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07/06/2026
Winter nights just hit different here. ✨
Warm lights, cosy corners, and the perfect setting for long dinners and even longer conversations.
This is your sign to make the most of the season at Criniti's. ❄️🍷
Cold outside. Cozy inside. ✨
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06/06/2026
Some notifications change your whole mood.
This one usually ends with pizza, pasta, and a full table. 🍝🍕
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06/06/2026
Some notifications change your whole mood.
This one usually ends with pizza, pasta, and a full table. 🍝🍕
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04/06/2026
“Comfort food hits different in winter”.
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03/06/2026
In case you forgot how to apologise…
Bring them to Criniti's with good food, good wine, and no reason
to rush the conversation. 🥂
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02/06/2026
So...What's Your DRINK DRINK?
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🎵 "SOS" — George Alice
🎬 Ella Bright & Belmont Cameli
📺 Amazon Prime Video
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01/06/2026
Winter officially starts now 🍝❄️
Cold weather, warm plates, and all the comfort you need in one table. 🔥🍕
Freshly baked pizzas, steaming pasta, and those cozy vibes that make winter worth looking forward to.
Because some seasons are best enjoyed with extra cheese, rich sauces, and good company. ❤️
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31/05/2026
"Good food.Better company."
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31/05/2026
"Good food.Better company."
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30/05/2026
Making vs Made
Some people see food.
We see art in motion. 🍝🔥
From preparation to perfection, every dish at Criniti’s is made with passion, precision, and a little obsession.
Because the best flavours are built, not rushed.
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28/05/2026
There's something magical about a full table. The laughter, the clinking glasses, the food that just keeps coming. 🥰 Come make your own Crintis moment.
Tag someone you'd share this table with! 👇
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28/05/2026
There's something magical about a full table.The laughter, the clinking glasses, the food that just keeps coming. 🥰 Come make your own Crintis moment.
Tag someone you'd share this table with! 👇
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27/05/2026
POV: your cocktail deserves its own cinematic moment. 💙
If this Blue Lagoon showed up on your feed… it’s your sign to order cocktails tonight. 💙🍸
Some drinks are made.
This one is crafted. 💫🍹
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26/05/2026
Craving Italian but keeping it budget-friendly? 🍝✨
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Because affordable food should still feel indulgent.
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26/05/2026
Craving Italian but keeping it budget-friendly? 🍝✨
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26/05/2026
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26/05/2026
Craving Italian but keeping it budget-friendly?🍝✨
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25/05/2026
Not every sign comes with words… sometimes it comes with pizza, cocktails & pasta on your feed. 👀
And honestly? That’s enough reason to visit Criniti's tonight.
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25/05/2026
Not every sign comes with words… sometimes it comes with pizza, cocktails & pasta on your feed. 👀
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23/05/2026
Too tired to cook tonight? 👀🍝
Don’t stress… dinner is already sorted at Criniti’s 🤌🔥
From cheesy pastas to loaded pizzas, juicy ribs & cocktails that hit different 🍕🍹
All you need to do is show up hungry.
