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How we read reviews →A St Kilda institution serving refined pasta and tiramisu behind a legendary laneway back bar.
Warm, bohemian dining rooms hung with eclectic nude art, opening onto a cosy, buzzy back bar (the Back Saloon) that has a good hum without tipping into loud.
Eames-style seating in a slick contemporary main room, the legendary back-laneway Back Saloon bar, a private dining room, and a well-curated Italian wine list.
Classic and modern Italian technique (vongole, tagliatelle, tiramisu) is consistently praised as authentic, with reviewers specifically naming it genuine, quality Italian cooking.
Premium pricing (near $50 for pasta mains) that most diners feel is earned by quality and heritage, though several reviewers call it steep for what lands on the plate.
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