Florentino
A historic Melbourne institution offering fine Italian dining with opulent murals and impeccable service, perfect for memorable occasions.
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Florentino
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Must-see attractions
A historic Melbourne institution offering fine Italian dining with opulent murals and impeccable service, perfect for memorable occasions.
"Experience the pinnacle of Melbourne hospitality with masterful Italian cuisine and an unforgettable, opulent atmosphere."
Splurge for the Upstairs Room
Dining in the upstairs room may mean higher prices, but it offers exquisite surroundings.
Don't Miss Standout Dishes
Try signature dishes like the scallops and tiramisu, expertly paired with recommended wines.
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Cuisine
Italian
Price
$$$
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Elegant Florentine Ambiance
Immerse yourself in opulent interiors with classic Florentine murals and paintings, perfect for special occasions.
Masterful Italian Cuisine
Experience elegantly plated Italian dishes showcasing opulent ingredients with modern flair. Highlights include scallops and tiramisu.
Impeccable Service
The restaurant team is praised for their professionalism and attentiveness, ensuring an enjoyable dining experience.
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Splurge for the Upstairs Room
Dining in the upstairs room may mean higher prices, but it offers exquisite surroundings.
Don't Miss Standout Dishes
Try signature dishes like the scallops and tiramisu, expertly paired with recommended wines.
Check for Hidden Costs
Be aware of potential charges, such as for still water, that may not be explicitly mentioned.
Dress for the Occasion
While not strictly formal, it's a special place; dressing up will enhance your experience.
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Splurge for the Upstairs Room
Dining in the upstairs room may mean higher prices, but it offers exquisite surroundings.
Don't Miss Standout Dishes
Try signature dishes like the scallops and tiramisu, expertly paired with recommended wines.
Check for Hidden Costs
Be aware of potential charges, such as for still water, that may not be explicitly mentioned.
Dress for the Occasion
While not strictly formal, it's a special place; dressing up will enhance your experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about Florentino's stunning ambiance and exceptional service, often calling it the best Italian in town. While many praise the masterfully plated and delicious dishes, particularly the scallops and tiramisu, some found the flavors inconsistent or noted minor service hiccups like impatient staff or unexpected charges.
"Came here twice to celebrate my partner’s birthday! We had set menus and paired with amazing wines.
Each dish presented very beautifully and tasted absolutely delicious. Oh the tiramisu…omg. It’s THE BEST I have ever had.
Not mention the gorgeous luxurious interior you are surrounded while you’re eating.
The service was 10 out of 10. Pure profession.
Would love to be back again…"
Rona Boussac
"The food we had here was alright, felt like the flavours and seasoning weren’t as potent on the night we visited. However it was an unreal dining experience in terms of the quality of service we got here. Excellent team working the floor provided us with great insight on the dishes and made our stay here much more enjoyable. Bread was phenomenal tho."
