Italian food is not
a cuisine. It's a
love language.
Coastal Italian dining on Rye beach — fresh, seasonal, handmade.
Handmade pasta, fresh coastal flavours & cocktails with ocean views
Salt Is the Oldest
Flavour on Earth
Before sugar, before spice, before fire — there was salt. It preserved history, crossed oceans, and started revolutions. At Salt di Italia, we honour that legacy with coastal Italian cooking rooted in tradition and driven by the best seasonal produce the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.
From the first morning espresso to a long lunch of handmade pasta, through to sunset spritzes and wood-fired dishes under the stars — every plate, every pour, every moment is made with the care and generosity that Italian hospitality demands.
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4/2257 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, Victoria 3941, Australia03 5985 7700
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Reviews
★★★★★“The best Italian on the Peninsula — fresh pasta, incredible views, and service that makes you feel like family.”
★★★★★“We come back every time we visit Rye. The Burrata Caprese alone is worth the drive from Melbourne.”
★★★★★“A hidden gem right on the beach. The sunset spritzes and wood-fired dishes are unbeatable.”