Reviews

"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."

"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!!"

"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. ✌️"

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Amazing to have an Italian restaurant like this in my area. There is nothing like it! Food was on point and service was excellent. I found the place to be spacious and well fitted out. We had the chicken saaltimbocca, pappardelle ragu, kids had the gnocci (sauce was beautiful) and we couldn't go past having the Italian donuts! We also took away a tiramisu and that was delicious!!"

"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!"

"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!"

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

"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 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."

"Loved that this place caters comfortably for large groups. We really appreciated our food all coming out at the same time. Looking forward to going back to try something else on the menu!"

"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"

"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."

"Beautiful food. Great service."

"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."

"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!"

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

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

"Amazing food, and very nice service!"

"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!!"

"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."

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

"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!"

"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!"

"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."

"Great place, amazing food"

"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"

"Great local food and very hips for youngters. Food presentation nice."