Mezzaluna

Ph: (02) 9357 1988; 123 Victoria St, POTTS POINT 2011 www.mezzaluna.com.au

Italian, $$$, ** for Food & Ambience, Good Wine List
Open Lunch Fri noon-3pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 6-11pm, Closed All public holidays; Licensed; AE DC MC V, Seats inside 120, Outside seats, Private room, Kids welcomed
Chef (Joe Camilleri, 2007-11-3) Owner (Norma, Beppi & Marc Polese, 2007-11-3)

Mietta's Review
This gem hails from an earlier wave of view-inspired eateries; that "Manhattan effect" glamourises the rear terrace of Mezzaluna. If no longer as trendy as it once was, Mezzaluna remains a sophisticated urban restaurant. A few signature dishes (read spaghetti marinara in cartoccio) are famous. Whatever you do, imbibe - the Italy-focused wine list is a treasure trove. A devoted and attentive staff maintains the (Beppi) Polese tradition.

Other published opinions

Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 13/20 "The Palese family knows a thing or two about staying the course (primi, secondi, dolci... ). The family who brought us 51yearsyoung Beppi's notched up 1 5 years at this baby sister in 2007"

Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2007 Score: 14/20 "The small, fortress-like exterior gives no hint of the airy grandeur hidden within this Sydney institution. This only adds to the wow factor as you step down into the open room, where the huge balcony reveals stunning views of the twinkling city."

SMH Good Food Guide 2005 Score 14/20 Good Wine List "New chef Joe Camilleri (not the muso!) has delivered a much-welcome freshen-up to the menu at this stylish Italian with stunning city views. His approach is modern pan-Italian, and he keeps the cooking simple with a clear focus on the quality of ingredients."

Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide 2005 Good Vegetarian Options, Good Wine List "Indulge in what the Polese family has been doing so well for years - great Italian food. Everything about Mezzaluna is dramatic,from the dazzling city skyline view at night to the sheer drop from the famous terrace"

Sydney Eats 2005 "The view over the Woolloomooloo cliffs to the harbour and city makes this one of the most stunningly sited restaurants in town. The proprietorship of Marco and (his mother) Norma Polese from the venerable restaurant family (Beppi's) will ensure your experience here is first class."

SMH GFG 2004,Score 14/20,'It's had ups and downs recently but Mezzaluna's assets remain top-notch...a sophisticated but relaxed dining room with bold floral displays,stunning city skyline views,generously sized tables,and good napery and stemware-and staff with formality but thankfully without the attitude.'

Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide Australia 2004, 1 Red Star,'Mezzaluna regulars are greeted like cousins, led to their favourite terrace table with stunning city skyline views...Mezzaluna's wine list in northern Itailan at heart but the range of premium Australian wines is impressive.Service strikes the right balence of formality and familarity.'

Sydney Morning Herald, Good living, Good Eating, Eat Out, Matthew Evans, 7/5/02. Score 13/20. "High expectations are not met, despite fabulous vies and smart fit-out. Service runs from hard sell to warm hearted, while the flavours on the plate leave room for improvement at these prices."