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Vatutto Restaurant, Ivanhoe, AU-VIC

Vatutto Restaurant

4.8
4.8
69 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Vatutto is a family run restaurant, Owners Paul and Myrto Recinella moved from their 16 year Institution at Zios East Melbourne to the Ivanhoe location in 2015. A full renovation was completed recently creating a modern yetelegant atmosphere. Vatutto translates from Italian to ‘Everything goes’ the menu here has a diverse flavour selection from all corners of the earth. Produce here is sourced from premium suppliers, and we use sustainable seafood from Australian or New Zealand waters, Wagyu beef from Gippsland, organic eggs, fruit and vegetables, and quality imported cheese, dairy products and flour. Bread is baked daily and all desserts, pastries and ice cream are all made on the premises using quality ingredients.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Australian, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 9499 7769
  • Website
    http://www.vatutto.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Host any occasion with Vatutto's 30+ years of experience! Celebrate weddings, birthdays, or corporate events in our flexible spaces, accommodating up to 90 guests. Enjoy authentic Italian sharing platters or choose from set menus or an all-you-can-eat grazing option.

Experiences

  • Mother's Day at Vatutto

    A$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    11 May 2025 only
    Spoil mum this Mother's Day with a memorable dining experience at Vatutto! Mother's Day, on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, is one of our most popular days of the year, so treat her to something truly special. Book your table for our exquisite $125 menu, featuring a selection of our most beloved dishes. Bookings are essential, so don't delay. View the full menu and secure your table online today! We look forward to celebrating mum with you at Vatutto!
    Mother's Day at Vatutto photo

  • Oak’s Day Lunch

    A$120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    6 Nov 2025 only
    Dress up and enjoy a multi-course shared dining experience, featuring seasonal produce and cocktails. Dance the afternoon away with our DJ take part in fashions on the field. Price is excluding beverages and full payment is required upon reservation. Oak’s day Lunch event starts from 12.00 PM to 5.00PM. For further Enquiry please ring us on 9499 7769.

Menu

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What 69 people are saying

Vatutto Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Good for business meals

  • Melbourne

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Northern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Northern Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northern Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vatutto Restaurant offers "fantastic fine dining" with an "extensive menu" and "exceptional food." Patrons praise the "attentive and professional staff," "delicious and well-presented meals," and "consistently wonderful" dining experience. The "ambience is great," and the restaurant "caters to all tastes," making it a "highly recommended" choice.
69 Reviews

  1. neil

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely meal, lots of interesting dishes to choose from on the menu. The desserts were amazing. Staff were attentive and very helpful. We would definitely recommend this place and we will come again.

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  2. Mary

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff at Va Tutto were very attentive and the food was delicious. Would definately recommend this restaurant

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  3. Anne Marie

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A great find - very busy on a Tuesday lunchtime. An extensive menu and although we only had a main course each, it was fresh, well cooked and delicious.

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  4. Peter

    Gold Coast8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent cocktails to start, great fresh seafood for entrees, fantastic moist and delicious steaks for mains and a lovely desert to finish. can't fault that!!

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  5. Edith

    Melbourne14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fantastic fine dining restaurant which caters to all tastes. Food, service and ambience are fantastic. Va Tutto is consistently good and they offer something infrequently seen in restaurants. Staff are professional and always checking in to see if customers are happy. Water glasses are never empty and drinks are always offered. This place knows and understands service

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  6. Craig

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Would recommend Vatutto to anyone and we will definitely be back.

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  7. Kay

    Melbourne8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. Just a tad pricey for us. Fantastic food, brilliant service, great ambience.

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  8. Peter

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited Vatutto Restaurant for the first time yesterday and we were blown away by the excellent service and the quality and presentation of the meals. The owner and her staff could not do enough for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and we will definitely be going back! Keep up the great work.

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  9. Dean

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious and serving sizes were generous. The wait staff were attentive and friendly and provided good advice in relation to the food and wine menus. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience with the only negative being a flickering light above our table (which I'm sure will have been fixed).

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  10. Nicole

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food. Our favourite place to eat.

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FAQs

Vatutto Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Vatutto Restaurant

226 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, AU-VIC 3079

Additional information

  • Area
    Ivanhoe
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern Australian, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room
  • Website
    http://www.vatutto.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9499 7769
  • Private party facilities
    Host any occasion with Vatutto's 30+ years of experience! Celebrate weddings, birthdays, or corporate events in our flexible spaces, accommodating up to 90 guests. Enjoy authentic Italian sharing platters or choose from set menus or an all-you-can-eat grazing option.
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