Est. 2023

From Craving to Creation: How Zita’s Was Born

Stuck at home in Melbourne, missing the buzzing street food of their hometowns Genoa and Rome.

Sara (the creative hand in the kitchen) and Riccardo (the guy who greets you with a "ciao bella/o" like you’re family) decided if they couldn’t get to Italy, they’d bring Italy to them.

With years in Michelin-starred kitchens and a deep love for Nonna Zita’s legendary hospitality, they dreamt up Zita’s: a vibrant love letter to Italian street food, with a cheeky Melbourne twist. It’s where old-school flavour meets new-school vibe. Think big flavours, good times, and that irresistible “just one more bite” feeling.

Whether you're grabbing a focaccia on the go or kicking back with an aperitivo,

Zita’s team is here to feed your soul Italian-style.

Welcome to Zita’s. Come hungry, leave happy

QUALITY INGREDIENTS

We carefully select our ingredients, ensuring the highest quality by collaborating with the best Australian brands for meats, cheeses, and fresh veggies and sourcing premium products through the finest Italian importers. This dedication to quality brings the perfect fusion of local freshness and authentic Italian flavours to every bite of our focaccia.

OUR FOCCACIA

 At Zita's, we are truly obsessed with focaccia!

Ever wonder why our focaccia is so light, easy to digest, and never heavy on your stomach? The secret lies in our process: we use premium quality Italian flour, a remarkable 80% hydration, and let it be sit for a full 48 hours. This creates the perfect balance between the bread and its filling, delivering a texture and flavour that’s unmatched.

Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Our experienced team adds that extra touch with their skilled hands, ensuring every focaccia is crafted to perfection and baked every day for you.

GLUTEN-FRIENDLY FOCACCIA

Our GF focaccia is crafted using premium Italian ingredients and baked fresh in-house. What sets our gf focaccia apart is its unique softness, unlike the chewy texture often found in others.

We regret that it cannot be certified coeliac-friendly due to limited space in our kitchen and the presence of airborne flour.

  • Luigi and Steak

  • Zita is Sara's Nonna, currently living in Genoa enjoy her retirement as a professional cook.

  • Our GF focaccia is gluten-friendly, not gluten-free.

  • We don't take order by the phone for less than 10 focaccias.

Hours

Tuesday - Sunday
10am — 4pm

Monday
CLOSED

No Reservation needed!

Location

16 Toorak Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141