Vegan
Italian
Beer/Wine
Licensed vegan Italian restaurant open since Dec '21, serving antipasti, pasta dishes, mains such as chicken, fish and calamari, a degustation menu and desserts. Beer, wine and cocktails available. Open Tue-Sat 12:00pm-3:00pm, Tue-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm.
119 Reviews
First Review by MargaBouten
stopsign38
Points +1445
Excellent Italian vegan - Edit
All plant based Italian restaurant. You need to eat here, bring your friends, great vegan food and wine. Even whiskey/tequila sour cocktails with aquafaba foam.
Read moreBack for our second visit. Amazing. The Pappardelle Funghi e Tartufo is fantastic. There will be many more nights here.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-09
Pros: 100% vegan fine dining , Almost can’t believe the ‘Calamari’ is plant based, Mushroom pappardelle
Tiggy
Have to disagree on the calamari and panna cotta. The other dishes look delicious though.
Read morestopsign38
@Tiggy disagree based on photos? I’m sure this review was my opinion of the restaurant.
Read moreCalliope Jones
It looks like Tiggy reviewed this restaurant back in December 2021 when it first opened, commenting on both the calamari and panna cotta then (so opinion not based on photos)...maybe those dishes are better now? Great to see a fully vegan restaurant being well supported.
Read morestopsign38
Yes is a great vegan restaurant, in fact just a great restaurant full stop. Would recommend everyone try it.
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jessicalovescows
Points +426
Delicious Italian Food - Edit
Editing my review as of March 2025. The food here is delicious. The service was great, and the ambiance of sitting outside on a warm night is lovely! Will definitely be coming back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-28
Guest
Jalan333
Points +407
Second visit - Chef’s Reccomendation so filling - Edit
Second visit here and this time I had the 9 course degustation which was just way too much food. It all got eaten though.
Read moreThe calamari and Gnocchi are just the best. The deserts too.
Comes with a glass of Prosecco.
Last time I had just the Carbonara which was phenomenal!
Pros: Degustation for $100pp, Gnocchi, calamari, carbonara , Huge food and alcohol selection
Guest
Kittybiscuit
Points +9014
Nice food - Edit
09-03-2025 I hadn’t been here for a while but I was seeing a show and it was convenient. The calamari was delicious. I haven’t had it for ages. I like the dressing they use with the salad. The carbonara was tasty too. It was just the right size for me. It got quite busy which is pleasing to see.
Read more22-11-2023 I had dinner here last night. I’ve been here a few times but last night I did think it wasn’t as nice as it usually is. The olives with bread was ok. I thought the pumpkin ravioli was nice but the pasta was a bit dry on the edges. Staff were nice.
I shared the degustation menu with a friend. We were seated upstairs and it became quite busy. The antipasto was amazing. I really enjoyed the calamari and eggplant particularly but it was all nice. I loved the pasta dishes, the mushroom in particular being the standout. Next came the schnitzel served with potatoes and the grilled “swordfish.” I wasn’t a big fan of the schnitzel and I wouldn’t order it from an a la carte menu but the potatoes were delicious. The grilled swordfish was amazing. Such a great flavour and texture. Then I still managed to fit the desserts in which were very decent sizes! I really liked the berries on the pannacotta and the dessert itself. The chocolate cheesecake was nice too. I’m looking forward to return to order from their al a carte menu. I also had an espresso martini which I enjoyed. The service was good with the only issue being that with each course, we were expecting to be told what the dish was but we weren’t told and eavesdropped when the next table had their dishes delivered.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-23
Guest
KatherineLat
Points +672
Beautiful vegan treat - Edit
A must visit for vegan dining in Melbourne. Great atmosphere for a date night. Variety of traditional Italian dishes. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Traditional Italian food, Evening atmosphere, Optional outdoor seating
Guest
ClairKnobloch
Points +30
The best vegan pasta I've ever had! - Edit
The best vegan authentic italian pasta I have ever had in Melbourne. My friend said her partner is Italian and he considers Funghi as one of the best vegan Italian he has had. The creamy pasta flavours were so delicious I thought it wasn't plantbased and had actual cows breastmilk cream in it! Will definitely be coming back to try every meal on the menu! My taste buds were having a orgasm! The pasta tasted even better knowing all of the menu is 100% plant based and cruelty free.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-04
Guest
Luliveg
Points +46
Incredible - Edit
I loved that it’s 100% plant based. We had the calamari and arancine as starters, and the fagottino and truffle pappardelle as mains. For dessert we had the caggionetti and tiramisu (best tiramisu I’ve ever had).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-02
Guest
Gluttonous-Gourmand
Points +298
Disappointed - Edit
After all the accolades I was surprised. Atmosphere and service were fine. Prices were high for the standard of the food provided. We had the pumpkin ravioli - small serving and nothing special - no real flavour and the sage wasn't cooked enough. The carbonara was average - a large serving but boring after a few mouthfuls and not a good representative of a carbonara. For desert we had the
Read moreCaggionetti abbruzzesi - delicious but a tiny serve for the price. Presentation of the food too was lacking. The lasagne looks slapped on the plate. It probably didn't help that I'd been to Rococco the night before (similarly Italian) where the presentation was superb, large servings of very good food for a similar price and significantly cheaper drinks. The alcohol prices here are ridiculous.
Pros: All vegan , Atmosphere
Cons: Lack lustre dishes , expensive for what you get
Guest
RuthSharon
Points +1328
Updated review, not so pleased - Edit
Mushroom truffle pasta is not to be missed. Words can’t describe how happy I am. The pumpkin ravioli in burnt sage butter was incredible. Highly recommend. The best birthday dinner of my life. Starters were fantastic, we had the Gorgonzola cheese platter and the Arancini stands outs as well.
