Cecconi's Cantina

The luxe, dark and clubby basement space of Cecconi's boasts one of the more theatrical kitchens in Melbourne - wide-open and centre stage. Knowledgeable, professional staff and consistently well-executed food ensure that Cecconi's continues to hold a place among the ranks of our top Italian restaurants. The broad menu might see you kicking off with delicate kingfish carpaccio served with avocado puree, or perfectly executed seafood linguine - the freshest of seafood, and nicely dressed pasta with a touch of chilli heat. For main course, try perhaps poached John Dory with crab tortellini and clams or a simple veal cotoletta with a salad of savoy cabbage and apple. Artfully plated desserts might include deconstructed chilled apple crumble with walnut, apple puree and yoghurt sorbet, or citrus parfait with honey biscuit crumbs, passionfruit and a dusting of raspberry 'snow'.