Where to Eat & What to Eat: Must try dishes for World Pasta Day
Pasta, a dish that comes in all shapes, flavours and sizes and is loved by all has a day dedicated to it.... as it should!
What better way to celebrate World Pasta Day than hitting up some of the best places for a delicious bowl of pasta?
Italian food is having a major moment (in the Stella office at least) so as self-confessed experts, we’re serving up some of our favourite places you must go this World Pasta Day. From rabbit ragu to cacio e pepe, we’re spilling the sauce on the Stella team's favourite pasta dishes in Melbourne and where to find them.
Pepe’s Italian & Liquor – Melbourne CBD
A 1920’s New York inspired American-Italian restaurant, located in Melbourne's theatre district.
What to order: Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Pasta
Baby Pizzeria – Richmond
Known for their Spring and Summer Aperitivo, enjoy a spritz (or two) in an alfresco style setting, and with some pasta (of course!).
What to order: Lasagna Bolognese
Gilson South Yarra – South Yarra
Overlooking the iconic Botanic Gardens – aka the Tan- Gilson has an old-world European café vibe, but with a modern menu.
What to order: Pappardelle w Lamb Ragu
Marameo – Melbourne CBD
An ultra-modern space with an easy going feel and, fun and vibrant Italian food.
What to order: Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
Thirty Eight Chairs – South Yarra
An intimate space with a local trattoria feel, featuring simple Italian food, done well.
What to order: Fusilli w pork sausage, pumpkin purée and stracciatella.
Village Wine Bar – Albert Park
Special mention goes to the Village Wine Bar, according to Stella’s brand manager it “is literally life-changing”. Their recommendation: orecchiette with pork & fennel sausage, broccolini, chili, pangrattato, “it’s a must”.