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The siblings behind Via Porta open an Italian-inspired cafe in Melbourne's leafy north-east
The siblings behind Via Porta open an Italian-inspired cafe in Melbourne's leafy north-east

Sydney Morning Herald

time7 days ago

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  • Sydney Morning Herald

The siblings behind Via Porta open an Italian-inspired cafe in Melbourne's leafy north-east

Previous SlideNext Slide Cafe$$$$ The latest venue by siblings Sarah, Simon, Ryan and Jonathan Cosentino (Via Porta) has opened on a quiet strip of shops on Waterdale Road in Ivanhoe. Its name honours their mother, Lucia, who instilled in them a love of food and hospitality. But it also translates to 'light' in their native Italian. The warm and welcoming eatery with its large open kitchen is inspired by the Cosentinos' upbringing, including the homely pastas that graced the family table. The menu includes a punchy puttanesca and 'nonna's' bolognese. But there are also fresh ideas on show. Chicken schnitzel showered in parmesan comes with a sidecar of vodka-tomato sauce. Ricotta hotcakes served with maple syrup, mascarpone and blueberry compote are 'like a hybrid between your standard pancake and your Japanese pancake'. A few Via Porta favourites are also in the mix. There are fried eggs in spicy all'arrabbiata-inspired sugo; crab spaghetti with fermented chilli and lemon crumb; and doorstopper French toast, made of croissant dough that's baked in a loaf tin then topped with poached pears, almond brittle, caramel sauce and creme anglaise.

The siblings behind Via Porta open an Italian-inspired cafe in Melbourne's leafy north-east
The siblings behind Via Porta open an Italian-inspired cafe in Melbourne's leafy north-east

The Age

time7 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Age

The siblings behind Via Porta open an Italian-inspired cafe in Melbourne's leafy north-east

Previous SlideNext Slide Cafe$$$$ The latest venue by siblings Sarah, Simon, Ryan and Jonathan Cosentino (Via Porta) has opened on a quiet strip of shops on Waterdale Road in Ivanhoe. Its name honours their mother, Lucia, who instilled in them a love of food and hospitality. But it also translates to 'light' in their native Italian. The warm and welcoming eatery with its large open kitchen is inspired by the Cosentinos' upbringing, including the homely pastas that graced the family table. The menu includes a punchy puttanesca and 'nonna's' bolognese. But there are also fresh ideas on show. Chicken schnitzel showered in parmesan comes with a sidecar of vodka-tomato sauce. Ricotta hotcakes served with maple syrup, mascarpone and blueberry compote are 'like a hybrid between your standard pancake and your Japanese pancake'. A few Via Porta favourites are also in the mix. There are fried eggs in spicy all'arrabbiata-inspired sugo; crab spaghetti with fermented chilli and lemon crumb; and doorstopper French toast, made of croissant dough that's baked in a loaf tin then topped with poached pears, almond brittle, caramel sauce and creme anglaise.

An Italian sibling squad lights up Ivanhoe with their latest venue
An Italian sibling squad lights up Ivanhoe with their latest venue

The Age

time21-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Age

An Italian sibling squad lights up Ivanhoe with their latest venue

'We've always grown up around food, and so many of our great memories as children were when the family came together around the table,' says Jonathan. 'We're trying to extend that to the communities we're in.' But there are also fresh ideas on show. Chicken schnitzel showered in parmesan comes with a sidecar of vodka-tomato sauce. Ricotta hotcakes served with maple syrup, mascarpone and blueberry compote are 'like a hybrid between your standard pancake and your Japanese pancake', says Ryan. A few Via Porta favourites are also in the mix. There are fried eggs in spicy all'arrabbiata-inspired sugo; crab spaghetti with fermented chilli and lemon crumb; and doorstopper French toast, made of croissant dough that's baked in a loaf tin then topped with poached pears, almond brittle, caramel sauce and creme anglaise. Sarah, the co-founder and director of Studio Esteta (most recently responsible for Harriot), picked earthy interiors that subtly echo Lucci's sibling venues, with handcrafted timber detailing and textured walls. A mid-century Italian pendant light was salvaged from their grandparents' house and hangs in the window.

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