Tipico

3 Reviews on “Tipico”

• Two Sheds

  Tipico is an ultra cool restaurant located in a
  large space under a brand new apartment building on High St, diagonally opposite Mount St, in the up and coming part of Windsor. Open only 4 months, the fitout and vibe is amazing (we were advised by the head waiter that that design is by Studio Ole, owned by an up and coming young Swedish designer).

  On arrival, the place was buzzing, reminiscent of the Italico restaurants in Portsea and St Kilda when in their prime.

  Two sheds and companion were immediately surrounded by three different wait staff, given wine and water, and allocated a prime seat in the window. Two sheds dining companion (an architect) was impressed with the chic and modern fitout, particularly the bar (reference photos), and the branding. The adjective stunning was used in connection with the fitout.

  Presented with the menu, we were seriously impressed. Modern Italian, but not too long as to be stifling.

  The wine list is similar to the menu. A short, but impressive, list of Italian and Victorian wines. We very much liked the focus on Victorian wines. We chose an entry level Friulian Pinot Grigio: delicious and very Italian; dry is Twosheds favourite. We abstained from the cocktail list, which was also diverse, short (again) but impressive.

  Our initial foray into the menu were classics: calamari fritti and kingfish carpaccio. Superb. The fritti were fatter than usual – we loved that – and perfectly fried. And served with a salad with an abnormal concentration of Italian flat leaf parsley. We have never seen black aioli before (infused with squid ink, amazing, but not salty or piquant enough for our liking). What a coup though – that Italian parsley adds a taste never experienced before. The kingfish (delicate and beautiful white fish) was accompanied by an amazing gremolata.

  For main course, two sheds and colleague had barrumundi (superbly cooked in a tasty tomato passata), and an amazing, crumbed veal cutlet studded with fresh herbs.

  Beyond this, we were having such a good time with the fantastic Italian wines on the menu, we signed off…really. But affogato and pannacotta here, you can only imagine!

  The waiters were attentive and efficient: service fantastic.

  This restaurant will become very, very popular. Guaranteed. It is already.

  Thank you for the invitation to dine here.

  Two sheds rating: 4.9

  December 26, 2020, 5:24 pm

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• Kirsty Haggerty

  I ordered the prosciutto pizza through UberEats and I was quite disappointed. The pizza was quite bland, there was only 2 small slices of mozzarella, the tomato sauce base was tasteless and there was too much rocket. The dough was good and the San Daniele prosciutto was delicious but the pizza overall was not good. There might be a different experience when dining in at this restaurant but my experience wasnt great.

  April 4, 2019, 10:19 am

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• Must Be Hungry

  We came to this place hungry (as you’d expect) and we left this place over full, except we didn’t even seem to order much food!

  This place presents a modern and clean venue with nice dark aesthetics.
  When you go, please do yourself a favour and order the Egg Plant Parmigiana. Presented almost like a lasagna it was an unexpected surprise, I won’t spoil the experience but I reckon most people will like it.

  We also got the Sardine Polenta as another Anti-Pasti. This was a cute one, presented like fish and chips it was quirky and fun dish.

  The beef in the Pappardelle Pasta is well braised and packed with flavour. The beef just melts in your mouth, the serving may not look big but it was certainly enough.

  The last item we got was the Prosciutto Pizza. Couldn’t get enough of the crust, now i’m keen on trying the other Pizzas that they have for offer.

  Overall, great date night and recommended. Maybe not for a first Tinder date as it can get quite pricey, but the food is worth it.

  January 4, 2019, 1:06 pm

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