Christopher Wu
"I reserved my birthday dinner on 27/06 here seeing the good reviews. However, my experience did not reflect any of the above. First of all, I am not allowed to bring my birthday cake in to share, which if fine and when I asked whether I can bring it in to take a photo, the lady over the phone was very hesitant so I just didn’t bring the cake at all. We were warmly greeted in the beginning and the nightmare begin when we started ordering. The restaurant light was very dim and it made us a bit difficult to see the menu, when the waitress in the black frame glasses, brown hair, ponytail came up was the real nightmare. My parents don’t speak or read English very well. Hence, my brothers and I are translating for them. It was a bit difficult for us to translate as the menu was hard to read with the lighting and with all the Italian words. The waitress came up and she was very impatient she sped read through the menu and the special menu and just took off. The restaurant was not the most quiet and with all the Italian mixed in her spiel it was very hard to follow. She left after she did her spiel we were there left dumbfounded. Afterwards we decided to ask her whether there is any recommendations so we can order according to that. Again she was very impatient and rude. She also asked previously whether there is any allergy and I advised her I was allergic to mango. However, my mum didn’t feel like seafood that day so she advised me before we asked for her recommendation. She was in a very condescending tone stating:” you should’ve told me before this is why I asked you if there is any allergies.” I was too shocked to reply as I felt like I was being scolded like a child. I didn’t know not feeling like seafood and allergic to seafood falls into the same category. However, I continue to let her recommend, she again spoke at a ultra fast speed and said all the none seafood is on the special menu. When I asked where is the special menu she said it’s in her head. I do recommend that there is a physical special menu as I cannot understand a single word coming out of her mouth. She also had quite an unpleasant breath, which really affected the experience. A gentle reminder about personal oral hygiene could really help maintain the restaurant’s excellent standards. After ordering I was left feeling really disgusted by her attitude. I can’t believe this is the service coming from a chef hat award restaurant. The first dish took forever to arrive. A simple lemon lime bitters took 20 minutes to service. The time in between each dish is way too long. The ravioli was quite salty and when I mentioned the food was alright to that same female staff she was unhappy with my response and again very rudely said, “ what’s wrong” I had to say the ravioli was quite salty and she seemed very upset about it. The final wagyu was too raw for my parents. I was never asked how we prefer the wagyu to be cooked. I’m not sure whether we are never asked or there was not preference for how the wagyu is cooked. The duck was quite dry and hard to chew. We were never offered the dessert menu as well. In addition, I personally thought she was just having a bad day hence the attitudes. However, she also served the table behind us and because the tables are very close and she is very loud I can hear her voice. I found out she is capable to being respectable and nice to the two caucasian lady sitting behind her which leaves me wonder why here attitude is like this with us? I do hope it is not because of a racial preference. On the contrary, all the other staff I have encountered in the restaurant are very nice, respectable and patient, that’s why I gave one star for service. Overall, it was a very unpleasant experience and it was the worst birthday dinner I’ve ever had. The service really makes up a big part of the experience. Overall I would not recommend to any of my Asian friends out there or friends who doesn’t understand Italian as it seems like it is a prerequisite to understand Italian to order otherwise you will be looked down by the waitress."
Cindy Zhang
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Frequently Asked Questions
While there isn't a strict dress code, it's a special occasion restaurant, so dressing up is recommended to enhance the experience.
Some guests have noted unexpected charges, such as for still water, which were not explicitly mentioned upfront.
Many recommend the scallops and the tiramisu, often paired with wine suggestions. The sourdough bread is also frequently praised.
Yes, the elegant atmosphere and impeccable service make it ideal for birthdays and special occasions, though cake policies should be clarified.
The restaurant features multiple levels, including a luxurious Mural Room and an upstairs room that offers exquisite surroundings.
Yes, the restaurant is accommodating to dietary needs, with guests mentioning excellent gluten-free choices and bread availability.
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It’s been some years since gents were expected to keep their jackets on at all times, so it's a point of nostalgia that Grossi Florentino does not shun such formality. That's not to say there's a strict dress code here – the restaurant stopped that in the '90s – but make no mistake: this is a special place and you'll want to prepare for the occasion. The grand Mural Room is one of Melbourne’s last bastions of lavish European dining charm and every dish the waiters ferry out of the kitchen is a five-star knockout.
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Melburnians have been visiting this handsome Chinatown venue for Italian food since the 1920s, but it wasn't until 1999, when the Grossi family took over, that it became a fine-dining heavy hitter. Expect classic dishes made with opulent ingredients and dashes of modern flair. The menu changes seasonally but seafood remains a dominant feature; a recent dish of seaweed taglierini with prawn and bottarga brought to mind crashing through late-summer waves.
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Since 1928, dining at Florentino has meant experiencing the pinnacle of Melbourne hospitality. After taking a seat in the famous mural room, with its huge chandeliers, wooden panels, and Florentine murals, you can sample dishes like suckling pig, and spanner crab risotto. The three-course menu is A$150 while the five-course Gran Tour menu costs A$180.
