Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 3984 reviews

What T likes about Matteo's:
Dined here for a work function. Service was excellent. Finger food was delicious, especially liked the arancini balls. Asked for medium rare for my Angus beef scotch fillet, but arrived too well done. Had the dessert plate of 3 enjoyed the jiggly panna cotta and passionfruit tart. Chocolate mousse was a bit too rich for my liking. View all feedback. What STEVEN B doesn't like about Matteo's:
For a moment I thought l was back dining in 1988! Overstuffed, stiff and formal and the food was average at best. Clearly popular with the (advanced white collar set, Matteo 's appears to be a restaurant to be seen in rather than enjoy the experience. Ravioli was chewy and the sauce, heavy. Main 's fish was over cooked. The bombe for dessert was OK but visually was underwhelming (white bombe in a white bowl . Not an... View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 43 reviews
Carmen
06.10.2022 - 14:28

The tasting menu is such a luxury. vegetarian and vegan menus are not imitation; they are just as special and carefully selected as the non-Veg option. great we...

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Julien
06.10.2022 - 14:28

This place makes me believe in the true worthiness of a fine dining restaurant. This is a special place for a special someone!!

Marc
06.10.2022 - 14:28

Matteo’s has hosted dinners for my colleagues and friends three times over the last few years. Our experience has been consistently excellent. Any dietary requi...

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Martina
26.04.2023 - 11:54

The place has the old world charm the food, wine service is exemplary.

Alexia
26.04.2023 - 11:54

Have been here for a few times and always enjoyed the food and service. Decided to have my birthday dinner here and had a fantastic night. Everyone enjoyed what...

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Matteo's restaurant in Fitzroy offers a truly exquisite dining experience that caters to a variety of tastes. While some diners have expressed disappointment with the service and quality of dishes, others rave about the exceptional food, attention to detail, and top-notch service provided by the staff. From delicious cocktails and wines to mouth-watering main courses and delectable desserts, Matteo's offers a culinary experience that aims to please. Whether you're looking for a cozy Christmas dinner or a sophisticated French gourmet meal, Matteo's delivers with its carefully crafted menu and elegant atmosphere. With a diverse menu that includes dishes influenced by Japanese and Asian flavors, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this first-class restaurant in Melbourne.

Top-rated
4.8 ★ from 20 reviews
Dr
24.09.2023 - 16:39

Absolutely fantastic experience. The food was exceptional with utmost attention to details, elegantly presented and satisfying all your senses .To start with th...

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Caterina
24.09.2023 - 16:39

Pretty good over all. The menu did some really lovely modern takes on Italian food. The entrees especially stood out. Best quail and zucchini flowers I have had...

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T
24.09.2023 - 16:39

Dined here for a work function. Service was excellent. Finger food was delicious, especially liked the arancini balls. Asked for medium rare for my Angus beef s...

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Michel
24.09.2023 - 16:39

Thank you Matteo's for helping us celebrate our anniversary. The vegan tasting menu was splendid, especially the dessert. Service was great and attentive. A ver...

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Nadia
24.09.2023 - 16:39

Thank you to the Matteo Team for being so understanding when I had to reschedule my booking three times. The service and food we ordered was outstanding. The pa...

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 412 reviews
STEVEN
30.07.2023 - 11:08

For a moment I thought l was back dining in 1988! Overstuffed, stiff and formal and the food was average at best. Clearly popular with the (advanced white colla...

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Alicia
30.07.2023 - 11:08

Dear Matteo and staff. We had a 70th birthday celebration at your restaurant on Thursday Jan 19th. We are not frequent customers but regular ones. Choosing Matt...

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Scott
30.07.2023 - 11:08

Our French Wine and Food group is about the fussiest you can imagine. Matteo and his very capable staff always look after us better than well and food, wine, pr...

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Alejandro
30.07.2023 - 11:08

I have been a few times now at Matteo’s. Each time I had perfection to the point. Quality of food and staff is simply beautiful.

Garry
30.07.2023 - 11:08

Impressed with this private function, canapes were superb including eggplant cigars, prawn sandwich and arancini. For entree kingfish and main cauliflower were...

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Int Restaurants
4.8 ★ from 2190 reviews
David
29.01.2024 - 12:53

Been coming to this place since 1999 always great and one of my favourite fine dining restaurant. I love that they welcome you to bring your own wines to have w...

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Robyn
29.01.2024 - 12:53

Last night I had what I think was the a best meal I have had at Matteos, and I have been eating there since they opened 20 odd years ago. The meal was executed...

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Rachael
29.01.2024 - 12:53

My favourite dining experience of 2017. I dream about food all day and this experience in particular was exceptionally special, delicious, impressive and memora...

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Peter
29.01.2024 - 12:53

The food is now unambiguously Japanese Fusion but the deserts and the wines are still Italian. Undoubtedly the best example of this sort of fusion in Melbourne...

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Belinda
29.01.2024 - 12:53

Attended a function in the private dining room. Service was impeccable. Food was as good as anything I have had at any restaurant. Attention to detail. Complex...

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Yelp
4.9 ★ from 9 reviews
Sally
05.06.2024 - 23:25

A Melbourne classic. Consistently good service and food. A fabulous constant in an ever changing culinary scene in Melbourne.

Greta
05.06.2024 - 23:25

Very nice small restaurant, we've eaten here in 2019 and August 2022. The tasting menu looks good but we've always eaten a la carte. Duck and fish are...

Nino
05.06.2024 - 23:25

We finally got to visit this gorgeous place and it didn't disappoint. We opted to have the Tasting Menu for dinner and we were full to the brim! All dishes...

Facebook
4.6 ★ from 115 reviews
Google
4.5 ★ from 381 reviews
Zomato
4.7 ★ from 814 reviews

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