Pellegrini's by blinkings
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Pellegrini's is all about character, honest Italian fare and coffee. In fact, it is said that the first espresso machine to arrive in Melbourne was delivered here in 1954, opening the gates to a city obsession. In many ways, the place remains unchanged since then, with its red vinyl stools and checkerboard floor. The white-shirted waiters may fluctuate between disarmingly charming or fiercely dismissive, but the menu remains concise and consistent in its delivery of old favourites, like spaghetti bolognaise and a cheesy lasagne.
Above all, Pellegrini's operates like the city itself, refusing to reveal all of its oddball charm and endearing idiosyncrasies upon a first visit. Many of the items on offer aren't on the written menu. But over time and with ongoing patronage you'll be inducted into the tradition of a Friday gnocchi dish or summertime watermelon granita. Evidence of the appeal of this Melbourne institution is found in its diverse crowd of regulars, from the suited office workers to the early evening theatre goers and the scores of students looking for a cheap and hearty meal.
Please zoom for a better look. I took this a few months ago after it had just stopped raining.
Comments (19)
netot
Excellent! I love it. The architecture of this part of your city is wonderful. I like the tables under the canopys, I saw them in another of your pictures. I see that Melbourne is great for practicing my favorite sport: Eating Good!
Isabelle711
I love places that keep everything just as is so that the younger ones will be able to have the same experience as their parents did. :))))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))))) Thank you for sharing. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
Crabbycabby
Great composition. Love the way the bar is to the right, the street vanishes to the left, and the damp pavement adds to the overall atmosphere.
whaleman
Your photos are so tactile and, after that description, I want to be there!
durleybeachbum
Sounds great and I like the pic. It could SO easily be in my home town.
jayfar
A super street scene and a great explanation of what is going on Andrew.
fallen21
Awesome capture.
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Faemike55
looks like a great place to visit and revisit Wonderful shot
wotan
Fantastic colors in rainny day... Great contrast!
mariogiannecchini
Great street scene , Andrew !Great wiev and splendid colors !
m_j_s
Sometimes after the rain there is a real magical quality to the light, you have used it very nicely her top accentuate the colours.
nikolais
great POV, lovely capture!
Sea_Dog
I love finding these little places - as you say often the food is superb and the atmosphere warm and friendly.
micturn
Those of us in the Outer East miss all this stuff :) Great shot.
angora
our machines are called Nespresso (what else? ;-D) LOVE that architecture!!!
cfulton
Wonderful to get a glimpse of the city life, Clive
blondeblurr
I am so pleased to read, that nothing much has changed, I have also very fond memories of P., when I lived in Melbourne until the late 70's ... we used to visit and met there after the Jazz Ballet classes. It certainly is an institution - and Gnocchi one of my favourites - YUM! Thanks for the memories Andrew, BB
neiwil
On your way to the 'Windsor Hair Salon' no doubt :-) Not enough of these old style eateries left, if you find one it's a dilemma between keeping it to yourself or spreading the word to ensure it's survival.As you indicate here, more often than not they will have a healthy regular patronage already.Cool streetscene showing some interesting architecture....cheers