Italian Inspired - A Taste of Italy Along the Great Ocean Road
From hand-stretched pizza to creamy gelato, the Great Ocean Road offers a slice of Italy by the sea. Whether you’re craving wood-fired flavours, rich pasta, or a perfectly pulled espresso, these must-visit spots bring Italian tradition to Victoria’s rugged coastline.
Sabbia at The Sands Torquay
Slow Italian by the Fairway
The evening light stretches long over the championship greens as another table settles in for something unhurried. At Sabbia, inside The Sands Torquay, Executive Chef Brad Hawker and Head Chef Josh Watson keep things simple and seasonal, letting locally sourced produce do the talking. Order à la carte or hand it over to the kitchen with the signature Feed Me banquet – either way, this is food built for lingering. Whether it’s a solo lunch, a long table of friends, or a celebration that runs late, Sabbia turns any visit into an occasion.
REAL Pizza Pasta and Salads
Port Campbell’s Italian Corner
The wind whips off the Southern Ocean, carving through the limestone stacks of the 12 Apostles. But here in Port Campbell, warmth comes from a different source. At Real Pizza Pasta and Salads, every dish is made with care, from the classic margherita, bubbling with fior di latte, to plates of pasta that wrap you in comfort. After a day of coastal adventure, this is where you refuel, no frills, just good, REAL food, the way it should be.
The Captain of Aireys
A Local’s Favourite for Pizza
A slow afternoon in Aireys Inlet. The sun hangs low, the sound of waves carries on the breeze, and at The Captain of Aireys, the first sip of an Aperol Spritz signals the start of the evening. Their pizza dough creates a base that’s light, crisp, and cooked to perfection.Sit back, take your time, because this is a meal meant to be savoured.Discover Your Next Adventure
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