The hospitality legends behind Sydney’s acclaimed Ormeggio at The Spit and A’mare are set to open a new venue, taking over the One Penny Red site in Summer Hill.
Postino Osteria is set to open in mid-2024 and promises to deliver a classic Italian neighbourhood experience, led by chef Alessandro Pavoni and his team.
“A good neighbourhood osteria is something nobody should be denied,” says Pavoni. “A great local osteria is a home away from home. That’s what we are looking to bring to Summer Hill with Postino Osteria.”
Housed in a heritage listed post office, the name Postino is a play on words, as it means postman in Italian, as well as a “small but cozy place”.
Former One Penny Red space in Summer Hill, soon to be taken over by Ormeggio team with Postino Osteria
Backed by Pavoni and his business partner Bill Drakopoulos, the casual restaurant and bar will serve a menu of snacks and specials, as well as traditional Italian recipes, offering a more affordable offering than Pavoni’s other venues.
Pavoni and his wife Anna are regarded as one of Australia’s leading hospitality power couples, with Anna managing back-of-house operations while Pavoni runs the kitchen. In 2021, the couple opened A’mare at Crown Sydney, earning widespread acclaim, including a nomination for Best New Restaurant at the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards.
Ormeggio at The Spit has long been regarded as one of Sydney’s leading Italian fine-diners, after first opening in 2009. In 2020, it underwent a major refurbishment and moved to a seafood-only menu, including a slow-cooked seafood bolognese ragú.
One Penny Red made headlines last year when it announced it was closing on New Year’s Eve, following a 10-year run as one of Sydney’s most beloved neighbourhood bistros. At the time, the team said they wanted to “go out on top” and chose not to renew the lease on the heritage site.
Postino Osteria is set to open in Summer Hill, Sydney in mid-2024, taking over the former One Penny Red site. More details to come.
