West Melbourne is one of Melbourne’s most underrated dining pockets. It sits close to the CBD, North Melbourne, Queen Victoria Market, Marvel Stadium and the inner-west, but it has a quieter neighbourhood feel than the city centre. Around Victoria Street, Dryburgh Street and the streets near North Melbourne Station, you can find old-school Italian dining, Thai comfort food, Nepalese and Indian dishes, classic pub meals and newer Italian restaurants built for groups, dates and casual dinners.
This guide focuses on five West Melbourne restaurants worth knowing: Sassy Italian Restaurant, Smile Thai Cuisine, The Three Crowns, Amiconi and The Kathmandu Cottage. Each one suits a different kind of meal, from pasta and pizza to curries, pub classics, Thai stir-fries and Nepalese momo.
1. Sassy Italian Restaurant
Sassy Italian Restaurant gives West Melbourne a modern Italian option close to North Melbourne Station. Located on Dryburgh Street, it is useful for people who want Italian food without heading into the busiest parts of the CBD or Lygon Street. The restaurant has a polished but relaxed feel, which makes it work for dates, group dinners, family meals and casual nights when pasta and wine sound like the right answer.
The menu direction is built around familiar Italian comfort: pasta, pizza, rustic mains, sauces, seafood, meat dishes and shareable starters. This is the kind of restaurant where the table can keep things simple with a pizza and drink, or build a fuller dinner with antipasti, pasta, mains and dessert.
Sassy is especially useful for mixed groups because Italian menus tend to give everyone an easy way in. One person can order a classic pasta, another can go for pizza, someone else can choose a richer main, and the table can share sides or starters without overcomplicating the night.
It is best for casual Italian dinners, birthdays, family meals, date nights, work catch-ups and anyone looking for a comfortable restaurant near North Melbourne Station. For West Melbourne, it adds a newer, more contemporary Italian choice alongside the suburb’s older dining names.
Address: 1 Dryburgh Street, West Melbourne
Sassy Italian Restaurant Menu
Starters
Bruschetta (2PCS)
w/ grilled eggplant and red peppers, pesto, buffalo mozzarella, fresh mint and honey glaze
ZUCCHINI FLOWERS (2PCS)
crumbed zucchini flowers filled with caponata, ricotta, herbs and drizzled with tomato vinaigrette
Mushroom Arancini (2pcs)
w/ truffled aioli
Burrata
w/ marinated zucchini ribbons, pesto, fresh basil, pistachio and lavosh
Herb And Garlic Butter Prawn
sizzling prawns and house-made focaccia
Slow-roasted Lamb Ribs (2pcs)
w/ honey glaze, orange and fennel salad
Calamari
salt and pepper calamari w/ wasabi mayo, lemon
Shaved Parma Prosciutto
pickled radish, fresh tomato, lavosh
Hiramasa Kingfish Crudo
w/spring onion, baby herbs and finger lime dressing
Crispy Popcorn Chicken
w/ pickled cucumber, aioli
Cauliflower Croquettes (2pcs)
w/ roasted cauliflower leek, smoked cheese, romesco sauce
Pastas
Spaghetti marinara
w/ fresh seafood, sauteed with garlic and chilli & finished with olive oil, parsley & grated bottarga
Homemade Saffron Tagliatelle
w/ chorizo, squid, fresh tomato, herbs and pangrattato
Pan-Fried herb and ricotta gnocchi
w/ roasted pumpkin, spinach and blue cheese sauce, finished with pecorino and candied walnuts
Homemade fettuccine carbonara
Choose between: pancetta or mushroom Finished with shaved pecorino
homemade lasagne
Traditional Italian recipe with ragu sauce & shaved parmesan
lumache
w/ braised goat ragu, semi dried tomato, olives and fresh mozzarella finished with toasted crumbs
confit chicken leg tortelloni
w/ pea puree, mushrooms sauce, shaved parmesan and pangrattato
penne arrabbiata
Napoli sauce, garlic, chilli, roasted capsicum, olives, shaved parmesan & a drizzle of Carolina Reaper chilli oil Add spicy salami +$7 // Add Chicken +$6
Blue Swimmer Crab Risotto
w/ sauteed leeks and peas finished with bottarga and crustacean oil
Mixed Mushroom Risotto
w/ spinach and herbs finished with shaved parmesan Add Chicken +$6
Spaghetti, Gnocchi Or Penne
w/ Bolognese or Napoli. Finished with shaved parmesan Gluten free spaghetti, gnocchi or penne available +$5 Add Carolina reaper chilli oil+$5
Mains
Grain Fed Angus Rib Eye (350g)
w/ mushroom bacon jus, onion rings, rocket and parmesan
Roasted Free Range Baby Chicken
w/ romesco, grilled broccolini, olives, dates and crispy prosciutto
Crumbed Pork Cotoletta
w/ caponata, lemon, cabbage and apple slaw
Slow-roasted Goat Shoulder
baked with sourdough served with tomato, olive and feta salad
Baked Spiced Cauliflower
w/ curry coconut dressing, buckwheat, golden raisins, dukkah, herbs crispy kale
Salt And Pepper Calamari Salad
w/ shredded cabbage, pickled carrot and daikon, radish and fennel, dill and spring onion. Finished with a chilli lime dressing and fried shallots
Smoked Trout Salad
w/potato, asparagus, soft boiled eggs, radish and fennel, finished with horseadish dressing and fried capers
Sides
Grilled Broccolini
w/boiled egg, shaved parmesan and truffle aioli
Roasted Kent Pumpkin
w/romesco, feta, dukkah and honey glaze
Italian coleslaw
w/ shredded cabbage, fennel, radish, red onion, peas, capers, herbs, and grated parmesan
Pizza (14")
Focaccia
Herb and garlic Add cheese +4 Half focaccia $7
Margherita
Sugo, Fior di latte, basil, dry oregano, grated parmesan & E.V.O.
