Reviews

"Busy Saturday night service; however, considering there was well over 100 people dining, the service was extraordinary. From the moment we walked in we received exceptional service. Our waitress was so attentive and quick. The food was fresh and delicious. Everyone had such a great time and was super impressed. So nice to have a quality restaurant like this in the west. I can’t wait to come back!"

"Omg hands down one of the best Italian restaurants not only in deer park but the whole of Melbourne. AMAZING food. The staff were so lovely and the atmosphere was really cool!!! We will definitely be back!!"

"Very nice, family-friendly, efficient service. Just the sort of good food and service that makes it nice to go out for a meal."

"First time visiting this fairly new local restaurant that we’ve heard about from friends - both my husband and I were very impressed with the food and the service. Highly recommend the calamari fritti and the linguine marinara. The flavours are nicely balanced, the portions are of a good size. It’s a very spacious restaurant with lots of parking nearby."

"My wife and brother came here to eat, and to also check the place out for a future birthday party that will have a group gathering of 20+ ppl in the coming weeks. We loved the place. The food was delicious, the service was amazing and extremely hospitable, thanks to Jordan and the team. We will definitely be back soon."

"Great service, great pizzas, highly recommended"

"The BEST BESTEST Tiramisu! Delightful dining experience with their exceptional Tiramisu. Pizza - Satisfying blend of flavours with a crisp crust."

"Super quick service, food was pretty good and drinks were strong. Affagato was really nice. Definitely coming back"

"We ordered the Tomahawk steak to share between 2 people. It was absolutely delicious. Definitely worth a try! A great place to dine at. The ambiance and the service was on point. I'll be going back"

"Delicious food, very prompt service and friendly staff. Plenty of seating!"

"Great ambiance and very friendly team at Cena. The Tomahawk steak with three times cooked potato were a highlight. As was the Lasanga and Tiramisu. Highly recommend the team at Cena."

"Cena is a genuinely authentic Italian Restaurant in Melbournes Western Suburbs and leaves its customers feeling full and satisfied with amazing food. My family and I visited here, expecting delicious food, served with good service. We were given beautiful food, with great service. The vibe is upbeat, positive and overall really pleasant. This makes for a great dinner with you and your family on your next night out."

"That chilli oil was yum, very spicy, and could not get enough of the chilli oil. I think their chilli oil was the star of the meal. The linguine marinara and spaghetti meat ball seemed a little over cooked. Pizzas were good. Tiramisu was okay but a little too sweet for me."

"Very vibey, good food and lovely host."

"It's absolutely amazing. Did not disappoint. Mark and his team have done an awesome job bringing this restaurant to life. This place has great food, great service, and a friendly/family atmosphere. Highly recommend"

"We had booked a table for a celebration dinner. The staff were friendly and accommodating, food, cocktails & dessert were all so delicious. It’s a beautiful restaurant with a great vibe. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back! Thanks for making our night so special"

"The osso bucco was sensational! Gonna order few more other things this week! Support local businesses!"

"Very vibey, good food and lovely host."

"Sohail is an awesome-amazing standard of service which you could wish for when dining at any restaurant. Thank you. The last but not least: good food, thanks chefs and team."

"Food was delicious. Service was amazing"

"Dietary restrictions: Hands down the BEST gluten-free pizza (base) I’ve had in years. (The margherita topping was 10/10 too).Great atmosphere, loved how there was different seating zones. Slick and well stocked bar. Lovely and friendly staff. A fresh and tasty side salad was the perfect portion to share."

"Went out with the family for a nice Sunday dinner! When we entered, we were greeted with a warm welcome by the staff. The waiter was nice to us and helped us with questions on the menu. Food came out quick and was hot! We will definitely be back again!"

"Best in the West. Food came out super quick, tasted amazing and very generous portion size. Couldn’t finish the pizza, so took the rest home with me. It tasted even better the next day. Will definitely be back."

"Omg food was amazing!!!! Pizza crunchieeeee fantastic dough, we had a share menu for the table and tasting bits of everything was thr best!!! Steak, pasta full of sauce and pulled meat alomg with the delicious salads.. highly recommend!! If your reading this review just go there. Not sure what was the names of the foods as it was a party we were guests for. We ended up taking left over food take away and having it the next day was enjoyable. Pizza in air fryer come out fresh again and crunchie so goodddd!! My kids wanted it again too!! So going to go again to this place and will spread the word."

"Hearty homey food but a bit pricey for this part of town. Huge space good for groups large or small."

"We had an awesome experience at this restaurant! The atmosphere was energetic, and the food surpassed expectations with generous portions and delicious flavors. So happy to have such a fantastic local spot; we’ll definitely be repeat customers. Takeaway quality is top-notch as well!"

