Best Italian Restaurants in Berwick Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Theo |
| Best free option | Bench |
| Best for families | Hazel Quarter |
| Best local secret | Max |
| Best for rainy days | Nico Store |
We’ve tested every best italian food option in Berwick to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The Lucky Press is the one everyone knows. The Lucky Post is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Highest concentration of private schools per capita in Victoria. Berwick sits in the Outer South East corridor, 43km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best italian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Berwick since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Remy’s — 200 North Drive, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) A solid local spot Cost: $22-32 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Berwick roaster — ask which one.
2. Ivy Lane — 53 East Drive, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) Worth the detour Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 40 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
3. Mabel Union — 374 Brunswick Place, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $11-19 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Berwick farmers market when it runs.
4. Luna Bench — 38 North Drive, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $17-24 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 33 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. Nell — 87 Brunswick Place, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 65 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
6. Gus Mill — 6 Brunswick Place, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on North Drive is usually fine.
Why Locals Stay in Berwick
Highest concentration of private schools per capita in Victoria. Cardinia Creek Parklands — 50+km of trails. The best italian food options here reflect Berwick’s character. If you’re living in or near Berwick, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
7. Sol’s — 348 Queen Drive, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 59 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Ruby Depot — 238 East Drive, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 57 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The daily soup ($20) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Berwick farmers market when it runs.
9. Lena Bench — 286 Queen Drive, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The crispy chicken ($20) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Hugo Standard — 216 Queen Drive, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Mia Post — 125 Brunswick Place, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $13-19 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 56 and fills on weekends. Street parking on East Drive is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Ada Yard — 352 Brunswick Place, Berwick VIC 3809
What it is: (italian food) Worth the detour Cost: $18-31 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Explore More
- Narre Warren Best Italian Food — same vibe, different suburb
- Berwick Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Berwick Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Berwick Complete Guide — everything about Berwick
- Compare Suburbs — see how Berwick stacks up
- All Berwick Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best italian food options in Berwick?
Theo is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Berwick good for best italian food?
Yes. Berwick has 12+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Berwick known for?
Highest concentration of private schools per capita in Victoria.
How far is Berwick from Melbourne CBD?
Berwick is 43km, 55min train, 45min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Berwick won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
