Il Solito Posto
9654 4466, Basement, 113 Collins St, Melbourne. VIC 3000 www.ilsolitoposto.com.auOpen Mon-Fri 7.30am-late Sat 9am-late,; Licensed; AE DC MC V, Seats inside 45
Chef: Anthony Norwood (31-03-10) Owner: Michael Forde, Alex Cuccovia (31-03-10)
Photo: Tony Knox
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 2012 Score: 14/20
Age Good Food Guide 2011 Score: 14/20
Age Good Food Guide 2010 Score: 14/20Age 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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