La Porchetta - South Yarra

It doesn’t get much cooler than South Yarra, so naturally you’ll find one of the best places for Italian cuisine here. La Porchetta is known across Australia as being the go-to restaurant chain when you’re after quality, comforting and tasty Italian cuisine, and since its opening in 1983 has gone from strength to strength with no sign of slowing up. The South Yarra La Porchetta space is stylish yet relaxed, making it the perfect choice for a work lunch or lively dinner with friends or family. Essentially, the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. Located in the thick of it all on Toorak Road, reservations at this food haven are absolutely essential.

So, what should you be expecting when you dine in La Porchetta South Yarra? Well, firstly the quintessential La Porchetta hospitality is one of the most defining and impressive elements to this Melbourne restaurant, with the team going above and beyond. And then, there’s the food. Oh, the food. We recommend kickstarting your Italian fiesta with starters that include salt and pepper calamari served with a zesty lemon dressing; cheesy garlic bread topped with butter, herbs and mozzarella cheese and Sicilian-style arancini balls coated in breadcrumbs and served golden brown with a flavoursome Bolognese sauce.

For the main event – by the way, you’ll want to arrive pretty hungry – pizza lovers should get all around the eggplant and ricotta pizza from Sicily topped with mozzarella, Italian provolone cheese and fresh basil or the marinara made with mussels, garlic, olives, prawns and mozzarella. Meanwhile, pasta fans should be sure to check out the pescatore pasta loaded with fresh seafood in a Napoletana sauce or the pesto gnocchi served with fresh parmesan. With plenty of meat, chicken and seafood main meals, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free selections, it’s easy to see why South Yarra’s La Porchetta is a Melbourne dining institution. Head to Toorak Road and treat yourself. Buon Appetito!