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Pier 71 Bar e Cucina

71 Pier St, Altona VIC 3018, Australia

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Find Pier 71 Bar e Cucina

71 Pier St, Altona VIC 3018, Australia

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+61 3 9398 8598
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pier 71 Bar e Cucina

Just steps from Altona Pier, Pier 71 Bar e Cucina turns out wood-fired pizza and handmade pasta with the unhurried warmth of an Italian home. Regulars pack the cozy booths for blistered Napoletana crusts topped with mozzarella di bufala, crisp arancini, and rich funghi pies. You can host private milestones in the back function room or open courtyard—complete with dedicated setup support and a private bar setup—or browse the on-site retail rack stocked with Italian pantry staples and wine. Catching the sunset on the beach after dinner seals the experience.

  • Wood-Fired Pizza & Fresh Pasta: Neapolitan-style pizza dough topped with mozzarella di bufala and wood-fired crusts, alongside traditional fresh pasta.
  • Dedicated Celebration Spaces: A private back room and spacious outdoor courtyard host birthdays and celebrations with dedicated staff and setup options.
  • Italian Produce & Wine Rack: Browse an on-site retail display offering Italian pantry goods and reasonably priced wines.
  • Seaside Altona Location: Located on Pier Street, just a short stroll from Altona Beach and Pier for an easy seaside wind-down.
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Why Choose Pier 71 Bar e Cucina

Why diners and event hosts choose Pier 71 Bar e Cucina in Altona

  • Authentic Wood-Fired Pizza & Traditional Fare

    Diners praise the authentic Napoletana wood-fired pizza, house-made pastas, and generous Italian fare crafted with fresh, traditional ingredients.

    The best wood fire pizza I think I've ever had!

    Serena

  • On-Site Italian Produce & Wine Retail

    Guests can browse and purchase authentic Italian produce and distinctive, reasonably priced retail rack wines right inside the venue.

    Authentic Italian produce available to purchase

    Anne Shaw

  • Stress-Free Milestone Celebrations

    Families and groups celebrate milestone birthdays, christenings, and communions with dedicated back spaces and host-managed setup that removes all hosting pressure.

    All of our guests loved the set up done by Laura and the team! Thank you for offering this service as it saved me a lot of time and stress!

    Belinda Stagnitta

  • Private Courtyard Gatherings

    Hosts booking the spacious courtyard enjoy private event options, including dedicated bar arrangements and attentive party coordination.

    They even surprised us with a few extras, including a private bar setup complete with our own bartender, such a thoughtful touch that really elevated the experience.

    Taleah Beasley

  • Beachside Strolls & Altona Pier Proximity

    Situated moments from Altona Beach and the Pier, the restaurant provides an ideal setting to pair authentic dining with a scenic sunset stroll.

    Plus, being just a short walk from Altona Beach is a huge bonus—the beach was the perfect spot for a short, post-meal stroll to catch a stunning sunset.

    Guini Lin

  • Versatile Indoor & Sunlit Pergola Spaces

    The dining area accommodates diverse preferences, transitioning seamlessly from cozy, dim-lit indoor booths to a sunlit pergola setting.

    There’s indoor seating with dim lights, gradually leading to a wonderful sunlight area with an outdoor flow under the pergola.

    Emily Filipo

Authentic wood-fired pizzas and Italian specialties

  • arancini

    We shared the arancini and prosciutto pizza; both were delicious, really filling, and well priced.

    Carla Acdol

  • prosciutto pizza

    We shared the arancini and prosciutto pizza; both were delicious, really filling, and well priced.

    Carla Acdol

  • funghi pizza

    And I must say Pier 71 has a really scrumptious funghi pizza!

    amanda tan

  • calzone

    Calzone is to die for, pizza special also knocked out the park!!!

    Simon Maswabi

Other favorites

Handcrafted Italian desserts and sweet treats to complete your meal

  • sticky date pudding

    We also grabbed the sticky date pudding and lemon meringue pie to take away (please excuse the quarter left of each in the photo!) and they were absolutely delicious.

    Carla Acdol

  • lemon meringue pie

    We also grabbed the sticky date pudding and lemon meringue pie to take away (please excuse the quarter left of each in the photo!) and they were absolutely delicious.

    Carla Acdol

  • ricotta pear cake

    and the ricotta pear cake is out of this world divine!!!

    Sarah

  • cannocini

    Cannocini was the icing on the awesome cake that was our meal.

    Simon Maswabi

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and bespoke hospitality that elevate family celebrations and neighborhood dining

  • Courtyard Private Bar Setup

    For courtyard events, staff surprised guests with a dedicated private bar and their own bartender to elevate celebrations.

  • Host-Managed Event Styling

    Staff accept dropped-off themed decorations, plinths, floral arrangements, and balloons ahead of time and dress the private back room before arrival.

  • Bespoke Multi-Course Group Menus

    The kitchen coordinates separated adult and kid course options tailored for group parties, alongside welcome cake bring-in flexibility.

  • On-Site Italian Retail Produce Rack

    Diners can browse and purchase specialty wines and authentic packaged goods directly from an in-house Italian retail rack.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning meals, functions, and seaside visits at Pier 71 Bar e Cucina

  • Plan Ahead for Peak Visits and Functions

    Bookings are recommended on peak evenings, but you can also drop off table styling, tablecloths, or decor in advance when organizing special milestone meals.

  • Combine Dining with a Seaside Walk

    The restaurant is only a short walk from Altona Beach and Pier with parking nearby, making it ideal to pair dinner with an evening stroll.

  • Browse the Retail Produce Rack

    Take time to check out the on-site retail rack and Italian grocery goods before you leave if you want to bring specialty items home.

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