Da Guido La Pasta
A beloved pasta spot on Carlton's Lygon Street, rated 4.6 across more than 1,600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Da Guido La Pasta sits on Lygon Street in Carlton, the street synonymous with Italian food in Melbourne. A beloved pasta spot, it's earned a devoted following for its authentic, beautifully made fresh pasta — the kind of genuine, no-fuss Italian cooking that's become a Lygon Street favourite and a destination for pasta lovers.
The appeal is that focus on quality, handmade pasta in a casual, characterful setting right in the heart of Melbourne's Italian quarter, carrying on Lygon Street's great culinary tradition. In an area renowned for Italian dining, building this kind of loyal following speaks to a place that does its specialty genuinely well.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,600 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular Lygon Street pasta spot gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a satisfying plate of fresh pasta, it's often just a matter of dropping in, perhaps with a short wait at the busiest times, and seeing why it's so well loved in Carlton.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 18:00 – 22:30
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 18:00 – 22:30
- Thursday
- 18:00 – 22:30
- Friday
- 18:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 98
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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