Fabbrica Darlinghurst's First Birthday

Overview

Believe it or not, Fabbrica Pasta Bar has been winning over Darlinghurst diners with its knockout cacio e pepe and hot honey and ricotta zucchini flowers — among numerous other delights — for a year. And, this week, the Victoria Street pasta purveyor is inviting you to celebrate its first anniversary with free drinks and the return of some of its most popular dishes.

To be more precise, if you stop into Fabbrica Darlinghurst between 9–13 April (that's this Wednesday to Sunday), you'll be treated to a complimentary limoncello. On top of that, head chef Damiano Balducci is bringing back two original (and once widely devoured) creations.

The first is the slightly sweet, slightly spicy and velvety smooth tonnarelli with blue swimmer crab and chilli. The second is cotoletta, consisting of Tathra Place pork cutlets, which are brined, crumbed and fried, before being served with crispy sage and creamy aioli. You can think of it as Balducci's signature take on a schnitty.

We reckon this is going to attract fans in their legions. Don't want to miss out? Then be sure to book online as soon as you can.