Pendolino

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The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George St
SYDNEY, NSW, 2000
local (02) 9231 6... local (02) 9231 6117
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Italian Restaurant in the heart of Sydney

At the top of the ultra stylish Victorian era Strand Arcade on George St, sits Nino Zocalli's newest venture: 'Pendolino', an Italian restaurant Sydneysiders have embraced wholeheartedly.

Serving up generous portions (something you don't often see at high end restaurants) of authentic Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner, 'Pendolino' serves as the perfect venue for your next business lunch, birthday dinner or romantic night out with a loved one.

Home made pastas, premium meats and fresh seafood all dominate the menu. Zoccali also has a great area of expertise in olive oil, and demonstrates this by choosing a different oil to suit each dish.

Bookings essential, children welcome.

Closed Sunday's and Public Holidays

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Out About Foodie 234 reviews
At last Sydney gets an Italian restaurant for grown ups (or people who love that whole Italian restaurant scene that Melbourne does so well). We sat in the middle of the room packed with men and women who'd come of out their Macquarie Street hiding (what American finance crisis?) - ex NRL chief on one side, media identity on the other. Loved the burnt butter ravioli. The crispy pork belly wasn't crispy enough for my liking but still tasty. The service was efficient, the setting warm and cosy - no Sydney water views to trade off here so the food, surroundings and service delivered to a level that will definately have us coming back for more.
3 years ago
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blanche_l 31 reviews
Lovely Italian restaurant at the top of the Strand Arcade. The setting is gorgeous - brick walls, cosy lighting, although I wonder why the blinds are permanently closed. The pasta dishes are superb - although my pumpkin lasagne (whilst tasting wonderful) appeared to disintegrate rather quickly on the plate into a heap. Desserts are also very good - imagine the surprise when having ordered the apple affogato, was asked by the waiter if I wanted to make it 'drunken' - a surprising and modern twist to a classic dish. This restaurant is relatively new and still suffering from a few teething issues, but it's still worth visiting and i'm sure they will only get better. Now if only they were open for Sunday brunch...
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Opening Hours
Services

Monday:

12:00 PM-3:00 PM
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6:00 PM-11:30 PM
Tuesday:

12:00 PM-3:00 PM
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6:00 PM-11:30 PM
Wednesday:

12:00 PM-3:00 PM
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6:00 PM-11:30 PM
Thursday:

12:00 PM-3:00 PM
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6:00 PM-11:30 PM
Friday:

12:00 PM-3:00 PM
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6:00 PM-11:30 PM
Saturday:

12:00 PM-3:00 PM
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6:00 PM-11:30 PM

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Dining Options

Bookings Eat-in

Cuisine

Italian

Price Guide

Mains under $50

Licensing

Licensed

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Family Friendly

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Wheel Chair Access

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Review - Caffe Pendolino

smhBars

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

A bar in a shopping arcade shouldn't work but the Strand Arcade is always elegant.

A BAR in a shopping arcade shouldn't work but the Strand Arcade is always elegant. Sure, at this time of night, it has closed shop fronts, empty shopping levels and a feeling the cleaners are due. But places like Caffe Pendolino are rare. A stylish drinkery suggesting a pavement bar in an Italian laneway is fine by me, wherever it is. WHEN IS A BAR NOT A BAR? Strictly speaking, when you're sitting in a small area outside a restaurant that feels like the spill-zone for those who can't get a booking inside. Restaurant Pendolino is heaving with happy clientele. Caffe Pendolino, the bar-cafe area we are sitting in, a space filled with tables, all with white tablecloths, some set for dinner, is almost empty tonight. It's us and a lady reading a book with her wine and food.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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Ultimate Sydney

Sunday, August 02, 2009

The pocket-sized Pendolino is a perfect little café spot amid the frock shops of the historic Strand Arcade. Of course, Italian never goes out of style. Chic rustic décor, subtle lighting, wrought-iron decorations and brick walls provide a beautiful setting for a regional Italian plate of papardelle with majoram scented veal ragout. All pastas are made on-site in the pasta kitchen using organic ingredients. Ask about cheese to – to die for. Good mid-shopping spree pitstop.
City slicker

Saturday, January 17, 2009

THERE was a time when finding a Sydney city-centre restaurant offering quality food, good service and an inviting atmosphere was about as likely as an investment banker getting a big, fat bonus this year.

Unlike Melbourne, where tiny laneways offer up hidden bar and restaurant gems a stone's throw from towering office blocks, Sydney's business district tended to turn into a barren wasteland after about 6pm. Then, last year, something good happened: an Italian restaurant opened at the end of the historic Strand Arcade, which runs between George and Pitt streets. Tucked away on the second floor at the George Street end, just above an Alannah Hill boutique, Pendolino may have escaped the notice of many people visiting the designer store-lined arcade. But slowly word of mouth got around and now it is perpetually packed. And these diners are not just exhausted shoppers wanting to park their purchases and refuel. Pendolino (whose owner and head chef is Nino Zoccali, founding executive chef at celebrity magnet Otto on Woolloomooloo Wharf) is three things in one: high-end restaurant, cafe cum bar and L'Olioteca (olive oil shop). It's the restaurant we keep returning to, however, wit...
Source: The Australian | Restaurant Reviews

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Simon Thomsen

Monday, May 05, 2008

An old hand, a deft touch, a new restaurant ... the scene is set for some fine Italian food.

Nino Zocalli, the chef who premiered Otto and Nove restaurants' Italian panache with Maurice Terzini, has returned to the kitchen after several years nurturing his affection for olive oil. His new venture at the top of the Strand Arcade will thrill fashionistas who scour this Victoria-era folly to London design. Writing anything in Italian sounds more seductive and a small amount of Latin poetry, followed by generous English prose, means everyone can join in the fun on Pendolino's menu. Take ostriche, or oysters ($3) - specifically Coffin Bay pacifics. Although Pendolino's menu says freshly shucked, I'm watching a junior chef unwrap a plate of opened oysters then poke, prod and occasionally turn one over with her fingers before plating them. Pendolino's open kitchen reveals this sleight of hand. It's a niggling but important slip-up, since Zoccali's food can soar with passion and clever combinations that draw on old and modern Italy, supported by fine produce. The generous ...
Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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