Had the best dining experience here last night, the food was absolutely delicious & such friendly staff! I accidentally knocked over & smashed wine glass...tad embarrassed, however they were so quick to respond, cleaned it up discreetly & made me feel happy & comfortable, highly recommended ��
Joe was extremely attentive to my dietary needs (vegan) and went out of his way to create exactly the dish that I wanted. While all my friends had non-vegan starters, Joe asked the kitchen to whip us a special something for me as well.
Lovely little Italian place definitely a great date place with a warm ambiance but be warned book or come early as its not huge downstairs. Service first class from all the staff especially the owner who is hands on. We have been here numerous times but not for some time as live in the other side now but made a special trip back to our old haunt. The prosciutto with little crispy grissini was excellent. We also had the arancini balls which were quite rich but delectable. For mains we consumed our favourite the Gorgonzola gnocchi with walnuts. So soft and silky highly recommend that dish. Too full for dessert. Enjoyed the wine too the Torbrek shiraz. All in all a great return visit and hope to visit again one day.
An absolute gem! Delicious, fresh and flavorful pasta with a generous wine list. Fantastic service and cozy interior. You cannot find a fresher pasta in the west!
Great little spot for pasta, sauces taste authentic, and the pasta is a bit more on the ‘dente’ side then I would have like but that might be the proper way to serve it! Good desserts too, can’t go wrong with the tiramisu or pannacotta.
Popped by here on the way back from a long drive and a big day of hiking in the Grampians. I was starving and needed an absolutely delicious and filling meal to top off the day.
I was not disappointed!
I had the carbonara and it was so authentic just like in Italy. So full of flavour, Handmade pasta like it should be, and the pancetta cooked perfectly adding so much more flavour to the dish.
We topped it off with the home made chocolate and hazelnut ice cream and i was satisfied beyond belief.
Service was so attentive, friendly and welcoming I could not fault it. From the moment we walked in we felt so welcomed.
Atmosphere aswell had so much charm and beauty almost felt like I was in a little Italian village having dinner at Nonnas.
Well done for creating something very special. I look forward to coming back.
4.5 Cafe Terroni, a cosy little Italian in the heart of Yarraville serves a mix of family favourites and more creative dishes. We visited Cafe Terroni early in the evening, yet even so it was quickly filling up. First step was to grab a drop from their delicious wine list...
This place is the best. Atmosphere No.1 .. Food No.1 ... Staff No.1 ... Joe is the ultimate Bon Vivant and Raconteur and Sommelier..super highly recommended
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Cafe Terroni is a seriously good authentic southern Italian restaurant open 7 nights a week for dinner, located in the heart of Yarraville village, a short distance from the Sun Theatre and from the Yarraville railway station. They would be happy for you to drop in for a quick meal before going to the cinema nearby.
From the street you can see Pinocchio in the window and a myriad of interesting wine and liquer bottles. There is a small and cosy dining area and another one upstairs. With red brick and a very large painting of the Ascension of Mary painted by a local artist, there is a warm ambience; you could indeed be in southern Italy.
On arrival, we were warmly greeted by Alina and it was busy even on a Monday night. There is a very interesting menu but we focussed on the specials blackboard.
For entree, we had a super fresh burrata salad; a generous serve of burrata cheese, basil, heirloom tomatoes and almonds. At Alina's suggestion, we had the Tiger prawns, perfectly grilled in a garlic sauce; they had been sliced with a butterfly technique and so it was easy to extract the prawn flesh. The Tiger prawns will soon be part of the new menu.
We also had a a home made Gorgonzola gnocchi with fresh figs, walnuts in a cream sauce. The gnocchi melted in your mouth and there was a subtle blue cheese taste which made for a beautiful entree. It would also be a great main course, with an accompanying salad.
We enjoyed the entrees with a glass of Dr L Riesling 2017. This was easy drinking and a very dry finish so perfect with the entrees and fish.
For the main, I had the pan seared blue eye fish with cauliflower puree, broccolini, mixed vegetables caponata and salsa verde. A well balanced meal with no additional sides needed and very well priced at $28.90.
My partner had the chittarra pasta with veal, pea, thyme and cream; a great combination and a very generous serve. It could have done with a wedge of lemon to cut the heaviness of the cream texture and possibly a small side salad.
My partner stayed with the Dr L Riesling but I switched to the red wine by the glass that was on special; Le Monde Cabernet Franc 2014 from Friuli Grave, Italy. It had a deep plum colour and a taste of blackberries; a lighter style and a dry, acid finish; perfect with the fish or a pasta dish.
We finished by sharing the Italian classic, Tiramisu, which was both generous and light and very well priced at $10.90.
We are keen to explore more of the menu and will definitely be back. The wine menu has an interesting selection of Italian and Australian wines and worth noting that Monday you can BYO. Probably wise to book as the restaurant is popular with the locals and visitors attending the nearby Sun Theatre.
Our sincere thanks to Alex and the restaurant for the kind invitation to dine here.
