La Spaghettata

In 1950, Tony and Giovanna Cattafi stepped off of a boat from Sicily, Italy onto the shores of Australia, never dreaming that one day, they would own the first pasta house in the country. They didn’t dare dream that they would begin a legacy that would continue on for generations, and that the people of Melbourne would embrace their authentic Italian cooking and warm family hospitality.
But that’s exactly what happened.

And 30 years later, La Spaghettata is still recreating the atmosphere of the Cattafi’s family heritage by combining a cozy family environment with traditional dishes like bruschetta, pescatora and spaghetti marinara. You won’t find pre-made pasta in the house—every dish is made from scratch. In fact, La Spaghettata is the first restaurant in the area to make fresh pasta on the premises.

But the sensory experience doesn’t end with great food. When you walk into La Spaghettata, it’s as if you’re coming home. Loyal diners have been coming to the restaurant for decades, and are greeted with hugs, kisses and familiarity as they pull up a chair in the authentic rustic farmhouse building. People of all walks of life come for the delicious food and friendly atmosphere, including Valentino Rossi, Kenny Rogers, Catriona Rowntree and Andrea Bocelli.

The Cattafis had a vision, and that desire to feed and cater to Australia’s people has continued on throughout the generations. La Spaghettata is one of the last family owned restaurant in the area, and that’s reflected by the dozens of family members who continue to prepare and serve the traditionally made dishes that the Cottafi family enjoyed in their homeland.

La Spaghettata isn’t just another Italian restaurant—it’s an authentic Italian experience, complete with traditional ingredients and recipes that go back for generations, and a host family whose sole purpose is to feed you well, make you feel comfortable and special and invite you to become one of the family.
See you in Melbourne…Italy.