Zanini Pizzeria | St Kilda East | A Chronicle of Gastronomy

Zanini - Marinara Pizza - DOP San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, prawns, mussels and calamari ($24)

05 Apr Zanini Pizzeria, St Kilda East

Posted at 19:25h in Food, Italian, Pizza, Restaurants, St Kilda East by A Chronicle of Gastronomy 0 Comments

St Kilda East is the second location for Zanini, which is known for its pizza. It’s only 4 weeks old, but takeaway and Uber orders are already flying out the door.

Zanini - Arancini – Southern Italian rice balls filled with ragu and mozzarella (2 for $10) — Arancini – Southern Italian rice balls filled with ragu and mozzarella (2 for $10)

Zanini - Parmigiana di Melanzane – Eggplant, fior di latte, San Marzano tomato sauce ($14) — Parmigiana di Melanzane – Eggplant, fior di latte, San Marzano tomato sauce ($14)

Zanini - Truffle Polenta Chips with rosemary and mayo ($12) — Truffle Polenta Chips with rosemary and mayo ($12)

Zanini - Risotto alla Boscaiola – Risotto w mushrooms, truffle pesto, Italian sausage and pecorino romano ($28) — Risotto alla Boscaiola – Risotto w mushrooms, truffle pesto, Italian sausage and pecorino romano ($28)

Zanini does more than just pizza though. Arancini have a nice and crisp coating, and the Parmigiana di Melanzane has plenty of layers of eggplant and cheese, and a rich tomato flavour. The rice in the Risotto alla Boscaiola is cooked al dente and comes with mushrooms, truffle pesto, Italian sausage and pecorino romano. Given their reputation for their pizza, there were high expectations. The Marinara didn’t let us down. The pizza base is stretchy and has a nice flavour to it, and it’s topped with a great selection of fresh seafood including prawns, pipis, mussels and baby octopus.

Zanini - Cuore Di Cioccolato - Dark chocolate souffle made with fine Belgian chocolate ($16) — Cuore Di Cioccolato - Dark chocolate souffle made with fine Belgian chocolate ($16)

Zanini - Tiramisu ($10) — Tiramisu ($10)

Chocoholics will appreciate the richness of the Cuore Di Cioccolato (dark chocolate souffle), and coffee lovers will delight in the strong notes of coffee in the Tiramisu.

Zanini isn’t just for locals – worth a visit if you’re in the area.