This has to be some of the best food in Melbourne. We have been coming regularly for the last couple of years and have never had a meal that has been less than amazing. The service has always been friendly and welcoming, and we have always been made to feel at home. Very highly recommend.
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4.5
I made another visit to this rustic, authentic Sicilian restaurant in the quiet East Brunswick end of Lygon Street and it never disappoints. It’s very close to a tram stop, thankfully.
The restaurant sits in between simple, cheery Italian food and fine dining. The pasta is hand made; there are many Sicilian dishes on the menu and always some interesting choices on the chef’s special board. It is a small restaurant playing uplifting Italian music. Good for couples or larger groups and not noisy. Great that everyone can see the cooking.
We were a group of two couples. We started with some grilled sardines for entree, which were perfectly cooked and a generous serve. My friend had the Zappa de Pesc, a bisque of fresh seafood in a light bisque. beautifully presented and delicate. I had the gnocchi lamb Ragu ( rich lamb shoulder) served with the pan it was cooked in; it was wonderfully fresh and tender.
The other two chose the pasta special of the day; Orecchiette with prawns, other seafood, broccoli and almonds. again, perfectly cooked and an unusual mix of fresh fish.
For dessert, two shared the Tiramisu which was lovely and light. The other couple shared the Sicilian Gelato: a vanilla gelato with roasted almonds and glazed cherries; flavoursome and light.
The compact wine list has significant variety. Four whites ( all different varieties); 2 roses and about 10 reds. A mix of good Australian and really interesting Italian wines from Veneto, Abruzzo and Tuscany. For the quality, reasonably priced. This restaurant also allows BYO at $10 per bottle.
So for a nice night out in a casual atmosphere and very good and interesting Sicilian food, I’d strongly recommend.
Nice Sicilian restaurant in Brunswick. Good food great service and atmosphere. The chef, being Catanese based knows and understands how the food goes together within the true cooking tradition.
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