Heartattack and Vine
An Italian-inspired bar and eatery on Carlton's Lygon Street, rated 4.6 across more than 900 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Heartattack and Vine sits on Lygon Street in Carlton, Melbourne's famous Italian-influenced dining strip just north of the CBD. An Italian-inspired bar and eatery — known for its cicchetti-style small plates and good drinks — it's earned a strong reputation as a relaxed, characterful spot for a coffee by day and drinks and bites by night.
The appeal is that combination of quality Italian-style small plates, good coffee and drinks and a relaxed, characterful setting on the famous Lygon Street, ideal for a coffee, a casual bite, an aperitivo or settling in for drinks and shared plates. Its versatile, all-day offering and genuine character have made it a beloved fixture, drawing a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 900 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Lygon Street venue gets busy on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a coffee, a drink or a plate of cicchetti, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the atmosphere in Carlton.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 90
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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