Pellegrini's Espresso Bar, Melbourne

Will go here time and time again. Food is honest, simple and fantastic. Staff are all so friendly and helpful. Can't go past the raspberry tart :) Coffee is fantastic. The food is all made on premise, and you can taste the quality.

Most people in Melbourne know this little gem of a place. Brilliant coffee and Pasta that is top notch. I especially love the Gnocchi, but I may be bias as that is always my fav pasta. Just have to check it out guys...

This place takes me back to my childhood. The pastas are unpretentious, delicious without trying to be anything special. More like a sentimental home cooked meal. Service is classic Italian, can appear surly, yet is quite charming. This place is always a welcome treat.

Authentic italian pasta for a great price. The coffee is always on-point and sitting in the kitchen is always a good experience as you get to witness the chefs in action (and yelling at each other!). Very friendly staff and I love the granitas. Highly recommend the gnocchi - if it isn't sold out by the time you get there.

Love this place in Bourke Street. Its been an institution in Melbourne for as far back as I can remember. Its great to sit at the counter and eat their spagetti - which I may add tastes so original - its great. They make the best coffee in Melbourne. You will often see some famous faces there because its where all the people 'in the know' go.

I have been here a couple of times and love to sit in the kitchen. I love that i get to experience a restaurant like this & kind of how they do things from the kitchen. The waiters & cooks are always great to chat with and the food is always pleasant a great place for an italian meal

i have been coming to this place since 2009 .. and i love it !! authentic Italian ambiance i only came here for a cup of coffee.. they served lovely coffee ... Friendly staff..

Every food lover in Melbourne should visit Pellegrini’s at least once in their lifetime. But Its really all about the history and the atmosphere. The food is ok and the staff are a little rude. Its supposed to be like that but the highlight is the place itself. I've been told that It hasn’t changed for years. Its a rare piece of Melbourne old school and It's really worth a visit!

As expected, this place serves one of the best tasting coffees in Melbourne. It's a great place for quick meals, not so much for catching up with friends and gossiping though. Sometimes I felt slightly rushed as if they are trying to get me out of there quickly, especially on weekends.

Its a Melbourne icon and every so often when I am in the city I stop for a quick coffee break here.

I love it! Each time I have had my latte is made perfectly, the milk is warm enough and the coffee is just right!

Ok... Just like homemade, so nothing to grand. Lacking a bit of taste too! However great coffee and atmosphere make up for everything! You may have to wait for a seat but once your seated food comes out right away.

You can expect an unpretentious, good-old fashioned home-cooked wholesome meal. The pasta here is great. I love the retro interior.

A real institution. The food is retro, so some gourmands may not find it up to speed. Can't beat the history, location, and you never know who may wander past. Still worth a visit. A true local!

Another one of my regular haunts when I lived in Melbourne, always go there when I visit - Fridays are home made gnocchi day...get in early as it always sells out...and the granita is to die for. Sisto the owner, is an absolute gem...miss his company and smiles the most!

an absolute Melbourne institution - great coffee, fab retro interior and the pasta is delicious!!!! Definately a favourite

Bring back the memories .Recently revisited and was absolutely astonished how much of it remains the same as i remember 40 years ago being there in the kitchen being served by Mama and the coffee.........well no more needs to be said

this place is one of the few melbourne icons that hasn't been taken over and "renovated" by the "in-crowd"...the coffee is about the best you'll get in this town, and the pasta great, generous and really fantastic value for money.

Love the lo-fi vibe at Pellegrinis. Always pumping busy whether you're there in the morning, lunchtime or at night - a good sign! Sit up at the counter and enjoy a bowl of pasta or just pop in for a coffee, granita, cake or iced chocolate - it's all good! The blase reticent service adds to the charm of the place.

Whenever we are in the city we definitely go to this lovely coffee shop...quick and efficient service, one of the best coffee's I've had, and I want to try their pasta too, looks pretty amazing!

Having savored the coffee and simple food you start salivating when you enter through the very well trodden door.....coffee aroma smiling faces and quick service. Totally addictive.