Experts' Choice Award Cicciolina
What the experts agree on
Cicciolina nails unfussy Mediterranean comfort food with confident execution and genuine warmth—a rare gem on touristy Acland Street that feels intimate despite the crowds, with generous portions at fair prices.
“So if you’re looking for somewhere that’s intimate, crowded, well run, and has superb but simple food, look no further than Cicciolina.”
– Frommer's
Time Out "St Kilda is generally filled with tourist trap eateries, so it’s refreshing to have a decent place to eat when you feel like something more on the homemade side." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Earthy, full-bodied comfort food with a Modern Italian sensibility is the order of the day at this cosy Acland Street favourite (the eye fillet is always a winner)."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The inspired Modern Australian/Mediterranean menu is smart and generous, and the service warm." Full review
Time Out "The food – unapologetically heavy-handed by today’s tastes – is gorgeous, and it’s nothing if not great value for money...restaurant’s sense of assuredness that lets you know you’re in the right place" Full review
