When my husband, my sister and I were in Melbourne, we decided to have a meal in Lygon St as everyone said it's a must. I was overwhelmed by the staff trying to entice you into the restaurants - in fact I don't like it at all. We chose La Spaghetteria as the maitre d' seemed less intimidating and in... More

The food was very average, we had a seafood platter for two which cost $145.00 no bread no salad, only BBQ prawns and calamari and some poor excuse of a scampi. Not good value at all. When in Lygon St remember not to get sucked in and eat at the place that supposedly offers the best. Oh, they threw in... More

We had decided on an Italian meal and walked up to Carlton from our hotel. As we walked along Lygon Street, the proprietor stepped out and offered us the menu assuring us the food was fabulous. As we read the menu he put a complimentary drink voucher in my wifes hand and once we had found that they offered the... More

This is one of the first Italian restaurants you see if you come up from the free City Circle tram stop at Russell. I was hungry and so I too was enticed by the owner's offer of a free drink, even though I would normally look at a lot more restaurants before making a choice. So, I was expecting only... More

We were enticed by the maitre d' and complimentary drink. The food here was average and little overpriced compared to the many other options on Lygon St. We dined outside and were surrounded by smokers. Next time we’ll keep walking...

My husband and I ate at La Spaghetteria on January 19th. We were doing the walk along Lygon Street looking for somewhere to have dinner and this place has a clever maitre'd out on the footpath enticing the patrons with the "Best Italian food". We dined outside which was nice been a warmish night. Drinks order taken quickly, but meal... More