Don’t be daunted by the crowds around the cake counters—and there will be crowds! This is a real Italian/Melbourne experience. A move—just around the corner onto the main drag of Lygon Street—in mid-2012 has seen some changes, but the essence of Brunetti remains the same. New are the wood-fired pizza oven (imported from Italy) and an open kitchen so you can watch the chefs and a traditional gelatieri (ice-cream maker) in action. If you can get past the mouthwatering array of excellent cakes, the menu also offers authentic Italian cuisine, done very well. Or pop in for breakfast. On Sundays (and only Sundays) the lunch special (until it runs out) is always Nonna Angela’s maccheroni, with pork meatballs. If you can’t get to Carlton, there’s the cafe-style Brunetti City Square at Swanston Street and Flinders Lane in the city and another on level three of the city Myer store.
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Brunetti
380 Lygon St, Carlton
Our Rating
Neighborhood
In Carlton
Hours
Sun–Thurs 6am–11pm, Fri–Sat 6am–midnight
Transportation
Tram: 1, 15, 21, or 22 traveling north on Swanston St
Phone
03/9347 2801
Prices
Main courses A$16–A$27
Cuisine Type
Italian
Web site
Brunetti
Map
380 Lygon St, Carlton MelbourneNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.