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A photo of Leonardo's Pizza Palace restaurant
1. Leonardo's Pizza Palace
4.8
Exceptional(68)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Carlton
Booked 18 times today
We are a neighbourhood-style American-Italian restaurant situated in the leafy backstreets of Carlton. Since 2018, we specialise in offering quality food, friendly service and natural wine.
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2. The Carlton Wine Room
4.8
Exceptional(807)
Price: Expensive
• European • Carlton
Booked 30 times today
Carlton Wine Room is a neighbourhood restaurant offering a well-executed, fresh, seasonal food menu, and an ever changing, diverse wine list featuring the best of Italy, Australia and the rest of the World. We offer a bar space, an upstairs restaurant dining room and three unique spaces that are can be booked for private dining perfect for special events.RESERVATIONS: are for a two hour sitting. We do not accept bookings for drinks and snacks, however we accept walk-ins for this if space permits. A surcharge of up to 1.2% applies to credit card transactions. A surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays and 15% on Public Holidays. OUTSIDE SEATING: please note this is subject to the weather and we may not be able to move your reservation inside in the case of bad weather. CANCELLATION: A $50 per person no show fee is charged for failing to attend your reservation. Contact us on 9347 2626 to make changes or cancel your reservation.
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3. Bistra
4.9
Exceptional(95)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Carlton
Booked 25 times today
Bistra is an Australian bistro serving quality food and wine; our fare draws its influence predominantly from British, French and Italian cooking and technique, and yet it is quintessentially Australian. You can expect generous, memorable plates championing seasonal ingredients and an extensive list of wines.
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4. Di Stasio Carlton
4.5
Awesome(365)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carlton
The third venue for the high-profile restaurateur couple Rinaldo Di Stasio and Mallory Wall, sits behind the King and Godfree complex on the corner of Lygon and Faraday Streets and has glamorous echoes of their Di Stasio Citta pleasure palace in the city.Designed by architect Di Ritter of Hassell, also responsible for Citta, the pizzeria has three separate spaces inside, adorned with Reko Rennie artwork and Shaun Gladwell sculptures, and a courtyard bar centred around a fountain imported from the Roman countryside.Chef Federico Congiu, who has worked with Di Stasio for five years, is making his own jersey milk mozzarella fiore di latte for the pizzas. Congiu has sourced five growers around the Yarra Valley to grow and preserve San Marzano tomatoes for pizza toppings and is having special durum wheat flour milled in Tamworth.
A photo of Lagoon Dining restaurant
5. Lagoon Dining
4.8
Exceptional(517)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Carlton
Booked 7 times today
Lagoon Dining is a restaurant and bar dishing up food that leans heavily on Chinese culinary traditions. It is an expression of food we love to eat and to cook, dished up heartily alongside booze we like to swill - a place for friends and fun.
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6. Donnini's
4.6
Exceptional(628)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 13 times today
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.
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7. Kahaani Modern Indian
3.9
Excellent(65)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Carlton
Booked 7 times today
Modern Indian restaurant Where the name itself encapsulates the essence of storytelling in Hindi. with our unconventional approach, we handpick select regions and their dishes, each representing a unique chapter in India's culinary narrative. authenticity takes center stage here & we take great pride in presenting you with genuine flavors and traditional recipes.Kahaani is the sort of venue where you could order butter chicken, but you probably shouldn't order butter chicken. No one's going to raise any eyebrows if you do, but you'd be missing out on some of the treasures that lie deeper into the menu.Kahaani itself is classic Lygon: a long, narrow dining hall, with funky industrial lighting and exposed brick down one side. The front window opens out onto the street, letting the breeze and Lygon nightlife waft in.
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8. Cafe Cavallino
4.8
Exceptional(122)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carlton
Booked 13 times today
Gino Francese opened his first restaurant in 1971 in Melbourne, Australia. The restaurant was an instant success because of its authentic Italian Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Steak and friendly service. Cafe Cavallino is owned by Gino Francese. Cafe Cavallino will continue serving the same traditional Italian style cuisine that has been done so by the Francese family for the past 43 years. Cafe Cavallino provides one of the largest alfresco seating areas in Melbourne, to give you the true dining experience and atmosphere of Lygon Street. The Cafe Cavallino mission is to continue serving you with the freshest food within the cleanest environment. Gino Francese has built an excellent reputation for his traditional Italian homestyle cuisine and friendly atmosphere that stands strong today.
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9. La Spaghettata
4.2
Awesome(47)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carlton
La Spaghettata is classic Italian dining at its best. Characterised by its charming history that spans 35 years, it has established itself as one of Melbourne's most beloved Italian restaurants. We offer Classic Italian dining experience with warm family hospitality in the hart of Lygon Street precinct. Our popular dishes are Pasta, Tiramisu, Lasagne, Bruschettas, Seafood, Spaghetti Marinara. We welcome all customers with children.
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10. Lord Lygon
4.6
Exceptional(19)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Carlton
Named after the legendary bon vivant, Lord Lygon packs a bucket list of wines with top grapes from Australia and beyond. The space is pretty darn funky too.Award-winning Executive Chef Chris Bonello went to town with the menu. Mix and match small bites for maximum pleasure, or choose the charcuterie pairing. Pull up a chair and settle in.The toughest thing you will have to endure is where to start on the 300+ wine selection.

