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Welcome to Sassy Italian – Best Italian Restaurant West Melbourne

Ciao, and welcome to Sassy Italian Restaurant, West Melbourne! Sassy is one of Melbourne’s best Italian restaurants for authentic Italian food moments from Melbourne CBD. 

The restaurant is a stone’s throw from North Melbourne train station and a few stops from Melbourne’s CBD.

We offer traditional Italian food in a cosy restaurant with unrivalled customer service. Our customers can enjoy authentic food, and some of the best pasta in Melbourne

We welcome guests from North Melbourne, Melbourne CBD, and all other suburbs.

Rated 4.7* on Google

Upcoming Events

View the upcoming events we’re hosting at Sassy. Love the sound of Italy? Join us for a timeless evening of food and dance at one of our dinner and show nights.

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Christmas Day Lunch in Melbourne - 25/12/2024

Let us take care of the cooking and treat you to a delicious Christmas Day lunch created by owner Ele Troise and head chef Trent Kerr. Our set menu has a broad range to choose from, including a selection of vegetarian options and classic Sassy dishes.

Whether you’re celebrating with your loved ones, friends, or colleagues, our venue is the perfect place to enjoy Christmas Day in 2024.

What Our Customers Say

Sassy Italian Restaurant

4.7Out of 5 stars

Overall rating out of 2,047 Google reviews

achim hönig
14 hours ago

tutto bene👍

Brad Danaher
a day ago

The food is amazing, definitely come to have beautiful Italian food that is authentic and delicious. This restaurant never disappoints me, everything is amazing.

Ele and his team hosted a large group of us for an early Xmas lunch. Great food and service, and we had a private room at one corner of the restaurant to ourselves - which was also much appreciated

Rick Kman
a day ago

Great place for Christmas party

VS K
a day ago

Service was great. Good space, would recommend. I like the carbonara

Excellent friendly service Great food Really good atmosphere

James Monzo
6 months ago

Right next to the northern Melbourne station, you are delighted w an authentic Italian restaurant. Perfect for a date night or a family night out w aesthetics bar for a little drink. We ordered two pizza and two pastas, with each one surprising us but the most amazing dish had to be the tiramisu. Can’t forget the amazing service w each and every staff giving us friendly vibe that fills the room with laughter.

victoriaherd
a month ago

We had a wonderful meal. The Gnocchi was amazing❤️. Fabulous service and enjoyed the music in the background. Sassy Italian was recommended by our Hotel and surpassed our exceptions. Would highly recommend dining here.

Vihana LIN
a month ago

Love the view, vibe, food and staff! Also with affordable price! Will definitely come back again:)

Amazing food but even better service! Thank you so much for being so great to us on late notice, you made our night and I’ll be forever grateful. We appreciate it so much, everything was beautiful. I love the food, I love vibe and love the music! We’ll be back again 🙏

Hannah Peltzer
3 months ago

Walked in at almost 9pm and they were still serving, had an amazing blue swimmer crab risotto and even though they were close to closing and I was the only one there I was still offered dessert and not felt rushed to leave. Attentive, smiling servers and fantastic food (the tiramisu is delightful).

We did have a very lovely meal here, it was memorable dinner. Penne Arrabiata is Ele’s recipe which is quite excellent and it is the signature dish we would do it again. Also, arancini is super nice as well!

Sharon Yong
5 months ago

Incredible dining experience as the ambiance was perfect with quality food. My family was completely impressed with Ele and his team's excellent service. As this is our 1st day in Melbourne, Ele went extra miles to recommend us some good places. He is really helpful and nice! Sincerely appreciate!😊

A couple friends and I came down to Melbourne from Brisbane for an ‘Eating Holiday’ and I’m so glad this place made it onto the list. Ele waited our table and was simply delightful, bantering with us and making sure we were satisfied. The tiramisu is not to be missed (and I’m not usually the kind to buy desert out) and Ele even gave us a garlic and herb focaccia on the house. Thanks so much for the delicious food! We’ll be back next time we’re in town 😍❤️

Alessandro Amati
4 months ago

My wife and I had dinner here for the first time, and the food wasn’t too bad! We had a really nice table with a view of Docklands and the bridge and that was a nice unexpected surprise! We started dinner with Bruschetta moved on to Pizza prosciutto, a lasagna for my wife and ending the night with a Tiramisù. The Bruschetta was nice, in my opinion wasn't really an Italian Bruschetta but more like Australian, mozzarella, onion, tomato, balsamic glaze a classic Australian Bruschetta. Nice but in my opinion not typical Italian Bruschetta. Pizza Prosciutto was delicious! Loved it ! Lasagna was different, had some interesting ingredients in it, such as capers. The Tiramisù was absolutely amazing!!! The service was also great.

Rose S
3 months ago

Wow 😮 This is our favourite Italian restaurant. The food and service is excellent . The extra duty of care taken by Ele is above and beyond I have ever seen in a restaurant. We celebrated my daughter’s 21st with a family dinner at short notice. But he was very attentive and we couldn’t fault any of the food and service we received. We highly recommend the meatballs, pasta, fish, meat ,pizza etc. Everything we ate was amazing and full of flavour. Please do yourself a favour, you need to checkout this restaurant if you’re in the area, you will not be disappointed. Thanks to the whole team for a fantastic dinner and hope to come back very soon 😊🥰

Taste the Difference at Sassy Italian Restaurant in West Melbourne

Sassy Italian stands apart from other Italian restaurants in Melbourne. We deliver authenticity, providing the finest food by Italian chef Ele Troise. 

At Sassy, enjoy your meal overlooking the stunning Melbourne Star and Docklands. An incredible spectacle at night!

Due to our extensive space in West Melbourne, we are the perfect function venue for hosting all special occasions. So come and visit Sassy and taste the difference at Melbourne’s top Italian restaurant.

A Classical Dining Experience close to Melbourne’s CBD

Dining out isn’t only about the food. We love creating a warm, inviting, and cosy atmosphere for our customers.

At Sassy, our attentive staff will ensure you’re made right at home and have the best dining experience with us. Join us for the food, and stay for the incredible views and timeless service.

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Host your Function at Sassy

Looking for a stylish venue for your next function in Melbourne? We combine authentic food, service, and stunning views to make your event memorable. 

Enquire about our function packages today.

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An Italian Restaurant Moments From Melbourne CBD

Located within Melbourne CBD, Sassy is the perfect venue for all your dining needs. Our ample space is the ideal function venue if you’re holding an anniversary, corporate lunch, or birthday.

We also provide our Italian catering services for small and large events.
At Sassy, we cater to all special occasions, so please get in touch so we can make it an event to remember!

Authentic Italian Food in West Melbourne

Head chef Trent Kerr delivers modern Italian cuisine and signature handmade pasta. 

Having worked at Italian restaurants in Europe, Trent is well-versed in cooking Italian food. He is a well-known chef and Melbourne icon.

Trent has a wealth of knowledge and experience in this industry, having worked in London and across Europe.

One of his specialities is our homemade pasta crafted using only the finest flour and eggs. Each dish we prepare showcases the ingredients’ flavours and brings an authentic taste of Italy to your plate.

An overhead view of various Italian Foods including Pizzas, salads and Pasta dishes.