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Prosciutto - Donnini's, Carlton, AU-VIC

Donnini's

4.6
4.6
642 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 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.

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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
  • Neighbourhood
    Carlton
  • Cross Street
    Faraday & Grattan Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    1, 6, 8, 16, 64, 72 tram lines
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Menu

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What 642 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Italian

  • Inner City North

    Best Service

  • Inner City North

    Good for business meals

  • Inner City North

    Romantic

  • Inner City North

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donnini's offers "outstanding pasta" and authentic Italian cuisine in a sophisticated setting on Lygon Street. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "fresh, delicious" dishes, with a special mention of the "handmade pasta" and extensive wine selection. The ambiance and attentive staff create a memorable dining experience.

642 Reviews

  1. Brian

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I had high expectations about dinner there but when our meal was served the pasta was under cooked and the flavour was very boring. Grocery store spaghetti sauce would have been tastier. Sorry for the bad review but it was simply disappointing

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  2. Jane

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Donnini's lived up to its great reputation with excellent food and friendly helpful service. There was another party there having a birthday and everyone in the restaurant sang happy birthday with them. It's that kind of place. Our party included my 90 year old mum with her walker and the staff were very good with her too. All the food was yummy and the wine was great. They allowed us to split the bill which was also helpful.

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  3. Catherine

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Premium quality. The little skinless sausages and the foccacia were standouts. Really good, professional service. Totally recommend it

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  4. Matthew

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and food! Whilst visiting from Cairns we had dinner at Donnini's and were instantly impressed by the service followed by amazing fresh Italian food. We enjoyed it so much we had to go back the next night. After chatting to the owner he explained they were a family run business which we loved. We will definitely be back next time we are visiting.

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  5. Ann

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding pasta. Cannoli dessert was best ever. Fish okay. Salad good. Service very good. I love this place for it's genuine food. Not cheap but worth it sometimes.

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  6. John

    Melbourne

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is excellent, with assistance with choices, quick and friendly. The food is authentic Italian, with lovely pasta and sauces. The dessert is Very tasty also. Good choice of wines, including Italian, as well as Australian.

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  7. Kathryn

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always, absolutely love dining here and are so well looked after!

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  8. betty

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience here was great. Bread, salad, appetizer and mains were delightful. Would recommend.

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  9. DavidL

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, we had a most enjoyable night sitting outside on a lovely evening. The staff were attentive and friendly, and the food was outstanding. Really authentic Italian cuisine, with an excellent wine list to match. I highly recommend Donnini’s.

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  10. James

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When you arrive , you are greeted by friendly staff . You will find it hard to find an issue with the meals . They are absolutely delicious . My mission is to try everything on the menu , because I can't go through life and not enjoy it . Thank you Ricardo for taking care of our wonderful experience

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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 642 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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