Real Neapolitan style pizza is
just a beautiful thing

Johnny Di Francesco –
Pizzaiolo, Chef, Restaurateur

400 Gradi is the brainchild of chef and V.P.N. Principal Johnny Di Francesco, who’s family hail from Naples in Southern coastal Italy – the home of ‘world’s best’ pizza. Johnny has a series of Pizza and Calzone outlets with the 400 Gradi restaurant being the flagship of the group.

The 400 Gradi interiors are all about classic Italian textures, with walls of espresso ribbons of Stucco Veneziana and sweeping golden calligraphy. Black and antique gold pendant lights and a charcoal Terrazzo style polished floor all reflect a golden hue. A bar honed from a dark veined slab of 160 year old red gum, salumi cabinets and antique slicers are all part of the theatre… Outside there’s plenty more tables for dining where the usual sophistication of the ‘other’ end of Lygon Street is apparent.

Johnny is the first Australian ever trained in Naples to the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana VPN rules and he’s the association’s Australasian Principal, travelling the region ensuring pizzeria’s are of the highest standard before officially inducting them into the Association.
Appearing regularly on the ‘Regional Italian Cuisine’ program and having appeared at the famous Caesars Palace during the Las Vegas International Pizza Expo Johnny also regularly holds seasonal Masterclasses – fast becoming recognised as Melbourne’s Mr. Pizza!

Food…

Gradi’s menu is a showcase of the food of Naples. Its Mediterranean coastal location means that wood-fire pizza and seafood are always the star. Universally, Naples is recognized as the home of the wood-fire pizza – the original being named after Queen Margherita of Italy.

When Johnny’s family travelled from Naples in the 50’s, little did they dream that he would spend his life bringing the food of Naples back to Australia.

Please note on public holidays there is a surcharge of 10%

Wines & beverages…

400 Gradi’s sommelier together with Johnny Di Francesco have put together a wine list that features some of Australia’s finest wine producers and world renowned wine. We are forever encouraging our customer experience by introducing them to the most interesting variety of wine that we have on offer. Alongside the wine list there is an assortment of beverages and aperitifs.

Beverage List

 

Spend time with Johnny Di Francesco learning about the art of making pizza Napoletana. 

What’s included?

  • Start the day with a coffee.
  • Mix the flour and water to make your own pizza dough.
  • Hands on cooking of your own pizza in our kitchen
  • Glass of Italian wine to compliment your pizza.
  • Take home pizza dough to share with friends.
  • Course notes.
  • All the information about equipment for pizza making at home.

The classes take place at our flagship site at 400 Gradi, East Brunswick.

Adults Master Class

When : Please ring on 9380 2320 for availability
Time : 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost : $120 per person

Kid’s Master Class

When : Please ring on 9380 2320 for availability
Time : 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost : $45 per child

For Bookings call 03 9380 2320

Please note classes are subject to change.

At Gradi, we are always searching for enthusiastic staff members to join our dynamic team.We pride ourselves on being the best at what we do.

Sharing our passion for great food and fine wines with our customers is what we live for.Our dedication and professionalism are second to none.

So if you are passionate about great food and wine, and love the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry, then we would love to hear from you.

Please feel free to drop us a line and include your resume.

Thank you, the Gradi Team.

For all booking enquiries please call us directly or email reservations@400gradi.com.au

Please note on public holidays there is a surcharge of 10%

400 Gradi is available for group bookings and functions. For sample group and event menus and to discuss your event further please fill in your details below or write to us directly.

For all other enquiries please fill out your details below and we will be in touch.

T_ 9380 2320
99 Lygon Street
East Brunswick VIC 3057 Australia

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