Park Street Pasta & Wine

Park Street Pasta & Wine is a South Melbourne neighbourhood favourite seeing Head Chef Angus Cadden serve up a menu inspired by the 20 regions of Italy.

We loved tasting our way through the amazing menu, matched with beautiful Italian wines. To start the Hiramasa kingfish crudo was a wonderful melange of flavours. We loved the wonderfully fresh kingfish slatehered in morsels of celery, chive oil and balsamico bianco. Simple, yet simply beautiful.

The unassuming dish of crispy brussels sprouts was similarly delicious and a true highlight. We loved the caramelised flavours of the brussel sprouts which were brought to life by the salinity of the pancetta and umami-laden parmesan cream and pecorino-romano DOP. This dish is a must-have!

For mains pasta is king here. Think al dente ribbons of pappardelle with pork shoulder and beef brisket bolognese as well as jet black conchiglie al nero, tossed with tender slices of Fremantle octopus, ‘nduja calabrese and pickled shallots.

And yes, dessert is good too. We tried the bombolini served wtih mascarpone, lemon curd and passionfruit. Delicious!

Location: 268 Park St, South Melbourne VIC 3205

Phone: (03) 9042 8871

Link: parkstreetpasta.com.au