Amore a’mare equals Italian love by the sea, and this place sure knows how to sell it. Particularly when it comes with shiny harbour views – sparkling by day, shimmering by night. Add swish trolley service, a flashily furbished dining room, personalised share-plate portioning, I-want-it-all presentation, and the love grows.

Following chef-restaurateur Alessandro Pavoni’s approach to archetypal Italian, fork into a rich-tomato seafood risotto, properly fluffy gnocchi with wagyu ragu, a thick cotoletta milanese (sliced on-the-bone schnitty with real sun-dried tomatoes) and a just-right rocket, parmesan and balsamic salad side. All done immaculately.

Exec chef Giuseppe Fuzio, from Puglia, adds a homeland hand to seafood, things from the wood-grill and genuine vegetable freshness, along with newer “signatures” including cuttlefish cut like tagliatelle spruced with finger lime and salmon roe.

Wine service is a story in itself, and pistachio gelato with mandarin-y extra virgin slides in ever so nicely. Amore a’mare indeed.

Good to know: There’s a classy kids’ menu for family visits

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