Tesoro Gastronomia

Name: Tesoro Gastronomia
Address: 280 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North, AU-VIC, Australia, 3104
Telephone: (03) 7064 5805
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (370)

$40 and under

Italian

280 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North, AU-VIC 3104

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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.

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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
(03) 7064 5805
Website
http://www.tesorogastronomia.com/
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

Location
280 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North, AU-VIC 3104
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

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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.
Sapori di Puglia
A$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
An Evening Celebrating the Flavours of Puglia. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey to the heel of Italy. Come hungry, leave inspired, and discover why the cuisine of Puglia captures hearts around the world. Buon appetito!
Sapori di Sicilia
A$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 28, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
An Evening Celebrating the Flavours of Sicily. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey to the sun-drenched island of Sicily. Come hungry, leave inspired, and discover why Sicilian cuisine captures hearts around the world. Buon appetito!

Private dining

What 370 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Eastern Suburbs
Great for brunch
Eastern Suburbs
Good for business meals
Eastern Suburbs
Kid-friendly
Eastern Suburbs
Good for groups
Eastern Suburbs
Healthy
Eastern Suburbs
Neighborhood gem
Eastern Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Eastern Suburbs
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tesoro Gastronomia offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "fantastic food" and "attentive and pleasant staff." Guests enjoy a wide menu variety and authentic atmosphere. Despite occasional seating and service hiccups, the restaurant is praised for its "warm welcome," "excellent coffee," and "delicious meals," making it a recommended visit.

