Tipo 00 is a very hard restaurant to book, as it always seems to be fully booked, so I was quite curious to finally try it. Overall, the experience was good but didn’t fully live up to the hype for me. The restaurant itself was nice, though not as fancy as I had expected. On a positive note, the service was very good—friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the meal. The food was nice, but nothing particularly amazing to justify the level of hype or the price point, in my opinion. My pasta, unfortunately, was not very well presented and arrived not very hot, which was a bit disappointing. All in all, a good meal with great service, but I was expecting a bit more given its reputation.

It is hands down one of the best Italian spots I’ve ever dined at. Tucked away on Little Bourke Street in the CBD, the cozy, buzzing atmosphere hits you right away—the open kitchen lets you watch chefs rolling fresh pasta and tossing sauces like pros, making the whole place feel alive and authentic. We started with the bread, which was warm and crusty, perfect for dipping into their house-made olive oil. The pappardelle with braised duck ragu was melt-in-your-mouth tender, rich but balanced. For dessert, the Tipomisu stole the show—a genius twist on tiramisu with coffee liqueur and mascarpone that was creamy, boozy perfection. friendly staff who were helpful and explaining the dishes. Really recommended

This has been on my list for years, so I was excited to finally visit on a beautiful summer day for lunch. Overall, the experience was largely very positive, though the service didn’t quite live up to the expectations I had for a venue of this calibre. Given how popular and well-regarded Tipo 00 is, I was anticipating a warmer, more attentive welcome. Nothing overtly negative happened, but the initial greeting felt a little abrupt — being asked to wait outside rather than welcomed in wasn’t the best first impression. That said, the service did improve as the meal went on, particularly when we were looked after by one of the male staff members, who was far friendlier and more attentive. Dining as a pair, we decided to treat ourselves. We started with a glass of red wine each and a serve of oysters, followed by complimentary focaccia with ricotta on the side — a lovely touch. For mains, we ordered the spaghetti with heirloom zucchini, lovage and pistachio, the gnocchi di patate with wild boar ragù, saffron and broad beans, and planned to share a third pasta: the tagliolini al nero with squid ink, squid and bottarga. When we mentioned we were sharing the squid ink dish, the waiter suggested bringing it out as an entrée — and it arrived thoughtfully split into two bowls, which we really appreciated. Of all the pastas, the squid ink tagliolini was the clear standout. Unique, perfectly balanced and executed beautifully, it completely stole the show. I’ll absolutely be returning just for that dish alone. Despite the slightly underwhelming start, the food is undeniably exceptional and very much lives up to the hype.

We had late lunch and the atmosphere was joyful. The zucchini flowers were melt in your mouth delicious. We ordered the scampi paccheri and the braised duck pappardelle and we devoured both dishes. To describe this food is it will take you to Italy and you will feel like you are being served a home cooked meal. Put this on your bucket list to come and enjoy some amazing Melbourne food.

I love this place for its consistency, always elite service and exceptionally high standards for food. I enjoy trying new restaurants, but I just know I’ll have a great meal every time I go to Tipo 00. It’s a smaller restaurant, so I don’t bring my kids here as the tables are quite close together, but that actually adds to the cosy, intimate atmosphere. The squid ink pasta is divine, and the octopus was perfectly cooked. The dessert was decadent without being too rich, the perfect end to a meal. Their Negroni is always spot on, and the staff never disappoint. It’s super easy to get to in the CBD, great if you’re visiting Melbourne and staying nearby. For locals, street parking can be tricky, so I’d recommend using Melbourne Central or another nearby parking garage and walking down. I’ve also had a ceviche here (I think it was kingfish?) that was wonderful. Highly recommend this spot, a true Melbourne gem!