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Di Stasio Carlton

4.5
4.5
365 Reviews
$A40 and under
Italian
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
The third venue for the high-profile restaurateur couple Rinaldo Di Stasio and Mallory Wall, sits behind the King and Godfree complex on the corner of Lygon and Faraday Streets and has glamorous echoes of their Di Stasio Citta pleasure palace in the city.

Designed by architect Di Ritter of Hassell, also responsible for Citta, the pizzeria has three separate spaces inside, adorned with Reko Rennie artwork and Shaun Gladwell sculptures, and a courtyard bar centred around a fountain imported from the Roman countryside.

Chef Federico Congiu, who has worked with Di Stasio for five years, is making his own jersey milk mozzarella fiore di latte for the pizzas. Congiu has sourced five growers around the Yarra Valley to grow and preserve San Marzano tomatoes for pizza toppings and is having special durum wheat flour milled in Tamworth.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9070 1110
  • Website
    http://www.distasio.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Di Stasio Carlton offers an exceptional dining experience with "absolutely delicious Italian food" and a unique atmosphere. Guests appreciate the attentive service, beautiful courtyard setting, and "sensational" dishes. While the wine list and pricing may surprise some, the overall ambiance and quality make it a "must-have experience."

365 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the courtyard in the beautiful Melbourne sun. Food and service was amazing. Cant wait to come back on a hotter day in the summer.

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  2. Brittany

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered oysters and Arancini for starters, these were tasty. The dirty martinis were very cute in the separate glasses and many olives! As the mains, they were a tad underwhelming and took a while to come out. The fish special was the best main out of them all, however, was quite small and not overly filling.

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  3. Tween

    Tokyo

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall an enjoyable dining experience at Di Stassio Carlton. Good lively ambience, polite and knowledgeable staff and delicious food. Highly recommended.

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  4. LitsaB

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another exceptional dining experience. Unlike many other restaurants in Melbourne, Di Stasio continues to deliver an impressive dining experience. The food is produced to the highest standards, the service is attentive without being overbearing. The wine list offers a journey of exploration if you so desire. As for the artwork, it’s distinctive. I’m waiting for the day that Melbourne turns on a gorgeous day and I can enjoy dining in the garden.

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  5. Meg

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely space, service, food and ambiance. Thank you once again DiStasio Carlton team.

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  6. Kelly

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Di Stasio Carlton. It's got a great vibe, the best service and the food is so authentically Italian. The pizzas are especially delicious!

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  7. Amanii

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will definitely be coming back again! Food was absolutely delicious and amazing, and the overall vibe of the place was so nice and unique.

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  8. Paul

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely delicious Italian food that was impeccable. After a recent trip to Italy, I wanted pizza and pasta like there and this place did not disappoint. A great selection of food and drink made for a fantastic anniversary celebration for my wife and I. We will return.

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  9. David

    VIP

    Victoria

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual. Food is sensational. Well worthwhile visit. We will be back!

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  10. Nicole

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional food accompanied by a fantastic and well considered and detailed interior. Great place to go

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Di Stasio Carlton is rated 4.5 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Di Stasio Carlton

224 Faraday St, Carlton, AU-VIC 3053

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Carlton
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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