Read moreUPDATE:
The pumpkin ravioli has changed and is no longer a burnt butter sage. Was super disappointed in this change and asked the waiter to send feedback to the chef.
The mushroom pasta however is the same and not to be missed. We also tried the gnocci with saffron this time and it wasn’t great either.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-24
Guest
Leah99
Points +173
Nice - Edit
Great spot and atmosphere. Food was good. Good selection of Italian wine and beer.
Read moreIt was nice knowing I can order anything from the menu and it’s all vegan
Guest
VeganAnt
Points +223
Massive let down. - Edit
This restaurant was meant to be one of the highlights of our trip to Melbourne. We were honestly shocked with how underwhelming and tasteless the food was. Doesn't deserve 2 stars. Been vegan for 10 years and never had such bad food at a fully vegan restaurant. At least the manager was kind enough to refund the entré dish after we expressed our disappointment.
Read morePros: It was quiet, no other customers
Cons: Poor hospitaly shown for an 'upscale' restaurant , Expensive for low quality, basic ingredients , Salt was only spice used it seemed
RuthSharon
We went again to this place and I highly reviewed it and the quality and taste has definitely changed. It was very disappointing. I’m sorry you had this experience, this high key ruined our valentines
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ninabee
Points +263
Delicious Italian food in iconic Hardware Lane - Edit
Absolutely delicious with depth of flavour and so well replicated i thought the parmesan on the rocket was real (it is all vegan)! The pistachio ice cream is divine. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Delicious flavours, Great choice of dishes and desserts, Set in iconic Hardware lane
Guest
Tommy817
Points +1647
Best Vegan Italian - Edit
Everything was amazing and great service!
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FionaJLindsay
Points +34
Best pasta I've ever had! - Edit
Absolutely amazing food. Great service. Funky atmosphere. Will definitely be back! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Food , Service, Location
Cons: None
Guest
Jennamay
Points +473
Fully vegan Italian - Edit
I had the lasagne. It was nice but if you like a more cheesy/creamy lasagne with bechamel sauce, check out Gaz Oakley's recipe 😋 The vegan swordfish was good.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Vegan swordfish, Fully vegan italian
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ShaneFoxFront
Points +1433
To sweet but enjoyed it, pricey! - Edit
Had 3 meals. The lasagne was very tomatoie still nice just very sweet tasting. The eggplant fagottino was not to bad as well. I enjoyed the swordfish dish the best. Probably go for a ravioli or gnocchi.
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gabstar
Points +120
Exceptional! - Edit
I love the fact that the menu reads like a "normal" menu, but all the ingredients are plant-based :)
Read morePros: friendly staff, lots of choice, affordable
Guest
chatreuse
Points +3468
3.75 stars: Pricey but good once in awhile - Edit
The pappardelle with truffle and mushroom sauce is my go to.
Read moreAlso LOVE the calamari.
The tiramisu was a little disappointing as it was quite dry, it hadn't been soaked in enough liquid as there was no Amaretto taste, but the cream was really good, great texture.
Service was friendly, music was a little loud, felt like I had to shout.
Prices are too high.
Pros: Calamari, Pappardelle
Guest
Pips
Points +1630
Awesome Vegano Italiano - Edit
Great vegan Italian food. Would highly recommend. It’s expensive but food is top class. Everything I tried was quality. Can’t wait to go back.
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YURIEEEEEEE
Points +372
It's my favorite vegan restaurant in Melbourne💘 - Edit
It is a chic brick building with a very stylish interior. I don't think you can go wrong no matter where you sit, including the seats in front of you.
Read moreI've been there a few times and the service and food are always great.
Pappardelle Funghi e Tartufo is the best pasta I've ever had💮
I would like to try other dishes, but I definitely want to eat this pasta, but the portions are so large that it's difficult to try other dishes. 😂
This is one of my favorite places to visit in Melbourne.
💘💘💘
Guest
Rhi22
Points +43
Best Italian for Vegans - Edit
I went for my second time recently and the standard is still just as high as last year. Extensive (yet not overwhelming) menu, friendly and efficient service and super delicious food. The pumpkin ravioli was the best ravioli I’ve had. Great ambience, clean etc. Slightly expensive but worth it for the quality of food, portion size and service from staff. Can’t wait to visit again next year and try another dish.
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Eva0101
Points +209
Great quality food - Edit
We had Spaghetti Carbonara and the Tagliatelle with aubergine plus tiramisu. Everything was delicious😄
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MandiHerauville
Points +168
Indescribable - Edit
The quality of this meal was unbelievable-the care that goes into it is so obvious. The onions are so delicate & the flavours so balanced!
Read more“Polpettone ripieno
$36.00
Sicilian meatloaf filled with mashed potatoes and friarielli, accompanied by cherry onions, grilled king oyster mushrooms, and sautéed spinach”
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-28
Pros: Friendly , Delicious , Quality
Guest
slikespizza
Points +1025
Great place - Edit
Had a wonderful delicious dinner. Located in a pedestrian area with lots of restaurants. We had a nice outside table. Started with the calamari and then Pappardelle Funghi e Tartufo finishing with tiramisu and a cup of coffee. Service was great. A good experience.
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DTS
Points +1217
Delicious vegan Italian food - Edit
Had a lovely dinner Calamari appetizer, Lenti soup, gnocchi
Read moreWe enjoyed sitting outside and the service was excellent
Guest
KathyVee
Points +160
Fabulous! - Edit
Excellent food, beautifully presented, wonderful staff, central location, really lovely experience.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Wonderful staff, Staff were fantastic looking after a large group
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Kaurimon
Points +116
Best so far - Edit
Best restaurant I've visited in Melbourne so far! Lasange, swordfish, carbonara are all bangers!
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