Pizza, pasta and a handful of non-Italian options.
Where it all started.
Find them up and down Nicholson Street, and in the wide, quiet side streets.
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For the first time, the prolific restaurateur behind Di Stasio Citta is serving pizza – from the classic margherita to a luxurious lobster option – as well as an exceptional fior di latte soft serve. The green-toned interior is studded with Reko Rennie and Shaun Gladwell works, but meander down a gravel path outside to find a 17th-century Italian stone fountain.
What began as a lockdown pasta-delivery service by a stood-down chef is now a swish restaurant and wine bar. Come for spanner crab ravioli, cacio e pepe-filled tortellini; Wagyu bistecca and standout desserts.
In 2018, this Euro-Japanese fine diner moved from its home in Daylesford to Carlton. We're glad it's made the move to the city. The dishes here, delivered thoughtfully across several multi-course options, are a compelling argument for fusion done the right way.
Approachable, unfussy American-Italian food with fine-dining pedigree.
This Mexican eatery makes its own tortillas and grows its own chillies and herbs. To drink, there’s wine on tap or you can buy mezcal from the in-house bottle shop.
A Lygon Street espresso and cicchetti bar.
Traditional dining alive and well in the heart of Carlton.
A busy pizzeria in Carlton, like something straight out of the boot-shaped country.
Take a seat at the black granite bar for hot and sour shredded potato, popcorn chicken with togarashi and cured pork belly with rolled rice noodles in XO.
Under the watchful eye of a 1.5-tonne steel dragon, Australia’s first outpost of international chain Panda Hot Pot is serving fiery DIY soup with a choice of 80 ingredients.
An all-you-can-eat Japanese barbeque joint where you’ll be cooking wagyu over the coals and sipping ice-cold matcha beer.
A true feel of Italy at this bustling Italian bistro with a pizza focus.
Authentic Lebanese, with recipes passed down for generations.
The prime corner site in Carlton is a place for low-key Italian food, gelato and coffee.
A Hong Kong style eatery from the founders of Chinatown’s Dessert Kitchen, serving creamy congee, Macanese dishes, and sweet and savoury snow buns.
David Bowie was a fan of this vegetarian stalwart. Chances are, you will be too.
An ever popular, family run Italian bistro that dates back to the 70s.
Greek and English fare by Guy Holder and Angie Giannakodakis.
Looking to avoid the lines at the original, which set the gold standard for Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen in Melbourne? Head to Carlton.
Traditional Italian dishes and beers from across the globe make for an all-round tasty experience.
