Pinotta

4.6

182 Reviews

$41 to $100

European

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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 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.
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.

What 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

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Holger
Victoria
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 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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Sofia
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

Pinotta

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Feed Me!

Feed Me More!

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival : AN ODE TO AUTUMN

Menu

What 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Pinotta currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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