Scusami

LOCATION
Southbank

PROFILED BY DE GROOTS MEDIA
Scusami, on the mid-level at Southgate, has a nice covered terrace that overlooks the river. Inside the restaurant, lighting is thoughtfully dim. There’s a certain formality here, with white cloths on the tables, and no cutlery until you order from the crisply and formally attired waiters. The seats are upholstered, the floors are parquetry, and there’s a handsome bar area. There is also an informal bar/eating area called L’Osteria. The menu is essentially traditional Italian with some interesting twists. Italian prosciutto is served with pecorino and sweet pickled shallots, spaghetti might come with bottarga (dried tuna roe) and crab. There’s also more hearty dishes such as pasta with meatballs, and steaks with red wine sauce. Waiters are pleasant and attentive on the upside; on the downside the prices are prohibitively high. Rita Erlich

DETAILS
In Italy gastronomy is Art, Culture and Lifestyle. As such it has been continuously evolving toward the harmony between the quality of flavours and nourishing the needs of our modern hectic way of life.

Executive Chef Jonathan Alston, and the professional team at Scusami focus on the principles of Italian gastronomy, respecting authenticity and simplicity. Their primary goal is to consistently provide guests with a superior and memorable dining experience. With stunning views overlooking the Yarra River and Melbourne’s city skyline, Scusami provides a memorable dining experience for all occasions.

Scusami has been recognised and rewarded for its culinary excellence and service with the prestigious L'Insegna del ristorante italiano award presented by the Italian President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro.

FUNCTIONS
Able to cater for groups of between 10 and 80 people, Scusami is an ideal venue for those small yet intimate functions where creating an impression is paramount. Scusami prides itself on being able to offer a menu to suit all tastes and requirements. A selection of function menus are available, or alternatively, personalised menus are able to be designed.