Stellina Ristorante

Tucked inside a Peterkin Street cottage, Stellina turns out regional Italian comfort in rooms lit by fairy lights and an open fireplace. Gippsland regulars swear by the Feed Me tasting format—a spread of starters like crisp arancini and pepperoni croquettes leading into bowls of vodka pasta or seafood linguine. Tables on the deck sit directly beneath an oak canopy for warm-evening spritzes, while cold nights keep the front room close and unhurried. Service moves at an easy pace, making two hours disappear over fresh gnocchi and crumbed oysters.