Best Italian Restaurants in Newport Melbourne 2026
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| No-cost pick | Iris’s | | Best with kids | Anchor | | Hidden spot | The Honest Standard | | Bad weather pick | Nico’s |
We’ve tested every best italian food option in Newport to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Gus’s is the one everyone knows. Nico Standard is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.50-5.00, dinner at $22-38. Mason Street strip has cafes and shops. Newport sits in the Inner West corridor, 9km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best italian food scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Newport since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Hazel Works — 196 Bay Grove, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. Oliver — 111 Edward Drive, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-34 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Barkly Parade is usually fine.
3. Little Depot — 258 Bay Grove, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $18-24 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bay Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Newport roaster — ask which one.
4. Assembly — 220 Edward Drive, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Barkly Parade is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The mushroom pasta ($22) — solid
5. Luna’s — 282 Station Parade, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) A solid local spot Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 45 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
6. Corner — 373 Station Parade, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-26 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The sourdough bread ($22) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
What Newport Actually Is
Mason Street strip has cafes and shops. Newport Lakes — a former quarry now home to wildlife. Close to Williamstown. The best italian food options here reflect Newport’s character. For Newport 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. Nico — 161 Bay Grove, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) A solid local spot Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 52 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Humble Pantry — 116 Station Parade, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 63 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. The Southern Works — 101 Bay Grove, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) A local institution Cost: $11-23 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
10. Green Press — 207 Bay Grove, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) Worth the detour Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 59 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Newport farmers market when it runs.
11. Stella’s — 225 Station Parade, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) No-frills excellence Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
12. Lucky Commons — 376 Barkly Parade, Newport VIC 3013
What it is: (italian food) The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-26 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 50 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Explore More
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- Newport Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Newport Complete Guide — everything about Newport
- Compare Suburbs — see how Newport stacks up
- All Newport Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best italian food options in Newport?
Northern Works is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Newport good for best italian food?
Yes. Newport has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Newport known for?
Mason Street strip has cafes and shops.
How far is Newport from Melbourne CBD?
Newport is 9km, 15min train, 14min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
