area too. Bright and airy and lovely on a sunny day. There are nice greenery views from most windows. We really liked the place and would very happily dine here again.

When you talk about Fitzroy-North you don't tend to talk about great restaurants. Sure Matteo is a…read moredefinite must and always have a soft spot for Supermaxxi's pizzas but that's really it, isn't it? Pinotta is this rough diamond laying in the tall grass. You step on it and will always remember it. The restaurant has a modern feel to it as does the menu with the occasional classic popping up. The music is relaxed, the light are dimmed just right and the hustle and bustle of a busy city restaurant unleashes. Not going to go into finer details of the food. Every starter, main or dessert I have had here has always been nothing less than outstanding. Presented nicely and taste delicious. The service reflects to the relaxed feel of the restaurant. It's informative when needed and warm and buzzy when focussing on your gourmet meal. I happily return over and over for more.

Had a really great night at Pinotta. Excellent Italian influenced food. Great service from stunning…read morestaff, with no attitude. But I was really put off when the two chefs wandered out the back and lit up cigarettes. Then they both came back into the restaurant, stinking of smoke, and walked straight back into the kitchen. I will probably think twice before eating there again, despite the food and service. It just didn't feel right to see that happening (even if all chefs do the same thing). I don't know, maybe I'm a bit precious, but I quite like the people handling my food to have some basic hygiene standards.

Much like this review, this restaurant is has two separate and distinct dining area's. Each side…read moreof the fully stocked bar is a completely different experience. Which ever side you chose though, be assured that you will receive fantastic service and delicious food. Dining Room This is where you head for a special occasion dinner or if you enjoy fine dining (with matching prices.) It is a perfect anniversary type affair. For my everyday dining needs though I find it too pretentious, but I'm more your quirky and casual type anyway. Options include duck and ocean tasting plates and Angus beef fillets. The food is suitably well considered and you can select your wine to match your meal from a varied list. It is a fantastic fine dining experience. Bistro The bistro is more my speed. Casual setting but same great quality food, in fact many dishes from the restaurant are mixed into the bistro menu. The menu here retains style but includes family friendly options such as pizza, but amazing pizza. Every single dish on the menu is first rate delicious I'm not a fan of televisions in restaurants and this one is no exception. Va Tutto offers great, no fantastic food and polished service. It is extremely popular and people cross Melbourne for certain dishes. So book ahead, this restaurant stands out among the varies dining options in the Ivanhoe precinct.

Quality quality quality. Fresh produce, extensive menu, very good portion sizes…read more Service was excellent helped I think by my bestie being well known and frequent diner to this restaurant. That being said, other patrons were well attended even with a function in the private dining room. $150 for two - 3 courses each with a glass of wine.

So do you want the good news first or the bad news? Ok, the bad news is that there are a couple of…read moreweeks each year when Bar Idda stays closed. The good news is that during this period of closure, the owners go to Sicily to visit family and come back to Bar Idda with new, delicious recipes. Hooray! Not that Bar Idda's home-style Sicilian fare isn't delicious enough as it is. I would recommend every single dish on the menu but that's not terribly helpful. Instead, I'll pick one dish from each course - primi, secondi, contorni and dolce - that I simply cannot not order when I eat here. First things first, pan-fried ricotta gnocchi with mushrooms and greens...I'm starting to salivate. Then, the mulinciani - layered eggplant with tomato, basil and pecorino. Drool-worthy indeed. On the side, so simple yet so refined, the house salad of chicory, celery and sultanas. And the sweet surrender - soaked and spiced figs with vanilla bean gelato. Oh. My. Word. I also recommend doing it Italian-stylee with the drinks by starting off with a refreshing Campari and soda, a vino rosso to accompany the food, and finally, a herbal Averna to wash it all down. It's la dolce vita in a meal. Really.

Melbounites, u lucky dogs. I want to take this chef back to Los Angeles to open a restaurant so I…read morecan go there every day. Nothing was fancy, mind you, but everything was simple and delicious (except for the greens and meatballs). I had about 5 appetizers, 4 main, 3 sides, and a dessert plus ample alcohol, and all were excellent. Linguini with dried tuna was specially amazing - I had ones with dried/salted sardine in Sicilly which was better, but his version is probably as good as u can expect outside of the homeland. It's also one of the two pasta items on the menu, btw - Sicilians less reliant on pasta and tomato sauce, and more on herbs, fish, eggplant, lemon, cinnamon, etc. The main fish was also fantastic. Simply grilled with lemon, caper and olive oil. All the dishes were 8- 15 dollars each, and expect to share on table. Very family type restaurant where u drink inexpensive table wine and enjoy simple but delicious food with friends. Make sure to call in to reserve as tables are filled quickly by local patrons. There are two bar chairs where u can dine quickly. Olive oil- non spicy kind- is amazing. I'm jealous. If I lived here, I'd buy a couple bottles a week to use it at home. Not a place to impress, but a place to cherish. Definitely worth a visit or two or more. U lucky dawgs.

Thank you to the Zia Teresa staff members who looked after our table of five on the night, and to…read moreLinda whose help was much appreciated. We had a wonderful night with every dish ordered a hit! Delicious

When you seek an authentic Italian meal, Zia Teresa never let you down…read more The staff are efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. You always feel as though you're visiting someone kitchen, it oozes warmth and comfort. From what I understand the lady that runs the kitchen and cooks is that same person that started the business, her daughter runs the floor. Great selection at the bar too. I've told so many about Zia and they too have never been let down.

I've dined here for both a lunch and dinner. Lunch was in a large group, therefore the menu was…read morerestricted to a $21.95 menu which included a main and drink. The bread was served with packet butter, which I was disappointed with, as on previous occasions it has been served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I had the moussaka, which was lukewarm in the middle and quite rich and oily. Dining here for dinner was a nicer experience, however the waitress kept trying to up sell with drinks and additional sides. A decent restaurant for Ivanhoe, but if you want good quality Italian food then travel outside Ivanhoe.

Vasko is a venue large enough for big group lunches, family dinner, and a get together…read more The atmosphere is quite 'up class' without it being too formal, and quite spacious with street frontage. Although there's a good selection in the menu however, i found most of the dishes were a bit too oily. Prawns cooked well but nothing special. I attended in a big group and no one felt overly impressed by meals or value for money. I won't be back as I found the meals a bit too pricey as well with no real stand out.

Friendly service with authentic Italian staff! Great Food…read moreand Good Coffee! The owners of Sapori d'Abruzzo 861 have taken over the old Il Portobello restaurant site in Essendon. They have fully renovated the restaurant to make it more open & spacious. This does cause a bit of noise when there are a lot of patrons, but the friendly service & great food definitely make up for it! The menu has traditional Abruzzo meals to enjoy and a good wine selection for accompaniment. All in all it is definitely worth a try with a friend, partner or large group of friends. There is also a large function space upstairs to enjoy!

We went here on recommendation from a friend…read more A cosy little place with delicious food and pleasant service. We highly recommend the Paella - their signiature dish. We will certainly be back to try their Brunch and Breakfast!

All meals were magnificent. Highly recommend the salmon or the tiger prawn. The service was…read moredelivered with graciousness and warmth. The seats were nice, soft and comfortable, the atmosphere was made special with the Spanish music and the price was worth every mouthful.