Il Solito Posto

4.7

484 reviews

$A41 to $A100

Italian

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One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

31 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 57 times today

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Takeaway

(03) 9654 4466

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:45 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9654 4466
Website
http://www.ilsolitoposto.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Catering
Set in a sub-basement in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, Il Solito Posto has something for everyone, a casual or quick meal in the caffeteria or a more formal dining experience in the trattoria.<br />This is one of Melbourne's most renowned and well respected Italian restaurants.
Private party facilities
The Dining Room is available for hire for up to 40 guests. Please contact the restaurant for details.

Location
Basement/113 Collins St, Entry Via George Parade, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Area
Melbourne CBD
Cross Street
George Parade
Parking Details
Hyatt Parking via Flinders Lane
Public Transit
101 Collins Street Tram Stop
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Popular dishes

Insalata di VerduraA$18.50
Beetroot, carrot, apple, chard with walnuts, dill and goats curd
CacciottaA$18.50
Panfried Buffalo cacciotta, cavolo nero, pine nuts, fresh cholli and lemon
Insalata di PolloA$20.00
Poached Chicken, rocket, shaved fennel, almonds, avacado, ricotta salata and honey thyme dressing

Pasta e Risotto

Linguini al Nero di SeppiaA$26.50
House-made squid ink linguini, calamari, tomato, fresh basil and chilli
Linguine Frutti di MareA$34.50
Linguine, fresh fish, prawns, calamari, mussels. chilli and garlic
Veal RaguA$21.50
Penne pasta with a veal, tomato and rosemary ragu
Fussili AmatricianaA$21.50
Pasta spirals, pancetta, chilli, onion and tomato sugo
Farfalle SalmoneA$22.50
Butterflt pasta, smoked salmon, tomato, broccoli, cream and dill
Gnocchi FormaggioA$21.00
House-made potato Gnocchi with blue cheese, caramelised pear, sage and walnuts
Risotto del Giorno
Risotto of the day
- Market Price

Secondi

Pesce del Giorno
Fish of the day
- Market Price
Filetto di ManzoA$46.00
Grass-fed Victorian eye fillet with sauteed spinach and veal jus
Polpette di ManzoA$29.50
Pork and beef meatballs filled with smoked mozzarella braised in napoli with soft polenta

