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Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Waurn Ponds

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A photo of BOCCABONA restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(92)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Ocean Grove
Booked 20 times today
The meatball spaghetti and the mushroom ravioli were both outstanding. There was nothing I'd change about either dish. We both had great wines to go with them. It's a place I'll go out of my way to recommend.
A photo of Cellos Pizzeria restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(66)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Newcomb
Booked 7 times today
Our 2nd time dining at Cellos. Outstanding customer service. Very knowledgeable run through of the menu & specials by our waiter. Drinks & food arrived quickly which was appreciated. We all enjoyed delicious homemade gnocchi & pizzas. All ingredients were fresh & tasty. I received a very prompt reply to my booking request of reserving a table in the pizza bar area. Great variety of options for food & drink which are very reasonably priced & the serving sizes were perfect. If you're looking for great food & service then this is the restaurant to try. Thanks to all the team at Cellos, we'll definitely be back.
A photo of Mr Vincenzo’s restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(239)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Mornington
Booked 14 times today
Very welcoming, attentive staff, great food & wine. Highly recommend
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4.7
Exceptional(143)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Brighton
Booked 16 times today
Great food and wines pairing. Great service and overall valuable.
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4.6
Exceptional(57)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Geelong City Centre
Booked 6 times today
The venue, food and service was fantastic. Highly recommended and will definitely come back again.
A photo of DOC Pizza & Pasta Bar, St Kilda restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(191)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • St Kilda
Booked 14 times today
Great service at the St Kilda store. Good pizza!
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4.5
Awesome(387)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Port Melbourne
Booked 10 times today
We had the Goat the fish some pasta and pizza and enjoyed every dish. It was beautiful. The staff were perfect as well. Highly recommend this place.
A photo of La Porchetta - Geelong restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(1)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Geelong City Centre
Booked 7 times today
Great food. Amazing customer service. Definitely recommend the Calamari to anyone :)
A photo of Assaggini restaurant
4.4
Awesome(772)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Mornington
Booked 5 times today
First, a confession: Assaggini is one of our favourite restaurants, so we came prepared to be delighted. We weren't disappointed, though! This was a birthday dinner for my partner and the attentiveness of the staff - including a surprise dessert birthday treat - made the occasion special. The menu is always entertaining and innovative. From the oysters with a mignonette dressing and Spanish anchovies we had as entrees, to the char-grilled prawns and pork-belly pasta mains, each dish delighted. Another feature - that we noted - was the pacing. There was plenty of time to chat to each other and savour the occasion. The wines, particularly Polperro's Heathcote Even Keel shiraz, were delivered promptly and complimented the meal beautifully.
A photo of DoppioZero Pizzeria and Wine Bar restaurant
4.4
Awesome(49)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Moorooduc
Booked 12 times today
My family know as soon as we walk into Doppio and see Frank on the floor that the night is going to be perfect. He's a master of hospitality and king of his trade - pair that with the amazing food coming out of the kitchen plus my fav beer kronenburg 1664 on tap and you're in for a fantastic night out Highly recommend

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  • lisa
    Victoria •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Very welcoming, attentive staff, great food & wine. Highly recommend
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    Mr Vincenzo’s$$$$• Australian• Mornington
    •
    4.8
  • William
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food and wines pairing. Great service and overall valuable.
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    Bottarga Brighton$$$$• Contemporary Italian• Brighton
    •
    4.7
  • Colleen
    Victoria •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our 2nd time dining at Cellos. Outstanding customer service. Very knowledgeable run through of the menu & specials by our waiter. Drinks & food arrived quickly which was appreciated. We all enjoyed delicious homemade gnocchi & pizzas. All ingredients were fresh & tasty. I received a very prompt reply to my booking request of reserving a table in the pizza bar area. Great variety of options for food & drink which are very reasonably priced & the serving sizes were perfect. If you're looking for great food & service then this is the restaurant to try. Thanks to all the team at Cellos, we'll definitely be back.
    More info
    Cellos Pizzeria$$$$• Italian• Newcomb
    •
    4.8
  • Mitch
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The meatball spaghetti and the mushroom ravioli were both outstanding. There was nothing I'd change about either dish. We both had great wines to go with them. It's a place I'll go out of my way to recommend.
    More info
    BOCCABONA$$$$• Italian• Ocean Grove
    •
    4.8
  • Claire
    Victoria •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Aug 2026
    Great food. Amazing customer service. Definitely recommend the Calamari to anyone :)
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    La Porchetta - Geelong$$$$• Italian• Geelong City Centre
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