Il Solito Posto
Basement/113 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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A long-running Italian restaurant in a Collins Street basement, rated 4.6 across more than 1,700 reviews.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
Il Solito Posto sits in a basement on Collins Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, a long-established and much-loved Italian restaurant. Tucked away beneath the grand 'Paris end' of the city, it's built genuine longevity and a loyal following — the kind of charming, atmospheric trattoria that's become a city institution over the years.
The appeal is that combination of warm, generous Italian cooking, a great wine list and a cosy, characterful basement setting, ideal for a relaxed lunch, a romantic dinner or a special meal. Its enduring popularity in a competitive city-centre location speaks to the consistency and quality on offer.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,700 reviews, it's clearly still delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular, long-established restaurant fills up at peak times, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're after a table at a busy time, dining with a group, or planning a special Italian meal in the heart of the city.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 1,716 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 84
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 98
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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