Capricciosa
Sugo, fior di latte, leg ham, mushroom, olives & anchovies
Prosciutto
Sugo, fior di latte, San Daniele prosciutto, grated & shaved parmesan, rocket & E.V.O.
Meatlovers
Sugo, fior di latte, leg ham, sopresatta, pork sausage & caramelised onion
Americana
Sugo, fior di latte, double pepperoni, olives & red onion
Hawaiian
Sugo, fior di latte, leg ham & pineapple
Pizza di Sassy
Fior di latte, hot sopresatta, olives, capsicum, Nduja & Carolina reaper chilli oil
Lemon Chicken
Fior di latte, marinated minced chicken, capsicum, red onion, parmesan cheese
Ortolana
Fior di latte, zucchini, capsicum, broccoli, eggplant & parmesan cheese
Beef Brisket
Fior di latte, beef brisket, cherry tomatoes, red onion & rocket
Mushroom
Fior di latte, black truffle paste, silverbeet, mushrooms, caramelised onion & parmesan cheese
Prawn
Fior di latte, leek, chilli prawns & dill
Capidolo
Fior di latte, capidolo, smoked cheese, rocket, pineapple and honey
Salcicce
Fior di latte, silverbeet, pork sausage, caramelised onion & E.V.O.
Quattro formaggi
Fior di latte, gorgonzolla, mozzarella, trufle caciota & parmesan cheese
Cocktails
Aperol spritz
Aperol, prosecco, soda
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
Proseco, limoncello and soda
Negroni
Gin, sweet vermouth and aperol
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, kahlua, Axil coffee and sugar syrup
Strawaberry Bellini
Prosecco, strawberry liquer, cheery juice, sugar syrup
Orange Martini
Gin, orange liquer, orange juice, aperol
Margarita
Tequila, cointreau, maraschino, lemon juice, mango juice, sugar syrup
Amareto sour
Amareto, bourbon, lemon juice, egg white
Tequila Manhattan
Tequila, sweet dark vermouth, chamboard, lime juice
Hey Babe
Vodka, lychee liquer, lime juice, rose water
Moscow mule
Vodka, Ginger ale, lime juice
Mocktails
Watermelon Nojito
Watermelon syrup, mint, fresh lime juice and soda
Pineapple & strawberry fizz
Pineapple juice, strawberry syrup, fresh lime juice and soda
Virgin Margarita
Tequila alternative, orange juice, lime juice, agave
Virgin aperol spritz
Blood orange juice, ginger beer, lemon juice
Vino Bianco
Pinot grigio
PALADINO – ITALY D.O.C. Fresh and fruity bouquet. On the palate it is dry and rightly sapid
Sauvignon Blanc- 88
MALBOROUGH, NZ-Intense flavours of passionfruit and gooseberry with bright acidity
Chardonnay
Astoria Estero- Venzeia, Italy. Tones of peach, nectarine and brioche
FIANO
LA GUARDIENSE – ITALY D.O.C. Fruity nuances melt with a floral bouquet.
Vernaccia di San Gimingnano
Tuscany, Italy- Tones of citrus and almond with a slightly saline finish
Muscato
La Gita – McClarenvale, SA. Sweet and compact aromas with a fresh end.
Rosé
Dols – Yarra Valley, VIC. Cheery and raspberry with a zippy fresh finish
Riesling
Fresh, earthy and bubbly flavour.
Vino Rosso
Pinot noir
TOMICH HILL- ADELAIDE HILLS, SA Cherry, plum & clove. On the nose: light dry & crunchy
Shiraz
Rockcliffe Third Reef – Great Southern, WA Aroma of violets and bramble fruits followed by long fine tannins
Chianti
VITICOLTORI SENESI ARETINI – ITALY, D.O.C.G Aromas of berries and wild blackberry with a soft palate.
Fondo Antico Nero D’avola
Sicily, Italy D.O.C.G Lush and plush on the palate with beautiful bright red fruit flavours
Collefriso Monetepulciano
Abruzzo, Italy D.O.C.G Medium bodied with notes of blackberry, blueberry and spice
Shiraz
Hungerford Hill – Hunter Valley, NSW. Vibrant red fruit aromas frow through a medium bodied, long and seamless palate
Vio Dolce
Prosecco
NAO NIS – ITALY Round, slightly sweet, pleasant and fresh with a fine and persistent pallet.
