Lasagne at Pellegrini's Counter

Overview

Nearly all of life's problems can be vastly improved with a plate of lasagne, especially one that's been crafted in the kitchen of a Melbourne institution like Pellegrini's. The beloved Bourke Street espresso bar is Italian comfort food at its best, warming bellies and souls with its classic pasta dishes since the 1950s. Even the fit-out nods to the old-school, with its red leather bar stools and chequered floor. Clock off work and treat yourself to a serve of home-style lasagne, washed down with an Italian espresso. While you're there, do some people watching — Pellegrini's friendly service and fantastic Italian food attracts a whole range of customers, from corporates, to retirees and tourists who have heard of its legacy.

Image: Brook James.