Homestyle Italian cuisine in a polished setting with bare-brick walls, courtyard tables & a balcony.
At a glance
#5 of 6 Italian restaurants in CarltonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.10
Rating breakdown
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5 ★64%
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4 ★13%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★6%
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1 ★11%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Piccolo Mondo?
- Piccolo Mondo is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 963 reviews.
- How does Piccolo Mondo rank in Carlton?
- Piccolo Mondo is #5 of 6 Italian restaurants in Carlton by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Piccolo Mondo located?
- 240 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia — 0.0 km from the center of Carlton.
- How can I contact Piccolo Mondo?
- Phone: +61 3 9650 9064
Best Italian restaurant in Melbourne @piccolomondocarlton will take you back to a trip in Italy with their culinary magic through the menu.
What we had here:
Seafood platter,
Octopus salad,
Grilled octopus with halloumi and capsicum,
Grilled scallops,
Spaghetti with squid ink,
Spaghetti with whiting fish,
Tiramisu,
Flan (GF options available)
Panna cotta (GF options available)
Fluffy duck cocktail
That giant seafood platter was the star of the mains whereas that octopus salad and the grilled octopus both made us fall in love with it at the start of the course. I think both the octopus dishes shouldn’t be a special of the day instead a permanent item on their menu.
The octopus salad was just perfect, so refreshing and tasty, whereas the grilled octopus was simple yet delicious and had a melt-in-the-mouth effect to it. Highly recommended
Seafood platter, everything was so fresh in this, especially the grilled barramundi, bay bugs and the prawns were the highlight in this platter. Must try for sure.
The desserts are all homemade, extremely yummy and irresistible, for me, the standout was the panna cotta and the tiramisu. Must try.
They have got good quality wines and amazing cocktails. The service is impeccable and the staff are all very friendly, welcoming and very attentive. They will make you feel so comfortable here, and you will have a great time here.
And the food quality is so fantastic considering the standard pricing of everything.
So why not visit this long weekend, for a sumptuous Italian feast with your friends and family @piccolomondocarlton
I can’t wait to go back again.
What we had here:
Seafood platter,
Octopus salad,
Grilled octopus with halloumi and capsicum,
Grilled scallops,
Spaghetti with squid ink,
Spaghetti with whiting fish,
Tiramisu,
Flan (GF options available)
Panna cotta (GF options available)
Fluffy duck cocktail
That giant seafood platter was the star of the mains whereas that octopus salad and the grilled octopus both made us fall in love with it at the start of the course. I think both the octopus dishes shouldn’t be a special of the day instead a permanent item on their menu.
The octopus salad was just perfect, so refreshing and tasty, whereas the grilled octopus was simple yet delicious and had a melt-in-the-mouth effect to it. Highly recommended
Seafood platter, everything was so fresh in this, especially the grilled barramundi, bay bugs and the prawns were the highlight in this platter. Must try for sure.
The desserts are all homemade, extremely yummy and irresistible, for me, the standout was the panna cotta and the tiramisu. Must try.
They have got good quality wines and amazing cocktails. The service is impeccable and the staff are all very friendly, welcoming and very attentive. They will make you feel so comfortable here, and you will have a great time here.
And the food quality is so fantastic considering the standard pricing of everything.
So why not visit this long weekend, for a sumptuous Italian feast with your friends and family @piccolomondocarlton
I can’t wait to go back again.
Indulged in this Italian feast at Piccolo Mondo over the weekend and it honestly did not disappoint!
Standout dishes for me would have to be the grilled octopus and the seafood platter. In the platter you'll find king prawns, scampi, Moreton Bay bugs, Barramundi, calamari and mussels. The menu says it's recommended for 2 people but with how big the portion is, I think you could definitely get away with sharing it between 3-4 people depending on how hungry you are.
Pasta portions are also very decent so you get your money's worth - you could definitely get away with sharing a pasta between two people if you're ordering other items on the side hehe.
And to finish your meal off, they have a range of homemade desserts to choose from including gluten free options too! I liked all the desserts we tried but if I had to pick one, the panna cotta was probably my fave.
Would recommend checking this place out if you're in the area and craving some Italian.
Standout dishes for me would have to be the grilled octopus and the seafood platter. In the platter you'll find king prawns, scampi, Moreton Bay bugs, Barramundi, calamari and mussels. The menu says it's recommended for 2 people but with how big the portion is, I think you could definitely get away with sharing it between 3-4 people depending on how hungry you are.
Pasta portions are also very decent so you get your money's worth - you could definitely get away with sharing a pasta between two people if you're ordering other items on the side hehe.
And to finish your meal off, they have a range of homemade desserts to choose from including gluten free options too! I liked all the desserts we tried but if I had to pick one, the panna cotta was probably my fave.
Would recommend checking this place out if you're in the area and craving some Italian.
Delicious home-style pasta. Seafood was cooked to perfection and servings of pasta were generous. Service very friendly.
We had a wonderful experience at Piccolo Mondo, from the gentleman out front who chatted about the menu without being pushy, his attitude encouraged us to eat here. The food was delicious and our server Tony was great, he was on top of everything, very knowledgeable about the menu and all in all lovely.
I had gluten-free Penne Pasta with Meatballs, cooked perfectly and very delicious. My husband had the Beef Tortellini which he loved. For dessert we had the homemade gluten-free Chocolate cake, it’s so hard to find delicious gluten-free food and they nailed it.
It was a 32° day, we dined alfresco, fans were set up near the ceiling with water sprays, the soft mist was glorious and much appreciated on such a hot day.
We will definitely be returning. Thank you.
I had gluten-free Penne Pasta with Meatballs, cooked perfectly and very delicious. My husband had the Beef Tortellini which he loved. For dessert we had the homemade gluten-free Chocolate cake, it’s so hard to find delicious gluten-free food and they nailed it.
It was a 32° day, we dined alfresco, fans were set up near the ceiling with water sprays, the soft mist was glorious and much appreciated on such a hot day.
We will definitely be returning. Thank you.
Amazing Italian dishes! Excellent services from Sol! Will def come back on my next trip to Melbourne
When visiting Lygon street, you must have Italian food, and I recommend visiting here! My table ordered pasta, and everything came out super hot and fresh. The service was very friendly and helpful, and we very much enjoyed our meal here!
Their menu offered a wide range of traditional Italian dishes, and the staff was super friendly and attentive.
🦐We opted for a seafood platter for main, as you don’t see it in many places, and this restaurant absolutely nailed it!
Everything on the plate was top-notch quality, and they actually pay effort on cooking to bring out the freshness of the seafood they served. ❣️ cannot fault anything on this platter!
🦐We opted for a seafood platter for main, as you don’t see it in many places, and this restaurant absolutely nailed it!
Everything on the plate was top-notch quality, and they actually pay effort on cooking to bring out the freshness of the seafood they served. ❣️ cannot fault anything on this platter!
Great Seafood here! Calamari is Sooo fresh and delicious! (My mom insists it’s the best calamari she every had). Service is wonderful too! They friendly adjust the diet according to my mom’s doctor notes! So, thank you so much! If I return to Melbourne, I’m definitely gonna visit again! Great place for seafood! Restaurant owner is pro!
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