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Officine Zero's Tuscan-inspired courtyard. - Officina Gastronomica Italiana, Prahran, AU-VIC

Officina Gastronomica Italiana

4.7 (414)
$41 to $100
Italian
532-534 Malvern Rd, Prahran, AU-VIC 3181

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Officina Gastronomica Italiana is gastronomic workshop of artisan pasta, wine and espresso celebrated with true Italian conviviality.

We have indoor and outdoor seating available in our cosy courtyard. Which is covered and heated if necessary.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9533 2724
  • Website
    http://www.ogi.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriele Coniglio
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    532-534 Malvern Rd, Prahran, AU-VIC 3181
  • Area
    Prahran
  • Parking details
    Woolworths Carpark nearby
  • Public transit
    Tram Route 72 Stop 34 Williams Rd / Malvern Rd Hawksburn Train Station Bus Route 603 Stop Malvern Rd / Williams Rd
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Capri Set Menu $85pp ($30pp Deposit)

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For larger parties of 7+ people, we offer a set menu made of four entrees, a choice of one of our house-made pasta or main, and dessert. Items on the menu may change due to seasonality and availability of ingredients.
    Capri Set Menu $85pp ($30pp Deposit) photo

  • Bologna Set Menu $95pp ($30pp Deposit)

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For larger parties of 7+ people, we offer a set menu made of five entrees, a choice of one of our house-made pasta or main, and dessert. Items on the menu may change due to seasonality and availability of ingredients.
    Bologna Set Menu $95pp ($30pp Deposit) photo

  • Firenze Set Menu $75pp ($30pp Deposit)

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For larger parties of 7+ people, we offer a set menu made of four entrees, a choice of one of our house-made pasta or main, and dessert. Items on menu may change due to seasonality and availability of ingredients.
    Firenze Set Menu $75pp ($30pp Deposit) photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 414 people are saying

Officina Gastronomica Italiana reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Inner City South

    Great for brunch

  • Inner City South

    Healthy

  • Inner City South

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner City South

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Inner City South

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Officina Gastronomica Italiana offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "amazing food, service and ambiance." Guests rave about dishes like eggplant caponata and lobster pasta. While some find service inconsistent, the vibrant atmosphere and "friendly staff" create an enjoyable setting. Perfect for a leisurely meal with a "great wine list."

414 Reviews

  1. Margaret

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, Food very good also , everything very promt

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  2. Sarah

    Victoria5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, service and food. The standout dish was the eggplant caponata- I want that recipe!

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  3. Mei

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The rigatoni with wagyu ragu was divine. Twas a wonderful authentic dining experience.

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  4. Dianna-Lee

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Service, authentic Italian, definitely recommend.

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  5. Jim

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and location, excellent vibe and friendly service.

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  6. Ira

    Melbourne4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived to find out that the restaurant has no high chairs! Even though we put a special note and request for a high chair in our booking, we were never told they don’t have high chairs until we arrived at the restaurant - a bit late! The Food was very good once it arrived at the table. 4 different pastas for 4 people isn’t that complicated of an order. Also the side of broccolini was very small with only 4 stalks for $12! I don’t think we will be returning any time soon, especially with our young child as they clearly don’t want to accomodate them.

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  7. Alex

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was great! The eggplant parmigiana was great. The wine was great. The service was great. The atmosphere was great. Everything was great. Thanks for a great lunch!

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  8. MelbFoodie VIP

    Melbourne26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening at Officina Gastronomica Italian. We decided to get a lot of various dishes to share and asked our waiter to suggest a couple of different wines to accompany our meals. Everything was delicious & service was fantastic. Such an enjoyable evening.

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  9. Dominic

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Attentive service. Nice atmosphere for a long, lazy lunch.

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  10. Debra

    Victoria6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had previously been there for coffee, however never for lunch. We were with a friend for a catch-up. We had not long been seated and were asked to order. We hadn't perused the menu. The waiter came back three times asking us to order. We also hadn't looked at the wine list. The waiter was impatient so we order a bottle of Rose'. We weren't given any options of what was available. Two liked their meal. The other meal was cold. The bread we ordered wasn't delivered so had to ask for it. The waiter collected two plates while the third person was still eating. We weren't offered dessert so had to ask to view the menu. Not a great experience.

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FAQs

Officina Gastronomica Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9533 2724.

Officina Gastronomica Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 414 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
8:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
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532-534 Malvern Rd, Prahran, AU-VIC 3181

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Prahran
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Woolworths Carpark nearby
  • Public transit
    Tram Route 72 Stop 34 Williams Rd / Malvern Rd Hawksburn Train Station Bus Route 603 Stop Malvern Rd / Williams Rd
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriele Coniglio
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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