Alta Trattoria

4.6

156 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

A Fitzroy Trattoria

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 9417 0526
Website
http://www.altatrattoria.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mckay Wilday

Location
274 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
Neighborhood
Fitzroy
Cross street
Brunswick Street & Victoria Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Johnston St - Stop 16 (11 Tram)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Lunch Set Menu
A$55.00 per person
Sep 20, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
LUNCH SET MENU Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday $55 per head Seasonal 3 course menu Snack, antipasti, pasta & dolce 12pm - 2:30pm
New Years Eve at Alta Trattoria
A$150.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
$150 per person Includes: 5 courses and your first glass of Champagne on arrival MENU Scallop, Italian XO Gnoccho Fritto, Mortadella, Pecorino - Focaccia di Recco Porchetta Tonatto, Fried Caper Leaf Zucchini Flower Ripieni, Caponata - Ravioli All’Uovo, Smoked Salmon Caviar Spaghetti Alla Chitara, Lobster, Confit Tomato Cappellacci, Leek, Midollo, Veal Ragu - Duck Breast, Cherry Glaze, Celeriac Ramarro Farm Leaves - White Chocolate Bunet, Peach, Amaretti
A Ligurian Feast by Alta Trattoria - MFWF
A$120.00 per person
Mar 23, 2025 only
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2025 Drawing on his years working at Michelin-starred Balzi Rossi in Ventimiglia, Alta Trattoria’s chef McKay Wilday will take you on a journey to the Ligurian coast. The combination of exquisite seafood and the bountiful array of produce is what draws Wilday to Liguria, and why he believes Melbourne is the ideal setting to showcase the Italian region’s simple and honest approach to cooking. Using Victoria’s finest produce, this four-course feast will showcase classic Ligurian dishes such as trofie al pesto, pansotti al preboggion, cappon magro and coniglio alla Ligure. Alongside the feast, there will be a selection of Ligurian wines curated by the Alta Trattoria team.

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What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City North
Great for fine wines
Inner City North
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alta Trattoria offers a charming ambiance and authentic Italian cuisine that delights patrons. Guests praise the "excellent service," "fantastic wine list," and "amazing food." The intimate setting and carefully curated menu, including standout pastas and seasonal dishes, make it a "neighbourhood gem" perfect for special occasions.

156 Reviews

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alison
VIP
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
loved it! interesting food and well matched wine: knowledgeable friendly staff.
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Andrew
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top end Italian food. Great service, very knowledgeable, competent, and measured. Wine list is a superb journey through Italy, filled with gems (but maybe not a huge number of bargains). I've been numerous times, never disappointed, will keep going back. One of Melbourne's Italian gems.
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Paula
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team at Alta are wonderful and the food & wine are fabulous! The pasta tasting menu is a must do experience!
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Peter
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and the food were fantastic - would highly recommend.
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Helen
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service Will Definitely return.
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Emily
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING, THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF FOOD :) Thank you guys x
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John
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very sttentive staff made an enjoyable dining experience even more enjoyable.
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kelly
VIP
Atlanta Metro
44 reviews
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The servers are very kind, attentive, and informed about the food. We had the $85 tasting menu and didn’t really like any of it. Most of the sauces all have the same note - lemony basil pesto. Food was presented well but flavors fell flat.
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Joseph
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alta is a wonderful discovery. The vitello tonnato was the best I've had. And the servive was attentive without being intrusive. Perfetto!
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Lisa
VIP
Victoria
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alta is a true neighbourhood gem. The venue is intimate but relaxed, beautifully put together and as welcoming as an old friend’s home. The food is outstanding, hard to beat in Melbourne. The current spring menu is the best we’d had at Alta. Crisp fried zucchini flowers, new asparagus, a house favourite vitello tonato, delicately prepared. The pastas were a stand out. Something similar to fettuccine with prawns in complex zucchini based sauce. And a lobster lasagne. Wow! This time we couldn’t fit in the temping mains which included mackerel with shellfish and a spring lamb dish. Desserts looked delicious but next time! Service is spot in. If you haven’t been, give this restaurant a go. You won’t be disappointed.
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Alta Trattoria is rated 4.6 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

274 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Additional information

Cross street
Brunswick Street & Victoria Street
Neighborhood
Fitzroy
Hours of operation
Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Johnston St - Stop 16 (11 Tram)
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mckay Wilday
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.altatrattoria.com/
Phone number
(03) 9417 0526

Alta Trattoria

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Lunch Set Menu

New Years Eve at Alta Trattoria

A Ligurian Feast by Alta Trattoria - MFWF

Popular dishes

Agnello

Tagliatelle

Capunet

Menu

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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