Reviews

"Wide variety on the menu and generous serving sizes. The wood fired pizza and ragu pasta are a must try. Highly recommend."

"Best carbonara iv ever had"

"Local favourite feed for Italian food and steaks."

"We attended last night as a large group for an end of year get together. Food was amazing, and there was fantastic attention to detail with some of our dietary requirements. Service was very attentive. The venue is lovely, will be back again very soon."

"Great meals , great service , a bit chilly sitting near the door , but overall a great night spent with great company. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

"I just had the most amazing experience with the team at Carosello. Gabbi was a delight to deal with as her and the chef accommodated for all of our requests and dietary requirements. Came by this place from a denomination. And have not been disappointed. Food, service and all are nothing less than 5 star. Can’t wait for the next visit"

"Lovely meal, excellent service, would absolutely come back again. My friends from New Zealand really enjoyed it"

"Nice food and good service make sure you book early for Saturday night Dinner booking."

"Pasta delicious, pizza delicious and service outstanding!"

"I've been here for dinner a few times, last two times were great. Food was delicious, friendly service and great ambience in general."

"Absolute delight, from the moment we arrived. Staff are sensational, so polite and helpful. Food is of course amazing. Will definitely be back!!"

"One of my favourite venues. Always top quality meals with a friendly smile and a laugh."

"Great food, we enjoyed the fish of the day which was Baramundi, rib eye, all cooked to perfection. As for the desert we had tiramisu with pistachio, absolutely delicious. Perfect dining."

"Such a dependable restaurant, the food is always on point, the staff are next level helpful, they are always happy to create a meal not from the menu to suit any dietary needs. Highly recommend."

"Every time we have a catch up, this place is always one of the first to be suggested! It's easy to get to, with heaps of parking, great food and drinks and the staff are lovely."

"My siblings and I had a wonderful evening in this vibrating restaurant enjoying their delicious pizza which was huge for one person and we ended up taking some home for another meal. Washed down with a delightful Pino Noir. It definitely was worth the hour drive from Templestowe. I highly recommend it."

"Great Italian restaurant in Moonee ponds"

"Great local Italian restaurant. Carosello has an amazing atmosphere. The service was casual, friendly and efficient. The restaurant was dimly lit and despite the large size had a cozy feel. A great environment for a date night or a weekday dinner night out. Really enjoyed the Napoli style pizzas. The base was cooked perfectly and the toppings were fresh and delicious. The cabonarra on the night felt alittle dry and fell short unfortunately."

"Food was fantastic, authentic Italian with a few new age twists to highlight the food. The biggest let down was the desserts. Why won't anyone serve ricotta cannoli?! A few more old classic pastry options that nonna makes would be an amazing topper. They have a QR code scan that allows you to see what the menu items actually look like. This was amazing as I was so undecided when I started with the menu, changed what I wanted 3 times before saw the scanner and realised I could choose with my eyes too. Made a real difference. The service was excellent. Very attentive wait staff and very friendly hello and goodbye by the manager."

"Always amazing food and atmosphere"

"Considering it was a Saturday night & the restaurant was very busy, the food and service was absolutely phenomenal. Servers were so friendly and attentive. Definitely will be back"

"Favourite local spot for food!"

"I recently had the pleasure of enjoying the special of barramundi on mushroom risotto, and it was divine. The fish was perfectly seasoned with a delightful crust on top, tender, and full of flavor. The mushroom risotto was creamy and smooth, complementing the barramundi beautifully. To drink, I had the Strawberry Sunset mocktail, which was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the Martini mocktail, which was sweet with a hint of vanilla. The service was impeccable and friendly, with a great energy that made the experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this dining experience and will definitely return!"

"Great Food, welcoming staff, wonderful atmosphere."

"First time visiting for the four of us. Very impressed with everything to be honest. Atmosphere very hectic and fun, service prompt without being overly attentive and food was served promptly and was delicious! Hard to fault anything actually. If I lived closer I’d easily become a regular. But we will be back."

"Great service and great food"

"Celebrated my birthday here and could not have been more pleased. Staff went above and beyond to make my group and I feel welcome and special. Amazing food, great portions and fantastic staff. Thanks heaps guys!!"

"I have been coming to Carosello since 1973. Love this place."

"Amazing food and service"

"Kinda food that make a guy go mmmm And I tell ya, I was goin mmmm after every bite. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Carosello for the yummo pasta and lovely night."

"Our food was beautiful, service was great, meals come fast & all hot, staff were lovely & it was really busy … all signs of a great restaurant. Highly recommend & will def be going back."

"Excellent food, great service and very friendly staff, would definitely be going again soon"

"Delicious pizzas in very generous serving sizes, and a great atmosphere!"

"The food was way better than I expected! Everything was so delicious, especially the tomahawk that was cooked to perfection and well seasoned. We also ordered a classic tiramisu (no photo) and it was so good. The service was amazing as well :) I will definitely be back!"

