A visit to Melbourne is not complete without time spent in Lygon St. Enjoy a meal at Il Gambero, Cafe Italia, the Universita or Tiamo's, have coffee and cake at Brunetti's, pop into Cinema Nova to catch a flick, browse for books in Readings, buy something for the kids at Poppy Shop and have some gelati to die for at... More

Quite a range of eateries from pretty cheap to very pricey. The waiters trying to get you in the door can be pretty annoying but other than that I've enjoyed many an afternoon or evening here. Gelati in Argyle Square is a great summer favourite of mine More

Only King&Godfree has a good selection... but you can't eat there. More

Whether it's a Moran, a Gangiatano, or possibly soon, a Gatto, there is some very entertaining blood shed to be witnessed here on a regular basis. Bring your camcorder and a raincoat. I'm talkin splatter-fest. More

Carlton and Lygon Street in particular is the heart of the Italian district and Lygon street has a multitude of Italian restaurants and cafe's and other shops. Also home to the Cinema Nova which shows a range of art house and independent films. More

Melbourne's Lygon Street, was famous for Italian food, however most the food is not that great. Lygon Street is now very commercial, restaurant owners line the sidewalk touting for business promising much but genuinely offering average quality Italian food. Yes there still are a few great restaurants on the street with Mamma making the pasta by hand while still overing... More

We live in Melbourne and interstate friends always want to have a meal in Lygon Street. We take them and each time come away disappointed in some way. Over the years we think it has become too touristy and some of the once traditional foods on offer are now quite average. And yes, they love to charge. The cafe staff... More

If you like Italian food this is a good place to visit in Melbourne. I have had coffees and meals and all have been good along the street. Even if you don't want to eat or drink this is a good street to wander. More

I'm italian and so is lygon street. Perhaps that is why I'm so cynical. There is great food to be found here but it can be very hit and miss. If you came to melbourne and didn't come here, you didn't miss much. More