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Welcome to Tesoro

Tesoro Gastronomia

Modern Italian Restaurant

Deli and espresso bar by day. Casual elegant restaurant and pinseria by night. A warm Italian table in Balwyn North, built around coffee, pastries, pinsa, pasta, wine, and genuine hospitality.

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Sunday Giropinsa + Pasta

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Espresso Bar / Restaurant

Missing Italy? Craving that unmistakable scent of a real cornetto? A sfogliatella? Whether a pastry, a panini, a pinsa or a pasta alla puttanesca; Tesoro is where you go when you need a trip to Italy, without having to hop on a flight.

Pasta al pomodoro with shaved cheese

Pasta al Pomodoro

Rigatoni tossed in tomato sauce with shaved cheese and a clean Italian finish.

Golden Sicilian pastry bites with pistachio

Golden Sicilian Bites

Crisp pastry bites with pistachio and a soft cream accent.

Zucchini carpaccio with dill

Zucchini Carpaccio

Thin zucchini ribbons with fresh herbs, olive oil, and a bright seasonal finish.

Arancini served over tomato sugo

Arancini al Sugo

Crisp risotto balls served over rich tomato sugo.

Herb roasted potatoes in a white bowl

Herb Roasted Potatoes

Golden potatoes with herbs, char, and a savoury Italian dressing.

Wild mushroom pasta in a white bowl

Wild Mushroom Pasta

Fresh pasta folded through a silky mushroom sauce.

Tortellini served in broth

Tortellini in Brodo

Delicate filled pasta served in a light, aromatic broth.

Seared beef with greens and puree

Seared Beef & Greens

A refined beef plate with greens, pepper, and smooth puree.

Grilled fish with tomatoes, olives, and capers

Grilled Fish Puttanesca

Grilled fish finished with tomatoes, olives, capers, and herbs.

Beef skewers with orange pepper sauce

Beef Spiedini

Chargrilled skewers with a warm pepper sauce and clean plating.

Anchovy crostino with herbs and peppers

Anchovy Crostino

A small, bold bite layered with anchovy, herbs, and roasted pepper.

Carpaccio style plate with figs

Fig Carpaccio

Fine slices with caramelised fig, citrus notes, and delicate cream.

Vitello tonnato with herbs and pickled garnish

Vitello Tonnato

Thinly sliced veal with creamy dressing, herbs, and pickled garnish.

Charred broccoli with garlic oil

Charred Broccoli

Charred broccoli with garlic oil and bright Italian seasoning.

Italian antipasti plate with prosciutto and parmesan

Italian Antipasti

Prosciutto, parmesan crisps, basil, and a polished share-plate finish.

Stuffed eggplant with herbs and peppers

Stuffed Eggplant

Baked eggplant with herbs, crumb, peppers, and fresh greens.

Octopus carpaccio with salsa and fennel

Octopus Carpaccio

Thin octopus slices with salsa, fennel, and creamy accents.

Sunday Special

Giropinsa (+Pasta)

You read that right... Pinsa not Pizza - Sunday is family day! Try our bottomless Pinsa and Pasta menu, just $40 for adults and $25 for kids, every Sunday from 12pm to 9pm - a great way to feed the family.

Margherita pinsa with tomato, mozzarella, and basil

Margherita Pinsa

Tomato, basil, and soft mozzarella over a light Roman-style base.

Pinsa with prosciutto, rocket, burrata, parmesan, and balsamic glaze

Prosciutto & Burrata

Prosciutto, creamy burrata, rocket, parmesan, and a glossy balsamic finish.

Calabrese pinsa with mozzarella, olives, anchovy, and spicy salami

Calabrese Pinsa

Mozzarella, olives, anchovy, and spicy salami with a bold Italian bite.

Green pinsa with rocket, cherry tomatoes, and grated cheese

Verde Pinsa

Rocket, cherry tomatoes, and finely grated cheese on a golden base.

Mortadella pinsa with burrata and pistachio

Mortadella & Pistachio

Mortadella, burrata, pistachio, and olive oil for a rich, silky finish.

Vegetable pinsa with eggplant, capsicum, potato, rosemary, and mozzarella

Ortolana Pinsa

Eggplant, capsicum, potato, rosemary, and melted mozzarella.

Tesoro Gastronomia team smiling inside the restaurant Elegant Tesoro restaurant detail

About Us

Our story makes the table feel like home.

Tesoro is Balwyn North's answer to a true modern Italian dining experience. It is the scent of a real cornetto in the morning, a table of pinsa and pasta by evening, and the care you feel at the end of the meal.

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Day Deli & espresso
Night Restaurant & pinseria
100% Profits support community

Reservation

Feel happiness by making a reservation.

Book the table before the craving starts. Reserve dinner, Sunday Giropinsa, or a milestone event through Tesoro's live booking pages.

Testimonials

Customer Reviews

"A great team who made my function run effortlessly. Food was sensational. Thank you for making the event so easy and special."
Viviana Rossios
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Profits from Tesoro are either donated to local charities or used to sponsor arts and events in the local community.

Community legacy

Did you know that 100% of profits from Tesoro are either donated to local charities or used to sponsor the arts & events in the local community? As a collective, we recognise that our parents & grandparents sacrificed to give our generation the gifts of opportunity & prosperity; so Tesoro was created in their honour to pay their legacy forward.

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