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How we read reviews →South Melbourne's 40-year Italian institution. rustic charm, generous steaks and beloved risottos.
A rustic, old-world Italian dining room with exposed brick and decades of regulars. lively and buzzing on busy nights, comfortable rather than polished fine-dining.
Traditional carbonara made without cream (egg yolk, cheese, guanciale), BYO wine with corkage, festive Christmas decorating, and a rotating specials board with dishes like Moreton Bay bugs and stuffed calamari.
Family-owned and run, with reviewers repeatedly praising traditional technique (classic carbonara, authentic flavours) and describing it as a real taste of Italy.
Mains in the $41-59 range are broadly seen as good value for generous, quality steaks and seafood, though a handful of reviewers flag surcharges for water and side swaps as unwelcome extras.
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