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Pastarami, Richmond, AU-VIC

Pastarami

4.5
4.5
39 Reviews
$40 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Step into Pastarami, the newest gem in Richmond's local bar and dining scene, where elevated pasta and wine will win hearts and minds with every sip, slurp and bite

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Australian, Modern Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9428 3585
  • Website
    http://www.pastarami.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    175 Swan St, Richmond, AU-VIC 3121
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Cross street
    Swan St and Church St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram route 70 and 78, also close to East Richmond and Richmond train stations
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Pastarami Party

    A$49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A chefs choice set menu including focaccia, snack, small plate, 2 pastas and a side
    Pastarami Party Photo

Menu

Focaccia

  • Grilled focaccia, cheese and garlicA$8.00

    • Grilled pepperoni focaccia, tomato and mozzarellaA$12.00

      • Warm focaccia, artichoke, broad beanA$10.00

        • Warm focaccia, whipped feta and oliveA$10.00

          Snacks

          • Miso tuna crostini, sesame and soyA$10.00

            • Chicken liver pate crostini, rhubarbA$12.00

              • Cheese croquettes, pickled onionA$8.00

                • Wagyu pastrami , pickles, black pepper mayoA$10.00

                  Small plates

                  • Salt and pepper calamari, lemon and basil dressingA$20.00

                    • Fremantle octopus, fennel and orange saladA$19.00

                      • Beef carpaccio, capers, mustard, horseradish and parmesanA$18.00

                        • Stracciatella, heirloom tomato panzanella, basilA$18.00

                          Pasta

                          • Mafaldine - Beef bolognese, pastrami spices, gremolataA$25.00

                            • Spaghetti - Garlic prawn, chili, tomato and prawn bisqueA$26.00

                              • Macaroni - Three cheeses, pink peppercorns, pangrattatoA$20.00

                                • Caserecce - Button mushrooms, spinach, stracciatellaA$24.00

                                  • Fusilli - Tomato vodka sauce, caponata, parmesanA$25.00

                                    • Cavatelli - Confit duck, smoked cinnamon and mushroomA$25.00

                                      Sides

                                      • Shoestring fries, aioliA$8.00

                                        • Cos lettuce heart, Caesar dressingA$10.00

                                          • Chopped broccoli salad, lemon and cashew creamA$12.00

                                            Cocktails

                                            • Rhubarb Gin SourA$21.00

                                              36S Rhubarb Gin, Lemon, Rhubarb Syrup, Egg White

                                              • Elderflower MojitoA$20.00

                                                St Germain Elderflower, Bacardi Blanca, Lime, Soda, Mint

                                                • Limoncello SpritzA$17.00

                                                  Limoncello, Hibiscus, Prosecco, Soda

                                                  • Fresh BrambleA$20.00

                                                    Bombay Blackberry Gin, Creme De Mure, Mint

                                                    • Passionfruit MargaritaA$20.00

                                                      Tromba Tequila, Triple Sec, Passionfruit and Lime

                                                      • Strawberry DaiquiriA$21.00

                                                        Bacardi Blanca, Plantation Dark Rum, Strawberry, Lime

                                                        • Sour Cherry NegroniA$20.00

                                                          Tanqueray, Campari, Sour Cherry Vermouth

                                                          • Tim Tam Mocha MartiniA$19.00

                                                            Vodka, Mr Black, Vanilla Liqueur, Chocolate, Cold Drip

                                                            Wine

                                                            • NV Continental Platter Prosecco - King ValleyA$13.00

                                                              • 2023 The Lost Plot Rose Pet Nat - NagambieA$15.00

                                                                • 2023 Vino Intrepido Pinot Grigio - McLaren ValeA$14.00

                                                                  • 2022 Del Popolo Bianco Field Blend - SheppartonA$12.00

                                                                    • 2023 Jamsheed Apricity Vermentino - HeathcoteA$14.00

                                                                      • 2022 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10x Pinot Gris - MorningtonA$16.00

                                                                        • 2023 Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay - GippslandA$15.00

