When it comes to homemade pasta and wood-fired pizza, Italy 528 in Ascot Vale is continuously raising the bar with its rustic Italian food. Placing itself amongst Melbourne’s most authentic Italian restaurants, Italy 528 believes in the integrity of quality ingredients. By following simple recipes, just like the Italians do, dishes are defined by flavoursome produce – whether it's buffalo mozzarella and porcini mushrooms imported from Italy, or instead fresh vegetables from local suppliers. The wood-fired pizzas have minimal toppings and cooked in a traditional clay oven, resulting in numbers like Pizza Della Nonna with garlic, parmigiano and parsley or Pizza Pizza Diavola with fiore di latte and hot salami. The handmade pasta menu, meanwhile, is always changing according to what’s in season. Located on Mount Alexander Road in Ascot Vale, Italy 528 is well worth a visit. Book a table today!