Piccolino has had a revamp with a brand spanking new woodfire oven and a new spring menu. So now is the perfect time for apertivo! Apertivo is like happy hour but with food as well. Piccolino is doing a share plate of food (chef’s selection) and a beer or TAP wine for $15 or paired …
When you walk into a restaurant and see a big beast of a wood-fire oven you can’t help but want to try the pizza. Alongside a range of Italian dishes, Ecco have a long list of pizza on the menu including gluten-free bases and vegan options. We tried a range of pizzas and it’s hard …
When you think of amazing pasta in Melbourne, Tipo 00 comes to mind. The pasta is handmade and they use only the finest ingredients. It’s a small place but has been packed all hours of the day for many years, which speaks volumes. It’s likely once you’ve tried it, you will be returning back for …
If you live near Fitzroy North you probably already know about Maccaroni Osteria Italiana. It’s a great place to bring the family and have a big Italian feast. Their antipasto is next level and they have amazing handmade pastas. So if you’re in the area and want some tasty Italian food, it might be a …
Fancy Italian food, fine wine and fondant come to mind when I think of Cecconi’s. They are well-known for their Italian food and wine in Melbourne and are located down Flinders lane near Exhibition street. They have mouth-watering pastas, quality meats and a comprehensive wine list you will be happy to peruse. It’s a classic …
Fratellino is one of my faves when it comes to a casual night of pizza and pasta. It’s a family owned restaurant that has a comforting vibe that makes you feel at home. Their pizza dough is wood-fired and I can only describe it as heaven. It’s unassuming and super tasty. None of that fancy, …
Cucinetta is a cosy little space in South Yarra where they serve traditional Italian food with seasonal produce and change their menu every week. I don’t know many places where they whip up a new menu each week but it really makes you feel like you’re eating at a friend or relatives house for dinner, …
In the heart of the CBD on Flinders lane, the old Yak Italian Kitchen has transformed into a new dining experience named Lello pasta bar. All the pasta is handmade in-house and they celebrate dishes from varied regions across Italy. Fortunately this is also the case for their wine menu, varied varietals from different parts …
The name +39 is the country code used to make an international phone call to Italy. It works. It definitely has a better ring to it than +61 (the country code for Australia). The idea behind the country code is that the restaurant is like a ‘direct line to Italy’. I love the idea! This …
