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Botticelli Ristorante & Bar

40A Church St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

Recommended by 17 people

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40A Church St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

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+61 3 9661 0490
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Botticelli Ristorante & Bar

Botticelli Ristorante & Bar serves hearty, generous Italian dining in Brighton without the stuffiness. Patrons have returned for over twenty-five years for genuine hospitality, where long-time managers guide unhurried meals and milestone birthdays end with celebratory tiramisu. You will not find pizza here—the kitchen puts all its energy into house-cured salami, warm bread, fresh pastas, and generous plates of seafood marinara and roasted duck. Outside, heated tables welcome canine companions along Church Street. Dinner wraps up quietly over sharing desserts or plates of crepes.

  • Traditional focus without pizza: No pizza on the menu; the kitchen focuses entirely on house-made salami, baked bread, and traditional pasta, meat, and seafood mains.
  • Milestone hospitality: Decades-long hosts anchor birthday feasts and family milestones with unhurried care and candlelit tiramisu.
  • Heated dog-friendly alfresco: Heated Church Street alfresco seating accommodates guests dining alongside companion dogs.
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Why Dine at Botticelli Ristorante & Bar

Discover why Brighton locals and multi-decade patrons choose Botticelli for celebrations, business lunches, and authentic Italian dining.

  • Memorable Milestone Gatherings

    Botticelli personalises family milestone celebrations with custom greetings, birthday treats, and warm touches that make guests feel truly celebrated.

    The little personal touches such as the welcome birthday greeting (plus a chocolate) was observed by all our guests.

    Shiraz Mistry

  • Generous Family Hospitality

    Large, generous Italian servings and attentive hospitality ensure family events and celebrations are effortless and warmly hosted.

    We’ve had two family celebrations here and both experiences have been excellent. The food is genuine Italian and high quality, but very reasonable.

    Brett Lazarides

  • Reassuring Multi-Decade Consistency

    Decades of dependable management provide comforting familiarity where guests enjoy attentive, old-school hospitality time and again.

    Have not yet been disappointed over the last 26 years of patronage. Salvatori is a wonderful host and staff always professional and friendly.

    Grant Gebert

  • Heartfelt Celebration Surprises

    Guests feel deeply valued and pampered during milestone occasions, elevated by attentive staff who turn meals into cherished personal moments.

    The biggest surprise was when the waiters brought out a birthday Tiramisu with a lit candle, singing Happy Birthday—and the rest of the guests even joined in!

    Peter Kaszubski

  • Polished Client Dining

    A beautifully appointed dining room provides an elegant backdrop with polished, non-intrusive service suited for professional lunches.

    The service was exceptional; friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Wouldn't hesitate to come back or recommend.

    Sunil Daniel

  • Heated Dog-Friendly Alfresco Area

    Comfortable exterior seating with dedicated heaters allows diners to enjoy authentic Italian meals alfresco alongside companion dogs.

    Also dog-friendly outdoor seating area with heaters.

    Ngoc Nguyen

Authentic Italian mains and signature seafood specialties

  • Linguine Marinara

    I keep coming to this restaurant as I can never find lunguine marinara better anywhere else.

    Josephine Q

  • Duck

    Menu is vast and food always excellent - portions are very generous (particularly the Duck).

    Grant Gebert

  • Fillet Steak

    fillet steak with superb mushroom sauce

    Eyre Remay

  • Morton Bay Bug Spaghetti

    Highly recommend the Morton Bay Bug spagetti!

    Taniya Banerjee

Other favorites

Complementary desserts, breads, and handcrafted cocktails

  • Tiramisu

    The biggest surprise was when the waiters brought out a birthday Tiramisu with a lit candle, singing Happy Birthday—and the rest of the guests even joined in!

    Peter Kaszubski

  • Garlic Bread

    Normally I’m not a bread person but I really love their garlic bread, the best I’ve ever try👍

    Nora Hsin

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    Their sticky date pudding, tiramisu and many other desserts are equally addictive❤️.

    Josephine Q

  • Toblerone Cocktail

    I was served up a chocolate concoction named 'Toblerone' as a cocktail, before eating anything. Not only seriously delish, but got me fully into the mood of finest dining!

    Eyre Remay

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate milestone celebrations and dining in Brighton.

  • Personalized Birthday Greetings & Chocolates

    Guests celebrating birthdays are welcomed with personalized greetings and thoughtful chocolates at their table.

  • Candlelit Tiramisu & Celebration Chorus

    Celebratory dessert moments feature waiters presenting a candlelit Tiramisu and singing alongside surrounding diners.

  • Table Visits by Owner Salvatore

    Owner Salvatore personally connects with guests at the table, sharing his deep knowledge and passion for Italian gastronomy.

  • Heated Dog-Friendly Alfresco Dining

    Diners accompanied by companion dogs can enjoy alfresco dining in a dedicated outdoor space equipped with heaters.

Before you head over

Practical advice for booking, dining options, and seating at Botticelli Ristorante & Bar

  • Book in advance and note celebrations

    Reserve ahead online or over the phone and indicate if you are marking a birthday or anniversary, as the team prepares special personal greetings and celebration touches.

  • Focus on pasta and mains, not pizza

    If you are seeking casual pizza, note that the kitchen focuses strictly on classic pasta courses, mains, and house-made specialties like cured meats and bread.

  • Opt for the heated outdoor section with pets

    If dining with a dog or preferring outdoor seating, request a table in the heated alfresco area so you stay warm in cooler weather.

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