Little Black Pig and Sons

Name: Little Black Pig and Sons
Address: 48 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg, Melbourne, VIC, 3084, AU
Telephone: +61394599114
Price range: $$

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Located on Burgundy Street, Little Black Pig and Sons is an Italian restaurant that offers an extensive menu of classic Italian dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. From pastas to pizzas, customers rave about the authentic flavors and cozy atmosphere. Whether it's for a date night or a family dinner, this restaurant caters to all tastes and occasions.

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24/05/2026

There is pain involved in pursuing perfection… the fastidiousness and relentlessness are never ending.
— Paul Bridgeman, Chief Winemaker, Levantine Hill

What a way to close our 2026 Wine Dinner lineup.

An unforgettable evening of cucina povera in high heels and a tuxedo, paired with one of the most awarded wine collections in the country, as Levantine Hill Estate was recently recognised as the No. 2 winery in Australia in the 2026 Top Wineries of Australia Awards by The Real Review.

To Paul Bridgeman - thank you. Your generosity, humour, precision and storytelling made this one of the most memorable wine dinners we have ever hosted. A true sprezzatura raconteur, and a winemaker whose pursuit of perfection can be felt in every glass.

And to , thank you for trusting us with your extraordinary wines and your story.

Our menu for the evening:

🖤 Albacore tuna, guanciale, fennel, Worcestershire
🍷 Levantine Hill Blanc de Blanc 2022

🖤 Rocky Point QLD cobia carpaccio, tomatoes, peppers, bottarga
🍷 Levantine Hill Chardonnay 2023

🖤 Chestnut agnolotti with lamb and porcini
🍷 Levantine Hill Pinot Noir 2023

🖤 Wagyu rump cap, bordelaise, rapi
🍷 Levantine Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

🖤 Sponge, dates, mascarpone
🍷 Levantine Hill Mélange Botrytis 2020

To our chefs, our front of house team, our suppliers and our incredible guests - thank you. Nights like these only happen when every person in the room brings something special to the table.

And that wraps up our 2026 Wine Dinner lineup, proudly recognised by .

But we’re only just getting started.

Our next season launches 22 July - featuring a two chef’s hat guest chef, Victorian bitter-sweet carefully blended elixirs, and one of Italy’s oldest wineries.

Melbourne food lovers, keep watching.

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
📖 Reservations link in bio

12/05/2026

A little off-menu moment from our Yumbah X Brackenwood Wine Dinner.

oysters dressed with plum, rhubarb and avruga caviar, served alongside Spencer Gulf Kingfish, and paired with Brackenwood Riesling 2023.

Back in April, we brought together some of Australia’s most exceptional seafood producers - , , and - for one night only in the Tuscan Room. Five courses, each shaped by provenance. Cold, nutrient-rich waters. Clean handling. Ingredients that arrived at the kitchen with a story already behind them.

Paired throughout with wines from , a biodynamic estate in the Adelaide Hills, presented by owner and winemaker Damon Nagel. Minimal intervention. Maximum character.

Nights like this don’t make the front page. They don’t need to.

More from this dinner soon.

08/05/2026

What a night. 🖤

Our Yumbah × Brackenwood Wine Dinner was one of those evenings that reminds you why we do what we do. A packed room, incredible Yumbah seafood and stunning Brackenwood wines. Every course better than the last.

This is the kind of night we love creating for you, and we're already looking forward to the next one. More reels from the evening are dropping soon, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, come in and eat with us. Handmade pasta, big bold flavours, beautiful wines and the kind of long lunches and dinners that make a Thursday feel like a weekend.

We'd love to see you at the table. Reservations via the link below.

Lunch | Thu, Fri & Sun
Dinner | Wed-Sat

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
📖 littleblackpigandsons.com

30/04/2026

Some dishes just stop you in your tracks.

Chocolate, Chestnut & Sponge - aerated chocolate sponge, layered with homemade velvety chestnut cream, glossy dark chocolate ganache, new season chestnuts. Elegant, grounding and quietly unforgettable.

At its heart, this dish is cucina povera - the Italian tradition of “poor cooking,” where nothing is wasted and humble, seasonal ingredients are transformed into something deeply nourishing and beautiful.

In the northern regions of Piedmont and Tuscany, chestnuts weren’t a luxury. They were survival. Ground into flour, stirred into soups, pressed into creams. Over generations, that necessity became artistry. Our dessert lives in that lineage. Inspired by the classic Crème de Marrons preparations of those regions, it carries the Italian philosophy of elevating what the land gives you into something timeless.

Then came the pairing. Botrytis Riesling 2022 - and the room went quiet. The wine’s honeyed richness and luminous acidity cut through the ganache and lifted the earthiness of the chestnut cream. This is what wine dinners are for.

