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Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana

4.3
4.3
1073 Reviews
$A40 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana in the Melbourne CBD is serving rustic and authentic Italian food like its meant to be – flavoursome, simple and made with a healthy dose of Italian passion. The chefs behind this Manchester Lane restaurant are dedicated to following traditional recipes (just like Nonna used), using their knowledge from homeland Italy and adding just a touch of gourmet modernity. Freshly made pasta is undoubtedly the star of the show at Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana, ranging from gnocchi and tagliatelle to fettuccine and pappardelle. Yet the menu also offers rustic pizzas, traditional mains and homemade desserts that will satisfy any guest – especially when enjoyed alongside the Italian and Australian wines available. Better yet, the service and atmosphere of Maccaroni is both genuine and inviting. Located in the Melbourne CBD, this restaurant is understandably popular and making an advance booking is highly recommended.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9090 7634
  • Website
    http://www.maccaronitrattoria.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    10-16 Manchester Lane, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
  • Neighbourhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross Street
    Just Off Collins Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram Number 109. 11, 12 and 48 just outside the restaurant. Trams 1-6, 16. 64 and 72 on Swanston street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,073 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana is a "hidden gem" offering "best Italian food" in the city. Guests rave about its "delicious menu items" and "fantastic atmosphere." Known for "friendly and accommodating staff," it's ideal for pre-show dinners. The prosciutto pizza and gnocchi are must-tries. Despite occasional noise, it remains a "favorite Italian spot."

1,073 Reviews

  1. Barb

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A simple lunch with delicious pasta. Good service and moderate noise level. Only issue is no split bills, whole bill is averaged. Otherwise very good

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  2. Louise

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is excellent but not on the weekend as they charge a 10% surcharge which is abit exssesive. It can be very very loud as well.

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  3. Angelo

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place. The staff are friendly, the location is perfect, smack in the centre of Melbourne and close to everything. It’s a cozy little restaurant tucked away from the hustle and bustle of pedestrian traffic. The food, magnificent! Every meal we’ve had here has been superb. Make sure you book ahead, it’s popular.

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  4. James

    Greensboro

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and great service. Incredibly fast delivery of the items we ordered!

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  5. Loreto

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian restaurant in Melbourne I have been to. Food and service was nothing but amazing. Very friendly staff. Will be back again for sure. Highly recommended.

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  6. Boris

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    MACCARONI TRATTORIA – 10-16 Manchester Lane Melbourne Simple and Sumptuous Time for a bite to eat before seeing Sister Act at the Regent (yes, it is good and worth seeing) and we decided to try Maccaroni Trattoria which is near the theatre in Manchester Lane just off Collins Street. We had the impression immediately that we made a good choice because it was just before 6pm and there was a line-up of people waiting to get a table. Very pleased we booked. The restaurant was full and had a very positive vibe. It has a good look with lots of Italian posters on the walls and wooden spoons and utensils hanging from the ceiling as decorations. The menu is what you want to see at an Italian restaurant, a good mix of pastas and pizzas, some mains and other options as well. The restaurant is well known for its gnocchi and they have some wonderful options on the menu. The pricing is very good, especially in the current environment. The service is friendly and prompt, even though they were very busy. The one down side for me is how noisy the place is which makes conversation a little difficult but it was a very happy noise. We opted for sharing a pasta dish and a pizza dish, and both featured mushrooms purely by chance. The Pappardelle Funghi e Tartufo, fresh pappardelle with mushrooms, truffle sauce, parsley and a touch of cream was perfectly cooked pasta with a beautifully balanced mix of mushroom and sauce. Pizza option was the Porcina, with mozzarella cheese, truffle sauce, button & porcini mushrooms and parsley. The crisp base had generous toppings and I love the flavour bite that comes from porcini mushrooms. Rounding out the meal was a fresh Italian house salad. The Italians do simple foods best, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Maccaroni Trattoria is a good restaurant to have up your sleeve, especially if you are heading to the Regent Theatre, just a few minutes’ walk away.

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  7. Ross

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Efficient friendly service, and great meal pre theatre, will definitely be back.

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  8. Denise

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely little restaurant, food was amazing! Staff were lovely

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  9. Elise

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service quality food and drinks. The carbonara is delicious!

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  10. KAV

    Melbourne

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    the eggs in the carbonara had split from the emulsion. so what i ate was eggie noodles dripping in a vegetable oil & the bacon cooked like leather.

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FAQs

Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9090 7634.

Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana is rated 4.3 stars by 1073 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana

10-16 Manchester Lane, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Just Off Collins Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram Number 109. 11, 12 and 48 just outside the restaurant. Trams 1-6, 16. 64 and 72 on Swanston street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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