Italian Archives – Page 6 of 9 – The Penguin Eats

Rubicon Bar Restaurant

While the food at Rubicon isn’t strictly authentic Italian, nor do they pretend to be, we...While the food at Rubicon isn’t strictly authentic Italian, nor do they pretend to be, we undoubtedly had an enjoyable experience. The portion sizes were more than generous...

Vapiano

Hailing from Europe, Vapiano is a popular food chain which has established itself in Australia with...Hailing from Europe, Vapiano is a popular food chain which has established itself in Australia with restaurants in Queensland, Sydney and Melbourne. The atmosphere was also very warm...

Grossi Florentino Cellar Bar

While Grossi used to be one of my favourite Italian eateries, this visit clearly shows that...While Grossi used to be one of my favourite Italian eateries, this visit clearly shows that they have become far too complacent and standards have slipped. With a...

Ferdinand

Ferdinand brings to Melbourne’s North an authentic taste of Italy. With a simple yet well-executed menu...Ferdinand brings to Melbourne’s North an authentic taste of Italy. With a simple yet well-executed menu that utilises traditional Italian ingredients and cooking methods, like the wood-fire oven...

Gradi (Crown)

It was overall an unspectacular and unimpressive experience. Being the winner of the world’s best pizza...It was overall an unspectacular and unimpressive experience. Being the winner of the world’s best pizza, one would definitely expect a lot more, both in terms of taste...

Carosello

Despite the flawed execution, it was overall a pleasant meal, bar the desserts. Spectacular and authentic...Despite the flawed execution, it was overall a pleasant meal, bar the desserts. Spectacular and authentic Italian it was not, though Carosello provides a taste of Italian that’s catered...

Pizza E Birra

While our visit to this pizzeria a couple of years back wasn’t overly impressive, it is...While our visit to this pizzeria a couple of years back wasn’t overly impressive, it is clear that under the management and oversight of new owner Giuseppe, the...

Chatty Vespa

While none of the dishes were remarkable per se, it was most definitely enjoyable and tasty...While none of the dishes were remarkable per se, it was most definitely enjoyable and tasty indeed. Made with fresh, wholesome ingredients, both the pizzas and pastas here...