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Pinotta, Fitzroy North, AU-VIC

Pinotta

4.6
4.6
182 Reviews
$41 to $100
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Honest food with integrity, generosity and spirit // Head Chef : Philippa Sibley // Vinyl Flipper : Heidi Modra // What do we do? We do good things. We do GREAT things. We do things that make you smile and make you laugh, and make you want to come back again // We create a shared space where food and wine come together. A dynamic, daily changing menu of what's in season and at its best. We organise bespoke events for whatever celebration you can think of. We facilitate first dates and second dates and wedding dates. We are there for end-of-years and start-of-years, and for all the in-betweens. We are your neighbourhood place with a friendly face and a hug for all who walk through the door (and lean in the window) // We pride ourselves on being whatever you need us to be, at any time of day. Always sustained. Always watered. Always wined // XO

If you have trouble booking online, phone on 9481 3393 and we will sort you out as best we can // XO


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    European, Wine Bar, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9481 3393
  • Website
    http://pinotta.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Philippa Sibley
  • Private party facilities
    Please speak to us about your next celebration. Our back dining room is perfect for first communions, birthday's and engagements while the entire restaurant can be transformed for your next big party or wedding. Tell us what you want, and we can make it happen. Email us at pinottabookings@gmail.com for more information.
  • Location
    32 Best Street, Fitzroy North, AU-VIC 3068
  • Neighborhood
    Fitzroy North
  • Cross street
    Corner of St Georges Road and Best Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram 11 between stops 21 and 22
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Feed Me!

    A$65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Perfect for a quick evening before seeing a show, or a lunch with friends. - - - This is for groups of eight or more (choose between this and the Feed Me More!) and is all to share. It consists of snacks, starters and pasta. Our menu changes daily but we can accomodate any dietary needs. You can add oysters, cheese or dessert – just leave a note when booking
    Feed Me! Photo

  • Feed Me More!

    A$90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The best way to experience the best of Pinotta – and for groups of eight guests or more, this and the Feed Me! menu are the only options. Our menu changes daily, so expect a taste of everything – snacks, antipasto, pasta and protein, with all the sides. All to share, and always a great idea.
    Feed Me More! Photo

  • Melbourne Food & Wine Festival : AN ODE TO AUTUMN

    A$185.00 per person

    Mar 22, 2025 only
    “Autumn is my favourite season,” says head chef Philippa Sibley, who will bring the forest floor to the Pinotta dining room. Think artichokes and chestnuts. Game, pigeon and yabbies. Figs and blackberries, foraged and turned into treats both savoury and sweet. Slow down and enjoy the last of the long afternoons. A collaboration of season, inspiration, food and wine, and perhaps a hint of poetry. Ticket price includes five courses from Phillipa Sibley and matched wines from winemaker Alex Byrne.
    Melbourne Food & Wine Festival : AN ODE TO AUTUMN Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Inner City North

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner City North

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pinotta offers an exceptional dining experience with "absolutely superb food" and a "warm ambiance." Guests rave about the "exquisite" service and the "creative, delicious food" that highlights seasonal ingredients. The cozy decor, adorned with handcrafted chef artwork, adds to the inviting atmosphere. Ideal for special occasions or a relaxed meal.

182 Reviews

  1. Holger

    Victoria

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Limited choice, small portions (gnocchi), lack of preparation, inattentive service and severely overpriced - not worthy of a hat

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  2. Sofia

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I ordered a pasta, squid ink and prawns it said, suggested by the waiter which costed $45. The dish had some tiny pieces of prawns that you could count on one of your hands with no sauce at all. It was dry, it was tasteless. Paying $45 for that was a total waste of my money. I could have bought a bag of quality prawns with this money and i get that i chose to dine there but honestly what do they charge their customers for? Having won one hat doesn't and shouldn't mean you have to overcharge your customers by compromising what you serve them. I've been to this place many times before. They've increased their prices ridiculously. They have only two pasta dishes one costing $40 and the other $45. The $40 is just gnocchi with tomato sauce and cheese. Just make it home with the same money and eat for one week or find another place cheaper. Melbourne has plenty of them. Don't be deluded by their recent one hat.

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  3. Tony

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a birthday party of 12 and the food was absolutely astounding. Pinotta staff catered for everything with such pleasant care for us. Highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion. Thank you.

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  4. Josephine

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to Pinotta, the food is always cooked to perfection, we love the feed me option and have a taste of what is in season, merci Philippa for the delicious food. Service is also impeccable, very professional and friendly. We will be back!

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  5. Giarrusso

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heidi and Philippa and the team at Pinotta are a formidable force !

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  6. Rick

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Having read a glowing review before we booked to have lunch, we were looking forward to our meal. An entree salad built around fior di latte was dominated by large chunks of the dairy product. So, the balance and presentation was not very appetising and one of the chunks was left uneaten A pasta dish with green Spring vegetables was tasty enough, if a bit over-seasoned, and the vegetables were lost in the pasta. Again, it didn't present well. It wasn't a BAD experience; just disappointing

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  7. Vic

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent attentive staff and a lovely ambiance. We attended for a quick lunch before the Grand Final with limited time. The staff accommodated all our needs.

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  8. Julie

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Delicious food - get the full description. Blue eye, steak and desserts were standouts.

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  9. Jen

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best meal I've eaten in decades. The Snapper was outstanding. The service was damn near perfect.

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  10. Rebecca

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for lunch during the week with my Nonna and zia who are quite old. We had a great time, staff were really friendly and patient and food was delicious. We will definitely be back

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FAQs

Pinotta is rated 4.6 stars by 182 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 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pinotta

32 Best Street, Fitzroy North, AU-VIC 3068

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of St Georges Road and Best Street
  • Neighborhood
    Fitzroy North
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    European, Wine Bar, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram 11 between stops 21 and 22
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Philippa Sibley
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://pinotta.com/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9481 3393
  • Private party facilities
    Please speak to us about your next celebration. Our back dining room is perfect for first communions, birthday's and engagements while the entire restaurant can be transformed for your next big party or wedding. Tell us what you want, and we can make it happen. Email us at pinottabookings@gmail.com for more information.
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