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Zia Rina's Cucina, Armadale, AU-VIC

Zia Rina's Cucina

4.6
4.6
181 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian
Modern trattoria in the heart of Armadale serving modern home style Italian with unique and playful touches of personal heritage.
All produce is sourced from the market and local farms.
We cook with soul and integrity and instinct, menus are created on a whim with whatever we feel is the best produce of the season.
$75pp Set Menu only
Please specify dietaries upon booking
BYO available at $25 per bottle

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2 people

7:00 pm


Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0405 874 099
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Armadale
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Tram Route 6 Moreland to Glen Iris STOP 39 (Auburn Grove)
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Rina's Set Menu

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Rina’s will be operating as a set menu only based venue ($75pp) with 30 seats per night. If you're lucky enough to obtain a booking with us, please note there is no ‘out by time’, so please feel free to settle in and enjoy your time with us. If you wish for us to keep doing what we're doing please show up to your booking or cancel via opentable.
    Rina's Set Menu photo
  • Specialty Coffee & Cannoli Saturdays

    $12.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We've launched a Sicilian home favourite, preorder your take-away Barty specialty coffee & freshly piped cannolis during Spring and Summer Saturdays 8am until sold out.
    Specialty Coffee & Cannoli Saturdays photo

What 181 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Inner City South

    Vegetarian-friendly

181 Reviews
  1. AnneG

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food wonderful service very good but very noisy. Wine was too expensive $90-250 a bottle is ridiculous

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  2. SueD

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    IS IT POSSIBLE TO ORDER ONE-LESS COURSE, EITHER MEAT OR PASTA AS THE MEAL WAS TOO BIG FOR US. WE WOULD LIKE TO RETURN IF SO

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  3. JamesT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always tremendous. Food is so lovingly made. Found a great wine to go with it.

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  4. SarahD

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zia Rina’s Cucina filled us with joy. The service was as good as the wonderful food - friendly, engaging, attentive but not fussy....just right! The quality and creativity is first class - staff super knowledgeable. We can't wait for our next visit (booked in for Christmas!) and can't recommend highly enough.

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  5. GayleF

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant place. Old fashioned European style restaurant. You are never rushed. Food and wine is excellent. It is so easy to hear each other here. Music was lovely and not too loud. Gorgeous place. Highly recommend. And they accept cash.

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  6. Frantastic

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The only complaint is the noise, restaurant was full and very noisy. But willing to overlook since the food and service were exceptional.

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  7. BrettR

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food! """Cccccccccgghgdfffddffffffffffffggg

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  8. LaureenG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Put this on your list to experience beautiful Italian food

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  9. JakeK

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    The set menu was ordinary only exception were the arancini and the chips. not worth the price and disappointing.Wines exceptionally expensive and when I heard the cost of corkage I almost fell out of my chair.The maitre 'd was too fawning and unnecessarily intrusive.

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  10. AM123

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A gorgeous meal and great vibe. An intimate setting that amplifies the quality of the food.

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  11. PaulT

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    High quality set menu reflecting a typical Italian meal - antipasto, pasta, main course and dessert. Excellent friendly, yet efficient, service. Warm homely atmosphere. Very good value for money, considering the quality of both ingredients and cooking. Will definitely return.

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  12. HelenE

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Food was disappointing. Nothing like the time before. Maybe new chef. Would not recommend.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dining experience and warm service. Value for money and a versatile menu. We will come back!

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  14. RoseC

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and wine, enjoyed with an entertaining waiter who even did a magic trick for us!! Looking forward to our next dinner at Rina’s!!

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  15. Absi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always great service and free flowing delicious food. Banquets helps not have to make any decisions.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    This is a set menu without much food. The starter was tasty however while only one of us was gluten free we had to share the gluten free pasta which was awful. The main was 4 prawns that we had to peel ourselves and about 6 fat chips. Dessert was great but overall it took 2.5 hours and we left very hungry and disappointed. We were blamed for not giving dietaries ahead though I did via the open table booking.

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  17. AlexandraM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic and I loved the service. Can not wait to go back.

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  18. KatherineC

    Tasmania

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A very good restaurant, serving classic Italian with a twist. It’s small rooms give it an intimate but casual feel. The food was very good and interesting while being a good quantity, interesting , great quality but recognisably Italian influence. The wine list was good but we could also byo which means we will be back soon

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  19. FMan

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 July 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice little place, food was very good. Service was very good. Will definitely try again.

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  20. JohnS

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food. A good wine list. I will be back, even though the noise level was a little high.

