At Pizzaiolo Micheluccio there's a true passion to bring authentic Neopolitan pizzas to this quiet strip of shops in Camberwell. They're one of only 10 pizzerias in Victoria that are AVPN accredited for their Napoletana Pizza; a Vera Pizza Napoletana sign is proudly displayed at the front window.The dough is proved over three days using a 34-year old sourdough culture created by Micheluccio's grandmother. The resulting pizzas are lighter on the stomach....

A fast pasta meal doesn’t have to equate to a nasty bain marie pasta. Sauced pasta bar is going after the casual market, but the seating area is much like a regular restaurant. The concept is simple: pick your sauce, pick your pasta, order at the counter and the kitchen will put it together for you. There are extras you can add to your paste, and other sides, appetisers and desserts you can indulge in....

Adam Pruckner, a Brunswick local and ex-Code black chef, has struck out on his own to open up his own place. Small Axe is co-owned with Jas Singh, and partner Kirstyn Tate. Previously a furniture store, there’s now an espresso bar, a courtyard on the side, and an open-air dining room towards the back. It’s homely inside the long and narrow building, much bigger than expected. Coffee is by Code Black of course....

Lt Osteria is a new name on the streets but it's not technically new, more of a metamorphosis. Started originally as Cafe Salida three years ago, the cafe has been completely rebranded with a tighter focus on good Italian food in a warm and friendly environment. Zwei Interiors Architecture has nailed the redesign. The blonde timbers, timber frames, overhanging plants and splashes of eggshell blue impart the cosy and welcoming atmosphere they were after....

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