a’Mare Cucinetta: Crown Sydney’s fine dining Italian restaurant launches ‘casual’ kitchen for foodies to enjoy pasta and wine with a relaxed vibe
One of Sydney’s most popular fine dining restaurants has delighted foodies with the launch of a new, more casual venue.
a Maryan Italian eatery with a hat, housed in Crown Sydney in Barangaroo, is famed for its traditional, rich menu of local seafood, tableside Trofie pesto pasta, delicious food ‘experiences’ and extensive wine list.
The harborside dining room exudes opulence, with plush furnishings and sleek blue decor inspired by the palazzos of ancient Italy.
And now the restaurant has introduced a ‘Mare Cucinetta’ – ‘little kitchen’ – that will serve Italian snacks, pastas, mains and desserts in a casual atmosphere in its own bar.
Launched to provide customers with a more relaxed experience, guests can enjoy Italian food favorites, including snacks such as gnocco fritto ($10 each), freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters ($7 each), and a shared antipasto section.
a’Mare Cucinetta – ‘little kitchen’ – serving Italian snacks, pastas, main courses and desserts in a casual atmosphere at its own bar
Options include “approachable” pastas like a 12-hour slow-cooked Wagyu beef bolognese ($36), a grilled tenderloin “scaloppine” ($39), and a broiled white fish of the day ($36)
The latter includes calamari fritti, as well as a shared antipasto box ($65), perfect for the table.
Other options include “approachable” pastas like a 12-hour slow-cooked Wagyu beef bolognese ($36), a grilled tenderloin “scaloppine” ($39), and a broiled white fish of the day ($36).
Diners also have access to the full wine and beverage list and popular cocktails such as the campari spritz, barrel-aged marsala negroni, and pear and cinnamon americano.
Chef and owner Alessandro Pavoni said the launch of Cucinetta is a place where people can “drop in for a casual meal, knowing they’re getting authentic dishes with the best ingredients.”
Launched to provide customers with a more relaxed experience, guests can enjoy Italian food favorites, including snacks such as gnocco fritto ($10 each), freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters ($7 each), and a shared antipasto section
Cucinetta is now open and can be booked from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM every day, except Tuesdays, and for dinner from 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM, every day of the week
“Like the enotecas and osterias of my childhood, I want diners to feel relaxed in the space and use a ‘Mare’ for everything from special occasion dining to a bowl of pasta and a quick ‘greet,'” he said.
Cucinetta is now open and can be booked from 12:00 to 2:30 pm every day for lunch, except Tuesdays, and for dinner from 5:30 pm to 12:00 am, every day of the week.
No credit card is required and walk-ins are encouraged.