Menu
In 2012, a young Italian man named Andrea Fioriti made a brave step. He got on a plane and left everything he knew, his family and friends and his hometown of Perugia in Italy, to venture to a country on the other side of the world where he knew no one. Australia.
Life was not easy for Andrea, but with determination and hard work as a chef, he gained Australian permanent residency in 2018.
One day whilst reflecting, Andrea said to himself, "I love Australia, I am happy here, but there is something vital missing…my family and friends"
He asked himself how he could fix this problem, and so, Piccolino was born. Located in the heart of Fitzroy North, Piccolino is a little Italian restaurant, a home away from home, a place for friends and family to gather in the spirit of Italy and enjoy genuine Italian food in an Italian atmosphere.
Piccolino opened its doors in September 2019, to offer the people of Melbourne authentic Italian wood-fired pizzas and home-made pastas. This was just before the global Covid-19 pandemic, which saw Piccolino having a very challenging period and for Andrea to keep his first-ever restaurant afloat, without giving up!
Since 2021, Piccolino has been open to the public as a dine-in venue, and has been a bustling and vibrant restaurant in the community, offering a place for people to come and feel at home, socialize and reminisce about Italy while enjoying authentic Italian food made with love.
Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to seeing you next time! Buon Appetito!
Andrea Fioriti
Head Chef & Owner
Appetizer
French Fries
9
kids favorite
Marinated Olives
11
typically a sicilian thing
House Cut Chunky Chips
11
see, even the Italians love their fried spuds
Suppli Della Settimana (3pc)
14
renowned as one of Romes’ most talked about street foods.
Deep fried rice croquette filled with parmesan, mozzarella, lemon zest
Garlic & Mozz Foccacia
15
Garlic infused oil, mozzarella, fresh rosemary
Double Crumbed Mozzarella (6pc)
16
Fried mozzarella sticks, served w house made paprika aioli
Fried Calamari
18
Served with house made aioli, rocket & lemon
Local mussels
21
white wine, garlic & fresh chilli in a tomato sugo served w toasted house-made bread
Fried Calamari Main
32
Fried calamari served with chunky chips & arugula, house made aioli, lemon
Local mussels main
32
white wine, garlic & fresh chilli in a tomato sugo served w toasted house-made bread
Antipasto Misto
34
Sharing board of mixed italian tapas (serves 2)
Salad
Rocket
13
Rocket leaves, shaved grana, balsamic, e.v.o
Garden Salad
15
Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olive, mixed leaves
Burrata Salad
21
locally produced burrata, sun-dried tomato, cherry tomato, red onion, fresh basil w balsamic drizzle
Home made pasta
Our pasta is freshly made in house using traditional recipes taught to us by our nonni. Come visit us, your go-to restaurant in Fitzroy North for handmade pasta done the proper Italian way.
Choose from : Spaghetti, Tagliatelle, Penne (imported from Italy), Gnocchi (gf, v), Spaghetti (gf, v).
Napoli
24
Puréed tomatoes w seasonal herbs, topped w shaved parmesan. (vegan option available)
Norma
26
Puréed tomatoes, fried eggplant, sautéed onion, ricotta salata, basil. (vegan option available)
Traditional Bolognese
27
Ground veal & beef, pureed tomatoes, seasonal herbs, shaved parmesan
Carbonara
27
Egg yolk, flat pancetta, cracked pepper, shavedparmesan
Mushroom Truffle
29
Sautéed mushrooms, cream, chopped parsley, shaved parmesan. (vegan option available)
Pulled Duck Ragu
32
Slow cooked duck leg in napoli sauce, fresh rosemary, shaved parmesan
Wild Boar Ragu
32
48hr marinated wild boar ragu, red wine, rosemary, tomato, shaved parmesan
Garlic Prawns
32
Fresh prawns, chilly, white wine, roasted zucchini,lemon zest
Fresh Seafood
35
Locally sourced fresh seafoodw fresh tomato dash, white wine, chilli, parsley
Woodfired pizza
Salame
26
Napoli, mozzarella, salame, basil
Porky Pine
26
Napoli, mozzarella, leg ham, pineapple chunks
Piccante
26
Napoli, mozzarella, nduja sausage, olives, fresh chilli, basil
Capricciosa
27
Napoli, mozzarella, ham, mushroom, olives, basil
Napoletana
27
Napoli, mozzarella, olives, chilli, anchovies, capers, oregano
La Bomba
29
Napoli, mozzarella, nduja sausage, salami, roasted capsicum, fresh chilli
Italian Stallion
29
Napoli, mozzarella, pork & fennel sausage, salami, olives, fior di latte, fresh chilli, basil
Prosciutto
30
Napoli, mozzarella, prosciutto, rocket, shaved grana
Hungry Wild Boar
30
Mozzarella, wild boar sausage mince, mushroom,provolone, caramelized onion
Garlic Prawns
32
Fresh prawns, chilly, white wine, roasted zucchini,lemon zest
Porchetta
32
Mozzarella, slow cooked pork belly,roasted capsicum, caramelized onion
Gluten Free pizza bases are available. These are locally produced by Ardor Food Co add $5
Woodfired Veggie pizza
Our vegetables are freshly sourced, twice weekly from selected Queen Victoria Market Traders, and roasted to perfection in our woodfired oven.
