Flaminia

Perched above Circular Quay, Flaminia delivers an ode to Italian port cities with sweeping Sydney Harbour views. Fresh crudo sets the pace—yellowfin tuna, scallops, or kingfish splashed with bright Palermo dressing—before plates of spanner crab pasta or spaghetti alla bottarga hit the table. Regulars head in for leisurely Friday lunches and sunset date nights, where floor staff guide pairings from an extensive list of Italian reds, whites, and digestifs. Chef Giovanni Pilu and the kitchen crew often wander out between courses to greet tables, capping meals over lemon-scented baba and views of passing ferries.