Restaurant
Di Stasio Citta
45 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find Di Stasio Citta
45 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Book NowAbout Di Stasio Citta
Step off Spring Street into concrete walls flickering with video projections—an Italian dining room humming with Milanese sprezzatura. Regulars bypass the CBD's standard trattoria circuit for this address: brutalist edges, gallery energy, and pasta craft taken seriously. The kitchen's vegetarian lasagne built on rich béchamel turns first-timers into devotees, flanked by ricotta gnudi and a white chocolate tart to close. On the floor, staff pace each course cleanly toward curtain call, pouring from a cellar stocked deep with Italian bottles—from northern whites to benchmark Chianti Classico.
- Brutalist Video Art Setting: Continuous video art projected across raw concrete walls lends the space an electric, gallery-like feel.
- Benchmark Pasta Craft: House-made pasta anchors the menu, led by a rich béchamel vegetarian lasagne and delicate gnudi.
- Italian-Focused Cellar: The beverage list leans heavily into Italy, featuring a deep bench of regional appellations and standout Chianti Classico.
- Sharp, Paced Service: Attentive front-of-house staff keep service seamless and well-paced, whether for a quick pre-theatre sitting or a long evening.
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Reasons to Choose Di Stasio Citta
How avant-garde video art, authoritative Italian cellaring, and theatrical pacing define Spring Street dining. Book your table to experience it firsthand.
Immersive Video Art and Brutalist Architecture
Continuous multi-wall video art projections set against bold concrete architecture transform traditional Italian dining into an avant-garde, gallery-calibre encounter.
The video artwork playing on the walls gives strong MONA vibes (in the best possible way). It’s a space that invites you to ponder.
Andrew Wilcox Ecclesiastical Italian Wine Program
A deeply sourced cellar champions Italian appellations and iconic regional varietals curated specifically to elevate each course.
Di Stasio Città delivers a sweeping wine list that feels almost ecclesiastical in its abundance, with bottles for every mood and moment.
Theo Fit Impeccably Paced Pre-Theatre Dining
Front-of-house staff calibrate dinner services precisely for evening showtimes, delivering a multi-course meal without making guests feel rushed.
If you’re looking for a refined yet buzzy spot before a show in the Melbourne CBD, this is it. They managed the timing perfectly, ensuring we weren't rushed but still made it to our seats with plenty of time to spare.
Christopher Long East End Spring Street Setting
Positioned directly across from Parliament House on Spring Street, the venue provides a commanding and convenient gateway to the East End theatre precinct.
Lovely stylish Italian restaurant located opposite Parliament.
l q Welcoming Milestone Celebrations
Warm hospitality and an electric room dynamic combine to make birthdays and private social gatherings feel genuinely distinguished.
Your staff are so welcoming. We all loved the food and the vibes
Bianca N Polished Group Dinners and Events
A well-curated dining hall and attentive floor service ensure catered functions and group dinners flow effortlessly from start to finish.
The interior is beautiful and well curated, the food is amazing, and the staff are so attentive.
Stefan Heaton
Most popular items
Top-rated pasta dishes and antipasti ranked by customer acclaim.
Vegetarian Lasagne
The standout dish of the night was, unexpectedly, the vegetarian lasagne - fresh pasta sheets rich and exquisite béchamel - it was unquestionably the hero of the evening.
Andrew Wilcox Gnocchi
The gnocchi came with a rich tomato based sauce and tender baby octopus throughout.
Yuni Choi Carbonara
The CARBONARA pasta is so good, the pasta is perfectly cooked and the sauce is outstanding.
Mandy Choy Beef Carpaccio
Beef Carpaccio and spanish ricotta excellent appetizers.
Elias Razzouk
Other favorites
Curated accompaniments, cellar selections, and dolci to round out your dining experience.
Chianti Classico Querciabella
We settled on a bottle of Chianti Classico Querciabella, which proved to be an outstanding choice and the ideal companion to our meal.
Andrew Wilcox Tiramisu
unctuous tiramisu that stops the table cold. The hit of marsala in the tiramisu is so reverent and perfectly measured it’s as if the Pope himself had prepared it for communion.
Theo Fit Wood-Fired Focaccia
The wood-fired focaccia is a must try, light, crispy, and perfect with the creamy ricotta mousse.
Yuni Choi Double Cooked Potatoes
seasoned beautifully as were the double cooked potatoes as a side.
David Morus
Before you head over
Essential guidance on course pacing, portion sizing, and theatre timing. Book ahead to secure your table in Melbourne's boldest Italian dining room.
Calibrate Pasta Sizing and Courses
Standard pasta portions lean compact and refined. If you are dining with a hearty appetite, consider requesting an upsized pasta serve where available or ordering a structured sequence of antipasti, mains, and sides.
Pace for Pre-Theatre Curtain Calls
Positioned opposite Parliament, the dining room operates smoothly before city performances. Mention your curtain time when you sit down so staff can pace your courses with precision.
Plan for Peak-Hour Table Turns
Prime weekend sittings can run at full capacity, occasionally leading to brief turnover delays. Build a buffer into late dinner plans and enjoy an aperitivo at the bar if your table is being turned.
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