Where To Find The Best Retro Desserts

Officina Gastronomica Italiana ​
​532/534 Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181
​Dessert: This charming Italian enoteca leans into tradition with its most retro dessert yet, a classic fruit jam crostata. This rustic Italian tart features a golden, buttery shortcrust base and rich, seasonal jam for a perfectly sweet treat which tastes like Nonna made it just for you. 

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Price: $16
​Bookings: Here

Hofbräuhaus Melbourne ​
​18-28 Market Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
​With over 55 years of history and still serving from its iconic exposed brick home, Hofbräuhaus’ legendary Apfelstrudel is the ultimate retro dessert moment. A long-standing favourite, this classic is served warm with spiced rum, creamy vanilla bean ice cream and a vibrant currant purée – timeless, comforting and just a little indulgent.

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Price: $18 ​
​Bookings: Here

Studio Amaro
​168 Chapel St, Windsor 3181
​Dessert: Guanduja Mousse, Hazelnut, Amaro Caramel, Mascarpone - a rich and nostalgic twist on a classic flavour combination, this dessert layers luscious gianduja mousse with crunchy hazelnuts and a generous drizzle of bitter-sweet amaro caramel. Finished with whipped mascarpone and a dusting of cocoa, it’s salty, sweet and unapologetically indulgent.
​Price: $15
​Hours: Monday – Friday, 12 PM - late ​
​Bookings: Here

Omnia Bistro
​625 Chapel Street South Yarra, VIC 3141 ​
​Dessert: ​ Omnia signature pink lady apple tarte tatin - a sweet, golden classic done the Omnia way, served with a vanilla ice cream
​Price: $25
​Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 5.30pm – late, Thursday – Saturday: 12pm – Late
​Bookings: Here

Yūgen Dining
​10/605 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
​Dessert: Mont-Blanc, with roasted chestnut purée, vanilla mousse, Hojicha frangipane – Yugen’s Mont-Blanc reimagines the iconic dessert with a distinctly modern edge, combining earthy roasted chestnut purée and delicate vanilla mousse atop a nutty hojicha-infused frangipane. Light, layered and luxuriously aromatic, it’s a refined finish with depth and warmth.
​Price: $20
​Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 6 pm - Late
​Bookings: Here

Grossi Florentino
​80 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
​Dessert: Soufflé al Cioccolato, Chocolate Soufflé, Amaretto Gelato ​
​Price: $28
​Hours: Wednesday – Friday, Lunch from 12pm, Monday – Saturday Dinner from 6:00 pm
​Bookings: via sevenrooms 

Luci
​472 Bourke St, Melbourne ​
​Dessert: Tiramisu
​Price: $18
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Bookings: via Luci’s website

BistroX Pop-Up ​
​62 Rose St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
​Dessert: Shannon Bennett’s take on the classic Pear Tarte Tatin heroes all things French and delicious - butter, sugar and flaky pastry. Peak-season pears are caramelised in cast iron, baked and dramatically flipped table-side, delivering a glossy, aromatic dessert that’s equal parts elegant and comforting, served with a scoop of Pidapipo vanilla ice cream designed to share. ​
​Hours: Open for 5 PM to 10 PM, Tuesday to Saturday, until October 15 2025
​Price: $38 (to share) ​
​Bookings: Here

Ciao Cielo ​
​115 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
​Dessert: Housed in a 165-year-old Port Melbourne courthouse, this beloved neighbourhood Italian spot delivers more than just authentic fare, it hides a sweet secret off the menu. Their decadent Chocolate Brownie is rich, topped with silky dark chocolate ganache and served with zesty orange mascarpone for a balanced, indulgent finish.
​Hours: Open everyday, 12 PM - 10 PM ​ ​
​Price: $14
​Bookings: Here

Marguerite ​
​Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-09 Singapore 018953
​Dessert: Singapore's Michelin-starred restaurant, Marguerite, run by Melbourne's own Michael Wilson. On his menu, lives a classic Aussie favourite, the Iced Vovo, which he would devour packets of at a time as a child (and still can!). Whilst the dessert does have Michelin creds, he can do an easy recipe, perfect for the home cook. ​
​Price: $18
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Bookings: here