South Yarra’s Smallest, Most Romantic Lunch
November 9, 2025
A tiny Italian room, daylight, and plates built for two.
Cucinetta is little by design. Daylight on the tables, a few seats, and an Italian lunch that feels like it’s made just for you. If you’re planning a quiet midday date or a quick escape for two, this is your spot in South Yarra.
What lunch looks like here
Start simple with something to share—arancini, burrata, a crisp salad—then move to handmade pasta or a classic main. Portions are balanced for lunch, flavours are clean, and service is paced so you can talk without watching the clock.
Why it’s Melbourne’s most romantic lunch (in a tiny room)
- Small room, few tables, all attention on you
- Natural light, calm soundtrack, no rush
- Plates meant to be shared, from antipasti to pasta
- A neat wine list by the glass for a midday toast
Make it a plan
Pick a time, bring someone you like, and let the lunch be the highlight of the day. If you’re celebrating, tell us when you book and we’ll line up a sweet finish.
Cucinetta’s 29-cheese gnocchi is back this October. $36 per serve, lunch and dinner daily. Limited seats, book now in South Yarra.
