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Stories and insights from an Italian street food kitchen in Bentleigh.

ITALIAN FOOD, CULTURE AND CRAFT

Welcome to the Pronto 478 blog, where we share what happens beyond the counter. Here you will find short reads on Italian street food, the traditions behind our recipes, and life inside a busy Bentleigh kitchen. From the story of a single dish to the techniques we have carried from Rome and Sicily, this is where the food gets the explanation it deserves.

By Lorenzo Tron August 27, 2026
What Is Arancini? Explained Through Sicily’s Famous Italian Rice Ball Speciality
By Lorenzo Tron August 27, 2026
What Is Sicilian Street Food? From Palermo Street Food to Sicily's Famous Fried Specialities
What Is Pizza al Taglio?
By Lorenzo Tron August 25, 2026
What Is Pizza al Taglio can first be understood through its name. Al taglio means “by the cut”, referring to the way a larger pizza is divided into portions
What Is Roman Style Pizza
By Lorenzo Tron August 24, 2026
Roman style pizza is best defined by its texture and preparation rather than one fixed shape. What Is Roman Style Pizza becomes clearer.