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Prosciutto - Donnini's, Carlton, AU-VIC

Donnini's

4.6
4.6
646 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Donnini's is a generational Italian eatery with a sincere focus on handmade pasta, real food, generous hospitality & well sourced wines.

Family owned and operated DONNINI'S relaxed atmosphere and honest approach to traditional cooking provides the perfect environment for family get-togethers, intimate dinners and business lunches alike.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9347 3128
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Cross street
    Faraday & Grattan Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1, 6, 8, 16, 64, 72 tram lines
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 646 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inner City North

    Good for business meals

  • Inner City North

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donnini's on Lygon Street offers an unparalleled Italian dining experience with "wonderfully hospitable" service and "unrivalled" food. This beloved spot boasts "authentic, handmade pasta" and "amazing sauces," making it a "must-try." Customers praise the "friendly, professional staff" and "exceptional" ambiance, ensuring a memorable visit every time.

646 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed the food and the server was friendly and attentive. Felt there was no character to the room. AC was poor - too warm for comfort.

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  2. Arden

    Melbourne1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had to wait for an hour to get our bread! Then the bread and main meals arrived together. We did have the cost of our two drinks taken off the bill which was good. Not sure if we will come back to Donninis.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best Italian in Melbourne, heck, Australia! Non pretentious , Service is Group 1 The food is nothing short of of biblical. Epic foccacia Best Arancini I’ve ever had Spinach & ricotta tortelli is the stuff of gods. Panna cotta for dessert was nothing short of silk. Just do yourself a favour and go here.

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  4. craig

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service , super friendly staff and amazing food , great time had by all

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  5. Fiona

    Melbourne6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food which is authentic and delicious, amazing hospitality and an honest welcoming environment- our favourite place to dine

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  6. Brian

    Melbourne1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I had high expectations about dinner there but when our meal was served the pasta was under cooked and the flavour was very boring. Grocery store spaghetti sauce would have been tastier. Sorry for the bad review but it was simply disappointing

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  7. Jane

    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Donnini's lived up to its great reputation with excellent food and friendly helpful service. There was another party there having a birthday and everyone in the restaurant sang happy birthday with them. It's that kind of place. Our party included my 90 year old mum with her walker and the staff were very good with her too. All the food was yummy and the wine was great. They allowed us to split the bill which was also helpful.

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  8. Catherine

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Premium quality. The little skinless sausages and the foccacia were standouts. Really good, professional service. Totally recommend it

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  9. Matthew

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and food! Whilst visiting from Cairns we had dinner at Donnini's and were instantly impressed by the service followed by amazing fresh Italian food. We enjoyed it so much we had to go back the next night. After chatting to the owner he explained they were a family run business which we loved. We will definitely be back next time we are visiting.

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  10. Ann

    Melbourne8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding pasta. Cannoli dessert was best ever. Fish okay. Salad good. Service very good. I love this place for it's genuine food. Not cheap but worth it sometimes.

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FAQs

Donnini's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9347 3128.

Donnini's is rated 4.6 stars by 646 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Donnini's

320 Lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Faraday & Grattan Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1, 6, 8, 16, 64, 72 tram lines
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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