Zia Rina's Cucina

Zia Rina's Cucina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Matthew

   Melbourne1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 10 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing little local Italian. Food like Nona used to make. Family like ambience. Just the right size. Make it your next date night!
   

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   Arianne

   Melbourne1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 4 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place gives you the most legit, personalized Italian experience! They’ll serve a different main dish for their $75pp set menu, and you don’t find out what it is until you sit down ✨ Normally, we are the type who likes to see the menu before deciding to go, but we thought this would be fun and a cool surprise on our date night! It’s definitely a unique experience with some seriously high-quality seasonal ingredients and traditional cooking techniques that created some amazing textures and flavours We asked for no red meat on our booking, (they cater to all dietary requirements) so we saw the table next to us get steak and duck as their mains Our main was charred squid with pumpkin, and wow, it was so good. The cold & hot antipasti were solid but not mind-blowing but still it was a good experience. The pasta with Italian sausage was delicious, and those baked potatoes? Absolute heaven. Talk about dessert, the tiramisu was such a good ending. i had mine with limoncello & my partner had it hazelnut liquor 🥃
   

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   Timothy

   London17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always an enjoyable experience at Zia Rinas. Wonderful food and a spot on wine/drinks list.
   

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   Glenda

   Brisbane2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I took my Italian friend for her birthday as the restaurant was highly recommended. It did not disappoint, she loved the delicious well prepared authentic food and they catered GF for her. Fantastic service as well. A very memorable evening and highly recommended.
   

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   Daryl VIP

   Melbourne33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a great local restaurant serving delicious Italian food
   

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   Rebecca

   Melbourne1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 19 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful service and food, I can’t wait to go back!
   

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   Philip

   New York City9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love this place. Insanely great food and service. It’s a gem.
   

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   Martin

   Melbourne1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 30 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good set menu. Wine a big turn off. $180 for a bottle of Sicilian red??? Puleeze! $28-34 a glass. You are kidding
   

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   Shane

   Amsterdam1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   food was excellent. A chalkboard of wine options (? a dozen ) , but maybe could have some greater range of price.. not everyone wants to pay 20$ a glass. There is more wine out the back, but I felt the owner was a bit coy about the price till we had a taste..I suggest have a wine list..it takes no time to keep an updated list, or be upfront about the prices..maybe display bottles with the price in chalk.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Delicious authentic Italian (Sicilian when I was there) food with super friendly and welcoming that also has that balance of letting you enjoy your dining experience whilst being engaging. Will definitely start coming here more often! A good size intimate restaurant
    

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