Prosecco
Astoria Tiemo Red Label- Treviso, Italy Elegant fine bubbles with apple and pear flavours
Digestives
Limoncello
Cognac
Port
Grand Marnier
Amaretto
Averna
Montenegro
Galliano
Beers & Cider
Menabrea
Peroni Red
Asahi
Corona
Byron Bay (Lager)
Peroni Light
John Boston (Pale Ale)
Apple Cider
Soft drinks
Coke, Coke Zero, lemonade, Sunkist, Solo
Chinotto, Aranciata Rosa
San Pellegrino 250ml
San Pellegrino 750ml
Acqua Panna 750ml
Ginger Beer, Lemon Lime & Bitters
Juice (Apple, Orange)
Coffee by Axil
Dirty Chai
Small : — Large : $7
Affogato
Small : — Large : $6 Add Frangelico +6
Latte
Small : $5.5 Large : $6.1
Cappuccino
Small : $5.5 Large : $6.1
Flat White
Small : $5.5 Large : $6.1
Long Black
Small : $5.5 Large : $6.1
Long Mac
Small : $5.5 Large : $6.1
Espresso
Small : $5.2 Large : —
Short Mac
Small : $5.2 Large : —
Piccolo
Small : $5.2 Large : —
Magic
Small : $6 Large : —
Ice Latte
Small : — Large : $6
Mocha
Small : — Large : $6.5
Hot Chocolate
Small : — Large : $6.1
Ice Chocolate
Small : — Large : $6.1
Cold Brew
Small : — Large : $6.5
Chai Latte
Small : — Large : $6.5
Tea drop
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Honeydew Green
Peppermint
Lemongrass Ginger
Chamomile
2. Smile Thai Cuisine
Smile Thai Cuisine is a practical West Melbourne favourite for Thai food on Victoria Street. It is the kind of restaurant that works when you want something warm, flavourful and reliable without making the meal too formal. For locals, students, nearby workers and people passing between the CBD and North Melbourne, it fills an important everyday role.
The menu covers the Thai dishes people often crave most: pad Thai, pad see ew, fried rice, stir-fries, curries, spring rolls, satay and soups. That makes it useful for quick lunches, takeaway dinners and casual meals with friends. Thai food also suits mixed groups because people can choose different spice levels, proteins and styles of dish while still sharing starters and sides.
Smile Thai is not trying to be a high-end destination restaurant, and that is part of the appeal. It is more about generous portions, familiar flavours and convenience. Sometimes the best neighbourhood restaurant is the one you can rely on when you want a good curry or noodle dish after work.
Smile Thai Cuisine is best for Thai comfort food, takeaway, quick dinners, casual catch-ups, noodle dishes, curries and relaxed meals on Victoria Street.
Address: 357 Victoria Street, West Melbourne
Smile Thai Cuisine Menu
ON RICE
Green Curry Chicken on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Homemade green curry with chicken, seasonal vegetables and rice.
Green Curry Chicken on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Homemade green curry with chicken, seasonal vegetables and rice.
Butter Chicken Curry on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Indian Thai inspired Butter Curry Chicken with Jasmine Rice
Butter Chicken Curry on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Indian Thai inspired Butter Curry Chicken with Jasmine Rice
Lemongrass Beef on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfry Beef with Seasonal Vegetables, on Jasmine Rice
Lemongrass Beef on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfry Beef with Seasonal Vegetables, on Jasmine Rice
Ginger Chicken on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfry Chicken with Ginger, Seasonal Vegetables on Rice
Ginger Chicken on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfry Chicken with Ginger, Seasonal Vegetables on Rice
Chilli Basil Chicken On Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfried chicken with Chilli basil paste, vegetables
Chilli Basil Chicken On Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfried chicken with Chilli basil paste, vegetables
Garlic Pepper Calamari on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfry Calamari with Garlic, Pepper Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables on Rice
Garlic Pepper Calamari on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfry Calamari with Garlic, Pepper Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables on Rice
Cashew Nut Chicken On Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfry Chicken with Cashewnut Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables. On Rice
Cashew Nut Chicken On Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfry Chicken with Cashewnut Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables. On Rice
Oyster Beef on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Stirfry Beef with Oyster Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables, On Rice
Oyster Beef on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Stirfry Beef with Oyster Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables, On Rice
Stirfry Mixed Vegetables Tofu on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Vegetarian Stirfry Mixed Vegetables Tofu on Rice
Stirfry Mixed Vegetables Tofu on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Vegetarian Stirfry Mixed Vegetables Tofu on Rice
Red Curry Vegies Tofu on Rice (ON JASMINE RICE)
Vegetarian Red Curry with Seasonal Vegetables, Rice
Red Curry Vegies Tofu on Rice (ON COCONUT RICE)
Vegetarian Red Curry with Seasonal Vegetables, Rice
Entree
Spring Rolls (4pcs) (Vegetable)
Crispy Homemade Spring Rolls, Sweet Chilli Sauce
Spring Rolls (4pcs) (Chicken)
Crispy Homemade Spring Rolls, Sweet Chilli Sauce
COCONUT PRAWN (3pcs)
Crispy Coconut battered Prawn with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Salt and Pepper Squid
Salt & Pepper Squid Served with Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce
Satay Chicken Skewer(4pcs) (Entree)
Satay Chicken Skewer served with Homemade Satay Peanut Sauce
Thai Fish Cake (4pcs)
Traditional Thai Fish Cake with Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce.
