Complete guide to Totti's Lorne -- the Great Ocean Road outpost of Merivale's acclaimed Italian brand. Find the full a la carte menu with prices, set menu tiers, what to order, how to book, and everything else you need before visiting 176 Mountjoy Parade.
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The four things people most search about Totti's Lorne -- answered with confirmed prices and sourced from public reviews and listings.
Every review singles it out. The kitchen's wood-fired oven makes it puffy, blistered and unlike supermarket flatbread.
House-made pappardelle with slow-braised lamb. Cited in multiple reviews as the standout pasta at the Lorne location.
The entry-tier set menu includes bread, antipasti, pasta and mains -- works out cheaper per dish than building a la carte for a group.
Victorian-sourced whiting crumbed and wood-fired. The dish that anchors Totti's Lorne's local identity.
Ranked by frequency of mention across all publicly available reviews and media coverage of Totti's Lorne. If you are building an a la carte order for a table of 2-4, start here.
Prices for items confirmed individually across at least two independent public sources. All prices are in AUD and reviewed May 2026.
| Dish | Category | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Wood-Fired Flatbread | Bread | $16 |
| Wild Kingfish Crudo | Antipasti | $15 |
| Burrata | Antipasti | $15 |
| Marinated Octopus | Antipasti | $16 |
| Prosciutto | Antipasti | $21 |
| Melon | Antipasti | $8 |
| Campanelle, Milk-Braised Pork | Pasta | $31 |
| Bucatini Vongole | Pasta | $35 |
| Pappardelle Lamb Ragu | Pasta | $36 |
| Reginette Prawns alla Vodka | Pasta | $38 |
| King Prawns, Tomato & Chilli | Mains | $56 |
| Tiramisu | Dessert | $15 |
| Gelato & Sorbet (3 scoops) | Dessert | $15 |
| Set Menu -- Entry | Set Menu | $95 pp |
| Set Menu -- Mid | Set Menu | $145 pp |
| Set Menu -- Premium | Set Menu | $195 pp |
MP = Market price; confirm when booking or on arrival. Set menu prices are per person and require whole-table participation.
Totti's Lorne sits firmly at the premium end of casual dining in Victoria. The comparison below is for context only -- none of the other venues listed are direct competitors. Totti's is best understood as a destination dining experience within the Lorne Hotel.
| Category | Totti's Lorne | Nando's (AU) | Wagamama (AU) | Olive Garden (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level dish | $8-$15 | ~$15 | ~$15 | $8-$16 |
| Pasta dish | $31-$38 | N/A | $18-$25 | $18-$25 |
| Main course | $35-$56+ | $25-$40 | $22-$32 | $20-$30 |
| Shared set menu | $95 pp | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dessert | $15 | $7-$9 | $7-$9 | $8-$10 |
| Price per person | $100-$120 | $25-$45 | $30-$55 | $25-$40 |
Comparison prices are national Australian averages for Nando's and Wagamama where available; Olive Garden prices are US national averages shown for reference. Direct price comparison is not meaningful given the different positioning and formats.
Three items that appear in almost every piece of media coverage and guest review for the venue. If you are visiting for the first time, these are the starting points.
Time Out called it "astonishingly good." Every review of Totti's Lorne -- whether from food media or guests -- leads with the flatbread. Blistered and puffy from the wood-fired oven, it is the dish the brand was built on and the most distinctive thing on the table.
Thick-bored bucatini pasta with clams, garlic, shiitake mushrooms and olive oil. The pasta most frequently called out in public reviews as a reason to return. A classic Italian combination executed with the kitchen's preference for produce quality.
Victorian-sourced King George whiting crumbed and finished in the wood-fired oven. The dish that most clearly anchors Totti's Lorne to its location on the Great Ocean Road -- local seafood, Italian technique, seaside setting.
Totti's began in Bondi in 2019 under Merivale, Sydney's largest independent hospitality group. The brand built its identity on share-plate Italian -- wood-fired bread, ~20 rotating antipasti, handmade pastas and a short, confident wine list -- and quickly became one of Australia's most-booked Italian restaurants.
The Lorne location opened as Merivale's first interstate venue after the group acquired the Lorne Hotel in 2021. Executive chefs Mike Eggert and Matt Germanchis -- who guide the Totti's brand across all locations -- worked with local producers to adapt the menu for Victoria's coast. The result is the familiar Totti's format with Victorian seafood woven in: King George whiting from local waters, lamb from the region, and gelato flavours (liquorice, pistachio, mandarin) exclusive to the Lorne location.
The dining room occupies the ground floor of the Lorne Hotel with a 1970s-inspired design: tiled bar, leather banquettes, brass fittings and foreshore views from most tables. The restaurant seats groups of various sizes; the set menu is recommended for parties of 8 or more.
