Pellegrini's, Bourke Street
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/melbourne, r/AskAnAustralian9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Commenters recommend Pellegrini's on Bourke Street for a quick Italian meal and its longstanding character. One praises the food despite bar-only seating, while another likes the speed. Individual recommendations include blueberry pie, a watermelon iced dessert, and a late-night pasta-and-strudel stop. One dissenting diner finds the food underwhelming and sees the history as the larger attraction. The recommendations are about more than coffee alone.
Address
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar, 66 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Blueberry pie, Apple strudel
- Best for
- Late night
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/dekeffinated in r/melbourne · May 2026
Says Pellegrini's is a must-visit.
- Recommendsu/Bond-street-Gold27 in r/melbourne · Mar 2025taste
Notes bar-only seating, yet calls the food superb.
- Caveatu/SuperRipo in r/melbourne · Mar 2026taste
Calls it a novelty with history, but finds the food underwhelming.
- Recommendsu/Legitimate-Mind-8041 in r/AskAnAustralian · Dec 2025taste
Regular out-of-state visitor who enjoys this quick, easy stop for its atmosphere and a standout watermelon gratini on hot days.
- Recommendsu/Substantial-Bike-223 in r/melbourne · May 2025
Thinks Pellegrini's could suit them and calls it historically interesting.
- Recommendsu/pukesonyourshoes in r/melbourne · Jul 2026taste
Suggests a late-night pasta dish and apple strudel at this Bourke Street spot.
- Recommendsu/OneParamedic4832 in r/melbourne · Apr 2025taste
Praises the Bourke Street spot's espresso and meals, recommending its famous blueberry pie.
- Recommendsu/Ecstatic-Light-2766 in r/melbourne · Apr 2025wait time
Agrees and adds that it's fast.
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- Recommendsu/Ok-Chemist-9048 in r/melbourne · Oct 2024
Calls this one a classic pick.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.