Best Italian Restaurants in Carrum Melbourne 2026
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| No-cost pick | Humble Press | | Best with kids | Social | | Hidden spot | The Southern Place | | Bad weather pick | Ada Mill |
We’ve tested every best italian food option in Carrum to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Rosa is the one everyone knows. Remy’s is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.50-5.50, dinner at $28-45. Carrum Beach and Patterson River marina define this suburb. Carrum sits in the Bayside corridor, 18-41km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best italian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Carrum since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. The Tall Kitchen — 360 Sydney Grove, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. Stella’s — 143 Bell Road, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) Worth the detour Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 42 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Mabel’s — 163 Park Drive, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) A local institution Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: families
The room holds 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The crispy chicken ($16) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. Half Press — 279 Bell Road, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Sydney Grove is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The fish special ($26) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. The New Mill — 273 Bell Road, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 41 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
6. The High Corner — 142 Sydney Grove, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) Worth the detour Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 32 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Chapel Parade is usually fine.
What Makes Carrum Different
Carrum Beach and Patterson River marina define this suburb. Level crossing removal has revitalized the area. The best italian food options here reflect Carrum’s character. For Carrum locals and anyone in the area, 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. Leo — 125 Victoria Terrace, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-23 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Nico — 153 Park Drive, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-25 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 34 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
9. Felix — 190 Sydney Grove, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
10. Rex’s — 132 Chapel Parade, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-20 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
11. Chapter — 329 Sydney Grove, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Luna — 16 Park Drive, Carrum VIC 3189
What it is: (italian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-24 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 37 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The mushroom pasta ($12) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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FAQ
What are the best best italian food options in Carrum?
Good Lane is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Carrum good for best italian food?
Yes. Carrum has 12+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Carrum known for?
Carrum Beach and Patterson River marina define this suburb.
How far is Carrum from Melbourne CBD?
Carrum is 18-41km, 32-55min train, 25-47min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Carrum 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
