Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana

4.5

1144 Reviews

$40 and under

Italian

10-16 Manchester Lane, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people

Apr 12, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana in the Melbourne CBD is serving rustic and authentic Italian food like its meant to be – flavoursome, simple and made with a healthy dose of Italian passion. The chefs behind this Manchester Lane restaurant are dedicated to following traditional recipes (just like Nonna used), using their knowledge from homeland Italy and adding just a touch of gourmet modernity. Freshly made pasta is undoubtedly the star of the show at Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana, ranging from gnocchi and tagliatelle to fettuccine and pappardelle. Yet the menu also offers rustic pizzas, traditional mains and homemade desserts that will satisfy any guest – especially when enjoyed alongside the Italian and Australian wines available. Better yet, the service and atmosphere of Maccaroni is both genuine and inviting. Located in the Melbourne CBD, this restaurant is understandably popular and making an advance booking is highly recommended.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 9090 7634
Website
http://www.maccaronitrattoria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
10-16 Manchester Lane, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
Just Off Collins Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram Number 109. 11, 12 and 48 just outside the restaurant. Trams 1-6, 16. 64 and 72 on Swanston street.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,144 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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City Centre
Neighborhood gem
City Centre
Most Booked

Review summary

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Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana offers a vibrant Italian dining experience in the heart of the city. The "authentic Italian food" impresses with dishes like "melt in your mouth pasta" and freshly made gnocchi. The atmosphere is "very European," and the service is praised for being "efficient" and "friendly." Perfect for pre-theatre dining.

1,144 Reviews

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Claire
Victoria1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It’s a really nice space and a comfortable restaurant but the food was not good. I ordered the lasagna because someone had it on the table next to us and it looked really good. However what I was served looked and tasted like a supermarket frozen lasagna.
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Helena
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this little very busy Italian restaurant in a Lane way in the CBD. Excellent waiters. Food is fabulous. Ambience is very European
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Bre
Victoria1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Beautiful food but disappointing to be standing waiting to be even addressed by any wait staff for our reservation for 15 minutes to take us to our table. when seated we were put against the wall but they sat others so close to our table we were literally trapped in not even wait staff could attend to us they have to squish side ways in to see us … we were going to order more drinks and food but saw an opening for us to leave with ease when a guest on another table went to the restroom. Bit disappointing how we were treated on such a special night for us
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Anna
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have dined here on a number of occasions. The atmosphere is great, and the food even better!
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Trish
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a great, well priced place in the heart of the city. Delicious food and good wine at reasonable prices.
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EMILY
Munster3 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
awful experience. dinner for three people, sticky tables was first red flag. food was awful with shop bought pasta and gnocchi with bland sauces. lamb ragu was watery with chunks of meat through it so not a 'ragu'. butter and sage sauce simply horrible with a congealed sauce and way too much dried sage. gnocchi with 'crispy' proscuttio was awful and proscuttio soggy in the sauce. this food was an insult to Italian cuisine, there are far better Italian trattorias in Melbourne, I know because i've eaten at them, would never go back there again and would never recommend this place to anyone who knows about good dining, a simply horrible dining experience.
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Maria
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends are I just keep coming back so I think that says it all!!!
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Frans
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, we had Fettuccini Carbonara and gnocchi pesto. Despite being full the food arrived in under 10 minutes.
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Chris
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a fabulous meal prior to going to the Comedy Festival. Our meal was served promptly and the service was attentive without being pushy. To say that the food was delicious is an understatement. We will definitely be coming back!
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Tracy
New South Wales3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend this Italian restaurant for authentic Italian. I have dined here twice and it has been fantastic on both occasions. Great food, great service, great location.
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Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9090 7634.

Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana is rated 4.5 stars by 1144 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 39 times today

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10-16 Manchester Lane, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

Cross street
Just Off Collins Street
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizza Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram Number 109. 11, 12 and 48 just outside the restaurant. Trams 1-6, 16. 64 and 72 on Swanston street.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.maccaronitrattoria.com/
Phone number
(03) 9090 7634

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