Reviews
"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."
Lisa
"Amazing food, cocktails, service and staff :) will be back!"
Charlotte B
"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."
Sunil
"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!"
Derrick
"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"
Dale Conn
"Everything got better! Food, service, the restaurant fit out, all of it! Wrapt to have Cena locally in Derrimut!"
Neb Mila
"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."
Kim Nguyen
"Quick, friendly service, best Italian restaurant I've found so far in the west. We will eat there again ."
simon morris
"This is the perfect place to go to if you are looking to go out for a delicious dinner in a warm, welcoming and luxurious atmosphere without needing to travel further than your local suburb! Staff are super friendly, venue is stunning and food is amazing!"
Alexis Poulis
"Nice Italian restaurant"
harmanjit singh
"Everything was absolutely amazing. Service was great, all the staff were very prompt and polite. Food was good and came out nice and fast. Definitely recommend!"
Alessia
"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!"
J P
"Amazing place, great food , amazing service; people very helpful. Will go again"
Pamela Wheelahan
"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."
Robin Khurana
"The BEST BESTEST Tiramisu!
Delightful dining experience with their exceptional Tiramisu.
Pizza - Satisfying blend of flavours with a crisp crust."
Rukshi Dominic
"We came Thursday night for dinner. We opted for both of the vegetarian pizzas. Pizza was delicious and staff were very attentive!"
Livi
"Finally a quality and neat Italian restaurant that is near us, very close to the newly upgraded Deer Park station. Have been there twice now, great wine selection, and their pizza’s dough is delicious and crispy, toppings were full too! Well done team, such friendly staff and owner "
Matt & Liana
"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!"
Sam
"Very vibey, good food and lovely host."
Koukli
"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."
Huss Avci
"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."
Natalie
"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."
Janice
"Very nice, family-friendly, efficient service. Just the sort of good food and service that makes it nice to go out for a meal."
Gary
"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"
Julie Munno
"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!"
Evie
"Finally we have a restaurant in the western suburbs that is not only stylish & inviting but has a beautiful fresh menu to compliment."
Kathleen
"Great food, great service. So much better than the previous restaurant. Highly recommend & happy to kake this one of our locals"
Troy Davidson
"Very nice. Great service. Catered to coeliac disease"
R. Goodie
"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."
Mark Natoli
"The manager was fabulous and the food came out quick and fresh! Super amazing, highly recommended.
Will definitely be back for a function and try the ‘Feed Me’ option with a selection of courses to taste the best that they have!"
Flyn E
"Great customer service and great food. BEST PASTA EVERRRRRRR, will definitely be back."
Sharna Reilly
"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."
Stefano Boscaglia
"Top of the list for restaurants in the Derrimut area. Great food, service and atmosphere. The 100 layer lasagna was lit."
Ajay
"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•"
Shakuntla Rani
"The osso bucco was sensational! Gonna order few more other things this week! Support local businesses!"
Wing S
"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."
Jenny
"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!
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Alan
"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."
Aydin
"The ragu parpadelle and 100layered lasagna were amazing + absolutely inhaled the tiramisu. Would happily introduce my friends and family to this place."
Aiko
"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!"
Alex
"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. ✌️"
Ryan Lee
"Beautiful food. Great service."
Rose Piazzese
"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."
Vanessa jankovski
"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."
Francisca De Oliveira
"Beautiful place with great service and food . Love the vibe"
Hass Opatha
"Went here with family during a weeknight. The place is very well set up. The meals based on the price? Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be going back."
Vilo
"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"
Rena Melbourne
"Pizza here is easily the best this far west."
Victor
"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."
Christina
"Super quick service, food was pretty good and drinks were strong. Affagato was really nice. Definitely coming back"
Joanne Vangev
"Food is delicious. Great customer service. There was a minor problem with our food and the manager corrected the issue promptly and professionally"
Jay
"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."
Mark Natoli
"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!!"
Natalie Vassolo
"Very vibey, good food and lovely host."
koukli
"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."
