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ALPHINGTON SOCIAL

7 Rowe St, Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

Recommended by 42 people

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Find ALPHINGTON SOCIAL

7 Rowe St, Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

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+61 3 9499 5671
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About ALPHINGTON SOCIAL

Wood-fired pizza, bowls of handmade pasta, and a roaring brick fireplace define this cosy Alphington hangout. Snag a table by the hearth on winter nights—pizzaiolos stretch dough in plain sight, sliding thin-crust prosciutto and garlic pies into the embers while staff pour Negronis and tumblers of Chianti. Up top, a dedicated private room runs its own bar for celebrations. Neighbours lean in for the Feed Me spread, following salt-and-pepper calamari and bowls of spaghetti marinara with sticky date pudding.

  • Hearthside Pizza Theatrics: Pizzaiolos stretch and fire thin-crust pies in full view of the dining room.
  • Open Wood Fireplace: A working open wood hearth warms the dining floor on chilly Melbourne evenings.
  • Private Upstairs Venue: A dedicated floor features its own bar, amenities, and AV setup for private events.
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What's On at ALPHINGTON SOCIAL

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Why Diners Choose Alphington Social

Discover why locals choose Alphington Social for wood-fired Italian meals, fireside comfort, and private milestone events.

  • Hearty Wood-Fired Italian Fare

    Dine on thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas, hearty handmade pastas, and curated Italian entrees designed for sharing with friends and family.

    Our family enjoyed delicious thin crust pizzas cooked in their wood fired oven, and hearty and tasty pastas.

    Vanessa Solomon

  • Open-Kitchen Pizza Craftsmanship

    Experience active dining theatrics with chefs preparing and firing fresh pizzas right within view of the dining floor.

    The theatrics of the pizza maker. The ambience of the room lighting. And the down to earth friendly service.

    Melby

  • Fireside Hearthside Dining

    Gather on chilly evenings beside a crackling open wood fire that anchors the room with comforting warmth.

    Seated near the open fireplace added to the ambience. We enjoyed a shared entree and pizza, followed by dessert

    Anthony Campisi

  • Cozy Home-Like Atmosphere

    Unwind in an inviting, unhurried neighbourhood retreat filled with warm lighting and comfortable surroundings.

    we sat by the fire and it was just so cozy inside, it has a sort of “home-ly” vibe to it.

    Natasha Venizelos

  • Dedicated Upstairs Event Level

    Host weddings and milestones in a private upstairs level complete with a dedicated bar, private amenities, and audiovisual setup.

    We had drinks on arrival, followed by the ceremony and then a sit-down dinner for 30 guests in their upstairs function room.

    Catherine Hall

  • Private Celebrations and Gatherings

    Celebrate significant family milestones with attentive team coordination and a private, customizable setting.

    We had our daughters 21st in the function room upstairs. The staff were wonderful. The food was absolutely 5 star!

    Lisa C

Signature wood-fired pizzas and crowd-favorite Italian starters

  • Prosciutto Pizza

    highly recommend the rocket salad and prosciutto pizza.

    Jared Maytom

  • Shroom Pizza

    I had the Shroom Pizza, always a favourite.

    Alex Montalto

  • Arancini

    food and service was fantastic, especially the arancini, and gnocchi.

    Melissa Thorne

  • Prawn Pizza

    my unexpected highlight was the prawn pizza we shared, so good!

    Natasha Venizelos

Other favorites

Desserts and specialty sides to complement your table

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    The sticky date pudding was to die for!

    Jared Maytom

  • Tiramisu

    followed by dessert (Tiramisu) and finally a cheese platter.

    Anthony Campisi

  • Eggplant Chips

    We had eggplant chips that were great

    Eglantine Genesty

  • Wood Fired Broccolini

    Plus wood fired broccolini topped with Parmesan and crispy almonds

    Vanessa Solomon

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and tailored hospitality that elevate neighbourhood dining and private gatherings.

  • Live Pizza-Making Theatrics

    Diners can watch the visible pizzaiolo theatrics and craft at the dedicated wood-fired oven while seated in the dining room.

  • Lit Open Wood Fireplace

    A working open wood fireplace is lit on chilly days and cold nights, providing hearthside warmth and a comforting home-like glow.

  • Custom Event Touches

    Event hosts can customize their upstairs function with private floral arrangements, dedicated signage, custom playlists, and projection slideshows.

  • Alfresco Fairy Lights

    Outdoor dining tables are arranged under ambient fairy lights for evening dining in warmer months.

Before you head over

Practical tips on seating, reservations, and arrival for your visit

  • Request seating away from the door in winter

    When booking for a cold winter's night, call ahead to request indoor seating away from the doorway drafts, or ask for a table near the open wood fireplace.

  • Reserve your table ahead of busy hours

    Reserve your table in advance, particularly if planning to visit during busy dinner services or happy hour specials.

  • Allow extra time for local parking

    Street parking can get tricky in the surrounding neighborhood, so allow a few extra minutes to park when arriving by car.

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