Melbourne restaurant 1800 Lasagne has entered voluntary administration, with external administrators appointed on July 30.
The business was founded by Joey Kellock during Melbourne’s 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns as a pasta and wine delivery service.
Initially operating from his home kitchen, Kellock delivered lasagne trays across the city’s inner north, gaining attention through the brand’s retro design and hotline-style phone number.
Later that year, 1800 Lasagne opened a bricks-and-mortar venue on High Street in Thornbury.
The restaurant offers a small-format menu focused on lasagne, wine, and cocktails, and developed a strong local following. In 2023, the restaurant received a chef’s hat in The Age Good Food Guide.
In in the same year, Kellock announced plans to expand the business, signing leases for two additional venues on High Street in Northcote: 1800 La‑Sanga (later renamed Cinque!), a sandwich shop, and Dopolavoro, a music‑focused wine bar.
Both venues were originally slated to open in 2023.
While their opening dates appeared to be pushed back to 2024, there is no public evidence either venue ever commenced trading.