Great staff, good selection and fantastic Italian food. We go there as often as possible and have…read morenever been disappointed

The best spot for amazing Italian food! Such a cool spot , very cute and cozy! And most of all so…read moreclean with great atmosphere also very trendy. You have to come here!

The place has vivacious Italian atmosphere, loved the outside seating with hanging plants all over…read morethe place, especially the lush green alley ! Menu, along with meat also has good vegetarian options. We ordered the Casarecce Alla Norma pasta and the Godfather pizza; It was delicious and had the authenticity of Italian food. We went there at around 6:30 in the evening and the place was super crowded which possibly lead to the slow service but the staff was very cheerful, kept checking up on our order and kept informing us regarding the order status but when the food arrived it was hot, fresh and absolutely delicious.

Wonderful dinner with fabulous service. We had the mussels with the GF chick pea pannelle to start,…read morefollowed by risotto & bucatini. All was very ell done. Thank you to the chef & staff for a memorable meal & experience.

Fabulous pizza and pasta Delicious high quality San…read moreDanielle prosciutto Yummy polenta sticks and calamari fritti This is really a great modern Italian eatery. And as it couldn't be missed there's a gelateria next door

If you want real Italian on the Peninsula then this is the place. Fantastic pizza, and the best…read moremushroom risotto.

Great gourmet pizza (Had the prawn one, only slight criticism was the deep fried prawns). Staff are…read morefriendly and held the kitchen a little past 9:30pm for me. I wouldn't Normally give 5 stars but finding a slightly late quality dinner with a healthy salad option is seriously hard around this area. This business plays above its weight and I'm giving credit for that. Served a serious Campari spritz as well.

I attended my aunty's wedding here. Nice scenery for the ceremony in the back and great food for…read morethe reception. We had an eight course meal with great entertainment and venue.

Benito's, in Mt Eliza, is a restaurant, reception venue, or just a great place to have dinner, a…read morecoffee or a drink. My husband and I had our wedding reception here, and we were happy with the overall service. There were a few small hitches, such as the guests not allowed in until half an hour after after they were supposed to, and the mains being slightly different to what we had in the tasting, but overall our experience was great. The owner is lovely, and he seems genuinely interested in making sure your night is perfect. I would recommend Benito's for a meal. If you are looking for decent traditional Italian food around Mt Eliza, then this is your place.

This is an amazing find, a place that only just opened a few weeks ago. Terre is situated right…read moreamidst the Dromana winery and there is even a wine tasting room just across the hall where you can try a few free samples and buy a bottle to have with your meal at Terre. Every single plate is carefully crafted and most importantly tastes stunning. The duck, lamb, beef and even mac and cheese look like works of art and taste and are cooked exquisite. Meals are a reasonable price considering the quality of the ingredients and preparation. You absolutely have to try the deserts which come with a cucumber yoghurt pallets cleanser. Was really impressed with this place and cannot recommend it enough.

I am sitting at the restaurant right now but earlier tried to look up a menu but it was very bad…read morequality on the website so I am uploading the updated menu as of 1/1/25 here.

I want to give this place 3.5 stars but wouldn't go as far as 4. We had a nice dinner here…read moreconsisting of seafood linguini and pizza. The pros: the staff are friendly, efficient and are authentic Italians. The food is nice and the blood orange granita was fantastic. The cons: a bit lacking in atmosphere, feels a bit cafeteria-like. When mains are $25+, I want a bit of atmosphere! The linguini was a bit bland, although the scallops, muscles and prawns were good, the flavour, spices etc were a little underwhelming. We ordered a creme brulee with orange infused pear slices. The creme brulee didn't have the hard, caramelized top that you break into but the pear slices were nice :)

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!

Definitely 5 stars! I ordered the Chicken & Mushroom pasta and it was absolutely delicious. My…read morefiancé ordered the Hellboy pizza and it was also delicious. The crust on any pizza can make it or break it - the owner certainly knows what he's doing with the wood fired grill. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Italian Woodfire Pizza Restaurant, serving authentic woodfire pizza, woodfire lasagne and…read moremeatballs, pasta, risotto, modern breakfast and using Niccolo coffee beans on a La Marzocco espresso machine. Open 7am-Late, 7days.

Coffee is fantastic and serve is great. The Frank's breakfast is very filling and one of hubbies…read morefavorites . Menu has something for everyone.