370 Reviews

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Emilia
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Set menu is Great value for money and amazing service. Delicious pinsa varieties to choose from and pasta cooked perfectly al dente. Looking forward to going and ordering from Al a Carte menu A true Italian gem! Grazie
Tesoro GastronomiaResponded 3 days ago
Hi Emilia, Che bellezza—grazie di cuore for sharing your experience! 🌟 We're thrilled you enjoyed the set menu—especially the pinsa and perfectly cooked pasta. Can't wait for you to try the à la carte next time. Just let us know when you next visit, and we'd love to treat you to dessert or round of drinks on the house. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Grazie ancora e a presto!
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Mauro
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cannot fault anything!! Food was excellent and plenty, staff were so good, attentive, polite and prompt. Would highly recommend you give it a try and judge for yourself. I'll definitely be back.
Tesoro GastronomiaResponded 2 days ago
Grazie mille, Mauro! It's fantastic to hear everything was spot-on, from the dishes to our wonderful staff. Recommendations like yours truly mean a lot to us. Next time you visit, we'd love to offer you a complimentary round of drinks or perhaps something sweet from our dessert menu. Simply mention this review to the staff and we'll take care of the rest. Looking forward to seeing you again soon—ciao e grazie!
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Jennifer
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovley meal with attentive and pleasant staff. There was so much food we had to take some home.
Tesoro GastronomiaResponded 3 days ago
Ciao Jennifer, Grazie mille for your lovely feedback! It's fantastic to hear our staff made your experience special, and we're glad you enjoyed the generous portions—perfect for enjoying again at home! Next time you're in, we'd love to treat you to dessert or round of drinks on the house. Just mention this review and the staff will take care of the rest. We look forward to seeing you again soon—grazie e a presto!
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Poppy
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Booked online, but when we arrived didn't have a reserved table for us, so got put at the end of a long table which was later reserved for another party. So we had to leave early. Very disappointed about this as we couldn't get dessert, but the food was great.
Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on June 19, 2025
Ciao Poppy, Grazie mille for sharing your experience. We’re truly sorry the table mix-up left you without dessert—a late online booking slipped through and our team tried to make the best of a bad situation. Having you move tables for dessert wasn't ideal. We're truly sorry. Please let us make it right: enjoy a complimentary return visit for two with our signature Giropinsa. Simply give us a call to organise this or mention this review when you next book and we’ll reserve a a lovely table, and yes dessert must be included. :-) Your kind words about the food mean the world to us; we just want the service to match. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and giving you the full Tesoro warmth you deserve. Grazie ancora, The Tesoro Team
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Joe
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, fantastic service.
Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on June 16, 2025
Hello Joe, Grazie mille for your fantastic review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed both our food and service. As a small thank-you, we’d love to treat you to a complimentary round of Prosecco —or a sweet dessert from our pasticceria—on your next visit. Just mention this review to the staff and we will handle the rest. Until then, thanks again for brightening up our day with your kind words. We can’t wait to share another delicious moment with you soon. 😊
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Lindy
Victoria3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a wonderful evening. It was the first time we had dinner there. We were made very welcome when we arrived and the staff were very friendly and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. The menu has a wide variety of options to choose from and also had a good selection of drinks. The food was delicious and we will definitely visit again. I thoroughly recommend this to anyone who enjoys quality Italian cuisine and great service!!!
Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on June 10, 2025
Che meraviglia — what a wonderful review! Lindy, what a Tesoro you are! We’re honoured you chose Tesoro for your evening out, and so pleased to hear it left such a positive impression. That’s exactly the kind of hospitality we pride ourselves on. It brings us such joy to know our menu and drinks selection hit the mark. Grazie mille for your glowing recommendation — it truly means the world to us. We’d love to treat you to something special on your next visit — please enjoy a complimentary round of drinks or dessert as a small grazie from our team. Simply mention this review on your next visit and the team will take care of the rest. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon — a presto! The Tesoro Team!
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David
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great and really nice staff. Great value food as well. Highly recommended! The only reason I gave this a 4 instead of a 5 is that they have reduced the size of their pizzas and that the alfresco area was a bit cold for us.
Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on June 10, 2025
Ciao David, Thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback — we're truly grateful you took the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, found our team welcoming, and felt the value was strong — grazie mille! It means the world to us that you'd highly recommend Tesoro. As for the alfresco area, we're sorry to hear it was a little chilly during your visit. We’ll certainly look into making it cosier moving forward — your comfort is important to us. We’d love to make it up to you with a little something special — a complimentary round of drinks or dessert on your next visit. Just let the team know when you’re in next, or give us a call to arrange it. A presto!
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Stephen VIP
Melbourne30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good Friendly staff and nice coffee.
Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on June 8, 2025
Grazie, Stephen! We’re so grateful for your kind words. It’s always a pleasure to hear that our staff’s warmth and the quality of our coffee leave a good impression. As a token of our appreciation, we’d love to treat you to a complimentary coffee and pastry on your next visit. Just mention this review when you pop in. Con un bel sorriso e un caffè perfetto! ☕✨
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Stephen VIP
Melbourne30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always friendly and helpful staff and nice strong coffee
Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on June 6, 2025
Grazie mille, Stephen! We're absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoy our strong coffee and find our team friendly and helpful — that’s exactly the kind of Tesoro experience we aim to deliver every day. As a small thank you for your kind words, we’d love to offer you a complimentary coffee and a fresh pastry on your next visit. Just mention your review when you come in! We look forward to welcoming you back soon — a presto! ☕🥐
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Robyn
Melbourne3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Gr8 local Italian resTauranga in North Balwyn shops! Just like being in Italy - pizza & pasta was excellent. There was a little confusion @ the beginning about a la carte vs bottomless 4 2 on a Sun. Worked out well overall. They have a little shop w a range of items from Italy. Took me straight back! 👏🩷
Tesoro GastronomiaResponded on June 2, 2025
Ciao Robyn, Grazie mille for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed a taste of Italy right here in North Balwyn — from the pizza and pasta to our little market filled with authentic Italian treasures. That’s exactly the feeling we aim to create! We appreciate your patience with the initial bit of confusion — we're glad it all worked out in the end and that you had a wonderful experience overall. We’d love to treat you to something special next time — perhaps a dessert or a round of drinks on us. Just mention this review when you are next in and we’ll take care of the rest. A presto, con tanto affetto! Warm regards, The Tesoro 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 370 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.tesorogastronomia.com/
Phone number
(03) 7064 5805
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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Tesoro Gastronomia

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Featured in

Dining experiences for every budget

Experiences

GIROPINSA (& Pasta!)

Sapori di Puglia

Sapori di Sicilia

Private dining

Main Restaurant Dining Room

Courtyard Dining

Custom inquiry

Menu

What 370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tesoro Gastronomia offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tesoro Gastronomia restaurant rated?

Is Tesoro Gastronomia currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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