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  21. PatrickE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely setting and staff. Good and wine were excellent as was the price

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  22. JeanGrogne

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a fabulous place for the degustation! Each course was delicious and introduced us to some new vegetables. The sauces were truly exceptional. Service was perfect: informative, attentive and not imposing. Wines are a little pricey for my wallet but still godd value for money. Very highly reccommended.

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  23. KarenG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rina's is a standout restaurant in terms of food, value, ambience and service. There's no rush to get out the door as there is only one sitting for the night making it even more relaxing.

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  24. Simoneg

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything about Zia Rina’s Cucina. the food though was the highlight. The seasonal set menu was delicious. Highly recommend

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  25. LeonieW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 June 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Stunning food and excellent service. The only thing that would improve it would be BYO wine. We have some special bottles we would have enjoyed with the delicious meal. Limited wine by the glass available but on the expensive side.

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  26. JaneS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our dinner with friends at Zia Rina's. So lovely to have a menu where you don't have to choose!

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  27. SarahM

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Zia Tina’s for the first time in a long time and greatly enjoyed the set menu, everything was absolutely delicious and it was terrific value. Service was sensational and a the small dove gave an intimate feel with low noise.

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  28. PhilipC

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 April 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Two of five wine glasses not clean. Should have returned both but returned one with lipstick. No nuts stated specifically prior to meal but dessert was chocolaté cylinders with pistachios. Food good but was no where near sufficient for five people. It looked as though three were being fed. Bread simply insufficient and certainly nothing special. Really noisy, needs acoustic treatment. Couldn’t hear each other across the table. Ordered a bottle of chianti midways. Excellent but didn’t realize from where I sat that there were two chiantis on the mirror wine list. Waiter just served the $135 bottle instead of the $80 bottle. Very unimpressed. Surely an attentive waiter could be expected to ask the customer which one. And he had the gall to ask for a tip on his credit card processing. Wait time between courses far too long. Left hungry. As my wife said, incredibly sad for our three young men as it was a special occasion with one leaving for work in the USA. This was too pretentious. This was also a two birthday and wedding anniversary occasion. $75 a head is not unreasonable but was expecting hearty Italian, certainly not nouveau cuisine. Went home to have dinner. I do not like writing poor reviews but this was such a poor experience for us all.

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  29. WilliamE

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elegantly simple homestyle dishes of the highest quality ingredients served by excellent staff. The sommelier is knowledgeable and enthusiastic to make adventurous wine choices if asked... and we did. Great choice for intimate dining.

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  30. EmmaP

    Shanghai

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 22 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always enjoy the food and service at Rina’s. will return again.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a local favourite……. Delicious friendly and relaxing. Always a delight……

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  32. NatalieS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most amazing food I have tasted in a very long time! Will definitely be back!!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Overall a nice experience - most of the food was amazing. The pasta was underwhelming though - it was good but not great. The restaurant promotes the fact that there’s no time limit so relax and enjoy the night - but we were asked if we could finish up pretty quickly after dessert was served because they’d booked the table again - this definitely puts me off returning.

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  34. Frantastic

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Never fails to impress! Highly recommend. Look forward to my next visit.

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  35. RoseC

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautifully presented and tasty food, attentive staff and relaxing atmosphere. Feels like Italy!

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  36. JudeK

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a wonderful precious gem in the heart of Armadale. The service from opening the door was fantastic, the recommendations on wine were spot on and the food was cooked to perfection. We will be back with the menu changing nightly. I have been driving past Zia Rina’s Cucina thinking we should give it a try and so happy we did.

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  37. ElaineM

    Tahoe

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a lovely neighbourhood restaurant, where they don't abide by the 2 hour seating arrangement. The food changes daily to reflect local availability and in one week, when I visited 3 times, I never had the same menu. The food is stunning. But even better, the noise level means that when I depart, I don't have a husky voice from yelling. Honestly, this is a little gem, and great value for money.

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  38. JessaJ

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, creative, innovative & amazing. Staff was friendly, accommodating & really wanted you to have a wonderful experience.

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  39. GayleF

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is magnificent. Cannot recommend highly enough.

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  40. SamM

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oh boy, this joint is good. Real good. Go! Seriously. Thank you.

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FAQs

Zia Rina's Cucina is rated 4.6 stars by 181 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

7:00 pm


Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Zia Rina's Cucina

857 High St, Armadale, AU-VIC 3143

Additional information

  • Area
    Armadale
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Tram Route 6 Moreland to Glen Iris STOP 39 (Auburn Grove)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine
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