"Great customer service and great food. BEST PASTA EVERRRRRRR, will definitely be back."

"Fantastic food, service and atmosphere celebrating my granddaughter's 16th birthday. Great night! Thank you to all the girls and Sohail."

"It was a nice place. Good service. It was busy the night we went. Overall not bad but a bit on the pricier side."

"Everything got better! Food, service, the restaurant fit out, all of it! Wrapt to have Cena locally in Derrimut!"

"Fantastic food and service. Manager came to table and apologised that food took long but we didn't think it was that long. Highly recommended. From F.O.H to waiting team to chef and kitchen staff to the manager... everyone was very accommodating. Very tasty food was the bonus. Just try it, you won't be disappointed."

"Finally we have a restaurant in the western suburbs that is not only stylish & inviting but has a beautiful fresh menu to compliment."

"Thursday night the place had a good vibe about it. The owner greeted us upon arrival and made sure we were seated comfortably. We were a group of six so we had a variety of meals. Firstly the pizza's were AMAZING, everyone in our group loved the flavours that came from their pizzas, and the crust was equally as satisfying for me! For main meals, we had the 100 layer lasagna, the parmigiana, and other pasta dishes. The portion size is HUGE so make sure your really hungry! The main meals didn't disappoint either. Now for the desert, the creme Broulee was really good. The coffee was excellent also. Great service by all staff, our waiter looked after us all night. Thank you all Staff at Cena Derrimut. We will be back!"

"Absolutely loved this place. Went with some friends for the first time a couple of weeks back and I was definitely impressed by service and food. Really cool place. Taking my children there this weekend."

"It's an interesting location for a restaurant, but what a fantastic place to dine. My wife and I couldn't fault anything, from being welcomed heartily by Jordan, attentive service by the staff and great priced meals that were generous in size and extremely tasty. Can't wait to go back! "

"Top of the list for restaurants in the Derrimut area. Great food, service and atmosphere. The 100 layer lasagna was lit."

"We celebrated my wife’s birthday at Cena. We had lovely time for the entire night. Team at Cena went above and beyond making sure my 4 year old son was comfortable. Also they made a special pasta for my wife. I had their Lasagne which was very nice. And the spiced Margarita to die for. Thank you team Cena and chef Deepak for making our night memorable."

"Hands down amazing food and great service. The calamari, linguine & lasagne tasted authentic and fresh. I don’t usually give reviews on google but you got to try out this place. ✌️"

"The vibes here are immaculate! All four of us loved our meals (lasagne, ragu, parmigiana) and the service was excellent, especially by Olivia! They helped us move tables when it was extremely busy because we felt cold, was prompt with taking our orders, bringing us our meals and taking our plates away! At the end of the night we sat talking for a while and they made sure to keep replacing our water the entire time. Honestly such a great experience for just the food and then the service on top made it even better!!"

"Came here for a date night with my husband and we weren’t disappointed. Cena exceeded our expectations and we both left with a very fully belly. Great service from our friendly waiter and Jordan at the front was great. Jordan - we’ll definitely come back to try the ragu! Highly recommend this restaurant for your next date night or a night with friends or family!!"

"Amazing staff, very friendly! Really good food and service on a very busy night."

"Had a wonderful Mothers Day dinner, hubby loves the food, especially the veal cotoletta (just like his mum used to make) Foccacia was so good, Ragu was great, and the zepolle & tiramisu a great finish Atmosphere was a bit noisy, (which I think is unavoidable) had a wonderful time"

"I had dinner yesterday with my family, everything was sooooo amazing from food to service, the wait staff was soo nice, they were very polite and the guy on the front greet us very calmly and I am wondering to go again and relish good Italian cuisines, all in all its a perfect place for spending quality time with family and friends."

"Great place, amazing food"

"Amazing!!!! We had our Christmas Eve dinner here this evening and could not have been more impressed with the service and quality of the food. The waiters were very welcoming and attended to our every need."

"Food was amazing. Glad to have found this place. And although I only got take away the friendly staff and care taken with the order means I will be back."

