Osteria Ilaria

Fantastic restaurant. It was our first time here trying their chef selection menu. The quality of pasta is great and the sauce is rich with layers of flavors. We were really impressed by their dessert. The chef brilliantly blended olive flavor gelato which we never imagined would be delicious with chocolate brownie. The savory yet sweet combination is not only a visual treat but a great highlight to finish the feast with. We will definitely come back again.

Great restaurant and delicious food with amazing atmosphere. Our waitress was absolutely amazing and attentive. Presentation, portions and variety were on point with very unique touches. Well done to the chefs. However, my only request was not attended nor communicated to me advising that they are unable to do it, and I was looking forward to it the entire time. It was our 10th anniversary and unfortunately, that moment is just gone.

Impeccable service! We loved our waiter! He was great and always checking in on us, he recommended two amazingly well cooked pastas, the game and the calamari, I personally loved the game pasta! So flavorful and delicious, texture was so wonderful! The octopus was also quite delicious, and the potato tart was surprisingly yummy with the spicy kick!

The staff who serve the foods he is so friendly and nice. it was hard to chose menu, but they are patient and recommending well. all the foods I really liked it especially paste is one of my favourite in this restaurant. I'm lucky to find Osteria Ilaria. Located in CBD, reasonable price. Definitely want to visit again .

This was such a good find by one of my friends and I am really glad I got to experience the food and wine here. Osteria Ilaria is not a super expensive restaurant but it definitely can be if you want it to be. It is this sort of juxtaposition that really sets me up to love a restaurant. It is located in the CBD so super easy to get to, the interior is well decorated and quite intimate, but they have done a great job at making a small space feel big. The food was obviously the highlight of the night. I liked that all the food was pretty normal things you could find but with the addition of a couple of special flares. The drinks were also good and the pouring size was generous. We were served by a lovely person who had a bit of a chat with us about politics and was very bubbly. I did not get their name to write it in here but they really added to the night. I certainly want to go back to Osteria Ilaria, maybe with a bigger group on a Friday or Saturday. Maybe for a lowkey dinner after work during the week, who knows. I would like to add that I religiously avoid dishes with duck in them, but I had the duck pasta as it was ordered by the table and it was beyond delicious. So if it is there when you go, I would be ordering that. 5/5

First time visited Melbourne, so many places to choose from. Decided to try this place out after reading the reviews. Definitely didn't disappoint. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful throughout the course of dinner. The food were great and so were the drinks. If your looking for a place to try something different but still traditional this place hit the spot.

Amazing customer service! Our waiter was so attentive and friendly this place has great atmosphere and great food! Our favourites are the mushroom croquettes and kingfish pasta. Those two were so delicious

Did the chef's tasting menu with matching wine. Food was exquisite and wines matched perfectly. Was sat at the bar/kitchen dining area and got to watch the chef's make all the amazing food and admire the effort, passion and care for each dish.

Amazing and delicious. Second time coming here and it was just as good as the first time round. Loved the dishes being offered and the selection of dishes to choose from. Favourite dish of the lunch was the spanner crab pasta.

First time at this restaurant and everything was perfect. The experience partnered with the food and drinks was just amazing. Ask for their specials as it’s not on the menu. Would definitely come back again. The mushroom croquettes are a must try.