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Geppetto Trattoria, East Melbourne, AU-VIC

Geppetto Trattoria

4.8
4.8
129 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
19:30
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Located in the bustling heart of Melbourne, adjacent to iconic venues such as the MCG, AAMI Park, and Rod Laver Arena, Geppetto Trattoria has been a cherished dining destination since 1981. Under the skilled ownership of Nino Cea and his son Adriano, this restaurant has earned a reputation as one of Melbourne's best spots for authentic home-style Italian cooking.

Geppetto Trattoria offers a menu that features a variety of famous dishes that have delighted diners for decades. From the rich and savoury Osso Buco to the classic and comforting Spaghetti Pescatora, each dish is prepared with care and expertise, capturing the essence of traditional Italian cuisine.

Whether you're craving the hearty flavours of the Lasagna al Forno or the freshness of the Eggplant parmigiana made with locally grown tomatoes, Geppetto Trattoria ensures the best of Italian gastronomy. Step into this welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Geppetto Trattoria.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business presentation, or planning a gathering of friends and family, our function room and private dining options provide a stylish and comfortable atmosphere for your event.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    East Melbourne
  • Cross Street
    Wellington pde, close to the corner of Simpson Street, East Melbourne 3002
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    -tram #48 and #75 - stop number 13 is only 100meters away -Jolimont station is a 3 minutes stroll away-bus number 246 is also a 5 minutes stroll. stop at intersection wellington/hoddle
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • $39 Express lunch

    A$39.00 per person

    24 Jan 2024 - 10 Dec 2025
    A choice of either: "Spiedini di gamberi" -grilled prawn skewers with roasted potatoes, mixed leaf salad & aioli OR "Polpettone di Vitello" - roasted veal meatloaf with tomato, white wine and sage served with mash OR "Penne Ortolalana" - tubular pasta with roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant, tomato and pecorino cheese" (Vegan Optional) ...served with a glass of either Clare valley Shiraz or King Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Peroni beer or soft drink. Can be served in under 15 minutes for a quick lunch for you and your guests
    $39 Express lunch photo
  • Anzac Day lunch 2025

    A$75.00 per person

    25 Apr 2025 only
    Enjoy our deliciously crafted 2 course set menu which includes: 1) Entree - homemade focaccia & our Signature antipasto platter for the table 2) Main-course - Choose an individual maincourse - including meat, seafood & vegetarian options - served with salad for the table PLEASE NOTE: - 15% surcharge applies to the total bill - NO BYO
    Anzac Day lunch 2025 photo
  • AFL Pre-Game Dinner

    A$38.00 - A$65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Choose individually from any dish on our limited menu. OR opt for our $65pp 2 course Banquet which includes: 1) sharing antipasto & focaccia -> 2) a choice of any maincourse listed below Decide on the night. STARTERS House Baked Focaccia - 14 Mushroom Arancini - 22 Olives- Ascolane - 15 MAINS Crumbed Veal Medallions - 47 Penne Bolognese - 39 Grilled Fish Fillet of the Day (gf) - 47 Braised Lamb Meatballs - 45 Spaghetti Ortolana (v) - 39 Fettuccine al Pesto (v) - 39 Roasted Porchetta (gf) - 47 SIDES (gf) - 15 Roasted Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Garden Salad Potato Mash Sautéed Baby Spinach Chips Dietary requirements catered for. Gluten Free Pasta Available
    AFL Pre-Game Dinner photo

What 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Italian

  • Inner East

    Best Overall

  • Inner East

    Best Food

  • Inner East

    Best Service

  • Inner East

    Best Ambience

  • Inner East

    Best Value

  • Inner East

    Good for business meals

  • Inner East

    Good for groups

  • Inner East

    Healthy

  • Inner East

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Inner East

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner East

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Geppetto Trattoria offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "fantastic" food and "impeccable" service. Guests praise the "knowledgeable" and "friendly" staff, making it a "must-stop" for Italian cuisine lovers. The atmosphere feels like being in Italy, with "delicious home-cooked" dishes and a "great" wine selection. Highly recommended!
129 Reviews
  1. Ian

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is very good, but the best part of the experience is the service. The waiters are attentive, amusing, knowledgable.

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  2. Pamela

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always at Geppatto the service & the food are fantastic!

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  3. Jillian

    Melbourne2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was beautiful and came out to us very quickly which was lovely but also didn’t give us time to soak in any atmosphere. In saying that it was extremely noisy very difficult to hear across the table. Although a lovely place was disappointed we travelled a distance to dine as it didn’t feel different to other restaurants in our suburb. Would recommend to anyone staying in or living around Melbourne city only.

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  4. Peter

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely vegan options. Staff were Incredibly helpful and friendly. Portions were generous.

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    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Italian restaurant. Food was excellent, wonderful service

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  6. John VIP

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous Italian food. Nothing fussy just simple dishes executed really well. A favourite for the whole family

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  7. Steve

    Sunshine Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a great place with terrific hosts. Always enjoy coming here.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Food was delicious and was a lovely environment to catch up with friends.

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  9. Maximos

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, amazing food always a pleasure to visit!

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  10. Richard

    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We all absolutely loved it. My pork rib eye was a touch dry, but the Gorgonzola rigatoni I had was awesome. Everything else on the table was amazing. Lived the ambience, the d weed one was great. Such a good night. Will definitely be back 👍🏻😊

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FAQs

Geppetto Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9417 4691.

Geppetto Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Geppetto Trattoria

78A Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, AU-VIC 3002

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wellington pde, close to the corner of Simpson Street, East Melbourne 3002
  • Area
    East Melbourne
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–15:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    -tram #48 and #75 - stop number 13 is only 100meters away -Jolimont station is a 3 minutes stroll away-bus number 246 is also a 5 minutes stroll. stop at intersection wellington/hoddle
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business presentation, or planning a gathering of friends and family, our function room and private dining options provide a stylish and comfortable atmosphere for your event.
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  • Terms of Use
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