Cafe A TaglioPh: (03) 9534 1344 ; 157a Fitzroy St, St Kilda 3182Italian-Pizzeria, $ -, * for Food Open mon-fri noon-late sat-sun 8.30am-late, Closed Some public holidays; Licensed; AE MC V EFT |
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Mietta's Review
Forget the daggy neighbourhood pizza parlour, this is the place that made pizzas smart. A very elegant fit-out from the row of lampshades hanging low over the long blonde wooden communal table to those that light the colourful mass of pizzas waiting 'to go' on their big black oven trays. The service is fast and friendly, order at the counter and let them know where you are sitting. Knives and forks come in stainless steel containers on the tables and it's help yourself. There are tables and chairs outside under a big oak tree and the windows all slide open. Described by a regular as "pizza heaven".
Other published opinions
The Age Cheap Eats 2008 "The table at a Taglio says it all it's one of those long communal numbers favoured by rustic bistros but in pale pine and L tarted up by low-hanging, white lamps"
The Age Cheap Eats 2007 "Grab a chair at the long communal table, choose a glass of vino, and get ready for some of the speediest comfort food in town. Flat, delicately crusted pizzas are the big cheese here, lined up along the counter."
The Age Cheap Eats 2006 This smart St Kilda staple started flipping classy pizza nine years ago, long before the city's recent quest for the perfect slice. Peruse the counter tiled with a dozen varieties of thin-crust squares.
The Age Cheap Eats 2005 "THE stainless steel communal table is often a-jabber with backpackers, chianti swillers and pizzaphiles."
The Age Cheap Eats 2004 "A CONTEMPORARY cantina with a dozen paper-thin pizzas, a neat choice of wines, and a small pasta-led menu"
The Age Cheap Eats 2004,Somewhere we highly recommend,Excellent breakfasts,'A contemporary cantina with a dozen paper-thin pizzas,a neat choice of wines,and a small pasta-led menu:it's a formula that's been copied widely.'
The Foodies' Guide 2004,Allan Campion & Michele Curtis,'cafe a taglio is home to fantastic traditional pizza,displayed on large trays so you can choose from over 10 varieties.Make your choice and it's whisked away then returned hot and ready to go.You can sit at the communal bench if you like.The margerita here is stunning,as is the potato and rosemary.'
2004 AGFG, score 12/20, wide range of vegetarian dishes, two courses for $25 or less
Herald Sun, citystyle, Shared Experiences, 25/3/03, Michael Harden. Great for communal dining.
The Age Good Food Guide 2003. Score 13/20.
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