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03/10/2026
The bar at Pastore is open.
Classics made properly, a few of our own, and a bartender who won't rush any of them. Start with a Negroni and see where the night goes.
Book a spot: https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
01/10/2026
No rush here.
Good light, a well-set table, and a room that knows how to hold a conversation. Pastore, open tonight.
Book your spot at https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
25/09/2026
This weekend, drop the shopping bags and order the cocktail.
Pastore sits at the doorstep of Chadstone, one walk from the centre. Italian spirits, Australian botanicals, and a seat facing the woodfire while you decide whether you are staying for dinner.
Your Saturday evening is sorted.
Book via https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
23/09/2026
Your weekend table is waiting at Pastore.
Slow-cooked beef short ribs, soft polenta, Parmigiano and fresh gremolata, rich, comforting and made for a long lunch or dinner at Pastore.
Pair it with burrata, wood-roasted red pepper salsa rossa and seasonal sides, then settle in and take your time.
Good food. Good w**e. Nowhere else to be.
Reserve your table at https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
21/09/2026
Tuesdays are for steak.
A premium cut, finished over an open flame on the Josper, served with seasonal sides, house-made jus and a glass of red.
Steak & W**e | Every Tuesday | $55 per person
The fire is on. The w**e is poured. All that’s missing is you.
Book via https://loom.ly/dxby018
15/09/2026
Some meals are better shared.
Traditional woodfire cooking, Italian hospitality, and a table that seats your whole group. Pastore is built for the long lunch that turns into the long dinner.
Group bookings available now at https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
13/09/2026
Mondays deserve better than leftovers.
Make it a night of pasta, w**e and wood-fired cooking at Pastore. Choose from our pasta favourites, paired with a glass of w**e to make the start of the week feel a little less like Monday.
Pasta & W**e | Every Monday evening | From $45
Because Monday deserves a better ending.
Book via https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
11/09/2026
Date night, the Pastore way.
Start with a table full of antipasti, order the pasta you’ve been thinking about all week, and pour another glass of w**e.
Take your time. Share a little. Keep the dessert order between you two.
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Book your table via https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
10/09/2026
Three of our pastas on the menu at Pastore.
Pesto Genovese. Casarecce, basil and pumpkin seed pesto, smoked sundried tomato, chilli, cime di rapa.
Salsiccia. Fusilli, brown butter, caramelised onion, fennel and pork sausage ragu.
Bolognese. Tagliatelle, pork and Sher Wagyu beef ragu, pecorino, aromatics and basil.
Handmade, Italian instinct, Australian produce. Book via https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
09/09/2026
Behind the red velvet curtain.
Pastore's semi-private dining space sits within the main room, close enough to feel the energy, quiet enough to hear every word at the table. Birthdays, work dinners, the long lunch that runs late.
For private dining or groups of seven or more, email [email protected]
07/09/2026
Tuesdays are for steak.
Each week our Head Chef selects a new cut, fired over the Josper and served with seasonal sides. Pour a glass of red alongside it and the night takes care of itself.
Steak and w**e from $55, every Tuesday at Pastore.
Walk-ins welcome. Bookings recommended at https://loom.ly/TMi55jg
04/09/2026
Tap to stop. Whatever it lands on, that's what you're having.
Pastore bookings available at the link in bio.
03/09/2026
Three pastas on the menu at Pastore.
Casarecce through a pesto of basil and pumpkin seeds, smoked sundried tomato, chilli and cime di rapa.
Spaghetti alla Marinara. Goolwa pipis, local prawns, calamari and market fish in brandy and tomato.
Salsiccia, with blistered cherry tomato and fennel.
Australian seafood, Italian instinct. Order all three: https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
01/09/2026
Some thank-yous are best served around a table.
With Father’s Day just around the corner, there are only a few tables left for our three-course Wood Fire Feast at Pastore.
Settle in for focaccia and burnt butter, wood-fired porchetta, seasonal sides and Grand Cru chocolate mousse, with a complimentary Peroni for Dad.
$89 per person | Sunday, 6 September
Limited tables remaining. Reserve your table https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
31/08/2026
Tuesday nights are better over steak.
