Da Noi

Came here for dinner and had the six course meal which included complementary house made focaccia, salumi board, two entrees, main dish, palate cleanser and dessert. The course menu is left to the chef to decide but they do ask if you have any allergies or dislikes. For the salumi board, I swapped out the cured meats with the vegetarian alternative. It was a good tasting board offering a variety of different flavours and textures. The first entrée was a Jerusalem artichoke soup which was thick and creamy with shimeji mushroom, topped with fried artichoke chips and rosemary; it was very tasty and was my favourite dish of the meal. The second entrée was a tagliatelle pasta cooked perfectly al dente with some parmesan cheese powder and lamb ragu; it was savoury and mildly cheesy, pretty tasty but was on the saltier side. The main dish was suckling pig lightly seasoned with salt. Portion size was big and the meat was mostly tender but there was also a lot of fatty parts which I didn't particularly enjoy; best part was the pork skin which was very crispy. The side of roasted potato with rosemary seasoning was decent. The palate cleanser was a rhubarb sorbet which was quite tart but also refreshing, and the pink pepper added an interesting flavour note which does not linger. The final course was a dessert with two scoops of saffron flavoured ice cream paired with poached pear and caramelised almonds. The ice cream was smooth and creamy with a strong saffron spice flavour which was unique and pretty good when paired with the caramelised almonds and honey drizzle. Overall it was a good dining experience; food was tasty and the service was great with each dish and the ingredients explained as they are being served and water refilled as needed.

Da Noi 95 is such a beautiful little boutique restaurant — warm, cosy, and full of character. The food is absolutely amazing, with real authentic Sardinian dishes that taste like they’ve come straight from Italy. (I am from Sardinia, so I can confirm :D ) The chef’s selection was incredible — every plate was full of flavour and perfectly balanced. You can really tell how much love and passion goes into the cooking here. And the wine list… wow. So many special bottles to choose from, with the team happy to help you find the perfect match for your meal. If you love genuine Italian food and great wine in a relaxed and welcoming setting, Da Noi 95 is a must-visit. Can’t wait to go back!

This place is seriously good. I stumbled across it while out on a walk. I looked inside to see a long table of Nonnas enjoying lunch. What better advertisement could there be. So I booked a table for that evening. It is Sardinian. There is no menu as such. Staff ask about any dietary requirements and start bringing out food tailored accordingly. It started with a charcuterie selection followed by kingfish, ravioli, roast pork, and desert. The food was superb. We were told it was mostly sourced from a farm owned by the family a few hours out of town. There’s an extensive range of quality wines by the glass. In keeping with the Sardinian heritage, Vermentino features heavily but there were also a Pinot Gris from Trento Adige, a Sav Blanc from Fruili, and some very robust Tuscan reds. The selection included a sparkling Vermentino. I never knew that was a thing and I wish I had found out about it 50 years ago. The staff were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Overall this was a wonderful experience and I’m looking forward to my next visit.

You'd never believe that a little island in the Mediterranean would produce high quality ingredients to be used here in the small suburb of South Yarra. Yet here we are. This hatted restaurant is truly outstanding, no wonder they've been open since 1995. The staff were so accommodating as we had walked in without a booking and asked if it was possible to be served before my sister's flight back to Sydney in an hour and a half and they were happy to oblige. Not only that, I had requested a vegan meal and despite the late notice, my dish was prepared quickly and was of such high quality it was amazing. We had such a wonderful time and after we left, my sister had forgotten her bag so the staff kindly held onto it and I returned to retrieve it later. I'll be looking forward to enjoying this place as a regular treat when I'm feeling I deserve something delicious at a reasonable price. 10/10 😋🍝🇮🇹🏝️

The atmosphere, just like the restaurant’s name suggests, felt warm, cozy, and wonderfully homely. If there were a home that served food like this, I think I’d want to stop by every day. The seasoning suited us perfectly, highlighting the natural flavors of the ingredients with a gentle, well-balanced touch — so much so that it felt like nothing more than a glass of champagne was needed. The noodles in the Ocean’s Bounty Seafood had a delightful chew and paired beautifully with the sauce. The mashed potatoes that came with the Farm to Table Cuts (beef cheek) were incredibly smooth, almost as if they had been carefully strained. The classic tiramisu was exactly that — classic in the best way. I was a little surprised when the staff recommended the chef’s choice even before handing us the menu, but after trying the dishes, my only thought was that I should have gone with it.

An absolutely memorable experience. The food quality and servings were outstanding. The restaurant decor and environment is the perfect evening spent. The most stand out, however, were the wonderful staff. Customer services is so often disappointing these days- every staff member we encountered was a true joy to speak with. We left with 2 x vouchers to treat friends, and rebooked for ourselves. P.s the best ragu I have ever eaten.

The ONLY restaurant I dine in. Every week. The food is SUBLIME, TRUE ITALIAN QUALITY and KM ZERO PRODUCTS. The vibes and the atmosphere complete perfectly the aesthetics and the soul of the place. The kitchen is a tiny spot yet amongst the cleanest I’ve ever encountered. If we would have Michelin Stars in Australia, Da Noi would be a 2 GREEN STAR. It’s not just a dinner. It’s an EXPERIENCE worth the detour.

Just had my first dining experience at this wonderful establishment. The service was amazing, really attentive servers who take the time to share the story of the founder and of the farm to plate concept. The atmosphere is so cosy and sophisticated. The food was an absolute stand out. Wonderfully authentic, fresh and quality ingredients and an artful craft with cooking. Cooked with pride and love. This place is an institution of South Yarra and definitely worth a visit. Can't rate this place highly enough!

