Saluministi celebrates 10 years in Docklands

A much-loved Docklands institution is celebrating 10 years in the best way it knows how – by serving up its signature porchetta panino at 2016 prices.

Saluministi will mark the milestone on Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24 by offering its iconic Porchetta Panino for $12, down from its usual $22, across its three locations in Docklands, Melbourne Quarter and Flinders Lane.

The promotion winds the clock back to July 2016, when founders Peter Mastro and Frank Bressi opened Saluministi’s first permanent shopfront on Bourke St in Victoria Harbour, opposite Buluk Park and Library at The Dock.

What began as a leap of faith has since become one of Docklands’ most recognisable hospitality success stories.

Over the past decade, Saluministi has built a loyal following on the strength of great coffee, generous food and its warm, neighbourhood feel. For many workers, residents and visitors, the Victoria Harbour shop has become more than a place to grab lunch – it has become a community hub.

That role was especially felt during COVID, when much of Docklands was emptied of office workers and visitors. Saluministi remained open throughout, helping keep spirits alive in the precinct at a time when many local businesses were under enormous pressure.

Its original Porchetta Panino remains central to the story. Made with hand-rolled free-range roast pork, asiago, rocket and fennel salad in house-made focaccia, the panino has become the brand’s signature dish and a favourite among customers.

As part of the anniversary celebration, each discounted porchetta panino will be wrapped in custom “Grazie” paper featuring a handwritten love letter to Melbourne from the Saluministi family.

Co-founder Peter Mastro said reaching the 10-year milestone in Docklands was a proud moment.

“Melbourne has backed us from day one, and we’ve met some amazing people along the way,” he said.

Bringing our Porchetta Panino back to its original 2016 price isn’t a promotion, it’s simply our way of saying thank you for 10 incredible years of support.

Since opening in Docklands, Saluministi has expanded to Flinders Lane in the CBD and Melbourne Quarter, strengthening its connection to the Batman’s Hill pocket of Docklands while continuing to champion Italian flavours, quality ingredients and in-house preparation.

The 10-year anniversary offer will be available at Saluministi Docklands, 892 Bourke St; Melbourne Quarter, Shop 3, 697 Collins St; and 388 Flinders Lane.

For more information: saluministi.com.au.