Bella Bella
"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!"
Steve G
"Great food, great staff."
Len Le
"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."
bharti chopra
"Recently celebrated a birthday and was very impressed with the service and amazing food. Highly recommended!"
Frank Cerra
"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"
Hai Nguyen
"It was a nice place. Good service. It was busy the night we went. Overall not bad but a bit on the pricier side."
Wah Diep
"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."
Jason
"I live 5 minutes away life’s good!
Thank you cena :)"
Stav Kalait
"Our family have eaten here so many times already as we are very satisfied with the overall dinning experience. Delicious food; very spacious and clean; great customer service; generous meal portion; affordable prices. Keep up the great effort team!"
Vanessa Vo
"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."
Nutella Chai
"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."
Anima Sola
"Amazing food, and very nice service!"
Dom C
"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"
Kimmy Vo
"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."
Papas Noodles
"Delicious food and fantastic customer service! The restaurant looks amazing and great vibes too."
Veronica Silva
"Great work function / event. Staff were very accommodating to individual food intolerances. Manu offers great variety."
Steve
"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."
Peter
"Amazing pizza and pasta, superb and friendly staff, and a great night out. A welcome addition to Deer Park!"
Wayne Murphy
"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."
Ritu
"Pizza was delicious. Yum"
Killo McM
"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!"
Katie Mullins
"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"
Mon Man
"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."
alex kha
"Great service, great pizzas, highly recommended"
Kevin Tan
"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"
Konce HALIL
"Great food and Great staff."
Bruno Gazzola
"First time dining here and so glad we did! It was a super hot night and we were accommodated in a nice cool section of the restaurant. Staff were extremely attentive and even though the place was super busy we were well looked after. Service was quick, servers were wonderful and friendly and the food was amazing. For entrees we had the arancini and the calamari fritti which were both delicious. Mains were the 100 layer lasagna which was divine and the veal cotoletta which were super flavourful with an amazing warm potato/veg salad. Dessert was a stand out- rich, decadent chocolate mousse and creamy sweet Creme brûlée. All of this was accompanied by a limoncello spritz cocktail, negroni cocktail and some beers.
Finally the west has an amazing restaurant! Well done to all at Cena, we will definitely be back."
Jade Owens
"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❤️"
Sunny Bhullar
"Amazing staff, very friendly! Really good food and service on a very busy night."
Hayley
"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 ."
Mannat Karki
"It's probably the best Italian restaurant in the west."
Paul K L P
"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."
Almi Leko
"Great atmosphere and the food was divine, especially the foccacia. The staff were really attentive and friendly."
Kim Huynh
"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 ."
Diego Avila
"Been waiting for a long time to have something of this quality in the Western Suburbs! Will save us the drive going into the city for some excellent Italian food! Plenty of seats, excellent for large functions!"
Billy Cheng
"Lasagne is more on the drier side. I prefer mine saucey. Pizza was fab but couldn't taste the truffle. Ribs was delicious and large in portion - no complaints. Generous portions for dessert and perfect end for the night."
Christine Huynh
"Loved Cena, glad to have a great restaurant locally.
We ordered pizza's, carbonara and bbq ribs.
Delicious. Will come again.
Definitely recommend"
Lyn Pham
"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."
HD
"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"
lesley brincat
"Delicious food, very prompt service and friendly staff. Plenty of seating!"
A Ulms
"Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne’s west! Absolutely loved their signature 100 layer lasagna and the parpadelle ragu! The Miss Piggy pizza was also so delicious and don’t even get me started with the table-served tiramisu Service was also amazing! Would definitely recommend trying this spot if you haven’t already!"
Marveatsmelb
"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."
Margaret
"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!!"
Abbey Holland
"Came here with some mates, had a great time. Good service, great vibes and my seafood pasta was amazing, genuinely wish I could of ordered seconds! Will be going back again asap!"
ShootyMcAnderson
"The best restaurant so far i know and the staff and service is beyond amazing ❤️❤️ all the items taste very well"