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Gatto Rosso

2/38 Bluff Rd, Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia

Recommended by 22 people

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2/38 Bluff Rd, Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia

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+61 3 9510 9955
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Gatto Rosso

Gatto Rosso delivers classic, unpretentious Italian comfort right out of a roaring wood-fired oven. Run by genuine Italian hosts in Black Rock, the dining room holds just four indoor tables—lending the space the intimacy of a lively family kitchen. Regulars drop in for blistered pizzas topped with pork and fennel sausage, handmade gnocchi matriciana, and spaghetti carbonara tossed with thick chunks of guanciale. Takeaway runs steady when the few tables fill up, but dining in means uncorking your own bottle via BYO or pouring a glass of Negroamaro alongside a plate of house tiramisu.

  • Micro-capacity dining: Only four indoor tables create an intimate, family-run atmosphere where booking ahead is wise.
  • Wood-fired crusts: Traditional pies emerge blistered and crisp from a dedicated wood-fired oven.
  • BYO wine welcome: Diners can bring their favorite vintage or choose from an Italian-focused wine list.
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Why Diners Choose Gatto Rosso

Why locals choose Gatto Rosso for authentic Italian dining and neighborhood gatherings

  • Wood-Fired Pizza Craftsmanship

    Pizzas are prepared with authentic Italian crust and baked to achieve rich depth of flavor in a wood-fired oven.

    And did I mention the magic taste you only get from a wood fired oven.

    Greg Phelan

  • Authentic Traditional Pasta Recipes

    Classic pasta dishes like carbonara with authentic guanciale and rich gnocchi highlight true home-style recipes.

    The carbonara has amazing chunks of guanciale in it and tastes out of this world.

    Jessica Slade

  • Comforting Home-Like Warmth

    Guests are greeted with genuine personal hospitality that immediately evokes the comfort of being welcomed home.

    the minute we walked in, we felt immediately comfortable and welcome, a feeling like coming back home.

    Kidrose T

  • Family-Style Welcoming Care

    The welcoming presence and warm service provided by the Italian owners leave guests feeling cared for like family.

    Fantastic delicious food and very friendly staff that feel like family.

    Stephen King

  • BYO Wine for Shared Meals

    A casual, unpretentious dining environment allows patrons to bring their favorite wine bottles to share alongside Italian fare.

    A great unpretentious place for good italian food. Best thing is the BYO wine rule.

    John James

  • Unpretentious Family Celebrations

    An intimate, honest setting makes the eatery an easy choice for relaxed family catchups and celebratory dinners.

    My sons treated me to dinner for my birthday. It was a great choice of restaurant. Close to home, food was delicious and authentic

    Pauline Wikman

Signature handmade pastas and authentic wood-fired pizzas praised by local diners

  • Salsiccia Pizza

    The pizza has a beautiful authentic pork and fennel sausage topping and we love it.

    Jessica Slade

  • Spaghetti Carbonara

    The carbonara has amazing chunks of guanciale in it and tastes out of this world.

    Jessica Slade

  • 4 Cheese Gnocchi

    the 4 cheese Gnocci was to die for, the absolute best I’ve ever had!

    Michaela Kennedy

  • Ravioli with Butter, Parmesan & Sage

    Omg, the Ravioli with Butter, Parmesan & Sage 10/10

    Karen Z

Before you head over

Practical tips on reservations, timing, and dining options for Gatto Rosso.

  • Reserve tables well in advance

    With roughly four indoor tables and limited footpath seating, booking ahead is strongly recommended if you want to dine in rather than take away.

  • Anticipate peak-time waits

    During peak dinner hours, the kitchen gets very busy with dine-in and takeout orders, so anticipate potential wait times for your wood-fired pizzas.

  • Enjoy BYO wine or Italian pours

    You can bring your own special bottle of wine to pair with your meal, or choose from their curated Italian wine list and by-the-glass options.

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