Chicken Curry Puff (4pcs)
Mashed Potato mixed with Stir Fried Onion, Chicken Mince, Green Bean and Corns in Puff Pastry.
Vegetarian Curry Puff (4pcs)
Mixed Entree (6pcs)
2 Vegie Rolls, 2 Fish Cake and 2 Chicken Curry Puff.
Salad
GAI YANG(Grilled Chicken)
Thai style Grilled chicken with sweet chilli sauce, salad
Green Papaya Salad
Green Papaya, Chilli, Green Bean, Tomato, Carrot, Roast Peanut, Dried Shrimp, Homemade Tamarind Sauce.
Thai Beef Salad
Sauteed Beef Topside with Homemade Spicy Lemon Dressing, Salad
Larb Gai
Minced Chicken, Ground Roast Rice, Coriander, Mint, Spring onion, Red onion, Chilli, Lettuce, Cucumber and Tomato, Spicy Lemon Dressing
Gado Gado
Steamed 9 Vegetables with Homemade Satay Peanut Sauce, Fried Egg
Roti Wrap with Satay Chicken
Roti, Satay Peanut Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Salad.
Curry
Green Curry (Curry)
Homemade Thai Green Curry, Basil, Lime Leaves, Seasonal Vegetables
Panang Red Curry (Curry)
Spicy Red Curry, Thai Basil and Seasonal Vegetables.
Massaman Curry (Curry)
Royal Yellow Curry, Grilled Potato, Carrot, Onion and Roast Peanut, Star Anise
Spinach Curry
BUTTER CURRY
Noodles
Pad Thai Noodle (Noodles)
Stir Fried Rice Noodle, Shallot, Egg, Chive, Beanshoot, Carrot and Crushed Roast Peanut.
Pad See Ew (Noodles)
Stir Fried Thick Rice Noodle, Egg and Seasonal Vegetables.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup (Mixed Vegetable, TOFU)
Hot and Sour Tom Yum Soup with Rice Noodle, Seasonal Vegetables.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup (Chicken)
Hot and Sour Tom Yum Soup with Rice Noodle, Seasonal Vegetables.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup (Seafood)
Hot and Sour Tom Yum Soup with Rice Noodle, Seasonal Vegetables.
Curry Laksa
Red Curry based Laksa with assorted Seafood, Egg Noodle and Seasonal Vegetables.
Mee Goreng
Stirfry Sweet and Sour Egg Noodle with Seasonal Vegetables.
SATAY HOKKIEN NOODLE STIRFRY
Stirfry Egg Noodle with Homemade Satay Peanut Sauce, Sesonal vegetables, Choice of Protein.
Stir Fry from Wok
Chilli Basil (Stir Fry from Wok)
Stirfry Chilli, Thai Basil, Seasonal Vegetable
Lemongrass
Stirfry Lemongrass with Seasonal Vegetables, Choice of Protein.
Oyster Sauce
Stirfry Seasonal Vegetables, Choice of Protein with Oyster Sauce
Cashew Nut Sauce
Stir fry sweet chilli paste, cashew nut, seasonal vegetables.
Sweet and Sour
Stirfry Sweet and Sour Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables
Black Bean
Stirfry Black Bean with Seasonal Vegetables, Choice of Protein.
Garlic Pepper
Seasonal Vegetables, Garlic Pepper Sauce
Stir Fry Satay Peanut
Stirfry Homemade Satay Peanut Sauce with Seasonal Vegetables, Choice of Protein.
Ginger Sauce
Stir fry ginger julienne, seasonal vegetables, choice of protein.
Fried Rice (Stir Fry from Wok)
Signature Thai Fried Rice in choice of different flavours
Soup
Tom Kar Soup (Chicken)
Sweet and Sour Soup with Coconut Cream, Lemongrass, Lime juice, Mushroom and Vegetables.
Tom Kar Soup (Seafood)
Sweet and Sour Soup with Coconut Cream, Lemongrass, Lime juice, Mushroom and Vegetables.
Tom Kar Soup (Veggie)
Sweet and Sour Soup with Coconut Cream, Lemongrass, Lime juice, Mushroom and Vegetables.
Tom Yum Soup (Chicken) (Soup)
Traditional Hot and Sour Thai Soup with Mushroom, Coriander and Vegetables.
