Italian
- Review
- Newstead
Here’s what happens when the Light Years crew hits the big smoke
Wowing diners might be a touch easier when they’re beach-drunk, but what about when they just finished work and live upstairs?
- Matt Shea
- Review
- Carlton
‘A taste and texture sensation’: You won’t find Garfield’s left-field pizzas anywhere else
Lygon Street is overflowing with pizzerias, but this Tokyo-inspired newcomer does things differently.
- Besha Rodell
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- Coming soon
‘We need cheaper options’: Two-hat Italian restaurant to open waterfront pizza spin-off
A renowned Italian chef-restaurateur will offer fine-dining views and culinary direction, for up to half the price.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Exclusive
- Coming soon
Carlton icon King & Godfree is cooking up three new venues. This is what’s next
Big changes are brewing in the corner building famous for its deli. The next piece of the puzzle? A fire-powered Italian restaurant with an all-star team.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Neutral Bay
Do you wafu? This BYO spot will change your mind about Italian-Japanese fusion food
Sea urchin-cream spaghetti might sound like a nonna’s fever dream but this venue’s generous dishes are more like a cross-cultural adventure for umami-chasers.
- Kevin Cheng
- Review
- Newcastle
The 50 combos at this Italian-inspired panino shop are all ‘killers with delicious fillers’
More than 50 sandwich options have been created for tiny regional paninoteca and wine bar Arno Deli.
- Callan Boys
One of Melbourne’s pioneering Italian restaurants is up for sale
The restaurant that set the standard for Italian finesse in Melbourne, Cafe Di Stasio, is being sold by its founders after nearly 40 years.
- Ardyn Bernoth