Top Best Italian Restaurants in Portarlington

"Established in the early twentieth century Grossi Florentino is one of the oldest fine dining restaurants in the Melbourne CBD area. When you go to Grossi, you enjoy more than food- and believe me, the food is good. You enjoy the love and passion of a culture steeped in service and honor."

"Tucked away in Melbourne’s CBD, within its laneway locale, Tipo 00 exemplifies my ideal type of dining- casual dining. The restaurant itself is unassuming and does not impose. What do I mean by this?"

"In the Italian language, La Camera means “The Room”; an unpretentious name for a stylish but modest restaurant, in a location where style is everything"

"The word institution gets thrown around a lot, but Ronnie di Stasio's elegant Italian diner has well and truly earned the accolade. 31 Fitzroy Street,St Kilda"

"Al Forno Cafe & Bar is located at 144 Rouse Street, Port Melbourne, Melbourne. It is rated 2.9 by 13 Zomato users. Serves Pizza, Italian."

"What began as a lockdown pasta-delivery service by a stood-down chef is now a swish restaurant and wine bar. Come for spanner crab ravioli, cacio e pepe-filled tortellini; Wagyu bistecca and standout desserts. 161 Nicholson Street,Carlton"

"Since 1995, Il Bacaro Cucina e Bar has tantalised passersby with the good times glimpsed between its half-open, half-closed Venetian blinds. If you haven’t succumbed yet, or not stepped inside for a while, stop resisting!. Beside a curvaceous marble bar and row upon row of Italian wine bottles, dishes that sound, look, smell and taste bellissima await."

"Translated as ‘God of wine’, Il Bacaro is the epitome of Venetian style in the heart of Melbourne. First opened in 1995, Il Bacaro is certainly no stranger to acclaim and continues to impress diners a..."

"For peace and quiet away from the busy city there’s nowhere better than Kings Domain. A completely free activity just south of the CBD, you can easily walk to the park."

"A perfect stroll for weddings held at Doyles Bridge Hotel and Windows on the Bay, although we’d suggest getting a lift back to Doyles if you can arrange it. White sand, flat blue water and some garden area to hide in – even the toilets are picturesque."

"The flagship restaurant, one of four locations across the city, is nestled in the thrum of Chinatown; however, the rattle of the city streets is muffled somewhat by the imposing fish tank that greets diners-to-be. Secret Kitchen claims it’s the largest live seafood aquarium in Melbourne and, if you’re thinking of sampling the extensive seafood offerings, probably contains your lunch. With fifty years’ Chinese culinary experience between the pair of them, you can expect an authentic, all-out assault on the taste buds from the boys in the kitchen."

"A staple among restaurants dishing out the best Yum Cha in Melbourne, the Shark Fin Inn near the Parliament House has been serving Cantonese fare of the highest calibre since the 80’s. Its long-running position as neighbourhood favourite has held up against stiff competition over the years for a good reason; their tucker is top-notch. Hell, the deep red façade, octagonal windows and enthralling fluorescent sign over the front door should be indication enough that you’re in for the real deal."

"A quality sushi joint that serves up fresh, Japanese fare every time, Sushi Hub is the perfect pick for an on-the-go lunch with kids. With locations peppered throughout Melbourne, there's sure to be one close by. From sushi boxes to maki rolls, nigiri and inari, this sushi joint offers all of the kids' (and your!) favourites."

"It’s suhi train time, and who knows, maybe the novelty of moving food could persuade them to eat a piece of sashimi."