Upcoming events.
Pre / Post Palace cinema Dining
Di Francesco is located on Whitehorse Rd, just a short stroll from the Balwyn Cinema and the perfect culinary pit stop before or after heading to the cinema.
THURSDAY NIGHT BYO WINE
Every Thursday night, it’s all about BYO wine at Di Francesco.
Bring down your favourite bottle and we will be serving up the authentic Italian flavours.
Thurs-Sunday lunches
di francesco Lunches
Thurs-Sunday
Full a la carte menu available for long lunches, celebrating milestones or a quick catch up x
Also offering an Express Lunch menu with choice of $25 pasta or our panuozzo flavours change weekly
12pm-3pm
Valentines Day
Italian food is our love language xx!
Spoil your special someone on Valentine’s day
We are open for lunch and Dinner.
Natural oysters, full a la carte menu and valentine specials
Book your table today https://di-francesco-cucina.squarespace.com/reservations
Christmas Eve Entertainment
Christmas eve at di francesco just got even more magical.
Laura de Elvira performing live in the courtyard from 6:30pm a mix of Italian favourites and of course some christmas carols
Bookings recommended
@laura.de.elvira
Cup Day CLOSED 04/11/25
We will be closed for the Melbourne cup day public holiday! Re-open Wednesday at 5pm
Mothers Day Sunday 11th May 2025
Celebrate the mums, nonnas and mother figures in your lives with us x
We are open for lunch bookings from 12-3pm and then we re-open to spoil mothers for dinner from 5pm
FATHER’S DAY
Join us on Sunday, September 1st for an all-day Father’s Day celebration at Di Francesco.
Mother's Day Banquet
This Mother’s Day Di Francesco will be dishing up two set menus designed with dining for the whole family in mind.
Both three course set-menus are packed with signature Di Francesco favourites perfect for a grand Mother’s Day celebration.