Best Authentic Restaurants in Hawthorn East

Our dining experience was like being back in Italy. From the antique crockery to the fabulous service and delicious food and cocktails, it was an unforgettable meal. We’ll be returning again and again.

Absolutely incredible! This was a meal where the rule book on how things are supposed to taste and be presented was thrown out and what you were left with was incredibly surprising and wonderful at every turn. We had a vegetarian meal (not vegan so dairy, honey and eggs were okay). Very often, we find that vegetables are used or presented in a manner that attempts to mimic the texture and flavour of meat. While I'm mostly okay with that approach, at Attica the vegetables and other ingredients definitely took center stage and didn't feel like they were a substitute for anything else. Non alcoholic pairings are usually just a dozen ways of serving something sickly sweet over and over, but the care that went into creating a series of unique, sometimes wine like drinks, was deeply appreciated. Also the fact that it was built around native ingredients and cooking styles means that I'm never going to experience anything similar anywhere else.

A great family night thoroughly enjoyed by everyone at the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne.

The staff were so kind to our group, 7 x 20 year olds celebrating a friend’s birthday. The atmosphere was lovely. Well done, we’ll be back !

Sommeliers who know what they are talking about. Food that is delicious. Vibe that is warm. Such a great place! Love it