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1800 Lasagne

1/653 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

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1/653 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

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+61 1800 527 246
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 1800 Lasagne

Thornbury pasta lovers know the drill—casual stools up front, low-lit tables out back, and zero pizza to distract. Northside diners point straight to the beef and pork *lasagne di carne*, baked with a crunchy top that breaks into slow-simmered layers laced with confit garlic. Start with the garlic bread—a butter-soaked roll toasted crisp—alongside a chilled cos wedge in anchovy dressing. Dinner crowds linger for live jazz sets and cocktails, finishing on boozy tiramisu or a cold scoop of 72% dark cocoa gelato.

  • Signature Meat Lasagne: Built with slow-cooked beef and pork ragu, confit garlic, and a crunchy baked crust that sets it apart from traditional soft bakes.
  • Old-School Garlic Bread: A nostalgic, butter-drenched roll packed with intense garlic and the right balance of crunch and crumble.
  • Eclectic Atmosphere & Live Jazz: Dim lighting, quirky vintage decor, and scheduled live jazz sets create an unpretentious room suited for date nights.
  • Curated Drinks & Cocktails: A tightly focused drinks list featuring dialed-in cocktails, Italian-leaning wines, and aperitivi built for heavy pasta.
  • Classic Desserts: End dinner with classic coffee-liqueur tiramisu or house-made 72% dark cocoa gelato topped with pistachios and raspberries.
  • Neighbourhood Hospitality: Welcoming floor service and relaxed hospitality keep the busy High Street dining room feeling grounded.
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Why Diners Choose 1800 Lasagne

From crispy-crowned pasta to intimate live jazz, here is why Thornbury's pasta devotees keep returning. Book your table ahead to secure your spot.

  • Crisp-Crowned Lasagne di Carne

    Slow-cooked beef and pork ragù layered with tender house-made pasta, finished with a distinct, crunchy oven-baked crust and sweet confit garlic rather than a soft, plain béchamel top.

    The top layer is beautifully crispy, hiding confit garlic underneath that adds subtle sweetness. Rich, savoury, and deeply satisfying.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Decadent Old-School Garlic Bread

    Thick-sliced bakery rolls heavily drenched in melted butter and minced garlic, delivering a golden, crumbly crust that doubles as the ultimate vehicle for wiping ragù plates clean.

    the garlic bread is perfect. Just the right crumble to it and plenty of tasty butter and garlic.

    Matthew Yau

  • Moody Date-Night Atmosphere

    Warm, dimly lit booth seating paired with rotating live jazz sets and vinyl records creates an effortless, low-lit ambiance tailored for romantic dinners and celebratory evenings.

    It felt intimate and cosy, making it perfect for a date night.

    Natalie G

  • Live Jazz & Eclectic Vinyl Tracks

    Dinner service accompanied by acoustic jazz ensembles and curated vinyl selections infuses energy into the dining room without overwhelming table conversation.

    The atmosphere includes soft lighting which I love, niche music in the background (sometimes jazz live bands, sometimes djs, love having the surprise of what is going to be played on that night!)

    Clemence Boyle

  • Deeply Nostalgic Comfort

    Generous, deeply savoury plates and nostalgic Italian-Australian classics deliver heartfelt satisfaction that leaves guests dreaming about their next visit.

    World class old-school comfort food in warm retro surrounds.

    Tom V

  • Generous, Warm Hospitality

    Attentive, down-to-earth hospitality ensures guests feel immediately embraced and relaxed, whether grabbing a casual seat up front or celebrating in the rear dining room.

    You immediately feel at home in this restaurant and the food and wine selection are fantastic.

    Meaghan Kearney

Signature house pasta and classic sides that define the dining experience.

  • Beef & Pork Lasagne

    The beef and pork lasagne is an absolute dream—worth travelling for.

    IL Melbourne Foodies

  • Garlic Bread

    The garlic bread was honestly some of the most delicious I’ve ever had!

    Natalie G

  • Tiramisu

    And the tiramisu? An absolute masterpiece. Creamy, perfectly sweet, and with just the right kick of espresso—it has ruined me for tiramisu anywhere else.

    Bronwen MacRae

  • 72% Dark Cocoa Ice Cream

    Desert the 72% dark cocoa, I’m still thinking about that ice cream, i can’t believe how good it was.

    Camila Barrirero

Before you head over

Essential advice for planning your visit—reserve your table early to experience Thornbury's ultimate lasagne feast.

  • Book Ahead for Prime Evening Slots

    Indoor dining fills rapidly right around 5:30 PM, leaving walk-ins with outdoor spots or waiting for counter seats. Reserve your table in advance to guarantee an indoor spot for dinner.

  • Balance the Rich Pasta Focus

    The kitchen specializes strictly in pasta with no pizza or meat secondi. Balance the heavy, confit garlic beef and pork lasagne and butter-loaded garlic bread with the crisp cos wedge salad.

  • Arrive via Public Transit

    Skip the hassle of High Street parking and take the tram or train, which drops you off just steps away for a relaxed night out.

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