Universal Restaurant

Universal Restaurant sits on Lygon Street in Carlton, Melbourne's famous Italian-influenced dining strip just north of the CBD. A long-loved Italian restaurant, it's a genuine Lygon Street institution — known for its quality, authentic Italian cooking, generous hospitality and characterful, welcoming atmosphere, the kind of beloved fixture that's drawn a big, loyal crowd over the years.

The appeal is that combination of quality Italian food, a good drinks offering and a warm, characterful setting in a prime Lygon Street location, ideal for a family dinner, a group meal or a relaxed night out. Classic Italian dining on the famous Lygon Street has a timeless appeal, and Universal's enduring popularity speaks to a place that's kept its big, loyal following happy.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 8,000 reviews, it's clearly a hugely popular institution. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Lygon Street restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a family meal out in Carlton.