The Restaurant Pendolino
The Strand Arcade, Shop 100/412, Level 2/414 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Italian restaurant · Event venue
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Wed | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Thu | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30 |
| Fri | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sat | 17:30–21:00 |
| Sun | Closed |
Menu
ENTREE
- Heirloom Cauliflower & Broccoli
Stracciatella, Ancient Grains, Pulses, Pendolino Cabernet Vinaigrette, *2023Alto Robust EVOO*
- Curated Tasting Plate
Spring Cauliflower Vellutata, Romanesco & Parmesan Pangrattato, Chives, Rylstone Frantoio 2025 EVOO; Beetroot Potato Crisp, Tomato, Cashew, Almond & Macadamia; Wild Boar Fried Ascolana Olive; Northern Queensland Australian Barramundi Baccalà Rice Cracker; Native Australian Rock Oyster, Finger Lime, Blood Orange, *PendolinoAgrumato Limone EVOO*
- Kingfish Tartare
Local Australian Wild Caught Yellowtail Kingfish, Crimson Bravo Apple, Kohlrabi, Root Vegetable Salad, Garum, *2023 Cobram Estate Single Varietal Premiere EVOO*
- Tonnato Di Maiale
Free Range Victorian Borrowdale Pork, Tuna Dressing, Heirloom Giardiniera, Capers & Caper Berries, *Pendolino Dolce EVOO*
- Alba Organic Beef Crudo
Organic NSW Beef Carpaccio, Aged Cow's Milk Testun di Barolo Cheese, Siena Morbidi Truffled Pecorino Dolce, Walnut, Red Sorrel, Burnt Grain, Tendon Crackling, *2023 Pendolino Fruttato Allegro EVOO*
Dolce
- 1939 Nougat Semifreddo
Pendolino Classic Mondo Torrone, Ligurian Honey and Almond Milk Semifreddo, Strand Nut Shop 1939 Vienna Candied Almonds
DESSERT
- Dark Chocolate Midnight Fruit Crema
Bittersweet Chocolate Fondente Crema, Raspberry Sorbetto, Midnight Beauty Seedless Grapes, Chocolate Roasted Nut Cake
- Zibibbo Pere E Zabaione
Zibibbo Poached Pear, Zabaione, Buckwheat and Olive Oil Sponge, Salted Espresso Gelato, Sugar Crisp, *2023 Pendolino Dolce EVOO*
- Meringata Primavera
Raspberry & Rhubarb Meringue Torta, Meredith Dairy Yogurt & Lily's Hunter Valley Honey Gelato, Mascarpone, Pistachio, Persimmon Honey Agrodolce
- Sorbetti E Gelati
House-Made Sorbet & Gelato Selection
MAIN
- Ligurian Globe Artichoke Torta Verde
Spelt Pastry Globe Artichoke, Zucchini & Gruyere Pie, Lovage, Ricotta & Zucchini Cigar
- Pesce San Pietro
Butter Roasted NSW Coast Australian John Dory, Cannellini, Sautéed Roman Rughetta, Golden Grappa Raisins, Tomato Zabaione, Fioretto
- Involtino
Bannockburn Free Range Hen Involtino, Wild Medicinal Mushrooms, Chioggia Target & Golden Beetroot, King Edward Potato Tortino, Orzo Nero, Pumpkin Seed, Grana Padano - *2023 Pendleton Reserve EVOO*
- Agnello$20.00
12-Hour Slow Cooked Warilba Station Organic Lamb, Calabrian Peperonata, Eggplant Fritto, Tarragon & Mint Salsa Dragoncello, Almond Milk, *2023 Pendolino Fruttato Allegro EVOO*
- Fiorentina – Controfiletto Alla Fiorentina 500G$40.00
Charcoal-Grilled Cape Grim Free Range Grass-Fed, Bone-In Tasmanian Florentine Beef Sirloin, Celeriac Parmigiana Bianca, Red Wine Cultured Butter
- Tagliatelle Senesi
Organic Egg Pasta Senesi Tagliatelle, Forest Mushrooms, Quail Egg Yolk, Porcini Salt, Grana Fiandino *Can be served without the quail egg yolk
