Authentic Venetian Express Lunch in Hawthorn

A two-course Italian dining experience designed for business meetings and midday catch-ups.



Vaporetto Bar & Eatery provides a refined midday dining option for local professionals and residents. Available seven days a week from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, the $59 Express Lunch menu offers a curated selection of regional Italian starters and fresh handmade pasta. The service is meticulously structured to accommodate strict corporate schedules while ensuring a high standard of culinary presentation.

The $59 Express Lunch Menu

The two-course menu allows guests to select one starter and one main course.

Menu

Starters (Choice of one)

Wagyu Carpaccio
Wagyu Bresaola, rocket, Parmesan cheese, fried capers, pickled mushrooms, black truffle mayo.
Capesante
Scallops on the shell, roasted cauliflower puree, homemade potato crisps, salsa verde.
Baccala e Polenta
Crispy polenta chips, whipped salted cod dip infused with garlic, extra virgin olive oil.
Calamari
Spiced fried calamari, harissa mayo, fresh herbs, burnt lemon.
Arancini
Crispy arancini, mushrooms, Taleggio cheese, truffle mayo.

Mains (Choice of one)

Ravioli di Zucca
Fresh pumpkin ravioli, butter noisette, sage, sour cherries, Parmesan, vincotto.
Gnocchi al Ragu d'Agnello
Fresh potato gnocchi, slow-braised lamb shoulder ragu, Pecorino Romano.
Ravioli della Laguna
Fresh saffron ravioli, scallops, prawns, blue swimmer crab & Roma tomato sugo, smoked Caciocavallo.
Risotto della Serenissima
Creamy risotto, diced Bannockburn chicken, confit leek, smoked Provolone.
Spigola alla Vicentina
Pan-seared barramundi fillet, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, soft polenta, Vicentina sauce, toasted almonds.
+$5
Tagliata
300g char-grilled beef rib-eye, mushroom trifolata, jus.
+$10

Location & Accessibility Highlights

Situated centrally at the rear of 681 Glenferrie Road, the venue is accessed via the quiet, tree-lined Grace Street entrance. This positioning makes Vaporetto an ideal central meeting point for the wider Boroondara region.

  • Public Transport: Located just a short walk from Glenferrie Station and major tram routes, providing seamless access for clients or colleagues travelling from Melbourne CBD.
  • Neighbouring Suburbs: Highly convenient for guests driving or commuting from nearby Kew, Camberwell, and Richmond.
  • Parking: Ample street and ticketed parking options are available in the immediate Hawthorn precinct.


Frequently Asked Questions

The Express Lunch menu is available every day between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

Yes. The kitchen can accommodate vegetarian and gluten-free preferences, but cannot guarantee the total elimination of cross-contamination for severe allergies.

Vaporetto provides a professional environment highly suitable for business meetings, client lunches, and team functions.

While walk-ins are accepted, reserving a table online is highly recommended to secure seating during the peak 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM corporate dining window.