After reading great reviews, yes, we crossed the river to visit Pinotta, and so glad we did! The restaurant has a welcoming, friendly, unpretentious vibe and we were fortunate to have the owner, Heidi looking after us. The food was fabulous, thank you chefs, and I only wish is the place had been around when I lived in North Fitzroy quite some years ago!
This is as good as North Fitzroy gets.
Attentive fine food.
Classic good service and wine.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
A fine experience.
Fantastic food, warm and friendly people. The spaghetti with squid ink was amazing and great suggestions for wine. We were there on a Saturday night and will definitely be back.
Great atmosphere and didn’t feel too rushed and busy.
We were here for dinner and the staff were particularly gracious as one of our number was an hour late, and as a group we generally buggered around due to people stepping out to smoke when it was time to order. The staff never made us feel like the inconvenience we almost certainly were.
The croquette was the stand out entrée. Between the mains we had of gnocchi, pappardelle, chicken and beef loin, the beef loin was the dish that provoked unanimous food envy. The gnocchi was good too. However, all the dishes and sides were of a high standard.
Another solid north-side Italian restaurant.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Ahhh, I don’t even want to share this place.
Good
1. Freshly made pasta on the menu
2. They use seasonal vegetables
3. The pork terrine - my god...
4. The sourdough.... amazing.
5. The pasta menu changes. The pork fennel gnocchi is a favourite of mine.
6. The gin and juice is freshly made. Great wine selection.
7. Staff lovely, always a friendly face
8. Lot of regulars
Bad
1. The dishes change and I miss them. But not to fret, they are replaced by equally good ones.
2. I spend too much money here, I’m here every weekend.
Ugly
1. I don’t have enough days off to come here.
Managed to blag a table without a reservation at 7.30 on a Saturday night!
A few small plates to start with; Sicilian olives, Veges with whipped tahini and sardines. Mussels and pipis in a simple spaghettti with butter and parsley and some lemony grilled asparagus. All delicious. My only complaint...the tables are tiny, and a balancing act is required to fit all of the dishes on the table. Lovely view of the sunset over the street
Went to Pinotta a while ago after a few years. Food was nice, but not amazing. I love the front part of the restaurant but I find the back room to be quite 'cold' and empty. Should do a bit or restyling and match the welcoming and warm atmosphere of the front room.
Lovely warm and welcoming space. Very nice food. Terrific service as well. Nice wine options too. Hard to not be seduced by that combination. We had the set menu option with each course very impressive particularly the roast chicken which was moist and captivatingly flavoursome. Service was impressive. 'Twas a good night all round. I'd happily saddle up again.
Pretty quaint little italian restaurant. Friendly staff, decent food and pretty generous portions which is great for sharing. Pretty disappointed that they didnt have the sea bream however we did enjoy the pork and mushrooms.
A very pleasant atmosphere to enjoy home style Italian dishes. Very friendly and accommodating staff that were very happy to take part in a surprise birthday celebration. Thanks to Heidi for arranging that. A concise good and wine menu is provided with great options without having to make confusing choices.
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This is my favourite place in Melbourne. It is my go-to for interstate visitors to give them something to remember when they fly home. It is always consistently good.
The food is often Italian and French inspired, but definitely not limited to. They’ve explored with dishes from around the world. It’s always delicious and the cook times are always perfect.
The food is creatively complex and yet simple in what they serve up at times- genius. The pastas and sourdough are made in house. The flavours are always seasonal.
The vibe of the place matches the food. Heidi is a great host and owner. The staff are all familiar faces who genuinely love to share the experience with you and treat you like family.
Personal highlights
- hand squeezed ‘gin and juice’
- the wine recommendations
- the sourdough
- Gorgonzola gnocchi / squid ink pasta
- the steak sandwich (was a covid-temporary and missed fixture)
- the fries
- anything sardine related
- the jazz band when Sunday dine-in lunches were a thing.
This restaurant is increíble!!! I was having the worst day at work and my sister and I came in for dinner to try and lessen the blow. My oh my we were delighted to the most wonderful service, the staff are so sweet and amazing at their job. AND THE FOOD!!!! Oh my god so tasty - the green pasta literally blew my socks off! Everything was pretty affordable, an amazing Fitzroy north location!
Very Nice upmarket restaurant. Had 2 x seating areas with kitchen in middle. Long and narrow but very good. Extensive wine menu and a few beers. Good food well presented. It was a long lunch and very enjoyable. Xlnt wait staff. Friendly and helpful and efficient. Cost. $$$.
Beautiful food, beautiful experience and incredible dietary options. Trust in the chefs and take a step outside of your usual food preferences, as this is the place to try a new and delicious flavour combination.
Recently hosted a special event at Pinotta and was really happy with the evening! The food, service and atmosphere was just what I was after, and the approach to planning the event was accomodating and stress-free. A lovely spot for a special get together with friends and family.
Pinotta has a welcoming, friendly, unpretentious vibe and we were fortunate to have the owner, Heidi looking after us. The food was fabulous, thank you chefs!
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