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02/06/2026
🍝✨ From our family to your table.
Every dish at Ciao Mamma! is made with passion, tradition, and the kind of love that turns a meal into a memory. From pasta and rich sauces to perfectly paired wines and sweet endings, every bite brings a taste of Italy to your day. 🇮🇹❤️
Gather your favourite people, pull up a chair, and let us take care of the rest.
Which dish is your favourite?
📍 Ciao Mamma!
🍷 Authentic Italian flavours
🍝 Freshly prepared with love
29/05/2026
Weekend cocktails hit differently at Ciao Mamma! 🍸✨
Fresh pasta, good company, and just the right amount of limoncello martinis to make Monday feel very far away. 🍝🥂
26/05/2026
Simple ingredients. Big flavour. That’s the Ciao Mamma! way 💚✨
Our roasted broccolini is perfectly charred, tossed with garlic, olive oil, sea salt, and finished with toasted almonds amd lemon oil 🍋🔥
Naturally gluten free and made to share around the table.
Fresh, vibrant, and impossibly moreish 🌱
24/05/2026
🍝 Meatball lovers, this one’s for you.
Dive into our rich, comforting Meatballs Pasta 🍅✨
and don’t miss the Entrée Meatballs Special — juicy, flavour-packed, and made the Ciao Mamma! way ❤️🇮🇹
Perfect for sharing… or keeping all to yourself 👀
Gluten Free option also available!
23/05/2026
Pancetta: the secret behind so many Italian favourites 🇮🇹✨
Rich, full of flavour, pancetta brings depth to every bite — from creamy pastas to slow-cooked sauces. At Ciao Mamma!, we celebrate the simple ingredients that make mamma’s cooking unforgettable ❤️
Because sometimes, the magic is in the basics.
🍝 Buon appetito!
28/04/2026
Make this Mother's Day unforgettable with love, laughter, and a feast of Italian favourites 🍝❤️ at Ciao Mamma!
Give Mum the special dining experience she deserves — delicious food, warm vibes, and cherished moments shared together.
24/04/2026
Is everyone ready for chilly evenings and a bowl of spaghetti bolognese?
20/04/2026
Its the end of an era🍅 we’ll be saying goodbye to our caprese salad for a while. Til next spring, then!
18/04/2026
Heads up! Ciao Mamma will be closing next Saturday (25 April) for ANZAC Day — reopening the next day and ready to serve you all again
08/04/2026
We’re back open — your pasta cravings can relax now 😌
What’s your favourite pasta?
Book now
📍Ciao Mamma Pasta Bar
31/03/2026
We’ll be closed from Friday through the long weekend so our team can rest and recharge!
Don’t worry though — we’ll be back open on Tuesday (April 7th)ready to serve up all your favourites, from fresh pastas to those busy, buzzing dinner nights you love.
25/03/2026
The kind of nights where the kitchen doesn’t stop and neither do we. Because good nights start with good pasta.
23/03/2026
The limit does not exist. Especially when it’s Mamma’s Tiramisu. (Coeliac-approved, always.)
18/03/2026
A spicy kick for a chilly and moody week 🌶️
In honor of Coeliac Awareness Week, our Gluten-free Spaghettoni all' Arrabbiata is extended until the weekend!
18/03/2026
Keeping your weekdays sorted🍷
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📍Ciao Mamma! Brunswick
13/03/2026
🌾✨ Celebrate Coeliac Awareness Week with Ciao Mamma! ✨🌾
From 13–20 March, we’re celebrating Coeliac Awareness Week with a sweet treat for our gluten-free community!
🍩 Spend $100 or more and receive FREE gluten-free donuts
Choose your favourite flavour: Nutella or Jam.
📍 Dine-in only
Bring your friends, enjoy your favourite dishes, and finish with a delicious gluten-free donut on us. Because everyone deserves a little sweetness! 💛
22/02/2026
🍝Fresh pasta at Ciao Mamma!
