Umberto Espresso Bar

Umberto Espresso Bar You local Italian trattoria, serving honest, home-style food. Pasta is made fresh daily!

02/10/2026

Some call it chaos. We call it choreography. When the kitchen finds its own rhythm, it’s a beautiful dance to watch ❤️🔥 Shout out to our amazing team who make it look seamless behind the scenes.

30/09/2026

Cotoletta up! Just a little reminder our veal cotoletta & Italian coleslaw is just $25 all day every Thursday! Stop by or jump online to book a table.

30/09/2026

This is a little nudge to start planning your end-of-year celebrations.

Whether it’s the annual work do, a big birthday, or simply an excuse to get everyone together 🥳 we have private and semi-private spaces available for parties and large groups.

Good food, good drinks and great company. Dates are already starting to fill, so get in touch and let’s make a plan 🥂

📧 [email protected]
📞 0490 530 507

Last week for these Martedì pasta specials. Swipe left to see the menu. $25 pasta & vino (b**r or soft drink) every Tues...
28/09/2026

Last week for these Martedì pasta specials. Swipe left to see the menu. $25 pasta & vino (b**r or soft drink) every Tuesday from 5pm. Full menu also available. We’ve been fully booked the last couple of weeks so online reservations are recommended. Ci vediamo x

26/09/2026

Because fresh is always best. Here for your pasta fix all weekend.

25/09/2026

Such a fun catering gig last week, celebrating renowned coffee expert Colin Harmon and his new book ‘What I know about growing a coffee business.’

It was an absolute pleasure. Thanks for having us!




Ciao amici, a quick update for this weekend. Every Thursday we’ve got $25 cotoletta & coleslaw, PLUS Gigi Rooftop on lev...
24/09/2026

Ciao amici, a quick update for this weekend. Every Thursday we’ve got $25 cotoletta & coleslaw, PLUS Gigi Rooftop on level 2 is open for a one night only pop-up tonight, ahead of her official relaunch in October. Stop by for a drink and bite to eat. A presto x

Designed to share but we totally understand if you don’t want to! New to the menu, CARPACCIO DI TONNO - yellow fin tuna ...
23/09/2026

Designed to share but we totally understand if you don’t want to! New to the menu, CARPACCIO DI TONNO - yellow fin tuna crudo, capers & bottarga.

School holiday bliss? We hope a little pasta date might help…Get the kids off their screens and around the table for Mar...
21/09/2026

School holiday bliss? We hope a little pasta date might help…

Get the kids off their screens and around the table for Martedì.

For just $25, they’ll get a bowl of pasta + a b**r, w**e or soft drink - the perfect excuse to get everyone together for an easy night out.

Swipe left to check out our four Martedì pasta options, then jump online and book your table. 🍝

See you Tuesday!

19/09/2026

Genovese coffee, Cono Gelateria Fior di Latte gelato. Does it get any better? Yep! Add a shot of Frangelico to the mix and it’s happy days! Available all day weekend at Umberto Espresso Bar.

GENOVESE COFFEE
Cono Gelateria

Behind the scenes lately… always, testing, trialling, perfecting.
18/09/2026

Behind the scenes lately… always, testing, trialling, perfecting.

Fusilloni con ragù di agnello - fresh fusilli pasta with our slow cooked Chianti braised lamb ragù and Tuscan kale. This...
16/09/2026

Fusilloni con ragù di agnello - fresh fusilli pasta with our slow cooked Chianti braised lamb ragù and Tuscan kale. This one will hit the spot today 👌

Happy place. Ready for another week. See you soon amici.
14/09/2026

Happy place. Ready for another week. See you soon amici.

12/09/2026

Head out for a walk in the sunshine then stroll on in for a glass of Vermentino and a serve of these wild caught QLD prawns, grilled on the hibachi and finished off with some fresh salmoriglio. Our kitchen is open from 11:30am - 9:30pm this weekend.

