Offering a sweeping riverfront view of Melbourne CBD, Cervo Cafe Bar in Southbank has been serving up generous servings of modern Italian with informal style and exuberant sophistication since 1994. Keeping to simple classics such as spaghetti con pesto, Cervo's recipes include key ingredients you’d expect including quality balsamic, provolone cheese and fresh basil, amongst others; and most importantly, there’s flavourful light fare and tasty heavier mains available depending on what you’re after and when you’re dining – breakfast, lunch or dinner. Indulge in the likes of crumbed veal with a shaved apple slaw and roasted garlic aioli before desserts such as baked meringue with lychee and tonka bean cream or an affogato with vanilla bean ice cream, espresso coffee and Frangelico.