Tom Yum Soup (Seafood) (Soup)
Traditional Hot and Sour Thai Soup with Mushroom, Coriander and Vegetables.
Tom Yum Soup (Veggie) (Soup)
Traditional Hot and Sour Thai Soup with Mushroom, Coriander and Vegetables.
Side
Peanut Satay Sauce
Steamed Rice (Small)
Jasmine Rice
Steamed Rice (Large)
Jasmine Rice
Coconut Rice (Small)
Coconut Rice (Large)
Plain Roti Bread
Garlic Roti Bread
Sticky Rice
DESSERT
[NEW] Homemade Croffle
Homemade Crossant+Waffle *no icecream
HOMEMADE BROWNIE
Homemade Brownie
Carrot Cake
Carrot, Sultanas, Apricots, Walnuts
[*SEASONAL] Mango Sticky Rice
Homemade Sweet Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango Slice
BANANA FRITTER
Deep Fried Banana Fritter, served with honey. 2pcs
Banana Dumpling
Beverages
Soft Drinks
375mL Can
Lipton Iced Tea
PEACH / LEMON
Coconut Water
Lemon $ Lime Bitter
Ginger Beer
THAI MILK TEA
3. The Three Crowns
The Three Crowns is one of West Melbourne’s classic pub options. Located on Victoria Street, it has the kind of local-hotel feel that suits the area: relaxed, social, easy to visit and useful for both drinks and a full meal. It is a strong choice when you want somewhere less formal than a restaurant but more substantial than a quick snack.
The appeal here is classic pub dining. Think cold beer, wine, cocktails, a familiar bar setting, pub food, sports, pool and a venue that works for groups without too much planning. It is the kind of place where one person can come for a drink, another can order a proper meal, and the table can stay longer than expected.
The Three Crowns is especially useful for after-work meals, pre-game catch-ups, casual birthdays, family lunches and nights when people want a comfortable local rather than a polished dining room. It also works well for mixed groups because pubs are naturally flexible: drinks, snacks, mains and a relaxed pace all fit the same setting.
For West Melbourne, The Three Crowns gives the suburb a dependable neighbourhood pub: easygoing, familiar and built around good company as much as food.
Address: 365 Victoria Street, West Melbourne
The Three Crowns Menu
On the Grill
Baby Back Ribs
Oven baked Pork Ribs with our house made rub & glazed with our house made Tennessee bbq sauce, waffle fries, mac & cheese croquettes & apple slaw
Jerk Chicken
Grilled adobo marinated chicken with annatto oil, lemongrass, ginger & house made peri peri sauce
300g Certified Black Angus Sirloin (MB +2)
400g Grain Fed Scotch Fillet (MB +2)
550g Premium Riverine Angus Rib Eye (MB +4)
Kids menu
All served with French Fries
Mac & cheese fingers
Popcorn chicken
Mini parma
Fish & chippies
STARTER
French fries
Beer battered fries
Waffle fries
Cheesy garlic flatbread
Mac & cheese croquettes
with ranch sauce
Southern chicken bites
with Frank’s red hot mayo
Buffalo chicken wings
with celery & blue cheese sauce
Tempura squid
with salad, seaweed & wasabi pea seasoning with chipotle hoisin mayo +$8 for main
Chilli fries
Beer battered fries with beef barbacoa, melted queso, jalapenos & coriander
Steamed or fried bao buns
Smoked pork belly OR buffalo chicken tender OR roast cauliflower with kimchi apple slaw
BURGERS
All served with French fries Gluten free bun +$3
The Crowns cheeseburger (GF option)
Angus beef with American cheddar, bacon, onion, tomato, cos lettuce, fancy sauce & mustard
The flaming Crown (GF option)
Cayenne pepper Angus beef with American cheddar, bacon, onion jam, jalapenos, hot mayo & mustard
Buttermilk fried chicken
Crispy fried chicken tenders, bacon, apple slaw, pickles, jalapenos, buffalo sauce & house-made ranch
Smoked pork belly (GF option)
House smoked pork belly, apple slaw, crispy bacon, ranch sauce & Three Crowns own BBQ sauce
Smoked mushroom melt (Vegan option)
Smoked portobello mushroom in panko crumbed with American cheddar, onion rings, cos lettuce, tomato, pickles & ranch sauce
Vegan cheese burger (GF option)
Plant based patty with vegan aioli, vegan cheese, onion, pickles, tomato, cos lettuce & mustard on a pumpkin bun
MAINS
Classic grilled chicken caesar (GF option)
Chicken tenderloin tossed with cos lettuce, bacon, house-made croutons, anchovies & a poached egg
Asian noodle salad (GF & Dairy free)
Vermicelli noodles with sambal soy ginger dressing, tofu, julienne carrots, capsicum, cucumber, spring onion, Vietnamese mint & Thai basil
Beer battered market fresh fish
Stone & Wood battered fish with beer battered fries, apple slaw & a house-made tartare sauce
Chicken parma
Panko Crumbed breast, napoli sauce, ham & cheese with beer battered fries & apple slaw
Classic schnitty
With beer battered fries & apple slaw
Vegan parma (GF, vegetarian option)
Panko crumbed eggplant adorned with rich napoli sauce & vegan cheddar with beer battered fries & garden salad with an Asian sesame soy dressing
Steak sandwich
Sliced Sirloin steak, bacon, American cheddar, cos lettuce, chimichurri, ranch, onion jam on Turkish bread with French fries
4. Amiconi
Amiconi is one of the most established Italian restaurants in the West Melbourne and North Melbourne area. Located on Victoria Street, it has been part of Melbourne’s old-school Italian dining culture for decades, giving it a very different personality from newer, trend-driven restaurants.
