Il Solito Posto 113 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000

"Fantastic experience! The service was exceptional, and the food was absolutely delicious. The place had a vibrant atmosphere with lots of activity. I ordered the Farfalle Salmone, and it was a delight. The long black coffee I had was also excellent. I highly recommend trying both the pasta and the coffee here."

"Il Solito Posto was a mixed experience, with some highs and lows during our visit. The charcuterie board was undoubtedly the highlight of the meal, and set a positive tone for the evening. However, the calamari was a letdown. It was cut into small pieces, the portion size didn't justify the cost, and unfortunately, it didn't live up to our expectations in terms of taste and texture. The real disappointment came with the pasta dishes. The frutti di mare, in particular, was underwhelming. It seemed like the seafood had been haphazardly thrown into some plain pasta water without proper seasoning. The mussels were especially bitter, which is never a pleasant experience. Similarly, the rigatoni lacked flavor, leaving us feeling unsatisfied with our meal. On top of the culinary letdowns, our seating arrangement was a bit concerning. We were placed at a table near the stairs, and while it didn't bother me personally, I found it slightly unsafe to have a table positioned so close to a potentially high-traffic area. The staff were attentive and very friendly which made this experience a bit pleasant."

"I had dinner at this restaurant last night. Ordered meatballs, salad and side of broccoli. Food came out reasonably quick despite the restaurant being very busy. Staff were all friendly attentive and helpful. The place has a great feel to it, quite home style but classicly Italian. Menu is quite small, so it would be good to have more options. Meatballs were tasty but appeared quite processed, unlike homemade style. The sugo was nice but not enough of it nor the polenta underneath. I am happy with the experience all round and would definitely return."

"Another wonderful Melbourne institution. Visited on a beautiful, warm summer Thursday evening with friends. We were seated in the bistro area and all tables were taken. There was a nice vibe to the restaurant. We shared a caprese salad for starters and then each close a pasta or gnocchi dish. My pasta with smoked salmon and broccoli was delicious and the blue cheese I had for dessert was wonderful. A glass of Rosè and a Muscat to accompany the cheese rounded off the evening very well."