Our Yumbah X Brackenwood Wine Dinner was a celebration of Australia’s most pristine waters. Five courses shaped by provenance, featuring the exceptional work of , , and - producers who represent the very best of what our coastline has to offer. From the cold, nutrient-rich depths of Spencer Gulf to the table at Little Black Pig & Sons, every plate told a story of place, care and craft.

Thank you to Damon Nagel for presenting his biodynamic wines with such generosity and insight, and to for a menu that reminded us all why we do this.

Nights like these don’t happen by accident. They happen because of the relationships.

Next on the 2026 lineup: our Wine Dinner with winemaker Paul Bridgeman. Thursday 21 May.

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
📖 Link in bio to book - these evenings sell out.

29/04/2026

Great food. Smashing wine. Mum at the centre of the table. 🖤🍷

Celebrate her properly with a table full of food, a good bottle of wine, and nothing left to do but enjoy it.

Join us for Mother’s Day lunch or dinner at Little Black Pig & Sons with our four-course chef-selected sharing menu. It’s generous, produce-driven cooking inspired by cucina povera, all made in-house.

Here’s what’s on the table:

- Antipasti -
🖤 Mozzarella di bufala with green peas, zucchini, leek, pangrattato and guanciale

🖤 Polenta con funghi with seasonal mushroom ragù, tomato, garlic, capers and Parmigiano Reggiano

- Primi -
🖤 Handmade agnolotti filled with roasted butternut, cime di rapa, leek, mint, buffalo ricotta with burnt butter and sage

🖤 Hand-rolled cavatelli with Goulburn Valley pork sausage meat ragù slow-cooked with garlic, fennel, oregano, pinot grigio and Parmigiano Reggiano

- Secondi -
🖤 Slow-cooked rolled pork belly with lentil ragù, cime di rapa and salsa verde

🖤 Oven-baked Port Phillip Bay pink snapper with spinach, capers, mini peppers and tomato salsa

- Contorni -
🖤 Tiramisu della Nonna
🖤 Flourless chocolate cake with crème fraîche

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
📅 Sunday 10 May | Lunch & Dinner | $110pp, four-course sharing menu
📖Book now via the link in bio.

A few things to know before you book: no à la carte menu available on the day. Children six and older are welcome; we’re unable to accommodate infants or children under six, and no highchairs, pram space or children’s menu is available.

24/04/2026

Last night was something special. 🖤🍷

A room full of people, incredible produce, stories that got better as the night went on - and yes, I’m sure there are a few sore heads out there today.

Our Yumbah X Brackenwood Wine Dinner was a true coming together of land and sea. The kind of night that reminds us why we do this and a reflection of David’s passion for the industry, our team’s dedication to the craft (front and back of house), and the stunning produce Victoria and Australia has to offer.

To our producers - , , , and - thank you. Without you, none of this would be possible. The care, the quality, the respect for place - it’s everything.

A massive thank you to Damon Nagel for travelling all the way from South Australia to present with us - a true biodynamic muse - and to for putting up with Damon and David’s shenanigans. And to Mark and , for representing the very best of Australian seafood.

It’s not often we have a food producer presenting at our wine dinners, so having Mark and Louie in the room was something special. And credit to our guests - some of those questions almost stumped our seafood experts.

To our staff - front and back of house - a massive shout out. Your efforts never go unnoticed. From the floor to the pass, and to our hero kitchenhand Hassan, nights like this simply don’t happen without you.

And to our guests and regulars - where would Little Black Pig be without you? You bring the energy, the curiosity, the willingness to lean in. You make the room what it is.

At the heart of it all is ’s cooking, shaped by his time with Nonna Clara, his muse - the one who trained him to be the chef he is today. Simple, produce-led cucina povera, done with care.

From the kitchen to the vineyard to the ocean - thank you for making nights like last night possible.

We’ll do it all again soon. 🖤

Next up in our 2026 lineup? wine dinner with winemaker Paul Bridgeman.

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
📖 Reservations link in bio

23/04/2026

From the archive.

Burrata con melanzane - That’s Amore burrata plated with roasted eggplant, leek, sweet raisins, guanciale and a crack of pepper.

This one was on the menu back in March. Our menus change fortnightly, so dishes like this come and go, but That’s Amore’s burrata is always close by.

One of Melbourne’s great producers, and one of ours. That's Amore Cheese

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
📖 www.littleblackpigandsons.com

21/04/2026

Good times at Little Black Pig & Sons. 🖤

Every night, we come back to the same idea -
simple food, made well, shared at the table.

