This Italian Gem Has Me Hooked! š®š¹
Iāve lost count of how many times Iāve been here. Flawless vibes, food, prices, serviceāpure Italian magic. The warmth hits you the moment you walk in: staff who remember your face, newbies greeting you in charmingly broken English, and a vibe that screams āmammaās kitchenā (but sexier). Must-Order Obsessions š Vodka Rigatoni: Zero boozy burn, just creamy, herbaceous bliss. My Italian friendās top pickālife-changing. š¦ Squid Ink Pasta: Jet-black noodles tangled with fresh seafood. The dish for a reasonādivine. š„© Controfiletto ($<50): A MOUNTAIN of charcoal-grilled beef, crispy potatoes, and mushrooms. Meat sweats? Worth it. š Foie Gras & Raisin Toast: Silky liver pĆ¢tĆ© + sweet raisin bread = ate three slices. No shame. š Truffle Arancini: Crack one openāblack truffle explosion. Mic drop. PS: Their tiramisu is legendary, but we were too stuffed (next time!) Why Iām Addicted: Authentic AF: No fusion gimmicksājust nonna-approved recipes. Portions: Generous enough to share (or notā¦). Vibe: Rustic-chic with checkered tablecloths and Aperol Spritz clinks in the air. š Vaporetto Bar & Eatery (Est. 2014) Hawthornās worst-kept secret #MelbourneEats #ItalianFoodHeaven #HiddenGemsMelbourne #FoodComaGoals #DateNightSpot #EatLikeALocal #TruffleLoversUnite