This is the restaurant to choose when you want a more traditional Italian meal: pasta, seafood, veal, chicken, sauces, wine, table service and a dining room that feels familiar rather than flashy. Amiconi’s appeal is not about novelty. It is about comfort, consistency and a sense of history.
The menu style suits long lunches, family dinners, date nights and meals with people who appreciate classic Italian hospitality. It is also a good choice when you want somewhere quieter and more established than the busier CBD dining strips.
Amiconi is best for traditional Italian food, pasta, seafood, family meals, business lunches, relaxed dinners and anyone who wants a classic Melbourne restaurant with a long local story.
Address: 359 Victoria Street, West Melbourne
Amiconi Menu
STARTERS
Bread - to excite the buds
Your choice of garlic, herb or chilli - why not try them all
Bruschetta alla sicilliana
Lightly toasted with parmesan, fresh tomato, olive oil, basil and pepper
Minestrone
Homemade italian vegetable soup
Olive fritti
Marinated olives fried with chilli and garlic, for 2
PASTA
ALL OUR MAIN COURSES INCLUDE SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Linguini marinara
Linguini pasta tossed with selected seafood, tomato, garlic and fresh parsley
Linguini con gamberi e pistacchio
Linguini pasta tossed with tiger prawns, pistachio, rocket, fresh tomato, chilli & garlic
Tagliatelle alla carbonara
Pasta ribbons tossed with bacon, egg, cream and cheese sauce
Gnocchi alla mattriciana
Potato dumplings tossed with bacon, tomato, shallot and mild chilli
Tortellini ai funghi
Pasta rings filled with savoury meat in a cream, mushroom and cheese sauce
Rigatoni con verdura
Pasta tubes served with tomato, basil and a selection of vegetables
Risotto con pesto & funghi
Arborio rice tossed with homemade pesto, fresh mushrooms & parmesan
Pasta misto
Selection of any 3 pastas above - serving for 2!
SOMETHING YOU SHOULD TRY!!
ALL OUR MAIN COURSES INCLUDE SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Garlic mushrooms
Our restaurant’s famous baked garlic mushrooms
Melanzana alla parmigiana
Eggplant slices crumbed and served with a tomato & parmesan sauce
Fegatini di pollo
Chicken livers marinated in wine, sweet chilli and onion, grilled and served with a balsamic dressing on a herb crouton
Amiconi’s caesar salad
Our salute to the emperor with cos lettuce, shavings of parmesan, anchovies, egg and bacon. topped with olive oil, croutons and aged balsamic vinegar
Rocket, parmesan, pear & walnut salad
FROM THE SEAS & RIVERS
ALL OUR MAIN COURSES INCLUDE SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Calamari fritti
Amiconi’s famous deep fried calamari rings
Calamari ai ferri
Calamari marinated in olive oil, chilli and basil, grilled with onion and a splash of balsamic vinegar
Mussels alla pescatore
Tossed in wine, tomato, garlic, shallots and basil
Fish of the day
Refer to menu of the day
STEAK
ALL OUR MAIN COURSES INCLUDE SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Rib eye steak
100 day grain fed. aged 300gm
Rib eye steak with pepper
Served with pepper sauce
Rib eye steak with mushroom
Served with mushroom sauce
Rib eye steak with garlic & basil
Served with garlic and basil sauce
VEAL FILLETS
ALL OUR MAIN COURSES INCLUDE SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Scaloppine al limone
In a light lemon and parsley sauce
Scaloppine ai funghi
In a mushroom, cream and wine sauce
Vitello alla parmigiana
Crumbed & topped with a tomato, mozzarella and basil sauce
Scaloppine alla arrabbiata
Sautéed in brandy, topped with mild chilli, shallots, cheese & napoli sauce
CHICKEN FILLETS
ALL OUR MAIN COURSES INCLUDE SEASONAL VEGETABLES
Pollo alla calabrese
Sautéed with wine, tomato, hot salami, mozzarella, basil and olives
Calamari ai ferri
Topped with camembert cheese in wine and shallot sauce
Pollo di marco
Chicken fillets marinated in chilli, garlic, ginger, soya, grilled and served with yoghurt sauce
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Bread - to excite the buds
Garlic, chilli and bruschetta breads
Melanzana alla parmigiana
Eggplant slices crumbed and served with tomato, cheese, garlic and oregano sauce
Garlic mushrooms
Our restaurant’s famous baked garlic mushrooms
Calamari fritti
Amiconi’s famous deep fried calamari rings
Gamberi con aglio
Prawns tossed in wine, garlic, mild chilli and a light cream sauce
Gnocchi alla mattriciana
Potato dumplings tossed with bacon, tomato, shallots and mild chilli
Rigatoni con verdura
Pasta tubes tossed with roasted vegetables, cream and pesto
Pollo di marco
Chicken pieces marinated in chilli, garlic, ginger, soya and served with yoghurt sauce
Platter of selected vegetables
To excite the vegetarian in all of us
Vitello al limone
Veal medallions sautéed in a lemon & parsley saucee
Homemade profiteroles
Filled with patisserie cream and served with ice cream, chocolate and caramel sauce
Semi-freddo con amaretto
Our home made liquered ice cream dessert served with a berry sauce
Coffee or tea
DESSERTS
Tiramisu
Traditional italian coffee torte made with mascarpone cheese, coffee liqueur and served with ice cream and chocolate sauce
Semi-freddo con amaretto
Our homemade liqueured ice cream dessert served with a berry sauce. magnifico!
