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PASTORE

1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia

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1341 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia

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+61 3 9108 3350
HoursMonday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About PASTORE

PASTORE brings Italian-inspired woodfire cooking and house pasta to Chadstone in a warm, modern room. An open kitchen anchors the dining room, sending out ember-roasted pollo scented with cherry firewood alongside rich seafood marinara and chargrilled octopus. Attentive floor staff pace multi-course lunches, family milestones, and quiet date nights with ease, finishing tableside with complimentary anniversary pours or light, bittersweet tiramisu.

  • Woodfire and Ember Roasting: Mains like cherry firewood-roasted chicken and tender steaks arrive directly from the visible hearth.
  • Open Kitchen Craft: An open kitchen keeps pasta passes and woodfire cooking in full view of the dining room.
  • Thoughtful Hospitality: Floor staff cater effortlessly to milestone celebrations, dietary needs, and shared family dining.
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Why Diners Choose Pastore

Discover why guests choose Pastore for elevated celebrations, wood-fired Italian cooking, and effortless dining in Chadstone.

  • Woodfire and Ember-Roasted Cooking

    Special cuts and mains are ember-roasted over woodfire and cherry firewood, delivering tender texture and rich, smoky depth.

    The Pollo ember-roasted chicken was tender and juicy, with a rich, smoky flavor from the cherry firewood.

    Jay Wanigatunga

  • Visible Open-Kitchen Craftsmanship

    An open kitchen layout allows diners to take in the fast-paced, coordinated craft of the culinary brigade directly from their tables.

    We got a table right in front of the kitchen, and it was really nice watching how organised and fast everyone was.

    Tiffany

  • Thoughtful Milestone Celebrations

    From surprise anniversary desserts to warm greetings, the front-of-house team actively personalizes celebrations to make milestones feel meaningful.

    We were surprised with an amazing tiramisu after we told Morgan the waitress we were celebrating our anniversary. What a lovely thought for her to organise this for us.

    Rachael R

  • Relaxed, Unhurried Ambiance

    A warm, elegant dining room allows guests to slow down and savor each confident, clean course without feeling rushed.

    Each dish had its own clean, confident flavor, and it all came together so well that I kept wanting to slow down and enjoy it bit by bit.

    Ahsia Kim김 아시아

  • Generous Multi-Course Lunch Menus

    Set course lunch offerings feature substantial serving sizes and prompt table pacing, ideal for midday escapes and hotel staycations.

    selected the three course menu at $65 per person. Excellent value, large serves and very tasty. The servings were so big,we had to take home the desserts.

    Shin Yoong

  • Seamless Hotel Staycation Dining

    Close proximity to Chadstone Hotel delivers a polished staycation dinner or weekend retreat accompanied by welcoming family-friendly service.

    Thi and the team are amazing, very good stay at Chadstone hotel and Pastore was amazing. I took my wife here for mothersday weekend.

    Brandon Paletemps

Signature pastas and wood-fired mains crafted in our open kitchen

  • Steak

    the true highlight was the steak prepared by Chef Kevin. It was beyond perfection—tender, juicy, and so carefully crafted that you could feel the heart and passion behind it.

    ryu kyung soo

  • Marinara pasta

    The highlight for me was the marinara pasta. The seafood was generous, with tender prawns, plenty of seafood and a rich, flavourful sauce that brought everything together beautifully.

    Aurora Erika

  • Pollo ember-roasted chicken

    The Pollo ember-roasted chicken was tender and juicy, with a rich, smoky flavor from the cherry firewood.

    Jay Wanigatunga

  • Prawn risotto

    The Prawn risotto was cooked to perfection, topped with a succulent king prawn.

    Jay Wanigatunga

Other favorites

Complementary desserts and sides to complete your dining experience

  • Tiramisu

    We were surprised with an amazing tiramisu after we told Morgan the waitress we were celebrating our anniversary.

    Rachael R

  • Panacotta

    Lunch ended with a refreshing panacotta served with a fruity combo of lychee/rose/raspberry granita.

    Angel Khong

  • Chips

    The chips however best I've had.

    Oscar Riches

  • Broccolini

    The Broccolini was truly exceptional.

    rohit tiwari

Beyond the menu

Attentive, personalized hospitality details that elevate meals at PASTORE into memorable occasions.

  • Complimentary Milestone Touches

    Guests celebrating anniversaries and birthdays are greeted with personalized dessert surprises like tiramisu and complimentary rounds of wine.

  • Gracious Delay & Table Care

    The front-of-house team extends understanding hospitality, providing dessert gestures and smooth seating accommodations even when guests run significantly behind schedule.

  • Open Kitchen Precision

    Diners positioned by the open kitchen can directly observe the culinary team's synchronized pacing and craft, highlighted by personal kitchen care on signature mains.

  • Family-Focused Hospitality

    Families and multi-generational groups receive attentive care, with customized attentiveness toward children and dedicated vegetarian main options.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, pacing, and dining options gathered from verified guest visits.

  • Mention Your Celebration When Booking or Arriving

    Notify your server when marking a birthday or anniversary; the team proactively acknowledges milestones with surprise touches like tiramisu.

  • Pace Your Order During Peak Group Hours

    Peak meal times and large group bookings can occasionally extend kitchen ticket times for mains, so allow extra time or order early if dining on a schedule.

  • Account for Generous Multi-Course Portions

    When ordering the set multi-course menus, generous portions across mains and sides mean you may want to plan ahead for takeaway containers for dessert.

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