Ciao Cielo Port Melbourne
Hand holding a fork with spaghetti pasta above a bowl of spaghetti, in front of a brick fireplace with flames. A glass of red wine is on the table.
A wedding scene at night showing a bride and groom kissing, surrounded by children holding sparklers and celebrating. The background features a brick wall and festive decorations.
Empty restaurant with a long dining table set with glasses, plates, and napkins, candles, and a marble bar counter with baristas preparing drinks. Exposed brick walls and large windows.
A hand pouring champagne into a flute glass near a glass dish filled with oysters on ice at a dining table.
Elegant dining room with a large, polished wooden table, multiple wine glasses, and napkins set for a meal, framed by tall curtains and two arched windows in the background.
A hand holding a sprig of rosemary above a coupe glass filled with a yellow cocktail, with a brick wall and a window in the background.

Italian cuisine in Bay Street's iconic heritage-listed courthouse.

Respecting tradition but not bound by it.

Our Story
 

THE MENU

Upscale Italian dishes & wood-fired favourites

From house-made pasta to wood-fired pizza, our ever-evolving menu celebrates the warmth, generosity and timeless flavours of Italian dining — all made in-house, with no shortcuts.

 
View Menu

House-Made, With Coeliac-Friendly & Gluten-Free Options Available

House-Made, With Coeliac-Friendly & Gluten-Free Options Available

Our Spaces

Explore our spaces

The Courthouse

CLICK TO EXPLORE

Spritz Garden

CLICK TO EXPLORE

Pizzeria

CLICK TO EXPLORE

PRIVATE EVENTS

Celebrations, the Ciao Cielo way

Celebrate inside Port Melbourne’s heritage-listed Old Courthouse, with soaring ceilings, original Victorian details and a garden made for long afternoons, paired with generous Italian food and flexible menus for everything from intimate dinners to weddings and cocktail parties.

See Spaces

PRIVATE dining

Judge's Chambers

Tucked behind the main dining room, the Judge’s Chambers is an intimate private space filled with the character of Ciao Cielo’s historic courthouse setting. Victorian fireplaces and arched sash windows create a warm, distinctive backdrop for private dinners, celebrations and smaller gatherings.

See Spaces
 

What’s On

What's On
Oysters & Wine
July 1
Oysters & Wine

Fresh oysters, good wine, and every excuse to linger. Ciao Cielo, Port Melbourne.

Read more →
Mulled Wine / Vin Brûlé
July 1
Mulled Wine / Vin Brûlé

Spiced, warming and made for cooler days — Vin Brûlé at Ciao Cielo, best enjoyed by the fire

Read more →
Happy Hour
July 1
Happy Hour

Ease into the afternoon with Happy Hour at Ciao Cielo — grab a drink, find your spot, and stay for dinner

Read more →
See all Events
A person in a black sweater is holding a fork and a bowl of hearty stew with potatoes, vegetables, and herbs. There is a glass of red wine and a wooden table in the background.
A person's hand holding black shoelaces, with a shoe sole seen above in the background.
A woman with dark hair is sitting at a restaurant table near a fireplace, taking a large slice of pizza with melted cheese. There is a wine glass with red wine, and a plate with some remaining food on the table.
Group of six chefs and staff standing together, smiling, in a kitchen or restaurant setting with a textured wall background.
A wine display shelf filled with bottles of wine, located in a stylish, rustic restaurant with an exposed brick and peeling plaster wall, large windows letting in natural light, and a cozy dining area with place settings and wine glasses on tables.
Steak resting on a wooden cutting board with rosemary, potatoes, and a small dish of sauce, surrounded by other dishes including green beans with bacon, a glass of red wine, and other plated foods on a wooden table.
Person holding a fork over a bowl of hearty potato and meat stew topped with herbs and cheese, with a glass of red wine and three glasses in the foreground on a wooden table.
A hand holding black noodles hanging on a rod in a commercial kitchen.
A woman with long dark hair and tattoos on her arm eating a slice of pizza in a cozy restaurant with a fireplace in the background.
Group of six chefs standing in a line, smiling, with a textured wall in the background. The photo is in black and white.
A restaurant interior with a distressed white brick wall, arched windows, and a black wine rack filled with various bottles of wine. In the foreground, there is a dark wooden dining table set with wine glasses and napkins, and a section of turquoise
A rustic dinner table with a plate of cooked green beans topped with bacon bits, a glass of red wine, sliced cooked meat on a wooden board with herbs, potatoes, and a small bowl of sauce.