Mother’s Day plans? We have a few tables left for a long lunch or dinner with Mum. @adamdsylvachef has curated the perfect set menu designed for sharing, celebrating and making the day feel extra special.
Book now before the last tables are gone.
🔗 in our bio
We are turning 5 🎉
To celebrate 5 years of specials, carts and collabs we are putting on drinks, pasta and scoops for our loyal customers and community. Be sure to get to Ivanhoe before we run out!
🍽️ "The difference between a good restaurant and a great one is hospitality."
Adam D’Sylva shares the secret to elevating a restaurant: exceptional hospitality and the ability to make guests feel special. He emphasizes that simple, skillful cooking, like a well-made spaghetti aglio e olio, takes more confidence and maturity than complicated dishes.
🤝 Creating memorable experiences through service.
🍝 Simple food done well requires true skill.
🌟 Hospitality transforms dining into an unforgettable experience.
🎧 Full episode out now on Dining Room Stories, available on all your favourite platforms.
💬 What’s one way you make your guests feel special at your restaurant?
🎙️ #DiningRoomStories #AdamDSylva #HospitalityExcellence #SimpleCooking #RestaurantSuccess #CulinaryConfidence
🥩 "Australian beef beats European beef, no question."
Adam D’Sylva shares his bold take on the world’s best beef, comparing his experiences across Italy, Australia, and beyond. From Riverina scotch fillet to global heavyweights like the US, South America, and Japan, he explains why quality, consistency, and farming practices make all the difference.
🌏 Australia leading in quality and consistency.
🔥 US and South America as global beef powerhouses.
🇯🇵 Japan offering a completely different experience.
🎧 Full episode out now on Dining Room Stories, available on all your favourite platforms.
💬 Which country do you think produces the best beef?
🎙️ #DiningRoomStories #AdamDSylva #BestBeef #AustralianBeef #FoodOpinions #SteakLovers
Welcoming Decca Restaurant to The Waste Network 🍽️
Located within the vibrant YarraBend lifestyle precinct in Alphington, Decca is a contemporary 80-seat bistro and wine bar delivering a bold and exciting dining experience. Led by renowned chef and restaurateur @adamdsylvachef the menu celebrates modern Australian cuisine with distinct Asian influences while also drawing inspiration from his Italian heritage.
We’re proud to support the Decca team with smarter waste solutions behind the scenes — ensuring general waste, mixed recycling, food organics and glass recovery are managed efficiently to maximise resource recovery.
Another standout Melbourne dining destination. We partner with the best.
Smarter waste. Better outcomes. ♻️
💡 Built for Partners. Wired for Change.
👀 LOOK WHO'S COMING TO THE PROSECCO FESTIVAL!! 🍝
You know him from TV (Masterchef, Snackmasters, India Unplated, 10 Minute Kitchen) and as past co-owner and executive chef at 2 hatted restaurants in the CBD, and now @decca_restaurant in Alphington which is already a firm favourite with the locals.
@adamdsylvachef was raised eating and learning to cook Italian food (his mum is Italian) so his pasta pedigree is in no doubt.
For this year's festival he's serving his his cult-status spicy vodka rigatoni straight from the Pentola pasta pan — expect queues, and expect it to be worth it.
Tickets are going fast, weather is looking SPECTACULAR so head to Eventbrite and secure your tickets! LINK IN BIO #itsproseccotime #whatsonmelbourne #adamdsylvachef #deccarestaurant #theproseccofestival2026 #broughttoyoubytheproseccoqueen
🥩 "If you want the best steak in Melbourne, come to my restaurant."
Adam D’Sylva reveals the secret behind his perfectly cooked steak: charcoal grilling with mangrove and red gum. He shares how his restaurant offers the ultimate dining experience with not only amazing steak but also fresh seafood and handmade pasta.
🔥 Charcoal grilling for the perfect steak.
🍝 Handmade pasta and fresh seafood.
🍽️ A restaurant where you don’t need to go anywhere else.
🎧 Full episode out now on Dining Room Stories, available on all your favourite platforms.
💬 What’s your favourite way to enjoy a perfectly cooked steak?
🎙️ #DiningRoomStories #AdamDSylva #BestSteakMelbourne #CharcoalGrill #HandmadePasta #CulinaryExcellence
Decca specials, designed for the season
Thoughtfully curated and executed for an unforgettable dish
#melbourneeats #fusionfood #finedining #melbournefoodie #foodstagram
🥩 "If you want the best steak in Melbourne, come to my restaurant."
Adam D’Sylva reveals how charcoal grilling with mangrove and red gum has transformed his cooking. From perfectly cooked steaks to fresh seafood and handmade pasta, he shares how building the right kitchen setup allowed him to create a complete dining experience under one roof.
🔥 Charcoal grilling done the right way.
🍝 Handmade pasta and fresh seafood.
🏆 A kitchen built for excellence.
🎧 Full episode out now on Dining Room Stories, available on all your favourite platforms.
💬 What’s your idea of the perfect steak experience?
🎙️ #DiningRoomStories #AdamDSylva #MelbourneSteak #CharcoalGrill #ItalianCooking #CulinaryExcellence
Repost from @thehospitalitycup
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Led by @adamdsylvachef , @decca_restaurant step onto the pitch for the very first time.
Supported by our partners @trustprojectsau Projects, the squad will be looking to make a strong first impression.
First appearance. Eyes on the game. ⚽️
