Where friends meet

Cafe Notturno. 03 9347 8286.
177-179 Lygon Street. Carlton. Melbourne.
Engrish: 1 BON: Difficult. Staff changes quite regularly.
TTDWW: Watch an episode of FRIENDS.

ABSOLUTE must try: The eggplant chips.
Ramen's never seen it anywhere else. Then again, he might be ignorant. Anyway, the eggplants are sliced and deep friend, covered with their secret batter. It makes him forget that he hates eggplants. Arguable the best snack he's had in Melbourne. Another merit dish is the Caesar's Salad with Chicken Stripes. It is a bit pricey for $12.90, but worth sharing with a friend or two. Lose the anchovies if you remember because Ramen always forgets.
For mains, you'd be satisfied with any of their pizza's, especially the vegetarian Venus. For pasta, Ramen recommend the Veal Tortellini. The mushroom cream sauce just gets you hooked on for more. Only try the real beef burger when you're really hungry or just feel like something unhealthy. Do try the cakes from Notturno. Yet be aware that they're all GIGANTIC. Although it will be difficult to finish a slice by your own, Ramen recommends the Mars Bars Cake.
The put off of Notto's will be their service. Most of the time you'd have to wait for at least 20 minutes as they're always full.
The price is how much you normally get charged for eating in Lygon. But I'm definitely sure you'll find satisfaction in a meal for $15 in Notturno.

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