Criniti's - Melbourne

Italian, Pasta, Pizza
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Criniti's

Criniti's
3.2 / 5 (6655 reviews)

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The menu of Criniti's from Melbourne contains about 288 different courses and drinks. On average you pay about A$26 for a dish / drink.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Debby

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★ 3.2 / 5 from 6655 reviews

Was Anonym at Criniti's a mag?
I highly recommend Criniti's to everyone! I couldn't speak more highly of it—the food was incredible, and our waiter Lucas provided fantastic service that truly made the evening special. It's a wonderful place for a birthday celebration, and Lucas was attentive to those with dietary needs. I will definitely be returning and will be recommending it to others! View all feedback.

What Anonym dislikes about Criniti's:
No Italian restaurant should ever be serving frozen arancini balls. They came out with ice blocks in the middle and they had to take them back. Luckily it was removed from the bill without question. This could be a great spot if they reduced their menu by more than half. Way too much on there and the quality was not there. Having said that, the 1 metre pizza was great and our waitress was friendly and chatty despite... View all feedback.

pathak-kumud
31.10.2017

Decent coffeee great atmosphere and the Nutella doughnuts were as good as I remembered it!!! Staffed by hip friendly backpackers :) grab a seat outside and

vhowe
31.10.2017

The portion is HUGEThe size of the salad is probably for 2, I can only eat half of everything hereAnd I am not the only one.

labadie-toni
31.10.2017

I was in the area looking for a quick meal with a friend and Criniti's huge menu invited us here, hoping that there's something for everyone. I have been to

debby
03.02.2024

The menu is extensive, featuring their famous pizza, pasta, and other main dishes like veal and steak. The buffalo wings are excellent, with a perfect balance of spice and tanginess. The pizzas are delicious as well, although we found the dough to be a bit too tough for our taste. The criniti pasta was average and a little bland. The restaurant has a spacious layout, with multiple dining areas and outdoor seating available.

good-food-good-mood-4
03.02.2024

Went back to Crinitis tonight against everyone’s better judgement but my own, they had not had a pleasant experience last time but vowed to give it one more shot. We definitely enjoyed ourselves on this occasion. I stuck with my tried and true gnocchi pesto and it did not disappoint. I’m not sure they are necessarily coverts but there were no complaints (thankfully as it was my restaurant pick). I just think you can’t beat it from an atmosphere perspective <br/ <br/ <br/ Update<br/ We dined at Criniti’s following a film at cinema nova which was most convenient. The place was absolutely packed but we managed to get a spot in the back. The space here is huge and our area was really funkily decorated (even the bathrooms are all decked out). <br/ <br/ The serves are definitely generous and reflect that Italian hospitality you expect of a restaurant near lygon st. Authenticity is a key component of their offerings with all the competition nearby. There is around ten varieties of pasta available and they are all handmade daily which is impressive. <br/ <br/ There is also something like twenty different types of sauce to select from so you are definitely spoilt for choice which is why I probably almost always stick with pesto gnocchi- it’s delicious. The only fault was it’s no longer in the entertainment book <br/ <br/ Original review <br/ I've been to Criniti's on numerous occasions in Sydney and after years of rumours that they were going to extend into Melbourne finally the Carlton branch arrived. Boy was I disappointed. The staff are actually horrendous, like beyond rude. <br/ <br/ Dishes we ordered never arrived, water was requested multiple times and failed to make an appearance and the waiter we had was completely unapologetic. Zero farks given. <br/ <br/ In saying that on this occasion I loved my gnocchi but others I was dining with were quite unimpressed. The menu appears to have expanded and they seem to have lost the execution with so many things on offer rather than focusing and specialising in fewer dishes. Three of the four I was with said they would not return so I think that's saying something.

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    Buffalo Wings
    Buffalo Wings

    Hot / mild buffalo wings served + cellery &amp; ranch dressing

    A$24
    Arancini
    Arancini

    Assorted traditional rice balls coated in bread crumbs; served + parmigiano fondue &amp; filled with: saffron &amp; fontina cheese | truffle; porcini mushroom &amp; melted mozzarella | veal ragù &amp; melted mozzarella

    A$20
    Freshly Shucked Oysters ( 6Pcs )
    Freshly Shucked Oysters ( 6Pcs )

    With your choice of; natural | kilpatrick | mornay | chilli tomato bruschetta salsa

    A$29
    Bolognese Nachos
    Bolognese Nachos

    Crunchy corn chips + bolognese; beans; melted cheddar; smashed avocado; sour cream; tomato bruschetta; jalapeños &amp; shallots; served + ranch dressing

    A$23
    Willy Potatoes
    Willy Potatoes

    Wedges loaded + sour cream; chives &amp; sweet chilli sauce

    A$13
    Wood Fire Melted Cheese
    Wood Fire Melted Cheese
    A$19

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