ABOUT US

SCOPRI FOOD & WINE

A taste of piedmont in the heart of carlton

Starting in 2009 by owners Anthony Scutella and Alison Foley, Scopri is a warm, neighbourhood Italian restaurant rooted in authentic family recipes. Our team of talented chef’s bring a little part of home them, providing rotating list of regional specials. The name translates from Italian to ‘discovery’, inspired their adventures in Piedmont. What began as a passion project, with house-made pastas and regional specialties grown into a Carlton institution.

Seasonal, local, classic

Great food starts with great ingredients. That’s why we source season’s best from our own biodynamic farm in the Macedon Ranges—transforming fresh produce into beloved dishes like the caprese salad, stuffed zucchini flowers, and tortelloni di zucca. What can’t be grown at the Romsey Ranges, is sourced locally from beloved suppliers such as That’s Amore Cheese and Finders & Co.

Wine & Hospitality

We love drinking local, and exploring the wines of the world. Our wine lists are carefully curated and updated regularly, from classics to select local and international drops. Chat with your sommelier about food & wine pairings to elevate your dining experience.

Romsey Ranges

from our family backyard, to bigger things…

Fast forward to 2016, Alison had been growing vegetables from the family’s suburban backyard, and with little time at home, she was taking them all to the restaurant. The chef’s growing requests for specific produce led her to re-visit her country roots. The idea to step away from the restaurant, and start producing larger scale fresh produce for Scopri began.

Grown with care, guided by nature

After six months of volunteer work at Transition Farm, Ali returned inspired and determined to bring the same care, knowledge and approach to their own land. Today, her one-acre garden in Romsey VIC is the core of our seasonal menus, supplying Scopri and Bar Olo with heirloom vegetables, greens, and herbs grown using biodynamic methods.

Wine & Hospitality

The farm is now wrapping up it’s tenth season, and after countless lockdowns, two healthy young boys, and Ali continues to supply two venues, as well as the local’s of Romsey, with food that is harvested with heart and served the soul.

Bar olo

not just a wine region

To keep up with the growing demand for Scopri, it was time to open a second venue so, we listened to the hungry resident’s of Carlton and opened the doors of Bar Olo in 2024. The passion for Piedmont continues as the name is taken from the small but mighty Northern Italian town producing the country’s most famous bold red wines; Barolo.

vintage wine bar and traditional menu

The 40-seat venue is cosy and designed with care. An intimate date night spot, casual business meet-up and home to the locals of Carlton, Bar Olo’s kitchen delivers the same quality and values to our diners with seasonal fresh produce straight from Romsey Ranges. The food menu is carefully curated to bring the flavours from Northern Italy to hungry locals. Spoja Lorda, Vitello Tonnato, Tramezzini - expand your palate, and your vocabulary!

not just about wine

We were a little shocked when The Good Food Guide announced Bar Olo as The Best New Restaurant of 2025. What was initially intended to be Scopri’s little sister venue - complimenting reservations with aperitivo and digestivo - Bar Olo has made a name for itself, offering two dinner services as well as a casual drinks. Nonetheless, we are incredibly proud of what has been achieved through our dedicated team, and the loyal guests who have helped us grow.