It’s what Nonna Clara taught David.
Cucina povera.
Cooking with what you have. Cooking for who’s in front of you.

Italian cuisine was recently recognised by UNESCO, but for us, it’s always been about something more human than that.
Not just tradition, but resilience.
The ability to gather, to cook, to pour a glass and sit together - no matter what’s happening beyond the table.

Because even when the world feels uncertain, people still come together.
We still celebrate.
We still find joy in food, in wine, in each other.

And here we are, in our corner of suburban Melbourne, doing just that.

Fortnightly menus.
Local produce.
And fine dining that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

This is what it means to be here.
This is Little Black Pig & Sons.

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
🖤 Wed-Sat dinner | Thu, Fri & Sun lunch
📖 Reservations via link in bio

15/04/2026

A few seats left. Thursday 23 April. 🖤

Our Yumbah X Brackenwood Wine Dinner is almost full - and this one doesn’t come around again.

Five courses built around Australia’s finest coastline. , Portland Bay abalone, Mooloolaba prawns and scallops, Tasmanian blue-eye. Every plate asking the same question: where did this come from, and who cared for it?

Poured alongside, - Damon Nagel’s biodynamic Adelaide Hills estate. Small batch, minimal intervention, deeply expressive. Riesling to Syrah, ending with a Botrytis to close.

on the food. Damon on the wines. And of course, our options game to finish. 🖤

📅 Thursday 23 April
🕡 6.30pm
📍 Little Black Pig & Sons, Heidelberg 3084
💲 $195pp

Seats are going. Link in bio to book.

06/04/2026

One table. Australia’s coastline at its finest. 🐟🖤

On Thursday 23 April, we’re sitting down with four of the country’s most respected seafood producers - , , and - for a wine dinner built entirely around provenance.

From open-ocean kingfish raised in Spencer Gulf’s cold, nutrient-rich waters, to wild Victorian abalone and Tasmanian blue-eye, every plate begins with the question: where did this come from and who cared for it?

The cooking is distinctively - produce-driven, instinctive, shaped by his history in Punjab and refined through Nonna Clara’s restraint and respect for produce.

Poured alongside is , a biodynamic Adelaide Hills estate owned by Damon Nagel. Sommelier-turned-vigneron, minimal intervention and deeply expressive, Damon will present Riesling, Gamay, Syrah and a Botrytis Riesling to close at our Yumbah X Brackenwood Wine Dinner.

The menu:
• Spencer Gulf kingfish, persimmon, green chilli, shallots, bottarga, paired with Brackenwood Riesling 2023: bright, mineral and finely cut with citrus.

• Portland Bay abalone, ‘nduja, fennel and pear jam, tarragon, paired with Brackenwood Skinny White 2020: textured, aromatic and quietly savoury.

• Agnolotti del plin with prawn, scallop, bisque, matched with Brackenwood Gamay 2022: light, lifted and gently spiced.

• Tasmanian blue-eye, braised leeks, Mount Martha mussels, beurre blanc, matched with Brackenwood Syrah 2022: silky, vibrant and perfumed.

• Chocolate, chestnut, sponge, served with Brackenwood Botrytis Riesling 2022: lush, honeyed and citrus-bright.

Damon will guide you through each pour. David and through each plate. And yes - we’ll finish with the options game. 🖤

Yumbah X Brackenwood Wine Dinner: the third in our 2026 Wine Dinner Series featured in .

📅 Thursday 23 April
🕡 6.30pm
📍 Little Black Pig & Sons, Heidelberg 3084
💲 $195pp
📖 www.littleblackpigandsons.com

One night only. Seats are limited.

05/04/2026

On days like today, we’re reminded of why we do what we do - not just the craft of great food, but the deeper reason behind it. The shared meals. The people who gather around them. The moments that actually matter.

We choose to close on public holidays and special family days because we live by the same values we cook by: slow down, be intentional, and never take the people around you for granted.

Thank you for being part of our story. We don’t take your support lightly. It’s all of you - our Little Black Pig family - that make it all possible.

Happy Easter - we hope your day is filled with warmth, good food, and everyone you love. 🖤

03/04/2026

Friday lunch at Little Black Pig & Sons.

The restaurant fills with familiar faces, including many of the people who grew, raised or caught what's on your plate.

Our menu changes fortnightly, so there's always a reason to come back. And if a Saturday night table has been hard to come by? Friday lunch is your in.

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
📖 www.littleblackpigandsons.com

02/04/2026

From Gippsland soil to your plate in Heidelberg.

Meet Raffaele of Truffle Trove - growing and harvesting summer truffles on his small property in Korumburra South, South-East Gippsland, since 2017.

