In 1988, just two and a half years later, Rinaldo lit out on his own, stamping his inimitable imprimatur onto the St Kilda landscape with Café Di Stasio.
Designed by famed architect Allan Powell, here was a bold declaratory statement, emblazoning a very Italian sensibility and experience of art, architecture, design, entertainment, and food and drink culture at a quintessential centre-point and hub of the Australian landscape and migrant experience.
Long-serving white-jacketed waiters lead you through a list of daily specials utilizing the best seasonal produce – Italian truffles, lobster and twice-daily made fresh pasta. These – coupled with an extensive printed menu of house specialities provide choices for all tastes, be it seafood, game or vegetarian options.
A very approachable and well laid out volume gives diners an incredible choice when it comes to their wine selection.
A long list of the best current, vintage and rose Champagnes lead you into a broad range of Australian boutique wineries and their produce. It is a comprehensive array that includes Rinaldo Di Stasio’s own pinot noir and chardonnay grown on his Yarra Valley estate.
Drink wines by the glass — share a half bottle of white and then decide on a burgundy or Bordeaux. This constantly changing and considered list reflects what people are currently preferring to drink as well as giving you the opportunity — with expert advice and recommendations from the staff. Image Credit: Cafe Di Stasio
a. 31 Fitzroy Street St Kilda, VIC, Australia 3182
e. info@distasio.com.au
s. www.facebook.com/CafeDiStasio/