Margherita
23
Napoli, mozzarella, basil
Potato Head
25
Mozzarella, potato, red onion,rosemary, balsamic glaze
French Fries Baby
25
Napoli, mozzarella, seasoned french fries on top
Melanzana
26
Mozzarella, grilled eggplant, radicchio,balsamic glaze, shaved grana
Pumpkin
26
Pumpkin, mozzarella, gorgonzola, walnuts, rocket
Eggplant Parmigiana
26
Napoli, fried eggplants, grated parmesan, basil
Lollo
27
Mozzarella, honey, walnuts, radicchio, fior di latte
Funghi
29
Mushroom, mozzarella, rocket, shaved parmesan,drizzled w truffle oil
Gluten Free pizza bases are available. These are locally produced by Ardor Food Co add $5
Pasta In A Pizza Bowl
Can't decide between pasta or pizza, why not have both?
Melbourne's famous 'spag bowl' was first created here at Piccolino and has featured in many of melbourne's best food editorials. If you find yourself torn between your love of woodfired pizza & pasta, this is perfect for you. Enjoy any of the pasta dishes on the menu served in an edible handcrafted pizza bowl - simply add $5
Vegan Love
Pasta
spaghetti (GF) . potato gnocchi (GF)
Napoli
24
Napoli w seasonal herbs
Norma
26
Napoli, fried eggplant, basil, basil infused e.v.o
Mushroom truffle
29
Sautéed mushrooms, chopped parsley, truffle oil
Woodfired Pizza
Margherita
26
Napoli, vegan mozzarella, basil
French Fries
26
Napoli, vegan mozzarella, seasoned french fries
Potato Head
28
Potato, vegan mozzarella, red onion,rosemary, balsamic glaze
Pumpkin
28
Pumpkin, vegan mozzarella, walnuts, rocket
Melanzana
29
Grilled eggplant, vegan mozzarella,radicchio, balsamic glaze
Eggplant Parmigiana
29
Napoli, vegan mozzarella,fried eggplants & fresh basil
Funghi
32
Mushroom, vegan mozzarella, rocket,drizzled w truffle oil
Dessert
Vanila Ice Cream
8
Panna Cotta Blueberry and Pistacchio
14
Classic Tiramisu
16
Affogato
17
Pizza Nutella
20
Bar Offering
Cocktails
Campari Soda
14
Gin Tonic
14
Mimosa
15
Bellini
15
Campari Spritz
18
Limoncello Spritz
18
Aperol Spritz
18
Meloncello Spritz
18
Negroni
20
Beers
Apple Cider
Coldstream
10
Cascade Light
lager 2.4%
10
Rover
henty st. pale ale
10
Ichnusa
pale lager
10
Red Peroni
malt lager
10
Menabrea
pale lager
12
Viola Bianca
wheat lager 4.8%
15
Viola Rossa
double malt 6.6%
15
Mixed Spirits
Chivas regal 12yr Scotch
12
Maker mark Bourbon
12
Kraken spiced Rum
12
Absolute Vodka
12
Bombay Gin
12
Digestives
Limoncello
12
Meloncello
12
Grappa
12
Fragolino
12
Amaro Montenegro
12
Sambuca
12
Averna
12
Di Saronno
12
Grappa Barricata
15
Soft Drinks
Coke
6
Coke 0
6
Lemonade
6
Apple Juice
6
Orange Juice
6
Pineapple Juice
6
Aranciata
6
Chinotto
6
Soda
6
Tonic
6
Ginger Ale
6
Lemon Lime Bitter
7
Sparkling Water
9
Wines by the Glass
Sangiovese
(red, Toscana)
13
Pinot grigio
(white, Friuli)
13
Primitivo
(red, Puglia)
14
Vermentino
(white, Puglia)
14
Shiraz
(red, Victoria)
15
Chardonnay
(white, Victoria)
15
Moscato
(sweet, Victoria)
15
Rosato
(rose, Toscana)
15
Prosecco
(extra dry, Veneto)
15
Wines by the bottle
Pinot noir
(red, South Australia)
52
Riesling
(white, South Australia)
52
Primitivo (Bottle)
(red, Puglia)
55
Sauvignon Blanc
(white, New Zealand)
55
Montepulciano
(red, Abruzzo)
58
Vermentino (bottle)
(white, Puglia)
58
Rosato (organic)
(rose, Toscana)
60
Prosecco (docg)
(extra dry, Veneto)
62
Shiraz
(red, Victoria)
65
Franciacorta
(brut, Lombardia)
90
Pasta in A Pizza Bowl by Piccolino
When you can't choose between pasta and pizza, why settle?
Melbourne's iconic 'spag bowl' or now famous as Pasta in A Pizza Bowl was born right here at Piccolino, and has since starred in many of the city's top food editorials, as shown below:
Featured in Concrete Playground Melbourne
Featured in The Urban List Melbourne
Featured in Timeout Melbourne
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