Pier 71 Bar e Cucina is located on the main shopping street in Altona. I'd walked past many times thinking it didn't look that great. In this case looks are definitely deceiving and make sure to try dining here at least once if you live in the area and for weekend trippers to Altona I'd definitely recommend coming here.
Pier 71 Bar e Cucina is probably overlooked as without careful attention to detail it kind of looks average as you walk past. However venture inside and you are transported to what appears to be Lygon St except you don't have to drive all the way there!
Pier 71 Bar e Cucina is a cosy restaurant. Italian all the way it climbs 100% into an Italiana from the past. Black and white photos from Hollywoods golden era, Italian produce and tinned goods stacked to the rafters it definitely manages to transport you to another world.
Pier 71 has lots of the classic Italian cakes with including cannoli Sicilian pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta, panna cotta, tiramisu and more.
Pier 71 Bar e Cucina offers a classic Italian menu with a range of pizzas and pasta dishes, share plates and even burgers for the not so Italian tastebuds.
Pier 71 Bar e Cucina has something for everyone and you can even stock up on some Italian kitchen staples while you are there.
In a nutshell
Pier 71 is our favourite restaurant in Altona. Some places tend to be a bit generic in Altona and Pier 71 stands out from the crowd with its decor, hospitality, quality food, atmosphere and its Italianness! Yes, that's a word.
Location
Pier 71 Bar e Cucina is located at 71 Pier St, Altona VIC 3018. This is easy to find on the main shopping and dining street in Altona.
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Nearby Attractions
You've made it to the Pier 71 Bar e Cucina. Next time why not try out:
- Tina's Dumpling House
- Pier Farm (Williamstown)
- The Strand (Williamstown)
- Pelican's Landing (Williamstown)
- Sebastian (Williamstown)
- Carter Smith Devlin & Co. (Williamstown)
- Tick Tok Cafe (Williamstown)
- Copper Pot (Recommended) (Seddon)
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