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How we read reviews →Carlton North's old-school Italian institution. legendary gnocchi and decades of celebrity photos on the wall.
Old-school Italian trattoria warmth. vintage decor, a wall of celebrity photos spanning decades, and a lived-in, nostalgic charm regulars compare to the 1980s.
A celebrity photo wall built up over decades, house-made gnocchi, a tram stop right outside the door, and complimentary bread with Lurpak butter for some diners.
A genuine multi-generational Italian family operation. reviewers name the owner Tony and his daughter working the floor, and repeatedly compare the food to 'eating at Italian grandparents''.
Split verdict. long-time regulars still call it reasonably priced and generous, but several recent reviewers flag pizza now around $28 and soft drinks near $6, a jump from its old budget-family reputation.
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