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I Carusi II, St Kilda, AU-VIC

I Carusi II

4.7
4.7
108 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
I Carusi II is a hidden little St Kilda gem. Open since 2004, it has first provided some of the best Napolitan pizzas in Melbourne. It has grown over the years and is becoming the friendly unpretentious neighbourhood restaurant that is missing in St Kilda and the bayside. I Carusi II still offers its legendary pizzas but the menu now offers many other Italian favourites, with a function area for up to 25 people, home delivery and daily seasonal specials. Open 7 nights a week.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    MURAT OVAZ

Experiences

  • Wednesday Spaghetti Bolognese $20

    A$20.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Come in and enjoy a bowl of Spaghetti Bolognese for $20.
    Wednesday Spaghetti Bolognese $20 Photo
  • Thursday night - 30% off bill for Locals

    Multiple dates available
    Ciao! Come and enjoy all the I Carusi favourites with 30% off the food bill if your postcode matches below! Postcode's :3181,3182,3183, 3184
    Thursday night - 30% off bill for Locals Photo
  • Sunday Special! Margarita Pizza $18, Spritz $14

    Multiple dates available
    Come in from 4pm Sunday and enjoy a Margarita Pizza from $18 & April Spritz $14.
    Sunday Special! Margarita Pizza $18, Spritz $14 Photo

What 108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Neighborhood gem

  • Melbourne

    Italian

  • City Centre

    Best Overall

  • City Centre

    Best Food

  • City Centre

    Best Service

  • City Centre

    Best Value

  • City Centre

    Kid-friendly

  • City Centre

    Healthy

  • City Centre

    Neighborhood gem

  • City Centre

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
I Carusi II is celebrated for its "amazing pizzas," hailed as some of "the best in Melbourne," and offering "authentic Neapolitan" flavors. The restaurant boasts a "friendly atmosphere," "great service," and "cozy charm," perfect for a "delightful dining experience." However, some reviews note inconsistencies in non-pizza offerings.

108 Reviews
  1. Kelvin

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service.. loved it. It's like a little part of Italy in St Kilda!

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  2. Jo

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance and service terrific and friendly. Wish it was my local

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  3. Steve

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great seafood pizza, but no prawns. Spaghetti was nice but small for my appetite.

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  4. Yvette

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fave. Pizza night on Monday's - $20 each. Our regular.

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  5. Josephine

    Melbourne3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Rating: 3/5 This was our third visit, but unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite meet our expectations this time. The tables inside are very close together, making it challenging to walk through comfortably and limiting privacy. It may be worth considering a bit more spacing to allow for a more comfortable and enjoyable dining experience. We were initially directed by the staff to use QR codes to access the menu, although we noticed that other tables nearby were given physical menus. This seemed inconsistent, especially since we were dining inside. For many guests, myself included, having a physical menu is an important part of the dining experience, so we appreciated receiving one after requesting it. Our table was also quite small, making it difficult to accommodate even standard items like our water bottle. Adding extra space or providing slightly larger tables for two would enhance comfort, particularly for guests who wish to order multiple dishes. As for the food, we found it to be a bit lacking in flavor, and our pizza was overcooked and not as hot as we would have liked, despite the venue not being very busy at the time. We hope that the kitchen can take extra care with temperature and cooking consistency in the future.

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  6. Carol

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful family dinner at I Carusi ll. Food & service fantastic & very welcoming to ‘little’ people. We had such a fun experience. Thank you!

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  7. Lucy

    Melbourne9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love our little local Italian - reliably delicious, friendly service, laid back atmosphere. Just right.

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  8. Maria Fernanda

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and a cozy atmosphere! The carbonara was exquisite, and both the tiramisu and panna cotta were amazing. Great service too!

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  9. Kerri

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere, quality food. The pizzas are terrific and we loved the antipasto platter

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  10. Alexandra

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little local pizza place, lovely spot for dinner

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FAQs

I Carusi II offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9593 6033.

I Carusi II is rated 4.7 stars by 108 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 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for I Carusi II

231 Barkly St, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    MURAT OVAZ
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