"Great food, great service. So much better than the previous restaurant. Highly recommend & happy to kake this one of our locals"

"Have only ordered takeaway from here. Was very good pasta. Some may consider this a bit more pricey than standard, but I would say it's worth it. I see it as a nice place to dine in for special occasions"

"Came here for dinner with my boyfriend the other night and it was amazing! Plenty of food, excellent service. Would highly recommend this place to everyone. Will be back soon"

"My family and i had the pleasure of dining at Cena, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, we were treated like family by the warm and welcoming staff. But the real stars of the show were the dishes themselves. Oh, the dishes! Each one was a masterpiece of flavors, textures, and presentation. Each dish remained me that i was in Italy itself as each dish was crafted with such perfection…definitely recommend to anyone who wants to spend there weekend with some outstanding Italian food and staff that treats you with the utmost care❤️"

"Came for a mother's day lunch. Despite how busy it was, the staff and food were amazing. Everything was correct, food tasted great and service was quick and with a smile."

"Surf and turf 400g stake was cooked perfectly and covered with stunning sauce. The wine recommendation was beautiful! Everything was fresh and full of flavour!"

"Everything is well done. Comfortable, nice atmosphere, good and beautiful food."

"Had family lunch today afternoon , our first visit and found beautiful ambiance, food was great and service was quick, we all enjoyed their hospitality warmth in the soggy rainy afternoon. Thanks, we will be back."

"Wow, just finished eating here with my husband for my birthday. The vibe is great, service is amazing, the food is next level YUM. Tastes like I’m in a fancy European restaurant in some high rise city building."

"So glad we tried this place out & we highly recommend it. We asked for a few changes to the menu and they catered to it with a smile on their face. The customer service is exceptional and haven’t had such good service like this in a long time. Food was delicious and fresh and we enjoyed it all. Thankyou will see you all again soon."

"They have created an amazing welcoming vibe. The decor is amazing, the food is delicious. I will be a regular for sure. Thanks to all for making our experience one that will definitely make us return! Couldn’t recommend anything better than this place. Exactly what the west needed!"

"We loved it here! Friendly service. Even during the rush, they offered a great selection for all dietaries. The pizza is done so well, it's by far one of the best pizzas I've had in a while."

"Nice Italian restaurant"

"Amazing food, service and atmosphere"

"We came Thursday night for dinner. We opted for both of the vegetarian pizzas. Pizza was delicious and staff were very attentive!"

"Great food and Great staff."

"The place was stunning, and we were outdoors. Didn't feel the cold once as they have heaters. The food was great, but the tiramisu was chefs kiss ! It's a little hidden gem if you're not from the area, so make sure you don't miss the turn!"

"Best in the West. Food came out super quick, tasted amazing and very generous portion size. Couldn’t finish the pizza, so took the rest home with me. It tasted even better the next day. Will definitely be back."

"Great food, great staff."

"Cena is my absolute new favorite restaurant in Derrimut. There is no Italian restaurant in this area and surroundings like Cena. The food - fantastic. Can’t wait to return and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone."

"Cena has left amazing impressions. They made us feel welcomed and we had wonderful experience. The tiramisu is to die for. Would come back again for sure."

"The best restaurant so far i know and the staff and service is beyond amazing ❤️❤️ all the items taste very well"

"Beautiful place with great service and food . Love the vibe"

"The West finally delivered an Italian restaurant that was worth it. I went there with a few friends and oh boy it was worth it. The pasta was fresh, the calamari melted in your mouth. The tiramisu was the best I’ve ever had. Found my new hang out! Congrats to everyone involved at CENA. It’s a yes from me."

"The ragu parpadelle and 100layered lasagna were amazing + absolutely inhaled the tiramisu. Would happily introduce my friends and family to this place."

"Cena was a delicious experience. The service and attention to detail was excellent. I don't normally eat dessert, however couldn't resist the tiramisu, which was home made and to die for. I highly recommend this restaurant."

"Absolutely love this new Pizza and pasta place in Deer Park. The Ragu Papardelle, Seafood Marinara and cocktails were delicious and generous servings. I recommend the garlic cheesy pizza. All the customer service staff are all helpful and friendly. A nice bonus is the restaurant is super spacious, great for large groups and parties. Can't recommend this restaurant enough!"

"We had our work Christmas party here. The food and service were sensational. The portion sizes were very generous. What an amazing addition to the area."

"DELICIOUS! We had the gamberi pizza for mains and mussels for entree, well seasoned, full of flavour, fresh, rich and finger licking seafood goodness, paired with a glass of red wine for a reasonable price. Service was fantastic, from the host to the waiters to the counter/bar staff - all attentive, friendly, smiles and professional. Modern, chic and cozy decor, I’m already looking forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu."

"I was there last Saturday with my friend and Cena didn't disappoint. The food was amazing and the service was great ,We had the lasagna and the linguine and let me tell you it was divine, highly recommended ."

"Headed here for Valentine’s Day Dinner and had a great time! This place is an awesome addition to the area and we’ll certainly be coming back to try out other items on the menu that piqued our interest. The atmosphere and food were fantastic, without being too fancy or stuck up so it’s a great casual and airy spot to go for a meal and soak in the vibes."

