We were invited along to the launch of Manly Pavilion last night. Despite the torrential rain and flash flood warnings, we persisted the trek up north.

Billed as the hottest new restaurant to open in Sydney this year, Manly Pavilion is headed up by Manly local David Gray and chef to watch Jonathan Barthelmess.

Already winning over Sydney’s discerning restaurant critics, including Terry Durack from the Sydney Morning Herald, Simon Thomsen at the Daily Telegraph and Gourmet Traveller’s Pat Nourse, the restaurant menu features strong Mediterranean flavours. The menu allows guests to opt for a la carte, sharing plates or the recommended five course set menu covering all the important cornerstones of Italian cooking. Pasta, gelato and sorbetti will be handmade, while the kitchen team will cook risotto to order and hand select and age their own meats.

The restaurant was absolutely gorgeous inside and the view was second to none. There was a fantastic turnout at the opening and celebrity sightings included Manly locals Layne Beachly and Kirk Pengilly.

We were a little disapointed we didn’t get to sample more of the Manly Pavilion menu but there was a good sprinkling of canapes floating around the floor. They included a pea and ricotta gnocchi with crab; pan fried whiting fillets; grilled beef short rib with bone marrow; and pepper risotto with Acquerello carnaroli rice. Our favourite of the night was the roast quail, which were so succulent and juicy.

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Manly Pavilion
West Esplanade
(Corner of Commonwealth Parade)
Manly Cove
NSW 2095
# 02 9949 9011
www.manlypavilion.com.au