Demonstrated at the cevicheria; an Australian first offering many varieties of ceviche - fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices. Expressed through the parrilla (charcoal grill), Cilindro (smoker) and spit where traditional methods and flavours are embraced. Represented through our Pisco bar and desserts where exotic & vibrant flavours take you on a journey of discovery.
The San Telmo team brings Peruvian, but more importantly, a party, to ACDC Lane. It's the sheer user-friendliness and atmosphere that makes this new Peruvian-flavoured venue shine like a well-buffed dollar. Melbourne's best ceviche: Leading the ceviche charge is the ultra cool Pastuso, Melbourne's only cevicheria.
The San Telmo team brings Peruvian, but more importantly, a party, to ACDC Lane. It's the sheer user-friendliness and atmosphere that makes this new Peruvian-flavoured venue shine like a well-buffed dollar. Melbourne's best ceviche: Leading the ceviche charge is the ultra cool Pastuso, Melbourne's only cevicheria.
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Sam has taken place as Head Chef at Pastuso, after years of dedication and hard work as Sous Chef. He brings an innovative and passionate approach to food, rich with culture from his Peruvian background. Sam fell in love with cooking at a young age; he was always around the kitchen, helping his mother in her restaurant and catering business.
Pastuso is now available on Providoor. Executive Chef Alejandro Saravia has created 3 signature Pastuso menus or create your own menu with his selection of classics. If you're treating Mum to lunch we will have a complimentary Pisco Sour on arrival for her just to make things extra special! Pastuso is sharing a beautiful upstairs space at the Aviary Hotel, bringing our most popular Peruvian dishes on Thursday & Friday nights throughout May.
The main floor is made up of the Grill bar and Ceviche bar where you can watch the chefs work their magic at these open kitchens. The central dining area offers a slightly more formal dining experience, while maintaining a level of "understated elegance". The Mezzanine level has a viewing platform where guests have the perfect vantage across the whole restaurant.
The feast begins with a fantastic selection of our ceviche and street food, followed by our larger dishes using premium ingredients, showcasing our unique cooking methods. To finish, a selection of traditional Peruvian desserts are served. Your palate will visit the coast, highlands and jungles of Peru.
Reviews (20)
Ainsley Rayner
Jan 21, 2022
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Crystal Waing
Jan 02, 2022
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I picked this place to celebrate my partner’s birthday with the kids as recommended by a friend. It was definitely a great recommendation as food was amazing! Staff were great!! Since it was our first time we were a little nervous on what to order but they were so great at giving us ideas and helped with kid’s meal!! Definitely a great place for a new experience and amazing food! Will surely be going back!! Oh the Alpaca ribs!! A must try!!!
Carolyn Valka
Dec 19, 2021
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Welcome back Melbourne! We chose this restaurant to make our comeback to dining out after lockdown. It proved to be a good choice. The place was absolutely buzzing with patrons all enjoying fabulous food and drinks. We had a tasting banquet which showcased the range of food available - including from the grill. Highly recommend.
Claire
Dec 15, 2021
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Andrea Pompeyo
Dec 12, 2021
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Shuyi Liang
Nov 28, 2021
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W. W.
Nov 12, 2021
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Nam Tonthat
Nov 04, 2021
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Dani D.
Mar 02, 2019
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Holly K.
Aug 28, 2018
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Love love love Pastuso!
They catered for us even though it was a busy Saturday night, and fed us a wonderful meal.
Our waitress was wonderful and so friendly. She recommended the feed me option and we were extremely full afterwards! Their roast chicken was perfect. Their ceviche was yum and tender. Absolutely enjoyed it! Thanks as always!
They catered for us even though it was a busy Saturday night, and fed us a wonderful meal.
Our waitress was wonderful and so friendly. She recommended the feed me option and we were extremely full afterwards! Their roast chicken was perfect. Their ceviche was yum and tender. Absolutely enjoyed it! Thanks as always!
