Fiorelli

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Metres from Camberwell Junction and directly opposite the famed Rivoli theatre, Fiorelli Restaurant is open seven days a week from 11am till 11pm, except on weekends when they open from 9am to cater for the breakfast crowd. Fiorelli has stood proud in this prime position since 1991 with a simple philosophy of offering great food and excellent service in a relaxed and friendly environment. With its distinct facade and award winning architectural design it would be hard to miss this northern Italian eatery and if you do, you’re most certainly missing out.

The menu at Fiorelli is inspired by northern Italy and utilises only the best ingredients from some of Melbourne’s most exclusive suppliers. Weekend mornings tuck into eggs Benedict with poached eggs, smoked salmon and hollandaise, or the hearty steak sandwich with cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion and chips. For lunch or dinner start with an entree of the day’s soup, followed with a pasta dish of spaghetti with a rich bolognaise-style beef ragu. Alternatively feast on the twice-cooked half duck with sauteed spinach, crispy polenta and sweet balsamic sauce, or braised lamb shanks with mashed potato. Finish with the hot chocolate souffle served with vanilla bean ice-cream. Fiorelli offers a good sized wine list of mostly Australian varieties.

Veda Wickens