Triim

In the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Triim serves the timeless appeal of Italian cooking with city poise. This is a place where classic techniques meet unfussy generosity, the kind that favours honest ingredients and the comforting rhythm of course after course. The mood nods to the bustle outside, yet keeps things relaxed enough for conversation to flow.

The menu reads like a tour of beloved staples. Think bruschetta con pomodoro e basilico, tomatoes and onion heaped on toasted bread, and arancini di riso with a silken aioli. Pastas stay true: a twirl of spaghetti bolognese, the layered comfort of lasagne. From the stove, risotto gamberi hums with the sweetness of prawns, while risotto pescatore leans briny and bright. For heartier appetites, bistecca alla griglia and a yielding lamb shank bring grill and braise into satisfying focus, with crisp salads such as rocket parmesan and the ever-faithful Caesar to freshen the pace.

To sip, familiar favourites await, from Peroni to local Coopers, alongside soft drinks and juices. Whether it is a quick city bite or an unhurried evening, Triim keeps the welcome warm and the flavours front and centre. Savour a taste of Italy in the CBD, and let the next forkful do the talking.