Tiamo
A long-standing Italian cafe-restaurant on Lygon Street in Carlton with a 4.2 rating across more than 3,200 diners.
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Why it's worth checking out
Tiamo is a long-established Italian restaurant in Carlton, Melbourne, serving the local community since 1978. Its story is centred on traditional, home-style Italian cooking, with recipes that the restaurant says have remained largely unchanged for decades.
The menu is presented around simple, carefully prepared food, alongside coffee and the kind of welcoming hospitality that makes the venue suitable for different occasions. Tiamo describes itself as a place for a quick coffee, or for lunch and dinner with family and friends, giving it a broad appeal without overcomplicating the experience.
The restaurant’s atmosphere is intended to feel warm and familiar, with a sense of continuity built through generations of guests. It also has function rooms available, which may suit group occasions. With its focus on traditional Italian cooking and an established place in Melbourne’s dining scene, Tiamo is a natural option for diners looking for a relaxed meal with family, friends or a small group.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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