Di Stasio Citta

Walk past the striking video art at 45 Spring Street and you’re instantly hit with undeniable Melbourne swagger mixed with pure Italian sprezzatura. Those tracking the city's elite dining circuit know Di Stasio Citta isn't just a restaurant—it's a fiercely confident institution. Forget the standard trattoria playbook. Here, the kitchen commands respect with top-tier ingredients and hyper-curated plates. The undisputed champion? An exquisite vegetarian lasagne layered with impossibly rich béchamel—a masterpiece that has the CBD's most demanding palates booking repeat tables. Add in pillow-soft gnudi and a white chocolate tart that demands total silence. Floor staff navigate the buzzy, MONA-esque dining room with effortless grace, dropping serious vino knowledge from a cellar boasting a remarkably deep bench of Italian heavyweights. Pour a bold Chianti Classico, soak up the curated eccentricity, and let the impeccable service handle the rest.