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Tesoro Gastronomia, Balwyn North, AU-VIC

Tesoro Gastronomia

4.6
4.6
349 Reviews
$40 and under
Italian
280 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North, AU-VIC 3104

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Deli-cafe by day, elegant-restaurant by night. Tesoro Gastronomia is a testament to the belief that a dining experience need not be fussy to be fantastic.

The seasonal menu pays homage to our Italian roots, presented in a modern context, we explore Italian cuisine's greatest hits whilst taking advantage of the beauty and bounty of seasonal local ingredients.

Tesoro exists to share our passion for the beauty and simplicity of Italian cuisine, and 100% of profits are either donated to local charities or used to sponsor the arts & events in the local community. As a collective, we recognise that our parents & grandparents sacrificed to give our generation the gifts of opportunity & prosperity; so Tesoro was created in their honour to pay their legacy forward.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Fixed menu, one sitting, convivial dining experience. Evenings @ Tesoro, we all dine together as one.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : 0408 142 837
  • Neighborhood
    Balwyn North
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus 20m
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • GIROPINSA (& Pasta!)

    A$40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our bottomless PINSA & PASTA menu every Sunday, for just $40/Adults and $25/Children (ages 3-11). Not a spelling error - P I N S A are Roma’s oval shaped lighter and tastier version of Pizza. With a 72+ hour leavening period and a special 90% hydrated flour mix results in a crunchy crust and soft interior. Gluten free option also available.
    GIROPINSA (& Pasta!) Photo

Private dining

What 349 people are saying

Tesoro Gastronomia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tesoro Gastronomia offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "delicious food and amazing service." Patrons rave about its "authentic Italian atmosphere," "great friendly staff," and "beautiful food." The restaurant is praised for its "wonderful waitstaff," "superb dining experience," and "perfectly sized" menu. Ideal for gatherings, it features a "fantastic atmosphere" and "refreshing cocktails."

349 Reviews
  1. Steven

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had lunch today at Tesoro and as always it did not disappoint.
    Tesoro GastronomiaResponded 1 day ago
    Grazie mille, Steven! It’s always such a pleasure to welcome you — and we’re thrilled to hear that your lunch at Tesoro once again hit the mark! "Mangiare è una necessità, mangiare intelligentemente è un'arte." (Eating is a necessity, but eating well is an art.) Next time you visit, just mention this review and we’d love to treat you to something special as a small grazie from our team. A presto, The Tesoro Team

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  2. Greg

    Oxford4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual a great meal with very good service. This restaurant is very convenient to where we live and we enjoy catching up with friends there.
    Tesoro GastronomiaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Greg, Grazie mille for your lovely words! We’re so happy to be your go-to spot for delicious meals and good times with friends. Your continued support truly means the world to us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Next time you visit, just mention this review and we’d love to treat you to a little something special as a thank you. A presto, The Tesoro Team

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  3. Abbey

    Melbourne9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service and beautiful food. Some items were not available on the menu.
    Tesoro GastronomiaResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Abbey, Grazie mille for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the service and our beautiful food — è sempre un piacere to welcome guests like you. You’re absolutely right — on Sundays we run our Giropinsa experience (bottomless Pinsa and Pasta), so some regular menu items aren’t available unless pre-ordered as part of a function. We’d love to welcome you back soon — and if there’s ever something specific you’re craving, just let us know in advance. Let us know when you’re in next, and we’ll make sure there’s something dolce waiting for you. A presto, The Tesoro Team

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  4. Elizabeth

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waitress was very helpful and friendly . My pizza was perfecto. The only complaint was tthe noise level as I wear hearing aids! a minor thing as every thing else was wonderful
    Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on April 17, 2025
    Dear Elizabeth, Grazie mille for your kind words and lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the food — che bello that your pizza was perfecto! And we’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to your waitress — our team always strives to make every visit warm and welcoming. Thank you as well for the honest feedback about the noise level. We completely understand how that can be a challenge, and we truly appreciate you mentioning it so thoughtfully. We’d love to treat you to something sweet on your next visit — just mention this review when booking, and we’ll have a little dolce waiting for you. A presto, The Tesoro Team

