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04/10/2026
Sunday hangs with family are the best Sundays ❤️
Making fresh pasta on Nonna Elvira’s pasta board (which was made by Nonno Nick)
Ricotta and Parmesan filled ravioli - and a few experimental shapes courtesy of Gigi ❤️
Martini time. Cin cin 🍸
Slow cooked sugo makes the whole house smell so good!
Two lovely ladies crocheting 🧶
And lunch is served. Buon Appetito x
02/10/2026
Some call it chaos. We call it choreography. When the kitchen finds its own rhythm, it’s a beautiful dance to watch ❤️🔥 Shout out to our amazing team who make it look seamless behind the scenes.
30/09/2026
Cotoletta up! Just a little reminder our veal cotoletta & Italian coleslaw is just $25 all day every Thursday! Stop by or jump online to book a table.
30/09/2026
This is a little nudge to start planning your end-of-year celebrations.
Whether it’s the annual work do, a big birthday, or simply an excuse to get everyone together 🥳 we have private and semi-private spaces available for parties and large groups.
Good food, good drinks and great company. Dates are already starting to fill, so get in touch and let’s make a plan 🥂
📧 [email protected]
📞 0490 530 507
28/09/2026
Last week for these Martedì pasta specials. Swipe left to see the menu. $25 pasta & vino (b**r or soft drink) every Tuesday from 5pm. Full menu also available. We’ve been fully booked the last couple of weeks so online reservations are recommended. Ci vediamo x
26/09/2026
Because fresh is always best. Here for your pasta fix all weekend.
25/09/2026
Such a fun catering gig last week, celebrating renowned coffee expert Colin Harmon and his new book ‘What I know about growing a coffee business.’
It was an absolute pleasure. Thanks for having us!
24/09/2026
Ciao amici, a quick update for this weekend. Every Thursday we’ve got $25 cotoletta & coleslaw, PLUS Gigi Rooftop on level 2 is open for a one night only pop-up tonight, ahead of her official relaunch in October. Stop by for a drink and bite to eat. A presto x
23/09/2026
Designed to share but we totally understand if you don’t want to! New to the menu, CARPACCIO DI TONNO - yellow fin tuna crudo, capers & bottarga.
21/09/2026
School holiday bliss? We hope a little pasta date might help…
Get the kids off their screens and around the table for Martedì.
For just $25, they’ll get a bowl of pasta + a b**r, w**e or soft drink - the perfect excuse to get everyone together for an easy night out.
Swipe left to check out our four Martedì pasta options, then jump online and book your table. 🍝
See you Tuesday!
19/09/2026
Genovese coffee, Cono Gelateria Fior di Latte gelato. Does it get any better? Yep! Add a shot of Frangelico to the mix and it’s happy days! Available all day weekend at Umberto Espresso Bar.
GENOVESE COFFEE
Cono Gelateria
18/09/2026
Behind the scenes lately… always, testing, trialling, perfecting.
16/09/2026
Fusilloni con ragù di agnello - fresh fusilli pasta with our slow cooked Chianti braised lamb ragù and Tuscan kale. This one will hit the spot today 👌
14/09/2026
Happy place. Ready for another week. See you soon amici.
12/09/2026
Head out for a walk in the sunshine then stroll on in for a glass of Vermentino and a serve of these wild caught QLD prawns, grilled on the hibachi and finished off with some fresh salmoriglio. Our kitchen is open from 11:30am - 9:30pm this weekend.
10/09/2026
🍋 Limoncello lovers, meet Limoncello Babá - the newest sweet treat on our menu. We start by making our soft, pillowy brioche, then soak it in a fragrant limoncello syrup, top it with delicate Chantilly cream and finish with a touch of fresh lemon zest. Pop in and try it this weekend. Open from 11:30am.
09/09/2026
NEW hand made pasta special - Nero di Seppia Tortelli with Blue Swimmer Crab. Get it while you still can. Available for lunch, dinner and in between.
08/09/2026
Last night, Marco was one of the panelists at The Age Good Food Symposium to discuss how consumer behaviour and the hospitality industry’s revenue streams are shifting. Hosted by the wonderful Dani Valent it was an honour to sit beside some serious hospo legends Shannon Martinez Coskun Uysal and Tinee who all spoke from the heart.
Grazie mille The Age Good Food Events and Lightspeed Australia for the invitation! You can listen to a replay of the discussion via link in our bio.
07/09/2026
Fresh bucatini are featured on our Martedì menu this Tuesday. Swipe through to the end to see the pasta and vino options for $25. Full menu also available. Jump online and make a booking. We’ll see you domani.
03/09/2026
Made fresh, daily.
📍917 High St, Thornbury
02/09/2026
This Saturday we’re raising a glass to the wonderful Jessica Prescott and her Epic Veg dishes. We’ll be serving Rosato Spritzes on arrival, followed by a veg feast. Swipe left to see the full menu. Just a few tix remain. Link in bio.
31/08/2026
Here’s one of the four pastas you can choose from as part of our Martedì special on Tuesday night. Fusilli alla primavera, with broccoli, zucchini, peas and a hint on chilli! This one has been tried, tested and approved by one of our beautiful neighbours 😍
Add a glass of w**e and it’s all yours for $25. Bookings recommended, walk-ins welcome. Full menu available too. Ci vediamo.
29/08/2026
Working on a little Father’s Day pasta special. Stay tuned. Open for lunch and dinner and everything in between on Sunday 6th September.
27/08/2026
Apologies to anyone joining us for our final Aperitivo Sunday event this weekend - you’ll have to put up with these two clowns behind the bar! Just 10 spots left. Hope to see you there. Tix via Eventbrite or link in bio.
26/08/2026
Have you heard the news? We’re celebrating gorgeous Jessica Prescott and her latest cook book release EPIC VEG!
If a long vego lunch with your pals sounds like your cup of tea, then join us (and Jess) on Saturday 5th September as we dish up a delicious four course shared feast with cocktail on arrival. Epic Veg will be available for purchase on the day, or bring your copy along for a signing by Jess herself.
Link in bio or via our website.
Address
917 High Street
Thornbury, VIC
3071
To get to High Street in Melbourne, you can take either a tram or a train. If you choose to take the tram, catch the number 86 tram from Bourke Street towards Bundoora RMIT and alight at Stop 33. Alternatively, you can take the train to Northcote Station and walk down High Street towards your destination. If you are driving, there is limited street parking available on High Street as well as nearby car parks for hourly rates.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
5pm - 9:30pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious food, warm hospitality, and inviting ambiance. Umberto Espresso Bar on High Street in Melbourne is no exception. This Italian restaurant and cafe is a Thornbury icon that offers an exceptional dining experience to its customers.
One of the best things about Umberto Espresso Bar is its dedicated functions team that can help bring any celebration together. With five unique spaces to choose from, they can cater to both large and small groups, offering AV facilities at both Umberto Espresso Bar and Joanie's Baretto. Whether you're after something private or a more casual group booking, their team can make it happen.
Umberto Espresso Bar also has a new opportunity for a part-time role as Functions & Special Events Manager. The successful candidate will work in a small team with six unique spaces to sell, requiring drive, autonomy, and attention to detail to deliver high-quality events.
The food at Umberto Espresso Bar is simply amazing. Their house pasta special this week is saffron spaghetti with Moreton Bay Bug - perfect for a winter's day! You can easily make a booking online via their website.
Overall, Umberto Espresso Bar is an excellent choice for anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine in Melbourne. With its warm hospitality and inviting ambiance, it's the perfect place to celebrate any occasion or simply enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family.