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  • David
    New York City •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Why on earth would you pay a similar price (perhaps a tiny tiny less) to eat ordinary when you could have seriously great food. I traveled an extra 10 mins and paid an extra $10 and got a 100000 times better meal and experience. #dontsettleforless
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    Lagoon DiningPrice: Expensive• Asian• Carlton
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    4.8
  • Polly
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Love the pasta and the straciatella and potato focacia. Wagyu rump cap was also cooked to perfection. We also enjoyed the olive cake which was light and delicious.
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    The Carlton Wine RoomPrice: Expensive• European• Carlton
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    4.8
  • Victoria
    Melbourne •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    A group of four, two couples who have known each other for years. We covered the menu well from fish to burgers from pate to prawns with sweet chill sauce. Our friend is a wine guru and connected with the sommelier and made some great choices. An intimate space and one we look forward to visiting again.
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    BistraPrice: Expensive• Australian• Carlton
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    4.9
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    China •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 12, 2024
    Great place great people great pizza - Can recommend
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    Leonardo's Pizza PalacePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Carlton
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    4.8
  • LitsaB
    Melbourne •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 18, 2024
    Another exceptional dining experience. Unlike many other restaurants in Melbourne, Di Stasio continues to deliver an impressive dining experience. The food is produced to the highest standards, the service is attentive without being overbearing. The wine list offers a journey of exploration if you so desire. As for the artwork, it’s distinctive. I’m waiting for the day that Melbourne turns on a gorgeous day and I can enjoy dining in the garden.
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    Di Stasio CarltonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carlton
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    4.5

Discover best romantic restaurants in Carlton

Discover the charm of Carlton, Melbourne’s Inner City North, where the dining scene thrives with a delightful array of restaurants perfect for romantic outings. Nestled in this vibrant locale, these dining establishments offer intimate atmospheres, creative menus, and exceptional service, making them ideal for date nights or special occasions. Each restaurant in Carlton brings a unique blend of culinary excellence and atmospheric charm, ensuring that every meal is not just eaten but experienced. From cozy, dimly-lit interiors to enchanting garden settings, these venues prioritize creating memorable dining experiences that cater to the desires of those seeking a romantic evening out. Enjoy the fusion of flavors and meticulously crafted dishes that highlight the expertise and passion of local chefs. Whether celebrating an anniversary, planning a proposal, or simply enjoying a night out, Carlton’s romantic restaurant offerings provide the perfect backdrop for love and connection. Let Carlton enchant you with its culinary magic, making every dining occasion extraordinary.

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