Geppetto Trattoria

Best Known For

Capretto al Forno: braised goat in onion, rosemary and tomato sauce, served with grilled polenta.

For those who find themselves in Melbourne, make for the east and head along Wellington Parade to find a true Italian institution at Geppetto Trattoria. This locally loved eatery has been owned by the same family since 1981, holding the sought-after central position of being perched in the heart of the action adjacent to the MCG, AAMI Park and Rod Laver Arena. Using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, Nino and his son have created an authentic menu offering hard to find dishes with a focus on housemade pasta, seafood, offal and slow cooking. Depending on the season, sample daily changing whole fish options, or perhaps delve into roast pork, mash, cabbage salad and caramelised onion reduction; while pasta lovers try gnocchi with slow-cooked Wagyu beef, tomato and red wine sauce.