Welcome to Cucinetta

One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Small menu offering, but every dish I have tried is just divine, as is the wine menu. Service is also lovely. An all round fantastic lunch or dinner experience

We had their signature dish, a lobster linguine (amazing) and also their truffle ravioli (they don’t hold back on the truffle, it was well balanced). Seating was cozy, felt authentic and service was great.
I would recommend this place for a great dinner and nice evening out.

Our hosts Elisa & Manuela provided a table at this small and busy restaurant despite no booking - and it just got better from there: the menu catered for all tastes (carnivore and vegan), with a beautifully cooked blend of Italian flavours and a good wine selection. The hospitality and attention to patrons was spontaneous and authentic. Thank you for a lovely evening.

 

Very delicious food, friendly and welcoming service, authentic atmosphere.. went there twice in one month and planning to go again. Highly recommended for social gatherings and special occasions (valentine / anniversaries)

We have been to this intimate restaurant on many occasions but our most recent Saturday night meal was the best so far. If you are crazy about Italy, this is just the spot for you. The staff are delightful and greet regulars like family but they are professional when describing each dish. My marinara was perfect if not a little big for me, but there were plenty of takers of my leftovers. The pasta was cooked al dente and it was the right temperature, hot but not too hot. The others cleaned their plates of all food so I'm guessing theirs was just as delicious as mine.
The ambiance is, well, very Italian - close, buzzing but not too noisy. Clean white table cloths which are wiped after the main course. Oh and our desserts were out of this world - cannoli and tiramisu. And I was full before they bought out dessert but it was irresistible.

 

We first visited roughly a year ago, before Covid made dining challenging for the past year. The chance to get back for their 29 cheese gnocchi was welcomed, and once again the food, wine and service did not disappoint.
It is such a small venue, that it pays to book well in advance, but it's never let us down!

In a world of ever increasing complexity of menus in restaurants, it is delightful to find a place which focusses on a dozen of fantastic choices, with beautiful flavours and memorable tastes. Paired with personal service and great atmosphere - what's there not to love about this place?