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Prosciutto - Donnini's, Carlton, AU-VIC

Donnini's

4.8 (718)
$41 to $100
Italian
320 Lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

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Donnini's

4.8
$41 to $100
Italian
Carlton

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Donnini's is a generational Italian eatery with a sincere focus on handmade pasta, real food, generous hospitality & well sourced wines.

Family owned and operated DONNINI'S relaxed atmosphere and honest approach to traditional cooking provides the perfect environment for family get-togethers, intimate dinners and business lunches alike.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Carlton
  • Cross street
    Faraday & Grattan Streets
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    1, 6, 8, 16, 64, 72 tram lines
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

All Experiences

  • Group Dining at Donnini's $88pp

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    13 - 50 people

    Multiple dates available
    From business lunches and team dinners to family gatherings and special occasions, our set menus are made for coming together. Designed around generous shared dining, Donnini’s hospitality and the flavours people love and enjoy, each menu makes it easy to sit back, relax, and enjoy the table. No matter the occasion, we’ll take care of the food, the flow, and the little details. Group dining is available for groups of all sizes, with a $25 per-person deposit required to secure your booking. We look forward to seeing you at Donnini's.
    Group Dining at Donnini's $88pp photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Donnini's.

4.8

4.8
(718)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Inner City North

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donnini's offers an exceptional Italian dining experience beloved by locals and visitors alike. Guests consistently praise the "outstanding service" and "fabulous food," with homemade pasta being a standout. Despite occasional noise issues, the warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "favorite" destination for Italian cuisine on Lygon Street.
718 Reviews
  1. Greg Gold

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm Italian family restaurant in heart of Lygon Streets little Italy. Food and service exceptional. Felt like being in Italy

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  2. ALEXANDRA

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with impeccable staff and delicious food. Hand-made pasta to die for and a place to revisit every time we return to Melbourne. Bravo Riccardo and team!!!

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  3. Shannon

    Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. Only negative was it was so loud in the restaurant it was hard to hear who I was sitting with. Needs better sound absorption.

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  4. Ken

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visitors from Queensland. Love Italian and have never enjoyed the 'Lygon Street Experience' when in Melbourne until now. Wasn't disappointed at all. Booked quite early in evening so restaurant was reasonably quiet. Service was outstanding. Particularly enjoyed the Piadina starter - a unique dish to us at least.

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  5. Juliana

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant never disappoints. The home made pasta is the best in Melbourne. I have been dining at this restaurant for 45 years. Can’t rate this restaurant more highly.

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  6. Loretta Gold

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food fabulous as always. Staff attentive without being intrusive! Everything about this place is perfect. Feel like your going to someone’s home for dinner!

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  7. John

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious. Always interesting to sit outside. Very good wine advice. Healthy salads.

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  8. Adam

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food absolutely loved the lasagne, very attentive service but not in your face, loved it :)

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  9. Julie

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's ALWAYS a delight to be personally welcomed to Donnini's restaurant. The food and service are outstanding. My favourite by far! Thank you, Marco and Vic, for yesterday's lunch. I can count on a fabulous experience. ❤️❤️

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  10. Laksh

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was amazing but the food was a bit just a bit pricy, would recommend anyone visiting carlton

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Carlton
  • Cross street
    Faraday & Grattan Streets
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public transport
    1, 6, 8, 16, 64, 72 tram lines
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

FAQs

Donnini’s is often a relaxed, quiet spot on many visits, though it can become noticeably loud when large celebratory groups are present.

Smart casual, aim for neat, polished-but-relaxed attire (many guests also dress up a touch for anniversaries and special nights).

Yes, Donnini's is well suited to a special evening, with an intimate atmosphere, attentive service and several positive anniversary visits noted by guests.

Yes, guests note the menu is thoughtfully updated to highlight the very best seasonal produce.

At Donnini's you can dine indoors, including cosy front-window tables, or enjoy outdoor seating; several guests mention sitting outside on warm evenings.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous, several reviews mention great serving sizes and leaving comfortably full.

Donnini's is especially lovely at lunch, it's often recommended for business lunches and guests praise its relaxed, quieter midday service.

Yes, Donnini's is welcoming to families: guests report children (for example ages 15, 13 and 9) were treated with care and the team routinely caters for young families.

Yes, guests often mention dining outside on warm evenings, so outdoor seating is available and a pleasant option.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled vegetarian (v) and gluten-free (gf) dishes, for example Burratina, Radicchio Salad, Cos & Whitloff Salad, Sustainable Fish of the Day and Panna Cotta.

Yes, Donnini's has an extensive drinks list: Italian and Australian wines, a full cocktails menu (Negroni, Martini, Spritz), beers like Peroni and Moretti, plus a selection of digestives.

Donnini’s feels like a relaxed, family-run Italian eatery, warm, attentive hospitality, handmade pasta and a stylish, civilized dining room suited to family meals, intimate dinners and celebrations.

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Donnini's

4.8
$41 to $100
Italian
Carlton

Make a booking

2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 14 times today
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