                                                                          • 2023 Trutta 'Skinny' Pinot Gris - BendigoA$15.00

                                                                            • 2024 Orbis Rose - McLaren ValeA$14.00

                                                                              • 2024 Troppo light red (chilled) - Adelaide HillsA$13.00

                                                                                • 2023 Xavier Goodridge Pinot Noir - GippslandA$15.00

                                                                                  • 2021 Minimum Sangiovese - Goulburn ValleyA$14.00

                                                                                    • 2023 Defialy Controlled Chaos Grenache - HeathcoteA$16.00

                                                                                      • 2021 Lost Plot Shiraz - GrampiansA$13.00

                                                                                        Beer

                                                                                        • Peroni RedA$10.00

                                                                                          • Love Shack Lager - CastlemaineA$12.00

                                                                                            • Fox Friday Pale Ale - RichmondA$11.00

                                                                                              • Mountain Goat Steam Ale - RichmondA$11.00

                                                                                                • Bridge Rd Fog Mid - BeechworthA$12.00

                                                                                                  • Fox Friday Hazy IPA - RichmondA$12.00

                                                                                                    • La Sirene Citray Sour - ReservoirA$12.00

                                                                                                      • Bertie Cider - Port MelbourneA$12.00

                                                                                                        Non Alcoholic

                                                                                                        • Naked Life Italian SpritzA$12.00

                                                                                                          • Naked Life MargaritaA$12.00

                                                                                                            • Heaps Normal Quiet XPAA$10.00

                                                                                                              • Bobby Soft Drinks - Lemonade, Passion, Orange, Cranberry, Soda, GingerA$5.00

                                                                                                                • Bottomless sparkling waterA$5.00

                                                                                                                  Last updated: January 5, 2025

                                                                                                                  What 39 people are saying

                                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                  4.5
                                                                                                                  4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                  • 4.4Food
                                                                                                                  • 4.5Service
                                                                                                                  • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                                  • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                  Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                                  Loved For

                                                                                                                  • Inner City East

                                                                                                                    Best Service

                                                                                                                  • Inner City East

                                                                                                                    Best Value

                                                                                                                  • Inner City East

                                                                                                                    Neighborhood gem

                                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                  Pastarami offers a delightful culinary experience with its "incredible food, incredible service, incredible value." The menu features standout dishes like wagyu pastrami and prawn pasta, perfect for sharing. Guests praise the "exceptional food" and "fabulous service," making it an ideal spot for both family gatherings and quick lunches.

                                                                                                                  39 Reviews

                                                                                                                  1. Tyler

                                                                                                                    Sunshine Coast1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Incredible food, incredible service, incredible value! Highly recommend

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                                                                                                                  2. Kye

                                                                                                                    Victoria1 review

                                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                    2. Food 1
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                    Felt like a budget friendly place, very no frills small serving and not appealing visually

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                                                                                                                  3. Michael

                                                                                                                    Melbourne1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on January 23, 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    It’s a great sharing experience. Great pastas. Killer calamari & starters.

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                                                                                                                  4. Susie

                                                                                                                    Victoria2 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on January 21, 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    Lovely dinner, fabulous service and ambience that enabled a cosy family catch up

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                                                                                                                  5. Julie VIP

                                                                                                                    Melbourne11 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on January 10, 2025

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Consistently good. Quality of the food for the price is outstanding.

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                                                                                                                  6. Jayde

                                                                                                                    Melbourne2 reviews

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on December 4, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    Serving sizes too small and the waiter had attitude one of our guests was late.

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                                                                                                                  7. Julie VIP

                                                                                                                    Melbourne11 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Spaghetti prawn and duck were stand outs. Tried all the desserts and all of them were good.

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                                                                                                                  8. Gabriella

                                                                                                                    Melbourne2 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on November 2, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    Everything was delicious!! Highly recommend the Wagyu pastrami

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                                                                                                                  9. Joel

                                                                                                                    Melbourne2 reviews

                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on October 18, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                    Very good, warmly welcomed, service prompt without being in your face, food and bev selection varied and cleverly thought out, finding their way a bit with beers offering, nice selection of wine.

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                                                                                                                  10. Kelly

                                                                                                                    Tropical QLD16 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on October 9, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    Floor staff were very good and knowledgeable. Food was delicious as usual.

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                                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                                  Pastarami offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9428 3585.

                                                                                                                  Pastarami is rated 4.5 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                                  Make a reservation

                                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                                  7:00 PM
                                                                                                                  Booked 4 times today
                                                                                                                  Experiences are available.

                                                                                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                  Google Map for Pastarami

                                                                                                                  175 Swan St, Richmond, AU-VIC 3121

                                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                                  • Cross street
                                                                                                                    Swan St and Church St
                                                                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                    Richmond
                                                                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                                    $40 and under
                                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                                    Italian, Australian, Modern Australian
                                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                                    Casual Dress
                                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                                    Street Parking
                                                                                                                  • Public transit
                                                                                                                    Tram route 70 and 78, also close to East Richmond and Richmond train stations
                                                                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                                                                    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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