Coming Soon: Rovollo Is Bringing Old-World Italian Dining to 25 Martin Place with House-Made Pasta and Premium Seafood
Offering a return to hospitality traditions, this forthcoming Italian restaurant will embrace the good life with warm service and an immersive experience.
Surry Hills restaurant and bar Mille Vini has long been admired for its rustic Italian cuisine, spotlighting numerous regions throughout the old country with handmade pastas and a focus on local winemakers specialising in Italian varieties. Now the same team is making its first foray into the CBD, launching Rovollo in July.
Joining other fine-diners like AALIA and The International at 25 Martin Place, Rovollo will move into the former home of L'uva Pasta Wine Bar. Delivering an intimate Italian dining experience, the 40-seat venue (with space for 30 more guests outside) will pair the warmth and personalised service of old-school hospitality with modern-day sophistication and style.
Guided by Andrew Wallace of Esper Hospitality, the new venue was inspired by a recent trip to the Amalfi Coast, where his family was treated to timeless hospitality that's unfortunately becoming harder to find. With Rovollo, the plan is to deliver a similar kind of la dolce vita, where the richness of the experience is just as important as the luxuries on the plate.
"We weren't just there for an allocated time slot. There was genuine theatre, personal touches and we left feeling like we were part of something bigger than ourselves," says Wallace. "We want to give back to Sydney diners, by creating an atmosphere where people feel known, receive more than they expected and with memories that last well after they've walked out the door."
To strike this ambience, a rotating pasta lineup made fresh daily by Executive Chef Cami Feliciano (Seta, Woodcut and Matteo Downtown), will lead Rovollo's menu. Meanwhile, newly appointed Head Chef Zane Buchanan (Clam Bar) will take charge of large-format proteins. We'll have to wait for the full release, but just know the signature pasta will be served from a giant Parmigiano-Reggiano wheel imported from Italy. Did we mention it will be set alight before plating?
Also on the share-style menu will be a myriad of antipasti and premium seafood dishes. As for the beverage offering, expect over 25 wines poured by the glass, while a Coravin wine system will help foster fascinating pairings and regular special tastings. Rovollo's launch date is still to be revealed, but the restaurant will open for lunch and dinner, six days a week.
Rovollo is planned for a July opening at 25 Martin Place, Sydney. Head to the website for updates and more information.
Images: Christian Michael.
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