Scugnizzo

Melbourne is famous for its laneway restaurants and cafes and Scugnizzo (which means cheeky, mischievous or cunning) is an excellent recent addition opening in 2010, at the western end of Little Bourke Street, with entry via Merritts Place.

When you enter through the red-brick exteriors, you find yourself in a decidedly European enclave, a narrow, long, ground-floor space with a  main dining room and a separate lounge area.

Owner/chef Carmine Carannante’s upbringing was in southern Italy and it shows in the menu.  Now calling Melbourne home, Scugnizzo is the fulfilment of the family’s dream to own and run their own restaurant.  Carmine aims to bring you the colour and the warmth of his childhood in Southern Italy.

Scugnizzo’s traditional Italian food and warm hospitality is popular with locals.  Daily blackboard specials feature a variety of dishes, such as homemade pasta or fresh fish of the day and are anticipated by regulars keen to try something new.

Scugnizzo can be booked for ‘exclusive’ use for up to 130 people seated and 200 cocktail style.  So if you’re looking for a perfect event venue, look no further – Scugnizzo hosts amazing functions for Christmas, family celebrations, business lunches or dinners.

Open for lunch Monday – Friday  12:00 – 3:00pm
Dinner Tuesday – Friday  5:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday  6:00pm – late

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