Geppetto Trattoria

4.8

113 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Located in the bustling heart of Melbourne, adjacent to iconic venues such as the MCG, AAMI Park, and Rod Laver Arena, Geppetto Trattoria has been a cherished dining destination since 1981. Under the skilled ownership of Nino Cea and his son Adriano, this restaurant has earned a reputation as one of Melbourne's best spots for authentic home-style Italian cooking.

Geppetto Trattoria offers a menu that features a variety of famous dishes that have delighted diners for decades. From the rich and savoury Osso Buco to the classic and comforting Spaghetti Pescatora, each dish is prepared with care and expertise, capturing the essence of traditional Italian cuisine.

Whether you're craving the hearty flavours of the Lasagna al Forno or the freshness of the Eggplant parmigiana made with locally grown tomatoes, Geppetto Trattoria ensures the best of Italian gastronomy. Step into this welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Geppetto Trattoria.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Australian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9417 4691
Website
https://geppettotrattoria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business presentation, or planning a gathering of friends and family, our function room and private dining options provide a stylish and comfortable atmosphere for your event.

Location
78A Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, AU-VIC 3002
Area
East Melbourne
Cross Street
Wellington pde, close to the corner of Simpson Street, East Melbourne 3002
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
-tram #48 and #75 - stop number 13 is only 100meters away -Jolimont station is a 3 minutes stroll away-bus number 246 is also a 5 minutes stroll. stop at intersection wellington/hoddle
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

$39 Express lunch
A$39.00 per person
24 Jan 2024 - 10 Dec 2025
A choice of either: "Spiedini di gamberi" -grilled prawn skewers with roasted potatoes, mixed leaf salad & aioli OR "Polpettone di Vitello" - roasted veal meatloaf with tomato, white wine and sage served with mash OR "Penne Ortolalana" - tubular pasta with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, tomato and pecorino cheese" (Vegan Optional) ...served with a glass of either Clare valley Shiraz or King Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Peroni beer or soft drink. Can be served in under 15 minutes for a quick lunch for you and your guests
Group Dining at Geppetto Trattoria
A$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Looking to book in a special group dining experience. We take group bookings for 9-14 people with a very special curated menu designed exclusively by our Chef. Includes our famous Antipasto to start with homebaked focaccia bread, then choose from any of our 6 signature maincourses as the second course. For full details of the maincourse options please visit our website; https://geppettotrattoria.com/function-room-private-dining/ For additional $15 you can include dessert (homemade cake & gelato) to come our with coffee
AFL Pre-Game Dinner
A$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Choose between a Two Course Banquet at $65 per person (required for the whole table) OR Choose individually from any dish on our limited menu. Decide on the night. STARTERS House Baked Focaccia - 14 Mushroom Arancini - 22 Olives- Ascolane - 15 MAINS Crumbed Veal Medallions - 47 Penne Bolognese - 39 Grilled Fish Fillet of the Day (gf) - 47 Braised Lamb Meatballs - 45 Spaghetti Ortolana (v) - 39 Fettuccine al Pesto (v) - 39 Roasted Porchetta (gf) - 47 SIDES (gf) - 15 Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Garden Salad Potato Mash Sautéed Baby Spinach Chips Dietary requirements catered for. Gluten Free Pasta Available

Offers

VIVA SABATO $8 Beers & $15 Cocktails All February
6 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2025
🍻 Saturday Cheers at Geppetto Trattoria! 🍹 USE CODE "SATSPECIAL" for an extra special offer This February, we’re making your Saturdays even better! Enjoy $8 beers and $15 cocktails & spritz every Saturday. Gather your friends, sip on your favourite drinks, and experience the best of Italian trattoria vibes! 📅 Available every Saturday in February 📍 78A wellington Parade, East Melbourne, Melbourne 📞 Book your table now – limited spots available!

