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Prosciutto - Donnini's, Carlton, AU-VIC

Donnini's

4.6
4.6
628 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Italian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9347 3128
  • Website
    http://donninis.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    320 Lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053
  • Area
    Carlton
  • Cross Street
    Faraday & Grattan Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1, 6, 8, 16, 64, 72 tram lines
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 628 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Good for business meals

  • Melbourne

    Healthy

  • Melbourne

    Italian

  • Inner City North

    Best Food

  • Inner City North

    Great for brunch

  • Inner City North

    Good for business meals

  • Inner City North

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donnini's offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with "fantastic staff" and authentic Italian cuisine. Patrons rave about the "incredible handmade pasta" and the "best Italian food" on Lygon Street. It's perfect for date nights and group celebrations. While some find the decor and accessibility lacking, the overall dining experience remains "unmatched."

628 Reviews

  1. Cheryl

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Late for our booking-lack of parking but seated quickly. Order taken quickly. Mains delivered but no entree which we ordered. Carbonara lacked flavor and linguine marinara only had prawns. Upon payment mentioned that we didn’t get our entree only a brief apology. Given the good reviews we read prior dining here we were very disappointed Have had better Italian cuisine at other food chain restaurants

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  2. Fiona

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always brilliant food and service here. The warm hospitality and delicious food makes this a wonderful experience

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  3. Warren

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, ambiance, and experience. Most amazing hand made pasta that i haven't experienced anything that comes close to...

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    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful. Never tasted food so good! Wait staff were super attentive. Had a lovely time with the family.

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  5. Caroline

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful authentic Italian meal, in the heart of Lygon Street, Carlton. Great service, and pleasant ambience, making for a lovely lunchtime get together.

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  6. Robert

    Melbourne

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely lunch today sitting outside. This is probably the most sophisticated Italian on Lygon Street, interesting menu with very good food, friendly service and a very stylish interior. None of the fake Italian bonhomie and pepper grinders just a good restaurant.  spaghetti carbonara was outstanding.

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  7. Malcolm

    Tasmania

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brilliant Italian restaurant in the heart of Lygon St. Great food and first class service.

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  8. Paul

    Melbourne

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Over the years the quality of food on the Lygon St strip has declined.It is encouraging that Donnini's continues to offer authentic,high quality Italian food at a fair price.

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  9. Warren

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, staff were so attentive, food was the best Italian food i've had in this country. Great selection of wines including Mornington peninsula's best. Do yourself a favor and experience this amazing restaurant. AFL players favorite especially before a big games, don't be surprised to spot a couple.

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  10. Ebonee

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favourite Italian food in Melbourne! Always delicious

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FAQs

Donnini's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9347 3128.

Donnini's is rated 4.6 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Donnini's

320 Lygon street, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Faraday & Grattan Streets
  • Area
    Carlton
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1, 6, 8, 16, 64, 72 tram lines
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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