- Hemingway Remedy Risotto
Crustacean Bisque Risotto, Australian King Prawn & South Australian Southern Calamari, Akoya Pearl Oyster Butter
- Pesce Alla Griglia
Charcoal Grilled Whole Deboned Northern Queensland Australian Barramundi, Sage, Raisins, Pine Nuts, Rainbow Chard, Sebago Potato, Borlotti
PASTA
- Ravioli Di Magro
Pendolino Classic Hand-made Spinach & Artisan Cheese Ravioli, Pepe Saya Cultured Burnt Butter, Sage
PASTA & risotto
- Agnolotti Piemontesi
Piedmontese Organic Beef, Pork & Duck Agnolotti, Fondo Bruno, Rosemary Butter
- Bucatini Neri Bagnaresi
Farro & Rye Flour Black Squid Ink Buccatini Pasta, South Australian Southern Calamari, Pangrattato, Bagnara Calabra Squid Ink Sughetto, Chilli
Risotto
- King Prawn & Tuscan Black Kale Risotto
Gli Aironi Aged Arborio Rice, Spencer Gulf King Prawn, West Australian Acoya Pearl & Prawn Butter
PASTA, RISOTTO & SOUP
- Polpettine In Brodo Della Zia$29.00
Auntie Lidia's Chicken Meatball Soup with Quadrettini Pasta
- Lumachette Integrali Con Basilico, Pinoli E Fagiolini$31.00
Wholemeal Shell Pasta, Sweet Basil, Pine Nuts, Cashew, Garlic, Pecorino, Purple Bliss Potato, Green Beans - 2024 Pendolino Dolce EVOO (VT, VN on request)
- Risotto Ai Funghi$41.00
Gli Aironi Aged Arborio Rice, Forest Mushroom Risotto,Quail Egg Yolk, Porcini Salt, Grana Fiandino *Can be served without the quail egg yolk
- Ravioli Romani Cacio E Pepe$33.00
Roman Cow's Milk Ricotta Ravioli, Pecorino, Pepe Saya Cultured Butter, Kampot Black Pepper (VT)
- Tagliatelle Con Ragù$35.00
Spelt Flour Tagliatelle Pasta with Organic Beef & Free-Range Pork Ragù
- Gramigna Con Gamberi E Calamari$48.50
Wild Weed Pasta, King Prawn, South Australian Southern Calamari, Chilli, Garlic, White Wine, Garum - 2024 Cobram Estate Single Varietal Picual EVOO (P, DF)
Premium 6-course degustation
- CURATED TASTING PLATE
Spring Cauliflower Vellutata, Romesco & Parmesan Pangrattato, Chives, Rylstone Frantoio 2025 EVOO; Beetroot Potato Crisp, Tomato, Cashew, Almond & Macadamia; Wild Boar Ascolana Olive; River Trout Baccalà Rice Cracker
- Premium Pendolino Extra Virgin Olive Oils & House-Made Bread
- KING PRAWN & TUSCAN KALE RISOTTO
– Cavolo Nero Risotto, Gulf King Prawn, Acoya Pearl & Prawn Butter
- LIGURIAN GLOBE ARTICHOKE TORTA VERDE
- Spelt Pastry Globe Artichoke, Zucchini & Gruyere Pie, Lovage, Ricotta & Zucchini Cigar
- BANNOCKBURN FREE RANGE FARM HEN INVOLTINO
- Wild Medicinal Mushrooms, Chioggia Target & Golden Beetroot, King Edward Potato Tortino, Orzo Nero, Pumpkin Seed, Grana Padano – *2025 Pendleton Reserve EVOO*
- 1939 NOUGAT SEMIFREDDO
– Pendolino Classic Mondo Torrone, Ligurian Honey and Almond Milk Semifreddo, Strand Nut Shop 1939 Vienna Candied Almonds
THIRD COURSE
- PESCE ALLA GRIGLIA
- Northern Queensland Australian Barramundi, Mediterranean Herbs, Sade, White Raisins, Pine Nuts, Rainbow Chard, Sebago Potato, Borlotti, Candied Olive
PREMIUM FIORENTINA MENU
- FIORENTINA – CONTROFILETTO ALLA FIORENTINA 500G$35.00
Charcoal-Grilled Cape Grim Free Range Grass-Fed, Bone-In Tasmanian Florentine Beef Sirloin, Celeriac Parmigiana Bianca, Red Wine Cultured Butter
