Christmas and New Year at Cucinetta

Christmas Day lunch in our tiny South Yarra room felt personal—burrata and bright salads to open, handmade pasta landing hot on the table, tidy wines by the glass and service paced to let families settle in. The room stayed calm, the flavours clean, and every plate told the same story, simple Italian cooked with care.
New Year’s Day lunch kept that quiet confidence. Lighter plates first, fresh pasta next, and a steady mix of regulars and first-timers across just a few tables. Evenings ran à la carte, intimate and unhurried, the kind of dinner that turns into conversation long after dessert.
If you’re planning lunch or dinner, book ahead—seats are few and they go quickly.