Fatto Bar & Cantina, Melboune CBD by Rockstar

After a gorgeous get together amongst the swoon-worthy silks and frou frou of the Dior exhibition, we were desperately hungry. Partly because we spent far longer at Dior than expected (but there was so much beauty!). We needed something close to fuel ourselves... Ms Colorful suggested Fatto Bar & Cantina.

Fatto Bar & Cantina, Melboune, gnocchi with rabbit and walnut ragu

I struggle to resist when rabbit is on the menu in any form. My dad grew up in the country and we had rabbit regularly. We often had it had home when I was a kid. Luckily when I'm out, it’s usually better cooked than what I had at home! My order of gnocchi with rabbit and walnut ragu got the Italian waitress’s approval. I was similarly impressed when it arrived - tender gnocchi with a good bite, rich rabbit ragu, herby sweetness and nutty crunch. I may have made sure I got all the sauce once the gnocchi was consumed.

Fatto Bar & Cantina, Melboune, spaghettini with spanner crab

Ms Colorful’s spaghettini with spanner crab, lemon and chilli was a stand out dish - the perfect summer pasta meal. Delicate flavours and pasta.

Fatto Bar & Cantina, Melboune, pumpkin ravioli

Ms Green’s ravioli with pumpkin, ricotta, burnt butter, vincoto, sage and pinenuts was a well executed classic.

Fatto Bar & Cantina, Melboune, rose and aperol

We also had the opportunity to get a drink at the bar before our meal. Ms Colorful and Ms Green availed themselves of a rose and an aperol.

All the components made for a gorgeous whole. A lovely place on the river that definitely needs to be revisited... with enough room saved for dessert next time!