The future of the celebrated Italian eatery, 1800 Lasagne, is now uncertain after the owners announced they have called in liquidators through a “heartfelt message” to their patrons.

“We are working in collaboration with the administration team to refine and restructure our model for the best path forward,” the owners wrote in an Instagram update.

They urged customers to keep patronising its High Street location in Thornbury in Melbourne’s north-east.

“You’re invited to join us for dinner, takeaway, or a drink at the bar to support our amazing staff as we navigate this exciting yet challenging period,” the message concluded.

1800 Lasagne first opened its doors as a delivery service during the city’s long COVID-19 lockdowns.

Owner Joey Kellock ran the business out of his home kitchen and served up home-style Italian food to customers from his car as the pandemic raged on.

True to its name, the restaurant’s hero dish of lasagne fast became a cult favourite among locals.

It soon became Melbourne’s first-ever hatted lasagne restaurant and even scored a visit from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver when he visited Victoria.

1800 Lasagne’s doors will remain open as liquidators assess its financial situation.