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- Now closed
Prominent Italian restaurant to close at Crown Melbourne ahead of dining overhaul
The Italian jewel of Crown has reached the end of the road. But other flagship restaurants, including Rockpool, appear to be safe for now.
- Emma Breheny
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- Coming soon
First look: An Italian restaurant in Mount Eliza with strong River Cafe vibes
A minimalist fit-out, bold splashes of colour and fiercely regional Italian cooking: it’s a jolt of excitement for Mornington Peninsula dining.
- Emma Breheny
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- Surry Hills
Why this smart, sleek Japanese-Italian spot had our reviewer saying ‘wow’ out loud
Buzzy, busy Ito in Surry Hills effortlessly combines Italian flavours with a Japanese aesthetic.
- Terry Durack
- Review
- Mount Lawley
What does the suburban Italian restaurant of tomorrow look (and taste) like? Head to Beaufort Street and see for yourself
A mix of familiar and new-fangled, casual and celebratory, Threecoins & Sons is a blueprint for the more modern neighbourhood family restaurant.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Recipe collection
- Pasta dish
Six summery Italian pastas to keep that holiday feeling going
Judging by the recent weather, summer doesn’t want to end just yet. So hold on to those sunny vibes with these relaxed recipes.
- Review
- Gordon
‘Wood-fired Italian joint with oomph’: Why locals are flocking to this Gordon trattoria
Helmed by an ex-Ormeggio at The Spit and Firedoor chef, Bar Infinita has quickly become Gordon’s destination diner.
- Terry Durack
This Italian wedding soup is a marriage of flavours, and you’ll be making it on repeat
This hearty meatball and pasta soup is sure to be love at first spoonful.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Danielle Alvarez
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- Just open
St Kilda’s Italian renaissance gathers pace with arrival of a top Carlton pizzeria
The popular D.O.C is straying from the classic formula that made it a household name, sneaking miso and seaweed onto the menu. Will it work?
- Daniela Frangos
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Landmark former Rockpool site in The Rocks to be reborn as Italian restaurant
The owner of Leichhardt stalwart Grappa will give new life to the space at 107-109 George Street.
- Scott Bolles
Cult French-Italian bakery takes over beautiful CBD restaurant space
Come for flaky Danishes crammed full of custard and whipped cream, stacked paninis and, in the afternoon, beer, Corsican wine and prosecco Negronis.
- Matt Shea