Pastuso, Peruvian restaurant in ACDC Lane, Melbourne, Australia.
Pastuso is a Peruvian restaurant on ACDC Lane in Melbourne with specialized cooking areas for different culinary styles. It features a cevicheria for fresh seafood dishes, a grill section for traditional Andean cooking methods, and a Pisco bar serving cocktails made from white grape brandy.
The restaurant was founded by Dave Parker, Michael Parker, Jason McConnell, and Renee McConnell after successfully launching San Telmo, an Argentinian restaurant. This earlier achievement led the team to expand their culinary expertise into Peruvian cuisine and create this establishment.
The name comes from Quechua and means "earth" or "ground", reflecting a deep connection to Andean farming and tradition. The dishes represent different geographic regions of Peru - coast, mountains, and jungle - with each course telling a story from these varied origins.
The restaurant has private dining spaces and accepts reservations for groups of various sizes. It is recommended to book in advance, especially when visiting with a larger group or wanting to use a specific section of the space.
The restaurant features a special grill area with a cilindro, a traditional meat smoking oven rarely found outside Peru. This specialized equipment allows for authentic cooking techniques that are difficult to replicate elsewhere.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
