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Vegan
Italian
Beer/Wine
Licensed vegan Italian restaurant open since Dec '21, serving antipasti, pasta dishes, mains such as chicken, fish and calamari, a degustation menu and desserts. Beer, wine and cocktails available. Open Tue-Sat 12:00pm-3:00pm, Tue-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm.
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 11 Aug 2023 by Guest
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Added by Aloo on 02 Dec 2021
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165 Reviews
First Review by MargaBouten
LaurenDaisyM
Points +127
Pappardelle funghi e tartufo is unreal - Edit
I've been here a few times and I think the menu is slightly hit and miss. I wasn't a massive fan of the calamari fritti or the spaghetti carbonara however I've come back three times for the 'pappardelle funghi e tartufo' it is so delicious. I also enjoyed the arancine, the 'crema di cannellini e carciofi dorati' and the 'olive nocellara'.
Read morePros: Pappardelle funghi e tartufo, Wine list
Guest
Marie.24.10
Points +19
Amazing, definitely worth it - Edit
Large selection of non-alcoholic wines and cocktails, as well as vegetarian/vegan dishes. A very lovely location and vibe.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-10-17
Pros: Large option , good taste , Location
Cons: expensive
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ChelseyLee
Points +121
Expensive for bland food. - Edit
I expected the food to be flavorful at the price, bland and expensive.
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JennyDownUnder
Points +286
Loved it! - Edit
The green campanelle pasta with pumpkin cream was delicious. The strawberry sour cocktail was also really tasty and not alcohol-heavy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-24
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anonlawless
Points +43
Not the experience I had hoped for. - Edit
I had been wanting to try this place for a while but perhaps I built up expectations in my mind a little too much. Quite a small venue, larger groups accommodated indoors (which isn't large but a bit more space between tables) and a cramped outdoor seating area mainly for couples with the odd table for four. We were a party of 3 seated outside on the edge of the entrance pathway and able to enjoy or endure the live musician two restaurants down (depending on your taste). Service was fairly prompt, crisp white table linen and no-nonsense staff, so it was confusing when we were asked to keep our cutlery when they came to clear the dishes from our first course. You are expected to use these for the following courses (a first time experience for me). Providing clean cutlery for each course or at least somewhere to rest your cutlery would be nice. The three of us shared two entrees because we wanted to make sure we kept room for the main. We needn't have worried. The aracini balls were delicious but only a mouthful; the calamari was lovely but a miserly serve at 3 strips each, filled out with salad leaf mix and carrot. Tasty, but we were left wanting more. For mains - gnocchi, black ravioli and the swordfish. Italians are renowned for their love of food and generous portions, so while the dishes were well presented, they were on the small side. Gnocchi was rated as average and didn't fill my partner's belly; the ravioli was nice enough, our guest liked it but I found the filling a bit pasty. The swordfish was a bit of a disappointment. Three pieces of the packaged vegetarian "cod" you find in most Asian grocers encased in breadcrumbs - I foolishly thought I would be getting a home-made version. It came with a very wet salad of zucchini ribbons (not sure whether they were meant to be grilled) and shaved fennel topped with toasted almond slivers. Unfortunately, the bottom of the "fish" was soggy from the salad, so the almonds provided the much-needed crunch to the dish. For dessert, two of us shared a tiramisu which was lovely but for the price we expected more than a cup full. Add in 1 beer and 2 glasses of wine for a total of $207. You'll be asked to include a tip when you pay the bill. I really wanted this to be my next go-to place when my vegan friends come to town, but I'll keep looking.
Read morePros: Entirely vegan menu, Some nice earthy flavours, Food came out quickly
Cons: Price point, Serving sizes, Expectation to tip
Guest
Trinisucre
Points +28
A must try 🌱🇮🇹 - Edit
Delicious vegan Italian food, great flavours, and everything was so fresh. Definitely try the calamari—it’s so good! 🤌
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LordSnooks
Points +907
Best Italian in Melbourne - Edit
I came here for the first time some months ago for a birthday lunch and ordered their signature truffle arancine, truffle pappardelle, and hot chocolate. Both dishes were absolutely divine- the arancini were crispy and had a very flavourful truffle mousse piped on top, and the pappardelle was perfectly cooked and silky in the heavenly truffle cream sauce. The hot chocolate was gourmand and rich with its dense whipped cream. For my second visit a few weeks ago I decided to order something different outside of their signatures- the polpette meatballs, spaghetti carbonara, and tiramisu. These were good, but not as good as their truffle dishes. The meatballs were tasty and meaty but I felt the sauce was a bit basic. The carbonara took forever to come out and it was undercooked and very salty. The tiramisu though was on-point and worth it for the price.
