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The Gnocchi Project
GF03/1 Southbank Blvd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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GF03/1 Southbank Blvd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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Tucked into Southbank's Riverwalk Alley, The Gnocchi Project dishes out hot, pillowy potato dumplings faster than traditional sit-down spots. Pick your base—mix all three daily varieties if you want—and match them with slow-cooked lamb shoulder, mushroom truffle, or spicy alla vodka. Southbank office workers bypass the city lunch rush by ordering ahead for quick counter pickups, while evening regulars grab value combos paired with southern fried chips and a beer. Sides include crispy gnocchi nuggets, crunchy outside and soft inside. Even the loyalty program keeps things effortless: stamp cards get pinned right to the wall board inside.
- Customizable Gnocchi Pairings: Mix and match up to three daily gnocchi styles with sauces like slow-cooked lamb or spicy alla vodka.
- Crispy Gnocchi Nuggets: Golden, bite-sized gnocchi nuggets fried crisp on the outside with fluffy centers.
- In-Venue Loyalty Board: Keep your physical stamp card pinned directly to the in-shop board for return visits.
What's On at The Gnocchi Project
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose The Gnocchi Project
Handcrafted gnocchi variety, speedy takeaway service, and satisfying meal combos in Southbank.
Customizable Gnocchi and Artisan Sauce Pairings
Patrons can mix and match daily fresh gnocchi types—such as spinach, arugula, and thyme—or combine all three styles before pairing them with artisan sauces like truffle mushroom or spicy alla vodka.
I love that you can choose your gnocchi as well as your sauce.
Julia Nance Crispy Gnocchi Nuggets Specialty
Alongside classic boiled preparations, the kitchen dishes out golden gnocchi nuggets that achieve a crispy exterior texture while remaining soft and pillowy inside.
The gnocchi nuggets were delicious, crispy outside and soft fluffy inside just as I expected
Baking Bad Melbourne Rapid Turnaround for Hearty Takeaway
The kitchen serves piping-hot, restaurant-quality gnocchi quickly even amidst peak crowds, offering online advance ordering so guests can pick up hearty meals on their schedule.
That was probably 10 minutes tops, and they were packed. Made by a chef right in front of you.
Constantine Matos In-Store Loyalty Board Convenience
To make repeat takeaway effortless, guests can store their physical punch cards directly on the shop's pin board rather than carrying them.
The great thing with the loyalty card is that you can just pin it on their board instead of remembering to bring it with you each time.
Paul Nguyen Generous Full-Meal Dinner Combos
Special combo packages pair generous regular gnocchi portions with seasoned southern fried chips and beverages, providing a complete and affordable dinner solution.
We ordered one of the combo deals for dinner, #7 two regular gnocchi + southern fried chips + two beers or bottle of wine. Honestly such a good deal
Mel Eblen Chill Riverwalk Alley Setting
Tucked conveniently in Riverwalk Alley just off the main river strip, it provides an easily accessible evening meal spot away from crowded main thoroughfares.
It's a little bit back from the main river strip and has a chill vibe.
Mel Eblen
Most popular items
Customer favorites and standout gnocchi creations
Carbonara Gnocchi
The Carbonara also got rave reviews..
Baking Bad Melbourne Mushroom and Truffle Gnocchi
Highly recommend the mushroom and truffle flavour indeed!
sventek Spicy Alla Vodka Gnocchi
The Spicy Alla Vodka is my new death row meal 🙏
Alex Grbas Makeup Lamb Shoulder Gnocchi
Got the mixed gnocchi with lamb shoulder. Delicious!
Bronwen MacRae
Before you head over
Practical tips on ordering ahead, customizing your bowl, and using in-store perks
Order Online in Advance
Riverwalk Alley gets busy during lunch and dinner rushes, but you can place an order online in advance and choose your preferred pickup time to skip the line.
Mix Daily Gnocchi Flavors
Rather than settling on just one base, you can ask for a mix of all three daily gnocchi flavors in a single bowl paired with your chosen sauce.
Pin Your Loyalty Card In-Store
Frequent visitors can pin their physical loyalty stamp cards to the on-site corkboard so you earn your sixth free order without carrying cards around.
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