Mister Bianco & Giuseppe's Cooking School

Learn the basics of pasta making as Joseph Vargetto shares his tips and tricks. Aperitivo on arrival. Watch Joseph make a series of pastas and a sauce and enjoy a tasting dish of each one: o Agnolotti o Gnocchi o Cavatelli o Simple pasta sauce o Accompanied with a wine tasting to match each dish Lunch and Dinner masterclass available

Learn the uses of rice in Italian cuisine as Joseph Vargetto shares his tips and tricks. What is Arborio, Carnaroli and Vialone Nano? Aperitivo on arrival. Watch Joseph make a series of rice dishes and enjoy a tasting dish of each one: o How to make traditional Sicilian arancini o Risotto alla Milanese with gold leaf o Risotto with local mushrooms + Nebbia smoked rice o Venere Nero rice, black rice pudding with chocolate + cherries o Accompanied with a wine tasting to match each dish

Joseph Vargetto, acclaimed chef and owner of Mister Bianco and Massi restaurants in Melbourne will release his first book 'Siciliano' in late September 2020. A book of contemporary Sicilian cuisine, beautifully photographed and published by Melbourne Books. Pre-order a copy to collect from the restaurant when released, or arrangements for postage can be made.

Joseph Vargetto will take you on a tasting journey of his first book Siciliano (released late September). Aperitivo on arrival. Enjoy a tasting plate of each dish Joe prepares as he share his secrets: o Duck meatballs with mandarin, kohlrabi sauerkraut o Squid ink risotto, calamari + lemon. o Prawns with cous cous baked in a paper bag o Veal sirloin, parmesan crust + salsiify o Sweet cacao ravioli filled with almonds + apricots o Accompanied with a wine tasting to match each dish

Learn as Joseph Vargetto explains how Sicilians use food for entertaining and demonstrates dishes you can prepare for your celebrations. Aperitivo on arrival. Watch Joseph prepare a series of dishes - perfect for entertaining over the festive season and enjoy a tasting dish of each one: o Red prawn carpaccio with peaches o Sardine + prawn fritto misto o Handmade cavatelli with lemon verbena + poached yabbies o Cannolo revisted o Accompanied with a wine tasting to match each dish

Join Joseph Vargetto as he takes you on a journey of truffles at Giuseppe's Cooking School powered by V-Zug. Get an understanding of truffles as you watch Joe prepare a series of dishes. Enjoy aperitivo on arrival and a tasting dish of: - Parmesan risotto with black truffle - Cavatelli, fried garlic broccolini with black truffle - Zabaglione with black truffle and cat's tongue with strega icing Accompanied with a wine tasting to match each dish

Massi's Owner/Chef Joseph Vargetto (Italian hertiage) will take on Head Chef Fabio Castello (Brazilian/Italian heritage) in this fun event - Brazil vs Italy. Guests will be treated to five courses, each with two small dishes and two drinks (think Brazilian cocktails and Italian wines), one from each country. The courses will be based on one key ingredient and guests will choose which they prefer and vote for their favourite. Every vote will count in this delicious culinary battle.

Sugo classes are back at Mister Bianco for 2020! The classes will take place on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th February at 7pm. They are a great opportunity to learn how to make homemade Sugo, enjoy delicious food and wine and meet some new friends. Priced $99, the class includes a drink on arrival, learning how to make Sugo with owner/chef Joseph Vargetto, where he will share his secrets on how to make this rich traditional tomato sauce. The class will be followed by a three course dinner w

Mister Bianco, like many other businesses, has been deeply affected by the bushfires and so is hosting a fundraising dinner on Thursday 16th January. The Sicilian Summer Night Dinner will offer four courses with matching wines for $78pp. 100% of the proceeds will be divided equally between the WIRES wildlife rescue, CFAVic and the Red Cross.

Celebrate the life of writer, witness and scientist Primo Levi with a degustation dinner at Massi restaurant, hosted by food writer Rita Erlich. Guests will enjoy five delicious courses showcasing food and wine from the Torino region and inspired by the times of Primo Levi. The dinner is the conclusion of a series of events 'Primo Levi: Writer, Witness, Scientist. Italian and Jewish Organisations Unite to Celebrate Life', celebrating the first centenary of the birth of Primo Levi.

Celebrate the life of writer, witness and scientist Primo Levi with a degustation lunch at Massi restaurant, hosted by food writer Rita Erlich. Guests will enjoy three delicious courses showcasing food and wine from the Torino region and inspired by the times of Primo Levi. The lunch is the conclusion of a series of events 'Primo Levi: Writer, Witness, Scientist. Italian and Jewish Organisations Unite to Celebrate Life', celebrating the first centenary of the birth of Primo Levi.

An evening to celebrate and share your love of cycling in Italy. Chef Joseph Vargetto and the culinary team at Mister Bianco will put you at the heart of some of the most enjoyable cycling experiences in the world with regional food and wines from the Veneto region around the Garda Bike Hotel. Enjoy four delicious courses, each one with wine matched exclusively and flown in by Nicola. Experience a taste of Garda Bike Hotel, recreate memories and meet friends over superb food and wine.

A memorable dinner that combines fine food and exquisite art, an immersive event creating a feast for the senses. Works of art by local artist Saren will be exhibited around Mister Bianco restaurant, five of which will be interpreted on the plate by Chef Joseph Vargetto in a sublime five-course degustation meal with matching wines. One of the five courses will be served in the dark, with the relevant art piece illuminated - producing a further sensory experience.

