Becco

4.4 (37)

$41 to $100

Italian

11-25 Crossley Street, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Becco A Melbourne legend, great for lunch, dinner or drinks at our fabulous bar, with outside seating down the very New York style laneway. A buzzy vibe, with warm lighting for intimate occasions, award winning modern Italian food cooked by Maurice Esposito and Carmine Mari. An extensive wine list featuring Australian, Italian and French wines. A private dinning room available for those special occasions or corporate lunches. Also the Bellavista, a bar upstairs which holds 60 people for a stand up cocktail function.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Website
http://www.becco.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Maurice Esposito, Carmine Mari

Location
11-25 Crossley Street, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Parking details
None
Public transit
Tram: Spring St / Bourke St (180 m) 86, 96

Salumi PlateA$25.00
San Daniele Prosciutto, Pancetta, Cacciatore, Bresaola Spread
St Helen MusselA$22.00
White Wine Broth, Cacciatore, Garlic, Chilli
Grilled Sardines on CrostiniA$22.00
Pine Nuts, Raisins, Chilli, Tomato, Agro Dolce
Silver Whiting CevicheA$19.50
QuailA$22.00
Pancetta, Gnocchi Romana
Eggplant ParmigianaA$19.50
Sweet Potato Crisps, Parmesan Sauce
Beef CarpaccioA$22.00
Chilli Flour Dusted CalamariA$24.00
Jalapeno Aioli

Pasta

Fresh FettuccineA$29.00
Pork Sausage, Porcini Ragu
Spaghettini VongoleA$32.00
Pumpkin RavioliA$29.00
Brown Butter, Pinenuts, Ricotta Salata
GnocchiA$29.00
Osso Bucco, Gremolata
Duck RisottoA$34.00

Meat

Duck Leg ConfitA$42.00
Pan Cooked Breast, Pickled Radicchio, Muscatel Grappa Jus
Roasted Chicken MarylandA$38.00
Potato Dauphinoise, Chicory, Jus Gras
Slow Cooked OxtailA$38.00
Soft Polenta, Crispy Tuscan Cabbage, Rosemary, Tomato Jus
Crumbed VealA$39.00
Wild Rocket, Tomato, Summer Onion
Veal SaltimboccaA$38.00
Prosciutto, Parmesan, Sage, White Wine Reduction
TagliataA$39.00
Rare Grilled Porterhouse (200gm) Rocket, Red Onions, Capers
Minute Steak (150gm)A$35.00
Garlic Puree, Artichokes, Chilli
Chianina Rib Eye Bistecca Fiorentina
Free Range, 100% Grass Fed, Chemical Free from South Gippsland. Subject to availability
- Price per Weight

Fish

Seared Salmon FilletA$39.00
Caponata, Fregola, Verjuice Reduction
Whole Fish
Italian Coleslaw
- Market Price
Beer Battered Fish, ChipsA$39.00

Sides

Thin ChipsA$8.00
Buttery MashA$9.00
Fried PotatoesA$9.00
Rosemary, Garlic
Sauteed Spinach, ChilliA$12.00
Italian ColeslawA$10.00
RocketA$10.00
Fennel, Orange Salad
Caprese SaladA$18.00
Sides as an EntréeA$18.00

To Finish

Chocolate SemifreddoA$18.00
Hot Apple PieA$19.00
Warm Custard
Tira Mi SuA$18.00
Bomboloni Trio CustardA$19.00
Chocolate, Raspberry
Mixed GelatoA$17.00
Almond Praline
Bombe Alaska for 2A$38.00

Cheese

Cheese
- Single (50gm)A$19.00
- Selection 3 (100gm)A$25.00

With Coffee

TorroneA$4.00
Biscotti PlateA$13.00
Individual Custard BomboloneA$7.00

What 37 people are saying

Becco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

37 Reviews

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64013 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my son's 21st birthday. Food and service were great. Staff know their wines and recommended a great white. Wines are reasonably priced. Food is very authentic Italian. Also offers a well-priced brunch
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64013 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 13, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for my husband's birthday. It's his favourite restaurant in Melbourne. We had our four daughters with us. Ages range from 9 to 24. Everyone was more than happy with everything they ordered. Our waitress was delightful and we were lucky enough to receive special attention from the chef and the restaurant manager. Highly recommended!
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64013 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 13, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My partner & I went to Becco for my birthday dinner on a Saturday night & it was AMAZING! The quality of food was outstanding, impecable service & lovely staff. I could not fault anything! We will definitely be back & I'll be telling all my friends and family to try Becco! Bellissimo
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64013 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 12, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's been a while since we dined at Becco, but we will be back again soon. With every new restaurant having shared plates and 7 course menus, we forget how lovely it is to have a traditional dining experience. The location, space, service and food is all top notch. No better mid winter meal than here at Becco
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64013 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 6, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service staff were attentive without being overbearing. Food was prepared promptly and staff were on hand to talk through preferences and recommendations.
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NorahC
Victoria3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 29, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, delicious food very vibrant on a Friday winters night. Restaurant nearly full standard and timing of food didn't suffer at all. Looking forward to going back.
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Linda
Melbourne5 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 22, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very enjoyable evening - I especially enjoyed the apple pie and warm custard yummy
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MaxM
Victoria1 review
4.0
Dined on June 30, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
good quality Italian food ,service was good , loved the retro styled building
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64013 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous food, attentive staff! It was a sheer delight from beginning 2 end. We loved it💛
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64013 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal. Very much enjoyed our night. Only downside was that it was very noisy.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Website
http://www.becco.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Maurice Esposito, Carmine Mari

Location
11-25 Crossley Street, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Parking details
None
Public transit
Tram: Spring St / Bourke St (180 m) 86, 96

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

Becco

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Oysters

Freshly Shucked NaturalA$26.00

Battered with Green Habernero AioliA$26.00

First Plate

Salumi PlateA$25.00

St Helen MusselA$22.00

Grilled Sardines on CrostiniA$22.00

Silver Whiting CevicheA$19.50

QuailA$22.00

Eggplant ParmigianaA$19.50

Beef CarpaccioA$22.00

Chilli Flour Dusted CalamariA$24.00

Pasta

Fresh FettuccineA$29.00

Spaghettini VongoleA$32.00

Pumpkin RavioliA$29.00

GnocchiA$29.00

Duck RisottoA$34.00

Meat

Duck Leg ConfitA$42.00

Roasted Chicken MarylandA$38.00

Slow Cooked OxtailA$38.00

Crumbed VealA$39.00

Veal SaltimboccaA$38.00

TagliataA$39.00

Minute Steak (150gm)A$35.00

Chianina Rib Eye Bistecca Fiorentina

Fish

Seared Salmon FilletA$39.00

Whole Fish

Beer Battered Fish, ChipsA$39.00

Sides

Thin ChipsA$8.00

Buttery MashA$9.00

Fried PotatoesA$9.00

Sauteed Spinach, ChilliA$12.00

Italian ColeslawA$10.00

RocketA$10.00

Caprese SaladA$18.00

Sides as an EntréeA$18.00

To Finish

Chocolate SemifreddoA$18.00

Hot Apple PieA$19.00

Tira Mi SuA$18.00

Bomboloni Trio CustardA$19.00

Mixed GelatoA$17.00

Bombe Alaska for 2A$38.00

Cheese

Cheese

With Coffee

TorroneA$4.00

Biscotti PlateA$13.00

Individual Custard BomboloneA$7.00

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