Start Your Day The Roman Way With Breakfast Dishes, Specialty Espresso & House Breakfast Torte at OGI
Officina Gastronomica Italiana (OGI), Hawksburn Village’s beloved neighbourhood Italian restaurant, is serving up an authentic Italian start to the day, with breakfast served every day from 9 AM – 12 PM. Owned by Emilia-Romagna-born Claudio Casoni, OGI’s breakfast champions traditional Italian dishes and specialty coffee from Caffé Terzi, creating a morning ritual for locals and visitors alike.
“I discovered Manuel Terzi’s coffee as an engineering student in Bologna. At the time, he was pioneering an artisan coffee roaster and changed coffee culture in Italy,” shares Claudio Casoni. ”When I opened OGI – originally as a coffee shop – I knew I had to serve Terzi’s coffee, and offer Melbourne a truly authentic specialty Italian espresso, just as you’d find in Italy”.
Transporting diners to the bustling streets of Italy, patrons can sit streetside or in the outdoor courtyard, perfect as the warm spring weather rolls in. Inside, the bar welcomes diners to sit with an espresso or enjoy a leisurely breakfast amidst the rustic interiors. Offering warming favourites, highlight dishes on the menu include:
- Tuscan baked eggs – slow braised wagyu beef ragù, san marzano tomato sugo, pecorino dolce, toasted ciabatta ($29)
- Breakfast bruschetta – portobello mushroom, reggiano spread, medley tomato, poached egg, balsamic (V) ($25)
- Smashed avocado – pecorino romano, salsa verde, poached egg, pepitas, seeded sourdough toast (V) ($26)
- ‘Nduja scrambled eggs – pickled chilli, toasted ciabatta ($24)
For those after something sweet, OGI serves torte del giorno baked in-house, including baked ricotta cheesecake, dark chocolate and almond cake, raspberry and artisan ricotta cake, lemon and EVO oil yoghurt cake, and fruit jam crostata.
Paninis are also available for breakfast and lunch, and rotate daily. Menu staples include caprese, prosciutto, or portobello mushroom paninos.
Whether dropping in for a quick espresso, ‘grabbing-and-going’ with a house-baked torta or lingering longer for an authentic Italian breakfast, OGI provides Melbourne with a true taste of Italy each morning.
532/534 Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181
Opening hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 6:30 am – 3 pm, 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Friday: 6:30 am – 3 pm, 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
- Saturday: 7:30 am – 3 pm, 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
- Sunday: 7:30 am – 3 pm
Website: ogi.com.au
Instagram: @ogimelbourne