"Partner loved his bbq pork ribs, the ribs were massive! tender and with a delicious sauce. Loved the 100 layer lasagne, margarita pizza has a nice crispy base. Bone marrow mash was so smooth and flavourful. my fave dessert is the creme brûlée so light and creamy with the perfect caramelised sugar on top. Mocktails are delicious and not too sweet which is perfect"

"Quick, friendly service, best Italian restaurant I've found so far in the west. We will eat there again ."

"Great work function / event. Staff were very accommodating to individual food intolerances. Manu offers great variety."

"This restaurant has delicious food but their pizzas are OUTSTANDING!! I must say they are in my top 3 for pizzas, absolutely delicious. The mushroom pizza is a MUST try. Even my family who are big meat eaters, all agreed that the mushroom pizza was incredible"

"I live 5 minutes away life’s good! Thank you cena :)"

"It's probably the best Italian restaurant in the west."

"Recently, I had the pleasure of dining at Cena, an Italian restaurant known for its extensive menu and welcoming atmosphere. During my visit, I ordered the 100 Layer Lasagna and the Ortolano (vegetable) pizza. The 100 Layer Lasagna was undoubtedly the highlight of the meal. Comprising 20 layers each of pasta sheets, bolognese, béchamel, mozzarella, and Parmesan, this dish was a masterpiece. The lasagna was incredibly soft, light, and easy to eat, with a rich, flavorful bolognese that tasted fresh and unprocessed. The combination of textures and flavors made it an unforgettable dish and one that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Cena. In contrast, the Ortolano pizza was somewhat disappointing. The pizza lacked flavor, and while the capsicum was tasty, the other vegetables fell short. They weren’t marinated, which left the pizza bland compared to other places I’ve tried. It’s clear that the lasagna is the star dish, and the pizza could use some improvement. The service at Cena was commendable. The staff were prompt and attentive, ensuring that water was brought to our table without needing to ask. The restaurant itself is spacious, with two distinct sides. Unfortunately, the side we were seated on was quite noisy, which is understandable given the stone floors and tables. It might not be the best place for a quiet dinner, but it has a lively atmosphere. The average price per person at Cena starts from around $30, which is reasonable given the quality of the food and service."

"Best restaurant in the western suburbs! The quality of food is fantastic and authentic Italian food, the service and atmosphere is perfect! Do yourself a favour and try it! You won’t regret it!"

"Lovely staff and lovely food"

"We have been meaning to try this place for a while as we only live across the road and it definitely exceeded our expectations! Food was great and was the nicest pasta I’ve had in a long time. Can’t comment on service as we got take out! Will definitely be returning!"

"Amazing customer service and food. The atmosphere is phenomenal. I will definitely be coming here again in the future."

"Amazing food, and very nice service!"

"Eaten here a few times now, Amazing food and friendly staff. We had our staff xmas dinner here and the owners made sure we were well feed with a quality spread. So happy we have a quality restaurant out in the west. Highly recommend Cena."

"Great atmosphere and the food was divine, especially the foccacia. The staff were really attentive and friendly."

"I was here with my family it was an amazing experience, we had plenty of food, and the overall experience was very familiar. Highly recommended ."

"Got the seafood marinara and it was just divine! I love seafood and this is one of the best ones I’ve tried in Melbourne Service is awesome as well. Would definitely come back"

"Wonderful experience food and services, we found by accident there tomahawk and special 100 layers lasagna were so yummy and I would say I will absolutely go back again and again•"

"Excellent customer service and beautiful wood fire pizza. 100 layer lasagna definitely needs more béchamel Love the tiramisu! Will definitely return to try more of their menu items"

"We decided to try Cena for a girls early Christmas dinner break up. I went out of my comfort zone and tried a new dish to me, the Chicken Saltimbocca and of course chocolate mousse for dessert. Both were delicious. I would definitely recommend Cena and we will definitely be back again."

"Amazing pizza and pasta, superb and friendly staff, and a great night out. A welcome addition to Deer Park!"

"I ordered the margarita pizza and without a doubt It was the best pizza I’ve ever had and it had so much flavour. the staff there are polite and friendly. The restaurant itself is really clean and was well put together. I recommend cena to anyone that wants to try. I’d give it more than 5 stars if I could."

"Pizza here is easily the best this far west."

"Cena is my absolute new favorite restaurant in Derrimut. There is no Italian restaurant in this area and surroundings like Cena. Service is great and staff are happy, efficient and polite. Can’t wait to return and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone."