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Assaggini, Mornington, AU-VIC

Assaggini

4.5
4.5
730 Reviews
$40 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Assaggini Wine Bar & Restaurant: translating to 'small tastings' in Italian and in true form our menu celebrates modern Italian dining in a contemporary, intimate setting just off Main St, Mornington.

Our menu has a focus on homemade pasta, fresh local produce and is matched with our extensive wine and cocktail list featuring vino from vineyards near and far. If wine is not your thing, choose from our exciting cocktail list of favourites and ones you've just go to try!

Assaggini also has a dedicated plant based menu suitable for vegetarian & vegan guests.

Our team looking forwar to welcoming you very soon!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–15:00 Fri 17:30–22:30 Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 5973 5791
  • Website
    http://assaggini.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Assaggini can also accomodate functions including cocktail parties, engagement parties, business parties, birthdays, and more.
  • Location
    1C Albert St, Mornington, AU-VIC 3931
  • Area
    Mornington
  • Cross Street
    Main Street, Mornington
  • Parking details
    With ample on-street parking complemented by large parking lots located metres from our restaurant you won't have a problem finding a park. During events or peak times you may find a spot a short walk away in the gravel carpark on Albert Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

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Experiences

  • CHEF’S TASTING MENU

    $78.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a selection of Chef's favourite dishes, designed to be shared!

Private dining

Menu

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  • Tuerong farm sourdough and main ridge olive oil$4.00

    • Smoked Sicilian green olives$9.00

      • Oyster$6.00

        rosé minionette / lemon

        • Each$6.00

      • Beef & pork meatball$8.00

        tomato sugo / pecorino

        • Each$8.00

      • Bruschetta$15.00

        straciatella / smoked salmon / Yarra valley caviar

        • Each$15.00

      • Bruschetta$10.00

        confit cherry tomatoes / goat cheese / basil

        • Each$10.00

      • Lobster slider$15.00

        mustard mayonnaise / shallots

        • Each$15.00

      • Cantabrian and white anchovies$20.00

        cultured butter / crostino

        • Kingfish crudo$29.00

          kaffir pickled cucumber / verjuice citronette

          • Stracciatella$27.00

            tomato salad / alto olive oil / basil

            • Charcuterie$31.00

              selection of cured meat / pickles (Add bread for extra $3)