My husband and I went to this restaurant on our ‘date night’ last night, before catching s movie and we were so impressed. We shared the calamari entree, I ordered the Napoli and eggplant gnocchi for main and husband ordered the veil. We enjoyed it all. Everything was delicious and so well balanced. We left feeling full, happy and satisfied. We’ll be back for sure.
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On a balmy Sunday evening we dined at Cafe Terroni, a well established Italian institution in Yarraville. Quirky decor with a touch of italian kitsch and a nicely stocked bar greeted us when we arrived.
We arrived early on a Sunday evening and to our surprise nearly all the downstairs tables were full, thankfully we had a reservation. Luckily for the dinners after us they have a gorgeous fit out upstairs.
We started with a Moretti beer (because that is what we drank in Italy) and an absolutely delightful Portone Pinot Grigio, this venetian beauty was perfect.
For entree we dinned on one of the specials, the tuna carpaccio and the mussels from the regular menu. The tuna carpaccio was accompanied by radish, orange segments and rocket but in my humble opinion the inclusion of capers and basil is really what made this dish soar. The mussels were fresh and plump and the accompanying rich tomato sauce had an insane depth of flavour. We fought over the remaining sauce and quickly mopped it up with our bread.
For mains we were spoilt for choice and after lengthy consideration opted for the Veal and the house-made fazzoletti pasta.
I had another Pinot Grigio because it was so damn good and we ordered a Quartier Pinot Noir from Mornington Peninsula (also spectacular).
The fazzoletti pasta was cooked al dente, it had a wonderful bite and the sauce was just perfection, a complex mix of citrus, wine, oil, herbs, garlic, seafood and touch of chilli, seriously just magnificent.
Veal and and orange fennel salad was my indulgence dish. When I saw it
In the menu I just couldn’t say no. I just love a good crumbed veal and this was a perfectly cooked tender example. The salad was also worth a mention and not just filling up a space on the plate. An immensely enjoyable dish.
For dessert we shared the panacota. The orange and pistachio pana arrived with the perfect wobble. That’s the moment I realized my error, I should not have agreed to share! The level of orange was prominent, the texture light yet creamy and it was just fabulous with those crunchy pistachios
Thanks so much to owner Joe for looking after us tonight.
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On a warm Sunday night, we went in to try Café Terroni. As we walked into the restaurant we were greeted by friendly staff. The place is dimly lit and provides a warm, romantic and homely feel. Perfect if you’re on a date night or want authentic Italian food before you head to Sun Theatre for a movie.
The restaurant is surrounded by stunning art work, wine bottles and cute ornaments which each have a story behind them. There are also family photos hug along the stairwell which add to the homely and traditional vibe to this family run restaurant.
It was hard to choose a dish from their menu as there were so many delicious items to choose from; not to mention the items on the specials board and their extensive wine list. We started our night with the tuna carpaccio which was a fresh, light and vibrant dish – perfect for summer! The tuna was lovely and thin. It worked well with slices of pink grape fruit, cherry tomatoes, radish, capers and rocket.
For mains, we ordered the Ravioli Di Ricotta and their house made gnocchi gorgonzola with cream, walnuts and figs (from their specials board). Both dishes were generous in size and full of flavour. The house made ricotta ravioli was delicate and with a sage butter sauce, it was just perfect.
We’ll definitely be back to have some delicious Italian wine and pasta before our next movie night.
Charming outdoor sitting area in Yarraville. Very busy with people enjoying good food and wine. Our dishes were made to our tastes, house made pasta, fresh ingredients and served with enthusiasm. We decided to do dessert as well as our huge meals and were delighted.
The positive reviews are true! Great food, atmosphere and service.
So glad to have found this place, the family is very impressed. Thank you for the awesome dining experience!
Ordered a range of dishes to takeaway and everything was delicious! Staff were friendly, and added bread and parmesan to the meal which was a lovely touch and much appreciated. Dishes were quite generous.
- gnocchi gorgonzola con noci: delicious soft gnocchi, lots of tasty creamy sauce.
- papperdelle con anatra e funghi: soft papperdelle, generous portions of duck.
- beer battered fries: perfect.
- tiramisu: delicious, one of the better tiramisu's I've had this year.
- orange pannacotta: love the tang of the orange, refreshing and light dessert.
More a neighbourhood trattoria than a cafe, and serving pretty good Italian comfort food.
My mum and I visited Cafe Terroni for dinner tonight, as recommended by an Italian friend. We had the scallops for entree and for main ordered the spaghetti marinara and the duck & mushroom gnocchi. Honestly one of the best pastas we had- thank you for your warm hospitality and delicious feed!
Thumbs up!
Had dinner tonight for the first time. Amazing! Great food, happy staff, terrific service. My new favourite restaurant. Will definitely be back!
The blue cheese gnocchi was absolutely delicious, pared with a salad and red wine, the whole meal was above expectations. Partner had the eye fillet that was cooked to perfection. If considering, just do it, you’ll be glad you did.
Been here a number of times and it never fails to impress!
Fantastic food and ambiance.
It’s a must try if you’re reading through the reviews looking for your next restaurant to try.
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