Food tour of Melbourne’s 'Little Italy' | Where to find awesome pizza, gelato and Italian treats

[@Melh21]

I have to say that your gorgeous baby is stealing the show with her enthusiasm for the food! 😂😂😂 😍🥰

[@ChasingaPlate]

😆😆😆 She is always keen to sample whatever is on offer 😆 Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Sheena

[@theavereviewer7081]

This is going to make up a huge portion of my next trip to Melbourne. Thanks legends.

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍 so excited for you! Thanks for watching mate- eat all the things! Cheers, Sheena

[@jomcgee6094]

Yah Italian...my fav!!! That pizza was looking outstanding😋 What a great episode❤❤❤

[@ChasingaPlate]

It truly was outstanding! Thanks for watching Jo! Cheers, Sheena

[@scarlettea7399]

OMG! It was only last weekend that i asked if you had any videos on the Italian or Spanish cuisine in Melbourne and you gave me this wonderful surprise 😊 Thank you so much ❤

[@ChasingaPlate]

Yay! So happy this video is up your alley mate. Such awesome spots 🤤😍 thanks for watching and hope you can get to some of these places soon. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@rob1971]

Oh wow, those pizzas look absolutely amazing! 🍕😋

[@ChasingaPlate]

They were SO good Rob! Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@vrindaiyer3419]

Awesome video ❤❤❤. Your baby is looking so cute ❤❤

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much mate! She’s a great kid 😄 Glad you enjoyed this one! Cheers, Sheena

[@jaredford8440]

In my humble kiwi opinion,lygon st is a must go place in the early evening. The level of Italian authenticity is just delicious 💯👌🏼 boy Mum and Zadie are looking more and more like twins every day 💞

[@ChasingaPlate]

Totally agree that it starts humming in the evening Jared- it’s a great vibe! Thanks for watching this one mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@Michael_Sheldon]

It’s so great that in this series you’re profiling the multiculturalism in Melbourne. What tasty offerings there in Little Italy. Little Miss is dialed in! ❤🙌

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hahah she totally is! There’s so much more we want to film! Hope you’re well mate- actually just on the freeway heading to LAX after a couple of weeks in San Diego (Thomas had to get dental work done in Tijuana)- we’re in the same country! Sending love! S xxxx

[@alstyreshaddon2645]

Hi guys , thanks for another fantastic series I can't wait for whats next , cheers Alister.

[@ChasingaPlate]

So happy you enjoyed it Alister! Can’t wait to get back to Australia to film again soon 😄 thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@danielwong9626]

Love the content guys

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much Daniel! So stoked you are. Cheers, Sheena

[@kooc02]

Looked like Zadie was trying to order along with mommy. Super cute! 😊❤

[@ChasingaPlate]

🥰🥰🥰 it’s really cool having her tag along and making eating out a normal occurrence! Thanks for watching this one. Cheers, Sheena

[@krystal4300]

all this food sounds perfect! those gelato flavours! look so so good!

[@ChasingaPlate]

It’s so hard to choose! Thanks for watching Krystal- hope you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Sheena

[@kenyeuong1773]

God I'm being too Lygon st for ages. Definitely need to make my way down there after your blog. Great work guys. 👏

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much for watching Ken! It had been ages since we ate along there so it was a fun one to film. Hope you can get there soon yourself. Cheers, Sheena

[@johnkaxos4509]

Loving your videos guys. I highly recommend you check out the exploding food scene in Caroline Springs out west. This is fast becoming a foodie paradise with so many quality new options come onto the scene.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Awesome John- definitely not an area we’ve spent any time in so super keen to check it out when we’re next in town 😍 thanks for that! Hope you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Sheena

[@MsKestrela]

MMMMMM...Italian is always a hit! Prosciutto must be in the air tonight. My dinner was prosciutto with melon, and nice crunchy Italian bread. So good!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Omg that combo always blows my mind- it’s SO good! What a dinner MsKestrela! Thanks for watching this one 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@aaronchow4800]

Looks EPIC🎉🎉🎉 oh and I love Pidapipos!!

