Il Desiderio

A long wait to order and then a very long wait for the food to arrive. People that arrived approx 40mins after us got their food before us so I believe our order was lost. One of the pasta dishes was not the same as what was on the menu as they had run out of homemade pappardelle but we were not told. When it came out to the table with a completely different pasta I was first told that it was pappardelle and then told that it wasn’t and we should have been told when ordering. We were not offered a discount or to not pay for the pasta dish which surprised me as the reason it was such an expensive dish was because it was supposed to be homemade pasta. Instead we were offered one croissant to say sorry which I declined as I did not believe this compensated for the poor experience overall. I wish I had asked to not be charged the $38 for the homemade pappardelle.

Happy to find a great local Italian restaurant. Love everything.

I tried to change our booking from 6 to 7 people online but the system would not allow it so I had to ring the restaurant. Apart from that the experience was amazing.

We are regulars. The food is simply delicious and the service is great. It’s why we keep coming back.

Amazing pasta amazing pizza amazing dessert and amazing service 100% recommend

Amazing people amazing food amazing drinks amazing atmosphere amazing vibe

Fabulous family owned business. Food is always 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Staff are lovely

Have been here several times and the food and service are always first class.

Genuine Italian food, Excellent service, will return there regularly, and BYO wine,

This is our first time dining at Il Desiderio. Food were amazing and the service is 100/10!!! Very attentive waiter! 👍

Great experience as always. Good food and nice place. Authentic Italian cuisine.

Excellent service, friendly staff and outstanding food. Antipasto plate was delicious and BM pizza full of fresh ingredients

Fantastic atmosphere, delicious food and lovely staff! Really enjoyed our dinner there.

My Partners food came out first and almost finished his meal before mine came out and salad came out towards the end of meal

Always good food and friendly people. Francesco is a lovely person

A great place to take the family and enjoy beautiful food and a lovely atmosphere ☺️

Great staff, friendly service, delicious food. Only too willing to offer lunchtime pizzas when requested. Will definitely be back.

Ever since finding this place we come here regularly. The food is excellent the staff are amazing and the prices are great.

Great food and fast friendly service. Will definitely be going back.

Absolutely loved the food, ambience was amazing. Service was great. Definately will be going back

Wonderful local Italian restaurant with an incredible menu & the most delicious food. The woodfire Pizzas were amazing! Great service too!

Great customer service and food to match definitely come back

We live it here- Best pizza, best service! A family favourite!

Great food, and friendly staff who were all attentive with us

Good food and good ambience made a nice enjoyable evening

Food is always fantastic. Love the friendly owners. Thank you.

Good food , great live music, attentive friendly staff. .

Amazing service and authentic italian food! This place is always great!

Food & service great, friendly staff welcoming from the moment you walk in

Overall dining experience was fairly standard. Not sure if I would return

Best pizzas for miles around and really friendly and welcoming staff.Would highly recommend.

Great restaurant excellent service and pasta delicious. Would definitely recommend .

Amazing hospitality and food. I have always felt I am visiting a friend, rather than a restaurant. Over a period that is what everyone at Il Desiderio has become. Just like their food, their warmth is such that there is always a room for another one!

It was my first time here and I had a really great time. The food is amazing and the hosts were very welcoming and accommodating. Definitely recommend coming here.

Food and atmosphere was amazing Want to try going in on a Wednesday as have live music

The food and service were sensational. I will be back.

Loved the pizza options (red and white base to choose from). Pizzas were delicious! and we also had a silky delicious panna cotta. Very friendly service too. We’ll come back for sure!

Our go to great food and service - always great!

Our go-to Italian restaurant! Simple fresh and delicious mm

Their pasta and pizza were the best in south east Melbourne! The service was prompt and the atmosphere was vibrant. I will definitely come back again.

We had the main calamari and pizza and both were very tasty. The calamari with a small side salad for the price, I felt was too small compared to other similar venues. The ingredients on the pizza were plentiful and fresh but a bit too thin resembling the thickness of mountain bread, but light and well cooked crust.

Consistently great food and friendly service. Will always be one of our go-to places. Highly recommend!

As usual, the experience was friendly, professional and the food was scrumptious! My husband and I feel a part of their family! The Truffle mushroom pizza is still my very favourite, thanks to Francesco's culinary skills! A big shout to Amir and Shima and anyone 'hiding' in the kitchen. The musicians put 'the cherry on top'! Robyn aka Robert!

Great authentic italian cuisine Great customer service Good vibes all round

Great food, service and friendly staff. Pizza yummy as well as the mains and desserts

Great dining experience with friends visiting from Spore. We love the food and service is impeccable as always

Very delicious! The service team was also very awesome 💓

Love the new venue. Great atmosphere and live music. As always, food and service terrific!

Food and service is always amazing. We love coming here.

The food was great & the live music on a Wednesday made it an amazing dining experience.