Run by an Italian family since 1958, this supermarket is a locals' favourite and is the perfect place to load up on ciabatta, cheese, olives and wine before heading to the nearby Edinburgh Gardens for a picnic.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby attractions

1. Edinburgh Gardens

0.27 MILES

Established European elms line the tranquil walking paths of this 140-year-old parkland. A short walk from the main strip of North Fitzroy, these gardens…

2. Centre for Contemporary Photography

0.94 MILES

This not-for-profit centre exhibits contemporary photography across five gallery spaces. Shows traverse traditional techniques and the highly conceptual,…

3. Backwoods Gallery

0.99 MILES

Set up in 2010 by a team of Melbourne street artists, Backwoods Gallery promotes and exhibits works by mostly Australian artists – with a focus on urban…

4. Melbourne General Cemetery

1.08 MILES

Melbourne has been burying its dead here since 1852. It's worth a stroll to see the final resting place of three Australian prime ministers, the memorial…

5. Keith Haring Mural

1.1 MILES

Anyone with an interest in street art will want to check out this Keith Haring mural, painted by the late New York artist on his visit in 1984. It adorns…

6. Sutton Gallery

1.14 MILES

Housed in a simple, unassuming warehouse space entered off Greeves St, this gallery is known for championing challenging new work.

7. Ceres

1.2 MILES

The best Ceres (pronounced ‘series’) experience is on Saturday mornings, when locals shop for organic produce and browse the flea market (9am to 2pm…

8. Museo Italiano

1.34 MILES

Telling the story of Melbourne's Italian community, this small but information-packed museum puts an important part of Australia's history, and the…