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Pinotta

32 Best St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

Recommended by 42 people

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32 Best St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

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+61 3 9481 3393
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pinotta

Pinotta is the unpretentious Fitzroy North dining room pasta devotees cross town for. The kitchen turns out in-house sourdough and handmade pastas shaped by seasonal Italian and French traditions—think squid ink tonnarelli nero and pillowy gorgonzola gnocchi. Longtime regulars use it as their reliable benchmark when out-of-town guests visit Melbourne. Owner Heidi runs the front of house with familiar warmth, matching plates to sharp wine selections or a hand-squeezed gin and juice. Ordering the 'feed me' lineup takes the guesswork out of dinner, sending out plates of salumi, arancini, and peppers agrodolce with seamless care for dietary requests like coeliac.

  • House-Made Pasta: Made from scratch in-house, highlighting seasonal plates like tonnarelli nero, gorgonzola gnocchi, and nettle pasta with scampi.
  • Owner-Led Hospitality: Owner Heidi and long-tenured staff anchor an unpretentious, welcoming dining room with tailored wine pairings.
  • 'Feed Me' Feasts: A multi-course spread featuring salumi, arancini, and agrodolce peppers, effortlessly accommodating coeliac guests.
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Why Choose Pinotta

Why diners choose Pinotta for standout food, thoughtful hosting, and memorable gatherings.

  • House-Crafted Sourdough and Fresh Pasta

    Pastas and sourdough are crafted entirely in-house, pairing seasonal and globally inspired flavours with meticulous execution.

    The pastas and sourdough are made in house.

    Eashan Gerard

  • Seamless Dietary Accommodations on Set Menus

    The curated multi-course feed me menu comfortably and reliably caters to strict dietary needs, including coeliac requirements.

    We had the $65 feed me, it was delicious and accommodating to my friend who is coeliac.

    Mimi Truong

  • Owner-Led Hospitality and Familiar Care

    Owner Heidi personally hosts the floor alongside long-tenured staff who create an inviting, familial atmosphere.

    Heidi is a great host and owner. The staff are all familiar faces who genuinely love to share the experience with you and treat you like family.

    Eashan Gerard

  • Attentive and Knowledgeable Floor Service

    Floor service is attentive and informative, delivering a guided experience complemented by thoughtful wine recommendations.

    Great attentive and informative service, and artsy interior at the back of the restaurant.

    Mimi Truong

  • A Standout Showcase for Visiting Guests

    A trusted dining destination for hosting visitors and sharing a memorable, high-calibre Melbourne meal.

    It is my go-to for interstate visitors to give them something to remember when they fly home.

    Eashan Gerard

  • Destination-Worthy Neighbourhood Dining

    A celebrated local favourite pairing culinary creativity with accessible quality that makes it worth seeking out.

    A real neighbourhood gem. The nettle pasta with scampi was outstanding (well, everything was, really). Worth a detour!

    Andrew Navakas

House-made pastas, scratch-baked bread, and curated chef menus praised by guests

  • $65 feed me

    We had the $65 feed me, it was delicious and accommodating to my friend who is coeliac.

    Mimi Truong

  • nettle pasta with scampi

    The nettle pasta with scampi was outstanding (well, everything was, really).

    Andrew Navakas

  • sourdough

    The pastas and sourdough are made in house.

    Eashan Gerard

  • Gorgonzola gnocchi / squid ink pasta

    Gorgonzola gnocchi / squid ink pasta

    Eashan Gerard

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitable details that define the Pinotta dining experience

  • Owner-Led Floor Hosting

    Owner Heidi hosts the floor directly, creating an unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere where guests are looked after like family by familiar faces.

  • Dietary-Accommodating 'Feed Me' Menu

    The $65 'feed me' set menu seamlessly accommodates strict dietary requirements like coeliac disease across multiple curated courses.

  • In-House Bread & Scratch Pasta Craft

    Scratch-made sourdough and house-crafted pasta are prepared on site, pairing seasonal culinary techniques with thoughtful wine recommendations.

  • Attentive Floor Care & Curated Sips

    Staff provide attentive, informative service and beverage guidance, featuring fresh touches like hand-squeezed 'gin and juice' and tailored wine pairings.

Before you head over

Practical advice to help you make the most of your visit to Pinotta.

  • Opt for the 'Feed Me' Menu with Dietary Needs

    Order the multi-course 'feed me' set menu if dining with special diets; the kitchen seamlessly accommodates dietary requirements such as coeliac without compromising quality.

  • Ask for Floor and Wine Recommendations

    Lean on the floor staff and owner Heidi for wine pairings and drink suggestions like the hand-squeezed gin and juice to complement the seasonal menu.

  • Prioritise In-House Pastas and Bread

    Bring out-of-town guests or plan a visit specifically for handmade pastas and in-house sourdough showcasing rotating, seasonal Italian-French flavours.

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