Geppetto Trattoria

Best Known For

Porchetta e Peperonata: crispy roasted pork loin, rolled with herbs and served with a white wine reduction, baked peppers, onion and potatoes.

For those who find themselves in Melbourne, make for the east and head along Wellington Parade to find a true Italian institution at Geppetto Trattoria. This locally loved eatery has been owned by the same family since 1981, holding the sought-after central position of being perched in the heart of the action adjacent to the MCG, AAMI Park and Rod Laver Arena. Using locally sourced ingredients, Nino and his son have created an authentic menu offering hard-to-find dishes with a focus on housemade pasta, seafood and slow cooking. Depending on the season, sample daily changing whole fish options, or perhaps delve into braised goat with tomato, rosemary and onion, served with grilled polenta; while pasta lovers try spaghetti with prawns, calamari, mussels, fish, garlic, tomato and basil.