Tag the friend who always says “let’s just order food” 😭👇
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23/05/2026
Too tired to cook tonight? 👀🍝
Don’t stress… dinner is already sorted at Criniti’s 🤌🔥
From cheesy pastas to loaded pizzas, juicy ribs & cocktails that hit different 🍕🍹
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Tag the friend who always says “let’s just order food” 😭👇
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20/05/2026
POV: You came hungry... and left defeated 🍕👀Our Metre Pizza isn’t just a meal, it’s a full-on experience at Criniti’s 🇮🇹🔥
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20/05/2026
We randomly tried this place and… now we can’t stop talking about it 🤤🍕🔥
From cheesy pizzas to juicy grills, every bite at Criniti’s was a whole experience. Good food, good vibes & even better company ❤️🍝
Tag your foodie gang and plan your next catch-up at Criniti’s 🍹✨
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20/05/2026
We randomly tried this place and… now we can’t stop talking about it 🤤🍕🔥
From cheesy pizzas to juicy grills, every bite at Criniti’s was a whole experience. Good food, good vibes & even better company ❤️🍝
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18/05/2026
POV: You order one dish in Sydney and feed the whole table 😭
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18/05/2026
POV: You order one dish in Sydney and feed the whole table 😭
16/05/2026
Not sharing. Don’t even ask 😭🍟
13/05/2026
Your next favourite drink just arrived. 🍸
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13/05/2026
Your next favourite drink just arrived. 🍸
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12/05/2026
These are Criniti’s favourite picks under $30. 🍕✨
🍤 Mama Rosa’s
🧂Salt & Pepper Calamari
🧀 Crispy Arancini
🍕 Quattro Formaggi
🍔 Peri Burger
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12/05/2026
These are Criniti’s favourite picks under $30. 🍕✨
🍤 Mama Rosa’s
🧂Salt & Pepper Calamari
🧀 Crispy Arancini
🍕 Quattro Formaggi
🍔 Peri Burger
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11/05/2026
3 reasons you’ll stay longer than planned 👀🍕🍸
1️⃣ The food
2️⃣ The cocktails
3️⃣ The vibes you never want to leave ✨
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11/05/2026
3 reasons you’ll stay longer than planned 👀🍕🍸
1️⃣ The food
2️⃣ The cocktails
3️⃣ The vibes you never want to leave ✨
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09/05/2026
POV: The kids are happier than the adults at Criniti’s 🍕🍟🧃😂
Cheesy pizzas, tasty pasta & fun little meals made for tiny foodies ❤️
The perfect family outing starts with happy kids and great food ✨
Tag a parent who needs an easy lunch or dinner plan 👇
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09/05/2026
POV: The kids are happier than the adults at Criniti’s 🍕🍟🧃😂
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06/05/2026
POV: You ordered everything at Criniti’s… and it was worth it 😍🍕🍝
The kind of table that turns into memories ❤️
Who are you bringing with you? 👇
Address
198-204 Faraday Street
Carlton, VIC
3053
To get to the restaurant located on Faraday Street in Melbourne, you can use public transport or drive yourself.
Public Transport:
Take the tram and alight at either Lincoln Square or Melbourne University tram stop. From there, walk towards Faraday Street till you find the restaurant.
Driving/Parking:
From the CBD, head north along Swanston Street and turn left onto Victoria Street then right onto Drummond Street until you reach Elgin Street. Take a left onto Elgin street and continue until you reach Faraday street. Parking may be available on-street or nearby parking lots/garages for a fee.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9:30pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9:30pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10:30pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10:30pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Criniti's Carlton on Faraday Street in Melbourne is a must-visit for anyone who loves Italian cuisine. Voted Australia's favourite Italian restaurant, Criniti's Carlton offers a fusion of traditional and contemporary dishes that are sure to satisfy any palate. Whether you're in the mood for wood-fired pizza, steaks, burgers, seafood, gourmet pastas or salads, Criniti's has something for everyone.
What sets Criniti's apart is their unique range of flavours that combine traditional Southern Italian and contemporary Australian cuisine. The menus are inspired by the Criniti family recipes and are a testament to their passion for food and family.
The restaurant is family-owned since 2003 and they believe that sharing a meal with loved ones is an experience that should be cherished and remembered long after the last bite has been savoured. The atmosphere at Criniti's Carlton is warm and welcoming, making it the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family and friends.
Criniti's Carlton offers various services such as delivery, catering, groups, kids' menu, outdoor seating, reservations, takeout and waiter service. They also specialize in breakfast, coffee, dinner, drinks and lunch.
Overall, if you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience in Melbourne then look no further than Criniti's Carlton on Faraday Street. With its delicious food offerings and warm atmosphere, it truly lives up to its motto - "When you're here, you're family".