"Great food! Awesome service! 100% recommend"

"Delicious food and excellent service , definitely will see you guys again."

"Got a table for two on a busy Saturday night as walk ins and were seated outdoors. Very nice service from the waiters. Ordered the delicious cheese focaccia and caprioscca pizza...The food was fresh and so delicious that we ate the whole lot between two people! Very popular place so probably best to make a reservation! Will definitely be back another time. Thanks!"

"Always 10/10"

"Always the best food and amazing friendly service"

"This is a very well run restaurant whoever runs it is definitely a good operator. food was great. Staff were very good and approachable I would definitely go back"

"First time here and the pasta and gnocchi was amazing and service was amazing and value for money 10/10"

"lovely local eatery, with great ambience and delicious food."

"Great food, great service, great atmosphere!"

"Out of the 10 times ive had food from here, 10 of them have been absolutely delish! delizioso This restaurant is highly recommended. The venue is clean, they always seem to be busy which is testament to the food quality."

"The food is first class affordable and hospitality beyond my wildest dreams And our Seeing eye dog always welcomed."

"Always good"

"We have driven past here many times, but never tried until now and regret not trying it sooner. Amazing food and customer service and very friendly and helpful staff. Our waiter Christian was Fantastic, Highly Recommend to anyone in the area."

"The best italian food!!! The lasagne is incredible. Staff are lovely too. Great dine in experience."

"Great food . If you are a fan of traditional Italian food this is the place to go in Mooney pond."

"Always great food and service."

"Bbq pork ribs were so tender & delicious, will definitely reorder it in next visit! Mushroom sauce was tasty and matched perfectly with the steak! Staffs were so friendly and very helpful! Pretty quick services even during peak hours."

"Still an icon in Moonee Ponds"

"Omg the food and service was the best ever, my uncle Giovanni was the Original owner his nick name was John Carosello, he would be the proudest person seeing the business still thriving, keep up the good food and 100percent go to the waitresses last night, we even left them a tip, we will definitely be returning there asap. xxx"

"Come here for the past two years and has always been consistently good food, good customer service. No complaints at all, keep up the good work everyone"

"Amazing food and good service"

"All round, great experience! Lovely staff and truly delicious food!"

"The restaurant was very packed when we got there, on a Friday night. My family and I ordered fettuccine meatballs, duck agnolotti, Bucco Ragu, rib eye steak and margarita pizza. The fettuccine meatballs were delicious and so was the steak. The steak was juicy and not too chewy. The duck agnolotti and bucco ragu was a little bit disappointing. The pizza’s bread was really good but the salami was very salty. Afterwards we had dessert, which was pistachio tiramisu. They were absolutely delicious and if you guys do visit the restaurant definitely get their tiramisu. Overall the meal was good and I would revisit for their pasta and tiramisu."

"Terrific food and service"

"Easily one of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne. The service is second to none (including fine dining), the food quality is consistently A+, and everything is super affordable. The restaurant is packed every single night, which tells you everything you need to know about Carosello."

"Great restaurant for dinner. The service was fantastic, and the pizza's were fresh and delicious. We will definitely be going back soon"

"Great food, service and reasonably priced, highly recommend!"

"Excellent service and food last night, all 4 meals plus desert were good choices. Look forward to the next dinner."

"Had an amazing time here with my folks who were visiting from overseas. Friendly service, super fast delivery of food but most importantly everyone's meals tasted amazing! It was fairly busy (and therefore loud) for our sitting around 6:30pm. I especially loved the olives (starters) - and pudding! Will definitely be back here again!"

"We celebrated our father’s 80th, we could not have been more grateful. The staff were wonderfull, food was amazing and fresh. Love the humour displayed in the bathrooms. We haven’t stoped talking about it. We definitely want to visit over and over again."

"You can't rate this place. It's perfect in every way. Thanks again, and see you again soon."

"Took a chance and walked in with out booking, that was our only mistake food top notch great drink list, but the service is spot on lots of people there assisting and very friendly looks like it might have to become a regular part of our dining experience"

"Delicious food, generous portion and lovely people..."

"lovely staff delicious food"

"So delicious! But very busy and a little loud. Otherwise, I loved the food here. Their woodfired Pizza where delicious."

"Everything 5 stars."

"Love the food. Pizza bread was soft and nice unlike many places where it is very dry or overcooked. Parma and starters were good too. Friendly service and convenient location."

"Carosello was better then I expected. The pizza is so delicious and the 100 layer lasagne was amazing! But to top it off the pistachio Tiramisu was incredible. Dinner was great and the portions so filling but would also go back just for a coffee and dessert. Loved it!"

"extremely good service from a young fello named Christian. Extremely nice and had a very positive attitude. 10 starts for Christian!!!"

"I honestly feel compelled to leave a glowing review for this restaurant because from the moment we walked in, the vibe was out of this world. The service was amazing, the food was amazing, the portions were incredibly generous and very wallet friendly. The food was fresh, authentic and delicious. The 100 layer lasagna was hands down the best lasagna I’ve had. Thank you so much and can’t wait to see you all soon. xx"

"Great environment. Although our first time to dine in this place the service was very warm and friendly."

