Chef Marco Dazzan

Personal Chef In St Kilda

I was born in Italy and did my initial carrier in the north east of it, then permanently moved in Melbourne in 2016.

I had the passion for food since I was very little, growing outside of a big city gave me the opportunity to connect with the land and absorb and make mine the roots of northen Italian cuisine.

For me, cooking is...

my passion and my lifestyle

I learned to cook at...

Italy and Australia,

A role model in the kitchen is...

Bottura, Romito, Crippa, Marchesi, Ducasse, M.Ebbels

A cooking secret...

Love and simplicity, high quality ingredients

My menus

Vegetarian menu 7+ courses/ waitress inc

STARTER

All inclusive

Eggplant charcial and smoked, raw almond emulsion, tomato essence

Garden roots carpaccio, cayenne pepper, cruditè, puffed amaranth, citronette

Selection of housemade pickles, cheese platter

'La montanara' fried pizza, oven finished with seasonal toppings

Celeriac double cooked, carrot glazed, puffed rice crust

Zucchine flowers in tempura, capsicum essence

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Spaghetti al pomodoro, like you never had before

Filled fresh pasta seasonal and daily offer

Risotto in white, bottarga, zucchini marinated lime, parmigiano

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

15 days mature and roasted savoy cabbage, capsicum essence, gruviere

Seasonal veg graten

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Rich belgian choccolate mousse, dark marquise, lime gel and orange pulp

Italian custard, choc mousse,local sourced berries, sbrisolona crumble bisquit

Cannoli, buffalo dark choccolate pistacchio and candid fruit

From the Sea menu, 7+ courses/ waitress inc

STARTER

All inclusive

Scallops, king oyster mushrooms, shitake, leek

King fish carpaccio, cayenne pepper, davidson plum, black puffed wild rice

Merimbula premium rock oysters, open on the spot, fresh lime

Octopus and caponata , nicola potato octopus dressing

Caviar ,as extra, available any quality and quantity

Fresh local caught Squid

Surprise dish

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Crab filled cannelloni, mussels, cherry tomato, guazzetto

Filled pasta surprise!

Spaghetti di gragnano, almond raw mousse, herbs, red scarlet. WA prawns

Risotto in white, bottarga, zucchini marinated lime, scallops

Surprise dish!

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Ovenbaked "al cartoccio" grouper w seasonal veggies, white wine and parsley sauce

Lobster Whole tail PP, butter blanc, lobster sauce, seasonal veg and fresh garden herbs

Best fish of market availability

Surprise dish!!

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Rich belgian choccolate mousse, dark marquise, lime gel and orange pulp

Cannoli, buffalo ricotta, dark choccolate and candid fruit

Panna cotta tonka bean, dark marquise, raspberry, pistacchio

5 course degustation

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Traditional italian rich salumi and cheese platter w olives and preserved veg

Burrata, confit tomatoes, lemon thyme, seasonal herbs (vegan option too))

Vitello tonnato w capers and pickles served w homemade focaccia

Radicchio, homemade duck prosciutto, balsamic, almond

King fish carpaccio, cayenne pepper, cruditè, puffed amaranth, citronette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade fettuccine al "ragu di cortile" white meats ragu w pecorino romano

Spaghetti al pomodoro, like you never had before

Fresh cannelloni, local swim crab, mussel and tomato guazzetto, pecorino crust

Filled fresh pasta seasonal and daily offer

Lemon spaghetti, coastal seasonal seafood, celery heart and bottarga (vegan optional)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butcher cut of the day w parsnip sublime mousse, beef reduction, saffron essence

15 days mature and roasted savoy cabbage, capsicum essence, gruviere

Best fish market availability ,side designed accordingly

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cannoli, buffalo ricotta, dark choccolate and candid fruit

Rich belgian choccolate mousse vegan, almond crumble, aged balsamic, and orange pulp

Italian custard, local sourced berries, almond and ginger crumble, candid orange

Panna cotta tonka bean, dark marquise, raspberry, pistacchio

From the Land menu 7+ courses/ waitress inc

STARTER

All inclusive

Burrata, confit tomatoes, lemon thyme, seasonal herbs

Traditional italian rich salumi and cheese platter w olives and preserved veg

Vitello tonnato w capers and pickles served w homemade focaccia

Radicchio, homemade duck prosciutto, balsamic, almond

OX tongue, housemade pickles, salsa verde, lavosh

Veal sweetbread, artichoke mousse, artichoke chips, nduja dressing

Surprise dish

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade fettuccine al "ragu di cortile" white meats ragu w pecorino romano

Spaghetti al pomodoro, like you never had before

Filled fresh pasta seasonal and daily offer

Rigatoni, braised wagyu cheek, beef jus, seasonal veg, parmigiano crust

Surprise dish!

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Braised beef ossobuco, saffron sauce, potatoes, glazed carrots

Venison eye fillet, jus, seasonal oven baked and butter veg

Surprise dish!!