I cannot believe there are not more review's on this fabulous Sardinian restaurant. The menu is hand written daily depending on the produce the Chefs get in. The Waiters truly know their stuff, let them recommended a wine. If available, try the Beef Tartar with Egg Yolk.

Easy to miss this tiny shop front in Toorak Road which in a former life was Brummels photo gallery and cafe. We had an early booking as they were fully booked and were warmly greeted with offers of Prosecco. A lovely bottle disappeared very quickly. We had the degustation menu which is always a good way to get the feel of a restaurant. Many courses of antipasto arrived, small servings calamari, cuttlefish, Vitello tonnata and melanzane parmigiana etc. a small pasta dish followed,perfectly cooked spaghetti in a small mound with crab, cherry tomatoes etc,meat was a traditional Sardinian lamb stew thickened with egg yolks served with crispy roast potatoes and salad. Dolce was a delicious raspberry gelato, panna cotta and chocolate bavarois, Service was efficient and very pleasant. Highly recommended for a modern take on traditional Sardinian/Italian food.

This a fantastic Sardinian restaurant. A very unique experience if u are will to pay around $85 a head for four courses. The food was outstanding and each new dish that came out was better than the previous one. Definitely recommend this one!

Da Noi is a sweet little Italian place on Toorak Road in South Yarra. To be specific, it's Sardinian and they specialise in preparing and serving food grown on their own farm. I had the degustation lunch in the front dining area which has just enough room for tables along each wall with a narrow aisle between. Floorboards and textured cream walls added a rustic feel. I asked the waitress to chose a wine for me and a couple of minutes later she was back with a fresh bottle of La Tense Nebbiolo. Very light, and a good start to the meal. Three dishes arrived at my table almost immediately after the wine; a small portion of eggplant lasagne, a plate with a seared scallop topped with poppy seeds on a pool of very light fresh tomato mousse, a little bowl of fried whitebait and a side of diced tomatoes, and a third plate with two slices of rare roast beef covered in a very mild tuna and caper sauce. Excellent starters, but the scallop and the beef were standouts for me. At least until the next course arrived. This was the special of the day; duck pasta garnished with shaved truffles on a creamy truffle and pecorino cheese sauce. Delicious. Next up was a piece of pork belly served on celeriac emulsion with a reduction of myrtle berries (mirto in Italian) which are grown on the family farm. This came with a side of baked carrots. Never been a fan of pork belly, and honestly probably never will be, but this was one of the better variations I've eaten. To finish, I had a lovely, soft Corsican sheep's milk cheese with an ash and rosemary rind served with apple purée, mandarin segments and almonds. Once again my waitress came to the party by choosing not-too-sticky dessert wine to accompany it - a gorgeous Sardinian white called Angelus. The five course set lunch menu costs $55 ($70 for me as I upgraded to the special of the day) plus wine. The chef here has a very subtle touch and every dish was well balanced with interesting flavour combinations. Da Noi means "our place" in Italian, and I certainly felt right at home from the moment I sat down. My definition of great service is that no matter how busy the restaurant is (and the day I went every table was full) the staff make you feel like you're the only person there. And that's exactly how the staff at Da Noi made me feel. Great restaurant and definitely worth another visit.

Amazing atmosphere. We were tucked away in the back with a suckling pig slowly rotating on a fire. The gummy shark and honey tart were also highlights. An authentic Sicilian experience.

Walked past this place with friends and thought it looked like a cute little Italian restaurant and it definitely did not disappoint us at all! The menu is changed daily depending on what they could get on the day, and food is made fresh daily! I had the Tortellini with lamb which was wonderful, and friends got the fish spaghetti and duck which were also delicious! Desserts were excellent too! A very pleasant experience with interesting waiters! Will go back again to try their other authentic menus!

Valentines disaster. After almost 2 hours we still hadn't had the main course from the set menu, in fact all our food courses were delayed. When we complained we were then told that our food hadn't been ordered and was forgotten about. Usually this place is a good restaurant, it should be with its high prices, but on 14 Feb it was a disaster. One star is one too many.

This restaurant might have been great some day in the past, but now it is simply trading on its past reputation. I invited another couple to join us for dinner. This place is brazen to say the least, in its exorbitant prices for the sizes of its meals. Amongst four of us we paid 200.00 with- no entrees, no desserts! Three of us had a pasta dish. Serves I would consider neither an entree nor a main, but more a 'sampler' size. Being italian I know there might be some work in preparing a boar ragu sauce, but pasta comes cheap-and there was little of that! You would serve your child more than what we got on each dish. As for my dish it was a snapper fillet topped with lentils and mussels. It was nearly 40.00, and I couldn't see much skill involved. The wine alone was 60.00- a hefty markup no doubt. Would I go again- no way! Would I recommend it- no way. Even if you have cash to splash, spend it somewhere where there is skill, technique, flavour, excellent presentation, complexity or even inventiveness. This place has few of those.

Absolutely superb, one of the best meals I have ever had. Simplicity personified, with absolute freshness and sophistication at the same time. We matched Italian wines thanks to our friendly and professional wait staff. Even the coffee at the end was perfection, Caprese.

Omg so perfect. Value for money doesn't mean inexpensive. Great food, charming staff and very pleasant ambience. My favourite.

If you know what Sardinian food is like, and why you shouldn't expect to compare this with your 'pretty good' neighbourhood Italian restaurant, then you'll love this place. It's a Sardinian restaurant, and they do a fine job of serving sumptuous Sardinian food, some of the finest cuisine on the planet. It's one of only two Sardinian restaurants in Australia, and totally worth the journey. It's a shame I can't get to Sardinia itself more often, that place is heaven on earth.