Best Italian Food in North Melbourne (2026) — 3 Restaurants

Italian Restaurants in North Melbourne (2026)

North Melbourne has 3 italian restaurants. Here is every verified option.

#1 Maria’s Trattoria — 122-124 Peel Street

Italian | ★ 4.6/5 (394 reviews) | $

What makes it great: Traditional Italian dishes, including osso buco, in a bright, family-run locale with unfussy decor. The kind of restaurant that makes you eat slower because you want it to last.

The 4.6/5 Google rating (394 reviews) reflects what regulars already know.

What locals say: “I had an absolutely delightful experience at Maria’s Trattoria in Melbourne. For dinner I ordered the lasagna, and to my surprise it came with peas a lovely and unexpected touch th…”

Prices here are honest — you eat well and the bill does not punish you for it.

Phone: +61 3 9329 9016 | Website: Maria’s Trattoria | Google Maps

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

#1 Sosta Cucina — 10-14 Errol Street, North Melbourne

Italian

What makes it great: Sosta Cucina is the place North Melbourne locals take visitors when they want to show off the neighbourhood. They do not call it authentic because that word has lost all meaning in Melbourne. They just cook Italian food the way it is supposed to taste. There is a reason the regulars do not talk about it much. They do not want the wait.

Hours: Tu-Fr, Su 12:00-15:00; Tu-Su 18:00-23:00; Mo off | Phone: +61 3 9329 2882 | Website: Sosta Cucina

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

#1 Amiconi — 359 Victoria Street, West Melbourne

Italian

What makes it great: Amiconi opened quietly and got loud fast. There is a reason half of Melbourne’s Italian restaurants reference their nonna. This one actually cooks like she is in the kitchen. Amiconi does not need a rebrand or a renovation. It needs you to sit down and order.

Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-22:00; Su, PH off | Phone: +61 3 9328 3710

Source: OpenStreetMap + Google Places, verified March 2026

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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

Sources

• OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
• ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
• REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au