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
JohnSpithead
Points +164
Wonderful Food - Edit
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. A fabulous menu.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food, Extensive menu, Decent portion sizes
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NicholaCarr
Points +74
Vegan deliciousness - Edit
Great service, wonderful traditional Italian food. Even the omnis loved it. Highly recomend
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madelinek
Points +2629
beautiful - Edit
beautiful menu and food! don’t know why i hadn’t been here sooner but had a lovely lunch:) we had the calamari, arancini, fried olives, and a salad and all was absolutely delicious! my (non vegan) friend said they couldn’t tell calamari was vegan and loved it! a bit more on the pricy side but nice place to have a proper meal!
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rymc
Points +562
Hard to go wrong - Edit
We got a last minute table here after getting off our flight - which is to say we were hungry for some real food.
Read moreOrdered a slew of appetizers (calamari, carpaccio, and Gorgonzola block), which were all good and honestly the dishes I liked the most. I appreciate that the kitchen understands how to replicate fried calamari well - could eat a bucket of them.
For pasta, we grabbed the gnocchi in marina and the carbonara. The gnocchi was good, but the marinara sauce was a bit of a let down… needed more basil or some garlic or something. I *think* this place might do low FODMAP so maybe that influences this dish though? The carbonara was great and hit the spot like what I had before removing animal products from my diet. The color of the dish is a bit off putting and it could probably be plated nicer, but it hardly matters here.
Wine selection looked decent but was unable to drink on this occasion. The overall price was… fine, but pushing the line of what I think it merits quality wise.
Pros: Tasty enough
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8743
On point! - Edit
Decided to come here for dinner and it did not disappoint. I was promptly seated outside upon my arrival. I had no idea what to get so, from recommendation of two people from the staff, I ordered pane e caponata and potato gnocchi. The caponata was delicious and tasted very fresh. It was highly recommended and I’m glad I ordered it. The gnocchi was delicious as well and came in a pesto sauce along with shaved Parmesan which I thought was a nice touch. You can’t go wrong dining here.
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GeorgiaDay
Points +182
Delicate and delicious - Edit
It has an amazing all vegan menu! Very spoiled for choice. We chose the Arancine funghi e tartufo, Pane e Caponata, Pappardelle Funghi e Tartufo and the Gnocchi sorrentina. All were so delicious with amazing flavours including truffle 🤤 would definitely come back again 🤌
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msaracen
Points +24
Best vegan restaurant in Melbourne!! - Edit
Funghi e Tartufo is hands-down, the best vegan restaurant in Melbourne. I’ve traveled all over the world looking for good vegan restaurants, and this one is one of my favorites. The food is wonderful, and the hospitality is outstanding. It’s nestled in a wonderful spot with lively entertainment and plenty of people watching. This is a great restaurant for date night or a group of friends. be sure to book a reservation on the weekend. It gets quite busy. The limoncello and orangecello is homemade and is a great way to end the meal. Don’t miss out!
Read morePros: Flavors, Hospitality , Atmosphere
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BenjaminJacobson
Points +95
Ok food, ok service, poor value - Edit
The food was alright, there wasn’t a huge wow factor. But for the price, we were expecting a little bit more. The arancini balls didn’t seem like they were made fresh, maybe prepared a few days prior and then cooked, for the price I would have expected them to be made fresh. The desserts were tasty, everything else was alright but nothing that stood out. The vegan fish had a very realistic texture if that’s something that you might find favourable.
Read morePros: Desserts, A lot of options, Vegan cheeses
Cons: Overpriced
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skyfury1017
Points +18
Amazing food and service - Edit
We had a smorgasbord of deliciousness, from the calamari, the pollo, meatballs, rocket and pear salad, arancini, and finally the cheesecake. My hubby was so thrown by “realness” of the calamari and pollo. But everything was incredible and so was the amazing Italian service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-06
Pros: Insalata rucola e pere, Polpette al sugo
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Teresa1402
Points +41
Vegan Italian that isn’t pizza! - Edit
Beautiful food of all the Italian classics. Nice surroundings, although could do with slightly dimmer lighting for a more cozy feel, but I’m just nitpicking.
Read moreI usually don’t enjoy plant based fish as I find the texture unpleasant, but I took a chance on the calamari and it was excellent. Also had the creamy carbonara and the cheesecake. Delicious! Magnifico 🤌🏻
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ProfBob
Points +1231
Unbelievably good ! - Edit
Absolutely incredible plant based food. We had Mushroom Arancini as a starter followed by Parpadelle with Truffle and ‘Swordfish’ with grilled aubergine. The Arancini had a crisp outer and perfectly cooked moist rice and mushroom centre. The pasta flooded your mouth with garlic and truffle flavours. Heaven knows what the Swordfish was made from (the waiter said ‘made with love’ 🤪) but it was divine. We sat downstairs which is a little noisy so go for outside or upstairs if you like to be able to hear your fellow diners. Fabulous ‘must go’ place
Read morePros: Italian vegan food without compromise
Cons: Noisy inside
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Kariikkari
Points +59
Best birthday dinner - Edit
Went here yesterday with two friends for my 28th birthday. I got camembert cheese, calamari(entree), swordfish for main and a glass of white wine. My friends got stuffed olives, pumpkin ravioli, truffle and mushroom pappardelle, same white wine and sparkling water. For dessert we had panna cotta, chocolate cheesecake, coffee and cocoa.
Read moreEverything tasted amazing! I think it was the best food I've had before or after becoming vegan. Portions were good, not too much even if you choose 3 or more courses.
Service was welcoming and efficient. Restaurant itself was comfortable and we got to enjoy some live music from the street.
