The Sydney Morning Herald – Find a top spot for New Year Festivities

“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, […]

The Free Man Journal – Il Pontile

“The Latest kid on the block at Sydney’s famous Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, Il Pontile  is a little slice of Italy with a modern-twist. Renowned Italian Chef Mario Percuoco, the fourth generation of the Chef Percuoco legacy, and Audacia Enterprise have teamed up to create a contemporary harbour-style fine dining restaurant. Mario has played a key […]

The Weekend Australian – Hot In The Cities

“New to the Pier One concourse beside Ovolo Woolloomooloo, Il Pontile is already proving a neighbourhood favourite, especially for lazy lunches. But summer evenings are a joy here, too, for prettily plated dishes such as battered zucchini flowers filled with burrata and semidried tomatoes or a richly sauced rigatoni alla Genovese. Restaurateur and chef Mario […]

Boss Hunting – Sydney’s Most Epic NYE Events To Help You Give 2021 The Flick

“One of Sydney’s best new Italian restaurants is keeping it nice and simple for their inaugural New Year’s Eve event, promising a night of “masquerade and mystique” alongside a curated 4-course menu. The real kicker here is that you’ll be in prime position on Woolloomooloo’s iconic Finger Wharf, so watching the fireworks shadow the water […]

Gourmet Traveller WINE – Sydney’s Round-up

“Woolloomooloo’s Finger Wharf has also welcomed a new addition with the opening of Il Pontile (ilpontile.com.au). Led by Naples native Mario Percuoco, the menu is a showcase of Italy with Percuoco serving up his takes on traditional dishes from areas like Tuscany and Italy. Wine wise, there’s plenty to get excited about with an impressive offering of Italian […]

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 […]