Il Solito PostoPh: 9654 4466 ; Basement, 113 Collins St, MELBOURNE 3000 www.ilsolitoposto.com.auItalian, $$$ Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-1 2.30am Sat 9am-1 2.30am; Licensed, BYO, Corkage $20 bottle; AE DC MC V Chef Daniel Woollard (10-1-10) Owner Michael Tenace & Theo Poulakis (10-1-10) |
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Mietta's Review
You step down into the bistro at Il Solito Posto and perch either at the bar or under the head height windows that look onto the footpath of the oddly named George Parade. If that doesn't suit go down a couple more steps into the restaurant proper. It has always had an indefinable attraction and, with the passing of time, this basement space seems more comfortable than ever, perhaps because the noise levels are lower. Service is efficient and not pushy, the prices and food are those of a smart city cafe. As it is open from breakfast till 1am it fits a number of needs - breakfast, a serious meal, coffee or just a drink.
Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2010 Score: 14/20
Age Good Food Guide 2009 Score: 14/20
Age Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 13.5/20
Age Good Food Guide 2006 score 13/20
Age Good Food Guide 2005
Age Epicure Matt Preston 7/9/04
AGFG 2004, score 13/20
Age, Sunday Life, 8/2/04, John Lethlean
Age, A2, 29/11/03, Melinda Houston
Herald Sun, sundaymagazine, eating out, Sally Fisher, 2003
Age, Under $10, David Sutherland, 24/9/02
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Il Solito Posto 9654 4466, Basement, 113 Collins St, Melbourne - You step down into the bistro at Il Solito Posto and perch either at the bar, under the head height windows or go down a couple more steps into the restaurant proper.