Tiamo - Carlton

I have been regularly dining at Tiamo for over 40 years! As an undergraduate at the University of Melbourne in the 70's I was first introduced to Italian food. In those days it was known as Tamani's. The good food and service hasn't changed in...More

Very basic style restaurant with huge following likely due to the pricing. A big selection of meals on offer including pizza, pasta and other Italian style dishes. Its OK but not a highlight.

This is a very well run traditional Italian restaurant in the busy Lygon St stretch in Melbourne. It has a lot of competition and so perhaps I was expecting more. It was certainly busy enough. The pasta was cooked well, but I was hoping for more taste. The wine list is also limited, and average. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and it is reasonable value. A good meal but nothing to write home about.

We dined here on a Saturday night and the place was full. They are very organised and we were seated upstairs at the back of the main restaurant - there is a bistro as well. I mentioned that I had noticed Lasagne on bistro menu and the waitress was very helpful and offered this to us even though they are two different restaurants. Well done guys! My husband really enjoyed it. I had the Gnocchi with pesto, which was delicious and our son had a pizza. My niece, who was dining with us, is vegan, and the waitress again was very helpful with this as well. It was appreciated. For a busy restaurant, we did not feel ignored and nothing was too much trouble.

What can I say that others haven't already said? We go there so often we are treated like family. Everything is always impeccable - service, food, smiles, ambience....If you want a beautiful Italian meal in bustling Lygon St then this is where you must go. It's popular so you may have to wait at the bar for a very short while but their service is so fabulous you won't be waiting long. And you can have a glass of wine while you're waiting. No problem!!Like many of my reviews on Trip Advisor I write this one reluctantly as I would like to think I can always get a table. But that would be selfish of me and the owners and the staff deserve your custom. Its legacy and popularity must continue long in to the future.Enjoy!