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How we read reviews →Chapel St's lamp-lit Italian institution, famed for its parchment-baked seafood linguine.
Dim, moody and old-world, with retro Italian prints, small table lamps and a bustling, intimate room. Street-side alfresco seating and an upstairs balcony add options; tables are snug and the upstairs can be dark.
Seafood linguine unwrapped at the table from its parchment, a private upstairs balcony table with a minimum spend, Italian-speaking waitstaff, daily specials on a blackboard, handmade pasta and an extensive Italian wine list.
Strong. Italian-speaking staff, handmade pasta and traditional old-world service lead many reviewers to call it one of Melbourne's most authentic Italian restaurants.
Premium pricing, with the signature linguine near $60 and pastas in the $40s. Most diners feel quality and service justify it; a few find it steep or the portions small.
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