Dario Falaschi makes wood-fired pizza at Pizzeria Romano, Nunawading

WHEN in Nunawading, eat as the Romans do, thanks to Dario and Kaoru Falaschi. At Pizzeria Romano, they’re making traditional Roman wood-fired pizza, gelato and Italian desserts.

Dario and Kaoru Falaschi have opened their own restaurant in Nunawading. Picture: George Salpigtidis

WHEN in Nunawading, eat as the Romans do, thanks to Dario and Kaoru Falaschi.

The couple have combined their longtime experiences in hospitality to open Pizzeria Romano, offering traditional Roman wood-fired pizza, gelato and homemade Italian desserts.

Mr Falaschi said he and his wife loved the eastern suburbs, having lived in Forest Hill for seven years, but felt there weren’t enough cuisine options.

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He said they wanted to bring high-quality food to the area, so people didn’t have to travel to the city for it.

Hailing from Rome, Mr Falaschi is well-versed in Roman cuisine, and has worked as head chef in a collection of restaurants in both Italy and Melbourne over the past decade.

Dario and Kaoru Falaschi have opened their own restaurant in Nunawading. Picture: George Salpigtidis

He left his job as head pizza chef at Carlton’s Stomping Ground Brewery Co to open the business closer to home.

He is known for his traditional Roman-style pizza, which he makes using his own recipes and stonemill flour imported from Italy.

The menu offers all vegetarian pizzas and the option to add meats.

To go with it, Pizzeria Romano offers a range of local and Italian craft beers and wines.

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Dessert-lovers can enjoy the gelato, tiramisu, waffle cannoli or nutella calzoncino.

Customers can dine-in at their rustic trattoria-style restaurant at 12-14 Market St, Nunawading, or order from the takeaway menu which is also on UberEats.

Details: pizzeriaromana.com.au or phone [phone].