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Don Dinnos Ristorante
Ph: (03) 9699 9386; 149 Victoria Ave, Albert Park 3206
Italian, $$ -
Open Mon-Sat 4.30pm-late, Sun 12noon-12midnight, Closed Most public holidays; Licensed, BYO bottled wine only; AE, BC, DC, MC, V, Seats inside 48, Outside seats 12
Mietta's Review
In a very trendy area about 100 metres from the beach, and shaded from the harsh western sun by a 13-storey housing commission block, is Don Dinnos - a very well-kept secret, perhaps because it's hidden behind a pizza bar. This small 1950s suburban house-cum-restaurant must be doing something right as it's always busy - and it's most likely the cosy, homely simple fare. It attracts a surprising variety of clientele, local families, musicians from the National Academy of Music. Apart from the obvious pizza and pasta choices, specials include lots of classic Italian dishes.
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