Treat yourself to our 12-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder this Christmas. Locally sourced from the Parwan Valley in Victoria, this is a festive centrepiece that’s rich, so tender, and effortlessly impressive. Generously seasoned with oregano and sea salt, then slow-cooked until it reaches that melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The long cooking time allows the meat to become incredibly succulent, each bite infused with deep flavour and natural juiciness. The result is a tender, ready-to-serve Christmas meat that feels homemade without the hours in the kitchen. Available for pick-up or delivery, making your festive feast simple, stress-free, and absolutely delicious. (Our 600gm portion serves 4-5 on the Xmas table).

It's back! Bring something truly special to your festive table this year with our certified free-range porchetta - a stunning centrepiece that’s full of flavour and quality. A customer favourite from years past, seasoned simply with salt, cracked black pepper, fresh garlic and rosemary, allowing the natural richness of the meat to shine. This porchetta comes to you UNCOOKED with its own step-by-step instruction card, so you can roast it to golden perfection at home - crisp crackling and all. Minimal effort, maximum flavour. For the ultimate finish, pair it with our house-made salsa verde - bright, zesty and absolutely packed with fresh herbs, anchovy, capers and lemon. It cuts through the richness perfectly and elevates every bite. Available in 1, 2 or 3kg portion sizes, this certified free range porchetta will be the hero on your Xmas table. (1kg of uncooked porchetta serves approx. 4-5 people at the Xmas table). All sizes are approximate.

Have you ordered our Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder or Free-Range Porchetta? Then you need the perfect pairing - our house-made Salsa Verde. Our recipe is bursting with fresh fragrant parsley and basil, balanced by a little zing of fresh lemon, and elevated with punchy garlic, capers and anchovies. It’s bright, so flavoursome and just cuts beautifully through the richness of celebration meats. Drizzle generously over your roast, spoon it onto leftovers or add it to roast veg (or just eat it with a spoon. You’ll want it on everything! Serves 5-20 depending on how you like to enjoy this wonderful condiment.

Elevate your festive celebrations with our decadent Panettone Tiramisu, a luxurious twist on two classic Italian favourites. We take a soft, buttery panettone and enrich it with layers of velvety mascarpone cream and a delicate espresso soak. Every slice offers the perfect balance of light sweetness and the creamy flavours of traditional tiramisu. This show-stopping dessert is crafted to impress - moist, fragrant, and irresistibly moreish. It’s the ideal way to finish your Christmas feast. Comes with a portion of toasted panettone to dress over the top before serving adding an element of crunch to complete the dish.

Traditional homemade Tiramisu made from scratch. Once you try it, you'll be craving for more.

An easy and warming dessert. We recommend enjoying it with your choice of custard or ice-cream. This sweet treat can serve 1-2 people.

Layers of eggplant, mozzarella and napoli sauce slowly cooked in their own juices and perfectly seasoned. Ready for you to heat and eat.

Homemade pillowy gnocchi made with locally sourced potatoes and premium Australian flour. Paired with our rich Sugo di Pomodoro, studded with mozzarella and fresh basil. Simple yet delicious flavours - heat, eat and enjoy.

Made by our chefs from scratch using our own fresh lasagna sheets, layered with our house made Bolognese sauce, bechamel and mozzarella cheese. Simply heat and eat.

Meatballs cooked in napoli sauce. Made in house using tender beef mince, ready for you to heat and eat. Single serve: 5 polpette Medium serve: 10 polpette Large serve: 20 polpette

Oven baked shell pasta filled with spinach & ricotta, house Napoli sauce and grated parmesan. Seriously delicious.

Restaurant level Mac & Cheese! Pasta baked in a velvety cheese sauce, lifted with the sweetness of slow-cooked leeks. Comfort food elevated - it’s the kind of dish that warms your soul and leaves you going back for more!

Pillowy potato gnocchi tossed in a slowly simmered, rich Bolognese sauce. It’s comfort food at its Italian best. Hearty, satisfying, and guaranteed to make you feel at home with every bite.

Fresh casarecce pasta tossed in our home made Genovese pesto. Nutty and delicious! Simply heat and eat.

Fresh Casarecce made in our Thornbury store using Australian durum semolina. A wonderful pasta to pair with any of our sauces. Serves 4 people.

A traditional pasta variety made with Australian durum semolina. Rough textured to grab on to delicious sauces. Pair it with one of our sauces for an easy meal.

