D.O.C St Kilda

The sixth outpost of a Carlton institution, on the St Kilda foreshore.

Daniela Frangos and Emily Holgate

April 17, 2025

1 / 6Pizza pros D.O.C have brought their Italian flair to St Kilda.Pete Dillon

2 / 6The D.O.C restaurant sits on the St Kilda foreshore.Pete Dillon

3 / 6Bucatini alle vongole gets depth and umami from seaweed butter and miso.Pete Dillon

4 / 6Capsicum risotto with crisp capers and parsley oil.Pete Dillon

5 / 6Agnolotti pasta filled with rabbit, veal and pork joins the pizza party.Pete Dillon

6 / 6Inside the St Kilda restaurant.Pete Dillon

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Carlton institution D.O.C has opened a sixth outpost within the Saint Moritz apartment complex on the St Kilda foreshore. But the kitchen isn’t limiting itself to the traditions the restaurant built its name on.

The sought-after Neapolitan pizzas, home-style lasagne and classic tiramisu remain, but the menu also finds room for mezze maniche (a short and chunky tubular-shaped pasta) with beef rib ragu; caramelle (candy-shaped ravioli) filled with pork rib and ricotta; and a seaside-appropriate white wine linguini packed with tiger prawns and pacchatelli tomato. Desserts include Sicilian cannoli piped full of sweet ricotta, dark chocolate and orange.

The bright and airy space features a hulking pizza oven and artwork by Kate Florence, whose pieces adorn every D.O.C venue. On the drinks list you’ll find an array of cocktails, plus a selection of Italo-leaning wines.

Emily Holgate – Emily is the Assistant Producer for the Good Food App at The Age. She previously wrote for the likes of Broadsheet and Urban List.Connect via email.

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