A sophisticated old school italian restaurant. It is posh and restrained, but not too stuffy.
The food leans on the traditional, expect carpaccio, linguini with prawns and perhaps a tiramisu for dessert.

It's no secret that this is one of the best places in Melbourne. For what is one of the highest levels of service you will find in Melbourne, and highest quality standards of food you can get anywhere there are very reasonably priced meals and lunch specials. Definitely worth a look.

This two hatted restaurant is the perfect setting for a good night out. Owned and managed by Ronnie Di Stasio for twenty years this restaurant is rich in tradition and this translates directly through the happy vibe of the staff and the quality of the food.

Cafe Di Stasio is a Melbourne institution, and in some ways it is showing its age. The decor looks a bit tired, especially during the day, and to some extent they seem to be resting on their laurels. I have been there several times for lunch and twice for dinner, and the food has ranged from amazing to a bit disappointing. The prices at dinner time are so high, that anything less than perfection tends to be a disappointment. The quality of the produce is always excellent, and the dishes tend to lean towards simple food which has been perfectly cooked, as opposed to elaborate dishes. They have a long running lunch special which is excellent value relatively speaking, but the serves can be very small. The service is highly professional, but can feel a bit smug and superior. If you are prepared to take the chance of annoying your fellow patrons, the restaurant staff are very child friendly.