"Have been going for years and have never been disappointed with the quality of the food and service Love going there with family and catching up with friends"

"Great food and service. Book ahead for Friday and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere!"

"everything was perfect, i was out of context to order the fish of the day but the dish tasted very good, the ribs were exceptional and the pizzas fulfilled their job as pizzas. I also highly recommend the tiramisu as well."

"First time and it was amazing. Portions are very generous. Will definitely bring going back"

"Very good food & wine! One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been too. Great atmosphere, staff are really friendly and attentive. Mark the owner is amazing, works hard and is always so pleasant to deal with. You won’t be disappointed!"

"Was beautiful lunch"

"It's really good. I intend to revisit because this place which has too many good menu items. This place isn't just made for just one special occasion - its a regular adventure for every food lovers palette."

"The place had a nice atmosphere. Service was good. The food was okay."

"Absolutely yummy food and great atmosphere. I'll definitely be back again. ❤️"

"Food was great, waiters were friendly and we had a great time"

"Unreal, just needs more Italian pop music to get a vibe going!"

"Food is amazing! I’m so satisfied with the taste its so flavourful. We had Carbonnara, Focaccia, Calamari .. and best part is the Pistaschio Tiramisu, not too sweet so perfect! I can have that everyday!"

"Customer service was impeccable!"

"Wonderful friendly staff, food was sensational. Highly recommended."

"The dining experience at Carosello was thoroughly enjoyable, marked by a warm and inviting atmosphere that made the evening special. The staff went above and beyond, providing service that was both attentive and genuinely friendly, adding a personal touch to our meal. We tried several dishes, each bursting with flavor and presented beautifully, a testament to the kitchen’s skill and passion for their craft. The highlight, a classic pizza, stood out with its perfectly balanced toppings and a flavorful sauce. Overall, Carosello offers a memorable dining experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for quality food served in a welcoming environment."

"Lasagna was beautiful!!"

"The pizza and service was good. The restaurant has a good vibe."

"Tried these items and the taste was really amazing"

"I have to admit that I wasn't expecting much for Italian cuisine in Melbourne, but the spirit of the dishes are intact. great service and very good food."

"The food is simply incredible, with every dish perfectly on point. The standout is the limited pistachio tiramisu – it's absolutely out of this world. The service is exceptional, with an attentive and welcoming staff that rivals some of the finest dining spots we've visited globally. The ambience is a vibe that perfectly complements the experience. It's easy to see why they've stood the test of time – this place is a true gem!"

"Our first visit & definitely will not be the last. The food was fresh, tasty & cooked with love. Place was packed and service was top notch. Highly recommend."

"Its a high quality restraunt with traditional authentic food for a good price too. The pizza is the star of the show with the woodfire char and the dough is light and soft while the crust is crispy. The pasta is perfectly cooked to have a slight chew and uses the right ingredients. The service is sophisticated but also welcoming."

"First time there and we’ll certainly be back. Meatballs and fried olives were great. Papardelle Osso Bucco was the highlight. Risotto was disappointing and pistachios tiramisu was a massive serve which was enjoyable but very rich. Friendly service."

"What a wonderful experience! From the time we arrived to the time we left we really felt spoiled by this amazing family at Carosello. It's rare to find a place like this. No wonder it was so packed. Thank you so much"

"Amazing place, if you're looking for very authentic Italian food, you will find it here, highly recommend their chocolate mousse for desert it's the bomb."

"We had a wonderful dinner tonight. Staff are friendly. Starter, pasta and dessert Tiramisu are delicious and have big portions with reasonable prices. We enjoyed the dinner and will come back again. Glad to find it around home and would like to recommend it to friends."

"Love, love, love Carosello. The ambience, food, service and everything that you would expect from a 5star Italian restaurant! A must experience frequently"

"Excellent service and quality food"

"Celebrated my 64th birthday tonight. We always enjoy our time here. It’s not only the food, it is the people. People who work har, cooking, looking after us and all that hard work of the hospitality business ( I was a chef for over 30 years). Thank you for working hard so we can enjoy a night out."

"Delicious italian food with friendly service"

"The food is absolutely delicious, and the portions are very generous. We enjoyed everything immensely. Highly recommended are the Arancini, Papardelle Osso Bucco Ragu, and the 100 Layer Lasagna SIGNATURE (though I bet the other dishes are just as tasty; these were the ones I tried based on recommendations, and they were fantastic). The service is okay, not amazing, and could use some improvement."

"Tonight I had the linguine marinara it was an absolute Honor and an absolute privelidge to taste food to that extreme which was absolutely could only be described as divinely a piece of heaven to eat. I enjoyed every mouthful, and would happily say it was not only worth every cent but would also highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wanted to not only taste food that speaks divinely of italy but also anyone who wants to know food That would make your taste buds sing."