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La Salita

1 Scholar Dr, Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia

Recommended by 48 people

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Find La Salita

1 Scholar Dr, Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia

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+61 3 9466 9496
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Salita

Wood-fired pizza ovens glow at this Bundoora dining room, turning out blistered, airy crusts and generous Italian classics for lively tables.

  • Wood-fired pizza oven: Baked in an open-flame oven for thin, airy crusts topped with quality ingredients.
  • Group celebrations: Handles gatherings up to 60 guests with dedicated menus and seamless outside cake service.
  • Crowd-pleasing Italian menu: Generous plates of pasta marinara, gnocchi, and steaks satisfy multi-generational tables.
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The Advantages of Dining at La Salita

Why diners in Bundoora choose La Salita for milestone gatherings and authentic wood-fired Italian dining.

  • Flawless Hosting for Large Milestone Celebrations

    Large group events and milestone celebrations run seamlessly with well-coordinated service and generous portion sizes.

    which both were absolutely fantastic and well organised! The staff were friendly and attentive! Plenty of food and drinks! We had 60 people at one event and 35 at the other and both went extremely well!

    Cassidy O'Riordan

  • Effortless Group Dining and Event Flexibility

    Group bookings receive full hospitality support including effortless outside birthday cake accommodation and flexible seating.

    Could not find anything to really fault and I'm quite a picky eater. I whole heartedly recommend this spot if you live in the area and want to give somewhere new a try. They even accommodated the birthday cake with no fuss.

    Tomi Marc

  • Reassuring Care and Attentive Service

    Guests and party planners can relax knowing the floor staff are attentive, professional, and ready to meet individual requests.

    We had such a positive experience having our daughter's birthday at La Salita. The service and food were both excellent and the team were accommodating to our needs and desires for the event.

    Amanda Farrugia

  • Stress-Free Comfort for Multi-Generational Families

    Families dine in relaxed comfort with friendly staff and approachable menu options that keep both adults and picky children happy.

    My husband ordered chilli prawns, it was cooked perfectly and so tasty. I ordered calamari and it was delicious too. My boy is so fussy so he was happy to have his nuggets and chips. Staff were friendly and kind.

    Michie T

  • Atmospheric Open Wood-Fired Oven Dining

    Diners enjoy an authentic culinary atmosphere highlighted by a visible wood-fired flame oven baking freshly topped pizzas.

    We could see the pizza oven with fire. The atmosphere is great too.

    Michie T

  • Signature Crisp and Airy Wood-Fired Pizzas

    Pizzas are baked fresh to order in the wood-fired oven, yielding a distinctively thin, crispy, and airy crust.

    Great wood fired oven pizza, thin crispy but definitely Airy. some lovely and generous servings and really good quality food.

    Anthony Gagliano

Guest favourites and signature Italian dishes cooked with care

  • Woodfire Pizzas

    The function menu portions were generous and varied. The gnocchi was a favourite, as well as the woodfire pizzas.

    Amanda Farrugia

  • Gnocchi

    The gnocchi was a favourite, as well as the woodfire pizzas.

    Amanda Farrugia

  • Pasta Marinara

    Pasta marinara is right up there with some of the best I've ever had. Massive green lipped NZ mussels and plump prawns.

    Jason Mason

  • Chilli Prawns

    My husband ordered chilli prawns, it was cooked perfectly and so tasty.

    Michie T

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that make group functions and family meals effortless

  • Seamless Cake Service for Celebrations

    Celebration groups can bring their own birthday cake, with staff handling presentation and serving seamlessly without added fuss.

  • Visible Open-Flame Pizza Oven

    Diners can watch pizzas freshly prepared and baked in an open wood-burning flame oven visible right from the dining room.

  • Late-Arrival Kitchen Accommodation

    Staff go above and beyond for late-arriving group members by preparing fresh hot meals right before kitchen closing.

  • Stress-Free Dining for Picky Eaters

    Families can comfortably dine together with dedicated kid-friendly classics and welcoming service that easily caters to fussy eaters.

Before you head over

Practical advice on group celebrations, oven specialties, and peak dinner timing

  • Plan Ahead for Milestone Functions

    If booking for large parties like 18th milestones, 60th celebrations, or bridal showers, take advantage of the function menus and reach out early so staff can organize generous share platters and accommodate birthday cakes seamlessly.

  • Order the Wood-Fired Oven Specialties

    For the best dining experience, be sure to order the wood-fired pizzas baked in the visible open flame oven alongside crowd favourites like the gnocchi and pasta marinara.

  • Pace Your Timing on Busy Evenings

    Peak evening services and celebratory weekends can get busy, so allocate a bit of extra time for table service during rush periods and consider outdoor seating for a calmer conversation setting.

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