Totti's Lorne is described across multiple sources as vegetarian-friendly and accommodating of dietary requirements. The share-plate format and broad antipasti selection make it easier than most Italian restaurants to eat well as a vegetarian or vegan.
Gluten-free guests should alert the team when booking -- the kitchen shares preparation surfaces, so cross-contact cannot be guaranteed, but the restaurant is noted for its flexibility.
For serious allergies, contact the restaurant directly before booking. The menu changes seasonally, so allergen details are best confirmed on the day.
Totti's Lorne is located at 176 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, Victoria 3232, on the ground floor of the Lorne Hotel. Lorne is approximately 140km south-west of Melbourne on the Great Ocean Road. The restaurant is right on the foreshore with views across Lorne's beach.
Parking is available on Mountjoy Parade and in surrounding streets. Lorne is a popular destination on long weekends and in summer -- book your restaurant reservation well in advance for peak periods.
Phone: (03) 9114 7399 (area code +61 2 for international callers)
Bookings: merivale.com/venues/tottis-lorne/
If you enjoy Totti's Lorne's share-plate Italian approach or want to compare with other internationally recognised casual dining brands available in Australia.
Answers to the questions visitors most commonly ask about Totti's Lorne, covering location, hours, pricing, bookings, menu and dietary requirements.
Totti's Lorne is located at 176 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, Victoria 3232 -- on the ground floor of the Lorne Hotel, overlooking Lorne's foreshore. The Lorne Hotel was acquired by Sydney hospitality group Merivale in 2021. Totti's occupies the hotel's ground-floor dining space and opened as Merivale's first interstate venue.
Totti's Lorne is open Thursday to Monday, noon to 10pm. It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hours may vary during public holidays and peak summer periods on the Great Ocean Road -- confirm by calling (03) 9114 7399 or checking the Merivale website before visiting.
A la carte, antipasti range from around $8 to $21, pastas from $31 to $38, and cocktails from $17. Typical spend per person on a la carte is around $100-$120, including drinks. Totti's Lorne also offers set share menus at $95, $145 and $195 per person -- the set menu is often required for larger groups. A 10% service charge applies for groups of 8 or more (Monday-Saturday), a 10% surcharge on Sundays, and 15% on public holidays.
Yes. Totti's Lorne accepts reservations through the Merivale website at merivale.com/venues/tottis-lorne/. Bookings are strongly recommended, especially during summer and long weekends on the Great Ocean Road, when Lorne is a popular destination. Groups of 8 or more are typically required to take the set menu.
The menu centres on wood-fired flatbread, ~20 rotating antipasti, handmade pastas, and wood-grilled Victorian seafood. Signature dishes include the puffy wood-fired bread ($16), wild kingfish crudo ($15), burrata ($15), bucatini vongole ($35), pappardelle with lamb ragu ($36), reginette prawns alla vodka ($38), and crumbed King George whiting (market price). Desserts include tiramisu ($15) and rotating gelato and sorbet ($15 for 3 scoops). The menu changes seasonally with local produce.
Yes. Totti's Lorne is operated by Sydney hospitality group Merivale and is the first Victorian location of the Totti's brand, which began in Bondi in 2019 and has since expanded to Rozelle and Bar Totti's (Sydney CBD). Executive chefs Mike Eggert and Matt Germanchis guide the kitchen across the brand. The Lorne menu mirrors the Totti's format -- wood-fired Italian share-plates -- with local Victorian and Great Ocean Road produce woven in.
The wood-fired flatbread is the single dish mentioned most consistently across all reviews and media coverage of the venue, described by Time Out as 'astonishingly good'. Among mains and pastas, the bucatini vongole and pappardelle with lamb ragu are the most frequently praised. The rotating crumbed King George whiting is the standout seafood main and reflects the restaurant's proximity to Victorian waters.
Yes. Totti's Lorne is vegetarian-friendly and accommodates vegans. Vegetarian dishes include the wood-fired flatbread ($16), burrata ($15), melon ($8), tiramisu ($15), and the rotating gelato and sorbet selection. Several of the ~20 antipasti are plant-based, including marinated and pickled vegetables. For vegan diners, plant-based antipasti and sides are available -- the kitchen is noted for being flexible with dietary requirements. Alert the team when booking or on arrival.
Totti's Lorne is a smart casual dining environment. The space is designed with leather banquettes, tiled bar, brass accents and a 1970s ski-lodge aesthetic -- relaxed but polished. There is no formal dress code, but the Lorne Hotel setting and price point suggest smart casual is appropriate. Beachwear and thongs are not typically appropriate for a dinner booking.
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