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Waiter, there’s fish sauce in my Bolognese: Italian-ish recipes that break all the rules

Ravioli made with wonton wrappers. A smoked eel carbonara. And that trippa alla Romana by Alberto's Lounge. This is Italian, but not as you know it.
Smoked eel “carbonara”

Mitch Orr's smoked eel “carbonara”

William Meppem

Ravioli made with wonton wrappers. A smoked eel carbonara. And that pici Bolgonese with fish sauce. This is Italian, but not as you know it.

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Sugarsnap peas
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Pinbone’s hazelnut tiramisù

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Carpaccio of kangaroo with beetroot and native fruits

Swordfish con sarde
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Swordfish con sarde by Alberto’s Lounge

Popolo's frittata "carbonara"

Popolo’s frittata “carbonara”

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Lasagne with romanesco (Lasagne con broccolo romanesco)
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Caramelised Marsala pear crostata
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Gnocchi with spicy pipi sauce and wild herbs
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Gnocchi with spicy pipi sauce and wild herbs by Icebergs Dining Room & Bar

Smoked eel “carbonara”
Photo: William Meppem

Mitch Orr’s smoked eel “carbonara”

Photo: Ben Dearnley

Capitano’s veal parmigiana

Macadamia panna cotta
Photo: Will Horner

Macadamia panna cotta

Photo: Will Horner

Peppers aqua pazza

Trippa alla Romana
Photo: Will Horner

Trippa alla Romana (Roman-style tripe) by Alberto’s Lounge

Pici Bolognese
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