Di Stasio Citta

Di Stasio Città delivered a sublime Friday night dinner. I dined there with my lovely on an evening that was quiet outside on the CBD streets, but with a near full restaurant inside. The video artwork playing on the walls gives strong MONA vibes (in the best possible way). It’s a space that invites you to ponder. The wine list is extensive and thoughtfully curated, with a particularly deep bench of Italian wines. We settled on a bottle of Chianti Classico Querciabella, which proved to be an outstanding choice and the ideal companion to our meal. The standout dish of the night was, unexpectedly, the vegetarian lasagne - fresh pasta sheets rich and exquisite béchamel - it was unquestionably the hero of the evening. Service was exemplary throughout: professional, friendly, and genuinely knowledgeable without ever feeling overbearing. From start to finish, it was faultless. A refined, confident Melbourne institution that still feels exciting.

Walking into Di Stasio Citta feels like stepping back several decades, but without the vintage charm. The outdated aesthetic is made even more confusing by projectors displaying random content, including a video of a man eating McDonald’s; a bizarre choice that completely missed the mark. The menu is frustratingly vague. The "Marenda sandwich" is described only as “Ronnie’s favourite,” leaving guests to guess the ingredients. We also encountered hidden pricing: pasta prices are listed with the mains, and we were hit with an unexplained $10 increase to upgrade to a main, which was never mentioned when we ordered. The kitchen’s execution was equally inconsistent: * Carbonara: Oddly included dried chilli, which masked the traditional flavors. * Linguine: Far too lemon-forward, with the citrus acidity overpowering everything else. * Gnudi: The undisputed highlight. These were soft, pillowy, and a total delight. The staff were friendly but inattentive, and our meal was shared with a bug circling our table. The Verdict While the Gnudi was fantastic (not pictured), the rest of the experience was "meh" and overpriced. Between the confusing visuals, hidden costs, and aging interior, it’s hard to justify the bill.

Di Stasio Città delivers a sweeping wine list that feels almost ecclesiastical in its abundance, with bottles for every mood and moment. The pasta arrives with that old-world confidence—silky and unapologetically rich—before giving way to an unctuous tiramisu that stops the table cold. The hit of marsala in the tiramisu is so reverent and perfectly measured it’s as if the Pope himself had prepared it for communion.

Lets start with the positive. Aesthetically the place itself is "different" to your usual Italian restaurant. Polished concrete walls with very random videos projected onto different walls. However, the whole experience was disappointing. The quality and flavour of the food matched the service we receive from the front of house team, lacking and screamed, couldn't care less and overworked. Every dish that we ordered lacked flavour. Wait staff that took our order, brought the dishes, and the bill, couldn't be bothered. Overall, I have no idea how this place is still operating in Melbourne where there are many, many more italian restaurants that far outperform this place.

Felt like a trip to Milan! The decor is impeccable and reminiscent of Milan in all its glory. Staff are eclectic, have great personalities and wonderful. The cocktails are great, as is the food. True Italian fare in the heart of Melbourne.

Could not have asked for a better experience today. From the sincere attentiveness of the staff to the exquisite food and wine we basically did not want to leave. This will remain as one of our most special and happiest dining experiences thus far. Grazie Antoine, Julia and staff. Bravo! Bellissimo!

I travel to Melbourne a couple times a year. This has to be One of The Best Restuarants!!! Omg it was amazing the ambience and the food. I cannot wait to come back this is a 10/10 restaurant

Really cool place. Visual sensory engaged with projectors playing different video clips. High ceiling. Concrete everywhere. Really has a museum vibe. We ordered scallops and ricotta dumplings for entrees, beef with polenta and crab pasta for the main. The entrees are nice. Then it comes the main. First of all, the pasta was really plain, only the crab tasted good however tiny tiny amount. Secondly, the beef my friend ordered was served and replaced by chicken without informing us or even offering alternatives before head because it’s suddenly sold out(…?) Shocked that this unprofessional behaviour can happen in a 2 hats restaurant. Lastly, dessert. Tiny. The waiter gave us attitude when we didn’t leave a tip at the end. How? Do you expect something back when you didn’t deliver? Overall food doesn’t achieve 2 hats restaurant especially with overcharged prices. More importantly, service was clearly not living up to the standards and expectations a 2 hat restaurant would have. FYI, if you are looking for a truly great Italian restaurant, go to Tipo 00.

The food and service was great! We've already been back and will likely go back again before we leave town. Excellent experience!

Pronto! Home ordering an Italian feast when in locked down Melbourne couldn't be smoother than with Di Stasio Citta. The comprehensive menu is available online and the staff are only to happy to answer any questions over the phone. I ordered the baked crumbed scallops for entree. Juicy, deliciousness encased in a perfect crumb. The prawn and parsley pasta with sunshine for main, surely brightened my day. Plus a side of fries and house salad, made this delicious dinner complete. Oh the house bread and butter is a must too. What is there not to love about restaurant bread and butter? The service was impeccable and my order arrived right on time.

Recently opened Italian restaurant located in a residential building across from Treasury Gardens. The food was top shelf. My veal melted in my mouth, the risotto quite good but the desert was probable the best.