mark + vinny's spaghetti & spritz

my friend and i came here on saturday night with no booking, and they graciously fit us in providing it was really busy! service exceeded any place we've ever been to. the food to say the least, was mind blowing. we had the beetroot spaghetti and the zucchini noodles. i would opt for the beetroot spaghetti as it was so creamy, cooked perfectly, and best part - completely vegan. zucchini noodles weregreatbut i would probably choose a carb dish next time. we also had the zucchini flowers to start with, and that was also amazing. can't fault the place!

when one of the owners takes time to warmly welcome each guest to this small but cosy restaurant, you know you're in for a good stay.
but first.... *** the place is very small and extremely noisy. so noisy that you'll be challenged to hear yourself think, so if you're after a first date venue or somewhere to have good conversation, maybe steer clear or sit outside under the heaters where it's a lot more quiet ****
our dinner got off to agreatstart with a tiramisu espressotini and a passionfruit spritz mocktail. we followed that up with share plates of gluten free pasta (made from chickpea) with a sauce made from pork + fennel sausage which was simply deluxe! and a salad accompaniment "from nonna's backyard"... a really generous serve of rocket, asparagus, parmesan, fennel and lemon vinaigrette for just $12.
our shared dessert of gluten-free tiramisu ($18) was one of the best we've ever tried. olive oil chocolate sponge was layered with lightly-drunken marscapone cream and a disc of chocolate halfway down the glass which gave a surprise crunch and added flavour.
m&v's isn't cheap but the service is friendly and the food is a+++ so in my book, it's worth a treat visit every now and then.

(coeliacs note: while the polenta chips appear on the menu as gluten free, they're actually fried in shared oil... which was such a disappointment to my coeliac partner)

magnificent pasta, friendly staff, agreatatmosphere & desserts to die for ... this place is awesome! i’ll definitely be back to enjoy more meals here!

mouth-watering pasta!! the pasta selections are both familiar and unique with interesting twists. the ‘no-tella ravioli’ dessert is to die for. their spritz’s are also amazing! nothing to fault at mark + vinny’s. the service isgreatand vinny is always very welcoming. love this place highly recommend trying!

absolutely delicious food here. very creative dishes, all very unique or with a new spin on classic italian cuisine.
service is top notch, and does not miss a beat. the owner vince is there to meet you when you arrive and always around to help with recommendation for food and drink.
reallygreatambience as well, being able to dine on the footpath in a residential setting.

service | 9/10
sides
• caprese salad | 8/10
mains
• charcoal buccatini | 6.5/10 - black pasta with vegan egg - interesting but texture of pasta was grainy, wouldn’t buy again
• blue spirulina tagliatelle | 7/10 - pasta with blue swimmer crab -greatpasta texture, funky aesthetic
dessert
• apple pie agnolotti | 8.5/10
drinks
• florence spritz | 9/10 - very refreshing, alcohol taste not too overwhelming
• grapefruit margarita | 7.5/10 - strong tequila taste, really aesthetic

after drooling over the menu with my best mate for far too long we gave this place a shot and boy, were we not disappointed! with vegan and non-vegan pasta options that are equally delicious, tons of unique cocktails, and agreatvibe, its definitely a place i'd return to time and time again. the only minor letdown is small portion sizes

we tried the charcoal bucatini, beetroot spaghettini and, tiramisu with coconut ice cream!
the charcoal bucatini here was i-n-c-r-e-d-i-b-l-e!!! honestly the flavours in this dish are so unique and the spaghetti was just perfect, i really can’t fault it. the vegan egg was so interesting - it was kind of sweet and tasted like this asian pastry to me... but it was perfect with the dish!! if you come here, you must try the bucatini.
the beetroot spaghetti was delicious too but our spaghetti was a little undercooked. m&vs give you free vegan cheese and chilli to add to your dishes too! perfect! tiramisu was also great!
staff are friendly and there’s just agreatatmosphere. a little expensive but, take your time eating and enjoy all the flavours. would highly recommend.

this place is amazing! the atmosphere is warm and welcoming as soon as you walk in the door. the drinks are different and creative.greatmix of vegan and meat dishes to suit all groups.

will re visit