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February 15, 2025

sydney's cafe & convenience, mernda

February 15, 2025/ Mamma Michelle
sydney's cafe & convenience, mernda

So much more than just a store! Try their viral froyo’s and acai, or pick up some pantry essentials, snacks, or even a last minute gift or flowers.

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February 15, 2025/ Mamma Michelle/
hadfield, merri-bek council, pizza, italian, eats 8
February 10, 2025

pane e' pizza by north street bakery, hadfield

February 10, 2025/ Michelle Valastro
pane e' pizza by north street bakery, hadfield

Some of the best Italian food in the North, you’ll think you’re eating at Nonna’s place!

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February 10, 2025/ Michelle Valastro/
hadfield, merri-bek council, pizza, italian, eats 8
January 29, 2025

five vineyard, mernda

January 29, 2025/ Mamma Michelle
five vineyard, mernda

With stunning views and plenty of outdoor space for the kids to run around, Five Vineyard is a great spot for a relaxing family meal.

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January 29, 2025/ Mamma Michelle/
road trip, winery, eats 8, pizza
June 24, 2024

slices, keilor

June 24, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
slices, keilor

Restaurants with kids play areas are really such treasures. Slices in Keilor is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner AND has not one, but TWO play areas for the kids - how convenient can you get?!

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June 24, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
dinner, brimbank council, kids corner cafe, eats 7, pizza
January 02, 2024

caffe vista @ marnong estate, mickleham

January 02, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI
caffe vista @ marnong estate, mickleham

Caffe Vista is the perfect spot for good food, great views and time with family and friends.

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January 02, 2024/ ROSIE MELFI/
marnong estate, mickleham, hume council, eats 6, kids corner cafe, pizza, lunch
December 06, 2023

madonna electric, brunswick

December 06, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
madonna electric, brunswick

Picture this - Nonna's house vibes, Franco Cozzo furniture, and the mouth-watering smell of thin-crust pizza. Has Mamma got you yet?

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December 06, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
brunswick, Italian take away, breakfast, brunch, dinner, etas 6, italian, pizza, merri-bek council
November 15, 2023

anvil brewing co, mansfield

November 15, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
anvil brewing co, mansfield

There is nothing quite like an ice cold beer, a slice of pizza and a place for the kids to play after they’ve spent some time in the car. Anvil Brewing Co hits the perfect spot at their family friendly brewery and restaurant in Mansfield.

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November 15, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
Road trip, road trip, mansfield, Mansfield Shire Council, eats 6, pizza, pub, dinner, high country
November 15, 2023

mansfield coffee merchant, mansfield

November 15, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
mansfield coffee merchant, mansfield

Mansfield Coffee Merchant, the quality-focused café and roaster in Victoria's North-East, is a must-visit spot for coffee lovers. With an all-day menu, it's the perfect place to savour delicious treats and satisfy your cravings.

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November 15, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
road trip, mansfield, eats 6, pizza, Mansfield Shire Council, high country
October 21, 2023

johnny, vince and sam's ristorante, carlton

October 21, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
johnny, vince and sam's ristorante, carlton

Johnny, Vince, and Sam's Ristorante in Carlton is a one-of-a-kind restaurant that takes you back in time.

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October 21, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
carlton, eats 6, italian, city of yarra, pizza, dinner
June 21, 2023

tiamo, carlton

June 21, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
tiamo, carlton

It’s an Italian institution that EVERYBODY should know about.

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June 21, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
carlton, eats 5, italian, pizza, dinner, city of yarra
June 09, 2023

tavolata, preston

June 09, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
tavolata, preston

NEW Italian restaurant in Preston. Homemade pasta and woodfire pizza, Yum!

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June 09, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, eats 5, city of darebin, italian, pizza, dinner
February 28, 2023

farro pizzeria, thornbury

February 28, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
farro pizzeria, thornbury

It’s like stepping into Nonna’s kitchen!

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February 28, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats in melbournes north, mamma knows north, melbourne's north, north restauraunt
preston, city of darebin, eats 4, italian, pizza, dinner
February 07, 2023

off the boat, reservoir

February 07, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
off the boat, reservoir

It's probably the smallest, cosiest pizza restraurant you'll find in the north but boy, it's delicious!

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February 07, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
eats in melbournes north, mamma knows north, melbourne's north, north restauraunt
reservoir, eats 4, italian, pizza, dinner, city of darebin
January 20, 2023

tonda italian, preston

January 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI
tonda italian, preston

Tonda Italian in Preston is the pinnacle of family pizza restaraunts!

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January 20, 2023/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, city of darebin, italian, pizza, eats 4, date night
March 31, 2021

farm vigano, south morang

March 31, 2021/ Rebekah Beare
farm vigano, south morang

Farm Vigano is a hidden treasure and one of our favourite spots to celebrate!

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March 31, 2021/ Rebekah Beare/
eats 2, south morang, date night, italian, pizza
November 22, 2020

hi italy pizzeria, reservoir

November 22, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
hi italy pizzeria, reservoir

YUM this brand new pizzeria in Reservoir is the real deal!

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November 22, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
etas 2, pizza, italian, reservoir, city of darebin
July 12, 2020

oliva social, preston

July 12, 2020/ Rebekah Beare
oliva social, preston

This place ain’t just about the food, it’s about family!

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July 12, 2020/ Rebekah Beare/
preston, city of darebin, italian, lunch, dinner, pizza, date night, eats 2
January 17, 2019

old school pizza, coburg

January 17, 2019/ ROSIE MELFI
old school pizza, coburg

This ain’t your regular restaurant!

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January 17, 2019/ ROSIE MELFI/
COBURG, merri-bek council, lunch, dinner, pizza, italian, eats 1
July 23, 2018

slices, doreen

July 23, 2018/ ROSIE MELFI
slices, doreen

NEW family restaurant in the north has got families coming back for more.

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July 23, 2018/ ROSIE MELFI/
doreen, city of whittelsea, lunch, dinner, pizza, eats 1
July 18, 2018

noi pizzeria, preston

July 18, 2018/ ROSIE MELFI
noi pizzeria, preston

Easy, fresh and tasty Italian food right in the heart of Melbourne.

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July 18, 2018/ ROSIE MELFI/
preston, lunch, dinner, eats 1, city of darebin, pizza, italian
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