Melbourne’s Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Italian Restaurant🌟

This place serves MASSIVE portions! Three dishes for two people? Impossible to finish—around $30+ AUD per person for insane value. Perfect for broke students, hungry groups, or anyone craving hearty Italian without the price tag. 🔥 MUST-ORDER: Seafood Paella: Their famous Spanish seafood rice—enough for 3-4 people (two will struggle!). Rich tomato base with tender, juicy rice, loaded with prawns, salmon, cherry tomatoes, and more. Chef’s kiss 😋 Pro tip: Squeeze the lemon wedge over it for a zesty kick! Italian Lamb Shank: Fall-off-the-bone lamb paired with creamy mashed potatoes. Also tomato-based (kinda similar to the paella but still delish!). The meat melts like butter—no knife required. Garlic Bread Side: Not pictured, but DO NOT SKIP—crispy, buttery, and garlicky AF. Ideal for soaking up leftover sauces! ⚠️ Truffle Mushroom Pizza: Skip if you’re not a truffle fan (it’s intense!). Truffle lovers, this is your jam—others, maybe stick to classics like Margherita. Vibe check: Rustic, cozy, and buzzing with energy. Think checkered tablecloths, warm lighting, and servers who treat you like family. Great for casual dates or post-lecture carb-loading sessions. 🍝 📍 Max on Hardware 54-58 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000 PS: Book ahead—this spot is always packed (even on weekdays!). Walk-ins risk crying over a 40-minute wait. #MelbourneEats #MelbourneFoodGuide #ItalianFoodMelbourne #MelbourneUniLife #StudyInMelbourne #MelbourneTravel #HiddenGemsMelbourne #FoodieFaves #MelbourneRestaurantRecs #BudgetEatsMelbourne