SIDE DISHES
- BROWN BUTTER POTATOES
- Parmesan, Hazelnuts, Herbs, Garlic
- GARDEN SALAD
- Spelt, Cabbage, Heirloom Radish & Beets
FOURTH COURSE - DESSERT
- ZIBIBBO POACHED PEAR, BUCKWHEAT AND OLIVE OIL SPONGE CAKE
- Salted Espresso Gelato, Zabaione, Sugar Crisp - *2023 Pendolino Dolce EVOO*
- MERINGATA PRIMAVERA
– Raspberry & Persimmon Meringue Torta, Meredith Dairy Yogurt & Lily's Hunter Valley Honey Gelato, Mascarpone, Pistachio, Persimmon Honey Agrodolce
- INDIVIDUAL CHEESE PLATE
- Served with Fresh Pear, Grape Marmalade, selection of Carta di Musica, Grissini and Fruit Bread
SYDNEY ROCK OYSTERS ON ARRIVAL
- Natural With Cabernet Vinaigrette$7.50
- Venetian Oyster With Salmon Pearls$12.00
- Italian Sturgeon Caviar$17.50
(30-piece minimum purchase)
OYSTERS & CAVIAR
- Ostriche – Natural Rock Oysters$8.00
East 33 Premium Sydney Rock Oysters NSW, Australia Pendolino Premium Nebbiolo Vinegar, Shallot & Olive Oil Dressing, Fresh Lemon - 2024 Pendolino Fruttato Allegro EVOO
- Ostriche Agrumate - Native Finger Lime, Blood Orange - Pendolino Agrumato Limone EVOO$9.50
- Ostriche Veneziane – Venetian Rock Oysters$13.00
East 33 Premium Sydney Rock Oysters NSW, Yarra Valley Salmon Caviar, Fresh Lemon Juice - 2024 Pendolino Fruttato Allegro EVOO
SNACKS, Oysters & Caviar
- Caviale$275.00
ARS Italica Sturgeon Oscietra Caviar, Ticino National Park, Italy ( I ) *Our Caviar is served with Organic Boiled Eggs, Mascarpone, Toast and Chives*
- East 33 Premium Sydney Rock Oysters$13.00
- Natural** - Pendolino Premium Cabernet Vinegar, Shallot & Dressing, *2023 Pendolino Fruttato Allegro Coratina*
- Frittatina$34.00
Cime di Rapa Wild Greens, Asparagus & Pecorino Pepato Frittata Rolls, Yarra Valley Australian Salmon Caviar (Vegetarian option available on request, $22)
SMALL BITES
- Prawn Sandwiches$7.50
- Manjimup Black Truffle & Duck Sausage Rolls, Ligurian Walnut Salsa Bianca$7.50
- Rainbow Chard Erbazzone Pastry, Robiola, Gruyère, Parmesan Cream$7.50
Second Course
- HEIRLOOM CAULIFLOWER & BROCCOLI
- Stracciatella, Ancient Grains, Pulses, Pendolino Nebbiolo Vinaigrette, Barley & Thyme Cracker - *Alto Robust 2023 EVOO*
- RAVIOLI DI MAGRO
- Pendolino Classic Hand-Made Spinach & Artisan Cheese Ravioli, Pepe Saya Cultured Burnt Butter, Sage (can also be served as a main course)
- KINGFISH TARTARE
- Local Australian Wild Caught Yellowtail Kingfish, Crimson Bravo Apple, Kohlrabi, Root Vegetable Salad, Garum - *2023 Cobram Estate Premiere EVOO*
- ALBA ORGANIC BEEF CRUDO
– Organic NSW Beef Carpaccio, Aged Cow's Milk Testun di Barolo Cheese, Siena Morbidi Truffled Pecorino Dolce, Walnut, Red Sorrel, Burnt Grain, Tendon Crackling - *2023 Pendolino Fruttato Allegro EVOO*
PRE-DINNER ARRIVAL DRINKS
- La Farra Premium DOCG Prosecco$23.00
- Premium Italian Franciacorta Metodo Classico Sparkling$40.00
- Premium Gallimard Grower Champagne$50.00
TO SHARE
- Giardiniera$15.50
Cured Heirloom Vegetables, Chioggia & Golden Beetroot - 2024 Pendolino Fruttato Allegro EVOO (VN, GF)
- Funghi Trifolati Medicinali$19.50
Agro Dolce Pickled Medicinal Mushrooms, Sebago Potato, Watermelon Radish, Date Syrup - Cobram Estate EVOO (VN, GF)