              • Beetroot potato crocchette$20.00

                mayonnaise

                • Truffle polenta chips$17.00

                  pecorino / smoked tomato aioli

                  • Salt & pepper calamari$24.00

                    lemon / aioli

                    • Humpty Doo barramundi$43.00

                      romesco sauce / pea shoot salad

                      • 300g Grass fed Gippsland Sirloin$56.00

                        parsnip puree / triple cook chips / red wine jus

                        • Lamb rump$52.00

                          smoked mashed potatoes / confit mushrooms/ red wine jus

                          • Fried chat potatoes$15.00

                            paprika / aioli

                            • Fries$16.00

                              tomato sauce

                              • Asparagus$16.00

                                mandarin oil / black olive crumble

                                • Mixed leaf salad$13.00

                                  apple cider vinegar and mustard dressing

                                  Chef's Handmade Pasta

                                  • Gnocchi alla norma$34.00

                                    eggplant / tomato sugo / smoked ricotta / basil / alto olive oil

                                    • Pumpkin risotto$34.00

                                      taleggio and aged montasio cheese / balsamic vinegar

                                      • Tagliatelle$37.00

                                        ossobuco ragout / mushrooms / parmesan

                                        • Spaghetti alla puttanesca$36.00

                                          anchovies / olives / capers / cherry tomato / chilli

                                          • Squid ink linguine$41.00

                                            prawn / crab / mussels / cherry tomato / garlic / chilli

                                            • Cavatelli$36.00

                                              Nduja spicy pork and cherry tomato sauce / cacio cavallo

                                              Desserts

                                              • Coconut panna cotta$18.00

                                                raspberries coulis / vanilla tuiles

                                                • Chef’s tiramisu$18.00

                                                  cocoa / chocolate garnish

                                                  • Lemon and vanilla cheesecake$18.00

                                                    strawberries / boysenberry ice cream

                                                    • Mini pistachio cannoli$7.00

                                                      • Affogato ubriaco$19.00

                                                        frangelico / baileys / kahlua / amaretto

                                                        • Affogato vergine$13.00

                                                          Digestivi

                                                          • Limoncello$13.00

                                                            • Montenegro$13.00

                                                              • Espresso Martini$25.00

                                                                Dessert Wines

                                                                • Foxeys Hangout Late Harvest Pinot Gris$14.00

                                                                  • Valdespino Pedro Ximenez Sherry$13.00

                                                                    Plant Based

                                                                    • Tuerong farm sourdough / Main ridge olive oil$4.00

                                                                      • Smoked Sicilian green olives$9.00

                                                                        • Bruschetta / confit cherry tomatoes / feta / basil$10.00

                                                                          • Meatballs / tomato sugo / basil$8.00

                                                                            • Beetroots potatoes crochetta / mayonnaise$20.00

                                                                              • Truffle polenta chips / aioli$17.00

                                                                                • Seasonal leaves / pear / caramelised walnuts / italian dressing$20.00

                                                                                  • Burrata / cherry tomatoes / oregano / alto basil olive oil$27.00

                                                                                    • Wild garlic risotto / confit mushrooms / modena balsamic vinegar$34.00

                                                                                      • Gnocchi / pumpkin sauce / sage / pine nuts$34.00

                                                                                        • Rigatoni / Bolognese ragu / cauliflower and lentis$34.00

                                                                                          • Cauliflower / broccoli / tomato and capsicum sugo / feta / mixed seeds$36.00

                                                                                            • Fried chat potatoes / paprika salt / aioli$15.00

                                                                                              • Asparagus / mandarin oil / black olive crumble$16.00

                                                                                                • Mixed leaf salad / seeded mustard dressing$13.00

                                                                                                  • Chocolate brownie / strawberry sorbet$17.00

                                                                                                    • Coconut panna cotta / raspberries coulis$18.00

                                                                                                      Last updated: 31 January 2025

                                                                                                      What 730 people are saying

                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                      4.5
                                                                                                      4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                      • 4.4Food
                                                                                                      • 4.4Service
                                                                                                      • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                      • 4.2Value

                                                                                                      Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                                      • Victoria

                                                                                                        Romantic

                                                                                                      • Mornington Peninsula

                                                                                                        Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                      • Mornington Peninsula

                                                                                                        Great for fine wines

                                                                                                      • Mornington Peninsula

                                                                                                        Good for special occasions

                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                      Assaggini captures hearts with its "amazing atmosphere, service, and food." Patrons rave about the "best gnocchi," "flavorful squid ink linguine," and "extensive wine list." The staff's warmth and attentiveness enhance the dining experience, making it a "must-visit Italian gem" in Mornington. Ideal for memorable celebrations and regular visits alike.

                                                                                                      730 Reviews

                                                                                                      1. Elinor

                                                                                                        Melbourne16 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        What a phenomenal fine dining experience. The service was so patient and memorable, and my goodness, to have a restaurant that has a whole plant based menu that isn’t two items is incredible. Everything on there was sensational. You must try the house made olives they are something else!! So glad to have discovered this gem.

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                                                                                                      2. Bronwyn

                                                                                                        Victoria1 review

                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        Dined on 5 March 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Delicious food beautifully cooked. Sat up near the open kitchen but actually prefer down in the bar area for atmosphere.

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                                                                                                      3. Floss

                                                                                                        Victoria5 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined on 28 February 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        A fantastic feed with great attention to detail. Services staff were very friendly and attentive. I’d highly recommend eating here.

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                                                                                                      4. Murray

                                                                                                        Victoria3 reviews

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        Dined on 16 February 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Great looking restaurant inside, quiet and friendly staff. Food was ordinary, oily pasta dishes almost cold, says chili flavored but just sour. I doubt if pasta was made on site as suggested. Very very small servings. Salad was just leaves with a drizzle of vinegar. I almost asked to speak with the chef. Worst most unauthentic Italian food I’ve ever had, I have dined around the world and this was a poor example of Italian food. Would not recommend this place.

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                                                                                                      5. Kris

                                                                                                        Victoria1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        My wife and I celebrated our 23 anniversary here last night and wow the atmosphere, service and food was amazing! Can’t wait for our next experience.

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                                                                                                      6. Adrian

                                                                                                        Victoria1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined on 14 February 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Had a very memorable night, awesome food and great service from waiters

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                                                                                                      7. Victoria

                                                                                                        Victoria2 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Beautiful restaurant and beautiful food - will definitely be back !

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                                                                                                      8. Paree

                                                                                                        Melbourne1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Absolutely outstanding! The food was authentic and bursting with flavour. We ordered Spaghetti alla puttanesca & Squid ink linguine with crab meat/prawns, and both dishes were delightful. The warm, welcoming service by Keri made the experience even more special—friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring. A must-visit Italian gem in Mornington!

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                                                                                                      9. Vincenzo

                                                                                                        Victoria1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined on 22 January 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Comfortable atmosphere. Our host Craig, was very cordial and knowledgeable. Great and attentive service with good food. The highlight was the squid ink linguine which was a tasty and generous serve. Would like to see a more extensive menu however that is just my personal preference. Will definitely be returning.

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                                                                                                      10. Peter

                                                                                                        Victoria1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined on 16 January 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Very welcoming and attentive staff. Excellent food and relaxing vibe during our meal. 3 diners.

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                                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                                      Assaggini is rated 4.5 stars by 730 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                      7:00 pm
                                                                                                      Booked 15 times today
                                                                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                                                                      Google Map for Assaggini

                                                                                                      1C Albert St, Mornington, AU-VIC 3931

                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                                                        Main Street, Mornington
                                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                                        Mornington
                                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                        Wed, Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–15:00 Fri 17:30–22:30 Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 17:30–22:00
                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                        $40 and under
                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                        Italian, Modern European, Contemporary Italian
                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                        Smart Casual
                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                        With ample on-street parking complemented by large parking lots located metres from our restaurant you won't have a problem finding a park. During events or peak times you may find a spot a short walk away in the gravel carpark on Albert Street.
                                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                                        Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
                                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                                        http://assaggini.com.au/
                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                        (03) 5973 5791
                                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                                        Assaggini can also accomodate functions including cocktail parties, engagement parties, business parties, birthdays, and more.

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