
Zero95, the beloved woodfired pizza bar & Italian restaurant, and Meno Zero, the Italian artisan gelateria, have opened in an exciting new location – Alphington at The Bend. Eagerly awaited by local residents, the restaurant and dessert bar are the go-to destinations for exceptional Southern Italian dishes, world class gelato and dolce.
Zero95 serves exceptional woodfired pizzas, expertly prepared Southern Italian dishes and warm hospitality, while Meno Zero serves up world class gelato and dolce. The Alphington location complements the existing suburban gems in Doncaster and Dromana.
The 250m2 venue features a double entrance, one directly into Zero95 and the other to Meno Zero, with the areas seamlessly flowing into each other.
Zero95 & Meno Zero Alphington Open
Seating approximately 80 inside, guests can choose to sit in the main dining area with the open kitchen complete with custom woodfired pizza oven imported from Naples, at the bar, al fresco, or near the sumptuous desserts at Meno Zero. Or, an additional 60 guests can enjoy dining al fresco in the covered piazza that wraps around outside.
The Zero95 menu is serving up authentic Italian flavours, with dishes created from traditional recipes passed down through generations. The finest wood-fired pizzas with Pizze Bianche (white base pizzas) and Pizza Roosa Classiche (tomato based pizzas) selections sit alongside other highlight dishes of Stuzzichini, Antipasti, Insalate e Cortorni, Primi and Dolce.
Must-trys include Lasagne Fritti (shallow fried crumbed lasagna bites with shaved Precorino), Parmigiana Ripieno (filled eggplant, fior di latte, tomato sugo, fresh basil on capsicum puree), Stromboli Pizza (Rosso Gargano tomatoes, fior di latte, Nduja, red onion, capsicum & olives), Amalfi Pizza (ricotta cheese, fior di latte, prawns, chilli, parsley & lemon wedge) and one of the best seafood pastas in Melbourne – Spaghettini Pescatore al Cartoccio (a selection of seafood in rich tomato sugo, touch of garlic & chilli & served wrapped in paper). Plus, there is a delicious selection of choices for little ones.
To finish, guests can choose from desserts including Tiramisu, Warm Date & Amaretti Pudding, Freak Donuts, Nutella Pizza or Calzone and more.
Meanwhile Meno Zero is ideal for delicious gelato on its own, or as a takeaway dessert post Zero95 dining. Available in 24 flavours, with the signatures being Sicilian, Caramel Chocolate Brownie, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla Slice, Pistachio and Ferrero. Quality ingredients are used and gluten free, nut and vegan flavours are made without contamination. Meno Zero also serves delectable frozen cakes ideal for celebrations.
“We are so excited to have opened the doors to Zero95 and Meno Zero Alphington,” said co-owner Anthony Biviano. “With both an established and upcoming community in the area, the old paper Mill was crying out for a great restaurant and we are so happy to be bringing Alphington the very best woodfired pizza, Southern Italian dishes and gelato.”
Zero95 and Meno Zero Alphington is sure to have locals’ mouths watering and those further afield the perfect reason to visit the inner north east suburb!