Nino’s antipastoA$27.00
Grilled prawns, mushroom arancini, pork sausage, mussels, olives, calamari, aioli, polenta wedge, sorpressa salami, mozzarella, beef meatballs, roasted peppers (minimum 2 people)
FocacciaA$14.00
House baked focaccia slice served with black olive tapenade
Olive AscolaneA$15.00
Crumbed and shallow-fried green olives stuffed with ‘Nduja (spicy pork sausage)
Calamari alla griglia A$26.00
Grilled calamari marinated with oregano, garlic & touch of chilli
Vellutata di ZucchineA$19.00
Roasted zucchini, caramelised leek and green pea soup
Prosciutto & BocconciniA$29.00
Thinly sliced prosciutto crudo served with bocconcini, olives & tostini
Crocchette di Cavolfiore A$19.00
Cauliflower and mozzarella croquettes served with roasted capsicum dip (3pcs
Parmigiana melanzaneA$25.00
Baked eggplant parmigiana with mozzarella, tomato and basil
Bruschetta A$23.00
Focaccia topped with fresh tomato, basil, olives, red onion and olive oil
Rognoni trifolatiA$25.00
Sauteed lamb kidneys with cream, white wine and rosemary topped with crispy salami
Carpaccio di SalmoneA$29.00
Cured Tasmanian salmon, thinly sliced and served with lemon thyme gremolata & tostini

Primi - Pasta e Risotto

Risotto allo zafferano A$25.00
Green pea, zucchini, saffron risotto with goats cheese & roquette
- EntréeA$25.00
- MainA$37.00
CannelloniA$27.00
Spinach & ricotta cannelloni served with béchamel, tomato and basil sauce
Gnocchi alla bologneseA$26.00
Homemade potato gnocchi with a traditional slow cooked Wagyu beef mince, tomato, red wine and basil sauce
Spaghetti alla pescatora A$29.00
Spaghetti tossed with prawns, calamari, mussels, fish fillet, garlic, tomato & basil
- EntréeA$29.00
- MainA$42.00
Paccheri Gorgonzola A$26.00
Tubular pasta with creamy gorgonzola sauce, walnuts & black pepper
Agnolotti ai tre funghi A$26.00
Homemade large pasta parcels filled with porcini, swiss brown & portobello mushrooms served with sage and butter reduction
- EntréeA$26.00
- Main A$39.00

Bambini - Kids Menù

Spaghetti or Penne PastaA$19.00
- BologneseA$19.00
- CarbonaraA$19.00
- NapoliA$19.00

Secondi – Main Courses

Capretto alla pignata A$45.00
Braised goat in tomato, rosemary and onion served with grilled polenta
Pesce del giorno A$45.00
Grilled fish fillet (200g) of the day served with roasted herbed potatoes & salsa verde
Vitello all'avenaA$45.00
Veal medallions breadcrumbed with rolled oats & lemon zest served with coleslaw & roasted potatoes
Peperoni ripieni A$39.00
Baked capsicum filled with a parmesan & herb risotto, gratinated with mozzarella and Napoli sauce
Porchetta e peperonata A$45.00
Crispy roasted pork loin rolled with herbs served with a white wine reduction, alongside baked peppers, onion and potatoes
Bistecca alla griglia A$59.00
Grilled prime eye-fillet (250g - Gippsland) plated with a rich red wine reduction, sweet potato mash & pea puree

Contorni - Sides (gf)

Spinachi A$15.00
Wilted spinach, garlic, olive oil
Rucola e NociA$17.00
Roquette, Shaved Goats Cheese, Pear and walnuts
Patate ArrostiteA$15.00
roasted potatoes with fresh herbs
InsalataA$15.00
mixed leaf salad, tomato, red onion and olives
PolentaA$15.00
grilled polenta wedges with aioli
VerdureA$15.00
Vegetables sautéed with garlic and olive oil
Patatine FritteA$15.00
Fried Potato chips and aioli

Dolci - Desserts

PannacottaA$18.00
Vanilla pannacotta with raspberry coulis and italian meringue
Dolce del GiornoA$19.00
Dessert special of the day
TiramisùA$19.00
Homemade traditional tiramisu dusted with dark chocolate
Pere al SangioveseA$19.00
Poached pear with cinnamon & red wine served with vanilla gelato
Gelato al BacioA$17.00
Homemade chocolate & hazlenut gelato with biscott
Sorbetto del GiornoA$16.00
Sorbet of the day with biscotti
Cheese BoardA$27.00
Gorgonzola DOC, aged Goat's cheese, Pecorino Romano, focaccia slices, crackers, poached fig jam and nuts -3 pieces x 35g

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Melbourne
Italian
Inner City East
Best Overall
Inner City East
Best Food
Inner City East
Best Service
Inner City East
Best Ambience
Inner City East
Best Value
Inner City East
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Geppetto Trattoria offers an "authentic, quality dining experience" with "excellent food" and "great service." Diners appreciate the "friendly, helpful staff" and consistently "delicious" Italian cuisine. Noted for its "impeccable service" and "amazing food," it's a "must stop" for anyone seeking genuine Italian fare. Highly recommended for its inviting atmosphere.