- Frittelle Di Melanzana$16.50
Eggplant Fritters, Chickpea Salsa Verde (VN)
- Arrosticini Di Pollo$28.50
Grilled Free Range Victorian Bannockburn Baby Chicken Rosemary Skewers, Italian Red Cabbage Slaw, Mint Salsa (DF, GF)
- Gamberetti All' Arrabbiata$39.00
Chilli & Garlic Baby Australian King Prawns, Garlic Shoots, White Wine - 2024 Pendolino Dolce EVOO (P, DF)
STUZZICHINI - BAR SNACKS TO START
- Tramezzini Di Gamberi$25.50
Australian King Prawn & Buffalo Ricotta, Rye Cocktail Sandwiches (P)
- Salsiccia In Camicia$29.50
Black Perigord Truffle & Duck Sausage Rolls, Ligurian Walnut Salsa Bianca
- Pane E Olio – House Made Breads + Pendolino Olive Oils$11.00
Pendolino Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting, House Made Breads (VN)
- Olive Siciliane$12.00
Sicilian Green Olives (VN,GF)
- Pendolino Noci Miste$15.50
Sea Salt Roasted Pendolino Mixed Nuts (VT, GF)
- Bruschettine Al Pomodoro$17.50
Heritage Tomato Bruschettine, Crushed Green Olive, Gruyere (VT, VN on request)
- Formaggi Artigianali
Artisan Cheese Selection - see daily selection (VT)
FIRST COURSE - Curated TASTING PLATE
- Spring Cauliflower Vellutata, Romanesco & Parmesan Pangrattato, Chives, Rylstone Frantoio 2025 EVOO
- Beetroot Potato Crisp, Tomato, Cashew, Almond & Macadamia
- Wild Boar Fried Ascolana Olive
- Northern Queensland Australian Barramundi Baccalà Rice Cracker
SIDES
- Patatine$17.50
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fried Shoestring Fries (VN, GF)
- Patate Sfiziose$17.50
Potatoes, Brown Butter, Parmesan, Hazelnuts, Herbs, Garlic (VT, GF)
- Bietola E Patate$17.50
Steamed Rainbow Chard, Crushed Sebago Potato, Lemon, Pendolino Fruttato Allegro EVOO (VN, GF)
- Insalata Giardino$17.50
Garden Salad, Spelt, Cabbage, Heirloom Radish & Beets (VT, GF on request)
Optional Side Dishes
- Insalata Di Giardino$17.50
Garden Salad, Spelt, Cabbage, Heirloom Radish & Beets
SUBSTANTIAL & FROM THE CHARCOAL GRILL
- Cotoletta Di Maiale Alla Milanese$39.00
Free Range Borrodale Pork Schnitzel, Agrumato Limone Mayonnaise, Fried Capers
- Pesce Alla Griglia (400g)$54.50
Charcoal Grilled Whole Deboned Northern Queensland Australian Barramundi, Mediterranean Herbs (P)
- Tagliata Di Manzo Pepata$60.00
Charcoal Grilled Cape Grim Skirt Steak, Wild Rocket & Aged Pecorino Sardo, Native Pepper Berry & Black Garlic Mostarda
- Fiorentina- Controfiletto Alla Fiorentina (500g)$99.00
Charcoal Grilled Cape Grim Free-Range Grass Fed, Bone-in Tasmanian Florentine Beef Sirloin, Fresh Lemon - 2025 Pendolino Fruttato Allegro EVOO
CARNE
- Bannockburn Free Range Farm Hen Involtino
Wild Medicinal Mushrooms, Chioggia Target & Golden Beetroot, King Edward Potato Tortino, Orzo Nero, Pumpkin Seed, Grana Padano
DOLCI
- Gelati E Sorbetti Misti$14.00
House-Made Gelato and Sorbet Selection (GF, VT, sorbets are VN)
- Affogato$20.00
Vanilla Bean Gelato, Amaretto, Espresso (VT)
- Affogato Gran Bicerin Torinese$31.50
Hazelnut Gelato, Hazelnut Chocolate Liqueur, Frangelico, Espresso (VT)
- Tiramisu Torta Gelato$28.50
Silky layers of tiramisu, mascarpone and salted espresso gelato infused with Illy coffee and Nocello liquer wrapped in a fine chocolate shell. (VT)