Tipo 00

If you've been lucky enough in life, you could recognize this melancholy Melbourne image for Tipo 00, one of the best pasta bars you'll ever visit. Tipo 00 – a name to reference the flour used in what they specialize in ‘pasta’. A restaurant to showcase their passion for Italian food, pasta and beverage.

The floor team taking turns resting a minute with their staff dinners up the back; the amber glow of the spotlit pass repelling against the dying winter light outside; the kitchen crew quietly giggling as they carefully prepare for the evening surge It has all of the warmth and inviting that the word 'pasta bar' implies, but with a backstage, guard-down honesty that is almost Disney-esque.

Maybe you've come for a quick bowl of soup and a glass of wine at the elegant marble bar. You're doing well, and you're not alone. On Tipo's 80/20 Italian/local list, there's enough by the glass, and the knowledgeable staff will be happy to pour you something that complements your spaghetti. However, if you have the time, take it slowly and consult the beginning.

Location: 361 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000

Website: www.tipo00.com.au