Decent pizza, though their special (honey and pineapple) was too sweet. Somewhat lacklustre service…read more(wait staff avoided our eye, never asked how we were doing, didn't offer a second glass of wine when clearing the table, etc). Very crowded. All a bit disappointing given that pizza places are one of the few restaurants in Melbourne that try to shame you into giving a tip.

I wasn't planning on eating more Italian food in Melbourne but I walked into the fancy place across…read morethe street assuming they'd have pizza but it was all pastas. When we got the urge for pizza, +39 came into mind. There were no reservations available online for the last minute decision so we decided to try to walk-in. It was 515pm when we showed up and they told us they would need the table back by 630pm. Not a problem I said and I was right. We were out of there by 545pm. But we didn't feel rushed at all! The food just came out so fast, hot and delicious. The tables are set up nicely, crammed in without feeling too crowded. I love the specials wall and watching the people in the back cook the pizzas. Service was really good, I'm not sure if it's because they wanted the table back or if it's because they're just good. I'm going to go with the latter because I saw good service with other tables as well. This meal felt really authentic. I've never been to Italy but I've tried a lot of Italy-Italian food and this place ranks pretty high up there. I forgot how much a cocktail with amaretto and lime is sooooooo good. I forgot how hot salami might be better than pepperoni. I forgot that arugula salad with balsamic glaze goes so well with red sauce pizza. Pro tip? Order the lasagna croquettes and keep the sugo for your pizza crust and some of that fresh grated parm for your pizza.

An amazing little place! The ambiance was quiet and romantic! The service is great and the food was…read morefabulous! We had the Capricciosa napilitono pizza -San marzano tomato's, ham, anchovies and olives! Yum!! Also had the Rucola Salad- rocket, grana, carmalized pear, and vincotto. The perfect place for a lovely dinner!

Great honest Italian food made with love. Generous and delicious antipasti platters with gorgeous…read morecured meats. Not all dishes I tried was a raging success but the truffle risotto with smoked ducked was spot on and my mackerel dish was cooked to perfection with a nice crispy skin. This is a little gem of a place that can be found at the wrong of the city serving great values Italian food. They've only been opened for dinner on Saturday nights for a year and with the friendly prompt serving I am sure they will have many more. Loved the extra touch of the chef bringing and explaining some of the dishes too.

We walked past Guy Grossi's Ombra several nights ago on it's opening eve and were charmed by their…read morefriendly staff. So when it came to choosing a venue for a Friday night dinner date, we thought: Ombra! Positives: The wait staff are abundant and helpful, checking in with us regularly (almost a little too much); the pizza bases were delicious; the locations is great. Negatives: We understand that the concept for Ombra is 'salumi bar,' in that you order a pizza base and add sides from the salumi / condimenti menu as accoutrements. Which is fine, except that when you furnish a full pizza, you ended up paying approximately $50. For instance, my boyfriend selected the margherita base ($16.50) with 50 grams of salumi nobile ($25 for six rice-paper thin slices) and melanzane sotto aceto (pickled eggplant, $10) as additions. We weren't looking for an enormous meal, but the pizza was smaller than a regular dinner plate. Paying $50 for a pizza, no matter how excellent it tastes, is extortion. We'll be heading back to D.O.C. next time we're hankering for a pizza, where the pizza is decently priced (the most expensive is $22.50), bigger and better.

This place has so much going for it. Great service, a lovely warm interior, terrific location and…read moreoh yes... the food and wine. The wine list is one of the most interesting I've read in months. I love the descriptions and that there's lots of curious new things on there to try. The depiction of "unusual" wines with a little glass symbol is helpful. Look for three glasses and you can be sure your tastebuds are in for an adventure. Plenty is available by the glass, or a smaller 100ml "ombre" size which is great if you want to explore a few styles. Of course, if it's a warm day you need to start with an Aperol Spritz or a Bellini - both served in a tumbler and perfect for quick drinking. The food is simple and focuses on terrific produce cooked in traditional ways. House cured meats are superb - get a selection of three for $18 and pair with any of the pickled items. The window as you walk in displays the daily specials - there may be arrancini or little fried pastry things. Take advice from the staff who are happy to help you put together a progression of plates depending on your appetite. The intercostals served up on a buttery bun are rich and decadent. Sharing one isn't such a bad idea, especially if you want to make room for the likes of smoked cod, tuna stuffed pickled peppers or chunky polenta chips. Pray your stomach can handle all that and still make room for pizza, because it would be a shame to miss it. The base is thin, the topping sparse enough so your slice doesn't go soggy but generous enough so you can taste what's going on. You can stop here for a glass and a small bite or relax for hours and work your way through the menu at a leisurely place. Both options are excellent ideas in my book.

