Postino Osteria, Summer Hill NSW: Restaurant Review

Sometimes a restaurant simply feels right. Despite being barely a year old, Postino Osteria – part of Alessandro Pavoni’s Italian empire, which includes Ormeggio at The Spit and a’Mare – is one of those restaurants. It could be to do with the comforting spectre of the building’s predecessor, neighbourhood favourite One Penny Red. It might be the homely jumble of picture frames, or the creaky staircase leading to the dining room’s second level. But more than anything cosmetic, it’s the warmth of the service. It’s also the sincerity of the dishes, many of which draw from the team’s childhood memories, like an entrée of Brescian-style snails on soft polenta, a specialty of Pavoni’s aunty, or the Veronese beef cheek with pearà dressing of bone marrow and breadcrumbs, which reminds sous chef Matteo Moschin of home. Whatever creates this alchemy, Postino has put down deep roots and Summer Hill is all the better for it.

Price Guide

Bookings

Recommended

Wheelchair Access

Yes

Opening Hours

Lunch Fri-Sun; Dinner daily

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