Restaurant
Saluministi Docklands
892 Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
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892 Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
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Docklands trades standard office toasties for unpressed, crusty Italian paninos piled high with mortadella, porchetta, and braised calamari. Italian tracks hum across the marble counters while nearby studio workers line up for midday carbo-loading. Regulars know the drill: skip the press—traditional rolls here are served as-is, letting olive oil seep into the crumb. Come morning, order a flakey pistachio cornetto alongside stovetop brew poured right from a mini kettle, or pick up imported Puglia wines and panettone from the retail shelves on your way back to the desk.
- Traditional Panini & Focaccia: Crusty bread served unpressed and unheated in the classic Italian style, stuffed with mortadella, prosciutto, salsiccia, or calamari.
- Italian Breakfast & Stovetop Coffee: Morning cornetti packed with pistachio or mortadella and provolone, served alongside house espresso and stovetop kettle brews.
- Alimentari Pantry Goods: A curated selection of imported regional Puglia wines, artisan panettones, and specialty Italian sweets to take away.
- Dedicated Gluten-Free Handling: Attentive staff maintain strict glove changes and clean prep areas for coeliac diners ordering gluten-free panini.
What's On at Saluministi Docklands
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Saluministi Docklands
Discover authentic paninos, traditional cornetti, and specialty Italian pantry staples in Docklands.
Authentic Unpressed Panini
Panini are assembled with premium salumi such as Prosciutto Toscano DOP and fior di latte on crusty traditional bread and served fresh rather than press-grilled.
They don't grill the panino it like a typical panini, but rather it's served as is which is perfect.
Jasmine (Jas.eats) Specialty Italian Grocer Shelves
Beyond fresh sandwiches, the shop operates an integrated alimentari stocked with imported Puglia wines, artisanal panettones, and Italian confections.
Also this place also doubles up as a small Italian specialty food store featuring traditional panettones, wine (some splendid ones from puglia too), biscuits and dessert boxes
Ricky Le An Authentic Italian Haven
Guests experience a transportive, welcoming atmosphere complete with curated Italian soundtracks, marble finishes, and relaxed hospitality.
A Italian haven right here in Docklands. Best coffee I’ve had in the 30 years I’ve worked building Melbourne’s CBD. Traditional Italian food is on point.
Stu-e VIC Dedicated Coeliac Safety
Coeliac diners enjoy complete peace of mind through visible, dedicated allergen-handling practices including fresh glove changes and isolated prep surfaces.
As a coeliac, I felt very safe here eating a sandwich on their gluten free panini. I was able to watch the staff member change their gloves and ensure the GF panini didn’t come into contact with any contaminated surfaces
Lsperlo Morning Italian Cornetti Tradition
Morning visitors enjoy classic savory and sweet cornetti, from mortadella with provolone to rich pistachio cream, paired alongside quality coffee.
I tried the Mortadella Cornetto (toasted croissant with mortadella and provolone) and my friend had the Caprese Cornetto (toasted croissant with fior di latte and tomato). Both were incredibly delicious
Chandana Nandilath Stovetop Kettle Coffee Ritual
Saluministi delivers an authentic domestic ritual by serving brewed stovetop coffee brought straight to the table in a heated mini kettle.
Their coffee served in a stove heated mini kettle is a dream come true. The panini was out of this world.
Chris G (Goose)
Most popular items
Signature sandwiches and focaccias crafted with authentic Italian ingredients
Mortadella Focaccia
Have had the Mortadella focaccia a few times and it has always been consistently excellent.
Declan Mercadante Porchetta Panini
it’s the third mind-blowing thing I’ve tried after the porchetta and pollo.
Hantian Gao Prosciutto Panino
The perfect work lunch. When I'm craving prosciutto, Saluministi is my go to joint.
Jasmine (Jas.eats) Calamari Panini
Their calamari panini is next-level. I love how generous they are with the filling—every single bite is packed with perfectly cooked, tender calamari.
Sunghee Kim
Other favorites
Pastries, morning cornetti, and specialty Italian brews
Mortadella Cornetto
I tried the Mortadella Cornetto (toasted croissant with mortadella and provolone) and my friend had the Caprese Cornetto (toasted croissant with fior di latte and tomato). Both were incredibly delicious so fresh, flavourful and perfectly made.
Chandana Nandilath Stovetop Coffee
Their coffee served in a stove heated mini kettle is a dream come true.
Chris G (Goose) Pistachio Croissant
Their food is typical italian master piece that is so delicious I miss their pistachio croissant
Korab Shasivari Zeppole
The zeppole are amazing!
Esauro88
Beyond the menu
Distinctive Italian hospitality touches that elevate your visit
Dedicated Coeliac Care
Staff observe deliberate coeliac precautions by changing gloves and prepping gluten-free panini away from contaminated surfaces.
Stovetop Kettle Coffee Service
Coffee is brewed traditional-style and served at the table in a stove-heated mini kettle.
Traditional Unpressed Serving Style
Panini are served traditional Italian style as crusty rolls as-is, skipping commercial press-toasting to preserve authentic textures.
Alimentari Specialty Grocer
Beyond lunch counter service, shelves offer imported regional Puglia wines, boxed artisanal panettones, and Italian confectionery to take home.
Before you head over
Practical advice on ordering traditional unpressed paninos, dietary accommodations, and specialty drinks
Traditional Unpressed Rolls
Authentic panini are served as-is on crusty Italian bread without being toasted on a press, keeping ingredients fresh rather than melted.
Coeliac-Safe Panini Protocol
Coeliac diners can order a gluten-free panini with peace of mind, as staff change gloves and avoid contact with contaminated prep surfaces.
Stovetop Kettle Coffee
For a classic Italian brew instead of standard espresso, order the house stovetop coffee served directly in a heated mini kettle.
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