Italian Inspired - A Taste of Italy Along the Great Ocean Road
From hand-stretched pizza to creamy gelato, the Great Ocean Road offers a slice of Italy by the sea. Whether you’re craving wood-fired flavours, rich pasta, or a perfectly pulled espresso, these must-visit spots bring Italian tradition to Victoria’s rugged coastline.
Totti’s Lorne
Where Italian Simplicity Shines
A warm loaf of puffed bread is delivered to the table, crisp on the outside, pillowy within. Tear off a piece, drag it through a plate of velvety burrata – delizioso! At Totti’s Lorne, everything is designed for sharing. Inside, the hum of conversation fills the space, and outside the terrace invites long lunches that stretch into golden afternoons.
REAL Pizza Pasta and Salads
Port Campbell’s Italian Corner
The wind whips off the Southern Ocean, carving through the limestone stacks of the 12 Apostles. But here in Port Campbell, warmth comes from a different source. At Real Pizza Pasta and Salads, every dish is made with care, from the classic margherita, bubbling with fior di latte, to plates of pasta that wrap you in comfort. After a day of coastal adventure, this is where you refuel, no frills, just good, REAL food, the way it should be.
The Captain of Aireys
A Local’s Favourite for Pizza
A slow afternoon in Aireys Inlet. The sun hangs low, the sound of waves carries on the breeze, and at The Captain of Aireys, the first sip of an Aperol Spritz signals the start of the evening. Their pizza dough creates a base that’s light, crisp, and cooked to perfection.Sit back, take your time, because this is a meal meant to be savoured.
Gelato Gelato
Sweet Indulgence in Anglesea
One perfect scoop. Maybe it’s rich pistachio, smooth and nutty, or dark chocolate, deep and velvety. Maybe it’s blood orange sorbet, bright and citrusy, refreshing after a salty swim. At Gelato Gelato, the flavours are fresh, the texture silky, the experience pure joy. Whether you’re strolling Lorne’s foreshore or wandering the streets of Anglesea, a cone in hand is the only way to finish any day.
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