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ItalianLittle Italy
Il Gambero
- 4.31.5k reviews
- Closed now
Italian restaurant on Lygon St serving thin-crust pizza, pasta and seafood mains, with exposed-brick interior and outdoor seats.
Quick answers
Il Gambero in short
When is Il Gambero open?
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM; Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM; Sun 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Il Gambero?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Il Gambero indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Il Gambero good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Il Gambero cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Il Gambero?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Il Gambero?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Il Gambero?
166 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053.
Is Il Gambero wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 3:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 12 pm.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
11°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 9°
- Rain
- 2%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 4am
11° - 5am11°
- 6am10°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowtuesday11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
- wednesday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
- thursday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
- friday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM
- saturday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM
- sunday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Il Gambero
- 2 Bekù Gelato · 1 min
- 3 Khabbay Restaurant · 1 min
- 4 Da Guido La Pasta · 1 min
- 5 Universal Restaurant · 1 min
Good to know
- Book ahead
- Allow about 75 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 1.5k reviews
Known for
- Prawns
- Cannelloni
- Spaghetti marinara
- Thin-crust pizza
What people say
- People like:
- Prawns, cannelloni, pasta and risotto dishes, outdoor seating
Around Little Italy
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Bekù GelatoSweets · 1 min walk
Khabbay RestaurantPakistani · 1 min walk
Da Guido La PastaItalian · 1 min walk
Universal RestaurantItalian · 1 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time