[@ChasingaPlate]

We are obsessed! Thanks for watching 😍 Cheers, Sheena

[@sharonmckenzie1522]

Great review. Keep up the good work!👍🍕🍦

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks for watching Sharon! Hope you enjoy this series 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@AussieAngeS]

I Love Lyon Street! I haven't been there in years, but as an Italian I really love the pizza, the cannoli and the gelato

[@ChasingaPlate]

Fans of all three too Ange! 😍🤤 thanks for watching this one mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@leannewith3]

You should try the Gelato at Meno zero in Doncaster. All made on the premises from traditional Italian recipes. Some of their flavours are quite adventurous. Absolutely delicious!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks for the recommendation Leanne! Always up for gelato and trying new spots! Thanks for watching- hope you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Sheena

[@maxlatour7912]

Delicious food, thanks for sharing 😊

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks for watching! Such a great day of eating. Cheers, Sheena

[@catherineduc]

Lygon St seems so quiet compared to the 90s. I noticed that there are quite a few restaurants with other cuisines like Middle Eastern - looking forward to trying some of these. You should do Brunswick St next (try L'arte Della Gelato for their unique biscoff cheesecake flavour :) Wow, those pizzas are massive!

[@ChasingaPlate]

They were HUGE! And delicious! There are some amazing non Italian restaurants along there that we’d love to film- next time for sure! We totally need to do Brunswick St- we’ve barely scratched the surface of Melbourne’s food scene. Thanks for watching Catherine. Cheers, Sheena

[@aj-qj4lt]

Its hard to admit it as a kiwi but the food looks absolutely next level...

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂😂😂 We ate very well in this video! Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@linz7858]

The little one grows up so fast,very cute.

[@ChasingaPlate]

😆😆😆 right?! She is walking now! It was awesome travelling in Australia with her. Thanks for watching this one mate! Cheers, Sheena

[@sararusdiah9158]

DOC Deli also has a restaurant next door (which is currently closed due to renovation), you guys should check it out next time if you haven’t been there yet! They do authentic Italian pasta dishes served in huge portions at reasonable prices - I’ve been going there ever since I was a broke uni student :)

[@ChasingaPlate]

I think we’ve been to the restaurant once but that was many years ago! Would love to get there again one day soon. Awesome that you’re still going there after so many years 😍 Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@tattianasalles3019]

I love the baby eyes!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍😍 Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@xxii-gemini]

love watching you two (& bub!) and love this! sadly, lygon street has just not been the same since COVID lockdowns, though i do absolutely adore leonardo's!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much 😍 I can imagine how hard the lockdowns would have hit that strip. Hope it continues to bounce back- it’s survived a lot! We adored Leonardo’s too! Thanks for watching this one 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@jaciboughter6762]

Guys! My brain is on the Fritz! I can’t decide what sounds the most appealing to try to find something similar in my neck of the woods! Unique pizza? Great bakery? Amazing sandwich? I know you’re heading into spring almost over there, but we still haven’t shaken summer here so I’m definitely, during the next heat wave, going for some pistachio gelato!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Do it Jaci!! Omg we ate so well in this one- hope you enjoyed watching. Sending xxx your way! Cheers, Sheena

[@kdd9534]

Another great vid! I imagine the mandarine and ricotta gelato may taste similar to cannoli ricotta filling?

[@ChasingaPlate]

Yes! Totally mate! Thomas is so addicted to it. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Sheena

[@nismoskida]

Leonardo's is the best pizza. Love that place

[@ChasingaPlate]

It was so awesome- loved the team, the vibe and the food was so great. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@janedockery5844]

Those dounts look amazing

[@ChasingaPlate]

They were so light and fluffy! Thanks for watching Jane 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@josephlownang6992]

Good video mate

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks for watching Joseph! Cheers, Sheena

[@AmyPaterson-g7t]

Hi guys, absolutely loving the videos. Would it be possible to mention if any places have GF (gluten free) options or maybe a GF episode. Keep up the good hunt for the perfect feed.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks for watching Amy! So happy you’re enjoying the series. I will try and keep my eyes peeled on the menus we encounter and mention it in the description where we put all the info. Hopefully the cuisines we showcase give you a good indication of gf options too like Mexican/Thai/Vietnamese etc. thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@robertfosbrook8797]

Love watching you guys ❤ All the best from England. Quick question- you always look like you love the food you eat, but there surely must be a few places that haven't quite hit the mark. Care to share? 😉