Read moreOverall, the staff were attentive, the atmosphere was sophisticated and great for people-watching outside, and it’s worth asking for recommendations to get the best dish. P.s. Don’t bother ordering olives to share- the serving is ridiculously small and you’ll only get 1 or 2 in a table of 6.
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-29
Pros: Truffle Arancine, Great atmosphere, Truffle Pappardelle
Cons: Expensive, Bookings essential , Hit or miss dishes
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Coll
Points +16
All vegan Italian spot - Edit
Tried the Pappardelle Funghi e Tartufo and spaghetti carbonara plus some cocktails. All yum.
Read morePros: Pappardelle Funghi e Tartufo
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cxxix
Points +13
worst restaurant food i’ve ever eaten - Edit
went with a friend and ordered seven things off the menu
Read morethe bruschetta was just regular sliced brown bread with pasta sauce on top (like wtf?)
and every other meal was equally as bad. a combination of something with the same pasta sauce on top
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-04
YohanⓋ
Hey, did you take any photos? Th photos I’ve seen don’t appear to look like what you’ve described!
Read moreLinke
I had the same experience. No photos either unfortunately, but we ordered some sort of dip appetiser advertised with sautéed spinach and pita - they literally served us some heated up Mission spinach wraps from Woolies with sauce on top. They actually used the crappy $5 supermarket wraps and sold it to us for like $17.
Read morehttps://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/320197/mission-wraps-spinach-herb
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Shroomwithaview
Points +295
Amazing birthday dinner - Edit
Had a great birthday dinner there with the calamari being the highlight, the taste and texture were exactly like the real thing. Some of the dishes could use a little less salt but great overall.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-29
Pros: 100% vegan, Flavours and presentation
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_Samira_
Points +173
Mediocre - Edit
Unfortunately the taste of most dishes is quite bland and boring. I would love to give a fully vegan place a better review but I think there are better places to go. Gave this place two times a try but it was the same experience across all dishes.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-11
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megan-the-vegan
Points +46
Amazing traditional Italian fare - Edit
Enjoyed lunch here before a show - the menu may be small, but it was delish! Beautiful presentation - not cheap, but was so worth it!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-18
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ClaireyCat
Points +408
Così Così - Edit
Conveniently located in the Melbourne CBD. I was expecting more of a homely, family-style restaurant feel, but it came across as a bit more touristy, spread across three floors.
Read moreThe calamari was quite small for the price (around $18 from memory).
The lasagne could have done with more béchamel sauce, and I think the dish would have benefited from some salad or dressing on the plate as well. My husband, who isn’t vegan, thought my homemade lasagne was better. When I go out to eat, especially at those prices, I expect the food to outshine something I could make myself at home.
The carbonara was also fairly plain.
The tiramisu was nice to have as a vegan option, but at around $18 it felt overpriced.
I did enjoy the virgin mojito though.
Overall, it’s good to have as a vegan dining option in the CBD, but for me it lacked atmosphere and felt overpriced for what was served. There’s definitely room for improvement in my opinion.
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-11
Pros: 100% vegan , Central location
Cons: Overpriced , Not much of a vibe
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Amyhingee
Points +121
Disappointing - Edit
For the price of a meal we didn’t get the quality expected. We purchased 6 things and only 3 were well done (eg salad was flavourless except for bitter wilted greens). Definitely wouldn’t go back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-24
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MatthewWood
Points +102
Wonderful authentic Italian - Edit
We had the calamari, polpette, and polenta, all delicious.
Read moreVery grateful to have such a quality vegan restaurant here.
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-27
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JiinglesGreen
Points +20
Un-describable in words. - Edit
This is a must. What made it even better was a comment from someone I had dinner with who is Italian — they said the calamari was exactly how their Nonna used to cook it.
