Divino Osteria

Overview

Set within the walls of the old Sebel Townhouse — once the beating heart of Australia's music industry — Divino Osteria brings a slice of homely Italian charm to Elizabeth Bay. Owner Anthony Alafaci has reimagined the storied space as a welcoming neighbourhood eatery that's all about warm, attentive service and traditional southern Italian flavours.

Sicilian-born Head Chef Andrea Di Stefano has crafted a menu that showcases honest, home-style recipes prepared with finesse. Expect handmade pasta, stone-baked pizza from a hand-built brick oven, oversized ravioli filled with wagyu sirloin, and slow-cooked sauces that carry generations of flavour. Dishes like the signature costoletta d'agnello (a herb-crusted lamb cutlet with beetroot puree and potato terrine) speak to a chef who isn't afraid to break from tradition.

To drink, you'll find a thoughtful list of sustainable wines from Italy, Australia, France and New Zealand. The cocktail list mirrors the food menu in that you'll find both traditional classics, like limoncello spritz, alongside reimagined classics, like the Aperol margarita or the mango-infused amaretto sour.

Whether you're coming in for a slow Sunday lunch or a lively midweek dinner, Divino Osteria welcomes you to enjoy good food and good company, the southern Italian way.

Images: Guy Davies.