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Italian custard, local sourced berries, sbrisolona crumble bisquit

Rich belgian choccolate mousse, dark marquise, lime gel and orange pulp

Cannoli, buffalo ricotta, dark choccolate and candid fruit

6 courses degustation

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Burrata, confit tomatoes, lemon thyme, seasonal herbs

King fish carpaccio, cayenne pepper, davidson plum, black puffed wild rice

Merimbula premium rock oysters, open on the spot, fresh lime

15 days matured and roasted savoy cabbage, gruviere emulsion, capsicum essence

Eggplant charcial and smoked, raw almond emulsion, tomato essence

Vitello tonnato w capers and pickles served w homemade focaccia

Octopus and caponata , nicola potato octopus dressing

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade fettuccine al "ragu di cortile" white meats ragu w pecorino romano

Fresh cannelloni, local swim crab, mussel and tomato guazzetto, pecorino crust

Filled fresh pasta seasonal and daily offer

Linguine di gragnano, almond raw, WA Scarlett prawns,basil seeds

Risotto in white, bottarga, zucchini marinated lime, scarlet prawns

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butcher cut of the day w parsnip sublime mousse, beef reduction, saffron essence

Best fish of market availability,side to be designed on the fish selected

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Italian custard, local sourced berries, sbrisolona crumble bisquit

Petit four, selection of italian bites

Rich belgian choccolate mousse, dark marquise, lime gel and orange pulp

4 courses degustation

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Scallops, king oyster mushrooms, shitake, leek

King fish carpaccio, cayenne pepper, davidson plum, black puffed wild rice

Merimbula premium rock oysters, open on the spot, fresh lime

Burrata, confit tomatoes, lemon thyme, seasonal herbs (vegan option)

Traditional italian rich salumi and cheese platter w olives and preserved veg (vegan option)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade fettuccine al "ragu di cortile" white meats ragu w pecorino romano

Risotto vialone nano w pumpkin mousse, almond emulsion, rosemary oil (vegan option)

Homemade saffron gnocchi, coastal seasonal seafood, celery heart and bottarga (vegan optional)

Filled fresh pasta seasonal and daily offer

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Butcher cut of the day w parsnip sublime mousse, beef reduction, saffron essence

Best fish of market availability, seasonal poched and carved vegetables, spinach and citrus dressing, fresh garden herbs

15 days mature and roasted savoy cabbage, swiss gruyer emulsion, capsicum essence (vegan option)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cannoli, buffalo ricotta, dark choccolate and candid fruit

Cheese platter, italian crackers in sfoglia, preserves, homemade honey

Vegan sugarfree rich belgian choccolate mousse, sbrisolona crumble bisquit, orange, aged soft balsamic 5 year barrel aged

Italian custard, local sourced berries, almond and ginger crumble, candid orange

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Chef Marco's reviews

4.9

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35 services

Thank you so much Marco and team! You made my birthday a truly special occasion. So generous with your time and focus, a real pleasure to deal with. Plus, you charmed everybody at the table which was a delight. You may even get a call from one of the guests for a dinner party in the future such was the experience. Thanks again, highly recommended!

Marco was a delight to have. He was engaging, an excellent and amazing cook who got along with my 2yo. He was very easy going, cooking a dish that would cater to her amongst our dishes and was fine to wait for us putting her down to sleep in between as well. The food itself was incredible, everything from the handmade bread to the perfectly cooked steak and dessert right at the end. He even made some mocktails and suggested a paired wine. We were very impressed and would not hesitate to have him again!

Marco provided us with a beautiful culinary experience for a family reunion. His carefully curated Italian menu was fresh and accessible. The Sydney rock Merimbula oysters with finger lime, anchovies toast and vegan chocolate mousse were perfect bookmarks to a day everyone will remember. Thank you Marco

We had chef Marco Dazzan, He was so great both in preparation and presentation of our food ! We had an amazing experience with him . We highly recommend him for any occasion .thank you so much Marco x

Marco and Gilda were AMAZING! We were looking forward to the food, but they provided so much more than that! What a truly memorable experience. We had a 8 course degustation, with suggested wine pairings. Marco was considerate to propose pairings whilst I purchased the wines. We had some trouble getting our little ones to bed, but Marco was adamant we wait until everyone was ready, even though we were over an hour later than our proposed start time. The courses were not rushed as a result and Marco and Gilda ended up leaving after 1:00am! Outstanding patience and professionalism. The food was to die for. The menu was suggested, but so much flexibility with alterations I didn't know how to decide! The dishes were presented with background stories and both Marco (Chef) and Gilda (waitress) were so much fun to be around on this special evening. A once in a lifetime (or hopefully twice) experience for the entire family. Many thanks again Marco.

Chef Marco was amazing! The entire menu and the way Marco presented the dishes could not have been any better. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chef Marco for your special event.

Marco was incredible! The food was beautifully presented and prepared, he obviously took a lot of pride in his preparation and where the food was sourced from. It was an extensive menu, and we were very impressed by the entire night. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him!

Marco was amazing! Food was delicious and fresh and tailored it to suit our preferences. Couldn’t have asked for much more and by the end of the night you couldn’t wipe the smiles off our faces as we were lying down from a food coma haha ! Can’t wait to do it again ????????????????????????

Chef Marco was absolutely delightful! Not only was his food scrumptious (one of the best meals of my life), but his stories were interesting and he was just a wonderful person! He gave us a beautiful experience for the evening.

Marco is a passionate & personable chef. His menu options draw from authentic Italian tastes with a modern twist. For a delightful experience & a journey to Italy through your sense of taste & smell, Marco is an excellent choice

Marco made my husband's birthday very special with an amazing four course meal, explaining where he sourced the items and the story behind each dish. We will 100% book Marco again for a special occasion.

Marco exceeding all our expectations! It was a pleasure to have him with us for the evening. His food is both delicious and visually stunning. All the dishes on the menu complimented one another and he served up very interesting flavour combinations. Marco was engaging, easy to get along with and made the evening very comfortable. We would definitely recommend his service ????

Chef Marco delivered a fantastic experience for us. The original menu provided matched our brief very well and the dinner exceeeded on our expectations. All the dishes were delicious and prepared and served in a professional manner. Marco has been a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.