Il Solito Posto

4.8

1236 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

Basement/113 Collins St, Entry Via George Parade, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people

Apr 7, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

One of Melbourne's most renowned Italian restaurants. Il Solito Posto is an institution. A real Melbourne Italian dining experience with a warm urban chic feel. Tantalise your taste buds with regional Italian dishes, prepared with the freshest seasonal produce and revel in the awarded wine list.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, European
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Fri 7:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:45 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9654 4466
Website
http://www.ilsolitoposto.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nathan Morphett
Catering
Set in a sub-basement in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, Il Solito Posto has something for everyone, a casual or quick meal in the caffeteria or a more formal dining experience in the trattoria.<br />This is one of Melbourne's most renowned and well respected Italian restaurants.
Private party facilities
The Dining Room is available for hire for up to 40 guests. Please contact the restaurant for details.

Location
Basement/113 Collins St, Entry Via George Parade, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
George Parade
Parking details
Hyatt Parking via Flinders Lane
Public transit
101 Collins Street Tram Stop
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

Large Breakfast Booking
A$40.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Group breakfast at Il Solito Posto Please note there is a minimum spend of $40.00 per head for group bookings between 6-8 diners
The Large Dining Table
A$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For groups of between 8-12 guests, you can now book with us. The minimum spend to secure the booking is $100 per person. The full Ala Carte menu is available to your guests without the need for a set menu.
The Large Dining Table
A$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The Large Dining Table For groups of between 8-12 guests, you can now book with us. The minimum spend to secure the booking is $75 per person. The full à la carte menu is available to your guests without the need for a set menu.

What 1,236 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Melbourne
Most Booked
City Centre
Best Food
City Centre
Good for business meals
City Centre
Italian
City Centre
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Il Solito Posto offers an "authentic Italian experience," consistently praised for "phenomenal food" and "exceptional service." The "vibrant atmosphere" complements their "delicious pasta" and "fabulous wine list." Known for its "reliable pre-theatre dining," it remains a "Melbourne institution" with "friendly staff" and "great value," perfect for any occasion.

1,236 Reviews

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GILLIAN
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So Melbourne in a great way. Everything was perfect.
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Maria
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Il Solito Posto is one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to. The service was fantastic, the ambience & lighting was perfection & of course the food was absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to have the squid ink pasta again!!
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Jeanette
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The very best Italian food in Melbourne supplied by friendly attentive staff. Only great comments to say Book early as well patronised.
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TOMY
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dining experience. A few friends have said this place had perfect Italian food, and it did not disappoint! Will be back.
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Dorville
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have always thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of Il Solito Posto. The food is always fresh , simple and authentic and the service is warm & convivial, without stuffiness. I was proud to take my young niece there for her 1st time. She loved it, as did my husband. We will return again & again. Thank you. Dorville Etheve
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Jan
Melbourne3 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very disappointed as we have been many times before! And we’re always happy! We ordered the smaller meals but they were extremely small. Presentation was very poor! Meals not worth what we paid! We visit Vics in Sunbury and Houdinis in Diggers Rest and their meals are excellent all round! We will not rush back I’m afraid!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Still my favorite go to restaurant for business meetings, a little gem.
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Imran
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal food. The most authentic Italian experience in the city by far.
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Gary
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to II Solito Posto many years ago and it was brilliant. Was hoping for the same authentic Italian food and experience, but was not expecting too much. Wow, it was better than I could have imagined, the staff, the food, the ambience were all top class. The food was insane, my wife had the meatballs, said they were the best she had ever eaten. I had the chef's special barramundi, it was the best piece of fish I had ever eaten. Thank you for the experience, 5 stars, we will be back!
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Damien Piers Vance
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My sister had told me that she and her partner had eaten at Il Solito Posto in 1997 every Friday evening and had thoroughly enjoyed everything about the place. Well, I can 100% understand why it is still going..some 28 years later. As soon as we opened the door, both Dee & I savoured the warmth and the seafoody-pastery smell. The ambience - low-lit and comforting and basically interesting - drew us in. Next, of course, was the welcoming niceness of the staff. Waiters, waitresses, bar guys, the maitre d'hote : everyone smiled naturally and wanted to assist us. The setting was lovely. The food we enjoyed. The generous size of the wine glasses and the range of mocktails and the pleasantly relaxed "flow" of the place make me want to go back soon. Yes, it was noisy - the sound of diners enjoying themselves. We loved being there. The price I thought was pretty reasonable. If you want an Italian experience, go there - and enjoy it. It's well worth it.
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FAQs

Il Solito Posto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9654 4466.

Il Solito Posto is rated 4.8 stars by 1236 OpenTable diners.

Il Solito Posto does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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