Now Open: Liverpool's The Paper Mill Food Has Relaunched with Transformed Venues Exploring Italian and Middle Eastern Flavours
This rejuvenated dining destination in Sydney's southwest features three restaurants and a cocktail bar.
Having recently been acquired by Platinum Hospitality Group, The Paper Mill Food has relaunched with all-new concepts for its three distinct restaurants and inviting cocktail bar. With the sprawling venue hosting up to 600 guests, this Liverpool dining landmark continues to honour the building's fascinating industrial heritage. As you might expect, a paper mill once called this spot home, producing 20 tonnes of product per week in the 19th century.
So, what do the new concepts entail? Ana's Kitchen is the venue's relaxed dining setting, featuring contemporary Australian cuisine and Italian favourites, like fried calamari, linguine Genovese and coconut panna cotta alongside an inviting burger and pizza menu. No bookings are required, making it perfect for a casual sit-down feast with friends and family.
Across the way, The Vault offers a more upscale experience. Here, the menu explores premium cuts of meat and seafood in an atmospheric setting. From the land, dishes like black angus Riverina scotch fillet and slow-cooked lamb shoulder are as hearty as they sound. For something lighter from the sea, perhaps Tasmanian Atlantic glazed salmon and chargrilled king prawns are more your vibe.
Then it's over to the renowned Middle Eastern eatery Al Aseel, which has graced The Paper Mill Food with another location. Bringing signature Lebanese flavours and aromas to Liverpool, a jam-packed menu includes smaller staples like baba ghanouj, labneh and hommos Beiruti paired with mains like shish barak, Mansaf chicken and 12-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder with roasted root vegetables.
Leading the culinary concept is executive chef Stefano Brombal, whose impressive career has seen him emerge from kitchens in Venice to work across Europe and Australia. With a passion for classic Italian cuisine, including a special fondness for seafood, Stefano looks to jumpstart guests' senses with an array of carefully considered dishes.
"My goal for The Paper Mill Food is to create dishes that not only delight the palate but also tell a story. By blending my Italian roots with the vibrant culinary diversity of Sydney, we've crafted menus that offer something truly special for every guest. Working alongside such a talented team in this beautifully restored venue, I'm excited to set a new standard for dining in Sydney's southwest," says Brombal.
Finally, the rejuvenated Carrera Bar is where guests can rest with a creative drink without needing to dine. Complementing a fine selection of beer, wine and spirits, there's also an inventive cocktail list. If you like a little spice with your drink, the Montezuma sees tequila, crème de cacao, Kahlúa and freshly made espresso finished with a chilli kick. Meanwhile, the Italian-inspired Pazzo Italiano blends Aperol, Montenegro and amaretto with lime sugar and almond.
"We're thrilled to breathe new life into The Paper Mill Food," says Georges Badr, group general manager of Platinum Hospitality Group. "Our vision was to create a dining destination that offers something for everyone, from casual family meals to sophisticated date nights and special celebrations. We're confident that the changes we've implemented will establish The Paper Mill Food as a gastronomic landmark."
The Paper Mill Food is open daily at 20 Shepherd Street, Liverpool. Head to the website for more information.
Images: Kera Wong Photography.
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