Best Italian Restaurants in Collingwood Melbourne 2026
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Depot |
| Best free option | Commons |
| Best for families | Stella |
| Best local secret | Pearl’s |
| Best for rainy days | Oliver’s |
We’ve tested every best italian food option in Collingwood to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The White Pantry is the one everyone knows. House is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Collingwood sits in the Inner East corridor, 3km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best italian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Collingwood since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Hazel Works — 193 Sydney Grove, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) A quiet achiever Cost: $9-22 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 62 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Felix Corner — 135 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-30 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
3. The Lucky Social — 281 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) Worth the detour Cost: $13-19 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 58 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bell Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. The White Cellar — 348 Bell Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 62 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Collingwood roaster — ask which one.
5. Room — 9 Sydney Grove, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 51 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Collingwood roaster — ask which one.
6. Hazel Standard — 137 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) Worth the detour Cost: $12-18 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 54 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
What Nobody Tells You About Collingwood
Craft breweries, galleries, and independent bars. The best italian food options here reflect Collingwood’s character. Whether you’re based in Collingwood or visiting from nearby, 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. Old Lane — 233 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) A solid local spot Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Collingwood farmers market when it runs.
8. Local — 224 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The seasonal special ($15) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Old Union — 21 Sydney Grove, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) Worth the detour Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bell Terrace is usually fine.
Come back for: The house-made relish ($22) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Ash Commons — 49 Sydney Grove, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $18-24 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The seasonal special ($21) — solid
11. Good Post — 154 Bell Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Albert Terrace is usually fine.
Order this: The seasonal special ($14) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Union — 208 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (italian food) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The pumpkin risotto ($25) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
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FAQ
What are the best best italian food options in Collingwood?
Depot is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Collingwood good for best italian food?
Yes. Collingwood has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Collingwood known for?
How far is Collingwood from Melbourne CBD?
Collingwood is 3km, 10min tram, 8min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
