Boss Hunting – The 38 Best New Restaurants In Sydney
“Il Pontile is a hub of fresh pasta, a great wine list, and exceptional signature cocktails on Woolloomooloo’s iconic Finger Wharf. Having replaced The Amalfi Way, this new venture from Audacia Enterprises and Mario Percuoco is a fantastic addition to a cosy precinct that includes reliable players China Doll and Otto, sidling up to the […]
The AU Review – These are the 3 best Sydney restaurants with live music
“Sydney’s best new Italian restaurant can be found down at Woolloomooloo’s iconic Finger Wharf, positioned as the first restaurant on the boardwalk, with alfresco dining and an open-air trattoria-styled space that feels appropriately ripped straight from the Mediterranean. Grab the stunning chef’s table if you’re with some mates, but if you’re more a 1-on-1 type […]
Time Out Sydney – Woolloomooloo welcomes a taste of Napoli to the Finger Wharf in time for summer
“Time Out Says Woolloomooloo welcomes a taste of Napoli to the Finger Wharf in time for summer In one of Sydney’s most prized locations you’ll find Il Pontile, the culmination of four generations of Italian cooking. Woolloomooloo’s Finger Wharf is home to some of the most popular and platial restaurants in town, and with neighbours like China […]
Sitchu – The iconic Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf has a new Italian restaurant you need to try.
“Il Pontile is the newest resident on Woolloomooloo’s Finger Wharf and it’s causing a stir for all the right reasons. From the look and feel, to the well curated menu, there is much to love about this Italian restaurant. Setting the scene for a beautifully delicious day out, the stylish restaurant (designed by renowned studio […]
Escape NSW – Italy via Woolloomooloo
“Italian-Australian cuisine royalty Mario Percuoco’s new Il Pontile on Cowper Wharf in Sydney’s Woolloomooloo leans deliciously towards seafood. The kingfish crudo is sublime, but the char-grilled king prawns with gremolata are even better. And just quietly, this precinct offers some of the best people-watching in Sydney.” View the Article →
The AU Review – Woolloomooloo’s Wharf set for a big change as Il Pontile brings regional Italian flare
“Woolloomooloo’s iconic Finger Wharf would be a dream location for any restaurateur, so I couldn’t even begin to imagine how overjoyed Mario Percuoco is right now as he collaborates with the latest opening by Audacia Enterprises. As the son of Buon Ricordo’s Armando Percuoco, there’s an obvious pedigree and love for hospitality that sits behind […]
The Latch – Where to Tuck Into a Long Christmas Lunch in Sydney This Year
“New kid on the stylish block that is Woolloomooloo Wharf, Italian restaurant Il Pontile (once the site of The Almalfi Way) will be offering a mouth-watering $250 Christmas set menu of entrees, mains, sides and desserts. Think pasta baked with mixed seafood, veal filled with smoked mozzarella and wrapped in proscuitto and a plate of mixed grilled […]
9honey – The new Sydney venues perfect for a post-lockdown feed
“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 […]
Broadsheet – New Woolloomooloo Wharf Restaurant Il Pontile Harnesses Four Generations of Italian Cooking
“It’s the perfect spot for summer. Settle waterside for sea-fresh oysters, light and bright burrata with peaches, and a sweet-savoury watermelon dish with goat’s cheese. International travel is back – but with Europe in the depths of winter, languid summer days on Italian shores are still a way off. In the meantime, we have new […]
The Luxury Travel Bible – Gourmet Travel: Il Pontile, Sydney, Australia
” IT is a perfect Sydney day, the water is as sparkling as the prosecco in our glasses and a new restaurant is bringing a taste of southern Italy to Sydney’s Woolloomooloo. Il Pontile is a breath of fresh air on the fashionable Finger Wharf. The warm Mediterranean breeze comes courtesy of Mario Percuoco ( […]