Their original claim to fame was being the first in the city to use an espresso machine, but Pellegrini’s has stayed famous by serving delicious homestyle Italian comfort food with a “welcome to the family” atmosphere since 1954. Make sure to grab a cup of their espresso and don’t forget to get a photo by their heritage-listed neon sign!

Pellegrini’s was right across from the Bourke Street tram stop I used daily and seeing their bright sign come into view on the way back each night was an exciting sign that I was almost back home!

And while you can take a picture of their cozy cafe, don’t you think owning a hand-drawn and painted illustration is more unique? :)

Size: 5x7
Materials: watercolor + pen on watercolor paper