Universal Restaurant prides itself on offering a widely diverse menu. While maintaining an authentic Italian cooking style.

Using only the freshest ingredients, we offer our customers substantial meals and real value.

Universal Restaurant has been serving Italian Comfort Food to Carltons Locals since 1969.

Along with traditional dishes, Universal Restaurant on Lygon Street in Carlton features an assortment of top Australian steaks, fresh seafood, BBQ ribs and an ever-growing selection of desserts made in house daily.

Universal Italian Restaurant and Function Venue has flourished to become one of Melbourne’s leading casual dining restaurants and first class function and events venue.

Our exquisite Lygon Street function venue in Carlton also has a balcony, which is perfect for warm nights and beautiful weather.

Universal Restaurant offers real value and friendly service.

With dishes like our famous chicken parma or our specialty milkshakes. We have something for everyone. Universal Restaurant offers Gluten Free, Vegetarian & Vegan options as well.