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Since opening in 1928, Florentino has had a significant impact on the Melbourne dining scene and remains one of its most renowned restaurants. Helmed by esteemed chef and owner Guy Grossi, Florentino’s cuisine is proud of its Italian and Australian cultures, showcasing the best locally sourced ingredients through classic Italian dishes. The menu is designed to offer a choice of three or five courses, and there’s also a discerning wine list to match, spanning Italy, Australia and France, so you’ll want to allow plenty of time to enjoy this fine dining experience.
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To dine in the glorious Mural Room with its imposing art, impeccable service and perfectly pitched lighting is to immerse yourself in the history of Melbourne dining. But Guy Grossi and his team are running a restaurant, not a museum, constantly evolving a menu classic enough to keep people happy, and contemporary enough to keep them interested. While an appetiser is a little bowl of heavenly old-school pasta e fagioli, an entree of ravioli is actually paper-thin parcels of lardo (cured pork fat) filled with sea-sweet spanner crab.
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As one of the best-known chefs in Melbourne, it’s unsurprising that Guy Grossi does a tidy sideline in some of the Victorian capital’s best steaks. With its stylish Tuscan flourishes and emphasis (across many styles of dishes) on wood-fired cookery, Grossi Fiorentino also doubles up as one of our favourite quintessential Italian eateries in the city. If you’re diverging from the restaurant’s stylish selection of pasta courses – think paccheri with sausage or brown butter tortelli – it had better be for bistecca.
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When it comes to creating a memorable evening (or daytime) meal, Florentino combines genuine hospitality with the highest-quality raw ingredients and lesser-known Italian wine varietals. A list of the best restaurants in Melbourne would not be complete if it didn't include this one. To say that Florentino is a modern and environmentally conscious business is an understatement, since it has been serving up authentic Italian cuisine to Melbourne residents for almost a century in a luxurious setting.
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Ostrica Oyster, fennel pinzimonio, finger lime , Caviale Beluga caviar, ricotta hot cake, seppia, Cuttlefish, artichoke, lemon, celery, Cime di rapa Broad bean, pea, pecorino, sourdough, orecchiette, Octopus, tomato, nduja, Ravioli Coda alla vaccinara, pine nut, sultana. Florentino is one of Melbourne’s most iconic dining venues beginning in 1928 and has influenced the changing hospitality and food culture in Melbourne. In 1999 it became Grossi Florentino after the Grossi family took its reigns.
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If you go weak at the knees for fresh, handmade pasta or are seeking out a date spot worthy of a romance novel, Florentino is the place for you. The restaurant opened in 1928 and is one of the oldest in the city, so it comes as no surprise that it knows how to make any visit memorable. The atmosphere is ideal for doe-eyed moments with your date, – with soft lighting, Renaissance-inspired murals, white-linen-clad tables, and waiters who hang up your jacket and lay a crisp napkin across your lap.
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Even though he is already considered one of Melbourne's best chefs, Guy Grossi is always looking for new ways to make the city's best steaks. On the other side, Grossi Florentino is a smashing success because of its fundamental dedication to timber cooking and because it symbolises the zenith of Italian cuisine within Melbourne by fusing Tuscan characteristics into each dish. It's not just about cutting back on pasta, either; it applies to a wide variety of starchy foods.
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Renowned for their fine Italian dining, any Michelin inspector would surely be thrilled to mangiare here. The 6-course Gran Tour menu ($180 plus classic wine pairing at $130) consists of dishes such as Scarlet prawn with rose vinaigrette, cherry tomato, barley and parsley as well as Quail, liver and farro radicchio with blueberry. Guy Grossi is the owner and Head Chef and he’d be well placed to receive a Melbourne restaurant Michelin Star for delectable dishes like those.
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The city’s most lavish dining room has been the stage-set for Guy Grossi’s command of the Italian canon for over 20 years. His boar-filled sopressini and suckling pig are as much a part of Melbourne’s fabric as the National Trust-classified Florentine murals on the walls, justifying the splash-out splendour of the three-course menu. The wine list follows suit with Italian varietals grown both there and here, all delivered by a polished crew of charming waiters.