What 484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

City Centre
Best Food
City Centre
Best Value
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Steve
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Categorically the pick of Melbourne dining. Everything from the moment you enter to the dessert menus is amazing! Has been my fav restaurant in Melbourne for the past 20 years and still is! Amazing service, incredible tasting food and an ambience that is just il Solito Posto
BH
BenjaminH
New Mexico
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a very nice late night meal. Pasta and the salmon were delicious.
SD
SarahD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic time. The food, wine and service was excellent. We will be returning.
GH
GlenH
Hawaii
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
Wine was hot male waiter was flustered
MS
MariaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was great. Will come back again when back in Melbourne. Perhaps the only minus, the background music needed to be a few notches lower. Felt like sitting in a restaurant somewhere in Italy. Thankyou
PD
PaulD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific italian cuisine, great wine selection and recommendation. Service is outstanding and while being very much on top of their fragt, also Really fun!
A
Alfeeboy
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the pasta with squid ink here. staff are friendly and attentive.
R
Rossi
Melbourne
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great good and service. An institution that has been around for many years.
CC
ClaireC
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been coming to the Australian Open tennis for 25 years and this is our favourite restaurant. The food is consistently delicious and we love the authentic Italian service and atmosphere.
JL
JennyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and the service was amazing. Would highly recommend.
MH
MargotH
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An amazing experience. The food was exceptional, especially the meatballs! Would definitely recommend
PG
PhilipG
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service, food and wine list with authentic Italian ambience. Thoroughly and always reliable as a first class, but warm and friendly restaurant.
C
Carolinew
London
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely busy and bustling vibe. Obviously very popular. Service was great. Gnocchi was a highlight.
TB
TonyB
Gold Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe in this lovely restaurant tucked away in a basement off Collins st
JC
JuliaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great, friendly service with cosy wine bar vibe. Very accomodating to young kids. Food was fantastic!
EM
EllieM
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Italian food and service. Great ambience and a beautiful lunch overall.
P
Peter
Victoria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Sensational dining experience again Food cooked to perfection Memorable Christmas Eve dinner with my wife and daughters
GF
GFH1
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just keeps on keeping on.Best in town by far.Highly recommend
AM
AnnaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved. Good vibes great value every dish was delicious!
TC
TheoC
Melbourne
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual this place continues to be on point. Never disappoints. 🙏🏼❤️
A
Alberto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service. Best to ask for a table on the lower level.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always incredibly friendly and welcoming ❤️ Great food & wine ❤️ Great value ❤️
JH
JackH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great - that's why I keep coming back to Il Solito Post!
T
Trudy
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I come to this restaurant frequently and it is always wonderful. The food is delicious, (particularly the calamari!) and the staff members always make the experience more enjoyable with their courteous and friendly service. The restaurant itself has a European ambience and I believe is a hidden gem in Melbourne.
TB
TonyB
Melbourne
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff all very caring and wanting to please Good great in quality and freshness Great selection of drinks
N
Nick
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Speaking as someone with limited eyesight I found the entry lighting and steps difficult. It was very noisy but I understand at this time of year Xmas parties are in place. Food was lovely but a little on the expensive side as was the wine. Overall I enjoyed our meal but stumbled twice poor lit steps.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & great service.
R
Redford
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere which very much reminded us of an Italian restaurant in New York. Outstanding food and good value, not too pricey. Will definitely eat here again
s
slavkaa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service good menus good choice. Ambience lively people enjoying themself. Lots of attention to clients needs. Staff very professional. Will come back again. Cost of lunch ok. Did not wait too long for food. We enjoyed our time with you. Thank you. Slavka Abraham.
J
Jennifer
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian food I have had in 30 years. Great food, service and atmosphere.
SB
StaciB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great location for lunch with colleagues, clients or friends. if you order anything, make it the chocolate pudding. Made fresh daily using Belgian chocolate and it is to DIE for!
GM
GregM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
The service as usual was fantastic however for the first time ever I found the pasta somewhat over cooked and hard.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent evening all round. Lovely evening.I
LA
LuaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful food, great service and lovely ambiance.
LT
LindaT
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Old favourite & yet after years the service quality of food & buz is the same. Excellent :-)
m
mandyc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
I love Il Solito Posto for its intimate vibe, position and feels like you’ve found a secret spot in this awesome city of Melbourne. Given its December and the cbd was crazy busy, we were welcomed in a little earlier than our booking and it worked fine. Noisy only due to being at full capacity, but didn’t seem to bother us or those around us, and still felt private ironically. The staff were all equally kind, fun and hospitable. I could arguably say it’s a fave on the top end of my list. Thanks and merry cheers to you all at Il Solito Posto ✌🏻
PM
PhilipMc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time we visit Il Solito Posto we wonder why we don’t come here more often. It never fails to impress. An awesome place with consistently beautiful food, extensive wine list and ever helpful staff. Can’t wait for our next visit!
AW
AWMGT
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is delicious - serving sizes are good too - Service was above and beyond. Definitely recommend.
ST
ScottT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Could not recommend this venue highly enough. Outstanding service & value for money. Do yourself a favour.
KM
KitM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food here is generally excellent-this time one of the dishes was only a 7/10 but that’s as low it goes. The other dishes and the service were great.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Il Solito Posto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9654 4466.

Il Solito Posto is rated 4.7 stars by 484 OpenTable diners.

Il Solito Posto does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

31 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(03) 9654 4466

Basement/113 Collins St, Entry Via George Parade, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
George Parade
Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:45 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Hyatt Parking via Flinders Lane
Public Transit
101 Collins Street Tram Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.ilsolitoposto.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9654 4466
Catering
Set in a sub-basement in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, Il Solito Posto has something for everyone, a casual or quick meal in the caffeteria or a more formal dining experience in the trattoria.<br />This is one of Melbourne's most renowned and well respected Italian restaurants.
Private party facilities
The Dining Room is available for hire for up to 40 guests. Please contact the restaurant for details.

Gift card

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Il Solito Posto

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Gnocchi Formaggio

Veal Ragu

Risotto del Giorno

Antipasti

Ostriche al Naturale

CalamariA$29.80

Salumi MistaA$22.00

OliveA$8.00

Insalata

Insalata di VerduraA$18.50

CacciottaA$18.50

Insalata di PolloA$20.00

Pasta e Risotto

Linguini al Nero di SeppiaA$26.50

Linguine Frutti di MareA$34.50

Veal RaguA$21.50

Fussili AmatricianaA$21.50

Farfalle SalmoneA$22.50

Gnocchi FormaggioA$21.00

Risotto del Giorno

Secondi

Pesce del Giorno

Filetto di ManzoA$46.00

Polpette di ManzoA$29.50

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How is Il Solito Posto restaurant rated?

Does Il Solito Posto offer gift cards?

Is Il Solito Posto currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card