Homemade profiteroles - gluten free option on request
Filled with patisserie cream and served with ice cream, chocolate and caramel sauce. gluten free option available on request.
Tre dolce, perche no!
Dessert platter of three surprises for two to share!
Crispella di limone
Fresh made crepes served with a lemon cinnamon sauce and ice cream
Cannoli siciliana
Cannoli shells filled with ricotta, pistachio & liqueur and served with semi-freddo
CAFFE
Cappuccino
Expresso
Long black
Caffe latte
Iced coffee/chocolate
Hot chocolate
Macchiatto
Tea
Caffe affogatto
Caffe affogatto+liqueur
Liqueur coffees
DESSERT WINE
Deen vat 5 botrytis semillon
Dubbed ‘little sister’ to noble one, this elegant sweet white displays citrus and stone fruits with a light touch of oak. bright zesty finish with balanced acidity. bottle 35.9
5. The Kathmandu Cottage
The Kathmandu Cottage brings Nepalese and Indian food to Victoria Street. It is a warm, casual restaurant that works well for diners who want curries, momo, tandoori dishes, rice, breads and comforting spice-driven food close to the CBD and North Melbourne.
The Nepalese side of the menu is one of the main reasons to visit. Momo are a natural starting point: steamed dumplings served with chutney, perfect as a shared starter or a simple meal. From there, the table can move into curries, daal, tandoori dishes, rice, naan and richer mains.
The Kathmandu Cottage is especially useful for groups because Indian and Nepalese menus are easy to share. A good meal can include dumplings, a vegetarian curry, a meat curry, rice, bread and something from the tandoor, giving everyone a mix of textures and flavours.
It is best for casual dinners, group meals, Nepalese food, Indian curries, momo, takeaway and relaxed catch-ups. For West Melbourne, it adds welcome variety to Victoria Street’s dining strip and gives the suburb a strong comfort-food option.
Address: 349 Victoria Street, West Melbourne
The Kathmandu Cottage Menu
Recommended
Saffron Rice
Basmati rice cooked with saffron.
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with garlic.
Beef Vindaloo
Tender meat cooked in hot vindaloo sauce with potato.
Vegetable Samosa
Home made pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas, served with tamarind chutney.
Papadums
Specials & Packs
Quick Rice & Curry Pack
Half rice and half curry of your choice.
Family Pack
Comes with three curries (chicken curry, beef curry and mixed vegetable curry), two rice, two naan, two papad, and raita. Serves 4 people.
Starters
Lamb Cutlets
Spring lamb cutlets lightly marinated and cooked in the tandoori oven.
Chicken Tikka
Boneless chicken fillet marinated over night and cooked in tandoori oven.
Momo
Nepalese style steamed meat or vegetable dumplings mixed with Nepalese spices and served with home made tomato chutney.
Tandoori Mushroom
Fresh mushrooms lightly marinated in tandoori sauce and cooked in clay oven.
Aloo Chop
Mashed potato patty flavoured with spices and herbs served with chutney.
Onions Bhaji
Slice of onions chickpea battered and deep fried until golden.
Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese marinated in tandoori sauce and charcoal grilled.
Tandoori Prawns
Tiger prawns lightly marinated in spices and herbs then cooked in a tandoori oven. Served with mixed salad and home made chutney.
Kathmandu Tandoori Sizzler
Assortment of tandoori dishes includes lamb cutlet, seekh kebab, tandoori chicken and chicken tikka. Served with salad and chutney.
Vegetable Samosa
Home made pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas, served with tamarind chutney.
Calamari Crisp
Calamari rings marinated and dipped in chef's own style spiced flour batter deep fried for a crispy finish.
Seekh Kebab
Minced spring lamb with fresh herbs and spices cooked in Tandoor
Tandoori Chicken
Over night marinated chicken with yoghurt and spices cooked in tandoor.