Grass-fed Black Angus porterhouse, cooked over wood fire and served with jus, mixed cabbage and smoked Shiraz salt.
Add a glass of red, settle in and make a night of it.
Steak & W**e at Pastore
Every Tuesday | $55 per person
Reserve your table via https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
31/08/2026
An extensive list of cocktails. Classics built properly, and a house section you won't find anywhere else in Melbourne.
Order one before the main arrives, and another after....
Discover Pastore at https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
30/08/2026
Monday nights, made for pasta.
Handmade fusilli, tossed with pesto, house-made salsiccia and brown butter, finished with Parmesan.
Pair it with a glass of w**e and settle in for Pasta & W**e at Pastore.
Every Monday | $45 per person
Reserve your table https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
28/08/2026
Art, woven into the experience.
Two pieces from the Chadstone Art Collection take their place within Pastore, both created by Latvian-born, award-winning fibre artist Zetta Kanta.
Drawing on her background in fashion design, Kanta works with textiles and the ancient technique of felting to create spontaneous patterns and lines. Her work sits beautifully between figuration and abstraction, with each piece shaped by the creative process rather than a predetermined outcome.
At Pastore, art is part of the experience, inviting you to pause, look a little closer and discover something new each time you visit.
27/08/2026
"By popular demand - Bruce and Gem take .au for a spot of Father’s Day shopping for the second year in a row. This time with added staycay. Daughter of the year title remains in tact."
21/08/2026
Lunch at Chadstone, done properly.
Beef striploin roasted over the flame and carved thick. Provolone melted underneath, pickled onion cutting through the fat, chilli and garlic across the top, all of it on grilled house ciabatta.
Our Roasted Beef panino. Two hands required.
Book your weekday escape at https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
19/08/2026
Gin, Campari, vermouth. Stirred, not shaken, and never rushed.
The bar at Pastore is open, and the Negroni is ready.
Book a spot at the bar via https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
18/08/2026
Dad won't ask for anything. Book the table anyway.
Pastore's Father's Day Feast features three courses over wood fire. Fire-toasted focaccia with burnt butter, Sher Wagyu MB9+ Vitello Tonnato, slow-roasted Amber Porchetta with Patate Arrosto and buttery green beans, and a Grand Cru Chocolate Mousse to close.
His first Peroni is on us.
One sitting only, and it's filling fast. Visit https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ to book
17/08/2026
Line-caught fish, skin crisped over the grill, set into a crème di vongole with buttered Tuscan cabbage. Pangrattato for texture and shellfish oil around the edges.
Pesce. Quiet on the plate, not on the palate.
Reserve your table at Pastore today at https://loom.ly/jjdt5HQ
Address
1341 Dandenong Road
Malvern East, VIC
3148
Directions to Dandenong Road in Melbourne can be accessed by both public transport and driving. For those taking public transport, there are bus routes that service the area. Alternatively, the nearest train station is just a short walk away from the road.
If driving to Dandenong Road, there is usually ample street parking available but it can be limited during peak hours. Paid parking may also be available nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
6pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
6pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 2pm |
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6pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 2pm |
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6pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 2pm |
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6pm - 9pm |
| Sunday |
6pm - 9pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine, and Pastore Restaurant on Dandenong Road in Melbourne is no exception. This Italian-inspired dining establishment offers a unique blend of Italian traditions with Australian references, making it a must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable culinary experience.
One of the standout features of Pastore Restaurant is their hand-made pasta. From creamy fettuccine to spaghetti with fresh tomato and herbs, every dish is crafted with care and precision. And if you're looking for something special, be sure to check out their exclusive off-menu pasta and wine on Monday nights.
But it's not just the food that makes Pastore Restaurant so special. The intimate atmosphere, woodfire cooking, and premium pours make it the perfect place to escape the cold or celebrate a special occasion. And if you need to mix business with pleasure, stop by during the day from Monday to Wednesday for a delicious cup of barista-crafted coffee.
Overall, Pastore Restaurant is an unforgettable experience that combines the best of Italian cuisine with Australian hospitality. So whether you're a local or just passing through Melbourne, be sure to add this gem to your list of must-visit restaurants.
