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Cucinetta Melb South Yarra - Italian Restaurant Est. 2013

Shop 4/3 Murphy St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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Find Cucinetta Melb South Yarra - Italian Restaurant Est. 2013

Shop 4/3 Murphy St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

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+61 3 9942 2607
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cucinetta Melb South Yarra - Italian Restaurant Est. 2013

Tucked away in South Yarra, this 29-square-meter trattoria packs cinematic Italian romance across just seven tables. Regulars book ahead for the lobster linguine and seared scallops, paired with a focused wine list and warm, European-style hospitality. Plates arrive split cleanly from the kitchen for effortless sharing—right down to rich wagyu carpaccio and the house tiramisu.

  • Micro-Dining Floorplan: Just seven tables across a 29m² dining room create an intimate street-corner Italian setting.
  • Kitchen-Split Pastas: The kitchen thoughtfully splits shared pasta courses onto individual half-plates.
  • Parmesan Wheel Events: A seasonal favorite featuring pasta tossed and coated inside a whole wheel of parmesan.
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Why Diners Choose Cucinetta Melb South Yarra

Discover why diners choose Cucinetta for authentic Italian pasta, effortless sharing, and romantic South Yarra evenings.

  • Signature Italian pasta and seafood crafted to authentic standards

    Specialties like the signature lobster linguine and Wagyu carpaccio are cooked to rigorous regional Italian standards, showcasing generous seafood and balanced sauces.

    The lobster pasta was a highlight: generous lobster, perfectly cooked linguine and a balanced, fresh sauce.

    clover cheng

  • Kitchen-split portions that make course sharing effortless

    To make tasting multiple menu selections seamless, the kitchen proactively divides and presents shared dishes as individual half-portions directly from the kitchen.

    We ordered three pasta dishes to share, and rather than serving each dish on a single plate, the kitchen thoughtfully presented them as individual half portions.

    Julie Tieu

  • An intimate, cinematic setting tailored for date nights

    With an intimate footprint of only seven tables and 18 seats, guests enjoy a private, transportive ambience reminiscent of a quiet European corner bistro.

    tiny Italian gem with only seven tables, yet full of cinematic romance. The cozy, charming vibe and fresh, flavorful dishes make it perfect for couples or friends.

    Haiyan Yang

  • Personal hospitality that elevates milestone celebrations

    Attentive, warm service paired with thoughtful touches like complimentary prosecco and celebratory dessert candles creates memorable birthday gatherings.

    I was given a glass of Prosecco and a candle was stuck in my tiramisu dessert as I was celebrating my birthday. Cute little place with a lot of charm and character.

    Alicja

  • Theatrical pasta finished inside a giant parmesan cheese wheel

    During featured events, fresh pasta is tossed and coated directly inside a whole parmesan cheese wheel for a rich, sensory dining highlight.

    The cheese wheel pasta was the highlight — perfectly cooked, not soft at all, with every strand coated in rich cheese and sauce without being salty or heavy.

    Parrati Merzat

  • Transportive micro-bistro charm that feels like dining abroad

    The ultra-compact 29m² dining room provides a uniquely immersive, welcoming atmosphere where diners feel fully looked after.

    The atmosphere is intimate, warm and welcoming. Really felt like I was overseas. Tara and the staff were the perfect example of how customers should be served and dealt with.

    AliOmer Balci

Signature pastas and house specialties celebrated by diners

  • Lobster Linguine

    One of the best lobster linguine I had in Australia, definitely il miglior spaghetto all’aragosta in Melbourne.

    Andrea SEO for Restaurants

  • Cheese Wheel Pasta

    The cheese wheel pasta was the highlight — perfectly cooked, not soft at all, with every strand coated in rich cheese and sauce without being salty or heavy.

    Parrati Merzat

  • Wagyu Carpaccio

    Highly recommend the wagyu carpaccio. The richness of the beef and the finish were amazing.

    Silu Chen

  • Cacio e Pepe

    The Cacio e Pepe was the clear standout 🤤perfectly balanced, rich, and full of flavour.

    Julie Tieu

Other favorites

Starters, salads, and desserts to complement your meal

  • Tiramisu

    The tiramisu was one of the best we’ve had in a long time, and I don’t say that lightly.

    Jackie Matthews

  • Arancini

    thoroughly enjoyed the arancini & calamari entrees

    W W

  • Calamari

    Our table of seven ordered the calamari and arancini for entrees.

    Sue

  • Caprese Salad

    Three of us shared a starter caprese salad which was absolutely enough for us all as a starter taster.

    ali Llewellen Palmer

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate intimate dining at Cucinetta

  • Kitchen-Split Shared Courses

    When guests order dishes to share, the kitchen proactively divides and plates them into individual half-portions, eliminating the need to awkwardly pass plates around the table.

  • Complimentary Birthday Celebrations

    Guests marking a birthday are treated to thoughtful personal touches, including a complimentary glass of Prosecco and a lit candle presented in their dessert.

  • Parmesan Cheese Wheel Finishing

    During recurring specialty culinary events, pasta is mixed and coated directly within a whole wheel of parmesan cheese.

  • Outdoor Transition for Post-Dinner Drinks

    For diners completing their meal inside the timed seating window, staff invite parties to transition outside to continue their evening over after-dinner drinks.

Before you head over

Practical planning advice for navigating Cucinetta's intimate 18-seat South Yarra dining room.

  • Book Well in Advance for the Micro Dining Room

    With just seven tables seating 18 guests across 29m², walk-ins are rarely viable. Secure reservations well ahead, especially for prime evening slots.

  • Plan Around Fixed 1.75-Hour Dining Slots

    Standard seatings have an allotted window of around 1 hour 45 minutes; groups can comfortably complete three courses, and outdoor tables are available for post-dinner drinks.

  • Request Kitchen-Split Plates for Shared Pastas

    When ordering multiple pastas or mains to sample together, the kitchen can split dishes into individual half-portions to avoid messy plate-shuffling at tiny tables.

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