Officina Gastronomica Italiana

4.7

396 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(03) 9533 2724
Website
http://www.ogi.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gabriele Coniglio

Location
532-534 Malvern Rd, Prahran, AU-VIC 3181
Neighborhood
Prahran
Parking details
Woolworths Carpark nearby
Public transit
Tram Route 72 Stop 34 Williams Rd / Malvern Rd Hawksburn Train Station Bus Route 603 Stop Malvern Rd / Williams Rd
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Capri Set Menu $85pp ($30pp Deposit)
A$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.
Bologna Set Menu $95pp ($30pp Deposit)
A$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.
Firenze Set Menu $75pp ($30pp Deposit)
A$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.

What 396 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
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City South
Best Food
Inner City South
Best Ambiance
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 "amazing food, service, and ambiance" that transports diners to Italy. With "authentic Italian flavors," it consistently delights with delicious homemade pasta and an extensive wine list. The "friendly and attentive staff" enhance the experience, making it a "favorite spot" for locals and visitors alike.

396 Reviews

B
Barrie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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MelbFoodie
VIP
Melbourne
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 6, 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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Elizabeth
VIP
Melbourne
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 3, 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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John
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 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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Steven
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 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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John
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 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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Jill
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside in the courtyard under cover. It was a warm night, food good and delivered on time. A great night. Highly recommend for an easy night
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sara
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had THE BEST evening at our Village and Melbourne favourite. The sensational Italian wine list must be tasted, top to bottom. Our food was delicious, totally fresh (kingfish crudo beyond perfect), and SO ORIGINAL. Service was so good; charming, authentic, warm, fun and v knowledge x 3 perfect options re what yr vibe you love; pavement, great interior restaurant with great b/w photographs, and so sweet outside courtyard that’s quite, secluded and so pretty with fairy lights. Can’t wait to be back, GRAZIE MILLE x
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Anthony
Melbourne
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Nice spot which we had visited before for coffee before, good food but lack luster service with our main courses being dumped on our table whilst still enjoying our starters...appeared that a friend of the staff was getting much better service than we were...
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Rob
Victoria
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Really nice restaurant and has a nice vibe about it. Pastas we had were delicious. Coffees were excellent and clearly they are known for them judging by people popping in just for those. The negatives were that the waiter was focused around the bar area and not attentive to customers and it wasn't a busy time. We gave up on ordering desserts and went to the bar to ask for some coffees. Also we thought the lunch food options on the menu were too limited. Overall we would recommend OGI because the food and ambiance are excellent. Just a couple of things could improve in our opinion.
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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 396 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Officina Gastronomica Italiana

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Prahran
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
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Woolworths Carpark nearby
Public transit
Tram Route 72 Stop 34 Williams Rd / Malvern Rd Hawksburn Train Station Bus Route 603 Stop Malvern Rd / Williams Rd
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gabriele Coniglio
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.ogi.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9533 2724

Officina Gastronomica Italiana

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

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

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

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

Menu

What 396 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Officina Gastronomica Italiana offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Officina Gastronomica Italiana restaurant rated?

Is Officina Gastronomica Italiana currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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