16 Jul

I came in a pretty big group, which was a great opportunity to sample a variety of pizzas - in fact, we ordered 8: +39: Fior Di Latte, Berkshire Sausage, Mascarpone, Gorgonzola Cheese, Tomato Salsa & Prosciutto Di Parma ($27) Capricciosa Italiana: Italian Tomato Salsa, Fior Di Latte, Leg Ham, Olives, Artichoke Hearts &Mushroom ($19) Diavola: Italian Tomato Salsa, Fior Di Latte, Hot Salame & Chilli ($19.50) Gratinata: Fior Di Latte, Italian Tomato Salsa, Eggplant, Cherry Tomatoes & Bread Crumb ($19.50) Crudaiola: Buffalo Mozzarella, Roma Tomato, Garlic, Parsley,Rocket & Prosciutto Di Parma ($25) Wagyu:...

20:34 / +39 Pizzeria / Food / Italian / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
05 Jul

Tonight I undertook a rare adventure to the Western Suburbs to visit Arcadia Gastronomique, where the warm and toasty heating and steamy, mainly Spanish fare was perfect for a cold Winter's night. I felt overwhelmed with all the choices on the menu so left the ordering to others on the table who seemed to have previous experience at this restaurant. We ordered a selection of tapas, raciones and main courses to share. [caption id="attachment_5893" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Champiònes Pesto - Whipped cheese & pesto stuffed button mushrooms with spanish romesco sauce...

20:41 / Arcadia Gastronomique / Ascot Vale / Food / Restaurants / Spanish
01 Jul

During its 10th anniversary, owners Luis Pampliega and Tamara Volkoff decided to give the Southgate stalwart Tutto Bene a sibling named Artusi. I was invited by Fuller PR to attend Artusi's launch party. Named after Pellegrino Artusi, they have adopted the ethos 'The Art of Eating and Drinking Well'. Whilst Tutto Bene focused on traditional family meals, head chef Leandro Panza has designed the Artusi menu to serve up modern Italian made with organic produce. Their menu features handmade pasta, Italian tapas and feasts of duck and joints...

22:12 / Artusi / Food / Italian / Restaurants / Southbank
23 Jun

After undertaking a AVPN-certified course and work experience in Naples, Dan and Elice have brought their skills back to Melbourne to serve us authentic pizza Napoletana. The site previously housed Pizza Piazza, but after running it for a few months, they've transformed it into MELT in order to capture the market for good quality pizza at not-too-lofty prices. MELT has a very nice, modern fit-out including an open-air courtyard area at the back and also a more private room, which would be great for gatherings. Their concept was 'down-the-line'...

19:37 / Food / Italian / Melt / Restaurants / Windsor
22 Jun

The restaurant had a warm and friendly vibe and was a busy place to be for Sunday lunch; it was still almost full when we left at around 3pm. Thankfully it has a deceptively small shopfront; Pure Italian also has a downstairs area next to the kitchen. It doubles as a small store, offering a selection of cakes, small goods, antipasto and other various Italian food products for sale. Menus are written up on the board and today it included a selection of two entrees, about 10 mains...

14:32 / Balwyn / Food / Italian / Pure Italian / Restaurants
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