It’s the miniature dumpling-like pasta that you can’t really nail at home. These Melbourne restaurants have perfected the gnocchi game. 

Local Folk Cafe

Whoever said you couldn’t have gnocchi for breakfast? Offering an unreal breaky gnocchi is Local Folk Cafe. Served with mushroom, bacon, creme fraiche, haloumi, spinach, egg, and shaved pecorino, have the melt in your mouth experience as early as 8am.

White plate with fried egg, radish, greenery on a bed of orange gnocchi and pesto scattered around the plate.
Local Folk Cafe

Meatball & Wine Bar

All about high-quality ingredients specialising in – you guessed it – delicious meatballs and fabulous wines is the Meatball & Wine Bar. The bar also offers a sensational house-made gnocchi with your choice of sauce. Go for creamy mushroom, pork and beef Bolognese or Napoli with mozzarella. Go big and get a giant pork and veal meatball with pan-fried gnocchi served in a creamy red sauce with a side of garlic bread.

The Moat

If you’re looking for gnocchi and gnocchi only then you must head down to The Moat’s gnocchi night. Located in the heart of the city’s literary hub, enjoy your choice of three dishes accompanied by pillowy, potato goodness. Think duck and white wine ragu, slow cooked beef shin or pan fried gnocchi with cherry tomatoes and ricotta. Each bowl is served with a green leaf salad and a glass of house wine. For $40 that's a bit of a steal.

Bowl of gnocchi in a Napoli sauce with parmesan on a table with a red and white checked table cloth.
The Moat

Funghi e Tartufo 

Not only does Funghi e Tartufo have a completely plant-based menu, but it also offers two delicious varieties of gnocchi. Specialising in traditional Sicilian-style pasta, try the homemade gnocchi served in fresh basil Napoli sauce and cheese. Or the bolognese sauce with creamy mushrooms.

Donnini’s 

Donnini’s is known for its handmade pasta and relaxed atmosphere. Indulge in the traditional nicola potato gnocchi served with san marzano tomatoes and fresh basil. With monthly variations to the menu, you better get in quick.

Seasons Provedore 

Handmade authentic Northern Italian gnocchi is what you’ll find at Seasons Provedore in Carlton. Experience the classic home-style Napoli sauce, fresh pesto and basil, or something creamier like pancetta with Italian Porcini mushrooms. And yes, there are gluten-free and vegan options available.

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