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How we read reviews →Melbourne CBD's pre-theatre Italian institution, famous for carbonara, lasagne and live piano.
Old-school, classic Italian decor largely unchanged for decades, with live piano, accordion and violin (a one-man band on Saturdays) and a bustling, family-friendly buzz.
Live musicians most nights (piano, accordion, violin), decades-old unchanged decor near the Princess Theatre and Palais, and service tuned to pre-show timing.
Comfort-food, Aussie-Italian style rather than strict authenticity. one reviewer notes cream in the carbonara diverges from tradition. but consistently described as nostalgic, 'like Nonna made it.'
Reasonable, competitive pricing for the theatre district with generous portions in most reviews, though a handful of visits found the food overpriced for inconsistent quality.
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