CAFFETTERIA e BAR

HOURS:
Open 7 Days.

Sunday - Thursday 9am -3pm
Friday - Saturday 9am - 5pm

ADDRESS:
Shop 9/4-6 Gilbert St, Torquay, Victoria 3228

BOOKINGS:
None. Walk-in only.

The original hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop was where Mortadeli’s humble beginnings were established, with a simple made to order menu that quickly became beloved by locals for its freshly baked bread and generous fillings.

Exponential increase in demand for sandwiches has moved the original little sandwich shop across the piazza into the former delicatessen and Pasta Bar. The new caffetteria is styled as a classic Italian bar, taking you from espresso and pastries in the morning, to a panino full of fresh, local produce and ingredients for lunch, and finally an aperitivo and cicchetti in the evening.

Pouring our own special blend of Everyday Coffee beans, piped-to-order Sicilian style ricotta/pistachio cannolis, traditional sweet treats and freshly-baked Maltese pastizzis. Our made to order sandwiches use locally baked ciabatta rolls and pastadura, while our offering of soups, salads and house-made pasta follow the seasons and our moods. Keep an eye and ear out for special events, pop up pasta nights and Fish Fridays!

The piazza provides a casual and communal alfresco area to start the day with our breakfast offering and cup of coffee in the sun or pop in a little later with our  lunch menu starting at 11am. Alternatively, if you want the true European experience, spritzes, beers and Italian wines are available on tap to enjoy alongside our menu.

In the sandwich shop it is first come first served, and we don’t take bookings. At peak periods it might be hard to find a seat to dine in, but with such a charming shoreline just minutes away, take away is warmly encouraged, and is the most enjoyable way to enjoy a Ħobż biż-żejt in our opinion.

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