La Baia is a fitting name for this Italian restaurant, given its views of the South Melbourne Foreshore and the bay beyond. The theme of the menu is authentic Italian, and it includes some regional dishes. Our favourite of the night is the Melenzane Ripiene. Slivers of eggplant are rolled around fresh ricotta and finished with Grana Padano, rocket and balsamic glaze....

You may be more familiar with their former name, Casa Ciuccio, but family-run Basta is still serving up authentic and delicious Italian food from their warm and welcoming restaurant. Polpette are made with beef and pork, and are firm, meaty and tasty. The tomato sugo is indeed rich and flavoursome as described. ...

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