Strozzi

PROFILED BY DE GROOTS MEDIA
Located between Elizabeth and Queen Streets in the bullseye of Melbourne’s financial district, Strozzi is a coupling of fine dining Italian ristorante with a less formal cafeteria. The large dining space trails down a rather lengthy area with a variety of dining options separated the centrally positioned bar. Staff dressed in all black effortlessly flit around, their service thorough without being obtrusive. Alternatively, sit outside and take in the hustle of Collins Street and all that entails.

Start your day with a Strozzi breakfast of Italian scrambled eggs with pancetta, semi sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan and fresh basil, or the oven-roasted field mushrooms and avocado on toasted sourdough. The Italian-inspired cafeteria menu is designed for a casual lunch with friends or colleagues with offerings such as the spaghetti ai frutti di mare comprising fresh calamari, pippis, mussels, scallops, tomato, garlic and white wine. Strozzi’s ristorante menu is dedicated to the finest Italian cuisine and served in a fine dining environment. Sample the anatra arrosto (crispy roast duckling with parsnip puree, spiced pears and truffled jus) and finish with the Italian classic, tiramisu, or a selection of classic cheeses and condiments. Strozzi is fully licensed with a delightful selection well suited to this cuisine.

Veda Wickens