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Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico has maintained its reputation by reliably delivering Italian generosity for 25 years without slipping into complacency. Business types and affluent locals fill tables in the handsome heritage building and its enclosed veranda from breakfast to dinner, enjoying big rustic dishes from Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto. Inky risotto nero is topped with delicately fried Kangaroo Island squid. Rabbit is roasted slowly on the bone to retain succulence. Venetian-style chicken livers poached in white wine sit atop a pile of braised onions and baked polenta. Nobody leaves here hungry. A large wine list encourages pairing Italian varietals with regional dishes, with several wines available by the glass. Attentive service ensures an easy glide through the courses, concluding with such intense sweets as zuccotto or rum and dark chocolate semifreddo, teamed with excellent coffee.