Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Victoria

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Victoria? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

I Ragazzi

4.8

4.8 (58)

$41 to $100

Italian

Newtown

About the restaurant

A small intimate Italian/Sicilian restaurant focusing on Casalinga style (home style) pizza and pasta dishes. Italian cocktails and delicious wines.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

We also love our night out at I Ragazzi The food and service are exceptional

Rowanos Restaurant - Chirnside Park

4.7

4.7 (26)

$40 and under

Italian

Chirnside Park

About the restaurant

We welcome you to Rowanos Restaurants, a family owned & run Italian-inspired dining experience nestled in the heart of Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs.

Our story began with a passion for authentic Italian cuisine and a desire to create a local, welcoming space where families and friends can come together to enjoy delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Our goal is simple: we want you to feel at home. This approach has grown us to three venues, all of which share the philosophy of community & contribution.

Whether you're joining us for a special occasion or simply craving a comforting bowl of homemade gnocchi on your way home, our friendly & long-standing staff are dedicated to providing you with exceptional service & brilliant flavours Join us at Rowanos Restaurants be a part of our growing family of food lovers who appreciate the simple pleasures in life - good company and great food.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our love for Italian cuisine, close to home. "

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Joshua

Dined 6 days ago

Good was amazing time and time again why keep coming back also staff are so friendly and amazing Thank you again cannot wait to come back All food was cooked perfectly and was delicious Thank you again go all the staff

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Experience

2-for-1 Cocktails | 5pm to 7pm every Friday

Experience

Kids eat free | Monday - Thursday

Centra Hotel

4.8

4.8 (48)

$41 to $100

Italian

Geelong West

About the restaurant

Centra Hotel is a family owned and run historic corner hotel, conveniently located in the Geelong CBD.

Boasting an impressive selection of wine, cocktails, and serving the best in Italian fare, Centra is a popular dining choice for both Geelong locals and visitors to the region.

If you’re looking to have larger groups for dinner, the Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 14 guests, and the building’s multiple indoor & outdoor event spaces can be set for groups of up to 30 for full à la carte service upon request.

After a space for a stand-up event? We can host groups of up to 120 people across multiple spaces for your event. Head to www.centrahotel.com.au/functions to check out the available event spaces and the function booklet.

Please Note:
-Some areas in the building are not Wheelchair Accessible.
-Smaller bookings may be subject to a maximum 2-hour sitting time.
-Non-Refundable deposits to hold larger bookings may apply.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Team Centra.

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Mark

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food and beverages tonight, highly recommended and will return soon. Great service and looking forward to the next visit.

Mona Cicchetti Bar

4.8

4.8 (163)

$41 to $100

Italian

Ocean Grove

About the restaurant

Mona is a place to come together with friends and family.
The philosophy is pure and simple:
every dining experience is an opportunity to connect,
converse and immerse yourself in the flavours of Italy.
Our concept is inspired by the Venetian tradition of cicchetti – mouthwatering,
"little bites" designed for sharing.
Traditionally cicchetti must be accompanied by an “ombra” (shadow),
a little glass of wine.
This tradition finds its roots in Venetian Merchant’s brilliance when they placed
benches in the shadow of St. Marco Bell Tower
so the wine stayed cool and cichetti soaked up the wine.
At Mona, we offer a wide selection of beautiful wines and plates to share,
allowing you to enjoy dining "cichetti" style.

So come hungry, come thirsty, and most importantly come as you are!

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Jacinta

Dined 4 days ago

Such beautiful surroundings. Food is always amazing. Love the menu changes as the seasons change. One of our favourites 💕

Justin Lane Geelong

4.4

4.4 (268)

$41 to $100

Italian

Geelong City Center

About the restaurant

Since we started in Burleigh Heads, QLD back in 2011, Justin Lane has grown into a popular restaurant, bar and event space – expanding more recently into Geelong. We’d love to have you here! Take a quick look online before you book your next outing at JL.

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Glen

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely casual venue. Food was plentiful and tasty. Great friendly service. Good value too.

Ooh Baby

4.5

4.5 (17)

$101 and over

Italian

Geelong West

About the restaurant

Ooh Baby brings classic Italian charm to the heart of Geelong, combing exceptional food, signature cocktails and fine wine. Step straight into Italy with grand high ceilings, an elegant and spacious dining room, booth seating as well as two private dining rooms. From dinner to late night drinks, Ooh Baby will provide you with an unforgettable dining experience every time.

For bookings of 10 or more people please give us call!

Be sure to check out our website as well as our socials for further information.

We can't wait to see you Baby.

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Tyler

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Food and service were outstanding, is abit on the pricier side hence the rating, albeit more than happy to pay what i did if its going to be great quality across the board, the cocktails were also very refreshing

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Experience

To Share

DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Mornington

4.4

4.4 (807)

$40 and under

Italian

Mornington

About the restaurant

We are a true Italian pizzeria, mozzarella bar, fresh produce store & delicatessen all in one.

Our Name D.O.C. an Italian appellation abbreviated to mean "of controlled origin denomination" is core to our mission. To deliver you, the customer, the true Italian dining experience.

We offer a casual family style communal dining environment.

A private dining experience is available in our unique Produce Room for groups upto 20 to 30.

Let our team of enthusiastic Italians amaze you.

Welcome back to simple Italian food.

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Neil

Dined 7 days ago

Why did my bill have a surcharge for public holiday when 2/1/25 was NOT a public holiday. This was resolved when I went to pay but if I did not raise the matter then the surcharge would have been applied. Not everyone checks the bill.

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Experience

2 Course tasting menu $64

Experience

3 Course tasting menu $72 incl desserts

Isola Di Capri

4.6

4.6 (41)

$41 to $100

Italian

Phillip Island

About the restaurant

Isola di Capri was established in 1972 by Edoardo Fumagalli and has been serving authentic italian food for over 50 years

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Nicole

Dined 3 days ago

Always great quality food and quick friendly service! Best pizza on the island!

Che Vuoi

4.6

4.6 (366)

$40 and under

Italian

Barwon Heads

About the restaurant

We Italians like to say that a gesture is worth 1000 words. When our hands aren’t in use, creating or experimenting with canvas and brushes, marble and chisel, pan and pot, we mould air with our fingers. CHE VUOI which translates to ‘what do you want’ is often an involuntary gesture, something we can’t help doing… Like sharing our love for Nonna’s rustic family dishes, fresh homemade pastas, artisan wood fire pizzas and great wines in a simple and relaxed atmosphere. We would be humbled to see you come as a guest and leave as a friend. Ciao & Buon Appetito…

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Jan

Dined 6 days ago

Food was amazing and our waiter was efficient friendly and helpful and helped to make for a pleasant experience. Would definitely go back again.

Luca Pizza

4.4

4.4 (17)

$40 and under

Italian

Wangaratta

About the restaurant

Dine with us at Luca, your newest corner spot go-to for delicious pizza and fresh pasta, all served with a side of good vibes. Pair your meal with one of our refreshing cocktails and relax with friends, family, workmates - anyone! Whether you’re dining in or grabbing a slice to go, we’ve got the flavours and atmosphere you’ll love. Come enjoy the good times.

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Pene

Dined 2 days ago

We sat outside and the place was bustling with dinner guests. We were promptly served and the food and cocktails were delicious!

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