Patsy's Melbourne

Tucked into a storied historic building on Franklin Street, Patsy’s is a brilliant call for a meat-free date night. Immaculate vibes. A gorgeous, leafy courtyard. That impossibly cute second-floor dining room. In-the-know herbivores constantly point friends toward the thoughtfully curated wine list—it drinks like a dream alongside the European-leaning menu. Start with the blistered focaccia and those legendary potato and sweet corn croquettes dunked in lemon aioli. The kitchen leans hard into technique—think twice-baked cheese soufflé swimming in beurre blanc, or a killer spaghetti all'assassina cooled down with creamy stracciatella. Regulars trade fervent tips about the seasonal tasting menu, especially when the orange and bay leaf budino finished with pine nut brutti ma buoni hits the table. Whether you're dropping in for an afternoon orange spritz and a slice of beetroot pie or settling in for a full-blown pasta feast dusted in crispy pangrattato, it’s a masterclass in conscious, high-wire hospitality.