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04/06/2026
Carbonara Pizza. With buffalo mozzarella, guanciale, parmesan, egg yolk and pepper.
02/06/2026
Daytime, night-time, daytime, night-time.
La Piazza is the place to be this winter. It's fully covered with heaters. And it's perfect for your next event.
29/05/2026
Meet our new Rigatoni Carbonara.
With pancetta, parmesan, egg yolk and cream.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
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28/05/2026
La Piazza is the place to spend the evening in Essendon.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
24/05/2026
π· Ready to welcome you to Hugo.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
20/05/2026
A Margherita straight from the oven. Simple but delish.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
15/05/2026
You tired it, you loved it, we kept it! The Carbonara Pizza has found its way onto our main menu.
Featuring buffalo mozzarella, guanciale, parmesan, egg yolk and pepper.
We ran it as a special and it proved to be popular.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
13/05/2026
π₯³ Weβre excited to introduce La Piazza - our new courtyard at the back of Hugo Dining.
Fully covered and heated, La Piazza is your new favourite dining space in Essendon.
For private events, La Piazza can also be booked exclusively for up to 60 guests - ideal for birthdays, engagements, corporate events, family gatherings and celebrations of all kinds.
Come and experience La Piazza.
12/05/2026
Thanks to all who joined us for a big Mother's Day - it was a fantastic day. Now back to business!
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
07/05/2026
We're getting ready for a massive Sunday for Mother's Day. If you secured a booking - we'll see you soon!
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
06/05/2026
A bowl of our Gnocchi Zucca Spinaci and a Hugo spritz - a killer combination.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
04/05/2026
Grass fed, chips and signature mushroom sauce.
01/05/2026
Settle in, order a Hugo Spritz and enjoy the vibe.
30/04/2026
Need somewhere for a late week celebration? Think Hugo.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
30/04/2026
Great food needs a great team. Hugo has both.
28/04/2026
CREAM DI PISTACHIO, MORTADELLA, CHERRY TOMATOES, BASIL, BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
24/04/2026
Hugo is open on ANZAC day. Join us from 5pm to 10pm, and spend the evening with Hugo.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
21/04/2026
We take our rib-eye, grill it to perfection, add king prawns, then cover it in a creamy garlic sauce.
It's our Surf & Turf.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
16/04/2026
Settle in. Get comfortable. Let Hugo take care of things.
14/04/2026
Imagine crispy veal fillets, on a bed of potatoes, peas, cacciatore hot salami and red peppers.
Imagine no longer, it's our Veal Cotoletta.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
07/04/2026
Hugo says: You can never have too much parmesan.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
04/04/2026
π₯³ Hugo is ready for the Easter weekend - we're open today and Easter Sunday. Make a booking to avoid disappointment.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
02/04/2026
Hello long weekend. Hello pizza and cocktails.
01/04/2026
Rib Eye or Eye Fillet? What will it be? Both come served with chips and signature mushroom sauce.
π Italian cuisine with a Melbourne twist
π 1116-1118 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC
π Best pizza, pasta & cocktails in Essendon
β€οΈ Where Hugo, I go
Address
1116/1118 Mt Alexander Road, Essendon
Melbourne, VIC
3040
The Italian restaurant is located on Mt Alexander Road in Melbourne. For those using public transportation, take the train or tram to the nearest station/stop and walk towards Mt Alexander Road. Alternatively, for those driving, take the appropriate route and follow directions towards Mt Alexander Road. Parking options may vary depending on availability of street parking or nearby parking facilities.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 3pm |
|
5pm - 10:30pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 3pm |
|
5pm - 10:30pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious pizzas, pastas, grills, and cocktails. And Hugo Dining on Mt Alexander Road in Melbourne is no exception. This Italian restaurant offers a symphony of flavors in each of their cocktails that will surely leave you wanting more. Their Bistecca del Giorno, steak of the day, is a must-try for all steak lovers out there. But what sets Hugo Dining apart from other Italian restaurants is their zeppoles - a sweet treat that you shouldn't miss! You can even get a box of zeppoles when you order any 3 pizzas for just $49 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. And if you're looking for a mouthwatering feast to enjoy at home, Hugo Dining's takeaway deal is perfect for you. For just $49, you can get 3 pizzas and a serving of zeppole - an exclusive offer available for pick-up only. So why not slice into happiness and order now at the link in their bio?