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Officina Gastronomica Italiana

532/534 Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

Recommended by 70 people

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Find Officina Gastronomica Italiana

532/534 Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

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+61 3 9533 2724
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 11:30 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 11:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Officina Gastronomica Italiana

This Prahran dining room balances old-school Italian hospitality with handmade pastas rolled fresh daily. Locals drop in for plates of blue swimmer crab spaghettoni and pumpkin ravioli, or aged prosciutto sliced to order on a vintage flywheel Berkel. The dining room pairs a towering wall of wine with genuine warmth—the kind of service where staff remember names and easily navigate strict gluten-free and dairy-free requests without skipping a beat. Diners linger over rich wagyu beef ragù, balanced crudo, and fresh espresso alongside chilled limoncello.

  • Berkel Flywheel Slicer: Aged culatta prosciutto sliced fresh to order on a vintage manual machine.
  • Dietary Accommodations: Dedicated gluten-free and dairy-free options prepared across pasta courses without compromising flavor.
  • Handmade Pastas: Daily handmade pastas featuring blue swimmer crab spaghettoni and slow-braised wagyu ragù.
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Why Guests Choose Officina Gastronomica Italiana

From daily handmade pasta and flywheel-sliced culatta to seamless dietary care and heartfelt hospitality.

  • Handcrafted Fresh Pasta Made Daily

    Chefs prepare traditional fresh handmade pasta daily, cooked to exact texture and paired with slow-cooked ragùs and fresh seafood.

    The handmade pasta was everything I imagined and more. Cooked to perfection and full of flavour!

    Kris Kay

  • Artisanal Cured Meats Sliced on a Flywheel Berkel

    Prosciutto culatta aged 18 months is hand-sliced to order on an ornate vintage flywheel Berkel slicer right in the dining room.

    Prosciutto ‘culatta’ Villani aged 18months, sliced to order on flywheel Berkel

    Ben Sorensen

  • Genuine Hospitality That Feels Like Family

    The team welcomes guests with genuine warmth, remembering familiar faces and creating a personal, home-like atmosphere.

    You’ve booked a summer vacation to Italy to visit an old friend or colleague, and you’re invited back to their home for a meal and drinks — everyone’s laughing and enjoying the atmosphere; an authentic feast with family that doesn’t feel store bought, nor restaurant made.

    Andre Mu

  • Attentive Care from Arrival to Digestif

    Attentive front-of-house staff guide guests through menus and wine selections to ensure every diner feels cared for from arrival to dessert.

    Left OGI feeling blissful, so thank you to the team for taking such good care of me.

    Kathryn B

  • Dedicated Gluten-Free Pasta Adaptations

    Diners with strict coeliac and lactose restrictions enjoy curated gluten-free pasta options and bespoke adjustments without compromising classic Italian taste.

    I also am gluten free and absolutely loved the unique choice of gluten free pasta.

    Emma Scanlon

  • Full Gluten- and Dairy-Free Multi-Course Dining

    Knowledgeable staff and owners safely adapt multiple courses from starters to desserts with Italian wine pairings tailored to dietary needs.

    They made sure that everything was gluten and dairy free, which is a true rarity in Melbourne.

    Tahnee Perry

Fresh handmade pasta crafted daily with traditional Italian techniques

  • Blue Swimmer Crab Spaghettoni

    Our favourite savoury dish was the Blue Swimmer Crab Spaghettoni—it was absolutely delicious, fresh, and perfectly balanced.

    Mely Monty

  • Pumpkin ravioli

    The pumpkin ravioli was divine — rich pumpkin filling with amaretto biscuits, mustard fruits, and brown butter creating the perfect balance of sweet and savoury, paired with a good wine.

    Vetaka W.

  • Rigatone, slow-braised wagyu beef ragù

    Rigatone, slow-braised wagyu beef ragù, pecorino sardo

    Ben Sorensen

  • Cavatelli Pesto

    Cavatelli Pesto was incredibly creamy and delicious.

    Krisna Mahardika

Other favorites

Antipasti, cured meats, and traditional Italian dolci

  • Prosciutto ‘culatta’ Villani aged 18months

    Prosciutto ‘culatta’ Villani aged 18months, sliced to order on flywheel Berkel

    Ben Sorensen

  • Fried Calamari

    We tried the Fried Calamari, which was light and perfectly crisp

    Krisna Mahardika

  • Vitello tonnato

    I ordered the vitello tonnato to start as per the recommendations of the waiters after I said I was interested in trying something new for me. It was delicious.

    Kathryn B

  • Ricotta Cheesecake

    We finished the night with the Ricotta Cheesecake it was light, soft, and the perfectly sweet.

    Krisna Mahardika

Beyond the menu

Memorable touches that elevate authentic Italian dining into heartfelt hospitality

  • Charcuterie Sliced to Order on Flywheel Berkel

    Prosciutto culatta Villani aged 18 months is shaved to order directly on an ornate flywheel Berkel slicer displayed in the dining room.

  • Tailored Gluten- and Dairy-Free Dining

    The kitchen comprehensively adapts dishes for strict gluten-free and dairy-free guests, including dedicated gluten-free pasta choices and paired wine pairings.

  • Thoughtful Birthday Celebrations

    Servers note special reservation requests and present birthday desserts topped with a celebratory candle.

  • Personalized Welcoming by Name

    Staff take time to remember regular patrons by name from their morning coffee visits, welcoming them back warmly for evening dinner services.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your meal, navigating group menus, and dietary accommodations

  • Dietary Accommodations

    The kitchen offers dedicated gluten-free pasta and custom dairy-free accommodations across multiple courses and wine pairings. Notify staff of your dietary restrictions when ordering.

  • Set Menu Availability

    Set menus listed online may be designated specifically for larger dining groups; check menu terms or confirm availability when booking if you intend to order a fixed feast for a smaller party.

  • Seating Preference

    The venue features distinctly different atmospheres across its indoor dining room and outdoor sidewalk seating. Request your preferred section when reserving or arriving.

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