Cafes

University Cafe & Restaurant

11 Reviews

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255-257 Lygon St

Carlton, VIC, 3053

255-257 Lygon St

Carlton, VIC, 3053

University Cafe & Restaurant

Renowned for its good Italian home-cooking, the Universita is a long-established and very popular restaurant on the Lygon Street strip. Downstairs you can enjoy a great coffee and a fabulous bowl of pasta or risotto while watching the parade of locals, tourists and academics go by. Upstairs is a cosier, relaxed atmosphere where you can dine on traditional Italian favourites. The fact that Universita remains one of Melbourne's most frequented Italian restaurants speaks volumes.

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(03) 9347 2142
(03) 9347 0705

Features

  • Group Bookings
  • Parking
  • Catering
  • Private Function
  • Function Room
  • Outdoor Seating

Cuisine

  • Italian

Licensing

  • Licensed
  • BYO (Wine Only)

REVIEWS (11)

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tongu86
OVER 8 years AGO

Universal Cafe was my go-to place whenever I found myself on Lygon Street and was not sure what I want for dinner. This place has been around for ages, and would have fed generations of students from the nearby university, including me. My favourite dish here is their pork ribs & chicken wings lathered in a sticky bbq sauce with thick cut chips. A couple of years ago, I would've said this place was reasonably priced, however after a recent round of renovation work it looks like they have increased prices across the board to become a moderately priced restaurant.

mass.d
local star
480 Reviews
OVER 10 years AGO

An oldie but a goodie. I've been going here for a number of years now and with more and more Italian restaurants opening up on and around Lygon St it's hard to compete. But Universita never disappoints and always delivers quality Italian food. It's great in large groups that way you're able to try different dishes.

wavina vienne
OVER 11 years AGO

love their cafes. .i always dropped here to eat and have some coffee time while reading some book. . . great staffs, very hospitable!

jessiefaith951
OVER 11 years AGO

i always have my breakfast here with yummylicious coffee and overload breakfast meal. nice location, very cozy, so clean and relaxing. . the staffs are really kind and polite, very attentive they make sure that they can assist immediately whatever your needs. . cool! keep up the good work. .

iamchloeadams
OVER 11 years AGO

Yesterday I was here for breakfast. The service was great and the meal got me up and going for the day. great food. love the coffee. hospitable and friendly staffs. .

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