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Geppetto Trattoria, East Melbourne, AU-VIC

Geppetto Trattoria

4.8
4.8
110 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 6 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • $39 Express lunch

    A$39.00 per person

    Jan 24, 2024 - Dec 10, 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
    $39 Express lunch photo
  • 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
    Group Dining at Geppetto Trattoria photo
  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    A$120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Let us treat you to a 3 course Italian banquet & glass of Prosecco to tantalise your taste buds and spoil you and your guest on the most romantic night of the year!
    Valentine's Day Dinner photo

Offers

  • VIVA SABATO $8 Beers & $15 Cocktails All February

    Feb 6, 2025 - Feb 22, 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!

What 110 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Italian

  • Inner East

    Best Overall

  • Inner East

    Best Food

  • Inner East

    Best Service

  • Inner East

    Best Ambience

  • Inner East

    Best Value

  • Inner 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.
110 Reviews
  1. Paul

    VIP

    Melbourne

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. Sam

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was amazing. Lovely, kind, friendly and efficient.
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded 6 days ago
    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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  3. Romy

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 6 days ago
    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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  4. Francesco

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 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 February 4, 2025
    Thank you Francesco, we are humlbed by your words! GRAZIE!

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  5. Kath

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 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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  6. Robert

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 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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  7. Jane

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 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 February 4, 2025
    Thank you for your support Jane! Can't wait to see you again at Geppetto Trattoria

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  8. Jennifer

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a casual or business lunch – very friendly helpful staff – good food
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded on February 4, 2025
    Hi Jennifer, great to hear that you enjoyed your meal at Geppetto! Grazie

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  9. Christine

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A welcoming, friendly venue with lovely staff and fabulous food.
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded on February 4, 2025
    Grazie Christine for your kind review!

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  10. Peter

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An iconic Melbourne restaurant, Geppetto’s did not fail to provide excellent service, amazing food and great value. Highly recommend for authentic Italian fare.
    Geppetto TrattoriaResponded on February 4, 2025
    Ciao Peter, thanks for your visit and for taking the time to leave a review! A presto Team Geppetto

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FAQs

Geppetto Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9417 4691.

Geppetto Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 110 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.

Select a time

Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Geppetto Trattoria

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wellington pde, close to the corner of Simpson Street, East Melbourne 3002
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • 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.
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