Chicken Jhol momo
Traditional nepali cuisine dumplings served with spicy sesame and tomato based soup.
Chicken chilli momo
Chicken fried Momo in a flavourful Manchurian sauce with capsicum and onion
Veg chilli momo
Veg fried Momo toasted in a flavourful Manchurian sauce with capsicum and onion.
Vegetarian Dishes
Saag Paneer
Creamy spinach, cottage cheese and herbs.
Saag Aloo
Fresh blended creamy spinach and potatoes cooked with herbs and spices.
Malai Kofta
Veggie and cheese dumplings cooked in mild onion and cashew nut sauce finished with cream.
Aloo Matar
Potatoes and green peas cooked in onion and tomato sauce with herbs.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh cauliflower and potatoes cooked with tomatoes and herbs.
Mixed Veggie Curry
Seasonal vegetables in tomato and onion based curry sauce and herbs.
Tarka Daal
Mixed red and yellow lentil tempered with cumin seeds.
Veggie Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked with cashew nut sauce and creamy finish.
Paneer Masala
Cottage cheese cooked with onion, capsicum and tomato in mild sauce.
Pumpkin Masala
Fresh pumpkin cooked with onion, capsicum and tomato in mild sauce.
Eggplant Curry
Eggplant cooked with potatoes and peas in a mild curry sauce.
Chicken Dishes
Chicken 65
Chicken battered in chickpea and orange juice then cooked with capsicum, onion, tomato and herbs.
Chicken Curry
Boneless chicken fillet cooked with seasonable vegetables and herbs.
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken tikka cooked in tomato based makhani sauce with cashew nuts and finished with cream.
Chicken Vindaloo
Tender meat cooked hot vindaloo sauce with potato.
Chicken Saag
Tender meat cooked with fresh blended creamy spinach and herbs.
Chicken Madras
Tender meat cooked in South Indian style with coconut and mustard seeds.
Chicken Korma
Tender meat cooked with cashew nuts sauce finished with cream.
Lamb, Beef & Goat Dishes
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender spring lamb cooked in a North Indian style and finished with tomato and coriander.
Lamb Saag
Tender meat cooked with freshly blended creamy spinach and herbs.
Lamb Korma
Tender meat cooked with cashew nuts sauce and finished with cream.
Lamb Bhoona
Diced tender lamb cooked with onions, capsicum and tomato.
Lamb Shanks
Cut up lamb shanks with Nepalese meat masala, fresh cumin powder, fresh herbs and spices and potato. Bone adds extra flavour.
Beef Vindaloo
Tender meat cooked in hot vindaloo sauce with potato.
Beef Kasmiri
Tender diced beef meat cooked with nuts and herbs.
Beef Madras
Tender meat cooked in South Indian style with coconut and mustard seeds.
Beef Curry
Tender diced beef cooked with seasonal herbs and vegetables.
Goat Curry
Goat meat with bone cooked in Chef's own favourite recipe from the Himalayas.
Seafood Dishes
Prawn Masala
Tiger prawns cooked with capsicum, tomato and onions (dry presentation)
Fish Vindaloo
Barramundi fillet cooked with vindaloo sauce and herbs.
Fish Masala
Fish fillet cooked with capsicum, onion and tomato (dry presentation)
Machha Curry
Fresh barramundi fillets cooked with coconut milk and mustard seeds.
Prawn Malai
Prawns cooked in a mild tomato sauce, coconut milk, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Fresh eggs fried with green peas and rice.
Saffron Rice
Basmati rice cooked with saffron.
Steamed Basmati Rice
Aromatic fragrant basmati rice.
Peas Pulao
Basmati rice and green peas tempered with cumin seeds and onion.
Tandoori Breads
Masala Kulchha
Naan stuffed with spiced mash potato, cottage cheese and herbs.
Paneer Naan
Naan stuffed with cottage cheese and spices.
Roti
Wholemeal flour bread cooked in a tandoori oven.
Naan
Plain flour bread cooked in a tandoori oven.
Garlic Naan
Naan topped with garlic.
Kashmiri Naan
Naan stuffed with dry nuts.
Keema Naan
Naan stuffed with spiced minced lamb and green herbs.
Side Dishes
Mango Chutney
Papadums (Side Dishes)
Raita
Diced tomato, onion, cucumber, carrot and coriander mixed with chat masala, lemon juice and mild spices.
Kachumber
Final word
The best restaurants in West Melbourne cover a useful mix of meals and occasions. Sassy Italian Restaurant is the modern Italian pick for pasta, pizza and group dinners. Smile Thai Cuisine is the casual Thai option for noodles, curries and takeaway. The Three Crowns is the neighbourhood pub for drinks, classic meals and relaxed catch-ups. Amiconi is the old-school Italian favourite for traditional dining and long lunches. The Kathmandu Cottage is the Nepalese and Indian choice for momo, curries and comforting group meals.
Together, they show why West Melbourne is worth paying attention to as a dining suburb: close to the city, easy to reach, varied enough for different occasions and full of restaurants that feel genuinely local.