Our bar is open all day for coffee, cake and limoncello. Spend the afternoon discovering our extensive range of Amaro and grappa. Enjoy them traditionally or in a cocktail.

Massimiliano the Chef and owner originates from the town of Recco which is famous for Focaccia di Recco. Focaccia col formaggio has become one of our most popular dishes and has a history that dates back to the tenth century.

Todays version is said to have been created by Reccos Ristorante Manulina in the late 1800s. The ristorante keeps the tradition going today and the town has formed a consortium to protect the product that carries a DOP. To serve Foccacia di Recco you must have approval from the consortium and use a specific recipe. Surrounding towns such as Camogli call it Focacccia col formaggio.
Massi did his early apprenticeship years at the Ristorante Manulina and you may spot their Ristorante del Buon Ricordo plate on one of our shelves.

Come and enjoy without the trip to Italy.

Each Month we celebrate an Italian grape or Region June is the perfect month to discover Montalbera:

The Spirit of Monferrato in Three Native Grapes

• Montalbera stands as one of Piedmont’s most expressive estates, championing the rare and characterrich varieties that define the hills of Monferrato. Their work with Grignolino, Ruchè, and Timorasso has helped elevate these onceoverlooked grapes into some of Italy’s most intriguing wines.

  23 Timorasso: Piedmont’s White Wine Renaissance g 20 b 80

  Timorasso is Piedmont’s comeback story — a nearly extinct white grape revived for its minerality, salinity, and ageworthy structure. Montalbera’s interpretation is crisp yet textural, with notes of pear, citrus peel, and almond.

  21 Grignolino: The Pale Red with a Rebel Heart g16.25 b 65

  Grignolino is one of Piedmont’s most misunderstood treasures — an indigenous grape almost lost due to its finicky ripening patterns and the fashion for bolder wines. Its pale in colour, but fiercely expressive. Montalbera treats it with the respect it deserves, coaxing out its signature rose petal aromatics, vibrant red cherry, and fine, persistent tannins.

  23 Ruchè: The Perfumed Jewel of Castagnole Monferrato g 15 b 60

  Ruchè is the grape that put Montalbera on the global map with the help of the local priest discovering a row of forgotten vines in a church yard. Its intensely aromatic and unmistakably unique, it offers wild rose, violet, red berries, and a whisper of white pepper. Montalbera is the largest and most influential producer of Ruchè, shaping its modern identity.

This winter, we are celebrating Guazzetto—a slow-simmered seafood stew that captures the soul of the Ligurian coast. Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for an exclusive dining experience designed for two.

• The Welcome: Begin your evening sharing our iconic Focaccia col Formaggio—paper-thin, warm, and filled with zingy cheese.
• The Main: Savour our Seafood Guazzetto, a rich broth of Portarlington mussels, fresh fish, and prawns simmered with white wine, cherry tomatoes, and a touch of chilli. Swap it for our daily slow roast dish for non seafood lovers.
• The Sweetness: Conclude the night by splitting a house-made Tiramisu or enjoying individual Cannoli.

• When: Every Monday and Tuesday Night in June.
• Price: $55 per person.
• Bookings: Online via our website,