Beachside dining doesn’t get much cheekier than this. The room riffs on terracotta-toned Arizona chic and a glowing red bar gives you a front row seat to the kitchen’s moves while a yacht rock soundtrack underlines the good times. Exciting Italian wines, listed with vivid tasting notes, are ready to back up the compact Italian menu from a chef with a noteworthy CV of Mornington Peninsula restaurants.

Creamy stracciatella is covered in a hail of roasted, buttered almonds and droplets of quince sauce. Herbaceous meatballs lounge in a light tomato broth, while O’Connor beef gently cooked over 24 hours is an embarrassment of richness.

Spaghettini with lobster and cured egg yolk is exquisitely balanced, tingling with fresh chives and fine lemon zest. Even the salad delivers thrills, packed with fresh herbs and lifted by persimmon slices and lemonade fruit.

Best for: A laidback dinner with friends with just a hint of glam.

Editor’s note: An expansion and refurb are planned, with completion expected in early 2026. The venue will continue to trade.

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