Fresh Spaghetti made in our Thornbury store using Australian durum semolina. A wonderful pasta to pair with any of our sauces. (Serves 2)

Our Beef Bolognese is a rich, slow-simmered sauce made from scratch. It starts with finely sautéed onions, carrots, and celery, then comes the ground beef, browned until it develops a deep, savoury finish. A splash of stock loosens all those caramelised pieces, adding that depth of flavour. Simmered low and slow creates something hearty, aromatic, and irresistibly comforting. Spoon it over our fresh spaghetti or rigatoni for maximum saucy cling. Finish with a snowfall of Parmigiano Reggiano, and you’ve got a dish that’s rustic, luxurious, and guaranteed to make the whole kitchen smell like pure comfort. 500gm serves 2-3

Our Amatriciana Sauce is made from scratch and slow cooked to release and infuse all the rich flavours of tomato, onion, pancetta and a hint of chilli. Simply heat and stir through your favourite pasta. (2-3 serves)

Or house made Sugo di Pomodoro (napoli sauce) is made from scratch. We simmer slowly; roma tomatoes, onion, garlic and plenty of basil to create a simple yet delicious pasta sauce. Serves 2-3 people.

Crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and slathered with buttery garlic goodness.

Simple and sweet. A side dish that shines as brightly as the main!

Crisp, tender green beans tossed in silky dill butter. Fresh, bright, and buttery.

Fresh basil, crunchy pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano and extra virgin olive oil. Good fresh pesto is one of life's simple pleasures, and ours brings the taste of the Italian Riviera to your table. A must try with our fresh pasta. Such a versatile pesto, you can easily add to salad dressing, fish, rice or simply eat it by the spoonful like we do!

Local parmesan, grated fresh. Salty, nutty, savoury and absolutely essential. We use it liberally in the shop on pasta, salads, lasagne and, honestly, on anything that stands still long enough. When only the best will do.

At Nonna's Table by Melbourne based Paola Bacchia, is a cookbook inspired by the precious recipes of her mamma, Livia. Featuring 60 delicious dishes that celebrate traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine, this book is a loving tribute to the warmth and simplicity of Nonna’s kitchen. It's the perfect gift for that loved one who loves to cook. From hearty soups and antipasti to comforting mains, sides, and delectable desserts! Discover classics like Peperonata con melanzane e pomodori (Eggplant and Tomato Stew), Polpettone (Italian meatloaf with eggs), and Mamma’s Orange Cake, alongside heartfelt stories from Paola’s childhood and her mother's life that bring each dish to life.

🎁 This is excellent value for the pasta lover in your life! Valued at $180, these Gift Boxes are now $110. Thoughtful, personal, and full of heart, the perfect way to show your love this Christmas. Beautifully packaged in a premium gift box (no wrapping needed!), it’s a gift that inspires creativity in the kitchen and brings joy long after the day is done. Inside, you’ll find: - Sandro Tote Bag – 100% cotton with a handy inner button pocket, ideal for keys, phone, and market strolls. - Sandro Tea Towel – Crafted from 100% organic cotton, soft, absorbent and made to last. - Grooved Wooden Pasta Board – Perfect for shaping gnocchi, rigatoni, penne & garganelli and creating beautiful texture like a true nonna. - Sandro Brass Pasta Cutter (Fluted Edge) – Made in Italy, built for a lifetime of homemade pasta moments. A gift for those who love to cook, create, and bring people together at the table - the true spirit of Christmas.

Made from premium, 100% cotton, this tote bag is thick, sturdy, and built to last. It also features a convenient inner button pocket — perfect for keeping your keys, phone, and market essentials secure and easy to reach.

100% organic cotton, this beautiful tea towel makes a lovely gift at any time of year.

Umberto Espresso Bar X Genovese Coffee - Caffé Classico Ground Coffee, 250gm. Perfect for your stovetop caffetiera.

Medium bodied, sweet coffee made using Swiss Water Decaffeinated beans. 500gm Ground decaf coffee, perfect for your stove top caffetiera.

Have your own grinder at home? Enjoy our beans, Umberto Espresso Bar X Genovese Coffee - Caffé Classico, 250gm.

This value pack consists of 7 single serve meals. That's around 3 to 4 days worth of lunches and dinners. Our fresh meals are made from scratch for you each week, free from unnecessary additives or preservatives so you can be sure you're receiving wholesome, nutritious food.

Our Dinner for 2 pack is designed to take the effort out of your weekend cravings. Perfect for an easy, satisfying weekend night at home.

Stay warm on Melbourne's rainy days, with our home-made Minestrone. All natural and made from scratch, it's jam packed full of goodness. A healthy and quick meal option. 500gm, serves 1 - 2.

Fresh, tender salmon topped with dill butter, paired with crisp green beans. Light and nutritious, this dish brings together bright flavours and a touch of indulgence!

Tender roast chicken dressed in lemon, garlic, and herbs, served alongside golden potatoes. A simple and delicious meal - this dish is proof that comfort and elegance can fit on the same plate.