Officina Gastronomica Italiana

4.7

400 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Italian

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2 people

Mar 3, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Officina Gastronomica Italiana is gastronomic workshop of artisan pasta, wine and espresso celebrated with true Italian conviviality.

We have indoor and outdoor seating available in our cosy courtyard. Which is covered and heated if necessary.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9533 2724
Website
http://www.ogi.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Gabriele Coniglio

Location
532-534 Malvern Rd, Prahran, AU-VIC 3181
Neighbourhood
Prahran
Parking details
Woolworths Carpark nearby
Public transit
Tram Route 72 Stop 34 Williams Rd / Malvern Rd Hawksburn Train Station Bus Route 603 Stop Malvern Rd / Williams Rd
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Capri Set Menu $85pp ($30pp Deposit)
A$30.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
For larger parties of 7+ people, we offer a set menu made of four entrees, a choice of one of our house-made pasta or main, and dessert. Items on the menu may change due to seasonality and availability of ingredients.
Bologna Set Menu $95pp ($30pp Deposit)
A$30.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
For larger parties of 7+ people, we offer a set menu made of five entrees, a choice of one of our house-made pasta or main, and dessert. Items on the menu may change due to seasonality and availability of ingredients.
Firenze Set Menu $75pp ($30pp Deposit)
A$30.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
For larger parties of 7+ people, we offer a set menu made of four entrees, a choice of one of our house-made pasta or main, and dessert. Items on menu may change due to seasonality and availability of ingredients.

What 400 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
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner South
Best Food
Inner South
Best Ambience
Inner South
Great for brunch
Inner South
Gluten-free-friendly
Inner South
Great for fine wines
Inner South
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Officina Gastronomica Italiana offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing food" and authentic Italian flavors. Guests rave about the "friendly and up-beat staff" and the "fantastic vibe" that transports them to Italy. While some note service inconsistencies, the "delicious prosciutto" and "homemade pasta" keep diners returning.

400 Reviews

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Linda
Melbourne
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tried this restaurant for the first time and was very impressed. I would describe the food as high quality and fresh authentic Italian food. The pasta is all fresh hand made onsite. Everything we ordered was delicious! We had calamari, meatballs, kingfish, rigatoni ragu pasta and lobster pasta, then side of apple green salad. A lot of food but wanted to try everything. Wines are Italian too and was lovely. Highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic Italian food that you can tell is made with passion. This was not a cheap restaurant so keep that in mind if you’re on a budget.
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LisaP
Melbourne
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Don’t waste your money. Overpriced for what you get. Poor service, we had to ask 3 times for our wine. We had to ask where one of the entree’s was as the first entree arrived 20 minutes before the 2nd entree. 1 entree ( Sicilian Anchovy arrived with 1 small anchovy on a sliver of toast ) for $9.00 The King Dory was chewy in parts and was priced as though you were dining in a A La Carte restaurant at $46.00 a serve. Dessert Gelato alla Crema with chocolate flakes was basically 2 small scoops of ice cream with what seemed like crushed Orio biscuits on the bottom of the plate. We certainly won’t be dining here again. 👎
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Ruby
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great wine suggestion and BEST focaccia ever!!!!!!
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Tania
Melbourne
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s been on my list for a while now. Did NOT disappoint! Loved the food and the service was fantastic! Definitely a new go to for us!
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Barrie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcomed by very friendly and up-beat staff. Great lively atmosphere. Italian flavour in everything including wait staff, wine list and food. Service paced very well. All-in-all a great night. I would highly recommend to anyone
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MelbFoodie
VIP
Melbourne
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night had with a group of 6 of us. Service was friendly & Food was amazing. We shared an assortment of dishes to start with; calamari, focaccia, croquettes & Nonna’s meatballs. All were delicious. Then we each had a pasta - red lobster spaghetti is my new fav with a fresh pop of flavours in each mouthful with generous lobster throughout. Friends had the ragu which they loved. Finished the evening with the classic Italian Tiramisu & coffees for dessert. Thank you to our waiter Marco for your wine suggestion of the Vermentino. We’ll be back. Grazie
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Elizabeth
VIP
Melbourne
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely local restaurant with super fresh ingredients, delicious prosciutto and hearty pasta dishes. Great Italian wine list too.
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John
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambience we outstanding! Had a six month with us and it seemed too long for dinner to arrive! When it did the food was awesome! Never disappoints! Highly recommend this authentic Italian restaurant! Will miss it and Alberto when we head back to the States!
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Steven
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely evening, accompanied by a beautiful greeting from the owner and his staff. Good food which followed topped it off. Would recommend
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John
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place has become our favorite go to place since arriving in Melbourne! The food, service and ambiance is amazing! Alberto and his staff make is feel like we are the only ones they are serving! Highly recommend this true Italian restaurant!
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FAQs

Officina Gastronomica Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9533 2724.

Officina Gastronomica Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 3, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Officina Gastronomica Italiana

532-534 Malvern Rd, Prahran, AU-VIC 3181

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Prahran
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Woolworths Carpark nearby
Public transit
Tram Route 72 Stop 34 Williams Rd / Malvern Rd Hawksburn Train Station Bus Route 603 Stop Malvern Rd / Williams Rd
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Gabriele Coniglio
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.ogi.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9533 2724

Officina Gastronomica Italiana

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Capri Set Menu $85pp ($30pp Deposit)

Bologna Set Menu $95pp ($30pp Deposit)

Firenze Set Menu $75pp ($30pp Deposit)

Menu

What 400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Officina Gastronomica Italiana offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Officina Gastronomica Italiana restaurant rated?

Is Officina Gastronomica Italiana currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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