09/02/2026
This Valentine’s Day, say ti amo over pasta and wine 🍝🍷
Bookings are still open at Ciao Mamma! — make it a night to remember 💕
Reserve your table now.
27/11/2025
Can you even have an italian summer without tomatoes? The sunny season is just around the corner and what better way to welcome it than with fresh cherry tomatoes on artisan bread and creamy straciatella!
📍Ciao Mamma! Pasta Bar, Brunswick
15/10/2025
🌿 Special of the Week: Pasta con Crema di Zucchine 🇮🇹
Delicately creamy, subtly sweet, and irresistibly fresh — our Chef’s zucchini cream pasta is summer in a bowl.
Only at Ciao Mamma — where tradition meets taste.
22/09/2025
🚨 AFL Grand Final Friday Closure Alert! 🚨
Hey famiglia! ❤️🍝
Ciao Mamma! will be closed on Friday 26th September to celebrate the AFL Grand Final weekend 🏆⚡️
But don’t worry… we’ll be back, bright and hungry, re-opening on Saturday 27th September to serve you all your Italian favourites 🍕🍷
Enjoy the footy, the food, and the festivities! 🎉
See you back on Saturday 27th September 👋
📍 Ciao Mamma!, Brunswick
06/09/2025
FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND means we’ve got a few special treats on the menu! Grilled marinated zucchini served with Buffalo Mozzarella, roasted pine nuts, and balsamic.
Open for lunch and dinner (SAT AND SUN). See you soon 🇮🇹🍝
03/09/2025
Buona Festa del Papà! 👨🍝
Celebrate Father’s Day with a hearty Italian meal at Ciao Mamma, your local family-friendly Italian restaurant. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, treat Dad to fresh pasta, rich sauces, and warm hospitality.
🍷 Father’s Day Lunch
📍 3 Union St, Brunswick 3065
📅 Sunday, 7th Sep
⏰ 12 pm onwards
23/07/2025
🇮🇹 Come and try our Chef’s Special this week at Ciao Mamma?
Fresh, creamy buffalo mozzarella, grilled zucchini, roasted tomatoes, red wine balsamic vinegar with pine nuts —simple and delicious ❤️🍅🧀
05/06/2025
🍝 Weekend Special at Ciao Mamma! 🍝
Spaghetti & Meatballs — hearty, homemade, and full of flavor!
Gluten-Free option available so everyone can enjoy.
Address
3-5 Union Street
Brunswick, VIC
3056
To reach the Italian restaurant on Union Street in Melbourne via public transport, you can take a train to the nearest station and then take a bus or tram. Alternatively, you can drive your own vehicle or hire a cab, and park your car in one of the street parking spots available near the restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
11am - 3pm |
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5:30pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
5:30pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
5:30pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 3pm |
|
5:30pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 3pm |
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5:30pm - 10pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 3pm |
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5:30pm - 9pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious food, warm hospitality, and inviting atmosphere. Ciao Mamma, located on Union Street in Melbourne, is a perfect example of this. This vibrant modern concept Italian eatery offers fresh pasta daily for lunch and dinner.
One of the things that sets Ciao Mamma apart from other Italian restaurants is their commitment to charity work. They recently participated in the Giro di Melbourne Vino Bambino Movember charity ride, showing their support for a great cause. Additionally, they offer group dinners for end-of-year celebrations and are happy to help organise an enjoyable evening with friends, family or colleagues.
As summer approaches, Ciao Mamma is the perfect spot to sit, eat and enjoy. Their outdoor seating area provides a relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy your meal while soaking up the sun.
Ciao Mamma has also had some special guests visit them recently. Melbourne Culinary Royalty Abla visited with her staff from Abla's in Elgin Street Carlton to celebrate Christmas. It was an honour for Ciao Mamma to have them dine with them.
Overall, if you're looking for a delicious Italian meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere with excellent service and charitable values, then look no further than Ciao Mamma on Union Street in Melbourne.