Massi restaurant is proud to host chef Coskun Uysal for an evening, ‘Turkish Steps: Tulum at Massi’ on Monday 23rd September. A unique opportunity to experience the renowned Balaclava restaurant in the convivial surrounds of respected restaurant Massi in the CBD, guests will enjoy a five-course degustation menu with matched wines. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to support catering students via William Angliss. Due to high demand, some guests will be sat at the bar.

Escape the cold and enjoy a delicious Truffle Sunday Lunch with family and friends. The delicious set sharing menu will include antipasti, truffle pasta and risotto, delicious Porchetta and cannoli to finish - accompanied by wine and coffee. You can also experience Mister Bianco's very own truffle farm - the ‘Green House’ dining room will be transformed with soil and trees and you can meet a truffle farmer and their dog and watch a truffle hunt.

Experience a truffle farm in the restaurant! Meet the farmer and a truffle dog and watch while they find a truffle and be part of the World Cup Truffle Lunch - France vs Italy. Owner/chef Joseph Vargetto will challenge his ex-mentor, esteemed chef Philippe Mouchel to a cook-off. You will enjoy 3 delicious courses of truffle based tastes from both France and Italy each paired with matched French and Italian wine.

Experience a truffle farm in the restaurant! Meet the farmer and a truffle dog and watch while they find a truffle. Enjoy a five-course truffle oriented degustation menu with matching wines, while being serenaded by an opera singer. Owner Joseph Vargetto has partnered with Truffle Queen, Rachel Truscott, to bring the country to metro Melbourne and with it the very best truffles. The ‘Green House’ dining room will be transformed to a truffle farm with soil, trees and, of course, truffles.

To celebrate the Tour de France, this event is raising money for Tour de Cure. Enjoy a ride with friends and a delicious three-course French lunch at Mister Bianco, inspired by owner Joseph Vargetto's training in France, with champagne on arrival. There'll be silent auctions with all proceeds going to Tour de Cure. You do not need to take part in the ride to attend the lunch.

Join Massi for its North vs South dinners as owner Joseph Vargetto teams with Giorgio Linguanti to represent South Italy and Matteo Toffano with Alberto Borghi representing North Italy as they challenge each other for guest votes. The fun event will see an array of delicious dishes paired with matching wines. Guests will enjoy four courses each with two small dishes and two glasses of wine while voting for their favourite - every vote will count in this culinary battle of North vs South!

Mister Bianco restaurant will be celebrating great Italian food and wine by giving guests a taste of the Giro d’Italia with a long Sunday lunch inspired by locations from the famous cycling event. There'll be free-pour Prosecco plus wine and Vittoria coffee. The perfect way to experience and enjoy the convivial Italian way of life with amazing food, fine wine and great company. An optional pre-lunch cycle will start at Rapha Melbourne at 10am and finish at Mister Bianco.

Enjoy a four course dinner of delectable dishes from Sarah Wilson’s book Simplicious Flow, interpreted by Massi. Be inspired by Sarah on how to make the most of our food without compromising on taste and time (and save some money!). Author, journalist and zero waste practitioner, Sarah is leading the way in thinking about how we can all make a difference to the future of our environment. All courses will be accompanied with perfectly matched Tasmanian wines, which have been sourced based on thei

For tickets after 24/04 call 03 9853 6929 Celebrating the famous movie, Mister Bianco's The Italian Job event will take diners on a five-course degustation journey with matching fine Italian wines. There will be an aperitivo on arrival and opera singing to entertain through the evening. The menu will be designed using inspiration from the Piedmont region and glamorous Italian style of the swinging 60s and the wines will be from the regions around Torino where the movie was filmed.

Mister Bianco restaurant will be celebrating great Italian food and wine by giving guests a taste of the Giro d’Italia on 2nd June with a long Sunday lunch, inspired by locations from the famous cycling event, which sees riders race around Italy, free-pour Prosecco plus wine and Vittoria coffee. There'll even be a fun podium finish at the restaurant with Prosecco spraying. The perfect way to experience and enjoy the convivial Italian way of life with amazing food, fine wine and great company.

Taking inspiration from the famous movie of the same name, The Italian Job event at Mister Bianco will take diners on a five course degustation journey with wines. Based in Torino, the movie will inspire the dishes - prepare yourself for Barolo, Gorgonzola, Risotto and Tartufo. The Italian Job will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year so it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate with a delicious meal with family and friends.

Enjoy a four course dinner of delectable dishes from Sarah Wilson’s book Simplicious Flow, interpreted by Massi. Be inspired by Sarah on how to make the most of our food without compromising on taste and time (and save some money!). Author, journalist and zero waste practitioner, Sarah is leading the way in thinking about how we can all make a difference to the future of our environment.

Enjoy a four course dinner of delectable dishes from Sarah Wilson’s book Simplicious Flow, interpreted by Massi. Be inspired by Sarah on how to make the most of our food without compromising on taste and time (and save some money!). Author, journalist and zero waste practitioner, Sarah is leading the way in thinking about how we can all make a difference to the future of our environment.

Enjoy a four course dinner of delectable dishes from Sarah Wilson’s book Simplicious Flow, interpreted by Massi. Be inspired by Sarah on how to make the most of our food without compromising on taste and time (and save some money!). Author, journalist and zero waste practitioner, Sarah is leading the way in thinking about how we can all make a difference to the future of our environment.