Connie’s Melbourne
Upstairs 234B Russell Avenue, Melbourne
Connies.melbourne
Award-winning Melbourne hospitality duo Michael and Zara Madrusan of Made within the Shade Group (pictured above) have launched traditional Italian hospitality to Melbourne’s CBD, not too long ago launching Connie’s Italian Diner & Rooftop Terrazza.
The long-lasting pizza joint Connie’s began as only a hole-in-the-wall in 2017, inside the enduring rock ‘n’ roll bar, Heartbreaker. Now with a brand new house straight above Heartbreaker, Connie’s has expanded right into a standalone trendy 100-seat trattoria, showcasing conventional dishes impressed by Michael’s reminiscences of rising up in his household’s Italian eating places along with his Nonna, Connie.
With a wealth of expertise in Michelin starred eating places, Head Chef Matteo D’Elia, has joined Connie’s and can work carefully with Michael to create a menu that highlights their Italian heritage via conventional dishes in addition to Connie’s well-known Grandma-style pizzas. The drinks providing has been rigorously put collectively displays Made within the Shade’s dedication to creating top quality drinks throughout all their venues.
ADVERTISEMENT
 
“Connie’s is a contemporary trattoria and we’ve created an area that caters to all, from household eating early night via to late night time good occasions on the dance flooring. The menu showcases Matteo’s glorious tackle traditional Italian delicacies and as with all our venues, we’re offering world class cocktails to enhance the meals.” Zara Madrusan
“Connie’s is a contemporary trattoria and we’ve created an area that caters to all, from household eating early night via to late night time good occasions on the dance flooring. The menu showcases Matteo’s glorious tackle traditional Italian delicacies and as with all our venues, we’re offering world class cocktails to enhance the meals”, says Zara.
The a la carte eating menu showcases dishes reminiscent of veal tonnato, eggplant parmigiana; Sunday Sauce – a Sunday ragu, served family-style; Connie’s well-known Grandma-style pizzas; a choice of salads; and a tiramisu-based sundae.
The proper spot for sundown, Connie’s terrazza has views spanning throughout the rooftops of the Melbourne CBD the place patrons could make themselves snug on the bench seating, surrounded by lush, leafy greenery. The terrazza house presents desk service, drinks from the primary bar and entry to the total menu in addition to Italian sausage and peppers from the alfresco BBQ menu each weekend. The terrazza is the right spot for a day aperitif or dinner below the celebrities and walk-ins are inspired.
Led by hospitality veteran, Manny Platsis, Connie’s hopes to encapsulate a traditional trattoria vibe and vitality that’s inviting and heat. Their drinks program will characteristic traditional and glowing cocktails by the bottle and on-tap, in addition to an enormous array of wines curated by Bar Margaux’s sommelier, Tom Smith. “Our venues are famend for the standard of their drinks and Connie’s is not any completely different. We’ve created a drinks record that performs into the enjoyable that’s Connie’s whereas additionally having the credentials of a terrific bar”, notes Michael.
With the identify of the venue being impressed by Michael’s beloved Nonna, named Connie, the idea of the venue is one grounded in a love of conventional house cooking, impressed by an Italian upbringing the place generosity and meals is what brings everybody collectively.
“Whether or not you’re on the lookout for one thing extra refined like a Negroni or one thing energetic like a pitcher of Fruit Cup; whether or not it’s one on the bar with some antipasti, or just a few rounds with dinner in a sales space, you might be assured there’ll be a killer drinks record to swimsuit all tastes”, says Michael.
The distinctive, feel-good inside at Connie’s has been impressed by conventional New York Italian diners, with purple vinyl cubicles, purple and white chequered tablecloths, lazy susans. The purple and black diamond tiles throughout the 7-seater bar, framed pop-culture icons and tropical fish tank all add to the distinctive inside and vibe of the restaurant.
Connie’s encourages walk-ins and is open from Wednesday to Sunday, for dinner and drinks, from 5pm till late, providing group bookings in addition to operate and occasion room rent for particular events.
