This Hawthorn establishment champions regional Italian soul through a lens of modern refinement, delivering a masterclass in traditional textures. The menu’s centerpiece is the seafood risotto al forno, where mussels, clams, and cuttlefish are baked in a claypot until the rice develops a delicate, toasted crust. Aromas of wood-smoke and saffron permeate the air, signaling a commitment to ancestral techniques. Signature wagyu beef lasagna arrives decadent, layered with fontina cheese and finished with a potent shaving of truffle. Texture plays a vital role, from the snap of charred octopus to the velvety mascarpone filling of house-made cannoli.