10/10. Firstly the service is outstanding ! My family and I came around 10-11am while they were…read morestill serving breakfast, we were looking for pizza, but this was no problem. They started up the pizza oven just for us. The pizza came out relatively fast but was OUTSTANDING. This is some of the BEST pizza I have ever eaten and I have had pizza in Italy. I would very very highly recommend you eat here. The atmosphere and location was also amazing.

Excellent service and selection. Had a very fresh and tasty salad followed by a mushroom pizza. The…read morecrust was delicious as was the wine. Highly recommend!

My aunt took us here to eat after we landed in Melbourne and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed…read moreit. I have always heard that italian restaurant always have that family environment and this is the first time I have experienced it. The owner was actively talking to everyone and super engaging. He was funny as well. The other waiters and waitresses we're also nice and friendly. We ordered a variety of dishes to share: Squid ink pasta with seafood - my favorite, the pasta was cooked perfectly, it had the right flavoring, and it was balanced. Carbonara - pretty standard, good portion Grilled meat platter - filled with ribs, chicken, sausages, lamb and a meatball - meat was good, cooked perfectly, tender and flavorful Lamb plate - really good, the lamb was not gamey, it was tender and the gravy that came with it was good. Margherita pizza and garlic/cheese pizza - not my favorite, too thin for me. They threw in a complimentary tiramisu for us as well after the owner knew we were visiting from America. The tiramisu was super moist and you can taste the coffee flavor in it. Overall, very good Italian restaurant, I would go back for sure.

By far one of the best squid ink pastas in town. Excellent friendly and attentive service !! Will…read moredefinitely come back to try other items on the menu

While residing in Australia, I stumbled upon this charming Italian bistro while in route to another…read morepopular spot nearby in Melbourne. If only using one word to describe it that word would be welcoming. Like being invited into a modem Italian home for dinner. The candlelit ambiance-inviting. The welcoming in greetings by hardworking passionate staff. The wholesome delicious food to warm your belly. And for those that follow me, Italian cuisine is not my top choice but more experiences like this one and that just might change.

The food was AMAZING! The gnocchi and garlic bread were the perfect combination! Highly recommend!…read moreAlso looking around other peoples meals they all looked delicious! Service was quick and friendly

We were looking for a restaurant that was less touristy than many of the others along the laneways,…read moreand we came upon Tipo 00 so we made a reservation. We're glad we did! Here's what we noticed: - It was difficult to get a reservation at prime dinner hour, so we opted for a 3:30 PM late lunch/early dinner which worked out perfectly for our schedule. - The place overall has a great vibe, good music, and it is pretty small. - There were some really interesting drinks and good wines to choose from...we went with wine since we had other plans later that evening. - We decided to start with the salad with pear and honey, and then my wife and I split both the black squid ink pasta, and the special pasta that had Moreton Bay Bugs. The salad was incredible perfectly dressed... Having it first gave us away as Americans for sure, but it was perfect. The squid ink pasta was every bit as good as everyone said in reviews, and so was the special pasta. - Service was great, not overbearing. They even brought us some extra bread so we could sop up the sauce from our pasta. Bottom line: There are so many great restaurants in Melbourne and Tipo 00 is right up there and should be on your "to try list".

Sat at the bar and enjoyed wine, complementary focaccia, an appetizer of fried zucchini flowers,…read morethe tortellini for our entree then their house brownie tiramisu for dessert. Delicious meal from start to finish, excellent service and one of the best Italian meals we've had. Highly recommend.

Been here plenty of times and the food, service and price is always amazing. Will always be a…read morereturning customer here

We visited Tiamo pre covid and the place was packed! Like, super long line packed. We got to sit at…read morethe bar, which worked out well. We had some tasty garlic bread, the husband had lasagna and I had seafood pasta....all was tasty and seemed fresh. We were happy to have found a place to eat on this super busy street!