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04/10/2026
That little voice saying “just one more bite”? Listen to it. 🤌😋
Because when Italian flavours are this delicious, stopping at one was never really an option.
Go on, bite into the delish. ✨
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti’s family even further — Nedlands is opening this October, with Canberra coming soon.
[Criniti's, Italian restaurant, authentic Italian food, Italian pasta, woodfired pizza, Italian cuisine, food lovers, family dining, restaurant Australia, date night]
01/10/2026
What’s your go-to Italian favourite? 👀
Pizza, pasta, seafood, or something sweet?
Whatever you choose, make it a Criniti’s table.
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti’s family even further — Nedlands is opening this October, with Canberra coming soon.
[Italian dining, restaurant recommendations, best pasta, woodfired pizza, handcrafted cocktails, skewers, dinner ideas, family dining]
27/09/2026
A beautiful plate begins with beautiful ingredients. ✨
Crisp, colourful and full of character, our salads bring together fresh ingredients with the bold, vibrant flavours of Italian dining.
Light yet satisfying, refreshing yet indulgent — the perfect addition to a table made for sharing and savouring. 🥗
Because at Criniti’s, even the simplest pleasures deserve a little Italian flair.
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
[Italian restaurant, Italian food, fresh salads, fresh ingredients, healthy eating, vibrant flavours, healthy dining, fresh Italian food, food made for sharing]
24/09/2026
End on a deliciously decadent note. ✨
Because the perfect dining experience deserves a finale worth savouring.
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
[dessert lovers, Italian desserts, sweet treats, dessert time, sweet cravings, dessert destination, dessert experience]
21/09/2026
Looks incredible on your screen.
Now imagine how good it tastes. 🍕✨
From woodfired pizzas to handmade pasta and indulgent desserts, every dish is made to be experienced—not just watched.
Stop scrolling. Start dining.
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
[Criniti's, Italian cuisine, pizza restaurant, pasta restaurant, cocktails and dining, food lovers, restaurant reels, Australian restaurants, Dinner with Friends]
20/09/2026
Great recipes bring people to the table,
but connection is what keeps them there.
Here’s to good food, great company,
and the bonds that make life sweet.
The Taste of Togetherness. 🍽️✨
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
[Criniti’s Italian restaurant, authentic Italian food, elegant dining experience, Aussie foods, family dining, taste of togetherness, shared moments]
19/09/2026
✨ Where Great Evenings Begin
The finest evenings are never rushed—they unfold over authentic Italian flavours, shared laughter, and moments that bring people closer together.
Whether it's a spontaneous catch-up or a celebration worth remembering, every table tells a story.
Welcome to Criniti's, where great evenings begin.
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
[Criniti's, Italian restaurant, Woodfired pizza, Family dining, Authentic Italian cuisine, Winter dining, Restaurant vibes, Dinner Plans]
17/09/2026
It’s all in the finishing touch. 🤌✨
From the final drizzle to the perfect garnish, every detail has its place.
Because at Criniti’s, we don’t just serve a dish — we create an experience made to be savoured, shared, and remembered. 🍷
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
[Best Italian food, Family style dining, Pizza and pasta cravings, Dinner spread, Food for every mood, Italian restaurant, restaurant vibes]
14/09/2026
Sometimes, all it takes is an Italian table.
The warmth of the oven.
The aroma of fresh woodfired pizza.
The comfort of handmade pasta.
The people who make every meal unforgettable.
That's what keeps us coming back.
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
**eAndDine
[Best Italian food, Family style dining, Pizza and pasta cravings, Dinner spread, Food for every mood, Italian restaurant, restaurant vibes]
13/09/2026
Built for flavour. Made to be savoured. 🤌🏼🍷
Rich, slow-cooked, and finished with intent — the kind of Italian indulgence made for a memorable dinner at Criniti’s.❤️
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
[Italian restaurant Australia, Italian food, Lamb Cutlets, premium dining, slow cooked dishes, Italian dining, Criniti’s restaurant, family dining Australia]
12/09/2026
Where the taste of Italy meets the charm of the sea. 🌊
Gather your favourite people and savour the Criniti’s experience at Brighton Le Sands — from wood-fired pizzas and signature pastas to fresh seafood, slow-cooked ribs, cocktails and indulgent desserts.
Made to be shared, enjoyed and remembered. 🍕🍝🍸
Whether it’s a relaxed lunch, an evening by the sea or a special occasion, Criniti’s Brighton Le Sands is the perfect place to gather around the table.
