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D.O.C Osteria Carlton, Carlton, AU-VIC

D.O.C Osteria Carlton

4.8
4.8
11 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Great for fine wines
D.O.C is real Italian eating and age old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair. A celebration of heritage. A joy in sharing. Authentic, exuberant and outrageously Italian.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9347 8482
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Cross street
    Lygon street, University Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Melbourne University/Swanston St #1
  • Additional
    Cafe, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • La Cucina Italiana - $75 shared group menu!

    A$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Welcome to our La Cucina Italiana Menu Experience! For groups of 12 or more, we offer a compulsory tasting menu with a choice of 2 or 3 courses, featuring shared antipasti, handcrafted pasta, second and contorni for $75 per person, and optional dolci for $10 per person. Drinks are additional, and a 10% surcharge applies on Sundays, with 18% on public holidays. Our menu is pictured below. Each dish celebrates contemporary Italian produce and is designed to share, famiglia style. Full tasting menu attached — buon appetito!
    La Cucina Italiana - $75 shared group menu! Photo
  • La Tavola Italiana - $99 shared group menu!

    A$99.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Welcome to our La Tavola Italiana Menu Experience! For groups of 12 or more, we offer a compulsory tasting menu with a choice of 2 or 3 courses, featuring shared antipasti, handcrafted pasta, second and contorni for $99 per person, and optional dolci for $10 per person. Drinks are additional, and a 10% surcharge applies on Sundays, with 18% on public holidays. Our menu is pictured below. Each dish celebrates contemporary Italian produce and is designed to share, famiglia style. Full tasting menu attached — buon appetito!
    La Tavola Italiana - $99 shared group menu! Photo
  • New Years Eve D.O.C Osteria

    A$145.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Say goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025 with an incredible Italian feast at D.O.C Osteria! We’ve crafted a special menu full of your favourite flavours to make your New Year’s Eve unforgettable. Think delicious antipasti, handmade pasta, hearty mains, and desserts that will end the year on a sweet note. Grab a glass of bubbly, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and toast to the new year with friends and family. It’s the perfect way to celebrate—amazing food, great company, and plenty of cheers. Book your table now and let’s make it a night to remember! 🥂🎉

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
D.O.C Osteria Carlton offers a delightful Italian dining experience on Lygon Street, showcasing "friendly service" and "yummy pasta." Guests praise its "old-school Italian energy" and "attention to detail." The ambiance is warm and inviting, with a menu featuring standout dishes like burrata and panzanella.

11 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night. Food was amazing and service was awesome. Felt like eating in Italy. 👌🏽

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  2. Marie

    Perth

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can highly recommend this restaurant. The food was delicious, especially the lasagne and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

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  3. Danielle

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great vibe. Best gluten free pasta I’ve had in Melbourne

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  4. Anthony

    Melbourne

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience hands down! Food top notch, service top notch, will be back soon

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  5. Anthony

    Melbourne

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ! The best service Lygon has to offer, I can’t wait to be back and get some more of that fettuccine goodness! Amazing service and top notch vibes

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  6. Joshua

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The absolute place to be on Lygon st! Grazie for having us Osteria, we’ll be back to try some of those cappaletti! 10/10

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  7. Giada

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding experience. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for the evening. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with excellent recommendations. We’ll be back!

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  8. craig

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great pasta and excellent table service. Seating is close to the next diner inside.

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  9. Sarah

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every aspect of this Osteria has been well-thought out! It’s a Lygon street classico, old school Italian vibe, from the menu to the ambience to the buzzing staff. Absolutely a must try !

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  10. Jacob

    Perth

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! Place looking incredible post-refurbishment. The staff went above and beyond, making sure every need was met, and the atmosphere was both welcoming and elegant. Attention to detail was impeccable, and everything from the service to the ambiance was first-rate. The service is that old-school Italian energy which Lygon St is so desperately in need of returning to, my partner and I felt like we were in a busy restaurant directly in Italy. Highly recommend DOC for anyone seeking a memorable experience and superb food. Cannot recommend enough the burrata and panzanella! We went a bit Tuscan inspired with our menu choices as our waiter easily found a Tuscan Chianti Classico that paired incredibly with each dish. Ci vediamo presto !

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FAQs

D.O.C Osteria Carlton offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9347 8482.

D.O.C Osteria Carlton is rated 4.8 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for D.O.C Osteria Carlton

326 Lygon St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lygon street, University Street
  • Neighborhood
    Carlton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Melbourne University/Swanston St #1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cafe, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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