Connie's

It's a famiglia affair.

27/05/2023

Connie’s is built upon family. We opened the Russell Street doors shortly after welcoming our second child, at a time when the nation was being reunited with its extended families after a painful period of isolation.

We embraced the ceremony and celebration that comes with eating simple and authentic food with those you love. We indulged in feelings of nostalgia, taking people back to a simpler time, somewhere that felt warm, fuzzy and familiar. It filled our cups as we filled yours, as we sat front row to see Melbourne come together again over a saucy bowl of spaghetti with a generous serve of Parmesan cheese.

To Connie, the ultimate Grandmother and matriarch who still, at age 95 makes the tastiest pizza. To the staff that have lived and loved this venue over the last year. To our family and friends who helped build and grow the concept. To everyone of you who has ascended the stairs, sipped on a spritz at the bar, devoured a slice, doodled on the tables and danced under the oversized disco ball.

Tonight, on Russell Street, we raise a glass to say buona sera Connie’s Italian Diner. We will welcome you again, Melbourne, at another time, in another place. But until then… x

M & Z

Photos from Connie's post 24/05/2023

Lock in your last supper at Connie's Russell Street 🍕🪩 Our last day at Russell St is this Saturday...book a table or walk-in and let the good times roll!

We're on the hunt for Connie's next location ... let us know where you'd like us to call home!

23/05/2023

Disco lights and Italian delights... It's a week for celebrating everything we love about Connie's ❤️ Make sure you lock in a table or just come on in!

Whilst it's our last week at Russell Street, you can always grab Connie's famous Pizza from Heartbreaker downstairs 🍕

20/05/2023

Leave space for Connie's signature dish... the Tirami-Sundae 🍒 mascarpone, coffee, savoiardi, Mr Black Amaro, soft serve.

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The weekend is in full swing.

We're here from 5pm, walk-ins welcome!

Photos from Connie's post 18/05/2023

A trip to Connie's is like a trip to Nonna's. You won't leave hungry ❤️

12/05/2023

We’re sad to announce that Connie's Italian Diner will be saying ciao for now. We will be closing the current CBD venue whilst we hunt for a new home in another location. The last supper on Russell St will be on Saturday 27th May.

We invite all who have felt Nonna’s love to join us for a slice, a spritz or a dance before we say buona sera!

Photos from Connie's post 11/05/2023

The jukebox is warming up, the crayons are out, and the disco balls spinnin'. Let the good times roll! 🕺

10/05/2023

Bad Nanna's Lasagne 🍽️ The perfect mid-week warmer. Grab a booth and let's get cosy.

05/05/2023

Grab your pals and a booth - let's kick off the weekend in style! 🍕

04/05/2023

Aperitivo Hour✨
Mozzarella sticks + your choice of sparkling cocktail $18
5-6pm daily

03/05/2023

Grandma's deep dish pizza - best enjoyed family style 🍕

Photos from Connie's post 19/04/2023

Love is in the air, and in your glass.
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The Yuzu Flame of Love courtesy of The Everleigh Bottling Co. combines Ketel One Vodka, Manzanilla Sherry, Orange Bitters and Yuzu Soda to create a brights and soulful cocktail.

12/04/2023

The infamous Tirami-Sundae. What could be better than a perfect marriage of tiramisu and velvety soft serve ice cream. 🤤

07/04/2023

We'll be having a little break over the long weekend.

We'll be back on Tuesday with your favourite disco hits, and Italian classics.

Photos from Connie's post 23/03/2023

Red is the colour of love.. and wine.. and our vinyl seating..

It's safe to say red is one of our favourite colours at Connie's.

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It's definitely comfort food weather.. A nice glass of red and a deep pan pizza will surely make you feel content this evening.

Ca****fo Pizza - Served Grandma Style
Artichokes, baby spinach, cream, parmesan, mozzarella.

18/03/2023

A crowd favourite - The Grapefruit White Negroni. This refreshing highball is the perfect way to kick off your evening.

Gin, Lillet Blanc, Suze Aperitif, Grapefruit Soda

16/03/2023

Rigatoni alla Vodka

vodka sauce, cured pancetta, stracciatella, tomato, cream.

Photos from Connie's post 15/03/2023

Grab a cocktail, sit back, relax and watch the fishes. 🐠

Photos from Connie's post 09/03/2023

Today we celebrate the king of all things spherical, The Meatball.

Pop in from 5-7pm to hook into a mini-meatball sub and and a bambini Martini for just $15.

Photos from Connie's post 08/03/2023

A cheese pull so strong, we couldn't capture it within a single image.
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Surely I don't have to explain why fried cheese is so incredible...

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Join us for Aperitivo hour — 5 ‘til 6pm.

Sparkling cocktail + Mozz sticks - $18

01/03/2023

Mamma Mia it's nearly Meatball Day💥

Join us for this most magnificent day as we serve up a $15 Meatball Subs and Mini Martinis!

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Come have it Connie's style. 🕺

1: Burrata - heirloom tomatoes, basil
2: Rigatoni alla Vodka - vodka sauce, cured pancetta, stracciatella, tomato, cream
3: Ca****fo Pizza - artichokes, baby spinach, cream, parmesan, mozzarella

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Our Story

"Late night, ate right." - Connie

New York Style Pizza served hot and fresh out of iconic good times bar, Heartbreaker in Melbourne CBD. Connie’s Pizza (2017) joins the line up of venues and hospitality services from Made in the Shade Group (The Everleigh, Heartbreaker, Navy Strength Ice Co., The Everleigh Bottling Co. & Bar Margaux). Connie's Pizza brings Melbourne a classic NY slice with all the quality and passion of Nonnina's traditional Italian cooking.

By the slice or by the pie, to eat in at Heartbreaker, or takeaway.

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234B Russell Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 1am
Wednesday 5pm - 11pm
Thursday 5pm - 11pm
Friday 5pm - 12am
Saturday 5pm - 12am

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