📍 Criniti’s Brighton Le Sands
La Famiglia. La Dolce Vita. ❤️
10/09/2026
The season of long lunches and endless celebrations is officially here. 💙Book your seat at Criniti's and taste the magic for yourself. ✨🌿
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
**eandDine
[Criniti's, spring dining, Cozy dinner nights, Italian food, Pizza & pasta, W**e and dine, Date night destination, Family dining, Restaurant experience]
07/09/2026
POV: You found your next dinner destination. 🤌✨
Good food, beautiful spaces, Italian flavours and a table waiting for your famiglia. 🍕🍝🍷
See you at Criniti’s.
[Criniti's, Italian Food, woodfired pizza, pasta, ribs, family dining, food made for sharing, cocktails, Italian dining, Dinner plans,long lunches]
06/09/2026
Somewhere between the first bite and the last, happiness happens. ✨
Beautiful food, warm conversations, and a table made for sharing — this is the Italian way of making ordinary moments extraordinary.
Come for the food. Stay for the memories.
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
[Italian restaurant Australia, Group dining, Italian cuisine, Woodfired pizza, Cocktails and w**e, Weekend dining, Authentic Italian food]
05/09/2026
All you need is pasta, w**e and a table full of good company. 🍝🍷✨
Silky pasta, generous pours and that unmistakable Italian feeling of slowing down, sharing a meal and enjoying the moment.
Because sometimes, you don’t need a plan. You just need pasta & w**e.
Tag the person you’d happily share a plate of pasta and a bottle of w**e with. 👇
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
**e
[Pasta lovers, pasta feast, fresh pasta, Italian pasta, authentic Italian food, creamy pasta, pasta restaurant, comfort food, carb lovers, Italian dining]
03/09/2026
True luxury lives in the most comforting classics. 😉
Spotlight on the dish that always steals the show: Mamma Rosa's Meatballs, a true masterclass in tradition.
Step into sophistication and treat yourself to the extraordinary tonight. 🥂
Secure your table at Criniti's tonight and experience the gold standard of comfort food. 🍷✨
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
**e
[restaurant vibes, Italian restaurant, group dinner, dinner destination, foodie hotspot, food and drinks, dining experience, restaurant mood]
30/08/2026
Love at First Twirl. ❤️🍝
Life's better with pasta.
Fresh ingredients, authentic recipes, and generous portions come together to create the ultimate Italian dining experience. One forkful is never enough.
Now serving across Australia:
📍 Brighton Le Sands | Carlton | Carousel | Castle Hill | East Perth | Karrinyup | Kotara | Parramatta | Southbank | Wetherill Park
✨ Growing the Criniti's family even further — Canberra & Nedlands are coming soon.
[Authentic Italian Pasta, Pasta Lovers, Italian Dining,
lasagne, Family Italian Restaurant, cannelloni, fresh pasta, creamy pasta, comfort food]
Address
645 Freshwater Place
Southbank, VIC
3006
To get to Freshwater Place Southbank in Melbourne, you can easily take public transport by taking a train or tram to Flinders Street Station and then walking towards the Yarra River. Alternatively, if driving, there are several parking options available nearby including the Freshwater Place Car Park or street parking along Riverside Quay. Once you arrive at Freshwater Place Southbank, you will find a great Italian restaurant located within the building.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8:30am - 10:30pm |
| Tuesday |
8:30am - 10:30pm |
| Wednesday |
8:30am - 10:30pm |
| Thursday |
8:30am - 10:30pm |
| Friday |
8:30am - 12am |
| Saturday |
8:30am - 12am |
| Sunday |
8:30am - 10:30pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine that is loved by people all over the world. Criniti's Southbank, located in Freshwater Place Southbank, Melbourne, is one such Italian restaurant that has been voted as Australia's favourite Italian. The restaurant serves a fusion of traditional and contemporary dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert seven days a week.
The menu at Criniti's Southbank is diverse and offers something for everyone. From wood-fired pizza to steaks, burgers, seafood, gourmet pastas, and salads - the restaurant has it all. The dishes are inspired by traditional Criniti family recipes that combine Southern Italian and contemporary Australian cuisine to bring you a unique range of flavours.
What sets Criniti's Southbank apart from other Italian restaurants is its focus on family and friends. The restaurant is family-owned since 2003 and believes in the experience of sharing a meal with loved ones. The staff at the restaurant make sure that every guest feels like they are part of the family.
Criniti's Southbank offers various services such as delivery, catering, groups, kids' menu, outdoor seating, reservations, takeout options, waiters service and walk-ins. Whether you're looking for breakfast or brunch with coffee or a romantic dinner with drinks - this restaurant has got you covered.
In conclusion, if you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience in Melbourne with great food and warm hospitality then Criniti's Southbank should be on your list.