113 Reviews

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Peter
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I had a great experience! The staff were knowledgeable and pleasant, the food and wine were great as was the ambience! We will be back with others! Peter
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Peter
VIP
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
High quality food in a casual atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!
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Christine
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food as usual was excellent. The calamari was a highlight beautifully tender. Everyone on our table enjoyed their meals. Apparently the veal was also excellent. A minor complaint was that it was noisy so difficult to have a table conversation for this mature group. Look forward to our next visit!
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Paul
VIP
Melbourne
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Geppetto continues to provide authentic Italian food and excellent service at a fair price.Keep up the good work Adriano and associates.
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Sam
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waiter was amazing. Lovely, kind, friendly and efficient.
Geppetto TrattoriaResponded on 7 February 2025
Hi Sam, thank you for your visit at Geppetto Trattoria and for taking the time to leave a great review! We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your time with us! GRAZIE!
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Romy
Victoria
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and lovely service in a gorgeous little restaurant. Can’t ask for more than that!
Geppetto TrattoriaResponded on 7 February 2025
Hey Romy, thank you for your visit and for your review! We're glad you and your guests enjoyed your Geppetto Trattoria experience and we hope you had a great night at the concert!! Looking forward to seeing you soon! Grazie!!
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Francesco
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal I have had in years! Each dish tasted amazing and was cooked to perfection. Can't fault the quality of the food and the impeccable service offered.
Geppetto TrattoriaResponded on 4 February 2025
Thank you Francesco, we are humlbed by your words! GRAZIE!
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Kath
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place to go for a dinner for two or for a family get together. Delicious Italian meals, excellent wine list, friendly and helpful staff.
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Robert
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Long established traditional Italian trattoria; always accommodating and reliable. RB
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Jane
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service with helpful staff. We keep coming back!!
Geppetto TrattoriaResponded on 4 February 2025
Thank you for your support Jane! Can't wait to see you again at Geppetto Trattoria
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Geppetto Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9417 4691.

Geppetto Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

78A Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, AU-VIC 3002

Additional information

Cross Street
Wellington pde, close to the corner of Simpson Street, East Melbourne 3002
Area
East Melbourne
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Australian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
-tram #48 and #75 - stop number 13 is only 100meters away -Jolimont station is a 3 minutes stroll away-bus number 246 is also a 5 minutes stroll. stop at intersection wellington/hoddle
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://geppettotrattoria.com/
Phone number
(03) 9417 4691
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business presentation, or planning a gathering of friends and family, our function room and private dining options provide a stylish and comfortable atmosphere for your event.

Geppetto Trattoria

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

$39 Express lunch

Group Dining at Geppetto Trattoria

AFL Pre-Game Dinner

VIVA SABATO $8 Beers & $15 Cocktails All February

Antipasti - Starters

Nino’s antipastoA$27.00

FocacciaA$14.00

Olive AscolaneA$15.00

Calamari alla griglia A$26.00

Vellutata di ZucchineA$19.00

Prosciutto & BocconciniA$29.00

Crocchette di Cavolfiore A$19.00

Parmigiana melanzaneA$25.00

Bruschetta A$23.00

Rognoni trifolatiA$25.00

Carpaccio di SalmoneA$29.00

Primi - Pasta e Risotto

Risotto allo zafferano A$25.00

CannelloniA$27.00

Gnocchi alla bologneseA$26.00

Spaghetti alla pescatora A$29.00

Paccheri Gorgonzola A$26.00

Agnolotti ai tre funghi A$26.00

Bambini - Kids Menù

Spaghetti or Penne PastaA$19.00

Secondi – Main Courses

Capretto alla pignata A$45.00

Pesce del giorno A$45.00

Vitello all'avenaA$45.00

Peperoni ripieni A$39.00

Porchetta e peperonata A$45.00

Bistecca alla griglia A$59.00

Contorni - Sides (gf)

Spinachi A$15.00

Rucola e NociA$17.00

Patate ArrostiteA$15.00

InsalataA$15.00

PolentaA$15.00

VerdureA$15.00

Patatine FritteA$15.00

Dolci - Desserts

PannacottaA$18.00

Dolce del GiornoA$19.00

TiramisùA$19.00

Pere al SangioveseA$19.00

Gelato al BacioA$17.00

Sorbetto del GiornoA$16.00

Cheese BoardA$27.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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