Recent social media posts
01/10/2026
🍝 The great spaghetti debate.
Are you team spoon & fork — twirling your spaghetti like a pro? 😏
Or is the spoon not even allowed on the table? 😂
Be honest… which team are you? 👇
Authentic Italian restaurant in Melbourne, homemade pasta in Brunswick
30/09/2026
That little jump… because cannoli make us happy. 🤌😂
Our Ricotta & Pistachio Cannolo — crispy, creamy, and dangerously good.
Alessandro approves. 😏
Authentic Italian food in Melbourne, homemade cannoli, Italian restaurant and bakery in Brunswick
29/09/2026
Good food.
Good vibes.
Italian at heart. 🇮🇹
And we’re feeling good.
Melbourne hospitality life, best Italian restaurant in Melbourne, homamade pasta, we are pasta lovers, authentic Italian cuisine, real Italians serving real Italian food
28/09/2026
Monday afternoon check-in. 🤍
The long weekend is over, the inbox is waiting…
but don’t forget to make space for the things that make you feel good. ✨
Say yes to what excites you.
And maybe say yes to dinner plans too. 😉🍝
See you at Cirelli & Co.
Authentic Italian restaurant in Melbourne, keep going amici
26/09/2026
Meet Alessandro — owner, pasta enthusiast and Chief Everything Officer. 😎
Since 2009, he’s been running the show, jumping between the kitchen, the floor, the ideas… and whatever needs fixing that day. 😂
Pizza obsessed. Pasta powered.
Carbs are basically his love language. 🍝❤️
And after all these years, one thing is certain:
there’s never a boring day with Alessandro around. 🚢😂
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26/09/2026
POV: You’re trying to survive on the bare minimum. 👇
💨 Oxygen
💧 Water
🍝 Our Carbonara
Everything else is optional. 🇮🇹😏
Authentic Italian cuisine, best carbonara in Melbourne, homemade pasta, real Italians cooking Italian food, coziest venue in Brunswick
25/09/2026
Buongiorno! 🇮🇹☀️
AFL Grand Final Weekend is here! 🏉
We’re open all weekend — today & tomorrow.
Come see us, eat well and enjoy the weekend Italian style. 🍝🍕🇮🇹
See you at Cirelli & Co! ❤️
24/09/2026
Spaghetti this good?
Worth every single calorie. 😏🍝
Calories can mind their own business. 😂
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24/09/2026
PUBLIC HOLIDAY TOMORROW 🏉
Grand Final weekend is here!
We’re OPEN as usual with our regular trading hours. 🍕🍝🍷
Because public holiday or not… carbs don’t take a day off. 😉
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22/09/2026
Margherita.
10/10.
No notes. 🇮🇹🍕
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21/09/2026
POV: you’re just trying to present a biscuit…
but then Alessandro gets involved. 😂
Our homemade Lemon Almond Biscuit 🍋
Italian, crunchy, almondy & dangerously good.
Un biscotto, please. 🇮🇹
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18/09/2026
POV: It’s the first weekend of school holidays.
Alessandro’s advice to all parents:
Get the 3L bottle. You’re gonna need it. 🍷😂
School holidays: Day 1.
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17/09/2026
Friday. Friends. Life.
The weekend tastes better when the carbs love you back. 🍝🍕
Authentic Italian food in Brunswick, best Italian restaurant in Melbourne, cozy vibes and great atmosphere
16/09/2026
This is the best part of our job. 🤍
When passion, dedication and love for what we do travel beyond the plate — and reach someone’s heart.
Messages like this remind us that every little detail matters.
This is why we do it 🙏🏻✨
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16/09/2026
Did pizza fix my problems?
No.
Did it make them feel irrelevant?
Absolutely. 🍕😂
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14/09/2026
“Do you do this every day?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“Because I love it.”
Also because someone has to make the pasta, feed Melbourne and keep Alessandro busy. 😂🍝
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10/09/2026
Nothing can be better than this.
Except maybe… one more forkful. 🍝
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08/09/2026
- How do you like to spend your free time, Alessandro?
Alessandro: “When I’m not baking in the morning, I clean my restaurant floor in the afternoon like my life depends on it” 😂
Baking. Cleaning. Fixing. Whatever needs to be done! 💪🏻
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05/09/2026
When someone asks for chicken in the carbonara…
and you’re trying to keep your Italian citizenship. 🇮🇹😂
Authentic Italian cuisine in Melbourne, best Italian food in Brunswick, serving the real carbonara, no twisted Italian food, original recipes only, cozy venue
01/09/2026
September, we’re ready for you 🌸 🇮🇹
New month, new beginnings, new memories,
good food, good people and plenty of reasons to gather around the table.
We’re ready to welcome you amici for dine in or take away serving the best Italian food you can expect from the friendliest bunch of Real Italians in Melbourne 🤟🏻✨
Here’s to a beautiful September 🤍
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30/08/2026
Plot twist: something good was the schiacciata 😂
And a special thanks to our star Alessandro, who never fails to make us laugh 🧡😜
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29/08/2026
Can you smell the Taleggio 🧀 on the Dolomiti pizza? 🤤
Open again from 5pm 🇮🇹✨
Authentic Italian cuisine in Melbourne, best pizza in Brunswick, cozy restaurant, Taleggio cheese, Italian delicacies, open for lunch and dinner
27/08/2026
Me: I’m exhausted.
Alessandro: Have some energy. 🍷
Me: Thanks, Alessandro.
Weekend mode: ON. 🇮🇹
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Address
454 Albion Street
Brunswick West, VIC
3055
To get to the Italian restaurant located at Albion Street in Melbourne, you can take public transportation by riding a train or a bus that stops nearby. If you prefer driving, you can follow the route along Albion Street until you reach your destination. There are also several parking options available in the area.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
8am - 3pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 3pm |
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5pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 3pm |
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5pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
8am - 3pm |
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5pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 3pm |
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5pm - 9pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 3pm |
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5pm - 9pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine, and Cirelli & Co in Melbourne's Albion Street is no exception. This intimate Italian restaurant, bakery, and coffee shop serves up heritage recipes with modern twists using only the freshest and finest quality local and seasonal produce.
The warm hues and burnished woods of the interior create an elegant and intimate setting for diners to enjoy their meals. Alternatively, guests can relax with drinks and small dishes in the vibrant vintage courtyard surrounded by luminous vines.
Cirelli & Co's bakery is open six days a week from Tuesday to Sunday, serving up handmade bread, sweet and savory treats, gelato, Sicilian cannoli, and amazing Italian sandwiches. Guests must try their famous Italian breakfast of cornetto (croissant) or bombolone (donut) with caffé.
Located in the heart of Brunswick West just off Melville Road, Cirelli & Co is easily accessible by tram route 55 or bus route 503. The bakery and coffee shop are located at 498 Lygon Street in Brunswick East, accessible by tram routes 1 and 6.
Overall, Cirelli & Co offers an authentic Italian dining experience with fresh ingredients, warm ambiance, and friendly service. It's the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a casual catch-up with friends over delicious food and drinks.
