Mr Vincenzo’s originally opened on the Mornington Peninsula in 2024. Owners Paul Goddard and Lisa Prince, with head chef Michael Kharsas, recently renovated the space. Now, the restaurant is bigger, brighter and has a private dining room.

The menu leans Mediterranean and changes with the seasonal availability of local produce. Expect a regular rotation of classic pastas, protein-heavy mains such as steak with local mushrooms and truffle sauce, and small plates that hero local vegetables and catches from the bay.

You’ll find local, Italian and French wines on the punchy list, along with a selection of cocktails mixed with ingredients made in-house wherever possible. The dining room – anchored by a long bar and open kitchen – gets plenty of sun to complement the earthy, terracotta tones throughout.