Sassy Italian Restaurant
1 Dryburgh St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia
ClosedToday 11:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A buzzy Italian restaurant on the edge of the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.7 across more than 2,500 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30
- FridayToday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 21:00
Why it's worth checking out
Sassy Italian Restaurant sits on Dryburgh Street in West Melbourne, just on the fringe of the CBD. Bringing warm, generous Italian cooking to the area, it's built a strong following — a buzzy, welcoming spot that captures the convivial spirit of Italian dining and draws a big, loyal crowd.
The appeal is that combination of crowd-pleasing Italian food and a lively, sociable atmosphere, ideal for a group dinner, a celebration or a relaxed night out close to the city. The large volume of feedback shows just how firmly it's become part of the local dining routine.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 2,500 reviews, it's clearly keeping its many diners happy. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Italian restaurant fills up on weekends and at peak times, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group or planning a night out, when a table is well worth securing ahead.
Good to know
- Located in West Melbourne, near the North Melbourne precinct
- Highly rated on Google with 4.7 stars from 2,518 reviews
Best for
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 4.7 from 2,518 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
- 88
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sassy Italian Restaurant located?+
Sassy Italian Restaurant is at 1 Dryburgh Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003.
What type of food does Sassy Italian serve?+
The restaurant serves classic Italian pizzas and pastas, with a focus on thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
What is the Google rating for Sassy Italian?+
Sassy Italian has a 4.7-star rating based on over 2,500 Google reviews.
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