I went to The Spaghetti Tree with a few people and really wasn't expecting much. The place seemed nice, and I figured it would likely be a really family run place.

I was pleasantly surprised. The food was sized pretty perfectly I think, if anything it was on the smaller side to what is expected but that could just be because a lot of Italian places I go to give very big portions.

The food wasn't mind blowing and exceptional, but still very enjoyable and delicious. Nobody left any food at all. I will certainly return to try some other dishes.

The staff were lovely, other people seemed to have really built up a rapport with them and I'm not surprised by that.

As other reviews mentioned, the atmosphere is really nice too.

Approximate cost: $20

Good friendly, cosy family feel to the place. Has been around forever and the meals are generous and filling. Tast wise pretty good without being outstanding and staff generally friendly. When you see it you seem to know what to expect with good old fashioned charm and filling rustic Italian meals just not at cheap prices.

Not the best Italian Restaurant but ok for a meal before seeing a show at the theatre. Some meals are great some not so great. Service can be improved too for a city restaurant with a long history.

I went to this restaurant for a christmas group dinner.
Spaghetti Tree is known as something of an old melbourne institution, which has stood in its Bourke St location for many years.
From the street through the windows, the restaurant looks a little worn, dated and small. Go inside however, and you find a rather large cavernous restaurant with a high ceiling and mezzanine level (for functions).
The decor and atmosphere are the drawcards for the restaurant. It feels rustic, homely and slightly quaint - as if you are inside a Charles Dickens novel. Tasseled lanterns hang from the ceiling, strange portraits and pictures line the wallpapered walls, the patterned carpet feels well worn, and a old piano sits at the back of the restaurant. It would be easy to forget that you are in the centre of 21st century CBD Melbourne.
Food wise the restaurant serves italian. The food is reasonable, nothing remarkable. It is simple, traditional italian food served rustic - similar to Pellegrini's.
Service is not great - the waitress who served our table was not at all friendly in demeanor.
But worst of all, the restaurant managed to mess up the orders/food - so that one half of the table was served 20 mins before the other half (despite the fact that orders for the table were all taken at the same time)

Approximate cost: $25

Very big meals here at a reasonable price. Lots of people, lots of great vibes. Staff are friendly and quick to serve you.

Decent food at reasonable prices. Service was quick and friendly. Had the linguine with meatballs and was pretty good. The meatballs were tender and juicy, however the sauce was slightly lacking in salt.

Food was very good, expected fine italian food. The tall blonde british waitress was very professional! fantastic service!

Approximate cost: $30

I really enjoyed the food here, tasted great and was served quickly. The prices were great for the quality of the food. Fantastic dessert.

This place has average prices, but the food here is really good.
The customer service is very good and the service is quick.
The do mostly italian food, and there is a cocktail bar just upstairs

Approximate cost: $25

We found this place after the theatre one night and loved it. It felt very homey and authentic. The food was delicious and the service was good.