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Joe's of Mentone

72 Beach Rd, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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Find Joe's of Mentone

72 Beach Rd, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

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+61 3 9583 3007
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Joe's of Mentone

A fixture along Beach Road since 1966, this family-run classic feeds diners like longtime regulars under ceilings lined with vintage memorabilia. Founded by Joe and still humming with family on the floor, the kitchen turns out hearty plates of handmade pasta and thick-crust pizzas built to refuel beachgoers after sunset. Tables routinely order the Joe’s Special alongside blistered garlic pizza and bowls of gnocchi, with portions generous enough that nobody walks away hungry.

  • Family-run hospitality: Joe and his family have welcomed diners personally on the floor since 1966, keeping the room running with genuine warmth.
  • Memorabilia-packed room: Walls and ceilings are packed with decades of sports relics, music collectibles, and retro curiosities.
  • Generous Italian staples: Handmade pastas, garlic pizza, and the signature Joe's Special arrive in substantial servings built to satisfy.
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Why Diners Choose Joe's of Mentone

Six decades of hands-on Italian family hospitality, generous classic cooking, and a legendary memorabilia collection by the bay.

  • Generations of Personal Family Hospitality

    For nearly six decades, founder Joe and his family welcome guests personally at the door, bringing genuine multi-generational Italian warmth to every table.

    The place was so busy yet Joe, his wife and son all took the time to make it a very personal experience.

    Cat

  • A Museum-Like Memorabilia Collection

    Walls and ceilings are packed with decades of sporting artifacts, music history, and nostalgic collectables that entertain guests throughout dinner.

    we really enjoyed all the little memorabilia bits and pieces splayed across the restaurant. It kept us entertained all night.

    Sylkz

  • Welcomed Like Part of the Family

    From the moment visitors walk into the dining room, the attentive team treats every patron like an embraced member of the household.

    The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff make you feel like part of the family.

    Ivan Nigro

  • The Comfort of Nonna's Home

    Warm lighting, nostalgic surroundings, and friendly banter evoke the relaxed comfort of gathering at a beloved family matriarch's dinner table.

    It's exactly like Nonna's house, but with more memorabilia.

    Jordan Partridge

  • Hearty Portions and Great Value

    Plates of authentic pasta and generously topped pizzas provide satisfying Italian comfort food served in portions where nobody leaves hungry.

    Great service and a simple but exciting menu at happy prices. Food came out quickly and large portions.

    Peter Webb

  • Authentic Handcrafted Pasta and Pizza

    Tradition runs deep in the kitchen with house-crafted recipes and authentic Italian preparations made fresh daily on site.

    Then theres Nonna making pasta by hand which is as authentic as you could get.

    Jessica MCKENTY

Customer favorites and classic house specialties

  • garlic pizza

    The garlic pizza was AMAZING!

    Jaydeen

  • homemade pasta

    the homemade pasta is great!

    Kanchan Kaler

  • Joe’s Special pizza

    The Joe’s Special pizza with added hot salami was so good. Great pizzas!!!

    Dave Woodford

  • calamari

    We had garlic pizza and calamari for entrees. Great.

    Dave Woodford

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful personal touches and vintage memorabilia that elevate dining at Joe's of Mentone

  • Owner Welcome at the Door

    Diners are frequently welcomed at the entrance by founder Joe, who, alongside his wife and son Angelo, takes time during busy services to personally chat with guests.

  • Handmade Pasta Prepared in the Room

    Guests can watch homemade pasta being prepared by hand right inside the dining room, including Nonna prepping fresh ingredients and handmade pasta directly by the tables.

  • Eclectic Memorabilia & Ceiling Displays

    The dining room is decorated from floor to ceiling with unique memorabilia, featuring quirky displays such as an old fridge door, vintage yo-yos, signed AFL photos, and a bowling alley mounted to the roof.

  • Complimentary Hospitality Gestures

    Diners are frequently surprised with complimentary hospitality touches, including on-the-house garlic pizza while waiting for mains and complimentary dessert sundaes.

Before you head over

Helpful advice on reservations, parking, and dining to make the most of your visit

  • Reserve Your Table in Advance

    With the dining room frequently fully booked and bustling, reserve your table ahead of time to avoid missing out on a spot.

  • Park in Nearby Side Streets

    Front-row spaces along Beach Road are quite limited, so look for free street parking around the corner on nearby back streets.

  • Plan for Generous Portion Sizes

    Dishes like pasta and pizzas are served in very generous portions, so arrive with a healthy appetite or consider sharing plates.

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