11 Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants In Kensington

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1. D.O.C Osteria Carlton

4.6

Exceptional(124)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Carlton

Booked 18 times today

Enjoyed our Friday dinner there, delicious food and great service

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2. Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.8

Exceptional(1336)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 23 times today

We celebrated our daughter’s 21st birthday here, and it was perfect! The ambience, setting, service and food all hit the mark. Always a great experience at Cecconi's, Flinders Lane

3. Funghi E Tartufo

4.3

Awesome(257)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 20 times today

As a non-dairy diner, it was nice to be able to enjoy everything on the menu! Plant based Italian deliciousness!!!

4. Il Caminetto

4.7

Exceptional(68)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Moonee Ponds

I messed up and arrived more than 15 minutes late on a busy Saturday night. The restaurant was full but the young lady (from Colchester England) still found me a space. Great staff, great service from Stefano and a lovely evening.

5. Bar Taralli

4.0

Excellent(92)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • North Melbourne

Booked 5 times today

Brilliant food and service! The goat is hands down one of the best dishes we had.

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6. Caterina's Cucina e Bar

5.0

Exceptional(60)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 7 times today

Fantastic Selections of food on the menu, as well as amazing specials and a wine list that is to die for. A brilliant location for a boozy lunch.

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7. Teatro Gastronomia

4.4

Awesome(1272)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Southbank

Booked 24 times today

Took my daughter here for her birthday lunch. Could not fault the service, they were super attentive and extremely accomodating even singing happy birthday with a candle when bringing out dessert . Tasty focaccia garlic and cheese bread , real carbonara, and generous, delicious mains of veal scalopini and lamb loin chops. Although we could not fit it all in had to save room for dessert 😉 Will most certainly come here again ☺️

8. Luci

3.9

Excellent(244)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 2 times today

Friendly and helpful staff from start to finish. We weren't rushed whilst we wined and dined on delish food. Midweek lunch with the girls was enjoyed immensely.

9. Capitano Carlton

4.7

Exceptional(27)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Carlton

Booked 25 times today

Welcoming, friendly atmosphere with delicious Italian food. Great Spritz too

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10. Pretty Boy Bar and Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(26)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 4 times today

Great food and ambience. Food was also good. We had the porterhouse and it was so tender. Staff were polite and attentive. Highly recommend.

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. D.O.C Osteria Carlton

2. Cecconi's Flinders Lane

3. Funghi E Tartufo

4. Il Caminetto

5. Bar Taralli

6. Caterina's Cucina e Bar

7. Teatro Gastronomia

8. Luci

9. Capitano Carlton

10. Pretty Boy Bar and Restaurant

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