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Abbiocco Pasta & Wine

501 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

Recommended by 38 people

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501 Highett Rd, Highett VIC 3190, Australia

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+61 3 9191 4566
HoursMonday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Abbiocco Pasta & Wine

Skip the trek into the city—Highett gets CBD-calibre pasta without the tram commute. The room is compact and candlelit, but the cooking operates with quiet polish. Expect handmade ribbons and shapes with proper al dente bite, from rich duck ragu to wagyu bolognese, paired with warm plates and bread on the house for mopping up sauces. An Italian-leaning wine list and course-by-course table resets keep the rhythm leisurely, right down to the classic tiramisu.

  • Seasonally Driven Pasta: Handmade pasta options like duck ragu and wagyu bolognese rotate with the seasons alongside gluten-free and vegan choices.
  • Fine-Dining Polish: Thoughtful hospitality features warm pasta plates, course-by-course silverware changes, and house bread.
  • Inner-City Energy Locally: An intimate, low-lit space tucked near Highett station that delivers downtown dining quality to the south-eastern suburbs.
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Key Advantages

Why diners choose Abbiocco Pasta & Wine for elevated Italian dining in Highett.

  • CBD-Calibre Dining Close to Home

    Abbiocco delivers elevated pasta craftsmanship and dining polish locally in Highett, giving guests an inner-city dining experience close to home.

    feels like you’re in the inner burbs or cbd

    avi

  • Suburban Convenience Without Compromise

    Located conveniently in the neighborhood right near Highett station, it pairs high-end food and wine standards with total local convenience.

    Fantastic Italian restaurant next to train station serving authentic handmade Italian pasta

    Katie Chuang

  • Thoughtful Fine-Dining Touches

    Attentive staff deliver thoughtful hospitality details like serving pasta on pre-warmed plates and providing complimentary house bread.

    even the pasta plates come warm, and with complimentary bread

    avi

  • Attentive, Polished Table Service

    Guests experience high-touch table care rarely found in suburban trattorias, including seamless plate changes between courses.

    Not many restaurants in Melbourne where they changed plates between entree and main without asking.

    Meg Karasawa

  • Distinctive Seasonal Pasta Craft

    A curated, seasonally shifting selection highlights distinctive pasta cuts and inspired recipes rather than standard generic staples.

    Some of the pastas are very unique. Not what you would find at your run of the mill Italian restaurant

    Daniel Nelson

  • Dedicated Dietary Accommodation

    Dietary needs receive genuine culinary focus, including handmade gluten-free pasta prepared with authentic al dente texture.

    They even have handmade gluten free pasta, served al dente and tastes fantastic!

    Katie Chuang

Signature handmade pastas and standout antipasti crafted with inner-city polish

  • Wagyu Bolognese

    The Wagyu Bolognese was a standout dish with rich and well-seasoned sauce that perfectly complemented the pasta.

    Sam Tu

  • Duck Cavatelli

    Especially the duck cavatelli - such a lovely balance of flavours!

    Jess Caissutti

  • Gluten Free Pasta

    The gluten free pasta tastes really good.

    Alex Gagachef

  • Kangaroo Carpaccio

    However, the Kangaroo Carpaccio was the star of the show with its unique and flavorful take on the classic dish.

    Sam Tu

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality and considerate dining touches that elevate neighborhood pasta service.

  • Warm Pasta Plates

    Main pasta courses are served on heated dinnerware to ensure handmade dishes stay at the right temperature from kitchen to table.

  • Complimentary Bread for Sauces

    Fresh bread is offered on the house so guests can mop up sauces across pasta courses.

  • Automatic Plate Changes Between Courses

    Staff proactively refresh dinnerware and table settings between antipasti and pasta courses without needing to be asked.

  • Dedicated Dietary Accommodation

    The culinary team caters comprehensively to vegan and gluten-free diets, offering handmade gluten-free pasta and a full progression of vegan courses from entree to dessert.

Before you head over

Essential advice on reservations, dietary choices, and dining expectations

  • Book in Advance

    Reserve your table ahead of time, especially for peak evenings, as the dining room fills up quickly.

  • Dietary and Gluten-Free Choices

    Diners with dietary preferences can comfortably order dedicated vegan options across courses as well as handmade gluten-free pasta.

  • Pasta Texture Expectations

    The kitchen prepares pasta firmly al dente; let the team know if you prefer a softer cook.

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