Park Street Pasta & Wine

Name: Park Street Pasta & Wine
Address: 268 Park Street, South Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3205
Telephone: (03) 9042 8871
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.5

4.5

822 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Located in a historic corner building at 268 Park Street, Park Street Pasta & Wine is South Melbourne’s friendly neighbourhood pasta and wine bar from Italian Restaurateurs Luca Balbo & Lino Torre, combining their passion for food and experience in the hospitality industry.

Head chef Tommaso Bartoli whips up a creative menu that heavily draws on his Tuscan roots. Starting his career in the kitchens of Florence, he brings to Australia all the knowledge and passion for food that define with his personal style.

All our pasta is handmade in-house in the traditional ‘fatta a mano’ style. Our menu features inventive sharing plates, classic pasta dishes that nod to various parts of Italy, plus a few modern iterations, all reflective of seasonal quality produce. with a tidy selection of Italian, international and local wines to match.

We are located at 268 Park Street on the Corner of Park Street and Perrins St, just down from the iconic South Melbourne Town Hall.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Farm-to-table, Modern European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:45–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:30
Phone number
(03) 9042 8871
Website
http://www.parkstreetpasta.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Tommaso Bartoli
Catering
Catering is available for events up to 32 guests either indoors or outdoors.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
268 Park Street, South Melbourne, AU-VIC 3205
Area
South Melbourne
Cross Street
Perrins Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tram No. 12 Clarendon St/Park StTram No. 1 Clarendon St/Park St
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

Al Fresco Dining
13 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
Experience the warmth of the sun at Park Street Pasta and Wine! Indulge in our selection of refreshing wines and freshly shucked oysters, along with a diverse range of pasta dishes that cater to all tastes. Relax in our inviting atmosphere while taking in the stunning views of the South Melbourne Town Hall. Our charming decor evokes the beauty of Italy, making it the perfect setting for a delightful dining experience. Join us for a culinary journey you won’t forget!
Cena di Pesce
A$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
4 Courses Set menu Featuring Just seafood - Focaccia + 2 entrees - 1 Pasta + 1 Side - 1 Fish of the day + 1 side - 1 Dessert If you would like to include a beverage package, please send an enquiry to ciao@parkstreetpasta.com.au including your booking details. Please, note: All large group bookings will incur an optional 7.5% gratuity featured on their bill; this goes directly to the talented staff who look after you on the day of the event, except on Sunday where a 15% surcharge applies to all bookings and on Public Holidays where an 18% surcharge applies to all bookings
Classico
A$110.00 per person
Multiple dates available
4 Courses Set menu: - Focaccia + 3 entrees - 1 Pasta + 1 side - 1 Scotch fillet + 1 side - 1 dessert If you would like to include a beverage package, please send an enquiry to ciao@parkstreetpasta.com.au including your booking details. Please, note: All large group bookings will incur an optional 7.5% gratuity featured on their bill; this goes directly to the talented staff who look after you on the day of the event, except on Sunday where a 15% surcharge applies to all bookings and on Public Holidays where an 18% surcharge applies to all bookings

What 822 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner South
Good for business meals
Inner South
Neighbourhood gem
Inner South
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Park Street Pasta & Wine offers a delightful Italian experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the hand-made pasta and vibrant atmosphere. While some find it pricey and portion sizes modest, the exceptional wine selection and attentive service make it a "must visit." Perfect for a cozy or celebratory meal.

822 Reviews

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Malcolm
VIP
Demoland (UK)
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has to be one of the best kept secretes of Melbourne. After 6.5 years in Melbourne, 3 days before we return to London, it was one of our last stops. We will miss you Luca.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most delectable venues in Melbourne. It is like a fine wine that just gets better everything. The experience was a 15/10 I was pleasantly surprised by the service, whose warmth lit up my smile. The ambiance the waiters provided allowed for a fantastic dining experience. Will be going again <3
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Jamie
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A true Melbourne hospitality venue, Park Street Pasta goes above and beyond with their attention to detail, level of service and fantastic hand made pasta along with a menu filled with dishes from the homeland. With so much Italian on offer in Melbourne it is refreshing to find a venue that is able keep the menu and experience engaging whilst authentic. Stand out dishes for me would be the Kingfish, Tartare, King Prawn Pasta, Pistachio Brûlée and a dish of roast peppers and anchovy cream. Thanks team for a wonderful experience.
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Kate
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely lunch in the dining room upstairs. Ambience was great, food was exceptional and the service was charming and attentive
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Ricardo
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
i've been going to park st pasta and wine for more than a year now and every visit is better than the last. it's the perfect spot for celebrations, gathering friends or literally just giving an end to the craving for incredible italian food. the spiced palm negroni is a must on every visit and so is the house focaccia. awesome selection of wines and great desserts too. i couldn't recommend this place more!
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Mel
WA
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The service was attentive and friendly. The four of us had a feed me menu for $80 each which was mediocre. It consisted of burratta which was delicious and the highlight of the meal, and then 2.5 very small slices of kingfish each. This was followed by 2 pastas - a pea pesto pasta which was tasty and a tomato based seafood pasta with fish and clams. This was really fishy and didn’t taste fresh to any of us. They also served a salad and grilled broccolini which was enjoyable. Dessert was shared tiramisu. In future, I would not get the shared manu. 2 serves of pasta was too heavy, it didn’t really give us a good sampling of their dishes and was not worth $80 compared to what you would get at a similar establishment. We would have preferred a protein instead of 2 bowls of pasta each, but I guess pasta is a more economical option to serve. Not great.
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Cam
VIP
Melbourne
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Italian in the city! The food is delicious and the service is perfect. Loved sitting outside and I cannot wait to go back.
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Katrina
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our local favourite to satisfy the good old pasta craving. Always a pleasure dining here.
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Brendan
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 9 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Pasta in 2 of 4 dishes was undercooked. Waiter pretty disinterested. It was ok but don’t go out of your way …
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alison
West Sussex
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We’ve been here a few times and big fans but this was disappointing. Service seemed disorganised with 3 different guys coming to the table, and a request for an extra entree didnt turn up until we repeated the request (after mains were delivered). Pasta portion size was miniscule - if this is normal it should be described as an entree - and sauce was watery. Main of crumbed lamb cutlet was huge and difficult to eat..not as expected. Wine was expensive.
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FAQs

Park Street Pasta & Wine is rated 4.5 stars by 822 OpenTable diners.

Park Street Pasta & Wine does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.