Media reviews
The Age Good Food Guide 2012
As any celeb will tell you, the passing of years isn’t always kind, especially on Fitzroy Street. But Sapore is one local A-lister whose star continues to shine brightly. Under a soaring ceiling twinkling with lights, waitstaff move on silent feet to minister to diners tucked in at elegantly set blondwood tables. Merging classic Italian tastes with modern food styling, a summery entrée salad is the perfect start: al dente asparagus, green and white beans, tumbled on a sweet and creamy ricotta bed bearing the toasty overtones of warm pinenuts. The 12-hour slow-cooked pork is a piggy kapow of fork-tender meat and faultless crackling (cooked separate so it’s crunchy) cut through with a salad of bitey witlof. Similarly crisp-skinned roasted blue-eye finds ideal enhancement in its surrounding sweet prawn, pea and tomato velouté. Honeycomb-topped limoncello semifreddo with Manuka honey sabayon is a classy sugar-bomb of a dessert and a stellar full stop.
15.5/20 — one chefs’ hat
Customer Reviews
Great food and friendly service. Will return
dined on Sun 01 Jan 2012 at 7:00 PM
This is a very classy restaurant, with great ambiance, stylish decor & well trained staff. All our meals were of an excellent standard in both appearance & content. The service was faultless, not only for our group of 4 but also for a very large group near us whom I was able to observe. Highly recommended for a special night out.
dined on Fri 06 Jan 2012
The service was impeccable, great wine list and fantastic meal.
dined on Sat 07 Jan 2012
Lovely evening. Be sure to ask for the three course set menu for $45 from Sunday to Tuesday
dined on Sun 08 Jan 2012
Nice people, really good meals very friendly service
dined on Mon 23 Jan 2012
The staff were attentive and friendly. Our glasses were never empty. The summer evening atmosphere was superb. The food was lovely. My lemoncello semifreddo was to die for. It was intimate if you wanted it to be. It was pretty well priced.
dined on Sat 28 Jan 2012
We went along for the Signature Menus deal threecourses and a glass of wine for $45. This was great value for money! The other food looked lovely too. Great wine list though!
Sun 31 Jul 2011
Our group of five had a lovely lunch, best seats in the restaurant, the couch was comfy and relaxing.The service was friendly and professional. Food was to die for, everyone was extremly impressed with every aspect of their meals. Bubbles was lovely. If I had to add a negative there was none. Thanks for the experience, we will definately be back.
dined on Sat 13 Aug 2011
I'm using this restaurant everytime I have friends from Sydney visit as I have just relocated and it is a perfect environment to show off the best of what Melbourne has to offer in way of location, food,
service and atmosphere...
dined on Sat 13 Aug 2011
Stepping into Sapore you instantly feel the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant. Dim lighting hangs just above and surrounded with warm colours adds to the charm of this place. The
service staff were all friendly and professional, catering politely to every need. My choice for the evening began with an entree of the beetroot and faro salad with celery, goats cheese mouse and
balsamic dressing. Firstly the presentation strikes you as elegant and urges you to take the first bite. Having a combination of each element on the fork allows the perfect combination of flavours to
harmonies in your mouth, so already I was looking forward to the main. I chose the fish of the day which happened to be fresh barramundi fillet which was cooked with a crispy skin then finished off in
the oven to produce a most succulent texture flesh. The fillet was served with a seafood stock reduction which was absolutely heavenly and luxurious in flavours purely from the sea with a drizzle of
crustacean oil. As an accompaniment the sides chosen were the blanched spinach with garlic, oil & pine nuts as well as the seasonal vegetables which for the evening steamed brocolini with garlic &
chilli spicing. An honest and lovely dining experience that I hope to have again soon.
dined on Mon 29 Aug 2011
Was really impressed with Sapore, we go out for dinner a lot and this was definitely one of the better places I have been to recently. will be back!
dined on Fri 17 Jun 2011
Fantastic food, brilliant service and a great atmosphere. This was our first visit to Sapore but certainly won't be our last. I'd highly recommend checking it out.
dined on Sat 16 Jul 2011
Food was absolutely wonderful ensure you go on an empty stomach
dined on Sat 16 Jul 2011
The food and service were exceptional as always! Best one hatted restaurant I've been to
dined on Sat 16 Jul 2011
Our family of four (two adults, daughter aged 16 and our son aged 12) dined at Sapore to celebrate my daughter's 16th birthday, and had an absolutely fantastic experience. Our waiter was superb he provided excellent advice on wines and food, steering us towards selections that were spoton in a lowkey and knowledgeable manner. The service was attentive without being obtrusive. We were made to feel welcome as a family group, unlike some establishments that appear to frown on families with younger kids. The atmosphere was lovely, and even though the restaurant was busy it wasn't noisy or crowdedfeeling.The wine list was extensive and wellpriced, and the food was absolutely fantastic. The staff were able to accommodate my wife's food allergy with no problems or fuss. Sapore was a vey special experience to celebrate a special birthday. We can't recommend it highly enough.
dined on Fri 22 Jul 2011
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I will go again as I've done before. Service and food quality are always of a high standard.
dined on Thu 12 May 2011
Amazing meals, fantastic service always with a smile!
dined on Tue 17 May 2011
The 2 course lunch was great value. The food was exquisite, and the service faultless. Would definitely go back.
dined on Fri 27 May 201
"We went for the Express Lunch special, which was fabulous value and great food. I'll be back for this deal again with other people! Thank you'
dined on Sun 10 Apr 2011
'We were exceptionally well looked after including special dietary needs of one of our group. Sapare is ever reliable and always a pleasure. It's no reason we keep coming back time and time again! Thank you!'
dined on Fri 15 Apr 2011
'We have accommodation in St Kilda we always recommend Sapore to our overseas visitors and they inevitably come back with the same report great food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Lived up to the reputation last night.'
dined on Sat 16 Apr 2011