The best budget-friendly Italian spots across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Can’t find the time or money to make the trek to Lygon Street for a traditional Italian dinner?

We’ve put a list together of some of the best restaurants and eateries across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs where you can sit down (or pick up) an affordable pizza or pasta dish.

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Angelette

Angelette opened in December 2020, with both takeaway and alfresco dining options available.

All pastas are available for $22.90, while 11-inch classic pizzas cost $18.90

Gourmet pizzas – including the White Clam with clams, prawns, three types of cheese, oregano and shaved onion on top of a cream and garlic sauce – are available for $22.90 (11-inch) or $33.90 (18-inch).

Where: 114 Bayswater Road, Croydon South

The Flavour Gallery

Whether you’re after a quick coffee and a snack near the end of the day or larger meal, The Flavour Gallery has served the Boronia community since September 2021.

The menu includes woodfired pizzas from $16 or pasta dishes from $23.90.

Where: 104 Coleman Rd, Boronia

St Albert's Pizzeria

Brothers Mark and Alex Micheli have been launching hospitality businesses across the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for years – with St Albert’s Pizzeria their eighth endeavour as a duo, launching in 2023.

The pizzeria specialises in sourdough pizzas and doughnuts, with pizzas setting you set to set you back between $19 and $24, while you can grab a 10-pack of doughnuts and a garlic bread for $16.

Where: 379 Mont Albert Rd, Mont Albert

Sette Bello

A group of local foodies launched Sette Bello in 2005, with both the a la carte and set menus featuring a mix of modern and traditional Italian dishes.

Options include a $13 lobster roll and the $29 Salmone Marinato with Campari and dill, apple, goat's cheese and traditional flatbread.

Where: 540 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley

La Lupa Romana Pizza e Gnocchi Bar

Husband and wife duo Giamal Ghosheh and Linda Williams opened La Lupa in 2012, honouring their Italian roots by delivering Roman flavours to Montrose.

Eight gnocchi dishes are available from $25 to $32, while their traditional woodfired pizzas range from $20 to $30.

Where: Unit 2/11 Leith Road, Montrose

Bam Bam Italian

Opening its doors in 2017, Bam Bam welcomed new owners in February 2025.

There is a new special or discount on offer most evenings, including $30 Parma Night on Monday with a glass of wine or a schooner of Port Philip Pilsner and $20 for all large pizzas on Wednesdays.

Where: 445 Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Avonsleigh