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Il Duca

132 Wellington Pde, Melbourne, Victoria 3002, Australia
(03) 9417 4243
Ranked #137 of 2,425 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Dining options: Reservations
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- 26 May 2012
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Melbourne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is my second visit to this restaurant and it has become one of my favourite places to eat. The king scallops for entree are a must have and I would highly recommend the crispy skin duck with duck jus. The service is average but with the great food and good value I would always go back. Tip - try... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Frozen prawns, gluggy rice risotto, tough steak, often busy as East Melbourne has little on offer and has an older cliental. More

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Perth, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Dropped in while staying up the road at the Hilton. Every really enjoyed their meals. Will return More

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Simple and beautifully prepared Italian food. Prices are reasonable and there is an extensive wine list. Try the braised goat it is simple and delicious More

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Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

What a lovely way to spend an evening, good food, good service and a great experience all round... isn't that what wining and dining is all about? More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

We went here without high expectations, and really loved it. They had interesting dishes you don't normally see, and a good wine list. We enjoyed our evening very much. More

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Lake Macquarie, Australia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Quite pricey but ok. For Italian you might be better off to head to Carlton More

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Sydney, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Lovely restaurant, especially if you are travelling and don't have your "fine clothes" with you, as they don't mind you in your smart casual clothes. Top-class food, fabulous wines and very friendly, caring, efficient service. More

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Deerfield, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Whenever I stay in Melbourne and at the Hilton on the Park, I have dinner here at least once. I normally have dinner by myself and always feel comfortable eating here. The food is very good and the wine by the glass selection is good. I highly recommend this restaurant. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

Despite having read some unfavourable reviews, we decided to chance eating here (not the least because two of our party were staying at the Hilton, just down the road). We were pleasantly surprised. The service was prompt and also attentive, but not overly so (i.e. we didn't feel under pressure at any time, which is good). The menu was creative,... More

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