Read moreThis place really needs to be experienced. I don’t think I have the right words to describe just how good it is — it’s something you have to try for yourself
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-27
Pros: Pasta, Cocktails, Calamari
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TaraL
Points +86
Best restaurant in Melbourne - Edit
We live in Melbourne and go here regularly. The food is always delicious! It’s an Italian restaurant thats totally vegan and totally amazing. The lasagna, meatballs and signature dish fungi e Tartofu are our favourites. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-25
Pros: Delicious flavours , Big servings, Friendly staff
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Purposely_Vegan
Points +2685
*Wow!* - Edit
What an incredible restaurant! This place is taking vegan meats to the next level! The calimari starter was ground breaking. They obviously get asked a lot how they make their food as they have a set response ‘all our food is made with love and dedication’. Everything about this restaurant is summed up by the title of this review, Wow!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-10
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daniel.roberts29
Points +201
Amazing set menu - Edit
The chefs selection menu was delicious and the service was awesome. 11 dishes, all fantastic. We didn't love the sword fish but only because we never loved fish even before going vegan, and it tastes so much like fish. They even came and offered another main lol. Calamari and gnocchi were standouts.
Read moreCocktails were also a highlight. Sorry for the half eaten food in the photos, kept forgetting.
Pros: Ambiance, Service, Cocktails
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tmrss
Points +62
Excellent food! - Edit
Had excellent all vegan food here, a real delight. I had the lasagne and calamari, so so good
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-13
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ElkaNagev
Points +5438
All Vegan Italian Restaurant. - Edit
Große Auswahl an Gerichten (die Vorspeise die wir wollten war allerdings aus). Nicht gerade günstig. Hat alles geschmeckt. Mir persönlich hat Salz gefehlt.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-30
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MattGibbo
Points +21
Like Nonna's - Edit
But seriously, when I ordered calmari friti i thought of norna and then instantly thought how foolish that was. I sweater, God This is the best traditional Italian food and it's vegan. I was so happy and satisfied.I was like I was E in the mid 90's
Read moreI think that two of us spent over $300 but it was worth it
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Fonster
Points +44
Comfort food rather than fine dining - Edit
Good food, very hearty. We went for a wedding anniversary but it was more of a comfort food style than fine dining. Can't fault it, just be prepared and don't expect amazing cuisine.
Read morePros: All vegan, Drinks list, Service
Cons: Too hearty and filling
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meefamily
Points +509
Delicious Italian - Edit
All vegan menu-lots to choose from. Great entrees, starters, desserts. Something for everyone. Hubby ordered a risotto, I ordered pappardelle with mushrooms in a creamy sauce. Italian rice balls and bruschetta as starters. Friendly and prompt service. Really wish we would have had room for dessert-I saw a gelato, cheesecake, and tiramisu to name a few. Would definitely recommend. Indoor and outdoor seating in a bustling area. Get a reservation!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-30
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whichezra
Points +359
Special treat! - Edit
My partner took me here for my birthday and it was a lovely treat! We got a bunch of different sized dishes: olives, calamari, meatballs, pappardelle, gnocchi, meatloaf and chocolate cake because we can absolutely put it away and have heard others say serving sizes aren't large. We got through it all and were both stuffed. Honestly the serving sizes were just fine and we would have been fine with less but absolutely no regrets because everything was wonderful! Service was friendly and the venue itself is cosy and a vibe. Could be improved by a greater range of mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks, but that's not really what we were there for so it's not a big issue. Get on it!
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crispi_1971
Points +928
Expensive, small portions. - Edit
For a 20yr anniversary, despite booking, we got placed outside.
Read moreSmall portions, expensive. Nothing to write home about. Was still hungry afterwards.
My wife (who isn't vegan) also agreed.
$21 for 8 pieces of "calamari"
Pros: vegan
Cons: price, serving size, sitting outside
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NatB
Points +464
Will not disappoint! - Edit
All I can say is that I wish I lived in Melbourne!
Read moreThe food was outstanding - great atmosphere and staff as well.
The menu has too many delicious options to choose from, I can't wait to got back.
Pros: High quality menu - delicious!, Lots of different options! , Great atmosphere
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