Maria Trattoria - North Melbourne

I have been a loyal customer of Maria's for over 15 years. My family and I used to visit every time we came to Melbourne when I was a kid, and now that I live here, I continue to be a big fan. I have never had a negative experience, from the delicious food to the excellent service. Maria and Theresa always make you feel like part of the family as soon as you walk in. I highly recommend trying the Spaghetti Taormina or Puttanesca dishes - they are beautifully presented and generously portioned, made with love.

My Home away from Home! This restaurant feels just like Nonna's cooking, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Maria and Teresa always greet you with a smile and are sure to brighten your day as soon as you walk through the door.

This place is great. Old world Italian charm and traditional food. My usual is the Pollo Funghi.  Tasty, simple and generous amount and not overloaded with oil.   Service is friendly and we are treated like old friends when we visit.

Good food, from entrees through to mains dessert. The decor hasn't been touched since the 80's, and menu isn't overly complicated- but that's not why you come to Maria's. The food is generously portioned, and tasty to boot. Sometimes the service is a little thin, but the prices are reasonable, and there's a reason it's a local favourite.

We've been back 3 times in the past 1.5 months so you know how much we like this place : Tasty food, generous serving (I always have pasta dish and can only handle entree size , reasonable price. I've tried Pumpkin Ravioli, Ravioli Bolognese and Lasagne which my bf loves it here though he's such a fussy eater.In our last visit, Lasagne wasn't as good as used to be as the bolognese sauce was a somehow thin but other occasions we weren't disappointed so we will be coming back.