In these final weeks of the season, he walks us through what makes summer truffles distinct from the French black truffle in both aroma and appearance, with that unmistakable caffè latte colouring. He also shows us exactly what a perfectly ripe truffle looks like.

This is the kind of connection to place and producer that shapes everything we do at Little Black Pig & Sons.

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
📖 www.littleblackpigandsons.com

01/04/2026

A dish that captured the spirit of the night.

Murray cod, stuffed zucchini flower, saffron, paired with Cusumano Shamaris Grillo Sicilia DOC 2024. A wine shaped by Sicily’s coastal vineyards, where sea air and sun bring brightness, salinity and lift to the glass.

It was one of those dishes that had the whole room talking. A perfect meeting of place and plate.

A special thank you to Frank Preiato for bringing the wines to life with his storytelling, and for showing us exactly why we chose to focus on Sicily as a region. (More on that soon… follow along for the full story in our upcoming reels.)

Next at the table in our 2026 Wine Dinner Series:
Spencer Gulf Kingfish X Brackenwood Wine Dinner.

We’ll see you there. 🖤🍷

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
📖 Reservations: www.littleblackpigandsons.com

31/03/2026

From regular to supplier - Raffaele of Truffle Trove.

Raffaele has been coming through our doors for three years, introduced to us by one of our favourite regulars. This season, he started bringing something with him.

A hobbyist gardener with a small property in Korumburra South, Raffaele has been harvesting summer truffles since 2017, and now they're on our menu.

In this reel, he breaks down how to spot a good truffle, what causes the white markings you sometimes see, and how much longer we can expect the season to run.

Spoiler: not long. We're making the most of every last one.

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
📖 www.littleblackpigandsons.com

29/03/2026

I came to Australia from India when I was 19. Italian cuisine found me far from Italy, in an Italian family restaurant, standing beside the late Clara Capuzzi. She was 74 when she taught me not just recipes, but a quiet passing down of culture, values and tradition that shaped the way I see the world today.

For 12 years, I learned how to make pasta by hand, how to cook without measurements, how to trust instinct. But more importantly, I learned what it means to sit at a table together. To wait. To share. To belong.

Italian cuisine took me in, gave me a place at the table, and made me family. Its recognition by is deeply deserved and a reminder that food is more than nourishment - it’s memory, heritage, and an act of peace.

No one in my house starts eating until we’re all seated. It’s important to feed the stomach, but feeding the soul is even more important. Because that’s how you bring peace, especially considering what’s happening in the world. The planet is very fragile right now, and what we need is food, and music, to bring people together, break bread together, and find some kind of peace.

That philosophy lives in everything we do at Little Black Pig & Sons. From the bread to the pasta to the gelato, it’s all handmade, because simplicity carries memory. And memory is what connects us.

I see it every night. The simple act of eating together at a table is invaluable - for a moment, everything feels still.

Grateful to share ’s story again with .

– David Lakhi
Chef & Owner, Little Black Pig & Sons

Read the full article via the link in bio.

25/03/2026

There's something special about a truffle that arrives with a story attached.

Our summer truffles are sourced from a Gippsland gardening hobbyist who also happens to be a regular.

Fresh, subtle, earthy. The kind of produce that quietly lifts everything around it. Right now you'll find them shaved over our wagyu beef tartare and agnolotti del plin with spinach, caramelised onions and Squacquerone, or finished onto the chargrilled black angus rib eye - each a $7 add-on that we'd call essential.

Summer truffle season is brief. Visit while they last.

📍 Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
📖 www.littleblackpigandsons.com

24/03/2026

Chocolate agnolotti. Duck. Burnt butter. Sage.
Some combinations don't need an explanation - just a reservation.
Book your table at Little Black Pig 🖤 www.littleblackpigandsons.com

20/03/2026

Some wines find their way to you. Others need a little help.

When Cecilia Pasqua of Pasqua Wines heard we were hosting a Pasqua Wine Dinner here at Little Black Pig, she made something very special happen - a case of Sangue D’oro Passito di Pantelleria DOC 2022 was packed up and shipped all the way to Australia. Just for us.

As Frank Preiato of Alepat Taylor put it: this is the first time this wine has ever been poured on Australian soil.

Sangue D’oro - “Golden Blood” - is a rare, luscious passito from the sun-drenched island of Pantelleria, crafted from Zibibbo grapes dried under the Sicilian sun. It is, in a word, extraordinary.

We are deeply honoured to be the first to share it with you.

2026 Wine Dinner Lineup dates & bookings in bio.

19/03/2026

We asked Cecilia Pasqua what her favourite pairing of the evening was at our Pasqua Wine Dinner.

