Luca Appino is a prominent Italian F&B Entrepreneur based in Asia, known for establishing and operating a portfolio of successful Italian restaurants across various Asian countries. He has a strong background working...
48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, particularly known for its award-winning Neapolitan-style pizza made with a 48-hour leavened dough and its handmade gnocchi. It offers a refined yet casual dining experience, upholding traditional Italian culinary methods.
Customer Perception
Customers consistently praise the restaurant for its 'amazing' and 'authentic' Neapolitan-style pizza, highlighting the exceptional crust and dough. The gnocchi and pasta dishes also receive strong positive feedback. Service is described as friendly and efficient, with a good atmosphere that is lively but not overly loud, allowing for comfortable conversation. Many consider it the best pizza in Melbourne and appreciate the reasonable prices.
The restaurant offers gnocchi masterclasses, providing a hands-on experience for guests to learn the art of making traditional Italian gnocchi. Participants can take home their creations and are served gluten-free gnocchi for lunch during the class.
Weekends, such as Saturday evenings, are popular and offer a lively atmosphere without being excessively loud, making it suitable for conversations. Pizzas are noted to come out quickly.
Awards & Recognition
Best Pizzeria Australia • 2021
Best Pizzeria Australia • 2022
Best Pizzeria Australia • 2023
Best Pizzeria Australia • 2024
Best Pizzeria Asia Pacific
#13 in 50 Top Pizza (implied)
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Every time I come back to Melbourne, I have to come here. It’s become part of my routine, no trip feels complete without this pizza.
I always go back to their salami and mushroom. It’s my favourite. But honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the toppings. Everything is done so well.
The base is what makes it special, crunchy on the outside, bouncy in the middle, with that perfect char that gives it real flavour. It’s proper Italian-style pizza, simple and done right.
The service, the atmosphere, and the food are all excellent. Everything feels effortless, and the pizzas come out quickly, so you’re never waiting long.
When I’m craving a good pizza, I don’t need to travel all the way to Italy. I just come here.
I did the gnocchi master-class today. It was really great. I was the only person who went alone as it was all couples but the staff were all so friendly I didn't feel any anxiety like I usually do. It was so good to see what the texture should be like and get to ask questions I've wondered about because you can only learn so much on you tube and withso manydifferentopinions out there. Even though I've made gnocchi so many times before it's always been hit or miss, mostly miss so I hadn't tried in a while. Pity the motor racing was on or I may have been able to get hubby to come with me. We took home what we each made and were served gluten free gnocchi for lunch with a choice of wine or soft drinks. My husband loved the batch i made. The goodie bag we got had everything for us to make a batch at home all weighed out. Im going to make it tomorrow while it's fresh in my mind. Hubby said it will go great with the ribs eye steaks we're going to sous vide then sear on the BBQ so im guessing the salad i was planning is just for me. I would definitely recommend doing a course there and the blackboard menu looked really good.
Fantastic pizza and friendly efficient service. We dined on a Saturday and the restaurant had good energy. It wasn't overly loud so you could still have a conversation even though every table was taken. When the pizzas came out I could see why. Amazing Neapolitan style pizza with a really tasty dough. The toppings are delicious and well balanced too. Good selection of drinks too. Will definitely come again.
i always have pizza for my birthday. and this year i chose this place, so happy! not gonna lie, i thought the best australian pizza was gonna by a gimmick, but the chefs slapped me in the face with their beautiful artistry and amazing pizza. oh the gnocchi and pasta were good to. cherry on top: fire tiramisu. 10/10, maybe i should come here again for my next birthday😂
Overall good experience
The dishes taste authentic with a reasonable price
The porcini pasta is the absolute star in this meal.
It got such a strong flavour that I question myself if the pasta I ever ate should even be called pasta. Must try if you visit.
