Missed out on European summer? Here are the best Italian restaurants that will have you transported to Italy

This buzzy neighbourhood trattoria brings a slice of the Amalfi Coast to Double Bay with a sun-drenched courtyard, vacation-chic decor and a menu inspired by the Capania coastline. The spicy vodka rigatoni is a genuine cult obsession.

A long Italian lunch overlooking the sparkling waters of Pearl Bay is enough to cure any travel FOMO. This trattoria combines a million-dollar view with stellar cocktails, a gelato bar and sustainable seafood plates. Boating for the day? Have their sister venue, Chiosoco, look after the catering. Simply place your order and collect between 8.30am–11am from the kiosk window.

Named after the owner’s nonna, this beloved Perth osteria dishes up stunning Northern Italian fare inspired by the Friuli and Venetian spice route (think saffron and gin cured kingfish or nonna’s polenta meatballs). Opt for the six-course banquet for off-menu pasta and adventurous new dishes.

Rinaldo Di Stasio has dubbed his Spring Street restaurant the “Milan end of Melbourne”. It combines hearty Italian fare with Brutalist architecture and curated video installations. Savour handmade crab capellini or roasted duck breast over vintage champagne as you drink in the cool aesthetic.

There’s an authentic, unpretentious feel to this neighbourhood osteria owned by Positano native Michele Rispoli, with its Tuscan-style courtyard and bar brimming with retro Italian crockery. Its handmade pastas – particularly the squid ink spaghetti, made with blue swimmer crab, chilli and basil – are the stuff of Mediterranean dreams.