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Officine Zero's Tuscan-inspired courtyard. - Officina Gastronomica Italiana, Prahran, AU-VIC

Officina Gastronomica Italiana

4.7
4.7
400 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
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Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Officina Gastronomica Italiana is gastronomic workshop of artisan pasta, wine and espresso celebrated with true Italian conviviality.

We have indoor and outdoor seating available in our cosy courtyard. Which is covered and heated if necessary.

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Additional information

  • Location
    532-534 Malvern Rd, Prahran, AU-VIC 3181
  • Phone number
    (03) 9533 2724
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Woolworths Carpark nearby
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriele Coniglio
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Experiences

  • Capri Set Menu $85pp ($30pp Deposit)

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For larger parties of 7+ people, we offer a set menu made of four entrees, a choice of one of our house-made pasta or main, and dessert. Items on the menu may change due to seasonality and availability of ingredients.
    Capri Set Menu $85pp ($30pp Deposit) photo

  • Bologna Set Menu $95pp ($30pp Deposit)

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For larger parties of 7+ people, we offer a set menu made of five entrees, a choice of one of our house-made pasta or main, and dessert. Items on the menu may change due to seasonality and availability of ingredients.
    Bologna Set Menu $95pp ($30pp Deposit) photo

  • Firenze Set Menu $75pp ($30pp Deposit)

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For larger parties of 7+ people, we offer a set menu made of four entrees, a choice of one of our house-made pasta or main, and dessert. Items on menu may change due to seasonality and availability of ingredients.
    Firenze Set Menu $75pp ($30pp Deposit) photo

Menu

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What 400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Inner City South

    Great for brunch

  • Inner City South

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Inner City South

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner City South

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Officina Gastronomica Italiana offers a "taste of Italy" with "delicious homemade pasta," "authentic Italian food," and a "great selection of Italian wines." Guests rave about the "intimate ambience" and "friendly, attentive service." The "courtyard dining" and "housemade pasta" are standout features. Despite some slow service, many plan to "return soon."
400 Reviews

  1. Linda

    Melbourne

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried this restaurant for the first time and was very impressed. I would describe the food as high quality and fresh authentic Italian food. The pasta is all fresh hand made onsite. Everything we ordered was delicious! We had calamari, meatballs, kingfish, rigatoni ragu pasta and lobster pasta, then side of apple green salad. A lot of food but wanted to try everything. Wines are Italian too and was lovely. Highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic Italian food that you can tell is made with passion. This was not a cheap restaurant so keep that in mind if you’re on a budget.

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  2. LisaP

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Don’t waste your money. Overpriced for what you get. Poor service, we had to ask 3 times for our wine. We had to ask where one of the entree’s was as the first entree arrived 20 minutes before the 2nd entree. 1 entree ( Sicilian Anchovy arrived with 1 small anchovy on a sliver of toast ) for $9.00 The King Dory was chewy in parts and was priced as though you were dining in a A La Carte restaurant at $46.00 a serve. Dessert Gelato alla Crema with chocolate flakes was basically 2 small scoops of ice cream with what seemed like crushed Orio biscuits on the bottom of the plate. We certainly won’t be dining here again. 👎

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  3. Ruby

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wine suggestion and BEST focaccia ever!!!!!!

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  4. Tania

    Melbourne

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s been on my list for a while now. Did NOT disappoint! Loved the food and the service was fantastic! Definitely a new go to for us!

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  5. Barrie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcomed by very friendly and up-beat staff. Great lively atmosphere. Italian flavour in everything including wait staff, wine list and food. Service paced very well. All-in-all a great night. I would highly recommend to anyone

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  6. MelbFoodie

    VIP

    Melbourne

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night had with a group of 6 of us. Service was friendly & Food was amazing. We shared an assortment of dishes to start with; calamari, focaccia, croquettes & Nonna’s meatballs. All were delicious. Then we each had a pasta - red lobster spaghetti is my new fav with a fresh pop of flavours in each mouthful with generous lobster throughout. Friends had the ragu which they loved. Finished the evening with the classic Italian Tiramisu & coffees for dessert. Thank you to our waiter Marco for your wine suggestion of the Vermentino. We’ll be back. Grazie

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  7. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Melbourne

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely local restaurant with super fresh ingredients, delicious prosciutto and hearty pasta dishes. Great Italian wine list too.

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  8. John

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience we outstanding! Had a six month with us and it seemed too long for dinner to arrive! When it did the food was awesome! Never disappoints! Highly recommend this authentic Italian restaurant! Will miss it and Alberto when we head back to the States!

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  9. Steven

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening, accompanied by a beautiful greeting from the owner and his staff. Good food which followed topped it off. Would recommend

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  10. John

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has become our favorite go to place since arriving in Melbourne! The food, service and ambiance is amazing! Alberto and his staff make is feel like we are the only ones they are serving! Highly recommend this true Italian restaurant!

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FAQs

Officina Gastronomica Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9533 2724.

Officina Gastronomica Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Officina Gastronomica Italiana

532-534 Malvern Rd, Prahran, AU-VIC 3181

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (03) 9533 2724
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Woolworths Carpark nearby
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gabriele Coniglio
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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