A devastating blaze gutted the interior of Melbourne's historic GPO building on Bourke Street Mall several years ago. Thankfully retaining the classic facade, the GPO centre there now is a stylish mecca combining designer fashion, body care and fine dining. Still in metamorphosis, with new boutiques frequently opening, one of GPO's recent culinary additions is the Florentine food and wine bar Nostro Baretto.
Built into one side of the GPO arcade, Nostro Baretto spreads out along a paved promenade which, shielded from rain by metallic scaffolds, provides an alfresco dining experience with an industrial edge. Although limited indoor seating is available, outdoor tables are well heated and provide a passing view of the Little Bourke Street laneway bustling with retail activity.
A favoured destination for city workers, Nostro Baretto serves food that's far from quick lunch fare, written up on chalkboard displays and changing completely each week. Rotations range from entrees of wild rocket salad or peasant-style tomato and lentil soup to mushroom, Taleggio and truffle oil raviolone with semi-dried tomato mash as a side. Nostro Baretto strictly sticks to genuine Italian dishes, refusing to serve simple burgers or generic desserts and instead enticing the palate with a traditional creamy lemon tart or a chilled zabaglione and an extensive wine list available by the glass.
Maya Linden
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Mon-Sat 9am-3pm, 6pm-9pm
Italian
Entree: $10.50-$16
Mains: $28-$30
Dessert: $9
Payment accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club and American Express
Licensed. Wine is available by the glass.
This venue accepts bookings. It is advisable to make a reservation ahead of time. Group bookings are supported. Bookings of up to 10 people
Seats 65
Wheelchair access
and wheelchair-accessible toilets
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