Di Stasio Città delivers a sweeping wine list that feels almost ecclesiastical in its abundance, with bottles for every mood and moment. The pasta arrives with that old-world confidence—silky and unapologetically rich—before giving way to an unctuous tiramisu that stops the table cold. The hit of marsala in the tiramisu is so reverent and perfectly measured it’s as if the Pope himself had prepared it for communion.

Felt like a trip to Milan! The decor is impeccable and reminiscent of Milan in all its glory. Staff are eclectic, have great personalities and wonderful. The cocktails are great, as is the food. True Italian fare in the heart of Melbourne.

Lets start with the positive. Aesthetically the place itself is "different" to your usual Italian restaurant. Polished concrete walls with very random videos projected onto different walls. However, the whole experience was disappointing. The quality and flavour of the food matched the service we receive from the front of house team, lacking and screamed, couldn't care less and overworked. Every dish that we ordered lacked flavour. Wait staff that took our order, brought the dishes, and the bill, couldn't be bothered. Overall, I have no idea how this place is still operating in Melbourne where there are many, many more italian restaurants that far outperform this place.

Walking into Di Stasio Citta feels like stepping back several decades, but without the vintage charm. The outdated aesthetic is made even more confusing by projectors displaying random content, including a video of a man eating McDonald’s; a bizarre choice that completely missed the mark. The menu is frustratingly vague. The "Marenda sandwich" is described only as “Ronnie’s favourite,” leaving guests to guess the ingredients. We also encountered hidden pricing: pasta prices are listed with the mains, and we were hit with an unexplained $10 increase to upgrade to a main, which was never mentioned when we ordered. The kitchen’s execution was equally inconsistent: * Carbonara: Oddly included dried chilli, which masked the traditional flavors. * Linguine: Far too lemon-forward, with the citrus acidity overpowering everything else. * Gnudi: The undisputed highlight. These were soft, pillowy, and a total delight. The staff were friendly but inattentive, and our meal was shared with a bug cir

Di Stasio Città delivered a sublime Friday night dinner. I dined there with my lovely on an evening that was quiet outside on the CBD streets, but with a near full restaurant inside. The video artwork playing on the walls gives strong MONA vibes (in the best possible way). It’s a space that invites you to ponder. The wine list is extensive and thoughtfully curated, with a particularly deep bench of Italian wines. We settled on a bottle of Chianti Classico Querciabella, which proved to be an outstanding choice and the ideal companion to our meal. The standout dish of the night was, unexpectedly, the vegetarian lasagne - fresh pasta sheets rich and exquisite béchamel - it was unquestionably the hero of the evening. Service was exemplary throughout: professional, friendly, and genuinely knowledgeable without ever feeling overbearing. From start to finish, it was faultless. A refined, confident Melbourne institution that still feels exciting.