Tipo 00 ★ 4.5
Tipo 00 on Little Bourke Street is Melbourne's pasta room of record: squid-ink tagliolini daily, short seasonal menu and a room that stays full every service.
Order: Tagliolini al nero di seppia with squid
CuisineSeafood
Price$$$
Neighbourhoodst-kilda
HoursDaily 12pm until late
Must order: Grilled barramundi with seasonal greens and brown butter
Location
Address: 30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda VIC 3182, Melbourne
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