It is a bit expensive(with the public holiday surcharge the bill ended up being $300 total) so obviously I wouldn't eat here every week but every once in a while for a special occasion I think it's the best place to go✨
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-30
Pros: Taste!, Service, Atmosphere
Cons: Pricey
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moroney
Points +270
Disappointed :( - Edit
I want to give a good review so badly but I was really let down! The restaurant was really nice and in a good location, the food looked so amazing and I love supporting fully vegan restaurants but unfortunately the food just lacked flavour. The salad was really plain, my pasta was undercooked, and it seemed really overpriced for how bland it was. The waiters were nice but they seemed to be rushing us despite the restaurant being half empty, they kept trying to clear our drinks and food which were not finished yet. The cocktails were very nice though.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Ambiance
Cons: Service, No flavour
BrittnyKsenic
Such a shame!
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JasonRomine
Points +68
Here is where you want to go - Edit
An all vegan fine Italian restaurant is a rare thing and these guys do it right. I cannot explain how good their takes on calamari, swordfish, gorgonzola, and pannacotta were, and even their vegetable garnishes were masterfully prepared. If you are vegan, in Melbourne, and want a fine dining experience, go here. It is worth going out of your way.
Read moreCons: That this restaurant isn't in my home city!
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cassowary
Points +71
Wow! - Edit
The chef's selection menu is absolutely fantastic for a special occasion - yes, expensive, but worth every bit. Like everyone else I loved the truffle pasta... and the desserts were another high point of the meal... really though it's hard to single out any dish, I enjoyed the whole meal.
Read morePros: A very special dining experience, Vegan desserts :-)
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lizmargarita
Points +327
Excellent ! - Edit
There is nothing better when your expectations are exceeded. What a wonderful food ! Best plant based Italian food I have ever had! and I have been vegan for 8 years. The staff patiently let me practice my italian and I had the best time. Absolutely recommended ! Thank you for such a great dinner !
Read morePros: Delicious , Great service , Nice staff
Cons: Expensive but is worth it
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LeonieSinclair
Points +136
Give it a go - Edit
Love supporting fully Vegan restaurants. Love my dish the Funghi E Tartufo - ie spaghetti with black truffle oil & mushrooms. Creamy without being to heavy. Would I go back? Yep, next time I’d like to try the pumpkin ravioli. The staff were attentive and we were there early so food arrived promptly. Book ahead (if you can it gets busy).
Read morePros: Authentic , Good atmosphere, Large selection of food & wines
Cons: Good food but a little more than you may expect, Can't think of any other issues, -
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Anne_donkeylady
Points +26
One of the best meals I ever had - Edit
I was so looking forward to dinner here and it exceeded all expectations. We had a lovely table outside under the lights, the staff were great and the food was sublime. The calamari had an amazing depth of flavour I hadn’t tasted in vegan calamari before. The arancini balls were crunchy and delicious with the perfect hint of truffles and the carbonara pasta was so creamy. We also has the pumpkin and burnt butter ravioli which was beautiful.
Read morePros: Authentic Italian food, Generous servings, Wonderful atmosphere
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abby_lemon
Points +119
Amazing vegan Italian - Edit
Crazy good - everything tasted amazing. The calamari was delicious, and they have the best vegan chicken I’ve ever eaten.
Read morePros: Great meat, seafood and dairy alternatives, Good service
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Lyndle
Points +517
Loved everything - Edit
Great spot with delicious food.
Read moreWe had the chef’s selection and it didn’t disappoint. The funghi pasta was exceptional.
Pros: All vegan , Great Selection , Food was delicious
Tiggy
What did you think of the calamari?
Read moreLyndle
I really liked it!
Read moreTiggy
I find the texture a bit unappealing.
Read moreLyndle
That’s fair. I found it quite realistic
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Kelljade
Points +191
Average food at above average prices - Edit
Had heard mixed reviews so decided to check it out. The food was just fine. Wont be returning
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CaitAsh
Points +591
Food was fabulous - Edit
The food was on point, service could have been better considering the price of the food. Good come out very quickly. Recommend making a reservation to get a table.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-08
Pros: Variety, Food was delicious
Cons: Service not up to price of menu, Expensive
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MiffyMills
Points +921
Delicious creative menu - Edit
Such a creative menu, vegan versions of Italian classics. Good size portions, food is so delicious. It is a little expensive but the whole experience is very much "fancy date night" so if you're prepared to spend a little bit you will love it. For 2 entrees, 2 mains and a dessert was about $130 and we were so full couldn't have eaten another mouthful. Definitely recommend
Read morePros: Creative vegan menu, Lots of options , Delicious
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amandadiana
Points +1137
Perfect place for special night out - Edit
I loved every single meal here. Great for a special occasion
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Jayness33
Points +397
Delicious. Great staff. - Edit
I had the lasagne and the chocolate cheesecake. Both were divine.
Read morePros: The entire menu is carefully curated, all vegan, I feel like I'm in Italy, The flavours are exceptional
Cons: This is fine dining. Prices are reflected.
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Valeriazwow
Points +1050
Yum food. Amazing vibes - Edit
Such good vibes omgg!!! I felt like I was in Italy! We sat outside and there were fairy lights and outdoor heating, really recommend sitting outside.
Read moreThe food was really good, I got the “barramundi”, it was really fishy and the texture spot on!! It was actually very filling too. My friend got the “swordfish” and that was yum too, not fishy enough for me though hahah
My other friend got the gnocchi. We also ordered a bottle of red wine. I personally enjoyed everything, good service, good menu, good food. Obvs on the more expensive side but I thought it was worth it.
Pros: Creative vegan dishes
Cons: Expensive ish
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LachlanHope
Points +42
Overpriced and unsatisfying - Edit
They charged us $12 a slice for gf bread and $36 for the smallest cheese platter I’ve ever seen.
Read morePros: Vegan of course
Cons: Expensive , Bland, Poor service
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