Noel D.
Aug 02, 2018
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I would like to strongly recommend Pastuso for a wonderful dining experience in Peruvian cuisine. I made a booking for two to celebrate my wife's birthday and I wasn't really sure what to expect! I glanced over the menu and it seemed more food that she would eat as she enjoys seafood more than I do. The dishes are set up for sharing so i thought no way will I enjoy the food because I don't really like fish! BUT HOLD THE PRESSES, let me tell you that we selected the Red Snapper, Beef and Fish Skewers and OMG!! I devoured my portions!! The Red Snapper was delicious and to my surprise
Marin C.
Jul 24, 2017
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Ate/Eaten??: Corn cakes, those starchy fry like things, and beef skewers.
Plates were beautiful, and delicious. Under the corn cakes there were lil dollops of a boursin-esque queso, so tasty. My mother's skewer plate was devoured by her, too.
Excellent service. Really busy place, we went on a weekday for lunch too. Our tour included lunch, yay. There was a big group of either corporate types or speed daters, I can only imagine....
Fun location down one of the lanes, ac/dc.
Plates were beautiful, and delicious. Under the corn cakes there were lil dollops of a boursin-esque queso, so tasty. My mother's skewer plate was devoured by her, too.
Excellent service. Really busy place, we went on a weekday for lunch too. Our tour included lunch, yay. There was a big group of either corporate types or speed daters, I can only imagine....
Fun location down one of the lanes, ac/dc.
Jason C.
Jul 06, 2017
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This place serves a range of dishes, almost tapas size. Make sure you order a few as they are not very filling each but you share them and when all the flavours blend together with a nice wine you will have a great time.
It's a classy looking place but still welcoming. I've been twice and enjoyed it thoroughly both times.
It's a classy looking place but still welcoming. I've been twice and enjoyed it thoroughly both times.
Paul S.
Sep 29, 2016
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Returned last evening for a team dinner, was good to see standards are still high and the Yucca chips still as good as ever. A few dishes have changed which is great but the loss of some classics (Alpaca tartar) seems like toning down to pander to a larger audience.
While not as edgy as it was previously, it's now settled into a comfortable consistent restaurant. It's now a 4 for me, with the competition around pushing the envelope; this little gem feels a bit too settled.
While not as edgy as it was previously, it's now settled into a comfortable consistent restaurant. It's now a 4 for me, with the competition around pushing the envelope; this little gem feels a bit too settled.
Michelle W.
Nov 06, 2015
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Amaretto sour is a must!
The ceviche are amazing, we had a couple of different ones and their taste were different and amazing, don't leave this place without that on your table.
I could not stop munching on the yucas, they do however fill you up pretty quickly.
Going with the chef's banquet is also pretty good value, but there are a lot of food, so only do that if you are hungry!
The ceviche are amazing, we had a couple of different ones and their taste were different and amazing, don't leave this place without that on your table.
I could not stop munching on the yucas, they do however fill you up pretty quickly.
Going with the chef's banquet is also pretty good value, but there are a lot of food, so only do that if you are hungry!
Chantee F.
Nov 06, 2015
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Yes. This. Place. Is. That. Good.
Situated down AC/DC Lane (a real place) is where you will find this gem of a restaurant, currently a worthy contender for one of my favourite places in Melbourne. For those unfamiliar with Peruvian food, this is the place where you can take a chance and be sold on every dish.
There is the safe bet to get you started, yuca chips with aioli, your standard pub fare. That is probably the most common thing you will find on the menu and they delivered.
You must get something from the ceviche bar and I went straight for the red snapper (peruano) that was swimming in
Situated down AC/DC Lane (a real place) is where you will find this gem of a restaurant, currently a worthy contender for one of my favourite places in Melbourne. For those unfamiliar with Peruvian food, this is the place where you can take a chance and be sold on every dish.
