Sunday Telegraph – Eat Street – Il Pontile
“IL Pontile, which translates to jetty/pier, is appropriately named with all the superyachts that literally pull up for lunch at Woolloomooloo Wharf, which assuredly will include entrees of mussels, kingfish and house-cured ocean trout followed by owner and head Mario Percuoco’s signature dish, Linguine al Cartoccio, linguine with mixed seafood, baked in a parcel, brought […]
Not quite Nigella – Il Pontile, Woolloomooloo
“Italian restaurant Il Pontile is the latest newcomer to Woolloomooloo’s Finger Wharf. Chef Mario Percuoco (son of Buon Ricordo’s Armando Percuoco) serves up wonderful Italian dishes with a focus on Neapolitan cuisine in an indoor and outdoor setting – there is no better place to be on a sunny day. There are some must-order dishes […]
GQ – 22 new Sydney restaurants to try this summer
“Occupying the old Amalfi Way spot, chef Mario Percuoco’s new digs combines two can’t-miss favourites – a seafood-rich menu and water views. He has serious pedigree (his dad started Buon Ricardo) and experience (his resume is littered with Michelin stars) but his menu is anything but OTT fancy. Instead, you get every-so-slightly tweaked classics like […]
Man of Many – Monday Munchies: October 25 – Melbourne Cup
“Enjoy Melbourne Cup wharf side this year with Il Pontile. The race that stops the nation is best enjoyed by the water with a glass of Champagne, Italian food, and friends. The festivities are set to kick off at 12 pm, Tuesday 2nd November and the Louis Roederer Champagne will be flowing shortly after with […]
Good Food – Farewell to The Amalfi Way as Il Pontile takes over in Woolloomooloo
“As Sydney slowly reboots after lockdown slumber, a mounting number of restaurants have decided to call it a day, including one of the most ambitious and upmarket eateries on Woolloomooloo Wharf. With its splashy $350 Italian caviar on oysters and $170 wood-fired lobster, The Amalfi Way fronted on the showy waterside strip with the sort of luxe […]
Eat Drink Play – The Best Ways To Celebrate Melbourne Cup In 2021
“If you’re after waterside dining with an Italian twist, we’d go to Il Pontile. The new venue is set to open later this month, just in time for you to get your first visit in for the Melbourne Cup. Chef Mario Percuoco has created a special set menu experience featuring Octopus, Oysters and Zucchini Flowers […]
Deep in the weeds – Mario Percuoco (Il Pontile – Sydney) – Like Father, like son
“After growing up in a family with a rich history in the hospitality sector fourth-generation chef and restaurateur Mario Percuoco felt it would be a dishonour to his family to not carry on the name and influence. Even though he felt he was in the shadow of his father Armando Percuoco he rose the ranks […]