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Rekindle some of those lost moments of anticipation and excitement when you celebrate your anniversary with your loved one at Florentino. With wines from less know varietals from both Australia and Italy, paired well with fresh ingredients from local vendors you will find the perfect taste to match the mood. Being a fine dining establishment since the 1930’s everything from the atmosphere to the food is steeped in tradition but mixed with a modern flair.
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Since 1928, the Florentino restaurant has served classic fine dining experience in Melbourne. Guy Grossi, under whose guidance this institution on Melbourne’s food scene has stayed committed to such details as white tablecloths and gleaming silverware, continues to pay attention to those little things. With its timber-panelled walls and heritage features, the restaurant, cellar bar area, and grill are all housed in the unique building.
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The Grossi Florentino chocolate soufflé is Melbourne dessert royalty – it was on the menu before the Grossi family took over at the turn of the century. Simultaneously light and rich, it’s made with dark Callebaut cocoa, served in a copper pot and paired with hazelnut praline and a Valrhona dark chocolate sauce. The amaretto ice cream served alongside is genius, adding a level of complexity to the tasting experience as a whole.
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Grossi Florentino, an iconic Italian restaurant in Melbourne, has been a cornerstone of the city’s dining scene since 1928. Located at 80 Collins Street, the restaurant offers three distinct dining experiences: the informal Cellar Bar, the upscale Grill, and the luxurious Florentino. The menu celebrates Italian and Australian culinary traditions, with a focus on sustainable practices and strong relationships with local farmers.
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Grossi Florentino has been bringing fine dining to Melbourne since 1928, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. If you’re looking for an up-scale function, they have several options available, with rooms that fit an intimate 8-person party to a more lively 70-person soiree. They pride themselves on their contemporary menu, which balances fresh produce with Italian ingenuity, so your guests are sure to be satisfied.
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Grossi Florentino has to be another classic romantic restaurant in Melbourne CBD, this restaurant exudes sophistication with its elegant Italian cuisine, beautiful setting, and old-world charm. The fine dining experience, featuring handcrafted pasta and perfectly cooked meats, along with attentive service, makes it an ideal spot for a special evening, especially, if it’s your first date.
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Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this spot has been pumping since 1928. Although the Grossi family hasn’t always owned it, Florentino has stood at the 80 Bourke Street site since 1928. In that time, it’s changed ownership quite a bit, but the sentiment has remained the same: Florentino has always been about authentic Italian fine dining and great wine.
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One of the oldest restaurants in Melbourne, Grossi Florentino has transcended into legendary status since it started in the early years of the 20th century. Steeped in traditional Italian cuisine, this fine dining experience blends luxury and service into an idyllic night out. For those looking to indulge themselves, the five-course Gran Tour set menu is a celebration for the senses.
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Florentino Grill is a fast paced, sophisticated, yet laid back Tuscan-influenced restaurant specialising in angus and wagyu bistecca-style steak. This Melbourne steakhouse features an open-style kitchen where you can watch your steak be prepared – bringing meat into the forefront of your dining experience. A strong selection of antipasti and wines round out this steak experience.
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Run by the Grossi family, this Melbourne gem is known for its genuine hospitality and authentic flavours that have stood the test of time. Here you can expect to find lavish European style, moody lighting and a celebration of all things Tuscan. Each one of their menu items is extraordinary; however, the fettucini carbonara is simply a must-try following the octopus and arancini.
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Grossi Florentino’s chocolate souffle has been served at 80 Bourke Street for so long, one diner who celebrated her 90th birthday with the dish also enjoyed it when she was a teenager. While the Grossi family only took over the Florentino in 1999, they inherited dishes with legacies stretching back to the ’20s, including the chocolate souffle, which is still on the menu.
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Having opened in 1928, Grossi Florentino is one of Melbourne’s oldest and most renowned dining venues. Celebrating the values and hospitality of authentic Italian restaurants, the menu blends Italian and Australian cooking to showcase Melbourne’s blend of cultures and cuisines. While Melbourne’s in lockdown, the restaurant is sending their menu home.
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Best for: Upscale Italian food in a heritage dining space.Cuisine: Italian. Classic hospitality defines Grossi Florentino, which opened in 1928. Decadent handmade pasta with expensive ingredients still dominates the menu, with signatures like hand-cut fettuccini peppered with rock lobster still shouldering acclaim for Guy Grossi’s flagship kitchen.