There is the safe bet to get you started, yuca chips with aioli, your standard pub fare. That is probably the most common thing you will find on the menu and they delivered.
You must get something from the ceviche bar and I went straight for the red snapper (peruano) that was swimming in
Leisha C.
Jun 05, 2015
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After trying on 3 attempts to get here with friends (our fault we couldn't match our schedules) I was quite disappointed in Pastuso, especially after hearing such good things.
Small dishes, quite pricy (food & drink), and a little bit of attitude from the server put me off. (Don't tell me all Ceviche everywhere is spicy when you're barely legal and have probably never ordered it in your life)
I tried the alpaca in the form of a terrine, and that was the best dish by far.
Fun Fact - there's a Peruvian liqueur they use in their cocktails that is quite strong but tasty
Small dishes, quite pricy (food & drink), and a little bit of attitude from the server put me off. (Don't tell me all Ceviche everywhere is spicy when you're barely legal and have probably never ordered it in your life)
I tried the alpaca in the form of a terrine, and that was the best dish by far.
Fun Fact - there's a Peruvian liqueur they use in their cocktails that is quite strong but tasty
Scott M.
Apr 03, 2015
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Hello Yelponians!
It's been a while since I've written a review for somewhere new to me, and for that I apologise - there are only so many nights in a week and my wife and I tend to frequent our favourite haunts.
But all that changes on a long weekend like this; where Thursday is Virtual Friday, and we have several more days of debauchery open in our calendar.
Now, Pastuso - it has been on my radar for a few months, largely because we see their business card frequently when we visit sister-restaurant San Telmo on Myers Place. We're regulars there, and it was our intention to
It's been a while since I've written a review for somewhere new to me, and for that I apologise - there are only so many nights in a week and my wife and I tend to frequent our favourite haunts.
But all that changes on a long weekend like this; where Thursday is Virtual Friday, and we have several more days of debauchery open in our calendar.
Now, Pastuso - it has been on my radar for a few months, largely because we see their business card frequently when we visit sister-restaurant San Telmo on Myers Place. We're regulars there, and it was our intention to
Kim S.
Feb 21, 2015
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For those of you unfamiliar with the Paddington Bear story, he originally came from Peru and his real name was Pastuso, which is where the trendy little Peruvian eatery I had lunch this Saturday gets its name.
Pastuso is tucked away in ACDC Lane, one of the many little food alleys that run off Flinders Lane in Melbourne's CBD. Competition is fierce around here, and as far as restaurants go, only the BAD die young. Pastuso is still young - it only opened in July last year - but based on my first impressions, it's a stayer.
The quite extensive menu can be roughly divided into three
Pastuso is tucked away in ACDC Lane, one of the many little food alleys that run off Flinders Lane in Melbourne's CBD. Competition is fierce around here, and as far as restaurants go, only the BAD die young. Pastuso is still young - it only opened in July last year - but based on my first impressions, it's a stayer.
The quite extensive menu can be roughly divided into three
Mel P.
Jul 30, 2014
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Ceviche bar. Charcoal grill pit. Full bar with Argentinian wines and pisco sours. What's not to love?
There are few things that excite my appetite more than Peruvian cuisine getting popular in Melbourne. So when I heard a new spot had opened on AC/DC Lane it went straight to the top of the list for the next date night.
Pastuso is an ideal date night spot. It's expansive dining room is sleek and comfortable, with a nice mellow atmosphere and noise level. The number of tables and mix of bar/table/booth options make it pretty much perfect for anything from intimate dinners to large groups
There are few things that excite my appetite more than Peruvian cuisine getting popular in Melbourne. So when I heard a new spot had opened on AC/DC Lane it went straight to the top of the list for the next date night.
Pastuso is an ideal date night spot. It's expansive dining room is sleek and comfortable, with a nice mellow atmosphere and noise level. The number of tables and mix of bar/table/booth options make it pretty much perfect for anything from intimate dinners to large groups
