“Taking over the former Amalfi Way site on Wooloomooloo’s breezy Finger Wharf, Il Pontile’s chef Mario Percuoco has a pedigree like no other — the son of Armando Percuoco (behind Paddington institution Buon Ricordo), the fourth-gen, proud Italian chef has helmed a slew of notable venues spanning both Australia and Italy. Come summer, this seafood-leaning Italian diner will be drawing crowds like seagulls to a fried chip.
Take full advantage of the luscious waterfront locale, with dishes like kingfish crude, made zippier with pops of salmon roe and finger lime, and stunning 48-hour marinated slow-braised octopus. Pastas like the Pacceri alla Sorrentina, made decadent with smoky mozzarella, or the buttery Linguini al Cartoccio, wrapped in paper and heaving with chilli-laced scampi, calamari, clams and prawns, will bring you to your knees.”