🍋 Limoncello lovers, meet Limoncello Babá - the newest sweet treat on our menu. We start by making our soft, pillowy bri...
10/09/2026

🍋 Limoncello lovers, meet Limoncello Babá - the newest sweet treat on our menu. We start by making our soft, pillowy brioche, then soak it in a fragrant limoncello syrup, top it with delicate Chantilly cream and finish with a touch of fresh lemon zest. Pop in and try it this weekend. Open from 11:30am.

09/09/2026

NEW hand made pasta special - Nero di Seppia Tortelli with Blue Swimmer Crab. Get it while you still can. Available for lunch, dinner and in between.

08/09/2026

Last night, Marco was one of the panelists at The Age Good Food Symposium to discuss how consumer behaviour and the hospitality industry’s revenue streams are shifting. Hosted by the wonderful Dani Valent it was an honour to sit beside some serious hospo legends Shannon Martinez Coskun Uysal and Tinee who all spoke from the heart.

Grazie mille The Age Good Food Events and Lightspeed Australia for the invitation! You can listen to a replay of the discussion via link in our bio.

Fresh bucatini are featured on our Martedì menu this Tuesday. Swipe through to the end to see the pasta and vino options...
07/09/2026

Fresh bucatini are featured on our Martedì menu this Tuesday. Swipe through to the end to see the pasta and vino options for $25. Full menu also available. Jump online and make a booking. We’ll see you domani.

03/09/2026

Made fresh, daily.

📍917 High St, Thornbury

This Saturday we’re raising a glass to the wonderful Jessica Prescott and her Epic Veg dishes. We’ll be serving Rosato S...
02/09/2026

This Saturday we’re raising a glass to the wonderful Jessica Prescott and her Epic Veg dishes. We’ll be serving Rosato Spritzes on arrival, followed by a veg feast. Swipe left to see the full menu. Just a few tix remain. Link in bio.

Here’s one of the four pastas you can choose from as part of our Martedì special on Tuesday night. Fusilli alla primaver...
31/08/2026

Here’s one of the four pastas you can choose from as part of our Martedì special on Tuesday night. Fusilli alla primavera, with broccoli, zucchini, peas and a hint on chilli! This one has been tried, tested and approved by one of our beautiful neighbours 😍

Add a glass of w**e and it’s all yours for $25. Bookings recommended, walk-ins welcome. Full menu available too. Ci vediamo.

29/08/2026

Working on a little Father’s Day pasta special. Stay tuned. Open for lunch and dinner and everything in between on Sunday 6th September.

Apologies to anyone joining us for our final Aperitivo Sunday event this weekend - you’ll have to put up with these two ...
27/08/2026

Apologies to anyone joining us for our final Aperitivo Sunday event this weekend - you’ll have to put up with these two clowns behind the bar! Just 10 spots left. Hope to see you there. Tix via Eventbrite or link in bio.

Have you heard the news? We’re celebrating gorgeous Jessica Prescott and her latest cook book release EPIC VEG!If a long...
26/08/2026

Have you heard the news? We’re celebrating gorgeous Jessica Prescott and her latest cook book release EPIC VEG!

If a long vego lunch with your pals sounds like your cup of tea, then join us (and Jess) on Saturday 5th September as we dish up a delicious four course shared feast with cocktail on arrival. Epic Veg will be available for purchase on the day, or bring your copy along for a signing by Jess herself.

Link in bio or via our website.

It’s more than a party. It’s a memory. It’s one room filled with all your favourite people, because some occasions deser...
25/08/2026

It’s more than a party. It’s a memory.

It’s one room filled with all your favourite people, because some occasions deserve more than a dinner reservation.

Come check out our 3 unique private spaces and celebrate local. Enquire today and book in a viewing.

📧 [email protected]
📞 0490 530 507

Address

917 High Street
Thornbury, VIC
3071

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9:30pm

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