Cafe Terroni

Cafe Terroni at 18 Ballarat St, Yarraville VIC 3013 presents a warm Southern Italian menu built around rustic recipes, house-made pasta, fresh seafood, slow-cooked meats, and simple antipasti. Recent menu information highlights handmade gnocchi and ravioli alongside classics such as pappardelle Bolognese, risotto, calamari, burrata, and seasonal mains. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, seasonal produce and straightforward cooking that allows ingredients such as tomatoes, herbs, seafood, cheeses, and slow-braised meats to retain their character.

Pricing sits comfortably in the mid-range for a quality Italian dinner, with recent published menu prices placing starters around A$11-20 and many pasta dishes around A$25-40. Portions and house-made elements give the menu good perceived value, particularly for diners seeking traditional Italian comfort food rather than elaborate fine dining. Vegetarian choices are plentiful, while vegan and gluten-free dishes or options are clearly represented. A dedicated children's selection includes approachable pasta, calamari, and chicken dishes. Cafe Terroni currently operates primarily as an evening restaurant, making the menu best suited to relaxed dinners, family meals, dates, and shared group occasions rather than breakfast or daytime dining.

Menu Highlights

Arancini - Lightly fried rice balls combine a crisp exterior with a rich Bolognese centre, complemented by Napoli sauce, rocket, and Grana Padano. This traditional starter is particularly well suited to sharing.

Chitarra alla Marinara - A seafood-forward spaghetti dish brings together mussels, prawns, calamari, and fish with chilli and garlic. The choice of tomato-based or lighter wh