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Grossi Florentino is an iconic Italian venue in Melbourne CBD. Housed in the original 1928 establishment, this luxurious space invites you on an authentic and fine dining Italian journey. Inside, you’ll find three areas – a Cellar Bar, Grill and Florentino. Each space has a separate kitchen and menu, celebrating both Italian and Australian culture.
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Established in the early twentieth century Grossi Florentino is one of the oldest fine dining restaurants in the Melbourne CBD area. When you go to Grossi, you enjoy more than food- and believe me, the food is good. You enjoy the love and passion of a culture steeped in service and honour along with some great ambient live music on certain days.
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Venue and ambience: With an open kitchen and fast-paced atmosphere, Florentino provides an authentic Italian dining experience. Nested on one of Melbourne’s most vibrant streets, the restaurant features a grand dining room inspired by the Renaissance era. Think leather chairs, dark wood, and dramatic murals adorning the walls.
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A meal upstairs at Florentino is more than the sum of its parts. It’s an experience that begins with the ceremony of the Champagne trolley and ends with a take-home bag of coffee beans and biscotti. It’s the professionalism of the service, honed over a lifetime, and the opulent setting of 85-year-old murals and chandeliers.
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Florentino is an exquisite Italian fine dining restaurant located in Melbourne. The restaurant boasts a classic European atmosphere, complete with high-end decor and a welcoming staff. The menu offers a variety of unique dishes, made with high quality ingredients and presented with a creative flair.
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Florentino is one of Melbourne’s most iconic dining venues beginning in 1928 and has influenced the changing hospitality and food culture in Melbourne. In 1999 it became Grossi Florentino after the Grossi family took its reigns. It is known for providing best-in-class romantic dinner in Melbourne.
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TO ascend Grossi Florentino’s curving staircase and dine in its glorious Mural Room is to enter a world of classic Italian hospitality. But time has not stood still at the “Flo”. Guy Grossi — its proud custodian since 1999 — is a quiet moderniser who describes his food as “Melbournese cooking’’.
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When the host rolls out a ceremonial Wine trolley to welcome diners, users knows you're in for a memorable meal. And in the lavish surroundings of Grossi Florentino, no expense is spared. The walls and ceiling are both decorated with old paintings and crystal chandeliers for a touch of class.
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Established in the early twentieth century Grossi Florentino is one of the oldest fine dining restaurants in the Melbourne CBD area. When you go to Grossi, you enjoy more than food- and believe me, the food is good. You enjoy the love and passion of a culture steeped in service and honor.
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Location: 80 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 9662 1811. You simply can’t talk about the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne and ignore Grossi Florentino. If you are seeking a fine-dining, Italian experience then this is the restaurant for you.
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Grossi Florentino is a famous Melbourne institution with Guy Grossi a master of Italian cuisine, whether in the kitchen, running a restaurant, or on the TV. Italian food is a lifestyle and Grossi Florentino an extension of Italian food passion.
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Grossi Florentino is famous for its vintage murals and modern food. The star dessert is the French-inspired chocolate soufflé. On the menu for as long as anyone can remember, it’s made with dark Callebaut cocoa and Valrhona dark chocolate.
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Jim and Griselda's daughter Grace married Rinaldo Massoni, who ran the Florentino restaurant. Griselda's sister married Tony Virgona, who had worked as a waiter at Café Denat, and they also ran wine bars, which grew into restaurants.
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There aren’t many Melbourne restaurants left where they’ll open the door for you, pull out your chair and fold a napkin on your lap. Impeccable service is a fine backdrop to a three-course meal of traditional Italian decadence.
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Founded in 1928 and owned by Guy Grossi since 1999, Florentino continues to offer modern and traditional Italian food in their classic 1930s dining room. A grand place for grand celebrations.
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Grossi Florentino has been a staple of Italian fine dining in Melbourne since 1928, known for impeccable service and an exquisite menu.
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