Her answer? Dessert.

Our pistachio & macadamia Bombe Alaska, paired with Pasqua Wines Sangue d’Oro Passito di Pantelleria DOC 2022.

Cecilia shared the story behind this remarkable wine - made from Zibibbo grapes grown on the tiny volcanic island of Pantelleria, between Sicily and Tunisia. Here, vines grow low to the ground in small stone terraces to protect them from the island’s fierce Mediterranean winds, producing intensely aromatic, sun-dried grapes that give the wine its honeyed richness and citrus perfume.

📍 48 Burgundy St, Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114
🖤 Reservations available Wed - Sun: www.littleblackpigandsons.com

19/03/2026

Some dining experiences stay with you long after the last bite. 🖤

At Little Black Pig & Sons, the tasting menu is exactly that - a journey through the depth and finesse of Italian cuisine, with each course more considered than the last. Pair it with expertly matched wines and you'll understand why guests keep coming back.

Fine dining doesn't belong only in the city. Heidelberg is proving that.

Book your table 📖 www.littleblackpigandsons.com

16/03/2026

As Export Manager and third generation of the iconic and historic Pasqua Wines, Cecilia Pasqua knows a thing or two about wine pairing. We ask Cecilia, what was your favourite course at Little Black Pig’s Pasqua Wine Dinner?

10/03/2026

"Returned for a second time to this one-of-a-kind dining experience tucked away in Heidelberg. The moment you walk in, to your last bite, is a memorable journey.

Every dish that Chef David creates is a work of art, with simple, fresh ingredients transformed to elegant sophistication.

An intimate and personal dining experience." — Teresa Cappelletti, February 2026.

📍 48 Burgundy St, Heidelberg 3084
📞 03 9459 9114

📖 Reservations available Wednesday to Sunday: www.littleblackpigandsons.com/italian-restaurant-heidelberg-bookings

06/03/2026

Our Pasqua Wine Dinner was one of those nights where everything just clicked - the wines, the food, the people around the table.

Thank you to our team, our guests, Pasqua Wines and Alepat Taylor for an unforgettable evening.

Next in our 2026 Wine Dinner Series:
Our Sicilian Wine Dinner on Thursday 26 March.

Join us at the table. Link in bio.

04/03/2026

Some people leave a mark on a restaurant that lingers long after service ends.

Rosie Jones has been one of those people.

For three years, Rosie has been part of our front of house team — steady, thoughtful, sharp and endlessly warm with our guests. She’s grown with us, carried countless services with grace and helped shape the energy of the room.

As a chef-led restaurant, we talk a lot about the kitchen. But the dining room only hums because of people like Rosie.

Now she’s stepping into an exciting new chapter at Deloitte, and we couldn’t be prouder. Rosie, thank you for your loyalty, your intelligence, your calm under pressure, and your care for our guests.

Deloitte is very lucky to have you. 🖤

Love your work. Always.

Address

48 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg
Melbourne, VIC
3084

If you are using public transport, take a train to Heidelberg station and walk towards Burgundy Street. Alternatively, take the bus 513 from Eltham or Glenroy and get off at Burgundy St/Leo's Supermarket.

If you are driving, head towards Burgundy Street in Heidelberg. There is limited on-street parking available on Burgundy Street and nearby streets. Alternatively, there is a paid parking lot located at Leo's Supermarket which is a short walk away from the restaurant.

Opening Hours

Wednesday	6pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 3pm
	6pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 3pm
	6pm - 11pm
Saturday	12pm - 3pm
	6pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+61394599114

Website

http://linktr.ee/littleblackpigandsons, http://littleblackpigandsons.com/

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What people say

Italian restaurants are known for their delicious food, warm hospitality, and cozy ambiance. Little Black Pig and Sons, located on Burgundy Street in Melbourne, is no exception. This Italian restaurant offers a unique dining experience that is sure to satisfy any craving for authentic Italian cuisine.

One of the standout features of Little Black Pig and Sons is their commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients in all of their dishes. From the homemade pasta to the wood-fired pizzas, every dish is made with care and attention to detail. The menu boasts a wide variety of options, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices.

The atmosphere at Little Black Pig and Sons is cozy and inviting. The rustic decor creates a warm and welcoming environment that is perfect for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, making recommendations based on personal preferences.

The wine list at Little Black Pig and Sons is impressive, featuring an extensive selection of local and international wines that pair perfectly with the food. Whether you're in the mood for a bold red or a crisp white, there's something for everyone on the wine list.

Overall, Little Black Pig and Sons is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an authentic Italian dining experience in Melbourne. With delicious food, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere, it's no wonder this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

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