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Discover Funghi E Tartufo, Melbourne CBD’s sophisticated plant-based Italian restaurant that’s redefining what vegan fine dining can achieve. Located in the atmospheric Hardware Lane, this isn’t just a restaurant – it’s where traditional Italian culinary artistry meets innovative plant-based techniques, creating an experience that rivals the world’s best Italian establishments.
Why Funghi E Tartufo Elevates Melbourne Dining
Located at Hardware Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Funghi E Tartufo occupies one of Melbourne’s most iconic dining destinations. Under Chef Alessandra D’Angelo’s direction, every dish showcases the depth and complexity that Italian cuisine can achieve without animal products. The truffle mushroom pappardelle alone demonstrates why this restaurant has become a pilgrimage site for serious food lovers.
The Hardware Lane Fine Dining Experience
Step into an intimate space where Melbourne’s most discerning diners gather to experience plant-based Italian cuisine at its absolute peak. The atmosphere combines old-world Italian hospitality with contemporary Melbourne dining sophistication – perfect for special occasions that demand exceptional food and impeccable service.
Key Highlights
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Cuisine: Authentic Italian techniques applied to innovative plant-based ingredients.
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Chef: Alessandra D’Angelo, pioneering plant-based Italian fine dining.
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Location: Historic Hardware Lane, Melbourne’s famous dining laneway.
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Perfect For: Special celebrations, impressing food-savvy friends, experiencing Italian vegan excellence.
Plan Your Visit
Ready for Melbourne’s most sophisticated plant-based Italian experience? Funghi E Tartufo proves that vegan cuisine can achieve the heights of traditional fine dining. Reservations essential for Hardware Lane’s most sought-after table.
So long as they’re not unashamedly trying to commondeer patronage from the street, it’s alright. The scourge of spruikers is hopefully extinguished in this era. It really is a bothersome nuisance, if trying to find somewhere for the first time, being unceremoniously accousted by an over zealous person, whom takes the autonomy of a decision away from you.
Tartufo’s host was set back a bit and will politely engage once you enter the venue. I feel that in such a crowded space, and with limited shop frontage, Tartufo could do well with a small illuminated sign of the restaurant out front.
Inside, you’ll find a small little nook of a restaurant, cosy, but space can be challenging. A few outdoors tables semi to be the drawcard in the winter months, as patrons watch the hustle and bustle of CBD life as it passes by. For winter, Inside is best.
Nothing much to fault here, all within keeping of good restaurant standards, from the sequence of service, to dining and decor.
The Napoli sauce, at the heart of many dishes, isn’t too acidic, and has the right amount of salt. You won’t find a thin watered down version here. The pasta does seem to be cooked to Aussie’s tastes, but by no means in a bad way. It still holds it’s form, though, I did find it clumped together slightly.
The venue itself doesn’t seem to loud or jarring, a positive when the culture reflects a dining occasion. The venue itself is quite pleasant inside.
Personally, I think Amaro is on the rise, and am glad to see a few options on the drinks list. The drinks/wine list is composed well, despite my breif glance at it. The venue here serves better as a place to dine, rather than one for a few drinks.
Sorbet would be a great addition to the summer time menu, as would a Sgroppino!
Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating! It was a pleasure hosting you and we can’t wait to have you back at the table soon.
Thanks for the 5 star review, Emily! We really appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again soon.
We really appreciate the love, Arun! Thanks for the 5-star review 🌟
Hi Steph, what a delight to read your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us. See you again soon!
We appreciate the 5 star review, thank you so much Mahmud!
Wanted to go there for a long time and it didn’t disappoint
Hi Simon what a delight to read your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us at Funghi e Tartufo. See you again soon!
Hi Martina, what a delight to read your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us at Funghi e Tartufo. See you again soon!
There was a small hiccup with the order, but it was a busy Friday and they did their best. Loved how the staff joined us to sing happy birthday with mini cakes—so sweet! Will definitely be back!💗
I’m vegan, so was here for obvious reasons, but would definitely encourage people who aren’t to enjoy a meal here: the food reminds me of the higher end restaurant Italian food my family used to go out for when I was a kid. I doubt a lot of people would even notice it’s plant based.
Thoroughly loved it and can’t wait for another special occasion where I can introduce someone else to this gorgeous place.
Molto bene. 🥰