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  5. Peter

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive service really understanding eventhough a group of 8 including 3 children, all orders delivered at the same time and accurately. Very friendly staff who looked after us and absolutely delicious food and wine. Highly recommend the Salsiccia e Friarielli Pinsa and Fritto misto di mare.
    Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on April 15, 2025
    Hi Peter, Grazie mille for the beautiful review! We’re so glad you and your group felt well looked after — it was our absolute pleasure to accommodate you all, especially at the last minute. Your kind words about our team and food mean the world to us. The Salsiccia e Friarielli Pinsa and Fritto Misto di Mare are two of our favourites too — great choices! We’d love to treat your group to a round of desserts next time you visit. Just mention this review when placing your booking, and we’ll make sure something dolce is waiting for you. A presto, The Tesoro Team

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  6. Jason

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent good quality food and service. Good sized menu. Not too big, not too restricted. Just right. You do pay for quality, but it is worth it. Will happily return.
    Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on April 10, 2025
    Grazie mille, Jason! We’re absolutely delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit to Tesoro – especially the balance of our menu and the quality of both food and service. È vero, quality is everything to us, and we’re so pleased you felt it was worth it. We’d love to welcome you back soon — perhaps for a round of drinks on us to say grazie! Just mention this review on your next visit or when placing your booking, and we’ll be sure to look after you. A presto, The Tesoro Team

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  7. Kate

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and amazing service! Highly recommend!
    Tesoro GastronomiaResponded 5 days ago
    Grazie mille, Kate! 🌟 We’re so thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and our service — che gioia! Thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back soon. Just mention this review on your next visit, and we’ll treat you to something special — perhaps a bubbly glass of Prosecco or an Espresso Martini on us, con piacere! A presto, The Tesoro Team

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  8. Cate

    Melbourne12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The evening service was busy, - the small irritants for us were seated at a tiny table for two which rocked ond on which was a too large vase of flowers which dangled into a wineglass. Those were small issues as overall the service was good although some staff appeared less experienced. We enjoyed the food particularly the fried calamari and lasagna while the gnocchi was tasty but overladen with cheese fondue. The wine choices were Italian and those we tried were good. Desserts are limited mainly to Italian baked goods. For us this is a great place for a casual drink while eating from the range of small plates.
    Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on April 6, 2025
    Dear Cate, Grazie mille for taking the time to share your experience with us — we truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed the calamari fritti, lasagna, and our Italian wine selection — che bello! It’s always wonderful to know guests are enjoying the heart of our menu. That said, we’re sorry about the wobbly table. The cobbled floor can be tricky, but we've reminded the team to check tables before service to ensure comfort. As a thank you for your support, we’d love to welcome you back with a complimentary bottle of wine. Just mention this review when you're next in. If you love red, the Moscone Nebbiolo is delicious. We look forward to seeing you again soon — a presto! Warm regards, The Tesoro Team

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  9. Greg

    Oxford4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great restaurant with great service and food. Very convenient for us and parking is easy.
    Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on April 3, 2025
    Ciao Greg! Grazie mille for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and convenient location — it means the world to us. As a small token of our gratitude, we’d love to offer you and your guests a complimentary dessert on your next visit. Just let our team know when you arrive — we’ll take care of the rest! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Con affetto, The Team at Tesoro Gastronomia

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  10. Stephen VIP

    Melbourne28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great friendly staff with wonderful coffee with taste
    Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on April 1, 2025
    Hello Stephen, Grazie mille for your lovely feedback! We spent quite some time perfecting our coffee blend, so we're delighted you enjoyed it. Next round of coffees is on us—just mention this review to any of our lovely staff. A presto! The Tesoro Gastronomia Team ☕️✨

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FAQs

Tesoro Gastronomia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 7064 5805.

Tesoro Gastronomia is rated 4.6 stars by 349 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Australia
  3. Melbourne
  4. Eastern Suburbs
  5. Balwyn North

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tesoro Gastronomia

280 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North, AU-VIC 3104

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Balwyn North
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Regional Italian (Sardinia)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus 20m
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Fixed menu, one sitting, convivial dining experience. Evenings @ Tesoro, we all dine together as one.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : 0408 142 837
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