Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

Its the kind of place Melbourne is known for! Its a beautiful small cafe with a rich history, near a corner of the town that only coffee lovers would manage to find! It servers delicious coffee with a creme caramel to die for! If you are looking for a true Melbourne experience, this is where you go to forget your mid-week blues.

Tonight I was served what I can only call scrambled eggs. This being Pelligrinis version of a carbonara. It was INEDIBLE. Absolutely foul and I would never go back.

Went there with family for coffee. Ordered a cappuccino and was brought a coffee with no froth on it at all. My dad ordered a latte and his also had no froth. Coffee itself tasted very bitter. Definitely not sure what the fuss is about. Though we didn't try the food.

Average tasting pasta but it is a Melbourne icon and unique in its own way. Good place to get a coffee but not much else unfortunately.

Awesome Pasta and Service, so friendly and was a good way to have lunch on a cold Melbourne day.would recommend and cant wait to go back.

As far as coffee goes I give Pellegrini's five stars! I haven't had the pleasure of dining as of yet so when I do I will edit my review accordingly, the Coffee is beautiful, there's nothing worse than a bad coffee and I haven't yet experienced that at Pellegrini's Espresso Bar. I look forward to trying the food menu and giving some feedback.

The environment was interesting, very “American New York” style. The plates were very generous and tasted great, the mozzarella Bolognese was a little to salty for my liking. Over all great, but not sure if I would come back.

Just wow. The absolute best Italian in Melbourne without a shadow of a doubt. The staff are extremely friendly and you feel like family when you walk in the door. The food is out of this world amazing. The perfect comfort food on a rainy Melbourne day is spaghetti bol and lasagne. Everything was so flavourful and cooked perfectly. Can not recommend this place enough! The granita was delicious - a watermelon and I think orange iced drink.

As much a part of Melbourne as the trams that patrol out streets. Amazing food, superb coffee and lovely people. Rest In Peace Sisto

I had the Spaghetti Napoli (there’s no menu so been told that or with pesto is the only vegetarian option) - was very average/ below average. I expected it to be cheaper $40 for two very basic pastas. No prices a bit confusing

Ordered a soy cappuccino, was brought a latte. Asked the waiter for a cappuccino, was told its an "Italian cappuccino". All this while the lady at the next table has a cappuccino.

It was a nice latte, but not what i ordered.

While in Melb we after some good Italian for dinner. Someone suggested Pellegrini's, when we got there not going to lie we weren't sure it was the right place. We were expecting some fancy cafe. Limited menu options but that didnt matter, the food spoke for itself, so homily like right out of nona's kitchen. The staff are amazing (shout out to Dave) so attentive and engaging. The place has such a great Vibe. Will definitely be back again on our next trip!

Always a great experience going to Pellegrini's. Been coming for 5 years and have enjoyed many a time the lovely atmosphere and hospitality the staff provide. Granitas are a must order and can't go wrong with the bolognese. Highly recommend if you have yet the chance to visit.

An absolute favourite in Melbourne! Best pasta, cake and coffee! A must when in the city- an authentic gem of culture and history!

Not having been to Pellegrini's for years.we popped into the cafe for a coffee after we arrived into Melbourne, after a very long tedious day, and the cafe wasn't far from our hotel. It was raining when we reached the cafe, however we decided to sit out on the sidewalk, under an umbrella and have our coffee. Despite the rain, we enjoyed the coffee, it's still good!

The best italian restaurant and authentic italian restaurant, they didnt change interior since 1960. Awesome and should try GRANITA (italian drink)

I loved this place! The experience is authentic and no frills. The bar staff aren't very engaging but they are quick and always at your service which added to the experience. The plates of pasta were generous, homely and delicious, as was the rest of the food including the fresh cream with ricotta cake. Don't forget to try the granita!

I understand the tragedy that happened recently, but this place serves the WORST pasta that I've eaten in a restaurant in the world - this restaurant needs to be on Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares.

- Terrible atmosphere
- Bread that tasted like rubber
- Rude and callous waiters
- Terribly overcooked Pasta
- Marinara made with obviously old seafood
- Tomato sauce was the kind of watered down gunk you find in a can that had me gagging at the first taste
- Paid 60 bucks for 3 pastas and 2 sodas

Please DON'T waste your money or time at this so-called institution.

Pellegrinis is an institution and an absolute gem of a place! Authentically Italian, unpretentious and very suited to Melbourne’s laneway culture, it is steeped in history due to its longevity. Pellegrinis prides itself on its coffee and home-style Italian food. We have chauffeured many of our brides and grooms there in our classic Mustangs over the years, as they all love the iconic retro diner feel that suits the era of our cars in their bridal shoots. We recommend Pellegrinis to anyone seeking a great coffee, a delicious pasta or an authentic olde-worlde experience. Attached photos by Alex Pavlou Photography, Art By I, Dana Tsokas and Hakan Dalar.

A place that anyone needs to visit on there holidays in Melbourne or even people living in Melbourne. The pasta in this bar is amazing and the service is A1. Even though what happened in Melbourne Burke st they still have a smile on there face and continue with the traditions of the co owner.