Best Italian Restaurants in Camberwell Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Mia’s |
| Zero-cost winner | Society |
| Kid-approved | Common Social |
| Under the radar | Gus’s |
| Wet day saviour | Ivy |
We’ve tested every best italian food option in Camberwell to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Ada Standard is the one everyone knows. The Honest Local is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.50-5.50, dinner at $28-45. Camberwell Junction is a major shopping and dining precinct. Camberwell sits in the Middle East corridor, 10km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best italian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Camberwell since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Ada’s — 173 Bridge Drive, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 39 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. Pearl Standard — 305 Victoria Lane, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 56 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Victoria Lane is usually fine.
Try this: The mushroom pasta ($21) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Oliver — 45 Bridge Drive, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: families
The room holds 52 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Victoria Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. Common Union — 240 Bridge Drive, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Chapel Parade is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The daily soup ($21) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. Good House — 59 Bridge Drive, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The mushroom pasta ($20) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
6. The Green Store — 218 Victoria Lane, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) The one that surprised us Cost: $22-29 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 53 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Pine Place is usually fine.
Ask for: The lamb shoulder ($28) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Camberwell farmers market when it runs.
The Reality of Camberwell
Camberwell Junction is a major shopping and dining precinct. The Sunday Camberwell Market is a Melbourne institution. The best italian food options here reflect Camberwell’s character. If you’re living in or near Camberwell, 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. Marco Quarter — 50 Victoria Lane, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) A solid local spot Cost: $10-22 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 41 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Red Press — 231 Victoria Lane, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 58 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bridge Drive is usually fine.
9. Ava’s — 250 Victoria Lane, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $13-28 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 60 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Swan Road is usually fine.
Come back for: The house-made relish ($16) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Common Press — 102 Pine Place, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $22-33 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Camberwell roaster — ask which one.
11. Zara — 256 Victoria Lane, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 45 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Pine Place is usually fine.
Order this: The crispy chicken ($13) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Camberwell farmers market when it runs.
12. Common Union — 77 Victoria Lane, Camberwell VIC 3138
What it is: (italian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-30 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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FAQ
What are the best best italian food options in Camberwell?
Mia’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Camberwell good for best italian food?
Yes. Camberwell has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Camberwell known for?
Camberwell Junction is a major shopping and dining precinct.
How far is Camberwell from Melbourne CBD?
Camberwell is 10km, 20min train, 18min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Camberwell 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
