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).

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.

Not your classic 'Italian on Lygon' but this little gem tucked away in a side street has a few…read moresurprises. Fantastic super thin crusty wood-fired pizza and a great selection of imaginative specials. Very friendly and accommodating staff.

So who says you have to be ON Lygon to be 'good' Italian…read more.. This place hides right behind Lemongrass (which itself is a bit out of place). And I'm sorta glad it hides. Means it is less packed out. Michelino's is a bit quieter than most the Lygon-styled fare. It's off the beaten path, and surely paying lower rent, because their prices are far more reasonable than anyplace else around. $18-$25 for pasta. One size fits all. Delicioso! The piece de resistance, however, is everything that comes out of their brick oven! Their pizzas are huge, and top out at $16. For real Italian-style pizza? On (off) Lygon? You must be kidding! These are great...my favorites being the Ortolano ($15) for veggies and good mozzarella, and the traditional Salsiccia ($15). Linger around the corner and check it out. They've even got a nice glassed-in patio, with heaters for those 'crisp' spring evenings.

Open till 11pm and very friendly atmosphere. You can eat in, take away or get home delivery. Order…read moreonline is available too. They make really nice pizza but the pasta was pretty ordinary last time I had that. Great selection of Italian food on the menu and they have some good value deals as well.

Whether you wan to eat in or take away, the team at Lipari have been servicing the Boronia area for…read morecountless years now. Actually, I can't remember a time when it wasn't there. We used to get pizzas here when I was a kid, and I always enjoyed the vast amount of cheese id receive in my margherita. Although they still seem to be quite popular with the locals, recent pizzas from the Lipari guys have been a little disappointing on a personal level. As a vegetarian, my choice is limited, however I went with the vegetarian and what I got wasn't so much a vegetable pizza, more of an onion and capsicum pizza. With very little cheese on top, and an overdose of onions, the pizza wasn't very appetizing. With about 10 pizza shops in Boronia and surrounds, I choose to go elsewhere these days, however they must be doing something that the meat eaters are liking.

I like a little bit a pizza on Saturday night, on Saturday night!…read more Pizza E Birra is a contemporary Italian pizza reataurant and bar that provides traditional Italian cuisine in a chic and modern dining venue. Owners of the highly acclaimed Caffe E Cucina and Il Bacaro Mauro Marcucci and Silvana Iacobaccio opened Pizza E Birra on Fitzroy Street in November 2007. The resturant oozes authentic Italian style with a gorgeous outdoor decked area and a fully stocked bar of both Italian and Australian beer and wine. The wood fired pizza's are a must if you are dining at Pizza E Birra, the home made dough is stretched out thinly and laid on big wooden paddles, topped with fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, olives, parmesan and basil and placed into the hot ovens to bake. The result, fantastic traditional Italian pizza that is light, crisp and full of punchy flavours. Pair that with a zesty glass of Pinot Grigio and a table for two outside and you've got yourself one pretty incredible Italian Summer feast.

I had been eying Pizza e Birra for a couple days but it's only open in the evenings so I finally…read moremade it there at night. I ended up ordering a margarita pizza with rocket on top, a caprese salad and then coffee gelato for dessert. The wood fired pizza was so delicious and crisp. I could have eaten multiple except it was a decent size for one person. The caprese salad was also good but nothing to write home about. The gelato was also good and a very large portion for only $4. The waitress was very nice and helpful as well. Overall the food and atmosphere and service were fantastic. The prices were fairly high but not bad by Australian standards. Definitely a must if you're in the St. Kilda neighborhood.

The owner is very rude to guests. He has no manners. He swore at us when told his food had ants in…read moreit

Racial discrimination alert! Cancel this restaurant! I went with two friends, both women of color…read more At first we sat at the front windows with nobody else in the restaurant. Then we were moved to a broken table in a dark corner when the white customers arrived. The light bulbs were broken above us, the only spot of the sort, and when we tried to get more light we were scolded and forced to sit in shame. The waitress was disgusted by our presence. She said the boss didn't like us having light. Clearly I'm not alone on this. Refer to other comments on this matter. Other reviewers have reflected on the issue of overt racism and more than just micro aggressions. Food is mediocre and bland. You'll have better luck at Domino's. Less racist fascists. Better value, too. Again, cancel this pretentious restaurant. It only caters to affluent white people.

Overpriced Food so so nothing special…read more And the surcharge on weekends and public holidays is a joke And for a bit of extra hollandaise sauce Extra $2 as they don't put enough in the first place And Extra for oat milk It OK but just And the 100 sheets of pasta in the lasagne Real and was the worst i have ever had The staff is so so and the owner needs to have a good look and fix Cheers

We ate at Slices today it was delicious and nice view will definitely come back. Service was good…read moretoo.

Great location on the riverwalk. No problem getting a table for a party of four on a beautiful…read moreweekend. Service is standard. No frills. Great coffee but my breakfast toast was bland and nothing special. Could have been jazzed up with not much effort.

The pizzas were quite nice if not littLe bit pricey. Though it was hard to find the halloumi on…read morethe halloumi and avocado one. The waiting staff ( and there were quite a few of them) seemed scattered and there was a definite lack of attention to customers. They also spent no time engaging with us in any way. I was very disappointed in the Nutella crepe. It was like leather and cold and the strawberries were barely pink. When it came to paying the bill the price was astounding

We had the pizza Carnivora to start and then we each ordered pasta. I had the carbonara and it was…read moreso delicious! As was the pizza! We actually just had pizza the other day in town from a place that came highly recommended and it didn't come close to this pizza. Our server was great and the restaurant itself was upscale. It was a great experience and food came out quick! Would return if we're ever back in Melbourne.

The food is amazing great selection and service it's a really nice restaurant honestly recommend…read moretheir pizza