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Best Italian Restaurants in St Kilda East

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A photo of Toppino pizza and bar restaurant
$$$$
• Italian • Balaclava
Booked 1 time today
Nestled in the vibrant Balaclava neighborhood of Melbourne, Toppino Pizza & Bar offers a delightful culinary escape focused on authentic Italian flavors. Our commitment to tradition shines through in every dish, crafted with the freshest, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. This inviting spot is renowned for its hand-stretched pizzas, expertly baked on stone to achieve a perfect, crispy crust, alongside a selection of classic pasta dishes prepared with time-honored recipes. Guests can unwind in a relaxed atmosphere, enjoying a thoughtfully curated list of cocktails and wines that perfectly complement the menu. Toppino provides a welcoming setting for friends and family to gather, promising good food and memorable times in a lively community hub, making every visit a true taste of Italy.
A photo of BISTRO277 restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2)
$$$$
• Italian • Balaclava
Booked 3 times today
Excellent dining with a mixture of world cuisines.
A photo of Neighbourhood Pizza restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(481)
$$$$
• Italian • Armadale
Booked 43 times today
Love the staff,m, the layout, the outdoors in Spring, the pizza and salad. Ever disappoints. When needing a fun night out look no further.
A photo of Freddy's Pizza restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(302)
$$$$
• Italian • Windsor
Booked 18 times today
The pizza's were great, as well as the vibe. In particular, our waiter Theodore was outstanding.
A photo of Rococo St Kilda restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2196)
$$$$
• Italian • St Kilda
Booked 31 times today
We went to Rococo 2 nights this wend as we were attending concerts at The Palais, and this was just around the corner.Service was excellent,food delicious ,I had the vegetable lasagna one night and I wished I had ordered bread to mop the yummy sauce .Garlic prawn risotto the next night which was very tasty .Also shared arancini. Will definitely be back
A photo of Pesto’s Ristorante Italiano restaurant
4.1
Excellent(28)
$$$$
• Italian • St Kilda
Booked 2 times today
“A lovely Italian restaurant with delicious food and warm, caring service. We really enjoyed our visit.”❤️
A photo of Officina Gastronomica Italiana restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(530)
$$$$
• Italian • Prahran
Booked 20 times today
Incredible food, service was great - will definitely be back
A photo of Cecconi's Toorak restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(307)
$$$$
• Italian • Toorak
Booked 21 times today
Great food, service and ambiance. Always happy to dine there.
A photo of Spaghetti Club restaurant
4.5
Awesome(104)
$$$$
• Italian • Richmond
Booked 36 times today
We keep going back! Love everything about Spaghetti Club. Service is outstanding and food is delicious.
A photo of Grill Americano restaurant
4.2
Awesome(66)
$$$$
• Italian • Melbourne CBD
Booked 79 times today
The food and service was amazing. We had the chef’s experience classic package. We thought it might not be enough but it was perfect. Portion sizes didn’t disappoint very generous. You must try it what an experience x

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  • Pauline Gold
    Melbourne •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Love the staff,m, the layout, the outdoors in Spring, the pizza and salad. Ever disappoints. When needing a fun night out look no further.
    More info
    Neighbourhood Pizza$$$$• Italian• Armadale
    •
    4.8
  • Pamela
    Gold Coast •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We went to Rococo 2 nights this wend as we were attending concerts at The Palais, and this was just around the corner.Service was excellent,food delicious ,I had the vegetable lasagna one night and I wished I had ordered bread to mop the yummy sauce .Garlic prawn risotto the next night which was very tasty .Also shared arancini. Will definitely be back
    More info
    Rococo St Kilda$$$$• Italian• St Kilda
    •
    4.7
  • Richard
    Victoria •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 28, 2026
    The pizza's were great, as well as the vibe. In particular, our waiter Theodore was outstanding.
    More info
    Freddy's Pizza$$$$• Pizza Bar• Windsor
    •
    4.8
  • Sarah
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 10, 2026
    “A lovely Italian restaurant with delicious food and warm, caring service. We really enjoyed our visit.”❤️
    More info
    Pesto’s Ristorante Italiano$$$$• Italian• St Kilda
    •
    4.1
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