REVIEW
This contemporary riverside venue sits on the first floor of a repurposed power station turned performance hub, and delivers much more than its nominal bar status might imply. Sure, there’s ample appeal for drinkers – the bar area floods with theatregoers at interval time and a clipped, aptly Italian-leaning wine list consistently engages. But it’s the brightly lit open kitchen that provides the biggest spark of interest. Salty pork belly and slices of slow-cooked fennel come sandwiched between layers of chickpea fritters with a zesty salsa verde, typifying the cliché-free, flavour-forward policy in play. Pasta is another forte – try curly edged gigli, loaded with sugo, roast duck, radicchio and Asiago, say, or pappardelle with goat ragù. The industrial-chic décor makes acoustics challenging, but the biscotti or chocolate zabaglione ice-cream with white chocolate granita and raspberries will give your visit an applause-worthy finish.
Phone:
(07) 3358 1063
Website:
Bookings:
Bookings recommended
Features:
Licensed
Bar
Vegetarian-friendly
Wheelchair Access
Outdoor dining
Private room
Accepted card types:
American Express
Eftpos
MasterCard
Visa
Chef(s):
Sajith Vengateri
This review was made independently for the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. The guide’s reviewers visit unannounced and pay their way.
Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide
Wine: ★
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