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Robert! Thanks for watching- so happy you are enjoying the content. A lot of research goes into what we film so more often than not we are eating exceptional food. If the food isn’t up to scratch though we just put down the camera and stop filming. The channel is a positive space and we’re aware that these are people’s livelihoods that we potentially impact with our videos so we just keep our mouths shut and don’t film if we have a bad experience 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@robertfosbrook8797]

Thanks for the detailed reply Sheena ​@ChasingaPlate

[@leannhill9042]

I've never seen a baby look both parents so much

[@ChasingaPlate]

😆😆😆 Thanks for watching Leann, hope you enjoyed the video! Cheers, Sheena

[@MattOrsman-p6s]

Don’t move,I’ll see you soon!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂😄 there was certainly plenty of pizza to go around! Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@alinapetrea23]

Yum id the word of the day :) but with italian accent

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂😂😂 love it! Thanks for watching mate- hope you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Sheena

[@michaelandersson2856]

🍕😋👍

[@ChasingaPlate]

Pizza is always a good time! Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Sheena

[@nickbangkok3365]

Great video! I'm craving those donuts!

[@janedockery5844]

Me too ❤

[@ChasingaPlate]

Omg they were so fluffy and delicious! Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@MrMurraymanson]

Why didn’t the baby get an ice cream?😊😊😊😊😊

[@ChasingaPlate]

Haha she did pretty well once the camera stopped rolling 😄 thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@carolsymons7754]

Go to Oakleigh for the best Greek food in Melbourne

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks for the recommendation Carol! Hope you enjoyed this video. Cheers, Sheena

[@MadMaxine1979]

No Brunetti's?? 😭🇮🇹 With the gelateria you went to, see how their gelato isn't on display like most places are? That means If the gelato is in plastic tubs, you can be sure that it's not of good quality. Metal is better, though places that serve lower-quality gelato are catching on and are switching to metal, so this alone does not always guarantee quality. A lid on the metal container keeps the gelato completely hidden but says a lot about what's inside. It means that the gelato is being carefully kept at the right temperature. Also.... High quality gelato is made with all-natural, seasonal ingredients and little to no artificial coloring. Because of this the colors will not be vibrant, but rather dull. For example, pistacchio should never be bright green like you might imagine, but brownish. For berry flavors, look for deep, muted reds rather than shocking pink, and lemon should be white rather than yellow. If the gelato is shiny it means there's too much added sugar or that it's oxidized and therefore old. Even if the gelato is not covered with a lid, it should not go beyond the height of the container that it's in. Tall, fluffy gelato that does not melt and just looks pretty is filled with air and loaded with vegetable fats and emulsifiers. A good gelateria will have a smaller list of flavor options, using only what is fresh and in season. If you find berry flavors on the list that are not in season (did you see the berries at the local market?), that's not a good sign. Tourist favorites such as cookies and cream and bright blue bubblegum (often called "puffo," which means smurf), and the exact same labeling and flavors in several shops are a dead giveaway that the gelato is mass-produced: made and delivered in bulk or created in the shop from a mix. All Italian gelaterie are required to display their ingredients. Take a look at the list. Is it long? Do you see ingredients like vegetable oil (olio vegetale) or artificial colors and flavors (usually shown as a number and letter code)? Was the list hidden or did you have to ask for it? These are all bad signs.

[@ChasingaPlate]

You put a lot of effort into this summary Maxine and I agree with everything you’ve said 😄 Thanks for watching this one! No Brunetti’s this time- maybe next time 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@Dilek-p3v]

WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU GUYS GO TO SYDNEY RD BRUNSWICK A LOT OF EUROPEAN DISHES 😅

[@ChasingaPlate]

We totally have to do a Sydney Rd video! There’s so much to eat along there 😍 thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@elcasho]

Lygon St has more traditional pizzas? Yeah nar. Not for a long time. Now it's boring tourist pizzas. D.O.C pizza off Lygon is epic pizza

[@ChasingaPlate]

D.O.C is always a winner! Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@harryspectre2596]

burnt crust

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks for watching. Cheers, Sheena

[@AmyPaterson-g7t]

Hi guys, absolutely loving the videos. Would it be possible to mention if any places have GF (gluten free) options or maybe a GF episode. Keep up the good hunt for the perfect feed.