“Not just a prime spot for seeing the fireworks, Il Pontile on Finger Wharf is also your destination for New Year’s Eve with an Italian bent. Dishes that symbolise good luck, such as pig’s trotter with lentils, are joined by summery fare like Caprese salad and grilled seafood, with a glass of prosecco’s grown-up cousin, Franciacorta, to kick things off. $250 for 4 courses. Book via ilpontile.com.au”