In honour of the Italian immigrants who brought real espresso to Melbourne c. 1930, it’s off to the swank new premises of Carlton’s stalwarts Brunetti Classico and its marble coffee counter.
There’s no table service, alas. You give your order and wait for the ticket to be called. It’s probably the only thing here that doesn’t scream la dolce vita – because everything from the looped film of Anita Ekberg swanning around the Trevi fountain to the heavily accented waiter who calls every woman in earshot “Bella” transports you straight to Italy.
And the coffee? A workhorse Italian with rough edges and a lingering kick.
They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, but in Melbourne love begins at Brunetti Classico.
Instead of licking on home-brand ice cream or eating tin fruit with cream, take yourself out and taste-test some of Melbourne's best desserts below.
Expect Italian favourites direct from Lygon Street, mezze from the Middle East, bites for the kids, and sandwiches. Lots of sandwiches.
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