Carlton Restaurants

This well-established Melbourne restaurant has gained quite a reputation, but with good reason. Royal Thai cuisine served well is one of the world's most sumptuous and delectable eating experiences. Everything is done in good t... more

For more than 60 years, the original proprietor's son and grandson continue Jimmy Watson's legendary status. The stunning building, designed by Robin Boyd, features soaring ceilings, whitewashed walls and terracotta tiles. Trad... more

Located on the quaint old world stretch of Lygon Street in Carlton, this store offers customers a range of freshly prepared pastas. The front window shows off some of their offering--angel-hair, linguine, ravioli, tortellini an... more

Although it is a large restaurant, seating up to 260 diners, Santinos retains a comfortable intimacy. The fact that 70 % of customers are regulars speaks for itself. Dine outdoors at street level for a relaxed cafe ambience, in... more

Since the early 1980s Key on the Wall has been dedicated to providing authentic Italian fare on Lygon Street. This achievement is enough to guarantee it a permanent place on Melbourne's eatery map. The tablecloths are always cr... more

Balti Cafe brings the rich, gourmet taste of India to Carlton. This cozy restaurant is decorated simply with framed pictures of India, embroidered wall hangings and draped fabric. From the tandoori oven try Fish Tikka, fresh bo... more

The imposing, tacky frontage of Toto's has not changed over the years and is unlikely to. It was Melbourne's original pizza joint in the 1960s when pizza was a nouveau cuisine. Like it or hate it, Toto's is a Lygon Street landm... more

This fast paced pizza, pasta, meat and seafood restaurant is right in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Little Italy. Customers at Il Gambero can dine out at the front, al fresco, or inside where the aroma of freshly baked... more

Jakarta has a firm following for its authentic cuisine. Seating 200, it fills the niche for traditional, quality cuisine. Around AUD 2 million were spent in creating this dining environment. Carved wooden statues, mock cobbled... more

One of Melbourne’s premier gelati shops, Il Dolce Freddo caters to childhood expectations of what an ice-cream shop should be. Housed in a decorated Victorian shop front, the gelateria displays pictures of decadent sundaes and... more